Compulsory Notification of Paracoccidioidomycosis: A 14‐year Retrospective Study of the Disease in the State of Paraná, Brazil

Mycoses ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Igor Massahiro de Souza Suguiura ◽  
Mario Augusto Ono
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Compulsory Notification

scholarly journals Prevalence of Head and Neck Cancer in the State of Meghalaya: Hospital-based Study

2013 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-5
Author(s):  
Neizekhotuo Brian Shunyu ◽  
Judita Syiemlieh
Keyword(s):  
Head And Neck Cancer ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Head And Neck ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Neck Cancer ◽  
Neck Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Civil Hospital ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Total Body

ABSTRACT In India, 20 to 40% of all cancer arises in the head and neck region. The highest rate is seen in the eastern and southern regions of our country. The alarming high prevalence of head and neck cancer (HNC) in this region has prompted us to undertake this retrospective study. This study is to give the picture on the prevalence of HNC in the region, as such studies are lacking, till date. This is a 5 years retrospective study of cancer patients from 2007 to 2011 who have been registered in Civil Hospital, Shillong. The period of study is short as registry before 2007 was not properly recorded, but the high prevalence of cancer especially HNC warranted the need to undertake this retrospective study. During the 5-year period, there were a total of 3,123 cancer patients, registered in Civil Hospital, Shillong. In this study, HNC and esophageal cancer constitute 2,207 (70.67%) cases of the total body malignancy (TBM) which is much higher than other studies done in other parts of the country. Fourth decade is the most common age group comprising of 471 cases which accounts for 32.72% of all HNC. This high prevalence of HNC in the young population of the region is alarming and hence needs a comprehensive afford to meet this challenge. This paper, therefore, is an attempt to quantify the spectrum of HNC in the region hoping that this paper will help the health professionals to understand the burden of HNC in the region, so as to generate strategies for future planning. How to cite this article Shunyu NB, Syiemlieh J. Prevalence of Head and Neck Cancer in the State of Meghalaya: Hospital-based Study. Int J Head and Neck Surg 2013;4(1):1-5.

scholarly journals The state of cancer in Meru, Kenya: a retrospective study

2019 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 167
Author(s):  
Francis Kobia ◽  
Jesse Gitaka ◽  
Francis Makokha ◽  
Moses Kamita ◽  
Joshua Kibera ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Stomach Cancer ◽  
Control Strategies ◽  
Cancer Control ◽  
Cancer Registries ◽  
The State ◽  
Cancer Type ◽  
African Countries ◽  
Low Middle Income Countries ◽  
Cancer Rates

Background: It is projected that by 2030, 70% of all cancer related deaths will occur in low-middle income countries. However, data on the state of cancer in most African countries is scanty. Cancer estimates for Kenya are based on the Nairobi and Eldoret cancer registries, leaving most parts of the country unrepresented. Lacking national coverage, these data do not accurately reflect Kenya’s cancer burden. The paucity of reliable data impedes formulation of effective cancer control strategies and cancer research prioritization. Here, we report the findings of a retrospective study of the cancer state in Meru County, Kenya. Methods: A retrospective analysis of patient files at Meru hospice was carried out. 2349 cancer cases seen at the Meru hospice between 2003 and 2018 were analyzed. Data abstracted from the records included patient age, gender and cancer type. The abstracted data was analyzed by descriptive statistics. Results: Our results indicate that cancer is almost evenly distributed across genders, with men accounting for 49% and women 51%. Stomach cancer rates are strikingly elevated and equal to those in countries with the highest stomach cancer rates globally – making it the commonest cancer in this region (14%). Among men, the most common cancers affect the prostate (18%), stomach (17%), esophagus (14%), head & neck (12%), liver (8%) and colorectum (5%). Among women, the commonest are cancers of the breast (22%), cervix (20%), stomach (11%), esophagus (8%), head & neck (6%) and liver (5%). Breast cancer occurs at a notably early age, with 20% of those affected aged below 40. Lung cancer rates are notably low in this region (1.3%) relative to world estimates. Conclusion: Cancer distribution in Meru is nearly even between sexes. Our analysis suggests that the Meru region is a stomach cancer hotspot and that it also experiences elevated esophageal cancer levels.

