ABCS Health Sciences  

Luana Ferreira Alves, Mariana Passos Carregosa, Juliana de Souza Oliveira, Carolina Cunha de Oliveira

Introduction: The measurement of the adductor pollicis muscle thickness (APMT) has been investigated as an index for muscle mass and undernutrition. However, there are few studies related to community-living older adults. Methods: Cross-sectional study ca... see more

Raul Anderson Domingues Alves da Silva, Gemakson Mikael Mendes, Jéssica Soares de Sousa, Walda Viana Brigido de Moura, Rômulo Rocha Regis, Ana Karine Macedo Teixeira

Introduction: The growth of the Brazilian older adult population has influenced the increased demand for institutionalization for this public, which usually has poor oral health conditions such as edentulism. Objective: To characterize the oral health con... see more

Lara Lacerda Soares Santos, Nayara Gomes Nunes Oliveira, Gianna Fiori Marchiori, Darlene Mara dos Santos Tavares

Introduction: Depressive symptoms can affect the quality of life of older people. Therefore, changes in this condition must be monitored. Objective: To analyze the prevalence of changes in the indicative of depressive symptoms among older people and their... see more

Alexandre Delgado, Paulo Sávio Angeiras de Góes, Andrea Lemos

Introduction: The assessment of responsiveness and the Minimum Clinically Important Difference (MCID) is the basis for validating the Maternal perception of Childbirth Fatigue Questionnaire (MCFQ). Objective: To assess the responsiveness and determine the... see more

Monique Ramos Paschoal Dutra, Hannalice Gottschalck Cavalcanti, Maria Ângela Fernandes Ferreira

Introduction: Hearing impairment compromises the child's language development and learning process. Neonatal screening, diagnosis, and hearing intervention are actions that must be carried out for comprehensive hearing healthcare in childhood. Objective: ... see more

Talita Yoshimura da Costa, Mara Rubia Areco Cristaldo, Flávia Andréia Marin, Maria Claudia Bernardes Spexoto

Introduction: Nutrition Impact Symptoms (NIS) are common in hospitalized patients and can be aggravated in the presence of malnutrition. Objective: To verify the presence of NIS and its association with sociodemographic and clinical variables, sarcopenia ... see more

Renato Sampaio Mello Neto, Marcos Henrique de Oliveira Morais, Pedro Jorge Luz Alves Cronemberger, Luan George Lima Xavier, Marta Alves Rosal, Maria do Carmo de Carvalho e Martins

Introduction: The pathological status of obesity can influence COVID-19 from its initial clinical presentation, therefore, the identification of clinical and laboratory parameters most affected in the presence of obesity can contribute to improving the tr... see more

Amel Mustafa Kamil, Dina Khalid Yousif

Introduction: Nowadays a considerable population in the world uses the internet. Unfortunately, despite many interests and its specific advances in communication, the Internet is sentenced to have serious side effects. Objective: To detect the percentage ... see more

Rebeca Barbosa da Rocha, Cristiano Sales da Silva, Bruna Larysse Diógenes Campelo, Ana Cristina Marques Pedro, Fernanda Mello da Silva Sousa, Vinicius Saura Cardoso

Introduction: Adherence to self-care has been identified as a means of preventing diabetic foot wounds, positively influencing the clinical outcomes and quality of life of patients. The adherence to this strategy is divergent in different populations. It ... see more

Mylena Alves Santos, Andrea Costa Goes, Rafaela de Siqueira Oliveira, Juliana de Souza Oliveira, Andrêa Jacqueline Fortes Ferreira, Emanuelle Cruz da Silva Santiago, Anna Karla Carneiro Roriz, Carolina Cunha de Oliveira

Introduction: Phase angle (PhA) is a Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) parameter representing an indicator of cellular health and has been suggested as a biomarker of nutritional status. Objective: To evaluate the association between PhA and nutritio... see more

Wivianne Abreu Cavalcante, Bartira Pereira Palma, Anderson Henry Pereira Feitoza, Evandro Morais Peixoto, Maria Teresa Cattuzzo

Introduction: The judgment a child makes about his/her competence in the motor domain is known as perceived motor competence, a key element in building the child's healthy behavior; a Pictorial Scale of Perceived Movement Skill Competence (PMSC) seems to ... see more

Pedro Henrique de Carli Rodrigues, Ana Carolina Rodrigues da Rosa, Laís Fernanda Pasqualotto, Jordana Heidemann Pandini, Marcela Aparecida Leite, Rose Meire Costa Brancalhão, João Paulo Arruda Amorim, Leonardo Maso Nassar, Carlos Augusto Nassar, Patricia Oehlmeyer Nassar

Introduction: As periodontitis is caused by dysbiotic biofilm, it is believed that therapy with probiotics can act to control the mechanisms of adhesion and colonization, competing with invading microorganisms. Objective: Evaluate probiotic therapy effect... see more

