Iron deficiency in acute coronary syndromes: prevalence and prognostic impact.

Introduction And Objectives: Iron deficiency (ID) is a well-known prognostic marker in heart failure (HF), independent of anemia. However, its impact in acute coronary syndromes (ACSs) is not well established.

Methods: This is a retrospective analysis of patients admitted with ACS from January to December 2019.

Is skin temperature associated with training load during preparatory period of a professional volleyball team?

The current study investigated if skin temperature (Tsk) measurement through infrared thermography could reflect the accumulation of training load during the preparatory period of a professional volleyball team. Sixteen athletes (20.1 ± 3.

Complementary studies of the Perlidae (Insecta: Plecoptera) fauna from the Paranapiacaba Mountains using DNA barcode data.

The Paranapiacaba Mountains are a region of Brazil where the stonefly fauna is relatively well known. Despite this, there are still gaps in knowledge that need to be filled. In this study, through field sampling and molecular analyses, we have updated the taxonomic knowledge of Perlidae species in this region.

Comparative Effectiveness of Cloth Sampling to Rinse Sampling on Microbial Recovery and Salmonella Detection in Poultry Meats.

Poultry meat serves as one of the primary protein sources for human consumption. Concurrently, poultry is a significant vector for transmitting foodborne pathogens such as Salmonella to humans. Periodic sampling is imperative for industries and retail outlets to ensure the quality and safety of their products.

Prognostic Scores for Acute Kidney Injury in Critically Ill Patients.

Background: Numerous prognostic scores have been developed and used in intensive care; however, the applicability and effectiveness of these scores in critically ill patients with acute kidney injury may vary due to the characteristics of this population.

Objective: To assess the predictive capacity of the Simplified Acute Physiology Score III (SAPS III), Sequential Sepsis-related Organ Failure Assessment (SOFA) and Nursing Activities Score (NAS) prognostic scoring systems for acute kidney injury in critically ill patients.

Methods: Cohort, prospective and quantitative study with follow-up of 141 critical patients in intensive care.