Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Oncology practice during COVID-19 pandemic: a fast response is the best response.
The first confirmed case of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) in Brasil was reported on February 25th, 2020, and by April 3rd, 8076 were confirmed in the country. As COVID-19 disease incidence escalates in Brasil, management of cancer patients requires immediate action and oncology clinics are urged to establish a contingency plan. We have installed a COVID-19 Management Committee to elaborate and implement best practices to assist cancer outpatients as well as to provide a safe environment for clinical staff and other employees at the outpatient clinics. The challenges of cancer treatment in the midst of COVID-19 global pandemic highlight the importance of a rapid response by institutions, where organizational structure, strategic planning, agility in guidelines implementation and alternative ways to protect and support clinical staff, employees and patients may be the key to mitigate pandemic effects.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Comparative StudyDo different pedagogical conceptions result in different quality of life levels?
The present study aims to compare medical students' quality of life (QoL) at two Brazilian institutions with different pedagogical conceptions. ⋯ Our findings revealed that, despite having very distinct pedagogical conceptions and characteristics, there were no significant differences in medical students' QoL scores between both institutions. These results are surprising and differ from our initial hypothesis, which expected better QoL for those using more active and student-centered methods.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Observational StudyVitamin D serum levels and peripheral arterial disease among southern Brazilian adults.
To investigate the association between low serum vitamin D levels and peripheral arterial disease (PAD). ⋯ Vitamin D serum levels showed an inverse and significant dose-response relationship with PAD.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Mar 2020
Sedentary behavior, physical activity and body composition in adults.
We investigated the associations between objectively assessed sedentary behavior (SB) and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) and body composition variables among a representative sample of Brazilian adults. ⋯ Our findings on the unequal association of physical activity with body composition variables between sexes can help inform future intervention strategies in Brasil.