Patients with kidney failure (KF) have a high incidence of cardiovascular (CV) disease, partly driven by insufficient clearance of uremic toxins. Recent investigations have questioned the accepted effects of adverse lipid profile and CV risk in uremic patients. Therefore, we related a panel of uremic toxins previously associated with CV morbidity/mortality to a full lipid profile in a large, tri-national, cross-sectional cohort. Total, high-density lipoprotein (HDL), non-HDL, lowdensity lipoprotein (LDL), and remnant cholesterol, as well as triglyceride, levels were associated with five uremic toxins in a cohort of 611 adult KF patients with adjustment for clinically relevant covariates and other patient-level variables. Univariate analyses revealed negative correlations of total, non-HDL, and LDL cholesterol with all investigated uremic toxins. Multivariate linear regression analyses confirmed independent, negative associations of phenylacetylglutamine with total, non-HDL, and LDL cholesterol, while indole-3 acetic acid associated with non-HDL and LDL cholesterol. Furthermore, trimethylamine-N-Oxide was independently and negatively associated with non-HDL cholesterol. Sensitivity analyses largely confirmed findings in the entire cohort. In conclusion, significant inverse associations between lipid profile and distinct uremic toxins in KF highlight the complexity of the uremic milieu, suggesting that not all uremic toxin interactions with conventional CV risk markers may be pathogenic.

<p>Glomerulosclerosis (GS) is the irreversible scarring of glomerular tissue which underlies the development of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Increased intraglomerular capillary pressure (P_gc) is a major contributor to the development of GS and can occur in both hypertensive and diabetic patients. With elevated P_gc, <em>in vitro</em> and <em>in vivo</em> evidence suggest that mesangial cells (MC) experience cyclic stretch and secrete pro-fibrotic factors such as connective tissue growth factor (CTGF) which contributes to GS. The signaling pathways that are activated in response to elevated P_gc and lead to extracellular matrix (ECM) production in MCs are the main focus of this thesis.</p> <p>Previous data demonstrated activation of the Rho GTPase, Rac1, with cyclic stretch in MCs. Furthermore, the most characterized effector of Rac1, p21-activated kinase (PAK), has been observed to have a role in endothelial cells (ECs) exposed to mechanical stress. We thus proposed that the Rac1-PAK signaling pathway is involved in mechanical stress signaling in MCs.</p> <p>Our data demonstrate that Rac1-PAK signaling was activated in response to cyclic stretch and required for stretch-induced CTGF production in MCs. RhoA activation was also regulated by Rac1-PAK signaling, and RhoA/ROCK were observed to mediate CTGF upregulation with stretch. Further investigation on the role of Rac1-PAK signaling and how it regulates CTGF in MCs exposed to stretch, will provide insight into potential therapeutic targets to delay the progression of hypertension-mediated CKD.</p> / Master of Science in Medical Sciences (MSMS)

La maladie rénale peut se manifester avec différents types de pathologies buccales pouvant augmenter les risques de bactériémie. Bien que l’endocardite infectieuse soit une condition rare chez les patients atteints de maladie rénale, elle peut toutefois être retrouvée suite à des infections nosocomiales. Dans le passé, une antibiothérapie prophylactique était prescrite aux patients hémodialysés pour les protéger de l’endocardite infectieuse et de l’infection de l’accès d’hémodialyse. Aujourd’hui, cette recommandation est révolue. Afin de contrer les risques de bactériémie transitoire, une attention particulière doit être apportée aux soins d’hygiène orale à la maison. Le but de l’étude est d’évaluer l’efficacité de deux méthodes d’enseignement d’hygiène orale chez les patients atteints de maladie rénale. Objectifs de recherche Les trois objectifs de recherche sont a) d’évaluer les connaissances des parents de patients atteints de maladies rénales sur l’endocardite infectieuse et le lien avec la santé buccodentaire; b) d’évaluer la perception des parents par rapport à la santé buccodentaire de leur enfant et leurs habitudes d’hygiène orale; et c) de comparer l’influence de deux méthodes d’hygiène orale sur l’indice de plaque chez les enfants atteints de maladies rénales. Hypothèses Les deux hypothèses de recherche sont que a) les parents d’enfants atteints de maladies rénales connaissent et adhèrent aux recommandations émises par l’American Heart Association; et que b) l’amélioration de l’indice de plaque chez les patients atteints de maladies rénales est plus grande pour le groupe recevant des instructions par le matériel audiovisuel par rapport à ceux qui