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1. Public Programs for Essential Medicine Access in a Small Municipality: A Cross-Sectional Analysis
Abstract Background: Public programs that provide access to essential medications have played an important role in the care of hypertensive and diabetic patients. However, access in small municipalities has been poorly studied. Objectives: To describe the sociodemographic profile and the medication and health service usage of patients with systemic arteria
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Hemoglobin S identification in blood donors: A cross section of prevalence
ABSTRACT Introduction: In Brazil, the sickle cell trait (SCT) has an average prevalence of 4% in the general population and 6-10% among Afro-descendants. Although SCT is highly prevalent, a large segment of the population ignores their status. The Therapeutic Guidelines prohibit the transfusion of SCT red blood cells into patients with hemoglobin disorders
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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3. 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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4. Predictive factors of melanoma thickness
Abstract Background: Melanoma thickness is a relevant prognostic marker that is crucial for staging and its calculation relies on the histopathological examination. There is a risk of thickness underestimation with an incisional biopsy if the latter is not performed on a tumor area where the thickness is maximal. This occurrence may have an impact on a ther
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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5. A cross-sectional study analyzing the quality of YouTube videos as a source of information for COVID-19 intubation
Abstract Introduction: There are many possible sources of medical information; however, the quality of the information varies. Poor quality or inaccurate resources may be harmful if they are trusted by providers. This study aimed to analyze the quality of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)- related intubation videos on YouTube. Methods: The term “COVID-
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Lifestyle factors in patients with chronic neuropathic pain after COVID-19: a cross-sectional study
RESUMO JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: O estilo de vida após uma restrição social causada pela pandemia do COVID-19 apontou a influência sobre quadros de dores crônicas. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar fatores relacionados ao estilo de vida de pacientes com dor neuropática crônica após infecção de COVID-19. MÉTODOS: Trata-se de um estudo anal
BrJP. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Ultrasound reference values for peripheral nerve cross-sectional areas and indices in a sample of healthy individuals in Brazil
Resumo Objetivo: Estabelecer valores de referência da área de secção transversa (AST) dos nervos periféricos (valores absolutos e medidas de assimetria e de espessamento focal) para amostra de indivíduos brasileiros saudáveis. Materiais e Métodos: Sessenta e seis voluntários brasileiros saudáveis foram submetidos a ultrassonografia de alta resolu
Radiologia Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Serum Syndecan-1 levels in patients with immunoglobulin A vasculitis in children
Abstract Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the serum Syndecan-1 (SDC-1) levels in patients with immunoglobulin-A vasculitis (IgAV) in children and its relation with gastrointestinal involvements. Methods Sixty-eight children with IgAV and 48 healthy children were enrolled in this cross-sectional study. Clinical and related laboratory data wer
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Physical activity and sedentary behavior as multimorbidity discriminators among elderly Brazilians: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Associations between behaviors and individual chronic diseases have been demonstrated. However, the relationship between time spent on sedentary behavior and multimorbidity remains less clear. OBJECTIVE: To identify the predictive power of various intensities of physical activity versus sedentary behavior, as discriminatory factors for
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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10. Does use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase patients’ clinical severity of COVID-19?
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Associations between behaviors and individual chronic diseases have been demonstrated. However, the relationship between time spent on sedentary behavior and multimorbidity remains less clear. OBJECTIVE: To identify the predictive power of various intensities of physical activity versus sedentary behavior, as discriminatory factors for
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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11. Which is the best way of using nitrous oxide for treatment and research in neuropsychiatry?
Objective: Whether for spiritual, recreational, or potential therapeutic use, interest in ayahuasca has grown remarkably. Ayahuasca’s main active substances are N,N‐dimethyltryptamine and certain monoamine oxidase inhibitor β-carbolines. Possible drug interactions are a major concern, and research is lacking in this area. The objective of this study wa
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-08
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12. Risk assessment of ayahuasca use in a religious context: self-reported risk factors and adverse effects
Objective: Whether for spiritual, recreational, or potential therapeutic use, interest in ayahuasca has grown remarkably. Ayahuasca’s main active substances are N,N‐dimethyltryptamine and certain monoamine oxidase inhibitor β-carbolines. Possible drug interactions are a major concern, and research is lacking in this area. The objective of this study wa
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-08