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Respiratory mechanics behavior after heart surgery: an experimental study

Acta sci., Health sci; 43 (), 2021
Changes in ventilatorymechanics and their consequent pulmonary complications are common after surgical procedures, particularly in cardiac surgery (CS), and may be associated with both preoperative history and surgical circumstances. This study aims to compare ventilatory mechanics ...

Effects of risk factors in the likelihood of breast cancer subtypes in Brazilian women

ABCS health sci; 46 (), 2021
INTRODUCTION: Breast cancer is a heterogenous disease with multiple causes and it lacks more investigation related to its risk factors. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the likelihood of breast cancer subtypes according to the positivity to estrogen and progesterone receptors (ER+ and PR+ respectively), with or wi...

Analysis of anthropometric indicators used in the nutritional assessment of active elderly in the city of Macaé, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

ABCS health sci; 46 (), 2021
INTRODUCTION: Body composition changes related to aging alter the capacity of predicting risk through anthropometric parameters. OBJECTIVE: To discuss methodological aspects of anthropometry in active elderly based on associations between Body Mass Index (BMI) and other nutritional indicators. METHODS: C...

Parkinson's disease effect on autonomic modulation: an analysis using geometric indices

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 79 (2), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: Parkinson's disease (PD) produces autonomic changes, indicating lower parasympathetic modulation and global variability, but these changes need further studying regarding geometric methods. Objective: To investigate the autonomic modulation in individuals with PD using heart rate v...

Conocimiento de los médicos generales sobre complicaciones obstétricas asociadas a riesgo cardiovascular subsecuente

Gac. méd. Méx; 157 (1), 2021
Resumen Introducción: La enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) constituye la principal causa de mortalidad en mujeres; la preeclampsia (PE) y la diabetes mellitus gestacional (DMG) están asociadas a incremento en el riesgo de ECV. Objetivo: Evaluar el conocimiento de los médicos generales (MG) sobre compl...

Evaluación de la calidad de vida en pacientes mexicanos con obesidad severa antes y después de cirugía bariátrica

Gac. méd. Méx; 157 (1), 2021
Resumen Introducción: En México no se han utilizado los instrumentos Shorth Form 36 Items (SF-36) ni Baryatric Assesment Reporting Outcomes System (BAROS) para evaluar la calidad de vida (CV) antes y después de la cirugía bariátrica (CB). Objetivo: Describir los cambios en la CV con los cuestionar...

The association between body mass index and varicocele: A meta-analysis

Int. braz. j. urol; 47 (1), 2021
ABSTRACT Objective: Recently, several studies have found that obesity had a protective effect against varicocele, but no meta-analysis has confirmed this finding. Therefore, we conducted this meta-analysis to investigate the association between body mass index (BMI) and varicocele. Material and Methods...

Effects of intra-set rest on morphological variables, maximal strength and jump performance in university students

Int. j. morphol; 39 (1), 2021
SUMMARY: The appropriate dosage of resistance training could promote physical and physiological adaptations and decrease injuries. The aim of the study was to analyze the effects of the different intra-set rest after eight weeks of resistance training on morphological variables, maximal strength, and jum...