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1. The hematologic profile of Filipino HIV-infected individuals and its association with CD4 counts
ABSTRACT Introduction: Hematologic abnormalities are common in HIV and involve all blood cell lineages. A study on cytopenias, as correlated with disease progression, can be valuable in resource-limited settings. This study aimed to determine the hematologic profile of HIV patients and its association with CD4 count and antiretroviral (ARV) treatment. Meth
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Blood count and fasting blood glucose level in the assessment of prognosis and survival in advanced cervical cancer
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to verify whether the parameters of the blood count and the fasting glucose level before treatment are related to prognosis and survival in cervical cancer (IIB–IVB staging). METHODS: Patients with cervical cancer (stages IIB–IVB) were evaluated (n=80). Age, parity, staging, histological grade, histolo
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Smudge cells percentage on blood smear is a reliable prognostic marker in chronic lymphocytic leukemia
Abstract Objective We evaluated the relevance of using the smudge cell percentage in the blood smear as a prognostic marker in CLL. Methods In this prospective study, 42 untreated Senegalese patients with CLL were enrolled. The diagnosis was established, based on the peripheral blood count and flow cytometry using the Matutes score. Cytogenetic aberrations
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Association of recurrent upper respiratory tract infections with low production of oxygen intermediates in children
Abstract Objectives: Upper respiratory tract infections in children generally have significant morbidity and mortality. There is little data available about functional immaturity of the immune system and the child’s susceptibility to infections at the beginning of their lives, thus, justifying a more specific immunological analysis. Method: Analysis of h
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Comparative analysis of hematological parameters of first-time and repeat blood donors: Experience of a blood bank in southern Nigeria
ABSTRACT Introduction: The safety of a blood transfusion practice is anchored on safe blood from a healthy donor, while further protecting the donor from future harm. This study aimed to evaluate the hematological parameters of blood donors in view of their donor category to aid in assessing the safety threshold in terms of donation frequency. Methods: Thi
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Baseline laboratory parameters for preliminary diagnosis of COVID-19 among children: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Clinical judgment of initial baseline laboratory tests plays an important role in triage and preliminary diagnosis among coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) patients. OBJECTIVES: To determine the differences in laboratory parameters between COVID-19 and COVID-like patients, and between COVID-19 and healthy children. Additionally, to as
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Factors predicting the development of urethral stricture after bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We aimed to investigate the rate of urethral stricture development, predictor factors, and the reliability following bipolar transurethral resection of the prostate. METHODS: A total of 124 patients participated in this study. Patient data were retrospectively reviewed. The patients were divided into group 1 (those who developed urethral
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Risk of neutropenia among clozapine users and non-users: results from 5,847 patients
Objective: Clozapine is underprescribed due to neutropenia risk. Blood tests every 3 months in those on continuous treatment for > 1 year who have never had an absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 2,000/µL has been proposed as a monitoring strategy; however, there are no South American data to support this recommendation. This study sought to investigate wheth
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Children and Adolescents with Fontan Circulation
Abstract Background: Long-term outcomes of patients with Fontan circulation are uncertain regarding the prevalence and role of risk factors (RFs) such as increased body mass index (BMI), arterial hypertension, and hypercholesterolemia. Objectives: To describe the prevalence of RFs in patients with univentricular heart, with variable follow-up times. Metho
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Epistaxis in a Pediatric Outpatient Clinic: Could It be an Alarming Sign?
Abstract Introduction Epistaxis is a common presentation among children. Objective To investigate the suitability of a simple tool of assessment for patients with epistaxis that could guide in subgrouping those with possible bleeding tendencies who may need further assessment. Methods Children who presented to a tertiary outpatient clinic with epistaxis o
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Systemic immune-inflammation index as a novel predictor of atrial fibrillation after off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aims to examine the predictive role of systemic immune-inflammation index on postoperative new-onset atrial fibrillation in patients undergoing off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting. METHODS: A total of 722 patients undergoing elective off-pump coronary artery bypass grafting between January 2017 and September 2021 were inc
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Validation of the single-platform ISHAGE protocol for enumeration of CD34+ hematopoietic stem cells in umbilical cord blood in a Brazilian center
Abstract Background This study aims to validate the single-platform method for enumeration of CD34+ cells, by comparing the performance of two different commercial kits, as well as to evaluate the efficiency of the AccuriTM C6 cytometer in providing direct counts of absolute cell numbers. Method We evaluated 20 samples from umbilical cord blood (UCB), comp
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022