Treatment Of Uncertainties
Mostrando 1-12 de 45 artigos, teses e dissertações.
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1. Menière's Disease and Disorders of the Carbohydrate Metabolism Involving the Inner Ear
Abstract Introduction Menière’s disease was described in 1861, but there are still uncertainties regarding its pathophysiology and treatment. Endolymphatic hydrops is recognized as a fundamental pathological characteristic of the disease, as a result of an inadequate absorption of the endolymph. A milder type of endolymphatic hydrops results from an alt
Int. Arch. Otorhinolaryngol.. Publicado em: 18/07/2019
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2. What do Cochrane systematic reviews say about telemedicine for healthcare?
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Telemedicine has emerged as a tool for overcoming the challenges of healthcare systems and is likely to become increasingly viable, since information and communication technologies have become more sophisticated and user-friendly. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to identify all Cochrane systematic reviews (CSRs) on telemedicine within healthcare
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 15/07/2019
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3. Surgical treatment for renal masses in the elderly: analysis of oncological, surgical and functional outcomes
ABSTRACT Purpose: Radical treatment in elderly patients with renal tumor remains debatable due to uncertainties regarding the risk of surgical complications, risk of end-stage renal disease (ESRD) and survival benefit. The aim of the study was to assess outcomes of radical treatment for renal cancer in elderly patients. Materials and Methods: This retrospe
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 27/06/2019
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4. Osteosarcoma of the jaw – experience at the Medical University Vienna and comparative study with international tumor registries
OBJECTIVES: Osteosarcoma of the jaw (OSAJ) is fundamentally different in clinical practice from its peripheral counterparts. Studies are difficult to conduct due to low incidence rates. The primary aim of this study was to provide for the first time a comprehensive retrospective analysis of the treatment concepts and outcome data of OSAJ patients treated at
Clinics. Publicado em: 25/04/2019
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5. Burden, depression and anxiety in primary caregivers of children and adolescents in renal replacement therapy
RESUMO Introdução: A doença renal crônica (DRC) na infância é rara, contudo provoca repercussões em vários aspectos da vida, pois a doença e o tratamento causam grandes transformações no cotidiano da criança e de sua família, gerando no cuidador aumento de sobrecarga. Objetivo: Avaliar a sobrecarga dos cuidadores primários de crianças e adol
J. Bras. Nefrol.. Publicado em: 21/02/2019
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6. The role of end-of-life palliative sedation: medical and ethical aspects - Review
Resumo Justificativa e objetivo: Sedação paliativa é um procedimento médico que tem sido empregado há mais de 25 anos com a finalidade de aliviar sintomas refratários que não respondem a tratamento anterior em pacientes sem possibilidade de cura e próximos do fim da vida. Muitas incertezas persistem sobre o tema no que diz respeito à definição, �
Rev. Bras. Anestesiol.. Publicado em: 2019-01
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7. Cost-effectiveness of insulin analogs from the perspective of the Brazilian public health system
ABSTRACT Human insulin is provided by the Brazilian Public Health System (BPHS) for the treatment of diabetes, however, legal proceedings to acquire insulin analogs have burdened the BPHS health system. The aim of this study was to perform a cost-effectiveness analysis to compare insulin analogs and human insulins. This is a pharmacoeconomic study of cost-ef
Braz. J. Pharm. Sci.. Publicado em: 13/11/2017
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8. Targeted preemptive therapy according to perceived risk of CMV infection after kidney transplantation
ABSTRACT Background: The identification of the best strategy to manage cytomegalovirus infection is hampered by uncertainties regarding the risk/benefit ratios of universal prophylaxis versus preemptive therapy, the impact of indirect cytomegalovirus effects and the associated costs. This study investigated the efficacy and safety of targeted preemptive the
Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2016-12
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9. Decentralising HIV treatment in lower- and middle-income countries
BACKGROUND: Policy makers, health staff and communities recognise that health services in lower- and middle-income countries need to improve people's access to HIV treatment and retention to treatment programmes. One strategy is to move antiretroviral delivery from hospitals to more peripheral health facilities or even beyond health facilities. This could in
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2014-12
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10. Evaluation of flow rate accuracy and pressure measurements of testing rig for neurological valve hydrodynamic tests
INTRODUCTION: Increased production and disorders in the circulation or absorption of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leads to increased intracranial pressure and causes a condition called hydrocephalus. The most common treatment for this disorder is the implantation of a ventricle-peritoneal shunt, which consists of the insertion of a ventricular catheter in the c
Rev. Bras. Eng. Bioméd.. Publicado em: 2014-03
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11. Ex-ante economic assessment in incremental R&D projects: technical and development time uncertainties addressed by the real options theory
This paper analyzes changes in the assessment of an incremental R&D project by an industrial firm with the progressive consideration of the endogenous treatment of its main sources of uncertainty: technical performance and development time. We found that the project, which was unfeasible under a deterministic assessment by Net Present Value (NPV) without fle
Pesqui. Oper.. Publicado em: 04/12/2012
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12. Enzyme replacement therapy for Fabry disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis
The specific treatment available for Fabry disease (FD) is enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) with agalsidase alfa or beta. A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to assess the efficacy and safety of ERT for FD. Only double-blind, randomized clinical trials (RCTs) comparing agalsidase alfa or beta and placebo were included. ERT with either agalsid
Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 2012