Maria Helena de Araújo-Melo

ORCID: 0000-0003-1433-4151
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Research Areas
  • Obstructive Sleep Apnea Research
  • Neuroscience of respiration and sleep
  • Research on Leishmaniasis Studies
  • Tracheal and airway disorders
  • Cardiovascular and Diving-Related Complications
  • Trypanosoma species research and implications
  • Nasal Surgery and Airway Studies
  • Voice and Speech Disorders
  • Dermatological diseases and infestations
  • Electroconvulsive Therapy Studies
  • Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders
  • Heart Rate Variability and Autonomic Control
  • Sleep and Wakefulness Research
  • Phonetics and Phonology Research
  • Sinusitis and nasal conditions
  • Dysphagia Assessment and Management
  • Insect and Pesticide Research
  • Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) Research
  • Parasites and Host Interactions
  • Cardiovascular Health and Disease Prevention
  • Epilepsy research and treatment
  • Sleep and related disorders
  • Photoacoustic and Ultrasonic Imaging
  • Language Acquisition and Education
  • Airway Management and Intubation Techniques

Universidade Federal do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2014-2024

Hospital Universitário Gaffrée e Guinle
2015-2021

Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro
2021

Seth Nandlal Dhoot Hospital
2015

Fundação Oswaldo Cruz
2014-2015

Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro
2010

Objective Drug‐induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) has gained interest for upper airway evaluation in patients with snoring and obstructive apnea (OSA), different drugs have been used to induce sedation. Nevertheless, all presented specific advantages disadvantages differential effects on respiratory physiology. This study evaluated compared the of midazolam, propofol dexmedetomidine DISE findings, O 2 nadir, bispectral index (BIS) same sample patients. Study Design Case series prospective study....

10.1002/lary.27298 article EN The Laryngoscope 2018-09-07

The purpose of this study was to establish a correlation between the endemic level tegumentary leishmaniasis in different regions Brazil during 2002–2009 and number cases mucosal or mucocutaneous leishmaniasis. proportion inversely correlated with prevalence infection. In areas lower infection prevalence, increased ( P < 0.05). hypothesis an Amazonian origin dissemination through human migration is considered. Our results show that endemically younger, evolve form higher than older.

10.4269/ajtmh.2011.10-0595 article EN American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene 2011-06-01

The relationship among obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), body mass index (BMI), and testosterone levels has long been suggested. Obese men have shown a negative correlation between level severity. Yet, little is known about the association in who are not obese. This study evaluated total (TT) OSA patients obese.A retrospective review of 523 records whom was diagnosed from 2013-2016 performed. included with BMI < 30 kg/m2 TT measured blood sample collected morning after study.In all, 153...

10.5664/jcsm.6832 article EN Journal of Clinical Sleep Medicine 2017-12-14

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate dysphonia in patients treated for laryngeal tuberculosis, and to assess the effect of speech therapy on patients' vocal quality. Materials methods: Seven 23 with a confirmed diagnosis at Evandro Chagas Institute Clinical Research, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, underwent six months. These seven were evaluated by videolaryngoscopy acoustic analysis, before, during after course therapy. Results: The tuberculosis comprised five women 18 men, ages ranging from 25 83...

10.1017/s0022215110001106 article EN The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2010-09-16

Abstract Objective: To evaluate dizziness in patients receiving meglumine antimoniate for the treatment of mucosal leishmaniasis. Materials and methods: We retrospectively studied 127 treated at Laboratory Leishmaniasis Surveillance, Evandro Chagas Clinical Research Institute, Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 1 January 1989 31 December 2004. Results: A low dose (5 mg/kg/day) was used 86.6 per cent patients; a 10 mg/kg/day or higher 13.4 patients. Dizziness reported by...

10.1017/s0022215110001325 article EN The Journal of Laryngology & Otology 2010-06-11

Introduction Leishmaniasis is considered as one of the six most important infectious diseases because its high detection coefficient and ability to produce deformities. In cases, mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) occurs a consequence cutaneous leishmaniasis. If left untreated, lesions can leave sequelae, interfering in swallowing, breathing, voice speech processes requiring rehabilitation. Objective To describe anatomical characteristics quality ML patients. Materials Methods A descriptive...

