Aesthetic assessment instrument for breasts reconstruction.

INTRODUCTION: Few validated aesthetic assessment instruments in breast reconstruction use discrete scales to facilitate studies with multiple evaluators. OBJECTIVE: This research aimed to propose an aesthetic assessment scale for reconstructed breasts. METHODOLOGY: A scale was suggested using discrete variables, with responses ranging from 1 to 10, and the responses for each category could be summed to obtain an average that could be used in studies with multiple evaluators. To test the instrument suggested in this study, 5 experienced plastic surgeons assessed 46 patients. For all the analyses, a rejection level for the null hypothesis of 5% (p < 0.05) was adopted. RESULTS: The suggested scale obtained valid intraclass correlation coefficients, with 0.9 for the overall aesthetic evaluation of the breast and the lowest being 0.77 for defining the inframammary fold. We observed good diagnostic accuracy in all comparisons, with the area under the curve ranging from 0.85 to 0.97. Regarding convergent validity, we observed correlations of 0.77 (p < 0.001) between breast volume and volume symmetry, 0.66 (p < 0.001) between breast shape and contour naturalness. The test-retest reliability was 0.708, which is considered good. CONCLUSION: The results of this study support the effectiveness of the proposed new aesthetic evaluation scale, revealing consistency among different evaluators and over time. Convergent validation strengthens the relationship between the variables of the new scale and those of the Garbay scale. Furthermore, the robust diagnostic accuracy highlights the clinical utility of the new scale in assessing aesthetic outcomes in breast reconstructions.

Antifungal Susceptibility and Candida sp. Biofilm Production in Clinical Isolates of HIV-Positive Brazilian Patients under HAART Therapy.

The aim of the present study was to characterize biofilms formed by Candida spp. clinical isolates (n = 19), isolated from the oral mucosa of HIV-positive patients. For characterizing the biofilms formed by several Candida sp. strains, isolated from HIV-positive patients, in terms of formed biomass, matrix composition and antifungal susceptibility profile, clinical isolates (n = 19) were collected from oral mucosa and identified. The biofilm of the samples was cultured with fluconazole (1250 mg/L), voriconazole (800 mg/L), anidulafungin (2 mg/L) or amphotericin B (2 mg/L). Afterwards, the quantification of the total biomass was performed using crystal violet assay, while the proteins and carbohydrates levels were quantified in the matrix. The results showed a predominance of C. albicans, followed by C. krusei. Around 58% of the Candida spp. biofilm had susceptibility to fluconazole and voriconazole (800 mg/L), 53% to anidulafungin and 74% to amphotericin B. C. krusei presented both the lowest and the highest biofilm matrix contents in polysaccharides and proteins. The low resistance to antifungal agents reported here was probably due to the fact that none of the participants had a prolonged exposure to these antifungals. A predominance of less virulent Candida spp. strains with low or no resistance to antifungals was observed. This can be attributed to a low fungal selective pressure. This most probably happened due to a low fungal selective pressure but also due to a good adherence to HAART therapy, which guarantees a stable and stronger immune patient response.

Determinantes sociais de saúde de crianças em consulta de puericultura: das condições socioeconômicas aos aspectos relacionados à saúde bucal / Social determinants of health of children in child care consultation: from socioeconomic conditions to aspects related to oral health / Determinantes sociales de la salud de los niños en la consulta infantil: de las condiciones socioeconómicas a los aspectos relacionados con la salud bucal

A imaturidade do sistema imunológico, associado a Determinantes Sociais de Saúde (DSS), promove doenças na infância. Especificamente, na cavidade oral, os DSS, representados pelo consumo elevado de açúcar, limitado acesso aos serviços de saúde e deficiência na higiene bucal, favorecem transtornos locais e sistêmicos. Assim, o estudo objetivou associar os DSS, no contexto das condições socioeconômicas, do acompanhamento pelo serviço de saúde e dos aspectos relacionados à saúde bucal de crianças atendidas em Unidades Básicas de Saúde (UBS) de um município cearense. Trata-se de estudo observacional, analítico, transversal e de abordagem quantitativa, conduzido com crianças e suas mães em Acarape - CE. Após consentimento, essas preencheram um questionário. Os dados foram analisados. Das 70 mães, 87,14% e 90,00% tinham idade inferior ou igual a 30 anos e renda de até um salário mínimo, respectivamente. Das 70 crianças, 87,14% tinham seus dentes/gengiva higienizados por seus pais ou responsável. Do total, 94,29% nunca se submeteram a atendimento odontológico. Observou-se associação significativa entre a mãe ter escolaridade superior ao ensino fundamental incompleto e higienizar os dentes/gengiva do filho com escova dental e dentifrício. Constatou-se associação significativa entre a criança ingerir bolacha doce/recheada, não consumir refrigerante e usar escova dental e dentifrício na higienização oral. Conclui-se que as crianças eram acompanhadas nas UBS regularmente; no entanto, esse serviço não esteve relacionado ao atendimento odontológico. Apesar da ausência desse tipo de acompanhamento e do consumo de alimentos cariogênicos, as mães se preocupavam com a saúde bucal das crianças, higienizando a cavidade oral diariamente, com meios adequados.

