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 […]

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever e analisar a epidemiologia e os custos do tratamento cirúrgico da displasia do quadril no Sistema Único de Saúde. Métodos: Estudo ecológico analítico da série temporal e distribuição geográfica dos casos de tratamento cirúrgico da displasia no Brasil. Foram avaliadas: frequências, taxas de casos e fatores de associação. Taxas de correlação, mapas de frequência e fluxos são apresentados e discutidos. Resultados: No período, foram internados 14.584 pacientes com displasia segundo o Departamento de Informática do Sistema Único […]

RESUMO Objetivo Identificar a prevalência de estreptococo do grupo B entre gestantes que frequentaram um programa de saúde corporativa, bem como as correlações com a colonização positiva. Métodos Estudo retrospectivo dos prontuários do pré-natal de um hospital privado em São Paulo, no período de 2015 a 2016. Foram excluídas as mulheres que abandonaram o programa ou apresentavam dados incompletos nos prontuários. As variáveis quantitativas foram descritas por média, desvios padrão, mediana, valores mínimos e máximos. A paridade e a condição […]

RESUMO Objetivo Estimar a prevalência e os fatores associados ao uso de metilfenidato para neuroaprimoramento entre estudantes universitários. Métodos Amostra aleatória simples de discentes da Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais (n=438), convidados a responder um questionário online sobre o consumo de metilfenidato. A coleta ocorreu de setembro de 2014 a janeiro de 2015. A amostra foi descrita em termos de proporções, médias e desvio padrão. A análise multivariada foi realizada utilizando o algoritmo Classification and Regression Tree para classificação dos […]

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar pacientes com crise hipertensiva, classificada em urgência, emergência ou pseudocrise, e identificar variáveis associadas. Métodos: Foram avaliados 508 pacientes (57% mulheres; 56,3±13,8 anos) com crise hipertensiva (pressão diastólica de 120mmHg), idade maior ou igual a 18 anos, atendidos em um serviço de emergência de um hospital geral público. A crise hipertensiva foi classificada em urgência, emergência ou pseudocrise. Resultados: A prevalência da crise hipertensiva foi 6/1.000, com 71,7% com urgência hipertensiva, 19,1% com emergência hipertensiva e 9,2% […]