Projeto de extensão universitária ‘SaúHDe renal’: Efeitos na qualidade de vida e na aptidão física by Jordana Letícia Buratti, Thaís Severo Dutra, Moane Marchesan Krug, Clara Suemi da Costa Rosa, Paulo Ricardo Moreira, Robelius De-Bortoli, Rodrigo de Rosso Krug

“…Both groups obtained significant improvements in physical fitness and QOL. EG patients who had more effective participation in the TF obtained better scores in the resistance of lower/upper limbs, in the flexibility and improvements in domains of the QOL, functional capacity, vitality, social aspects, and limitation due to emotional aspects when compared to the CG. …”
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Non-classical pulmonary exacerbation in cystic fibrosis revealing ALK-Translocated lung cancer: A case report by Mohamad Hadhud, Johnathan Arnon, Anat Hershko-Moshe, Adi Hollander, Noa Hurvitz-Lehmann, Assaf Potruch, Henny Azmanov, Rottem Kuint, Nurith Hiller, Elie Picard, Naama Sebbag-Sznajder, Shira Leebhoff, Michael Wilschanski, Myriam Grunewald, Liron Birimberg-Schwartz, Malena Cohen-Cymberknoh

“…We describe the case of a 35-year-old man with mild, stable CF disease who presented with severe respiratory distress, systemic symptoms, elevated liver enzymes and hypereosinophilia along with a lung mass and pleural effusion. …”
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Comparison of prognosis for T4b rectal cancer with different pelvic compartment involvement treated using neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy and implications for refinement of the curre... by Yang-zi Zhang, Maxiaowei Song, Shuai Li, Jian Tie, Xiang-gao Zhu, Yong-heng Li, Ai-wen Wu, Yong Cai, Wei-hu Wang

“…Methods: We retrospectively analysed data from 195 patients with magnetic resonance imaging-identified locally advanced T4b rectal cancer who received neoadjuvant chemoradiotherapy between January 2010 and December 2019. 104 patients had only inferior pelvic compartment involvement (group A) while 91 patients had anterior, posterior or lateral pelvic compartment involvement (group B). …”
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Radiofrequency ablation vs. cryoablation for pediatric atrioventricular nodal reentrant tachycardia in the era of three-dimensional electroanatomical mapping by Yao-Wei Chan, Chieh-Mao Chuang, Chieh-Mao Chuang, Pi-Chang Lee, I-Hsin Tai, I-Hsin Tai, I-Hsin Tai, Ying-Hsuan Peng, Ying-Hsuan Peng, Wen-Po Fan, Wen-Po Fan, Yu-Shin Lee, Ming-Chih Lin, Ming-Chih Lin, Sheng-Ling Jan, Sheng-Ling Jan, Yun-Ching Fu, Yun-Ching Fu, Shih-Ann Chen, Shih-Ann Chen

“…This study compares RF ablation and cryoablation using a 3D EAM system for pediatric AVNRT treatment.MethodsA retrospective study enrolled consecutive pediatric patients with AVNRT who underwent RF ablation (RF group) or cryoablation (Cryo group) guided by a 3D EAM system at multiple centers from July 2018 to January 2024.ResultsAmong 95 patients, 69 received RF ablation and 26 received cryoablation. …”
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Derivation and validation of a prediction model for inadequate bowel preparation in Chinese outpatients by Huifang Yin, Yan Wang, Hangfang Wang, Tian Li, Xiangxiang Xu, Fengyu Li, Lihua Huang

“…A model was constructed and validated to identify patients who were at high risk of inadequate bowel preparation by using six simple variables, which included male sex, diabetes, constipation, history of colorectal surgery, a high fiber diet used at 24 h prior to examination, and PC > 5 h. …”
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The Use of Biopsy and “No-Biopsy” Approach for Diagnosing Paediatric Coeliac Disease in the Central European Region by Petra Riznik, Márta Balogh, Piroska Bódi, Luigina De Leo, Jasmina Dolinsek, Ildikó Guthy, Judit Gyimesi, Ágnes Horváth, Ildikó Kis, Martina Klemenak, Berthold Koletzko, Sibylle Koletzko, Ilma Rita Korponay-Szabó, Tomaz Krencnik, Tarcisio Not, Goran Palcevski, Éva Pollák, Daniele Sblattero, István Tokodi, Matej Vogrincic, Katharina Julia Werkstetter, Jernej Dolinsek