The immaturity of the immune system, associated with Social Determi- nants of Health (SDH), promotes diseases in childhood. Specifically, in the oral cavity, SDH, represented by high sugar consumption, limited access to health services, and poor oral hygiene, favors local and systemic disorders. Thus, the study aimed to associate the SDH, in the context of socioeconomic conditions, monitoring by the health service and aspects related to children's oral health assisted in Basic Health Units (BHU) of a muni- cipality in Ceará. This is an observational, analytical, cross-sectional study with a quan- titative approach conducted with children and their mothers in Acarape - CE. After con- sent, they filled out a questionnaire. Data were analyzed. Of the 70 mothers, 87.14% and 90.00% were aged less than or equal to 30 years and had income up to one minimum wage, respectively. Of the 70 children, 87.14% had their teeth/gums cleaned by their pa- rents or guardian. Of the total, 94.29% never underwent dental care. There was a signifi- cant association between the mother having higher education than incomplete elementary school and cleaning the child's teeth/gums with a toothbrush and toothpaste. A significant association was found between the child eating sweet/stuffed biscuits, not consuming soft drink, and using a toothbrush and dentifrice for oral hygiene. It is concluded that the chil- dren were regularly monitored at the BHU; however, this service was not related to dental care. Despite the absence of this type of follow-up and the consumption of cariogenic foods, the mothers were concerned about their children's oral health, cleaning the oral cavity daily with adequate means.

La inmadurez del sistema inmunológico, asociada a los Determinantes So- ciales de la Salud (DSS), promueve enfermedades en la infancia. Específicamente, en la cavidad bucal, los DSS, representados por el alto consumo de azúcar, el acceso limitado a los servicios de salud y la mala higiene bucal, favorecen los trastornos locales y sisté- micos. Así, el estudio tuvo como objetivo asociar el DSS, en el contexto de las condicio- nes socioeconómicas, el seguimiento por el servicio de salud y los aspectos relacionados con la salud bucal de los niños atendidos en las Unidades Básicas de Salud (UBS) de un municipio de Ceará. Se trata de un estudio observacional, analítico, transversal con enfo- que cuantitativo, realizado con niños y sus madres en Acarape ­ CE. Después del consen- timiento, completaron un cuestionario. Los datos fueron analizados. De las 70 madres, 87,14% y 90,00% tenían edad menor o igual a 30 años e ingresos hasta un salario mínimo, respectivamente. De los 70 niños, al 87,14% se les limpió los dientes/encías por sus pa- dres o tutores. Del total, el 94,29% nunca realizó atención odontológica. Hubo una aso- ciación significativa entre la madre con educación superior a la primaria incompleta y la limpieza de los dientes/encías del niño con cepillo y pasta dental. Se encontró una asoci- ación significativa entre el niño que come galletas dulces/rellenas, no consume gaseosas y usa cepillo de dientes y dentífrico para la higiene bucal. Se concluyó que los niños eran monitoreados periódicamente en la UBS; sin embargo, este servicio no estaba relacionado con el cuidado dental. A pesar de la ausencia de este tipo de seguimiento y del consumo de alimentos cariogénicos, las madres se preocupan por la salud bucal de sus hijos, reali- zando la limpieza de la cavidad bucal diariamente, con medios adecuados.

Cross-cultural adaptation of the Skin Cancer Index into Brazilian Portuguese for patients with cervicofacial nonmelanoma skin cancer.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to translate the Skin Cancer Index (SCI) into Portuguese, adapt it for Brazilian culture, and clinically validate it. METHODS: A five-stage cross-cultural adaptation model was followed, with subsequent clinical validation. Inter-rater agreement was assessed using the content validity index (CVI). The hypothesis of the non-inferiority of the CVI at 80% probability level was evaluated using an exact binomial test. We used Spearman's rank-order and Pearson's product-moment correlation analysis, internal consistency using McDonald's ω and Cronbach's α metric, and construct validity using confirmatory factor analysis. The factorial model was validated using the chi-squared test, root mean square error of approximation (RMSEA), comparative fit index (CFI), and standardized root mean square residual (SRMR). RESULTS: The first stage yielded two independent translations. After synthesis, back-translation, and review, the prefinal version was tested on 40 patients. Inter-rater agreement indices on content validity were significantly higher than 80% (p < 0.05). The SCI remained stable, and the Spearman's rank-order (rs), Pearson product-moment (r), and intraclass correlation coefficients were > 0.9, indicating excellent reliability. The reliability of McDonald's ω was considered ideal (> 0.8) in all subdimensions and scale. Cronbach's α was considered ideal in the "Emotional" and "Social" subdimensions and scale. Construct validity was observed in all subdimensions and scale through the criteria (χ2) p value > 0.05, RMSEA < 0.08, CFI ≥ 0.9, and SRMR ≤ 0.08. CONCLUSION: The cross-cultural adaptation of the SCI to Portuguese for Brazilian culture showed content validity and reliability, contributing to quality of life assessment in patients with NMSC.

Characterization of Oral Candida spp. Biofilms in Children and Adults Carriers from Eastern Europe and South America.

BACKGROUND: Candida albicans and non-Candida albicans Candida species (NCACs) are known to colonize and invade various tissues, including the oral mucosa. In this work, we aimed to characterize mature biofilms of several Candida spp. clinical isolates (n = 33) obtained from the oral mucosa of children, adults, and elders of Eastern Europe and South America. METHODS: Each strain was evaluated for its capacity to form biofilms in terms of total biomass using the crystal violet assay and for matrix components production (proteins and carbohydrates) using the BCA and phenol-sulfuric tests, respectively. The effect of different antifungals on biofilm formation was studied. RESULTS: in the children's group, a predominance of C. krusei (81%) was observed, while, among adults, the main species was C. albicans (59%). Most strains showed a reduced response to antimicrobial drugs when in biofilm form (p < 0.01). Moreover, it was observed that strains isolated from children produced more matrix, with higher levels of protein and polysaccharides. CONCLUSIONS: children were more likely to be infected by NCACs than adults. More importantly, these NCACs were able to form biofilms richer in matrix components. This finding is of clinical importance, particularly in pediatric care, since stronger biofilms are highly associated with antimicrobial resistance, recurrent infections, and higher therapeutic failure.

