Introduction Depression is a global disease affecting around 330 million people, corresponding to 4.4% of the global population, and is the second cause of incapacitation in the USA. In Brazil, it is estimated that 5.8% of the population, 11 million people, suffer from this disease, placing the country first in Latin America and the second in the Americas considering the number of cases. In addition, the data published by the National Health Survey (PNS) conducted in 2013 verified that 78.8% […]

Abstract Background Most of the evidence about the impact of the post-acute COVID-19 Syndrome (PACS) reports individual symptoms without correlations with related imaging. Objectives To evaluate cardiopulmonary symptoms, their predictors and related images in COVID-19 patients discharged from hospital. Methods Consecutive patients who survived COVID-19 were contacted 90 days after discharge. The Clinic Outcome Team structured a questionnaire evaluating symptoms and clinical status (blinded for hospitalization data). A multivariate analysis was performed to address the course of COVID-19, comorbidities, anxiety, […]

The international scientific community has devoted all its efforts over the last three years to a better understanding and treatment of the SARS-COV-2 infection, which initially seemed to be limited to a severe acute respiratory syndrome. However, as time goes by, we are faced with a growing number of patients with multisystemic, persistent, intermittent, or late symptoms, which generate significant psycho-functional impairment of those affected and reveal to us the chronic and unpredictable nature of the disease. The recognized Post-COVID […]

Abstract Background The close relationship between sleep regulation and cardiovascular events is one of the main focuses of research in contemporary medicine. Sleep habits and characteristics interfere with the cardiac rhythm and also with life expectancy, especially in the elderly. Objective To estimate the risk of death and cardiovascular events in community-dwelling elderly individuals complaining of insomnia and excessive daytime sleepiness over eight years of follow-up. Method A prospective cohort was designed with 160 elderly, with the first wave occurring […]

Abstract Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is common in older adults, who also present a high level of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as dyslipidemia. However, the role of depression in T2DM patients and its relationship with CVD risk factors are understudied. Objective The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms (DS) and known cardiovascular risk factors in community dwelling older adults with T2DM. Methods This is a cross sectional study, in which 85 […]

Abstract Background Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM) is common in older adults, who also present a high level of risk factors for cardiovascular disease (CVD), such as dyslipidemia. However, the role of depression in T2DM patients and its relationship with CVD risk factors are understudied. Objective The present study aimed to investigate the relationship between depressive symptoms (DS) and known cardiovascular risk factors in community dwelling older adults with T2DM. Methods This is a cross sectional study, in which 85 […]

Dear Editor, We read the article entitled “Lifestyle Intervention on Metabolic Syndrome and its Impact on Quality of Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial”, by Saboya et al. with great interest and would like to contribute with some suggestions. […]