Prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with chronic pelvic Pain: A systematic review and Meta-Analysis.

Purpose: This study aimed to present the prevalence of depression and anxiety in women with Chronic Pelvic Pain (CPP) and their associated factors.

Methods: This systematic review and meta-analysis were conducted using the PubMed, Embase, and SciELO platforms, focusing on studies published between 2010 and 2024.

Results: Eight studies were evaluated and demonstrated a significant prevalence of anxiety and depression in women with CPP, ranging from 22.

Symptoms of depression, anxiety and stress in women with chronic pelvic pain attended at a private hospital in São Luís, Maranhão: a cross-sectional study.

The study aimed to evaluate the relation between depression, anxiety stress symptoms, duration and pain intensity in women with chronic pelvic pain (CPP). This study consisted of a sample of women diagnosed with CPP from April 2021 to August 2023, including women aged 18 years or older who agreed in writing to participate in the study with the Free Informed Consent Form, who could understand the study's objectives and participate. Women between 31 and 37 years old, married or in a stable relationship, with a higher education degree predominated.

Development and validation of the Ex-Care BR model: a multicentre initiative for identifying Brazilian surgical patients at risk of 30-day in-hospital mortality.

Background: Surgical risk stratification is crucial for enhancing perioperative assistance and allocating resources efficiently. However, existing models may not capture the complexity of surgical care in Brazil. Using data from various healthcare settings nationwide, we developed a new risk model for 30-day in-hospital mortality (the Ex-Care BR model).

Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and validation of the 10-item spine functional index (SFI-10) in the Brazilians with musculoskeletal spine disorders.

Purpose: To translate and cross-culturally adapt the Spine Functional Index (SFI) into Brazilian Portuguese (SFI-Br) in individuals with musculoskeletal spine disorders.

Methods: Participants (n=194) answered the Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), 36-item Short-Form Health Survey (SF-36), Roland-Morris Disability Questionnaire for General Pain (RMDQ-g), and SFI-25 incorporating the SFI-10. Structural validity, from confirmatory factor analysis (CFA), used comparative fit index (CFI), Tucker-Lewis index (TLI), root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), and chi-square/degrees of freedom (DF).

Hypertonic glucose in the treatment of low back pain: A randomized clinical trial.

Background: Chronic low back pain (LBP) is defined as pain lasting longer than 3 months and is one of the conditions with the most significant social impact. Treatment is complex and includes proliferative agents used in prolotherapy. The mechanism is not known, but osmotic agents (hypertonic solutions of dextrose or glucose) cause cellular rupture and an inflammatory response that releases cytokines and growth factors that lead to scarring and reinnervation.

Barthel Index is a valid and reliable tool to measure the functional independence of cancer patients in palliative care.

Background: Our objective was to verify the reliability, internal consistency and construct validity of the Barthel Index in Brazilian cancer patients in palliative care.

Methods: We included patients with cancer, both sexes, and age greater than or equal to 18 years. We used to evaluate patients the Barthel Index, Karnofsky Performance Scale (KPS), and European Organization for Research in the Treatment of Cancer Questionnaire-core 15 (EORTC-QLQ-C15-PAL).

Comparative Study of Clinical and Ultrasound Parameters for Defining a Difficult Airway in Patients with Obesity.

Introduction: Patients with obesity have anatomical changes due to increased adipose tissue that negatively affect airway accessibility, making it difficult to establish an advanced airway through orotracheal intubation. This article aims to evaluate the correlation of clinical and sonographic parameters as predictors of difficult airway management (DAM) in patients with obesity and to establish the predictive value of the skin-epiglottis distance as an indicator of a probable DAM.

Methods: This is an observational, prospective study of 100 patients with obesity who underwent bariatric surgery over a 12-month period.

Oncologic Safety of Autologous Fat Grafting after Breast Cancer Surgical Treatment: A Matched Cohort Study.

