Search Results - "de Menezes, Sara"
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Kidney function decline associated with proton pump inhibitors: results from the ELSA-Brasil cohort
Published in BMC nephrology (28-09-2023)“…Objective Investigate the longitudinal association of use and time of use of proton pump inhibitors (PPI) with incidence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) and…”
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Association between ventilatory efficiency, oxygen uptake, and Glittre-ADL test results in patients with chronic heart failure: a preliminary study
Published in BMC research notes (16-02-2021)“…The Glittre-ADL test (GA-T) is a functional capacity test that stands out for encompassing multiple tasks similar to activities of daily living. As ventilatory…”
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Sleep duration, insomnia and cognitive performance in the Elsa-Brasil cohort: a cross-sectional analysis
Published in Revista brasileira de epidemiologia (2024)“…To investigate the single and combined associations between sleep disturbances (sleep duration, insomnia symptoms in the last 30 nights, and daytime tiredness)…”
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Eltgol Acutelly Improves Airway Clearance and Reduces Static Pulmonary Volumes in Adult Cystic Fibrosis Patients
Published in Journal of Physical Therapy Science (2014)“…[Purpose] Chest physical therapy techniques are essential in order to reduce the frequency of recurrent pulmonary infections that progressively affect lung…”
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Expiratory rib cage Compression in mechanically ventilated subjects: a randomized crossover trial [corrected]
Published in Respiratory care (01-05-2014)“…Expiratory rib cage compression (ERCC) has been empirically used by physiotherapists with the rationale of improving expiratory flows and therefore the airway…”
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Current issues in the respiratory care of patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Published in Arquivos de neuro-psiquiatria (01-10-2015)“…Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis is a progressive neuromuscular disease, resulting in respiratory muscle weakness, reduced pulmonary volumes, ineffective cough,…”
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The increasing use of shave biopsy for diagnosing invasive melanoma in Australia
Published in Medical journal of Australia (01-09-2019)“…Objective To assess changes in the choice of skin biopsy technique for assessing invasive melanoma in Victoria, and to examine the impact of partial biopsy…”
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A conventional polymerase chain reaction-based method for the diagnosis of human schistosomiasis in stool samples from individuals in a low-endemicity area
Published in Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (01-12-2013)“…The aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of a polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based method to detect Schistosoma mansoni DNA in stool samples from…”
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Associations between Cardiovascular Risk Factors and Timed Up and Go Test for Elderly Participants in Public Physical Activity Programs
Published in International journal of environmental research and public health (29-07-2024)“…Variables such as body mass index (BMI), waist circumference (WC), and waist/height ratio (WHtR) are used to assess cardiovascular risks associated with…”
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The combination of three faecal parasitological methods to improve the diagnosis of schistosomiasis mansoni in a low endemic setting in the state of Ceará, Brazil
Published in Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz (01-11-2012)“…Laboratory diagnosis of intestinal schistosomiasis mansoni can be accomplished through various methods of stool examination to detect parasites, ranging from…”
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Is there an association between postural balance and pulmonary function in adults with asthma?
Published in Clinics (São Paulo, Brazil) (01-11-2013)“…Asthma may cause systemic repercussions due to its severity and the effects of treatment. Our objective was to compare posture, balance, functional capacity,…”
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Association between allergic responses and Schistosoma mansoni infection in residents in a low-endemic setting in Brazil
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (01-12-2014)“…Schistosomiasis is endemic in 76 countries and territories. Several studies have found an inverse correlation between parasitic disease and the development of…”
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The increasing use of shave biopsy for diagnosing invasive melanoma in Australia
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Comparison Between Cardiopulmonary Exercise Testing Parameters and Computed Tomography Findings in Patients with Thoracic Sarcoidosis
Published in Lung (01-10-2011)“…Background Cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) is a safe and clinically useful method to assess functional capacity and to follow disease progression and…”
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Hypertension, Prehypertension, and Hypertension Control: Association With Decline in Cognitive Performance in the ELSA-Brasil Cohort
Published in Hypertension (Dallas, Tex. 1979) (01-02-2021)“…Hypertension, particularly in middle age, has been associated with worse cognitive function, but evidence is inconclusive. This study investigated whether…”
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Think before you shave: Factors influencing choice of biopsy technique for invasive melanoma and effect on definitive management
Published in Australasian journal of dermatology (01-05-2020)“…Background/Objective Partial biopsies are sometimes used for melanoma diagnosis with anticipated time and cost savings compared to excisional biopsy. However,…”
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Motor neuron disease and acquired axonal neuropathy association in HIV infection: case report and update
Published in Current HIV research (01-12-2012)“…A possible viral etiology has been documented in the genesis of motor neuron disorders and acquired peripheral neuropathies, mainly due to the vulnerability of…”
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Lack of association between proton pump inhibitor use and decline in cognitive performance in the ELSA-Brasil cohort
Published in European journal of clinical pharmacology (01-11-2021)“…Objective The study aims to investigate the longitudinal association of use and time of use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) with decreased performance in…”
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Increased detection of schistosomiasis with Kato-Katz and SWAP-IgG-ELISA in a Northeastern Brazil low-intensity transmission area
Published in Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (01-07-2012)“…The laboratory diagnosis of schistosomiasis is based mainly on the detection of parasite eggs in stool samples through the Kato-Katz (KK) technique, reading…”
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Investigation of cancer incidence in ELSA-Brasil
Published in Cancer epidemiology (01-12-2023)“…Low- and middle-income countries have high cancer-related mortality rates, and Brazil has one of the highest incidences of all cancers in South America. Since…”
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