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Impact of time from biopsy to surgery on complications, functional and oncologic outcomes following radical prostatectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Introduction: To determine the impact of time from biopsy to surgery on outcomes following radical prostatectomy (RP) as the optimal interval between prostate biopsy and RP is unknown. Material and methods: We identified 7, 350 men who underwent RP at our institution between 1994 and 2012 and ...

Role of native thiol, total thiol and dynamic Disulphide in diagnosis of patient with prostate cancer and prostatitis

Int. braz. j. urol; 45 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Background: Our study investigates whether Native Thiol, Total Thiol and disulphide levels measured in serum of patients with prostate cancer and prostatitis and of healthy subjects, have any role in differential diagnosis. Materials and Methods: Patients followed up for histopathologically ve...

La ingesta de "once", en reemplazo de la cena, se asocia al riesgo de presentar síndrome metabólico

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (6), 2019
Background: Seventy four percent of Chileans replaced the traditional dinner for the consumption of "five o'clock tea" (5CT), a mealtime that includes bread and is simliar to western breakfast. The latter favors the intake of unhealthy foods. Aim: To study whether the consumption of "5CT", instead of di...

Masas renales pequeñas: predictores de malignidad en una serie de 10 años

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (6), 2019
Background: Small renal masses (SRM) are defined as complex organ-confined solid or cystic lesions < 4 cm. Up to 20% of these can be benign. A conservative management with active surveillance can be done in some patients. However, it is difficult to identify patients with a higher risk of malignancy. ...

Estimando el efecto del cambio climático sobre el riesgo de la enfermedad de Chagas en Chile por medio del número reproductivo

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (6), 2019
Background: Reproductive number (R0)-maps estimate risk zones of vector-borne diseases and geographical distribution changes under climate change. Aim: To map R0 aiming to estimate the epidemiological risk of Chagas disease in Chile, its distribution and possible changes due to the global climate change...

Behavioral Influence of Known Prognostic Markers on the Cardiologist's Decision following Acute Coronary Syndrome: the GRACE Score Paradox

Arq. bras. cardiol; 112 (6), 2019
Abstract Background: Behavioral scientists consistently point out that knowledge does not influence decisions as expected. GRACE Score is a well validated risk model for predicting death of patients with acute coronary syndromes (ACS). However, whether prognostic assessment by this Score modulates medic...

Assessing driving risk in patients with glaucoma

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 82 (3), 2019
ABSTRACT Glaucoma is the leading cause of irreversible blindness worldwide and can affect a broad array of daily activities, including driving. Recently, studies investigating the relationship between driving performance and glaucoma have received a great deal of interest. Assessment of driving behavior ...

Reacciones adversas de los diez fármacos más notificados. Matanzas 2014 al 2017
Adverse reactions to the ten most reported drugs in Matanzas 2014-2017

Rev. medica electron; 41 (3), 2019
RESUMEN Introducción: la toxicidad de los fármacos es compleja y difícilmente valorable, por la cantidad de factores que intervienen en su producción, como modo de aparición, duración y gravedad de las reacciones adversas. La importancia de estas reacciones está dada por la frecuencia y gravedad ...

Riesgo de contagio de sarampion para un viajero chileno en 2017

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (5), 2019
Background: There is always a risk of importing infectious diseases when travelling abroad. Aim: To estimate the effective risk of a Chilean of acquiring measles during a travel by countries where measles outbreaks have been reported, considering the present level of immunity in the country. Material a...

ANÁLISE DOS RISCOS NÃO CLÍNICOS EM UM CENTRO DE MATERIAL E ESTERILIZAÇÃO

Rev. SOBECC; 24 (1), 2019
Objetivo: Analisar os riscos não clínicos de um centro de material e esterilização (CME). Método: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, analítico e longitudinal, realizado entre março e novembro de 2017 no CME de um hospital regional do interior do Piauí. A coleta de dados ocorreu em turnos distin...