Abstract Brazil’s public healthcare system (SUS) offers specialized oral health services to Brazilians, but the productivity of specialists, such as Pediatric Dentists, has not been characterized. Therefore, the objective of this study was to characterize the outpatient dental procedures (ODPs) carried out by Pediatric Dentists within the SUS. An epidemiological study with an ecological, longitudinal, retrospective, and quantitative approach was conducted. The ODPs carried out by Pediatric Dentists within the SUS were characterized based on type of procedure, complexity level, and circumstance (urgent or elective). Data were analyzed using a descriptive and analytical approach, considering a significance level of 5%, as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic (the 2020-2022 years were not included in secondary analyses). In the last 15 years, 29,234,972 ODPs were carried out by Pediatric Dentists within the SUS. Clinical procedures were the majority (55.4%), significantly more frequent than all other types of procedures (all p <0.05). Among these, restorative and periodontal procedures were the most common (30.7% and 21.0%, respectively). From 2008 to 2019, excluding COVID-19 pandemic years, the trend over the last 15 years was constant for all types of procedures (all p >0.05). In addition, low complexity ODPs were the majority (90.1%), significantly more frequent than medium (9.7%) and high complexity procedures (0.1%) (both p <0.05). At last, most ODPs were not characterized by circumstance in the outpatient production reports (96.9%). Therefore, it was possible to conclude that Pediatric Dentists carried out diverse ODPs within the SUS over the past 15 years, although there was a dominant pattern of type and complexity. Brazils Brazil s (SUS Brazilians specialists Therefore (ODPs ecological longitudinal retrospective conducted procedure urgent elective. elective . elective) 5 5% COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 20202022 2020 2022 2020-202 analyses. analyses analyses) 1 29234972 29 234 972 29,234,97 55.4%, 554 55.4% , 55 4 (55.4%) <0.05. 005 <0.05 0 05 <0.05) these 30.7% 307 30 7 (30.7 210 21 21.0% respectively. respectively respectively) 200 2019 >0.05. >0.05 >0.05) addition 90.1%, 901 90.1% 90 (90.1%) 9.7% 97 9 (9.7% 0.1% 01 (0.1% both 96.9%. 969 96.9% 96 (96.9%) COVID1 COVID- 2020202 202 2020-20 2923497 2 23 29,234,9 55.4 (55.4% 00 <0.0 30.7 3 (30. 21.0 20 201 >0.0 90.1 (90.1% 9.7 (9.7 0.1 (0.1 96.9 (96.9% 202020 2020-2 292349 29,234, 55. (55.4 <0. 30. (30 21. >0. 90. (90.1 9. (9. 0. (0. 96. (96.9 20202 2020- 29234 29,234 (55. <0 (3 >0 (90. (9 (0 (96. 2923 29,23 (55 < ( > (90 (96 292 29,2 (5 29,

RESUMO A maioria das pessoas com demência vive em países de baixa/média renda, onde recursos essenciais para a saúde cerebral, como educação de qualidade, ainda não são amplamente acessíveis. No Brasil, o analfabetismo ainda é frequente, especialmente em comunidades de baixo nível socioeconômico. O estudo PROAME teve como objetivo explorar a educação básica tardia em pessoas analfabetas como ferramenta para o aumento da reserva cognitiva. Objetivo: Investigar a relação entre nível socioeconômico com aprendizado e com desempenho em testes cognitivos, em adultos analfabetos. Métodos: Este estudo clínico de seis meses (NCT04473235) contou com 108 participantes inscritos no projeto Educação para Jovens e Adultos (EJA), dos quais 77 completaram os testes. O nível socioeconômico de cada participante foi medido usando-se: o Índice de Qualidade de Vida Urbana, o Índice de Desenvolvimento Humano Municipal e o nível socioeconômico doméstico. Avaliações cognitivas incluíram: o Teste de Recordação Seletiva Livre e Guiada (TRSLG), uma lista de palavras para avaliar leitura e a matriz Beta III. Resultados: A amostra era predominantemente feminina, com idade média de 58,5. Os participantes melhoraram a leitura (p=0,01) e o TRSLG (p=0,003). Com relação à memoria episódica, as mulheres tiveram resultados superiores aos dos homens (p=0,007) e participantes mais jovens melhoraram mais que seus colegas mais velhos (p=0,001). Não foi observada nenhuma relação entre o nível socioeconômico e o desempenho cognitivo. Conclusão: Independentemente do nível socioeconômico, participantes obtiveram resultados positivos após frequentar a educação básica. Isso sugere que a educação tardia pode ser uma medida preventiva não farmacológica importante, especialmente em países de baixa/média renda. baixamédia baixa renda cerebral qualidade acessíveis Brasil frequente cognitiva Objetivo cognitivos analfabetos Métodos NCT04473235 NCT (NCT04473235 10 EJA, EJA , (EJA) 7 usandose usando se usando-se Urbana doméstico incluíram TRSLG, (TRSLG) III Resultados feminina 585 58 5 58,5 p=0,01 p001 p 0 01 (p=0,01 p=0,003. p0003 p=0,003 . 003 (p=0,003) episódica p=0,007 p0007 007 (p=0,007 p=0,001. p0001 p=0,001 001 (p=0,001) cognitivo Conclusão importante NCT0447323 (NCT0447323 1 (EJA (TRSLG 58, p=0,0 p00 (p=0,0 p000 p=0,00 00 (p=0,003 (p=0,00 (p=0,001 NCT044732 (NCT044732 p=0, p0 (p=0, NCT04473 (NCT04473 p=0 (p=0 NCT0447 (NCT0447 p= (p= NCT044 (NCT044 (p NCT04 (NCT04 NCT0 (NCT0 (NCT

