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Comparative analysis of short - term functional outcomes and quality of life in a prospective series of brachytherapy and Da Vinci robotic prostatectomy

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Introduction There is a growing interest in achieving higher survival rates with the lowest morbidity in localized prostate cancer (PC) treatment. Consequently, minimally invasive techniques such as low-dose rate brachytherapy (BT) and robotic-assisted prostatectomy (RALP) have been developed ...

Assessment of hormonal activity in patients with premature ejaculation

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose Premature ejaculation is considered the most common type of male sexual dysfunction. Hormonal controls of ejaculation have not been exactly elucidated. The aim of our study is to investigate the role of hormonal factors in patients with premature ejaculation. Materials and Methods Sixt...

Effect of tadalafil 5mg daily treatment on the ejaculatory times, lower urinary tract symptoms and erectile function in patients with erectile dysfunction

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate the effect of a 5mg daily tadalafil treatment on the ejaculation time, erectile function and lower urinary tract symptoms (LUTS) in patients with erectile dysfunction. Materials and Methods A total of 60 patients diagnosed with erectile dysfunction were retrospective...

Correlation between overactive bladder symptom score and neuropsychological parameters in Alzheimer's disease patients with lower urinary tract symptom

Int. braz. j. urol; 43 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT Purpose To examine an association between the overactive bladder symptom score (OABSS) and neuropsychological parameters. Moreover, we investigate the factors that affect each item in the questionnaire. Materials and Methods A total of 376 patients (males: 184; females: 192) with probable Al...

Association of risk factors with smoking during pregnancy among women of childbearing age: an epidemiological field study in Turkey

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Smoking during pregnancy is an important risk factor for maternal and infant health that is preventable. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors associated with smoking behavior during pregnancy. DESIGN AND SETTING: A household-based probability sample survey ...

Translation and validation of the Uterine Fibroid Symptom and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) questionnaire for the Brazilian Portuguese language

Säo Paulo med. j; 135 (2), 2017
ABSTRACT CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Uterine fibroids (UF), also known as leiomyomas, are the most prevalent gynecological tumors. The Uterine Fibroid Symptoms and Quality of Life (UFS-QOL) is the only specific questionnaire that assesses symptom intensity and quality-of-life issues for women with symptomati...

Validación de la escala europea de autocuidado en la falla cardiaca

Rev. colomb. cardiol; 24 (2), 2017
Resumen Introducción: La falla cardiaca es una enfermedad frecuente, con exacerbaciones relacionadas con la capacidad para seguir las indicaciones médicas Objetivo: Se pretende determinar la confiabilidad y la validez interna de una escala de autocuidado en la ciudad de Bogotá, Colombia. Materiale...

Utilidad de los cuestionarios de tamizaje para trastornos respiratorios del sueño en pediatría

The presence of sleep disordered breathing (SDB) in pediatric population has been associated with several and relevant health problems. Unfortunatly, most of SDB cases remain under diagnosed due to diferent factors incluiding lack of available and good diagnostic tools. Sleep questionnaires have emerged ...

Cognition and behavorial morbidity associated with sleep disordered breathing in children

Sleeep disorder breathing (SDB) in chilhood includes a broad spectrum of disease ranging from primary snoring to more severe forms of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome. They may be associated with alterations different than those seen in adults, e.g., children present a low percentage of daytime sleepines...

Compreendendo narrativas sobre suicídio com base na analítica existencial de Martin Heidegger

O artigo apresenta uma proposta de aproximação entre narrativas sobre suicídio e a Analítica Existencial do filósofo alemão Martin Heidegger. A Analítica heideggeriana é uma descrição fenomenológica do modo de ser humano, cujas estruturas ontológicas são consideradas como condição para man...