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What do patients know about healthcare-associated infections? What do they want to know? Ethical evaluation. 患者对医疗保健相关感染了解多少?他们想知道什么?道德评价。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230292

Pervin Sahiner

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Decreased growth differentiation factor 9, bone morphogenetic protein 15, and forkhead box O3a expressions in the ovary via ulipristal acetate. 通过醋酸乌普利司酯降低卵巢中生长分化因子9、骨形态发生蛋白15和叉头盒O3a的表达。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230381

Damla Gül Fındık, Gülnur Take Kaplanoğlu, Gökçe Nur Arık, Nagwa Bugumaa Abubaker Alemari

{"title":"Decreased growth differentiation factor 9, bone morphogenetic protein 15, and forkhead box O3a expressions in the ovary via ulipristal acetate.","authors":"Damla Gül Fındık, Gülnur Take Kaplanoğlu, Gökçe Nur Arık, Nagwa Bugumaa Abubaker Alemari","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230381","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230381","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Folliculogenesis is a complex process involving various ovarian paracrine factors. During folliculogenesis, vitamin D3 and progesterone are significant for the proper development of follicles. This study aimed to investigate the effects of vitamin D3 and selective progesterone receptor modulator ulipristal acetate on ovarian paracrine factors.Methods: In the study, 18 female Wistar-albino rats were randomly divided into three groups: control group (saline administration, n=6), vitamin D3 group (300 ng/day vitamin D3 oral administration, n=6), and UPA group (3 mg/kg/day ulipristal acetate oral administration, n=6). Ovarian tissue was analyzed by histochemistry and immunohistochemistry. For quantification of immunohistochemistry, the mean intensities of growth differentiation factor 9, bone morphogenetic protein 15, and forkhead box O3a expressions were measured by Image J and MATLAB. Blood samples were collected for the analysis of serum anti-Müllerian hormone levels by ELISA.Results: Atretic follicles and hemorrhagic cystic structures were observed in the UPA group. After immunohistochemistry via folliculogenesis assessment markers, growth differentiation factor 9, bone morphogenetic protein 15, and cytoplasmic forkhead box O3a expressions decreased in the UPA group (p<0.05). Anti-Müllerian hormone level did not differ significantly between the experimental groups (p>0.05).Conclusion: Ulipristal acetate negatively affects folliculogenesis via ovarian paracrine factors. The recommended dietary vitamin D3 supplementation in healthy cases did not cause a significant change.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 8","pages":"e20230381"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/dd/49/1806-9282-ramb-69-08-e20230381.PMC10427182.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10048809","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Does resveratrol reduce cisplatin-induced ovarian damage? 白藜芦醇能减轻顺铂引起的卵巢损伤吗?

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230314

Baris Ciplak, Eyup Gokhan Turmus, Ozlem Kara, Gulcin Daglioglu, Mehmet Murat Altindag, Yavuz Simsek, Yusuf Kenan Daglioglu, Mustafa Kara

{"title":"Does resveratrol reduce cisplatin-induced ovarian damage?","authors":"Baris Ciplak, Eyup Gokhan Turmus, Ozlem Kara, Gulcin Daglioglu, Mehmet Murat Altindag, Yavuz Simsek, Yusuf Kenan Daglioglu, Mustafa Kara","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230314","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230314","url":null,"abstract":"SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the protectiveness of resveratrol on cisplatin-induced damage to the ovary using experimental models. METHODS: A total of 30 female Wistar-Albino rats constituted the research material. The rats were categorized into three groups: Group 1 was administered one milliliter of 0.9% NaCl solution, Group 2 was administered 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin, and Group 3 was administered 7.5 mg/kg cisplatin and 10 mg/kg resveratrol. Ovaries were extirpated in all groups and subjected to biochemical and histopathological tests. Cisplatin-induced damage to ovarian tissue was graded and scored as the total histopathological findings score. The ovarian function was assessed using immunohistochemical staining for c-kit expression. Rats’ malondialdehyde, catalase, and superoxide dismutase levels were determined. RESULTS: The histopathological finding score was significantly higher in Group 2 than in other groups (p<0.05). The superoxide dismutase and catalase levels were significantly higher in Group 3 than in Group 2 (p<0.001 for both cases). The malondialdehyde level was significantly higher in Group 2 than in Group 3 (p<0.001). CONCLUSION: The study findings demonstrated that resveratrol reduced ovarian injury and enhanced biochemical parameters following cisplatin-induced ovary damage in experimental models.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 8","pages":"e20230314"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/e7/b3/1806-9282-ramb-69-08-e20230314.PMC10427173.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10048812","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comments on "Evaluation of functional parameters of the foot and ankle in elderly with sarcopenia". 对“老年肌肉减少症患者足、踝功能参数的评价”的评论。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230583

