São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
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Studies that test associations between anthropometric indicators and insulin resistance (IR) need to provide better evidence in the context of the pediatric population (children and adolescents) with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), as anthropometric indicators present a better explanation of the distribution of body fat. ⋯ SSF and CSF in males and ASF and TSF in females were associated with IR in HIV-infected children and adolescents.
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Observational Study
Spiritual needs among hospitalized patients at a public hospital in Brazil: a cross-sectional study.
The relationship between spirituality and health has been the object of growing discussion. There is a lack of data on spiritual needs assessments in Brazil. ⋯ Spiritual, psychosocial, and religious needs are prevalent among hospitalized patients, and multidisciplinary teams must consider these needs in their management approach. In addition, this study suggests that psychosocial and spiritual needs can be even higher in patients who do not receive palliative care.