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352. Cryotherapy in reducing pain, trismus, and facial swelling after third-molar surgery
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do Nascimento-Júnior, Edmundo Marques, dos Santos, Gustavo Marques Sobral, Tavares Mendes, Mário Luis, Cenci, Maximiliano, Correa, Marcos Britto, Pereira-Cenci, Tatiana, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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The aim of this systematic review and meta-analysis was to evaluate the efficacy of cryotherapy in reducing pain, trismus, and facial swelling in patients undergoing third-molar surgery.
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- 2019
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353. Anxiety and Depression During Expecting Time for Oral Cancer Treatment.
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Macedo Mendes, Camila, de Araújo Batista, Breno, Prata Paixao, Sndyla, de Santana Santos, Thiago, and Saquete Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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- 2015
354. Clinical Oral Findings in Patients With End-stage Renal Disease Receiving Hemodialysis.
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Ferreira da Silva, Luiz Carlos, Pacheco de Andrade-Júnior, Manoel, Rabello Piva, Marta, Saquete Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and de Almeida Freitas, Roseana
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- 2015
355. Comparative analysis of masseter muscle electrical activity by nasal patency in children with rhinitis and asthma: a pilot observational study.
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Araújo, Brenda Carla Lima, de Melo Lima, Thales Rafael Correia, de Gois-Santos, Vanessa Tavares, Nascimento, Gerlane Karla Bezerra Oliveira, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and de Magalhães Simões, Silvia
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MASSETER muscle , *ASTHMA in children , *ELECTROMYOGRAPHY , *PILOT projects , *SCIENTIFIC observation , *COMPARATIVE studies - Abstract
Purpose: This pilot cross-sectional study aimed to evaluate differences in electromyographic activity patterns of the masseter muscle according to the nasal patency in children with rhinitis and asthma. Methods: The study included 43 children aged 5–14 years with rhinitis and/or asthma. Patients underwent peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) measurement to assess nasal patency, and electromyographic evaluation of the right and left masseter muscles during chewing and at rest. Electromyographic activity patterns according to nasal patency were compared using the Mann–Whitney test, and effect sizes were measured using the Glass rank biserial (rb) correlation. A p-value of < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: No significant differences in electromyographic activity of the masseter muscle at rest, during unilateral chewing, or during habitual chewing were found between the groups. However, we found that patients with low nasal patency had a median electric activity of the right masseter muscle during maximum contraction of 60.53 (51.74–72.43), while those with adequate nasal patency had a median of 77.40 (56.71–88.45). Although the difference in myoelectric activity between the groups did not reach statistical significance (p = 0.061) at the adopted significance level of 5%, the size of the difference between groups were considered moderate (rb = 0.338) and a potential association between nasal patency and the muscular function of the masseter muscle could be suggested. Conclusion: The study found no differences in the electromyographic activity of the masseter muscle at rest, during unilateral chewing, or during habitual chewing among children with rhinitis and asthma based on nasal patency. Further research with larger sample sizes is needed to validate these findings and gain a better understanding of the impact of nasal patency on the muscular function of the masseter muscle. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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356. Panitumumab.Induced Acneiform Rash in a Patient with Metastatic Colon Adenocarcinoma.
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Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete, Yuriko Kameo, Simone, Mascarenhas-Oliveira, Ana Carolina, Farias Vieira, Nivaldo, and Luis De Santana Peixoto, André
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ADENOCARCINOMA , *COLON tumors , *ANTINEOPLASTIC agents , *EXANTHEMA , *METASTASIS , *MONOCLONAL antibodies , *DIAGNOSIS - Abstract
The article describes the condition of human epidermal growth factor receptor (HER1/EGFR) which is a transmembrane glycoprotein of the tyrosine kinase growth factor family that is dysregulated in many solid tumors and correlated with increased metastasis, reduced survival, and poor prognosis. It presents a study conducted on a patient diagnosed with metastatic colon adenocarcinoma.
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357. Prevalence of sleep disorders in children with Congenital Zika Syndrome.
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Tavares, Carolina Santos Souza, Marques, Raquel Souza, Santos, Victor Santana, Santos, Hudson P, Reis, Monique Carla da Silva, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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ZIKA virus infections , *RANDOM effects model , *CONGENITAL disorders , *SLEEP disorders , *SLEEP quality , *GREY literature - Abstract
Studies have reported that children with Congenital Zika Syndrome (CZS) experience changes in their sleep patterns, which can result in mood disturbances, behavioral issues and delays in growth and development. This systematic review synthesized the available evidence on the prevalence of sleep disorders in children with CZS. Eligible studies were those with an observational design that reported sleep disorders in children with CZS using validated questionnaires, polysomnography/electroencephalographic recording or parent/caregiver reports. Searches were conducted in PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS and Embase, as well as a gray literature search using Google Scholar. The Freeman-Tukey double-arcsine transformation with a random-effects model was used to estimate the pooled prevalence of sleep disorders with a 95% confidence interval (CI). Five studies were included and data from 340 Brazilian children with CZS were analyzed. The overall prevalence of sleep disorders was 27.4% (95% CI 16.7–39.4), without differences among studies using validated questionnaires (29.4%, 95% CI 21.4–37.8) or report from parents and caregivers (27.4%, 95% CI 11.5–47.0). Sleep disorders are prevalent in children with CZS, impacting their development and quality of life. It is critical to examine the quality of sleep in these children to develop appropriate interventions that can mitigate these issues. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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358. Evaluation of serum levels of soluble triggering receptor expressed on myeloid cells-1 in patients with vitiligo using Luminex-based assay.
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Sandes, Isis Lustosa Lacrose, Almeida, Isabella Barros, Menezes-Silva, Lucas, Bomfim, Lays Gisele Santos, Gomes, Isla Alcântara, dos Santos, Priscila Lima, Oliveira, Pedro Dantas, dos Santos, Márcio Roberto Viana, Quintans-Júnior, Lucindo José, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, de Souza Araujo, Adriano Antunes, Nunes, Paula Santos, and de Moura, Tatiana Rodrigues
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VITILIGO , *RANK correlation (Statistics) , *REGULATORY T cells - Abstract
The Mann-Whitney test compared sTREM-1 and cytokine levels between vitiligo patients and the control group, and effect sizes were expressed as Rank Biserial Correlation. Dear Editor, Vitiligo is a chronic disorder characterized by skin depigmentation, with an unclear pathogenesis and limited understanding of the role of cytokines and immune cells [[1]]. [Extracted from the article]
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359. DIFFERENCES IN BALLISTIC FINDINGS BETWEEN AUTOPSY AND POST-MORTEM COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY IN THE HEAD AND NECK REGION OF GUNSHOT VICTIMS: A COMPREHENSIVE SYNTHESIS FOR FORENSIC DECISION-MAKING.
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Vicentin-Junior, Carlos Antonio, Vieira, Raíssa Bastos, Damascena, Nicole Prata, Silva, Melina Calmon, Santiago, Bianca Marques, Cunha, Eugénia, Mardegan Issa, João Paulo, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and Palhares Machado, Carlos Eduardo
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AUTOPSY , *FORENSIC pathology , *POSTMORTEM imaging , *NECK - Abstract
This article explores the differences in findings between autopsy and post-mortem computed tomography (PMCT) in the head and neck region of gunshot victims. Through a systematic review and meta-analysis of seven studies, the authors found that PMCT was more effective than autopsy in detecting projectile fragments in this region. They suggest that PMCT can be a valuable tool in forensic investigations of firearm-related deaths, but further research and standardization are needed. The article also discusses the importance of legal medicine in providing expert opinions and evidence in legal cases, emphasizing the need for collaboration between legal medicine experts and other professionals. Overall, it provides valuable insights into the field of legal medicine and its significance in the legal system. [Extracted from the article]
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360. Association between chemosensory dysfunctions and inflammatory biomarkers in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
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de Melo, Elisama Gomes Magalhães, Andrade, Rayle Monteiro, de Abreu de Vasconcellos, Sara Juliana, dos Santos, Priscila Lima, Tanajura, Diego Moura, Quintans-Júnior, Lucindo José, Quintans, Jullyana de Souza Siqueira, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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COVID-19 , *SARS-CoV-2 , *TASTE disorders , *LACTATE dehydrogenase , *CELLULAR immunity , *TASTE , *OLFACTORY perception - Abstract
Background: There is evidence that chemosensory dysfunctions, including smell and taste disorders, are common findings in patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection. However, the underlying biological mechanisms and the role of inflammatory markers are still poorly understood. Aim: To investigate the inflammatory biomarkers levels in patients with COVID-19 presenting chemosensory dysfunctions. Methods: This review was conducted according to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guideline. A systematic literature search was performed from January 1, 2020, to May 12, 2022. Observational studies that provided data on hematological, biochemical, infection-related indices and cellular immunity, and coagulation function in patients with COVID-19 experiencing smell and/or taste disorders were considered eligible. Effect sizes were reported as standardized mean difference (SMD) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). A negative effect size indicated that the inflammatory biomarker levels were lower among patients with chemosensory dysfunctions. Results: Eleven studies were included. Patients with chemosensory disturbances had lower levels of leukocytes (SMD − 0.18, 95% CI − 0.35 to − 0.01, p = 0.04), lactate dehydrogenase (SMD − 0.45, 95% CI − 0.82 to − 0.09, p = 0.01), IL-6 (SMD − 0.25, 95% CI − 0.44 to − 0.06, p < 0.01), and C-reactive protein (SMD − 0.33, 95% CI − 0.58 to − 0.08, p < 0.01) than patients without chemosensory disturbances. Conclusion: Patients with SARS-CoV-2 infection who have olfactory and gustatory disorders have a lower inflammatory response than patients who do not have chemosensory alterations. The presence of these symptoms may indicate a more favorable clinical course for COVID-19. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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361. Reply to: Comment on "Advancing oral cancer diagnosis in Brazil: Integrating artificial intelligence with teledentistry for enhanced patient outcomes".