ABSTRACT The majority of people with dementia live in low or middle-income countries (LMICs) where resources that play a crucial role in brain health, such as quality education, are still not widely available. In Brazil, illiteracy remains a prevalent issue, especially in communities with lower socioeconomic status (SES). The PROAME study set out to explore basic education in illiterate adults as a means to improve cognitive reserve. Objective: This manuscript aims to explore the relationship between SES and learning, as well as cognitive outcomes, in an older illiterate population. Methods: This six-month clinical trial (NCT04473235) involved 108 participants, of which 77 concluded all assessments, enrolled in late-life basic education. SES assessments included Quality of Urban Living Index, Municipal Human Development Index and Household SES calculated for each participant. Cognitive assessments encompassed the Free and Cued Selective Reminding Test (FCSRT), a word list to assess reading, and the Beta III matrix. Results: The sample consisted primarily of women, with a mean age of 58.5. Participants improved their reading (p=0.01) and their FCSRT (p=0.003). Regarding episodic memory, women outperformed men (p=0.007) and younger participants improved more than their older counterparts (p=0.001). There was no association observed between SES and cognitive outcomes. Conclusion: Irrespective of SES, participants demonstrated positive outcomes after attending basic education. These findings highlight that late life education could be an important non-pharmacologic preventative measure, especially in LMICs. middleincome middle income LMICs (LMICs health available Brazil issue SES. . (SES) reserve Objective learning population Methods sixmonth six month NCT04473235 NCT (NCT04473235 10 7 latelife participant FCSRT, , (FCSRT) matrix Results 585 58 5 58.5 p=0.01 p001 p 0 01 (p=0.01 p=0.003. p0003 p=0.003 003 (p=0.003) memory p=0.007 p0007 007 (p=0.007 p=0.001. p0001 p=0.001 001 (p=0.001) Conclusion nonpharmacologic non pharmacologic measure (SES NCT0447323 (NCT0447323 1 (FCSRT 58. p=0.0 p00 (p=0.0 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.003 (p=0.00 (p=0.001 NCT044732 (NCT044732 p=0. p0 (p=0. NCT04473 (NCT04473 p=0 (p=0 NCT0447 (NCT0447 p= (p= NCT044 (NCT044 (p NCT04 (NCT04 NCT0 (NCT0 (NCT

