Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyPrevalence and management of anemia in pre-dialysis Malaysian patients: A hospital-based study.
Anemia, a common complication of chronic kidney diseases (CKD), is involved in significant cardiovascular morbidity. Therefore, the objective of our study was to investigate the prevalence and severity of anemia in pre-dialysis patients, as well as to determine the predictors of anti-anemic therapy. ⋯ The results of the present study suggest that the prevalence of anemia in pre-dialysis patients is higher than currently accepted and it is found to be correlated with renal function; prevalence increases with declined renal function. An earlier identification as well as appropriate management of anemia will not only have a positive impact on quality of life but also reduce hospitalizations of CKD patients due to cardiovascular events.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Psychometric properties of the Brazilian version of the Personal Experience Screening Questionnaire.
The Personal Experience Screening Questionnaire (PESQ) is an instrument devised for assessing the magnitude of drug misuse among adolescents. However, its psychometric properties have not been evaluated in adolescent samples outside the United States. ⋯ Evidence to support the reliability and validity of the Brazilian version of the Personal Experience Questionnaire was found.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyImpact of shoe size in a sample of elderly individuals.
The use of an improper shoe size is common in older people and is believed to have a detrimental effect on the quality of life related to foot health. The objective is to describe and compare, in a sample of participants, the impact of shoes that fit properly or improperly, as well as analyze the scores related to foot health and health overall. ⋯ Inadequate shoe size has a significant negative impact on quality of life related to foot health. The degree of negative impact seems to be associated with age, sex, and body mass index (BMI).
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To describe the clinical features, imaging findings and pathological aspects of breast cancer diagnosed in women under the age of 40 years. ⋯ Most cases of breast cancer diagnosed in patients under the age of 40 years, in our population, had symptoms at diagnosis and tumor with more aggressive biological behavior. Despite the ultrasound has been the most widely used method, we found improved characterization of breast lesions when also used mammography and MRI.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2016
Observational StudyAnalysis of the costs and quality of cardiovascular care in oncological monitoring.
To analyze the health care costs specifically related to cardiovascular diseases, which were spent by patients of a private healthcare provider in southern Brazil, after their diagnosis of cancer. ⋯ The cancer survivors commonly use health care in other specialties such as cardiology, and the main cost refers to hospitalization. It is recommended to invest in prevention (consultation and complementary exam) as well as in programs of chronic disease management to reduce costs and improve the quality of health care.