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View article: Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Bidirectional Relationship with Clinical and Therapeutic Implications
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease and Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction: A Bidirectional Relationship with Clinical and Therapeutic Implications Open
Background: Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) is increasingly prevalent and is the most common cause of chronic liver disease in the western world. It is considered the hepatic manifestation of metabolic synd…
View article: Conhecimentos sobre a doença de Chagas entre escolares de dois municípios de Minas Gerais, Brasil
Conhecimentos sobre a doença de Chagas entre escolares de dois municípios de Minas Gerais, Brasil Open
Resumo Introdução: No Brasil, a vigilância entomológica da doença de Chagas (DCh) é respaldada na participação comunitária, que notifica a presença dos vetores nas habitações. Assim, a sustentabilidade desta medida de controle depende do c…
View article: Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas – 2023
Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas – 2023 Open
Lista de Siglas/Abreviaturas 18 F-FDG – fluordesoxiglicose marcado com flúor-18 123 I-MIBG – meta-iodo-benzil-guanidina marcado com iodo-123 […] Diretriz da SBC sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Ch…
View article: Prognosis of chronic Chagas heart disease and other pending clinical challenges
Prognosis of chronic Chagas heart disease and other pending clinical challenges Open
In this chapter, the main prognostic markers of Chagas heart disease are addressed, with an emphasis on the most recent findings and questions, establishing the basis for a broad discussion of recommendations and new approaches to managing…
View article: Diretriz da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas
Diretriz da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia sobre Diagnóstico e Tratamento de Pacientes com Cardiomiopatia da Doença de Chagas Open
Esta diretriz teve como objetivo principal atualizar os conceitos e formular as normas de conduta e evidências científicas que as suportam, quanto ao diagnóstico e tratamento da CDC, com especial ênfase na base de racionalidade que a embas…
View article: Sustainability Performance and the Cost of Capital
Sustainability Performance and the Cost of Capital Open
This study examines the association between firms’ environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance and the cost of capital for the largest European firms listed on the STOXX Euro 600 in a large panel from 2002 to 2018. We find that…
View article: Prognosis of chronic Chagas heart disease and other pending clinical challenges
Prognosis of chronic Chagas heart disease and other pending clinical challenges Open
In this chapter, the main prognostic markers of Chagas heart disease are addressed, with an emphasis on the most recent findings and questions, establishing the basis for a broad discussion of recommendations and new approaches to managing…
View article: Systems Biology Reveals Relevant Gaps in Fc-γR Expression, Impaired Regulatory Cytokine Microenvironment Interfaced With Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Reactivity in Cardiac Chagas Disease Patients
Systems Biology Reveals Relevant Gaps in Fc-γR Expression, Impaired Regulatory Cytokine Microenvironment Interfaced With Anti-Trypanosoma cruzi IgG Reactivity in Cardiac Chagas Disease Patients Open
The systems biology approach has become an innovative tool when it comes to shedding light on the complex immune response underlying the development/maintenance of distinct clinical forms of Chagas disease. The goal of this study was to de…
View article: Facing Chagas disease
Facing Chagas disease Open
View article: Towards control of Chagas disease: the contribution of the new brazilian consensus
Towards control of Chagas disease: the contribution of the new brazilian consensus Open
View article: 2 nd Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease, 2015
2 nd Brazilian Consensus on Chagas Disease, 2015 Open
Chagas disease is a neglected chronic condition with a high burden of morbidity and mortality. It has considerable psychological, social, and economic impacts. The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with differ…
View article: A bachelor degree in Orthoptics to meet increasing demand for public health to eye care in an African Island: Saint Vincent in Cape Verde
A bachelor degree in Orthoptics to meet increasing demand for public health to eye care in an African Island: Saint Vincent in Cape Verde Open
Lisbon School of Health Technology (ESTeSL) has been establishing partnerships with developing countries for the implementation of the Orthoptic degree. The first-degree program (BSc) was implemented in the University of Mindelo (School of…
View article: Occurrence and distribution of triatomines (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in municipalities of the Northeastern region of Minas Gerais State, Brazil
Occurrence and distribution of triatomines (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) in municipalities of the Northeastern region of Minas Gerais State, Brazil Open
Occurrence of triatomines in domiciles indicates the need for sustained entomological surveillance.
View article: Mudanças no paradigma da conduta clínica e terapêutica da doença de Chagas: avanços e perspectivas na busca da integralidade da saúde
Mudanças no paradigma da conduta clínica e terapêutica da doença de Chagas: avanços e perspectivas na busca da integralidade da saúde Open
The traditional scenario of domestic vectorial transmission, which has been the main transmission form since the disease discovery, and has been responsible for thousands of annual cases has changed, and nowadays, the sylvatic transmission…
View article: II Consenso Brasileiro em Doença de Chagas, 2015
II Consenso Brasileiro em Doença de Chagas, 2015 Open
View article: II Consenso Brasileiro em Doença de Chagas, 2015
II Consenso Brasileiro em Doença de Chagas, 2015 Open
Chagas disease is a neglected chronic condition that presents high morbidity and mortality burden, with considerable psychological, social, and economic impact. The disease represents a significant public health issue in Brazil, with diffe…
View article: Mudanças no paradigma da conduta clínica e terapêutica da doença de Chagas: avanços e perspectivas na busca da integralidade da saúde
Mudanças no paradigma da conduta clínica e terapêutica da doença de Chagas: avanços e perspectivas na busca da integralidade da saúde Open
View article: Long-term follow-up of a patient since the acute phase of Chagas disease (South American trypanosomiasis): further treatment and cure of the infection
Long-term follow-up of a patient since the acute phase of Chagas disease (South American trypanosomiasis): further treatment and cure of the infection Open
A woman had been followed since 1957 for acute phase Chagas disease. Parasitological and serological tests were positive, and treatment included benznidazole in 1974. Following treatment, parasitological test results were negative and conv…
View article: Evolution of Chagas Disease Screening Programs and Control Programs: Historical Perspective
Evolution of Chagas Disease Screening Programs and Control Programs: Historical Perspective Open
Chagas disease remains an important health problem in Latin America, affecting approximately 8 million to 10 million individuals. This disease originated from an ancient enzootic cycle, and human infection has been detected in 4,000- to 9,…
View article: Chagas disease: still a challenge around the World
Chagas disease: still a challenge around the World Open
Very early in the history of human Chagas disease (HCD), the discoverer called upon scientists and governments to take responsibility for facing its medical and social consequences. It was an almost insurmountable task, since effective ins…
View article: PROFESSOR JOFFRE MARCONDES DE REZENDE
PROFESSOR JOFFRE MARCONDES DE REZENDE Open
It was indeed an enormous loss, the recent passing of this man so dedicatedto science, society, human welfare, and his family. His departure represents anenormous reason for mourning to his friends, relatives, and patients. Gentle,sensitiv…
View article: PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR THE PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC CHAGAS CARDIOMYOPATHY IN PATIENTS WITHOUT LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION
PREDICTIVE FACTORS FOR THE PROGRESSION OF CHRONIC CHAGAS CARDIOMYOPATHY IN PATIENTS WITHOUT LEFT VENTRICULAR DYSFUNCTION Open
The identification of predictors for the progression of chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC) is essential to ensure adequate patient management. This study looked into a non-concurrent cohort of 165 CCC patients between 1985 and 2010 for in…
View article: Chagas Disease: A Neglected Disease
Chagas Disease: A Neglected Disease Open