Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Transcultural adaptation of a scale for exclusive breastfeeding to be used in Brazil.
The aim of this study was to perform a cross-cultural adaptation of the Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale in Exclusive Breastfeeding for use in a Brazilian-Portuguese context. ⋯ The Breastfeeding Self-Efficacy Scale in Exclusive Breastfeeding-Br was considered adequate for the cultural context and reliable and valid for Brazilian nursing women.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Magnetic resonance arthrographic demonstration of extension of labral defects in paraglenoid labral cysts.
This study aimed to investigate the extension of labral tears associated with paraglenoid labral cysts by magnetic resonance arthrography. ⋯ Paraglenoid labral cysts are frequently associated with the rupture of the adjacent labrum. In these patients, symptoms are generally accompanied by secondary labral pathologies. Magnetic resonance arthrography can be successfully used not only to demonstrate the association of the cyst with the joint capsule and labrum, but also to reliably demonstrate the presence and extension of labral defects.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
CHA2DS2-VASc score, P-wave indexes, and echocardiographic parameters in sinus rhythm patients without valvular heart disease.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the correlation between P-wave indexes, echocardiographic parameters, and CHA2DS2-VASc score in patients without atrial fibrillation and valvular disease. ⋯ Prolonged PR interval, Morris index, increased left atrium diameter, left ventricle diameter, left ventricle mass, and left ventricle indexed mass values as well as lower P-wave amplitude, P-wave voltage in lead I, and left ventricle ejection fraction values were correlated with higher CHA2DS2-VASc scores.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Serum levels and gestational curve of adiponectin and leptin during adolescent pregnancy.
This study aimed to develop a curve of weekly serum levels of adiponectin and leptin among pregnant adolescents. In addition, pregestational body mass index and weight gain were assessed and correlated with the serum concentration of these molecules. ⋯ These adipokines present a different profile throughout adolescent pregnancy.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Role of cystatin C levels as an inflammatory marker in predicting endometriosis.
Endometriosis is a common chronic inflammatory disease associated with infertility and pelvic pain. Diagnosis is based on the appearance of endometriotic lesions at the time of surgery. Our study aimed to determine whether cystatin C can be used as a predictor of endometriosis and to investigate its potential role in doing so. ⋯ Our study shows that the serum cystatin C levels can be used as a guide for diagnosis in patients with advanced endometriosis. However, more research is needed to prove its reliability and accuracy in order to put it into practice.