Paclitaxel-Coated Balloon for the Management of In-Stent Coronary Restenosis: An Updated Meta-Analysis and Trial Sequential Analysis.

Background: Drug-coated balloons present a potentially advantageous therapeutic approach for managing coronary in-stent restenosis (ISR). However, the comparative benefits of paclitaxel-coated balloons (PCBs) over uncoated balloons (UCBs) remain unclear.

Aims: We conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate and compare the clinical outcomes of patients treated with PCBs and UCBs.

Exploring the Impact of Biological Agents on Protecting Against Experimental Periodontitis: A Systematic Review of Animal-Based Studies.

This systematic review was aimed at addressing the focused question: What is the protective potential of biological agents against alveolar bone resorption during the progression of experimental periodontitis (EP)? The study protocol was registered in the Open Science Framework database (doi:10.17605/OSF.IO/3P2HY).

The de Winter electrocardiographic pattern: A systematic review of case reports.

Background: It has been established that concurrent ST-T alterations in limb leads can assist in identifying the location of left anterior descending (LAD) artery occlusion. The de Winter pattern is an atypical electrocardiographic manifestation characterized by ST-segment depression associated with LAD artery occlusion. We hypothesized that this atypical pattern could potentially interfere with the accurate localization of the LAD occlusion site on the electrocardiogram.

From ST-Segment Elevation MI to Occlusion MI: The New Paradigm Shift in Acute Myocardial Infarction.

A generation ago thrombolytic therapy led to a paradigm shift in myocardial infarction (MI), from Q-wave/non-Q-wave to ST-segment elevation MI (STEMI) vs non-STEMI. Using STE on the electrocardiogram (ECG) as a surrogate marker for acute coronary occlusion (ACO) allowed for rapid diagnosis and treatment. But the vast research catalyzed by the STEMI paradigm has revealed increasing anomalies: 25% of "non-STEMI" have ACO with delayed reperfusion and higher mortality.

Refining ECG interpretation: From false assumptions to evidence-based precision.

Introduction: Electrocardiography (ECG) remains a fundamental tool in cardiovascular diagnostics, frequently relying on System 1 thinking-rapid, intuitive pattern recognition (PR). However, this approach can be insufficient when dealing with complex cases where diagnostic precision is essential. This article emphasizes the importance of integrating System 2 thinking-a more deliberate, evidence-based approach-into ECG interpretation to enhance diagnostic accuracy and avoid clinical errors.

Entrustable professional activities, emergency medicine and medical education: a systematic review.

Introduction: Entrustable professional activities (EPAs) are one way to assess competencies, and are designed to bridge the gap between theoretical competencies and real world clinical practice.

Aims: This was a systematic review which aims to answer the question: "Which EPAs related to Emergency Medicine are described for medical schools?".

Methods: We included original qualitative, interventional and observational studies (cross-sectional, case-control, and cohort studies) that described EPAs relevant to Emergency Medicine for Medical School.

EVALUATION OF THE EFFICIENCY OF BEETROOT PEEL (BETA VULGARIS) IN OVITRAPS AS AN ATTRACTANT FOR SURVEILLANCE OF ARBOVIRUS VECTORS IN THE MUNICIPALITY OF AGRESTINA, STATE OF PERNAMBUCO, BRAZIL.

It is estimated that there are over 500 species of arboviruses worldwide, with more than 150 of them directly associated with human diseases, the majority of which are zoonotic. Among the main arboviruses circulating in Brazil, dengue, Zika, and chikungunya stand out, all transmitted through a common vector, Aedes aegypti. Given this scenario, the development and implementation of more efficient surveillance strategies become urgent.

Modeling the current and projected distribution of Brazilian peppertree Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardiaceae) in the Americas.

Global biodiversity is under substantial threat due to biological invasions, a problem exacerbated by climate change. Such invasions have detrimental effects on the environment, economy, and human health, resulting in significant financial burdens. Recently, understanding these challenges has become a highlighted priority within the scientific community.

Applicability of Traps for Collecting Mosquito Immatures (Diptera: Culicidae) for Entomological Surveillance of Arbovirus Vectors in a Remnant of the Atlantic Forest, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

Diverse larval habitats significantly influence female mosquito oviposition. Utilizing traps that simulate these habitats is helpful in the study of the bioecology and characteristics of pathogen-transmitting species during oviposition. This study evaluated the feasibility of different traps in natural environments by comparing sampling methods and detecting the oviposition of epidemiologically important mosquitoes, with emphasis on species, in a fragment of the Atlantic Forest in Silva Jardim, Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

ST segment and T wave abnormalities: A narrative review.

Introduction: The electrocardiogram (ECG) is a valuable tool for interpreting ventricular repolarization. This article aims to broaden the diagnostic scope beyond the conventional ischemia-centric approach, integrating an understanding of pathophisiological influences on ST-T wave changes.

Methods: A review was conducted on the physiological underpinnings of ventricular repolarization and the pathophisiological processes that can change ECG patterns.

Time and habitat structure shape insect acoustic activity in the Amazon.

Insects are the most diverse animal taxon on Earth and play a key role in ecosystem functioning. However, they are often neglected by ecological surveys owing to the difficulties involved in monitoring this small and hyper-diverse taxon. With technological advances in biomonitoring and analytical methods, these shortcomings may finally be addressed.