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Universidade Positivo

EducationCuritiba, Brazil
About: Universidade Positivo is a education organization based out in Curitiba, Brazil. It is known for research contribution in the topics: Population & Biodiversity. The organization has 1290 authors who have published 1237 publications receiving 9335 citations. The organization is also known as: Positive University.


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TL;DR: The new balloon device is not inferior to the commercially available device in terms of the safety and effectiveness for creating a preperitoneal space in swine.
Abstract: PURPOSE: To evaluate a new, low-cost, reusable balloon trocar device for dissection of the preperitoneal space during endoscopic surgery.METHODS:Twenty swine (weight: 15-37 kg) were randomized to two groups, according to whether the preperitoneal space was created with a new balloon device manufactured by Bhio-Supply (group B) or with the commercially available OMSPDB 1000(r) balloon device manufactured by Covidien (group C). Quality and size of the created preperitoneal space, identification of anatomic structures, balloon dissection time, total procedure time, balloon resistance and internal pressure after insufflation with 300 mL of ambient air, balloon-related complications, and procedure cost were assessed.RESULTS:No significant differences in dissection time, total procedure time, or size of the created preperitoneal space were found between the groups. Balloons in group B had a significantly higher internal pressure compared to balloons in group C. None of the balloons ruptured during the experiment. Three animals in group C had balloon-related peritoneal lacerations. Despite a higher individual device cost, group B had a lower procedure cost over the entire experiment.CONCLUSION:The new balloon device is not inferior to the commercially available device in terms of the safety and effectiveness for creating a preperitoneal space in swine.

2 citations

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05 Apr 2021
TL;DR: In this paper, the authors evaluated doctors' knowledge on medical marketing through a prospective crosssectional study, using a self-applied questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, knowledge and opinion on the topic.
Abstract: This article aims to evaluate doctors’ knowledge on medical marketing through a prospective crosssectional study, using a self-applied questionnaire that included sociodemographic data, knowledge and opinion on the topic. Results show that 60.7% and 67.5% of doctors graduated from private and public institutions, respectively, claimed having no contact with the subject during their undergraduate studies; 62.9% said they had faced difficulties due to lack of knowledge regarding the topic; and 94.5% felt the need to learn more after answering the questionnaire. The participants showed good knowledge, with specific difficulties regarding the dissemination of works, products and population-wide health warnings. In conclusion, undergraduate courses should include the topic in their formal curriculum and elaborate more objective educational measures.

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TL;DR: A 57-year-old male smoker with extensive injury involving the anterior inferior region of mandible was referred to the oral and maxillofacial service with diagnosis of plasmacytoma, and excision of the lesion was performed through marginal resection of the mandible under general anesthesia with success.
Abstract: Introduction Plasmacytoma describes a neoplastic proliferation of plasma cells affecting different groups of patients according to location, and may demonstrate heterogeneous tumor progression and survival rate. The present article describes a case of solitary plasmacytoma in the mandible. Presentation of case A 57-year-old male smoker was referred to the oral and maxillofacial service with extensive injury, approximately 4–5 cm in size, involving the anterior inferior region of mandible. After confirming diagnosis of plasmacytoma through incisional biopsy, because it was a recurrent lesion, excision of the lesion was performed through marginal resection of the mandible under general anesthesia. During the same surgical procedure, a 2.4-mm system fixation plate was placed to mitigate the risk for pathological fracture of the mandible. In a second surgery, a region in the base of the mandible was rehabilitated using implants and prosthesis. Conclusion The patient is currently undergoing clinical and radiological follow-up of 2 years with success.

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24 Aug 2021
TL;DR: In this article, a metodo dedutivo is used to analyse the use of the irmao salvador (savior sibling) as a recurso medico in the movie My Sister's Keeper (Uma prova de amor).
Abstract: Objetiva-se analisar, sob a otica do ordenamento juridico brasileiro, a utilizacao do irmao salvador (savior sibling) como recurso medico. O estudo toma como referencia a tematica trazida pelo filme “Uma prova de amor” (My Sister’s Keeper). Parte-se, inicialmente, do metodo indutivo: constroi-se o problema a partir do caso trazido pela obra cinematografica e aponta-se para o desenvolvimento juridico atual; em um segundo momento, utiliza-se o metodo dedutivo, de modo a evidenciar a compreensao do debate do tema na esfera internacional e, de modo mais verticalizado, no Brasil. Para tanto, faz-se uso do raciocinio interdisciplinar proprio da Bioetica e do Biodireito e da analise de aproximacao entre o Direito e o Cinema, esta inspirada no movimento conhecido por Law and Literature. Sao objetivos especificos: examinar a tematica central do filme e casos reais de irmao salvador; estabelecer o patamar atual da controversia etica e juridica; tracar as discussoes e entraves no ordenamento juridico brasileiro. Como resultado, aponta-se que no Brasil e possivel a utilizacao do recurso medico denominado “irmao salvador”, mas restrito a doacao de celulas-tronco do cordao umbilical e de sangue, diante de autorizacao e justificativa medica; no tocante a medula ossea, somente mediante procedimento judicial, observando-se, ainda, a logica familiar, para visar o melhor interesse do irmao salvador.

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TL;DR: In this article, a pesquisa foi realizada com base em textos produzidos na midia de negocios por meio da Revista Exame entre 1992 e 2013, for a partir de analise exploratoria, foram criadas proposicoes and foram encontrados quatro frames that traduzem as estrategias de sustentabilidade: (i) responsabilíade social das organizacoes; (ii) resultante do impacto ao meio
Abstract: O presente trabalho tem como objetivo compreender a relacao entre a ressonância social e a legitimidade de estrategias organizacionais de sustentabilidade manifestadas no discurso da midia de negocios. A pesquisa foi realizada com base em textos produzidos na midia de negocios por meio da Revista Exame entre 1992 e 2013. A partir de analise exploratoria, foram criadas proposicoes e foram encontrados quatro frames que traduzem as estrategias de sustentabilidade: (i) responsabilidade social das organizacoes; (ii) resultante do impacto ao meio ambiente e de pressoes ambientais; (iii) estrategias de marketing; (iv) praticas de ecoeficiencia. Como resultado da pesquisa, argumenta-se que os discursos da midia de negocios participam do processo de construcao das bases institucionais das estrategias organizacionais de sustentabilidade, promovendo a difusao de ideias consideradas socialmente aceitas e auferindo legitimidade as acoes organizacionais.

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No. of papers from the Institution in previous years
YearPapers
20232
202216
2021106
2020118
2019108
2018142