Publications by authors named "L de Melo Pompei"
This study evaluated the prevalence of women attending gynecological consultations who wish to discuss weight issues, barriers preventing physicians from addressing obesity, and differences in perceptions between patients and physicians. A cross-sectional study was conducted from July 2021 to June 2022 at the , including 404 female patients (median age: 47.5 years) and 140 gynecologists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: This study assessed the prevalence and impact of moderate and/or severe vasomotor symptoms and related treatment patterns in midlife women in Brazil.
Study Design: Brazilian women aged 40 to 65 years completed an online survey. The prevalence of moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms was assessed in postmenopausal women who completed a series of questionnaires to elicit responses regarding their treatment patterns and attitudes to treatments.
Article Synopsis
- Endovascular treatment (EVT) is advised for acute ischemic stroke caused by large-vessel occlusion (LVO) in patients with a decent early CT score (ASPECTS ≥ 6), but recent studies examine its effectiveness in patients with more severe strokes (ASPECTS 0-5).
- A meta-analysis of six randomized controlled trials (involving 1656 patients) found that EVT significantly improves functional independence and the chances of achieving good functional outcomes after 90 days compared to best medical treatment (BMT) alone.
- Although EVT leads to higher rates of symptomatic intracranial hemorrhage (sICH), the benefits in terms of improved function at three months outweigh the risks, especially for patients with large