Publications by authors named "Gabriela A Munhoz"
Objective: To determine in a historical inception cohort the impact of lupus nephritis at disease onset in short-term accrual 2019 European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)/American College of Rheumatology (ACR) domains. The possible association with treatment and damage was also investigated.
Methods: One hundred thirty-three consecutive adult systemic lupus erythematosus patients according to the 2019 EULAR/ACR criteria were divided according to the presence (RENAL-lupus) or absence of renal involvement (NONRENAL-lupus) at disease onset.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate medical students (UMS) exposed to isolation, social distancing and complete or partial face-to-face educational activities interruption may present increased stress, depression and anxiety. This study was undertaken to evaluate if, during isolation, UMS involved in online group activities as investigators of a research project (volunteer group) would present better mental health than their colleagues, not involved in that research (control group). A Web-based survey, via the Google Forms platform, including details on demographic data, life habits, previous health conditions, worries with the COVID-19 pandemic, sleep pattern modifications and depression, anxiety and mental stress, using the DASS-21 (Depression, Anxiety and Stress Scale) was implemented from 20 July to 31 August 2020.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFChronic use of hydroxychloroquine did not protect against COVID-19 in a large cohort of patients with rheumatic diseases in Brazil.
Adv Rheumatol
October 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The study aimed to investigate the impact of chronic hydroxychloroquine use on COVID-19 incidence among rheumatic disease patients compared to non-users in the same households during the early months of the pandemic in Brazil.
- - Researchers analyzed data from 10,443 participants, finding no significant difference in COVID-19 symptoms between patients on hydroxychloroquine and those not taking it; however, factors like lung disease and systemic sclerosis diagnosis increased risk for COVID-19 in patients.
- - The study highlighted that recent influenza vaccination provided a protective effect against COVID-19, reinforcing the importance of immunization for at-risk populations like those with rheumatic diseases.
Objectives: To evaluate the incidence of COVID-19 and its main outcomes in rheumatic disease (RD) patients on hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) compared to household cohabitants (HC).
Methods: This is a 24-week nationwide prospective multi-centre cohort with a control group without RD and not using HCQ. All participants were monitored through scheduled phone interviews performed by health professionals.
Effects of Participating in a Research Project During the COVID-19 Pandemic on Medical Students' Educational Routines and Mental Health: Protocol for a Web-Based Survey Study.
JMIR Res Protoc
April 2021
Article Synopsis
- - The COVID-19 pandemic caused social isolation, negatively affecting medical students' educational routines and mental health, prompting an observational study (MPII) that involved bi-weekly phone calls related to rheumatic diseases.
- - The study aimed to assess the effects of the pandemic and active participation in MPII on medical students' educational experiences and mental health, given their critical training roles in healthcare.
- - A web-based survey compared medical students involved in MPII with their peers, evaluating demographics, perceptions of the study, and mental health outcomes using the DASS-21 scale for depression, anxiety, and stress.