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Alves da Mota Santana, Lucas, Góis Floresta, Lara, Maciel Alves, Êmilly Victória, Ribeiro Couto, Graziane, Vieira Valadares, Carolina, de Abreu de Vasconcellos, Sara Juliana, Roque-Torres, Gina Delia, Amado Santos, Gilmagno, Gandhi Gopalsamy, Rajiv, Pinto Borges, Lysandro, Mitsunari Takeshita, Wilton, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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CANCER diagnosis , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *TELEDENTISTRY - Published
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362. Association between nasal patency and orofacial myofunctional changes in patients with asthma and rhinitis.
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Araújo, Brenda Carla Lima, Lima, Thales Rafael Correia de Melo, de Gois-Santos, Vanessa Tavares, Nascimento, Gerlane Karla Bezerra Oliveira, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and Simões, Silvia de Magalhães
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ASTHMATICS , *RHINITIS , *AKAIKE information criterion , *FACIAL muscles , *ASTHMA in children - Abstract
Purpose: To verify the association between orofacial myofunctional changes and nasal patency. Method: Observational study of 43 children and adolescents with asthma and/or rhinitis, aged between 5 and 14 years, from May 2017 to September 2019. Patients underwent peak nasal inspiratory flow (PNIF) for nasal patency assessment and orofacial myofunctional assessment. Clinical data were obtained from an interview on the day of the patients' medical evaluation. The relationship between orofacial myofunctional changes and PNIF was analyzed using a logistic regression model. Estimates were reported as odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (95%CI). We evaluated multicollinearity using the variance inflation factor and analyzed the adjusted fit with the Akaike information criterion and McFadden's R2 metric; p value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: Inadequate positioning of the mandible (OR = 11.22; 95%CI 1.83–69; p = 0.009) and the presence of tension in the facial muscles during the swallowing of liquid (OR = 4.61; 95%CI 1.31–16.20; p = 0.017) were associated with altered PNIF in children and adolescents with asthma and rhinitis. Conclusion: Children and adolescents with asthma and rhinitis along with reduced nasal patency presented orofacial myofunctional changes, such as inadequate positioning of the jaw and the presence of tension in the facial muscles during swallowing of liquid. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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363. Misinformation, disinformation, and fake news amid the new global Mpox emergency.
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Waltília Cruz Araújo, Francy, da Silva Sant'Ana Rodrigues, Silvia Maria, Andrade Carvalho, Thialla, Santos de Sousa, Danilo, Lira Tenório, Martha Débora, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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- 2024
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364. Resilience in Mothers of Children with Congenital Zika Syndrome.
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Santos, Victor Santana, Tavares, Carolina Santos Souza, de Oliveira, Sheila Jaqueline Gomes, de Abreu de Vasconcellos, Sara Juliana, Vaez, Andréia Centenaro, Santos, Hudson P., and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo
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ZIKA virus infections , *PSYCHOLOGICAL resilience - Abstract
Background: Resilience is a dynamic process influenced by life circumstances. This study evaluated the association between resilience and anxiety, depressive symptoms, and quality of life (QoL) of mothers of children with congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). Method: This was a cross-sectional study including 31 mothers of children with CZS assisted in rehabilitation centers in Sergipe state, Northeast Brazil, an endemic area for Zika virus (ZIKV). Results: Mothers' age ranged from 18 to 42 years and all of them had low income. There were high levels of anxiety (scores > 40) in 80.6% of mothers and 19.3% had moderate (scores 19–29) to severe (scores 30–63) depressive symptoms. We found a relationship between increased levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms and lower levels of personal competence (p = 0.007) and acceptance of self and life (p = 0.003), respectively. We also found a positive relationship between social QoL and personal competence (p = 0.003). Conclusion: This study showed that lower personal competence is significantly associated to psychological distress and poorer social QoL in mothers of children with CZS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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365. Advancing oral cancer diagnosis in Brazil: Integrating artificial intelligence with teledentistry for enhanced patient outcomes.
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Santana, Lucas Alves da Mota, Floresta, Lara Góis, Alves, Êmilly Victória Maciel, Melo, Lucas Morais Rodrigues, Ferreira, Rammom Rocha Tavares, Couto, Graziane Ribeiro, de Arruda, José Alcides Almeida, Valadares, Carolina Vieira, Roque-Torres, Gina Delia, Santos, Gilmagno Amado, Gopalsamy, Rajiv Gandhi, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and Borges, Lysandro Pinto
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CANCER diagnosis , *ARTIFICIAL intelligence , *TELEDENTISTRY - Published
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366. Integrating ChatGPT in oral cytopathology: Enhancing fine needle aspiration diagnostic accuracy for malignant lesions.
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da Mota Santana, Lucas Alves, Gonçalo, Rani Iani Costa, Floresta, Lara Góis, de Oliveira, Eduardo Morato, Trindade, Leda Maria Delmondes Freitas, Borges, Lysandro Pinto, Ribeiro, Daniel Araki, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, and Takeshita, Wilton Mitsunari
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NEEDLE biopsy , *CHATGPT , *CELLULAR pathology - Published
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367. Sobrevida, aspectos psicossociais, qualidade de vida e dor de pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço: um estudo longitudinal
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Mahl, Claudiane and Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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Quality of life ,Qualidade de vida ,Survival ,CIENCIAS DA SAUDE ,Depression ,Sobrevida ,Depressão ,Ansiedade ,Anxiety ,Câncer de cabeça e pescoço ,Head and neck cancer - Abstract
Introduction: Head and neck cancer is considered one of the most aggressive cancers, with low survival, negative impact on quality of life, and psychosocial factors of patients. Objective: To assess survival, psychosocial aspects, quality of life, and pain in patients with head and neck cancer in the state of Sergipe, Northeast Brazil. Methodology: This is a longitudinal study with patients diagnosed with head and neck cancer from August 2017 to June 2020. Quality of life, pain, anxiety, depressive symptoms, social support, spirituality, resilience, and pain catastrophizing were evaluated with validated instruments in three times: at the beginning, at the end, and one year after the end of the cancer treatment. The minimum sample size was estimated at 47 patients, based on non-parametric one-sample survival analysis. Data were examined for loss to follow-up, outliers, normality, and linearity. Survival was calculated using the Kaplan-Meier product-limit estimator, the factors associated to death by using a Cox regression analysis, the comparison of quality of life scores, psychosocial factors, and pain between survivors and non-survivors was performed by using the Mann- Whitney test, and the changes in these scores over time among survivors were analyzed by the Friedman test with posthoc Conover test. Results: Seventy-nine patients were included in this study and most of them were men, had a mean age of 55 years, low income and education, were smokers and diagnosed with lesions at an advanced stage. The overall survival at 12 and 24 months of follow-up was 50.6% and 39.4%, respectively. Male gender and not having a partner was associated with death. Worse quality of life scores, anxiety, depressive symptoms, social support, spirituality, and resilience at the beginning of the treatment was associated with mortality. Among survivors, psychological behavior, pain perception, and quality of life were stable, with few changes from the beginning to one year after the end of treatment. Patients who had delayed follow-up during the pandemic were at increased risk for self-medication. Conclusion: The results of this study showed the need to assess the quality of life and psychosocial markers before starting oncological treatment, seeking to identify a profile more susceptible to worse clinical outcomes. Introdução: O câncer de cabeça e pescoço é considerado um dos cânceres mais agressivos, com baixa sobrevida, impacto negativo na qualidade de vida e nos fatores psicossociais dos pacientes. Objetivo: Avaliar a sobrevida, os aspectos psicossociais, a qualidade de vida e a dor de pacientes com câncer de cabeça e pescoço no estado de Sergipe. Metodologia: Estudo longitudinal com pacientes diagnosticados com câncer de cabeça e pescoço no período de agosto de 2017 a junho de 2020. A qualidade de vida, dor, ansiedade, sintomas depressivos, suporte social, espiritualidade, resiliência e catastrofização da dor, foram avaliados com instrumentos validados em três momentos: no início, final e um ano após o término do tratamento oncológico. O tamanho amostral mínimo foi estimado em 47 pacientes, baseado em análise de sobrevivência não-paramétrica de uma amostra. Os dados foram examinados quanto a perda de seguimento, outliers, normalidade e linearidade. A sobrevida foi calculada por meio do estimador produto limite Kaplan-Meier, os fatores relacionados ao óbito por regressão de Cox, a comparação dos escores de qualidade de vida, fatores psicossociais e dor entre sobreviventes e não-sobreviventes, com teste de Mann-Whitney e as mudanças desses escores ao longo do tempo entre sobreviventes foi analisado com teste de Friedman e post-hoc de Conover. Resultados: Dos 79 pacientes acompanhados, a maioria era homem, média de 55 anos, residentes do interior do estado, baixa renda e escolaridade, tabagistas e diagnosticados com lesões em estágio avançado. A sobrevida global em 12 e 24 meses de acompanhamento foi de 50.6% e 39.4%, respectivamente. O sexo masculino e não possuir companheiro, esteve associado ao óbito. Piores escores de qualidade de vida, ansiedade, sintomas depressivos, suporte social, espiritualidade e resiliência no início do tratamento esteve associado à mortalidade. Entre os sobreviventes, por sua vez, o comportamento psicológico, percepção de dor e qualidade de vida mostrou-se estável, com poucas alterações do início até um ano após o término do tratamento. Os pacientes que tiveram o acompanhamento atrasado durante a pandemia tiveram maior risco para automedicação. Conclusão: Os resultados desta tese mostram a necessidade de avaliar a qualidade de vida e os marcadores psicossociais antes do início do tratamento, buscando identificar um perfil mais suscetível a piores desfechos clínicos. Aracaju
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368. Immunohistochemical Analysis of Human Homologue of Drosophila Patched (PTCH) in Dental Follicles of Impacted Third Molars.
