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Determination of the reference interval of the C-reactive protein/albumin ratio and its efficiency, CRP and albumin as prognostic markers in dogs

Pesqui. vet. bras; 40 (3), 2020
The objective of this research was to creates a reference interval for C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin ratio (CAR) in the canine species and to analyze the potential of CRP, albumin and the relationship between both, to serve as indicators of disease severity, length of hospital stay (LoS) and mortality...

Use of intensive care unit in women with severe maternal morbidity and maternal death: results from a national multicenter study

Abstract Objective To assess the use of the intensive care unit (ICU) and its effect on maternal mortality (MM) among women with severe maternal morbidity (SMM). Materials and Methods A secondary analysis of a cross-sectional study on surveillance of SMM in 27 Brazilian obstetric referral centers. The ...

Avaliação da mortalidade de uma UTI de Sergipe segundo escore fisiológico agudo simplificado 3 (SAPS 3)

Justificativa e Objetivos: A avaliação da gravidade dos pacientes admitidos e suposição de prognósticos são características essenciais na medicina intensiva. O objetivo desse artigo é descrever o perfil epidemiológico e avaliar a mortalidade dos pacientes de uma unidade de terapia intensiva (UTI...

COVID-19: the virus in the control of culture?

Malformación genital: disparador del diagnóstico de variantes severas de síndrome de Klinefelter

Rev. chil. pediatr; 91 (1), 2020
Resumen: Introducción: El síndrome de Klinefelter y sus variantes, como alteración en el número de cromosomas sexuales, se encuentra entre los trastornos del desarrollo sexual. Sus portadores manifiestan hipogonadismo hipergonadotrófico en la pubertad; las variantes severas presentan además proble...

Assessment of ventilatory function in patients with spinocerebellar ataxia type 2

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (2), 2020
Abstract Subclinical ventilatory dysfunction is observed in individuals with spinocerebellar ataxias (SCA). No studies have correlated ventilatory dysfunction to clinical and functional decline in SCA2. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between the values of peak expiratory flow (PEF), maximum in...

Ossicular chain reconstruction in chronic otitis media: hearing results and analysis of prognostic factors

Abstract Introduction The goal of ossiculoplasty is to improve hearing and the success of this procedure depends on several factors. Objective Analyze the hearing results in patients with chronic otitis media undergoing ossicular chain reconstruction, as well as predictive factors for successful surger...

Comparison of natural ostiodilatation and endoscopic sinus surgery in the same patient with chronic sinusitis

Abstract Introduction Chronic rhinosinusitis is a broad clinical syndrome characterized by mucosal inflammation of the nose and paranasal sinuses. In order for the paranasal sinuses to maintain their physiological functions; the ostiomeatal complex drainage pathways must be open. Surgical procedures are...

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Amsterdam inventory for auditory disability and handicap to Brazilian Portuguese

Abstract Introduction Patient-reported outcome measures, inventory and or questionnaire, allow patients to present their perspective of the impact of their individual condition on a day-to-day basis, independent of the analysis of test results by the expert clinician. Outcome measures are recommended wh...

Effects of oral isotretinoin therapy on the nasal cavities

Abstract Introduction Isotretinoin (13 cis-retinoic acid) is the most effective treatment for acne vulgaris and is the only treatment option that can provide either remission or a permanent cure. Objective The aim of this study was to use both subjective and objective methods to assess the nasal compla...