Background: Autologous fat grafting has been an increasingly popular procedure for remodeling the breast of patients undergoing breast cancer surgery. This study's objective was to investigate whether autologous fat grafting is associated with a higher risk of disease recurrence in the context of late breast reconstruction for patients diagnosed with breast cancer who have undergone either breast-conserving surgery or mastectomy.

Methods: A retrospective matched cohort study was performed in a single tertiary health care center.

RISK FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH HEPATIC ARTERY THROMBOSIS: ANALYSIS OF 1050 LIVER TRANSPLANTS.

Background: Hepatic artery thrombosis is an important cause of graft loss and ischemic biliary complications. The risk factors have been related to technical aspects of arterial anastomosis and non-surgical ones.

Aim: To evaluate the risk factors for the development of hepatic artery thrombosis.

Minimum Effective Analgesic Concentration of Ropivacaine in Saphenous Block Guided by Ultrasound for Knee Arthroscopic Meniscectomy: Randomized, Double-Blind Study.

Background: After knee surgery, analgesia should be effective for mobilization and discharge.

Aim Of The Study: The primary objective of this study was to achieve the lowest effective analgesic concentration (MEC50 and MEC90) of ropivacaine for saphenous nerve block in arthroscopic meniscectomy. The secondary objective was to determine whether the block causes muscle weakness in the postoperative period.

Assessment of the Effect of Perioperative Venous Lidocaine on the Intensity of Pain and IL-6 Concentration After Laparoscopic Gastroplasty.

Background And Objectives: Opioids are associated with sedation and respiratory depression. The primary objective of this study was to assess pain intensity after gastric bypass with lidocaine. The secondary objective was to assess the IL-6 concentration, consumption of morphine, time to morphine request, time to extubation, and side effects.

High dose gabapentin does not alter tumor growth in mice but reduces arginase activity and increases superoxide dismutase, IL-6 and MCP-1 levels in Ehrlich ascites.

Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the effect of gabapentin on Ehrlich tumor growth in Swiss mice, a highly aggressive and inflammatory tumor model. Mice were grouped into sets of 5 animals and treated from days 2 to 8 with gabapentin 30 mg/kg body weight (G30) or 100 mg/kg body weight (G100), or normal sterile saline (control).

Results: The mice were euthanized on day 10.

Tumor growth activity of duloxetine in Ehrlich carcinoma in mice.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze whether duloxetine influences tumor growth in Ehrlich carcinoma. The mice were administered 5 or 30 mg/kg of duloxetine or saline solution. All animals were inoculated with tumor cells.

Randomized clinical study on the analgesic effect of local infiltration versus spinal block for hemorrhoidectomy.

Background And Objectives:: Postoperative analgesia and early recovery are important for hospital discharge. The primary objective of this study was to compare the analgesic effectiveness of perianal infiltration and subarachnoid anesthesia for hemorrhoidectomy. The secondary objective was to compare time to discharge, adverse effects and complications.

Assessment of the effect of ketamine in combination with remifentanil on postoperative pain.

Background And Objectives: The combination of ketamine and remifentanil seems to be associated with better analgesia and duration. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a ketamine- remifentanil combination promotes improved postoperative analgesia.

Methods: Prospective, randomized, double blind study of 40 patients undergoing video laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Pain management in burn patients.

Background And Objectives: Despite advances, inappropriate analgesic treatment for burn patients is still seen. The objective of this review was to collect data on pain management in burn patients.

Content: We reviewed the mechanisms of pain, burn patient assessment, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.

Assessment of the effect of ketamine in combination with remifentanil on postoperative pain.

Background And Objectives: The combination of ketamine and remifentanil seems to be associated with better analgesia and duration. The aim of this study was to evaluate whether a ketamine-remifentanil combination promotes improved postoperative analgesia.

Methods: Prospective, randomized, double blind study of 40 patients undergoing video laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Pain management in burn patients.

Background And Objectives: Despite advances, inappropriate analgesic treatment for burn patients is still seen. The objective of this review was to collect data on pain management in burn patients.

Content: We reviewed the mechanisms of pain, burn patient assessment, as well as pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment.