Rebeca Andrade Ferraz, Vitor Hugo Auzier Lima, Joacy Pedro Franco David, Maria Isabel Muniz Zemero, Débora Silva Nunes, Syenne Pimentel Fayal, Feliphe Palheta Barroso, Tainá Guimarães Barros & José Jesu Sisnando D’Araújo Filho·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
The crosslinking (CXL) has established itself as a fundamental treatment for stabilizing keratoconus; however, serious complications such as corneal melting represent significant challenges to its safety. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to elucidate the occurrence of post...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126002
Yana Cavalcante de Araújo, José Eduardo Santander Dominguez, Pedro Francisco Guerra Gomes, Bruno Carvalho de Vasconcelos, Fábio de Almeida Gomes, Alinne Patierry Oliveira Pacífico Feitosa, Thiago Colares Castelo Branco, Luiz Carlos Trevia Morais Correia Viana, Aldo Angelim Dias, Eduardo Diogo Gurgel Filho & Bernardo Almeida Aguiar·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Introduction: Endodontic treatment is a means of restoring dental function and preventing tooth loss. Several factors lead to the need for endodontic treatment, including periapical lesions, pulp calcifications, and acute apical abscess (a dental condition involving an inflammato...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126003
Aim: This in vitro study aimed to evaluate and compare the surface roughness and shear bond strength (SBS) of aged composite repairs using three surface pretreatment methods—diamond bur (DP), tungsten carbide bur (TC), and air abrasion (AA)—in combination with two universal adhes...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126001
Background: Esophageal cancer (EC) represents a significant public health burden in North-East India, with a substantially higher incidence compared to other regions globally. This hospital-based descriptive study aims to characterize the epidemiological trends, clinical characte...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i126000
Background: Psoriasis is a common chronic inflammatory skin disorder mainly driven by T-lymphocyte activity. It is characterized by sharply demarcated, scaly, and indurated erythematous plaques, commonly affecting the extensor surfaces, scalp, nails, genital area, and lumbosacral...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125998
Background: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) globally, particularly among young adults. In Togo, epidemiological data on CT prevalence in university settings are scarce. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of CT...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125999
Brazilian biodiversity provides biological resources with significant potential for dental applications, particularly the secretion (or “slime”) produced by termites of the genus Nasutitermes. This study investigated the bioactive properties of this secretion, traditionally used...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125995
Background: Ischemic stroke frequently results in upper limb impairment, significantly affecting patients' ability to perform activities of daily living (ADL). Functional electrical stimulation (FES) combined with motor relearning programs has emerged as a promising rehabilitatio...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125996
Introduction: Intestinal infections caused by protozoa such as amebiasis and giardiasis remain a significant public health issue, particularly in regions where basic sanitation is inadequate. These diseases disproportionately affect vulnerable populations, including individuals w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125997
The BCG vaccine (Bacillus Calmette–Guérin) prevents severe forms of tuberculosis and is administered in a single dose shortly after birth. This study assesses the importance of vaccine coverage in municipalities of Roraima State from 2012 to 2021, identifying factors associated w...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125992
Hugo Costa Neto, Ana Luiza Dias Leite de Andrade, Manuel Antonio Gordón-Nuñez, Éricka Janine Dantas da Silveira, Roseana de Almeida Freitas & Hébel Cavalcanti Galvão·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Background: The identification of molecular markers that could be involved in the pathogenesis of fibro-osseous lesions of the jaws may help to understand the different biological behaviors of such group. Aims: The aim of the present study was to compare the immunohistochemical e...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125993
Epilepsy is a prevalent neurological disorder in children, with approximately 0.5% of the pediatric population affected worldwide. Despite the widespread use of antiepileptic drugs (AEDs), around 30% of children with epilepsy experience inadequate seizure control, prompting the e...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i125994
Carlos Wagner Leal Cordeiro Júnior, Vanessa Santana Lobo, Samuel Cândido Freres, João Francisco Severo-Santos, Maria Eduarda Dorneles Ferraz, Juliano dos Santos, Claudia Jemima Passos Pinto, Rebeca Augusto Silvestre & Elida Lucia Ferreira Assuncao·Journal of Advances in Medicine and Medical Research·2025
Aims: To evaluate the efficacy of statin therapy in preventing cognitive decline and dementia among older adults through an updated systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and cohort studies. Study Design: Systematic review and meta-analysis con...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115991
Sickle Cell Trait refers to the heterozygous form of Sickle Cell Disease. Those who voluntarily donate blood and have sickle cell trait can produce hemoglobin S and A properly. Regardless of a person's genetic status, Regional Blood Transfusion Centres can locate willing blood do...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115990
Background: The liver is the most common site of metastasis, followed by the lungs. Approximately 10% of colorectal cancer patients develop lung metastasis during the course of the disease. Colorectal cancer (CRC) ranks among the top three cancers in terms of incidence, and it ac...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2025/v37i115988