ABSTRACT Objective: This study analyzed the impact of sex on self-reported health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease patients at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this longitudinal study, 99 patients with peripheral artery disease (53 men and 46 women) were evaluated during two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic ( i.e ., at onset: May to August 2020, and on follow-up: May to August 2021). Patients were interviewed via telephone, and information regarding lifestyle and health parameters was obtained. Results: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and habit parameters were similar between women and men, with 63.0% and 45.3% indicating frequent fatigue, 73.9% and 84.9% reporting increased sitting time, and 23.9% and 39.6% practicing physical activity, respectively. At follow-up, difficulties in physical mobility (women: from 26.1% to 73.9%, p<0.001; men: from 39.6% to 71.7%, p=0.001) and the frequency of hospitalization for reasons other than COVID-19 increased similarly in women and men (women: from 4.3% to 21.7%, p=0.013; men: from 9.4% to 24.5%, p=0.038). The other parameters were similar between the periods. Conclusion: Self-reported physical mobility difficulties and hospitalization frequency increased in women and men with peripheral artery disease. Objective selfreported self reported COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Methods 9 53 (5 4 ie i e . 2020 followup follow up follow-up 2021. 2021 2021) telephone obtained Results 630 63 0 63.0 453 45 3 45.3 fatigue 739 73 73.9 849 84 84.9 time 239 23 23.9 396 39 6 39.6 activity respectively followup, up, (women 261 26 1 26.1 p<0.001 p0001 p 001 717 71 7 71.7% p=0.001 43 4.3 217 21 21.7% p=0.013 p0013 013 94 9.4 245 24 5 24.5% p=0.038. p0038 p=0.038 038 p=0.038) Conclusion Selfreported Self COVID1 COVID- 202 63. 45. 73. 8 84. 2 23. 39. 26. p<0.00 p000 00 71.7 p=0.00 4. 21.7 p=0.01 p001 01 9. 24.5 p003 p=0.03 03 20 p<0.0 p00 71. p=0.0 21. 24. p<0. p0 p=0. p<0 p=0 p< p=

ABSTRACT Heart failure is the leading cause of cardiac-related hospitalizations. Limited access to reevaluations and outpatient appointments restricts the application of modern therapies. Telemedicine has become an essential resource in the healthcare system because of its countless benefits, such as higher and more frequent appointments and faster titration of medications. This narrative review aimed to demonstrate the evidence and unresolved issues related to the use of telemedicine in patients with heart failure. No studies have examined heart failure prevention; however, several studies have addressed the prevention of decompensation with positive results. Telemedicine can be used to evaluate all patients with heart failure, and many telemedicine platforms are available. Several strategies, including both noninvasive (phone calls, weight measurement, and virtual visits) and invasive (implantable pulmonary artery catheters) strategies can be implemented. Given these benefits, telemedicine is highly desirable, particularly for vulnerable groups. Although some questions remain unanswered, the development of new technologies can complement remote visits and improve patient care. cardiacrelated cardiac hospitalizations therapies benefits medications however results available phone calls measurement implantable catheters implemented desirable groups unanswered care

