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A osteoartrose é uma doença crônica degenerativa caracterizada por diminuição ou perda da cartilagem articular, que está associada à remodelação óssea subcondral e diferentes graus de inflamação na forma de sinovite. Nesse sentido, diversas terapêuticas são realizadas de forma interdisciplinar, no intuito de retardar o avanço das deformidades articulares e limitações funcionais presentes nessa patologia, sendo a viscosuplementação com uso de ácido hialurônico por via de administração intra-articular, na região anatômica afetada pela osteoartrose, uma opção viável para controle álgico.

To describe the epidemiological profile of maternal mortality occurring between 2011 and 2020 in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. This is an epidemiological, ecological, retrospective study with a quantitative approach. From 2011 to 2020, 994 maternal deaths were registered in Maranhão, Brazil. There was a significant upward trend in maternal mortality in the state, and we can see a slight decline in its coefficients. The research also showed that most of these women were young, single, brown, and with a high level of education.

Accurate monitoring of vital signs—heart rate, blood pressure, respiratory rate, temperature, and oxygen saturation—is essential in assessing patient health and guiding clinical decisions. This systematic review explores the life-saving impact of precise vital sign measurements in healthcare settings. Inaccurate or delayed readings can lead to misdiagnosis, treatment errors, and delayed interventions, significantly increasing the risk of adverse outcomes.

Classroom management is a fundamental problem, which confronts both experienced and beginning teachers. The relationship between good classroom management and academic achievement is related. Classroom management is concerned with creating an environment in which learning can effectively occur; good teaching is concerned with promoting effective student learning in the context of conditions created by good management. Success of the activity like teaching is directly dependent on successful classroom management.

The quality of care in the Emergency Department (ED) hinges on the effective collaboration among its primary healthcare providers. This article delves into the impact of teamwork among nurses, healthcare assistants, and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) on enhancing the care quality in the ED. Drawing from an extensive literature review, real-world case studies, and practical examples, the study uncovers current collaborative practices, inherent challenges, and the immense potential of interprofessional collaboration.

The COVID-19 is a disease caused by the infection of coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2. Serological tests, performed using conventional Enzyme Linked Immunosorbent Assay (ELISA) by detection on chemiluminescence (CLIA) or electrochemiluminescence (EIA) platforms, are intended to identify antibodies to SARS-CoV-2 and contribute to the identification of people who have been exposed to the virus, through active immunization or by previous coronavirus infection.

O presente manuscrito se justifica devido à crescente manifestação clínica no trato respiratório ocasionada pela pandemia do novo coronavírus (COVID-19), principalmente em pessoas idosas e/ou com algum tipo de comorbidade. Apontar a importância das intervenções no cuidado ao paciente com a COVID-19 é fundamental para orientar e atualizar os profissionais sobre a terapêutica e os cuidados a serem realizados. O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever a importância da ventilação mecânica em pacientes com COVID-19.

Anesthesiology provides absence or relief from pain and other sensations to patients who need to under go medical procedure and who have been expanding their field of action not only intraoperatively, but alsopre- and post operatively. Recently, the pre-anesthetic office was implemented as a mandatory item for surgeries to be performed, however during the COVID-19 pandemic, such meetings were difficult or needed to beheldonline.

Estudar a violência contra a mulher se faz necessário devido às altas estimativas de casos, porém pouco se sabe dos agressores. Assim, o objetivo deste estudo é verificar as características neuropsicológicas de agressores de mulheres por meio de uma revisão sistemática de literatura. Foi considerado o período entre 2015 e 2020 nas bases Pubmed e Scielo. Primeiramente foram identificados 31 artigos que abordavam a violência doméstica, mas utilizados 17 que focavam no perfil do agressor.

Este estudo teve como objetivo verificar características neuropsicológicas de agressores domésticos por meio de uma revisão sistemática de literatura. Foi considerado o período entre 2016 a 2021 nas bases Pubmed e Scielo. Dos 31 artigos que abordavam a violência doméstica identificados, apenas cinco abordavam o perfil do agressor. Os resultados indicam que meninas foram as maiores vítimas, tendo como agressores pais e padrastos com mais de 30 anos e a negação ou minimização do abuso pelos perpetradores.