Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of rhubarb on extravascular lung water (EVLW) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS). ⋯ Rhubarb can decrease EVLWI and PVPI, and improve oxygenation in patients with ARDS.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Comparative StudyCardiac remodeling indicators in adolescent athletes.
The idea that different sports and physical training type results in different cardiac adaptations has been widely accepted. However, this remodelling process among different sport modalities is still not fully understood. Thus, the current study aims to investigate the heart morphology variation associated with a set of different modalities characterized by distinct models of preparation and different methods and demands of training and completion. ⋯ The major contributors to changes in heart morphology are for the most part associated with sport-specific training and competition and the specific dynamics and adaptive mechanisms imposed by each sport.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Impact of biological therapy on body composition of patients with Chron's disease.
Protein-energy malnutrition in Crohn's disease (CD) has been reported in 20 to 92% of patients, and is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and higher costs for the health system. Anti-TNF drugs are a landmark in the clinical management, promoting prolonged remission in patients with CD. It is believed that the remission of this disease leads to nutritional recovery. The effect of biological therapy on body composition and nutritional status is unclear. ⋯ After therapy with IFX, all components of body composition increased, except for phase angle. The substantial increase in fat mass index and waist circumference led to concern regarding cardiovascular risk and, thus, to the need for further studies.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Hyperglycemia in critical patients: Determinants of insulin dose choice.
To identify factors that can determine the choice of intermittent subcutaneous regular insulin dose in critically ill patients with hyperglycemia. ⋯ Clinical characteristics such as diet, medications and diagnosis of diabetes mellitus are clearly ignored in the decision-making regarding insulin dose to be administered for glucose control in critically ill patients with hyperglycemia.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Observational StudySexual addiction in drug addicts: The impact of drug of choice and poly-addiction.
To compare the risk of comorbid sexual addiction in a sample of individuals with a diagnosis of substance dependence, stratifying the sample by drug of choice as well as by mono versus polysubstance addiction. ⋯ Our study reinforces the importance of assessing sexual behavior of drug addicts in clinical practice, especially considering users of multiple substances or with severe dependence.