Número: v.2, n.1 2016
Articles
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HUMANIZATION IN NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT: A REVIEW
Rubia A da S C; Torati C V. Humanização em unidade de terapia intensiva neonatal: Uma revisão, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract In Brazil there is a high rate of newborn preterm infants, a fact that places child mortality into the spotlight, thus becoming a major public health issue. However, hospitalization in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit introduces the baby to an inhospitable environment. Given that, humanization claims for an association between the technical and scientific […]
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MUSCLE STRENGTH INCREASE IN OSTEOGENESIS IMPERFECTA WITH THE PILATES METHOD: A CASE STUDY
Mourrahy A C T; Nielsen M B P. Ganho de força na osteogênese imperfeita através do pilates: Um estudo de caso, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Osteogenesis imperfecta is rare disorder of the connective tissue characterized by bone fragility and osteopenia, resulting in functional limitations and reduction in patient’s quality of life. The physical therapy works in the treatment and prevention by methods such as Pilates. The goal of this study was to understand the benefits of the Pilates method […]
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OMALIZUMAB EFFICACY IN DIFFICULT ASTHMA CONTROL THERAPY IN PEDIATRIC PATIENTS: A LITERATURE REVIEW
Cremasco G N; Sossai B P; Pinasco G C; Camporez A R; Pereira F S. Omalizumab efficacy in difficult asthma control therapy in pediatric patients: A literature review, Salus J Health Sci., [online journal], 2016;2(1). Available at: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Objective: To review the literature on advances in the treatment of difficult-to-control severe asthma with the usage of omalizumab in pediatric patients. Method: review of recent literature (2010-2015), using the Pubmed database. Result: the drug reduced exacerbations in frequency and severity, and reduced the need for oral steroids therapy. However, the small population involved […]
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CHROMOSOMAL ABNORMALITIES IN SPONTANEOUS MISCARRIAGES IN A PUBLIC MATERNITY HOSPITAL IN THE CITY OF VITÓRIA, STATE OF ESPÍRITO SANTO, BRAZIL
Zane L S; Perrone A M S; Pinto I A; Costa J V de F; Paulo M S L; Faria A C O; et al. Anomalias cromossômicas em abortos espontâneos em uma maternidade pública do município de Vitória, Espirito Santo, Brasil, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Objective: to verify the frequency of chromosomal abnormalities in miscarriage material from a public maternity hospital in the city of Vitória, state of Espírito Santo, Brazil. Method: A semi-direct culture of chorionic villi was performed. 70 samples were collected; 24 showed no chorionic villi and 46 samples passed the cytogenetic examination. Results: 31 samples […]
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BIOMECHANICS OF ABSORBABLE IMPLANTS
Elias, N. Biomecânica dos implantes bioabsorvíveis, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract The present paper addresses topics on the use of biodegradable implants in trauma orthopedic surgeries, from its development to clinical application. It is also underlines the non-necessity of a new surgical procedure for its removal, since these implants are disintegrated and eliminated by the organism after the fracture consolidation, especially in the case of […]
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EVALUATION OF QUALITY OF LIFE IN PATIENTS WHO HAVE UNDERGONE SURGICAL TREATMENT FOR IDIOPATHIC SCOLIOSIS
Maia T C, Junior C J, Cardoso I M, Brazolino M A N, Junior J L B, Rodrigues J B S R. Avaliação da qualidade de vida em pacientes submetidos a tratamento cirúrgico de escoliose idiopática, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Objective: To evaluate quality of life via SF-36 questionnaire, in patients with Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS) who have undergone surgery for deformity correction, comparing the results at pre- and postoperative periods. Methods: We evaluated 29 patients, 24 females, with a mean age of 14.5 years old, all of them presenting measures of the Cobb […]
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MICRODISCECTOMY REDUCES LOW BACK PAIN IN LUMBAR HERNIATED DISC PATIENTS
Maia T C, Junior C J, Cardoso I M, Brazolino M A N, Junior J Ls B, Debom T G . Microdiscectomia reduz lombalgia em pacientes com hérnia de disco lombar, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Objective: It is estimated that approximately 80% of the population will suffer from low back pain, which may be caused by lumbar disc herniation, impairing the quality of life of patients. Surgical intervention may be necessary in some cases when conventional treatment fails. Thus, we aim to assess quality of life and the low […]
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OCCURRENCE OF ENTEROPARASITES IN STALLHOLDERS AND THEIR ROLE AS DISSEMINATORS IN VITÓRIA, ESPÍRITO SANTO, BRAZIL
Filho A de A; Benassi A M; Machado B P 3; Leite G R 4; Mendonça H F M S de. Ocorrência de enteroparasitoses em feirantes e seu papel como disseminadores em Vitória, Espírito Santo, Brasil, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract Introduction: The enteroparasitosis are among the diseases transmitted by food due to its improper handling. Studies that evaluate the parasites in food handlers professionals may shed light on the matter, as well as aid in the control of their dissemination. Objective: Assess the occurrence of enteroparasites in stallholders and characterize their importance in the […]
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ACRODERMATITIS ENTEROPATHICA LIKE: CASE REPORT
Mattede K D S; Lusvarghi B H M; Lusvarghi B R M; Acrodermatite Enteropática Símile: Relato de Caso, Salus J Health Sci., [periódico na internet], 2016;2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryAbstract. The present study is a case report of Acrodermatitis Enteropathica-like syndrome of a patient who is female, white, and was detected at 5 months of age and treated with zinc supplementation. The etiology may be due to an inborn error of metabolism configured by autosomal recessive inheritance, or due to personal and/or environmental […]
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GASTROSCHISIS: INCIDENCE AND ASSOCIATED FACTORS
Togneri R M; Wanderley H Y C; Pereira A L A de S.T; Santos L R da S; Barbieri V O; Rodrigues M do C de S, et al. Gastrosquise: Incidência e Fatores Associados, Salus J Health Sci. [periódico na internet]2016; 2(1). Disponível: http://www.salusjournal.orgFull Article SummaryKeywords Gastroschisis; Risk Factors; Congenital Anomalies; Incidence Abstract Introduction: Gastroschisis is an abdominal wall defect closure with externalization of intra-abdominal structures, without fully established cause. Its prevalence has increased in various populations, making it a public health issue. The clinical description of new cases and the investigation of associated factors in each population is […]
