Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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The breasts are symbols of femininity, sexuality, and maternity. Breast augmentation is among the most sought-after procedures for women and has a positive impact on quality of life. Sexuality is one of the items that contribute to increased quality of life. Surgical outcomes can be evaluated from the patients' perspective using developed and validated questionnaires. For the assessment of sexuality, the most commonly used instruments are the Female Sexual Quotient and the Female Sexual Function Index, which estimate several domains of sexuality and can be used to evaluate the impact of surgery on it. ⋯ Breast augmentation has a positive impact on female sexuality; furthermore, the Female Sexual Quotient and Female Sexual Function Index are sensitive in detecting this impact.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Obstetric simulation for undergraduate medical education: how to improve students' self-confidence and expectation according to gender.
The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of obstetric simulation training on undergraduate medical students to improve their self-confidence. ⋯ Obstetric simulation enhances the improvement of students' self-confidence in understanding both the physiology of childbirth and the obstetric care procedures. Further studies are needed to understand the influence of gender on obstetric care.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Serotonin, ghrelin, and motilin gene/receptor/transporter polymorphisms in childhood functional constipation.
Functional constipation is the most common form of constipation, and its exact aetiology is still unclear. However, it is known that deficiencies in hormonal factors cause constipation by changing physiological mechanisms. Motilin, ghrelin, serotonin acetylcholine, nitric oxide, and vasoactive intestinal polypeptide are factors that play a role in colon motility. There are a limited number of studies in the literature where hormone levels and gene polymorphisms of serotonin and motilin are examined. Our study aimed to investigate the role of motilin, ghrelin, and serotonin gene/receptor/transporter polymorphisms in constipation pathogenesis in patients diagnosed with functional constipation according to the Rome 4 criteria. ⋯ Our study results showed that gene polymorphisms of these three hormones may not be related to constipation in children.
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Women and men can have the same illnesses, but with different prevalence and reactions to symptoms. ⋯ Disease management can go beyond the symptoms, assessing the long-term consequences and possibly the disabilities they can generate, compromising the quality of life of the person, his/her family members, and eventually caregivers.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2023
Knowledge about human papillomavirus transmission and prevention among physicians in Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil.
This study aimed to assess physicians' knowledge about human papillomavirus infection and its prevention. ⋯ There is good knowledge about prevention and screening for human papillomavirus infections; many gaps were identified regarding transmission, risk factors, and associated diseases among physicians in Rio de Janeiro state.