Sao Paulo Medical Journal

Undergraduate Medical Research
Cardoso PFG and Fernandes PMP
Challenges and perspectives in preventing and treating obesity
Pajecki D and Fernandes PMP
Artificial intelligence in scientific writing
Chirichela IA, Mariani AW and Pêgo-Fernandes PM
Assessment of detraining through a six-minute walk test in patients with heart disease
Silva VM, Cintra VM, Silva MLD, Meneguci J, Silva FS, Carvalho EEV, Espindula AP and Silva LDN
Detraining can partially or completely reduce training-induced metabolic adaptations. However, the duration for which the rehabilitation effects persist after detraining, especially in patients with heart disease, remains unclear.
Alcohol consumption habits and their impact on academic performance: analysis of ethanol patterns among health students. A cross-sectional study
Brito APA, Lima AS, Rocha ÁC, Gonçalves BM, Freitas DMCB, Oliveira GJ, Lima JKA and Avena KM
Studies have indicated a substantial increase in alcohol consumption among university students. Specifically, abusive consumption among health students can adversely affect their academic training and future professional practice.
Analyzing the effectivity of evidence-based practice in health science higher education: a narrative review
Silva VGD, Nascimento DP, Nascimento SBOA and Araujo AC
Although multiple strategies have been suggested for evidence-based practice educational interventions, few studies have focused on the development of abilities for evidence-based practice implementation.
Relationship between angiogenic growth factors and atherosclerosis in renal transplantation recipients: a cross-sectional study
Çoban M, Durak BA and Karakan MS
Accelerated development of atherosclerosis has been observed in renal transplant recipients (RTRs). Angiopoietin-2 (Ang-2) and vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) are vascular enzymes that play important roles in vascular development and angiogenesis.
Perceptions of childhood immunization in São Paulo: quantitative-qualitative cross-sectional study
Costa LB, França CN, Nali LHDS, Colombo-Souza P, Novo NF and Juliano Y
Vaccination hesitation spans from historical diseases such as smallpox to the current challenges with the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). In Brazil, vaccination faces obstacles related to trust and convenience. Despite the National Immunization Program, fear of adverse effects as well as misinformation challenge confidence in vaccines, and anti-vaccine movements have gained momentum.
Retrospective study of factors associated with the clinical severity of covid-19 in older adults in Minas Gerais: structural equation modeling
Marmo FAD, Oliveira NGN, Ikegami ÉM, Oliveira NN, Meneguci J and Tavares DMDS
Studies have shown an association between the clinical severity of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) and sociodemographic and clinical variables in older adults. However, few studies have described the explanatory factors of the relationship between these variables and the clinical severity of COVID-19 using structural equation modeling.
Accuracy and precision of non-invasive thermometers compared with the pulmonary artery temperature: a cross-sectional study
Carvalho RLR, Victoriano MA, Campos CC, Vassallo PF, Nobre V and Ercole FF
Temperature fluctuations are critical indicators of a patient's condition in intensive care units (ICUs). While invasive methods offer a more reliable measurement of core temperature, they carry greater risks of complications, limiting their use in most situations. This underscores the need for research evaluating the reliability of non-invasive temperature monitoring methods.
The relationship between insulin resistance and fibroblast growth factor 23 in patients with non-diabetic pre-dialysis chronic kidney disease: a cross-sectional study
Durak BA and Coban M
Insulin resistance often occurs in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) owing to mineral and bone metabolism disorders. Fibroblast growth factor (FGF)-23 and soluble klotho (s-KL) play crucial roles in linking CKD with mineral and bone metabolism.
Prevalence of depressive disorders among pregnant women in Brazil in 2019: A descriptive cross-sectional study
Lucas MGO and Nascimento MID
Prenatal depression threatens maternal and child well-being and interferes with issues prioritized by the 2030 agenda for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Prevalence of Temporomandibular Disorder and its association with anxiety in academics: a cross-sectional study
Paludo B, Trevizan PC, Boamah NAA and Rigo L
Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are a major cause of non-dental pain in the oral and facial regions.
Impact of the improvement of living conditions on tuberculosis mortality in Brazil: an ecological study
Natividade M, Pereira M, Stauber C, Miranda S, Teixeira MG, Souza RA, Anjos MSD, Barros R, Morato DG, Aragão E, Pereira SM and Costa MDCN
The risk of death due to tuberculosis (TB) in Brazil is high and strongly related to living conditions (LC). However, epidemiological studies investigating changes in LC and their impact on TB are lacking.
Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection among household contacts in inland Bahia, Brazil: a cross-sectional follow-up study
Matias GL, Sales MVF, Andrade GS, Teixeira BDS, Tenorio MEDM, Palácio MAV, Correia MLC and Takenami I
The diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are crucial for tuberculosis (TB) control. Household contacts (HHC) of patients with pulmonary TB are at a high risk of LTBI due to their close proximity to source cases.
Time to initiation of dialysis and length of stay in hospitalized patients with kidney damage: a cross-sectional study
Gemente DV and Bacci MR
Universal healthcare is a cornerstone of Brazil's public health system. However, delayed diagnosis and treatment of chronic kidney disease (CKD) remain substantial issues. The scarcity of outpatient dialysis facilities contributes to extended hospital stays. This study aimed to examine how the time to dialysis initiation (TID) impacts mortality in patients with renal disease.
Changes in the prevalence of severe anxiety and depression symptoms and the associated factors in adults living in Manaus: a comparison of two cross-sectional studies conducted in 2015 and 2019
Lima VG, Silva MT, Tiguman GMB and Galvão TF
Emotional distress increases, also affected by the setting.
Prevalence and quality of life associated with erectile dysfunction and lower urinary tract symptoms: a cross-sectional study
Kijima FJ, Motta LC, Cavalcante JS, Jordão L, Olioze CED, Santos PTKP, Cruz JCLD, Sabage LE, Medeiros GA, Mazzo A and Nardi AC
Genitourinary health significantly affects the quality of life of men, particularly those in middle age. Recent studies have shown that more than half of the men aged over 40 years experience some degree of low urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) or erectile dysfunction (ED).
Brazilian version of the Kerlan-Jobe orthopedic clinic shoulder and elbow score: translation and cross-cultural adaptation
Silva FMD, Lima RLS, Santos GAD, Barbosa GM, Oliveira VMA and Kamonseki DH
The Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedic Clinic (KJOC) Shoulder and Elbow Score is commonly used to assess the functional status of athletes with conditions affecting the shoulder and elbow. However, a Brazilian Portuguese version of the KJOC questionnaire is currently unavailable.
Acute renal failure, COVID-19 and deaths, worrying rates in intensive care units: a cross-sectional study
Watanabe YJÁ, Carvalho LMR, Guedes JVM, Baldoni AO, Belo VS and Otoni A
Acute kidney failure is a serious consequence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
Intensity-modulated radiation therapy for early-stage breast cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Hanna SA, Mota BS, Moraes FY, Marta GN, Carvalho HA and Riera R
Radiation therapy (RT) is a standard treatment for non-metastatic breast cancer and is associated with acute and late toxicities. Intensity-modulated RT (IMRT) may decrease toxicity and is convenient for patients.