The Benefits of COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Patients Hospitalized with Respiratory Symptoms: A Retrospective Cohort Study in South Brazil.

Objectives: SARS-CoV-2 infection is a known risk factor for adverse health outcomes in pregnancy, affecting both maternal and neonatal health. Mounting evidence suggests that even a single dose of an approved COVID-19 vaccine protects against severe SARS-CoV-2 infection and is safe for both pregnant persons and neonates. Southern Brazil was heavily affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, and the protective effects of the vaccine on maternal and neonatal health are not well described.

Safety of Immersive Virtual Reality for the Management of Parkinson's Disease.

Virtual reality (VR) has been used in research and clinical practice in the management of Parkinson's disease (PD), potentially enhancing physiotherapy. Adverse events (AEs) associated with VR applications in PD have been poorly explored. We conducted a randomized controlled trial to compare two 12-week interventions using physiotherapy and immersive VR, and analyzed the frequency and type of AEs occurring in 30 people with PD.

Effect of Mn(II) and Co(II) on Anti- Metabolite Production by sp. an Endophyte Isolated from (Plantaginaceae).

: This study evaluates the effect of Mn(II) and Co(II) ions on the production of anti- metabolites by the endophytic fungus Aspergillus sp., isolated from . The objective was to identify metal-induced secondary metabolites with antifungal potential against drug-resistant species.

Viability and Motility of Under Elevated Martian Salt Stresses.

This study investigates the effects of three Martian-relevant salts-sodium chlorate, sodium perchlorate, and sodium chloride-on the viability and motility of , a model organism for understanding microbial responses to environmental stress. These salts are abundant on Mars and play a crucial role in forming brines, one of the few sources of stable liquid water on the planet. We analyze the survivability under different salt concentrations using colony plating.

Dysregulation of MiR-21, MiR-221 and MiR-451 During Neoadjuvant Treatment of Breast Cancer: A Prospective Study.

Background: Breast cancer is highly heterogeneous disease in which different responses are observed to the same treatment for different subtypes and extents of similar diseases. Considering this scenario, the search for tumor biomarkers is indispensable, with current evidence suggesting that circulating microRNAs are viable biomarkers. This study evaluated the expression of miR-21, miR-221, miR-195, and miR-451 in patients with breast cancer undergoing neoadjuvant treatment at oncology outpatient facilities in Brazil.