Ana Cláudia Souza Pereira, Luiz Almeida da Silva, Ludmila Grego Maia, Sérgio Valverde Marques dos Santos, Glilciane Morceli, Alexandre de Assis Bueno, Renata Alessandra Evangelista, Maria Alves Barbosa

Introduction: Culture is present in all environments, representing, in general, the ways of thinking, acting, feeling, learning, and sharing by a plurality of people. Objective: Analyze the values and practices that characterize the organizational culture... see more

Marco Aurélio Bulhões Pereira, Raphael Pinheiro Nunes, Vinicius Thiago Conde Bertelli, Vanessa Marcon de Oliveira, Vanessa Terezinha Gubert, Ana Lúcia Lyrio de Oliveira

Introduction: Historically, complications of HIV infection have been related to admissions to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Despite therapeutic advances, the results of the analysis of prognostic factors in patients with HIV/AIDS have varied, including l... see more

Dixis Figueroa Pedraza

Introduction: Nutritional care in Primary Health Care is essential to face the problems of food and nutrition of the Brazilian population. Objective: To compare the performance patterns of nutritionists who are members of the Family Health Support Center ... see more

Gerlane dos Santos Barros, Débora Machado Barreto, Myrela Conceição Santos de Jesus, Marcus Vinicius de Aragão Batista

Introduction: Species A rotavirus (RVA) infections are a major cause of severe gastroenteritis in children of <5 years worldwide. In Brazil, before vaccination, RVA was associated with 3.5 million episodes of acute diarrheal disease per year. Due to the s... see more

Juliana Dall’Agnol, Eda Schwartz, Vanclei Zanin

Introduction: Chronic kidney disease is a worldwide public health problem, because of its association with an elevated risk of mortality, low quality of life, and prohibitive cost to the health system. Objective: To identify the factors that might influen... see more

Shahzeb Javed, Junaid Ahmad, Zainab Zareen, Zahid Iqbal, Muhammad Hubab, Mujaddad Ur Rehman, Qismat Shakeela, Ibrar Khan, Azam Hayat, Shehzad Ahmed

Introduction: Antimicrobial resistance developed through the inadequate use of antibiotics; is an overriding task for global public health. Objective: To explore awareness, knowledge, and practices, and compare the elements associated with antibiotic misu... see more

Raquel Silva Gondim, Laila Melo de Melo, Ed Wilson Rodrigues Vieira, Najara Barbosa da Rocha

Introduction: After the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, oral health care in Primary Health Care (PHC) services in Brazil focused on emergency care. Objective: To evaluate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the number of emergency dental visits in PHC ... see more

Shana Hastenpflug Wottrich, Lucas Pitrez Mocellin, Camila Simonetti Pase Ferrão, Rovana Kinas Bueno, Lais Alves Vargas

Introduction: In face of the COVID-19 crisis, classroom activities at universities were interrupted in Brazil, following the guidelines of health agencies to minimize coronavirus contamination levels, with implications for students’ and professors’ mental... see more

Giovana Ponsone, Tânia Terezinha Scudeller, Thais Passos de Oliveira, Bruna Capozzoli, Renata Bullio Ferrari, Maria Teresa Pace do Amaral, Miriam Raquel Diniz Zanetti

Introduction: Satisfactory sexual function contributes considerably to women's physical and mental health and is affected by several factors, including chronic stress. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, these stressors have been intensified by ... see more

Bianca Tiriba Gomes, Simone Dal Corso, André Issao Kunitake, Glauber Heinz, Ingrid Pereira Sousa, Beatriz Virtuoso Nascimento, Wesley Alves de Souza, Renato Garcia Siqueira, Robert Vitor de Araújo, João Carlos Ferrari Corrêa, Fernanda Ishida Corrêa

Introduction: The decline in functional capacity (FC) interferes with the functional independence of older adults, so it is important to assess the FC and use appropriate instruments for this. Objective: To investigate the Glittre Activities of Daily Livi... see more

Diogo Queiroz Allen Palacio, Antonio Germane Alves Pinto, Iriadelia Soraya Ribeiro Rabelo, Bruna Queiroz Allen Palacio, Ágata Cristina Marques Aranha

Introduction: Over the past 50 years, there has been a decline in average sleep duration and quality, with adverse consequences for overall health. Growing evidence from countries around the world shows the negative impact of using internet access technol... see more

Januse Míllia Dantas de Araújo, Kaliany Adja Medeiros de Araújo, Renner de Souza Leite

Introduction: In Brazil, envenomation by bee sting is a public health problem due to its incidence in all regions of the country, as well as the severity of cases. Despite the medical and sanitary importance, the literature on this topic in Brazil is scar... see more

Claudia Kumpel, Anselmo Cordeiro de Souza, José Sávio Ribeiro, Hildemar Minoru Shirata, Júlia de Oliveira, Cesário Bianchi Filho

