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Mediterr J Rheumatol
December 2024
Centro Universitário São Camilo, São Paulo-SP, Brazil.
Background: Hyaluronic acid (HA) has been largely used in clinical practice for rheumatic diseases. However, the effects of oral HA on these diseases are poorly understood.
Aim: To review articles evaluating oral HA's effects on rheumatic patients.
Menopause
February 2025
From the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Faculty of Medical Sciences, State University of Campinas (FCM-UNICAMP), Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil.
Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence and predictors of genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM) in Brazilian women.
Methods: A cross-sectional population-based household survey was conducted among 749 women aged 45 to 60 years. The dependent variable was the presence of GSM, which was assessed using a pretested structured questionnaire.
Ther Drug Monit
January 2025
Department of Immunology, Hospital Clínico Universitario Lozano Blesa, Zaragoza, Spain; and.
Background: Tumor necrosis factor is a crucial proinflammatory cytokine in immune-mediated diseases. Tumor necrosis factor inhibitors (TNFi), such as infliximab and adalimumab, effectively treat rheumatological and digestive disorders. However, challenges such as primary nonresponse, secondary treatment failure, or adverse reactions limit their efficacy.
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January 2025
Department of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition, Digestive Disease Institute, Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH, USA.
Background: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a common gastrointestinal disorder seen by both primary care providers (PCPs) and gastroenterologists, and further diagnostic testing is generally discouraged unless red-flag symptoms are present.
Aims: Examine if advanced serologic testing for chronic abdominal pain in IBS patients followed society-specific guidelines and evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of these tests.
Methods: The study involved a retrospective cross-sectional analysis of adults aged 18 and older who were seen at our institution between 2013 and 2018.
Background: During last ten years, we have developed a digital library with educational materials in Physical medicine and rehabilitation.
Objectives: The objective of current article is the preparation of an electronic library with educational materials in the area of physical medicine, physical therapy and rehabilitation, and the comparative evaluation of the impact of this repository on the quality of education of students and trainees in the field.
Methodology: The electronic library includes e-books on different topics, elements of the specialty "Physical and rehabilitation medicine (PRM)" or Physiatry - with theoretical data, practical issues and case reports with videos of real patients.
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