Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Oct 2018
Observational StudyUltrasonography features of abdominal perimuscular connective tissue in elite and amateur basketball players: an observational study.
The purpose of this study was to assess and compare with rehabilitative ultrasound imaging (RUSI) the perimuscular connective tissue (PMCT) and interrecti distance (IRD) between elite and amateur basketball players. A sample of 22 healthy basketball players was included and divided into two groups: elite basketball players from Spanish 1st division (n = 11) and amateur basketball players from an entertainment Spanish division (n = 11). ⋯ Rather, the study showed statistically differences (P < .05) for a decrease of perimuscular connective tissue between the internal oblique and transversus abdominis (PMCTIO-TA), and a decrease in PMCT total summation of the left side with elite group in respect to amateur group. This study reported an increase of left PMCTEO, left PMCTTAA, right PMCTEO as well as a decrease of left PMCTIO-TA and in PMCT total summation on the left side.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jul 2018
Relationship between microcephaly and Zika virus during pregnancy: a review.
the present study analysed the association between Zika-virus and microcephaly during the gestational period of women in Brazil. ⋯ Given this, the application of techniques to accurately diagnose the relationship between causes and effects in the pathogenesis of Zika virus infection in the central nervous system should be prioritized.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2018
Review Practice GuidelineSpinal muscular atrophy 5Q - Treatment with nusinersen.
The Guidelines Project, an initiative of the Brazilian Medical Association, aims to combine information from the medical field in order to standardize producers to assist the reasoning and decision-making of doctors. The information provided through this project must be assessed and criticized by the physician responsible for the conduct that will be adopted, depending on the conditions and the clinical status of each patient.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2018
Case ReportsRepair of soft tissue defects of the fingers with medial plantar venous flap.
To report the surgical procedures and efficacy of using medial plantar venous flap for the repair of soft tissue defects of the fingers. ⋯ The soft tissue defects of the fingers can be satisfactorily repaired with medial plantar venous flap, and little damage is caused to the donor area. This method is proven effective for the repair of soft tissue defects of the fingers.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2018
Evaluation of plaque characteristics in coronary artery patients with impaired glucose tolerance through optical coherence tomography.
With the adoption of optical coherence tomography (OCT), this study targets the impacts on plaque characteristics brought about by impaired glucose tolerance (IGT) in patients with coronary artery disease. ⋯ Coronary plaques in coronary artery patients with NDT are more stable than in those with IGT and DM.