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13. Dermoscopy of annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma
Abstract Annular elastolytic giant cell granuloma is an uncommon granulomatous cutaneous disease that usually affects sun-exposed skin. Non-scarring alopecia is a possible presentation. Although histopathology is mandatory for the diagnosis, dermoscopy may help to narrow down the clinical differential diagnosis. The authors report a case of annular elastolyt
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Newborns at high risk for brain injury: the role of the amplitude-integrated electroencephalography
Abstract Objective: Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) is a simplified bedside neurophysiology tool that has been implemented in the neonatal intensive care unit and studied in an extensive range of clinical applications in the past decade. This critical review aimed to evaluate a variety of clinical applications of aEEG monitoring in diagno
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Self-reported depression and anxiety among COPD patients. A case-control study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Anxiety and depression are the most prevalent mental disorders worldwide. However, the exact mechanisms linking chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) with depression and anxiety have not been identified. OBJECTIVES: To compare self-reported depression and anxiety among patients diagnosed with COPD in relation to healthy controls
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Generalized pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch)
Abstract Generalized pustular psoriasis (von Zumbusch) is a rare and acute eruption characterized by multiple sterile pustules over an erythematous and edematous background, eventually associated with psoriasis vulgaris. Classically, it manifests as a potentially severe systemic picture and demands prompt diagnosis and intervention. The duration of each flar
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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17. Effects of Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy on a Six-minute Walk Test, Maximal Inspiratory Pressure and Peak Expiratory Flow in Patients with Heart Failure: A Longitudinal Study
Abstract Background: Cardiac resynchronization therapy (CRT) is an effective treatment for patients with heart failure. Objective: To evaluate the response of CRT in maximal inspiratory pressure (MIP), peak expiratory flow (PEF), and exercise tolerance as determined by the six-minute walk test (6MWT) in patients with HF. Methods: This study used the 6MWT
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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18. Association between demographic factors, anxiety and depression in smokers
Abstract Background Smoking is one of the leading causes of death, although there are several strategies for quitting smoking. Anxiety and depression can hinder this process. Objective To assess levels of anxiety and depression in smokers, adjusting the values for possible confounding variables such as sex, age, schooling, and socioeconomic status. Method
Cadernos Saúde Coletiva. Publicado em: 2022
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19. The influence of sex and level of physical activity on maximum tolerance to mechanical pain
Abstract Background A difference in maximum tolerance to mechanical pain (MTMP) between the sexes is widely studied but there is still no consensus on whether the level of physical activity (PA) influences pain. Objectives To compare the MTMP between men and women with different levels of PA. Methods Sixty five individuals were divided in female (n = 35)
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Assessment of the strength of recommendation and quality of evidence: GRADE checklist. A descriptive study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) is a tool for assessing evidence produced in synthesis reports. OBJECTIVES: To present the translation into Portuguese of the GRADE checklist, whose original version is in English, and to describe and explain each topic, in order to provide examples to researcher
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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21. Assessment of lung ultrasound for early detection of respiratory complications in thoracic surgery
Abstract Background and objectives: To assess lung ultrasound for the diagnosis and monitoring of respiratory complications in thoracic surgery. Methods: Prospective observational study in a University hospital, single institution. Adult patients scheduled for pulmonary resection surgery excluding pneumonectomy. An ultrasound follow-up was performed from t
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Stem cell therapy as a potential treatment option for psoriasis
Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory dermatological disorder characterized by white scales and clearly demarcated erythematous plaques. The prevalence of psoriasis varies from country to country and can occur at any age, implying that ethnicity, environmental factors, and genetic background all play a role in its onset. According to the World Psorias
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Adverse effects associated with favipiravir in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Favipiravir is generally used in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia in Turkey. OBJECTIVE: To determine the side effects of favipiravir and whether it is a good treatment option. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study conducted in Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Tur
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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24. The skin through reflectance confocal microscopy -Historical background, technical principles, and its correlation with histopathology
Abstract Since its first introduction into medical practice, reflectance confocal microscopy (RCM) has been a valuable non-invasive diagnostic tool for the assessment of benign and malignant neoplasms of the skin. It has also been used as an adjunct for diagnosing equivocal cutaneous neoplasms that lack characteristic clinical or dermoscopic features. The us
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022