Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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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.