[Consumption of psychotropic medications in primary healthcare in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil].

The consumption of psychotropic drugs is considered a public health problem, due to the potential for addiction and the occurrence of adverse events. In this context, the current study aimed to characterize the consumption of psychotropic medications dispensed in primary healthcare units in Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo State, Brazil. This ecological study consulted the Hygia database from 2008 to 2012.

Copper and magnesium deficiencies in patients with short bowel syndrome receiving parenteral nutrition or oral feeding.

Background: Patients with short bowel syndrome have significant fluid and electrolytes loss.

Objective: Evaluate the mineral and electrolyte status in short bowel syndrome patients receiving intermittent parenteral nutrition or oral feeding.

Methods: Twenty two adults with short bowel syndrome, of whom 11 were parenteral nutrition dependent (PN group), and the 11 remaining had been weaned off parenteral nutrition for at least 1 year and received all nutrients by oral feeding (OF group).

Vitamin serum level variations between cycles of intermittent parenteral nutrition in adult patients with short bowel syndrome.

Background: An alternative form of nutrition therapy for patients with short bowel syndrome (SBS) who do not have home parenteral nutrition (PN) available is the administration of the PN cycle during regular hospital admissions and oral vitamin supplement at home. The aim of this study was to evaluate serum levels of folic acid and vitamins A, B(12), C, and E before and after the PN cycle in patients with SBS.

Materials And Methods: This research was conducted with 10 patients with SBS (less than 15 minutes of total barium transit time) who were receiving the PN cycle and oral vitamin supplement at home.