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Predictive risk model of livestock rabies occurrence in Peru

Livestock rabies is endemic in Peru. Hence, its persistence and annual dissemination represent an important economic impact, especially for impoverished farming communities. The disease is mostly transmitted by the hematophagous bat Desmodus rotundus. The present study aimed to adapt an exi...

Geriatric nutritional risk index predicts all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure: A systematic review and meta-analysis

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Geriatric nutritional risk index (GNRI) might predict the all-cause mortality in patients with heart failure (HF). We performed a meta-analysis to evaluate the correlation between GNRI and all-cause mortality in patients with HF. METHODS: We searched the PubMed, Medline, Cochrane Library, an...

Prevención de desnutrición aguda moderada con un suplemento alimenticio listo para consumir en niños preescolares de comunidades rurales

Gac. méd. Méx; 156 (6), 2020
Resumen Introducción: La desnutrición infantil en México alcanza prevalencias de 27.5 % en zonas rurales. Objetivo: Evaluar la efectividad de un suplemento alimenticio listo para consumir (SALC) para corregir desnutrición aguda leve y prevenir desnutrición aguda moderada en preescolares de comunid...

Impact of comorbidities in mexican SARS-COV-2-positive patients: a retrospective analysis in a national cohort

Rev. invest. clín; 72 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: The coronavirus disease 2019 outbreak is a significant challenge for health-care systems around the world. Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the impact of comorbidities on the case fatality rate (CFR) and the development of adverse events in patients positive for ...

Worse survival of invasive melanoma patients in men and de novo lesions

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: The incidence and mortality of melanoma is increasing in many countries, including Brazil. Survival studies are still scarce in our country, but much needed to know and address this problem better. Objective: To analyze the disease-specific survival of patients with invasive melano...

Recurrence of Cholesteatoma: A Retrospective Study Including 1006 Patients for More than 33 Years

Abstract Introduction Cholesteatomas are benign tumors consisting of skin, and growing inside a retraction pocket in the tympanic membrane. Cholesteatomas can occupy the entirety of the middle ear, and are known for their osteolytic capabilities. Surgery is the only curative treatment for cholesteatoma...

Long-Term Mortality in Cardioinhibitory Carotid Sinus Hypersensitivity Patient Cohort

Arq. bras. cardiol; 114 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Cardioinhibitory carotid sinus hypersensitivity (CICSH) is defined as ventricular asystole ≥ 3 seconds in response to 5-10 seconds of carotid sinus massage (CSM). There is a common concern that a prolonged asystole episode could lead to death directly from bradycardia or as a ...

Prognostic Prediction of Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test Parameters in Heart Failure Patients with Atrial Fibrillation

Arq. bras. cardiol; 114 (2), 2020
Abstract Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with increased mortality in heart failure (HF) patients. Objective: To evaluate whether the risk of AF patients can be precisely stratified by relation with cardiopulmonary exercise test (CPET) cut-offs for heart transplantation (HT) selection...

Análisis de riesgo en la Medicina Nuclear Terapéutica en Cuba con enfoque integrador
Risk assessment in Therapeutic Nuclear Medicine in Cuba with an integrated approach

Introducción: El análisis de riesgo en la gestión de la calidad y seguridad permite la mejora continua de los servicios médicos en Cuba. En Medicina Nuclear Terapéutica es requisito regulador que permite la continuidad de estos servicios a la población. Objetivo: Analizar los riesgos radiológicos...