Women's performance in conferences and their publications: a critical analysis

Introduction: Gender inequality occurs in all spheres of society, which is no different in the medical field. Abstract presentations in congress are the vanguard of scientific knowledge, an integral part of topic discussion, and, ideally, culminate in the publication of these works as complete manuscripts. Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the role played by women in the presentation of scientific works at the Brazilian Society of Coloproctology congress and in the works published from these presentations. Methods: The bibliometric evaluation of the presented abstracts in the editions from 2015 to 2018 of the Brazilian Congress of Coloproctology was used, along with the works later published from these presentations. Gender identification data was extracted from the authors of the abstracts through their names and research for conference on the Lattes and Google Scholar platforms. The collected data was on the number of female participants and their order of authorship of abstracts and publications, evaluating possible changes when publication occurs. Results: A total of 1,336 abstracts were analyzed, with 91.6% of female authors. When publication occurs, women's presence dropped to 75.2% and suffered a change of order in the position of authorship to one of lesser relevance in 38.1%. Conclusion: Women's participation occurs in most abstracts. However, this proportion undergoes unfavorable changes when these works are published, either by changing the order of authorship, when women leave main positions and become coauthors, or are removed from the complete manuscript's publication. (AU)

Increase in mucormycosis hospitalizations in southeastern Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic: a 2010-2021 time series

ABSTRACT Background: Mucormycosis is a severe invasive fungal disease. During the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, outbreaks have been reported worldwide, but epidemiological studies are still scarce in Brazil. Methods: We conducted a time-series cohort hospitalization study (2010-2021) in southeastern Brazil. Results: There were 311 cases (85 during the pandemic), with significant (P < 0.05) involvement of patients older than 40 years (84%), white patients (78%), rhinocerebral site (63%), and São Paulo State residents (84%). Conclusions: Mucormycosis hospitalizations were highly prevalent. Further studies are needed to assess the burden of COVID-19 on mucormycosis in Brazil.

Prognosis of hospitalized children under 2 years of age with co-detection of influenza A and respiratory syncytial virus at the healthcare facility / Prognóstico de crianças hospitalizadas menores de 2 anos com codetecção de influenza A e vírus sincicial respiratório no local de atendimento

Abstract Objectives: the aim of this study is to evaluate the impact of co-detection of Flu A and RSV using rapid immunochromatographic tests at the point of care, in pediatric patients under 2 years of age in a general hospital. Methods: a retrospective cohort study was conducted to analyze clinical outcomes in hospitalized infants with viral respiratory disease with positive results of rapid immunochromatographic test for RSV and/or Flu-A, from 2013 to 2018. A logistic regression model was adjusted to analyze predictors of orotracheal intubation during hospitalization. Results: we analyzed 220 cases: RSV (192), Flu-A (9), co-detection (19). Lethality rate was 1.8% (2 cases), and 88% (194) were under 1 year of age. Mean time of hospitalizations was higher in patients with co-detection. Variables significantly associated with orotracheal intubation were: younger age in months, comorbidities, RSV and Flu-A co-detection, and bacterial pneumonia during hospitalization. Conclusions: RSV and Flu-Aco-detection was associated with the least favorable clinical prognoses in this study. Rapid test diagnosis may provide important information at the point of care, because molecular panels are not widely accessible in general hospitals. Rapid diagnosis allows timely evaluation and treatment.

Resumo Objetivos: avaliar o impacto da codetecção de Influenza A (FluA) e Vírus Sincicial Respiratório (VSR) por meio de testes imunocromatográficos rápidos em tempo real, em pacientes menores de 2 anos em hospital público e universitário. Métodos: estudo de coorte retrospectivo foi conduzido para analisar os desfechos clínicos de crianças hospitalizadas com doença respiratória viral com resultados positivos do teste rápido imunocromatográfico para VSR e/ou FluA, de 2013 a 2018. Um modelo de regressão logística foi ajustado para analisar preditores de intubação orotraqueal durante a internação. Resultados: foram analisados 220 casos: RSV (192), FluA (9) eco-detecção (19). A letalidade foi de 1,8% (2 casos) e 88% (194) casos em menores de 1 ano. O tempo médio de internação foi maior nos pacientes com codetecção. As variáveis significativamente associadas à intubação orotraqueal foram: menor idade em meses, comorbidades, codetecção de VSR e Flu-A e pneumonia bacteriana durante a internação. Conclusões: codetecção VSR e FluA foi associada a prognósticos clínicos desfavoráveis. O teste rápido fornece informações importantes a beira-leito, pois os painéis moleculares não são amplamente acessíveis em hospitais públicos. O diagnóstico rápido permite a avaliação e tratamento oportunos.

