Highlights ■ Prevalence of HPV16 is extremely low in the tonsil of healthy Brazilian population. ■ The prevalence of HPV16 in oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma was 10% in Brazilian samples. ■ The rate of HPV16 tonsillar infection should be lower than that reported previously in Brazil. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to determine the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) 16 infection in the tonsils of patients without cancer and to analyze the associated risk factors in a low-risk population in […]

Highlights ■ This study represents the first investigation into the prevalence of deep endometriosis within outpatient services. ■ Utilizing real-world data, this study explores the prevalence of endometriosis. ■ The prevalence of endometriosis among women of reproductive age is 6.4% (based on real-world data). ■ The prevalence of endometriosis in women experiencing pelvic pain is 34.2%. ■ Infertility is 6.5 times more common in women diagnosed with endometriosis. ■ The presence of palpable posterior cul-de-sac nodules or a retroverted uterus […]

Highlights Excess moisture can lead to maceration and contribute to skin breakdown. Superficial pressure ulcers were the most common and can be easily prevented. Healthcare professionals should be aware of PU risk factors, evaluate skin daily, and offer prevention. ABSTRACT Objective: To estimate the point prevalence of and risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers at a university hospital in Brazil. Methods: This study was conducted on 196 participants using a structured questionnaire, physical examination of the skin, […]

Highlights Approximately 95% of the measles cases reported occurred in unvaccinated individuals. O ur findings revealed that socioeconomic factors influence the spread of the disease. Visual analytics enhanced epidemiological analysis. ABSTRACT Objective: This study aimed to present a temporal and spatial analysis of the 2018 measles outbreak in Brazil, particularly in the metropolitan city of Manaus in the Amazon region, and further introduce a new tool for spatial analysis. Methods: We analyzed the geographical data of the residences of over […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the prevalence of sonographic signs suggestive of deep infiltrative endometriosis and endometriomas in patients referred for transvaginal sonography as part of a routine annual gynecological evaluation. We also describe the clinical and imaging aspects associated with the incidental findings of endometriosis. Methods This was a retrospective observational study including women (n=339; aged 18-56 years) referred for transvaginal sonography as part of a routine gynecological evaluation (without clinical suspicion of endometriosis). Patients were asked about their symptoms. […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the prevalence of actinic cheilitis in rural workers and factors associated with the development of this condition. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted in a city in Northeastern Brazil. Data were collected by clinical examination and use of a questionnaire validated with 300 rural workers. The χ2 test was employed to identify possible associations between the presence of actinic cheilitis and clinical and demographic variables. Multiple logistic regression analysis was performed using forward stepwise selection. A […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To describe and analyze the epidemiology and costs of surgical treatment of hip dysplasia in the Brazilian Public Health System. Methods: An ecological analytical study that evaluated a time series and the geographic distribution of surgical treatment of hip dysplasia in Brazil. Frequencies of cases, number of cases and associated factors were analyzed. Correlations, frequency maps and flow maps are presented and discussed. Results: During the study, 14,584 patients with dysplasia were admitted to hospitals according to Information […]

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate the prevalence of group B Streptococci in pregnant women of a corporate health program, as well as the epidemiological correlations. Methods This retrospective study used medical records of patients who participated of the prenatal care program at a private hospital in the city of São Paulo (SP), Brazil, from 2015 to 2016. Those who abandoned the program or had incomplete data in their medical records were excluded. Quantitative variables were described by means, standard deviations, median, […]

ABSTRACT Objective To estimate the prevalence of and factors associated with the use of methylphenidate for cognitive enhancement among undergraduate students. Methods Simple random sample of students of the Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (n=438), invited to answer an online questionnaire about the use of methylphenidate. Data collection occurred from September 2014 to January 2015. The sample was described by means of proportions, means and standard deviations. A multivariate analysis was performed using the Classification and Regression Tree algorithm to […]

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess patients with hypertensive crisis, classified as urgency, emergency or pseudocrisis, and identify the associated variables. Methods: We evaluated a total of 508 patients (57% women; 56.3±13.8 years old) with hypertensive crisis (diastolic blood pressure of 120mmHg), aged 18 years or over, seen at the emergency department of a public general hospital. Results: The prevalence of hypertensive crises was 6/1,000; in that, 71.7% presented hypertensive urgency, 19.1% hypertensive emergency, and 9.2% hypertensive pseudocrisis. In the multinominal logistic […]