Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Observational StudyThe effect of functional independence levels on sleep and constipation in children with cerebral palsy.
The study aimed to examine the effect of functional independence levels on sleep behavior and constipation in children with cerebral palsy. ⋯ We described that lower functional independence levels were related to worse sleep and constipation symptoms. The results suggest that effective strategies for developing functional independence levels may be beneficial for both sleep and constipation symptoms in the concept of cerebral palsy management.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Frequency of fibrosis in patients with incidentally detected hepatosteatosis.
In this study, we aimed to elucidate fibrosis in patients who visited our outpatient clinic with complaints such as abdominal pain and dyspepsia and who had fatty liver by ultrasound imaging. ⋯ To date, no research exists on fibrosis in patients with incidental hepatosteatosis. The outcomes of this study elaborated that patients with hepatosteatosis in the community could be detected at least at an early stage by following up and diagnosing them with serum markers before they progress to end-stage fibrosis.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Visual or computer-based measurements: Which is important for the interpretation of an athlete's electrocardiography?
Preparticipation screening of athletes by electrocardiography is the most crucial step in determining sudden cardiac death risk factors. Several electrocardiography interpretation software programs have been developed for physicians practicing in this field. Our study aimed to assess cardiopoint sudden death screening module by comparing its findings with two cardiologists using Seattle and International criteria. ⋯ The cardiopoint sudden death screening module had similar agreement with cardiologists based on both criteria. However, the software needs to be updated according to International criteria. Using computer-based measurements for preparticipation screening will help to save time and provide standardization of electrocardiography interpretation.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
A novel labeling modality of intra-abdominal lesions with Magseed magnetic marker and extirpation by Sentimag probe navigation.
This study aimed to evaluate our experience with the use of Magseed, the magnetic metallic marker, as a localization technique followed by Sentimag probe detection in patients with solitary intra-abdominal local metastases with subsequent resection of the lesions. ⋯ Magseed utilization, as a localization technique, followed by Sentimag probe detection in intra-abdominal tumors has not been reported before. Improving the visualization and, consequently, the precise marking of the lesion with subsequent radical removal can prevent insufficient or excessive removal of healthy tissue, leading to a faster diagnosis and better overall clinical outcomes.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Diagnostic value of serum signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 levels in patients with acute appendicitis.
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical causes of an acute abdomen among patients admitted to the emergency room due to abdominal pain. The clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is usually difficult and is made by evaluating the clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings together. The aim of this study was to investigate the diagnostic potential of signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 as a biomarker for acute appendicitis. ⋯ The admission signal peptide-CUB-EGF-like domain-containing protein 1 level was significantly higher in adults with acute appendicitis. The SCUBE1 level is a novel but promising biomarker that aids in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.