Pacientes hipertensos e diabéticos atendidos em ambiente hospitalar e maternidade: dos fatores sociodemográficos e econômicos aos clínicos e relacionados à saúde bucal / Hypertensive and diabetic patients assisted in a hospital and maternity environment: from sociodemographic and economic factors to clinical and oral health-related factors / Pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos atendidos en un entorno hospitalario y de maternidad: de los factores sociodemográficos y económicos a los factores clínicos y relacionados con la salud bucodental

O estudo objetivou determinar as características e associações entre os fatores sociodemográficos, econômicos, clínicos e relacionados à saúde bucal de hipertensos e diabéticos atendidos em hospital e maternidade de um município cearense. Trata-se de estudo observacional analítico transversal e de abordagem quantitativa realizado com pacientes hipertensos e diabéticos atendidos em hospital e maternidade do município de Redenção - CE, no período de dezembro de 2019 a fevereiro de 2020. Após consentimento, aplicou-se um questionário, abordando desde a presença e história clínica de Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS) e Diabetes Mellitus (DM) aos aspectos relacionados à saúde bucal e consumo de alimentos cariogênicos. Em seguida, os participantes foram submetidos à verificação da pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica. Os dados foram tabulados e analisados. Dos 42 participantes, 73,80% tinham história familiar de HAS, 92,85% desconheciam as doenças bucais e 73,80% não sabiam como preveni-las. Observou-se associação significativa entre ser participante que não admitia a influência da HAS e DM sobre a saúde bucal e não ser acompanhado pelo odontólogo, assim como ser hipertenso e/ou diabético com idade igual ou superior a 60 anos e conhecer os meios preventivos de doenças bucais. Conclui-se que os pacientes apresentavam HAS e DM controladas, desconheciam as doenças bucais e não acreditavam na influência da HAS e DM sobre a saúde bucal, apesar da consciência quanto à interferência da saúde oral sobre a saúde geral.

study aimed to determine the characteristics and associations between sociodemographic, economic, clinical, and oral health-related factors of hypertensive and diabetic patients treated at a hospital and maternity hospital in a municipality in Ceará. This is a cross-sectional analytical observational study with a quantitative approach carried out with hypertensive and diabetic patients treated at a hospital and maternity hospital in Redenção - CE, from December 2019 to February 2020. After consent, a questionnaire was applied, ranging from the presence and clinical history of Systemic Arterial Hypertension (SAH) and Diabetes Mellitus (DM) to aspects of oral health and consumption of cariogenic foods. Then, the participants underwent verification of systolic and diastolic blood pressure. Data were tabulated and analyzed. Of the 42 participants, 73.80% had a family history of SAH, 92.85% were unaware of oral diseases, and 73.80% did not know how to prevent them. A significant association was observed between being a participant who did not admit the influence of SAH and/or DM on oral health and not being accompanied by a dentist, as well as being hypertensive and diabetic aged 60 years or older and knowing the preventive means of oral diseases. It was concluded that the patients who had controlled SAH and DM were unaware of oral diseases and did not believe in the influence of SAH and DM on oral health, despite being aware of the interference of oral health on general health.

El estudio tuvo como objetivo determinar las características y asociaciones entre factores sociodemográficos, económicos, clínicos y relacionados a la salud bucal de pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos atendidos en un hospital y maternidad de un municipio de Ceará. Se trata de un estudio observacional analítico transversal con abordaje cuantitativo realizado con pacientes hipertensos y diabéticos atendidos en un hospital y maternidad de Redenção - CE, de diciembre de 2019 a febrero de 2020. Tras el consentimiento, se aplicó un cuestionario que abarcaba desde la presencia e historia clínica de Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica (HAS) y Diabetes Mellitus (DM) hasta aspectos de salud bucal y consumo de alimentos cariogénicos. A continuación, los participantes se sometieron a la verificación de la presión arterial sistólica y diastólica. Los datos se tabularon y analizaron. De los 42 participantes, el 73,80% tenía antecedentes familiares de HSA, el 92,85% desconocía las enfermedades bucodentales y el 73,80% no sabía cómo prevenirlas. Se observó una asociación significativa entre ser un participante que no admitía la influencia de la HSA y/o la DM en la salud bucodental y no estar acompañado por un dentista, así como ser hipertenso y diabético de 60 años o más y conocer los medios preventivos de las enfermedades bucodentales. Se concluyó que los pacientes que tenían controlada la HSA y la DM desconocían las enfermedades bucodentales y no creían en la influencia de la HSA y la DM en la salud bucodental, a pesar de ser conscientes de la interferencia de la salud bucodental en la salud general.

