Repositório Científico ESCS

Videolaryngoscopy Findings of the Vocal Health Program in Dysphonic Teachers in the Federal District, Brazil

Autores: Ronaldo Campos Granjeiro, Lorena Cássia de Carvalho Oliveira, Mirela Alves Dias et al.

 The high phonatory demand required of teachers is a direct cause of the onset of vocal symptoms and of the development of laryngeal disorders.  To describe the findings of the laryngeal screening performed as part...

The teaching of good obstetric practices from the Residency preceptors’ perspective

Autores: Elisabete Mesquita Peres de Carvalho, Leila Bernarda Donato Göttems, Dirce Bellezi Guilhem

The aim of this study was to understand how the topic of good obstetric practices is taught in residency programs according to the preceptors' perception. This is a descriptive, exploratory study, with data triangulation, with...

Carotid intima-media thickness and flow-mediated dilation do not predict acute in-hospital outcomes in patients hospitalized with COVID-19

Autores: Michelle Cristina-Oliveira, Kamila Meireles, Saulo Gil et al.

Studies have suggested a potential role of endothelial dysfunction and atherosclerosis in the pathophysiology of COVID-19. Herein, we tested whether brachial flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and carotid intima-media thickness (cIMT) measured upon hospital admission are associated...

Prioritization of ICU beds with renal replacement therapy support by court order and mortality in a Brazilian metropolitan area

Autores: Ana Cristina Dos Santos, Simone Luzia Fidelis de Oliveira, Virgílio Luiz Marques de Macedo et al.

The shortage of intensive care unit (ICU) resources, including equipment and supplies for renal replacement therapy (RRT), is a critical problem in several countries. This study aimed to assess hospital mortality and associated factors in...

Transcutaneous Nerve Electrostimulation (TENS) in Pain Relief During Labor: A Scope Review

Autores: Carla Cristina Silveira Dos Reis, Leandro da Cunha Dias, Lorena Bezerra Carvalho et al.

 To map health evidence on the effectiveness of transcutaneous nerve electrostimulation (TENS) therapy in pain relief during delivery.  This is a scoping review in the PubMed, LILACS, Cochrane, VHL, PEDRO, and SciELO databases, through the...

Allergic contact cheilitis caused by propolis: case report

Autores: Paulo Eduardo Silva Belluco, Rosana Zabulon Feijó Belluco, Carmelia Matos Santiago Reis

Propolis is a lipophilic resin extracted from plants by bees. The purpose of this case report was to show the importance of this substance as cause of allergic contact cheilitis. A 21-year-old female patient complained...

Can the post-COVID-19 functional status scale discriminate between patients with different levels of fatigue, quality of life and functional performance?

Autores: L Costa Leite, L Carvalho, D Marcos de Queiroz et al.

Indications for accurate and appropriate use of personal protective equipment for healthcare professionals. A systematic review

Autores: Maria Stella Peccin, Márcio Luís Duarte, Aline Mizusaki Imoto et al.

The speed of the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has put enormous pressure on hospitals and other healthcare facilities. This, together with blockages in several countries, has hindered the availability and accessibility of the...

Clinical and economic impact of coronary artery bypass graft and percutaneous coronary intervention in young individuals with acute coronary syndromes and multivessel disease: A real-world comparison in a middle-income country

Autores: Gustavo de Almeida Alexim, Luiza Ferreira Rocha, Giovani Prediger Dobri et al.

In recent decades, the world watched a dramatic increase in the incidence of acute coronary syndromes (ACS) among young individuals (≤55 years-old) and a relative decrease in the elderly. The management of ACS in young...

High prevalence of burnout syndrome among medical and nonmedical residents during the COVID-19 pandemic

Autores: Rebeca da Nóbrega Lucena Pinho, Thais Ferreira Costa, Nayane Miranda Silva et al.

Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, health professionals have been working under extreme conditions, increasing the risk of physical and mental illness. We evaluated the prevalence of burnout and its associated factors among postgraduate...