ABSTRACT Objective To review the long-term outcomes (functional status and psychological sequelae) of survivors of critical illnesses due to epidemic viral pneumonia before the COVID-19 pandemic and to establish a benchmark for comparison of the COVID-19 long-term outcomes. Methods This systematic review of clinical studies reported the long-term outcomes in adults admitted to intensive care units who were diagnosed with viral epidemic pneumonia. An electronic search was performed using databases: MEDLINE®, Web of Science™, LILACS/IBECS, and EMBASE. Additionally, complementary searches were conducted on the reference lists of eligible studies. The quality of the studies was assessed using the Newcastle-Ottawa Scale. The results were grouped into tables and textual descriptions. Results The final analysis included 15 studies from a total of 243 studies. This review included 771 patients with Influenza A, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. It analyzed the quality of life, functionality, lung function, mortality, rate of return to work, rehospitalization, and psychiatric symptoms. The follow-up periods ranged from 1 to 144 months. We found that the quality of life, functional capacity, and pulmonary function were below expected standards. Conclusion This review revealed great heterogeneity between studies attributed to different scales, follow-up time points, and methodologies. However, this systematic review identified negative long-term effects on patient outcomes. Given the possibility of future pandemics, it is essential to identify the long-term effects of viral pneumonia outbreaks. This review was not funded. Prospero database registration: (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero) under registration ID CRD42021190296. longterm long term sequelae COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 databases MEDLINE MEDLINE® Science Science™ LILACSIBECS LILACS IBECS LILACS/IBECS EMBASE Additionally NewcastleOttawa Newcastle Ottawa Scale descriptions 24 77 A Syndrome life functionality mortality work rehospitalization symptoms followup follow up 14 months capacity standards scales points methodologies However pandemics outbreaks funded www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero wwwcrdyorkacukprospero www crd york ac uk prospero (www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero CRD42021190296 CRD COVID1 COVID- 2 7 CRD4202119029 CRD420211902 CRD42021190 CRD4202119 CRD420211 CRD42021 CRD4202 CRD420 CRD42 CRD4

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to present a temporal and spatial analysis of the 2018 measles outbreak in Brazil, particularly in the metropolitan city of Manaus in the Amazon region, and further introduce a new tool for spatial analysis. Methods: We analyzed the geographical data of the residences of over 7,000 individuals with measles in Manaus during 2018 and 2019. Spatial and temporal analyses were conducted to characterize various aspects of the outbreak, including the onset and prevalence of symptoms, demographics, and vaccination status. A visualization tool was also constructed to display the geographical and temporal distribution of the reported measles cases. Results: Approximately 95% of the included participants had not received vaccination within the past decade. Heterogeneity was observed across all facets of the outbreak, including variations in the incubation period and symptom presentation. Age distribution exhibited two peaks, occurring at one year and 18 years of age, and the potential implications of this distribution on predictive analysis were discussed. Additionally, spatial analysis revealed that areas with the highest case densities tended to have the lowest standard of living. Conclusion: Understanding the spatial and temporal spread of measles outbreaks provides insights for decision-making regarding measures to mitigate future epidemics. Objective 201 Brazil region Methods 7000 7 000 7,00 2019 symptoms demographics status cases Results 95 decade presentation peaks 1 age discussed Additionally living Conclusion decisionmaking decision making epidemics 20 700 00 7,0 9 2 70 0 7,

ABSTRACT Objective This work aims to review the existing use of robotics in plastic surgery. Methods A meticulous selection process identified 22 articles relevant to this scoping review. Results The literature on the use of robotics in plastic surgery is sparse. Nonetheless, this review highlights emerging benefits in microsurgery, breast reconstruction, and transoral surgery. Conclusion This scoping review identifies critical articles reporting the emerging use of robotics in plastic surgery. While the scientific medical community has yet to extensively document its use, the available evidence suggests a promising future for robotics in this field. 2 sparse Nonetheless microsurgery reconstruction field

ABSTRACT Adenosine is an antiarrhythmic drug that slows conduction through the atrioventricular node and acts as a coronary blood vessel dilator. This case report highlights two unusual life-threatening events following the use of adenosine to revert supraventricular tachycardia in a structurally normal heart: non-sustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and myocardial infarction. A 46-year-old woman presented to the emergency department with a two-hour history of palpitations and was diagnosed with supraventricular tachycardia. Vagal maneuvers were ineffective, and after intravenous adenosine administration, the patient presented with chest pain and hypotension. The rhythm degenerated into non-sustained polymorphic ventricular tachycardia and spontaneously reverted to sinus rhythm with ST elevation in lead aVR and ST depression in the inferior and anterolateral leads. The patient spontaneously recovered within a few minutes. Despite successful arrhythmia reversal, the patient was admitted to the intensive care unit because of an infarction without obstructive atherosclerosis. This report aims to alert emergency physicians about the potential complications associated with supraventricular tachycardia and its reversal with adenosine. dilator lifethreatening life threatening heart nonsustained non sustained 46yearold yearold 46 year old twohour hour ineffective administration hypotension leads minutes atherosclerosis 4

