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Peripheral neuropathy in COVID-19 is due to immune-mechanisms, pre-existing risk factors, anti-viral drugs, or bedding in the Intensive Care Unit

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 79 (10), 2021
ABSTRACT Background: This mini-review aims to summarize and discuss previous and recent advances in the clinical presentation, pathophysiology, diagnosis, treatment, and outcome of SARS-CoV-2-associated peripheral neuropathies. Methods: Literature review. Results: Altogether, 105 articles about SAR...

Segregación de la ropa hospitalaria en origen usada por el paciente: revisión sistemática

ResumenIntroducción. La segregación y procesamiento de la ropa es un asunto vital tanto para los pacientes como para el recurso humano que labora en los hospitales y centros de salud y que manipula este material. El objetivo fue evaluar la efectividad del personal de enfermería respecto de la segregac...

Gel pillow designed specifically for obstructive sleep apnea treatment with continuous positive airway pressure

J. bras. pneumol; 42 (5), 2016
ABSTRACT Objective: To determine whether the use of a gel pillow with side cutouts designed to accommodate a continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) mask and reduce head temperature improves the efficacy of and adherence to auto-CPAP therapy. Methods: Twenty-three consecutive CPAP-naïve patients wi...

Use of insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets and other impregnated materials for malaria control in the Americas

This article reviews the current status of the use of insecticide-impregnated mosquito nets and other impregnated materials in the Americas. Studies from Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Guatemala, Peru, Suriname, and Venezuela are examined. It is concluded that most studies have suffered from experimental des...