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de Oliveira, David Moraes, da Silveira, Márcia Maria Ferreira, de Souza Andrade, Emanuel Sávio, Sobral, Ana Paula Veras, Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete, de Santana Santos, Thiago, de Oliveira, Patrícia Leimig Amorim, Peixoto, Aline Carvalho, de Souza Santos, Jadson Alípio Santana, and Rabello, Marta
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IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY , *DROSOPHILA , *IMPACTION of teeth , *THIRD molars , *DENTAL radiography , *EPITHELIAL cells , *CELL proliferation , *HYPERPLASIA - Abstract
This study investigated the immunodetection of PTCH in epithelial components of dental follicles associated with impacted third molars without radiographic signs of pathosis. One hundred and five specimens of dental follicles associated with impacted third molars with incomplete rhizogenesis (between Nolla's stage 6 and 9) were surgically removed from 56 patients. Epithelial cell proliferation was determined by using immunohistochemical labeling. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher exact test and a level of significance of 5%. Of the 105 dental follicles collected, 3 were PTCH-positive. The specimens with squamous metaplasia and epithelial hyperplasia had higher rates of positivity for PTCH, as well as those with active remnants of odontogenic epithelium. This study suggests that the odontogenic cells of the dental follicle might be proliferating during the rhizogenesis, while the squamous metaplasia and hyperplasia of the epithelial lining and proliferative odontogenic epithelial rests show the differentiation potential of dental follicles. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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369. Immunohistochemical Analysis of Proliferating Cell Nuclear Antigen (PCNA) in Dental Follicles of Impacted Third Molars.
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de Oliveira, David Moraes, Ferreira da Silveira, Márcia Maria, de Souza Andrade, Emanuel Sávio, Veras Sobral, Ana Paula, Saquete Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo, de Santana Santos, Thiago, and Amorim de Oliveira, Patricia Leimig
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THIRD molars , *IMMUNOHISTOCHEMISTRY , *EPITHELIAL cells , *CELL proliferation , *HYPERPLASIA , *METAPLASIA , *FISHER exact test - Abstract
This study investigated the immunodetection of PCNA in epithelial components of dental follicles associated with impacted third molars without radiographical and morphological signs of pathosis. A total of 105 specimens of dental lbllicles associated with impacted third molars with incomplete rhizogenesis (between Nolla's stage 6 and 9) were surgically removed from 56 patients. Epithelial cell proliferating was determined by using immunohistochemical labeling. Statistical analysis was performed using the Fisher exact test. Of the 105 dental follicles collected, 6 were PCNA-positive (- 6%). The specimens with squamous metaplasia and epithelial hyperplasia had higher rates of positivity for PCNA, as well as those with proliferative remnants of odontogenic epithelium. In conclusion, this study shows that dental follicles at this stage of development have low proliferative potential, but suggests that squamous metaplasia, hyperplasia of the epithelial lining and presence of proliferative odontogenic epithelial rests in the connective tissue may be early signs of developing lesions of odontogenic origin. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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370. Occupational roles and psychosocial aspects of mothers of children with congenital Zika syndrome
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Reis, Monique Carla da Silva and Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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Mental Health ,Infecção por Zika vírus ,CIENCIAS DA SAUDE ,Maternal Health ,Saúde Materna ,Congenital Zika Syndrome ,Zika virus Infection ,Saúde mental ,Síndrome Congênita do Zika - Abstract
The Zika Congenital Syndrome (ZCS), characterized by a spectrum of changes that includes besides microcephaly, visual and hearing impairment, epilepsy, neuromotor and cognitive impairment. The functional limitations and long-term dependence of these children may lead to changes in maternal occupational roles and have a negative impact on the mothers' wellbeing and mental health. In addition, a possible new Zika virus (ZIKV) epidemic will affect the desire and planning for a new pregnancy. This thesis aimed to (1) analyze the changes in occupational roles and their consequences on the mental health of mothers of children with ZIKV and (2) assess the level of concern among women of reproductive age about a new ZIKV epidemic and its influence on the intention of a new pregnancy. Both studies were crosssectional observational. The first study included 40 mothers of children with SCZ from the state of Alagoas. The functions performed by these mothers were evaluated from the Occupational Paper Identification List and the presence of Common Mental Disorder (CMD) by the Self- Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). The relationship between CMD and changes in occupational roles was analyzed using a standard logistic regression model. The second counted with 123 women, being 33 mothers of children with ZCS and 90 mothers of healthy children from the states of Alagoas and Sergipe. The level of concern about a possible new ZIKV epidemic was assessed through a questionnaire created by the researchers containing five questions, which were answered using a five-point Likert scale. Two additional questions were used to assess the intention of a new pregnancy and the influence of a new ZIKV epidemic on the intention of a new pregnancy. For this second study, Mann-Whitney and Chisquare tests were used. Faced with the sample analyzed in the first study, most mothers (n=40) reported loss of their occupational roles after the birth of the child. The most affected roles were that of student (-77.8%), paid worker (-76.5%), volunteer (-75.0%), friend (-39.4%) and hobby (-35.3%), while increasing their role as caregiver (+ 44.4%) and participation in organizations (+ 150.0%). As for mental health, evaluated through the Brazilian version of the, twenty-three (57.5%) mothers presented positive symptoms for CMD. The logistic regression analysis showed significant association between CMD and loss of paid work after child birth (p = 0.026). In the second study, the results showed that mothers of children with ZCS present higher levels of concern with a new epidemic and insecurity with health care provided in public service. In both groups, there was a decrease in the intention of a future pregnancy due to the fear of ZIKV infection. The results of this research demonstrated the need to think about the ZIKV epidemic in addition to the child's sequelae, considering that their mothers suffer from the consequences of reducing their occupational roles, spending most of their time caring for and accompanying their child in therapies, making it impossible for them to have paid work, affecting their mental health. In addition, our results suggest that a possible new epidemic may affect the decision to have a new pregnancy, both among mothers of healthy children and in mothers of children affected by ZCS. A Síndrome Congênita do Zika (SCZ), caracterizada por um espectro de alterações que inclui além da microcefalia, deficiência visual e auditiva, epilepsia, comprometimento neuromotor e cognitivo. As limitações funcionais e a dependência a longo prazo dessas crianças podem levar a mudanças nos papéis ocupacionais maternos e repercutir negativamente no bem-estar e saúde mental das mães. Além disso, uma possível nova epidemia de Zika vírus (ZIKV) repercuta no desejo e planejamento de uma nova gestação. Esta tese teve como objetivo: (1) analisar as mudanças nos papéis ocupacionais e suas consequências na saúde mental de mães de crianças com SCZ e (2) avaliar o nível de preocupação entre mulheres em idade reprodutiva em relação a uma nova epidemia de ZIKV e a sua influência na intenção de uma nova gestação. Os dois estudos foram observacionais de corte transversal. No primeiro estudo foram incluídas 40 mães de crianças com SCZ do estado de Alagoas. As funções exercidas por essas mães foram avaliadas a partir da Lista de Identificação de Papéis Ocupacionais e a presença de Transtorno Mental Comum (TMC) pelo Self-Reporting Questionnaire (SRQ-20). A relação entre TMC e mudanças nos papéis ocupacionais foi analisada por meio de um modelo de regressão logística padrão. O segundo contou com 123 mulheres, sendo 33 mães de crianças com SCZ e 90 mães de crianças saudáveis dos estados de Alagoas e Sergipe. O nível de preocupação com uma possível nova epidemia de ZIKV foi avaliada através de um questionário criado pelos pesquisadores contendo cinco perguntas, as quais foram respondidas através de uma escala Likert de cinco pontos. Duas perguntas adicionais foram usadas para avaliar a intenção de uma nova gravidez e a influência de uma nova epidemia de ZIKV na intenção de uma nova gestação. Para este segundo estudo, foram utilizados os testes de Mann-Whitney e Qui-Quadrado. Diante da amostra analisada no primeiro estudo, a maioria das mães (n=40) relatou perda de seus papéis ocupacionais após o nascimento da criança. Os papéis mais afetados foram o de estudante (-77,8%), trabalhador remunerado (-76,5%), voluntário (-75,0%), amigo (-39,4%) e hobby (-35,3%), enquanto aumentava seu papel como cuidador (+ 44,4%) e participação nas organizações (+ 150,0%). Quanto a saúde mental, avaliada através da versão brasileira do, vinte e três (57,5%) mães apresentaram sintomas positivos para TMC. A análise de regressão logística mostrou associação significativa entre TMC e perda do trabalho remunerado após o nascimento da criança (p = 0,026). Já no segundo estudo, os resultados demostraram que as mães de crianças com SCZ apresentam maiores níveis de preocupação com uma nova epidemia e insegurança com a assistência em saúde prestada no serviço público. Em ambos os grupos, obteve-se diminuição da intenção de uma gravidez futura devido ao medo da infecção por ZIKV. Os resultados desta pesquisa demostraram a necessidade de pensar a epidemia do ZIKV além das sequelas da criança, considerando que as suas mães sofrem com as consequências de reduzir os seus papéis ocupacionais, passando a maior parte do tempo cuidando e acompanhando o seu filho nas terapias, impossibilitando-as de ter um trabalho remunerado, afetando a sua saúde mental. Além disso, nossos resultados sugerem que uma possível nova epidemia pode afetar a decisão de ter uma nova gestação, tanto entre mães de crianças sadias como em mães de crianças afetadas pela SCZ. Aracaju
