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Lessons from the pandemic and the value of a structured system of ultrasonographic findings in the diagnosis of COVID-19 pulmonary manifestations. 从大流行中汲取的教训以及结构化超声波检查结果系统在诊断 COVID-19 肺部表现中的价值。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-06-10 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AE0780
Vítor Carminatti Romano, Natália Tavares de Melo Barros Lima, Victor Arantes Jabour, Guilherme Ciconelli Del Guerra, Paulo Rogério Barboza Silvério, Rodrigo Gobbo Garcia, Yoshino Tamaki Sameshima, Miguel José Francisco Neto, Marcos Roberto Gomes de Queiroz
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Unmet need for and impact of adopting immunobiological drugs for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in a pediatric population. 儿科中度至重度斑块状银屑病对免疫生物学药物的未满足需求及其影响。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-06-10 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024GS0413
Ana Clara Maia Palhano, Ninna Medeiros Gutierrez, Nicolas Sousa Vecchio Dos Santos, Rita Narikawa, André Ballalai, Dimitri Luz Felipe da Silva
{"title":"Unmet need for and impact of adopting immunobiological drugs for moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in a pediatric population.","authors":"Ana Clara Maia Palhano, Ninna Medeiros Gutierrez, Nicolas Sousa Vecchio Dos Santos, Rita Narikawa, André Ballalai, Dimitri Luz Felipe da Silva","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024GS0413","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024GS0413","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Palhano et al. demonstrate the feasibility of incorporating secukinumab and ustekinumab into the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for moderate to severe psoriasis in pediatric patients.</p><p><strong>Objective: </strong>Therefore, this study aimed to evaluate the impact of secukinumab and ustekinumab against moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis in a Brazilian pediatric population with access to public healthcare.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A survey of immunobiological treatments registered for use against pediatric psoriasis at the National Health Surveillance Agency was conducted. These treatments were compared to the list available in the same treatment category in the public health system through the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines for psoriasis. A quantitative analysis of the data of patients treated with immunobiological drugs the previous year in accordance with the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines was performed using data available in the DATASUS portal.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The public budget impact scenarios analyzed were comparable to the investment already planned for acquiring the only available drug option.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The incorporation of two therapeutic options in the Clinical Protocol and Therapeutic Guidelines list for moderate-to-severe pediatric psoriasis was feasible in a horizon of 5 years compared to the investment into the single option available to pediatric patients. These findings can facilitate the local analysis of budgetary impact and discussions on the feasibility of this therapeutic incorporation at the state level. Incorporation of secukinumab and ustekinumab was economically feasible. These drugs are options for those who do not respond to or have contraindications to etanercept.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-06-10","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155720/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141312034","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Rudolph Virchow's Public Health Engagement and Theodor Khoury's Legacy. 鲁道夫-维尔乔的公共卫生参与和 Theodor Khoury 的遗产。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-24 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024ED01003
Consolato M Sergi
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Retrospective analysis of 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgery outpatient clinic within the Unified Health System, São Paulo, Brazil. 对巴西圣保罗市统一医疗系统内一家四级血管外科门诊转诊的 1,203 个病例进行回顾性分析。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0676
Felipe Soares Oliveira Portela, Carlos Augusto Rossetti, Thulio Fernandes de Souza, Arthur Souza Magnani, Marcelo Fiorelli Alexandrino da Silva, Maria Fernanda Cassino Portugal, Marcelo Passos Teivelis, Nelson Wolosker, Cynthia de Almeida Mendes
{"title":"Retrospective analysis of 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgery outpatient clinic within the Unified Health System, São Paulo, Brazil.","authors":"Felipe Soares Oliveira Portela, Carlos Augusto Rossetti, Thulio Fernandes de Souza, Arthur Souza Magnani, Marcelo Fiorelli Alexandrino da Silva, Maria Fernanda Cassino Portugal, Marcelo Passos Teivelis, Nelson Wolosker, Cynthia de Almeida Mendes","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0676","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0676","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Through a retrospective analysis of 1,203 cases of referral from primary healthcare units to a specialized quaternary vascular surgical service, the findings of this study revealed a high proportion of inappropriate referrals, which may represent a substantial subutilization of this highly complex service. Consequently, in this study, we aimed to evaluate 1,203 cases of referral to a quaternary vascular surgical service, in São Paulo, Brazil, over a 6-year period, to assess the appropriate need for referral; in addition to the prevalence of surgical indications.