São Paulo medical journal = Revista paulista de medicina
-
Meta Analysis
The brief psychotherapeutic intervention "relaxation, mental images and spirituality": a systematic review.
The brief psychotherapeutic intervention "relaxation, mental images and spirituality" (relaxamento, imagens mentais e espiritualidade, RIME) is a form of complementary and alternative health-related therapy. It is a pioneer in the matter of relating the elements of spirituality to relaxation and to visualization of mental images. ⋯ PROSPERO ID 164211.
-
Randomized Controlled Trial
Theory-based training to promote breast cancer screening among women with breast cancer worries: randomized controlled trial.
Breast cancer worries are important determinants in relation to behavior favoring breast cancer screening. ⋯ The level of worry did not affect the success of theory-based training, and the training was partially effective with regard to willingness to undergo breast cancer screening.
-
Diabetic nephropathy is a common complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD). -Inflammation in the kidneys is crucial for promoting development and progression of this complication. Wnt member 5a (Wnt5a) and secreted frizzled-related protein 5 (Sfrp5) are proinflammatory proteins associated with insulin resistance and chronic low-grade adipose tissue inflammation. ⋯ There were negative correlations between serum Sfrp5 and Wnt5a concentrations and eGFR at each stage of CKD, with higher levels in female patients. This phenomenon suggests that Sfrp5 and Wnt5a might be involved in development and evolution towards end-stage renal disease.
-
Sarcopenia is a common complication in patients with cirrhosis and may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. ⋯ Sarcopenia presents high prevalence among patients with chronic liver disease, without any association with predictors of severity.