16 results match your criteria: "Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel) - Gonçalves Chaves[Affiliation]"
Influence of malocclusion on sleep bruxism and orofacial pain: data from a study in school children.
Clin Oral Investig
February 2024
Graduate Program in Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas (UFPel), Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- This study examined how malocclusion (misalignment of teeth) affects temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and whether sleep bruxism (teeth grinding) mediates this relationship in children aged 7 to 8.
- Data was gathered from 580 children and analyzed using path analysis, revealing that malocclusion did not directly impact sleep bruxism or TMD pain.
- Instead, the results indicated a strong connection between probable sleep bruxism and TMD pain, suggesting that bruxism may be a more significant factor than malocclusion in causing TMD complaints.
Screen time: Implications for early childhood cognitive development.
Early Hum Dev
August 2023
Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373/411, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Background: Exposure and introduction to digital media, especially in children, are a current cause for concern. The negative links associated with early screen exposure are extensive.
Aims: To evaluate the association between the time of exposure to a screen in children at 18 months of age and cognitive development in a population-based sample in Southern Brazil.
Tooth color change after photodynamic therapy in endodontics: A systematic review.
Photodiagnosis Photodyn Ther
June 2023
Department of Restorative Dentistry, Division of Endodontics, Piracicaba Dental School, State University of Campinas (UNICAMP), Piracicaba, SP, Brazil.
Background: A smile is considered one of the most important soft skills in social interaction. And discolored teeth may effect this. It is known that some photosensitizer agents (PS) used in photodynamic therapy (PDT) during root canal treatment could play a significant role in tooth color change, and thus the main objective of this systematic review is to address whether performing PDT can influence tooth color change and to synthesize the most effective methods to remove PS from the root canal system.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIncidence and risk factors for anxiety disorders in young adults: A population-based prospective cohort study.
Encephale
December 2023
Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas - Universidade Católica de Pelotas, Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 373, Sala 424C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil; Instituto Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia Translacional em Medicina (INCT-TM), Porto Alegre, Brazil. Electronic address:
Anxiety disorders are among the most common psychiatric disorders in the general population. Our objective was to describe the cumulative incidence and risk factors of anxiety disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), in a follow-up of young adults over a five-year period. This is a prospective cohort conducted in two waves.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFGenetic Variations in Elements of the Oxytocinergic Pathway are Associated with Attention/Hyperactivity Problems and Anxiety Problems in Childhood.
Child Psychiatry Hum Dev
April 2024
Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- * It focused on two specific genetic variants: OXTR rs2254298, which was identified as a risk factor for both ADHD and anxiety, and CD38 rs6449182, associated with ADHD risk.
- * The findings offer insights into the genetic factors influencing developmental and behavioral disorders, highlighting the need for further research to better understand their underlying neurobiology in children.
Are adolescents more likely to have antenatal anxiety disorders than adult women? A comparison between two samples.
J Affect Disord
November 2022
Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Rua Gonçalves Chaves, 377, 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address:
Background: The literature reports that teenage pregnancy is considered a risk factor for anxiety disorders (ADs). However, research on this topic is limited. This study aimed to investigate if pregnant adolescents presented a greater likelihood of having ADs by comparing two samples of pregnant women in a southern city of Brazil.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBDNF Levels According to Variations in the CACNA1C Gene: Sex-Based Disparity.
Cell Mol Neurobiol
January 2023
Laboratory of Clinical Neuroscience, Post-Graduation Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- The CACNA1C gene is linked to psychiatric disorders through its role in regulating BDNF levels via calcium channels.
- The study examined the impact of specific genetic polymorphisms (rs1006737 and rs4765913) on BDNF levels in 641 young adults, focusing on possible differences between sexes.
- Results showed that these polymorphisms influenced BDNF levels differently in men and women, suggesting gender-specific biological mechanisms that could help explain the link between CACNA1C and psychiatric conditions.
Maternal-fetal attachment and perceived parental bonds of pregnant women.
Early Hum Dev
March 2021
Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 373 - 411 C, 96015-560 Pelotas, RS, Brazil. Electronic address:
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the relationship between maternal-fetal attachment (MFA) and the perceived parental bonds among pregnant women in Pelotas, Brazil.
- Findings indicate that women who experienced higher paternal overprotection reported stronger MFA, while those in their first trimester, without a partner, or lacking support from the baby's father showed lower MFA scores.