Introduction: Studies have suggested using thermography as a resource to diagnose fibromyalgia, although there has been no evidence confirming this hypothesis so far. Objective: To evaluate the sensitivity and specificity of computerized infrared thermogr... see more

Marina de Macêdo Rodrigues Leite, Marzo Edir da Silva Grigoletto, Bárbara Lúcia Fonseca Chagas, Ana Carolina Santos Barbosa Machado, Alan Bruno Silva Vasconcelos, Danielle Goes da Silva, Raquel Simões Mendes-Netto

Introduction: Excess body weight and its comorbidities represent a major public health issue. Interventions based on diet and exercise have not only been shown to promote weight loss, but also improve overall health, including cardiovascular health. Objec... see more

Marcos Vinicius Rossetto, Fernanda Pessi de Abreu, Pedro Lenz Casa, Ivaine Tais Sauthier Sartor, Scheila de Avila e Silva

Introduction: Gastric cancer (GC) is the fifth most diagnosed neoplasia and the third leading cause of cancer-related deaths. A substantial number of patients exhibit an advanced GC stage once diagnosed. Therefore, the search for biomarkers contributes to... see more

Maria Lua Santos Alves de Farias, Bruna Stefany Rebouças França, Maryanne Ferreira Soares, Michael Ferreira Machado

Introduction: Syphilis is a health problem and an issue for maternal and child health. Objective: To analyze the incidence of congenital syphilis (CS) and its relationship with the Family Health Strategy (FHS) in the state of Pernambuco, between 2009-2018... see more

Amanda Batista da Rocha Romero, Nayara Ravenna Trindade Ferreira, Ana Karolinne da Silva Brito, Francisco Valmor Macedo Cunha, Simone Kelly Rodrigues Lima, Alessandro de Lima, Francisco Cardoso Figueiredo, Sidney Gonçalo de Lima, Márcia dos Santos Rizzo, Paulo Humberto Moreira Nunes, Daniel Dias Rufino Arcanjo, Maria do Carmo de Carvalho e Martins

Introduction: Previous studies have reported that buriti (Mauritia flexuosa L. f.) is a typical fruit from the Brazilian cerrado ecosystem and an important food source for low-income populations. Its composition is rich in carotenoid polyphenols, monounsa... see more

Adriana Raquel Araújo Pereira Soares, Raissa de Oliveira Ramos, Mathias Weller

Introduction: Despite the increasing incidence of breast cancer among women in Northeast Brazil, there have been no studies on the association between physical activity and attendance to mammography screening. Objective: This study of Brazilian women addr... see more

Andrea Ferreira Ouchi França, Rosane Meire Munhak da Silva, Adriana Zilly, Grazielle Aparecida Berzuini, Ana Carolina Sipoli Canete, Marislei Sanches Panobianco

Introduction: Breast cancer in Brazil is considered a public health problem, as it represents one of the main causes of death in female population. Objective: To analyze the presence of essential attributes of Primary Health Care in border region in the c... see more

Silma Rodrigues Gonçalves, Carla Roberta Tim, Nivaldo Antonio Parizotto, Cintia Cristina Santi Martignago, Marcelo Cavenaghi Pereira da Silva, Carlos Alberto Anaruma, Hananiah Tardivo Quintana, Lívia Assis

Introduction: Skeletal muscle atrophy leads to a reduction in muscle strength, functionality and the quality of life of individuals. Objective: To explore the effects of two different wavelengths (red and infrared) of laser PBMT on muscle atrophy and its ... see more

Janderson Pinheiro de Souza, Karine Marques Vermeulen-Serpa, Márcia Marília Gomes Dantas Lopes, Sancha Helena de Lima Vale, Lucia Leite-Lais

Introduction: Nutrition assessment of critically ill patients is challenging but it should be part of the clinical nutrition routine in the hospital setting. Objective: To assess the nutritional risk and prognosis of patients admitted to the intensive car... see more

Vanessa de Melo Santos, Flavia Westphal, Chayene Aguiar Rocha, Hugo Fernandes, Fabiana de Souza, Rosely Erlach Goldman

Introduction: When perceptions from healthcare users regarding the services offered by health institutions are taken into account, they become a tool to improve the quality of healthcare actions. Objective: To understand the perception of puerperal women ... see more

Lais Daiene Cosmoski, Cristiane Rickli, Danielle Cristyane Kalva Borato, Gustavo Henrique Frigieri, Nicollas Nunes Rabelo, Bruna França Bueno, José Carlos Rebuglio Vellosa

Introduction: Breast cancer is the most common type among women and brings to them significant organic changes. A new intracranial pressure monitorization method consists of an external system of sensors that detects micrometric deformations on the crania... see more

