Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialSeating system for scoliosis in nonambulatory children with cerebral palsy: a randomized controlled trial.
This study aimed to investigate the effect of an adaptive seating system on pelvic obliquity and spinal coronal/sagittal balance in children with nonambulatory cerebral palsy and scoliosis. ⋯ The adaptive seating system was found to be superior in reducing the progression of Cobb angle and hip subluxation/dislocation, decreasing pelvic obliquity, and improving the sagittal balance of the spine/pelvis compared with exercise therapy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Multicenter StudyAn international multi-institutional analysis of operative morbidity in patients undergoing elective diverticulitis surgery.
We investigated surgical complications of elective surgery for diverticulitis in international multi-institution to identify a prediction model for potential opportunities of quality improvement. ⋯ Regarding the major and minor complications of diverticulitis of elective surgery, the malnutrition and higher American Society of Anesthesiology score showed higher impact among the quality improvement initiatives.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2022
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the heart disease fact questionnaire among the Brazilian population.
This study aimed to translate, cross-culturally adapt, and validate the Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire into Brazilian Portuguese. ⋯ Brazilian Portuguese version of the Heart Disease Fact Questionnaire has adequate psychometric properties according to the best scientific recommendations.