Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
ReviewBreast cancer screening in Brazil. Barriers related to the health system.
Identify factors related to the health system that lead to a late diagnosis of breast cancer in Brazil. ⋯ There are several barriers in the health system leading to advanced stage at diagnosis and limiting the survival outcomes. The establishment of a rapid and effective order for diagnosis and treatment, based on hierarchical flow, are important steps to be improved in the public health context.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Comparative StudyCardiac remodeling indicators in adolescent athletes.
The idea that different sports and physical training type results in different cardiac adaptations has been widely accepted. However, this remodelling process among different sport modalities is still not fully understood. Thus, the current study aims to investigate the heart morphology variation associated with a set of different modalities characterized by distinct models of preparation and different methods and demands of training and completion. ⋯ The major contributors to changes in heart morphology are for the most part associated with sport-specific training and competition and the specific dynamics and adaptive mechanisms imposed by each sport.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Observational StudySexual addiction in drug addicts: The impact of drug of choice and poly-addiction.
To compare the risk of comorbid sexual addiction in a sample of individuals with a diagnosis of substance dependence, stratifying the sample by drug of choice as well as by mono versus polysubstance addiction. ⋯ Our study reinforces the importance of assessing sexual behavior of drug addicts in clinical practice, especially considering users of multiple substances or with severe dependence.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · May 2017
Alcohol and tobacco use and the diseases treated in general practice.
To characterize the use of alcohol and tobacco and correlate both to the diseases of outpatients in a general practice outpatient clinic. ⋯ Respiratory diseases and tobacco use were well correlated based on the ASSIST questionnaire. The preventive value of the questionnaire was more evident in relation to tobacco than alcohol consumption.
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Spinal tumors are rare in the pediatric population, presenting many specific peculiarities when compared to adults. We have performed a broad narrative review to describe the most common spinal tumors in children, discussing their main characteristics and management options. ⋯ Spinal tumors in children are rare lesions that demand a thorough understanding of their main characteristics for their proper management. Understanding the nuances of spinal tumors in children is of paramount importance for improving outcomes and chances of cure.