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Wellens’ syndrome is a condition in which electrocardiographic (ECG) changes indicate critical proximal left anterior descending artery (LAD) narrowing occurring during the chest pain-free period. Due to the severity of the obstruction, if such cases are managed by early invasive revascularisation therapy, a major threat in the form of a massive myocardial infarction or sudden death may be averted. We report the case of a 56-year-old patient admitted to an emergency department, because of a thoracic pain suspicious for angina pectoris.

The goal is to examine the connection between chronic illnesses and self-perception of health in elderly people. It is an epidemiological study, census-based with a cross-sectional design and a quantitative approach of descriptive and exploratory nature.

Primary myelofibrosis (PMF) is a chronic myeloproliferative neoplasm (MPN) characterised by neoplastic megakaryocytic proliferation and extensive marrow fibrosis. Rarely in later stages, the bone marrow is replaced by calcified connective tissue referred to as osteomyelosclerosis, but it is seldom seen at presentation. Leukemic transformation in PMF is frequently seen in later stages of primary myelofibrosis and is associated with a dismal prognosis.

Introduction: For assisted reproductive technology [ART] to be successful, patients should be evaluated and correct ART should be selected. The ovary reserve is associated with oocyte quality and yield, it represents the reproductive potential of women. While various method are available to assess ovarian reserve, few methods are currently available to assess oocyte quality. The anti-mullerian hormone [AMH] is a member of transforming growth factor beta family.

The term quality of life belongs to an ideological universe, which is based on a system of values. What better means quality of life of the elderly is the quality of the experience that each individual experiences in their environment.

Aim and Objective: To determine the effect of square stepping exercise(SSE) on lower limb coordination in young old population. Design: Experimental study. Method: 40 subjects with age group: 65-74 years were randomly assigned into two groups: SSE group (n =20), control group (n = 20). SSE group received 4 weeks of Square stepping exercise training. Control group received 4 weeks of Frenkel’s exercise training.

A Depressão e a Síndrome Metabólica (SM) são patologias heterogêneas. Porém, na última década, um número crescente de estudos tem investigado a associação entre ambas (Ruas lga., 2015). Objetivo: Estabelecer a relação entre a Depressão e a Síndrome Metabólica em pacientes idosos que residem no Lar São Francisco, no município de Imperatriz-MA. Método: Pesquisa aplicada, exploratória, descritiva, explicativa e de levantamento, utilizando-se a aplicação de questionários e de coleta de sangue.

The patient's opinion about the health service used is fundamental to the health planning. This study aims at knowing and comparing the patients' perception who were hospitalized in an Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and patients’ admitted in other hospital sectors about the care and the support provided by the health team. It is a quantitative, transversal, and exploratory study. The sample was composed of 410 adults hospitalized in a Brazilian University Hospital in 2018. Data was collected through a telephone interview, with a structured questionnaire and analyzed by the chi-square test.

The present article aimed to present a brief bibliographical review regarding the categories gestation, maternity and congenital infectious diseases, specifically the cases involving Zika infection, cytomegalovirus and toxoplasmosis. Emphasis is given to the affections in Brazil and in the world, tracing a brief historical panorama of its emergence. The gestational period is extremely important with regard to the health of the baby, but it is also a complicated stage for the mother, considering the sociobiological process to which she has to adapt.

Hospital food service has an indispensable influence in the treatment process of in-patients by giving nutritious food. Hospital food service is a service based industry. Hospital food service is unique just because it serves food to the patients group. Patients get hospitalized to get treatment for their ailments and nutrition plays an extremely critical role in many disease conditions. The types of diets that are available in the hospital will not be available anywhere except in the hospital food service.