Mass Mortality
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1. Impact of the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic on the management of acute peptic ulcer perforation: to be reconsidered(?)
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Peptic ulcer perforation presents the most serious complication of ulcer disease with mortality that varies significantly depending on the age and conditions. The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic was effective worldwide in 2020 and continues to date. The aim of this study was to investigate the initial clinical parameters and short-term
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Synthesis and Evaluation of Antibacterial Activity of 1,2,3-Triazole and Ether Derivatives of Paeonol
Multi-drug-resistant bacteria (MDR) are the cause of different infections and diseases that have affected humanity for a long time, and have been an emerging global health problem that has led to increased morbidity and mortality. The growing emergence of MDR bacteria has underlined the need for development and discovery of new antibacterial compounds. In th
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Publicado em: 2023
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3. 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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4. Relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes in an average city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. METHODS: This was a prospective and observational study. The variables analyzed were obtained through a questionnaire administered
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Evaluation of Ventricular Remodeling and Prognosis in Patients with Aortic Stenosis Who Underwent Surgical or Percutaneous Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement
ABSTRACT Introduction: Aortic stenosis is the most common heart valve disease in the world, and patients that present with symptoms have a high mortality rate. Aortic valve replacement has the objective of promote left ventricular remodeling, reduce symptoms, and increase overall survival. The objective of this study is to evaluate reverse remodeling of the
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Are physical inactivity, sitting time and screen time associated with obstructive sleep apnea in adults? A cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Sitting time, screen time and low physical activity (PA) levels have been associated with several diseases and all-cause mortality. PA is related to better sleep quality and absence of daytime sleepiness, along with lower risks of obstructive syndrome apnea (OSA). However, studies on the relationship between sitting time, screen time an
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Obesity in cases undergoing the surgical procedure of lung lobectomy: risk or benefit?
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to evaluate the effect of body mass index on patients’ short-term results following lung lobectomy. METHODS: In this retrospective study, we compared the perioperative and short-term postoperative results of obese (BMI≥30 kg/m2) versus non-obese patients (BMI<30 kg/m2) who underwent anatomical lung resection
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Association of Obesity and Surgery Outcomes in Patients with Endometrial Cancer: A Single-Center Analysis
Abstract Objective Although obesity can result in high morbidity and mortality in surgical outcomes because of multiple comorbidities, determinants of outcome in obese patients who underwent endometrial cancer surgery remain unclear. The aim of this study is to assess the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and surgical outcomes in obese patients wit
Revista Brasileira de Ginecologia e Obstetrícia. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Analysis of risk factors of abdominal wound dehiscence after radical cystectomy
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Wound dehiscence is associated with high morbidity and mortality. This study aimed to analyze the risk factors and comorbidities in the patients undergoing radical cystectomy with early postoperative wound dehiscence. METHODS: In all, 539 patients with bladder cancer who underwent radical cystectomy and urinary diversion at a single cent
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Musculoskeletal effects of obesity and bariatric surgery – a narrative review
Abstract Obesity affects several areas of the human body, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and the likelihood of other diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular diseases and musculoskeletal disorders. These conditions predispose to bone fractures and sarcopenic obesity, defined by the presence of an obesity-associated decrease in
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Depressive symptoms as an independent risk factor for mortality
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between presence of depressive symptoms and risk of death in older adults residing in a municipality in Southern Brazil. Methods: Between 2009 and 2014, 1,391 people participated in the EpiFloripa Aging Cohort Study, a population-based longitudinal study. Depressive symptoms were assessed through the Geriatric Depres
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-06
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12. New technologies for social inclusion of people with psychosocial disabilities in the era of COVID-19 and beyond
Objective: To evaluate the relationship between presence of depressive symptoms and risk of death in older adults residing in a municipality in Southern Brazil. Methods: Between 2009 and 2014, 1,391 people participated in the EpiFloripa Aging Cohort Study, a population-based longitudinal study. Depressive symptoms were assessed through the Geriatric Depres
Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2021-06