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OBJECTIVE: To confirm prior findings that the larger the maximum monthly increase in solar insolation in springtime, the younger the age of onset of bipolar disorder. METHOD: Data were collected from 5536 patients at 50 sites in 32 countries on six continents. Onset occurred at 456 locations in 57 countries. Variables included solar insolation, birth-cohort, family history, polarity of first episode and country physician density. RESULTS: There was a significant, inverse association between the maximum monthly increase in solar insolation at the onset location, and the age of onset. This effect was reduced in those without a family history of mood disorders and with a first episode of mania rather than depression. The maximum monthly increase occurred in springtime. The youngest birth-cohort had the youngest age of onset. All prior relationships were confirmed using both the entire sample, and only the youngest birth-cohort (all estimated coefficients P < 0.001). CONCLUSION: A large increase in springtime solar insolation may impact the onset of bipolar disorder, especially with a family history of mood disorders. Recent societal changes that affect light exposure (LED lighting, mobile devices backlit with LEDs) may influence adaptability to a springtime circadian challenge.
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Transtorno Bipolar/epidemiologia , Radiação Eletromagnética , Internacionalidade , Estações do Ano , Adolescente , Adulto , África/epidemiologia , Idade de Início , Ásia/epidemiologia , Austrália/epidemiologia , Europa (Continente)/epidemiologia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , América do Norte/epidemiologia , Sistema Solar , América do Sul/epidemiologia , Luz Solar , Adulto JovemRESUMO
The submarine sewage outfall of Santos (SSOS) is situated in the Santos Bay (São Paulo, Brazil) and is potentially a significant source of contaminants to the adjacent marine ecosystem. The present study aimed to assess the influence of SSOS on the sediment toxicity and contamination at Santos Bay. At the disposal site, sediments tended to be finer, organically richer and exhibited higher levels of surfactants and metals, sometimes exceeding the "Threshold Effect Level" values. The SSOS influence was more evident toward the East, where the sediments exhibited higher levels of TOC, total S and metals during the summer 2000 sampling campaign. Sediment toxicity to amphipods was consistently detected in four of the five stations studied. Amphipod survival tended to correlate negatively to Hg, total N and % mud. This work provides evidence that the SSOS discharge affects the quality of sediments from Santos Bay, and that control procedures are warranted.
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Anfípodes/efeitos dos fármacos , Monitoramento Ambiental/estatística & dados numéricos , Sedimentos Geológicos/análise , Esgotos , Poluentes Químicos da Água/análise , Análise de Variância , Animais , Brasil , Geografia , Metais Pesados/análise , Nitrogênio/análise , Dinâmica Populacional , Estações do Ano , Espectrofotometria Atômica , Tensoativos/análise , Poluentes Químicos da Água/toxicidadeRESUMO
Low bone mineral density (BMD) is a predictor of cardiovascular mortality, suggesting that osteoporosis and cardiovascular disease may share common risk factors. We assessed the relationship between BMD and intimal medial thickening (IMT) of the common carotid artery, a marker of sub-clinical atherosclerosis, in 471 women examined as part of the San Antonio Family Osteoporosis Study, a population-based study of osteoporosis risk conducted in Mexican American families. Because of the documented role of vitamin D metabolism in bone metabolism and its possible role in cardiovascular function, we further evaluated whether allelic variation at the vitamin D receptor locus (VDR) influenced joint variation in BMD and IMT. The association of BMD with IMT depended on age, with low BMD being correlated with high IMT in older women, but with low IMT in younger women [age by IMT interaction effects significant at the spine (P = 0.042), radius ultradistal (P = 0.010), and hip (P = 0.006)]. In all women, the VDR BsmI BB genotype was associated with significantly higher forearm BMD (P = 0.005 for both radius ultradistal and midpoint), higher IMT (P = 0.05), and higher spine BMD in older women (P = 0.06), but not with hip BMD. The association of the VDR genotype with IMT was independent of its association with BMD. Although a functional consequence of the BsmI polymorphism on vitamin D metabolism has not been established, these findings support a possible biological relationship among VDR, bone metabolism, and atherosclerosis. We conclude that VDR polymorphisms may be one of multiple factors influencing the joint risk of atherosclerosis and osteoporosis.
