Stature By Age
Mostrando 1-12 de 87 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Cushing disease due to a somatic USP8 mutation in a patient with evolving pituitary hormone deficiencies due to a germline GH1 splicing variant
SUMMARY We present the unique case of an adult Brazilian woman with severe short stature due to growth hormone deficiency with a heterozygous G to T substitution in the donor splice site of intron 3 of the growth hormone 1 (GH1) gene (c.291+1G>T). In this autosomal dominant form of growth hormone deficiency (type II), exon 3 skipping results in expression of
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Economic inequality in prevalence of underweight and short stature in children and adolescents: the weight disorders survey of the CASPIAN-IV study
ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to determine the determinants of socio-economic inequality in the prevalence of short stature and underweight in Iranian children and adolescents. Subjects and methods: This cross-sectional nationwide study was conducted on 36,486 participants, aged 6-18 years. This school-based surveillance (CASPIAN- IV) progr
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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3. A two-year follow-up of asfotase alfa replacement in a patient with hypophosphatasia: clinical, biochemical, and radiological evaluation
SUMMARY Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare disease with a high mortality rate in its severe forms. It is caused by mutations within the gene encoding the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP), an enzyme responsible for bone mineralization. In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of asfotase alfa, the first medication showing benef
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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4. Treatment of insomnia with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in a patient with posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
SUMMARY Hypophosphatasia (HPP) is a rare disease with a high mortality rate in its severe forms. It is caused by mutations within the gene encoding the tissue-nonspecific alkaline phosphatase (TNSALP), an enzyme responsible for bone mineralization. In 2015, the Food and Drug Administration approved the use of asfotase alfa, the first medication showing benef
Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Paulo). Publicado em: 2020-10
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5. Growth and weight status of Brazilian children with autism spectrum disorders: A mixed longitudinal study
RESUMO Objetivo: Este estudo examinou o estado de crescimento e o desenvolvimento físico de crianças brasileiras com transtornos do espectro autista entre 4 e 15 anos. Adicionalmente, examinamos se a variação nos padrões de crescimento e na massa corporal foi influenciada pelo uso de medicamentos psicotrópicos. Métodos: 120 crianças com idades entr
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 25/11/2019
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6. Gynecological cancer and metabolic screening of 1001 elderly Brazilian women
RESUMO OBJETIVO O objetivo deste trabalho foi estudar retrospectivamente alguns dados clínicos, laboratoriais e imagens de um grupo de idosas brasileiras. MÉTODOS Estudo observacional retrospectivo realizado com inclusão de 1.001 mulheres brasileiras atendidas no ambulatório de geriatria ginecológica de nossa instituição. Foram analisados: a idade
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 07/11/2019
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7. Reference values for the 6-min walk test in healthy middle-aged and older adults: from the total distance traveled to physiological responses
Resumo Introdução: As respostas fisiológicas ao teste de caminhada de 6 minutos (TC6) têm sido cada vez mais avaliadas em pacientes com doenças cardiopulmonares. No entanto, estudos anteriores não incluíram pessoas saudáveis. Objetivo: Avaliar a intensidade do TC6, desenvolver uma série de equações preditivas para as variáveis fisiológicas e t
Fisioter. mov.. Publicado em: 21/10/2019
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8. AEROBIC CAPACITY OF CHILEAN ADULTS AND ELDERLY: PROPOSAL OF CLASSIFICATION BY REGIONAL PERCENTILES
RESUMO Introdução A aptidão aeróbia é importante preditor que contribui com a preservação da independência funcional à medida que se envelhece. Sua mensuração transforma-se em ferramenta fundamental na identificação de múltiplos problemas de saúde. Objetivo Comparar a capacidade aeróbia de adultos e idosos com estudos internacionais e des
Rev Bras Med Esporte. Publicado em: 07/10/2019
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9. Sweetness Taste Preference Levels and Their Relationship to the Nutritional and Dental Caries Patterns among Brazilian Preschool Children
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the sweetness taste preference levels and their relationship with the nutritional and dental caries patterns among preschool children. Material and Methods: The participants of this cross-sectional study were 191 children aged 4 to 5 years, who were regularly attending public Child Education Centers of a city southern Brazil
Pesqui. Bras. Odontopediatria Clín. Integr.. Publicado em: 02/09/2019
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10. Pituitary gigantism: a case series from Hospital de San José (Bogotá, Colombia)
ABSTRACT Introduction Gigantism is a rare pediatric disease characterized by increased production of growth hormone (GH) before epiphyseal closure, that manifests clinically as tall stature, musculoskeletal abnormalities, and multiple comorbidities. Materials and methods Case series of 6 male patients with gigantism evaluated at the Endocrinology Service
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 29/07/2019
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11. Reference values for pulmonary volumes by plethysmography in a Brazilian sample of white adults
RESUMO Objetivo: Derivar valores de referência para brasileiros adultos brancos saudáveis que nunca fumaram e comparar os valores obtidos com os valores de referência derivados por Crapo e por Neder. Métodos: Equações de referência por regressões quantílicas foram derivadas em 122 homens e 122 mulheres, não obesos, em sete cidades do Brasil. A id
J. bras. pneumol.. Publicado em: 30/05/2019
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12. Nutritional Status and Body Composition in Patients With Hepatic Glycogen Storage Diseases Treated With Uncooked Cornstarch—A Controlled Study
Abstract Hepatic glycogen storage diseases (GSDs) are genetic diseases associated with fasting hypoglycemia. Periodic intake of uncooked cornstarch is one of the treatment strategies available for those disorders. For reasons that are still not clear, patients with hepatic GSDs may be overweight. Aims: To assess nutritional status and body composition in pa
J. inborn errors metab. screen.. Publicado em: 16/05/2019