Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Expression of endoglin, CD105, in conjunctival melanocytic nevi: Is it suspicious like in thyroidology? Oculi plus vident quam oculus?
The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of endoglin and its correlation with histopathological and clinical findings in conjunctival nevi. ⋯ This study suggests that endoglin could be a useful diagnostic and prognostic marker in differentiating between benign and malignant melanocytic ocular lesions.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Artichoke for biochemistry, histology, and gene expression in obstructive jaundice.
This study aimed to evaluate the hepatoprotective effect of artichoke leaf extract (Cynara scolymus) in experimental obstructive jaundice. ⋯ The results of this study showed that artichoke leaf extract had a hepatoprotective effect that was associated with the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects of artichoke leaf extract.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Multicenter StudyAn international multi-institutional analysis of operative morbidity in patients undergoing elective diverticulitis surgery.
We investigated surgical complications of elective surgery for diverticulitis in international multi-institution to identify a prediction model for potential opportunities of quality improvement. ⋯ Regarding the major and minor complications of diverticulitis of elective surgery, the malnutrition and higher American Society of Anesthesiology score showed higher impact among the quality improvement initiatives.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the heart disease fact questionnaire among the Brazilian population.
This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese. ⋯ Brazilian Portuguese version of the Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire has adequate psychometric properties according to the best scientific recommendations.