Publications by authors named "Andrea Rocha de Saboia Mont' Alverne"
Objective: Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a chronic inflammatory disorder affecting the joints, skin and entheses. Despite the importance of the topic, few studies have investigated the association between PsA and sexual function. The purpose of this study was to assess sexuality and the prevalence of sexual dysfunction (SD) in patients with PsA.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFPosition statement of the Brazilian society of Rheumatology on mesna use as a preventive therapy for bladder disease in patients with systemic autoimmune diseases and systemic vasculitis under cyclophosphamide treatment.
Adv Rheumatol
May 2024
Objective: To review current literature to support the use of mesna as a preventive therapy for hemorrhagic cystitis and bladder cancer in patients with systemic autoimmune diseases and systemic vasculitis treated with cyclophosphamide.
Materials And Methods: The search for articles was conducted systematically through MEDLINE, LILACS, Cochrane Library, and Embase databases. Only articles in English were selected.
High Prevalence of Metabolic Syndrome in Patients With Psoriatic Arthritis From Northeastern Brazil: Association With Traditional Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Biologic Disease-Modifying Antirheumatic Drugs.
J Clin Rheumatol
September 2021
Article Synopsis
- * Results showed that MetS was significantly more prevalent in PsA patients (53.9%) than in healthy controls (18.4%), and it was linked to conditions like hypertension and elevated blood sugar levels.
- * The study concluded that in PsA patients, MetS is notably prevalent and associated with factors such as the use of specific medications, increased waist circumference, and low levels of good cholesterol (HDL).
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the clinical and demographic characteristics of Granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) patients in Northeastern Brazil, which has limited published data regarding its epidemiology.
- A cohort of 25 patients was analyzed, primarily consisting of middle-aged females, with common manifestations being renal and ENT issues, but with lower frequencies compared to other regions like São Paulo and the U.K.
- The findings indicate that GPA in this region presents a unique profile, suggesting potential geographical differences in the disease's manifestations and outcomes.
Background: Although there are various published epidemiological studies regarding Takayasu's arteritis (TA), none have analyzed the influence of gender on the clinical and laboratory manifestations or vascular alterations at disease onset.
Objectives: To analyze the influence of gender on clinical and laboratory manifestations and variations in vascular imaging at TA onset.
Methods: A retrospective, unicentric cohort study that evaluated 55 consecutive TA patients between 1982 and 2012.