1. Effects of consumption of a low glycaemic index formula on glycaemic control in patients with type 2 diabetes managed by medical nutrition therapy

Abstract To evaluate the effect of medical nutritional therapy (MNT) combined with low glycaemic index (LGI) formula at breakfast for 4 weeks on the glycaemic control of patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Ninety-six participants were recruited and randomly equally divided into two groups. The intervention group was offered with 40g LGI formula at

Food Sci. Technol. Publicado em: 2021-09

2. Associations between countertransference reactions towards patients with borderline personality disorder and therapist experience levels and mentalization ability

Abstract Objective This exploratory study locates countertransference as a pan-theoretical concept, comprising of thoughts, feelings, and behaviors expressed or experienced by therapists toward their patients. It aims to understand the patterns of countertransference experienced in working with borderline personality disorder. Associations between countert

Trends Psychiatry Psychother.. Publicado em: 2021-06

3. COVID-19 and adult acute lymphoblastic leukemia: Presentation and management

ABSTRACT Background Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) is the most common malignancy in children characterized by the overproduction and accumulation of immature lymphoid cells in the bone marrow and peripheral blood. The BMI-1 is an important component of the Polycomb Repressive Complex-1 (PRC1). It is an important molecule for the self-renewal of hematopo

Hematol., Transfus. Cell Ther.. Publicado em: 2021-06

4. Efficacy of a glucose meter connected to a mobile app on glycemic control and adherence to self-care tasks in patients with T1DM and LADA: a parallel-group, open-label, clinical treatment trial

ABSTRACT Objective: The main aim of the study was to evaluate the patients’ glycemic control and adherence to self-care tasks. Materials and methods: Patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) or latent autoimmune diabetes of the adult (LADA) using a multiple daily injection (MDI) regimen with carbohydrate counting (n = 25, Subgroup B) or fixed insuli

Arch. Endocrinol. Metab.. Publicado em: 2021-04

5. Reforming theory of planned behavior to measure money management intention: a validation study among student debtors

Abstract Purpose This study aims to validate the money management intention screening questionnaire under the framework of theory of planned behavior, which includes attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioral control and intention. Design/methodology/approach A total of 919 undergraduate students with loans were randomly selected and grouped into fou

RAUSP Manag. J.. Publicado em: 2021-03

6. Saliva is a reliable, non-invasive specimen for SARS-CoV-2 detection

Abstract Background Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the cause of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19). Although Real Time Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction (qRT-PCR) of respiratory specimens is the gold standard test for detection of SARS-CoV-2 infection, collecting nasopharyngeal swabs causes discomfort to patie

Braz J Infect Dis. Publicado em: 2020-10

7. Satisfaction with body weight among adolescents with excess weight: findings from a cross-sectional population-based study

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Individuals who are overweight or obese often underestimate their size, and they are less likely to consider their weight status to be a health problem and consequently to make lifestyle changes. OBJECTIVES: To estimate the proportion of satisfaction with weight among adolescents classified as overweight/obese, according to sociodemogr

Sao Paulo Med. J.. Publicado em: 2020-10

8. Priorities in testis cancer care during Covid-19 Pandemic

ABSTRACT Introduction: There is little information on how to prioritize testis cancer (TC) patients' care during COVID-19 pandemic in order to relieve its pressure on the health care systems. Objective: To describe the recommendations for diagnosis, treatment and follow-up of patients with TC amidst COVID- 19 pandemic. Material and Methods: Pubmed search

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-07

9. Implementation and strategies to ensure adequate coordination within a Urology Department during the COVID-19 pandemic

ABSTRACT Purpose: to provide an update on the management of a Urology Department during the COVID-19 outbreak, suggesting strategies to optimize assistance to the patients, to implement telemedicine and triage protocols, to define pathways for hospital access, to reduce risk of contagious inside the hospital and to determine the role of residents during the

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-07

10. Exploring Urological Experience in the COVID-19 Outbreak: American Confederation of Urology (CAU) Survey

ABSTRACT Purpose: To explore the current situation faced by Latin American urology departments during the COVID-19 Outbreak in terms of knowledge, actions, prioritization of urology practices, and implementation of internal clinical management protocols for inpatients and outpatients. Material and Methods: A non-validated, structured, self-administered, el

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-07

11. Unhealthy weight control behaviors, disordered eating, and body image dissatisfaction in adolescents from São Paulo, Brazil

Objective: To identify the frequency of disordered eating (DE) and unhealthy weight control behaviors (UWCB) among adolescents and associations with age, sex, actual weight status, perceived weight status, and body image dissatisfaction. Methods: Cross-sectional study of 1,156 adolescents. DE was assessed using a specific self-report questionnaire, UWCB by

Braz. J. Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2020-06

12. Editorial Comment: Surgical Management of Peyronie's Disease With Co-Existent Erectile Dysfunction

RESUMO Introdução: A identidade do papel de atleta (identidade atlética - IA) pode ser entendida como um aspecto de autoconceito, mais especificamente como uma estrutura cognitiva que orienta e organiza o processamento das informações autorrelacionadas. Objetivo: Verificar os estudos que desenvolveram ou validaram os instrumentos para mensurar a IA e

Int. braz j urol.. Publicado em: 2020-02