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371. Qualidade de vida, sintomas depressivos, ansiedade e função sexual em mães de recém-nascidos com sífilis congênita
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Tavares, Carolina Santos Souza and Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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Sífilis congênita ,Congenital Syphilis ,Qualidade de vida ,CIENCIAS DA SAUDE ,Depression ,Sexualidade ,Quality of Life ,Depressão ,Ansiedade ,Anxiety ,Sexuality - Abstract
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by Treponema pallidum and can be transmitted sexually or vertically. Vertical transmission occurs when the mother has an active infection and it can happen at any clinical stage of the disease, whether during the baby's passage through the birth canal or through the transplacental route. The incidence of congenital syphilis is considered an important indicator of the quality of the public health system. In addition to the need for hospitalization and symptoms associated with the disease, vertical transmission of syphilis can lead to high levels of anxiety, depressive symptoms and poor quality of life in mothers of newborns with congenital syphilis. The aim of the study was to assess quality of life, depressive symptoms, anxiety and sexual function in mothers of newborns diagnosed with congenital syphilis. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study with a convenience sample carried out with mothers of healthy newborns and mothers of newborns diagnosed with congenital syphilis. 126 mothers (63 in each group) over 18 years old admitted to the maternity hospital from January 2018 to March 2019 were included. The interviews were conducted in the first 48 hours after the childbirth and again three months after it. A sample characterization questionnaire, WHOQoL-BREF, Beck's Depression Inventory, Spielberger State-Trait Anxiety Inventory and Female Sexual Function Index were used. Categorical variables were compared using the Chi-square test. Continuous variables were assessed using the Mann-Whitney test for independent samples. The differences between the scores of quality of life, depressive symptoms, anxiety and sexual function in the two different moments of evaluation were performed by the Wilcoxon test, with a significance level of 5%. Results: Most mothers in both groups were young (median 23 years old), with more than nine years of schooling (> 60%) and stable marital relationships (> 70%). During the time spent in the hospital, mothers of newborns with congenital syphilis had lower scores for overall quality of life than mothers of healthy newborns (p 60%) e relações conjugais estáveis (> 70%). Durante o período intra-hospitalar, as mães de recém-nascidos com sífilis congênita apresentaram menores escores de qualidade de vida global do que as mães de recém-nascidos hígidos (p
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372. Eficácia de um aplicativo móvel no monitoramento de dor, ansiedade, motivação e saúde periodontal em pacientes submetidos a tratamento ortodôntico
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Nascimento, Igor Juhy da Costa Pinto and Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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Ortodontia corretiva ,ODONTOLOGIA [CIENCIAS DA SAUDE] ,Tratamento odontológico ,Higiene oral ,Corrective ,Orthodontics ,Ansiedade ,Anxiety ,Aplicativos móveis ,Oral Hygiene ,Mobile Applications - Abstract
Mobile technology and its applications have been widely used by dental surgeons in management and planning, but are poorly suited for monitoring patients after dental intervention. Pain and discomfort are practically inevitable during orthodontic movement, which can lead to high levels of anxiety, demotivation, loss of appointments and lower adherence to treatment. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile application with educational multimedia, aimed at smartphones, on the perception of pain, degree of anxiety, motivation, and monitoring of gingival health in a sample of orthodontic patients. A two-arm, randomized-controlled, parallel, double-blind prevention clinical trial was conducted involving 47 patients older than 18 years of age who started fixed orthodontic treatment in two Specialization Courses in Orthodontics, with access to a smartphone-like mobile phone, without a history of orthodontic treatment. The participants were randomly divided into two groups (intervention and control), followed for a period of 90 days. Participants in the intervention group received an application that included educational video media and oral hygiene instructions, as well as oral and written standardized care and hygiene guidelines during orthodontic treatment. The control group received only standard oral and written care and hygiene guidelines during orthodontic treatment. Humanistic outcomes were pain, anxiety and motivation before the installation of the orthodontic appliance and 24 hours, 48 hours, 7 days, 30 days and 90 days after the installation of the appliance. As clinical outcomes, the rates of bacterial plaque and gingival bleeding were evaluated by a blind group examiner before the installation of the fixed appliance and after 30 days and 90 days. The present study showed no effects of the use of the application on the perception of pain, but a significant reduction in anxiety levels was observed among those with experience of pain in previous dental treatment. Patients in the intervention group also presented increased motivation throughout the treatment, especially among younger patients with previous experience of pain. The risk of plaque accumulation in the intervention group was reduced 30 days after the installation of the orthodontic appliance. It was concluded that the use of the educational mobile app reduced anxiety levels, increased motivation and decreased the risk of plaque accumulation in patients undergoing orthodontic treatment, especially among younger patients with a previous history of pain during dental treatment. A tecnologia móvel e seus aplicativos têm sido amplamente utilizados por cirurgiões-dentistas na gestão e planejamento, mas são pouco utilizados para o monitoramento dos pacientes após intervenção odontológica. Dor e desconforto são praticamente inevitáveis durante a movimentação ortodôntica, o que pode acarretar altos níveis de ansiedade, desmotivação, perda de consultas e menor adesão ao tratamento. O estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a eficácia de um aplicativo móvel com multimídia educativa, direcionada para smartphones, sobre a percepção de dor, grau de ansiedade, motivação, e monitorização da saúde gengival em uma amostra de pacientes ortodônticos. Foi realizado um ensaio clínico de prevenção, randomizadocontrolado, paralelo, duplo-cego, com dois braços, envolvendo 50 pacientes maiores de 18 anos, que iniciaram tratamento ortodôntico fixo em dois Cursos de Especialização em Ortodontia, com acesso a telefone celular do tipo smartphone, sem história de tratamento ortodôntico prévio. Os participantes foram divididos aleatoriamente em 02 grupos (intervenção e controle), acompanhados por um período de 90 dias. Os participantes do grupo de intervenção receberam um aplicativo que incluía vídeo mídia educativo e instruções de higiene oral, além de orientações orais e escritas padronizadas de cuidados e higiene durante o tratamento ortodôntico. Já o grupo controle recebeu apenas orientações orais e escritas padronizadas de cuidados e higiene durante o tratamento ortodôntico. Avaliaram-se como desfechos humanísticos a dor, ansiedade e motivação antes da instalação do aparelho ortodôntico e 24h, 48h, 7 dias, 30 dias e 90 dias após a instalação do aparelho. Como desfechos clínicos foram avaliados os índices de placa bacteriana e de sangramento gengival, por um examinador cego aos grupos, antes da instalação do aparelho fixo, e após 30 dias e 90 dias. O presente estudo não mostrou efeitos do uso do aplicativo na percepção de dor, porém foram observadas uma redução significativa dos níveis de ansiedade entre aqueles com experiência de dor em tratamento odontológico prévio. Os pacientes do grupo de intervenção também apresentaram aumento da motivação ao longo do tratamento, especialmente entre aqueles mais jovens e com experiência prévia de dor. Houve redução do risco de acúmulo de placa no grupo intervenção, 30 dias após instalação do aparelho ortodôntico. Concluiu-se que o uso do aplicativo móvel educativo reduziu os níveis de ansiedade, aumentou a motivação e diminuiu o risco de acúmulo de placa em pacientes submetidos a tratamento ortodôntico, especialmente entre os mais jovens e com história pregressa de dor durante tratamento odontológico. Aracaju
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373. Eficácia da crioterapia na redução da dor, edema e trismo após cirurgia de terceiros molares : revisão sistemática e meta-análise de ensaios clínicos randomizados
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Nascimento Junior, Edmundo Marques do and Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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ODONTOLOGIA [CIENCIAS DA SAUDE] ,Cirurgia bucal ,Oral surgery ,Crioterapia ,Cryotherapy ,Trismo ,Edema ,Pain ,Trismus ,Dor - Abstract
