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Effect of cryotherapy in preventing mucositis associated with the use of 5-fluorouracil

Objective: to evaluate the effect of oral cryotherapy compared to physiological serum on the development of oral mucositis in outpatient cancer patients using the 5-fluorouracil antineoplastic agent. Method: this is a controlled, randomized, double-blind, and multi-center clinical trial, conducted with ...

Dosage of heparin for patency of the totally implanted central venous catheter in cancer patients

Objective: to analyze the evidence available in the literature about the lowest necessary dose of heparin to maintain the patency of the totally implanted central venous catheter in adult cancer patients. Method: an integrative literature review, carried out in the following databases: Literatura Latino...

Musical intervention on anxiety and vital parameters of chronic renal patients: a randomized clinical trial

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate the therapeutic effect of music on anxiety and vital parameters in patients with chronic kidney disease when compared to patients receiving conventional care in hemodialysis clinics. Method: randomized clinical trial conducted in three renal replacement therapy clinics. ...