Manifestações sistêmicas na doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is progressive and is characterized by abnormal inflammation of the lungs in response to inhalation of noxious particles or toxic gases, especially cigarette smoke. Although this infirmity primarily affects the lungs, diverse extrapulmonary manifestations have been described. The likely mechanisms involved in the local and systemic inflammation seen in this disease include an increase in the number of inflammatory cells (resulting in abnormal production of inflammatory cytokines) and an imbalance between the formation of reactive oxygen species and antioxidant capacity (leading to oxidative stress). Weakened physical condition secondary to airflow limitation can also lead to the development of altered muscle function. Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents diverse systemic effects including nutritional depletion and musculoskeletal dysfunction (causing a reduction in exercise tolerance), as well as other effects related to the comorbidities generally observed in these patients. These manifestations have been correlated with survival and overall health status in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients. In view of these facts, the aim of this review was to discuss findings in the literature related to the systemic manifestations of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, emphasizing the role played by systemic inflammation and evaluating various therapeutic strategies.

Síntomas depresivos y trastorno motor en pacientes con enfermedad de Parkinson

Introduction. Complex relations between brain and psychopathology have attracted the interest of researchers, aiming to clarify the neurobiological mechanisms of depression in Parkinson's disease, obviously in addiction to mental features. Aims. The association of motor impairment and decline of personal autonomy with severity of depressive symptoms was the hypothesis of the present study. Aiming to check this hypothesis, the objective of this study consisted in investigating relationships between the severity of depressive symptoms and motor characteristics of Parkinson's disease. Patients and methods. Thirty patients (53 to 80 year-old) with medical diagnosis of idiopathic Parkinson's disease in initial clinic stages were studied. The Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, Hoehn-Yahr Scale, and Schwab & England Scale were used to assess the clinic signs and symptoms. The depressive symptoms were identified by complete anamnesis, examination of mental condition, and the Hamilton Rating Scale for Depression and the Anxiety and Depression Scale. Statistical analysis was performed by Pearson's correlation and multiple regression analysis. Results. A significant correlation of severity of depression symptoms with disease stage (p < 0.02), with motor signs (p < 0.008), and with functional performance (p < 0.007) was found. Conclusion. There was significant association between motor impairment and severity of depressive symptoms, and between depression and early disease onset or prolonged duration of Parkinson's disease. © 2007, Revista de Neurología.

La influencia de factores sistémicos en el uso de las prótesis totales

According to the possible influence of systemic diseases and of drugs used for its treatment in buccal cavity, the aim of present study is to carry out a review of literature on this topic, emphasizing on influence of these factors on use of the total prostheses (PTs), allowing to surgeon-dentist a better scientific knowledge to creation of this type of rehabilitation treatment.

Trochlear nerve palsy associated with claude bernard-horner syndrome after brainstem stroke

The association of unilateral trochlear nerve palsy with Claude Bernard-Horner syndrome represents a rare clinical condition. We present the case of a patient with this unusual presentation. The investigation performed implicated cerebrovascular disease as the underlying cause of the condition in this patient. © 2011 S. Karger AG, Basel.

Adaptação voluntária do andar em idosos com doença de Parkinson sob dica visual dinâmica

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Atividade física e doença de Parkinson: mudança de comportamento, auto-eficácia e barreiras percebidas

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Equilíbrio dinâmico em idosos com doença de Parkinson

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Insuficiência aórtica subcrônica e vias centrais relacionadas à regulação da ingestão de sódio

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Doença de Jorge Lobo e sua relação com os antígenos do sistema HLA

Pós-graduação em Doenças Tropicais - FMB

Associação entre o condicionamento físico e rigidez arterial em pacientes com doença renal crônica

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Leishmaniose visceral: sistematização da assistência de enfermagem

Pós-graduação em Enfermagem (mestrado profissional) - FMB

Efeitos da dexmedetomidina sobre o aparelho cardiovascular e a concentração plasmática da vasopressina em cães submeidos à isquemia e reperfusão renais

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Efeitos da suplementação vitamínica de ácido fólico sobre a concentração de homocisteína e marcadores de inflamação em indivíduos portadores de doença arterial periférica

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Hipertrofia ventricular esquerda e hipertensão arterial como mediadores da associação entre baixa escolaridade e mortalidade cadiovascular de pacientes em hemodiálise

Pós-graduação em Bases Gerais da Cirurgia - FMB

Estado nutricional relacionado à vitamina K de pacientes portadores de doença vascular em tratamento anticoagulante oral ambulatorial com varfarina sódica

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)