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ELSA-Brasil: a 4-year incidence of hearing loss in adults with and without hype...
Padilha,Fernanda Yasmin Odila Maestri Miguel; Oenning,Nágila Soares Xavier; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Rabelo,Camila Maia; Moreira,Renata RodriguesABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To compare the incidence of hearing loss among adults stratified by the occurrence of hypertension, and to investigate the association between hypertension and hearing loss. METHODS Longitudinal observational study, part of the Estudo Longitudinal da Saúde do Adulto (ELSA-Brasil, Longitudinal Study on Adult’s Health). Data from the first and second waves were analyzed, including information f...
Incidence of thyroid diseases: Results from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of...
Benseñor,Isabela M.; Sgarbi,José Augusto; Janovsky,Carolina Castro Porto Silva; Pittito,Bianca Almeida; Diniz,Maria de Fátima Haueisen SanderABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate incidence of subclinical and overt hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism. Subjects and methods: The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) is a prospective cohort study of 15,105 civil servants, examined at baseline and over a 4-year follow-up. This analysis included 9,705 participants with normal thyroid function at baseline, follow-up information about thyroid ...
Incidence of TPOAb over a 4-year follow-up period: results from the Brazilian L...
Benseñor,Isabela M.; Janovsky,Carolina Castro Porto Silva; Goulart,Alessandra C.; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Diniz,Maria de Fátima Haueisen SanderABSTRACT Objective: Although some previous data have suggested a high iodine intake in Brazil, the prevalence of antithyroperoxidase antibodies (TPOAb) in the country is compatible with rates from countries with adequate iodine intake. This observation emphasizes the importance of knowing the incidence of TPOAb in Brazil. Materials and methods: This prospective analysis included euthyroid participants with nega...
Indicators of Abdominal Adiposity and Carotid Intima-Media Thickness: Results f...
Eickemberg,Michaela; Amorim,Leila Denise Alves Ferreira; Almeida,Maria da Conceição Chagas de; Aquino,Estela Maria Leão deAbstract Background: Abdominal adiposity is a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Objective: To determine the magnitude of the association between abdominal adiposity, according to five different indicators, and the carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT). Methods: Data from 8,449 participants aged 35 to 74 years from the ELSA-Brazil study were used. The effect of waist circumference (WC), waist-to-hip ratio ...
Elevated High-Sensitivity Troponin I in the Stabilized Phase after an Acute Cor...
Castro,Leandro Teixeira de; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Goulart,Alessandra C.; Pereira,Alexandre da Costa; Staniak,Henrique Lane; Bittencourt,Marcio SommerAbstract Background: High-sensitivity cardiac troponin I (hs-cTnI) has played an important role in the risk stratification of patients during the in-hospital phase of acute coronary syndrome (ACS), but few studies have determined its role as a long-term prognostic marker in the outpatient setting. Objective: To investigate the association between levels of hs-cTnI measured in the subacute phase after an ACS eve...
First stages chronic kidney disease have mild effects on cognitive performance....
Passos,Valéria Maria de Azeredo; Ladeira,Roberto Marini; Souza,Cláudia Caciquinho Vieira de; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Barreto,Sandhi MariaAbstract Introduction: The aging of the population may lead to an increased prevalence of dementia and chronic kidney disease (CKD) and their overlap. Objective: We investigated the association between CKD and cognitive performance among Brazilian adults (35-74 years). Methods: Baseline data analysis of the Longitudinal Study of Adults (ELSA-Brasil), a multicenter cohort comprising 15,105 civil servants, was pe...
Carotid intima-media thickness in the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Hea...
Santos,Eduardo Henrique Sena; Santos Neto,Pedro José dos; Santos,Itamar de SouzaABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT), as measured by ultrasound, has been used in large studies as a non-invasive marker for subclinical atherosclerosis. The Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil) is a cohort of 15,105 civil servants in six Brazilian cities that included CIMT evaluation in its baseline assessment. The aim of the present narrative review was to provide a...
Brazilian consensus on frailty in older people: concepts, epidemiology and eval...
Lourenço,Roberto Alves; Moreira,Virgílio Garcia; Mello,Renato Gorga Bandeira de; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Lin,Sumika Mori; Pinto,Ana Lúcia Fiebrantz<p>The aim of the present study was to describe the conceptual and operational definitions of the frailty syndrome recommended by the Brazilian Consensus on Frailty in Older People. In 2015, a task force consisting of Brazilian specialists on human aging conducted a bibliographical review on frailty among older people in Brazil and established a consensus on the main findings through periodic meetings. A total ...
Impact of High Risk for Obstructive Sleep Apnea on Survival after Acute Coronar...
Maia,Flavia C; Goulart,Alessandra C.; Drager,Luciano F.; Staniak,Henrique L.; Santos,Itamar de Souza; Lotufo,Paulo Andrade; Bensenor,Isabela M.Abstract Background: Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is a very often clinical condition that can be associated with high mortality risk, particularly in coronary heart disease (CHD). The diagnosis of OSA is not always accessible via the gold-standard method polysomnography. Objective: To evaluate long-term influence of the high risk for OSA on fatal and non-fatal outcomes after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in th...
Multinomial model and zero-inflated gamma model to study time spent on leisure ...
Nobre,Aline Araújo; Carvalho,Marilia Sá; Griep,Rosane Härter; Fonseca,Maria de Jesus Mendes da; Melo,Enirtes Caetano Prates; Santos,Itamar de SouzaABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To compare two methodological approaches: the multinomial model and the zero-inflated gamma model, evaluating the factors associated with the practice and amount of time spent on leisure time physical activity. METHODS Data collected from 14,823 baseline participants in the Longitudinal Study of Adult Health (ELSA-Brasil – Estudo Longitudinal de Saúde do Adulto ) have been analysed. Regular l...