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Cognitive performance in patients with Myasthenia Gravis: an association with glucocorticosteroid use and depression

Dement. neuropsychol; 14 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT. We investigated the cognitive performance of patients with Myasthenia Gravis (MG) through a cross-sectional study. A battery of cognitive assessments and self-report questionnaires regarding quality of life (QoL), sleep, and depression were applied. The sample consisted of 39 patients diagnosed...

Effects of Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome on activities of daily living in multiple sclerosis patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (9), 2020
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the frequency of Comorbid Fibromyalgia Syndrome and its effects on quality of life and activities of daily living without any known psychiatric problem (schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) or severe disability, other than depression, in patients with multiple sclerosis...

A closer look at the epidemiology of schizophrenia and common mental disorders in Brazil

Dement. neuropsychol; 14 (3), 2020
ABSTRACT. Schizophrenia and common mental disorders are noteworthy social and economic concern worldwide. Epidemiologic studies on the impact of specific mental disorders in emerging countries are scarce. Objectives: We aimed to characterize the demographic, social, and economic burden of schizophrenia...

Prevalencia de sintomatología ansiosa y depresiva en migrantes colombianos en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 148 (9), 2020
Background: Migratory processes may affect mental health. Data on the health status of migrants are necessary for an adequate public health approach. Aim: To describe the prevalence of anxious and depressive symptoms in Colombian migrants living in Chile and to compare it with the Chilean population. Mat...

Estados emocionales en pacientes con rehabilitación protésica bucomaxilofacial
Emotional States in Patients with Bucomaxilofacial Prosthetic Rehabilitation

Rev. cuba. estomatol; 57 (3), 2020
RESUMEN Introducción: Las emociones son reacciones psicofisiológicas que representan modos de adaptación a ciertos estímulos o eventos, como enfermedades o traumas, que se relacionan con la necesidad de tratamiento protésico bucomaxilofacial. Objetivo: Identificar los estados emocionales en pacien...

Impacto psicosocial de la pandemia por COVID-19 en cirujanos de columna argentinos
Psychosocial impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Argentine spinal surgeons

Rev. argent. neurocir; 34 (3), 2020
Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto psicosocial de la pandemia por COVID-19 en los cirujanos de columna de Argentina. Material y métodos: Se envió un cuestionario diseñado específicamente a los cirujanos de columna de Argentina entre el 4-6 de abril del 2020. Las preguntas incluyeron variables demográficas...

Can personality traits, obesity, depression, anxiety, and quality of life explain the association between migraine and disordered eating attitudes?

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (9), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: Few studies have explored the coexistence of migraine and disordered eating attitudes. Furthermore, the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms of migraine and disordered eating attitude comorbidity are not clearly understood. Objective: This study aimed to investigate the assoc...

Neuropsychiatric changes during the COVID-19 pandemic in multiple sclerosis patients

Arq. neuropsiquiatr; 78 (9), 2020
ABSTRACT Background: This study reported on a variety of psychological reactions related to anxiety, sleep quality, depression, fatigue, and quality of life in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS), related to the Covid-19 quarantine experience. Objective: The aim of this study was to investigate ...

Descrição do coping religioso/espiritual de pacientes neurológicos e sua correlação com a capacidade funcional e depressão

Fisioter. Bras; 21 (3), 2020
Introdução: A relação entre a espiritualidade/religiosidade e as doenças está cada vez mais em evidência, dessa forma a prática da religião em hospitais tem sido associada a um menor risco de depressão, o que pode favorecer um melhor enfrentamento das dificuldades da doença através do coping ...