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Effectiveness of metformin in the prevention of gestational diabetes mellitus in obese pregnant women

Abstract Objective To assess the effectiveness of metformin in the incidence of gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) in obese pregnant women attending a public maternity hospital in Joinville, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods Randomized clinical trial including obese pregnant women with a body mass ind...

Effects of cerebral oxygen changes during coronary bypass surgery on postoperative cognitive dysfunction in elderly patients: a pilot study

Rev. bras. anestesiol; 68 (2), 2018
Abstract Background and objectives: Postoperative cognitive dysfunction is common after cardiac surgery. Adequate cerebral perfusion is essential and near infrared spectroscopy (NIRS) can measure cerebral oxygenation. Aim of this study is to compare incidence of early and late postoperative cognitive dy...

Nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease in a high tuberculosis incidence setting in Brazil

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (2), 2018
ABSTRACT Objective: The incidence of lung disease caused by nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) has been increasing worldwide. In Brazil, there are few studies about nontuberculous mycobacterial lung disease (NTMLD), and its prevalence is yet to be known. Our objective was to determine the specific etiolo...

Eliminating tuberculosis in Latin America: making it the point

J. bras. pneumol; 44 (2), 2018

Estudo descritivo da distribuição por sexo e faixa etária da hipertensão e diabetes no município do Paulista-PE
Descriptive study of distribution by sex and age group of hypertension and diabetes in the municipality dp Paulista - PE

A incidência das Doenças Crônicas não Transmissíveis tem aumentado com ao longo dos anos em todo o mundo. A hipertensão e o diabetes importantes agravos que fazem parte deste grupo, e que acometem grande parcela da população brasileira. Entender como ocorre a distribuição por sexo e faixa etár...

Cancer incidence estimates and mortality for the top five cancer in Colombia, 2007-2011

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
Abstract Objectives: To describe the incidence and mortality for the five main types of cancer in Colombia, from 2007-2011. Methods: We estimated cases and cancer incidence rates standardised by age, based on incidence/mortality ratios; and we calculated the observed deaths and mortality rates standa...

Reliable information for cancer control in Cali, Colombia

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
Abstract Background: The Cali Population Cancer Registry (RPCC) has been in continuous operation since 1962 with the objective of producing valid statistics on the incidence of cancer, its patterns, trends and survival rates. Methods: During the period 2008-2012, 23,046 new cases were registered and ...

Trends in cancer incidence and mortality over three decades in Quito - Ecuador

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
Abstract Introduction: The National Registry of Tumors has collected, processed, analyzed and regularly disseminated information on new cases of cancer diagnosed in the city of Quito, Ecuador over the last three decades. Aim: This article analyzed the trend of cancer incidence and mortality rates for...

Trends on cancer incidence and mortality in Pasto, Colombia. 15 years experience

Colomb. med; 49 (1), 2018
Abstract Introduction: In Colombia it is necessary to continue producing quality and continuously updated information on the magnitude of cancer, derived from population-based cancer registries to contribute to decision making, and implementation of strategies for health promotion, prevention and treat...