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Herpes Zoster, commonly known as "copper tree", is a disease of viral etiology, defined by the reactivation of the varicella zoster virus (VZV) latent in the sensory ganglia, which presents with radicular pain accompanied by vesicular exanthema, erythema and edema, symptoms that are characterized by agreement stages of the disease. Decreased immunity causes viral reactivation and can be triggered by metabolic changes, surgical or dental procedures, and situations of stress or immunosuppression.

Obstetric violence is considered a public health problem by the World Health Organization. In Brazil, despite studies reporting a serious situation, the issue has met with resistance, making it difficult to improve delivery care. This study aimed to evaluate obstetric violence during childbirth, in light of Brazilian legislation. For that, a research was done in the Scielo database using as descriptors "Humanizing Delivery" and "Violence in Childbirth", and of the 71 articles found, 20 were used to compose the textual body, besides the Brazilian legislation on the subject.

Skin diseases are common manifestation in present era and more so frequent in the elder age. The patients of skin disease are additionally prone to experience physical, emotional and socio-economic embarrassment in the society due to disfigured appearance. Normally 10- 15% of the general practitioners encounter with skin disorders in their day to day practice. Kustha a type of skin disorder mentioned in Ayurveda is a Tridoshaja Vyadhi, where Twaka, Rakta, Mamsa and Ambu are the main Dushyas.

Cisplatin is an antineoplastic used in treatment of some types of cancer. However, approximately 70 to 80% of patients undergoing this treatment are at risk of nausea and vomiting. Objective: Monitoring the occurrence of nausea and vomiting in cancer patients submitted to antineoplastic chemotherapy with cisplatin from the first treatment session.

This study aimed to describe the profile of work accidents in the state of Tocantins. This is a cross-sectional study about reports of Work Accidents from the statistical yearbook of occupational accidents, from the State of Tocantins, from 2014 to 2016. Results: Of the 4,453 cases registered, 80.5% corresponded to individuals of the male gender and 19.4% were between 20 and 49 years of age. The nature of the most frequent accident was typical (60.5%) while driving (19.5%) and work sickness (1.5%).

Introduction: When it comes to preterm birth, it means the one that occurred before 37 weeks of gestation, where there is a risk for these children to become ill and thus evolve to death. Objective: to conduct an epidemiological survey predisposing to prematurity among postpartum women treated at a referral hospital in maternal and child health.

Introduction: The Family Health Strategy was implement in Brazil in the early 1990's by the Ministry of Health and focused on the success of international experiences and in accordance with the criteria established at the Alma Ata Conference for Primary Health Care. Material and Methods: An exploratory and descriptive research has carried out on the literature to date. Results: The foundations have found to support and legitimize this strategy at the national level as a way to improve the quality of public health through qualified agents.

Simulation represents, nowadays, an important pedagogic tool facilitating the learning of laparoscopic surgical skills especially to young residents. It is a safe way that allows them to overcome their deficiencies and it impacts directly their capacities in the operating room facing real patients. Our study was conducted on 28 residents in the General Surgery Department and the Gynecology/ Obstetrics Department.

Over the last decade, the global burden of hypertension has increased for the people especially in rural area. Moreover, hypertension is at the root cause of cognitive decline. Patients with chronic conditions like hypertension may experience many negative emotions which increase their risk for the development of mental health disorders particularly anxiety and depression.

Proton-pump inhibitors (PPIs) are one of the most prescribed therapeutic classes in the world, among them, omeprazole is found in the Brazilian essential drug list. Some research papersshow that the short-term use of PPIs can be safe, although its long-term use may cause adverse effects.The present review aimed to gather papers related to the effects of chronic use of PPIs in the literature. It is a narrative review in which the research for data was carried out in the Virtual Health Library in September 2018.