Non-invasive derivation of instantaneous free-wave ratio from invasive coronary angiography using a new deep learning artificial intelligence model and comparison with human operators' performance.

Invasive coronary physiology is underused and carries risks/costs. Artificial Intelligence (AI) might enable non-invasive physiology from invasive coronary angiography (CAG), possibly outperforming humans, but has seldom been explored, especially for instantaneous wave-free Ratio (iFR). We aimed to develop binary iFR lesion classification AI models and compare them with human performance.

Genotoxic and Hematological Effects Associated with Chronic Dietary Mercury Toxicity in Juvenile Tilapia sp.

Fish farming and artisanal fishing represent important protein sources for riverside communities and populations of small towns in the Amazon. In recent decades, the Amazon basin has been the target of environmental contamination by mercury (Hg), which warns of possible adverse effects of human exposure through food. In this study, we evaluated the effect of mercury bioaccumulation in juvenile tilapia exposed via dietary intake.

[Influence of primary care coverage and home visits on the detection of tuberculosis cases in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 2014-2022].

Despite efforts to reduce its incidence, tuberculosis (TB) control still challenges the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trend and effect of TB surveillance and access to health services on the detection of TB cases in Rio de Janeiro (2014-2022). This ecological study evaluated all cases of TB that were reported monthly in residents of Rio de Janeiro.

Diagnostic test accuracy of the walking impairment questionnaire in individuals with intermittent claudication.

The use of questionnaires in vascular rehabilitation has increased. The Walking Impairment Questionnaire (WIQ) can identify functional risk due to peripheral arterial disease (PAD). This study aimed to assess the accuracy of the WIQ for identifying individuals with PAD and intermittent claudication with low functional capacity.

The 24-Hour Activity Checklist for Cerebral Palsy: Translation, Content Validity and Test-Retest Reliability of Portuguese Versions.

Background: The importance of 24-h movement behaviour, including sleep, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviour (SB), has gained prominence due to its significant impact on the health and development of children, including those with cerebral palsy (CP). The 24-h activity checklist for CP, a tool developed in the Netherlands to monitor the activity in CP paediatric population, requires translation and cultural adaptation to Portuguese for use in Brazil and Portugal.

Methods: This cross-sectional methodological study involved translating and culturally adapting the 24-h activity checklist for CP into Brazilian Portuguese (BP) and European Portuguese (EP) languages.