Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Physical performance is associated with visual acuity in university students: results of a school-based study.
The aim of our study is to explore the relationship between physical performance and visual acuity in university students in China. ⋯ Our study identified that physical exercise might help improve visual acuity. University students should practice strength exercises to improve physical performance.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Observational StudyVitamin D serum levels and peripheral arterial disease among southern Brazilian adults.
To investigate the association between low serum vitamin D levels and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). ⋯ Vitamin D serum levels showed an inverse and significant dose-response relationship with PAD.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Alcohol use, abuse and dependence among elderly in outpatient treatment through the application of AUDIT.
To identify or use alcohol abuse and abuse in the IAMSPE elderly, through the application of AUDIT, socioeconomic characterization of the elderly, and problems associated with drinking and weight, if there is a relationship between depression and alcohol abuse. ⋯ In the present study, we found no correlation between alcohol abuse and depression; Only one correlation was found between male gender and higher alcohol abuse. However, a significant prevalence of moderate use of high alcohol was found (3.9% in women and 21.7% in men), i.e., it poses a risk to the health of the elderly.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Observational StudyValidation of the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill in Brasil.
The aim of this study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Objective Structured Assessment of Technical Skill (OSATS) tool into Brazilian Portuguese and to determine its reproducibility and validity in Brasil. ⋯ This preliminary study suggests that the Brazilian Portuguese version of OSATS can reliably and validly assess surgical skills in Brasil.