Highlights ■ Continuous exosomatic electrodermal activity was associated with higher skin conductance levels in patients with hyperhidrosis. ■ Palmoplantar sweating was significantly higher in the hyperhidrosis group than in the control group (p<0.01). ■ Electrodermal activity is an effective and simple method for objectively quantifying sweating in patients with hyperhidrosis. ABSTRACT Objective: To objectively evaluate sweat intensity in patients with primary hyperhidrosis by measuring electrodermal activity using a continuous exosomatic technique without external stimuli. Methods: This prospective and transversal study […]

Highlights Variability in screening protocols: only 42.8% of gynecologists and obstetricians follow the 40-74 years protocol, while 76.6% of family physicians follow the 50-69 years protocol. High rate of incorrect BIRADS™ interpretation: there were 46.3% incorrect responses among gynecologists and obstetricians and 77.9% among family physicians, highlighting significant knowledge gaps. Misconception about breast ultrasound: 39.1% of gynecologists and obstetricians and 20.3% of family physicians incorrectly consider ultrasound as a screening method. Impact of inadequate training: inadequate training leads to improper […]

Highlights From the One Health approach, empathy represents the initial movement towards achieving planet harmony. The more emotions we attribute to animals, the more we develop pro-conservation behaviors. AES-Brazil may serve as a tool for reflection and monitoring interventions in human-animal relationships. ABSTRACT Objective: To design and validate a Brazilian version of the Animal Empathy Scale, based on the existing Portuguese version. Methods: Content validity assessment was performed by expert judges, and the adapted scale was administered to a sample […]

Highlights Only 20% of the medical residency programs have laparoscopic teaching. Preceptors of the residency programs have advanced experience. Most programs have no plan to set up a training center. Resideny programs are concentrated in the Southeast region and in capitals. ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize laparoscopy teaching in Medical Residency Programs in Gynecology and Obstetrics in Brazil, and to evaluate preceptors’ characteristics in laparoscopy programs and map laparoscopic training practice scenarios. Methods: This descriptive cross-sectional study evaluated questionnaire responses from […]

Highlights A  single-center study evaluated the prevalence and risk factors for Burnout syndrome in intensive care unit teams. The study revealed a high prevalence of Burnout syndrome in at least one dimension. Factors such as profession and having two or more jobs were associated with severe burnout symptoms. The study highlighted the need for interventions and support to address burnout among intensive care unit teams. ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of burnout among the intensive care unit team of […]

Highlights Multicancer early detection panels are novel assays that allow screening for dozens of cancers using a single blood sample. Data on the optimal workflow for ordering, interpreting, and managing subsequent evaluations of multi-cancer early detection results are lacking. Primary care providers expressed concerns about the cost and management of subsequent evaluations for a positive multicancer early detection test. ABSTRACT Objective Multicancer early detection panels have recently become available to patients with healthcare provider prescriptions and available funds. These tests […]

Highlights High internet use: 92% of pregnant women used the internet to access health information during prenatal care. Top search topics: fetal development, nutrition, and childbirth were the primary topics of interest. Doctor-patient discussions: 88.1% discussed online findings with doctors, emphasizing patient engagement. No impact on delivery route: despite extensive internet use, no statistical impact on delivery route choice was observed. ABSTRACT Objective: The search for medical information on the internet is a part of people’s daily lives. Exponential volumes […]

Highlights Sociodemographic, clinical, and lifestyle factors impact the quality of life of breast cancer survivors. Breast cancer therapy may affect future perspectives and emotional, cognitive, and sexual function. Some aspects of quality of life still require attention from health professionals. ABSTRACT Objective: Patients with cancer often undergo multiple extended treatments that decrease their quality of life. However, the quality of life of women with breast cancer after they undergo treatment remains underexplored in Brazil. Therefore, this study determined sociodemographic, behavioral, […]

Highlights Recent automated hematology analyzers provide additional parameters to the complete blood count. Sixteen laboratories of a medium-sized municipality of Minas Gerais were interviewed. No laboratory released all parameters obtained from the hematological analyzers to the customer. Expanding our knowledge and implementing these parameters in complete blood counts is essential. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to compare the hematological parameters released by hematological analyzers with those released in customer reports. Methods: We conducted a descriptive study in the laboratories of […]

Highlights Only 5.5% of Brazilian soccer players surveyed completed higher education. Of these 179 athletes, 67% completed high school. T۪۪he most educated were goalkeepers and defenders at 37% (66/179). Physical education for sports is different from educating the mind in terms of brain plasticity. ABSTRACT Objective: As the soccer culture in Brazil is more popular than schooling, this study reflected on the formal education levels of soccer (football) players through descriptive and quantitative analyses. Methods: We evaluated 179 national soccer […]