Health Sciences

The article describes a rare case of a mature cystic teratoma discovered in the pancreas of a 45-year-old woman. Teratomas, originating from germ cells, have the unique ability to generate tissues from all three germ layers. Typically found in the ovaries or testes, pancreatic teratomas are exceedingly rare and often asymptomatic or present with nonspecific symptoms. Imaging revealed a heterogeneous lesion in the pancreas, composed of liquid, solid, fatty content, and calcifications.

Thrombophlebitis, a condition characterized by inflammation of veins coupled with the formation of blood clots, poses a significant challenge in the realm of healthcare. This experimental study delves into the effectiveness of two prominent treatment modalities - Maxel dressing and Phlebotroy - in reducing inflammation among patients with thrombophlebitis. The study was done utilizing a quantitative research approach that includes a pre-test post-test.

Identifica-se a interação entre o sistema cardiovascular e a infecção pelo SARS-CoV2, pois as patologias cardiovasculares pré-existentes podem ter complicações devido a indução de lesão cardíaca causada pelo vírus. Objetivo: Pesquisar sistematicamente artigos primários que relacionem os efeitos da COVID-19 em pacientes com Angina instável. Métodos: Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática de literatura, realizada de acordo com a recomendaçãoPRISMA. As buscas foram realizadas nas plataformas virtuais PubMed e BVS. Coletaram-se artigos publicados entre 2020 e 2023.

The Psychiatric service is a challenging task for nurses physically and psychologically. Psychiatric nurses are faced with factors such as long hours with patients, workplace control, and environmental pressure. Nurses working in closed ward setup are associated with perceived additional stress due to high levels of patient aggression, violence, unpredictability and danger to themselves or others.

The chikungunya virus (CHIKV), an RNA virus of the alphavirus genus of the family Togaviridae, is the virus that causes chikungunya, an illness spread by mosquitoes. The word “to become contorted" in the Kimakonde language is the source of the name"chikungunya." In 1952, the United Republic of Tanzania became the first country to identify CHIKV, and other nations in Africa and Asia followed. The earliest reports of urban outbreaks were made in India in the 1970s and Thailand in 1967. Since 2004, there have been increasingly regular and extensive CHIKV outbreaks.

Background: Estimation of gestational age is one of the crucial steps in improving clinical care for neonates and determining the complications due to premature delivery. Several ways have been used for the assessment of gestational age out of which assessment of physical parameters in newborns is of importance in case of lack of access to ultrasound, late registration of pregnancy and maternal illiteracy which makes the accurate estimation of neonate’s gestational age difficult.

Purpose & Aim: This study aim to collect data regarding patients gender distribution , site , treatment option instituted in a dental training institution over a period of three months. This study investigates the interplay based on gender, site distribution, prosthetic, and crown selection in dental implants, aiming to enhance our understanding of the multiple factors influencing treatment outcomes.

Objective: This systematic review aimed to comprehensively analyze and synthesize the existing literature on burnout among healthcare providers (HCPs) across different regions and healthcare settings, with a focus on epidemiology, contributing factors, and preventive strategies. Methods: We conducted a systematic search of multiple databases, identifying seven studies that met the inclusion criteria. These studies, conducted in various countries and healthcare contexts, provided valuable insights into the prevalence of burnout, associated factors, and potential interventions.

O Brasil ocupa a segunda posição mundial em número de transplantes de órgãos e tecidos. Também apresenta-se como referência no atendimento pelo sistema gratuito. Neste cenário positivo, o Paraná é um dos estados que registra maior taxa de doação e transplante. Contudo, a quantidade ainda é insuficiente para atender à fila de espera. Nota-se, neste aspecto, que a contraindicação clínica foi o principal fator para a não efetivação da doação.

Background: This study aimed to investigate the importance of health informatics and the effect of technology development on the health sector. Method: A sample of 200 healthcare professionals and patients with experience in health informatics technologies were selected using a convenience sampling technique. Data was collected using a survey questionnaire that included closed-ended questions to gather quantitative data. Descriptive statistics were used to summarize and describe the data, while inferential statistics were used to analyze the data.