Estudo retrospectivo das Helmintoses diagnosticadas em ruminantes baseado em pesquisas realizadas no estado do Maranhão nos últimos 20 anos / Retrospective study of Helminthiases diagnosed in ruminants based on research carried out in the state of Maranhão in the last 20 years

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (6) ◽  
pp. 56557-56571
Author(s):  
Luiz Felipe Gonçalves Amaral Neto ◽  
Brenda Maria Emanuela Silva Reis ◽  
Rafaela Silva Siqueira ◽  
Camila Cristina Rio Preto Martins De Sousa ◽  
Fernanda Samara Barbosa Rocha ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
The State

scholarly journals Ten years experience with Jorge Lobo's disease in the state of Acre, Amazon region, Brazil

2010 ◽  
Vol 52 (5) ◽  
pp. 273-278 ◽  
Author(s):  
William John Woods ◽  
Andréa de Faria Fernandes Belone ◽  
Léia Borges Carneiro ◽  
Patrícia Sammarco Rosa
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Health Problem ◽  
Public Health Problem ◽  
Amazon Region ◽  
The State ◽  
Notifiable Disease ◽  
Real Situation ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Clinical Records

Jorge Lobo's disease is a cutaneous and subcutaneous mycosis that affects patients in the Amazon region. The number of patients is relatively small, but the real situation of the disease as public health problem is not known, because Jorge Lobo's disease is not a notifiable disease. This study aims to report the clinical evolution in patients affected and to determine the prevalence and areas of occurrence of the disease. A retrospective study was carried out based on the analysis of the clinical records, which included a collection of photographs of patients in the Department of Sanitary Dermatology, in Rio Branco, and patients seen in the interior of the state. In a decade, in Rio Branco, 249 cases of the disease were reported, 30 were females and 219 males. Of these patients, 153 had localized lesions, 94 of them were on one ear, 55 had multifocal lesions and 41 had disseminated lesions. The average time between the onset of symptoms and diagnosis was 19 years. The average age at the time of diagnosis was 53 years, and ages ranged from 14 to 96 years.

scholarly journals Spatial distribution and temporal evolution of leprosy in an area of an old colony in the state of Pará

2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (12) ◽  
pp. e582
Author(s):  
Geraldo Mariano Moraes de Macedo ◽  
Marcos Fabiano de Almeida Queiroz ◽  
Alison Ramos da Silva ◽  
Bruno Vinícius da Silva Pinheiro ◽  
Mariane Cordeiro Alves Franco ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spatial Distribution ◽  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Temporal Evolution ◽  
The State ◽  
Transmission Dynamic ◽  
Gradual Reduction ◽  
The North

Objective: To identify the pattern of spatial distribution and temporal evolution of leprosy, taking into account the clinical, demographic and territorial aspects of Vila Santo Antônio do Prata, a municipality considered to be hyperendemic, in the state of Pará from 2003 to 2013. Methods: This is a ecological, observational and retrospective study. The study was the former colony of leprosy, now known as the Vila de Santo Antônio do Prata. Results: High rates of detection of new cases of leprosy were observed with a hyperendemic detection coefficient from 2003 to 2009. The spatial distribution of total cases of leprosy presents a pattern of distribution with several outbreaks, in which the incidence of multibacillary cases. The trend estimates for 2020 has shown that Brazil will maintain the index in slow and gradual reduction, while the state of Pará will continue with high rates of hyperendemicity and the municipality of Igarapé-Açu will surpass the North region. Conclusion: It is suggested that there is an active transmission dynamic in Vila Santo Antônio do Prata area evaluated with the need for constant monitoring of new cases of leprosy.

