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1. The impact of COVID-19 in children and adolescents with obesity in Brazil
ABSTRACT Objective: The primary goal of the study was to evaluate weight gain in children and adolescents with obesity during the COVID-19 pandemic period, and compare it with the period before the pandemic. Subjects and methods: The sample comprised 68 children with obesity aged between 7 and 18 years, 30 (44.1%) boys and 38 (55.9%) girls, who were attend
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Prevalence of primary dysmenorrhea and associated factors in adult women
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence and factors associated with primary dysmenorrhea in a sample of adult women. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was carried out with women aged between 19 and 49 years from a city of northeastern Brazil. Sociodemographic, gynecological, and obstetric variables were assessed by questionnaires and in
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. 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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4. Quality of Life After Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in No-Touch Saphenous Vein Grafts is Significantly Better Than in Conventional Vein Grafts
ABSTRACT Objective: To compare health-related quality of life (HRQoL) of patients primarily treated with a no-touch saphenous vein graft with that of patients who received a conventional graft. Methods: The study included all individuals treated with a percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) on a saphenous vein graft (SVG) between January 2006 and June 20
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Potentially inappropriate medication use in hospitalized elderly patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to assess the prevalence of potentially inappropriate medication prescription in hospitalized elderly patients according to the 2019 American Geriatrics Society Beers Criteria. METHODS: This study is a prospective analysis of electronic medical records of elderly patients admitted to the Department of Medicine, Hospital
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Surgical Outcome of Modified Karydakis Flap and Modified Limberg Flab in the Management of Sacroccygeal Pilonidal Disease: A Comparative Study
Abstract Introduction Sacrococcygeal pilonidal disease (SPD) is a chronic suppurative condition of the sacrococcygeal region causing chronic sinus tract or cyst. It is an acquired complex disease more common in young adult males, causing considerable morbidity and long periods of interruption in work or education. From simple conservative techniques to comp
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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7. Bayesian modeling of the maximum streamflows from the Furnas reservoir
ABSTRACT The objective of this work was to predict the maximum flow of the Furnas reservoir in the dry and wet periods. The generalized distribution of extreme values (GEV) was used with parameter estimation via Bayesian inference. Data on average daily streamflows corresponding to the years 1965 to 2017 were obtained from Hidroweb, by the National Agency fo
Engenharia Sanitaria e Ambiental. Publicado em: 2022
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8. One-year intravenous immunoglobulin replacement therapy: efficacy in reducing hospital admissions in pediatric patients with Inborn Errors of Immunity
Abstract Objectives: To compare the frequency of hospitalization in children with Inborn Errors of Immunity with antibody deficiency previous to intravenous immunoglobulin (pre- IVIG) with a one-year period after initial IVIG (post-IVIG). Methods: Medical reports of 45 patients during an eight-year period were reviewed from 2018 to 2019. Wilcoxon-test was
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Postchemotherapy retroperitoneal residual mass resection for germ cell testicular tumors: a single-center experience
SUMMARY Objective: Postchemotherapy retroperitoneal lymph node dissection (PC-RPLND) plays an important role in the management of advanced germ cell testicular tumors. Bilateral template lymph node dissection is considered a standard treatment in postchemotherapy residual masses; however, modified unilateral templates have gained acceptance in patients with
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Aesthetic assessment of breast reconstruction in the eyes of plastic surgeons versus nonplastic physicians
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of the aesthetic result of breast reconstruction surgery from the perspective of plastic surgeons compared with physicians who are not specialists in plastic surgery. METHODS: Twenty patients who underwent breast reconstruction after mastectomy had their aesthetic results evaluated by
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Cutaneous melanoma diagnosis delay: socioeconomic and demographic factors influence
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Malignant cutaneous melanoma is the most aggressive type of skin cancer, and its early detection and prompt initiation of treatment play an important role in reducing disease-associated morbidity and mortality. Many factors influence the diagnosis of melanoma, and its recognition is essential for the development of strategies for its earl
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Drug utilization study in neonatal intensive care unit at tertiary care hospital
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Neonates are more susceptible to drug interactions and adverse effects, and special care should be taken when prescribing medication to them. This study aimed to investigate drug usage in the neonatal intensive care unit of a tertiary care hospital. METHODS: This prospective observational study was conducted on 98 patients at the Apollo
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022