Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2021
ReviewGuillain-Barré syndrome associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a scoping review.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infections can affect the nervous system, triggering problems such as the Guillain-Barre Syndrome (GBS), an association that can bring complications to the patient. ⋯ Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) can trigger the GBS, despite the few studies on this topic. Patients had clinical manifestations of COVID-19 infection and neurological manifestations characterizing GBS.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2021
ReviewNuances between sedentary behavior and physical inactivity: cardiometabolic effects and cardiovascular risk.
The aim of this study was to highlight the differences between the cardiometabolic effects and the cardiovascular risk of physical inactivity and sedentary behavior. ⋯ It is inferred that both physical inactivity and sedentary behavior are cardiovascular risk factors that can be modified with the correct clinical approach. It is necessary to differentiate physically inactive individuals from those with a high number of sedentary behaviors. These concepts need better clinical applicability to improve the prevention of primary and secondary cardiovascular risks.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of pulsed electromagnetic field therapy in patients with supraspinatus tendon tear.
The aim of this study was to compare the effect of transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS), ultrasound (US), and pulsed electromagnetic field (PEMF) combination with TENS and US therapy alone in patients with supraspinatus tear. ⋯ In our study, a combination of PEMF therapy with conventional physical therapy modalities was not found to be superior to the conventional therapy alone, and adding it to the routine treatment of symptomatic supraspinatus tear would not provide any additional benefit.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2021
Parathyroid hormone levels after parathyroidectomy for secondary hyperparathyroidism.
The parathormone level after parathyroidectomy in dialysis patients are of interest. Low levels may require cryopreserved tissue implantation; however, the resection is necessary in case of recurrence. We analyzed post parathyroidectomy parathormone levels in renal hyperparathyroidism. ⋯ Patients that underwent the total parathyroidectomy and autograft present four different graft function patterns with a possible varied therapeutic management.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2021
Comparison of cardiovascular risk calculators in patients with diabetes.
Cardiovascular risk stratification is an important clinical practice to estimate the severity of cardiovascular disease in patients with type 2 diabetes. This study aimed to compare the stratification of global cardiovascular risk with the specific risk stratification for patients with type 2 diabetes, seen at specialized outpatient clinics, and to evaluate possible differences in diagnoses and treatments. ⋯ The substantial disagreements among the cardiovascular risk calculators may lead to different diagnoses and may consequently influence therapeutic strategies. The findings herein highlight the need for specific validated cardiovascular risk calculators for patients with DM2 that can reliably estimate risk in these individuals.