Cassius Iury Anselmo-E-Silva, Leticia Menegalli Santos, André Luiz Lopes, Erika da Silva Maciel, Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto Quaresma, Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo, André Pontes-Silva

{"title":"Comments on \"Evaluation of functional parameters of the foot and ankle in elderly with sarcopenia\".","authors":"Cassius Iury Anselmo-E-Silva, Leticia Menegalli Santos, André Luiz Lopes, Erika da Silva Maciel, Fernando Rodrigues Peixoto Quaresma, Aldair Darlan Santos-de-Araújo, André Pontes-Silva","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230583","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230583","url":null,"abstract":"The paper title does not contain this information 1 , but Souza Júnior et al. 1 identified sarcopenic elderly people through the SARC-F score and grip-force strength using a Jamar dyna-mometer. Traditionally, the Jamar dynamometer is the reference standard tool for grip-force strength evaluations with excellent validity and reliability in the clinic and research 2,3 , and many health professionals use it for measuring grip-force strength and recording a single maximal or submaximal grip-force strength value during testing 2,3 . Nevertheless, the Jamar dynamometer is a mechanical measurement tool and only shows instantaneous grip-force strength, which means that it cannot continuously record handgrip force or show changes in the quality of grip-force strength control. The Jamar dynamometer also needs recalibration each year 4 , and a study reported that its limited contact area may cause hand pain in subjects, thereby influencing the grip-force measurement when applying higher grip strength 5,6 . Souza Júnior et al. 1 did not report these adjustments.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 8","pages":"e20230583"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/56/94/1806-9282-ramb-69-08-e20230583.PMC10427175.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"10048816","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Video-based digital platforms as an educational resource for the surgical preparation of orthopedic surgeons. 基于视频的数字平台作为骨科医生手术准备的教育资源。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230205

Hakan Zeybek, Hakan Cici, Ali Ihsan Kilic

{"title":"Video-based digital platforms as an educational resource for the surgical preparation of orthopedic surgeons.","authors":"Hakan Zeybek, Hakan Cici, Ali Ihsan Kilic","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230205","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230205","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of the study was to research the video-based digital platforms that orthopedic specialists in Turkey use as an educational resource in their surgical preparations that they have not seen or done before, the frequency of their use of these platforms, and their trust in these platforms, with a survey study.Methods: The importance of video-based digital platforms in surgical preparations that surgeons have not seen or done before was measured using the data obtained from 181 orthopedic specialists using a survey prepared on an Internet-based server (docs.google.com).Results: Orthopedists used video-based digital platforms with a ratio of 38.7% among the educational resources in their surgical preparations that they have not seen or done before. There was no significant difference between the specialists with a surgical experience of 1-10 years and more than 10 years of experience in terms of using video-based digital platforms in surgical preparation (p>0.05). A total of 81.2% of the participants used only video-based digital platforms in the preparation of a surgical procedure they have never seen before. The most frequently used digital platform was YouTube, and 62% of the participants considered these platforms reliable.Conclusion: Orthopedic specialists in Turkey primarily and frequently use video-based digital platforms as a training resource in their preparations for surgery that they have not seen or done before. The establishment or support of platforms with evidence-based content with references from official orthopedic institutions and organizations can increase the trust of orthopedic specialists in these platforms.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 7","pages":"e20230205"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/e2/31/1806-9282-ramb-69-07-e20230205.PMC10352006.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9841894","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Vascular endothelial growth factor gene insertion/deletion polymorphism is associated with Vitamin D level in Turkish patients with coronavirus disease 2019. 2019年土耳其冠状病毒病患者血管内皮生长因子基因插入/缺失多态性与维生素D水平相关