Melanoma Maligno Primário do Colo do Útero: Um Relato de Caso Raro / Primary Malignant Melanoma of the Uterine Cervix: Rare Case Report

O melanoma cervical primário é um diagnóstico raro e frequentemente desafiador, especialmente na presença de lesões amelanóticas, cuja confirmação deve ser feita por métodos imuno-histoquímicos. Apesar do tratamento agressivo, o prognóstico para essa doença costuma ser ruim. Relato do caso: Mulher, 79 anos, com histórico de sangramento vaginal decorrente de uma lesão cervical maligna. Inicialmente, a colposcopia revelou uma lesão ulcerada no exocérvix e a biópsia confirmou ser um tumor maligno. No entanto, após uma histerectomia abdominal radical, o exame histopatológico mostrou tratar-se de uma neoplasia maligna epitelioide, confirmada como um melanoma maligno do colo do útero por meio de exame imuno-histoquímico. A paciente recebeu quimioterapia adjuvante e radioterapia, mas eventualmente apresentou recorrência e veio a óbito. Conclusão: O presente relato avalia uma paciente com um diagnóstico incomum de melanoma cervical que, apesar do tratamento agressivo, teve um desfecho desfavorável. No entanto, uma vigilância cutânea minuciosa deve ser realizada para diagnosticá-lo corretamente como primário.

Primary cervical melanoma is a rare and often challenging diagnosis, particularly in the presence of amelanotic lesions, where confirmation should be made through immunohistochemical methods. Despite aggressive treatment, the prognosis for this disease is typically poor. Case Report: A 79-year-old woman with a history of vaginal bleeding from a malignant cervical lesion. Initially, colposcopy examination revealed an ulcerated lesion of the exocervix, and biopsy confirmed a malignant neoplasm. However, following a radical abdominal hysterectomy, histopathological examination displayed a malignant epithelioid neoplasm, confirmed a malignant melanoma of the cervix through immunohistochemical assays. The patient received adjuvant chemotherapy and radiation therapy, but eventually experienced recurrence and died. Conclusion: The present report assesses a patient with an uncommon diagnosis of cervical melanoma, which, despite aggressive treatment, had an unfavorable outcome. However, thorough skin surveillance should be performed to correctly diagnose it as primary

Cell-Penetrating Antimicrobial Peptides with Anti-Infective Activity against Intracellular Pathogens.

Cell-penetrating peptides (CPPs) are natural or engineered peptide sequences with the intrinsic ability to internalize into a diversity of cell types and simultaneously transport hydrophilic molecules and nanomaterials, of which the cellular uptake is often limited. In addition to this primordial activity of cell penetration without membrane disruption, multivalent antimicrobial activity accompanies some CPPs. Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) with cell-penetrability exert their effect intracellularly, and they are of great interest. CPPs with antimicrobial activity (CPAPs) comprise a particular class of bioactive peptides that arise as promising agents against difficult-to-treat intracellular infections. This short review aims to present the antibacterial, antiparasitic, and antiviral effects of various cell-penetrating antimicrobial peptides currently documented. Examples include the antimicrobial effects of different CPAPs against bacteria that can propagate intracellularly, like Staphylococcus sp., Streptococcus sp., Chlamydia trachomatis, Escherichia coli, Mycobacterium sp., Listeria sp., Salmonella sp. among others. CPAPs with antiviral effects that interfere with the intracellular replication of HIV, hepatitis B, HPV, and herpes virus. Additionally, CPAPs with activity against protozoa of the genera Leishmania, Trypanosoma, and Plasmodium, the etiological agents of Leishmaniasis, Chagas' Disease, and Malaria, respectively. The information provided in this review emphasizes the potential of multivalent CPAPs, with anti-infective properties for application against various intracellular infections. So far, CPAPs bear a promise of druggability for the translational medical use of CPPs alone or in combination with chemotherapeutics. Moreover, CPAPs could be an exciting alternative for pharmaceutical design and treating intracellular infectious diseases.

Ingestion of cariogenic foods, oral health and oral microbiota of university students / Hábitos alimentarios y su relación con la salud bucal y la microbiotaoral de estudiantes universitarios / Hábitos alimentares e sua relação com a saúde bucal e microbiota oral de estudantes universitários

Objective: To evaluate the relation between the ingestion of cariogenic foods by university students from African countries, the presence of dental caries and Candida spp. and the valueof salivary pH. Methods: Transversal and analytic study, carried out at a Brazilian university. The ingestion of cariogenic foods was evaluated through a questionnaire and the rate of decayed, missing and filled teeth was determined (DMFT Index). To quantify the pH, an indicator strip was immersed in collected saliva. Identification of Candida spp. was carried out through a culture of the sample in CHROMagar Candida™. To analyze the data, we applied Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney and Qui-Square tests, considering a value of p < 0.05. Results: Out of 133 participants, 57.89% were Guinean, 20.30% had Candida spp. in their oral cavity and the majority ingested cariogenic foods and had a salivary pH of 7. The highest average in DMFT Index was observed among thosewho ingested dessert, chocolate and juice boxes. As for the ingestion of cariogenic foods among students with Candidaspp. in their oral cavity, 44.44% and 33.33% ingested sweetened cookies and dessert once a week, respectively. The majority of participants who ingested dessert, chocolate, juice boxes and chocolate milk, regardless of frequency of ingestion, showed a pH of 7. Conclusion: In general, students, despite ingesting cariogenic foods, even with a weekly frequency, had low DMFT Index, adequate salivary pH and Candidawasn't present.