Abstract Objective To analyze the follow-up, in specialized outpatient clinics, of infants reported with congenital syphilis during the penicillin shortage. Method A cross-sectional study was carried out in ten public maternity hospitals affiliated with the Brazilian Unified Health System in the city of Fortaleza, state of Ceará. Clinical records of infants reported with congenital syphilis who were born alive in 2015 were used to describe correlates of attendance at recommended clinical follow-up appointments. Results A total of 469 infants reported with CS from January 1/2015 to December 31/2015 were included in the analysis. The results show that most infants did not attend the follow-up visits (368/469, 78.5%) and the main associated factors are that the follow-up clinic is located in a different hospital from that where the infant was born (OR: 3.7; CI: 2.20-6.22; p< 0.001) and the use of illicit drugs by the mother (OR: 3.2; CI: 1.57-6.87; p= 0.002). Only 33.7% (34/101) were followed until discharge. Conclusion The majority of infants with reported congenital syphilis during this period did not attend the follow-up visits. Public health efforts aimed at reaching the parents of infants with CS should be a priority to ensure appropriate clinical identification and management of the associated outcomes of this vertically transmitted infection. followup, followup follow up, up clinics shortage crosssectional cross sectional Fortaleza Ceará 201 appointments 46 12015 1 1/201 312015 31 31/201 analysis 368/469, 368469 368 (368/469 78.5% 785 78 5 OR (OR 3.7 37 3 7 CI 2.206.22 220622 2.20 6.22 2 20 6 22 2.20-6.22 p 0.001 0001 0 001 3.2 32 1.576.87 157687 1.57 6.87 57 87 1.57-6.87 0.002. 0002 0.002 . 002 0.002) 337 33 33.7 34/101 34101 34 101 (34/101 discharge infection 4 1201 1/20 31201 31/20 368/469 36846 36 (368/46 78.5 3. 206 2.206.2 22062 220 2.2 622 6.2 2.20-6.2 0.00 000 00 576 1.576.8 15768 157 1.5 687 6.8 8 1.57-6.8 33. 34/10 3410 10 (34/10 120 1/2 3120 31/2 368/46 3684 (368/4 78. 2.206. 2206 2. 62 6. 2.20-6. 0.0 1.576. 1576 15 1. 68 1.57-6. 34/1 341 (34/1 12 1/ 312 31/ 368/4 (368/ 2.206 2.20-6 0. 1.576 1.57-6 34/ (34/ 368/ (368 2.20- 1.57- (34 (36 (3 (

Abstract “Labor is not a commodity”: One of the earliest understandings of this maxim concerns the intermediation of employment by supporting policies to extinguish the fees charged to workers for their placement. In Brazil, employment agencies fees never disappeared. The article goes back to the period of expansion of private intermediation in Rio de Janeiro, from 1950 to 1975, to observe their market practices. In order to attract job seekers and convince them to pay for an intermediation service, we argue that those actors performed the commodityhood of job vacancies. We analyzed a sample of 3556 job and employment agencies ads published in the Jornal do Brasil, from 1945 to 1975, highlighting three social processes of commoditization of job vacancies: the objectivation of job vacancies as “real things to be bought,” the performing of profusion and collection of job vacancies as “things to be chosen,” and the social ascension rhetoric of the unemployed to the status of customer. With the employment agencies work market, the world of labor appears as colonized by techniques, codes, and expectations from world of mass consumption. Labor commodity commodity” placement Brazil disappeared Janeiro 195 1975 practices service 355 Brasil 194 real bought, bought chosen, chosen customer techniques codes consumption 19 197 35 1 3

Resumo “O trabalho não é uma mercadoria”: Um dos primeiros entendimentos desta máxima diz respeito à intermediação do emprego, apoiando políticas para extinguir as taxas cobradas aos trabalhadores por sua colocação e para incentivar o desenvolvimento de um serviço público de emprego. O artigo propõe voltar à uma das fontes da convenção das vagas como mercadorias, examinando o trabalho comercial realizado por agências de emprego privadas entre 1950 e 1975 para seduzir os que procuram emprego e convencê-los a pagar por um serviço de intermediação. Pode-se argumentar que o mercado de trabalho foi colonizado pela cultura do consumidor quando essas agências privadas de emprego importaram técnicas, códigos e expectativas normativas específicas para o universo do mercado consumidor de bens materiais. mercadoria mercadoria” mercadorias 195 197 convencêlos convencê los Podese Pode se técnicas materiais 19 1

