Assessment of Digital Screen Use by Children and Adolescents During the Pandemic

The document reports on various studies and findings related to health issues during the COVID-19 pandemic. One study analyzed the mental health of nursing professionals, revealing high levels of psychological suffering and sleep issues, and emphasized the need for mental health support. Another study from the Hospital Geral de Guanambi found a 6.7% rate of nosocomial urinary tract infections, primarily caused by Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa. Telemedicine's benefits for heart failure patients were discussed, with studies showing reduced mortality and hospitalizations, though challenges in implementation were noted. A study involving 100 parents or guardians highlighted a significant increase in children's screen time during the pandemic, leading to various health complaints. The document also covered a study on body image satisfaction among pregnant teenagers, a case of tuberculosis following orthopedic arthroplasty, and the long-term effects of COVID-19, including a higher prevalence of post-COVID-19 syndrome in older individuals and those with severe initial illness. Hair loss was identified as a common post-COVID symptom, likely due to telogen effluvium. A comparison of HPLC and IT methods for measuring HbA1c levels indicated a higher diagnostic inclusion for pre-diabetes and diabetes with HPLC. Lastly, the article argued for the recognition of psychiatrists as pain specialists in Brazil, given their ability to treat both the physical and psychological aspects of pain.