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Post-dural puncture headache incidence after cerebrospinal fluid aspiration. A prospective observational study

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (4), 2020
Abstract Background: Post-dural puncture headache (PDPH) is an iatrogenic condition following lumbar puncture (LP). Incidence is variable and often associated with young females. Technical features of the procedure (i.e. needle gauge) have been investigated; however there is no investigation on the met...

Increased incidence of Neisseria meningitidis infections in Nuevo León, Mexico

Salud pública Méx; 62 (2), 2020

Patterns of ocular trauma in elderly patients in an urban population-the Bronx experience

Arq. bras. oftalmol; 83 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the characteristics of ocular injuries among elderly patients admitted to an urban level I trauma center because of major trauma from 2008 to 2015. Methods: A retrospective chart review was conducted of patients aged >65 years admitted with ocular injuries that were i...

Arthroscopic Latarjet: Technique Description and Preliminary Results. Study of the First 30 Cases

Abstract Objective Arthroscopic Latarjet has been performed with the aim to be an accurate technique with a low incidence of complications. The aim of the present study was to briefly describe the technique and to evaluate the shot-term complications following arthroscopic Latarjet procedure to correct ...

Análise de indicadores epidemiológicos da COVID-19 no Piauí

Rev. enferm. UFPI; 9 (), 2020
Objetivo: Realizar análise de indicadores epidemiológicos da COVID-19 no Piauí. Métodos: Trata-se de estudo epidemiológico, descritivo, realizado a partir de dados secundários de casos confirmados de COVID-19, entre 18 de março a 15 de agosto de 2020. Os dados foram obtidos a partir das plataforma...

Higher incidence of metabolic syndrome components in vitiligo patients: a prospective cross-sectional study

An. bras. dermatol; 95 (2), 2020
Abstract Background/Objectives: To investigate the association between vitiligo and metabolic syndrome. Methods: A prospective cross-sectional study was conducted between 2014 and 2016. Study (n = 155) and control groups (n = 155) were evaluated for metabolic syndrome according to National Cholesterol ...

Bladder cancer trends and mortality in the brazilian public health system

Int. braz. j. urol; 46 (2), 2020
ABSTRACT Introduction Considering the lack of data on BC trends in Brazilian population, mainly as a result of the difficulty on gathering data, the present manuscript provides an overview of bladder cancer incidence, hospitalization, mortality patterns and trends using the Brazilian Data Center for Th...

Salivary Gland Disorders in Children and Adolescents: A 15-year Experience

Abstract Introduction Diseases of the salivary glands are rare in children and adolescents, with the exception of viral-induced infections. Objective To determine the clinical course of the disease, the diagnostic procedures, the treatment and the outcome of all children and adolescents affected with...

Application of Cervical Vestibular-Evoked Myogenic Potentials in Adults with Moderate to Profound Sensorineural Hearing Loss: A Preliminary Study

Abstract Introduction The cochlea and the vestibular receptors are closely related in terms of anatomy and phylogeny. Patients with moderate to profound sensorineural hearing loss (MPSHL) should have their vestibular organ functions tested. Objective To evaluate the incidence of vestibular abnormalit...

Trends in colorectal cancer incidence in western Kazakhstan through the first decade of the screening implementation, 2009-2018

Abstract Introduction The study is aimed to outline the vector of colorectal cancer incidence in the industrial Aktobe province of western Kazakhstan through the first decade of the screening implementation, 2009-2018. Methods Rough incidence rates and annual percent changes were estimated for each age...