Abstract Introduction: It is needed for nutrition prescription correct estimate of resting energy expenditure (REE), which is a challenge given the possible daily variation in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury (AKI). Objective: To evaluate the daily variability of REE measured by indirec...
Abstract Objective: To investigate the prevalence of anxiety and depression in patients admitted for acute coronary syndrome to a university hospital and to examine associations with use of psychotropic drugs. Methods: Ninety-one patients who had had an acute coronary event were enrolled on this cross-...
Síndrome Coronario Agudo/epidemiología,
Síndrome Coronario Agudo/psicología,
Ansiedad/epidemiología,
Depresión/epidemiología,
Síndrome Coronario Agudo/terapia,
Ansiolíticos/uso terapéutico,
Antidepresivos/uso terapéutico,
Ansiedad/tratamiento farmacológico,
Benzodiazepinas/uso terapéutico,
Estudios Transversales,
Depresión/tratamiento farmacológico,
Hospitalización,
Hospitales Universitarios,
Prevalencia,
Estudios Prospectivos
Schneider, Maiko A;
Andreazza, Tahiana;
Fontanari, Anna Martha V;
Costa, Angelo B;
Silva, Dhiordan C da;
Aguiar, Bianca W de;
Massuda, Raffael;
Pedrini, Mariana;
Gama, Clarissa S;
Schwarz, Karine;
Kauer-Sant'Anna, Marcia;
Lobato, Maria Ines R.
Abstract Introduction: Transsexualism (ICD-10) is a condition characterized by a strong and persistent dissociation with one's assigned gender. Sex reassignment surgery (SRS) and hormone therapy provide a means of allowing transsexual individuals to feel more congruent with their gender and have played ...
Factor Neurotrófico Derivado del Encéfalo/sangre,
Disforia de Género/sangre,
Cirugía de Reasignación de Sexo,
Estrés Psicológico/sangre,
Transexualidad/sangre,
Biomarcadores/sangre,
Análisis Químico de la Sangre,
Ensayo de Inmunoadsorción Enzimática,
Disforia de Género/tratamiento farmacológico,
Disforia de Género/psicología,
Disforia de Género/cirugía,
Infecciones por VIH/sangre,
Infecciones por VIH/complicaciones,
Terapia de Reemplazo de Hormonas,
Periodo Posoperatorio,
Periodo Preoperatorio,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Transexualidad/tratamiento farmacológico,
Transexualidad/psicología,
Transexualidad/cirugía,
Resultado del Tratamiento
Abstract: Background: Large congenital melanocytic nevus (LCMN) is considered a risk factor for melanoma, although the magnitude of this risk is controversial. Objective: To evaluate the risk of melanoma development in patients with LCMN seen at a dermatology referral center in Brazil during a twelve-y...
Abstract: Background: Isotretinoin is a synthetic analog of vitamin A. Recent studies support a role for retinoic acid in the recovery of olfactory function following injury in mice. Objective: This study aimed at determining the effect of isotretinoin on olfactory function in patients who have acne an...
Abstract Background: Abnormal ankle-brachial index (ABI) has been found to be a strong predictor of mortality in some hemodialysis populations in studies with relatively short periods of follow-up, lower than 2 years. Objective: This study aimed to assess the predictive value of abnormal ABI as a risk ...
Análisis de Varianza,
Índice Tobillo Braquial/métodos,
Presión Sanguínea/fisiología,
Calcio/sangre,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Fallo Renal Crónico/mortalidad,
Fallo Renal Crónico/fisiopatología,
Fallo Renal Crónico/terapia,
Fósforo/sangre,
Valor Predictivo de las Pruebas,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Diálisis Renal/mortalidad,
Medición de Riesgo/métodos,
Factores de Riesgo,
Estadísticas no Paramétricas,
Tasa de Supervivencia,
Factores de Tiempo
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Previous evidence trying to assess the risk of celiac disease among dyspeptic patients has been inconclusive, showing in some cases notorious discrepancies. OBJECTIVE To determine the prevalence of celiac disease in patients with dyspepsia compared to healthy controls without dyspep...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Bariatric surgery has become the gold standard treatment for morbid obesity, but access to surgery remains difficult and low compliance to postoperative follow-up is common. To improve outcomes, enable access and optimize follow-up, we developed a multidisciplinary preoperative appro...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is characterized by diverse symptoms. There is an evidence for a genetic component to GERD as supported by familial aggregation of this disease. OBJECTIVE To investigate whether certain human leucocyte antigen genes HLA-DRB1 are associated with...
ABSTRACT BACKGROUND Bleeding of esophageal varices is the main cause of morbidity and mortality in children and adults with portal hypertension and there are few studies involving secondary prophylaxis in children and adolescents. OBJECTIVE To evaluate the efficacy of endoscopic secondary prophylaxis i...
Várices Esofágicas y Gástricas/complicaciones,
Várices Esofágicas y Gástricas/terapia,
Esofagoscopía,
Estudios de Seguimiento,
Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/prevención & control,
Hipertensión Portal/complicaciones,
Ligadura,
Estudios Prospectivos,
Recurrencia,
Escleroterapia,
Prevención Secundaria,
Resultado del Tratamiento
