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Plasma brain-derived neurotrophic factor levels, learning capacity and cognition in patients with first episode psychosis
(2013) [Journal article]Background: Cognitive impairments are seen in first psychotic episode (FEP) patients. The neurobiological underpinnings that might underlie these changes remain unknown. The aim of this study is to investigate whether Brain ... -
Plasma cytokine levels fall in preterm newborn infants on nasal CPAP with early respiratory distress
(2015) [Journal article]Introduction Early nCPAP seems to prevent ventilator-induced lung injury in humans, although the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying this beneficial effect have not been clarified yet. Objective To evaluate plasma ... -
Plasma levels of immunoinflammatory markers in De Novo coronary atherosclerosis and coronary restenosis postangioplasty
(2001) [Journal article]Objective - To compare circulating plasma levels of immunoinflammatory markers in patients with known de novo coronary artery disease and patients with postangioplasty restenosis. Methods - Using enzymatic immunoabsorbent ... -
Plasma levels of miR-29b and miR-200b in type 2 diabetic retinopathy
(2019) [Journal article]MicroRNAs (miRNAs/miRs) are involved in the pathogenesis of diabetes mellitus and its chronic complications, and their circulating levels have emerged as potential biomarkers for the development and progression of diabetes. ... -
Plasma neurofilament light, glial fibrillary acidic protein and lysosphingolipid biomarkers for pharmacodynamics and disease monitoring of GM2 and GM1 gangliosidoses patients
(2022) [Journal article]GM2 and GM1 gangliosidoses are genetic, neurodegenerative lysosomal sphingolipid storage disorders. The earlier the age of onset, the more severe the clinical presentation and progression, with infantile, juvenile and ... -
Playing remotely in times of crisis: a program to overcome social isolation
(2021) [Journal article]Objectives: This study aims to examine the feasibility of an intergenerational remote intervention program designed to promote the wellbeing and social connection of vulnerable older adults, mainly people with aphasia and ... -
Playing the wrong game again? Policy responses to problematic video gaming in Brazil : commentary on Policy responses to problematic video game use : a systematic review of current measures and future possibilities (Király et al., 2018)
(2018) [Journal article]Brazil is the leading game market in South America and the second leading market in Latin America. Worldwide, Brazil ranks fourth in number of gamers, with nearly 66.3 million gamers. In the last years, there has been a ... -
PLECT or PPLECT? Granulomatous pyoderma gangrenosum in the differential diagnosis of the verrucous syndrome
(2018) [Journal article]Pyoderma gangrenosum (PG) is an uncommon neutrophilic dermatosis, with variable clinical features, nonspecific histopathology and multifactorial pathogenesis, posing a challenging diagnosis for the dermatologist. Pyoderma ... -
Pleural tuberculosis : experiences from two centers in Brazil
(2022) [Journal article]Objective: This study aimed to describe the clinical and laboratory findings of patients diagnosed with pleural tuberculosis at two hospitals in southern Brazil. Methods: Patients aged < 18 years were evaluated retrospectively. ... -
Pleuroscopia com mediastinoscópio em crianças com derrame parapneumônico complicado
(1999) [Journal article]Objetivo: Avaliar nossa experiência com a pleuroscopia com mediastinoscópio em crianças com derrame parapneumônico complicado. Métodos: Foi realizada revisão retrospectiva de prontuários de sete crianças submetidas à ... -
Plinia trunciflora extract administration prevents HI-induced oxidative stress, inflammatory response, behavioral impairments, and tissue damage in rats
(2022) [Journal article]The disruption of redox homeostasis and neuroinflammation are key mechanisms in the pathogenesis of brain hypoxia–ischemia (HI); medicinal plants have been studied as a therapeutic strategy, generally associated with the ... -
A plumieridine-rich fraction from Allamanda polyantha inhibits chitinolytic activity and exhibits antifungal properties against Cryptococcus neoformans
(2020) [Journal article]Cryptococcosis is a fungal infection caused mainly by the pathogenic yeasts Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii. The infection initiates with the inhalation of propagules that are then deposited in the lungs. ... -
Pneumonias comunitárias não complicadas em crianças imunocompetentes
(2019) [Journal article]A pneumonia é uma das principais causas de mortalidade em crianças fora do período neonatal. Sua prevalência tem diminuído nos últimos anos principalmente devido à implementação de vacinas contra S. pneumoniae e H. influenzae ... -
Pode o método de diluição do hélio em respiração única estimar os volumes pulmonares medidos pela pletismografia de corpo inteiro?
(2013) [Journal article]Objetivo: Comparar resultados de CPT e VR obtidos pelo método de diluição de hélio em respiração única (DHRU) com aqueles obtidos por pletismografia de corpo inteiro (PCI) em indivíduos com função pulmonar normal, portadores ... -
Poder de gênero, pobreza e anticoncepção : vivências de multíparas
(2008) [Journal article]A multiparidade entre mulheres pobres está associada a vulnerabilidade como gerador ou potencializador. Tratase de um estudo qualitativo-exploratório. O objetivo foi problematizar as suas experiências de anticoncepção (AC), ... -
Poder, interdependência e complementaridade no trabalho hospitalar : uma análise a partir da enfermagem
(1997) [Journal article]O ensaio em questão propõe-se a discutir as recentes transformações do tra balho hospitalar e do tra balho de enfermagem em particular. As a nálises privilegiam as relações inter e intra equipes multidisciplinares constitutivas ... -
Podocyte-associated mRNA profiles in kidney tissue and in urine of patients with active lupus nephritis
(2015) [Journal article]Aim: Glomerular deposition of immune complexes and inflammation induce podocyte injury in lupus nephritis (LN). This study hypothesized that the severity of the histological lesions of LN affects podocyte-associated mRNAs ... -
POEMS syndrome manifested as systemic capillary leak syndrome a case report
(2013) [Journal article]The authors report a case of an old woman who presented with a history of repetitive dyspnea and inferior limbs edema episodes, up to the point she showed extreme anasarca, hypotension, hypoalbuminemia, hemoconcentration ... -
Point of care diagnostics for tuberculosis
(2018) [Journal article]The goals of the End TB strategy, which aims to achieve a 90% reduction in tuberculosis (TB) incidence and a 95% reduction in TB mortality by 2035, will not be achieved without new tools to fight TB. These include improved ... -
Point-of-care ultrasonography in Brazilian intensive care units : a national survey
(2018) [Journal article]Background: Point-of-care ultrasonography (POCUS) has recently become a useful tool that intensivists are incorporating into clinical practice. However, the incorporation of ultrasonography in critical care in developing ...