Diarrhea
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1. McKittrick-Wheelock Syndrome Secondary to Rectal Adenocarcinoma
ABSTRACT Introduction McKittrick-Wheelock syndrome is a rare condition that arises from a hypersecretory state secondary to large colorectal tumors, mainly villous adenomas, leading to an electrolytic disorder associated with chronic diarrhea that usually persists for years. It is a relatively unknown disease that can lead to severe complications such as ac
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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2. Comparison between somatostatin analog injections
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Long-acting depot formulations of somatostatin analogs, i.e., octreotide and lanreotide, are the first-line medical therapies for patients with acromegaly to whom surgery/radiotherapy cannot be performed or who have inadequate response. In this study, we aimed to evaluate the short-term local and systemic adverse reactions developed after
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Adverse effects associated with favipiravir in patients with COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Favipiravir is generally used in treating coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia in Turkey. OBJECTIVE: To determine the side effects of favipiravir and whether it is a good treatment option. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study conducted in Atatürk Chest Diseases and Chest Surgery Training and Research Hospital, Ankara, Tur
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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4. The Value of Terminal Ileum Intubation During Colonoscopy
Abstract It is uncertain whether terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely during colonoscopy, as there is uncertainty regarding its diagnostic value. The aim of the present study is to assess the diagnostic yield of terminal ileum intubation during colonoscopy according to indications for colonoscopy. This is a cross-sectional study in which t
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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5. Screening for Celiac Disease in Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome Fulfilling Rome III Criteria
Abstract Background Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common functional gastrointestinal disorder. Celiac disease (CD), a treatable autoimmune enteropathy, with varied presentations, may simulate clinically symptoms of IBS. The aim of the present study is to screen for CD in patients with IBS diagnosed based on the Rome III criteria. Patients and Method
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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6. Nutritional profile and outcomes of noncritical hospitalized patients with COVID-19 in a large tertiary hospital in southern Brazil
SUMMARY INTRODUCTION: Patients with chronic diseases, such as diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, and old age, which are associated with a high risk of malnutrition and worse outcomes, are at a higher risk for developing the severe presentation of COVID-19. METHODS: This is an observational and cross-sectional study with a sample defined by convenience.
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency in pediatric patients: a scoping review
Abstract Objective: Lysosomal acid lipase deficiency (LAL-D) is an underdiagnosed autosomal recessive disease with onset between the first years of life and adulthood. Early diagnosis is crucial for effective therapy and long-term survival. The objective of this article is to recognize warning signs among the clinical and laboratory characteristics of LAL-D
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Vitamin A deficiency and association between serum retinol and IGF-1 concentrations in Brazilian children with Down syndrome
Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of vitamin A deficiency (VAD) and serum concentrations of retinol, correlating them with IGF-1 concentrations in preschoolers with DS. Methods: Cross-sectional study was conducted on 47 children with DS aged 24 to 72 months, in Ribeirão Preto, Brazil. VAD was determined by the relative dose-response (RDR) te
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Risk Factors Associated with Colorectal Cancer in Octogenarians Can Help Stratify the Need for Colonoscopy
ABSTRACT Objective Colonoscopy is increasingly performed in octogenarians for the detection of colorectal cancer (CRC), but its benefits may be outweighed by its risks. The aim of the present study was to identify the risk factors for CRC in octogenarians presenting for colonoscopy to help stratify the need for this procedure. Methods A retrospective analy
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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10. Prematurity and functional gastrointestinal disorders in infancy: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) are defined as a variable combination of chronic or recurrent gastrointestinal symptoms that are not explained by structural or biochemical abnormalities. Their relationship with prematurity has been increasingly studied. OBJECTIVE: To compare the frequency of FGIDs in preterm and term in
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Comparison of clinical characteristics of wild-type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of mutations by comparing wild-type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron regarding clinical features in patients with COVID-19. It also aimed to assess whether SARS-CoV-2 cycle threshold value could predict COVID-19 severity. METHODS: A total of 960 wild-type and 411 Omicron variant patients with positive res
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. DKA and new-onset type 1 diabetes in Brazilian children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic
ABSTRACT We assess the severity and frequency of diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) in new-onset type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1D) patients and in patients with previous diagnosis of T1D in a referral Brazilian university hospital in the first five months of the COVID-19 pandemic. We also compare the data with data from pre-pandemic periods. Forty-three new-onset T1D
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022