Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2021
Observational StudyEvolution of anthropometric data and quality of life in active bariatric individuals.
Obesity is a disease characterized by the accumulation of abnormal or excessive fat that can damage health. Bariatric surgery, an effective and safe way to treat this disease, requires multidisciplinary monitoring with an educational nature to change lifestyle. Adherence to routine physical activity can be a part of adopting a healthier lifestyle and can assist in the treatment of this disease and its related comorbidities. Thus, the aim of this study was to analyze the correlation between the evolution of anthropometric variables and the domains of quality of life at different times, including at one year after bariatric surgery in very active and irregularly active individuals. ⋯ Thus, it is evident that the improvement and maintenance of good health is more effective in bariatric individuals who maintain a routine with regular physical activity.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2021
Effect of del nido cardioplegia use on kidney injury after coronary bypass operations.
After cardiac surgery, acute kidney injury is observed at a rate of 5-30%, and the second most common cause of acute kidney injury in intensive care units is cardiac surgery. In this study, we aimed to investigate the effect of del Nido cardioplegia solution use on postoperative acute kidney injury development in patients who underwent coronary artery bypass grafting operation with cardiopulmonary bypass. ⋯ With this study, we showed that the use of del Nido cardioplegia solution can reduce the incidence of acute kidney injury.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2021
Comparative StudyComparison of standard balloon and drug-coated balloon angioplasty in patients with the below-the-knee peripheral artery disease.
The objective of this study was to compare the interventions of percutaneous transluminal drug-coated balloon angioplasty (DCB PTA) and standard PTA in the treatment of patients with the below-the-knee peripheral artery disease (BTK PAD). ⋯ Based on this study, patients in the DCB group had significantly higher rates of primary patency as compared with the other patients.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2021
Height adjustment reduces occurrence of low bone mineral density in children and adolescents with HIV.
The aim of this study was to quantify the reduction of bone mineral density with and without height adjustment. ⋯ The occurrence of reduced bone mineral density decreased after adjustment for height.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Sep 2021
COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy among Chinese residents under the free vaccination policy.
This study aimed to assess the attitudes of Chinese residents toward COVID-19 vaccines and explore the potential drivers for Chinese residents' vaccine hesitancy. ⋯ The results of this study show high rates of vaccine hesitancy in China. This could pose a serious threat to the preventive measures that aimed at controlling COVID-19 spread in the country. The government and different media platforms should encourage the dissemination of correct information about vaccines, the communities and medical staff to improve residents' knowledge about vaccines, and strive to improve residents' electronic health literacy.