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13. Evaluation of malnutrition frequency and related factors of geriatric patients in need of home healthcare
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The nutritional status of frail elderly people receiving home health services should be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of patients aged ≥65 years registered in the Home Healthcare Services unit and investigate the factors that may be associated with malnutrition. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptiv
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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14. Clinical and electrophysiological efficacy of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy in carpal tunnel syndrome: a placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of radial extracorporeal shock wave therapy on pain, functionality, and electrophysiological measurements in carpal tunnel syndrome. METHODS: Between June 2021 and January 2022, a total of 66 wrists in 45 participants with mild-to-moderate carpal tunnel syndrome were included in this dou
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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15. The judicial assessment of expert evidence in Polish criminal procedure
Resumo Neste artigo, aborda-se a questão da valoração judicial da prova pericial no processo penal polonês. Ao longo dos anos, a confiança do sistema de justiça criminal em especialistas aumentou dramaticamente. Atualmente, a prova pericial desempenha um papel fundamental nos processos judiciais, influenciando diretamente o resultado dos casos. A exper
Revista Brasileira de Direito Processual Penal. Publicado em: 2023
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16. Functional status of individuals with osteogenesis imperfecta: data from a reference center
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the functional status of individuals with Osteogenesis Imperfecta (OI) followed up at a reference center in the state of Bahia. Materials and methods: This is an observational, cross-sectional, descriptive study, which evaluated individuals with OI, based on a non-probabilistic sampling. To assess motor function, the Motor F
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2023
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17. A comparison between ultrasonography and single-phase computed tomography for preoperative assessment of solid abdominal tumors in children
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to estimate the performance of single-phase-enhanced computed tomography and ultrasonography examinations in the preoperative evaluation of solid abdominal tumors and their relationship with relevant adjacent structures in children. Methods: This retrospective study included 50 pediatric patients with malignant solid ab
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2023
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18. Smartphone-assisted online brief cognitive behavioral therapy to treat maternal depression: findings of a randomized controlled trial
Objective: To test the efficacy of smartphone-assisted online brief cognitive behavioral therapy (b-CBT) to treat maternal depression compared to online brief CBT plus an active control app. Methods: A randomized controlled trial was conducted. Assessments were performed at baseline (T0), midpoint (T1, week 4-5), post-treatment (T2, week 8), and follow-up (
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2023
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19. Vitamin D deficiency in bedridden elderly people at home
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum 25(OH)D concentrations in the homebound elderly people and relate them to level of dementia, nutritional risk, and route of dietary administration. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 207 bedridden elderly people assisted by the Home Care Service in the city of Santo André – S
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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20. Cultural adaptation and reliability assessment of the Hammersmith neonatal neurological examination for Brazilian newborns at risk of cerebral palsy
Resumo Antecedentes As avaliações neurológicas que levam ao diagnóstico precoce permitem o acesso oportuno à intervenção em um período em que os maiores ganhos são possíveis devido à neuroplasticidade. Objetivos Realizar a adaptação transcultural e avaliação da confiabilidade da versão brasileira do Hammersmith Neonatal Neurological Examina
Arquivos de Neuro-Psiquiatria. Publicado em: 2023
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21. Effect of seasons on delirium in postoperative critically ill patients: a retrospective analysis
Abstract Background and objectives Postoperative delirium is common in critically ill patients and is known to have several predisposing and precipitating factors. Seasonality affects cognitive function which has a more dysfunctional pattern during winter. We, therefore, aimed to test whether seasonal variation is associated with the occurrence of delirium
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2023
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22. Vestibular assessment in children aged zero to twelve years: an integrative review
Abstract Objective: To describe the main vestibular assessment tests performed in children aged zero to twelve years and the main causes of referral for vestibular assessment. Methods: The review was guided by the following question: What are themain vestibular assessment tests performed in children aged zero to twelve years and the main causes of referral
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Time to achieve steady state for an accurate assessment of resting energy expenditure in adolescents with healthy weight and obesity: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Objective: The present study investigated the time needed to achieve a steady state for an accurate assessment of resting energy expenditure (REE) in adolescents with healthy weight and obesity. Materials and methods: Thirty adolescents aged 12-17 years were assigned to a group with healthy weight (GHW; n = 12, body mass index [BMI] 22.5 ± 3.6 kg
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Reinforcing the valuable role of gastric ultrasound for volume and content assessment: an observational study
Abstract Background Pulmonary aspiration is one of the most important complications in anesthesiology. Assessment of gastric content by ultrasound is a good method to quantify gastric volume and to determine the risk of intraoperative pulmonary aspiration. The aim of this study is to determine the accuracy of the gastric ultrasonography in the qualitative a
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022