Highlights ■ Descriptive analysis of 2,387 patients treated at private and public hospitals. ■ Public patients had a 2.5 fold higher risk of metastasis  at diagnosis when compared to private service patients, and longer hospital stays. ■ Regarding race, Black and mixed-race patients had a higher risk of metastasis at diagnosis than whites and a  lower chance of undergoing advanced surgery techniques such as robotic surgery. ■ Patients aged more than 75 years have statistically worse  overall survival. ABSTRACT Objective: […]

ABSTRACT Introduction Chronic kidney disease is a progressive and irreversible loss of kidney function and considerably affects the lives of patients and their families. Its high incidence necessitates efficient public policies for prevention and treatment. However, policies for chronic kidney disease education and awareness are scarce. Objective To evaluate global public policies for the prevention and treatment of chronic kidney disease adopted in various regions, aiming to comprehend the differences between various models. Methods This integrative review followed PRISMA recommendations […]

Highlights Notification of complications of arterial surgeries is essential in identifying strategies to improve surgical outcomes. Screening of prevalent and/or morbid diseases allows early intervention and prevention of complications. Use of telemedicine in vascular follow-up allows optimizing the use of resources and reducing the burden on health services. Concentrating complex cases in reference hospitals leads to improved surgical outcomes. ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate outcomes of vascular surgeries and identify strategies to improve public vascular care. Methods This was a descriptive, […]