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>In this retrospective analysis, we reviewed the institutional records of participants referred from Basic Healthcare Units to a vascular surgical service inside the Brazilian Unified Health System, between May 2015 and December 2020. Demographic and clinical data were collected. The participants were stratified, as per the reason for referral to the vascular surgical service, previous imaging studies, and surgical treatment indications. Referral appropriateness and complementary examinations were evaluated for each disease cohort. Finally, the prevalence of cases requiring surgical treatment was defined as the outcome measure.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Of the 1,203 referrals evaluated, venous disease was the main reason for referral (53%), followed by peripheral arterial disease (19.4%). A considerable proportion of participants had been referred without complementary imaging or after a long duration of undergoing an examination. Referrals were regarded as inappropriate in 517 (43%) cases. Of these, 32 cases (6.2%) had been referred to the vascular surgical service, as the incorrect specialty. The percentage of referred participants who ultimately underwent surgical treatment was 39.92%. Carotid (18%) and peripheral arterial diseases (18.4%) were correlated with a lower prevalence of surgical treatments.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The rate of referral appropriateness to specialized vascular care from primary care settings was low. This may represent a subutilization of quaternary surgical services, with low rates of surgical treatment.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155721/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141162912","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Low grip strength and gait speed as markers of dependence regarding basic activities of daily living: the FIBRA study. 低握力和步速是日常生活基本活动依赖性的标志:FIBRA 研究。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-24 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0637
Juliana Carvalho Segato Marincolo, Daniela de Assumpção, Mariana Reis Santimaria, Ivan Aprahamian, Mônica Sanches Yassuda, Anita Liberalesso Neri, Ligiana Pires Corona, Flávia Silva Arbex Borim
{"title":"Low grip strength and gait speed as markers of dependence regarding basic activities of daily living: the FIBRA study.","authors":"Juliana Carvalho Segato Marincolo, Daniela de Assumpção, Mariana Reis Santimaria, Ivan Aprahamian, Mônica Sanches Yassuda, Anita Liberalesso Neri, Ligiana Pires Corona, Flávia Silva Arbex Borim","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0637","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0637","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>Marincolo et al. showed that older adults without limitations in basic activities of daily living at baseline presented with an 11.7% concomitant presence of functional dependence, slow gait speed, and low muscle strength at follow-up. Slow gait speed remains a predictor of dependence in basic activities of daily living. To determine whether low muscle strength and low gait speed increase the risk of disability related to basic activities of daily living in community-dwelling older adults.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A longitudinal study (9 years of follow-up) was conducted with 390 older adults who were independent in basic activities of daily living at baseline and answered the Katz Index at follow-up. Associations were determined using Pearson's χ2 test with a 5% significance level and logistic regression analysis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Increases in prevalence between baseline and follow-up were observed for low muscle strength (17.5%-38.2%), slow gait speed (26.0%-81.1%), and functional dependence (10.8%-26.6%). At follow-up, 11.7% of the participants had concomitant functional dependence, slow gait speed, and low muscle strength. Slow gait speed remained a predictor of dependence in basic activities of daily living (odds ratio=1.90; 95% confidence interval=1.06-3.41).</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Slow gait speed is a predictor of functional dependence, constituting an important variable for screening functional decline.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-24","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11155723/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141162908","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy as a major cause of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcomes: findings from a Brazilian National Survey. 妊娠期高血压疾病是早产和围产期不良后果的主要原因:巴西全国调查的结果。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0514
José Paulo de Siqueira Guida, Tábata Zumpano Dias, Giuliane Jesus Lajos, Marcelo Luis Nomura, Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella, Ricardo Porto Tedesco, Patricia Moretti Rehder, Samira Haddad, Maria Helena Sousa, Renato Passini Junior, José Guilherme Cecatti, Maria Laura Costa