10.1371/journal.pone.0101831 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2014-07-23

A Síndrome da Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono (SAOS) é uma condição clínica muito prevalente na população, com diversas repercussões clínicas e de saúde pública. Porém, o exame Polissonografia (PSG), padrão-ouro confirmação SAOS, não utilizado forma eficaz sua rotina diagnóstica, principalmente assistência em hospitais públicos brasileiros devido a pouca disponibilidade. Por serem simples aplicação, escalas questionários relacionados ao sono podem ser utilizados para um diagnóstico presuntivo...

10.12957/rhupe.2016.22368 article PT Revista Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto 2016-04-08

Introduction: Pentavalent antimonials are the first drug of choice in treatment tegumentary leishmaniasis. Data on ototoxicity related with such drugs is scarcely available literature, leading us to develop a study cochleovestibular functions. Case Report: A case leishmaniasis patient, 78-year-old man who presented substantial increase auditory threshold tinnitus and severe rotatory dizziness during meglumine antimoniate, reported. These symptoms worsened two weeks after was interrupted....

10.1590/s0036-46652014000500012 article EN Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de São Paulo 2014-09-01

Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (TL) is a neglected, non-contagious, infectious disease, caused by different protozoa species of the Leishmania genus that affects skin and mucous membranes. Meglumine Antimoniate (MA), first drug choice for TL treatment in Brazil, has already been associated with cochlear toxicity, which defined as damages cochlea exposure to chemical substances, resulting reversible or irreversible hearing loss. Auditory monitoring toxicity aims at early detection auditory...

10.1371/journal.pone.0168492 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2017-01-03

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES Assess the performance of Stop-Bang questionnaire in Brazilian patients for screening OSA. METHODS A cross-sectional study with historical and consecutive analysis all who underwent polysomnography tests Sleeping Sector Ear, Nose, Throat, Cardiopulmonary (LabSono) Departments Gaffrée Guinle University Hospital (HUGG), from 10/17/2011 to 04/16/2015. The variables relating SB were collected by direct research medical records patients. RESULTS In a series 83 patients, we...

10.1590/1806-9282.65.7.995 article EN Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira 2019-07-01

Introduction American Tegumentary Leishmaniasis (ATL) treatment is based on pentavalent antimonials (Sb 5+ ), but these drugs have been associated to several adverse effects. Hearing loss and tinnitus during with meglumine antimoniate (MA) already reported. This study aimed describe the usefulness of self-reporting hearing in diagnosing MA-induced ototoxicity. Methods A prospective longitudinal was conducted 102 patients parasitological diagnosis ATL, treated different MA schemes. The...

10.1371/journal.pone.0296728 article EN cc-by PLoS ONE 2024-02-14

To correlate anatomical and functional changes of the oral cavity, pharynx larynx to severity obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS).We conducted a cross-sectional study 66 patients both genders, aged between 21 59 years old with complaints snoring / or apnea. All underwent full clinical evaluation, including physical examination, nasolarybgoscopy polisonography. We classified individuals into groups by value apnea-hypopnea index (AHI), calculated measures association analyzed differences...

10.1590/0100-69912015005004 article EN cc-by Revista do Colégio Brasileiro de Cirurgiões 2015-10-01

A avaliação otorrinolaringológica tem grande importância na pesquisa de alterações anatômicas em indivíduos com suspeita Síndrome da Apneia Obstrutiva do Sono (SAOS), cuja gênese multifatorial uma abordagem multidisciplinar, mas é necessária sempre adequada visão anatômica das vias aéreas superiores (VAS). Esta visa compreender melhor as características doença e, assim, propor o tipo tratamento individualmente. Aqui dada ênfase ao exame antropométrico destes pacientes, à orofaringe,...

10.12957/rhupe.2016.22360 article PT Revista Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto 2016-04-08

Abstract Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) Syndrome has been related to disturbances in couple harmony and low adherence treatment. This study aimed understand the experience of sleeping difficulties relationship couples with OSA, its impact on family importance partner regarding patient’s The design was qualitative sample included 22 Portuguese couples. data were collected through semi-structured individual interviews analyzed based Grounded Theory. Four themes emerged from analysis organized...

10.56769/ijpn04104 article EN International Journal of Psychology and Neuroscience 2018-04-30
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