Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
The effect of perceived social support levels on coping methods for urinary incontinence in elderly men.
This study aimed to determine the effect of the perceived social support level on coping methods for urinary incontinence among men aged 65 years and over with urinary incontinence. ⋯ The view that urinary incontinence is a problem related to aging is regarded as an obstacle to seeking healthcare. Society should be made aware that urinary incontinence is not a normal condition related to aging and that it is not an insoluble problem that the elderly must endure.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Serotonin, ghrelin, and motilin gene/receptor/transporter polymorphisms in childhood functional constipation.
Functional constipation is the most common form of constipation, and its exact aetiology is still unclear. However, it is known that deficiencies in hormonal factors cause constipation by changing physiological mechanisms. Motilin, ghrelin, serotonin acetylcholine, nitric oxide, and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide are factors that play a role in colon motility. There are a limited number of studies in the literature where hormone levels and gene polymorphisms of serotonin and motilin are examined. Our study aimed to investigate the role of motilin, ghrelin, and serotonin gene/receptor/transporter polymorphisms in constipation pathogenesis in patients diagnosed with functional constipation according to the Rome 4 criteria. ⋯ Our study results showed that gene polymorphisms of these three hormones may not be related to constipation in children.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Effectiveness of a course on family health in the knowledge of doctors of the Mais Médicos program.
The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of the distance education course in family health in the knowledge of physicians from the Mais Médicos program. ⋯ The effectiveness of the distance education course was verified, as evidenced by the significant improvement of knowledge in all the modules studied.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Quality of life for patients with in-stent restenosis after interventional therapy of peripheral artery disease.
The aim of this study was to investigate the quality of life for patients with in-stent restenosis after interventional therapy of peripheral artery disease and the influencing factors. ⋯ Quality of life of in-stent restenosis patients after interventional therapy of peripheral artery disease is low. Gender, Fontaine stage, senile debilitation, sleep quality, and Activity of Daily Living score are the influencing factors of quality of life for in-stent restenosis patients.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Comparison of orlistat and orlistat plus metformin therapy between diabetic and nondiabetic groups.
The objective of this study was to examine the effects of orlistat use on metabolic control and weight loss in diabetic and nondiabetic patients. ⋯ It was determined that the weight loss effect of orlistat in obesity was seen in all groups, but this effect decreased in the diabetic group.