Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialDoes telecounseling reduce anxiety and depression during pregnancy? A randomized controlled trial.
This study aims to examine the effect of telecounseling in reducing the anxiety and depression experienced by pregnant women. ⋯ This study shows that telecounseling may have an effect on reducing the level of anxiety and depression of pregnant women.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialScapular kinesiotaping improves upper extremity functionality in healthy active subjects.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialInvestigation of the effects of upper extremity home exercises on grip strength, range of motion, activity performance, and functionality in individuals with systemic sclerosis: a randomized controlled trial.
This study aimed to investigate the effects of upper extremity home exercises on grip strength, range of motion, activity performance, and functionality in individuals with systemic sclerosis and to compare with patient education. ⋯ Upper extremity home exercises increase grip strength, range of motion, activity performance, and functionality in patients with systemic sclerosis. We recommend that rehabilitation programs include not only hand exercises but also upper extremity exercises.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialComparison of pain levels developed during intramuscular injections to laterofemoral and ventrogluteal regions in children: a randomized controlled study.
The aim of this study was to compare the levels of pain developed during intramuscular injections to the laterofemoral and ventrogluteal regions in children. ⋯ In children, it is recommended to choose the less painful ventrogluteal region for intramuscular injection and to inform health professionals about it.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Randomized Controlled TrialEffectiveness of platelet-rich plasma on post-COVID chronic olfactory dysfunction.
The aim of this study was to investigate the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma injection on the olfactory cleft of patients with post-COVID olfactory dysfunction lasting over 1 year, who were unresponsive to common treatments. ⋯ At the end of the first month, there was a significant improvement in olfactory threshold values in the platelet-rich plasma group compared to the control group. No side effect or adverse event related to platelet-rich plasma injection was observed.