Publications by authors named "E Pereira de Souza Neto"
Young men who have sex with men in Brazil face vulnerability to HIV and display lower PrEP uptake and adherence. Understanding their engagement with digital technologies can better inform mobile health (mHealth) strategies for HIV prevention and care. As part of the Conectad@s study, a HIV status-neutral prevention and care intervention for young men who have sex with men, we conducted semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with 38 participants between January-February 2021.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFUnveiling inflammatory biomarkers in multibacillary leprosy: the role of lymphocyte-platelet ratio in predicting leprosy reactions.
Arch Dermatol Res
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Leprosy is a contagious disease causing physical disabilities and inflammatory episodes, but lacks definitive lab markers for diagnosing leprosy reactions, complicating its management.
- A study analyzed 67 patients with multibacillary leprosy, focusing on inflammatory biomarkers like lymphocyte-platelet ratio and systemic immune-inflammation index, using various diagnostic methods.
- Results indicated a positive association between leprosy reactions and the lymphocyte-platelet ratio, suggesting it could be a potential early indicator for recognizing these reactions, highlighting the need for further research.
Case Report: Molecular Analyses of Cell-Cycle-Related Genes in Cortical Brain Tissue of a Patient with Rasmussen Encephalitis.
Int J Mol Sci
August 2024
Rasmussen's encephalitis (RE) stands as a rare neurological disorder marked by progressive cerebral hemiatrophy and epilepsy resistant to medical treatment. Despite extensive study, the primary cause of RE remains elusive, while its histopathological features encompass cortical inflammation, neuronal degeneration, and gliosis. The underlying molecular mechanisms driving disease progression remain largely unexplored.
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- Transdermal laser treatment for varicose veins can be painful, prompting a study to explore a technique using tumescent anesthesia to minimize discomfort.
- The study compared pain levels in patients treated with tumescent anesthesia on one side versus standard treatment on the other, using the Visual Analogue Scale to assess pain.
- Results showed a significant reduction in pain with tumescent anesthesia (0.0) compared to standard treatment (7.9), indicating that this method could enhance the laser treatment experience.