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Mostrando 25-36 de 13032 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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25. The effect of the shock index and scoring systems for predicting mortality among geriatric patients with upper gastrointestinal bleeding: a prospective cohort study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding is an important cause of mortality and morbidity among geriatric patients. OBJECTIVE: To investigate whether the shock index and other scoring systems are effective predictors of mortality and prognosis among geriatric patients presenting to the emergency department with complaints of upper GI bleeding.
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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26. Comparing CPAP masks during initial titration for Obstructive Sleep Apnea Syndrome: one-year experience
Abstract Objective: Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) is the gold standard treatment for OSA. A wide variety of masks are used during CPAP therapy. The aim of the study is to compare polysomnography outcomes during titration for different types of masks (oronasal, nasal and pillow) and assess the impact on PAP titration. Methods: We retrospectivel
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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27. Effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors on nutritional status in heart failure with reduced ejection fraction
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the effects of sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitors on nutritional status in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction. METHODS: The sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 inhibitor treatment was initiated in 153 patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction who were symptomatic des
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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28. Correlation between the range of motion of the tibiotarsal joint and blood circulation in the lower limbs in diabetic individuals
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the relationship between the range of motion and lower-limb hemodynamic indices in the tibiotarsal joint of individuals with diabetic neuropathy. METHODS: Twenty volunteers of both sexes, with a mean age of 61.45±7.05 years, were diagnosed with type 2 diabetes mellitus and diabetic peripheral neurop
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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29. Comparison of the effects of duloxetine and pregabalin on pain and associated factors in patients with knee osteoarthritis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the effects of duloxetine and pregabalin primarily on pain and functional status in patients with knee osteoarthritis and secondarily on quality of life, depression, anxiety, and sleep disturbance. METHODS: A total of 66 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to use duloxetine or pregabalin. Pa
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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30. Cadmium accumulation and toxicity in watercress (Barbarea verna), chicory (Cichorium endivia) and rocket (Eruca sativa) plants
ABSTRACT Some vegetables have the ability to accumulate cadmium (Cd)at levels that are toxic to most other plants. The objective of thisstudy was to evaluate the Cd accumulation and its toxic effects on edible vegetables. Three species were tested: watercress (Barbarea verna); chicory (Cichorium endivia); rocket (Eruca sativa) and four Cd doses (0; 1.5; 3.0;
Revista Ceres. Publicado em: 2022
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31. Bullous Melanoma: should the thickness of the bullous lesion be included in Breslow depth measurement?
Abstract Bullous melanoma represents a rare variant of melanoma, especially in patients without underlying bullous cutaneous disease. Few cases have been described in the literature, including cases of melanoma in patients with bullous epidermolysis or Hailey-Hailey disease. The histopathological diagnosis of bullous melanoma does not show any difficulties,
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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32. Are Hounsfield Unit Measurements of Bony Absorption Changes in Cholesteatoma Helpful?
Abstract Introduction High-resolution computed tomography (HRCT) scans of the temporal bone are used to assess the bony erosion of the middle-ear structures whenever cholesteatoma is suspected. Objective To study the differences in HRCT Hounsfield unit (HU) index measurements of middle-ear bony structures between an ears with and without cholesteatoma. Me
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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33. The relation of dermcidin with insulin resistance and inflammation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Polycystic ovary syndrome is the most common endocrinopathy among women of reproductive age. Polycystic ovary syndrome is a metabolic disorder associated with insulin resistance and subclinical inflammation. Dermcidin, an antimicrobial peptide, involves in insulin resistance and inflammatory processes. Dermcidin suppresses the secretion o
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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34. A clinical trial on 3D CT scan and polysomnographyc changes after rapid maxillary expansion in children with snoring
Abstract Objective: The present prospective clinical study aimed to investigate the effects of rapid maxillary expansion on the airway, correlating airway volumes obtained on multi-slice computed tomography and polysomnography assessment of oxygen saturation and apnea/hypopnea index. Methods: Twenty-four patients (11 with obstructive sleep apnea and 13 wit
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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35. Hemogram index parameters in the evaluation of male breast cancer and inflammatory response: a case-control study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Our aim was to investigate the hemogram index parameters and their clinical significance in the evaluation of the inflammatory response of patients with male breast cancer, who are rarely observed in the literature. METHODS: In total, 22 (n=22) healthy male and 28 (n=28) male breast cancer patients without synchronous/metachronous tumo
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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36. Effects of Exercise Training on Left Ventricular Diastolic Function Markers in Patients with Obstructive Sleep Apnea: A Randomized Study
Abstract Background Exercise training (ET) is an adjunctive treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and its consequences. However, the effects of exercise on heart remodeling are unknown in the population with OSA. Objective We investigated the effect of ET on markers of diastolic function, sleep parameters, and functional capacity in patients with O
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022