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1. Immunoadsorption therapy in refractory heart failure patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: a potential therapeutic option
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Removal of cardiac autoantibodies by immunoadsorption might confer clinical improvement in dilated cardiomyopathy. In this pilot study, we investigated the efficacy and safety of immunoadsorption therapy in refractory heart failure patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. METHODS: This study consisted of 9 heart failure patients with dilate
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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2. The Value of Terminal Ileum Intubation During Colonoscopy
Abstract It is uncertain whether terminal ileum intubation should be performed routinely during colonoscopy, as there is uncertainty regarding its diagnostic value. The aim of the present study is to assess the diagnostic yield of terminal ileum intubation during colonoscopy according to indications for colonoscopy. This is a cross-sectional study in which t
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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3. Bullous pemphigoid and milia: prevalence and clinical laboratory findings in a Brazilian sample
Abstract Background: Bullous pemphigoid (BP) associated with milia lesions has been increasingly reported, but its prevalence has not been reported in a Brazilian BP population yet. Objectives: To describe the occurrence and clinical-laboratorial findings of BP-milia association in a southeastern Brazilian sample. Methods: A descriptive study based on the
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Anti-Hyperglycemic Activities, Molecular Docking and Structure-Activity Relationships (SARs) Studies of Endiandric Acids and Kingianins from Endiandra kingiana
Diabetes has become a severe chronic disease worldwide with patients significantly increasing daily. Due to the side effects of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents employed in diabetes treatment, scientists are working hard to develop alternative approaches from natural plants that inhibit α-amylase and α-glucosidase. Consequently, by performing a phytoc
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Publicado em: 2022
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5. NOS3 gene intron 4 a/b polymorphism is associated with ESRD in autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease patients
Resumo Introdução: Genes da óxido nítrico sintase endotelial (eNOS) têm sido implicados na hemodinâmica renal como potentes reguladores do tônus vascular e pressão arterial. Tem sido vinculado a uma redução nos níveis plasmáticos de óxido nítrico. Realizou-se recentemente vários estudos para investigar o papel de polimorfismos do gene NOS3 e
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Impact of telemedicine on metabolic control and hospitalization of peritoneal dialysis patients during the COVID-19 pandemic: a national multicentric cohort study
Resumo Introdução: A pandemia do coronavírus-19 ameaça a vida de todas as pessoas, mas resulta em uma alta taxa de mortalidade em pacientes com doença renal em estágio terminal (DRET), incluindo aqueles em diálise peritoneal (DP). A telemedicina foi a principal alternativa para reduzir a exposição ao vírus, mas foi introduzida no Brasil sem treina
Brazilian Journal of Nephrology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. HEPATIC DYSFUNCTION IN MEDICAL INTENSIVE CAREUNIT PATIENTS PREDICTS POOR OUTCOME
RESUMO Contexto: Um grande número de pacientes internados na unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI) tem testes de função hepática anormais (TFH). Isso inclui pacientes com doença crítica com ou sem doença hepática pré-existente e pacientes com lesão hepática primária aguda. Há poucos estudos que têm investigado o espectro da doença hepática, per
Arquivos de Gastroenterologia. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Coexistent Mitral Stenosis and left Circumflex Coronary Artery to left Atrial Fistula in a Patient with Severe Pulmonary Hypertension
Abstract Coronary artery to left atrial fistula is rare in patients with mitral stenosis. We report an interesting case of a patient with concomitant mitral valve stenosis and coronary fistulae, originating from the left circumflex artery and drained into the left atrium with two terminal orifices.
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-04
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9. Serum irisin level, insulin resistance, and lipid profiles in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa: a case-control study,
Abstract Background: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic inflammatory skin disease of terminal follicular acroinfundibulum. Objectives: This study aimed to evaluate serum irisin, plasma glucose, insulin, and lipid levels in hidradenitis suppurativa, and elucidate possible associations with disease activity, inflammatory, or metabolic parameters. Methods
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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10. Serum Elabela Level Significantly Increased in Patients with Complete Heart Block
Abstract Objective: To investigate the change in serum Elabela level, a new apelinergic system peptide, in patients with complete atrioventricular (AV) block and healthy controls. Methods: The study included 50 patients with planned cardiac pacemaker (PM) implantation due to complete AV block and 50 healthy controls with similar age and gender. Elabela lev
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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11. Comparison of the Apoptotic Effects of Topically Applied Papaverine, Diltiazem, and Nitroprusside to Internal Thoracic Artery
Abstract Objective: To detect and to compare the apoptotic effects of intraoperatively topically applied diltiazem, papaverine, and nitroprusside. Methods: Internal thoracic artery segments of ten patients were obtained during coronary bypass grafting surgery. Each internal thoracic artery segment was divided into four pieces and immersed into four diffe
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-10
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12. Effects of hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, and renal transplantation on the quality of life of patients with end-stage renal disease
RESUMO OBJETIVO: Avaliar os efeitos da hemodiálise, diálise peritoneal e transplante renal na qualidade de vida de pacientes na última fase da doença renal terminal (ESRD), bem como analisar os fatores influentes. MÉTODOS: Um total de 162 pacientes de ESRD receberam hemodiálise de manutenção, diálise peritoneal ambulatorial contínua e transplante
Rev. Assoc. Med. Bras.. Publicado em: 2020-09