Revista da Associacao Medica Brasileira (1992)
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Randomized Controlled TrialThe impact of antioxidants on antioxidant capacity, DNA fragmentation, and chromatin quality in subfertile men: a randomized clinical trial study.
This randomized clinical trial study aims to investigate the effects of antioxidant food supplementation on the total antioxidant capacity of seminal plasma, sperm DNA fragmentation, sperm chromatin quality, and semen parameters. ⋯ NCT06042738.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Sex differences in a Brazilian sample of patients with inflammatory bowel disease.
Inflammatory bowel diseases such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are influenced by environmental and immunological factors and may differ according to the patient's sex. ⋯ More females with inflammatory bowel diseases sought healthcare facilities compared to males. The only notable difference was a higher incidence of constipation symptoms among females; all other aspects were similar between the sexes.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
Pelvic obliquity, trunk control, and motor function: an exploratory study in a non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy cohort.
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between pelvic obliquity and trunk control, spinal deformity, upper extremity functional performance, and motor function in patients with non-ambulatory Duchenne muscular dystrophy. ⋯ The study found that pelvic obliquity may lead to spinal health deterioration and motor function limitations in non-ambulatory patients with Duchenne muscular dystrophy, especially those with lower extremity joint contractures and long-term wheelchair use.
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Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) · Jan 2024
A study on obese patients' participation in cancer screening programs: an example from Turkey.
Obesity is associated with many types of cancers. Despite this, the participation of obese individuals in cancer screenings is limited. The aim of this study was to evaluate the cancer screening-related attitudes of obese patients. ⋯ Monitoring obese patients in target-oriented facilities such as an OC increases the chance of success in the fight against obesity and related health problems.