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Recomendações para prevenção clínica: aspectos relevantes em idosos
(2010)
The American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) released a summary of the “Recommendations for Clinical Preventive Services”. It is a publication based on “Recommendations for Clinical Preventive Services” published by ...
Lactoferrin for prevention of neonatal sepsis
(Springer Verlag, 2014)
Preterm neonates are at risk to acquire infections. In addition to the high mortality associated with sepsis, these patients are at risk for long-term disabilities, particularly neurodevelopment impairment. Several ...
An ounce of prevention and a pound of cure: Randomized clinical trials of therapeutics against COVID-19 and an assessment of personal protective equipment and distancing
Given the multitudinous clinical characteristics of SARSCoV-2 infection (the cause of the COVID-19 pandemic),
the medical profession’s early response to managing
afflicted patients effectively amounted to throwing ...
Pro con debates in clinical medicine infection prevention and control in cystic fibrosis: One size fits all? The argument in favour
This article advocates for a universal approach to infection control measures in cystic fibrosis. The central
tenets of infection control include hand hygiene, contact precautions, regular microbiological surveillance and ...
Exercise training as a preventive tool for age-related disorders: a brief review
(Universidade de São Paulo (USP), Faculdade de Medicina, 2013-05-01)
Aging populations are a worldwide phenomenon affecting both developed and developing countries. This issue raises serious concerns for both governments and the general population. Regular participation in physical activity ...
Cranberries and lower urinary tract infection prevention
(Faculdade de Medicina / USP, 2012)
Lower urinary tract infections are very common diseases. Recurrent urinary tract infections remain challenging to treat because the main treatment option is long-term antibiotic prophylaxis; however, this poses a risk for ...
Incentive spirometry for prevention of postoperative pulmonary complications in upper abdominal surgery
(Wiley-Blackwell, 2014-01-01)
BackgroundThis is an update of a Cochrane Review first published in The Cochrane Library 2008, Issue 3.Upper abdominal surgical procedures are associated with a high risk of postoperative pulmonary complications. The risk ...