Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Serum levels and gestational curve of adiponectin and leptin during adolescent pregnancy.
This study aimed to develop a curve of weekly serum levels of adiponectin and leptin among pregnant adolescents. In addition, pregestational body mass index and weight gain were assessed and correlated with the serum concentration of these molecules. ⋯ These adipokines present a different profile throughout adolescent pregnancy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Transcultural adaptation of a scale for exclusive breastfeeding to be used in Brazil.
The aim of this study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale in Exclusive Breastfeeding for use in a Brazilian-Portuguese context. ⋯ The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale in Exclusive Breastfeeding-Br was considered adequate for the cultural context and reliable and valid for Brazilian nursing women.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Observational StudyIntraoperative, sociodemographic, and postoperative parameters in individuals undergoing bariatric surgery.
This study aimed to comparatively analyze sociodemographic data and postoperative parameters of patients undergoing bypass and sleeve surgeries in a private hospital in São Luís, MA. ⋯ The two surgical techniques proved effective in delivering the best results for patients, with the group undergoing bypass showing statistically significant weight loss from 1 month after the surgical procedure.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Criteria for selection and classification of studies in medical events.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of study methodology and evaluation type on the selection of studies during the presentation of scientific events. ⋯ Methodologies that use multiple criteria show good correlation and should be taken into account when ranking the best studies.