Publications by authors named "A C Novo"

Objective: To describe the profile of transgender children and adolescents receiving care at a gender affirming outpatient clinic within the Brazilian National Health System (Sistema Único de Saúde - SUS) in São Paulo.

Methods: This was a descriptive study involving 555 participants, who received care between 2009 and 2020, in tertiary care services of the SUS. Data were analyzed using Pearson's chi-square test and standard deviation, considering gender, age, and origin.

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Schwannomas (SCs) are benign tumors composed of neoplastic Schwann cells and are relatively uncommon intracranially. Although these tumors are frequently associated with neurofibromatosis type 2 (NF2), they may also arise idiopathically, and their pathogenesis remains poorly understood. A 70-year-old Caucasian man presented with a two-month history of vertigo, gait imbalance, and decreased visual acuity in the left eye accompanied by photophobia, nausea, vomiting, and occasional headaches.

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Caregivers of patients with heart disease may often feel physically, emotionally, and psychologically overwhelmed by their role. The analysis of cardiac rehabilitation (CR) components and caregivers' needs suggests that some interventions may benefit them. Therefore, this study aimed to identify a consensus on the CR components targeting caregivers of patients with heart disease.

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Article Synopsis
  • - Heart transplantation is a key treatment for severe heart failure, but limitations both before and after the surgery can affect patients' recovery and quality of life.
  • - This study assessed the safety and effectiveness of a phase 1 cardiac rehabilitation program called RN4HTx for 19 heart transplant recipients, focusing on their self-care abilities and functional recovery.
  • - Results indicated that RN4HTx was safe, with no adverse events, and led to improved self-care and functional capacity, measuring an average distance of 310.035 m in the 6-minute walk test post-transplant.
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