Waist circumference is associated with length of incarceration and directly influences the development of chronic noncommunicable diseases. Thus, its identification in the incarcerated population can contribute to the development of public policies aimed at this invisible and vulnerable population. … Read More →
Evidence for the care of children and adolescents with epidermolysis bullosa
The management of care for epidermolysis bullosa is a challenge for nursing care given the complexity and variety of its manifestations that require certain knowledge and skills from professionals in order to deal with the pediatric public and their families in the hospital setting. … Read More →
Social factors and lack of antenatal care are related to a higher risk of prematurity
Social factors and inadequate antenatal care are related to a higher risk of prematurity. Municipalities should plan actions to expand the coverage and quality of antenatal care in order to prevent premature births and avoid diseases and health complications for mothers and babies. … Read More →
Evaluation of technology for preventing surgical site infection
Surgical site infections affect the recovery of patients and exert impact on the health and lives of those affected. Among the possible practices for preventing surgical wound infection, the use of chlorhexidine gluconate-impregnated disposable cloth in the preoperative preparation of the skin of patients did not show benefits. … Read More →
Chatbot assists nurses in the assessment of arteriovenous fistula in hemodialysis patients
The content of a protocol for assessment of fistula maturation was used to build the knowledge base of a chatbot called “FAViana”. The chatbot prototype will offer an innovative alternative for the implementation of the nursing process in the care of nephrological patients. … Read More →
Predictive factors for permanent congenital hypothyroidism was shown by a real-life study in Brazil
Congenital hypothyroidism can be permanent (PCH) or transient. A real-life retrospective trial aimed to determine predictive factors for PCH and verify its prevalence changes over time. It discovered the most important PCH predictors are the initial thyroid-stimulating hormone serum (TSH) and the blood spot TSH. … Read More →
Homeostasis model assessment is negatively associated with the clamp-derived insulin sensitivity index in adolescents
The increase in the prevalence of type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome in children and adolescents is a health concern. Therefore, a valid and accessible method of assessing insulin resistance in this age group must be developed to monitor its progression and identifying adolescents at risk of developing associated factors. … Read More →
HPV infection may not be responsible for prostate cancer, but it’s better to prevent
Since effective vaccines against HPV already exist, understanding the dynamics between papillomavirus and prostate cancer is relevant because it can contribute to the development of strategies for prevention and early diagnosis, although prospective analysis does not clearly demonstrate a relationship. … Read More →
Improvements in colonoscopy performance help prevent and treat colorectal cancer
Colonoscopy plays an essential role in detecting and diagnosing lesions and tumors of the colorectal mucosa. The quality of the equipment used, the colonoscopist’s technical knowledge and practical skills interfere directly with the effectiveness of the procedure and an analysis of these indicators may reveal opportunities for positive interventions and the improvement of results. … Read More →
Cellular regeneration process with porcine skin does not present risks of immunological rejection
Results of the analyzed protocol indicate the viability of the biomaterial for application in regenerative medicine, reducing incompatibility problems in graft and transplant recipients. Aspect and quality of the material obtained provided positive results in cell culture and proliferation, but the decellularization process still needs optimization to minimize hydrogel cytotoxicity. … Read More →
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