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1. Autopsy in a Neonatal Intensive Care Unit: pathological and clinical agreement
Abstract Objectives To evaluate neonatal autopsy rates at a tertiary hospital in southern Brazil ascertain the level of agreement between premortem and postmortem diagnosis. Methods The authors reviewed all neonatal autopsies performed over a 10-year period and described the percentage of neonates who died and underwent autopsy. The authors tested for agre
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Tocilizumab is useful for coronavirus disease 2019 patients: the key point is timing
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: In coronavirus disease 2019, a rapidly progressive inflammatory process is considered to be the main cause of organ damage and mortality. Therefore, the importance of anti-inflammatory treatments such as tocilizumab is increasing. METHODS: A total of 107 patients who received tocilizumab between March 2020 and March 2021 were included in
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Hematological changes in SARS-COV-2 positive patients
Abstract Introduction The novel SARS-CoV-2 infection has been spreading around the world since January 2020 causing the Corona Virus Disease 2019. Leukopenia, lymphopenia and hypercoagulability with elevated D- Dimers have been described in COVID-19 patients to date. This study aimed to clarify if some blood parameters can be used as biomarkers to facilitat
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Early Mobilization Prescription in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery: Systematic Review
ABSTRACT Introduction: Early mobilization of patients in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery who are hospitalized in the intensive care unit (ICU) is a practice that has a positive impact. Methods: This is a systematic review of studies published until September 2020 in the Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (or MEDLINE®), Emb
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Treatment strategies for low-risk papillary thyroid carcinoma: a position statement from the Thyroid Department of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM)
ABSTRACT Increasingly sensitive diagnostic methods, better understanding of molecular pathophysiology, and well-conducted prospective studies have changed the current approach to patients with thyroid cancer, requiring the implementation of individualized management. Most patients with papillary thyroid carcinoma (PTC) are currently considered to have a low
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Flash glucose monitoring system in special situations
ABSTRACT The management of diabetes mellitus (DM) requires maintaining glycemic control, and patients must keep their blood glucose levels close to the normal range to reduce the risk of microvascular complications and cardiovascular events. While glycated hemoglobin (A1C) is currently the primary measure for glucose management and a key marker for long-term
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Evaluation of dexmedetomidine anesthesia-related temperature changes: preliminary retrospective observational study
Abstract Introduction and objective: Dexmedetomidine is a potent adrenergic alpha-2 agonist, and analgesic, sedative, anxiolytic and sympatholytic. Given there have been reports of dexmedetomidine associated temperature changes, in which these events have been associated with complications, our objective was to describe both temperature increase and decreas
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Evaluation of the combined addition of aluminum lactate and calcium carbonate to alumina-based castables
Abstract Calcium aluminate cement (CAC) can induce the development of high green mechanical strength to refractory castables in a short period of time (24 h). However, the production of this hydraulic binder is energy-intensive and releases a large content of carbon dioxide (CO2), which adds to global warming. Thus, aiming to develop an alternative binding s
Cerâmica. Publicado em: 2021-06
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9. Estimating Brazilian states’ demands for intensive care unit and clinical hospital beds during the COVID-19 pandemic: development of a predictive model
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The fragility of healthcare systems worldwide had not been exposed by any pandemic until now. The lack of integrated methods for bed capacity planning compromises the effectiveness of public and private hospitals’ services. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the provision of intensive care unit and clinica
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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10. Performance of the Pandemic Medical Early Warning Score (PMEWS), Simple Triage Scoring System (STSS) and Confusion, Uremia, Respiratory rate, Blood pressure and age ≥ 65 (CURB-65) score among patients with COVID-19 pneumonia in an emergency department triage setting: a retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Healthcare institutions are confronted with large numbers of patient admissions during large-scale or long-term public health emergencies like pandemics. Appropriate and effective triage is needed for effective resource use. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effectiveness of the Pandemic Medical Early Warning Score (PMEWS), Simple Triage S
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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11. The impact of COVID-19 in medical practice. A review focused on Urology
ABSTRACT COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly spreading virus that is changing the World and the way doctors are practicing medicine. The huge number of patients searching for medical care and needing intensive care beds led the health care system to a burnout status especially in places where the care system was already overloaded. In this setting, and also due t
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2021-03
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12. Predictors of Length of Stay in Intensive Care Unit After Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Development a Risk Scoring System
Abstract Introduction: To determine predictors of length of stay (LOS) in the intensive care unit (ICU) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) and to develop a risk scoring system were the objectives of this study. Methods: In this retrospective study, 1202 patients' medical records after CABG were evaluated by a research-made checklist. Tarone-Ware
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-02