In hemodialysis patients, blood pressure (BP) measured at the postdialysis period (POSBP) can be used to diagnose hypertension. However, the optimal time point for POSBP remains uncertain. This cross-sectional study evaluated 210 long-term dialysis patients (66.
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To analyze the reproducibility and intra- and interobserver agreement of the IDEAL classification for distal radius fractures. This qualitative, analytical study evaluated 50 pairs of radiographs in two views of patients with distal radius fractures. There were ten observers with different levels of orthopedic training who assessed the radiographs in three different evaluations.
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This study investigates the impact of environmentally relevant concentrations of azithromycin on Poecilia reticulata, through biomarkers at different levels. To this end, the somatic indexes of P. reticulata were evaluated, and liver and gill samples were collected and analyzed for biochemical and histopathological alterations.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Malaria is an acute febrile parasitic disease that significantly impacts global public health. In Brazil, the most studied endemic area for the disease is the Amazon region. This study aims to analyze temporal, spatial, and spatiotemporal patterns of malaria in the extra-Amazon region of Brazil over a 22-year period.
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