Dementia in Latin America: Paving the way toward a regional action plan
Abstract Across Latin American and Caribbean countries (LACs), the fight against dementia faces pressing challenges, such as heterogeneity, diversity, political instability, and socioeconomic disparities. These can be addressed more effectively in a collaborative setting that fosters open exchange of knowledge.
Mario Alfredo Parra +101 more
wiley +1 more source
Realidade virtual e estereoscopia no ensino da neuroanatomia e neurocirurgia
Objetivo: Por motivos diversos, o ensino da neuroanatomia durante a graduação médica e na residência de neurocirurgia é deficitário. Apresentamos a realidade virtual e a estereoscopia como eventuais métodos complementares de ensino à neuroanatomia e ...
Mauro Augusto Tostes Ferreira +2 more
doaj +1 more source
Embolia gasosa em neurocirurgia [PDF]
São relatados três casos em que ocorreram embolias gasosas e êxito letal em pacientes submetidos à intervenções neurocirúrgicas em posição sentada. As medidas preventivas e os métodos de diagnóstico e tratamento são comentados.
Lopes, Pedro Garcia +2 more
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Evalución de la realización y registro de las etapas de la sistematizacion de la atención de enfermeria en un hospital universitário [PDF]
This descriptive study was carried out in a teaching hospital at São Paulo city and had as objective to identify the phases performance and registration of nursing care systematization and the most frequent nursing diagnoses.
Reppetto, Maria Ângela +1 more
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Comprehensive Endoscopic Brachial Plexus Release for Neurogenic Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Including Suprascapular Nerve Release and Scalenotomy. [PDF]
Abstract Thoracic outlet syndrome is characterized by compression of neurovascular structures including the brachial plexus. Endoscopic techniques for brachial plexus neurolysis are emerging as treatment options when properly indicated. This technical note presents an updated comprehensive endoscopic technique for infraclavicular and supraclavicular ...
Lafosse T +3 more
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Ultrasound‐Guided Suprapectoral Tenodesis of the Long Head of the Biceps Brachii
Abstract When the long head of the biceps tendon is diseased, tenodesis is an appropriate treatment strategy. The specific technique used is dependent on visualization, fixation method and hardware, and tenodesis location. For suprapectoral tenodesis techniques, those that fix the tendon within or below the bicipital groove can be challenging owing to ...
Wyatt J. Andersen +3 more
wiley +1 more source
Dolor posoperatorio en craneotomía [PDF]
In the postoperative period, 47% to 75% of the patients report some degree of pain. This study aimed to evaluate pain in the pre and postoperative period of patients submitted to craniotomy.
Andréa Ungaro Peón +16 more
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Extradural hematoma: comparative radiological study between, comatous and noncomatous patients [PDF]
A series of 129 patients harbouring extradural hematomas was analysed considering the neurological state immediately before operation as the most consistent variable. Seventy eight patients were considered to be comatous (Group I) and 51 were noncomatous.
Braga, Fernando M. +2 more
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Angiografia cerebral trans-operatória
The author recommends the use of angiography during operations for the treatment of cerebral angiomata, the procedure helping the location of fistulae with little dimensions and securing better surgical results.
Sérgio Raupp +2 more
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Blepharospasm Patients after Botulinum Toxin – Sleep Approach
Background Blepharospasm is a focal dystonia that affects the orbicularis oculi muscles. The interest in nonmotor symptoms is due to their impact on quality of life.
Silvia Lestingi +6 more
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