Resumo Introdução: A enurese noturna (EN) tem uma prevalência de 5%-15% nas crianças em idade escolar (IE) e pode estar associada ao impacto na qualidade de vida (QdV) nas crianças e famílias. Com este trabalho, pretende-se estimar a prevalência da EN nas crianças em IE em quatro unidades de saúde familiares (USF) na região Norte e avaliar o impacto na QdV. Métodos: Estudo multicêntrico transversal e descritivo...
Abstract Introduction: With the emergence of the COVID-19 pandemic, several non-pharmacological measures were adopted to prevent and control the transmission of SARS-CoV-2. Objective: To compare pediatric hospitalizations for acute respiratory infections (ARIs) before and after the emergence of SARS-CoV-2. Materials and Methods: This was a retrospective, observational study of admissions for ARIs in the pediatr...
Abstract Background: The burden of COVID-19 is reported to be less significant in pediatric patients, with lower morbidity and mortality. Our center secured daily telephone follow-up for pediatric COVID-19 outpatients during the isolation period of the pandemic. The aim of this study was to describe COVID-19 manifestations in the pediatric population. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of pediatric ...
Abstract Introduction: Gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms associated with COVID-19 have become increasingly relevant, particularly in pediatric age. The expression of angiotensin II receptors in the GI tract may explain, not only the predominance of GI symptoms, but also the presence of isolated GI manifestations of the disease in some cases. The aim of this study was to characterize a population of pediatric patie...