1. Surgical Insights for the Management of Variant Histology in Renal Cell Carcinoma

ABSTRACT Purpose: To review the current literature regarding variant (non-clear) histology of renal cell carcinoma (RCC) and the clinical management of these renal tumors. Material and Methods: A PubMed database search was performed in May 2020 focusing on variant RCC, its diagnosis and associated syndromes, tumor characteristics, and options for managemen

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-10

2. International Brazilian Journal of Urology reached the biggest Impact Factor of its history - 1,541

Resumo Fundamento: A hipertensão sustentada pode levar ao remodelamento vascular e lesão das células endoteliais, o que pode explicar a disfunção endotelial encontrada em hipertensos. O treinamento físico pode melhorar a saúde vascular em indivíduos com risco cardiovascular, mas pouco se sabe sobre seus efeitos em pré-hipertensos e hipertensos. Ob

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-10

3. The impact of COVID-19 pandemic in urology practice, assistance and residency training in a tertiary referral center in Brazil

ABSTRACT Introduction: The present study aims to investigate the prevalence of lower tract urinary symptoms (LUTS) and symptoms of attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in children and adolescents and their association in a community setting using validated scoring instruments. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out from F

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-10

4. Effects of Shenfu injection on shivering prevention and hemodynamic impact in elderly patients underwent transurethral resection of the prostate

Abstract We aim to investigate the effect of Shenfu injection before anesthesia on shivering and its impact on hemodynamic parameters. Eighty patients underwent transurethral resection of the prostate were randomized and received 50 mL Shenfu injection (experiment group) or 50 mL 0.9% sodium chloride injection (control group) before anesthesia. Incidence of

Food Sci. Technol. Publicado em: 2021-09

5. Healthy chocolate enriched with probiotics: a review

Abstract Benefits associated with consumption of probiotics and prebiotics are well known and many clinical studies have proven their positive impact on human health. The industrial interest in the usage of probiotics along with prebiotics in new food and pharmaceutical products is gradually increasing. However, the probiotic viability and stability during p

Food Sci. Technol. Publicado em: 2021-09

6. The potential impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on child growth and development: a systematic review

Abstract Objective This was a systematic review of studies that examined the impact of epidemics or social restriction on mental and developmental health in parents and children/adolescents. Source of data The PubMed, WHO COVID-19, and SciELO databases were searched on March 15, 2020, and on April 25, 2020, filtering for children (0-18 years) and humans.

J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-08

7. Impact of COVID-19 on education, health and lifestyle behaviour of Brazilian urology residents

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents. Materials and Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

8. Gender Based Analysis of a Population Series of Patients Hospitalized with Infective Endocarditis in Portugal – How do Women and Men Compare?

Abstract Background: The impact of gender on the outcome of patients hospitalized with infective endocarditis (IE) is not fully understood. Objective: To verify the association between gender and the clinical profile of patients hospitalized with IE, treatment strategies, and clinical outcomes. Methods: This is a retrospective nationwide study of patients

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08

9. Closing the Gender Gap in Ischemic Heart Diseases and Myocardial Infarction

Abstract Background: The impact of gender on the outcome of patients hospitalized with infective endocarditis (IE) is not fully understood. Objective: To verify the association between gender and the clinical profile of patients hospitalized with IE, treatment strategies, and clinical outcomes. Methods: This is a retrospective nationwide study of patients

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08

10. Brazilian Urologist's mental health aspects auring the Covid-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents. Materials and Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

11. Editorial Comment: Does successful urethral calibration rule out significant female urethral stenosis? confronting the confounder- an outcome analysis of successfully treated female urethral strictures

ABSTRACT Objectives: To evaluate the impact of COVID-19 on clinical and surgical practice, educational activities, health and lifestyle behavior of Brazilian urology residents. Materials and Methods: A web-based survey was sent to 468 Brazilian urology residents from postgraduate years (PGY) 3 to 5 to collect data on clinical practice and training after 4

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-08

12. Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Functionality, and Quality of Life in Climacteric Women

Abstract Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) comprises a group of cardiac and circulatory diseases. Despite the high incidence in males, women after menopause have an exponential increase in the risk of CVD. Objective: To identify the leading risk factors for CVD and describe quality of life and functionality in women hospitalized for cardiac causes d

Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08