Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Religion and sociodemographic characteristics at baseline of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Adult Health study.
The aim of this study was to investigate whether sex, age, race, income, education, and marital status are associated with having a religion in a sample of Brazilian men and women. ⋯ This study suggests that education is one of the most important socioeconomic characteristics to consider when studying religion. Race, sex, income, and marital status are also important factors; however, there was not a clear association between religion and age.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Diagnostic value of transthoracic needle biopsy in lung tumors.
Thoracic ultrasonography is widely used in imaging peripheral lesions and invasive interventional procedures. The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of thoracic ultrasonography-guided transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy and the factors affecting the diagnosis of peripheral tumoral lung lesions. ⋯ Thoracic ultrasonography-guided transthoracic needle aspiration biopsy is a preferred approach to the diagnosis of peripheral tumoral lung lesions, given its high diagnostic rate, in addition to being cheap, highly suitable for bedside use, and safe, and the lack of radiation exposure.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Observational StudyImpact of anthro-metabolic indices and gestational weight gain on maternal and neonatal outcomes: a prospective observational study.
The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of anthro-metabolic indices on maternal and neonatal outcomes. ⋯ The study demonstrated a significant association between gestational weight gain and cesarean delivery, prolonged hospital stay, and macrosomia. It was also found that maternal body mass index, waist circumferences, and hip circumferences during pregnancy were associated with macrosomia. On the contrary, no significant relationship was found between maternal anthro-metabolic characteristics and maternal-fetal and birth outcomes.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Are depression and poor sleep quality a major problem in Turkish Women receiving chemotherapy for breast cancer?
The aim of this study was to evaluate depression and sleep quality in Turkish women receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer and investigate their relationship. ⋯ Very high rates of depression and poor sleep quality were detected among Turkish women receiving neoadjuvant or adjuvant chemotherapy for breast cancer. The entire healthcare team involved in the treatment process should take this relationship into consideration and use the necessary preventive and therapeutic methods.