1. Development of a recovery-room discharge checklist (SAMPE checklist) for safe handover and its comparison with Aldrete and White scoring systems

Abstract Background: The postoperative care transition from the postanesthetic recovery room (PACU) to the common ward or even home discharge represents a critical step of the surgical patients’ handover. Although some systems have been proposed to measure the ability to discharge after an anesthetic-surgical procedure effectively, there is no consensus d

Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022

2. Comorbidity of psychiatric and dermatologic disorders with skin picking disorder and validation of the Skin Picking Scale Revised for Brazilian Portuguese

Objective: Skin picking disorder (SPD) affects up to 5.4% of the population. Less than half of patients are correctly diagnosed and treated. Developing tools to recognize SPD can help professionals and patients alike. This trial aimed to validate the Skin Picking Scale-Revised (SPS-R) for the Brazilian population and assess the psychiatric and dermatological

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022

3. Assessment of the diagnostic performance of two new tools versus routine screening instruments for bipolar disorder: a meta-analysis

Objective: The present meta-analysis was conducted to determine the diagnostic accuracy of the bipolarity index (BI) and Rapid Mode Screener (RMS) as compared with the Bipolar Spectrum Diagnostic Scale (BSDS), the Hypomania Checklist (HCL-32), and the Mood Disorder Questionnaire (MDQ) in people with bipolar disorder (BD). Methods: We systematically searched

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022

4. Clinical and epidemiological aspects of victims of maritime accidents on the Mar Grande-Salvador crossing, Bahia, Brazil: a case series study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Maritime transportation is an activity of vital importance for societies. The Mar Grande-Salvador crossing is an intercity waterway transport line in Brazil that transports 3,500 passengers/day, including residents and tourists. In 2017, an accident on this crossing was considered to be the biggest maritime tragedy in Bahia in the last

Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022

5. Postinfectious Olfactory Complaints: A Follow-up Study

Abstract Introduction Acute upper respiratory infection (AURI) is the most common cause of postinfectious olfactory dysfunction (PIOD). Objective We investigated the prevalence of PIOD in a large group of patients reporting persistent smell impairment perception after the AURI resolution. Methods Olfactometry was performed within 1 month after the common

International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

6. Socio-emotional Competencies in Organizations and at Work: concepts and instruments in Brazilian and international studies

Resumo As organizações têm demonstrado interesse nas competências socioemocionais devido ao conhecimento atual de que são tão importantes quanto as competências técnicas para o melhor desenvolvimento pessoal e profissional. No entanto, não há consenso na literatura sobre a definição conceitual dessas competências. Nesse sentido, esta revisão na

Psico-USF. Publicado em: 2022

7. Long-term functional outcomes and quality of life after partial glossectomy for T2 squamous cell carcinomas

Abstract Introduction: Partial glossectomy and reconstruction strategy for malignant tongue tumors influences speech and swallowing. Objective: The aim of this retrospective study was to evaluate long-term functional outcomes after partial glossectomy for pT2 mobile tongue carcinomas with a maximum dimension between 2 and 3 cm. Different reconstruction str

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

8. Le cause degli errori giudiziari e i meccanismi di prevenzione e riparazione delle condanne e imputazioni ingiuste

Abstract The paper aims to investigate the multiple factors, including institutional ones, that give rise to judicial errors originate, considered inescapable elements of any trial system. In addition to analysing the influence that the criminal process through the media can have on the judge’s free conviction, the paper examines a number of emblematic cas

Revista Brasileira de Direito Processual Penal. Publicado em: 2022

9. Dependence on hypnotics: a comparative study between chronic users of benzodiazepines and Z-drugs

Objective: To evaluate dependence among chronic benzodiazepine and Z-drug users in Brazil. Methods: Chronic users of benzodiazepines (n=94), Z-drugs (n=74), or both (n=11) were recruited from the community, underwent a psychiatric evaluation and completed self-report instruments on hypnotic dependence, insomnia, anxiety, and depression. Users of benzodiazep

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022

10. Acquisition of endoscopic nasal surgery skills with a lamb’s head model

Abstract Objectives: To evaluate the acquisition of surgical skills by otolaryngology residents and established the minimum number of dissections of a lamb’s model to be performed before practicing on human patients. Methods: Nineteen second-year otolaryngology residents performed ten dissections each, five on each nasal cavity, always practicing the sam

Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022

11. Adolescent depression and resting-state fMRI brain networks: a scoping review of longitudinal studies

The neurobiological factors associated with the emergence of major depressive disorder (MDD) in adolescence are still unclear. Previous cross-sectional studies have documented aberrant connectivity in resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rs-fMRI) networks. However, whether these findings precede MDD onset has not been established. This scopin

Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022

12. AGREEMENT BETWEEN NUTRITIONAL SCREENING INSTRUMENTS IN HOSPITALIZED OLDER PATIENTS

RESUMO Contexto A prevalência de pacientes idosos hospitalizados tem crescido substancialmente e impactado os serviços de saúde hospitalar. Desta forma, acredita-se que uma investigação do estado nutricional, associado a situações clínicas variadas em pacientes idosos, poderia contribuir para ações de intervenção hospitalar multidisciplinares e

Arquivos de Gastroenterologia. Publicado em: 2022