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Anillo vascular completo por doble arco aórtico simétrico, una malformación cardiovascular infrecuente

Rev. chil. cir; 71 (1), 2019
Resumen Introducción: El doble arco aórtico (DAA) es una malformación cardiovascular infrecuente caracterizada por la persistencia de ambos arcos aórticos posterior al nacimiento. Puede presentarse con rama derecha dominante (70-73%), izquierda o simétrica. Su forma anatómica produce compresión d...

Effectiveness of insulin analogs compared with human insulins in pregnant women with diabetes mellitus: systematic review and meta-analysis

Abstract Diabetes during pregnancy has been linked to unfavorable maternal-fetal outcomes. Human insulins are the first drug of choice because of the proven safety in their use. However, there are still questions about the use of insulin analogs during pregnancy. The objective of the present study was to...

Syphilis in pregnancy: the reality in a public hospital

Abstract Objective: The present study assessed epidemiological and obstetrical data from pregnant women with syphilis at the Hospital de Clínicas of the Universidade Federal do Triângulo Mineiro (UFTM, in the Portuguese acronym), describing this disease during pregnancy and its vertical transmission f...

Treatment of venous ulcers with growth factors: systematic review and meta-analysis

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To identify evidence about the effects of growth factor application on venous ulcer healing. Method: Systematic review and meta-analysis, including Randomized Clinical Trials. Searches: Ovid MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Cochrane CENTRAL, LILACS, Web of Science, Digital Library of Theses...

Rebuilding subjectivity from the experience of cancer and its treatment

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the social representations of chemotherapy and the experiences built by people with cancer. Method: Descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data collection occurred between August and December 2016, through interviews with 29 cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy...

Non-puerperal uterine inversion associated with myomatosis

SUMMARY Uterine inversion is an uncommon complication of the puerperium and it is an even rarer complication of the non-puerperal period. In this way, uterine inversions are classified into two groups, being of puerperal origin due to obstetric problems and non-puerperal origin due to gynecological probl...

Axis screws: results and complications of a large case series

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: To present the surgical results of patients who underwent axis screw instrumentation, discussing surgical nuances and complications of the techniques used. METHODS: Retrospective case-series evaluation of patients who underwent spinal surgery with axis instrumentation using screws. ...

Treatment of aortic dissecting aneurysm involving visceral arteries with multi-layer bare stents

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Aortic dissecting aneurysms involving visceral arteries are difficult for clinical treatment. This study aimed to explore the clinical efficacy and safety of multi-layer bare stents technique in the treatment of aortic dissecting aneurysms involving visceral arteries. METHOD: The cli...

The effect of vitamin D on cognitive functions in young female patients: a prospective controlled study using the Montreal Cognitive Assessment

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Aim: Our aim was to determine whether there is a relationship between vitamin D [25(OH)D] and cognitive functioning in women with low 25(OH)D levels. Methods: Ninety female patients, 25-45 years of age, who attended our outpatient clinic and had 25(OH)D levels < 30 ng/mL, were included. The...

The Parkinson's disease and restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disorder link: evidences, biases and clinical relevance

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 77 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Parkinson's disease (PD) and restless legs syndrome/Willis-Ekbom disorder (RLS/WED) are relatively common diseases in the realm of movement disorders. The fact that both may, as expected, co-occur and typically share a similar remarkable response to dopaminergic treatment raised the interest in ...