les reçoivent par le néphrologue. Méthodologie Suite à l’obtention d’un certificat d’éthique à la recherche du Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine, 37 des 38 sujets recrutés âgés entre 6 et 16 ans (19 filles et 18 garçons) ont participé à cette étude transversale. Suite à la signature d’un consentement éclairé, les sujets sont assignés par randomisation à l’un des deux groupes d’instructions d’hygiène orale, soit celui sans instructions spécifiques (groupe 1) ou par matériel audiovisuel (groupe 2). Un questionnaire portant sur les connaissances des parents en rapport avec la santé buccodentaire est remis aux parents. Un indice de plaque initial est noté avant l’application des instructions d’hygiène orale reçues. Un indice de plaque final mis en évidence à l’aide de pastilles révélatrices est documenté avec des photographies intra-orales et mesuré par deux observateurs, testés pour la fiabilité intra et inter-observateurs. Résultats Les analyses statistiques ne démontrent aucune différence significative entre les deux groupes d’instructions d’hygiène orale. Les variables à l’étude (âge, sexe, suivi dentaire, fréquence des soins à la maison, connaissances et motivation) ne montrent aucune influence significative sur la qualité de l’hygiène orale des sujets. Seul l’indice de plaque initial est inversement relié à la perception des parents face à la santé buccodentaire de leur enfant : plus le relevé de plaque est bas, plus la santé buccodentaire est perçue comme bonne. Conclusion Selon les résultats de notre étude, il n’existe pas de différence statistiquement significative entre les deux méthodes d’instructions d’hygiène orale. Néanmoins, les deux techniques permettent de diminuer significativement l’indice de plaque chez les enfants atteints de maladies rénales et de conscientiser cette population à l’importance du maintien d’une bonne santé buccodentaire. / Renal diseases are known to cause oral changes that can increase the risk of developping a bacteraemia. Even if infective endocarditis is a rare condition in patients with renal disease, it is associated with nosocomial infections. In the past, antimicrobial therapy was recommended for haemodialysis patients to prevent infective endocarditis and indwelling venous catheter-related infections. The administration of prophylactic antibiotics is no longer supported, given the lack of evidence concerning this approach. To prevent patients from developing a transitory bacteraemia, home oral care has to be improved. The goal of this study is to assess the efficacy of two oral health instruction methods in children with renal disease. Objectives The objectives of this study are to assess the knowledge on infective endocarditis and its link to the oral health of parents with children who present with renal disease; to evaluate the perception of parents in relation with their child’s oral health and their dental behaviour and finally to compare the impact of the oral health instruction methods on the plaque index of children with renal disease. Hypothesis The two hypotheses of this study are a) parents of children suffering from renal diseases know and respect the guidelines published by the American Heart Association and b) that the improvement of the plaque index is better in the group who receives oral health instructions from the audio-visual material compared to the one receiving instructions from the nephrologist. Methods An ethic’s certification was obtained from the Centre Hospitalier Universitaire Sainte-Justine for children. Of the 38 recruited patients, 37 patients (19 girls, 18 boys) ranging in age from 6 to 16 years participated in this transversal study. Consent was obtained prior to randomised assignment to either oral hygiene delivered by means of an audio-visual aid (groupe 1) or by a nephrologist (group 2). A questionnaire investigating parental knowledge on renal disease linked with oral health was administered. An initial plaque index was taken before applying oral health instructions. A final plaque index using disclosing tablets was measured by two observers tested for intra and inter-reliability through intra-oral pictures. Results The statistical analyses do not show any significant differences between the two oral health instruction groups. No significant relation was found between oral health status and age, gender, dental follow up, frequency of home dental hygiene and motivation. The only significant relationship found was as parents perception of their child’s oral health increases, the initial plaque index decreases. Conclusion The results indicate that even if there is no statistically significant difference between the two methods of oral health instruction, both techniques are capable of reducing the plaque index of children suffering from renal disease.

