Photobiomodulation in the treatment of palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia: a randomised controlled clinical study protocol
The objective of this protocol will be to evaluate the efficacy of PBM in reducing PPE induced by capecitabine and 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy.
Methods and analysis
This will be a randomised controlled, double-blind, double-centre clinical trial (Centro Asistencial del Sindicato Médico del Uruguay and Instituto Nacional del Cáncer from Uruguay). The sample population (40 individuals) will be divided into two groups: group 1 will receive moisturising cream plus PBM treatment and group 2 moisturising cream plus PBM sham treatment, at the ratio of 1:1. PBM will be performed at 630 nm two times per week in palmo...
Source: BMJ Open - April 23, 2024 Category: General Medicine Authors: Lestido, V., Rodriguez, F., Rodriguez, A., Pombo, V., Barrios, R., Pavani, C. Tags: Open access, Oncology Source Type: research
Quantification of the burden of chronic kidney disease in Latin America: an invisible epidemicQuantifica ção da carga da doença renal crônica na América Latina: uma epidemia invisível
CONCLUSIONS: Chronic kidney disease is an invisible epidemic that places an excessive burden in terms of mortality and DALYs on Latin American countries. It is essential to join forces to tackle the disease in the region, and promote local actions that address the particularities of each country.PMID:38623527 | PMC:PMC11018258 | DOI:10.26633/RPSP.2024.41 (Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health)
Source: Pan American Journal of Public Health - April 16, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Fernando Ulises Rosas-Valdez Andrea Fernanda Aguirre-V ázquez Marcela Agudelo-Botero Source Type: research
Oral pathology and oral medicine in Latin American countries: current stage
CONCLUSIONS: Although both specialties are widely practiced around the globe, professional training, the number of dentists trained and the fields of professional practice are very different between the countries studied.PMID:38615252 | DOI:10.4317/medoral.26500 (Source: Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal)
Source: Medicina Oral, Patologia Oral y Cirugia Bucal - April 14, 2024 Category: ENT & OMF Authors: É-G Santos-Leite L Sobral G Gilligan J-L Flores-Ramos W-A Gonz ález-Arriagada C-P Vega P Reiv án-Ortiz M-D Gonz ález-Galván W Delgado-Aza ñero R Bologna-Molina M Villarroel-Dorrego R Martinez-Pedraza Source Type: research
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Taxation is highly heterogeneous across countries in terms of products and design, which might influence its effectiveness. Our findings provide some evidence regarding a deceleration of the increasing prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among children occurring in some countries following introduction of taxation. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021233309.PMID:38569789 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.013 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michele Sassano Carolina Castagna Leonardo Villani Gianluigi Quaranta Roberta Pastorino Walter Ricciardi Stefania Boccia Source Type: research
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Taxation is highly heterogeneous across countries in terms of products and design, which might influence its effectiveness. Our findings provide some evidence regarding a deceleration of the increasing prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among children occurring in some countries following introduction of taxation. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021233309.PMID:38569789 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.013 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - April 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michele Sassano Carolina Castagna Leonardo Villani Gianluigi Quaranta Roberta Pastorino Walter Ricciardi Stefania Boccia Source Type: research
Do predator attacks on productive species and the respective economic losses influence the psychological distress of farmers in Uruguay? A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The losses of productive species and the financial costs negatively influenced the psychological distress of farmers. This information highlights the need to generate public policies about farmers wellbeing that help them in these situations.PMID:38570200 | DOI:10.22605/RRH7614 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Paul Ruiz Gustavo Ben ítez Pablo Ernesto Bobadilla Maximiliano Piedracueva Juan Pablo Dami án Source Type: research
Do predator attacks on productive species and the respective economic losses influence the psychological distress of farmers in Uruguay? A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The losses of productive species and the financial costs negatively influenced the psychological distress of farmers. This information highlights the need to generate public policies about farmers wellbeing that help them in these situations.PMID:38570200 | DOI:10.22605/RRH7614 (Source: Rural and Remote Health)
Source: Rural and Remote Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Paul Ruiz Gustavo Ben ítez Pablo Ernesto Bobadilla Maximiliano Piedracueva Juan Pablo Dami án Source Type: research
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Taxation is highly heterogeneous across countries in terms of products and design, which might influence its effectiveness. Our findings provide some evidence regarding a deceleration of the increasing prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among children occurring in some countries following introduction of taxation. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021233309.PMID:38569789 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.013 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michele Sassano Carolina Castagna Leonardo Villani Gianluigi Quaranta Roberta Pastorino Walter Ricciardi Stefania Boccia Source Type: research
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Taxation is highly heterogeneous across countries in terms of products and design, which might influence its effectiveness. Our findings provide some evidence regarding a deceleration of the increasing prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among children occurring in some countries following introduction of taxation. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021233309.PMID:38569789 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.013 (Source: Am J Clin Nutr)
Source: Am J Clin Nutr - April 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michele Sassano Carolina Castagna Leonardo Villani Gianluigi Quaranta Roberta Pastorino Walter Ricciardi Stefania Boccia Source Type: research
Do predator attacks on productive species and the respective economic losses influence the psychological distress of farmers in Uruguay? A cross-sectional study
CONCLUSION: The losses of productive species and the financial costs negatively influenced the psychological distress of farmers. This information highlights the need to generate public policies about farmers wellbeing that help them in these situations.PMID:38570200 | DOI:10.22605/RRH7614 (Source: Rural and Remote Health)
Source: Rural and Remote Health - April 3, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Paul Ruiz Gustavo Ben ítez Pablo Ernesto Bobadilla Maximiliano Piedracueva Juan Pablo Dami án Source Type: research
National taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages and its association with overweight, obesity, and diabetes
CONCLUSIONS: Taxation is highly heterogeneous across countries in terms of products and design, which might influence its effectiveness. Our findings provide some evidence regarding a deceleration of the increasing prevalence rates of overweight and obesity among children occurring in some countries following introduction of taxation. PROSPERO registration number: CRD42021233309.PMID:38569789 | DOI:10.1016/j.ajcnut.2023.12.013 (Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition)
Source: The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition - April 3, 2024 Category: Nutrition Authors: Michele Sassano Carolina Castagna Leonardo Villani Gianluigi Quaranta Roberta Pastorino Walter Ricciardi Stefania Boccia Source Type: research
