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13. The Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire (BHPAQ): a valid internal structure of the instrument to assess healthy Brazilian adults
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to validate the internal structure of the Brazilian version of the Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Questionnaire. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted with individuals over 18 years old of both sexes, with Brazilian Portuguese as their native language. The structure of the Baecke Habitual Physical Activity Qu
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Expansion of cord blood stem cells in fibronectin-coated microfluidic bioreactor
ABSTRACT Background: Hematopoietic stem/progenitor cell transplantation is the main treatment option for hematological malignancies and disorders. One strategy to solve the problem of low stem cell doses used in transplantation is pre-transplant expansion. We hypothesized that using fibronectin-coated microfluidic channels would expand HSPCs and keep self-r
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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15. The Medical Burden of Heart Failure: A Comparative Delineation with Cancer in Brazil
Abstract Background: Due to its poor prognosis and mortality rates, heart failure (HF) has been recognized as a malignant condition, comparable to some cancers in developed countries. Objectives: To compare mortality from HF and prevalent cancers using data from a nationwide database in Brazil. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study using
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Sinonasal Mucosal Melanoma: A Population-based Comparison of the EUROCARE and SEER Registries
Abstract Introduction Sinonasal melanomas are rare tumors with no comparative survival studies between Europe and the US. Objective To provide a population-based survival analysis between the two continents. Methods The European Cancer Registry (EUROCARE) and the United States Surveillance, Epidemiology, and End Results (SEER) databases were queried to id
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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17. Surgical rehabilitation of cleft lip and/or palate: evaluation of the Brazilian public health system
Abstract Objective: To evaluate the surgical rehabilitation of cleft lip and/or palate by the Brazilian public health system. Methods: Retrospective, analytical and comparative ecological study, with information on hospital procedures performed on individuals with cleft lip and/or palate in Centers authorized by the Brazilian public health system, between
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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18. A comparative study of the RIPASA and Alvarado scores in geriatric patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: While abdominal pain is one of the most prevalent reasons for seeking medical attention, diagnosing elderly adults with acute appendicitis (AA) may be difficult. In this study, Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Appendicitis (RIPASA) and Alvarado ratings were evaluated for diagnostic accuracy in patients who reported to the emergency depart
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Highlights of clinical and laboratory parameters among severe COVID-19 patients treated with tocilizumab: a retrospective observational study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can cause cytokine release syndrome (CRS), which leads to high mortality rates. Tocilizumab suppresses CRS by blocking the signal transduction of interleukin-6 (IL-6). OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the clinical and laboratory parameters associated with mortality among patients receiving tocilizumab treatmen
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Comparative analysis of hematological parameters of first-time and repeat blood donors: Experience of a blood bank in southern Nigeria
ABSTRACT Introduction: The safety of a blood transfusion practice is anchored on safe blood from a healthy donor, while further protecting the donor from future harm. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters of blood donors in view of their donor category to aid in assessing the safety threshold in terms of donation frequency. Methods: Thi
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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21. Comparison of plasma neutrophil gelatinase-associated lipocalin (NGAL) levels after robot-assisted laparoscopic and retropubic radical prostatectomy: an observational study
Abstract Background and objectives: Patients undergoing radical prostatectomy are at increased risk of Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) because of intraoperative bleeding, obstructive uropathy, and older age. Neutrophil Gelatinase-Associated Lipocalin (NGAL) may become important for diagnosis of postoperative AKI after urogenital oncosurgery. The objective of this
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Effects of COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer surgery
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) pandemic has changed the course of diseases that require emergency surgery. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on colorectal cancer disease stage. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective analysis in the city of Rize, Turkey. METHODS: This was a comparative analysis on two gr
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Comparative Analysis of Anal Colposcopy with Histology in the Follow-Up of Patients under Treatment for Anal Condyloma
Abstract Objectives To compare morphological abnormalities on anal colposcopy against histology to determine anal high-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions (HSILs). Methods This is a retrospective data assessment of HIV-negative and HIV-positive patients undergoing outpatient follow-up. The sample comprised 54 patients presenting acetowhite lesions on
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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24. Liver cancer in Hidalgo State, Mexico: analysis of the status, risk factors and regional public health policy requirements: a cross-sectional correlational study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: In Latin America, liver cancer is one of the top causes of cancer mortality. It is the fifth most common cause of death among malignant tumors in Mexico and is the leading cause in Hidalgo State (43.8% of the population living in poverty). OBJECTIVE: To conduct a correlational analysis on the main risk factors for liver cancer in Hid
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022