Platelets can reflect the severity of Crohn's disease without the effect of anemia
CONCLUSIONS: PLT can be an indicator of disease severity in CD, while there is a lack of evidence regarding this finding in UC. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - July 11, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Circulating MicroRNA Expression Profiles in Patients with Stable and Unstable Angina
CONCLUSION: The results suggest that circulating miRNAs are potential biomarkers of UA. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - July 11, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
What You Gain and What You Lose in COVID-19: Perception of Medical Students on their Education
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Source: Clinics - July 11, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Double-edged sword: Granulocyte colony stimulating factors in cancer patients during the COVID-19 era
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread exponentially worldwide. In Brazil, the number of infected people diagnosed has been increasing and, as in other countries, it has been associated with a high risk of contamination in healthcare teams. For healthcare professionals, the full use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory, such as wearing surgical or filtering facepiece class 2 (FFP2) masks, waterproof aprons, gloves, and goggles, in addition to training in care processes. A reduction in the number of face-to-face visits an...
Source: Clinics - July 6, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Recommendations for head and neck surgical procedures during the COVID-19 pandemic
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), has spread exponentially worldwide. In Brazil, the number of infected people diagnosed has been increasing and, as in other countries, it has been associated with a high risk of contamination in healthcare teams. For healthcare professionals, the full use of personal protective equipment (PPE) is mandatory, such as wearing surgical or filtering facepiece class 2 (FFP2) masks, waterproof aprons, gloves, and goggles, in addition to training in care processes. A reduction in the number of face-to-face visits an...
Source: Clinics - July 6, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Association between antioxidant vitamins and oxidative stress among patients with a complete hydatidiform mole
CONCLUSIONS: All groups exhibited high levels of oxidative stress, as evaluated by gamma-glutamyl transferase levels, and had inadequate intake of antioxidant vitamins. Therefore, t he high exposure to oxidative stress found in our study, even in healthy pregnant and non-pregnant women, may increase the incidence of CHM in this region. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - July 6, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Response to fatigue observed through magnetic resonance imaging on the quadriceps muscle in postmenopausal women
CONCLUSION: The acute muscular activation of the quadriceps evaluated by T2 mapping on nuclear MRI equipment is equal in women with and without OP in the postmenopausal phase. BMD did not interfere with muscle response to exercise when muscle fatigue was reached. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - June 29, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Overcoming barriers to providing comprehensive inpatient care during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Source: Clinics - June 29, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Management of benign and suspicious breast lesions during the coronavirus disease pandemic: recommendations for triage and treatment
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Source: Clinics - June 29, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Breath tests for gastrointestinal diseases - will it be safe to conduct breath tests after the COVID-19 pandemic?
New cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continue to rise worldwide following the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The current pandemic has completely altered the workflow of health services worldwide. However, even during this critical period, patients with other diseases, like cancer, need to be properly treated. A few reports have shown that mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 is higher in elderly patients and those with other active comorbidities, including cancer. Patients with lung cancer are at ris...
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Electroconvulsive therapy practice during the COVID-19 pandemic
New cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continue to rise worldwide following the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The current pandemic has completely altered the workflow of health services worldwide. However, even during this critical period, patients with other diseases, like cancer, need to be properly treated. A few reports have shown that mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 is higher in elderly patients and those with other active comorbidities, including cancer. Patients with lung cancer are at ris...
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Lung Cancer and the COVID-19 pandemic: Recommendations from the Brazilian Thoracic Oncology Group
New cases of the novel coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), continue to rise worldwide following the declaration of a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). The current pandemic has completely altered the workflow of health services worldwide. However, even during this critical period, patients with other diseases, like cancer, need to be properly treated. A few reports have shown that mortality due to SARS-CoV-2 is higher in elderly patients and those with other active comorbidities, including cancer. Patients with lung cancer are at ris...
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Imaging findings in COVID-19 pneumonia
This article aimed to demonstrate the chest imaging findings of COVID-19 on different modalities: chest radiography, computed tomography, and ultrasonography. In addition, it intended to review recommendations on imaging assessment of COVID-19 and to discuss the use of a structured chest computed tomography report. Chest radiography, despite being a low-cost and easily available method, has low sensitivity for screening patients. It can be useful in monitoring hospitalized patients, especially for the evaluation of complications such as pneumothorax and pleural effusion. Chest computed tomography, despite being highly sens...
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Physiotherapy Care of Patients with Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) - A Brazilian Experience
This article details the development of guidelines on these aspects for physiotherapy of patients with COVID-19. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Effect of the location and size of thyroid nodules on the diagnostic performance of ultrasound elastography: A retrospective analysis
CONCLUSIONS: The strain ultrasound elastography should be carefully evaluated when small thyroid nodules are located near the carotid artery. (Source: Clinics)
Source: Clinics - June 22, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