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la puericultura y el seguimiento de niños expuestos a sífilis o notificados con sífilis congénita en Atención Primaria de la Salud. Método: estudio descriptivo realizado en Fortaleza, Ceará, cuya población estuvo conformada por niños expuestos a sífilis o notificados con sífilis congénita en 2017 y 2018. Los datos se recolectaron de los formularios de notificación y de las historias clínicas de los niños. Se analizaron variables sociodemográficas de las madres y de la puericultura de los niños. Para tal fin se utilizó el Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), versión 22. Resultados: un total de 15 niños participaron en el estudio. La edad de las madres varió entre 14 y 42 años, 436 (61%) tenían escuela primaria completa como nivel de estudio máximo, 276 (38,6%) tenían pareja estable o eventual, 97 (13,6%) poseían alguna actividad remunerada y 23 (3,2%) consumían drogas. Un total de 712 (99,6%) acudió a las consultas prenatales y 134 (18,7%) recibieron tratamiento para la sífilis. En relación con los niños, 50 (7,0%) solo acudieron a una consulta de puericultura y se observó una considerable pérdida en el seguimiento a lo largo de los meses. Diez (1,4%) completaron las ocho consultas recomendadas por el Ministerio de Salud y ningún niño se sometió al Venereal Disease Research Laboratory de uno, tres, seis, 12 y 18 meses. Conclusión: la puericultura y el seguimiento de niños expuestos a sífilis o notificados con sífilis congénita no cumplen con las directrices recomendadas por el Ministerio de Salud; además, se registra una importante pérdida en seguimiento de los niños. Objetivo Método Fortaleza Ceará 201 2018 SPSS, SPSS , (SPSS) 22 Resultados 1 4 años 43 61% 61 (61% máximo 27 38,6% 386 38 6 (38,6% eventual 9 13,6% 136 13 (13,6% 2 3,2% 32 3 (3,2% drogas 71 99,6% 996 99 (99,6% 18,7% 187 7 (18,7% 5 7,0% 70 0 (7,0% meses 1,4% (1,4% uno tres seis Conclusión además 20 (SPSS (61 38,6 (38,6 13,6 (13,6 3,2 (3,2 99,6 (99,6 18,7 (18,7 7,0 (7,0 1,4 (1,4 (6 38, (38, 13, (13, 3, (3, 99, (99, 18, (18, 7, (7, 1, (1, ( (38 (13 (3 (99 (18 (7 (1 (9

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze childcare and follow-up of children exposed to or notified with congenital syphilis in Primary Health Care. Method: a descriptive study carried out in Fortaleza, Ceará, whose population was made up of children exposed to syphilis or notified with congenital syphilis in 2017 and 2018. The data were collected from notification forms and the children's medical records. Sociodemographic variables of the mother and childcare were analyzed. For this purpose, the Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), version 22, was used. Results: a total of 715 children took part in the study. The mothers' age varied from 14 to 42 years old, 436 (61%) had Complete Elementary School, 276 (38.6%) had a steady or occasional partner, 97 (13.6%) had a paid job and 23 (3.2%) used drugs. A total of 712 (99.6%) attended prenatal care and 134 (18.7%) were treated for syphilis. In relation to the children, 50 (7.0%) attended only one childcare consultation and a considerable loss was observed in follow-up over the months. Ten (1.4%) completed all eight consultations recommended by the Ministry of Health. No child underwent the Venereal Disease Research Laboratory at one, three, six, 12 and 18 months. Conclusion: childcare and follow-up of children exposed to syphilis or notified with congenital syphilis do not meet the guidelines recommended by the Ministry of Health. There is a significant follow-up loss among the children. Objective followup follow Care Method Fortaleza Ceará 201 2018 childrens s records analyzed purpose SPSS, SPSS , (SPSS) 22 Results 71 mothers 1 4 old 43 61% 61 (61% School 27 38.6% 386 38 6 (38.6% partner 9 13.6% 136 13 (13.6% 2 3.2% 32 3 (3.2% drugs 99.6% 996 99 (99.6% 18.7% 187 7 (18.7% 5 7.0% 70 0 (7.0% months 1.4% (1.4% three six Conclusion 20 (SPSS (61 38.6 (38.6 13.6 (13.6 3.2 (3.2 99.6 (99.6 18.7 (18.7 7.0 (7.0 1.4 (1.4 (6 38. (38. 13. (13. 3. (3. 99. (99. 18. (18. 7. (7. 1. (1. ( (38 (13 (3 (99 (18 (7 (1 (9

