Publications by authors named "Paulo Andre Abreu Almeida"
Chemotherapy-induced acute kidney injury: epidemiology, pathophysiology, and therapeutic approaches.
Rafaella Maria da Cunha Lyrio Bruna Reis Araújo Rocha Ana Luiza Rodrigues Mascarenhas Corrêa Maria Gabriela Santana Mascarenhas Felipe Luz Santos Paulo André Abreu de Almeida
Front Nephrol
August 2024
Article Synopsis
- Conventional chemotherapy is still the main treatment for various cancers, despite advancements in the field, but it often leads to acute kidney injury (AKI), a serious side effect.
- Nephrotoxic effects are commonly linked to platinum-based drugs, but other chemotherapy agents, including antimetabolites and alkylating agents, can also cause kidney damage.
- The article reviews the causes, risks, and management strategies for AKI during chemotherapy, and discusses prevention methods, though avoiding kidney injury remains difficult due to multiple contributing factors.
Background: We still do not have information regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on medical care activity in Brazil.
Objective: To describe the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on the care routine of a tertiary hospital, which is a regional reference in cardiology and oncology.
Methods: Cross-sectional cohort study.