DIRECT COSTS OF TYPE 2 DIABETES: A BRAZILIAN COST-OF-ILLNESS STUDY.

Objectives: The aim of this study was to evaluate the direct costs of type 2 diabetes mellitus patients treated in a Brazilian public hospital.

Methods: This was an exploratory retrospective cost-of-illness study with quantitative approach, using medical records of patients treated in a public hospital (2012-14), with at least one consultation over a period of 12 months. Data on patient's profile, exams, number of consultations, medications, hospitalizations, and comorbidities were collected.

Predominant learning styles among pharmacy students at the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil.

Background: Learning styles are cognitive, emotional, and physiological traits, as well as indicators of how learners perceive, interact, and respond to their learning environments. According to Honey-Mumford, learning styles are classified as active, reflexive, theoretical, and pragmatic.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to identify the predominant learning styles among pharmacy students at the Federal University of Paraná, Brazil.

The chronic care model for type 2 diabetes: a systematic review.

The chronic care model (CCM) uses a systematic approach to restructure health care systems. The aim of this systematic review was to examine studies that evaluated different elements of the CCM in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) and to assess the influence of the CCM on different clinical outcomes. There view was performed in the Medline and Cochrane Library electronic databases.

Proportion of Brazilian diabetes patients that achieve treatment goals: implications for better quality of care.

Background: Diabetes and its complications are substantial causes of morbidity and mortality, and caused approximately 5.1 million deaths worldwide in 2013. Early detection and treatment of diabetes complications can prevent their progression.

Transcultural Diabetes Nutrition Algorithm: Brazilian Application.

The prevalence of obesity, pre-diabetes, and type 2 diabetes (T2D) is increasing worldwide, especially in the developing nations of South America. Brazil has experienced an exponential increase in the prevalence of these chronic non-communicable diseases. The rising prevalence is probably due to changing eating patterns, sedentary living, and a progressive aging of the population.

Evaluation of food intake and excretion of metabolites in nephrolithiasis.

Introduction: Nephrolithiasis is a common condition with high prevalence and recurrence, occurring by a complex and multifactorial process.

Objective: To analyze the main dietary and metabolic characteristics of patients with nephrolithiasis and compare them with a control group.

Methods: A cross sectional study with 31 patients with nephrolithiasis (NE) and 18 healthy.

Adequate dietary intake and nutritional status in patients with nephrolithiasis: new targets and objectives.

Objectives: Modifiable risk factors for kidney stones, such as diet and nutritional status, are targets in the treatment and prevention of nephrolithiasis. The aim of the present study was to assess the nutritional state and energy and nutrient adequacy of patients with nephrolithiasis via anthropometric evaluation, dietary inquiry, and urine biochemistry.

Design: The present observational cross-sectional study.