Evaluating Studies
Mostrando 1-12 de 804 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. An introduction to male breast cancer for urologists: epidemiology, diagnosis, principles of treatment, and special situations
ABSTRACT Breast cancer (BC) is mainly considered a disease in women, but male BC (MaBC) accounts for approximately 1.0% of BC diagnoses and 0.5% of malignant neoplasms in the western population. The stigmatization of MaBC, the fact that men are less likely to undergo regular health screenings, and the limited knowledge of health professionals about MaBC cont
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Evaluation of platelet indices and pro-inflammatory cytokines in type 2 diabetic patients with retinopathy
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate whether platelet parameters and pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with platelet activation could be surrogate markers of the diabetic retinopathy stages in type 2 diabetic patients. METHODS: This prospective case-control study included 108 type 2 diabetes mellitus patients and 48 healthy contr
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Bud position influence the fruit quality attributes of three blueberry (Vaccinium ashei Reade) cultivars
ABSTRACT Blueberry farming can be considered an excellent alternative to diversify the family income. In addition, the fruits have several health benefits thanks to the presence of phenolic compounds and anthocyanins, however blueberries chemical composition is affected by edaphoclimatic conditions and bud position within the shoot. Therefore, the objective
Revista Ceres. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Does a Gluten-free Diet Improve Metabolic Syndrome Parameters? A Systematic Review
Abstract To review scientific evidence on the effects of a gluten-free diet on body composition and improvement of clinical and biochemical parameters of metabolic syndrome. The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyzes - PRISMA guidelines were followed. A literature search was performed in the PubMed, ScienceDirect, Trip Database, B
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Newborns at high risk for brain injury: the role of the amplitude-integrated electroencephalography
Abstract Objective: Amplitude-integrated electroencephalography (aEEG) is a simplified bedside neurophysiology tool that has been implemented in the neonatal intensive care unit and studied in an extensive range of clinical applications in the past decade. This critical review aimed to evaluate a variety of clinical applications of aEEG monitoring in diagno
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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6. 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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7. Evaluating the effect of childhood and adolescence asthma on the household economy
Abstract Objective To evaluate the relationship between asthma control, family income and family costs of asthma in a population of children-adolescents; to detail the family costs of asthma in this age range; and to compare asthma costs for the families of children-adolescents and adults. Methods The authors invited asthmatic subjects who attended a sched
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Role of preoperative erythropoietin in the optimization of preoperative anemia among surgical patients — A systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Preoperative anemia is a common finding. Preoperative allogeneic transfusion, iron therapy, vitamin supplementation and erythropoietin therapy are the current management strategies for preoperative anemia. Previous reviews regarding erythropoietin were limited to specialties, provided little evidence regarding the benefits and risks of erythropoieti
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Heart rate turbulence assessed through ergometry after myocardial infarction: a feasibility study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronary artery disease is an important cause of morbidity and mortality. The impact of ventricular arrhythmias with impaired cardiac vagal activity is one of the most recently studied prognostic factors. However, there are no studies evaluating the phenomenon of heart rate turbulence (HRT) during physical exertion. OBJECTIVE: To stu
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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10. High-frequency devices effect in vitro: promissing approach in the treatment of acne vulgaris?
Abstract Background: Acne vulgaris is an inflammatory skin disorder leading to an impairment of quality of life and is therefore not only a cosmetic issue. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial - of particular importance is the colonization with the bacterium Propionibacterium acnes. A wide range of different treatment options exists including topical and syst
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Comparison of digital games as a cognitive function assessment tool for current standardized neuropsychological tests
Abstract Objective: Cognitive dysfunction may occur postoperatively. Fast and efficient assessment of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) can minimize loss of quality of life, and therefore, a study comparing a digital game with standard neuropsychological tests to assess executive, mnemonic, and attention functions to evaluate POCD seems to be relev
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Prognostic predictors of lymph node metastasis in penile cancer: a systematic review
ABSTRACT Purpose: Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the penis is a rare disease in developed countries but is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. A crucial prognostic factor is the presence of inguinal lymph node metastases (ILNM) at the time of diagnosis. At least 25% of cases have micrometastases at the time of diagnosis. Therefore, we per
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-10