Publications by authors named "A M de Assis"
Purpose: To investigate the feasibility and initial results of superior (SRA) and middle (MRA) rectal artery embolization for patients with symptomatic hemorrhoidal disease.
Materials And Methods: Prospective, single-center cohort that included ten consecutive patients (Goligher classification was II in 70% and III in 30%.) who underwent SRA and MRA embolization using a combination of microspheres and metallic coils, who completed a follow-up period of 12 months.
Sodium-glucose cotransporter 2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) are antidiabetic agents that effectively lower blood glucose levels in patients with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM). Beyond their glycemic control properties, SGLT2 inhibitors have demonstrated significant cardiovascular benefits, including reductions in major adverse cardiovascular events. However, the limitations of the pivotal trials investigating these outcomes have not been fully explored.
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- The study aimed to investigate links between serum vitamin D levels and depressive/anxiety symptoms in women during pregnancy and after childbirth, analyzing various qualifying research studies.* -
- A total of 25 studies were included, revealing that lower vitamin D levels were significantly associated with higher rates of depressive symptoms both before and after childbirth, while only one study suggested a potential link with anxiety.* -
- The evidence presented is of low quality, indicating a need for more thorough research, particularly longitudinal studies, to better understand these relationships between vitamin D levels and mental health during and after pregnancy.*
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- The study explores how cortisol and oxytocin levels change during pregnancy, focusing on a cohort of pregnant women in Southern Brazil.
- Researchers found that cortisol levels increase exponentially as pregnancy progresses, starting at an average of 44.2 μg/dl in the first week and rising by about 2% weekly.
- In contrast, oxytocin levels did not show significant changes throughout the studied period, indicating a need for further research to understand its variability during pregnancy.
Introduction: Local treatment can be distressful to breast cancer patients. We aimed to evaluate how different types of local treatment impact the quality of life of patients.
Methods: In this retrospective cohort study, one-year postoperative Breast-Q Satisfaction with Breasts scores were used as a surrogate for Quality of Life.