- The research highlights the importance of the father's influence on women's emotional connections to their fetus, emphasizing that support and presence during pregnancy can enhance feelings of care and affection.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Depressive Symptoms and the Occurrence of Stressors Events in a Probabilistic Sample of Pregnant Women.
Psychiatr Q
March 2021
Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 377 - 411 C - 96015-560, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the link between Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), the severity of depression, and stressors among pregnant women in Brazil during their first and second trimesters.
- Women with varying levels of depressive symptoms had significantly increased odds of experiencing GAD, with severe symptoms leading to the highest risk.
- The research suggests the importance of implementing prevention strategies to enhance maternal mental health, which can positively impact infant development in the long run.
Thimerosal-containing vaccines and deficit in child development: Population-based study in southern Brazil.
Vaccine
February 2020
Postgraduate Programme in Health and Behavior - Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 377 - 411 C - 96015-560, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Background: The discussion on the safety of thimerosal-containing vaccines (TCVs) and their impact on child development it́s very relevant.
Methods: This is a cohort study with mother-child dyads who received prenatal care in the Unified Health System. The domains of motor, cognitive and language development were evaluated in children between 24 and 36 months of age.
Evaluation of alternative photoinitiator systems in two-step self-etch adhesive systems.
Dent Mater
February 2020
Department of Restorative Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Federal University of Pelotas, Gonçalves Chaves st. 457, Pelotas, RS, 96015-560, Brazil. Electronic address:
Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different photoinitiator systems on the cell viability and physico-chemical properties of an experimental adhesive resin of a two-step self-etch adhesive system.
Methods: Eight photoinitiators and coinitiators were evaluated, camphorquinone (CQ); ethyl-dimethylamino benzoate (EDAB); diphenyliodonium hexafluorophosphate (DPIHFP); 1,3-benzodioxole (BDO); piperonyl alcohol (AP); 1,3-diethyl-2-thiobarbituric acid (TBA); bisphenyl phosphinic oxide (BAPO); and diphenyl phosphinic oxide (TPO). Seven experimental adhesive resins (Bis-GMA:TEGDMA - 1:1 by wt%) were formulated by varying the initiation systems: R (control), R, R, R, R, R and R.
Leptin polymorphism rs3828942: risk for anxiety disorders?
Eur Arch Psychiatry Clin Neurosci
September 2021
Institute of Health Sciences, Department of Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas - UCPel, Rua Gonçalves Chaves 373, Sala 324, Pelotas, RS, 96010-280, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- Leptin is a hormone involved in regulating energy balance and has been linked to psychiatric issues, showing potential antidepressant and anti-anxiety effects.
- A study with 1,067 young adults explored the connection between leptin levels, the LEP gene polymorphism (rs3828942), and anxiety disorders, considering sex differences.
- Findings revealed that while overall leptin levels and the rs3828942 genotype were not linked to anxiety disorders, the A-allele of the polymorphism was associated with a higher risk for generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) in women, indicating sex-dependent effects of leptin on anxiety.
The influence of therapeutic alliance in the quality of life of obsessive-compulsive disorder patients: An intervention study.
Gen Hosp Psychiatry
May 2021
Postgraduate Program in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel), Gonçalves Chaves, 377 - 411 C, 96015-560, Pelotas, RS, Brazil.
Impact of genetic variations in ADORA2A gene on depression and symptoms: a cross-sectional population-based study.
Purinergic Signal
March 2019
Department of Life and Health Sciences, Catholic University of Pelotas, Pelotas, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil.
Article Synopsis
- Genetic variants related to adenosine metabolism and its receptors are linked to psychiatric disorders like anxiety, depression, and schizophrenia.
- This study specifically focused on the ADORA2A gene's rs2298383 SNP, finding that the TT genotype significantly lowers the risk of depression compared to other genotypes.
- The TT genotype also showed an association with fewer sleep disturbances and better concentration, highlighting its potential impact on common depressive symptoms.
The perception of parental bonding in pregnant adolescents and its association with generalized anxiety disorder.
Eur Psychiatry
October 2018
Postgraduate Programme in Health and Behavior, Catholic University of Pelotas (UCPel) - Gonçalves Chaves, 377 - 411 C - CEP: 96015-560 Pelotas, RS Brazil.
Background: The parental bonding is influenced by two dimensions: care and control or protection over the child of both parents. The lack of care during childhood may make the individual more susceptible to the onset of psychiatric disorders when adult. These psychiatric disorders when present during pregnancy may have a negative impact on the health of pregnant women and children.
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