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a puericultura e o seguimento de crianças expostas ou notificadas com sífilis congênita na atenção primária em saúde. Método: estudo descritivo realizado em Fortaleza, Ceará cuja população foi composta por crianças expostas à sífilis ou notificadas com a sífilis congênita nos anos de 2017 e 2018. Os dados foram coletados nas fichas de notificação e nos prontuários das crianças. Foram analisadas variáveis sociodemográficas da mãe e da puericultura da criança. Para isso, utilizou-se o programa Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), versão 22. Resultados: participaram do estudo 715 crianças. A idade das mães variou de 14 a 42 anos, tinham até o ensino fundamental completo 436 (61%), parceiro fixo ou eventual 276 (38,6%), atividade remunerada 97 (13,6%) e fazia uso de drogas 23 (3,2%). Frequentaram o pré-natal 712 (99,6%) e foram tratadas para sífilis, 134 (18,7%). Em relação às crianças, 50 (7,0%) receberam somente uma consulta de puericultura e observa-se perda considerável no seguimento ao longo dos meses. Dez (1,4%) completaram o quantitativo de oito consultas recomendado pelo Ministério da Saúde. Nenhuma criança fez o Venereal Disease Research Laboratory de um, três, seis, 12 e 18 meses. Conclusão: a puericultura e o seguimento de crianças expostas à sífilis ou notificadas com a sífilis congênita não atendem às diretrizes recomendadas pelo Ministério da Saúde. Há importante perda de seguimento das crianças. Objetivo saúde Método Fortaleza 201 2018 isso utilizouse utilizou se SPSS, SPSS , (SPSS) 22 Resultados 71 1 4 43 61%, 61 61% (61%) 27 38,6%, 386 38,6% 38 6 (38,6%) 9 13,6% 136 13 (13,6% 2 3,2%. 32 3,2% . 3 (3,2%) prénatal pré natal 99,6% 996 99 (99,6% 18,7%. 187 18,7% 7 (18,7%) 5 7,0% 70 0 (7,0% observase observa meses 1,4% (1,4% Saúde um três seis Conclusão 20 (SPSS (61% 38,6 (38,6% 13,6 (13,6 3,2 (3,2% 99,6 (99,6 18,7 (18,7% 7,0 (7,0 1,4 (1,4 (61 38, (38,6 13, (13, 3, (3,2 99, (99, 18, (18,7 7, (7, 1, (1, (6 (38, (13 (3, (99 (18, (7 (1 ( (38 (3 (9 (18

Abstract Dental caries is an important Public Health issue. However, the treatment of this disease in tertiary dental care requires further investigation. Therefore, the objective of this study was to evaluate caries-related hospital morbidity in the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) from 2008 to 2022. An ecological study was conducted with secondary data on caries-related Hospital Admission Authorizations (AIH) and in-hospital dental procedures (IDP). Data were collected nationwide and statistical analysis was performed with a significance level (p) of 5%. In the last 15 years, 3,474 caries-related AIH and 63,657 IDP were approved within SUS. There was a significant upward trend in the number of caries-related AIH (p = 0.018) and a stationary trend in the number of caries-related IDP (p = 0.841). Moreover, from 2008 to 2022, R$ 1,160,843.09 was allocated for caries-related AIH. Hospital mortality was 0.29% (10 deaths), and 75.1% were elective inpatient admissions. Among SUS users, adults constituted the majority (49%), with a higher frequency of males (59.8%) and whites (46.2%). The most frequent type of caries-related IDP was restoration of permanent teeth (55.3%). Nonetheless, during the COVID-19 pandemic years, significant reductions in caries-related AIH and IDP within the SUS were observed (all p <0.05). Thus, within the SUS, caries-related tertiary dental care has shown a specific pattern over the last 15 years, including an increase in hospitalizations and a high number of in-hospital dental procedures, especially before the COVID-19 pandemic onset. issue However investigation Therefore cariesrelated related (SUS 200 2022 (AIH inhospital IDP. . (IDP) 5 5% 1 years 3474 3 474 3,47 63657 63 657 63,65 0.018 0018 0 018 0.841. 0841 0.841 841 0.841) Moreover R 116084309 160 843 09 1,160,843.0 029 29 0.29 10 (1 deaths, deaths , deaths) 751 75 75.1 admissions users 49%, 49 49% (49%) 59.8% 598 59 8 (59.8% 46.2%. 462 46.2% 46 2 (46.2%) 55.3%. 553 55.3% 55 (55.3%) Nonetheless COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 all <0.05. 005 <0.05 05 <0.05) Thus onset 20 202 (IDP 347 47 3,4 6365 6 65 63,6 0.01 001 01 084 0.84 84 11608430 16 1,160,843. 02 0.2 ( 7 75. 4 (49% 59.8 (59.8 46.2 (46.2% 55.3 (55.3% COVID1 COVID- 00 <0.0 34 3, 636 63, 0.0 08 0.8 1160843 1,160,843 0. (49 59. (59. 46. (46.2 55. (55.3 <0. 116084 1,160,84 (4 (59 (46. (55. <0 11608 1,160,8 (5 (46 (55 < 1160 1,160, 116 1,160 11 1,16 1,1 1,