ABSTRACT Objective: The search for medical information on the internet is a part of people's daily lives. Exponential volumes of data are available through various media and platforms. There are several problems related to the ease of creating and accessing medical information on the internet, as evidenced by the quantity of false content and increasing anxiety due to the consumption of these data. In light of this accessibility, it is necessary to understand how people use internet-based medical information and its impact on specific populations. This prospective study aimed to analyze pregnant women's behavior when searching for health-related information on the internet, and how they were influenced by the information. Methods: Questionnaires were administered to the participants during their immediate puerperium, and their answers were tabulated. Results: Three hundred and two patients answered the questionnaires. We observed that internet use was frequent, and most patients discussed the findings with their physicians. However, this did not affect the delivery routes. Conclusion: The search for health information by pregnant women is very prevalent but does not interfere with the delivery route. Objective peoples s lives platforms accessibility internetbased based populations womens healthrelated Methods puerperium tabulated Results questionnaires frequent physicians However routes Conclusion route

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to compare the levels of HIF1-α, VEGF, TNF-α, and IL-10 in the peri-implant crevicular fluid of patients with and without peri-implantitis. Methods: Forty patients, comprising 16 with and 24 without peri-implantitis were selected. Results: Patients with peri-implantitis exhibited significantly higher HIF-1α levels than those without peri-implantitis (p=0.0005). TNF-α revealed significant positive correlations with IL-10 (p=0.0008) and VEGF (p=0.0246), whereas HIF-1α and IL-10 levels (p=0.0041) demonstrated a negative and significative correlation in the peri-implantitis group. Conclusion: This study, for the first time demonstrates the balance of HIF-1α, TNFα, IL-10, and VEGF in peri-implantitis. It shows an elevated HIF-1α levels in patients with peri-implantitis, which could have stemmed from persistent inflammation- triggered hypoxia. Furthermore, the positive correlation between TNF-α and VEGF suggests intensified proinflammatory activity in peri-implantitis. Nevertheless, further studies are essential to understand these immune dynamics in peri-implantitis. Objective HIF1α, HIF1α HIFα HIF1 α, α HIF HIF1-α TNFα TNF IL10 IL 10 IL-1 periimplant peri implant periimplantitis. periimplantitis implantitis. implantitis Methods 1 2 selected Results 1α p=0.0005. p00005 p p=0.0005 . 0 0005 (p=0.0005) p=0.0008 p00008 0008 (p=0.0008 p=0.0246, p00246 p=0.0246 , 0246 (p=0.0246) p=0.0041 p00041 0041 (p=0.0041 group Conclusion 1α, IL10, 10, periimplantitis, implantitis, inflammation hypoxia Furthermore Nevertheless IL1 IL- p0000 p=0.000 000 (p=0.0005 (p=0.000 p0024 p=0.024 024 (p=0.0246 p=0.004 p0004 004 (p=0.004 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.00 p002 p=0.02 02 (p=0.024 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.0 (p=0.02 p0 p=0. (p=0. p=0 (p=0 p= (p= (p

