São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Four weeks of exercise regimen for sedentary workers with rounded shoulder posture: a randomized controlled study.
Rounded shoulder (RS) posture causes neck and shoulder pathologies. Mechanical correction taping (MCT) is often incorporated into postural corrective therapies; however, its effects on muscle stiffness are unclear. ⋯ Scapular MCT added to postural exercises did not show any difference between the intervention groups and controls in terms of muscle stiffness and posture in sedentary workers.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
Effectiveness of a SNAPPS in psychiatric residents assessed using objective structured teaching encounters: a case-control study.
Residents play the role of teachers in almost one-quarter of their activities in residency programs. ⋯ This study indicates the efficacy of SNAPPS over traditional case presentation in all three settings as assessed by OSTEs and supports its implementation to improve the teaching of clinical reasoning.
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Knowledge of clinical and laboratory differences between chromosomal and undefined causes aids etiological research on non-obstructive azoospermia. ⋯ Clinical and laboratory data differentiate men with non-obstructive azoospermia and chromosomal anomalies, particularly KS and testicular XX, from those with undefined causes or other chromosomal anomalies.
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The speed of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put enormous pressure on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This, together with blockages in several countries, has hindered the availability and accessibility of the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE). ⋯ DOI: 10.17605/OSF.IO/4V5FD at the OPENSCIENCE Framework.
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Quick and accurate identification of critically ill patients ensures appropriate and correct use of medical resources. In situations that threaten public health, like pandemics, rapid and effective methods are needed for early disease detection among critically ill patients. ⋯ The NLR, which is a widely available simple parameter, can provide rapid insights regarding early recognition of critical illness and prognosis among COVID-19 patients.