scholarly journals Cancellation of elective surgeries in a Brazilian public hospital: reasons and estimated reduction

2017 ◽  
Vol 70 (3) ◽  
pp. 535-542 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gisele Aparecida Alves Corral dos Santos ◽  
Silvia Cristina Mangini Bocchi
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
The State ◽  
Seasonal Influence ◽  
Index Method ◽  
The Public ◽  
Hospitalized Patient ◽  
Quantitative Descriptive

ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize cancellations of elective surgeries according to clinical and non-clinical reasons, as well as to verify seasonal influence and determine the estimated reduction of the index. Method: Quantitative, descriptive and retrospective study with secondary data extracted from the Public Hospital of the State of São Paulo database. Results: Out of the 8,443 (100%) elective surgeries scheduled, 7,870 (93.21%) were performed and 573 (6.79%) were canceled. Out of these 573 (100%) people, 48.33% were canceled for clinical reasons and 46.40% were for non-clinical reasons. Among the non-clinical reasons for surgery cancellations, those related to medical reasons stood out: at the request of the surgeon/change of approach (17.93%), followed by non-hospitalized patient (8.96%). There was no indication of seasonality regarding the reasons for cancellation in the assessed period. Conclusion: Although the rate of elective surgeries cancellations is lower than that of other hospitals with similar characteristics, it is still possible to reduce it from 6.79% to 1.36%, considering that 80% of the reasons for cancellation are avoidable.

scholarly journals The Pandemic In Prison: Dissemination Of Covid-19 Infection Among The Population Without Freedom: A Cut In The State Of Pernambuco

2021 ◽  
pp. 14
Author(s):  
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Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
Risk Group ◽  
Prison Population ◽  
Ethics Committee ◽  
Health Surveillance ◽  
The State ◽  
Statistical Techniques ◽  
Reference Period ◽  
Strategic Information ◽  
The Public

Objectives: To conduct a retrospective analysis on the distribution of cases of COVID-19 in the population deprived of liberty belonging to the state of Pernambuco. Methods: This is a retrospective study conducted on secondary electronic databases in the public domain, exempted from the need for an appreciation by the Ethics Committee. The database consulted was of the Center for Strategic Information on Health Surveillance (CIEVS) in the State of Pernambuco. The reference period for collection was from April 1 to September 28, 2020. Epidemiological bulletins and virtual monitoring reports, available on the CIEVS website, were analyzed. The data were analyzed using descriptive statistical techniques based on obtaining absolute and percentage frequencies. Results: The State of Pernambuco has the sixth largest prison population in the country. There are 25,564 prisoners, 24,657 men and 907 women. Related to the distribution of cases of infection by the new coronavirus, of the 5,926 suspected cases, 1,476 were confirmed, 46 are still under investigation and 37 had inconclusive tests, which represents an infection rate of 5.77% of the prison population. These results reflect that the scenario of COVID-19 infection in Pernambuco is a cause for concern, both for the general population and among the prisioners. Conclusion: The results suggest that although only 5.7% of the prison population has been infected, prison units are spaces with a potential risk for the spread of COVID-19 infection. In addition, many of the prisioners are an effective risk group and, accordingly, they should be monitored with greater intensity.

scholarly journals Estudo Retrospectivo do perfil epidemiológico das lesões autoprovocadas no estado do Piauí entre 2018 a 2020 / Retrospective study of the epidemiological profile of self-harm in the state of Piauí between 2018 and 2020

2021 ◽  
Vol 7 (8) ◽  
pp. 77295-77306
Author(s):  
Samuel Lopes Dos Santos ◽  
Thyago de Oliveira Afonso ◽  
Mariana Pereira Barbosa Silva ◽  
Francisco Rafael De Carvalho ◽  
Suhelen Maria Brasil da Cunha Gama ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Retrospective Study ◽  
The State ◽  
Self Harm ◽  
Epidemiological Profile
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