“…Out of the remaining 412 children who underwent duodenal biopsies, 214 (51.9%) had TGA≥10 times upper level of normal (ULN) and would have been eligible for the “no-biopsy” approach. …”
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Associations of Pretransplant Patient-Reported Outcomes Measurement Information System Physical Function Score With Kidney Transplant Outcomes by Junji Yamauchi, Amy M. Cizik, Katalin Fornadi, Dominik Thomas, Divya Raghavan, Duha Jweehan, Suayp Oygen, Silviana Marineci, Michelle Buff, Motaz Selim, Michael Zimmerman, Istvan Mucsi, Istvan Mucsi, Miklos Z. Molnar

“…Larger studies are needed to confirm the utility of PROMIS-PF to identify transplant candidates who would benefit from pretransplant prehabilitation.…”
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Protocolized approach saves the limb in peripheral arterial injury: A decade experience by Pratyusha Priyadarshini, Supreet Kaur, Komal Gupta, Abhinav Kumar, Junaid Alam, Dinesh Bagaria, Narender Choudhary, Amit Gupta, Sushma Sagar, Biplab Mishra, Subodh Kumar

“…The majority (88.6%) of patients who required primary or secondary amputations had blunt trauma. …”
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Comparison of Finasteride and Dutasteride on Risk of Prostate Cancer in Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia: A Pooled Analysis of 15 Real-world Databases by Dae Yul Yang, Won-Woo Seo, Rae Woong Park, Sang Youl Rhee, Jae Myung Cha, Yoon Soo Hah, Chang Won Jeong, Kyung-Jin Kim, Hyeon-Jong Yang, Do Kyung Kim, Ji Yong Ha

“…Materials and Methods: We conducted a multicenter, cohort study of new-users of finasteride and dutasteride. We include patients who were prescribed 5 mg finasteride or dutasteride for the first time to treat BPH and had at least 180 days of prescription. …”

Comparison of fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) and urine cytology in diagnosing urothelial carcinoma: a single-center retrospective cohort study by WANG Zhiting, ZHU Xiaoli

“…Methods: This study included patients who underwent transurethral resection of bladder tumor (TURBT) from January 2022 to December 2023 and approved by Ethics Commetce of Fudan Univesity Shanghai Cancer Center, No.: 050432-4-2307E) that met the inclusion and exclusion criteria. …”
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Long-term effectiveness of radiofrequency renal denervation in patients with resistant arterial hypertension (10-year follow-up results) by O.L. Rekovets, Yu.M. Sirenko, O.O. Torbas, S.M. Kushnir, G.F. Prymak

“…We selected 1146 patients with resistant arterial hypertension (RAH) who received 3 or more antihypertensive drugs. 16 patients were selected for renal artery denervation. …”
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Factors influencing the quality of life and mental health of Brazilian Federal Education Network Employees: An epidemiological cross-sectional study by Isabela Fernanda Rodrigues de Oliveira, Nicolli Godoi Pereira, Luís Fernando Monteiro, Leonardo Mateus Teixeira de Rezende, Claudio Andre Barbosa de Lira, Manuel Monfort-Pañego, Woska Pires da Costa, Priscilla Rayanne E. Silva Noll, Matias Noll

“…Regarding alcoholic beverages, the results showed symptoms of anxiety (p = 0.003) and stress (p < 0.001) in employees who consumed these for more than 3 days in a month. …”
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UltraTimTrack: a Kalman-filter-based algorithm to track muscle fascicles in ultrasound image sequences by Tim J. van der Zee, Paolo Tecchio, Daniel Hahn, Brent J. Raiteri

