Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Prevalence of eating disorders in patients with celiac disease: a comparative study with healthy individuals.
Celiac disease is a chronic immune-mediated disease, which is triggered and maintained by gluten in genetically susceptible individuals. Eating disorders are a persistent disturbance in eating-related behavior that results in altered food consumption or absorption and that significantly impairs physical health or psychosocial functioning. ⋯ In the sample analyzed, no greater risk of eating disorders was identified in patients with celiac disease compared with the control group. However, in general, about one-third of the respondents in each group had scores associated with the risk of eating disorders. Among celiac patients, depression, difficulties living with celiac disease, and being unhappy with one's weight were associated with higher risk for eating disorder.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Study on symptom dimensions and clinical characteristics in patients with obsessive-compulsive disorder.
The aim of this study was to explore the symptom dimensions and clinical characteristics of obsessive-compulsive disorder in the context of Chinese culture. ⋯ The symptom dimensions of obsessive-compulsive disorder in China are similar to those in other regions. Each of the four symptom dimensions had distinct clinical characteristics.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Factors influencing the positivity of diagnostic tests for congenital syphilis.
The objective of this study was to analyze the factors that influence the positivity of treponemal and non-treponemal tests in cases of congenital syphilis. ⋯ This study shows that testing during prenatal care is essential for early diagnosis and prevention of syphilis complications.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Quality of sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness among medical students in a Brazilian private university.
The aim of this study was to assess medical students' quality of sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness in different graduation cycles. ⋯ About half of the medical students experience poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness, regardless of the graduation cycle. This should trigger a targeted institutional intervention to promote better mental and physical health, as well as sleep hygiene, to reduce future health issues.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Is polycystic ovary syndrome a risk factor for depression and anxiety?: a cross-sectional study.
The objective of this study was to learn more about the prevalence and pathophysiology of depression and anxiety that may be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and to make plans for taking necessary precautions for this vulnerable group. ⋯ It is clear that depression and anxiety are more common in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than in healthy women. Our findings support previous recommendations regarding routine screening for depression and anxiety in this population.