Les maladies cardiovasculaires (CV) représentent la première cause de mortalité lors de l'insuffisance rénale chronique (IRC). Cette morbidité apparat précocement lors de l'IRC et ne peut être explique par les facteurs de risque traditionnels. Le stress oxydant (SO), composante du cortège métabolique de l'IRC, représente un facteur de risque non traditionnel intriqué avec l'inflammation et la malnutrition. Le but de ce travail a été d'étudier la place du SO dans la survenue des complications CV au cours de l'IRC sur modale animal, puis de comparer le profil protéomique et la fonctionnalité des HDL in vitro entre sujets hémodialysés (HD) et témoins. Le SO au niveau CV a été étudié dans un modèle animal (adénine) d'IRC associé à la malnutrition. L'activité de la NADPH oxydase cardiaque est triple, alors que les activités des complexes de la chaîne respiratoire mitochondriale et de la SOD sont normales. Cette surproduction d'anion super oxyde est associé à une surexpression de l'ostéopontine et du pro-collagène de type I. L'étude protéomique des HDL de sujets HD et témoins a permis de préciser les anomalies qualitatives associées à la baisse des HDL induite par l'IRC. Les propriétés anti-oxydantes des HDL de ces mêmes sujets ont été étudiées in vitro sur un modèle d'oxydation des LDL au cuivre et sur un modèle cellulaire d'activation de la NADPH oxydase. En comparaison aux témoins, les HDL des sujets HD perdent leur capacité de protection des LDL contre l'oxydation. Par contre, la modulation de la NADPH oxydase sur modèle cellulaire est conservée avec les HDL de sujets HD mais serait moindre en présence d'une forte inflammation systémique. Ces résultats suggèrent que le SO est au cœur des complications cardiaques au cours de l'IRC. Parmi les mécanismes de défense endogènes, les propriétés anti-oxydantes des HDL sont en partie altérées chez le sujet HD. / Cardiovascular (CV) diseases are the first cause of mortality during chronic kidney disease (CKD) and cannot only be explained by traditional risk factors (age, gender, dyslipidemia, hypertension). Oxidative stress, which has been associated with CKD, appears as a non-traditional risk factor closely interconnected with inflammation and malnutrition.This study aimed at investigating oxidative stress in CV complications in uremic rats. Then, HDL proteomic profile and in vitro functionality of HDL were compared between hemodialyzed (HD) patients and control subjects.First, an animal model of CKD associated with malnutrition, the adenine-fed rats, was set up in order to study CV oxidative stress. NADPH oxidase activity was increased three-fold, but the maximal activity of mitochondrial respiratory chain complexes and SOD were not different between groups. Superoxide anion output was associated with accumulation of osteopontin and of pro-collagen type I. In a second part, HDL proteomic study from HD and control subjects was performed to characterize qualitative modifications associated with the decrease in HDL observed in CKD. HDL anti-oxidative activities from these subjects were studied in vitro in a model of copper-induced LDL oxidation and in a cellular model of NADPH oxidase activation. Compared to control, HDL from HD patients failed to protect LDL oxidation. By contrast, HDL modulation of NADPH activity is maintained in HD patients but could be impaired by elevated inflammation.These results suggest that oxidative stress is a key event in cardiac complications during CKD. Among protective endogenous mechanisms, HDL anti-oxidative properties could be impaired in HD patients.

End-stage renal disease (ESRD) introduces physical, psychological, social, emotional and spiritual challenges into patients’ lives. Spirituality has been found to contribute to improved health outcomes, mainly in the areas of quality of life (QOL) and well-being. No studies exist to explore the influences of spirituality on the health outcomes and general well-being in patients with end-stage renal disease receiving haemodialysis (HD) treatment in Scotland. This study was therefore carried out to examine and explore spirituality in the day-to-day lives of patients with ESRD receiving HD treatment and how it may influence their health outcomes and, in particular, QOL and general well-being. The study described in this thesis employed a sequential mixed method approach over two stages: quantitative and qualitative. Following ethical approval, a cross-sectional survey was conducted with 72 patients from 11 dialysis units recruited from four Health Boards in Scotland. The participants in the study were regular patients attending the dialysis units three times per week. Data on patients’ quality of life, general well-being, and spirituality were collected using self-administered questionnaires including demographic information: the Short Form Medical Outcome Study Questionnaire (SF-36v2), the General Health Questionnaire, and the Spiritual Well-Being Questionnaire. The data were analysed using the Predictive Analytics Software for Windows. The findings highlighted that patients’ quality of life was markedly lower than the United Kingdom general population average norms of 50. Increasing age was associated with better mental health but worse physical health. The survey also found that there were no significant associations between spirituality and patients’ quality of life and general well-being. However, it was considered important to complement and enrich the survey findings by gaining a deeper understanding of the influences of spirituality on patients’ health outcomes and general well-being by carrying out the qualitative component of the study. Qualitative data were collected using semi-structured interviews with a subsample of 21 patients from those who participated in the survey. A thematic approach using Framework Analysis informed the qualitative data analysis. Four main themes emerged from the qualitative interviews: ‘Emotional and Psychological Turmoil’, ‘Life is Restricted’, ‘Spirituality’ and ‘Other Coping Strategies’. The findings from the interviews confirmed that patients’ quality of life might be affected because of the physical challenges such as unremitting fatigue, disease unpredictability, or being tied down to a dialysis machine, or the emotional and