Third molars removal is a routine procedure in oral and maxillofacial surgery and is usually related to postoperative complications such as pain, edema and trismus, interfering in patients' quality of life. Controling postoperative inflammation then becomes important and has been performed in several ways, with cryotherapy being quite common as a supporting method. There is a lack of evidence on the efficacy of cryotherapy to control pain, edema and trismus after third molars removal. The aim of this study was to investigate this efficacy through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials (RCTs). We searched PubMed, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, ClinicalTrials.gov, Google Scholar and OpenThesis to select RCTs from inception to June 2018. The search string included cryotherapy, third molars, and wisdom teeth. The eligibility criteria were: (1) population: patients submitted to removal of impacted third molars; (2) intervention and control: postoperative cryotherapy versus no cold therapy; (3) outcomes: primary outcome was postoperative pain and secondary outcomes were facial swelling and trismus; (4) study type: RCTs. Eligible studies must had reported at least one of the outcomes of interest. Two reviewers selected studies, extracted data and assessed study quality according to Cochrane guidelines for RCTs. We used either the weighted mean difference (WMD) or the standardized mean difference (SMD) as effect measures and a 95% confidence intervals (CI). The strength of evidence was measured using the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation (GRADE) rating system. To calculate the effect sizes, means and standard deviations (SD) were obtained for each study group and outcome of interest. Six RCTs were included in the meta-analysis. Differences in pain intensity were found in the second (WMD -0.72, 95% CI 1.45 to 0.01, p = 0.05, I2 = 0%) and third (WMD -0.36, 95% CI % -0.59 to 0.13, p = 0.002, I2 = 0%) postoperative days. No evidence was found that cryotherapy was effective in reducing trismus and edema after third molar surgery. Despite the improvement in pain levels when cryotherapy was used, the quality of the evidence was considered low. A remoção de terceiros molares é um procedimento rotineiro em cirurgia buco-maxilofacial e está normalmente relacionado a complicações como dor, edema e trismo no pósoperatório, interferindo na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. O controle da inflamação pós-operatória se torna, então, de fundamental importância e tem sido realizado de diversas maneiras, sendo a crioterapia bastante comum como coadjuvante. A literatura carece de evidências sobre a eficácia da crioterapia no controle da dor, edema e trismo após a remoção de terceiros molares. O objetivo desse estudo foi investigar essa eficácia, através de uma revisão sistemática e meta-análise de ensaios clínicos randomizados (ECRs). Uma pesquisa foi realizada no PubMed, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, SCOPUS, Science Direct, Google Scholar, OpenThesis e ClinicalTrials.gov, até junho de 2018. As palavras-chave incluíram cryotherapy, third molars e wisdom teeth. Os critérios de elegibilidade foram: (1) população: pacientes submetidos à remoção de terceiros molares; (2) intervenção e controles: utilização de crioterapia versus não utilização de crioterapia; (3) desfechos: o desfecho primário foi dor pós-operatória e os desfechos secundários foram edema e trismo; (4) tipo de estudo: ECRs. Dois revisores extraíram os dados e avaliaram a qualidade dos estudos de acordo com as diretrizes da Cochrane para ECRs. Os efeitos do tratamento foram definidos como diferença de média ponderada (WMD) ou diferença média padronizada (SMD) e intervalos de confiança de 95% (IC) foram estabelecidos. A força da evidência foi analisada usando o sistema de classificação GRADE (Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development, and Evaluation). Para calcular os tamanhos de efeito, médias e desvios padrão (DP) foram obtidos para cada grupo de estudo e desfechos de interesse. Seis ECRs foram incluídos na metaanálise. Diferenças na intensidade da dor foram encontradas no segundo (WMD -0,72, IC 95% -1,45 a 0,01, p = 0,05, I2 = 0%) e terceiro (WMD -0,36, IC 95% -0,59 a -0,13, p = 0,002, I2 = 0%) dias de pós-operatório. Nenhuma evidência foi encontrada de que a crioterapia foi eficaz na redução do trismo e edema após a cirurgia de terceiros molares. Apesar da melhora nos níveis de dor quando utilizada a crioterapia, a qualidade da evidência foi considerada baixa. Aracaju
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374. Impacto do tabagismo na peri-implantite e falha de implantes dentais: avaliação da qualidade da evidência de meta-análises de estudos observacionais
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Santos, Gustavo Marques Sobral dos and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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Meta-analysis ,ODONTOLOGIA [CIENCIAS DA SAUDE] ,Odontologia baseada em evidências ,Revisão sistemática ,Evidence-based dentistry ,Implantes dentários ,Dental implants ,Smoking ,Meta-análise ,Fumo ,Review - Abstract
Introduction: Several systematic reviews and meta-analyses have evaluated the relation between smoking, peri-implantitis, and implant failure. With the increasing number of publications in recent years and its importance in the health decision-making process, it is essential to assess the degree of evidence of these studies. Objectives: To evaluate the quality of evidence of meta-analyses of observational studies that assessed the relationship between smoking, peri-implantitis and dental implant failure. Materials and methods: A search was conducted in the PUBMED, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Cochrane Library databases and grey literature to identify metaanalyses that assessed smoking and its effects on peri-implantitis and/or implant failure. Studies in English, Spanish and Portuguese published from February 2011 period corresponding to the creation of PROSPERO were searched. Meta-analyses of preclinical studies were not included in the study. The evaluation of the methodological quality, general risk of bias and degree of evidence of the included studies was performed by the AMSTAR 2, ROBIS and GRADE tools, respectively. Results: A total of 7 meta-analyses were included. The AMSTAR 2 evaluation indicated that 4 presented moderate methodological quality and 3 were critically low (kappa = 0.659; substantial agreement). ROBIS showed that 4 presented low risk of bias and 3 presented high risk (kappa = 0.589; moderate agreement). GRADE concluded that 5 meta-analyses showed very low evidence, 1 showed low and the other showed moderate evidence. Conclusion: Although meta-analyses evaluating the relationship between smoking, peri-implantitis and failure implants present unfavourable outcomes for smokers, the quality of evidence is low. Therefore, the information available in these meta-analyses should be interpreted with caution to clinical practice. Introdução: diversas revisões sistemáticas e meta-análises têm avaliado a relação entre o tabagismo, peri-implantite e falha dos implantes. Com o aumento do número de publicações nos últimos anos e a sua importância no processo de tomada de decisão em saúde, é fundamental avaliar o grau de evidência desses estudos. Objetivos: avaliar a qualidade da evidência de meta-análises de estudos observacionais que avaliaram a relação entre o tabagismo, peri-implantite e falha dos implantes. Metodologia: uma busca foi realizada nas bases de dados PUBMED, Web of Science, Scopus, Lilacs, Cochrane Library e literatura cinza para identificar metaanálises que avaliaram os efeitos do tabagismo na peri-implantite e/ou falha dos implantes. Buscou-se estudos publicados em inglês, espanhol e portugues publicados a partir de fevereiro de 2011, período correspondente à criação do PROSPERO. Não foram incluídos no estudo meta-análises de estudos pré-clínicos. A avaliação da qualidade metodológica, do risco geral de viés e do grau de evidência dos estudos incluídos foram realizadas pelas ferramentas AMSTAR 2, ROBIS e GRADE, respectivamente. Resultados: um total de 7 meta-análises foram incluídas. A avaliação pelo AMSTAR 2 indicou que 4 meta-análises apresentaram qualidade metodológica moderada e 3 criticamente baixa (kappa = 0.659; concordância substancial). O ROBIS mostrou que 4 meta-análises apresentaram baixo risco de viés e 3 alto risco (kappa = 0.589; concordância moderada). O GRADE concluiu que 5 meta-análises apresentaram evidência muito baixa, 1 baixa e outra moderada. Conclusão: embora as meta-análises que avaliaram a relação entre o tabagismo, peri-implantite e falha dos implantes apresentaram desfechos desfavoráveis aos fumantes, a qualidade da evidência é baixa. Portanto, as informações disponíveis nessas meta-análises devem ser interpretadas com cautela para a prática clínica. Aracaju
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375. Avaliação in vitro da atividade antifúngica do óleo de coco ozonizado contra Candida spp
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Mendes, Mário Luís Tavares, Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete, and Tanajura, Diego Moura
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Denture stomatitis ,ODONTOLOGIA [CIENCIAS DA SAUDE] ,Ozone ,Candida albicans ,Coconut oil ,Ozônio ,Óleo de coco ,Estomatite sob prótese - Abstract
Fundação de Apoio a Pesquisa e à Inovação Tecnológica do Estado de Sergipe - FAPITEC/SE Denture Stomatitis (DS) is a pathology characterized by the erythematous, diffuse or dotted aspect of the palatal mucosa under the prosthesis. DS has a multifactorial etiology, however Candida infection is a more common cause. This oral lesion presents different degrees of severity ranging from petechiae to a generalized inflammation with papillary hyperplasia. The conventional treatment for DS consists of the combination of antifungal, oral hygiene and prosthesis. However, an increase in yeast resistance to existing conventional treatments is observed. Therefore, is important to develop new treatments. For this purpose, the study carried out an in vitro evaluation of the antifungal activity of ozonized coconut oil (OCO) against Candida spp isolates collected from patients diagnosed with DS. Were collected samples of biological material of the mucosa and prosthesis of patients with diagnosis of DS. We identified the species of the samples with chromagar medium. The evaluation of the antifungal activity was performed by microdilution assays using the CLSI-M27-A3 protocol. The tested substance was OCO and the positive control of the assays was nystatin. The observation of cell viability was performed with trypan blue and counting in the Neubauer chamber in optical microscope. The following tests used in the statistical analysis was the kolmogorov-Sminorv, Anova one-way with post hoc test Dunnett’s, Linear Trend. The p
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376. Telomere length and frailty in older adults—A systematic review and meta-analysis.
