Prevalence of dyslipidemia, atherogenic and cardiovascular risk in overweight and obese adolescents.

Objective: To analyze the lipid profile and cardiovascular risk of overweight and obese adolescents and correlate the findings with anthropometric measurements.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study on overweight and obese adolescents of both sexes (aged 14 to 18 years old). The collected variables were sex, weight, height, age, total cholesterol, triglycerides, High-density lipoprotein (HDL) and low-density lipoprotein (LDL).

The Effect of Different Interventions for Lifestyle Modifications on the Number of Diagnostic Criteria and Clinical Aspects of Metabolic Syndrome.

Lifestyle intervention programs comprise the first-choice therapy to reduce the cardiovascular risk factors in metabolic syndrome (MetS). Our aim was to compare the effects of three lifestyle modification programs on the number of diagnostic criteria and clinical parameters of MetS. Twelve-week clinical trial, including 125 adults who presented at least three of the criteria defined by the revised NCEP ATP III (National Cholesterol Education Program Adult Panel III) for MetS.

Effect of an interdisciplinary intervention with motivational approach on exercise capacity in obese adolescents: a randomized controlled clinical trial.

Objective To evaluate the effect of an interdisciplinary intervention with a motivational approach on exercise capacity and usual physical activity levels in overweight and obese adolescents. Methods This is a randomized, controlled clinical trial with single blinding of subjects. Adolescents aged 15 to 18 years with overweight and obesity (body mass index ≥ 85 percentile) were included.

MAXIMUM HEART RATE MEASURED VERSUS ESTIMATED BY DIFFERENT EQUATIONS DURING THE CARDIOPULMONARY EXERCISE TEST IN OBESE ADOLESCENTS.

Objective: To compare the values of measured maximum heart rate (HRmax) and maximum heart rate estimated by different equations during the cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) in obese adolescents.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study. Adolescents aged between 15 and 18 years old, with obesity (BMI Z-score>2.

Transtheoretical model for change in obese adolescents: MERC randomized clinical trial.

The randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of an intervention based on the Transtheoretical Model of Change on anthropometric, metabolic and motivational outcomes in obese adolescents. A total of 135 male and female adolescents were randomized to two groups: intervention group ( = 65) and control group ( = 70). The adolescents were evaluated 1 week before the interventions began and at the end of 12 weeks.

SALIVARY CORTISOL AND METABOLIC SYNDROME COMPONENT'S ASSOCIATION.

Background: Actually the lifestyle exposes the population to several risk factors related to alimentary habits and less physical activity that contributes to chronic diseases appearance worldwide.

Aim: To analyze the association between salivary cortisol and the components of metabolic syndrome.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study.

Lifestyle Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome and its Impact on Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial.

Background: Lifestyle intervention programs can reduce the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and, therefore, reduce the risk for cardiac disease, one of the main public health problems nowadays.

Objective: The aim of this study was to compare the effects of three types of approach for lifestyle change programs in the reduction of metabolic parameters, and to identify its impact on the quality of life (QOL) of individuals with MetS.

Methods: A randomized controlled trial included 72 individuals with MetS aged 30-59 years.

Metabolic syndrome and quality of life: a systematic review.

Objectives: to present currently available evidence to verify the association between metabolic syndrome and quality of life.

Method: Cochrane Library, EMBASE, Medline and LILACS databases were studied for all studies investigating the association with metabolic syndrome and quality of life. Two blinded reviewers extracted data and one more was chosen in case of doubt.

Asthma treatment in children and adolescents in an urban area in southern Brazil: popular myths and features.

Objective: To describe the frequency of popular myths about and features of asthma treatment in children and adolescents in an urban area in southern Brazil.

Methods: The parents or legal guardians of public school students (8-16 years of age) completed a specific questionnaire regarding their understanding of asthma, asthma control, and treatment characteristics. The sample included parents or legal guardians of students with asthma (n = 127) and healthy controls (n = 124).

Burden of asthma among inner-city children from Southern Brazil.

Objective: To assess the impact of asthma in a population of inner-city Brazilian children.

Methods: In a cross-sectional study, we selected children with asthma and healthy controls from public schools (8-16 years) from a capital city of Southern Brazil. Divided into three phases, questionnaires were administered, assessing lung function, body mass index and allergic sensitization.

Alimentary habits, physical activity, and Framingham global risk score in metabolic syndrome.

Background: Metabolic syndrome is a complex disorder represented by a set of cardiovascular risk factors. A healthy lifestyle is strongly related to improve Quality of Life and interfere positively in the control of risk factors presented in this condition.

Objective: To evaluate the effect of a program of lifestyle modification on the Framingham General Cardiovascular Risk Profile in subjects diagnosed with metabolic syndrome.

[Work-related stress according to the Demand-Control Model and Minor Psychic Disorder in nursing workers].

This was a cross-sectional study that aimed to assess the association between work-related stress according to the Demand-Control Model, and the occurrence of Minor Psychic Disorder (MPD) in nursing workers. The participants were 335 professionals, out of which 245 were nursing technicians, aged predominantly between 20 and 40 years. Data were collected using the Job Stress Scale and the Self-Reporting Questionnaire-20.

[Idealization and reality of nursing work at specialized units].

The research aimed at analyzing the nurse's work organization in specialized hospital sectors, and at knowing her conception about the activities in the clinical model of the health care. Through semi-structured interviews, it was found that activities change according to care complexity. The nurse has freedom of action in her routine, which is made in the interdependence relationship of health professionals.