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1. Use of Diuretics is Associated with Higher Risk of Sarcopenia in Older Adults with Hypertension
Abstract Background: Sarcopenia is a disease that involves skeletal muscle mass loss and is highly prevalent in the older adult population. Moreover, the incidence of sarcopenia is increased in patients with hypertension. Objectives: The study aimed to evaluate the association between the classes of the drugs used for arterial hypertension treatment and th
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Association between obesity and hospitalization in mild COVID-19 adult outpatients in Brazil: a prospective cohort study
ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the association between obesity and hospitalization in mild COVID-19 adult outpatients in Brazil. Subjects and methods: Adults with signs and symptoms suggestive of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection who sought treatment in two hospital (public and private) emergency departments were prospectively enrolled. Patients with confirmed C
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Differential impact on suicide mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Objectives: To compare suicide rates observed in Brazil after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with the estimated rate based on suicide deaths between 2010 and 2020, and identify sociodemographic variables associated with this outcome. Methods: Ecological time-series study. Data were obtained from Brazilian Unified Health System Department of Information
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Short-term effects of Whole-Body Vibration on clinical, cardiac, and ambulatory electrocardiographic (Holter) parameters of healthy younger and older adult male non-athletic crossbreed dogs
RESUMO O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar os efeitos agudos da vibração de corpo inteiro (VCI) nos parâmetros clínicos, cardíacos e eletrocardiográficos ambulatoriais (Holter) de cães jovens e adultos hígidos sem raça definida e não atletas. Quatorze cães foram divididos em dois grupos de sete cães, de acordo com a idade: Grupo I (GI) - entre 12
Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Inadequate emergence after anesthesia for elective cancer surgery: a single-center cohort study
Abstract Background: Inadequate emergence after anesthesia (IEA) is a common phenomenon in adult patients undergoing anesthesia. The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and determinants of IEA for elective cancer surgery, and to study its influence on the quality of recovery. Method: In this observational, prospective study, 148 patients schedu
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Characteristics and outcomes of COVID-19 patients assisted by intensivists and nonintensivists
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to assess the outcomes of critically ill patients with COVID-19 in an intensive care unit seen by a care team formed by intensive and nonintensive physicians and treatment guided by processes and protocols linked to the “choosing wisely” concept, comparing them with similar data recently published. METHODS:
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Overview of Cardiovascular Disease Risk Factors in Adults in São Paulo, Brazil: Prevalence and Associated Factors in 2008 and 2015
Abstract Background Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the main cause of morbidity and mortality in Brazil. Objective To provide population-based data on prevalence and factors associated with CVD risk factors. Methods Individuals aged ≥20 years from two editions of the cross-sectional Health Survey of São Paulo focusing on Nutrition (ISA-Nutrition)
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Physical activity and sedentary behavior as multimorbidity discriminators among elderly Brazilians: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Associations between behaviors and individual chronic diseases have been demonstrated. However, the relationship between time spent on sedentary behavior and multimorbidity remains less clear. OBJECTIVE: To identify the predictive power of various intensities of physical activity versus sedentary behavior, as discriminatory factors for
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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9. Does use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs increase patients’ clinical severity of COVID-19?
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Associations between behaviors and individual chronic diseases have been demonstrated. However, the relationship between time spent on sedentary behavior and multimorbidity remains less clear. OBJECTIVE: To identify the predictive power of various intensities of physical activity versus sedentary behavior, as discriminatory factors for
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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10. The importance of multiprofessional care
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patients with low back pain frequently undergo a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, but some of these have uncertain effectiveness. This highlights the importance of the association of healthcare services and therapeutic measures relating to disability. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the use of healthcare services and therap
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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11. Use of healthcare services and therapeutic measures associated with new episodes of acute low back pain-related disability among elderly people: a cross-sectional study on the Back Complaints in the Elders - Brazil cohort
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Patients with low back pain frequently undergo a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic interventions, but some of these have uncertain effectiveness. This highlights the importance of the association of healthcare services and therapeutic measures relating to disability. OBJECTIVE: To analyze the use of healthcare services and therap
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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12. Domains of quality of life in Alzheimer’s disease vary according to caregiver kinship
Abstract Introduction Compared to other types of caregiver, spouse-caregivers tend to be closer to people with Alzheimer’s disease (PwAD) because of their different position in the relationship. We designed this study to compare the differences in caregivers’ quality of life (QoL) and domains of QoL according to the kinship relationship between the mem
Trends Psychiatry Psychother.. Publicado em: 2021-03