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1. Determination of aflatoxin M1 in breast milk and related factors
SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Breastfeeding in women with aflatoxin M1 exposure may be a risk factor for the newborn. Thus, it is crucial to determine aflatoxin M1 levels in breast milk and raise mothers’ awareness about nutrition in lactation and other periods. This study was carried out to determine aflatoxin M1 contamination in milk samples taken from mothers who
Revista da Associação Médica Brasileira. Publicado em: 2022
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2. Impact of workplace safety on employee retention using sequential mediation: evidence from the health-care sector
Abstract Purpose This study aims to examine the impact of workplace safety (WPS) on employee retention (ER) in the health-care sector in Azad Jammu and Kashmir (AJ&K), Pakistan. At the same time, a mediation relationship through job satisfaction (JS) and employee loyalty (EL) was also tested. Design/methodology/approach Structured questionnaires were used
RAUSP Management Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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3. Exuberant case of verrucous cutaneous leishmaniasis
Abstract Cutaneous leishmaniasis represents a public health problem that affects 85 countries. It is an endemic disease in Brazil, having an important socioeconomic impact. An exuberant case of cutaneous leishmaniasis is reported herein. A 28-year-old male patient with Down syndrome had had verrucous plaques on the back for over a year, with progressive grow
Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia. Publicado em: 2022
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4. Expression Levels of the CA9, WT1, and PRAME Genes and Genotyping-Associated Antigens for the Diagnosis and Prognosis of Colorectal Cancer
ABSTRACT Background Colorectal cancer (CRC) is the third most prevalent type of cancer worldwide, and is one of the major health problems in Asia, Africa, Europe, and America. The tumor antigens recently are of interesting indicators as diagnostic and prognostic tools, The aim of the present study is to detect the expression levels of carbonic anhydrase IX
Journal of Coloproctology (Rio de Janeiro). Publicado em: 2022
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5. The positive impact of an intervention for maternal depression on child emotional and behavioral symptoms in a low-resource setting
Objectives: Children of depressed mothers are at risk of developing mental health problems. We sought to determine whether treatment for maternal depression by community-based health workers would decrease behavioral/emotional symptoms in their children. Interventions for maternal depressive symptoms in a low/middle-income country can have a high global impa
Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry. Publicado em: 2022
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6. COVID-19 in otolaryngologists: a cross-sectional multicenter study
Abstract Introduction: The nose and throat are areas of high viral load, which could place otolaryngologists at an even higher risk for COVID-19 than other health-care workers. Objective: To investigate the prevalence of antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 in otorhinolaryngologists in southern Brazil, its relationship to demographic data, professional practice a
Brazilian Journal of Otorhinolaryngology. Publicado em: 2022
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7. Occupational stress and work engagement among primary healthcare physicians: a cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Brazil’s Family Health Strategy is based on a primary healthcare model, which is considered to have case resolution capacity, with physicians at its center. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the levels of occupational stress and work engagement among primary healthcare physicians. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study conducted in 2017, i
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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8. Neonatal diseases and oxidative stress in premature infants: an integrative review
Abstract Objective To describe the relationship of oxidative stress and antioxidant biomarkers in cord blood of premature newborns and the prognosis of diseases in the neonatal period. Sources This study consists of an integrative review. Searches were conducted in electronic databases Scopus, PubMed, Web of Science, and Medline/Lilacs through the Virtual
Jornal de Pediatria. Publicado em: 2022
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9. Percutaneous tracheostomy in COVID-19 patients: a new apneic approach
Abstract Background: Percutaneous dilation tracheostomy is an aerosol-generating procedure carrying a documented infectious risk during respiratory virus pandemics. For this reason, during the COVID-19 outbreak, surgical tracheostomy was preferred to the percutaneous one, despite the technique related complications increased risk. Methods: We describe a ne
Brazilian Journal of Anesthesiology. Publicado em: 2022
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10. Epidemiological data on HIV-infected patients and the importance of education regarding the infection rate. An analytical cross-sectional study
Abstract BACKGROUND: Sexually transmitted diseases (STIs) are an important public health problem in all countries. Knowledge of their relationship with the various socioeconomic levels is necessary for an understanding of their epidemiology and behavior in society. OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiology of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-positive pa
Sao Paulo Medical Journal. Publicado em: 2022
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11. Diesel-Like Biofuels Production Using Fatty Waste
According to the waste-to-energy (WTE) valorization and circular economy principles, the use of waste oil and grease (WOG) for obtaining biofuels shows the tendency towards sustainability, makes the interest in green chemistry, and the development of environmentally friendly processes grow. Three different fatty wastes (from the fat trap of a sewage station,
Journal of the Brazilian Chemical Society. Publicado em: 2022
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12. A systematic review and meta-analysis of observational studies on the effects of epigenetic factors on serum triglycerides
ABSTRACT Epigenetic modifications might be associated with serum triglycerides (TG) levels. This study aims to systematically review the studies on the relationship between the methylation of specific cytosine-phosphate-guanine (CpG) sites and serum TG levels. This systematic review and meta-analysis study was conducted according to the PRISMA 2020 (Preferre
Archives of Endocrinology and Metabolism. Publicado em: 2022