Ana Cristina Ferreira Garcia

ORCID: 0000-0003-2234-0850
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Research Areas
  • Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery
  • Antifungal resistance and susceptibility
  • Fungal Infections and Studies
  • Nail Diseases and Treatments
  • Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders
  • HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
  • Cerebral Palsy and Movement Disorders
  • Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
  • LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
  • Sex work and related issues
  • Parkinson's Disease Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Laser Applications in Dentistry and Medicine
  • Health, Education, and Cultural Studies
  • Herbal Medicine Research Studies
  • Pain Management and Treatment
  • Mycobacterium research and diagnosis
  • Pain Mechanisms and Treatments
  • Spinal Cord Injury Research
  • Phytochemistry Medicinal Plant Applications
  • Maternal and Neonatal Healthcare
  • Pharmacological Effects and Toxicity Studies
  • Healthcare during COVID-19 Pandemic
  • Diagnosis and Treatment of Venous Diseases
  • Pressure Ulcer Prevention and Management
  • Diabetic Foot Ulcer Assessment and Management

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2017

Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo
2012

Centro de Medicina de Reabilitacao do Alcoitão
2007-2009

Universidade Federal de Goiás
2002-2003

Evidence suggests that, of all affected populations, transgender women (transwomen) may have the heaviest HIV burden worldwide. Little is known about linkage and care outcomes for transwomen. We aimed to estimate population-level indicators cascade continuum, evaluate factors associated with viral suppression among transwomen in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. conducted a respondent-driven sampling (RDS) study from August 2015 January 2016 Brazil collected data on access care, antiretroviral...

10.7448/ias.20.1.21873 article EN cc-by Journal of the International AIDS Society 2017-01-01

The widespread occurrence of cryptococcosis mainly in immunocompromised patients and the side effects available drugs which are effective against this mycosis have led investigators to search for new antimycotic agents. Caryocar brasiliensis derived compounds were investigated Cryptococcus neoformans using agar dilution method. Based on MIC values, best results obtained with a concentration < 250 g/mL cuticular waxes leaf collected during dry period (170.8mm precipitation) inhibited growth...

10.1590/s0037-86822002000600013 article EN cc-by Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical 2002-12-01

AbstractThe seed and leaf essential oils of Caryocar brasiliensis were analysed by GC/MS. The major constituent the oil was ethyl hexanoate, while contained octacosane, heptadecane hexadecanol. pattern geographic variation indicated that are mainly produced in lower rainfall periods with plants grown at higher latitudes. investigated against human pathogenic systemic opportunistic fungi using agar dilution method. Based on MIC values, most significant results obtained Cryptococcus neoformans...

10.1076/phbi.41.5.319.15936 article EN Pharmaceutical Biology 2003-01-01

OBJETIVO: avaliação epidemiológica de pacientes com diagnóstico lesão medular internados para reabilitação na enfermaria do Centro Reabilitação e Readaptação Dr. Henrique Santillo (CRER) em Goiânia, Goiás. MÉTODOS: estudo epidemiológico retrospectivo baseado coleta dados dos prontuários médicos no período Março 2007 a 2009. RESULTADOS: foram avaliados 208 pacientes, predomínio sexo masculino (78,85%) idade média 35,3 anos. O déficit neurológico mais prevalente foi paraplegia (64,90%), sendo...

10.1590/s1808-18512009000300005 article PT cc-by Coluna/Columna 2009-09-01

Botulinum toxin type A (BoNT-A) is an effective treatment for post-stroke spasticity; however, some patients cannot access until ≥1 year post-stroke. This Brazilian post-marketing study (NCT02390206) assessed the achievement of person-centered goals in with chronic spasticity after a BoNT-A injection. Patients had last documented stroke before entry and upper limb (UL) spasticity, or without lower (LL) spasticity. received injections at baseline (visit 1) visit 2 (3–6 months). Primary...

10.3390/toxins12120770 article EN cc-by Toxins 2020-12-04

Na última década, dentre os acidentes automobilísticos, observa-se um número crescente envolvendo motocicletas, veículo que ganha cada vez mais aceitação e aprovação da população. Nestes acidentes, as lesões neurológicas freqüentes são o traumatismo cranioencefálico (TCE), seguido de lesão medular (LM), ambas grande importância devido à gravidade das seqüelas provocam. Objetivos: identificar perfil dos pacientes vítimas tráfego com motocicletas no Centro Reabilitação Readaptação Dr. Henrique...

10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v18i3a103637 article PT cc-by-nc-sa Acta Fisiátrica 2011-09-09

Botulinum toxin type A is approved for the focal treatment of spasticity; however, effectiveness abobotulinumtoxinA (aboBoNT-A) in patients with shoulder pain who have set reduced as a goal understudied. In addition, some encounter delays accessing programs; therefore, suitability aboBoNT-A reduction this population requires investigation. These factors were assessed aboBoNT-A-naive Brazilian post hoc analysis data from BCause, an observational, multicenter, prospective study (NCT02390206)....

10.3390/toxins14110809 article EN cc-by Toxins 2022-11-20

A paracoccidioidomicose (PCM) é uma micose sistêmica, tipo granulomatosa, sendo o Brasil responsável por 80% dos casos relatados no mundo. Mesmo em zonas endêmicas, sua incidência baixa (3-4 novos casos/milhão até 1-3 casos/100mil habitantes ao ano). Relatamos um caso do sexo feminino, 54 anos, procedente meio rural, região norte estado de Goiás, centrooeste Brasil. Durante investigação para síndrome compressiva medular foi identificada lesão tumoral nível torácico, submetida à ressecção e...

10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v16i1a103044 article PT cc-by-nc-sa Acta Fisiátrica 2009-03-09

Introduction: Phantom limb pain is a common sequel of amputation and difficult-to-treat condition.It compromises the amputees' acquisition skills quality life, which justifies establishment an effective treatment.Objective: To identify describe clinical and/or rehabilitation interventions to treat phantom in patients who underwent amputations.Material Methods: This was literature review articles published electronic databases Pubmed Bireme between 2003 2014 (except classical literature).We...

10.4034/rbcs.2016.20.03.10 article EN Revista Brasileira de Ciências da Saúde 2016-01-01

Pressure ulcers are frequent complications in patients with spinal cord injuries. These need an early diagnosis and a strict follow-up to prevent more severe evolution delays the rehabilitation process. Unfortunately, do not always have access center specialized treatment of wounds, thus, telemedicine can be useful such cases. Objective: To evaluate effectiveness protocol for assessment pressure through digital images. Methods: 15 were selected, totaling 33 ulcers. The separately assessed by...

10.11606/issn.2317-0190.v14i4a102863 article EN cc-by-nc-sa Acta Fisiátrica 2007-12-09
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