Clinical Tests
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1. Inkk Trial - Intraoperative ketamine for perioperative pain management following total knee endoprosthetic replacement in oncology: a double-blinded randomized trial
Abstract Background There has been a growing interest in the use of ketamine following orthopedic surgeries. We hypothesized that low dose intravenous ketamine during surgery would help in mobilization following total knee replacement (TKR) in oncology patients as assessed by the timed to up and go (TUG) test at 72 hours post-surgery. Our secondary objectiv
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2023
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2. Vitamin D deficiency in bedridden elderly people at home
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate serum 25(OH)D concentrations in the homebound elderly people and relate them to level of dementia, nutritional risk, and route of dietary administration. METHODS: This is a cross-sectional study involving 207 bedridden elderly people assisted by the Home Care Service in the city of Santo André – S
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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3. Evaluation of malnutrition frequency and related factors of geriatric patients in need of home healthcare
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The nutritional status of frail elderly people receiving home health services should be evaluated. This study aimed to determine the nutritional status of patients aged ≥65 years registered in the Home Healthcare Services unit and investigate the factors that may be associated with malnutrition. METHODS: This cross-sectional descriptiv
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2023
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4. Vitamin D: a 14-year retrospective study at a clinical laboratory in Brazil
ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to assess vitamin D (25OHD) levels in individuals who underwent an examination at a private laboratory (between latitudes 14° and 22° south) over 14 years, stratified by sex, age, and epidemiological profiles, and determine variations in the number of tests performed over the years. Materials and methods: All records
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022
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5. Audio-vestibular and radiological analysis in Meniere’s disease
Abstract Objective: Intravenous gadolinium-enhanced inner ear magnetic resonance imaging (IV Gd-enhanced inner ear MRI) is a new technique for diagnosing Meniere’s disease (MD). Vestibular tests have also long been used forMD, but which tests should be included in the oto-neurological test battery remains controversial. The evaluation method to be used to
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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6. Interdisciplinary Group Intervention on Nutritional Profile, Quality of Life, and Stress During Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation: A Randomized Clinical Trial
Abstract Background: Participating in therapeutic operative groups with nutritional and psychological interventions might influence the recovery of patients in cardiopulmonary rehabilitation programs. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness of group interventions on the nutritional profile, stress, and quality of life of patients in cardiopulmonary rehabi
International Journal of Cardiovascular Sciences. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Vestibular function assessment in sudden hearing loss
Abstract Objectives: To perform vestibular assessment using cervical and ocular vestibular evoked myogenic potential, video head impulse test and caloric testing in patients with sudden hearing loss. Moreover, to evaluate the correlation of dizziness with vestibular tests and the correlation of vestibular tests with hearing prognosis. Methods: This is an o
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Comparison of digital games as a cognitive function assessment tool for current standardized neuropsychological tests
Abstract Objective: Cognitive dysfunction may occur postoperatively. Fast and efficient assessment of Postoperative Cognitive Dysfunction (POCD) can minimize loss of quality of life, and therefore, a study comparing a digital game with standard neuropsychological tests to assess executive, mnemonic, and attention functions to evaluate POCD seems to be relev
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Platelet antibodies identification: comparison between two laboratory tests
ABSTRACT Introduction: Platelet antibody identification is indispensable for diagnosing the human platelet antigen (HPA) or human leukocyte antigen (HLA) immunization, mostly because it can restrict the compatibility and results of transfusions. Correct detection of these antibodies is of utmost importance for the diagnosis and treatment. Method: We presen
Hematology, Transfusion and Cell Therapy. Publicado em: 2022
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10. TESTES DIAGNÓSTICOS PARA O SARS-COV-2: UMA REFLEXÃO CRÍTICA
The new coronavirus, called Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), was discovered in late December 2019 after cases were reported in the city of Wuhan, China. In January 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) officially declared the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) as a pandemic, which has an official record of around 500 million
Química Nova. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Evaluation of skin test indications for general anesthetics in real life: a prospective cohort study
Abstract Background In daily practice, atopic patients and those who have other drug allergies are referred to allergy clinics for evaluation of possible general anesthetic allergy despite the fact that it is not recommended in recent guidelines. Objective The aim of this prospective study is to determine the negative predictive value of skin tests for com
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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12. The clinical application of head-shaking test combined with head-shaking tilt suppression test in distinguishing between peripheral and central vertigo at bedside vs. examination room
Abstract Objectives: To investigate the clinical value of using Head-Shaking Test (HST) + Head-Shaking Tilt Suppression Test (HSTST) to distinguish between peripheral and central vertigo as well as to analyze the consistency of findings between tests at the bedside vs. in the examination room. Methods: We retrospectively analyzed patients who presented for
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022