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1. Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the management of acute peptic ulcer perforation: to be reconsidered(?)
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Peptic ulcer perforation presents the most serious complication of ulcer disease with mortality that varies significantly depending on the age and conditions. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was effective worldwide in 2020 and continues to date. The aim of this study was to investigate the initial clinical parameters and short-term
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Implementation of an ERAS program in patients undergoing thoracic surgery at a third-level university hospital: an ambispective cohort study
Abstract Objective To analyze the effects of an ERAS program on complication rates, readmission, and length of stay in patients undergoing pulmonary resection in a tertiary university hospital. Methods Ambispective cohort study with a prospective arm of 50 patients undergoing thoracic surgery within an ERAS program (ERAS group) versus a retrospective arm o
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2023
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3. The Medical Burden of Heart Failure: A Comparative Delineation with Cancer in Brazil
Abstract Background: Due to its poor prognosis and mortality rates, heart failure (HF) has been recognized as a malignant condition, comparable to some cancers in developed countries. Objectives: To compare mortality from HF and prevalent cancers using data from a nationwide database in Brazil. Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study using
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Predictors of mortality in patients less than 50 years old with coronavirus disease 2019: a multicenter experience in Istanbul
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objectives of this study were to identify predictors of mortality in young adult patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and to assess the link between blood type and mortality in those patients. METHODS: This multicenter retrospective study, which was conducted in seven training and research hospitals in Istanbul, involved young adul
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Long-term effects of antipsychotics on mortality in patients with schizophrenia: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Objective: To gather current evidence on the impact of antipsychotics on long-term mortality in patients with schizophrenia. Methods: We systematically searched for articles in Embase, PubMed, and PsycINFO reporting the long-term mortality (follow-up > 1 year) of patients with schizophrenia who were using any antipsychotics. We then conducted multiple meta-
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Mortality in children under five years old in Brazil: evolution from 2017 to 2020 and the influence of COVID-19 in 2020
Abstract Objective: To analyse the mortality trends in children under five years old in Brazil from 2017 to 2020 and the influence of COVID-19 in 2020. Methods: A retrospective study employing secondary data from the Brazilian Mortality Information System. Deaths according to cause were extracted and disaggregated into early, late, post-neonatal, and 1 to
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Association between acute kidney injury and mortality after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation: a retrospective observational study
Abstract Background and objectives: Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) affect mortality and morbidity in critically ill patients. There have been few studies examining the prevalence of AKI and mortality after successful cardiopulmonary resuscitation. In the present study, we investigated the association between AKI and mortality in post-cardiac arrest patients admi
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Adjunctive corticosteroid therapy in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: In tuberculosis treatment, corticosteroids are used as adjuvants, especially in meningeal/pericardial tuberculosis. In other forms of the disease, especially in severe tuberculosis requiring mechanical ventilation, its use is controversial. The aim of the present study is to assess whether the use of corticosteroids in the treatment of p
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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9. The effect of nutritional scores on mortality in COVID-19 patients
SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: While studies on the treatment for the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic continue all over the world, factors that increase the risk of severe disease have also been the subject of research. Malnutrition has been considered an independent risk factor. Therefore, we aimed to investigate the clinical effect of dietary habits and
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes in an average city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: This was a prospective and observational study. The variables analyzed were obtained through a questionnaire administered
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Learning Curve in Left Ventricular Assist Device Implantation: Low Volumes Do Not Equate Bad Outcomes
ABSTRACT Introduction: Most implantations of left ventricular assist devices (LVAD) are performed in low-volume centers. This study aimed to evaluate the procedural learning curve of HeartMate II (HM2) implantations by comparing outcomes between two time periods in a low-volume center. Methods: All 51 consecutive patients undergoing HM2 implantation betwee
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Gastroschisis annual incidence, mortality, and trends in extreme Southern Brazil
Abstract Objective: To analyze gastroschisis annual incidence, mortality rates, and trends in the Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul from the year 2000 to the year 2017. Method: Population-based study with the analysis of the temporal trend of gastroschisis annual incidence and mortality rates. Data were obtained from the Live Birth Information System an
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022