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20221713

Serbulent Yigit, Sengul Tural, Recai Aci, Ozlem Sezer

{"title":"Vascular endothelial growth factor gene insertion/deletion polymorphism is associated with Vitamin D level in Turkish patients with coronavirus disease 2019.","authors":"Serbulent Yigit, Sengul Tural, Recai Aci, Ozlem Sezer","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20221713","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20221713","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Coronavirus disease 2019 emerges as a disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. It is a systemic disease associated with vascular inflammation and endothelial damage. In this study, we aimed to investigate whether vascular endothelial growth factor gene insertion/deletion polymorphism is associated with coronavirus disease 2019 in the Turkish population.Methods: The study included 179 participants (79 patients with coronavirus disease 2019 and 100 controls). DNA isolation was made from peripheral blood, and then the polymerase chain reaction analysis was performed.Results: When we analyze vascular endothelial growth factor gene insertion/deletion polymorphism in the study group, we found that the DD genotype and D allele were found to be statistically significantly different when compared to coronavirus disease 2019 patients with high vitamin D value (p=0.005 for DD genotype and p=0.006 for D allele) in the control group. In this high-level control group, when we analyze II+ID genotype versus DD, a statistically significant difference was also detected (p=0.007).Conclusion: As a result of the study, we found that DD genotype and D allele were associated with vitamin D level in Turkish patients with coronavirus disease 2019.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 7","pages":"e20221713"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/ae/c2/1806-9282-ramb-69-07-e20221713.PMC10352018.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9847551","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Sclerostin and TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis: can they be important in the patients with glomerulonephritis? 硬化蛋白和tnf相关的细胞凋亡弱诱导剂:在肾小球肾炎患者中是否重要?

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230239

Hakan Ozer, İsmail Baloglu, Talat Aykut, Mehmet Ali Demirci, Fatma Humeyra Yerlikaya Aydemir, Kultigin Turkmen

{"title":"Sclerostin and TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis: can they be important in the patients with glomerulonephritis?","authors":"Hakan Ozer, İsmail Baloglu, Talat Aykut, Mehmet Ali Demirci, Fatma Humeyra Yerlikaya Aydemir, Kultigin Turkmen","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230239","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230239","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: Sclerostin is a protein produced by osteocytes, kidneys, and vascular cells and has many effects on kidney and vascular structures. Soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis is a proinflammatory cytokine that may cause glomerular and tubular injury and increase sclerostin expression. This study aimed to investigate serum sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis levels in patients with glomerulonephritis and the effects they may be associated with.Methods: This cross-sectional study included 93 patients, 63 of whom were glomerulonephritis and 30 were healthy controls. Serum sclerostin, soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis, and 24-h urinary protein excretion were measured, and pulse wave velocity was calculated for arterial stiffness.Results: Serum sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis were higher in glomerulonephritis patients than in the control group, and serum sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis levels were correlated with both proteinuria and pulse wave velocity. In addition, in the regression analysis, serum sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis levels were found to be independent predictors of proteinuria in patients with glomerulonephritis.Conclusion: This is the first study to show that serum sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis are elevated in glomerulonephritis patients, and these two markers correlate with arterial stiffness and proteinuria in these patients. Considering the effects of sclerostin and soluble TNF-related weak inducer of apoptosis in patients with glomerulonephritis, we think these mechanisms will be the target of both diagnosis and new therapies.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 7","pages":"e20230239"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/a3/f7/1806-9282-ramb-69-07-e20230239.PMC10351990.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9847555","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Accuracy of intrapartum cardiotocography in identifying fetal acidemia by umbilical cord blood analysis in low-risk pregnancies. 在低危妊娠中通过脐带血分析鉴定胎儿酸血症的产时心脏造影的准确性。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20221182

