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Mouthwash use and oral cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE This study aimed to investigate the effect of mouthwash use on the development of oral cancer. METHODS Observational studies with adult/older adult populations that have examined the association between mouthwash use and oral cancer were included. Electronic search was performed in...

Prenatal care among adolescent women in the extreme South of Brazil: coverage and associated factors

Abstract Objectives: to evaluate coverage and identify factors associated with adequate prenatal care for adolescent mothers in Rio Grande, Southern Brazil, in a period of 13 years. Methods: over the years 2007, 2010, 2013, 2016 and 2019, a single standardized questionnaire was applied to all mothers a...

Moderate or severe scorpion sting: identification of risk factors

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 57 (), 2023
ABSTRACT Objective: To characterize scorpion accidents at the Information and Toxicological Assistance Center (CIATox) in Campinas, to analyze risk factors related to the moderate and severe classification, and to determine the age group at greatest risk for this classification. Method: Cross-sectional...

Self-rated health of Brazilian women of childbearing age: a cross-sectional study

Rev. Esc. Enferm. USP; 57 (), 2023
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate sociodemographic factors, non-communicable diseases and conditions, and behavioral risk factors associated with negative self-rated health among Brazilian women of childbearing age. Method: Cross-sectional study with 26,071 Brazilian women of reproductive age. Estimat...

Consumption of alcoholic beverages in Brazil: estimation of prevalence ratios - 2013 and 2019

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVES To estimate the prevalence of weekly, monthly and abusive alcohol consumption in Brazil in 2013 and 2019, compare the period estimates, and verify the magnitude of the differences. METHODS Analysis of data on alcohol consumption in the adult population (18 years or older) from the...

Polimorfismos genéticos implicados en el desarrollo de la purpura trombocitopénica inmune

Introducción: los cambios en el ácido desoxirribonucleico se conocen como mutaciones, estas dan lugar a los polimorfismos, los cuales generan variación alélica entre individuos y diversidad de la misma especie. Se ha sugerido que los polimorfismos genéticos en los mediadores inmunitarios desempeñan...

Associação entre a Enfermagem e a Fonoaudiologia na identificação de risco para disfagia: estudo transversal analítico

Resumo Objetivo investigar e demonstrar a associação entre a avaliação de autopercepção da deglutição realizada pelo enfermeiro e a classificação de risco de disfagia realizada pelo fonoaudiólogo em idosos hospitalizados. Método estudo transversal analítico realizado com a aplicação dos ...

Challenges of breast cancer screening: Number 9 - September 2023

Risk of sarcopenia in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus: evaluation of the SARC-F and SARC-CalF as screening tools

Objective: To evaluate the diagnostic power of SARC-F and SARC-CalF as screening tools for sarcopenia risk in older adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. Methods: This cross-sectional study of 128 patients was conducted at the endocrinology outpatient clinic of a hospital in Recife, Brazil between July 2...

Prevalence and Psychosocial Risk Factors associated with mental disorders during pregnancy

Objective Studies evidence a high prevalence of mental disorders in pregnant women, which interfere in women's health, interpersonal relationships, baby care and, consequently, in child development. The research sought to identify risk and protective psychosocial factors of mental disorders during pregna...