Objetivo:Evaluar la relación entre la ingesta de alimentos cariogénicos por estudiantes universitarios de países africanos, la presencia de caries dental y Candida spp. y el valor del pH salival. Métodos:Estudio transversal y analítico realizado en una universidad brasileña. Se evaluó la ingesta de alimentos cariogénicos mediante un cuestionario y se determinó el Índice de dientes cariados, perdidos y obturados (Índice CPOD). Para cuantificar el pH, se sumergió una tira indicadora en la saliva recolectada. La identificación de Candida spp. se realizó cultivando la muestra en CHROMagar Candida™. Para el análisis de los datos, se aplicaron las pruebas de Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney y Chi-Cuadrado, considerando un valor de p < 0,05. Resultados:De los 133 participantes, el 57,89% eran guineanos, el 20,30% tenían Candida spp. en la cavidad bucal y la mayoría ingirió alimentos cariogénicos y presentó pH salival igual a 7. El promedio más alto del Índice CPOD se observó entre los que ingirieron postre, chocolate y jugo industrializado. En cuanto a la ingestade alimentos cariogénicos en escolares con Candida spp. en la cavidad oral, el 44,44% y el 33,33% comían galletas azucaradas y postre una vez por semana, respectivamente. La mayoría de los participantes que ingirieron postre, chocolate, jugo industrializado y leche chocolatada, independientemente de la frecuencia de ingestión, tuvieron un pH de 7. Conclusión:En general, los estudiantes, a pesar de ingerir alimentos cariogénicos, incluso con una frecuencia semanal, presentaron índice CPOD bajo, pH salival adecuado y Candida sp. no estaba presente.

Objetivo: Avaliar a relação entre a ingestão de alimentos cariogênicos por universitários de países africanos, a presença de cárie dentária e Candida spp. e o valor do pH salivar. Métodos:Estudo transversal e analítico, realizado em uma universidade brasileira. A ingestão de alimentos cariogênicos foi avaliada por meio de questionário e foi determinada o Índice de Dentes Cariados, Perdidos e Obturados (Índice CPOD). Para quantificar o pH, uma tira indicadora foi imersa na saliva coletada. A identificação de Candidaspp. foi realizada através da cultura da amostra em CHROMagar Candida ™. Para análise dos dados, foram aplicados os testes de Kruskal-Wallis, Mann-Whitney e Qui-Quadrado, considerando um valor de p <0,05. Resultados:Dos 133 participantes, 57,89% eram guineenses, 20,30% tinham Candidaspp. na cavidade oral e a maioria ingeria alimentos cariogênicos e apresentava pH salivar igual a 7. A maior média do Índice CPOD foi observada entre aqueles que ingeriram sobremesa, chocolate e suco industrializado. Quanto à ingestão de alimentos cariogênicos entre escolares com Candida spp. na cavidade oral, 44,44% e 33,33% ingeriam biscoitos açucarados e sobremesa uma vez por semana, respectivamente. A maioria dos participantes que ingeriu sobremesa, chocolate, suco industrializado e leite com chocolate, independente da frequência de ingestão, apresentou pH 7. Conclusão:Em geral, os alunos, apesar de ingerirem alimentos cariogênicos, mesmo com frequência semanal, apresentaram Índice CPOD baixo, pH salivar adequado e Candidasp. não estava presente.

Aesthetic assessment of breast reconstruction in the eyes of plastic surgeons versus nonplastic physicians.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of the aesthetic result of breast reconstruction surgery from the perspective of plastic surgeons compared with physicians who are not specialists in plastic surgery. METHODS: Twenty patients who underwent breast reconstruction after mastectomy had their aesthetic results evaluated by 16 plastic surgeons and 16 nonplastic physicians, yielding a total of 620 ratings (320 ratings from plastic surgeons and 320 ratings from other specialists). For all analyses, the level of rejection adopted for the null hypothesis was 5% (p-value <0.05). RESULTS: Significant differences were observed between the two groups. On average, medical professionals who specialized in plastic surgery always obtained higher scores than other physicians. However, no significant differences were found in the assessment of the aesthetic outcome of breast reconstruction according to the sex of the rating medical professional for any of the assessments considered in this study. A strong positive linear correlation between the time since training in the medical specialty of plastic surgery (r=0.750, p=0.001) and the mean aesthetic outcome score was observed in this study. CONCLUSION: Plastic surgeons assessed the aesthetic results of breast reconstruction more positively than nonplastic physicians.

Analysis of breast cancer survival in a northeastern Brazilian state based on prognostic factors: A retrospective cohort study.

Breast cancer is a major health problem worldwide. Analysis of breast cancer epidemiology in emerging countries enables assessment of prognostic factors, cancer care quality, and the equity of resource distribution. We aimed to estimate the overall (OS) and cancer-specific survival (SS) of breast cancer patients in the northeastern Brazilian state of Sergipe to identify independent prognostic factors. We analyzed a cohort for the factors age at diagnosis, place of residence, time to treatment, staging, and molecular classification, using the Kaplan-Meier method, log-rank test, Pearson's chi-squared test and Cox regression model. The outcome was the vital status at the end of the study. Our analysis showed an OS probability of 0.72 and an SS probability of 0.75. In multivariate analysis, time to treatment within 60 days, stage IV, and triple-negative classification remained independent prognostic factors for both OS [unadjusted hazard ratio (HRp) 1.50 (1.21; 1.86), HRp 16.56 (8.35; 32.85), and HRp 2.73 (1.73; 4.29), respectively] and SS [HRp 1.43 (1.13; 1.81), HRp 20.53 (9.45; 44.56), and HRp 3.14 (1.88; 5.26), respectively]. Better survival was demonstrated for the following patients: those receiving their first treatment after 60 days, with an OS of 52.5 months (51.2; 53.8) and SS of 53.5 months (52.3; 54.7); stage I patients, with an OS of 58.8 months (57.7; 60.0) and SS of 59.2 months (58.1; 60.3); patients without nodal metastasis, with an OS of 54.2 months (53.0; 55.4) and SS of 55.6 months (54.5; 56.7); and patients with luminal A classification, with an OS of 56.8 months (55.0; 58.5) and SS of 57.8 months (56.2; 59.4). This study identified independent prognostic factors and that OS and SS were lower for patients from Sergipe than for patients in high-income areas. Therefore, determining the profiles of breast cancer patients in this population will inform specific cancer care.

