Publications by authors named "N M Katz"
: To explore the potential of gatekeeping for specialized consultations and patient care via remote interactions with family physicians. This cross-sectional study was conducted at a tertiary hospital between November 2020 and December 2021, when specialized consultations were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Patients who were evaluated for remote consultation with family physicians were included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDF: Achilles and hamstring tendinopathies are common injuries in runners, and extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT) may be an effective treatment. Runners are at risk for lower extremity tendinopathies and the Male and Female Athlete Triad (Triad). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the association of sex, exposure to hormonal contraceptives, menopause, and Triad-related risk factors with ESWT outcomes in the treatment of Achilles and hamstring tendinopathy.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffects of nurse tele support via telephone calls on transition between specialized and primary care in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients: a CONSORT-compliant randomized clinical trial.
Endocrine
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- The study evaluated the effectiveness of telemedicine, specifically nurse phone calls, in managing type 2 diabetes for patients transitioning to primary care after discharge from a tertiary clinic.
- In a randomized clinical trial with 147 patients, there was no significant difference in HbA1c levels (a marker of blood sugar control) after 12 months between those who received telemedicine support and those who underwent standard care.
- Overall, both groups maintained reasonable glycemic control, indicating that transitioning to primary care, with or without additional telemedicine support, was effective and safe for managing type 2 diabetes.
The present study aimed to assess the knowledge, attitudes, and perceptions of dental professionals and students regarding tobacco cessation counseling (TCC) after their participation in a continuing education activity (CEA) entitled "Smoking cessation: How does the dentist participate in this decision?" at the Oral Cancer Seminar: Projeto Maio Vermelho 2021. This study utilized a pre-/post-intervention design, including a pre-intervention questionnaire with 20 close-ended questions, an educational intervention, and a post-intervention questionnaire with nine close-ended questions. Descriptive and statistical analyses were performed using SPSS 25 and GraphPad Prism 8 software.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAdvanced Non-Operative Interventions for Anterior Knee Pain.
Curr Rev Musculoskelet Med
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- This review focuses on advanced non-operative treatments for common causes of anterior knee pain in adults, including techniques like extracorporeal shockwave therapy (ESWT), platelet-rich plasma (PRP), and other injection-based therapies.
- Recent findings indicate that ESWT and PRP show the strongest evidence for their effectiveness in treating conditions such as osteoarthritis and patellar tendinopathy, while other treatments like botulinum neurotoxin demonstrate strong support for patellofemoral pain syndrome.
- There is a need for further research to better understand the effectiveness of various treatments for knee pain, as well as to standardize treatment protocols, allowing clinicians to make informed decisions based on patient activity levels and potential risks.