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Araújo Carvalho, Aline Carla, Tavares Mendes, Mário Luis, da Silva Reis, Monique Carla, Santos, Victor Santana, Tanajura, Diego Moura, and Martins-Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete
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TELOMERES , *OLDER people , *META-analysis , *SCIENCE databases , *BASE pairs , *WEB databases , *FRAIL elderly - Abstract
• Telomere shortening has been associated with functional disability and sarcopenia in older individuals. • Frail older adults had shorter telomeres than non-frail, but the magnitude of effect was mild to moderate. • A weak relationship was found between telomere length and frailty index. • Differences in telomere length between the frail and non-frail older adults were identified in Hispanic, but not in Non-Hispanic countries. • Telomere length may be not a meaningful biomarker for frailty. Telomere shortening has been proposed as a potentially useful biomarker of human ageing and age-related morbidity and mortality. We performed a systematic review and meta-analysis to summarize results from individual studies on the telomere length according to the frailty status and frailty index in older adults. We searched the PubMed, SCOPUS and Web of Science databases to identify studies that evaluated the telomere length in frail and non-frail older adults and the relationship between telomere length and frailty index score. We used the base pairs (bp) as a measure of the telomere length. Summary estimates were calculated using random-effects models. Nine studies were included in the present systematic review and a total of 10,079 older adults were analyzed. We found that the frail older adults (n = 355) had shorter telomeres than the non-frail (n = 1894) (Standardized Mean Difference [SMD] -0.41; 95% CI -0.73 to -0.09; P = 0.01; I2 = 82%). Significant differences in telomere length between frail and non-frail older adults were identified in Hispanic (SMD -1.31; 95% CI -1.71 to -0.92; P < 0.0001; I2 = 0%) but not in Non-Hispanic countries (SMD -0.13; 95% CI -0.26 to 0.00; P = 0.06; I2 = 0%). Similar results were found in the adjusted meta-analysis (SMD -0.56; 95% -1.12 to 0.00; P = 0.05; I2 = 85%). A significant but weak relationship was found between telomere length and frailty index analyzing 8244 individuals (SMD -0.06; 95% IC -0.10 to 0.01; P = 0.01; I2 = 0%). The current available evidence suggests that telomere length may be not a meaningful biomarker for frailty. Because the potential influence of ethnicity in shortening of telomeres and decline in physiologic reserves associated with aging, additional multiethnic studies are needed. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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377. Aplicação tópica de ácido tranexâmico em pacientes anticoagulados submetidos à cirurgia oral menor : revisão sistemática e meta-análise
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Vasconcellos, Sara Juliana de Abreu de, Martins Filho, Paulo Ricardo Saquete, and Melo, Maria de Fátima Batista de
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ODONTOLOGIA [CIENCIAS DA SAUDE] ,Cirurgia bucal ,Ácido tranexâmico ,Hemostasia cirúrgica ,Hemorragia ,Odontologia - Abstract
Oral anticoagulants are widely used for primary prevention of thromboembolic events in patients with atrial fibrillation and prosthetic heart valves. The treatment of patients under OAT who need oral surgery procedures is varied and controversial due to the discussion on the uncontrolled bleeding and the possibility of thromboembolic complications. Currently, intravenous tranexamic acid (TXA) has been proven to be effective in preventing bleeding in several types of surgery, including orthognathic surgery. To the best of our knowledge, there is no evidence on the efficacy and safety of topical TXA in reducing blood loss in anticoagulated patients undergoing minor oral surgery procedures. The aim of this systematic review with meta-analysis is to investigate the efficacy and safety of topical TXA to prevent postoperative bleeding in anticoagulated patients undergoing minor oral surgery. A systematic search in PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), OpenThesis and international database for clinical trials from inception to May 2015 was done. A grey-literature search was conducted through Google Scholar. Our search was restricted to studies published in full-text versions, without language restriction. Two reviewers independently screened the search results and identified clinical trials that compared the use of topical TXA versus other topical hemostatic agent, placebo or interruption/decrease of anticoagulant therapy prior to the surgery. Our predefined outcomes were bleeding within the first postoperative week with need for clinical intervention and thromboembolic events. The risk of bias was assessed according to the Cochrane guidelines for clinical trials. The pooled relative risk (RR) was calculated for the effect of topical application of TXA on postsurgical bleeding. Statistical heterogeneity was assessed using the Cochran Q test and quantified by the I2 index. To assess potential publication bias we created a funnel plot by plotting the individual estimates in log units against the standard error. After screening titles and abstracts, 21 full-text articles were assessed for eligibility and 7 clinical trials were included in the final analysis (a total of 533 patients). The combined RR for the number of patients receiving TXA in comparison to the control group was 0.42 (95% CI 0.21 to 0.84; p = 0.01), indicating a protective effect of topical TXA on bleeding after minor oral surgeries. A moderate between-study heterogeneity was observed (I2 = 26%) that disappeared (I2 = 0%) after subgroup analysis by different strategies used in the control groups. Subgroup analysis revealed that topical TXA was effective to prevent postsurgical bleeding compared to placebo (RR = 0.09; 95% CI 0.02 to 0.48; p = 0.004) and epsilon-aminocaproic acid (RR = 0.12; 95% CI 0.01 to 0.94; p = 0.04). However, no significant difference was observed in other analysis. There were no cases of thromboembolic events in any study, in either the TXA or the control groups, during the one to 7 day follow-up period after surgery. Available data suggest that irrigation of surgical site with TXA followed by mouthwash during the first postoperative week can reduce the risk of bleeding after minor oral surgeries in anticoagulated patients. However, additional trials should be conducted to compare TXA efficacy over absorbable hemostatic materials. A terapia anticoagulante oral é amplamente utilizada para a prevenção primária de eventos tromboembólicos em indivíduos com fibrilação atrial e próteses valvares. O tratamento de pacientes anticoagulados que necessitam de procedimentos odontológicos cirúrgicos é variado e controverso devido à discussão sobre a possibilidade de hemorragia não controlada ou de complicações tromboembólicas. Atualmente, o ácido tranexâmico (ATX) administrado de forma intravenosa tem se mostrado eficaz no controle de sangramento em diversos tipos de cirurgias. Entretanto, até o momento, não há evidências sobre a eficácia e segurança do ATX tópico na redução de sangramento de pacientes anticoagulados submetidos a procedimentos cirúrgicos, incluindo as cirurgias orais de pequeno porte. O objetivo desta revisão sistemática com meta-análise é investigar a eficácia e a segurança do ATX tópico no controle do sangramento pósoperatório em pacientes anticoagulados submetidos à cirurgia oral menor. Uma busca sistemática no PubMed, SCOPUS, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), OpenThesis e banco de dados internacional para ensaios clínicos (clinicaltrials.gov) até maio de 2015 foi realizada. Uma pesquisa na literatura-cinza foi feita através do Google Scholar. A revisão foi restrita a estudos publicados em versões de texto completo, sem restrição de idioma. Dois revisores de forma independente rastrearam os resultados da busca e identificaram os ensaios clínicos que compararam o uso de ATX tópico versus outro agente hemostático tópico, placebo ou a interrupção / redução da terapia anticoagulante antes da cirurgia. Os defechos pré-definidos incluiram o sangramento dentro da primeira semana de pós-operatório com necessidade de intervenção clínica e eventos tromboembólicos. O risco de viés foi avaliado de acordo com as diretrizes da Cochrane para os ensaios clínicos. O risco relativo (RR) foi calculado para avaliar o efeito da aplicação tópica de ATX no controle da hemorragia pós-operatória. Heterogeneidade estatística foi analisado pelo teste Q de Cochran e índice de I2. Para examinar o potencial viés de publicação, foi criado um funnel plot das estimativas individuais, em unidades logarítmicas, contra o erro padrão. Após triagem dos títulos e resumos, 21 artigos foram lidos na íntegra e 7 ensaios clínicos foram incluídos na meta-análise (totalizando 533 pacientes). O RR combinado para o número de pacientes que receberam ATX tópico em comparação com o grupo controle foi de 0,42 (95% IC 0,21 a 0,84; p = 0,01), indicando um efeito protetor do ATX sobre o sangramento após cirurgia oral menor. Uma moderada heterogeneidade entre os estudos foi observada (I2 = 26%), a qual desapareceu (I2 = 0%) após análise de subgrupo para as diferentes estratégias utilizadas nos grupos controle. A análise de subgrupos revelou que o ATX tópico foi eficaz na prevenção de sangramento pós-operatório em comparação ao placebo (RR = 0,09; IC de 95%: 0,02 a 0,48; p = 0,004) e ácido épsilonaminocapróico (RR = 0,12, IC 95% 0,01 a 0,94; p = 0,04). No entanto, nenhuma diferença significativa foi observada nas outras análises. Não houve casos de eventos tromboembólicos em nenhum estudo, tanto no grupo do ATX quanto no controle, durante os primeiros sete dias de acompanhamento. Os dados disponíveis sugerem que a irrigação do sítio cirúrgico seguido por bochechos com ATX reduz o risco de sangramento, na primeira semana de pós-operatório, em cirurgia oral menor de pacientes anticoagulados. No entanto, ensaios clínicos adicionais devem ser realizados para comparar a eficácia do ATX em relação aos agentes hemostáticos absorvíveis.
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378. Computed tomography assessment of neurocranial structures for sexual dimorphism identification: a meta-analysis.
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Ribeiro EC, Martins-Filho PR, de Mendonça DS, Gurgel ML, Cevidanes LHS, Junior CMC, de Barros Silva PG, and Costa FWG
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- Humans, Female, Male, Forensic Anthropology methods, Cephalometry, Sex Characteristics, Skull diagnostic imaging, Skull anatomy & histology, Sex Determination by Skeleton methods, Tomography, X-Ray Computed
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The human neurocranium exhibits significant sexual dimorphism, making it a valuable resource for anthropological studies. This systematic review aggregated and analyzed data from literature on sex differences in neurocranial dimensions as measured by computed tomography (CT). Following registration of the review protocol with PROSPERO (#CRD 42023442451), comprehensive searches were conducted in six databases and gray literature. From an initial pool of 1,499 articles, 14 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed for data extraction, meta-analysis of linear measurements, risk of bias (RoB), and certainty of evidence (GRADE) evaluation. In the meta-analysis (Sample size- 1726 female and 1837 male), the inverse variance method and a random-effects model were employed using Review Manager (version 5.4.1). Statistical heterogeneity was quantified using the I
2 coefficient. The studies primarily involved linear measurements between specific cranial landmarks, manually delineated using imaging software. Measurements analyzed included Maximum Cranial Length (G-Op), Cranial Base Length (N-Ba and N-Pfm), Cranial Height (Ba-Br), Frontal Chord (N-Br), Maximum Cranial Breadth (Eu-Eu), Minimum Frontal Breadth (Ft-Ft), Upper Facial Breadth (Fmt-Fmt), and Bimastoid Breadth (Ms-Ms). Results indicated that the mean values were significantly lower in females (p < 0.001), with no differences between the subgroups of dry skulls and living patients. The largest differences between sexes were observed in G-Op [-8.64 (-9.69, -7.59) mm] and N-Pfm [-8.83 mm (-12.75, -4.91)]. Our meta-analysis showed a low risk of bias, and measurements of N-Ba, Ba-Br, N-Br, and Ms-Ms demonstrated high certainty of evidence according to the GRADE approach. This research underscores the reliability of specific neurocranial measurements for sex differentiation in CT scans, with smaller dimensions consistently found in females., Competing Interests: Declarations. Competing interests: The authors declare that there are no conflicts of interest., (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to Springer-Verlag GmbH Germany, part of Springer Nature.)- Published
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379. Assessment Tools for Evaluating Pharmacy Students' Knowledge on HIV Prophylaxis: A Scoping Review.
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de Sousa DS, de Almeida FHO, Gonçalves GOS, Fieto Leite ARO, Martins-Filho PR, and da Silva FA
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Objectives: This study aimed to identify and evaluate instruments used to measure pharmacy students' knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, focusing on both preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis., Methods: A systematic literature search was conducted using PubMed, Virtual Health Library, Web of Science, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and Embase. Article screening was performed independently by 2 reviewers. Studies assessing pharmacy students' knowledge of HIV prophylaxis were included., Findings: Eight studies involving 1,797 students, mostly from the U.S., were identified. All had a cross-sectional design, with only one assessing knowledge retention. Six assessment tools focused on PrEP, one on PEP, and one on both. While confidence in PrEP was evident, significant gaps were found in PEP awareness, prophylaxis access, and prescribing guidelines., Summary: There is a notable shortage of assessment tools for PEP. Further research is needed to develop validated instruments for measuring knowledge and addressing educational gaps. Longitudinal studies with pre- and post-tests are crucial to evaluate educational interventions and enhance pharmacy students' preparedness for HIV prophylaxis., Competing Interests: Declaration of Competing Interest None declared., (Copyright © 2025 American Association of Colleges of Pharmacy. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.)