Resumo Este artigo discute uma das expressões da governança neoliberal que, no caso brasileiro, se manifesta, dentre outras formas, a partir do chamado “investimento social privado”. Trata-se de um conjunto de ações, de caráter gerencial, conduzido por empresas e/ou suas fundações na região onde operam suas atividades, e que visa a ampliar sua hegemonia a partir da valorização de suas imagens, ao mesmo tempo que elas despolitizam e subtraem, das sociedades locais, sua capacidade participativa e transformadora. Com base no conceito de hegemonia de Antonio Gramsci e utilizando os relatórios de sustentabilidade disponibilizados nos sites de empresas minerárias que atuam no vetor sudeste da Região Metropolitana de Belo Horizonte, interessa-nos aqui reunir elementos que permitam identificar mais essa particularidade da “governança neoliberal”.

Abstract This paper addresses one of the expressions of neoliberal governance that, in the Brazilian case, manifests itself, among other forms, through the so-called “private social investment”. It is a set of managerial actions conducted by companies and/or their foundations in the region where they operate, aiming to expand their hegemony by improving their image. However, at the same time, this causes depoliticization and decreases the participatory and transformative capacity of the local societies. Based on Antonio Gramsci's concept of hegemony and using sustainability reports available on the websites of mining companies operating in the Southeast vector of the Metropolitan Region of Belo Horizonte, the main goal of this paper is to collect elements that enable to identify this particularity of “neoliberal governance”.

Abstract: The COVID-19 pandemic led to changes in academic teaching and dental education, but the impact on dental professors’ mental health and quality of life remains poorly understood. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the impacts of social distancing and online teaching related to COVID-19 on the quality of life and anxiety of Brazilian dental professors. This was a cross-sectional study conducted from August 2020 to October 2020. Three instruments were used in an online version: a questionnaire about personal data, academic information and online teaching activities, the Generalized Anxiety Disorders 7 (GAD7) scale, and the Abbreviated World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL-bref) scale. All instruments were sent by e-mail, social media, and messaging apps to private and public universities and professors. Of the 318 responses, 187 (58.8%) were from female professors. Moreover, lack of good internet access and adequate place for online teaching, difficulties in producing teaching materials, and housework roles had a significant impact on the quality of life and anxiety scores (all p-values < 0.05). Also, Brazilian dental professors who declared that they would make greater efforts if the activities were face-to-face had significantly worse quality of life and anxiety scores, and female professors had significantly higher anxiety scores (all p-values < 0.05). These results provide evidence of a negative effect of social distancing and online teaching activities related to COVID-19 outbreak on the health-related quality of life and mental health of Brazilian dental professors.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. METHODS: A population-based household survey was performed, from July 27, 2020 to August 8, 2020. The estimates considered clustering, stratification and non-response. Qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies was performed in a fully-automated Elecsys® Anti-SARS-CoV-2 electrochemiluminescence immunoassay on the Cobas® e601 analyzer (Roche Diagnostics). RESULTS: In total, 3,156 individuals were interviewed. Seroprevalence of total antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was 40.4% (95%CI 35.6-45.3). Population adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions was higher at the beginning of the pandemic than in the last month. SARS-CoV-2 infection rates were significantly lower among mask wearers and among those who maintained social and physical distancing in the last month compared to their counterparts. Among the infected, 26.0% were asymptomatic. The infection fatality rate (IFR) was 0.14%, higher for men and older adults. The IFR based on excess deaths was 0.28%. The ratio of estimated infections to reported cases was 22.2. CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 estimated in this population-based survey is one of the highest reported. The local herd immunity threshold may have been reached or might be reached soon.

