Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Dec 2021
ReviewHepatitis C virus eradication on glycemic control and insulin resistance.
To review data regarding the effects of hepatitis C virus eradication on glycemic control and insulin resistance. ⋯ Although there is a relationship between hepatitis C virus infection and the development of insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes mellitus and recent advances in research, it was observed that there is no consensus on improving insulin resistance and glycemic control after antiviral treatment, probably due to methodological differences between studies. However, it emphasizes the need to guide people diagnosed with hepatitis C, regarding changes in lifestyle, encouragement of multidisciplinary monitoring, and control of other risk factors.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Dec 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialMirabegron as effective as oxybutynin for ureteral stent symptoms.
Ureteral stents usually cause pain and lower urinary tract discomfort. This study aimed to compare the effect of mirabegron with oxybutynin in relieving ureteral stent-related symptoms over time. ⋯ Both mirabegron and oxybutynin are equivalent in relieving ureteral stent symptoms. Moreover, some stent symptoms seem to decrease over time despite the use of medication.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Dec 2021
Randomized Controlled TrialEffect of group hope therapy on self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes.
This study aims to determine the effect of group hope therapy on the self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes. ⋯ The results of the study suggested that group hope therapy had a significant impact on self-efficacy of adolescents with type 1 diabetes but had no effect on academic self-efficacy and self-efficacy in blood glucose management.