Background: Leprosy is a significant cause of nontraumatic peripheral neuropathy and neuropathic pain (NP). Generally, patients with NP exhibit a variety of symptoms and sensory signals, creating an individual phenotypic profile of pain. This involves identifying and grouping a s...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85539
Giovanna Freitas Raso, Isadora Custódio Moreira dos Santos, Giovanna Mendonça Soares, Heron Ataíde Martins, Daniela Silva Barroso de Oliveira, Daniela Coelho de Lima & Heloisa de Sousa Gomes·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Aims: To investigate factors associated with prenatal dental care carried out by Brazilian dentists (DSs). Study Design: Cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Dental clinic of the Dentistry school of the Federal University of Alfenas, between January 2022 and June...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85540
Líllian Oliveira Pereira da Silva, Paloma Martins Mendonça, Lucas Barbosa Cortinhas, Paulo Cesar Ribeiro, Antonio Neres Norberg, Paulo Roberto Blanco Moreira Norberg & Margareth Maria de Carvalho Queiroz·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background and Aim: Latin America is home of the highest biodiversity of venomous species globally. In Brazil, envenomation incidents are the second leading cause of human intoxications, surpassed only by medication-related events. Envenomation represents a significant public hea...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85538
Marina Haber de Souza, Geovana Neves Hirata, Thais Ferreira de Souza, Maria Clara Chaves Monteiro, Ysadora Maria Rodrigues Pinto, Rodrigo Rodrigues Virgolino & Vitor Hugo Auzier Lima·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Childhood tuberculosis remains an important public health challenge, especially in densely populated urban areas. This study aimed to analyse the correlation between demographic density and the incidence of childhood tuberculosis in the city of São Paulo over the last years. For...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85535
Aim: This study aims to review the emerging trends in adolescent substance abuse in the post-COVID era and evaluate effective prevention strategies tailored to these evolving challenges. Study Design: A comprehensive review of recent data and research on adolescent substance abus...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85536
Fábio Nascimento-da-Silva, João Rafael Valentim-Silva, Alexandro Andrade, Vernon Furtado-da-Silva, Jessica Ohrana Façanha Bastos Peres, Ana Paula de Sousa Almeida, Alanderson Alves Ramalho, Andréia Moreira de Andrade & Juliano Casonatto·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Aims: This study aims to investigate and compare these factors among children, including physical activity time, blood pressure, and screen time, in both urban and rural areas, utilizing non-invasive methods related to cardiovascular risk. Study Design: We proposed an ex-post-fac...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85534
Daniela Infantina Martins Bernardes, Francisco Kennedy Scofoni Faleiros de Azevedo, Géssica Fernanda Colnago Lima, Cor Jesus Fernandes Fontes, Francisco José Dutra Souto, Alessandra Carreira Rodrigues Gajardoni, Wagner Izidoro de Brito, Emerson Soares dos Santos & Ruberlei Godinho de Oliveira·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Aims: This study aimed to characterize the demographic profile of patients affected by coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) treated in public health facilities in Várzea Grande, Mato Grosso, during the biennium, 2020–2021. Methodology: This retrospective cross-sectional descriptiv...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85532
Colorectal cancer (CRC) poses significant diagnostic and management challenges due to its varied clinical presentations. This case report describes a 60-year-old male who presented with progressive rectal bleeding, substantial weight loss, and a protruding mass from the anus. Ini...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85533
Okelue E. Okobi, Olutayo Olaide Olasupo, Akinbanji R. Afolabi, Christopher Igiogbe Emovon, Natalie Oghogho Doherty, Rachel Adebukola O’Dare, Umi Ozohu Umar, Tochukwu Wisdom Okahia & Babatunde Adewale Adeboye·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background: Insulin medication trends in diabetes management have evolved significantly over the past two decades, influenced by demographic factors and advancements in treatment. Analyzing these trends from 2000 to 2022 helps identify disparities and informs strategies for optim...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85531
Achanga Bill Smith Anyinkeng, Mukete Obasemoiyo Joseph, Mbah Nadine Ameck, Tambi Arrey Nellybel Ophundem, Elone Tataw Joseph & Anyileke Florence Noela Njualem·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2024
Background: World Health Organisation World Malaria Report estimates that 247 million malaria cases occurred in 2021 with 84 malaria endemic countries, an increase from 245 million (0.033%) in 2020. Malaria in Africa still account for the leading cause of under five mortality, le...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2024/v36i85529