Guilherme Rangel e Souza, Letícia de Oliveira Zambeli, Vinícius Parma Ruela, Anna Carolina Bovarêto Silveira, Maria Eduarda Dias Maia, Geandra Martins de Freitas, Julia Machado Vieira, Vitor Fernandes Alvim

Introduction: Experimental evidence, as well as improved clinical studies of the reduction of brain injury and, improves the neurological outcome, in newborns with hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) occurring in therapeutic hypothermia (TH). Objective:... see more

Suellen Rodrigues de Oliveira Maier, Paolla Algarte Fernandes, Carina Aparecida Marosti Dessotte

Introduction: The measurement of the health-related quality of life construct can reveal the positive repercussions on the lives of patients undergoing corrective valve procedures, as well as revealing points that prevent new surgical approaches. Objectiv... see more

Caroline Santos Rodrigues da Silva, Ruth Ramalho Ruivo Palladino, Fernanda Prada Machado, Esther Mandelbaum Gonçalves Bianchini

Dysphagia is a common swallowing disorder in the pediatric population, which may influence the quality of life and well-being of the family. The literature points to stress, guilt, and social isolation of family members. However, the management of psychos... see more

Ana Maria Machado Borges, Denise Maria Christofolini, Fernando Luiz Affonso Fonseca

Introduction: Bone marrow transplants primarily depend on people who previously registered to be donors. From then on, the search for compatibility between donor and recipient begins. Objective: To describe the historical landmarks and the legal apparatus... see more

Michele Lacerda de Andrade, Soraia Micaela Silva , Gabriela Santos Pereira, Janaina Ferreira de Moraes, Paulo Roberto Fonseca Junior, João Carlos Ferrari Corrêa, Fernanda Ishida Corrêa

Introduction: Adults with Down syndrome (DS) have functional disabilities due to the extra presence of chromosome 21. Objective: To identify the functionality and disability assessment instruments used in research involving adults with DS and associate th... see more

Lucas Vinícius de Lima, Gabriel Pavinati, Camila Moraes Garollo Piran, Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade, Magda Lúcia Félix de Oliveira, Gabriela Tavares Magnabosco

This study aimed to analyze the scientific productions involving the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the actions and health services offered to people living with HIV. To this end, a scoping review was carried out following the recommendations o... see more

Rafael da Costa Santos, Lindemberg Arruda Barbosa, Maria Laura Rodrigues Lins, Rafaella Queiroga Souto, Gabriela Maria Cavalcanti Costa

Introduction: The poor health of prisoners in penitentiaries demonstrates a very favorable condition for the spread of the virus. Objective: To revise in the scientific literature the actions carried out by health professionals in prison units to face COV... see more

Maria Luiza Rocha da Rosa Borges, Victor Coentro Torreiro de Moraes, João Lucas Cruz Souza, Edinalva Pereira Leite, Neide Santos, Terezinha de Jesus Marques-Salles

Introduction: Hemophagocytic syndrome results from hyperactivity of histiocytes and lymphocytes, triggered by infections, mainly viral by cytomegalovirus, Epstein-Barr and herpes. Fanconi anemia (FA) is a rare genetic disease with heterogeneous symptoms c... see more

Gustavo Simão Moraes, Daniela Huller, Valéria Kruchelski Huk, Fagner Kiratcz, Vanessa Migliorini Urban, Eduardo Bauml Campagnoli

Introduction: Oral lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that affects the stratified squamous epithelium of the oral mucosa. It occurs more frequently in female patients and it is rarely observed in children, adolescents, or young adults. This study ... see more

Sergio Baldassin, David Feder, Silvia Oliveira, Ana Carolina Mota Ortiz, Ana Júlia Fernandes Abdala Nicolau, Gabriela de Nardi, Júlia Silva, Mario Paulo Faro Junior

Introduction: Delivering quality medical education is a hot topic. The current discussion essentially addresses content versus competencies. Extensive curricula and matrices, and traditional assessments are against go against the modern concepts of medica... see more

Marianne Ariely Andretta Ramos, Taiane Costa Santana, Vinícius Unser, Fernanda Regina Piotto Amaro, Roberto Simeão Roncato, Maria Gabriela Fornazari

Introduction: Plantar vein thrombosis is a rare condition that can lead to pain, edema, and walking difficulties. It presents a series of predisposing factors, such as recent surgeries, the use of oral contraceptives, and local trauma, among others. Imagi... see more

Ana Luiza Carvalho Sartoreli, Carlos Henrique Araújo de Carvalho, Esther Angelica Luiz Ferreira, Claudia Maria Valete-Rosalino, Cristina Ortiz Sobrinho Valete

Introduction: Children with COVID-19 may be asymptomatic or present a heterogeneous clinical presentation. The present case series aimed to report clinical manifestations of COVID-19 in children and adolescents admitted to pediatric intensive care units (... see more