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Working memory and left medial temporal cortical thickness

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To perform a pilot study to investigate the association between working memory and cortical thickness in a sample of attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) children. Methods Seventeen children aged 7-10 years diagnosed with ADHD and 16 healthy children underwent a magnetic r...

The maintenance of modified electroconvulsive therapy combined with risperidone is better than risperidone alone in preventing relapse of schizophrenia and improving cognitive function

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 74 (10), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the effect of maintenance modified electroconvulsive therapy (MECT) on schizophrenic patients. Methods From June 2012 to June 2014, 62 patients with schizophrenia, who had recovered from a successful course of acute MECT, were recruited. Thirty-one patients received mai...

Assessment of an intervention aimed at early discontinuation of intravenous antimicrobial therapy in a Brazilian University hospital

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Many interventions demonstrate success in adapting the duration of intravenous antibiotic therapy, but few studies have been conducted in developing countries. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of an intervention in the induction of early discontinuation of intravenous anti...

Patient age does not affect mefloquine concentrations in erythrocytes and plasma during the acute phase of falciparum malaria

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Objective To evaluate whether patient age has a significant impact on mefloquine concentrations in the plasma and erythrocytes over the course of treatment for uncomplicated falciparum malaria. Methods A total of 20 children aged between 8 and 11 years and 20 adult males aged between 22 and 41...

Serum levels of vancomycin: is there a prediction using doses in mg/kg/day or m2/day for neonates?

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Coagulase-negative Staphylococcus has been identified as the main nosocomial agent of neonatal late-onset sepsis. However, based on the pharmacokinetics and erratic distribution of vancomycin, recommended empirical dose is not ideal, due to the inappropriate serum levels that have been measured ...

Adherence to antiretroviral therapy of Brazilian HIV-infected children and their caregivers

Braz. j. infect. dis; 20 (5), 2016
Abstract Background Successful treatment of HIV-positive children requires a high level of adherence (at least 95%) to highly active antiretroviral therapy. Adherence is influenced by factors related to the child and caregivers. Objectives To evaluate children and caregivers characteristics associated ...

Atrial Strain and Strain Rate: A Novel Method for the Evaluation of Atrial Stunning

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia seen in adults. Atrial stunning is defined as the temporary mechanical dysfunction of the atrial appendage developing after AF has returned to sinus rhythm (SR). Objectives: We aimed to evaluate atrial contractile functions by ...

Obesity, Serum Resistin and Leptin Levels Linked to Coronary Artery Disease

Arq. bras. cardiol; 107 (4), 2016
Abstract Background: Clinical studies have demonstrated that adipocytokines play an important role in developing atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases. Objective: The aim of study was to evaluate the relationship between serum resistin and leptin levels with obesity and coronary artery disease (CAD)....

Relação entre as condições de trabalho e de voz autorreferidas por teleoperadores de uma central de emergência

CoDAS; 28 (5), 2016
RESUMO Objetivo investigar se existe associação entre os sintomas vocais, a queixa vocal e as condições de trabalho e da voz autorreferidas por teleoperadores. Método participaram 72 teleoperadores, de ambos os gêneros, atuantes em uma central de atendimento em emergência. Eles responderam ao qu...

Gastrosquisis: ¿una pandemia con tasas en aumento? Experiencia del estudio colaborativo latino americano de malformaciones congénitas (ECLAMC) en Chile. Período 1982-2014

Rev. chil. pediatr; 87 (5), 2016
Introducción: Numerosas publicaciones han alertado sobre el aumento sostenido de las tasas de prevalencia al nacimiento de gastrosquisis en todo el mundo, catalogado este hecho como una «pandemia» fuertemente asociada a edad materna baja. Objetivos: Comprobar si en Chile se ha producido también un au...