psychological challenges imposed by the disease into their lives such as wholesale changes, dialysis as a forced choice and having a sense of indebtedness. The findings also revealed that spirituality was an important coping strategy for the majority of participants who took part in the qualitative component (n=16). Different meanings of spirituality were identified including connection with God or Supernatural Being, connection with the self, others and nature/environment. Spirituality encouraged participants to accept their disease and offered them a sense of protection, instilled hope in them and helped them to maintain a positive attitude to carry on with their daily lives, which may have had a positive influence on their health outcomes and general well-being. The findings also revealed that humour was another coping strategy that helped to diffuse stress and anxiety for some participants and encouraged them to carry on with their lives. The findings from this study contribute knowledge to increase our understanding of the influence of spirituality on the health outcomes and general well-being of patients with end-stage renal disease currently receiving haemodialysis treatment. Based on the findings from this thesis, recommendations are made for clinical practice, patient and nurse education and for future research.

Obesity is a risk factor for development of cardiovascular disease, diabetes type 2 and some cancers. Newly detected genetic risk factor for body weight is the FTO gene ("fat mass and obesity associated"). The aim of this thesis was determine 1) whether the presence of risk alleles correlate with BMI in Czech population and to determine 2) whether there is an association between variants in the FTO gene and risk of myocardial infarction/ acute coronary syndrome (MI/ ACS), 3) renal failure (ESRD), or 4) incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC). We analyzed polymorphisms rs17817449 (first intron) and rs17818902 (3rd intron) using by PCR-RFLP and then also RT PCR. We found an association of the first intron variant (but not the 3rd one) and BMI in Czech control population. We have detected an association of 1st intron SNP and BMI changes during the intervention study in obese children, but not in obese females. We found a correlation between the risk allele and increased risk of ACS (OR 1.49) in patients with MI. In patients with ESRD was detected association between the risk allele and the risk of disease (OR 1.37). We didn't confirmed the association between rs17817449 and the development of CRC. Representative selected groups of the Czech populations "MONICA" and "HAPPIE" were used as controls. One...

L’insuffisance rénale chronique (IRC) terminale est une situation peu fréquente chez l’enfant mais a des conséquences importantes sur la survie et la qualité de vie. De nos jours, la majorité des enfants en IRC terminale en Europe vont recevoir une greffe de rein après un traitement de suppléance par dialyse ou de manière préemptive après un traitement conservateur de l’insuffisance rénale. Les objectifs de cette thèse sont de décrire l’épidémiologie de l’IRC chez l’enfant, d’évaluer les différences de pratiques et d’accès à la greffe rénale entre pays Européens, et d’investiguer le devenir clinique après transplantation, notamment la survie du greffon, la croissance, et la récidive de la maladie initiale sur le greffon. Premièrement, une revue de littérature sur l’épidémiologie de l’IRC chez l’enfant a été réalisée. Deuxièmement, nous avons mis en évidence par une enquête d’importantes variations de pratiques, de politiques d’allocation des greffons rénaux et d’accès à la greffe rénale pédiatrique à travers l’Europe. Des facteurs tels que le taux de greffe avec donneur vivant, la priorité nationale donnée aux enfants pour les donneurs décédés, ou un indicateur de richesse tel que le produit intérieur brut étaient associés à un meilleur accès à la greffe par pays. Troisièmement, l’étude du devenir après greffe par des études observationnelles a montré une amélioration de de la survie des greffons et de la taille à l’âge adulte après IRC terminale dans l’enfance. En utilisant l’oxalose comme exemple de maladie à haut risque de révidive, nous avons trouvé que le pronostic des enfants atteints d’oxalose en IRCT s’est amélioré au cours du temps. Il a été possible de déterminer quelles pratiques cliniques sont associées avec le meilleur devenir. L’ensemble de ces résultats suggère une augmentation de la prévalence et une meilleure prise en charge des enfants transplantés du rein en Europe. / Although end-stage renal disease (ESRD) is a rare condition in children, it has major consequences on their survival and quality of life. Most children with ESRD in Europe nowadays receive a renal transplant after variable periods of renal replacement therapy (RRT) with dialysis, or preemptively after conservative treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD). The objectives of this thesis are to describe the epidemiology of CKD in children, to evaluate the differences of practices and access to transplant in Europe, and to investigate post transplant outcomes including graft survival, final height and disease recurrence. First, a literature review of the available data on pediatric CKD epidemiology was performed. Second, we analyzed the differences in transplantation practices, kidney allocation policies and access to transplantation between European countries in a survey study. Living donor transplant rate, national priority given to children, and an economic indicator like gross domestic product were found to be associated with a better access to transplantation by country. Third, we assessed post transplantation outcomes in longitudinal observational studies, including data from the European registry. We showed an improvement of graft survival and of adult height after childhood RRT over the years. Using oxalosis as an example of a rare disease with high risk of recurrence, we also found that the prognosis on RRT of children with such a disease improved over time. Some practices associated with better outcomes could be identified. Overall, our findings suggest an increasing prevalence and progress in the management of pediatric kidney transplant recipients in Europe.

