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Robot - assisted laparoscopic local recurrence resection after radical prostatectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction and objective: Local prostate cancer recurrence is usually treated with salvage radiation (sRDT) with or without adjuvant therapy. However, surgical resection could be an option. We aim to present the surgical technique for robot - assisted laparoscopic resection prostate cancer lo...

Hemorragia digestiva ocasional em criança por estrongiloidíase: importância do exame parasitológico

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever um caso incomum de infecção por Strongyloides stercoralis (S. stercoralis) em paciente de quatro meses de idade e ressaltar a importância do diagnóstico precoce. Descrição do caso: Paciente masculino, procedente e residente de Videira, Santa Catarina, Brasil, nasceu p...

Early use of polymyxin B reduces the mortality of carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae bloodstream infection

Braz. j. infect. dis; 23 (1), 2019
ABSTRACT Polymyxin B is one of the last resort option for carbapenem-resistant Klebsiella pneumoniae (CRKP) bloodstream infection in China. Therefore, the timing of administration of polymyxin is frequently delayed. We collected 40 cases of CRKP bloodstream infections (BSIs) treated with combinations bas...

Use of the pessary in the prevention of preterm delivery

Abstract Objective The gestational complication most associated with perinatalmortality and morbidity is spontaneous preterm birth with gestational age < 37 weeks. Therefore, it is necessary to identify its risk factors and attempt its prevention. The benefits of the pessary in prematurity are under...

The efficacy of saxagliptin in T2DM patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: preliminary data

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE To investigate the clinical efficacy and the possible mechanisms of saxagliptin in the treatment of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) combined with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). METHODS A total of 95 T2DM and NAFLD patients were randomly divided into group A (saxagliptin ...

Intensive treatment of hyperglycemia in the acute phase of myocardial infarction: the tenuous balance between effectiveness and safety - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

SUMMARY INTRODUCTION In acute myocardial infarction (AMI), each 18 mg/dl (1 mmol/L) increment is associated with a 3% increase in mortality rates. All strategies applied for reducing blood glucose to this date, however, have not presented encouraging results. METHODOLOGY We searched the Medline (PubMed...

Resultados peri-operatórios da nefrectomia parcial aberta, vídeolaparoscópica e robótica no tratamento do tumor renal em um centro de referência no tratamento do câncer

Introdução: A nefrectomia parcial (NP) é considerada atualmente o padrão ouro no tratamento das pequenas massas renais (PMR) estádio clínico T1a. Poucos são os estudos disponíveis que comparam os resultados peri-operatórios das nefrectomias parciais aberta (NPA), vídeo-laparoscópica (NPVL) e r...

Pain and quality of life in human t-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis after home-based exercise protocol: a randomized clinical trial

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Human T-cell lymphotropic virus type 1-associated myelopathy or tropical spastic paraparesis (HAM/TSP) causes, among other abnormalities, chronic pain that may impair quality of life (QOL). Home protocols can help those who have difficulty attending rehabilitation centers. This s...

A randomized, open-label clinical trial comparing the long-term effects of miltefosine and meglumine antimoniate for mucosal leishmaniasis

Abstract INTRODUCTION: The treatment of mucosal leishmaniasis (ML) is difficult due to the toxicity and route of administration of standard drugs. Miltefosine is an oral agent used for leishmaniasis treatment; however, no data exist regarding its use for ML in Brazil. In this study, we aimed to evaluat...

Successful treatment of cutaneous leishmaniasis with intralesional meglumine antimoniate: A case series

Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) is a high-morbidity, vector-borne disease endemic to Colombia. Unlike conventional systemic antileishmanial therapy, intralesional meglumine antimoniate administration has fewer adverse effects and can be as effective and safe. We describe 12 patients treated with in...