Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyAnalysis of the costs and quality of cardiovascular care in oncological monitoring.
To analyze the health care costs specifically related to cardiovascular diseases, which were spent by patients of a private healthcare provider in southern Brazil, after their diagnosis of cancer. ⋯ The cancer survivors commonly use health care in other specialties such as cardiology, and the main cost refers to hospitalization. It is recommended to invest in prevention (consultation and complementary exam) as well as in programs of chronic disease management to reduce costs and improve the quality of health care.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
ReviewSalivary gland endoscopy in children: A systematic review.
To review studies on sialendoscopy (SE) of the salivary glands in children focusing mainly on the indications, endoscopic findings, and effectiveness of the procedure. ⋯ Sialendoscopy is a safe and effective procedure for the diagnosis and treatment of recurrent inflammatory diseases of salivary glands in children.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
ReviewConduct protocol in emergency: Acute adrenal insufficiency.
Acute adrenal insufficiency or addisonian crisis is a rare comorbidity in emergency; however, if not properly diagnosed and treated, it may progress unfavorably. ⋯ Acute adrenal insufficiency is a severe disease that is difficult to diagnose. It should be part of the differential diagnosis in cases of hypotensive patient who is unresponsive to vasoactive agents. Therefore, whenever this complication is considered, health professionals should aim specifically at this pathology.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Comparative StudyEmerging radiotherapy technology in a developing country: A single Brazilian institution assessment of stereotactic body radiotherapy application.
To provide a quantitative profile of the indications and use of stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) in a developing country oncology-based institution. In addition, to describe the patients' and treatment characteristics, and to provide a temporal analysis. ⋯ SBRT application is rapidly increasing in our setting. Treatment sites and planning techniques are becoming more diversified and complex.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyPrevalence and management of anemia in pre-dialysis Malaysian patients: A hospital-based study.
Anemia, a common complication of chronic kidney diseases (CKD), is involved in significant cardiovascular morbidity. Therefore, the objective of our study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of anemia in pre-dialysis patients, as well as to determine the predictors of anti-anemic therapy. ⋯ The results of the present study suggest that the prevalence of anemia in pre-dialysis patients is higher than currently accepted and it is found to be correlated with renal function; prevalence increases with declined renal function. An earlier identification as well as appropriate management of anemia will not only have a positive impact on quality of life but also reduce hospitalizations of CKD patients due to cardiovascular events.