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13. Wideband Acoustic Absorbance in Otosclerosis: Does Stapedotomy Restore Normal Tympanic Cavity Function?
Abstract Introduction Otosclerosis is characterized by the fixation of the stapes to the oval window, thereby impairing acoustic signal absorbance. A commonly used surgical technique for improving hearing in cases of otosclerosis is stapedotomy. However, it is unclear whether this surgery restores all the physical characteristics of the tympano-ossicular sy
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Outcome of audit and education on blood transfusion practice in obstetrics setting
Abstract Introduction Audit and education are essential pre-requisites in the review and update of blood transfusion practices. Although standard guidelines on appropriate utilization of blood components exists, erroneous use of blood components with no justification still continues. This study evaluates appropriateness of blood transfusion in obstetric set
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Nephrostomy tube versus double J ureteral stent in patients with malignant ureteric obstruction. A systematic review and meta-analysis of comparative studies
ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to perform a systematic review to assess perioperative outcomes, complications, and survival in studies comparing ureteral stent and percutaneous nephrostomy in malignant ureteral obstruction. Materials and Methods: This review was performed according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses frame
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Is there a relationship between preoperative cytological diagnosis and evolution in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma? A retrospective study
ABSTRACT Objective: Cytological analysis and Bethesda classification of thyroid nodules is the standard method of diagnosing differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). However, even for nodules with a non-malignant cytological diagnosis, there is a not insignificant risk of cancer. There are doubts whether this lack of certainty would influence patient prognos
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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17. 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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18. Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the Leuven Knowledge Questionnaire for congenital heart disease instrument into Brazilian Portuguese
Abstract Objective To translate the Leuven Knowledge Questionnaire for Congenital Heart Disease into Brazilian Portuguese and to validate its psychometric properties with parents and family caregivers of children with congenital heart disease. Method This was a six-step methodological study, including the translation, synthesis, back-translation, evaluatio
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-08
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19. The REBECGA Brazilian Registry of Pregnancy and Heart Disease: Rationale and Design
Abstract Background: Maternal mortality rates in Brazil remain above the goals established by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. Heart disease is estimated to affect 4% of all pregnancies and remains by itself the main indirect obstetric cause of maternal death. In the last decades, a significant improvement in the prognosis of heart diseases
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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20. Accuracy of the Simplified Version of the Global Risk Score in Detecting Cardiovascular Risk in Women from Quilombola Communities in the State of Alagoas, Brazil
Abstract Background: Cardiovascular risk (CVR) monitoring is important for defining preventive actions against cardiovascular disease; this condition prevails more intensely in scenarios with less infrastructure such as African descent communities. The Framingham Risk Score (FRS) and the Global Risk Score (GRS) have been used in Brazil for CVR monitoring ba
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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21. Reliability assessment of cold-formed steel beams by the FORM method
Abstract This article presents a procedure for the reliability assessment of cold-formed steel beams based on the Direct Strength Method (DSM) and the Effective Section Method (ESM). Using a comprehensive database, a statistical analysis of the test results was performed to determine the statistical properties of the professional factor random variable. The
REM, Int. Eng. J.. Publicado em: 2021-06
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22. OTIMIZAÇÃO E VALIDAÇÃO DE MÉTODO ENZIMÁTICO SEMIQUANTITATIVO SIMPLES E DE BAIXO CUSTO PARA A BUSCA DE INIBIDORES DE CISTEINO PROTEASES
Cysteine proteases are an important class of enzymes involved in several essential biological processes. For this reason, these enzymes are important therapeutic targets, and therefore can be used in enzymatic assays for the search of hits. The most widely used methods in the search of enzyme inhibitors are spectrophotometric, however they have relatively hi
Quím. Nova. Publicado em: 2021-04
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23. The Effect of Learning English on P300 in Children
Abstract Introduction Learning a second language is an essential task in today's world, and is experienced by many children. The cognitive auditory-evoked potential (P300) is related to cognitive activity, attention and concentration, enabling the investigation of the effect of a second language on the central auditory pathway. Objective To analyze the eff
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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24. The Effect of Psychotherapy on Anxiety, Depression, and Quality of Life of Patients with Heart Failure: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Background Patients with heart failure often experience depression, anxiety, and impacts on quality of life. Psychotherapeutic interventions have been used for chronic conditions, including cardiovascular diseases, showing improvement in mental health. However, no studies have assessed the effects of a psychological intervention using psychoanalys
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-04