Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Implementation and use of electronic patient records in the Brazilian Air Force: a cross-sectional study1.
The objective was to analyze the implementation and use of the electronic patient record in the health services of the Brazilian Air Force. ⋯ The implementation of the electronic patient record in the Air Force was recently done, and just over half of the physicians were trained prior to the implementation. The tool is considered compatible with work processes and has a positive effect on productivity.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Is polycystic ovary syndrome a risk factor for depression and anxiety?: a cross-sectional study.
The objective of this study was to learn more about the prevalence and pathophysiology of depression and anxiety that may be caused by polycystic ovary syndrome and to make plans for taking necessary precautions for this vulnerable group. ⋯ It is clear that depression and anxiety are more common in patients with polycystic ovary syndrome than in healthy women. Our findings support previous recommendations regarding routine screening for depression and anxiety in this population.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
A new insight into the pathway behind spontaneous recurrent pregnancy loss: decreased CYR61 gene expression.
Investigating the potential role of CYR61 in recurrent pregnancy loss is critical for developing diagnostic approaches and treatments for recurrent pregnancy loss. ⋯ This study provides a basis for a detailed investigation of candidate biomarkers and molecular players involved in the development of recurrent pregnancy loss and for the development of potential treatment approaches to prevent recurrent pregnancy loss.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Quality of sleep in individuals with systemic sclerosis and its correlation with functional disability and quality of life: a cross-sectional study.
This study aimed to evaluate the quality of sleep in individuals with systemic sclerosis and its correlation with the quality of life and disability. ⋯ This study showed that poor sleep quality is a very common finding among systemic sclerosis patients, and it negatively affects both the quality of life and the degree of disability. Sleep quality is an unmet need in patients with systemic sclerosis Poor sleep quality is very common in patients with systemic sclerosis Poor sleep quality correlated with worse quality of life and greater disability.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Quality of sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness among medical students in a Brazilian private university.
The aim of this study was to assess medical students' quality of sleep and excessive daytime sleepiness in different graduation cycles. ⋯ About half of the medical students experience poor sleep quality and daytime sleepiness, regardless of the graduation cycle. This should trigger a targeted institutional intervention to promote better mental and physical health, as well as sleep hygiene, to reduce future health issues.