Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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We aimed to investigate the frequency and causes of thrombocytosis in patients admitted to the Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology of Elazig Fethi Sekin City Hospital, Elazig, Turkey. ⋯ In our study, infections were the most common cause of thrombocytosis. In addition to infections, sickle cell anemia and iron deficiency anemia should also be considered in the differential diagnosis of thrombocytosis.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Evaluation of the association between silent ischemic lesions and stent design in carotid stenting applications.
Minor ischemic events and silent ischemic lesions are more common in carotid stenting than in endarterectomy. These silent ischemic lesions are also associated with stroke risk and cognitive impairment, so it is important to understand the factors that increase the risk and develop strategies to reduce the risk. We aimed to evaluate the association between carotid stent design and silent ischemic lesion development. ⋯ The rate of new ischemic lesion development was found to be significantly higher in carotid stent procedures performed with an open-cell Protégé stent than in those performed with a closed-cell Wallstent stent.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Knowledge level of healthcare professionals regarding hepatitis B immunizatıon of newborns: example of Turkey.
The aim of this study was to evaluate healthcare professionals' knowledge level for hepatitis B immunization of term and preterm newborns. ⋯ The study revealed some knowledge gaps among healthcare professionals regarding hepatitis B immunization of newborns.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Evaluation of sexual function and depression in female patients with fibromyalgia.
Fibromyalgia is one of the most important problems, especially for women. Studies point to disorders in the sexual functions of fibromyalgia patients that reduce their quality of life. The aim of this study was to investigate sexual dysfunction and its relationship with disease severity and depression in women with fibromyalgia. ⋯ This study highlights the high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in female fibromyalgia patients and the significant correlation between sexual dysfunction and both disease severity and depression.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Fetal thymus in growth-restricted fetuses due to placental insufficiency.
The aim of this study was to assess fetal thymus size by ultrasound in growth-restricted fetuses due to placental insufficiency and compare to high-risk and low-risk pregnancy fetuses with normal placental function. ⋯ Fetal thymus size is reduced in growth-restricted fetuses due to placental insufficiency, suggesting fetal response as a consequence of the adverse environment.