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Simple but not simpler: a systematic review of Markov models for economic evaluation of cervical cancer screening

Clinics; 73 (), 2018
The aim of this study was to critically evaluate the quality of the models used in economic evaluations of screening strategies for cervical cancer prevention. We systematically searched multiple databases, selecting model-based full economic evaluations (cost-effectiveness analyses, cost-utility analyse...

Índice de vulnerabilidade socioambiental: uma proposta metodológica utilizando o caso do Rio de Janeiro, Brasil

Resumo O termo vulnerabilidade tem sido utilizado com mais frequência, visando uma melhor compreensão acerca dos diferentes grupos populacionais, suas especificidades e necessidades. O objetivo deste estudo foi identificar, caracterizar e analisar populações em situação de vulnerabilidade socioambi...

Incremental Prognostic Value of the Incorporation of Clinical Data Into Coronary Anatomy Data in Acute Coronary Syndromes: SYNTAX-GRACE Score

Arq. bras. cardiol; 109 (6), 2017
Abstract Background: When performing coronary angiography in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS), the anatomical extent of coronary disease usually prevails in the prognostic reasoning. It has not yet been proven if clinical data should be accounted for in risk stratification together with anato...

Multi-criteria decision analysis and spatial statistic: an approach to determining human vulnerability to vector transmission of Trypanosoma cruzi

Mem. Inst. Oswaldo Cruz; 112 (10), 2017
BACKGROUND Chagas disease (CD), caused by the protozoan Trypanosoma cruzi, is a neglected human disease. It is endemic to the Americas and is estimated to have an economic impact, including lost productivity and disability, of 7 billion dollars per year on average. OBJECTIVES To assess vulnerability t...

Association of vascular function and estimated cardiovascular risk in patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (5), 2017
Abstract Objectives: Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) patients should receive cardiovascular (CV) risk assessment. For this purpose CV risk calculators are available. In addition, parameters of vascular function can be measured and used for risk prediction. Aim of the present study was to assess the associatio...

Measuring fatigue with multiple instruments in a Brazilian cohort of early rheumatoid arthritis patients

Rev. bras. reumatol; 57 (5), 2017
Abstract Objective: To assess the prevalence of fatigue in a Brazilian population with early rheumatoid arthritis using multiple instruments, and the predictors of these instruments by differents independent variables. Methods: Cross-sectional study with direct interview and medical records review. Fat...

Directiva sanitaria para la implementación de grupos de apoyo a madres de niños menores de 3 años de edad en alimentación, nutrición y cuidado infantil: Directiva Sanitaria Nº 235-MINSA/2017/INS

La publicación describe los procedimientos para la formación e implementación de grupos de apoyo a madres de niños menores de 3 años de edad en el marco de la Atención Integral de Salud...

Comparison of enterovirus detection in cerebrospinal fluid with Bacterial Meningitis Score in children

Einstein (Säo Paulo); 15 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To measure the role of enterovirus detection in cerebrospinal fluid compared with the Bacterial Meningitis Score in children with meningitis. Methods A retrospective cohort based on analysis of medical records of pediatric patients diagnosed as meningitis, seen at a private and ter...

SAMe-TT2R2 Score in the Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic to Predict Time in Therapeutic Range and Adverse Events

Arq. bras. cardiol; 108 (4), 2017
Abstract Background: The SAMe-TT2R2 score was developed to predict which patients on oral anticoagulation with vitamin K antagonists (VKAs) will reach an adequate time in therapeutic range (TTR) (> 65%-70%). Studies have reported a relationship between this score and the occurrence of adverse events....

Rendimiento de los criterios predictivos de la ASGE en el diagnóstico de coledocolitiasis en el Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins

Antecedentes: En el Perú no se cuenta con ningún estudio que evalúe el rendimiento de la guía clínica actual orientada a estratificar a los pacientes según probabilidad de presentar coledocolitiasis. Objetivos: Evaluar el rendimiento de los criterios predictivos propuestos por la Sociedad Americana...