Nos últimos anos observou-se incremento na incidência e prevalência da insuficiência renal crônica (IRC). Além da grande repercussão bucal que esta alteração sistêmica traz, é importante que esses pacientes tenham sua saúde bucal adequada e controlada, frente à possibilidade eminente do transplante renal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o paciente com IRC atendido no Centro de Atendimento a Pacientes Especiais da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo (CAPE-FOUSP), identificando suas manifestações bucais e sistêmicas, analisando os principais índices de saúde bucal e avaliando possíveis correlações entre os aspectos sistêmicos e locais dos pacientes estudados. O estudo foi composto por, anamnese, exame físico, realização de índices (índice de higiene bucal, CPOD, PSR), avaliação clínica do nível de fluxo salivar e exames laboratoriais (uréia pré e pós-hemodiálise, glicemia, creatinina, potássio, fósforo e cálcio séricos). No presente estudo a maior parte dos pacientes localizava-se entre a 4 e 6 décadas de vida (72,72 %), em uma proporção de 2:1 do sexo masculino para o feminino. As principais causas da IRC foram a diabetes mellitus e a glomerulonefrite, com 31,8% cada uma. As principais alterações bucais encontradas foram a gengivite (31,8%), a queilite angular (18,1%), a candidíase eritematosa (18,1%), a abrasão dental (40,9%), a erosão dental (36,3%), a cárie cervical (22,7%), e o bruxismo (4,5%). A maior parte dos pacientes apresentou índice CPOD baixo (54,54%). Em relação ao PSR a gengivite leve apresentou a maior porcentagem (36,4%). O índice de higiene bucal (IHO-S) foi adequada na maior parte dos pacientes (63,63%). Ao avaliar o nível de fluxo salivar estimulado, os valores encontrados ficaram dentro dos parâmetros de normalidade. Nos exames laboratoriais 100% dos pacientes apresentaram nível elevado de creatinina sérica e uréia pré-hemodiálise, observando-se valores ainda elevados da uréia póshemodiálise na maior parte dos pacientes (77,27%). Na maior parte dos pacientes o nível de potássio sérico também estava elevado (68,18%), enquanto os níveis de fósforo (59,09%) e cálcio (77,27%) apresentavam-se normais. Ao fazer a correlação do fluxo salivar com as variáveis tempo da doença, creatinina sérica, cálcio, uréia pré e pós hemodiálise, fósforo, potássio, pressão arterial, glicemia e a idade dos pacientes, observou-se valores de correlação significante positiva com o tempo da doença e a creatinina sérica.Na correlação do fluxo salivar com os índices de higiene oral, índice periodontal, e o índice CPOD não foram encontrados correlações estatisticamente significantes. Os níveis de fluxo salivar correlacionaram-se negativamente com o cálcio e com a idade dos pacientes. / In the last few years there has been an increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease. Therefore it is important that dentists have appropriate knowledge to provide quality dental care. In addition to the significant oral effect brought about by this systemic change, it is important that these patients have appropriate and controlled oral health, in light of the imminent possibility of kidney transplantation. The objective of this study is to assess the oral and systemic manifestations of patients with chronic renal failure and correlate salivary flow and co-morbidities that are present with oral manifestations. The study was made up of clinical examination, anamnesis, physical examination and implementation of indices of oral hygiene, DMFT, PSR and clinical evaluation of the level of salivary flow.In this study, the majority of patients were aged between the 4th and 6th decade of life (72.72%), with a 2:1 male to female ratio. The main causes of CRF were glomerulonephritis and diabetes mellitus (31.8%). The main oral changes were gingivitis (31.8%), angular cheilitis (18.1%), erythematous candidiasis (18.1%), tooth abrasion (40.9%), dental erosion (36.3%), cervical caries (22.7%) and bruxism (4.5%). Most patients had a low DMFT index (54.54%). As regards PSR, mild gingivitis represented the highest percentage at 36.4%. The index of oral hygiene was adequate in most patients (63,63%). When the level of stimulated salivary flow was assessed, the values found were within the parameters of normality. Laboratory tests found that 100% of patients had high serum creatinine and pre-dialysis urea, and there were high values of post-hemodialysis urea in most patients (77.27%). The level of serum potassium was also high. There were significant positive correlation values for the correlation of salivary flow with the disease´s time variables and serum creatinine. In the correlation of salivary flow rates with indices of oral hygiene, periodontal index, and DMFT, there were no statistically significant correlations. The levels of salivary flow correlated negatively with calcium and age of the patients.