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Arteriosclerose/genética , Densidade Óssea/genética , Americanos Mexicanos/genética , Osteoporose Pós-Menopausa/genética , Polimorfismo Genético , Receptores de Calcitriol/genética , Adulto , Arteriosclerose/etnologia , Arteriosclerose/patologia , Artérias Carótidas/diagnóstico por imagem , Artérias Carótidas/patologia , Feminino , Humanos , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Osteoporose Pós-Menopausa/etnologia , Osteoporose Pós-Menopausa/patologia , Pós-Menopausa , Pré-Menopausa , Receptores de Calcitriol/metabolismo , Fatores de Risco , Texas/epidemiologia , Túnica Íntima/diagnóstico por imagem , Túnica Íntima/patologia , Túnica Média/diagnóstico por imagem , Túnica Média/patologia , UltrassonografiaRESUMO
OBJECTIVE: To compare the survival, neurodevelopmental, and health outcomes of children with severe respiratory illness treated with and without extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). DESIGN: Prospective collection of clinical and demographic data of all neonates reaching illness severity criteria, with follow-up at 8 and 20 months of age. Patients were assigned to treatment by the attending physician. PATIENTS: Consecutive sample of 74 neonates during a 24-month period with an alveolar-to-arterial gradient exceeding 620 for 8 or more hours. RESULTS: Eighteen (69%) of 26 neonates treated with conventional therapy survived to 20 months, in comparison with 43 (90%) of 48 neonates treated with ECMO. The conventionally treated group had significantly more chronic lung disease, longer duration of oxygen therapy, more chronic reactive airway disease, and more rehospitalizations than those treated with ECMO. Hospital charges were similar in the two groups. Macrocephaly was noted in 24% of those treated with ECMO and in none of the conventional group. Of those completing evaluation, 4 (24%) of 17 conventionally treated survivors and 20 (26%) of 38 ECMO-treated survivors had neurodevelopmental impairment. CONCLUSION: Survivors of severe neonatal respiratory illness have significant pulmonary and neurodevelopmental impairment, regardless of the treatment used. Neonates treated with ECMO had neurodevelopmental outcomes similar to those of patients treated conventionally, but better pulmonary outcomes.
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Oxigenação por Membrana Extracorpórea , Insuficiência Respiratória/terapia , Doença Crônica , Deficiências do Desenvolvimento/etiologia , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Pneumopatias/etiologia , Doenças do Sistema Nervoso/etiologia , Estudos Prospectivos , Respiração Artificial , Insuficiência Respiratória/complicações , Insuficiência Respiratória/mortalidade , Taxa de Sobrevida , Resultado do TratamentoRESUMO
PURPOSE: To assess the effectiveness of the Pritikin diet and exercise program on cardiovascular hemodynamics using the noninvasive technique of Thoracic Electrical Bioimpedance (TEB). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty subjects divided in two groups, according to their body habitus and hemodynamic disturbances. These data were compared to a group of 10 healthy individuals not involved in the program. Hemodynamic parameters were collected at admission and at the end of the intensive 26-day program of exercise and nutrition. RESULTS: In obese and hypertensive subjects not on medication we observed that cardiac index increased from 3.27 +/- 0.4 to 3.58 + 0.5 L/min/m2; mean arterial pressure decreased from 100 +/- 8.5 to 94.8 +/- 7.9 mmHg while systemic vascular resistance index decreased from 2362 +/- 391 to 1934 +/- 357 dynes. sec. cm-5/m2; p less than 0.05 (Data obtained in supine position). Also documented was a improvement in ventricular performance after postural changes from upright to supine based on indices of left ventricular performance, uniquely obtained by the TEB technique. From admission to discharge, changes were: Ejection fraction 48% to 53%; Peak flow index 295 to 316 ml/s/m2 and Index of contractility 40 to 47 s-1, explained by a shift on the ascending limb of the Starling curve. CONCLUSION: In a selected population, this rehabilitation program is effective for hemodynamic improvement that can be partially explained by metabolic and biochemical changes already reported from this Center.
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Dieta , Terapia por Exercício , Hemodinâmica , Hipertensão/fisiopatologia , Obesidade/fisiopatologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Débito Cardíaco , Cardiografia de Impedância , Feminino , Humanos , Hipertensão/reabilitação , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Contração Miocárdica , Obesidade/reabilitação , Volume SistólicoRESUMO
To confirm a previous report of lower risks of hip fracture in Mexican Americans, we calculated the incidence of hip fractures among Hispanics, blacks, and non-Hispanic whites residing in Bexar County, Texas, during 1980. A total of 576 residents with hip fracture not due to severe trauma were identified. The 1980 census data were used to calculate ethnic-specific incidence rates which were age-adjusted using the entire 1980 US population as the standard. Hip fractures were more common among non-Hispanic white women (139 per 100,000; 95% confidence interval (CI) = 124-153) than among Mexican-American (67 per 100,000; 95% CI = 51-82) or black (55 per 100,000; 95% CI = 27-83) women. Thus, Mexican Americans and blacks are relatively protected from hip fractures, and they may benefit less than whites from prophylactic therapies for osteoporosis.
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Fraturas do Quadril/etnologia , Hispânico ou Latino , Adolescente , Adulto , Negro ou Afro-Americano , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Ásia/etnologia , População Negra , Criança , Feminino , Fraturas do Quadril/epidemiologia , Humanos , Recém-Nascido , Masculino , México/etnologia , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Fatores de Risco , Fatores Sexuais , Texas , População BrancaRESUMO
Ethnicity is important in assessing risk for osteoporotic fractures, and should be considered in decision-making about the use of prophylactic treatments. Few data are available, however, on fracture risks among Hispanic patients. To assess the risk of vertebral fracture in Mexican Americans, we determined the prevalence of vertebral fracture among 822 patients, aged 15 to 86 years, who underwent spinal roentgenography in a study of low-back pain. After adjusting for age, use of steroids, drug or alcohol abuse, and recent trauma, the odds ratio for Mexican American women compared with non-Hispanic whites was 0.55 (95% confidence interval, 0.32 to 0.95), indicating a substantially lower risk. These results are concordant with earlier data documenting a reduced risk of hip fracture among Mexican American women. Thus, recommendations for prophylactic treatments for osteoporosis may be different for Mexican Americans than for non-Hispanic whites.