Restrição da ingestão de alimentos em pré-escolares com hipersensibilidade alimentar: impacto no crescimento e desenvolvimento / Restriction of food intake in preschoolers with food hypersensitivity: impact on growth and development / Restricción de la ingesta de alimentos en preescolares con hipersensibilidad alimentaria: impacto en el crecimiento y desarrollo

Objetivo: Analisar evidências científicas sobre os impactos da restrição alimentar no crescimento e desenvolvimento de crianças em fase pré-escolar com história de alergia a alimentos. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura que teve como intuito responder a seguinte pergunta norteadora "Quais os impactos da restrição alimentar no crescimento e desenvolvimento de crianças na fase pré-escolar com história de alergia a alimentos?". A busca na base de dados foi conduzida nas plataformas Scopus, PubMed, LILACS e CINAHL, em agosto de 2020. Resultados: Dos 9 artigos incluídos, 55,56% constavam na Scopus, todos estavam em inglês e 33,33% eram caso-controle. As publicações constataram um maior quantitativo de crianças que manifestavam alergia imunoglobulina E mediada, que costumavamevitar 1 ou mais alimentos, especialmente o leite de vaca. Foram observadas reduções nos escores Z (≤ -2) de altura/idade, peso/idade e peso/altura entre as crianças com alergia alimentar e restrição de alimentos. Conclusão: Os artigos se limitaram a determinadas áreas e a um nível de evidência mediano. Contudo, eles não se restringiram a avaliar o crescimento de crianças alérgicas a alimentos em dieta restritiva, investigando, dentre outros fatores, a qualidade de vida de cuidadores e as concentrações séricas de vitaminas.

Objetivo: Analizar la evidencia científica sobre los impactos de la restricción alimentaria en el crecimiento y desarrollo de preescolares con antecedentes de alergia alimentaria. Método:Se trata de una revisión integrativa de la literatura que tuvo como objetivo responder a la siguiente pregunta orientadora "¿Cuáles son los impactos de la restricción alimentaria en el crecimiento y desarrollo de niños en edad preescolar con antecedentes de alergia alimentaria?". La búsqueda en bases de datos se realizó en las plataformas Scopus, PubMed, LILACS y CINAHL en agosto de 2020. Resultados: De los 9 artículos incluidos, el 55,56% estaban en Scopus, todos estaban en inglés y el 33,33% eran sensibles a mayúsculas y minúsculas. Las publicaciones encontraron un mayor número de niños que manifestaban alergia mediada por inmunoglobulina E, que solían evitar 1 o más alimentos, especialmente la leche de vaca. Se observaron reducciones en las puntuaciones Z (≤ -2) para altura/edad, peso/edad y peso/talla entre niños con alergia alimentaria y restricción alimentaria. Conclusión:Los artículos se limitaron a ciertas áreas yun nivel de evidencia medio. Sin embargo, no se limitaron a evaluar el crecimiento de niños alérgicos a alimentos con dieta restrictiva, investigando, entre otros factores, la calidad de vida de los cuidadores y las concentraciones séricas de vitaminas.

Objective: To analyze scientific evidence on the impacts of food restriction on the growth and development of childrenin pre-school age with a history of food allergy. Method: This integrative literature review that aimed to answer the following guiding question "What are the impacts of food restriction on the growth and development of children in the preschool phase with a history of food allergy?". The database search was conducted on Scopus, PubMed, LILACS and CINAHL platforms, in August 2020. Results: Of the 9 articles included, 55.56% were in Scopus, all were in English and 33.33% were case-control. The publications found a greater number of children who manifested mediated immunoglobulin E allergy, who used to avoid 1 or more foods, especially cow's milk. Reductions in Z scores (≤ -2) in height / age, weight / age and weight / height were observed among children withfood allergy and food restriction. Conclusion: The articles were limited to certain areas and to a medium level of evidence. However, they were not restricted to assessing the growth of children allergic to foods on a restrictive diet, investigating, among other factors, the quality of life of caregivers and serum concentrations of vitamins.

Aesthetic assessment of breast reconstruction in the eyes of plastic surgeons versus nonplastic physicians

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of the aesthetic result of breast reconstruction surgery from the perspective of plastic surgeons compared with physicians who are not specialists in plastic surgery. METHODS: Twenty patients who underwent breast reconstruction after mastectomy had their aesthetic results evaluated by 16 plastic surgeons and 16 nonplastic physicians, yielding a total of 620 ratings (320 ratings from plastic surgeons and 320 ratings from other specialists). For all analyses, the level of rejection adopted for the null hypothesis was 5% (p-value <0.05). RESULTS: Significant differences were observed between the two groups. On average, medical professionals who specialized in plastic surgery always obtained higher scores than other physicians. However, no significant differences were found in the assessment of the aesthetic outcome of breast reconstruction according to the sex of the rating medical professional for any of the assessments considered in this study. A strong positive linear correlation between the time since training in the medical specialty of plastic surgery (r=0.750, p=0.001) and the mean aesthetic outcome score was observed in this study. CONCLUSION: Plastic surgeons assessed the aesthetic results of breast reconstruction more positively than nonplastic physicians.