Nos últimos anos observou-se incremento na incidência e prevalência da insuficiência renal crônica (IRC). Além da grande repercussão bucal que esta alteração sistêmica traz, é importante que esses pacientes tenham sua saúde bucal adequada e controlada, frente à possibilidade eminente do transplante renal. O objetivo deste trabalho foi caracterizar o paciente com IRC atendido no Centro de Atendimento a Pacientes Especiais da Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidade de São Paulo (CAPE-FOUSP), identificando suas manifestações bucais e sistêmicas, analisando os principais índices de saúde bucal e avaliando possíveis correlações entre os aspectos sistêmicos e locais dos pacientes estudados. O estudo foi composto por, anamnese, exame físico, realização de índices (índice de higiene bucal, CPOD, PSR), avaliação clínica do nível de fluxo salivar e exames laboratoriais (uréia pré e pós-hemodiálise, glicemia, creatinina, potássio, fósforo e cálcio séricos). No presente estudo a maior parte dos pacientes localizava-se entre a 4 e 6 décadas de vida (72,72 %), em uma proporção de 2:1 do sexo masculino para o feminino. As principais causas da IRC foram a diabetes mellitus e a glomerulonefrite, com 31,8% cada uma. As principais alterações bucais encontradas foram a gengivite (31,8%), a queilite angular (18,1%), a candidíase eritematosa (18,1%), a abrasão dental (40,9%), a erosão dental (36,3%), a cárie cervical (22,7%), e o bruxismo (4,5%). A maior parte dos pacientes apresentou índice CPOD baixo (54,54%). Em relação ao PSR a gengivite leve apresentou a maior porcentagem (36,4%). O índice de higiene bucal (IHO-S) foi adequada na maior parte dos pacientes (63,63%). Ao avaliar o nível de fluxo salivar estimulado, os valores encontrados ficaram dentro dos parâmetros de normalidade. Nos exames laboratoriais 100% dos pacientes apresentaram nível elevado de creatinina sérica e uréia pré-hemodiálise, observando-se valores ainda elevados da uréia póshemodiálise na maior parte dos pacientes (77,27%). Na maior parte dos pacientes o nível de potássio sérico também estava elevado (68,18%), enquanto os níveis de fósforo (59,09%) e cálcio (77,27%) apresentavam-se normais. Ao fazer a correlação do fluxo salivar com as variáveis tempo da doença, creatinina sérica, cálcio, uréia pré e pós hemodiálise, fósforo, potássio, pressão arterial, glicemia e a idade dos pacientes, observou-se valores de correlação significante positiva com o tempo da doença e a creatinina sérica.Na correlação do fluxo salivar com os índices de higiene oral, índice periodontal, e o índice CPOD não foram encontrados correlações estatisticamente significantes. Os níveis de fluxo salivar correlacionaram-se negativamente com o cálcio e com a idade dos pacientes. / In the last few years there has been an increase in the incidence and prevalence of chronic kidney disease. Therefore it is important that dentists have appropriate knowledge to provide quality dental care. In addition to the significant oral effect brought about by this systemic change, it is important that these patients have appropriate and controlled oral health, in light of the imminent possibility of kidney transplantation. The objective of this study is to assess the oral and systemic manifestations of patients with chronic renal failure and correlate salivary flow and co-morbidities that are present with oral manifestations. The study was made up of clinical examination, anamnesis, physical examination and implementation of indices of oral hygiene, DMFT, PSR and clinical evaluation of the level of salivary flow.In this study, the majority of patients were aged between the 4th and 6th decade of life (72.72%), with a 2:1 male to female ratio. The main causes of CRF were glomerulonephritis and diabetes mellitus (31.8%). The main oral changes were gingivitis (31.8%), angular cheilitis (18.1%), erythematous candidiasis (18.1%), tooth abrasion (40.9%), dental erosion (36.3%), cervical caries (22.7%) and bruxism (4.5%). Most patients had a low DMFT index (54.54%). As regards PSR, mild gingivitis represented the highest percentage at 36.4%. The index of oral hygiene was adequate in most patients (63,63%). When the level of stimulated salivary flow was assessed, the values found were within the parameters of normality. Laboratory tests found that 100% of patients had high serum creatinine and pre-dialysis urea, and there were high values of post-hemodialysis urea in most patients (77.27%). The level of serum potassium was also high. There were significant positive correlation values for the correlation of salivary flow with the disease´s time variables and serum creatinine. In the correlation of salivary flow rates with indices of oral hygiene, periodontal index, and DMFT, there were no statistically significant correlations. The levels of salivary flow correlated negatively with calcium and age of the patients.

Made available in DSpace on 2016-04-29T14:17:35Z (GMT). No. of bitstreams: 1 Lucirley Mazera.pdf: 737252 bytes, checksum: eda4ba22395bf86bca4d5ab4433b5246 (MD5) Previous issue date: 2008-10-14 / Chronic renal disease and hemodialysis treatment imposes a big strain and series of limitations to the patient, with regard of the biological, sociological, and psychological perspectives. In this context, practical intervention of the social work is of great need and relevance. The research objective was the understanding of the social modifications in the lifestyle of chronic renal disease patients submitted to hemodialysis treatment from the patient's most significative experiences and introspective reflections about the illness and it's treatment. From our experience and the results obtained from the present investigation, some remarkable aspects are: the public health policies contribution aimed to patients with chronic renal disease, such as rights assurance, based on ANVISA's RDC-154 (2004); the knowledge correlated to the social stigma and to the discriminatory process imposed by the illness-related segregation; the importance of the actuation of the Social Services with the chronic renal patients submitted to hemodialysis, through the Professional Mediation. The methodology used was video recorded Focus Groups. The objective was to understand how the chronic renal patients submitted to hemodialysis experience the treatment and the most significative difficulties during the sickening process. Some empirical categories emerged from the process, such as Disease, Family, Kidney Transplant, Health Teams, Multidisciplinary Team. Willing to discuss the profession essence, we evolved a reflexion based on the emerged categories / A doença renal crônica e o tratamento de hemodiálise impõem ao paciente renal crônico, um grande desgaste e uma série de limitações que envolvem o biológico, o social e o psicológico. Neste contexto, a intervenção prática do assistente social se faz presente e necessária. Neste sentido esta pesquisa objetivou compreender as modificações sociais no modo de vida dos pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise, a partir da vivência e das inflexões mais significativas que o paciente atribui à doença e seu tratamento. Através da experiência que reunimos nesta área e dos estudos obtidos através da presente investigação, alguns aspectos merecem destaque: a contribuição das políticas públicas de saúde destinadas aos pacientes renais crônicos como garantia de direitos, a partir da RDC-154 de 2004 da ANVISA; os necessários conhecimentos correlatos ao estigma social e ao processo discriminatório da segregação imposta pela doença; a importância da ação do Serviço Social com os pacientes renais crônicos em hemodiálise, através da mediação profissional. A metodologia utilizada foi norteada pela técnica de grupo focal em vídeo, com o objetivo de compreender como os pacientes renais vivenciam a experiência do tratamento e as dificuldades mais significativas no processo do adoecimento. Como resultado deste processo algumas categorias empíricas emergiram, tais como, doença, família, transplante renal, equipes de saúde, equipe multiprofissional. Em torno delas desenvolvemos uma reflexão, procurando remeter ao debate a essência da profissão