Lifetime sexual violence among transgender women and travestis (TGW) in Brazil: Prevalence and associated factors.

Objective: To describe the prevalence, characteristics, and factors associated with sexual violence in transgender women and travestis (TGW) in Brazil.

Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted in five Brazilian cities (Campo Grande, Manaus, Porto Alegre, Salvador, and São Paulo) between 2019 and 2021. Participants were recruited using the respondent-driven sampling (RDS) technique.

Evaluation of RET-He values as an early indicator of iron deficiency anemia in pregnant women.

Introduction: During pregnancy, women are at an increased risk of developing iron-deficiency anemia.

Objective: The objective of this study was to assess the diagnostic performance of the reticulocyte hemoglobin equivalent (RET-He) in the early detection of iron-deficiency anemia in a group of pregnant women and to establish a reference range for this parameter in a group of control individuals.

Method: A total of 60 patients and 130 control subjects were included in the study.

Anti-Trichomonas vaginalis activity of betulinic acid derivatives.

Caused by Trichomonas vaginalis, trichomoniasis is the most common non-viral STD worldwide. Currently, metronidazole and tinidazole are the only drugs approved for treatment of the condition. However, problems such as metronidazole-resistant T.