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Effects of sertraline in the prevention of low blood pressure in patients under...
Molin,Christine Zomer Zomer Dal; Sakae,Thiago Mamoru; Schuelter-Trevisol,Fabiana; Trevisol,Daisson JoseAbstract Introduction: Intradialytic hypotension (IDH) is a major complication of hemodialysis, with a prevalence of about 25% during hemodialysis sessions, causing increased morbidity and mortality. Objective: To study the effects of sertraline to prevent IDH in hemodialysis patients. Methods: This was a double-blind, crossover clinical trial comparing the use of sertraline versus placebo to reduce intradialyt...
Prevalence and factors associated with HCV infection among elderly individuals ...
Martins,Tatiana; Machado,Danubia Felippe Grassi de Paula; Schuelter-Trevisol,Fabiana; Trevisol,Daisson Jose; Silva,Roger Augusto Vieira eIntroduction Few Latin American studies have assessed the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in elderly individuals, in whom the highest rates are expected. We aimed to investigate the prevalence of and factors associated with HCV infection in elderly residents in the municipality of Tubarão, Santa Catarina. Methods This cross-sectional study included 820 individuals (aged ≥ 60 years) who were sele...
Exacerbations of COPD and symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux: a systematic rev...
Sakae,Thiago Mamoru; Pizzichini,Marcia Margaret Menezes; Teixeira,Paulo Jose Zimermann; Silva,Rosemeri Maurici da; Trevisol,Daisson JoseOBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship between gastroesophageal reflux (GER) and COPD exacerbations. METHODS: We conducted a systematic search of various electronic databases for articles published up through December of 2012. Studies considered eligible for inclusion were those dealing with COPD, COPD exacerbations, and GER; comparing at least two groups (COPD vs. controls or GER vs. controls); and describing ...