Mariana Feldner de Britto, Ana Luiza Miranda de Oliveira, Ricardo Simões, Nathalia Sernizon Guimarães, Janaine Cunha Polese & Alessandra Hubner de Souza·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background: Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 (iSGLT2) inhibitors are a class of medications used in the treatment of Heart Failure (HF) to prevent the development and worsening of the disease. Despite the benefits reported in the literature, it is essential to investigate its adver...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75486
Introduction: Antineoplastic therapy (AT) can cause unwanted effects, including dental alterations. However, many of the studies are case control or cohort studies, use a big number of patients, and may make it difficult to discuss the individual sequels. Objective: Therefore, th...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75487
Background: Clozapine is an antipsychotic medication essential for treating treatment-resistant schizophrenia. Its plasma levels are influenced by cytochrome P450 (CYP450) enzymes, particularly CYP1A2. Vaping and traditional smoking may impact clozapine metabolism. Objective: Thi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75484
Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GISTs) are mesenchymal tumors that typically occur in the gastrointestinal tract. About 70% of GISTs are benign, while approximately 30% are malignant. GISTs represent less than 0.1% to 3% of all gastrointestinal tumors. These tumors are thought t...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75482
Seema Charitha Cheemala, Saif Syed, Ruqiya Bibi, Muawaz Bin Suhail, Mayankkumar D Dhakecha, Muhammad Subhan, Muhammad Shoaib Mahmood, Ahsan Shabbir, Hamza Islam & Rabia Islam·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
The human gastrointestinal (GI) tract harbors a diverse and dynamic community of microorganisms known as the gut microbiome, which plays a fundamental role in maintaining gastrointestinal (GI) and cardiovascular health. It explores the intricate interplay between the gut microbio...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75483
We report a case of pleural amoebiasis, diagnosed on the basis of radioclinical findings and positive amoebic serology. Amebic pleuropulmonary disease is the most frequent extra-intestinal expression of amebiasis after liver disease. A 71-year-old male of rural origin, with no re...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75480
Drug-induced dystonic reactions are reversible movement and posture disorders that occur after administration of certain drugs. They are characterised by intermittent spasmodic or sustained involuntary contractions of various muscles in the body and are often underdiagnosed or mi...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75481
Maykon Jhuly Martins de Paiva, Edielma de Oliveira Lara, Francyslayne de Jesus Oliveira, Adriana Oliveira dos Santos Sampaio, Iangla Araújo de Melo Damasceno, Fernando Holanda Vasconcelos, Márcio Miranda Brito & Taides Tavares dos Santos·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Aims: To provide an overview of vaccine adjuvants, with insights into the importance, classification, and use of these substances in vaccine production technology. Methodology: An exploratory-descriptive literature review was carried out, with a qualitative approach. The search w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i65478
Camilla Castilho Maia, Francinéa de Nazaré Ferreira de Castilho, Alexandre Antonio Marques Rosa, Evelly Christinne da Silva Moraes & Vitor Hugo Auzier Lima·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
In the Amazon region, riverside communities have specific geographical, cultural and social characteristics that challenge health promotion. This is due to the diverse needs and social determinants of these communities, which generally live in rural areas, with a certain degree o...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i75479
Background: Chronic Kidney Disease is prevalent in the general population and is associated with high morbidity and mortality and its pathogenic mechanisms are related to pro-inflammatory cytokines, such as Interleukin 6 (IL-6). It is known that polymorphisms associated with IL-...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i65475