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1. A practical contemporary approach to decision-making on subclinical hypothyroidism
ABSTRACT Subclinical hypothyroidism (Shypo) is an increasingly frequent condition in common medical practice. Its diagnosis continues to pose a challenge since a series of non-thyroidal and temporary conditions can elevate serum TSH levels. In addition, the consequences of Shypo are still up for debate. Although detrimental cardiovascular effects have been c
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-02
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2. Prevalence of falls and associated factors in community-dwelling older Brazilians: a systematic review and meta-analysis
As quedas em idosos resultam em uma enorme carga epidemiológica, clínica e econômica nesta faixa etária no mundo inteiro, com alto risco de incapacitação grave. O estudo teve como objetivo estimar a prevalência de quedas e fatores associados entre idosos brasileiros, através de uma revisão sistemática com meta-análise. Foram realizadas buscas nas
Cad. Saúde Pública. Publicado em: 29/08/2019
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3. Idosos não japoneses, japoneses e descendentes de japoneses no Estudo Saúde, Bem-Estar e Envelhecimento: condições funcionais e de saúde
RESUMO: Introdução: A cidade de São Paulo conta com a maior comunidade de descendentes japoneses fora do Japão. Objetivos: Comparar as condições demográficas, econômicas, funcionais e de saúde de idosos não japoneses, japoneses e descendentes de japoneses, bem como analisar comparativamente as condições funcionais e de saúde de idosos nascid
Rev. bras. epidemiol.. Publicado em: 04/02/2019
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4. An association study of FOXO3 variant and longevity
Abstract Human longevity is a polygenic and multifactorial trait. Pathways related to lifespan are complex and involve molecular, cellular, and environmental processes. In this analytical observational study, we evaluated the relationship between environment factors, oxidative stress status, DNA integrity level, and the association of FOXO3 (rs2802292), SOD2
Genet. Mol. Biol.. Publicado em: 11/06/2018
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5. Copper and zinc accumulation, fractionation and migration in vineyard soils from Santa Catarina State, Brazil
ABSTRACT The purpose of this study was to evaluate Cu and Zn migration and fractions in sandy soil of vineyards. In Urussanga (SC), Brazil, soil samples were collected from a 4-year-old and 15-yearold vineyard, and from a forested area. In the soils, the chemical characteristics of Cu and Zn were analyzed by the EDTA method, which determines the fraction ava
Bragantia. Publicado em: 18/12/2017
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6. Ultrasonographic assessment of thyroid volume in oldest-old individuals
ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to describe the relationship between thyroid volume and age, gender, anthropometric characteristics, and echogenicity in oldest-old subjects in an iodine-sufficient area. Subjects and methods The study included 81 independent elderly individuals aged ≥ 80 years (65 [80.2%] women). We determined these individ
Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 24/11/2016
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7. Femoral neck non-union treatment by valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy
ABSTRACTOBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the performance of valgus intertrochanteric osteotomy in femoral neck non-union.METHODS: Forty-two patients with femoral neck fractures with non-union treated using Pauwels' intertrochanteric osteotomy were reviewed. Demographics, time elapsed between fracture and surgery, follow--up, osteosynthesi
Acta ortop. bras.. Publicado em: 2015-12
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8. A prospective evaluation of plastibell® circumcision in older children
Introduction and Objective Circumcision is one of the oldest surgical procedures and one of the most frequently performed worldwide. It can be done by many different techniques. This prospective series presents the results of Plastibell® circumcision in children older than 2 years of age, evaluating surgical duration, immediate and late complications, time
Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2013-07
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9. Executive functions in late childhood: age differences among groups
Executive functions (EF) have been a major focus of interest in neuropsychology. However, there are few studies about their development in healthy children. To fill this gap in the literature, the current study aims to compare the performance in EF tasks in children from 6 to 12 (n=90) years old. Three age groups (6-7, 8-10 and 11-12 years-old) were assessed
Psychol. Neurosci.. Publicado em: 2013-06
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10. Post-thoracotomy wound separation (DEHISCENCE): a disturbing complication
OBJECTIVES: We described the treatment of dehiscence of thoracotomy incisions in patients who underwent thoracic surgery in the present study. METHODS: Twenty-four patients with either partial or complete dehiscence of their thoracotomy incisions were included in the study from 2005 to 2010. The patients were evaluated regarding their age, sex, indication fo
Clinics. Publicado em: 2013-01
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11. Brassinosteroid analogue affects the senescence in two papaya genotypes submitted to drought stress
Brassinosteroids (BS) application is associated with the increase of tolerance to some kinds of stresses, such as those induced by the infection of pathogens, temperature, salt and water deficiency. In this work, the influence of a spirostanic analogue of brassinosteroid (SAB) in the leaves of papaya Golden and UENF/CALIMAN 01 (UC 01) was tested to evaluate
Theor. Exp. Plant Physiol.. Publicado em: 2013
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12. A família no processo de saúde-doença no envelhecer com HIV/Aids
Family has passed through distinct chances both in structures and functional throughout its conception some millions of years ago. Some of these chances have happen in respect to the reduction on children number in families; increase of families with no children; increase of elder people among others. All such chances, one way or another, influence social ev
IBICT - Instituto Brasileiro de Informação em Ciência e Tecnologia. Publicado em: 25/10/2012