Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Evaluation of platelet indices and pro-inflammatory cytokines in type 2 diabetic patients with retinopathy.
The aim of this study was to investigate whether platelet parameters and pro-inflammatory cytokines associated with platelet activation could be surrogate markers of the diabetic retinopathy stages in type 2 diabetic patients. ⋯ In the studies evaluating the utility of platelet indices and the associated cytokines in diabetic retinopathy, there is a need for the standardization of the measurements. All medications that can affect platelet activation should be taken into consideration.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2022
Investigation of allele frequencies of polymorphic variants in genes that are related to polycystic ovary syndrome.
Polycystic ovary syndrome is a hormonal disorder that normally affects women of reproductive age in the range of 18-44 years. This study aimed to investigate the allelic frequencies of two polymorphisms, IRS rs18012781 and INSR rs1799817, which are suspected to be involved in polycystic ovary syndrome. ⋯ These single-nucleotide polymorphisms do not seem to modify the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome, and they cannot be used as a marker in clinical circumstances to evaluate the possible occurrence of polycystic ovary syndrome.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialThe effect of music on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality,and depression: a randomized controlled trial.
This study aimed to determine the effect of music on menopausal symptoms, sleep quality, and depression levels in menopausal women. ⋯ This study shows that music may have an effect on reducing the level of menopausal symptoms and depression levels and also increasing the sleep quality of menopausal women.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Nov 2021
Morbidities and medications used by practicing nurses during the climacteric.
This study aimed to identify the morbidities and medications used by nurses practicing in São Paulo, Brazil, during the climacteric period to raise awareness and contribute to future preventive health measures in this population. ⋯ The most prevalent climacteric symptoms were somatic and psychological, most notably physical and mental exhaustion and muscle and joint issues. The most common morbidities were anxiety, dyslipidemia, arterial hypertension, depression, arthrosis, arthritis and rheumatologic diseases, osteoporosis, diabetes mellitus, and coronary heart disease. The most frequently used medications were antihypertensive agents, antidyslipidemic agents (statins), antidiabetic agents, antidepressants, and calcium supplements. The study results furnish information on the health of practicing nurses during the climacteric period to inform preventive measures aimed at the main risk factors for morbidities to which nurses are exposed during this period.
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The aim of this study was to determine the effect of anxiety and depression on pregnancy outcome in couples receiving in vitro fertilization treatment. ⋯ Anxiety and depression had no effect on pregnancy outcome. More studies are needed to investigate the effect of anxiety and depression on pregnancy outcome in unexplained infertility.