Associated factors, incidence, and management of gestational and congenital syphilis in a Brazilian state capital: a cross-sectional study
This study aimed to describe the clinical and epidemiological profile of cases of gestational and congenital syphilis and the hospital care provided for newborns in Campo Grande municipality, Mato Grosso do Sul State, Brazil, from 2013 to 2018. This is a cross-sectional study based on data from Brazilian Notifiable Diseases Surveillance System (SINAN) and hospital medical records. Chi-square or Fisher's exact test and logistic regression analysis were used to assess the associations and relationships between the child's clinical outcome at birth and the mother's clinical-obstetric and epidemiological characteristics. Cumul...
Source: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo - April 24, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: C ássia de Paula Pires Lisany Krug Mareto M árcio José de Medeiros Everton Falc ão de Oliveira Source Type: research
Malaria in a vulnerable population living in quilombo remnant communities in the Brazilian Amazon: a cross-sectional study from 2005-2020
Rev Inst Med Trop Sao Paulo. 2024 Apr 19;66:e25. doi: 10.1590/S1678-9946202466025. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTQuilombo remnant communities are areas officially recognized by the Brazilian government as historical communities founded by formerly enslaved individuals. These communities are mostly located in the endemic areas of malaria in the Brazilian Amazon. We retrospectively described the prevalence of malaria among individuals living in 32 recognized quilombo remnant communities in the Baiao and Oriximina municipalities located in the Para State. The number of malaria cases and the Annual Parasitic Incidence (API) recorde...
Source: Revista do Instituto de Medicina Tropical de Sao Paulo - April 24, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Beatriz Costa Ribeiro Carla Gisele R Garcia Lilian J éssica Passos Lima Jo ão F Guerreiro Marinete Marins P óvoa Maristela G Cunha Source Type: research
Could nanotechnology improve exercise performance? Evidence from animal studies
In conclusion, nutritional nanocompounds are a promising approach to improving exercise performance. As the studies using nutritional nanocompounds were all conducted in animals, further studies in humans are necessary to better understand the application of nutritional nanocompounds in sport and exercise science.PMID:38656076 | DOI:10.1590/1414-431X2024e13360 (Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research)
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: M R Lima B J Moreira R Bertuzzi A E Lima-Silva Source Type: research
Development and validation of a clinical prediction model for prognostic factors in patients with primary pontine hemorrhage
Braz J Med Biol Res. 2024 Apr 19;57:e13359. doi: 10.1590/1414-431X2024e13359. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTWe aimed to develop a prognostic model for primary pontine hemorrhage (PPH) patients and validate the predictive value of the model for a good prognosis at 90 days. A total of 254 PPH patients were included for screening of the independent predictors of prognosis, and data were analyzed by univariate and multivariable logistic regression tests. The cases were then divided into training cohort (n=219) and validation cohort (n=35) based on the two centers. A nomogram was developed using independent predictors from the train...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Anquan Hu Heyan Qin Shina Wu Xiaolin Zhao Yumeng Li Feng Chen Tao Liu Source Type: research
Integrative analyses of genetic characteristics associated with skeletal endothelial cells
In this study, we conducted a systematic analysis of differentially expressed genes (DEGs) and the associated pathways in juvenile and mature femoral ECs, utilizing data sourced from the Gene Expression Omnibus (GEO) repositories (GSE148804) and employing bioinformatics tools. Through this approach, we successfully discerned six pivotal genes, namely Adamts1, Adamts2, Adamts4, Adamts14, Col5a1, and Col5a2. Subsequently, we constructed a miRNA-mRNA network based on miRNAs displaying differential expression between CD31hiEMCNhi and CD31lowEMCNlow ECs, utilizing online repositories for prediction. The expression of miR-466i-3...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: Zhanhui Wang Bowen Hu Xiaoming Chen Zheng Zhang Lu Liu Nan Li Chun Liang Source Type: research
Induced acute hyperglycemia modifies the barrier function of the intestinal epithelium by tissue inflammation and tight junction disruption resulting in hydroelectrolytic secretion in an animal model
This study aimed to evaluate the impact of acute hyperglycemia diabetes on intestinal tight junction proteins, metabolic failure, intestinal ion and water transports, and IEBF parameters. Diabetes was induced in male Rattus norvegicus (200-310 g) with 0.5 mL of streptozotocin (70 mg/kg). Glycemic and clinical parameters were evaluated every 7 days, and intestinal parameters were evaluated on the 14th day. The MetS-D animals showed a clinical pattern of hyperglycemia, with increases in the area of villi and crypts, lactulose:mannitol ratio, myeloperoxidase (MPO) activity, and intestinal tissue concentrations of malondialdeh...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: F J W S Siqueira F A P Rodrigues S A Ribeiro H N Veras F C S Ferreira R C L Siqueira A A Dos Santos A Havt A A M Lima Source Type: research
Effect of whole-body vibration stimulation on plasma soluble TNF receptors in elderly with sarcopenia: a randomized controlled trial
In conclusion, an acute session of WBV influenced sTNFr2 levels, with sarcopenic individuals showing a greater effect. This suggested that WBV had a more pronounced impact on sTNFr2 in those with loss of muscle strength and/or physical performance. Additionally, WBV is gaining recognition as an efficient strategy for those with persistent health issues.PMID:38656072 | DOI:10.1590/1414-431X2024e13282 (Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research)
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: H C Almeida V K S Lage R Taiar J M Santos F A de Paula A Rapin D C S á-Caputo M Bernardo-Filho A C R Lacerda V A Mendon ça Source Type: research
Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics in childhood diarrhea
Braz J Med Biol Res. 2024 Apr 19;57:e13205. doi: 10.1590/1414-431X2024e13205. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTAcute diarrhea is the second leading cause of morbidity and mortality attributed to infections in children under five years of age worldwide, with 1.7 million annual estimated cases and more than 500,000 deaths. Although hydroelectrolytic replacement is the gold standard in treating diarrhea, it does not interfere with the restoration of the intestinal microbiota. Several studies have searched for an adequate alternative in restructuring intestinal homeostasis, finding that treatments based on probiotics, prebiotics, and ...
