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View article: Physical Function, Muscle Strength, and Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study
Physical Function, Muscle Strength, and Fatigue in Patients with Multiple Sclerosis: An Exploratory Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: Physical function, muscle strength, and fatigue are often impaired in patients with multiple sclerosis (MS). This study aimed to assess these parameters and their associations. Methods: This cross-sectional study included patie…
View article: Digital Health e letramento em saúde nas Doenças Cardiovasculares: atenção aos excluídos digitais
Digital Health e letramento em saúde nas Doenças Cardiovasculares: atenção aos excluídos digitais Open
O LS é um fator importante para melhorar o estado de saúde e os resultados dos pacientes, sendo uma estratégia para prevenção primaria e secundaria de DCVs. Em paralelo, com os avanços tecnológicos da última década, diversas estratégias vê…
View article: Association of chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy stages with obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness: a cross-sectional study
Association of chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy stages with obstructive sleep apnea and excessive daytime sleepiness: a cross-sectional study Open
Introduction Chagas disease (CD) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in Latin America. Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) is the most severe clinical form. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a highly prevalent sleep-related…
View article: Simulação da vida real para alta hospitalar: desenvolvimento de um jogo de realidade virtual imersiva para atividades de vida diária no SUS
Simulação da vida real para alta hospitalar: desenvolvimento de um jogo de realidade virtual imersiva para atividades de vida diária no SUS Open
Introdução: Pacientes hospitalizados com quadros clínicos complexos enfrentam barreiras que dificultam a adesão à reabilitação intra-hospitalar, comprometendo a transição segura para o cuidado ambulatorial e o retorno à autonomia funcional…
View article: The association of physical activity fragmentation with all-cause mortality in Hispanics: a prospective cohort study
The association of physical activity fragmentation with all-cause mortality in Hispanics: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Depression, quality of life, subjective well-being, and psychometric assessments in Brazilian patients with Chagas disease: A literature review
Depression, quality of life, subjective well-being, and psychometric assessments in Brazilian patients with Chagas disease: A literature review Open
Chagas Disease (CD) has a significant impact on the health of the Latin American population. It primarily affects low-income individuals, people with low levels of education, and residents of rural areas and poor neighborhoods of large urb…
View article: Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chagas Disease During COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study
Association Between Physical Activity, Sedentary Time, and Quality of Life in Patients with Chagas Disease During COVID-19 Pandemic in Brazil: A Cross-Sectional Study Open
Background: COVID-19 led to social isolation, potentially reducing physical activity (PA), increasing sedentary time, and lowering quality of life (QoL). This study investigated the association between these factors in patients with Chagas…
View article: Food insecurity is associated with decreased quality of life in patients with chronic Chagas disease
Food insecurity is associated with decreased quality of life in patients with chronic Chagas disease Open
This study assessed the prevalence of food insecurity (FI) in patients with Chagas Disease (CD) and its association with anthropometric measurements, comorbidities, and quality of life (QoL). This cross-sectional study included CD patients…
View article: Correction: Carvalho et al. Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Dynapenic Obesity: Results from the Study of Workers’ Health (ESAT). Life 2024, 14, 1174
Correction: Carvalho et al. Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Dynapenic Obesity: Results from the Study of Workers’ Health (ESAT). Life 2024, 14, 1174 Open
In the original publication, there was a mistake in Table 3 [...]
View article: Disulfiram repurposing in the combined chemotherapy of Chagas disease: A protocol update for a phase I/II clinical trial
Disulfiram repurposing in the combined chemotherapy of Chagas disease: A protocol update for a phase I/II clinical trial Open
Background: Chagas disease (CD) causes high morbimortality and the available trypanocidal treatment, including benznidazole (BZ), has limited efficacy in chronic patients. Furthermore, BZ causes adverse events (AEs) that lead to treatment …
View article: Disruption to diabetes and hypertension care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean and mitigation approaches: a scoping review
Disruption to diabetes and hypertension care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean and mitigation approaches: a scoping review Open
View article: Predictors of Incident Heart Failure in Patients With Chronic Chagas Disease Cardiomyopathy
Predictors of Incident Heart Failure in Patients With Chronic Chagas Disease Cardiomyopathy Open
Purpose Patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) have a high mortality due to heart failure (HF). The aim of this study was to investigate clinical and echocardiographic predictors of incident HF in patients with CCC. Methods Sing…
View article: Dual-task training and cognitive performance in individuals with coronary artery disease and/or heart failure: a systematic review
Dual-task training and cognitive performance in individuals with coronary artery disease and/or heart failure: a systematic review Open
Introduction Dual-task training (DTT) emerged as a promising intervention strategy to improve cognition in individuals with cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The aim of this study is to describe the literature on the relationship between mot…
View article: The association of previous and current non-chronic low back pain with daily physical activity in middle- and older-aged adults
The association of previous and current non-chronic low back pain with daily physical activity in middle- and older-aged adults Open
View article: The association between the site of back pain and number of painful sites with daily activities, seeking healthcare, and medication use among school adolescents
The association between the site of back pain and number of painful sites with daily activities, seeking healthcare, and medication use among school adolescents Open
Introduction The potential consequences of back pain (BP) are poorly described in adolescents. This study evaluated the association between BP sites (neck, thoracic and low back) and number of painful sites with missed school classes, inte…
View article: The association of physical activity fragmentation with all-cause mortality in Hispanics: a prospective cohort study