ABSTRACT Objective: To develop and validate predictive models to estimate the number of COVID-19 patients hospitalized in the intensive care units and general wards of a private not-for-profit hospital in São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: Two main models were developed. The first model calculated hospital occupation as the difference between predicted COVID-19 patient admissions, transfers between departments, and discharges, estimating admissions based on their weekly moving averages, segmented by general wards and intensive care units. Patient discharge predictions were based on a length of stay predictive model, assessing the clinical characteristics of patients hospitalized with COVID-19, including age group and usage of mechanical ventilation devices. The second model estimated hospital occupation based on the correlation with the number of telemedicine visits by patients diagnosed with COVID-19, utilizing correlational analysis to define the lag that maximized the correlation between the studied series. Both models were monitored for 365 days, from May 20th, 2021, to May 20th, 2022. Results: The first model predicted the number of hospitalized patients by department within an interval of up to 14 days. The second model estimated the total number of hospitalized patients for the following 8 days, considering calls attended by Hospital Israelita Albert Einstein’s telemedicine department. Considering the average daily predicted values for the intensive care unit and general ward across a forecast horizon of 8 days, as limited by the second model, the first and second models obtained R² values of 0.900 and 0.996, respectively and mean absolute errors of 8.885 and 2.524 beds, respectively. The performances of both models were monitored using the mean error, mean absolute error, and root mean squared error as a function of the forecast horizon in days. Conclusion: The model based on telemedicine use was the most accurate in the current analysis and was used to estimate COVID-19 hospital occupancy 8 days in advance, validating predictions of this nature in similar clinical contexts. The results encourage the expansion of this method to other pathologies, aiming to guarantee the standards of hospital care and conscious consumption of resources. Objective COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 notforprofit not profit Paulo Brazil Methods developed departments discharges averages COVID19, 19, devices series 36 20th th 2021 2022 Results 1 Einsteins Einstein s R 0900 0 900 0.90 0996 996 0.996 8885 885 8.88 2524 2 524 2.52 beds Conclusion advance contexts pathologies resources COVID1 COVID- 3 202 090 90 0.9 099 99 0.99 888 88 8.8 252 52 2.5 20 09 9 0. 8. 25 5 2.

ABSTRACT Objective Patients with cancer often undergo multiple extended treatments that decrease their quality of life. However, the quality of life of women with breast cancer after they undergo treatment remains underexplored in Brazil. Therefore, this study determined sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical factors related to the post-treatment quality of life of women with breast cancer. Methods This cross-sectional study involved 101 women diagnosed with breast cancer between 2014 and 2016 and treated at a Brazilian Oncology Reference Service. Data were collected from them using face-to-face surveys. Quality of life was evaluated using the European Organization for the Research and Treatment of Cancer Core Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-C30) and EORTC Breast Cancer-specific Quality of Life questionnaire (EORTC QLQ-BR23). The data collected were analyzed using Student’s t-test and Mann-Whitney U test. Results The median score on the global health, functional, and symptom scales of the EORTC QLQ-C30 was 75.00 (Interquartile range=33.33), 75.99 (Standard deviation [SD]=19.26), and 19.67 (SD=16.91), respectively. The mean score on the functional and symptom scales of the EORTC QLQ-BR23 was 61.89 (SD=17.21) and 20.12 (SD=16.94), respectively. Furthermore, higher post-treatment quality of life was found to be associated with being aged 50 or more, being Black, having eight or more years of education, having a partner, having a paying job, receiving treatment from the private healthcare system, having a higher income, living in the municipality where healthcare services are availed, engaging in physical activity, not smoking, being more religious, having more social support, not being overweight, having no comorbidities, and undergoing lumpectomy. Conclusion Sociodemographic, behavioral, and clinical factors significantly impact the quality of life of women who undergo breast cancer treatment. Implementing interventions that improve health and reducing inequalities in the access to healthcare services can improve the quality of life of these patients. However Brazil Therefore sociodemographic behavioral posttreatment post crosssectional cross sectional 10 201 Service facetoface face surveys QLQC30 QLQC QLQ C30 C Cancerspecific specific QLQBR23. QLQBR23 QLQBR BR23 . BR QLQ-BR23) Students Student s ttest t test MannWhitney Mann Whitney QLQ-C3 7500 75 00 75.0 Interquartile range=33.33, range3333 range range=33.33 , 33 range=33.33) 7599 99 75.9 Standard SD=19.26, SD1926 SD =19.26 19 26 [SD]=19.26) 1967 67 19.6 SD=16.91, SD1691 SD=16.91 16 91 (SD=16.91) respectively QLQ-BR2 6189 61 89 61.8 SD=17.21 SD1721 17 21 (SD=17.21 2012 20 12 20.1 SD=16.94, SD1694 SD=16.94 94 (SD=16.94) Furthermore 5 Black education partner job system income availed activity smoking religious support overweight comorbidities lumpectomy Sociodemographic patients 1 QLQC3 C3 QLQBR2 BR2 QLQ-C 750 7 0 75. range333 range=33.3 3 759 9 SD=19.26 SD192 1926 =19.2 2 [SD]=19.26 196 6 19. SD169 SD=16.9 (SD=16.91 QLQ-BR 618 8 61. SD=17.2 SD172 (SD=17.2 20. (SD=16.94 range33 range=33. SD=19.2 SD19 192 =19. [SD]=19.2 SD16 SD=16. (SD=16.9 SD=17. SD17 (SD=17. range3 range=33 SD=19. SD1 =19 [SD]=19. SD=16 (SD=16. SD=17 (SD=17 range=3 SD=19 =1 [SD]=19 SD=1 (SD=16 (SD=1 range= = [SD]=1 SD= (SD= [SD]= (SD [SD] [SD

