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1. Revisiting the History of Chagas Disease: "Live to tell"
Abstract In 1907, Carlos Chagas was designated to fight paludism in the Rio das Velhas region along the Central do Brasil railroad. During his field research, Chagas discovered a hematophagous insect ( Panstrongylus megitus ) carrying a new trypanosomatide, which he named Trypanosoma cruzi . On April 14th, 1909, he found the same parasite in the blood of a f
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Analysis of the related risk factors of inguinal lymph node metastasis in patients with penile cancer: A cross-sectional study
ABSTRACT Purpose: To determine independent predictors of inguinal lymph node (ILN) metastasis in patients with penile cancer. Patients and methods: We retrospectively analyzed all patients with penile cancer who underwent surgery at our medical center in the last ten years (n=157). Using univariate and multivariate logistic-regression models, we assessed a
International braz j urol. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Patient's point of view on the diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up in acromegaly: single-center study from a tertiary center
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: We aimed to evaluate the awareness and perspectives of acromegaly patients in the diagnosis and treatment processes and to evaluate basic clinical and demographic features. METHODS: This cross-sectional study was conducted at the Endocrinology Department of Yildirim Beyazit University between March 2019 and April 2020. A total of 58 acro
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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4. 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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5. Association between inflammatory molecules, nitric oxide metabolites and leg ulcers in individuals with sickle cell anemia
Abstract Introduction Leg ulcers (LUs) are relatively common in patients with sickle cell anemia (SCA). The role of inflammation and nitric oxide (NO) pathways in the pathophysiology of the LU is not understood. Objective The aim of this study was to verify the association between inflammatory molecules and nitric oxide metabolites (NOx) and the occurrence
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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6. 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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7. Predictive factors of melanoma thickness
Abstract Background: Melanoma thickness is a relevant prognostic marker that is crucial for staging and its calculation relies on the histopathological examination. There is a risk of thickness underestimation with an incisional biopsy if the latter is not performed on a tumor area where the thickness is maximal. This occurrence may have an impact on a ther
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Phototherapy
Abstract Of all the therapeutic options available in Dermatology, few of them have the history, effectiveness, and safety of phototherapy. Heliotherapy, NB-UVB, PUVA, and UVA1 are currently the most common types of phototherapy used. Although psoriasis is the most frequent indication, it is used for atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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9. Metastatic urothelial carcinoma
Abstract Of all the therapeutic options available in Dermatology, few of them have the history, effectiveness, and safety of phototherapy. Heliotherapy, NB-UVB, PUVA, and UVA1 are currently the most common types of phototherapy used. Although psoriasis is the most frequent indication, it is used for atopic dermatitis, vitiligo, cutaneous T-cell lymphoma, and
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-08
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10. Adenovirus 36 infection and daycare starting age are associated with adiposity in children and adolescents
Abstract Objective This study aimed to investigate human adenovirus 36 (Adv36) as an associated factor for adiposity in children and adolescents aged 9-12 years. Methods This was a case-control study comparing overweight (cases) and eutrophic (controls) children and adolescents aged 9-12 years based on their body mass index in relation to human adenovirus
J. Pediatr. (Rio J.). Publicado em: 2021-08
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11. Prevalence of psoriatic arthritis among patients with plaque psoriasis: a Brazilian retrospective study
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Psoriatic arthritis is the most frequent and impactful comorbidity among psoriatic patients and appears in most cases after skin disease. Dermatologists play a key role in its early diagnosis and treatment. OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of psoriatic arthritis and associated variables among patients with plaque psoriasis seen a
Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2021-05
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12. Prevalence and factors associated with body dysmorphic disorder in women under dermatological care at a Brazilian public institution,
Abstract Background: Body dysmorphic disorder consists of excessive concern with minimal appearance defects, which causes functional impairment. Its prevalence is estimated to range from 5% to 35% of dermatological patients, especially adult women with esthetic complaints. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence and factors associated with dysmorphic dis
An. Bras. Dermatol.. Publicado em: 2021-02