Eventos adversos após vacinação contra o pneumococo / Adverse events after pneumococcal vaccination

OBJETIVO: Estudar a ocorrência de eventos adversos após aplicação da vacina polissacarídea capsular contra 23 sorotipos do pneumococo em indivíduos com indicação clínica, em Sumaré (SP) (630.000 habitantes). MÉTODOS: Foram investigados prospectivamente 152 indivíduos após vacinação (0,5 mL intramuscular Pneumo23® Aventis Pasteur, Espanha) em um hospital geral. A variável de estudo foi a queixa de pelo menos um sintoma com nexo temporal com a vacina, isto é, nas primeiras 48 h após a aplicação. Os indivíduos foram investigados de cinco a sete dias após a vacinação. As co-variáveis idade, sexo e indicação clínica foram testadas pelo método Qui-quadrado e pelo modelo logístico múltiplo, considerando-se o nível de significância de 5 por cento. RESULTADOS: A idade da população variou de cinco a 86 anos (média de 61,8 anos). A quase totalidade dos indivíduos recebeu a primeira dose na ocasião (99 por cento). Notificou-se a ocorrência de eventos locais em 36 indivíduos (23,7 por cento), entre os quais 68 por cento foram leves, sem repercussão nas atividades diárias. A dor no local da aplicação foi o sintoma mais freqüentemente relatado, por 97,2 por cento dos indivíduos. Eritema e edema local estiveram presentes em 6,3 por cento e 5,1 por cento dos casos, respectivamente. Foram referidos sintomas gerais por 12,8 por cento dos investigados (mal-estar, febre, sonolência, dor no corpo). Nenhuma co-variável relacionou-se estatisticamente com os eventos adversos na análise bivariada (p > 0,20), sendo que a análise múltipla mostrou os mesmos resultados. CONCLUSÃO: A vacina pneumocócica 23-valente é pouco reatogênica na primeira dose, e é ainda pouco indicada na região, mesmo em pacientes de indicação clínica.

OBJECTIVE: To study the occurrence of adverse events after administration of a capsular polysaccharide vaccine against 23 pneumococcal serotypes in individuals for whom such vaccination is indicated. METHODS: This was a prospective study, conducted in a general hospital in the city of Sumaré, in which 152 individuals were evaluated after intramuscular vaccination with 0.5 mL of the Pneumo 23® vaccine. The study variable was subject complaint of at least one symptom forming a temporal nexus with the vaccine (appearing within 48 h after its administration). The subjects were evaluated at five to seven days after vaccination. The covariables age, gender and clinical profile were tested using the chi-square test and multiple logistic regression, with the level of significance set at 5 percent. RESULTS: The age of the population ranged from 5 to 86 years (mean, 61.8 years). For nearly all (99 percent) of the subjects, the vaccination evaluated was their first dose of the vaccine. Events occurring at the injection site were reported in 36 subjects (23.7 percent). Of those 36 events, 24 (68 percent) were mild and had no repercussions for the daily activities of the subjects. Pain at the site of the injection was the most common symptom, being reported by 97.2 percent of the subjects. Erythema and localized edema were found in 6.3 percent and 5.1 percent of the subjects, respectively. Of the subjects evaluated, 12.8 percent reported general symptoms (malaise, fever, sleepiness and generalized pain). In the bivariate analysis, none of the covariables were found to present a statistically significant correlation with adverse events (p > 0.20). The same held true in the multivariate analysis. CONCLUSION: Although, the 23-valent pneumococcal vaccine provokes few reactions in the first dose, it is still rarely recommended in the region, even for patients at risk.

Investigação da sísilis congênita na microrregião de Sumaré, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil - desvelando a fragilidade do cuidado à mulher gestante e ao recém-nascido / Investigation of congenital syphilis in Sumaré micro-region, State of São Paulo, Brazil - unveiling the fragile points in pregnant womwn and newborn care

O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar os casos de sífilis congênita notificados na microrregião de Sumaré, Estado de São Paulo, Brasil, e identificar pontos vulneráveis da assistência obstétrica e neonatal. Foi realizado estudo descritivo retrospectivo dos 45 casos de sífilis congênita no período de 2003 a 2005, mediante revisão das fichas de notificação epidemiológica e dos prontuários médicos. Identificou-se atraso no diagnóstico sorológico não treponêmico [teste: Veneral Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)] durante o pré-natal, falhas no tratamento das gestantes infectadas e seus parceiros. A investigação dos recém-nascidos no âmbito hospitalar foi ágil (primeiros cinco dias). Faz referência à falta de informações sobre o seguimento da mulher e da criança infectadas. O acesso aos serviços parece não ser limitante, ao contrário da qualidade da atenção. Esses dados refletem dificuldades e inadequação dos serviços de obstetrícia na microrregião de Sumaré. Ressalta-se o papel do hospital como unidade sentinela regional no diagnóstico de sífilis não detectada ou, até mesmo, negligenciada no pré-natal...

The objective of this study was to analyze notified cases of congenital syphilis, and to identify the vulnerable points in the obstetric and postnatal attending related to disease incidence in Sumaré micro-region, State of São Paulo, Brazil. A retrospective descriptive study was made of 45 syphilis cases in newborns and abortions, from 2003 to 2005, including medical and epidemiological records review. It were identified problems with delaying in diagnosing to make the serological testing [Veneral Disease Research Laboratory (VDRL)] to detect syphilis during pregnancy; and a delay in exam and result flow, as well as inadequate or non-existent treatment for pregnant women and their partners. Newborn hospital investigation was fast (less than five days). There was no evidence of infected women and children follow up after birth. Data reflect difficulties, and inadequate obstetric services in Sumaré micro-region. The reference hospital has a role as regional sentinel unit for identifying syphilis cases not detected or even neglected in prenatal care.