Publications by authors named "R Horta"

Chlorambucil is used in veterinary medicine for various cancers, while Toceranib, which was licenced for treating canine mast cell tumours, is now used against other solid tumours. Both drugs are generally safe, but their combined use has not been studied. This study aimed to investigate retrospectively the safety profile of the Chlorambucil-Toceranib combination against canine solid tumours.

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Background: Over the past decade, plastic and reconstructive procedures have notably increased, driven by greater accessibility and aesthetic preferences. Despite surgeons' efforts, patient satisfaction faces challenges due to unrealistic expectations rooted in inadequate knowledge. Preoperative consultations present an opportune moment to address this issue.

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The main factors related to the lack of coverage in Health Information Systems are concentrated in the scarce and incipient training of health professionals regarding the collection and typing of data, as well as the importance of using information. The aim of this study was to analyze the perceptions of primary health care professionals from Brazil about the functioning of the Food and Nutritional Monitoring System (SISVAN). Multicentric qualitative study, carried out with 38 health professionals in Basic Health Units (BHU) in five regions around the country.

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Article Synopsis
  • An 8-year-old male rabbit had a large subcutaneous mass on its fourth digit, characterized by ulceration and necrosis, measuring 5.5 x 3.5 x 5.2 cm.
  • Imaging showed no bone involvement, and the mass was partially removed followed by electrochemotherapy.
  • Histopathological tests identified the mass as extraskeletal osteosarcoma (ESOS) through specific markers, outlining the rabbit's clinical presentation and treatment options.
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Apocrine sweat gland adenocarcinoma (ASGAC) is a rare skin carcinoma in cats. In some cases, this tumor occurs in anatomical sites of challenging wide surgical resection, which increases the need for adjuvant therapies for residual disease. These include radiotherapy or electrochemotherapy (ECT), local treatments for invasive tumors in companion animals often associated with surgery.

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