Search Results - "Mazza, Marcelo"
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Osteoprotegerin is a marker of cardiovascular mortality in patients with chronic kidney disease stages 3–5
Published in Scientific reports (28-01-2021)“…Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Osteoprotegerin (OPG), known to regulate bone mass by…”
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Brazilian Dialysis Census: analysis of data from the 2009-2018 decade
Published in Jornal Brasileiro de nefrologia (01-06-2020)“…National data on chronic dialysis treatment are essential for the development of health policies that aim to improve patient treatment. To present data from…”
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Evaluation of central venous catheter and other risk factors for mortality in chronic hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 in Brazil
Published in International urology and nephrology (01-01-2022)“…Purpose Hemodialysis patients with COVID-19 are at increased risk of death. We aimed to describe the characteristics of a cohort of Brazilian hemodialysis…”
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Point-of-care ultrasonography in nephrology: a cross-sectional national survey among Brazilian nephrologists
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2021)“…Abstract Introduction: Point-of-care ultrasonography (US) (POCUS) has been used in several specialties, particularly in medical emergency. Despite the…”
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Monitoring peripheral perfusion in sepsis associated acute kidney injury: Analysis of mortality
Published in PloS one (14-10-2020)“…Microcirculatory disorders have been consistently linked to the pathophysiology of sepsis. One of the major organs affected is the kidneys, resulting in…”
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Percutaneous and Surgical Insertion of Peritoneal Catheter in Patients Starting in Chronic Dialysis Therapy: A Comparative Study
Published in Seminars in dialysis (01-05-2014)“…Percutaneous peritoneal catheter insertion can be performed by trained nephrologists. The objective of this study was to compare the outcome of peritoneal…”
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Brazilian dialysis survey 2019
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2021)“…National data on chronic dialysis treatment are essential for the development of health policies that aim to improve the treatment of patients. To present data…”
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The Brazilian Society of Nephrology and the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Covid-19 (Sars-Cov-2 Infection) Information for Patients with Predialytic Chronic Kidney Disease
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease are among those individuals at increased risk for developing more serious forms of Covid-19. This increased risk starts in…”
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Hepatitis C in Hemodialysis Units: diagnosis and therapeutic approach
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-12-2019)“…According to data from the last census of the Brazilian Society of Nephrology (SBN), the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Brazilian hemodialysis units…”
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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in a population in southern Brazil (Pro-Renal Study)
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-10-2017)“…Abstract Introduction: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) affects 10-12% of the adult population in many countries. In Brazil, there is no reliable information about…”
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Pure red cell aplasia and anti-erythropoietin antibodies in patients on hemodialysis: a report of two cases and a literature review
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-03-2019)“…Anemia is a frequent multifactorial complication of CKD seen in patients on dialysis derived mainly from impaired erythropoietin (EPO) production. A less…”
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Good practices recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology to Peritoneal Dialysis Services related to the new coronavirus (Covid-19) epidemic
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…Considering the new coronavirus epidemic (Covid-19), the Brazilian Society of Nephrology, represented by the Peritoneal Steering Committee, in agreement with…”
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Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding the use of cloth face coverings, by chronic kidney patients in dialysis, during the new coronavirus pandemic (Covid-19)
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…These recommendations were created after the publication of informative note 3/2020- CGGAP/DESF/SAPS/MS, of April 4, 2020, in which the Brazilian Ministry of…”
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Consensus on the standard terminology used in the nutrition care of adult patients with chronic kidney disease
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-04-2021)“…This nutrition consensus document is the first to coordinate the efforts of three professional organizations - the Brazilian Association of Nutrition (Asbran),…”
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Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology for approaching Covid-19 Diagnostic Testing in Dialysis Units
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…The Covid-19 pandemic brought several challenges to the healthcare system: diagnosis, treatment and measures to prevent the spread of the disease. With the…”
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Position statement from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology regarding chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine drug dose adjustment according to renal function
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…ABSTRACT Chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine have shown promising preliminary results and have been discussed as therapeutic options for patients with Covid-19…”
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Good Practice Recommendations from the Brazilian Society of Nephrology to Dialysis Units Concerning the Pandemic of the New Coronavirus (Covid-19)
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…Dialysis units are environments potentially prone to the spread of Covid-19. Patients cannot suspend treatment, and they often have comorbidities, which…”
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Technical note and clinical instructions for Acute Kidney Injury (AKI) in patients with Covid-19: Brazilian Society of Nephrology and Brazilian Association of Intensive Care Medicine
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-01-2020)“…We produced this document to bring pertinent information to the practice of nephrology, as regards to the renal involvement with COVID-19, the management of…”
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Furosemide-induced pseudoporphyria in a patient with chronic kidney disease: case report
Published in Brazilian Journal of Nephrology (01-07-2018)“…Pseudoporphyria is a rare photodermatosis with characteristics similar to those of porphyria cutanea tarda, without, however, presenting abnormalities in…”
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