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Mostrando 1-12 de 253 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Sociodemographic determinants of multimorbidity in Brazilian adults and older adults: a cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Multimorbidity due to non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) constitutes a significant challenge for healthcare systems. To attenuate its impacts, it is essential to identify the sociodemographic determinants of this condition, which can discriminate against population segments that are more exposed. OBJECTIVE: To identify associatio
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Quality changes of acerola fruit harvested at different maturity stages and exposed to external ethylene
ABSTRACT Although acerola (Malpighia emarginata D.C.) has been suggested to be a climacteric fruit, little is known about its sensitivity to exogenous ethylene. The objective of the study was to evaluate the quality changes of acerola fruit at two harvest maturity stages in response to external ethylene application. ‘Flor Branca’ and ‘Junko’ acerolas
Revista Ceres. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Parthenocarpy induction and reduction of seeds in fruits of 'Nadorcott' mandarin
ABSTRACT Mandarins commercialization at international market requires seedless fruit production in addition to its ideal organoleptic and visual quality. The objective of the work was to evaluate the efficiency of applications of gibberellic acid and of copper sulfate during anthesis in reducing the number of seeds and in the productive behavior of the 'Nado
Revista Ceres. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Differential impact on suicide mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Objectives: To compare suicide rates observed in Brazil after the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic with the estimated rate based on suicide deaths between 2010 and 2020, and identify sociodemographic variables associated with this outcome. Methods: Ecological time-series study. Data were obtained from Brazilian Unified Health System Department of Information
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Sebaceous nevus of Jadassohn: review and clinical-surgical approach
Abstract Background: Nevus sebaceous of Jadassohn is defined as a rare congenital malformation characterized as a non-hereditary hamartoma of the adnexal structures of the skin. Its etiology is not yet well understood, but it is believed to be related to post-zygotic mutations in the HRAS, NRAS and KRAS genes. Objective: To describe the clinical manifestat
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Association of 25-hydroxyvitamin D with hematological profile and anthropometry in patients with glioma
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Gliomas are immune system suppressive tumors, and the role of vitamin D is pivotal in the immune system. This study aimed to observe if there is any significant association between the serum levels of 25-hydroxyvitamin D with hematological indices and anthropometric measurements. METHODS: A total of 75 glioma patients were included, and
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Barriers to physical activity among adults in primary healthcare units in the National Health System: a cross-sectional study in Brazil
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Many factors may negatively impact physical activity (PA), but studies lack evidence of individual predictors of perceived barriers to PA among adults in primary healthcare units. OBJECTIVE: To analyze associations between sociodemographic characteristics, health conditions, leisure-time physical activity (LTPA), PA counseling and perc
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Hemoglobin S identification in blood donors: A cross section of prevalence
ABSTRACT Introduction: In Brazil, the sickle cell trait (SCT) has an average prevalence of 4% in the general population and 6-10% among Afro-descendants. Although SCT is highly prevalent, a large segment of the population ignores their status. The Therapeutic Guidelines prohibit the transfusion of SCT red blood cells into patients with hemoglobin disorders
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Predictors of Hospital Readmission within 30 Days after Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting: Data Analysis of 2,272 Brazilian Patients
Abstract Introduction: In order to reduce readmission rates after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), its predictors should be known in different contexts. The objective of this study was to identify predictive factors of hospital readmission within 30 days after CABG in a Brazilian center. Methods: A secondary analysis of an electronic database of pat
Braz. J. Cardiovasc. Surg.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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10. Prostate examination among adult and elderly subjects in southern Brazil: a cross-sectional population-based study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Population-wide screening for prostate cancer remains a controversial topic, given the need for an individualized approach to patients regarding the risks and benefits of prostate-specific antigen testing and digital rectal examination. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prevalence of, and factors associated with,
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-12
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11. Prevalence and associated factors with depression and anxiety in prisoners in South of Brazil
Abstract Background Brazil has the third largest prison population in the world. Research in the world has confirmed a high prevalence of mental disorders in this population. Objective To identify prevalence and associated factors with depression and anxiety in prisoners of the closed prison system. Methods This is a cross-sectional study with 643 pris
Arch. Clin. Psychiatry (São Paulo). Publicado em: 2020-08
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12. Postharvest quality of ‘Brookfield’ apple field-treated with naphthalene acetic acid alone or combined with other growth regulators
ABSTRACT The Gala cultivars represent about 65% of the Brazilian apple production, however, it has a short harvest period, making necessary to use technologies that anticipate or delay fruit maturation. A widely used technology is the preharvest application of growth regulators. The objective of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of preharvest app
Bragantia. Publicado em: 2020-03