ABSTRACT Objective: The prevalent symptoms of severe dengue in pediatric patients are divided into three subgroups: severe plasma leakage, severe bleeding, and severe organ damage. In addition, the seasonal patterns of the disease and the outcomes of cure or death from dengue were evaluated. Methods: An epidemiological, observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted with data from the Notifiable Disease Information System (SINAN - Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação and DATASUS - Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único de Saúde) of the Ministry of Health from 2019 to 2020. Results: During the study period, 1,857 cases of severe dengue were observed in the pediatric age group, with the most common symptoms being respiratory failure, melena, hematemesis, and altered level of consciousness. The total proportion of patients hospitalized for severe dengue was 89.6%, and 51.2% of these patients died, corroborating the importance of early detection of the disease. Conclusion: Severe dengue is more prevalent during the seasonal period, with hot and humid characteristics owing to the mechanism involved in the viral cycle. The most prevalent symptoms of severe dengue in pediatric patients were respiratory failure alone, gastrointestinal bleeding, and altered level of consciousness. It is important to identify signs of severity for early intervention and a better prognosis, considering that death is closely related to a delayed diagnosis. Objective subgroups leakage bleeding damage addition evaluated Methods epidemiological observational analytical crosssectional cross sectional SINAN Saúde 201 2020 Results period 1857 1 857 1,85 group melena hematemesis consciousness 896 89 6 89.6% 512 51 2 51.2 died Conclusion cycle alone prognosis diagnosis 20 202 185 85 1,8 8 89.6 5 51. 18 1, 89.

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify, synthesize, and analyze the scientific knowledge produced regarding the implications of using clinical simulation for undergraduate nursing or medical students' motivation for learning. Methods: The search for articles was conducted between July 28 and August 3, 2022, on the PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, and SciELO databases. The following was used for the search: P - undergraduate students attending Nursing or Medicine courses; C - motivation for learning, and C - skills and clinical simulation laboratory. The following research question guided the study: “What are the implications of clinical simulation on the motivation for learning of undergraduate students of nursing and medicine?” Of the 1,783 articles found, 13 were included in the sample for analysis. All stages of the selection process were carried out by two independent evaluators. The results were presented as charts and a discursive report. Results: The studies analyzed indicated the beneficial effects of clinical simulation on students' motivation, in addition to other gains such as competencies, technical and non-technical skills, knowledge, belonging, autonomy, clinical judgment, critical and reflective thinking, self-efficacy and decreased anxiety, self-management, and improvements in learning and learning climate. Conclusion: Clinical simulation provides a positive learning environment favorable to the development of technical and interpersonal skills and competencies, and raising the level of motivational qualities. Objective identify synthesize Methods 2 3 2022 PubMedMEDLINE PubMed MEDLINE PubMed/MEDLINE Scopus Science databases courses laboratory study What medicine medicine? 1783 1 783 1,78 found analysis evaluators report Results competencies nontechnical non belonging autonomy judgment thinking selfefficacy self efficacy anxiety selfmanagement, selfmanagement management, management self-management climate Conclusion qualities 202 178 78 1,7 20 17 7 1,