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380. Oops! ... They did it again-The Reasons Behind so Many Retractions of Scientific Articles.
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Quintans-Júnior LJ and Martins-Filho PR
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Competing Interests: Conflicts of Interest None.
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381. Biochemical analysis of vitreous humor and synovial fluid in the estimation of early postmortem interval: A meta-analytical approach.
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Vieira RB, Vicentin-Junior CA, Damascena NP, Silva MC, Araujo APD, da Trindade RQ, Vieira MGDM, Cunha E, Deitos AR, Santiago BM, Martins-Filho PR, and Machado CEP
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- Humans, Vitreous Body chemistry, Vitreous Body metabolism, Postmortem Changes, Synovial Fluid chemistry, Synovial Fluid metabolism, Potassium analysis, Potassium metabolism, Biomarkers metabolism, Biomarkers analysis, Sodium analysis, Sodium metabolism
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The estimation of the postmortem interval (PMI) is a significant challenge in legal medicine and forensic sciences due to the dynamic and continuous decomposition of organisms after death. Thanatochemistry has emerged as a promising area to estimate PMI by measuring the concentrations of postmortem biochemical markers. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to summarize evidence on postmortem biochemical alterations in vitreous humor (VH) and synovial fluid (SF) to estimate early PMI. Comprehensive searches of electronic databases identified studies measuring postmortem biomarker concentrations in both matrices. Our analysis included three meta-analytical approaches: calculating standardized mean differences to assess variations in biochemical parameters, executing correlation meta-analysis (ρ) to explore relationships between these parameters and PMI, and conducting meta-regression to derive a predictive model. Results from five eligible studies indicated no correlation between sodium levels and PMI in both matrices. However, a strong correlation was found between potassium levels and PMI in VH (ρ = 0.69; 95 % CI 0.52 to 0.86) and SF (ρ = 0.81; 95 % CI 0.75 to 0.87), with the meta-regression yielding the optimal predictive equation for SF: [K+] = 6.15 + 0.21 × PMI. These findings support the use of potassium as a reliable biomarker for PMI estimation, particularly in SF., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. All rights reserved.)
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382. Oropouche fever: reports of vertical transmission and deaths in Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR, Carvalho TA, and Dos Santos CA
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Competing Interests: PRM-F is a productivity fellow at the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development, Brazil. We declare no competing interests.
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383. Artificial intelligence in medicine: Between Saturn and Cronus.
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Quintans-Júnior LJ, de Souza Araújo AA, and Martins-Filho PR
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declared no potential conflicts of interest.
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384. Escalating Health Crisis: Dissecting Mortality Causes and Trends Among Indigenous Populations in Northeast Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR, Cavalcante TF, Lima SVMA, Santiago BM, Machado CEP, and Cunha E
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- Adolescent, Adult, Aged, Child, Child, Preschool, Female, Humans, Infant, Infant, Newborn, Male, Middle Aged, Brazil epidemiology, Cause of Death trends, Indigenous Peoples, Mortality trends, Mortality ethnology
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Objectives: In Northeast Brazil, the poorest region of the country, indigenous communities face critical health care challenges. Despite legal entitlements to the Unified Health System (SUS), systemic barriers persist, exacerbating health disparities and mortality. This ecological study analyzed mortality trends and causes of death within the Special Indigenous Sanitary District (DSEI) Alagoas-Sergipe over a decade., Methods: Data on deaths from 2012 to 2022 were obtained from the Indigenous Health Secretariat. Causes of death were classified into 13 categories. Mortality rates per 1,000 indigenous inhabitants were calculated, and trends were analyzed using the Mann-Kendall test. The study also compared causes of death by age group., Results: Mortality rates ranged from 3.3 to 5.2 per 1,000, showing a moderate upward trend over time (τ = 0.5, p = 0.042). Predominant causes included heart and vascular disorders (24.3%), external causes (12.4%), respiratory issues (11.1%), and infections (10.9%). About one-third of pediatric deaths were associated with general neonatal complications., Conclusions: This study highlights increasing mortality in indigenous communities in Northeast Brazil. The predominant causes of death reflect broader public health concerns. These trends emphasize the urgency for more effective, culturally sensitive public health policies and improved health care access.
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385. Mayaro fever in Brazil from 2014 to 2024.
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Martins-Filho PR, Carvalho TA, and Dos Santos CA
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386. Confronting Mpox in Brazil amid global spread of clade Ib.
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Martins-Filho PR, Carvalho TA, Sant'Ana Rodrigues S, Santos de Sousa D, Cruz Araújo FW, Lira Tenório MD, Tanajura DM, and Alves Dos Santos C
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Competing Interests: The authors declare they have no conflicts of interest.
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387. Revolutionizing oral and maxillofacial surgery: The role of DALL-E's AI-generated realistic images in enhancing surgical precision.
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da Mota Santana LA, do Nascimento-Júnior EM, Floresta LG, Alves ÊVM, Dos Santos Barreto M, Dos Santos JB, Valadares CV, Roque-Torres GD, Gopalsamy RG, Martins-Filho PR, and Borges LP
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- Humans, Oral Surgical Procedures methods, Surgery, Computer-Assisted methods, Surgery, Oral methods, Imaging, Three-Dimensional methods, Artificial Intelligence
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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388. Emerging Challenges of Mpox Transmission: An In-depth Scoping Review and Evidence Mapping on Breastfeeding Practices in South America.
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da Silva K, Granzotti RBG, César CPHAR, Barretto RBS, Santos NM, Cruz PJA, and Martins-Filho PR
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- Humans, South America epidemiology, Female, Infectious Disease Transmission, Vertical prevention & control, Infant, Newborn, Infant, Mpox, Monkeypox, Breast Feeding
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Background: In 2022, a marked escalation in Monkeypox (Mpox) cases was observed in nonendemic regions, notably South America, despite the virus being traditionally endemic to Central and West Africa. This unexpected shift necessitated a deeper exploration of the novel transmission dynamics, including breastfeeding, given the emerging evidence of potential horizontal and vertical Mpox transmission during mother-infant interactions., Research Aim: The study aimed to critically evaluate existing evidence on potential horizontal and vertical Mpox transmission related to breastfeeding and to assess guidelines in South American countries regarding Mpox prevention during breastfeeding., Methods: A scoping review and evidence mapping were conducted, adhering to the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) guideline. Data extraction involved identifying primary studies evaluating breastfeeding as a transmission route. Additionally, official documents from South American Health Ministries detailing guidelines or policies on breastfeeding in the context of maternal Mpox infection were reviewed., Results: Three of 215 studies were found relevant; 2 were case reports, and 1 was a laboratory study. Available evidence suggests that contamination could likely occur horizontally through skin-to-skin contact. Six South American countries had issued guidelines on breastfeeding during Mpox infection, but the guidance varied and was not consistent across the region., Conclusions: The study emphasizes the need for clear and consistent guidelines on breastfeeding during Mpox outbreaks, particularly in South America. Collaborative strategies and regular research updates will be essential in addressing the ongoing public health challenge., Competing Interests: The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose., (Copyright © 2024 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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389. Spatiotemporal Epidemiology of Oropouche Fever, Brazil, 2015-2024.
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Martins-Filho PR, Carvalho TA, and Dos Santos CA
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- Brazil epidemiology, Humans, History, 21st Century, Bunyaviridae Infections epidemiology, Male, Female, Adult, Orthobunyavirus, Adolescent, Spatio-Temporal Analysis
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We assessed the spatiotemporal dynamics of Oropouche fever in Brazil during 2015-2024. We found the number of cases substantially increased during that period, particularly in the Amazon region. Our findings underscore the need for improved surveillance and public health measures in response to the disease's potential spread beyond endemic areas.
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390. Rapid spread of feline and human sporotrichosis in a previously unaffected region in Brazil: Urgent public health interventions required.
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Martins-Filho PR, Soares-Neto RF, de Oliveira-Júnior JM, Cavalcante TF, de Souza Barboza W, Dos Santos Costa SM, da Silva Carneiro MS, Moura KD, Dos Reis CHL, and Dos Santos CA
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- Brazil epidemiology, Cats, Humans, Animals, Zoonoses transmission, Zoonoses microbiology, Zoonoses epidemiology, Sporotrichosis epidemiology, Sporotrichosis microbiology, Sporotrichosis veterinary, Sporotrichosis drug therapy, Cat Diseases microbiology, Cat Diseases epidemiology, Sporothrix isolation & purification
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Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper.
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391. Equine-assisted therapy in quality of life and functioning of people with active epilepsy: A feasibility study.
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de Andrade Santos FO, Souza-Santos C, Passos AA, Nunes de Santana Campos R, Martins-Filho PR, Arida RM, and Teixeira-Machado L
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People with active epilepsy, which is often associated with specific neurological conditions, endure significant impairments in quality of life (QoL) and functioning, particularly those in middle-income countries. Physical intervention plays an essential role in addressing these challenges. This study investigated the impact of equine-assisted therapy (EAT) on QoL, functional independence, sleep quality, antiseizure medications, and frequency of seizures among people with epilepsy (PWE), with or without additional neurological conditions. Fourteen participants aged 4-34 years old diagnosed with focal epilepsy participated in a structured EAT program. The EAT program consisted of 36 sessions, each lasting 30 min and conducted weekly. Data were collected at four different times: baseline (T1), after 12 sessions (T2), after 24 sessions (T3), and after 36 sessions (T4). The assessments included the Quality of Life in Epilepsy (QOLIE-31), Functional Independence Measure (FIM), Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and Liverpool Adverse Event Profile (LAEP) scores. Seizure frequency was monitored continuously. Horse welfare was evaluated using the Horse Welfare Assessment Protocol (HWAP). After the EAT intervention, significant improvements were observed in the QoL scores (from 62.18 [57.88 - 70.25] to 80.18 [65.30 - 86.78]) and in FIM values (from 70.00 [36.50 - 97.75] to 70.00 [51.75 - 116.75]), particularly in the self-care and social cognition domains. Additionally, there was also a decrease in seizure frequency, adverse effects of antiseizure medications, and sleep quality. The HWAP indicated satisfactory welfare conditions for the horses. These findings indicate that EAT holds promise as a therapeutic intervention for improving the QoL and functioning of PWE. Tailored interventions are essential to address the diverse challenges faced by PWE, emphasizing the need for further research on effective therapeutic approaches., Competing Interests: The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (© 2024 The Authors.)
