Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira 
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CONCLUSION We concluded that the pathological effect of treatment with favipiravir on the hematologic system was the suppression in the erythrocyte series, and there were no adverse effects in other hematologic parameters.RESUMO INTRODU ÇÃO Este estudo tem como objetivo avaliar as alterações nos parâmetros hematológicos após o acompanhamento de pacientes que receberam tratamento com favipiravir devido à infecção por Covid-19. MÉTODOS Sessenta e dois casos em tratamento com favipiravir por pelo menos cinco dias devido à infecção por Covid-19 foram avaliados retrospectivamente. Parâmetros como idade, sex...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The diagnostic process of covıd-19 in the emergency department: laboratory and ımaging methods
CONCLUSION Laboratory is not specific enough in the pre-diagnosis. In addition, this result does not alter with PCR or CT positivity. However, minimal changes observed in laboratory results may be partially guiding in patients in whom both PCR and CT are positive.RESUMO OBJETIVOS A nova doen ça de coronavírus de 2019 coloca um fardo sério para o sistema de saúde. Portanto, a detecção de pacientes especialmente graves em um estágio inicial é extremamente importante em termos de controle do surto e melhoria do prognóstico. Investigamos o papel dos marcadores inflamatórios estuda dos em pacientes suspeitos de COV...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Ventilation mask adapted for endoscopy during the COVID-19 pandemic
SUMMARY In the context of the COVID-19 pandemic, endoscopy services must adopt preventive measures to maintain proper functioning due to a high risk of disease contagion. Triage protocols before and after the procedure, personal protective equipment, and environmental contamination control are some of the endoscopy society ’ s recommendations. However, the risk of infection may remain high due to poor control over the source of contamination.Using a combination of standardized supplies and accessories in a hospital, a ventilation mask adapted to be used in endoscopic procedures is proposed to reduce COVID-19 contaminatio...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
COVID-19 and acute myocarditis: current literature review and diagnostic challenges
CONCLUSION Despite the COVID-19 pandemic worldwide, a limited number of cases has been shared in the current literature. There are a lot of difficulties in the differential diagnosis of acute myocarditis in the context of COVID-19.RESUMO INTRODU ÇÃO Na literatura atual, houve um aumento dos casos apresentados com doença coronavírus de 2019 (COVID-19) induzida por miocardite aguda. Nesta revisão baseada em casos, buscamos descrever as características clínicas, achados de imagem e curso hospitalar de miocardite aguda. Além disso, as limitações em relação ao diagnóstico de miocardite foram discutidas, uma vez ...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Allocation of pharmaceutical resources in maternal and child healthcare institutions during the COVID-19 pandemic
SUMMARY Since the outbreak of a cluster of patients with pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in December 2019, the disease was later officially named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the novel severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), quickly spreading globally. Pregnant women and children are particularly vulnerable during disasters and emergencies. Comprehensive and applicable emergency preparedness and response are definitely important methods to prevent and contain the COVID-19 pandemic. The rational allocation of pharmaceutical resources plays an important role in...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Science of consciousness: reflections on the Pandemic by COVID-19
CONCLUSION The role of a regular practice of activities on the levels of physical fitness is fundamental to define the balance of quality of life during a COVID-19.RESUMO INTRODU ÇÃO A pandemia de COVID-19, causada pela infecção por novo coronavírus humano, foi notificada desde dezembro de 2019, na China, mas apenas oficializada em março de 2020 e, desde então, tem impactado nações do mundo inteiro, tanto pela sua agressividade quanto pela sua velocidade de propaga ção. A sociedade enfrenta a pandemia seguindo as recomendações e determinações da OMS e das instituições governamentais. Entre as estratégi...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on levels of physical fitness
CONCLUSION The role of a regular practice of activities on the levels of physical fitness is fundamental to define the balance of quality of life during a COVID-19.RESUMO INTRODU ÇÃO A pandemia de COVID-19, causada pela infecção por novo coronavírus humano, foi notificada desde dezembro de 2019, na China, mas apenas oficializada em março de 2020 e, desde então, tem impactado nações do mundo inteiro, tanto pela sua agressividade quanto pela sua velocidade de propaga ção. A sociedade enfrenta a pandemia seguindo as recomendações e determinações da OMS e das instituições governamentais. Entre as estratégi...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
COVID-19 and health literacy: the yell of a silent epidemic amidst the pandemic
SUMMARY The emergence of a new form of Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) exposed weaknesses of health services in several countries, with overcrowding of hospitals, and lack of supplies and professionals in combating the disease, which sometimes contributed to the installation of social, political, and economic chaos. The critical situation experienced made the subject widely publicized so that the current pandemic also deals with an information epidemic. However, the data received and transmitted require prior critical analysis of its content, although not everyone is able to make the necessary judgment before using or sharing inf...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
In times of COVID-19, epidemiology is a unifying science
SUMMARY In the end of December 2019, China reported an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan, a city with more than 11 million inhabitants, to the World Health Organization. Days later, a new agent (SARS-CoV-2) was identified; since then, it has spread throughout the planet, resulting in one of the most challenging pandemics in recent history. Faced with this scenario, Epidemiology plays an important role, given that its techniques and methods have contributed to generating knowledge, assisting in decision making in healthcare. This text presents a succinct reflection regarding the importance of epidemiology in light of the curre...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Risk of venous thromboembolism in users of contraception and menopausal hormone therapy during the COVID-19 pandemic
CONCLUSIONS In this scenario, apart from the fundamental orientations of preventive measures, like social isolation and hygiene, it is important that all female health professionals have knowledge of the new rules and adopt safety measures, especially on the prescription of hormonal therapy and contraception.RESUMO OBJETIVOS A pandemia da COVID-19 é um problema de saúde pública emergente e que tem repercussão internacional. As alterações inflamatórias fazem parte da fisiopatologia da COVID-19 e isso pode acarretar um maior risco tromboembólico em mulheres que fazem uso de contracepção e terapia hormonal da men...
Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
AMB Guidelines: COVID –19
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Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Immune status could be associated with severity in COVID-19 patients
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Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Speech therapy practice in hospital settings and COVID-19 pandemic
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Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
The doctor-patient relationship in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
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Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
Bioethical aspects of artificial intelligence: COVID-19 & end of life
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Source: Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira - September 21, 2020 Category: General Medicine Source Type: research