The association of physical activity fragmentation with all-cause mortality in Hispanics: a prospective cohort study Open
View article: Association between transmission modes and chronic Chagas disease clinical forms
Association between transmission modes and chronic Chagas disease clinical forms Open
Background: Chagas disease (CD) is associated with significant morbidity and mortality due to cardiac and/or gastrointestinal complications. CD transmission has diverse modes, and their potential relationship with the clinical forms of CD …
View article: Human Activity Profile Questionnaire: functional assessment and screening for systolic dysfunction in patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy
Human Activity Profile Questionnaire: functional assessment and screening for systolic dysfunction in patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy Open
Background: Patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) may present with fatigue and dyspnea, which contribute to functional impairment. However, simple and inexpensive methods for evaluation of functional impairment and identificati…
View article: Prognostic value of soluble TNF receptors in Chagas cardiomyopathy: observational study
Prognostic value of soluble TNF receptors in Chagas cardiomyopathy: observational study Open
BACKGROUND Chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) is the most severe clinical form of the Chagas disease. There is a strong correlation between soluble tumor necrosis factor receptors (sTNFR1 and sTNFR2) and cardiac and functional parameters …
View article: Self-Reported Dyspnea Is Associated with Reduced Health-Related Quality of Life in Quaternary Hospital Workers 1 Year Post Mild COVID-19 Infection
Self-Reported Dyspnea Is Associated with Reduced Health-Related Quality of Life in Quaternary Hospital Workers 1 Year Post Mild COVID-19 Infection Open
Background/Objectives: The COVID-19 pandemic had significant implications for healthcare workers (HWs), especially those that work in hospitals. This study evaluated health related quality of life (HRQOL) and its relationship with dyspnea …
View article: Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Dynapenic Obesity: Results from the Study of Workers’ Health (ESAT)
Increased Cardiometabolic Risk in Dynapenic Obesity: Results from the Study of Workers’ Health (ESAT) Open
Background: The coexistence of obesity and low muscle strength—denoted dynapenic obesity (DO)—has been associated with an unhealthy metabolic profile and increased risk for metabolic syndrome. However, there is a lack on studies investigat…
View article: Predictors for prescription of noninvasive ventilation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery: a systematic review
Predictors for prescription of noninvasive ventilation in the postoperative period of cardiac surgery: a systematic review Open
BMI and lung alterations related to gas exchange disturbances are major predictors for NIPPV prescription in patients during the PO period of cardiac surgery. The identification of these predictors can benefit clinical decision-making rega…
View article: Physical activity levels during COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors in patients with Chagas disease
Physical activity levels during COVID-19 pandemic and its associated factors in patients with Chagas disease Open
Background A better understanding of the consequences of the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic on lifestyle of patients with Chagas disease (ChD) is of paramount importance to facilitate the implementation of intervention strate…
View article: Disruption to diabetes and hypertension care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean and mitigation approaches: A Scoping Review
Disruption to diabetes and hypertension care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Latin America and the Caribbean and mitigation approaches: A Scoping Review Open
Summary Background The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted care for non-communicable diseases globally. This study synthesizes evidence on disruptions to primary care, focusing on hypertension and diabetes care and mitigation approaches taken duri…
View article: Chagas heart disease is associated with decreased physical activity levels: A cross-sectional analysis
Chagas heart disease is associated with decreased physical activity levels: A cross-sectional analysis Open
We found low levels of PA among individuals with CD. Presence of ChHD (mainly with HF) was associated with decreased levels of PA.
View article: Effect of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: results from the PEACH randomized clinical trial
Effect of an exercise-based cardiac rehabilitation program on quality of life of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy: results from the PEACH randomized clinical trial Open
View article: Prestroke Physical Activity and Adverse Health Outcomes after Stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study
Prestroke Physical Activity and Adverse Health Outcomes after Stroke in the Atherosclerosis Risk in Communities Study Open
Background and Purpose: The association of physical activity (PA) before stroke (prestroke PA) with long-term prognosis after stroke is still unclear. We examined the association of prestroke PA with adverse health outcomes in the ARIC stu…
View article: Prevalence and impact of sarcopenia in individuals with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (the SARC-HF study): A prospective observational study protocol
Prevalence and impact of sarcopenia in individuals with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (the SARC-HF study): A prospective observational study protocol Open
Sarcopenia, a clinical syndrome primarily associated with reduced muscle mass in the elderly, has a negative impact on quality of life and survival. It can occur secondarily to other diseases such as heart failure (HF), a complex clinical …
View article: Clinical profile during the first and second pandemic waves in children and adolescents with COVID-19 at pediatric public hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Clinical profile during the first and second pandemic waves in children and adolescents with COVID-19 at pediatric public hospital, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Open
Background: COVID-19 is usually milder in children and adolescents, leading to lower hospital admission rates than adults. This study evaluated clinical manifestations in children (< 10 years) and adolescents (10 to < 18 years) with COVID-…
View article: Função respiratória e capacidade funcional submáxima em pacientes com cardiopatia chagásica crônica com e sem insuficiência cardíaca
Função respiratória e capacidade funcional submáxima em pacientes com cardiopatia chagásica crônica com e sem insuficiência cardíaca Open
Introdução: A cardiopatia chagásica crônica (CCC) pode acometer cerca de 30% dos indivíduos infectados pelo Trypanosoma cruzi, tanto na fase aguda quanto na forma indeterminada da doença de Chagas (Chadalawada et al., 2020). Com a evolução…