New perspectives and challenges for the Brazilian Journal of Exercise Physiology

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 1
Author(s):  
Jefferson Petto

We are beginning a new cycle of the Brazilian Journal of Exercise Physiology. In these next two years (2020-2021), I will be in charge of the scientific edition of the magazine and I will certainly need your help to build an increasingly interesting, solid and good scientific quality journal.Initially I would like to thank the executive editors Jean-Louis Peytavin and Guillermina Arias for the invitation and trust. I would also like to thank all colleagues who gladly accepted the invitation to participate in the scientific council of the magazine. And finally, I would like to thank the reviewers, who are an essential part of maintaining a scientific journal.As you can see, we implemented some changes already in this edition. Now all articles will be published in at least two versions - Portuguese and English and some in Spanish and English. This change is important for our magazine to achieve greater international visibility. English is the universal language of research, therefore, for our articles to be read by other nationalities, who do not speak Portuguese, they must also be in the English version. Therefore, we are calling on all researchers to translate it into English after the final acceptance of their article. With this, we hope, in addition to increasing the journal's visibility and favoring its internationalization, to attract the attention of researchers from other countries so that they also publish in our journal.You will also notice the change in the layout of the articles. We try to make your visualization more professional, making the name of the magazine, the DOI, the name of the authors very visible and even in the header, we insert an item - “How to Cite”, which already makes the way of citing the article in Vancouver, the norm ready, that most scientific journals use as a standard for their references. I cannot forget to give credit to Marvyn de Santana do Sacramento, who created this new format. You will also observe that some authors recorded short videos presenting their articles. This idea is intended to increase the magazine's visibility, as these videos can be sent through social networks and arouse the interest of other readers.In addition, we are aiming to publish six issues a year and are also beginning to accept new types of articles. Until today, the Brazilian Journal of Exercise Physiology basically published original articles, case reports and reviews. We are encouraging researchers to send us opinion articles, updates, letters to the editor and commented articles. The rules for these new article templates will be available in detail in the next edition. In this magazine, you will find an opinion article sent by Professor Marzo Grigoletto and an update sent by Professor Giulliano Gardenghi, who also received the designation of featured article of this edition. We hope to receive more and more of these new article formats.We also aim to join other Databases such as Lilacs and DOAJ. For that, we need to comply with some publication rules required by these databases. Some mentioned above and another such as the ORCID required, for example, by Lilacs. Therefore, we are requesting that all authors make their ORCID. It's fast and can be done at the link: https://orcid.org/Finally, we hope that these initial changes will serve the most demanding readers and address the needs of our researchers and collaborators. Feel free to send us suggestions, criticisms andtell us what you most enjoyed. My contact email is:  [email protected] 

PEDIATRICS ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 69 (4) ◽  
pp. 502-502
Author(s):  
Jorge A. Ortega

McWilliams and Dunn report a case of aplastic anemia in Down's syndrome similar to our recently reported case. We can expect a flurry of other such case reports. However, since the association of aplastic anemia and Down's syndrome is still unusual, it will be interesting to document difference in predisposing factors and response to various forms of therapy.


2008 ◽  
Vol 7 (3) ◽  
pp. 106-106
Author(s):  
Chris Roseveare ◽  

There is no doubt that this Winter has been tough for those of us working in Acute Medical Units. At the time of writing I find myself in the depths of the post-Christmas blues; the combination of Bank Holidays, ward closures, junior doctor illness and huge admission surges have conspired to make January even more challenging than normal. No doubt the printing delays will have meant that, by the time you are reading this Editorial, these days will be a distant memory. Maybe this will serve as a useful reminder of the need for forward planning in time for next year, rather than breathing the usual sigh of relief as we steel ourselves for Easter. Perhaps a more imaginative colour coding system for our ‘alert’ system would be a start – simply alternating between ‘red alert’ (awful) and ‘black alert’ (even worse) can become quite tedious as the weeks pass. A few shades of maroon or magenta to remind us that ‘today is slightly better than yesterday’ might help break the monotony. We could even opt for a full rainbow spectrum to signify the hope that one day all of our efforts will be worthwhile….it’s important to stay positive in these difficult times! I frequently tell our students ‘When you hear hooves, think horses…not zebras’ – an alternative (and unoriginal) way to remind them that ‘common things occur commonly’. But of course not all chest pain is ischaemic in origin, and not every fever is caused by pneumonia – even in January. The case reports in this edition illustrate some of the more unusual causes of acute medical admission, and the importance of maintaining an open mind. Takotsubo cardiomyopathy is a condition which seems to have passed me by in my medical practice to-date; on reading this case I wondered how many patients I have inappropriately thrombolysed over the past 15 years. In the new world of Heart Attack Centres and urgent percutaneous intervention maybe we will find it is more common than was previously thought. Porphyrias and vasculitidies are occasionally sent to challenge us, but give us the opportunity to demonstrate the power of lateral thinking which distinguishes us as Physicians. As the authors remind us in their title – porphyria will only be diagnosed if it is considered in the differential; it is easy forget that the combination of psychiatric illness and abdominal pain does not always imply Irritable Bowel Syndrome! Cerebral Nocardiosis should not feature high up in the differential diagnosis when a 90 year old patient presents with a hemiparesis, even in the context of immune deficiency. The temptation to presume that the ‘ring enhancing lesion’ seen on his CT was neoplastic, must have been considerable for the team caring for this patient. The importance of a tissue diagnosis, even in this age group, is emphasised by the outcome of this case. I hope you enjoy this edition and hopefully we are now getting back on track with the scheduling. Please keep the submissions coming in; we are starting to receive some interesting pieces of research, which will be included over the next year pending review. If any more readers would like to volunteer to become editorial referees for future editions, please feel free to contact me directly on the email shown.


