Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
ReviewEpidemiology, diagnosis, treatment, and future perspectives concerning SARS-COV-2: a review article.
The present study aimed to review the epidemiology, clinical manifestation, laboratory diagnosis, treatment, and future perspectives related to COVID-19 infections. The following electronic databases were used searched: MEDLINE, SCIELO, and LILACS. ⋯ Since rRT-PCR tests serve as the gold standard method to confirm a SARS-CoV-2 infection, false-negative results could hinder the prevention and control of the epidemic, particularly considering the test plays a key role in the decision for continued isolated medical observation or discharge. Our findings also indicate that a radical increase in the identification and isolation of currently undocumented infections would be needed to fully control SARS-CoV2.
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Cardiac amyloidosis is an infiltrative disease which requires a high degree of clinical suspicion for appropriate diagnosis. Early diagnosis and the definition of the type of amyloidosis play a key role in the early treatment and prognosis of this disease. In this context, the use of cardiac biomarkers such as troponins and NT-proBNT associated with analysis by multimodality imaging methods like echocardiographic techniques such as strain, nuclear medicine, and cardiovascular resonance imaging have an increasing role in patients with cardiac amyloidosis. This article details the role of non-invasive diagnostic methods in patients with cardiac amyloidosis.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Underutilization of insulin and better metabolic control. A NOVA clinic experience.
To present the results of metabolic control in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus from a private clinic in Northern Mexico. ⋯ Our findings are clearly higher than the control rate reported by our national health surveys of 25% with glycated hemoglobin < 7%, but similar to that reported in other countries. The most commonly used therapeutic scheme was the combination of oral hypoglycemic agents. The percentage of cases that include insulin in their treatment was lower. Clinical inertia to insulin initiation and intensification has been defined as an important cause of this problem.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Physical performance is associated with visual acuity in university students: results of a school-based study.
The aim of our study is to explore the relationship between physical performance and visual acuity in university students in China. ⋯ Our study identified that physical exercise might help improve visual acuity. University students should practice strength exercises to improve physical performance.