{"title":"Hypertensive disorders during pregnancy as a major cause of preterm birth and adverse perinatal outcomes: findings from a Brazilian National Survey.","authors":"José Paulo de Siqueira Guida, Tábata Zumpano Dias, Giuliane Jesus Lajos, Marcelo Luis Nomura, Rodolfo de Carvalho Pacagnella, Ricardo Porto Tedesco, Patricia Moretti Rehder, Samira Haddad, Maria Helena Sousa, Renato Passini Junior, José Guilherme Cecatti, Maria Laura Costa","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0514","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0514","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to evaluate the prevalence of hypertensive disorders during pregnancy among Brazilian women with preterm births and to compare the epidemiological characteristics and perinatal outcomes among preterm births of women with and without hypertension.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>This was a secondary cross-sectional analysis of the Brazilian Multicenter Study on Preterm Birth. During the study period, all women with preterm births were included and further split into two groups according to the occurrence of any hypertensive disorder during pregnancy. Prevalence ratios were calculated for each variable. Maternal characteristics, prenatal care, and gestational and perinatal outcomes were compared between the two groups using χ2 and t-tests.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>A total of 4,150 women with preterm births were included, and 1,169 (28.2%) were identified as having hypertensive disorders. Advanced maternal age (prevalence ratio (PR) 2.49) and obesity (PR= 2.64) were more common in the hypertensive group. The gestational outcomes were worse in women with hypertension. Early preterm births were also more frequent in women with hypertension.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Hypertensive disorders of pregnancy were frequent among women with preterm births, and provider-initiated preterm births were the leading causes of premature births in this group. The factors significantly associated with hypertensive disorders among women with preterm births were obesity, excessive weight gain, and higher maternal age.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.1,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081017/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141077056","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Oral candidiasis in liver transplant patients: species identification and antifungal susceptibility profile. 肝移植患者的口腔念珠菌病:菌种鉴定和抗真菌药敏谱。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0138
Clarice Elvira Saggin Sabadin, Daniel Archimedes Da Matta, Lísia Hoppe, Fernanda Aparecida Vieira Fernandes, Analy Salles de Azevedo Melo, Lilian Rigo, Dulce Aparecida Barbosa
{"title":"Oral candidiasis in liver transplant patients: species identification and antifungal susceptibility profile.","authors":"Clarice Elvira Saggin Sabadin, Daniel Archimedes Da Matta, Lísia Hoppe, Fernanda Aparecida Vieira Fernandes, Analy Salles de Azevedo Melo, Lilian Rigo, Dulce Aparecida Barbosa","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0138","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0138","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This study aimed to verify oral candidiasis, identify the causative species, and investigate the antifungal susceptibility of yeasts isolated from liver transplant patients.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A descriptive analysis of 97 patients who underwent liver transplantation was conducted at a hospital. Two clinical examinations (Collections A and B) of the oral cavity were performed. Oral material was collected from all patients, inoculated in Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, and incubated at 35℃ for 48 hours. Samples were identified by molecular sequencing of the internal trascribed space region of rDNA.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>An antifungal susceptibility test with fluconazole, amphotericin B, and micafungin was performed using the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute yeast broth microdilution method. Among the patients, 15 presented with oral candidiasis: eight in Collection A and seven in Collection B. The primary type of candidiasis was atrophic, followed by pseudomembranous candidiasis. The most prevalent species was Candida albicans (nine), followed by Candida glabrata (three), Candida tropicalis (two), and Candida dubliniensis (one). Regarding susceptibility to fluconazole, of the 15 samples, 11 were susceptible, three were susceptible in a dose-dependent manner, and one was resistant.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>The most commonly identified type of candidiasis was atrophic, with C. albicans and C. glabrata being the most prevalent causative species. One fluconazole-resistant isolate each of C. tropicalis and C. albicans were identified.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081021/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141077033","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Assessing the toxicity of one-step-synthesized PEG-coated gold nanoparticles: in vitro and in vivo studies. 评估一步法合成的 PEG 涂层金纳米粒子的毒性:体外和体内研究。
