Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2017
Diagnostic and prognostic performances of serum procalcitonin in patients with bloodstream infections: A parallel, case-control study comprising adults and elderly.
To examine the diagnostic and prognostic performances of serum procalcitonin (PCT) in adult and elderly patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs). ⋯ Although admission serum PCT is a sensitive and specific biomarker for the diagnosis of BSIs in patients younger than 65 years old, its short-term prognostic value is comparable between adults and the elderly.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2017
Observational StudyMueller-Hillis maneuver and angle of progression: Are they correlated?
Mueller-Hillis maneuver (MHM) and angle of progression (AOP) measured by transperineal ultrasound have been used to assess fetal head descent during the second stage of labor. We aimed to assess whether AOP correlates with MHM in the second stage of labor. ⋯ An AOP of 138º seems to be associated with a positive MHM in the second stage of labor.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2017
Thrombocytopenia as a marker of liver steatosis in a low-endemic area for schistosomiasis mansoni.
Thrombocytopenia is commonly found in patients living in highly endemic areas for Schistosoma mansoni. Recently, different degrees of liver steatosis have also been associated with low platelet counts worldwide. We investigated the association of platelet counts with hepatosplenic schistosomiasis and with liver steatosis in an area of low prevalence of schistosomiasis in Brazil. ⋯ Thrombocytopenia was not a good marker of hepatosplenic schistosomiasis mansoni in a low prevalence area in Brazil. Liver steatosis was associated with thrombocytopenia in our study.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2017
Geographical distribution of medical graduates from a public university.
To evaluate the geographic distribution and career trajectory of medical graduates and the factors associated with their choice of practice location. ⋯ Most of the physicians included in this study pursue subspecialties training and were practicing medicine in large cities. Knowing the multiple factors that influenced the choice of practice location can assist in planning future strategies to reduce physician workforce misdistribution.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jun 2017
Observational StudyEvaluation of medical interns' attitudes towards relevant aspects of medical practice.
In traditional medical school curriculum, sixth-year is the moment in which students experience medical practice more intensively. Attitudes can be considered predictors of behaviors and actions. Evaluating them contributes to improve medical training. ⋯ Results show the need for interventions in order to reduce the identified conflicting and negative attitudes.