1. Otimização de um método baseado em PCR em tempo real para rastreamento de bactérias em concentrados de plaquetas

Resumo A contaminação bacteriana dos componentes sanguíneos é um grande desafio na medicina transfusional, principalmente nos concentrados de plaquetas (PCs) devido às condições de armazenamento que favorecem a proliferação bacteriana. Neste estudo, desenvolvemos um protocolo de PCR em tempo real rápido, sensível e específico para a triagem bacte

Braz. J. Biol.. Publicado em: 2021-09

2. Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Climacteric Women

Abstract Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) comprises a group of cardiac and circulatory diseases. Despite the high incidence in males, women after menopause have an exponential increase in the risk of CVD. Objective: To identify the leading risk factors for CVD and describe quality of life and functionality in women hospitalized for cardiac causes d

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08

3. Organ transplantation and COVID-19

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty is a condition that can increase the risk of falls. In addition, foot disorders can negatively influence elderly people, thus affecting their condition of frailty. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether foot pain can influence a greater degree of frailty. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Unive

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08

4. What lessons can we learn? Clinical and epidemiological retrospective analysis of 267 patients with urticaria in a Brazilian tertiary center

Abstract Background: There are few epidemiological studies of urticaria, published in the indexed literature (PubMed/Medline). Objective: The study aimed to evaluate the epidemiological and clinical data among patients with urticaria/angioedema attending a reference clinic in Brazil. Methods: Two hundred sixty-seven patients were evaluated retrospectively

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

5. Pemphigus vegetans developing after Mohs micrographic surgery and cryotherapy

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty is a condition that can increase the risk of falls. In addition, foot disorders can negatively influence elderly people, thus affecting their condition of frailty. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether foot pain can influence a greater degree of frailty. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Unive

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

6. Auricular reconstruction after Mohs micrographic surgery: analysis of 101 cases

Abstract Background: The ear is a region that has a high prevalence of cutaneous carcinomas and several guidelines indicate Mohs micrographic surgery as the first-choice treatment in such cases. Although the technique allows maximum preservation of healthy tissue, many auricular surgical wounds constitute a challenge due to the peculiar local anatomy, with

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

7. Factors associated with the etiological uncertainty of drug reactions: a cross-sectional study in southern Brazil

Abstract Background: The ear is a region that has a high prevalence of cutaneous carcinomas and several guidelines indicate Mohs micrographic surgery as the first-choice treatment in such cases. Although the technique allows maximum preservation of healthy tissue, many auricular surgical wounds constitute a challenge due to the peculiar local anatomy, with

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

8. Clinical evolution of neural function in a series of leprosy neuropathy cases after ulnar neurolysis

Abstract Background: The ear is a region that has a high prevalence of cutaneous carcinomas and several guidelines indicate Mohs micrographic surgery as the first-choice treatment in such cases. Although the technique allows maximum preservation of healthy tissue, many auricular surgical wounds constitute a challenge due to the peculiar local anatomy, with

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

9. Editorial Comment: Parasacral transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation in children with overactive bladder: comparison between sessions administered two and three times weekly

ABSTRACT Background: Guideline-based best practice treatment for muscle invasive bladder cancer (MIBC) involves neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by radical cystectomy (NACRC). Prior studies have shown that a minority of patients receive NACRC and older age and renal function are drivers of non-receipt of NACRC. This study investigates treatment rates and f

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

10. Influence of foot pain on frailty symptoms in an elderly population: a case-control study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Frailty is a condition that can increase the risk of falls. In addition, foot disorders can negatively influence elderly people, thus affecting their condition of frailty. OBJECTIVE: To determine whether foot pain can influence a greater degree of frailty. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional descriptive study conducted at the Unive

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08

11. Adverse events of the yellow fever vaccine in chronic urticaria: evaluation of patients treated or not with omalizumab compared to healthy individuals

Abstract Background: The ear is a region that has a high prevalence of cutaneous carcinomas and several guidelines indicate Mohs micrographic surgery as the first-choice treatment in such cases. Although the technique allows maximum preservation of healthy tissue, many auricular surgical wounds constitute a challenge due to the peculiar local anatomy, with

An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

12. COVID-19: An Insult to Injury on Equity

Abstract Background Cardiovascular disease is the main cause of death worldwide. There is a lack of studies addressing this issue in women and its risk factors, such as hypertension. Objective To evaluate the clinical and therapeutic profile of women with hypertension and to determine which factors are related to treatment adherence and blood pressure co

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08