2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (11) ◽  
pp. 1642
Author(s):  
Stefano D’Errico ◽  
Martina Zanon ◽  
Martina Montanaro ◽  
Davide Radaelli ◽  
Francesco Sessa ◽  
...  

Despite safety recommendations for the management of corpses with COVID-19 infection and the high number of deaths worldwide, the post-mortem investigation rate is extremely low as well as the scientific contributions describing the pathological features. The first results of post-mortem investigations provided interesting findings and contributed to promoting unexplored therapeutic approaches and new frontiers of research. A systematic review is provided with the aim of summarizing all autopsy studies up to February 2020 in which a complete post-mortem investigation in patients with COVID-19 disease was performed, focusing on histopathological features. We included case reports, case series, retrospective and prospective studies, letters to the editor, and reviews. A total of 28 studies fulfilled the inclusion criteria, producing a pooled dataset of 407 full autopsies. Analyzing the medical history data, only 12 subjects had died without any comorbidities (for 15 cases the data were not available). The post-mortem investigation highlighted that acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and multiple organ failure represent the main clinical features of COVID-19 disease, often leading to pulmonary thromboembolism and superimposed bronchopneumonia. The discussed data showed a strict relationship among the inflammatory processes, diffuse alveolar, and endothelial damage. In light of these results, the full autopsy can be considered as the gold standard to investigate unknown infections or pathogens resulting in death.


2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-208
Author(s):  
Morteza Ghasempour ◽  
◽  
Hamideh Ehtesham ◽  
Nooshin Rostampou ◽  
Shahram Tahmasbian ◽  
...  

Background: Congenital hypothyroidism is the most common congenital disorder of the endocrine system, leading to preventable mental retardation. Objectives: We aimed to evaluate the current status of congenital hypothyroidism information registry systems. Methods: In this systematic review 290 papers identified. A total of 254 articles were screened, of which 17 qualified articles were selected through the databases of Scopus, science direct ProQuest, PubMed, as well as the search engine Google scholar (no restriction on date of publication) up to 2020, were searched. Inclusion criteria were the Articles with the English language that examining information registry systems on congenital hypothyroidism. Articles whose full texts were not accessible, case reports, and letters to the editor had to be excluded. Results: This study showed that the primary goal of nearly half (50%) of the information registry systems for congenital hypothyroidism is to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the screening program. Other information registry systems for congenital hypothyroidism have examined the epidemiology of the disease in 4 studies (23.6%), monitoring iodine deficiency in 3 studies (18%), surveillance disease in 1 study (6%), and describing the clinical and familial features of the patient in 1 study (6%). Conclusions: Few studies have been done on developing information registry systems, and most studies have focused on the use of information systems in this field. Further comprehensive reviews are recommended to investigate the infrastructure of the commission national registry and world network to record information units on congenital hypothyroidism.


2019 ◽  
Vol 1 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Prakash Kafle

We are proud and honored to launch the inaugural issue of our new academic endeavor – Grande Medical Journal (GMJ), published by Academic & Research Department, Grande International Hospital (GIH). GMJ is an annual, open, peer-reviewed interdisciplinary journal that encompasses all fields of medicine and clinical practice. GMJ will be published both in print and online. It will be freely accessible via the internet through GIH’s website with open access to the full text of articles. There will be no subscription fees to the readers or processing fees for the authors. Publisher and authors who publish in the journal will jointly retain the copyright to their article. The editorial policy of GMJ will be guided by the high standards of scientific quality and integrity, professional responsibility, and ethical legacy. GMJ follows double-blind peer-review process. This minimizes the possibility of a biased opinion ensuring a responsible and ethical environment. GMJ will be initially published as one issue per year, and with contributions from national and international physicians and scientists, we aim to increase the frequency to two issues per year. GMJ will publish original research, clinical review, invited reviews, case report, clinical problem solving, clinical images, short communications, and editorials. This inaugural issue features fifteen scientific papers - 1 invited review, 3 original researches, 2 clinical reviews, 1 clinical images article, 8 case reports. The editorial board is committed to get the journal indexed in major search engines, indices, and databases to increase their visibility/ searchability and recognition in wider scientific community. For us to achieve these goals, in the forthcoming issues we seek to publish original, high-quality, peerreviewed papers including original clinical and editorials, clinical reviews, and correspondence on matters that will provide comprehensive coverage on all aspects and subspecialties of medicine. We would like to thank everyone who has worked diligently behind the scenes to bring this inaugural issue to fruition. This launch of the GMJ would not have been possible without the contributions from authors, and experienced and devoted reviewers who willingly signed up for timeconsuming workloads and enthusiastically agreed to provide their critical input to the review process. Thank you all for your trust and support. Indeed, it is a real honor to serve as the founding editors. Sincerely Yours,Prakash Kafle, MSEditor-in-Chief


