Respiratory Tract
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1. Systematic review on fecal calprotectin in cystic fibrosis
Abstract Objectives: Fecal calprotectin is an inflammatory marker used for monitoring intestinal diseases. It has been studied as a marker of intestinal inflammation in cystic fibrosis (CF), a multi-systemic genetic disease caused by alterations to the CFTR gene. Manifestations of the disease favor a systemic inflammation not limited to the respiratory trac
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Evaluation of patients of vaccine side effects after the COVID-19 vaccine
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Postvaccine side effects were evaluated in patients presenting to our emergency department with complaints of vaccine side effects after taking COVID-19 vaccine, and new unknown side effects ranging from mild complaints to life-threatening risks, and frequency of all side effects were investigated. This study aimed to establish a scientif
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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3. 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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4. The impact of pre-existing thyroid diseases on susceptibility to respiratory infections or self-reported sickness during the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic
ABSTRACT Introduction: This study aimed to evaluate the incidence, severity and presence of symptoms of respiratory tract infections and COVID-19, in patients with pre-existing thyroid dysfunction compared to individuals without thyroid diseases, during the peak month of the COVID-19 pandemic in the Netherlands. Subjects and methods: In this retrospective
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Rhino-orbito-cerebral mucormycosis caused by Rhizopus microsporus var. microsporus in a diabetic patient with COVID-19
Abstract COVID-19 disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causes a wide range of clinical manifestations, ranging from mild to severe, with the main ones affecting the respiratory tract, such as pneumonia. In patients with greater severity, the high frequency of bacterial and fungal coinfection stands out, a situation related both to the patient’s pre
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Risk factors associated with infections in pregnant women with systemic lupus erythematosus
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to analyze the occurrence and risk factors associated with infections during pregnancy in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study using the data of pregnant women who were followed up between 2011 and 2018 at a university hospital. RESULTS: The data of 221 pregn
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Outcome of Gastroesophageal Reflux Therapy in Children with Persistent Otitis Media with Effusion
Abstract Introduction Otitis media with effusion (OME) is considered one of the most common disorders that affect children during the first years of life. There are many risk factors of persistent middle ear effusion; one of these risk factors is gastroesophageal reflux. Association between persistent OME and gastroesophageal reflux diseases (GERDs) could b
International Archives of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Comparison of perioperative indicators, treatment efficacy, and postoperative complications between tonsillotomy and tonsillectomy for children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to compare the perioperative indicators, treatment efficacy, and postoperative complications between tonsillotomy and tonsillectomy for children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome. METHODS: A total of 134 children with obstructive sleep apnea hypopnea syndrome were divided into tonsillotomy group (n=66) and t
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Secondary bacterial infections in patients with coronavirus disease 2019-associated pneumonia
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The vast majority of patients who hospitalized with coronavirus disease 2019 are given empirical antibiotic therapy. However, information on the frequency, microorganism species, and resistance rates of secondary bacterial infections in coronavirus disease 2019 patients are insufficient. We aimed to show the frequency of secondary infecti
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Changes in the frequency and clinical features of acute rheumatic fever in the COVID-19 era: a retrospective analysis from a single center
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic resulted in significant changes in the frequency of many diseases. In this study, we aimed to investigate the changes in the frequency and clinical features of acute rheumatic fever (ARF) in this period and determine the effect of health measures taken against COVID-19 on this change. METHODS:
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Comparison of clinical characteristics of wild-type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to investigate the effect of mutations by comparing wild-type SARS-CoV-2 and Omicron regarding clinical features in patients with COVID-19. It also aimed to assess whether SARS-CoV-2 cycle threshold value could predict COVID-19 severity. METHODS: A total of 960 wild-type and 411 Omicron variant patients with positive res
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Microbiological Spectrum of Nosocomial ECMO Infections in a Tertiary Care Center
Abstract Introduction: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a life-saving treatment in cardiogenic and respiratory shock. It is prone to various complications, infection being among the most frequent. This study aims to define the prevalence and characteristics of infections in ECMO patients in a tertiary care center for cardiac diseases. Methods:
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2021-06