Social Cost of Leptospirosis Cases Attributed to the 2011 Disaster Striking Nova Friburgo, Brazil [PDF]
The aim of this study was to estimate the social cost of the leptospirosis cases that were attributed to the natural disaster of January 2011 in Nova Friburgo (State of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil) through a partial economic assessment. This study utilized secondary data supplied by the Municipal Health Foundation of Nova Friburgo.
Martha Barata
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Chemical Profiling and Multimodal Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Eugenia pyriformis Leaves Essential Oil [PDF]
Eugenia pyriformis Cambess., popularly known as uvaia, is a native Brazilian species belonging to the Myrtaceae family that has attracted pharmacological interest due to its richness in bioactive secondary metabolites.
Larissa Saviani Ribeiro +10 more
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Chemical Characterization and Anti-Inflammatory Activity of Eugenia involucrata Essential Oil: Evidence from In Vitro and In Vivo Experimental Models [PDF]
Background: Eugenia involucrata DC. is a Brazilian native species of the Myrtaceae family traditionally used in folk medicine and known for its antimicrobial, antifungal, and antioxidant properties. However, its anti-inflammatory potential remains poorly
Kaique Gonçalves de Souza +8 more
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Whole-genome amplification as a tool to improve bacterial detection by PCR in microbiological samples after endodontic treatment [PDF]
IntroductionMicroorganisms have an important role in the pathogenesis of endodontic disease. Significant advances have been made to increase the sensitivity of microbial detection, identification and enumeration in endodontic samples.
Gabriela Ceccon Chianca +18 more
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Is there an association between superoxide dismutase gene polymorphisms, antioxidants in oxidative stress pathway, and oral health-related quality of life after root canal treatment? [PDF]
Objective: To evaluate the association between genetic polymorphisms in SOD2 and SOD3 and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). Material and methods: The cohort study included 109 participants, all of whom underwent root canal treatment on a ...
Ludmila da Silva Guimarães +9 more
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Eugenia uniflora L.: Analysis of Chemical Profile and Cytotoxic Action on Tumor (HeLa) and Non-Tumor Cells (NIH/3T3) [PDF]
Objectives: This study analyzed the antiproliferative potential of Eugenia uniflora L. leaf extracts against cervical cancer and non-cancerous cell lines.
Letícia M. R. Pescinelli +10 more
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Blood–Brain Barrier Changes and Related Microvascular Outcomes in Long-COVID: A Comprehensive Review [PDF]
Caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the COVID-19 pandemic is still considered a complex challenge, with manifestations not only of respiratory issues, but also conditions related to chronic cerebrovascular damage.
Marcella Chagas-Sena +4 more
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Nas últimas cinco décadas, a Região Serrana do Rio de Janeiro passou por transformações que redimensionaram os fluxos entre os centros urbanos. Este texto tem por objetivo analisar as alterações no papel de Nova Friburgo dentro da rede urbana regional ...
Herberto Serpa Alves Nunes Klein +1 more
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Introdução/Objetivo: A cavidade bucal possui um microbiota que, quando em simbiose com o hospedeiro, atua como uma proteção natural contra a colonização de microrganismos patogênicos.
Maite Rocha Conde +7 more
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Two years of COVID-19 pandemic: Framework of health interventions in a Brazilian city
The COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on public health have urgently demanded effective health policies to avoid the spread of COVID-19. Thus, public administrators have implemented non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions to mitigate the ...
Vanessa dos Santos Faiões +8 more
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