Systemic Factors
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13. Correlation between the presumed pterygium with dry eye and with systemic and ocular risk factors
RESUMO Objetivo: Estimar a epidemiologia do pterígio; sua correlação com sintomas de olho seco e com potenciais pre ditores sistêmicos e oculares. Métodos: Estudo transversal, de base populacional, no qual foram realizadas visitas domiciliares aleatórias a 600 participantes, com 40 anos ou mais de idade, em Ribeirão Preto-SP (n=420) e Cassia dos Coq
Arquivos Brasileiros de Oftalmologia. Publicado em: 2022
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14. Retrospective Evaluation of Platelet-Leukocyte Indices and Cardiac Surgical Outcomes in Acyanotic Heart Disease Patients with Pulmonary Hypertension (REPLICA-PH)
Abstract Introduction: Acyanotic congenital heart disease (ACHD) patients with pulmonary hypertension (PH) are prone to postoperative complications, and characterization of the risk profile continues to fail in identifying inflammatory predilection. Our objective is to investigate the role of platelet-leukocyte indices (neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio [NLR], pl
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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15. Association among gestational diabetes mellitus, periodontitis and prematurity: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Objective: Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) causes maternal and infant morbidity. Periodontitis is associated with adverse pregnancy outcomes. The aim of this study was to evaluate periodontal status, prematurity and associated factors in pregnant women with and without GDM. Subjects and methods: This observational cross-sectional study include
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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16. Interstitial lung disease due to anti-TNF use in the treatment of psoriasis
Abstract Psoriasis is a chronic inflammatory disease that affects the skin variably, according to genetic and environmental factors. Some patients may benefit from systemic treatment with immunobiological agents, drugs that can be accompanied by several adverse effects. A case of a 58-year-old patient undergoing treatment for psoriasis with adalimumab for fi
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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17. Prevalence of xerostomia and its association with systemic diseases and medications in the elderly: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Dry mouth syndrome or xerostomia is defined as decreased salivary flow or hypofunction of salivary glands. Its origins are multicausal and might be the result of a change in the salivary glands or a systemic imbalance. OBJECTIVE: To ascertain the prevalence of self-reported xerostomia and to identify associated factors. DESIGN AND S
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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18. COVID-19 and obesity: the meeting of two pandemics
ABSTRACT COVID-19 and obesity are two pandemic diseases that the world is currently facing. Both activate the immune system and mediate inflammation. A sequence of disease phases in patients with severe COVID-19 results in a cytokine storm, which amplifies the subclinical inflammation that already exists in patients with obesity. Pro-inflammatory cytokines a
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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19. The Role of Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Risk Scoring Systems in Predicting Coronary Atherosclerosis
Abstract Background Comparative data on the performance of cardiovascular risk scoring systems (CRSSs) in patients with severe coronary artery disease (CAD) are lacking. Objectives To compare different CRSSs regarding their ability to discriminate patients with severe CAD. Method A total of 414 patients (297 men; 61.3±12.3 years of age) undergoing corona
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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20. Prevention and treatment of oral adverse effects of antiresorptive medications for osteoporosis – A position paper of the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM), Brazilian Society of Stomatology and Oral Pathology (Sobep), and Brazilian Association for Bone Evaluation and Osteometabolism (Abrasso)
ABSTRACT Antiresorptive therapy is the main form of prevention of osteoporotic or fragility fractures. Medication-related osteonecrosis of the jaw (MRONJ) is a relatively rare but severe adverse reaction to antiresorptive and antiangiogenic drugs. Physicians and dentists caring for patients taking these drugs and requiring invasive procedures face a difficul
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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21. Retrospective Evaluation of Patients Treated for Ectopic Pregnancy: Experience of a Tertiary Center
Abstract Objective In recent years, there has been an increase in the incidence of ectopic pregnancies; therefore, it is important for tertiary centers to report their approaches and outcomes to expand and improve treatment modalities. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the general characteristics, treatment and outcomes of cases diagnosed with e
Rev. Bras. Ginecol. Obstet.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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22. Report of multidrug resistant bloodstream bacterial infections in systemic lupus erythematosus patients in Southern India
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate whether components of Testicular Dysgenesis Syndrome (TDS) affect testicular germ cell tumor (TGCT) prognosis and oncological outcomes. According to the hypothesis called TDS; undescended testis, hypospadias, testicular cancer and spermatogenic disorders share the same risk factors and have a combined fetal origin. Materials a
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-10
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23. Factors Associated with Quality of Life in Patients with Systemic Arterial Hypertension
Abstract Background Hypertensive patients present, in addition to worse cardiovascular health, lower health-related quality of life compared to normotensive subjects. Factors such as functional capacity, functional status, pain, participation in social activities, mental and emotional health, fatigue and energy level, along with perception of general healt
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-04
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24. Factors Associated With Quality of Life in Patients with Systemic Arterial Hypertension
Abstract Background: Resistant hypertension (RH) consists of increased blood pressure (BP) despite the use of 3 or more antihypertensives or BP control only when is use of 4 or more antihypertensives. It is fundamental to exclude pseudoresistance, which can be attributed to poor therapeutic adherence. Adherence evaluation, generally by the Morisky-Grenn tes
Int. J. Cardiovasc. Sci.. Publicado em: 2020-04