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Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-20 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0764
Murilo Montenegro Garrigós, Fernando Anselmo de Oliveira, Cícero Júlio Silva Costa, Lucas Renan Rodrigues, Mariana Penteado Nucci, Arielly da Hora Alves, Javier Bustamante Mamani, Gabriel Nery de Albuquerque Rego, Juan Matheus Munoz, Lionel Fernel Gamarra
{"title":"Assessing the toxicity of one-step-synthesized PEG-coated gold nanoparticles: in vitro and in vivo studies.","authors":"Murilo Montenegro Garrigós, Fernando Anselmo de Oliveira, Cícero Júlio Silva Costa, Lucas Renan Rodrigues, Mariana Penteado Nucci, Arielly da Hora Alves, Javier Bustamante Mamani, Gabriel Nery de Albuquerque Rego, Juan Matheus Munoz, Lionel Fernel Gamarra","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0764","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024AO0764","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>To evaluate the in vitro and in vivo toxicities of polyethylene glycol-coated gold nanoparticles synthesized using a one-step process.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>Gold nanoparticles were prepared via a co-precipitation method using polyethylene glycol, and the synthesis product was characterized. For the in vitro evaluation, a flow cytometry analysis with Annexin V and iodide propidium staining was used to assess cytotoxicity in MG-63 cells labeled with 10, 50, and 100µg/mL of nanoparticle concentration. For the in vivo evaluation, nanoparticles were administered intraperitoneally at a dose of 10mg/kg dose in 10-week-old mice. Toxicity was assessed 24 hours and 7 days after administration via histopathological analysis of various tissues, as well as through renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic evaluations.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>Synthesized nanoparticles exhibited different hydrodynamic sizes depending on the medium: 51.27±1.62nm in water and 268.12±28.45nm (0 hour) in culture medium. They demonstrated a maximum absorbance at 520nm and a zeta potential of -8.419mV. Cellular viability exceeded 90%, with less than 3% early apoptosis, 6% late apoptosis, and 1% necrosis across all labeling conditions, indicating minimal cytotoxicity differences. Histopathological analysis highlighted the accumulation of nanoparticles in the mesentery; however, no lesions or visible agglomeration was observed in the remaining tissues. Renal, hepatic, and hematopoietic analyses showed no significant differences at any time point.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Polyethylene glycol-coated gold nanoparticles exhibit extremely low toxicity and high biocompatibility, showing promise for future studies.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081025/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"141077052","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Robotic and Plastic Surgery: actuality and prospects for the near future, a scoping review. 机器人与整形外科:现实与不远的将来的前景,范围综述。
IF 1.4
Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-05-13 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0710
Vitor Pelogi Arienzo, Dov Charles Goldenberg, Marcos Antonio Neves Noronha, Phellipe Fabrini Santos Lucas, Beatriz Peral Venet Ferreira, Tatiana Scarparo de Oliveira
{"title":"Robotic and Plastic Surgery: actuality and prospects for the near future, a scoping review.","authors":"Vitor Pelogi Arienzo, Dov Charles Goldenberg, Marcos Antonio Neves Noronha, Phellipe Fabrini Santos Lucas, Beatriz Peral Venet Ferreira, Tatiana Scarparo de Oliveira","doi":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0710","DOIUrl":"10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0710","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objective: </strong>This work aims to review the existing use of robotics in plastic surgery.</p><p><strong>Methods: </strong>A meticulous selection process identified 22 articles relevant to this scoping review.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The literature on the use of robotics in plastic surgery is sparse. Nonetheless, this review highlights emerging benefits in microsurgery, breast reconstruction, and transoral surgery.</p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>This scoping review identifies critical articles reporting the emerging use of robotics in plastic surgery. While the scientific medical community has yet to extensively document its use, the available evidence suggests a promising future for robotics in this field.</p>","PeriodicalId":47359,"journal":{"name":"Einstein-Sao Paulo","volume":null,"pages":null},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2024-05-13","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC11081019/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140923172","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
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Implications of clinical simulation in motivation for learning: scoping review. 临床模拟对学习动机的影响:范围综述。
IF 1.1
Einstein-Sao Paulo Pub Date : 2024-04-29 eCollection Date: 2024-01-01 DOI: 10.31744/einstein_journal/2024RW0792
Barbara Casarin Henrique-Sanches, Dario Cecilio-Fernandes, Raphael Raniere de Oliveira Costa, Rodrigo Guimarães Dos Santos Almeida, Federico Ferrero Etchegoyen, Alessandra Mazzo
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