Michaela Franco Tomich, Renato Silva Leoni, Pedro Teixeira Meireles, Caetano Galvão Petrini, Edward Araujo Júnior, Alberto Borges Peixoto

{"title":"Accuracy of intrapartum cardiotocography in identifying fetal acidemia by umbilical cord blood analysis in low-risk pregnancies.","authors":"Michaela Franco Tomich, Renato Silva Leoni, Pedro Teixeira Meireles, Caetano Galvão Petrini, Edward Araujo Júnior, Alberto Borges Peixoto","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20221182","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20221182","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of intrapartum cardiotocography in identifying fetal acidemia by umbilical cord blood analysis in low-risk pregnancies.Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of low-risk singleton pregnancies in labor after performing intrapartum cardiotocography categories I, II, and III. The presence of fetal acidemia at birth was identified by analyzing the pH of umbilical cord arterial blood (pH<7.1).Results: No significant effect of the cardiotocography category on the arterial (p=0.543) and venous (p=0.770) pH of umbilical cord blood was observed. No significant association was observed between the cardiotocography category and the presence of fetal acidemia (p=0.706), 1-min Apgar score <7 (p=0.260), hospitalization in the neonatal intensive care unit (p=0.605), newborn death within the first 48 h, need for neonatal resuscitation (p=0.637), and adverse perinatal outcomes (p=0.373). Sensitivities of 62, 31, and 6.0%; positive predictive values of 11.0, 16.0, and 10.0%; and negative predictive values of 85, 89.0, and 87.0% were observed for cardiotocography categories I, II, and III, respectively.Conclusion: The three categories of intrapartum cardiotocography presented low sensitivities and high negative predictive values to identify fetal acidemia at birth in low-risk pregnancies.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 6","pages":"e20221182"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/72/3e/1806-9282-ramb-69-06-e20221182.PMC10185048.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9850729","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Comment on "Serum prealbumin: a potential predictor of right ventricular dysfunction in patients receiving programmed hemodialysis". 对“血清前白蛋白:程序性血液透析患者右心室功能障碍的潜在预测因子”的评论。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20221673

Longcai Fang, Xiaofang Wang

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Lung and physical function in post COVID-19. COVID-19后肺和身体功能的变化。

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Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira Pub Date : 2023-01-01 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.20230487

Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit

{"title":"Lung and physical function in post COVID-19.","authors":"Rujittika Mungmunpuntipantip, Viroj Wiwanitkit","doi":"10.1590/1806-9282.20230487","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1590/1806-9282.20230487","url":null,"abstract":"Dear Editor, We would like to share our ideas on the article entitled “Lung and physical function in post COVID-19 and clinical and functional associations: a cross-sectional study in Brazil1”. Nascimento et al.1 investigated the relationship between lesionlevel characteristics assessed by chest computed tomography, probable sarcopenia, and the percentage of diffusing capacity of the lung for carbon monoxide with clinical and functional variables in COVID-19 survivors1. Muscle impairment and lung dysfunction are widespread in COVID-19 survivors, according to Nascimento et al.1 and hospitalization was related to the worst muscle force and carbon monoxide diffusing capacity of the lung1. According to Nascimento et al.1 the findings underscore the need for long-term follow-up of such patients as well as rehabilitation programs1. The long-term consequences of COVID-19 have a concern that must be addressed immediately. There are significant issues that need to be resolved. Despite the likelihood that the patient had undiscovered co-morbid conditions, COVID-19 supported the patient’s first apparent clinical diagnosis. The patient might also get a second COVID192. It is important to discuss about prior vaccines as well. To draw a conclusion on how the disease influences health issues, there must be enough data and adequate knowledge. In many instances, the patient’s symptoms are most likely not the primary cause of extended COVID-19, also known as prolonged COVID.","PeriodicalId":21234,"journal":{"name":"Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira","volume":"69 7","pages":"e20230487"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2023-01-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://ftp.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pub/pmc/oa_pdf/60/49/1806-9282-ramb-69-07-e20230487.PMC10351995.pdf","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"9893118","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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