Publications by authors named "A C Sarmento"
Intravenous iron is commonly used to treat anemia related to chronic illnesses, but venous extravasation, an uncommon side effect of intravenous iron, can result in persistent skin discoloration. This report presents the case of a female patient who experienced venous extravasation following intravenous iron administration, with data collected from her patient record. Although venous extravasation is a rare adverse effect, it is important for both patients and healthcare providers to recognize this potential complication.
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- * The analysis included 15 randomized clinical trials involving 2,186 pregnant women and found that nifedipine was generally more effective than magnesium sulfate, although both drugs similarly prolonged pregnancy by 48 hours in some cases.
- * Magnesium sulfate had more side effects than nifedipine, and further research is needed to confirm these findings through large-scale studies.
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- Transfusion Transmitted Infections (TTIs), particularly Hepatitis B (HBsAg), pose a significant public health challenge in Africa, necessitating a review of existing data on blood donors' seroprevalence.
- A systematic review and meta-analysis of 124 studies, covering over 3.5 million blood donors, revealed a pooled HBsAg prevalence of 6.93%, with regional variances indicating higher rates in Western (10.09%) and Central Africa (7.81%).
- The analysis identified a decrease in HBsAg prevalence over time, with higher rates in studies published from 2001 to 2010 compared to more recent studies from 2011 to 2024.
Laser therapy for genitourinary syndrome of menopause: systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trial.
Lisieux de Lourdes Martins Nóbrega Pessoa Amaxsell Thiago Barros de Souza Ayane Cristine Alves Sarmento Ana Paula Ferreira Costa Isis Kelly Dos Santos
Rev Bras Ginecol Obstet
October 2024
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- - This meta-analysis reviewed randomized controlled trials to evaluate the effectiveness and safety of laser therapy (specifically CO2 and Er:YAG lasers) for treating genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in women.
- - A total of 12 studies with over 5,000 participants were included, showing that CO2-laser therapy significantly improved vaginal health and reduced symptoms like pain during intercourse, dryness, and burning.
- - Despite the positive outcomes, the evidence's reliability is considered low, which means laser therapy for GSM cannot be strongly recommended at this time.
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- Adductor-related groin pain is a common issue for athletes, but there's a lack of agreement on its classification, anatomy, and treatment methods.
- A detailed literature review explores the Doha agreement classification, the complexity of the adductor longus insertion, and theories behind tendon pathology, which can help inform prevention and treatment strategies.
- The review emphasizes the importance of active rehabilitation, specific injury prevention programs, and discusses treatment options like enthesis injections and tenotomy, including the differences between selective and complete procedures.