Publications by authors named "J Correa"
Ovariohysterectomy (OVH) is a common procedure in bitches, where ovarian suspensory ligament (OSL) rupture facilitates hemostasis but may also have adverse effects. Given the importance of minimizing the surgical stress response, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of OSL rupture in 20 healthy bitches undergoing elective open OVH; a celiotomy via the ventral midline was performed, and hemostasis achieved using bipolar coagulation, either with OSL rupture (OSL-R) or without (OSL-NR). Pain was assessed over 24 h post-surgery using the Visual Analogue Scale and the Short Form of the Glasgow Composite Measure Pain Scale.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMicroorganisms have co-evolved with a variety of plants and animals, developing complex symbiotic relationships with their hosts and the environment. The diversity of symbionts acquired over time help their hosts to adapt, survive, and evolve more rapidly and efficiently, improving fitness across the lifespan. Understanding these synergistic relationships between humans and their endogenous microbiota may provide valuable information on human physiology and on potential mechanisms associated with the onset of diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFComparison of the effectiveness of the helmet interface using flow meters versus the mechanical ventilator for non-invasive ventilation in patients with coronavirus disease 2019. Controlled and randomized clinical trial.
Arch Med Sci
May 2024
Introduction: This study aimed to compare the effectiveness of two methods for non-invasive mechanical ventilation in patients with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) - using a helmet interface with a flow meter and positive end-expiratory pressure valve versus a traditional mechanical ventilator.
Material And Methods: We conducted a single-center randomized clinical trial involving 100 adult SARS-CoV-2 patients in a specialized private hospital. Participants were randomly assigned to two groups: one using the helmet interface with a flow meter and positive end-expiratory pressure valve and the other employing conventional mechanical ventilation.
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- * This study aimed to investigate the neurological symptoms associated with acute AD and how frequently they appear in different types categorized under the Stanford classification, analyzing a total of 79 relevant articles from an initial pool of 2,734 records.
- * Findings showed that in patients with Stanford type A AD, 43.8% experienced consciousness impairment, with a notable prevalence of motor syndromes (54.5%) and language issues (7.6%), while those with type
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- - A 12-year-old male African lion was diagnosed with eye issues, including discharge and swelling, leading to the discovery of an intraocular mass via ocular ultrasonography.
- - The lion underwent enucleation (removal of the eye), and histopathological analysis confirmed the presence of diffuse iris melanoma, a type of cancer affecting the iris and ciliary body.
- - While diffuse iris melanoma is common in domestic cats, it's rarely seen in larger felids like lions, and more research is needed to understand its impact and prognosis in these animals.