“…We applied the hybrid algorithm to ultrasound image sequences collected from the human medial gastrocnemius of healthy individuals (N = 8, four women), who performed cyclical submaximal plantar flexion contractions or remained at rest during passive ankle joint rotations at given frequencies and amplitudes whilst seated in a dynamometer chair. …”
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Immunosuppressive therapy and nutritional diseases of patients after kidney transplantation: a systematic review by Aleksandra Anna Kajdas, Marcin Kleibert, Anne Katrine Normann, Krzysztof Krasuski, Ditte Søndergaard Linde, Dorota Szostak-Węgierek

“…Consequently, patients who were not using CNIs had a lower prevalence of hypomagnesaemia, hyperkalaemia, and metabolic acidosis compared to those treated with CNIs. …”
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Mechanical Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia in the COVID-19 Pandemic Era: A Critical Challenge in the Intensive Care Units by Mircea Stoian, Adina Andone, Sergiu Rareș Bândilă, Danusia Onișor, Sergiu Ștefan Laszlo, Gabriela Lupu, Alina Danielescu, Dragoș-Florin Baba, Anca Meda Văsieșiu, Andrei Manea, Adina Stoian

“…<b>Materials and Methods</b>: This study was a single-center, cross-sectional, retrospective analysis involving 122 patients who were hospitalized in the ICU of Târgu Mureș County Clinical Hospital from 1 April 2021, to 1 April 2023. …”
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Analyzing the serum biochemical factors that influence early neurological deterioration in ischemic Stroke patients and developing a nomogram prediction model by Xiaoni Zhan, Yunyun Xu, Rongrong Ma

“…The study's inclusion and exclusion criteria select patients aged 18+ with a first-time diagnosis of IS who undergo lab tests within 24 hours of admission while excluding those with multiple organ dysfunction, sensory impairments, coagulation disorders, or other serious medical conditions. …”
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Preservative-free therapy for glaucoma after corneal refractive surgery by A.A. Antonov, I.V. Kozlova, T.S. Mitichkina, I.I. Vedmedenko

“…In addition to classical issues and difficulties, this results in the reduced quality of glaucoma screening and monitoring in a complex group with myopic refraction at baseline. In patients who underwent corneal refractive surgery corneal shape depends on the intraocular pressure (IOP) greater than in patients with intact fibrous tunic. …”
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Medication related osteonecrosis (MRONJ) in the management of CTIBL in breast and prostate cancer patients. Joint report by SIPMO AND SIOMMMS by Francesco Bertoldo, Cristina Eller-Vainicher, Vittorio Fusco, Rodolfo Mauceri, Jessica Pepe, Alberto Bedogni, Andrea Palermo, Umberto Romeo, Giuseppe Guglielmi, Giuseppina Campisi

“…Conclusions: Despite obvious weaknesses of the available international literature, the Expert Panel recognized the need to tailor separate MRONJ preventive approach for breast and prostate cancer patients on adjuvant endocrine therapy who begin low-dose BMA therapy to prevent CTIBL and provided this practical guidance for bone specialists and oral healthcare providers. …”
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Gambaran Hitung Jenis Leukosit pada Pasien Penyakit Paru Obstruktif Kronik yang Dirawat di RSUP Dr. M. Djamil Padang by Revi Sofiana Martantya, Ellyza Nasrul, Masrul Basyar

“…The design of this study was descriptive retrospective from medical record of 69 people with COPD who were treated at the lungs and internal medicine department of dr. …”
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The effect of low donor-to-recipient body weight ratio on graft survival after dual kidney transplantation from pediatric deceased donors by Mingchuan Huang, Shenghui Wu, Pengfei Gao, Li Zhou, Qian Fu, Chenglin Wu, Huanxi Zhang, Yitao Zheng, Xiaojun Su, Wenrui Wu, Jinghong Tan, Qiang Zhang, Pei Xia, Zhe Xu, Longshan Liu, Jun Li, Changxi Wang

“…This study investigates the prognosis of DKT from pediatric deceased donors, and influencing factors.Method A retrospective study included recipients who underwent DKT from pediatric donors between 2012 and 2022. …”
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