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13. Pediatric Heart Transplant: Initial Experience in a Tertiary Center in Brazil
ABSTRACT Introduction: Pediatric heart transplantation is the definitive therapy for children with end-stage heart failure. This paper describes our initial experience in pediatric heart transplantation in a tertiary center in Brazil Methods: This is a historical prospective descriptive cohort study based on a review of the medical records of children unde
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Real world evidence in involuntary psychiatric hospitalizations: 64,685 cases
Objective: We explored hospitalization patterns and the clinical and individual characteristics of a large cohort of patients who underwent involuntary psychiatric hospitalization in Brazil (n=64,685). Methods: Data were collected from the District Attorney's Office of the State of São Paulo (Ministério Público do Estado de São Paulo) on all involuntary
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Temporal progression of sepsis on critical care COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to describe sepsis progression in critical COVID-19 patients using the SOFA score and investigate its relationship with mortality. METHODS: Three researchers collected and analyzed retrospective clinical and laboratory data found in electronic health records from all patients admitted to a severe COVID-19 exclusive inten
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Effect of meteorological factors on first episode and recurrence of primary spontaneous pneumothorax
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In this study, we evaluated the clinical characteristics and seasonal distribution of patients with primary spontaneous pneumothorax and examined the relationships between meteorological factors and pneumothorax development overall and in terms of first episode and recurrence. METHODS: The hospital records of 168 pneumothorax patients tr
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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17. Perceived racism or racial discrimination and the risk of adverse obstetric outcomes: a systematic review
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Racial disparities are differences among distinct subgroups of the human species; biologically, there are no scientifically proven reasons for them to exist. OBJECTIVE: To assess the impact of racism or racial discrimination on obstetric outcomes. DESIGN AND SETTING: Systematic review conducted at a tertiary/academic hospital. METHOD
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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18. In-hospital severe COVID-19 in a philanthropic tertiary hospital setting: is asthma a concern? A retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The frequency of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases among asthmatics has been reported to be reduced. However, the findings regarding the association between asthma and the risk of severe COVID-19 have been divergent. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether asthma is associated with a reduced risk of development of severe COVID-19. D
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis in pediatric patients with oncohematological diseases
Abstract Introduction Invasive fungal diseases represent important causes of morbidity and mortality among pediatric oncohematological patients. Acute invasive fungal rhinosinusitis is a rare and aggressive disease that occurs mainly in immunocompromised patients. The mortality rate is high and therefore, accurate and early diagnosis is essential. Objectiv
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Epidemiology and outcomes of septic shock in children with complex chronic conditions in a developing country PICU
Abstract Objective: To investigate the role of Complex Chronic Conditions (CCCs) on the outcomes of pediatric patients with refractory septic shock, as well as the accuracy of PELOD-2 and Vasoactive Inotropic Score (VIS) to predict mortality in this specific population. Methods: This is a single-center, retrospective cohort study. All patients diagnosed wi
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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21. Usefulness of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting the severity of COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Quick and accurate identification of critically ill patients ensures appropriate and correct use of medical resources. In situations that threaten public health, like pandemics, rapid and effective methods are needed for early disease detection among critically ill patients. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between the neutro
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Epidemiological and geographical distribution profile of urban sporotrichosis in the city of São Paulo
Abstract Background Sporotrichosis is the most frequent subcutaneous mycosis in Latin America, where it is considered endemic. At the end of the 20th century, the first cases of zoonotic transmission were described in Rio de Janeiro, triggering an epidemic outbreak that spread to other regions of Brazil. The lack of disease notification omits its real occur
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Prevalence of Atrial Fibrillation in Pacemaker Patients
Abstract Background: Current pacemakers allow for the continuous recording of the occurrence of arrhythmic events. One of the most frequent arrhythmias after implantation of a device is atrial fibrillation (AF), an important risk factor for embolic events. The frequency of this arrhythmia in pacemaker patients has not been widely studied. Objectives: This
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Predictors of Hospitalization in Vitamin K Antagonist Users Presenting with Bleeding at the Emergency Department
Abstract Background Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are indicated for the prevention of thromboembolic events and reduction of mortality in patients with atrial fibrillation and patients with valvular prostheses. However, their use is associated with bleeding complications and hospitalizations. Predictors of hospital admission for bleeding in these patients ar
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022