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Evaluation of Depressive and Anxious Behavior with the Use of Propranolol in Melanoma-Bearing Mice

HIGHLIGHTS: Tumor progression and anxiety and depression behaviors under evaluation during propranolol use in murine melanoma. Evaluation of anxiety and depression through forced swimming behavior tests, elevated plus maze, open field and marble-burying test....

Depression and anxiety disorders in patients with multiple sclerosis: association with neurodegeneration and neurofilaments

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (3), 2021
There is increasing evidence that neurofilament light chain (NF-L) can be considered as a biomarker for neuro-axonal damage. This polypeptide can be released into the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and the blood, where it can be quantified. The concentration of NF-L is elevated in patients with multiple scler...

Efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation for post-stroke depression: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (3), 2021
We aimed to conduct a meta-analysis to evaluate the efficacy of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in patients with post-stroke depression (PSD). Six relevant electronic databases (PubMed, CENTRAL, Embase, Web of Science, CINAHL, and PsycINFO) were searched. Randomized controlled trials ...

WeChat-based education and rehabilitation program in unprotected left main coronary artery disease patients after coronary artery bypass grafting: an effective approach in reducing anxiety, depression, loss to follow-up, and improving quality of life

Braz. j. med. biol. res; 54 (4), 2021
This study aimed to investigate the effect of WeChat-based education and rehabilitation program (WERP) on anxiety, depression, health-related quality of life (HRQoL), major adverse cardiac/cerebrovascular events (MACCE)-free survival, and loss to follow-up rate in unprotected left main coronary artery di...

Symptoms of anxiety and depression and their relationship with barriers to physical activity in patients with intermittent claudication

Clinics; 76 (), 2021
OBJECTIVES: Although the practice of physical exercise in patients with intermittent claudication (IC) is often encouraged, adherence is low. The difficulty in performing physical training may be related to the psychological characteristics of patients with claudication. To verify the association between...

Who seeks Internet-based interventions for depression in Brazil?

Specific psychological treatments for depressive disorders delivered on the Internet have shown effectiveness and presented advantages over face-to-face treatments (potentially less expensive, flexible schedules, available in remote areas). This paper aims to describe the characteristics of those who sou...

Affective relationships as predictors of TMD symptoms in young adults

Abstract Introduction Orofacial pain is a critical TMD symptom that can influence physical and social capacity. Objective To evaluate the association of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) symptoms with affective relationships and demographic variables in young adults. Material and method A cross-sectio...

Prevalência de depressão e fatores associados em idosos atendidos na Atenção Primária à Saúde em região metropolitana do Distrito Federal

Objetivo: verificar a prevalência de depressão e as variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas associadas a esse transtorno nos idosos atendidos na Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) em região metropolitana do Distrito Federal. Métodos: estudo transversal realizado entre janeiro e agosto de 2018, com...

The influence of sociodemographic variables in the triggering of emotional symptoms after an air disaster

The study aimed to identify the predictive relationship of sociodemographic variables and emotional symptoms related to post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and stress. A sample of 194 people who experienced an air disaster, average age of 32 years, participated in the survey. The instrum...

La digitopuntura autoadministrada podría reducir los síntomas relacionados con el stress en cuidadores de familiares mayores
Self-administered acupressure may reduce stress-related symptoms in older family caregivers