Trends in prostate cancer incidence and mortality to monitor control policies in a northeastern Brazilian state.

Prostate cancer differently affects different regions of the world, displaying higher rates in more developed areas. After the implementation of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) testing, several studies described rising rates globally, but it is possible that indolent lesions are being detected given the lack of changes in mortality data. The Brazilian government recommends against PSA screening in the male population regardless of age, but the Urology Society issued a report recommending that screening should start at 50 years old for certain men and for those aged ≥75 years with a life expectancy exceeding 10 years. In this study, we examined the incidence and mortality rates of invasive prostate cancer over time in the Sergipe state of Brazil. The databases of the Aracaju Cancer Registry and Mortality Information System were used to calculate age-standardized rates for all prostate tumors (International Classification of Diseases 10th edition: C61 and D07.5) in the following age ranges: 20-44, 45-54, and ≥65 years. We identified 3595 cases of cancer, 30 glandular intraepithelial high-grade lesions, and 3269 deaths. Using the Joinpoint Regression Program, we found that the incidence of prostate cancer dramatically increased over time until the mid-2000s for all age groups, after which the rates declined. Prostate cancer mortality rates increased until 2005, followed by a non-significant annual percent change of 22.0 in 2001-2005 and a stable rate thereafter. We noticed that the increases and decreases of the incidence rates of prostate cancer were associated with the screening recommendations. Meanwhile, the increased mortality rates did not appear to be associated with decreased PSA testing; instead, they were linked to the effects of age and improvements in identification of the cause of death. Thus, we do not believe a PSA screening program would benefit the population of this study.

A rare case of a metastatic giant cell-rich osteosarcoma of the mandible: Update and differential diagnostic considerations.

A metastatic giant cell-rich osteosarcoma (GCRO) to the jaws is an exceedingly rare neoplasm. To date, fewer than 10 cases have been reported in the English language literature. In this article, we describe an additional case of a metastatic GCRO that presented the diagnostic challenge of a painless mass in the posterior mandible of a 19-year-old girl who exhibited rapid and aggressive local growth. The lesion was confirmed radiologically as an ill-defined expansive osteolytic mass showing cortical perforation. Microscopically, the presence of osteoclast-like giant cells permeated with atypical oval and rounded mesenchymal cells in a fibrovascular stroma, cellular atypia, and scarce osteoid formation were observed. Immunohistochemistry revealed the Ki-67 proliferative index in 50% of positive cells, positivity for vimentin and CD68, as well as scarce positivity for CDK4. The patient's medical history involved a GCRO in the proximal ulna. This report highlights the aggressive behavior of GCRO and its high capacity for metastasis to different parts of the body. Clinicians, pathologists, and surgeons should be aware of the giant cell-rich variant of osteosarcoma of the jaws, an imminent "wolf in a sheep's skin", because its indolent but unrelenting growth and dissemination, with radiographic and histologic characteristics that may represent a diagnostic pitfall regarding aggressive central giant cell lesions of the jaws.

Trends in the incidence and mortality of colorectal cancer in a brazilian city.

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted to analyze the trends in colorectal cancer (CRC) incidence and mortality in the city of Aracaju, Sergipe State, Brazil, between 1996 and 2015 with Joinpoint Regression Program 4.7.0.0 and to identify the geographical distribution of CRC in the municipality. RESULTS: A total of 1322 cases of CRC and 467 CRC-related deaths during the study period were included. In total, 40% of the incident cases and 43% of the deaths occurred in men, while 60% of the incident cases and 57% of the deaths occurred in women. Males who were 20 to 44 years old had the most significant trend in growth. Among women, those in the group aged 45 to 64 years had the highest observed annual percent change (APC). In both sexes, mortality was stable. Regarding the geographic distribution, there were constant hotspots in the northeast region of the municipality. This study showed a significant increase in incidence, mainly in young men between 20 and 44 years of age, but stable mortality in Aracaju.

Temporal trend of cancer mortality in a Brazilian state with a medium Human Development Index (1980-2018).

Emerging economy countries in epidemiological transition have been especially challenged in the fight against cancer. This was an ecological study that aimed to describe the temporal trend of cancer mortality in a Brazilian northeastern state with a medium Human Development Index using official Brazilian mortality data from 1980 to 2018. We calculated the mortality crude rate (CR) and age-standardized rate (ASR) based on official population counts and estimates. The Joinpoint Regression Program, National Cancer Institute, USA, was used to calculate time trends of cancer mortality. There were 34,214 deaths from cancer, excluding nonmelanoma skin cancer, in Sergipe. The overall cancer mortality ASR was 70.1 and 57.9 per 100,000 men and women, respectively. For the last five years, the leading causes of cancer deaths were prostate (21.3), trachea, bronchus and lung (11.7), stomach (6.5), oral cavity (5.4) and liver and intrahepatic bile ducts (5.1) in males and breast (13.8), trachea, bronchus and lung (6.6), cervix (6.4), colon/rectum (5.8) and central nervous system (3.6) in females. In addition, there was a significant reduction in deaths from ill-defined causes in the series. Our results show that although there has been an increase in cancer mortality rates associated with Western lifestyles, such as prostate, breast and colon/rectum, high rates of cancer related to poverty and infections, such as stomach and cervix, still persist in Sergipe.

Trends in cervical cancer and its precursor forms to evaluate screening policies in a mid-sized Northeastern Brazilian city.

