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Introduction: The number of congenital cardiac diseases patients increase day by day. With the rapid improvements in the diagnosis and treatments of these patients, a higher number of equipped pediatric cardiovascular surgery clinics are required today. Material and Method: The aim in our study was to retrospectively evaluate the first 60 cases in our new-established pediatric cardiovascular surgery clinic between June 20, 2017 and April 17, 2018. Among these patients, with a wide spectrum from neonatal to 53 year-olds, 33 were male and 27 were female. The median age was 5 (0-53).

The objective of this study was to induce metabolic disorders in rats with changes in diet and environmental factors. The animals were divided in groups (n=10): control with standard diet; standard dietwith environmental change (change Light-dark cycle – 14h/10h); cafeteria diet 1 (richer in fat); and cafeteria diet 2 (richer in sugar). Animal weight and food intake were monitored weekly. A glucose tolerance test was performed monthly. After twelve weeks of treatment, the animals were euthanized.

Introduction-Mobile phone is considered as an important communication tool and became the integral part of the society, it is not only a communication device but it also a necessary social accessory. This study investigates the current knowledge about technology and learning methods using the internet among dental students. Smart phones have now become an essential part of life. Materials and Methods: A total of 200 students from Clinical and Preclinical stream having smartphones were surveyed regarding the usage of smartphone.

Postoperative complication of thyroidectomy is a serious problem and should be perfectly managed to decrease the intraoperative and postoperative morbidity and mortality of thyroid surgery. This is an interventional study on 100 postoperative thyroidectomiesd patients were done to them at ALYARMOUK TEACHING HOSPITAL from the period of JANUARY 2016 TO DECEMBER 2017, with literature review of previous studies.

Objective: To analyze the scientific productions about gestation in women with sickle cell anemia. Method: It is an integrative review study carried out in the Virtual Health Library (VHL) database, using the descriptors pregnancy and sickle cell anemia, from 2008 to 2017. Results: The publications focused on the Southeast region of Brazil in which the number of cases is lower than in the other regions. The complicating gestational factors in sickle cell anemia (HF) were anemia, infections, preterm labor, teenage pregnancy, among others.

Assistive technology is defined as a set of features, devices and services that provide or extend functional abilities, its main objective being to provide independence, quality of life and social inclusion. This study aimed to understand the reasons that trigger the use and nonuse of assistive technologies with physical disabilities. This is a qualitative study with an intentional sample of 10 participants, all of them being users of assistive technology andthe Physiotherapy Clinic.

Scientific and technological developments in health have improved treatment options and assistance, conveying increases in life expectancy. Despite this, literature is still scarce in research about the rights of terminal patients. This information allows the vindication of a dignified and respectful health care, besides contributing to the exercise of autonomy. Thus, the aim of this study was to identify the knowledge and respect for the rights of terminal patients by community people. This was an exploratory, descriptive study with a quantitative approach.

Objective: to report the experience as nurse in the process of nursing guidance and care clarification to patients in the PERIOPERATIVE of cardiac surgery. Method: descriptive research, type experience relation about the PERIOPERATIVE of cardiac surgery in a public hospital from July 2017 to May 2018. Conclusion: the orientation of nursing in patients in the PERIOPERATIVE of cardiac surgery is a alternative to prevent of avoidable complications and prepare for patient discharge from hospital.

The Extracorporeal Membrane Oxigenation (ECMO) is considered a complex circulatory assistance therapy, requiring a multidisciplinary work for its use. Although there has been a significant increase in the rates of use of this hemodynamic support in recent years, with greater safety, complications can still be observed. In this context, the present study aims to identify the main complications during ECMO. It is configured in an integrative review of literature consisting of national and international scientific articles on the subject indexed in the period from 2010 to 2016.

An acquired double pylorus is a rare complication of peptic ulcer disease that is seen in only about 0.04 % of all upper GI endoscopies. It usually occurs as a result of a penetrating ulcer into duodenumin which case it’s called an acquired gastro duodenal fistula. A double pylorus may occasionally be a congenital occurrence. We present a case of a 57 year old Nigerian who came in with upper GI bleeding and epigastric pain following ingestion of Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) for a dislocated joint.