Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2017
Incidence of delirium in postoperative patients treated with total knee and hip arthroplasty.
Delirium is a common disorder that can potentiate mortality and comorbidity rates of patients hospitalized in intensive care units. Patients undergoing major orthopedic surgeries, such as knee and hip arthroplasty, are particularly vulnerable as they often have multiple risk factors for this disorder. ⋯ The incidence of delirium in our study is similar to that observed in the general population, according to the literature. We found no correlation with sleep disorders, smoking or diabetes mellitus in this study, even though the importance of these factors for the onset of delirium is well-established in the literature.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2017
Growth velocity and weight gain in prepubertal asthmatic children.
To evaluate the stature growth rate (GR) and the weight gain of prepubertal asthmatic children. ⋯ GR was most affected in children with moderate/severe asthma.
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Obesity refers to the accumulation of fatty tissues and it favors the occurrence of oxidative stress. Alternatives that can contribute to body weight reduction have been investigated in order to reduce the production of reactive oxygen species responsible for tissue damage. The aim of the current study was to assess whether the oxidant and antioxidant markers of obese women before and after bariatric surgery were able to reduce oxidative damage. ⋯ Body weight influences the production of reactive oxygen species. Bariatric surgery, combined with weight loss and vitamin supplementation, reduces cellular oxidation, thus reducing tissue damage.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Characteristics of training and motivation of physicians working in emergency medicine.
Emergency medicine is an area in which correct decisions often need to be made fast, thus requiring a well-prepared medical team. There is little information regarding the profile of physicians working at emergency departments in Brazil. ⋯ The physicians interviewed had taken few emergency immersion courses. A low motivational level was registered in physicians who work in the emergency departments of medium and large hospitals in Salvador.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Feb 2017
Overweight and obesity in preschoolers: Prevalence and relation to food consumption.
To determine overweight and obesity prevalence in preschool children from public education, and to determine their relation to food consumption. ⋯ There was low prevalence of overweight and absence of obesity among the population assessed. The risk of overweight was greater among girls. Data from the study showed deviations in food consumption.