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Mostrando 13-24 de 799 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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13. Are physical inactivity, sitting time and screen time associated with obstructive sleep apnea in adults? A cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Sitting time, screen time and low physical activity (PA) levels have been associated with several diseases and all-cause mortality. PA is related to better sleep quality and absence of daytime sleepiness, along with lower risks of obstructive syndrome apnea (OSA). However, studies on the relationship between sitting time, screen time an
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Prevalence of suicide in cocaine users accessing health services: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: This study reviewed and analyzed the prevalence of suicidal behaviors among cocaine users who sought health services. Methods: This is a systematic review and meta-analysis of studies published until January 2021. PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Embase, PsycINFO, and LILACS were searched. The inclusion criteria were observational (retrospective or prospe
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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15. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies on the effects of epigenetic factors on serum triglycerides
ABSTRACT Epigenetic modifications might be associated with serum triglycerides (TG) levels. This study aims to systematically review the studies on the relationship between the methylation of specific cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) sites and serum TG levels. This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 (Preferre
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Risk of premature coronary atherosclerosis in patients with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In the current literature, there are few studies investigating the relationship between premature coronary atherosclerosis and nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. We aimed to evaluate the relationship between nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and premature coronary atherosclerosis. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, female patients age
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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17. Lower urinary system symptoms and affecting factors in female students staying in a dormitory
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to determine the lower urinary system symptoms and the factors affecting it among young women living in the dormitory. METHODS: This is a descriptive and cross-sectional study. A total of 355 women attending education in a public university were interviewed, considering a 95% confidence interval. Data were collec
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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18. The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology: Validating at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital
Abstract Introduction Fine needle aspiration cytopathology (FNAC) is widely used for the stratification of thyroid nodules. Objective The objective of the present study is to validate FNAC reporting based on The Bethesda System for Reporting Thyroid Cytopathology (TBSRTC) at our institution and to calculate the risk of malignancy in each category. Methods
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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19. Acute Myocardial Infarction and Percutaneous Coronary Intervention: What does the Epidemiological Data of the Last Years Indicate?
Abstract Background: ST-segment elevation acute myocardial infarction (STEMI) is a pathological process that involves cardiac muscle tissue death. Intravenous thrombolysis with fibrinolytics or primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI), an invasive technique, can be performed for tissue revascularization. PCI has been preferred as compared to non-inv
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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20. Validation of the psychological safety, psychological empowerment, intrapreneurial behaviour and individual performance measurements
Abstract Purpose The purpose of this study is to assess the validity of the psychological safety (PS), psychological empowerment (PE), intrapreneurial behaviour (IB) and individual performance (IP) construct measurements originally developed in Western individualistic cultures. Design/methodology/approach Proportionate stratified systematic sampling was us
RAUSP Management Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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21. A novel predictor in patients with coronary chronic total occlusion: systemic immune-inflammation index: a single-center cross-sectional study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Severe inflammation is reportedly associated with subsequent cardiovascular events, including in patients with coronary artery disease. This study aimed to examine the prognostic value of systemic immune-inflammation index and determine mortality and clinical outcomes in patients with chronic coronary total occlusion. METHODS: Our study
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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22. Normative values for handgrip strength in Colombian children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age: estimation using quantile regression
Abstract Objective: The objective of this study is twofold: i) to estimate the normative values for handgrip strength and relative handgrip strength, specific to sex and age, for Colombian children and adolescents from 6 to 17 years of age using quantile regression models and ii) to compare the normative values for handgrip strength and relative handgrip st
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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23. Assessment Protocol for Candidates for Bone-Anchored Hearing Devices
Abstract Introduction The technology regarding bone-anchored hearing devices has been advancing. Nevertheless, complications are still often reported, which can impair treatment adherence and lead to discontinuation of use. There is a lack of studies conducted in tropical countries, where complications can be even greater, as well as standardized protocols
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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24. Prevalence of molecular and serological tests of the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in Carlos Chagas laboratory – Sabin group in Cuiabá
SUMMARY BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019, which is caused by the new severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, became a pandemic in 2020 with a mortality rate of 2% and high transmissibility, thus making studies with an epidemiological profile essential. OBJECTIVES: The aim of this study was to characterize the population that performed the seve
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022