Continuous Variables
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1. A 120-second stretch improves postural control and plantar pressure: quasi-experimental study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are no studies on long-term bilateral calf stretching in relation to balance and plantar pressure. OBJECTIVES: To demonstrate that there is better control of posture and pressures after continuous stretching of the posterior calf muscles. DESIGN AND SETTING: Pre and post-intervention study conducted in a private clinic. METHODS
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Comparison of standing stability with different doses in epidural fentanyl among post-cesarean delivery women: a prospective trial
Abstract Background: The study purpose was to determine the safety and efficacy of different doses of epidural fentanyl plus local anesthetics on ambulation for patients who had elective cesarean delivery. Method: A prospective study at a single community hospital used posturography to compute Sway area for assessment of standing stability [ISRCTN14517337]
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Comparison between dexmedetomidine and fentanyl bolus in attenuating the stress response to laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation: a randomized double-blind trial
Abstract Background and objectives: Laryngoscopy and tracheal intubation lead to a sympathoadrenal response. We compared the efficacy of dexmedetomidine with fentanyl bolus to attenuate this response. Methods: One hundred patients admitted for routine surgical procedures under general anesthesia were enrolled in this double blind, randomized, controlled st
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Pharmaceutical Care in Primary Care: an Experience with Hypertensive Patients in the North of Brazil
Abstract Background: Uncontrolled blood pressure has been associated with poor adherence to drug treatment. Objectives: To assess blood pressure control in hypertensive patients attending primary health centers after implementation of a pharmaceutical follow-up program in a city of the north of Brazil. Methods: Observational, cross sectional, descriptive
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Continuous clonidine infusion: an alternative for children on mechanical ventilation
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the clonidine infusion rate in the first 6 h, as maintenance dose (first 24 h), and in the pre-extubation period (last 24 h), as well as the cumulative dose of other sedatives and the hemodynamic response. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study. RESULTS: Children up to the age of 2 years who were admitt
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Violence against health personnel before and during the COVID-19 pandemic
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Violence in the workplace has been an alarming phenomenon around the world. The aim of this study was to analyze the frequency of violence against health personnel in urgent and emergency departments, before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHODS: This is an exploratory cross-sectional study including a structured online survey with t
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Physicians’ income in Brazil: a study on information sources
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Data on physicians’ income are relevant for well-informed health policies, both due to their strategic role and the volume of resources that their activities represent to health systems. In Brazil, multiple sources of data measure the income of these professionals, each one with singularities that generate a complex and heterogeneous pi
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Risk of neutropenia among clozapine users and non-users: results from 5,847 patients
Objective: Clozapine is underprescribed due to neutropenia risk. Blood tests every 3 months in those on continuous treatment for > 1 year who have never had an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 2,000/µL has been proposed as a monitoring strategy; however, there are no South American data to support this recommendation. This study sought to investigate wheth
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Comparison of the autonomic nervous system dysfunction between different chronic spine disorders: neck pain versus low back pain
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to compare heart rate variability (HRV) between patients with chronic neck pain and patients with chronic low back pain and to correlate the chronic pain variables with heart rate variability indices. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study. We divided the sample into two groups: neck pain (n=30) and low back pain (n=30)
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Nephrostomy tube versus double J ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteric obstruction. A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to perform a systematic review to assess perioperative outcomes, complications, and survival in studies comparing ureteral stent and percutaneous nephrostomy in malignant ureteral obstruction. Materials and Methods: This review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses frame
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents with Fontan Circulation
Abstract Background: Long-term outcomes of patients with Fontan circulation are uncertain regarding the prevalence and role of risk factors (RFs) such as increased body mass index (BMI), arterial hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of RFs in patients with univentricular heart, with variable follow-up times. Metho
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Treatment of Hepatitis C with Direct-Acting Antivirals does not Induce Significant Arrhythmias
Abstract Background Chronic Hepatitis C (CHC) therapy with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has high efficacy and safety, but some cases of bradyarrhythmias have been described. Objective To evaluate heart rhythm disorders during DAA treatments. Methods Forty-eight patients with CHC (mean 61 years of age; 56% males; 73% HCV genotype 1) were evaluated be
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022