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE: To estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 in the state of Maranhão, Brazil. METHODS: A population-based household survey was performed, from July 27, 2020 to August 8, 2020. The estimates considered clustering, stratification and non-response. Qualitative detection of IgM and IgG antibodies was performed in a fully-automated Elecsys® Anti-SARS-CoV-2 electrochemiluminescence immunoassay on the Cobas® e601 analyzer (Roche Diagnostics). RESULTS: In total, 3,156 individuals were interviewed. Seroprevalence of total antibodies against SARS-CoV-2 was 40.4% (95%CI 35.6-45.3). Population adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions was higher at the beginning of the pandemic than in the last month. SARS-CoV-2 infection rates were significantly lower among mask wearers and among those who maintained social and physical distancing in the last month compared to their counterparts. Among the infected, 26.0% were asymptomatic. The infection fatality rate (IFR) was 0.14%, higher for men and older adults. The IFR based on excess deaths was 0.28%. The ratio of estimated infections to reported cases was 22.2. CONCLUSIONS: To the best of our knowledge, the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 estimated in this population-based survey is one of the highest reported. The local herd immunity threshold may have been reached or might be reached soon.

ABSTRACT Objectives: This observational study analyzed telomerase reverse transcriptase (pTERT) mutations in 45 fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens obtained from thyroid nodules followed by postoperatively confirmation of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) diagnosis, examining their relationship with clinicopathologic aspects and the BRAFV600E mutation. Subjects and methods: Clinical information was collected from patients who presented to Ribeirao Preto University Hospital for surgical consultation regarding a thyroid nodule and who underwent molecular testing between January 2010 to October 2012. Tests included a DNA-based somatic detection of BRAFV600E and pTERT mutations. Results: We found coexistence of pTERTC228T and BRAFV600E mutations in 8.9% (4/45) of thyroid nodules. All nodules positive for pTERT mutations were BRAFV600E positives. There was a significant association between pTERTC228T/BRAFV600E with older age and advanced stage compared with the group negative for either mutation. Conclusions: This series provides evidence that FNA is a reliable method for preoperative diagnosis of high-risk thyroid nodules. pTERTC228T/BRAFV600E mutations could be a marker of poor prognosis. Its use as a personalized molecular medicine tool to individualize treatment decisions and follow-up design needs to be further studied.

Abstract Echinodorus scaber Rataj and Echinodorus grandiflorus (Cham. & Schltdl.) Micheli, Alismataceae, are popularly used to relieve inflammatory complaints and as diuretic. A study on the antinociceptive effect and selected marker compounds in eleven extracts from different locations was undertaken and their antinociceptive effect was assessed. The fingerprints were compared by HPLC-DAD and the content of vitexin, isovitexin, isoorientin and vitexin-2-O-rhamnoside were determined. All samples presented antinociceptive activity reducing the writhes by 36.4-62.5% and 47.4-79.8% at 10 and 50 mg/kg, respectively; indomethacin (5 mg/kg) reduced writhes by 82.6-90.1%. The content of the flavonoids C-glycosides, however, presented a strong variation. Isovitexin and isoorientin were found in all the samples, with content ranging from traces to 14.70 µg/mg and 2.12-84.27 µg/mg extract, respectively, while vitexin-2-O-rhamnoside occurred in quantifiable amounts only in 3 out of 11 samples ranging from 5.43 to 33.13 µg/mg extract; vitexin was not detected at all or detected in trace amounts. According to the fingerprints, the samples could be arranged in four main groups. All eleven extracts showed antinociceptive activity. Isovitexin was the only flavonoid present in all samples and can be regarded, acting in synergy with the other compounds or not, as the responsible for the antinociceptive activity. Therefore, isovitexin is a good choice as chemical marker when the antinociceptive activity of E. scaber and E. grandiflorus is investigated.

BACKGROUND Leprosy or hansen’s disease is a spectral disease whose clinical forms mostly depends on host’s immune and genetic factors. Different Toll-like receptors (TLR) variants have been described associated with leprosy, but with some lack of replication across different populations. OBJECTIVES To evaluate the role of polymorphisms in genes TLR1, TLR2 and TLR4 and susceptibility to leprosy in a genetic case control study; to verify the association between genotypes of these markers and the immunological profile in the serum of patients with leprosy. METHODS Pre-designed TaqMan® assays were used to genotype markers at TLR1 (rs4833095, rs5743551), TLR2 (rs7656411, rs3804099) and TLR4 (rs1927914, rs1927911). A panel of cytokines and chemokines was accessed by enzime-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) test in the serum of a subgroup of patients with and without leprosy reactions. FINDINGS Our results show an association between the T allele of rs3804099 at the TLR2 gene and increased risk for leprosy per se [Odds ratio (OR) = 1.296, p = 0,022]. In addition, evaluating the association between different genotypes of the TLR1, 2 and 4 markers and cytokine/chemokine serological levels, IL-17 appears as an immunological marker regulated by the polymorphism of the three TLR genes evaluated, whereas different TLR1 genotypes were associated with differential production of IL-12p40 and MCP-1(CCL2). Furthermore, other relevant serum markers such as CXCL-10 and IL-6 seemed to be regulated by TLR2 variants and IL-1β was related to TLR4 genotypes. MAIN CONCLUSIONS All together our data points that the tested TLR markers may have a regulatory role in the immunity against Mycobacterium leprae, by driving the host’s production of key cytokines and chemokines involved in the pathogenesis of this disease.

ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION Angiostrongylus cantonensis is causes eosinophilic meningoencephalitis in humans. Worldwide expansion of this nematode is linked to the dispersion of their hosts. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of A. cantonensis infection in Achatina fulica in the nine municipalities that make up Baixada Santista, São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS Angiostrongylus cantonensis larvae were analyzed using optical microscopy. We performed polymerase chain reaction and restriction fragment length polymorphism using restriction endonuclease ClaI, directed to the internal transcribed spacer region 2 of A. cantonensis larval DNA. RESULTS Of the 540 snails analyzed, 117 (21.7%) were infected by A. cantonensis. For morphological and morphometric analyses, 60 larvae were used. Second-stage larvae were, on average, 358.2µm long and 26.4µm wide, while third-stage larvae were, on average, 450µm long and 21.12µm wide. The tails of the larvae ended in a fine tip. CONCLUSIONS All municipalities comprising Baixada Santista had A. fulica that were naturally infected with A. cantonensis. All of the observed characteristics were typical of the species.

ABSTRACT Objective: to relate the creation, experience of establishment and service performed in the Pelvic Floor Rehabilitation Program [(PRAP)], a project of the School of Nursing of University of Campinas (UNICAMP), developed at a health unity in Campinas, São Paulo, Brazil. Results: this Program appeared due to the high demand of patients with urinary incontinence (UI) and need of formation or qualification of professionals to serve those customers and multiply the actions at other health unities. Nowadays, the PRAP is in its tenth year, and it has served 102 patients with UI and other dysfunctions of the pelvic floor and lower urinary tract, qualified 480 health professionals and stimulated researches. Conclusion: the preventive actions of pelvic floor rehabilitation are important areas of the nurse’s performance and initiatives as the related ones contribute for the professional formation and practice based on evidences.

RESUMEN Objetivo: relatar la creación, experiencia de implantación y atendimiento realizado en el Programa de Rehabilitación del Piso Pélvico (en portugués, PRAP1), un proyecto de la Facultad de Enfermería de la Universidad Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), desarrollado en un centro de salud de Campinas, San Pablo, Brasil. Resultados: este Programa surgió debido a la elevada demanda de pacientes que sufren de incontinencia urinaria (IU) y necesidad de formación o capacitación de profesionales para atender a esta clientela y multiplicar las acciones en otras unidades de salud. Actualmente el PRAP está en su décimo año de funcionamiento, y ha atendido, hasta este momento, a 102 pacientes con IU y otras disfunciones del suelo pélvico y del tracto urinario inferior, además de haber formado 480 alumnos, capacitado ocho profesionales de la salud y estimulado investigaciones. Conclusión: las actividades preventivas y de rehabilitación del piso pélvico constituyen áreas de importante actuación del enfermero e iniciativas como la relatada, y contribuyen para la formación profesional y práctica basada en evidencias.

RESUMO Objetivo: relatar a criação, experiência de implantação e atendimento realizado no Programa de Reabilitação do Assoalho Pélvico (PRAP), um projeto da Faculdade de Enfermagem da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), desenvolvido em um centro de saúde de Campinas, São Paulo, Brasil. Resultados: este Programa surgiu devido à elevada demanda de pacientes com incontinência urinária (IU) e necessidade de formação ou capacitação de profissionais para atender esta clientela e multiplicar as ações em outras unidades de saúde. Atualmente o PRAP encontra-se em seu décimo ano de funcionamento, tendo, até o momento, atendido 102 pacientes com IU e outras disfunções do assoalho pélvico e do trato urinário inferior, formado 480 alunos, capacitado oito profissionais de saúde e estimulado pesquisas. Conclusão: as atividades preventivas e de reabilitação do assoalho pélvico constituem-se áreas de importante atuação do enfermeiro e iniciativas como a relatada contribuem para a formação profissional e prática baseada em evidências.