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Psoriasis in obesity: comparison of serum levels of leptin and adiponectin in o...
Bavoso,Nádia Couto; Pinto,Jackson Machado; Soares,Maria Marta Sarquis; Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Teixeira Júnior,Antônio LúcioAbstract BACKGROUND: Psoriasis and obesity are somewhat related to a low-grade systemic inflammatory response. OBJECTIVES: To determine leptin and adiponectin levels in psoriasis patients compared to control patients matched for weight. METHODS: A case-control study was performed, evaluating 113 psoriasis patients and 41 controls with other dermatologic diseases. RESULTS: The prevalence of obesity was 33% in ca...
Psoriasis: new comorbidities
Machado-Pinto,Jackson; Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Bavoso,Nádia CoutoAbstract Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease associated with several comorbidities. A few decades ago, it was considered an exclusive skin disease but today it is considered a multisystem disease. It is believed that 73% of psoriasis patients have at least one comorbidity. Studies have demonstrated the association of psoriasis with inflammatory bowel disease, uveitis, psychiatric disorders, metabolic sy...
Assessment of adiposity in psoriatic patients by dual energy X-ray absorptiomet...
Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Bavoso,Nádia Couto; Kakehasi,Adriana Maria; Lauria,Márcio Weissheimer; Soares,Maria Marta Sarquis; Machado-Pinto,JacksonAbstract BACKGROUND: Obesity is considered a chronic low-grade inflammatory disease that shares mediators of inflammation with psoriasis, such as TNF-α and IL-6. The relationship between these two conditions involves factors such as predisposition and response to therapy, in addition to an association with cardiovascular disease. OBJECTIVES: The aim of the present study was to investigate the prevalence of adip...
Case for diagnosis
Dell'Horto,Amanda Gomes; Pinto,Jackson Machado; Diniz,Michelle dos SantosGranular cell tumor (Abrikossoff's tumor) is a rare benign disease that preferentially affects the cervicofacial segment. It is usually a solitary nodule that may ulcerate and present pearly infiltration on the borders, while keeping a clean background and a hyperchromic halo. This paper describes the case of an ulcerated granular cell tumor on an unusual location, which reinforces the necessity of including th...
Comparative study of the prevalence of sepsis in patients admitted to dermatolo...
Almeida,Luiz Mauricio Costa; Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Diniz,Lorena dos Santos; Machado-Pinto,Jackson; Silva,Francisco Chagas LimaBACKGROUND: Sepsis is a common cause of morbidity and mortality among hospitalized patients. The prevalence of this condition has increased significantly in different parts of the world. Patients admitted to dermatology wards often have severe loss of skin barrier and use systemic corticosteroids, which favor the development of sepsis. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence of sepsis among patients admitted to ...
Do you know this syndrome?
Almeida,Luiz Maurício Costa; Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Diniz,Lorena dos SantosGoldenhar syndrome is a sporadic or inherited genetic syndrome characterized by limbal dermoids, preauricular skin tags and mandibular hypoplasia. Vertebral abnormalities may occur. The incidence of this syndrome ranges from 1 in 5,600 to 1 in >20,000 live births. It consists of abnormalities involving the first and second branchial arches. The etiology of the syndrome is heterogeneous. Diagnosis should be base...
A prática do trabalho infantil entre os beneficiários do Programa Bolsa-Escola ...
Diniz,Michelle dos Santos; Assunção,Ada Ávila; Caiaffa,Waleska Teixeira; Abreu,Mery Natali SilvaO trabalho infantil atinge mais de cinco milhões de crianças e adolescentes no Brasil e é atribuído principalmente à pobreza. Este artigo tem por objetivo estudar as características das famílias com e sem registro de trabalho infantil inscritas no Programa Bolsa-Escola de Belo Horizonte e comparar os dois grupos para se detectar fatores possivelmente associados ao trabalho infantil. Foi realizado estudo transve...