Resumo: Estudo observacional foi realizado com estudantes de duas escolas de Ensino Médio, na cidade de Porto Alegre, RS (Brasil). Os dados foram obtidos por meio de questionário objetivo em sala de aula, após autorização da instituição e dos professores envolvidos e após assinatura do termo de consentimento pelos responsáveis. A maioria dos alunos participantes deste estudo referiu o uso de medicamentos, sobretudo indicados por profissionais da saúde e com conhecimento da família. Em geral, não sabiam dizer se tais substâncias poderiam causar algum problema. Propagandas de medicamentos na televisão foram assistidas pela quase totalidade dos estudantes, que referiram confiar muito pouco ou nada nos aspectos científicos por elas apresentados. Entretanto, 30% deles informaram que a propaganda influenciou o uso de medicamentos. Este estudo indica a necessidade de programas que visem conscientizar a população sobre os aspectos negativos do uso de medicamentos. Estes programas poderiam se dirigir aos jovens, às escolas, às famílias, às equipes de saúde e à mídia (especialmente a televisão).Palavras-chave: Medicamentos. Estudantes. Ensino Médio. Propaganda. Porto Alegre (RS).Abstract: An observational study was carried out with students from two high schools in the city of Porto Alegre (RS), Brazil. Data were obtained through objective questionnaires in the classroom, after authorization by the institution and teachers, and after the signing of an informed consent forms by students´ parents. Most students participating in this study reported the use of drugs, mainly prescribed by health professionals and with knowledge of the family. In general, they did not know if these drugs could cause some trouble. Drug advertisements on television were seen by almost all the students, who reported little or no trust in the scientific aspects described in these ads. However, 30% reported that advertising influenced the use of medications. This study indicates the need for programs aimed at raising awareness about the negative aspects of drug use. These programs could address young people, schools, families, the health teams and the media (especially television).
Finding the same mutation in three different generations of diabetic patients, in the same family, is highly suggestive of its pathogenicity. To the authors' knowledge, this is the first time it is described in the literature. Correct molecular diagnosis of MODY predicts better the clinical course of diabetes and facilitates individualised management.
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