Publications by authors named "Adilson Lamounier Filho"

Objectives: To evaluate QOL in women with microprolactinomas treated with dopamine agonists, comparing the patients with normal versus those with elevated prolactin levels, and to identify clinical and biochemical influences on patients' QOL.

Material And Methods: A cross-sectional evaluation was performed in two University referral centers. Fifty women with microprolactinoma answered the SF-36 questionnaire by the time of their clinical evaluation.

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  • The study aimed to assess bone density in women with prolactinoma treated with dopamine agonists compared to healthy controls, using DXA scans and biochemical analyses.
  • Women with prolactinoma showed significantly lower lumbar spine Z-scores compared to controls, indicating bone density loss, particularly linked to the duration of amenorrhea.
  • The findings stress the need for effective management of prolactinoma to prevent potential complications related to bone health in affected women.
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  • The study assessed body fat in nonobese women with prolactinoma treated with dopamine agonists using DXA and examined the relationship between body fat, hormone levels, and clinical factors.
  • Women with prolactinoma had similar body fat percentages to control subjects, but those with normal prolactin (PRL) levels showed lower body fat across all evaluated areas.
  • The findings suggest that appropriate dopamine agonist treatment can reduce body fat and lower the risk of Metabolic Syndrome in these patients.
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A survey was done to determine the most common hospital accidents with biologically contaminated material among students at the Medical College of the Federal University of Minas Gerais. Six hundred and ninety-four students (between fifth and twelfth semesters of the college course) answered the questionnaire individually. Three-hundred and forty-nine accidents were reported.

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