[Purpose] This study compared patients having active acromegaly with those controlled in terms of peripheral muscle strength, body composition, and functional capacity. We also examined the associations between these measures. [Methods] A total 14 acromegaly, 12 healthy controls were subjected to isometric dynamometry, surface electromyography, electrical bioimpedance, a six-minute walk test. [Results] The group exhibited significantly more fat-free mass than control group. With respect...

Despite the gradual improvement in treatment procedures and cure rates of acromegaly, a steady increase mortality rate due to respiratory disease has been documented recent decades. In this study, our objectives were describe abnormalities lung structure function that occur acromegalic patients correlate these changes with hormonal levels. This cross-sectional study included 20 age-and height-matched control subjects, all non-smokers. All subjects underwent spirometry, whole body...

To evaluate the correlations between pulmonary densitometry values and forced oscillation technique (FOT) parameters in patients with silicosis.This cross-sectional study comprised 36 non-smoker silicosis 20 matched control subjects who were submitted to FOT multidetector CT (MDCT).Compared subjects, MDCT evaluation demonstrated that exhibited greater total lung mass. These also had larger non-aerated poorly aerated compartments, which included nodules scarring. Compared changes both...

Our purpose was to compare the findings of CT pulmonary densitovolumetry and function in patients with active acromegaly controlled and, secondarily, correlate these findings.11 acromegaly, 18 17 control subjects, all non-smokers, underwent quantification lung volume using multidetector (Q-MDCT) tests.Patients had larger total mass (TLM) values than controls amounts non-aerated compartments other two groups. Patients also poorly aerated groups, a difference that observed both (TLV) TLM. TLV...

The segmentation and skeletonisation of images via computed tomography (CT) airway lumen volumetry provide a new perspective regarding the incorporation this technique in medical practice. Our aim was to quantify morphological changes large airways patients with acromegaly through CT and, secondarily, correlate these findings hormone levels pulmonary function testing (PFT) parameters.This cross-sectional study which 28 non-smoker 15 control subjects underwent analysis subsequent image...

The aims of this study were to evaluate the forced oscillation technique (FOT) and pulmonary densitovolumetry in acromegalic patients examine correlations between these findings. In cross-sectional study, 29 non-smoking 17 paired controls subjected FOT quantification lung volume using multidetector computed tomography (Q-MDCT). Compared with controls, had a higher value for resonance frequency [15.3 (10.9-19.7) vs 11.4 (9.05-17.6) Hz, P=0.023] lower mean reactance [0.32 (0.21-0.64) 0.49...

Background Elderly patients under invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) are more susceptible to muscle weakness. In the out-of-hospital environment, there benefits transcutaneous electrical diaphragmatic stimulation (TEDS), which is an easy-to-apply and low-cost technique.

Neurocysticercosis (NCC) is the most common parasitic infection of central nervous system (CNS) [1, 2]. It estimated that approximately 50 million people are infected with NCC in developing countries, and this disease considered endemic Latin America, Asia Africa [1]. Typically, affects brain parenchyma, manifesting as a focal lesion adjacent edema. This condition rarely ventricular subarachnoid space, although cases where it does involve these regions, referred to racemose NCC, which can be...

Introduction: Although impaired pulmonary function and respiratory sleep disorders are described as responsible for increased mortality in acromegalic patients, little is known about the tracheal abnormalities this group of patients.Thus, objectives study were to describe structural correlate these changes with clinical data patients.Material methods: This a cross-sectional that was carried out at two university hospitals.Twenty patients underwent spirometry, forced oscillation technique,...

Introduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, with need for social distancing as a way of preventing spread virus, educational institutions had to reinvent themselves and adapt new reality. Different versions Emergency Remote Education (ERE) emerged, in which theoretical classes were taught remotely detriment practice, would be at another time. The discipline Anatomy, it is based on suffered great impact its modus operandi leading adaptations. Practical temporarily suspended subsequent period,...

Introduction: Due to the Covid-19 pandemic Universities had reinvent themselves and adapt new reality. Different versions of Emergency Remote Education (ERE) emerged, in which theoretical classes were taught remotely detriment practice, would be at another time. The discipline Anatomy, based on needs undergo adaptations. Practical medicine, dentistry, nursing temporarily suspended a subsequent period, dissociated from teaching, carried out online. Material Methods: Interviewed 451 health...

A placenta acreta (PA) é a fixação anormal da na parede uterina, frequentemente associada à prévia (PP). ocorrência de PP e PA aumenta morbimortalidade materna devido aos intensos sangramentos durante o parto. O diagnóstico desafiador depende história clínica exames imagem. Embora ultrassonografia (US) seja exame inicial, ressonância magnética (RM) mais precisa, pois possibilita avaliação invasão placentária identificação aderências.

Background: Despite the gradual improvement in treatment procedures and cure rates of acromegaly, a steady increase mortality rate due to respiratory disease has been documented recent decades. In this study, our objectives were describe abnormalities lung structure function that occur acromegalic patients correlate these changes with hormonal levels. Methods: This cross-sectional study included 20 age-and height-matched control subjects, all non-smokers. All subjects underwent spirometry,...

Background. Critically ill patients admitted to intensive care units (ICUs) may develop diaphragmatic dysfunction, especially when artificial airways are used. Positive effects have been observed using the transcutaneous electrical stimulation (TEDS) technique in different clinical conditions. However, no study has evaluated safety of TEDS ICUs. This is aimed at evaluating influence on hemodynamic and vital parameters critically elderly under invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV). Methods....

Introduction: During pregnancy there are changes in the female body mediated by hormones that determine need for new postural adjustments to compensate change center of gravity.Such tend negatively impact stabilizing function lower trunk, predisposing dysfunction spine, pelvic floor and respiratory pattern.Objective: To evaluate effects muscle training internal unit on thickness diaphragmatic mobility lumbar stability pregnant women.Methods: Experimental controlled clinical trial involving...

Relato de caso da síndrome Megalencefalia – Má formação Capilar para divulgar informações e propiciar a discussão sobre síndromes congênitas. Nesse contexto, são recomendados acompanhamentos clínico radiológico monitorar evolução e, quanto à abordagem terapêutica, esta deve ser mais ampla multidisciplinar possível, determinar evoluções neurais, fonoaudiológicas na adaptação do indivíduo ao ambiente uma vez que um tratamento específico inexiste.