Source: Brazilian Journal of Medical and Biological Research - April 24, 2024 Category: Research Authors: E M S Martins L C Nascimento da Silva M S Carmo Source Type: research
Tuberculosis treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic: actions offered and case profile
CONCLUSION: After the COVID-19 pandemic, it is essential to invest in cases follow-up, especially those undergoing retreatment, with comorbidities, drug use, normal chest X-ray results, and special treatment regimens.PMID:38655930 | DOI:10.1590/1983-1447.2024.20230127.en (Source: Revista gaucha de enfermagem EENFUFRGS)
Source: Revista gaucha de enfermagem EENFUFRGS - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Luize Barbosa Antunes Rubia Laine de Paula Andrade Roberta Ramos Ribeiro Aline Aparecida Monroe Eduarda Signor Aniele Silveira Machado de Oliveira Bianchini Nayara Figueiredo Veira Roxana Isabel Cardozo Gonzales Source Type: research
Factors associated with care omission and patient safety climate
CONCLUSION: The study showed a high prevalence of omission of care and unfavorable perception of the patient safety climate, mainly associated with professional adequacy for work performance.PMID:38655928 | DOI:10.1590/1983-1447.2024.20230059.en (Source: Revista gaucha de enfermagem EENFUFRGS)
Source: Revista gaucha de enfermagem EENFUFRGS - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Kaique Duarte Cavalcante Silva Dayse Edwiges Carvalho Juliana Carvalho de Lima Lucas Arag ão Souza Ana Elisa Bauer de Camargo Silva Source Type: research
A proposal to evaluate the management of tuberculosis programs: a qualitative, evaluability assessment in the border region of Brazil and Venezuela
This study aims to analyze the feasibility of building an evaluative model for the management of the Tuberculosis Prevention and Control Program in the State of Roraima, located on the border between Brazil and Venezuela. This is an evaluability assessment, a type of study used as a pre-evaluation of the development and implementation stages of a program, as well as throughout its execution. The study was developed in stages comprising the: (i) definition of the intervention to be analyzed and its objectives and goals; (ii) construction of the intervention logical model; (iii) screening of parties interested in the evaluat...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: D ébora de Almeida Soares Ricardo Alexandre Arc êncio In ês Fronteira Source Type: research
Effects of parliamentary amendments on municipal financing of primary health care in the Brazilian Unified National Health System
This study aims to analyze the effects of the expansion of the federal transfer of parliamentary amendments for municipal financing of primary health care (PHC) in the Brazilian Unified National Health System (SUS), from 2015 to 2020. A longitudinal study was conducted using secondary data on transfers of parliamentary amendments from the Brazilian Ministry of Health and expenditure of municipalities' own resources on public health actions and services and PHC. The effect of the transfer of parliamentary amendments on municipal financing was verified in a stratified way by population size of the municipalities, using gener...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Karla Giovana Bavaresco Ulinski Br ígida Gimenez Carvalho Fabiola Sulpino Vieira Renne Rodrigues Luciana Dias de Lima Source Type: research
What does the Brazilian National Health Survey have to say about the influence of cigarette spending on household income?
Cad Saude Publica. 2024 Apr 22;40(3):e00175423. doi: 10.1590/0102-311XPT175423. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTIn a country whose indicators of population impoverishment continue to increase, it is concerning that individuals spend money to buy cigarettes instead of using this resource in actions that strengthen aspects of the well-being of their lives and that of their families. Based on the Brazilian National Health Survey conducted in 2019, the influence of spending on manufactured cigarettes on the family budget in households with at least one smoker was estimated, stratified by sociodemographic characteristics. Brazilian sm...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Andr é Szklo Mirian Carvalho de Souza Aline de Mesquita Carvalho Source Type: research
Differences between men and women in the prevalence of frailty and associated factors among older adults: evidence from ELSI-Brazil
Cad Saude Publica. 2024 Apr 22;40(3):e00144923. doi: 10.1590/0102-311XPT144923. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBased on a national representative sample of the population aged 50 years or older, this study aimed to estimate the prevalence of frailty among men and women, identify associated sociodemographic and health factors, and estimate the population attributable fraction. Data from the second wave (2019-2021) of the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil) were used. Frailty was classified based on the number of positive items among unintentional weight loss, exhaustion, low level of physical activity, slow gait, ...
Source: Cadernos de Saude Publica - April 24, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Silvia Lanziotti Azevedo da Silva Geraldo Eduardo Guedes de Brito Nair Tavares Milhem Ygnatios Juliana Vaz de Melo Mambrini Maria Fernanda Lima-Costa Juliana Lustosa Torres Source Type: research
Assistance to victims of violence in Emergency services from the Forensic Nursing perspective
CONCLUSION: Nursing professionals' skills in collecting, identifying and preserving traces in Emergency assistance provided to victims of violence need to be better organized, structured and standardized. The presence of Nursing professionals in the care of victims of violence in Emergency services is undeniable, but their importance is still underestimated and their potential contribution to the forensic approach is underused.PMID:38655936 | DOI:10.1590/1518-8345.6780.4137 (Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem)
Source: Revista Latino-Americana de Enfermagem - April 24, 2024 Category: Nursing Authors: Morgana Oliveira Citolin Mara Ambrosina de Oliveira Vargas Davydson Gouveia Santos Andreza Goulart Hilleshein Gisele Brasil Flavia Regina Souza Ramos Source Type: research
