Diabetic Foot in Primary Care: A Literature Review
January 2023
in “
Brazilian Journals Editora eBooks
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TLDR The document concludes that Passiflora incarnata could help with anxiety, telemedicine might improve heart failure care, screen time for kids has increased, pregnant teens in Brazil are mostly okay with their body image, rare tuberculosis infection can occur after knee surgery, older and severely ill people are more likely to have long COVID-19 symptoms, HPLC might diagnose more diabetes cases, and psychiatrists should be involved in pain management.
The document discusses the potential of Passiflora incarnata as an alternative treatment for anxiety, with its anxiolytic and sedative effects, but also warns of possible adverse reactions and the importance of pharmaceutical care. A study at Hospital Geral de Guanambi found Klebsiella pneumoniae, E. coli, and Pseudomonas aeruginosa as the main pathogens in nosocomial UTIs. A literature review suggests telemedicine can improve heart failure management, but faces political and corporate challenges. Another study indicates a significant increase in screen time among children during the pandemic, with associated health complaints. A study on pregnant teenagers in Brazil found most were not dissatisfied with their body image, but many had concerns about weight gain and food intake. A case study highlights the rare occurrence of tuberculosis infection after a total knee arthroplasty. Two studies on post-COVID-19 syndrome show that older individuals and those with severe disease are more likely to experience long-term symptoms, with no significant difference based on preexisting comorbidities. A study comparing HPLC and IT methods for measuring A1c levels found HPLC may diagnose more individuals with prediabetes and diabetes. Lastly, two articles argue for the inclusion of psychiatrists in pain management, given their expertise in treating both the physical and emotional aspects of pain, and the need for a multidisciplinary approach in Brazil's primary care.
