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1. Ultra-processed foods and the nutritional quality of the diet of Brazilian pregnant women
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the consumption of ultra-processed foods by Brazilian pregnant women and its association with the nutritional quality of the diet. METHODS: This is a prospective and cross-sectional study with food consumption data of Brazilian pregnant women from the 2017 to 2018 Family Budgets Survey (Pesquisa de O
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Is there a relationship between preoperative cytological diagnosis and evolution in patients with differentiated thyroid carcinoma? A retrospective study
ABSTRACT Objective: Cytological analysis and Bethesda classification of thyroid nodules is the standard method of diagnosing differentiated thyroid carcinoma (DTC). However, even for nodules with a non-malignant cytological diagnosis, there is a not insignificant risk of cancer. There are doubts whether this lack of certainty would influence patient prognos
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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3. The role of vein grafts in reconstructive head and neck microsurgery
Abstract Objective: Free tissue transfer is widely used for head and neck reconstruction. In certain circumstances, vein grafting is required to elongate free flap pedicles to connect them to appropriate recipient vessels. Because of controversy regarding the use of interposition vein grafts in free tissue reconstruction, this paper reports vein graft indic
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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4. A Comparison between Different Management Surgical Approaches in the Treatment of Splenic Flexure Colon Cancer
Abstract Background There are many surgical approaches which described extent of resection of the colon for adequate surgicalmanagement of splenic flexure cancer, but up till now there is no established surgical procedure, this is because the presence of double lymphatic drainage of themesenteric vessels. Segmental resection of the colon for the management
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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5. Effect of liberal or conservative oxygen therapy on the prognosis for mechanically ventilated intensive care unit patients: a meta-analysis
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: For critically ill patients, physicians tend to administer sufficient or even excessive oxygen to maintain oxygen saturation at a high level. However, the credibility of the evidence for this practice is unclear. OBJECTIVE: To determine the effects of different oxygen therapy strategies on the outcomes of mechanically ventilated intens
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Coexisting Coronary and Carotid Artery Disease: What We Did, What Happened
ABSTRACT Introduction: There is no complete consensus on the three surgical methods and long-term consequences for coexisting coronary and carotid artery disease. We retrospectively evaluated the surgical results in this high-risk group in our clinic for a decade. Methods: Between 2005 and 2015, 196 patients were treated for combined carotid and coronary a
Brazilian Journal of Cardiovascular Surgery. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Can concomitant bladder neck incision and primary valve ablation reduce early re-admission rate and secondary intervention?
ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the effect of bladder neck morphology and its incision (BNI) in patients with posterior urethral valve (PUV) on early reintervention rate. Patients and methods: Infants undergoing PUV ablation (PVA) before 24 months of age and had at least 18 months of follow-up, were categorized into three groups according to the bladder neck
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Comparison of the outcomes of flexible ureteroscopy and mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy for the treatment of kidney stones: a matched-pair analysis
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy is a recent advancement in the field of kidney stone treatment; however, its role has not been completely established. We aimed to compare the outcomes of initial Mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy and flexible ureteroscopy. METHODS: A retrospective review of consecutive mini-percutaneous procedures was p
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Effect of early awake prone positioning application on prognosis in patients with acute respiratory failure due to COVID-19 pneumonia: a retrospective observational study
Abstract Background: We evaluated the effect of early awake prone position administration on oxygenation and intubation requirements and short-term mortality in patients with acute respiratory failure due to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pneumonia. Methods: This is an observational-cohort study. Patients receiving mask oxygen therapy in our intensive
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Surgical Roles in the Management of Metachronus Para-aortic Lymph Node Recurrence and Synchronous Para-aortic Lymph Node Metastasis in Colorectal Cancer Patients
ABSTRACT Background The relative rarity of synchronous para-aortic lymph node (PALN) metastasis (SPM) and metachronous PALN recurrence (MPR) in colorectal carcinoma (CRC) patients leads to a limited number of studies on patient management, and no treatment guidelines have been established to date. Objective To assess the prognostic, predictive roles, and l
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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11. Sexual function in Brazilian female adolescents and young adults: a cross-sectional study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate and compare the sexual function of Brazilian adolescents and young women who were using popular contraceptive methods. METHODS: This cross-sectional study took place in 2012–2014 in a free family planning clinic of a tertiary teaching hospital in Brazil. Participants were female adolescents (10�
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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12. Does asporin have a role in polycystic ovary syndrome? A pilot study
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Asporin is secreted by theca cells in the mouse ovaries and is an effective marker at the gonadotropin-independent stage in secondary follicle development. It has an inhibitory effect on transforming growth factor beta and bone morphogenic proteins, which are involved in androgenesis process. Our aim was to compare serum asporin levels of
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022