Health Sciences

Artificial intelligence of computerized tomography image reconstruction by beam and magnetic resonance with the use of the invesalius 3 software In the 3-d printing of bucomaxillofacial prosthesis in oral cancer surgery

Introduction: Ghost Cell Odontogenic Carcinoma is extremely rare, the etiology is unknown, and its diagnosis is only possible when the resected specimen is examined histologically. Radiographically, this Carcinoma is seen as a unicameral or multilocular radiolucent image without clear boundaries and is associated with varying degrees of bone destruction and infiltration into adjacent structures.

Propriedades psicométricas de instrumentos que mensuram suporte Social: Revisão integrativa

As pesquisas que envolvem o apoio social estão fortemente presentes na área da saúde por estabelecerem uma conexão com a prevenção e recuperação de doenças de cunho físico e emocionalNesse sentido, é válido o uso de instrumentos que se proponham avaliar o suporte social. Com isso, o presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever e caracterizar psicometricamente os instrumentos presentes na literatura que mensuram suporte social.Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura, foram extraídos dados que pudessem descrever os instrumentos.

A obra cinematográfica como instrumento de diálogo sobre saúde sexual e reprodutiva de adolescentes quilombolas: implicações bioéticas

Objetivo: analisar, a partir da obra cinematográfica, como instrumento metodológico, as implicações bioéticas que permeiam a saúde sexual e reprodutiva de adolescentes quilombolas. Metodologia: possui abordagem exploratória, descritiva, qualitativa, do tipo investigação narrativa.

Covid-19-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome: ventilator management and prone ventilation

The COVID-19 associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) is a major cause of acute respiratory failure. Its development leads to high rates of mortality, as well as short- and long-term complications, such as physical and cognitive impairment. Key components of a strategy include avoiding lung overdistension by limiting tidal volumes and airway pressures, and the use of positive end expiratory pressure with or without lung recruitment manoeuvres in patients with severe ARDS.

Reevaluating efficacy: A critical examination of natural therapies in Contemporary Medicine

This review critically examines the role and efficacy of natural therapies in contemporary medicine, providing an in-depth analysis of their integration, benefits, and challenges. The paper explores various natural therapies, including herbal medicine, acupuncture, and mindfulness meditation, assessing their clinical evidence and therapeutic mechanisms. It highlights the need for rigorous scientific research in validating these therapies and scrutinizes their safety and regulatory aspects.

Patient-centered approaches: the key to improved nursing management outcomes

This article underscores the pivotal role of patient-centered care in improving nursing management outcomes. Patient-centered care, characterized by understanding, respecting, and addressing each patient's unique needs and values, has proven to foster trust, enhance compliance, and boost patients' emotional well-being. The incorporation of this approach has led to reduced hospital readmissions, higher patient satisfaction, and decreased healthcare costs. However, challenges like time constraints, cultural barriers, and resistance to change can hamper its implementation.

The role of information technology in the medical records department

The intersection of healthcare and technology presents a vibrant tapestry of advancements, with the overhaul of medical records management emerging as a standout transformation. Traditionally reliant on labor-intensive manual methods, medical recordkeeping has witnessed a profound metamorphosis with the integration of information technology (IT). This shift heralds the age of electronic health records (EHRs) — a system characterized by its digital prowess, enhanced efficiency, and pinpoint accuracy.

Impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on cancer patients in cities in northern minas Gerais-Brazil

O Covid-19 disseminou-se pelo mundo tornando-se uma emergência global de saúde pública e a mais marcante pandemia da atualidade.Surgiram novos desafios devido ao isolamento social, como o medo de contaminação e transmissão, o que afetou os serviços de acompanhamento de saúde da população de pacientes com câncer. O presente estudo foi do tipo descritivo-quantitativo, onde fontes primárias foram utilizadas para a obtenção dos dados. Um formulário impresso foi utilizado para coleta de dados, com a maioria das questões de múltiplas escolhas e uma questão subjetiva.

Efeitos protetores cardiovasculares do ômega-3 para a longevidade e envelhecimento saudável

A proteção cardiovascular conferida ao ômega-3 é relevante e está relacionada principalmente à redução de triglicerídeos, melhora da pressão arterial, diminuição da inflamação no interior das paredes de artérias, redução na incidência de infarto agudo do miocárdio/acidente vascular encefálico e aumento da estabilidade da placa aterosclerótica. O objetivo do presente estudo foi correlacionar os efeitos do ômega-3 à proteção cardiovascular e o processo de envelhecimento com qualidade na saúde e longevidade.

Double-entry univentricular congenital heart disease with coarctation of the aorta, transposition of great vessels and grand arterious canal: a case report

This study aims to report the case of a patient with double entry univentricular congenital heart disease with coarctation of the aorta, transposition of great vessels and great ductus arteriosus, whose treatment was specific and individualized surgery to correct anatomical and functional anomalies. The information was obtained by reviewing medical records, interviewing the patient's guardians, photographing the diagnostic and therapeutic methods to which the patient was submitted, and reviewing the literature.