Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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To bring summarized information about what has been published so far regarding Covid-19, facilitating the access to information and a better understanding of this pandemic, and to contribute to the medical community in the decision-making against this virus. ⋯ Governments and health authorities are under increased pressure to control the COVID-19 spreading. In this scenario, the scientific community is working hard to produce relevant papers which will help in the next steps against coronavirus. Our review summarized the latest news about SARS-CoV2, evidencing what we know about COVID-19 until now.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Apr 2020
Ankle-brachial Index and associated factors in individuals with coronary artery disease.
Analyzing the association between ABI and the main risk factors for coronary artery disease in coronary patients. ⋯ The independent risk factors for PAOD were age, diabetes mellitus, and systemic arterial hypertension.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Apr 2020
Cefazolin sodium pentahydrate combined with vacuum sealing drainage in the treatment of open fracture complicated with soft tissue injury.
To investigate the clinical efficacy of cefazolin sodium pentahydrate combined with vacuum sealing drainage (VSD) in the treatment of open fracture complicated with soft tissue injury. ⋯ In the treatment of open fractures complicated with soft tissue injury, cefazolin sodium pentahydrate combined with VSD can effectively reduce inflammation and stress, thus improving the treatment efficacy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Apr 2020
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brasil: information to physical therapists.
The emergence of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic shows a rapid increase in cases and deaths. The World Health Organization (WHO) has shown that more than 200.000 confirmed cases have been identified in more than 166 countries/territories. Public health authorities in Brasil have reported 532 confirmed cases by March 19. ⋯ Limited data are available about rehabilitation protocols for severe illness and intensive care treatment of COVID-19 increase. Thus, we aim to show current information about COVID-19, describing symptoms and the respiratory management for critical patients and preventive care. Physical therapists and all health care professionals need to recognize the challenges they will face in the coming months.