2017 ◽  
Vol 96 (7) ◽  
pp. 271-272

Ear, Nose & Throat Journal publishes original articles on the clinical practice and basic science of otolaryngology–head and neck surgery. Authors may submit case reports, reviews, and original research, as well as brief papers suitable for one of the regularly published ENT Clinics (departments), guest editorials, or letters to the editor.


2013 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-2

The Journal of Feline Medicine and Surgery is an international journal, and the official journal of both the International Society of Feline Medicine (isfm.net) and the American Association of Feline Practitioners (catvets.com). It is published monthly in two formats. The ‘classic’ editions (published in February, April, June, August, October and December) contain high quality original papers on all aspects of feline medicine and surgery, including relevant basic research. Manuscripts can be submitted as full papers, short communications, case series, individual case reports or letters to the editor. The ‘clinical practice’ editions (published in January. March, May, July, September and November) primarily contain commissioned opinionated review articles of direct relevance to feline clinical work, along with other relevant clinical articles such as case reports. Offers of reviews and topics for consideration should be directed to the editors, via the editorial office, [email protected], for initial editorial approval. All submissions (including commissioned reviews and letters) are subject to peer review by the editors and selected referees. An international news section provides information about ISFM, AAFP and other feline veterinary meetings, society news, selected product and other developments, and relevant issues from other publications and meetings.


PEDIATRICS ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 66 (4) ◽  
pp. 584-584
Author(s):  
T. E. C.

The Babies Hospital in New York City opened to receive patients in a temporary home at 161 East 36th Street on June 16, 1888. The following case reports of two infants, who were among the first patients admitted, will graphically show the modern pediatrician that acutely ill infants in 1888 could survive by virtue of the vis mediatrix naturae rather than by the drug therapy prescribed for them.1 Case 1—Cecilia, aged fifteen months; entered in November with pneumonia of lower lobe, left side, and pleurisy of both sides. The father had been carrying her around the city all day in a cold storm, trying to find a hospital which would admit her. The mother had been intemperate for several years, and was at the time suffering from a two weeks' debauch. The child was not yet weaned, and was presented with its clothing saturated and in collapse. Temperature, 104.8° F.; respiration, 60; pulse, 140. Tr. digitalis, gt. one, every four hours, and brandy, one-half drachm, every one-half hour, produced but little improvement in the pulse. Nutritive enemata, containing one drachm of brandy, every two hours were added. Four and one-half ounces of brandy were given each twenty-four hours, for three days, the pulse remaining 136 to 148, and compressible, while the temperature had fallen to 99° F. Musk and camphor were then added, but the pulse continued at 148 and intermittent. The child was seen in consultation with Dr A. H. Smith, who suggested the tincture of strophanthus, one-half drop every two hours.


Angiology ◽  
1988 ◽  
Vol 39 (8) ◽  
pp. 773-774
Author(s):  
Jacob Zatuchni

2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (5) ◽  
pp. 1586 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cecilia Fabiana Márquez-Arrico ◽  
Javier Silvestre-Rangil ◽  
Laura Gutiérrez-Castillo ◽  
Mayte Martinez-Herrera ◽  
Francisco Javier Silvestre ◽  
...  

Background: A convergent association between polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and periodontal disease, in particular chronic periodontitis (CP), has recently been proposed. The underlying molecular mechanisms of this association are not fully understood, though it is thought that chronic inflammation is responsible. Therefore, the aim of this study was to evaluate the association between periodontal disease—gingivitis and CP—and PCOS. Materials and Methods: The PICO (Participants, Intervention, Control, and Outcomes) question was as follows: “Is there an association between PCOS and CP?” A systematic review of three databases—PubMed, Embase and Scopus—was performed following PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) guidelines. Original studies in human cohorts carried out in the last 10 years and including a control group were eligible for inclusion. Letters to the editor, case reports, and reviews were not considered. Results: Ten articles met all the selection criteria and provided a positive answer to the PICO question. Our review of these articles revealed an association between CP and PCOS, since periodontal parameters were altered more frequently in patients with these conditions than in healthy young women. This altered periodontal response in PCOS was associated with a proinflammatory status that seemed to increase susceptibility to periodontal disease. Conclusion: Patients with PCOS appear to be more susceptible to developing periodontal diseases than women without the pathology.


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