Cervical cancer is a health issue that disproportionately affects developing countries, where the Papanicolaou test (Pap smear) remains an important screening tool. Brazilian government recommendations have focused screening on the female population aged from 25 to 64 years old. In this study, we examined the incidence and mortality rates of invasive cervical cancer lesions and the incidence rates of in situ precancerous cervical lesions, aiming to calculate their respective statistics over time in a mid-sized Brazilian city, Aracaju. The 1996-2015 database from the Aracaju Cancer Registry and Mortality Information System was used to calculate age standardized rates for all invasive cervical tumors (International code of diseases, ICD-10: C53) and preinvasive cervical lesions (ICD-10: D06) in the following patient age ranges; ≤ 24, 25-34, 35-44, 45-54, 55-64 and ≥ 65 years old. We identified 1,030 cancer cases, 1,871 in situ lesions and 334 deaths. Using the Joinpoint Regression Program, we calculated the annual percentage incidence changes and our analyses show that cervical cancer incidence decreased up to 2008, increased up to 2012 and decreased again thereafter, a significant trend in all age groups from 25 years. The incidence of precursor lesions increased from 1996 to 2005 and has since decreased, a result significant in all age groups until 64 years. Cervical cancer mortality has decreased by 3.8% annually and trend analysis indicates that Pap smears have been effective in decreasing cancer incidence and mortality. However, recent trends shown here show a decreasing incidence of in situ lesions and may indicate either a real decrease or incomplete catchment. Thus, we suggest health policies should be re-considered and include sufficient screening and HPV vaccination strategies to avoid cervical cancer resurgence in the population.

Patient satisfaction and quality of life in breast reconstruction: assessment of outcomes of immediate, delayed, and nonreconstruction.

OBJECTIVES: This study was conducted aiming to assess the quality of life and satisfaction of women who had mastectomy treated with and without breast reconstruction. RESULTS: A total of 81 women who had mastectomy were included, of whom 53 (65.4%) underwent breast reconstruction. Quality of life was not significantly better in the reconstruction group than the nonreconstruction group. Satisfaction with the surgically operated breast, whether reconstructed or not, was positively correlated with quality of life (p = 0.004). There was no significant difference in quality of life between women with immediate and late reconstruction. This study showed that the satisfaction of patients with the operated breast, reconstructed or not, is more important in quality of life than whether the breast was reconstructed or not. When we analyzed the quality of life of women who had mastectomy who were dissatisfied with their unreconstructed breasts, we observed that nonreconstruction had a negative impact on the quality of life.

Perfil sociodemográfico e econômico e comportamento sexual de brasileiros e estrangeiros recém-ingressos em uma universidade pública / Sexual behavior, sociodemographic and economic profile of both first-year brazilian and international students at a public university / Perfil sociodemográfico y económico y comportamiento sexual de brasileños y extranjeros recien-ingresaron una universidad pública

Objetivo: Caracterizar, comparar e associar o perfil sociodemográfico e econômico, bem como o comportamento sexual e o conhecimento e presença de Infecções Sexualmente Transmissíveis (IST) entre universitários brasileiros e estrangeiros recém-ingressos a uma universidade pública. Métodos: Pesquisa exploratória, descritiva e quantitativa, conduzida com 131 estudantes. Resultados: Houve o predomínio de participantes do sexo masculino, brasileiros e guineenses, solteiros, com parceria eventual e renda familiar de até um salário mínimo. Mais da metade dos participantes brasileiros e estrangeiros tinha iniciado a vida sexual antes dos 18 anos e tinha tido, no mínimo, 2 parceiros. A maior parte dos estudantes sabia o conceito de IST e não tinha contraído qualquer uma delas. Foi observada associação entre ser estrangeiro, ter tido a 1ª relação sexual e conhecer IST. Conclusão: Percebe-se que a realidade dos universitários estrangeiros se assemelha à realidade dos brasileiros, sendo ambos vulneráveis às IST

Objective: To characterize, compare and associate the sociodemographic and economic profile, as well as the sexual behavior and the knowledge and presence of Sexually Transmissible Infections (STI) among Brazilian university students and foreigners recently admitted to an public university. Method: Exploratory, descriptive and quantitative research was conducted with 131 students. Results: There was a predominance of male participants, Brazilian and Guinean, single, with eventual partnership and family income of up to one minimum wage. More than half of the Brazilian and foreign participants had started their sexual life before the age of 18 and had had at least 2 partners. Most students knew the concept of STI and hadn't contracted any of them. An association was observed between being a foreigner, having had the first intercourse and knowing STI. Conclusion: It's perceived that the reality of foreign university students is similar to the reality of Brazilians

Objetivo: Caracterizar, comparar y asociar el perfil sociodemográfico y económico, así como el comportamiento sexual y el conocimiento y presencia de Infecciones Sexualmente Transmisibles (IST) entre universitarios brasileños y extranjeros recién ingresados a uma universidad pública. Métodos: Investigación exploratoria, descriptiva y cuantitativa, conducida con 131 estudiantes. Resultados: Hubo el predominio de participantes del sexo masculino, brasileños y guineanos, solteros, con asociación eventual y renta familiar de hasta un salario mínimo. Más de la mitad de los participantes brasileños y extranjeros había iniciado la vida sexual antes de los 18 años y había tenido al menos 2 socios. La mayoría de los estudiantes sabía el concepto de IST y no había contraído ninguna de ellas. Se observó asociación entre ser extranjero, haber tenido la 1ª relación sexual y conocer IST. Conclusión: La realidade de los universitarios extranjeros se asemeja a la realidad de los brasileños, siendo ambos vulnerables a las IST