Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Evaluation of patients of vaccine side effects after the COVID-19 vaccine.
Postvaccine side effects were evaluated in patients presenting to our emergency department with complaints of vaccine side effects after taking COVID-19 vaccine, and new unknown side effects ranging from mild complaints to life-threatening risks, and frequency of all side effects were investigated. This study aimed to establish a scientific resource to identify the potential side effects of the vaccine. ⋯ Results and conclusions of our study will guide healthcare workers and patients on the side effects of COVID-19 vaccine.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
An online platform for COVID-19 diagnostic screening using a machine learning algorithm.
COVID-19 has brought emerging public health emergency and new challenges. It configures a complex panorama that has been requiring a set of coordinated actions and has innovation as one of its pillars. In particular, the use of digital tools plays an important role. In this context, this study presents a screening algorithm that uses a machine learning model to assess the probability of a diagnosis of COVID-19 based on clinical data. ⋯ To the best of our knowledge, this is the first online application of its kind that presents a probabilistic assessment of COVID-19 using machine learning models exclusively based on the symptoms and clinical characteristics of users. The level of satisfaction was high. The integration of machine learning tools in telemedicine practice has great potential.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Knowledge about human papillomavirus transmission and prevention among physicians in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
This study aimed to assess physicians' knowledge about human papillomavirus infection and its prevention. ⋯ There is good knowledge about prevention and screening for human papillomavirus infections; many gaps were identified regarding transmission, risk factors, and associated diseases among physicians in Rio de Janeiro state.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
The relationship between diabetes burden and successful ageing in diabetic elderly patients.
The aim of this study was to determine the diabetes burden in elderly individuals along with successful ageing, which defines how well individual ages contribute to coping with the disease and diabetes management. This study also aimed to evaluate the relationship between diabetes burden and successful ageing in elderly individuals with type 2 diabetes. ⋯ Accordingly, by enabling the elderly to have easy access to healthcare services, preventing complications, and providing elderly healthcare services, it will be possible to reduce the diabetes burden in the elderly and enable them to age successfully.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Immunoadsorption therapy in refractory heart failure patients with dilated cardiomyopathy: a potential therapeutic option.
Removal of cardiac autoantibodies by immunoadsorption might confer clinical improvement in dilated cardiomyopathy. In this pilot study, we investigated the efficacy and safety of immunoadsorption therapy in refractory heart failure patients with dilated cardiomyopathy. ⋯ In dilated cardiomyopathy patients with refractory heart failure, immunoadsorption may be considered a potentially useful therapeutic option to improve a patient's clinical status.