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392. High prevalence of common mental disorders in mothers of children with congenital Zika syndrome at the end of early childhood.
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Tavares CSS, Marques RS, and Martins-Filho PR
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Competing Interests: None.
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393. Accuracy of geometric morphometrics for age estimation using frontal face photographs of children and adolescents: A promising method for forensic practice.
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Damascena NP, Lima SVMA, Santiago BM, Alemán-Aguilera I, Cunha E, Machado CEP, and Martins-Filho PR
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- Humans, Adolescent, Child, Male, Female, Logistic Models, Sensitivity and Specificity, Brazil, Photogrammetry, Forensic Anthropology methods, Face anatomy & histology, Photography, Age Determination by Skeleton methods
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Age estimation is crucial in legal and humanitarian contexts. Forensic professionals may use various procedures to estimate age, including dental analysis, bone density tests, evaluation of physical characteristics including facial bone structure and development, and image-based methods. Although images are often the only material available, visual observation of photographic material is an imprecise method in age estimation, which can compromise judicial decision-making. Analyzing 4000 photographs from the Brazilian Federal Police database, representing four age groups (6, 10, 14, and 18 years), the study employed automated analysis by marking 28 photogrammetric points. Data were used to establish facial patterns by age and sex using the facial geometric morphometrics method. Performance was assessed through a Multinomial Logistic Regression model, evaluating accuracy, sensitivity, and specificity across the categorical age groups. Analyses were conducted using R software, with a 5 % significance level. The study found that facial geometric morphometrics achieved an overall accuracy of 69.3 % in age discrimination, with higher accuracy in males (74.7 %) compared to females (65.8 %) (p < 0.001). The method excelled at predicting the age of 6-year-olds with 87.3 % sensitivity and 95.6 % specificity but had lower performance at 14 years. It showed greater accuracy in distinguishing age groups with larger age gaps, achieving up to 99.5 % accuracy between certain groups, and was particularly effective in differentiating ages of 6 and 10 years in females and 10, 14, and 18 years in males. The facial geometric morphometrics emerges as a promising approach for age estimation among children and adolescents in forensic settings., Competing Interests: Declaration of competing interest The authors declare that they have no known competing financial interests or personal relationships that could have appeared to influence the work reported in this paper., (Copyright © 2024 Elsevier Ltd and Faculty of Forensic and Legal Medicine. All rights reserved.)
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394. First Case of Sporotrichosis in a Child in a Nonendemic Region of Brazil.
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Camandaroba LM, Soares-Neto RF, de Oliveira FS, Saraiva MN, Tenório MDL, Oliveira PD, Dos Santos CA, Martins-Filho PR, and Portugal FM
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- Child, Humans, Antifungal Agents therapeutic use, Brazil epidemiology, Sporothrix isolation & purification, Sporotrichosis diagnosis, Sporotrichosis drug therapy, Sporotrichosis epidemiology
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Competing Interests: The authors have no funding or conflicts of interest to disclose.
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395. Demographic evolution and natural increase projection of the Yanomami indigenous population in Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR, Santos FHA, Araújo APD, Deitos AR, Machado CEP, Lima SVMA, and Santiago BM
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- Humans, Brazil epidemiology, Male, Female, Adult, Adolescent, Middle Aged, Indigenous Peoples statistics & numerical data, Infant, Child, Preschool, Child, Demography methods, Demography statistics & numerical data, Young Adult, Aged, Population Growth, Infant, Newborn, Indians, South American statistics & numerical data
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The Yanomami population, residing in Brazil's largest indigenous reserve in the Amazon Rainforest, face significant health challenges exacerbated by external threats such as infectious diseases, malnutrition, and mercury contamination from illegal mining. These issues, coupled with inadequate healthcare provision, have led to an alarming increase in mortality rates and potentially threaten the long-term survival of the Yanomami community. This ecological study utilized demographic data from the Special Secretariat of Indigenous Health to explore the demographic evolution and natural increase of the Yanomami Indigenous population in Brazil from 2003 to 2022. Employing population pyramids, crude rates of natural increase, the Mann-Kendall test for trend analysis, and linear regression modeling, the study analyzed vital statistics to forecast demographic trends, with analysis conducted using the R statistical software. Our findings showed a substantial growth of the Yanomami population, yet with a decreasing natural increase rate (τ = -0.33; p = 0.047), suggesting a shift toward population stagnation or decline within the next century. These results call for urgent, coordinated actions to address the complex demographic trends and health challenges faced by Yanomami Indigenous people, ensuring their demographic sustainability and the preservation of their traditional ways of life amidst ongoing environmental and health crises.
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396. Catastrophic Floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil: The Need for Public Health Responses to Potential Infectious Disease Outbreaks.
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Martins-Filho PR, Croda J, Araújo AAS, Correia D, and Quintans-Júnior LJ
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- Brazil epidemiology, Humans, Public Health, Disaster Planning, Floods, Disease Outbreaks
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397. Potential re-emergence of cholera in Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR and Alves Dos Santos C
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Competing Interests: We declare no competing interests.
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398. Chronotropic incompetence is associated with reduced aerobic conditioning and sedentary behavior in patients with post-acute COVID-19 syndrome.
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Campos MDSB, Brito GMG, Santos KSDC, Santos MAA, Martins-Filho PR, and Sousa ACS
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- Humans, Male, Cross-Sectional Studies, Female, Middle Aged, Adult, SARS-CoV-2, Exercise Tolerance physiology, Brazil epidemiology, Heart Rate physiology, Exercise Test, Quality of Life, COVID-19 physiopathology, COVID-19 complications, Sedentary Behavior, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Exercise physiology
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Post-acute COVID-19 syndrome, or long COVID, presents with persistent symptoms, including cough, dyspnea, and fatigue, extending beyond one month after SARS-CoV-2 infection. Cardiac complications such as chest pain and arrhythmias have raised concerns, with chronotropic incompetence (CI), an inadequate heart rate increase during exercise, emerging as a significant condition contributing to diminished exercise tolerance and quality of life. This study estimated the prevalence of CI and explored its association with aerobic capacity and physical activity levels in long COVID patients. A cross-sectional study was conducted at a private hospital in Sergipe, Brazil, involving 93 patients over 18 years old with persistent post-COVID-19 symptoms after confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infections. Exclusion criteria included beta-blocker use, inadequate respiratory exchange ratio, and inability to complete cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET). Clinical histories, CPET results, and chronotropic index calculation were used to identify CI, with logistic regression analyzing associated factors. Of the participants (mean age 45 years; average duration since COVID-19 diagnosis 120 days), 20.4% were diagnosed with CI. Logistic regression identified a strong association between CI and sedentary behavior (OR 11.80; 95% CI 2.54 to 54.78; p=0.001). Patients with CI showed lower predicted peak heart rates and maximal oxygen uptake. The prevalence of CI among long COVID patients in this study was approximately 20%, associated with decreased aerobic capacity and increased sedentary behavior. These findings highlight the need for timely diagnosis and therapeutic interventions, including cardiopulmonary rehabilitation, to enhance the quality of life in post-COVID patients with CI. The study's cross-sectional design and its specific context have limited causality inference and generalizability, underscoring the importance of further research in diverse settings.
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399. The underdiagnosed threat of oropouche fever amidst dengue epidemics in Brazil.
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Martins-Filho PR, Soares-Neto RF, de Oliveira-Júnior JM, and Alves Dos Santos C
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Competing Interests: The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest.
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400. Cardiorespiratory optimal point in post-COVID-19 patients: a cross-sectional study.
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Santos KSDC, Brito GMG, Melo EV, Sousa ACS, Martins-Filho PR, and Campos MDSB
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- Male, Female, Humans, Cross-Sectional Studies, SARS-CoV-2, Post-Acute COVID-19 Syndrome, Exercise Test, COVID-19
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The varied clinical presentations of SARS-CoV-2 infection have raised concerns about long-term consequences, especially "long-COVID" or "post-COVID-19 syndrome." In this context, the cardiorespiratory optimal point (COP) within the Cardiopulmonary Exercise Test (CPET) emerges as a crucial metric for evaluating functional capacities and detecting cardiovascular and pulmonary anomalies post-COVID-19. This study aimed to assess COP values among post-COVID-19 patients and categorized them based on the initial severity of their disease. In this cross-sectional study conducted in the Northeast Brazil, 80 patients (26 females and 54 males) previously infected with SARS-CoV-2 underwent CPET. We clinically stratified patients into mild, moderate, or severe COVID-19 categories and assessed COP values and other cardiorespiratory metrics. We found differences in the predicted COP between patients with mild and severe COVID-19 (p=0.042). Additionally, patients with moderate and severe COVID-19 record had an average COP value exceeding 22. Other parameters, including respiratory exchange ratio, heart rate, and oxygen uptake efficiency slope, did not differ across the groups. Patients with a history of severe COVID-19 showed altered COP values, suggesting potential discrepancies in cardiovascular and respiratory system integration. The outcomes emphasize the importance of continuous monitoring and assessment of the cardiorespiratory domain for post-COVID-19 patients. Further research is needed to understand the relationship between elevated COP in post-severe COVID-19 and its long-term prognostic implications.
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