Integrating remote sensing and UAV imagery for detection of invasive Hovenia dulcis Thumb. (Rhamnaceae) in urban Atlantic Forest remnants.

The invasive species Hovenia dulcis is considered the main invasive species in the Atlantic Forest, capable of altering environmental conditions at a local scale and provoking profound changes in the composition of the plant community. Combining drone and satellite images can make forest monitoring more efficient, enabling a more targeted and effective response to contain the spread of invasive species. This research aimed to use high-resolution CBERS-4A satellite combined with drone images to detect invasive trees in forested areas of the Atlantic Forest.

Navigating obstetric bad news: Insights from tertiary care medical teams.

Objectives: To analyze the self-reported perception of obstetric medical teams regarding the practice of delivering bad news in public and private hospitals.

Methods: Cross-sectional study considering physicians delivering obstetric care at the Municipal Hospital Vila Santa Catarina, Municipal Hospital Dr. Moysés Deutsch, and Albert Einstein Israelite Hospital, in São Paulo, Brazil.

Orbital floor fracture (blow out) and its repercussions on eye movement: a systematic review.

The aim of this systematic review was to investigate the relationship between fractures of the floor of the orbit (blow outs) and their repercussions on eye movement, based on the available scientific literature. In order to obtain more reliable results, we opted for a methodology that could answer the guiding question of this research. To this end, a systematic review of the literature was carried out, using a rigorous methodological approach.

Synovial Sarcoma of the Temporomandibular Joint and Infratemporal Fossa: A Case Report.

Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) and infratemporal fossa (ITF) tumors, even though rare, present diagnostic complexities due to their nonspecific symptoms. Synovial sarcoma comprises 5-10% of adult soft-tissue sarcomas and is uncommon in the head and neck and exceptionally rare in the TMJ/ITF region. We presented a case of monophasic synovial sarcoma affecting the left TMJ/ITF in a 24-year-old man with severe preauricular pain who was misdiagnosed with temporomandibular disorder for 3 years.

Facial, dental, periodontal, and tomographic characteristics of the etiology of excessive gingival display: a cross-sectional clinical study.

Purpose: In this study, we examined the facial, dental, periodontal, and tomographic features associated with excessive gingival display (EGD) when smiling in young adults self-reporting a "gummy smile," categorized by potential etiology.

Methods: The study included 25 healthy adults (18-42 years old; 23 women and 2 men) who self-reported EGD. Participants completed a health questionnaire and underwent a periodontal examination assessing probing depth, clinical attachment level, keratinized gingival width, and gingival thickness (GT).

The efficacy of Platelet and Leukocyte Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) in the healing process and bone repair in oral and maxillofacial surgeries: a systematic review.

Introduction: The search to optimize the healing and bone repair processes in oral and maxillofacial surgeries reflects the constant evolution in clinical practice, driven by the demand for increasingly satisfactory results and the need to minimize postoperative complications.

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy of Platelet and Leukocyte Rich Fibrin (L-PRF) in the healing and bone repair process in oral and maxillofacial surgeries.

Materials And Methods: The systematic review protocol for this study included the definition of the research question, the domain of the study, the databases searched, the search strategy, the inclusion and exclusion criteria, the types of studies to be included, the measures of effect, the methods for screening, data extraction and analysis, and the approach to data synthesis.

Non-RhD alloimmunization in pregnancy: an updated review.

RhD alloimmunization in pregnancy is still the main cause of hemolytic disease of the fetus and neonate (HDFN). Nevertheless, there are other antigens that may be associated with the occurrence of this phenomenon and that have been growing in proportion, given that current prevention strategies focus only on anti-RhD antibodies. Although not widespread, the screening and diagnostic management of the disease caused by these antibodies has recommendations in the literature.

Postsurgical Volumetric Airway Changes in Class III Patients Receiving Bimaxillary Orthognathic Surgery.

The purpose of the present study was to investigate the pharyngeal airway space (PAS) changes in class III patients receiving bimaxillary orthognathic surgery and correlate the PAS volume and minimum axial section changes with the magnitude of the surgical movement. This research involved a retrospective sample composed of 38 patients with class III skeletal occlusions. Three-dimensional measurements of the PAS volume and minimum axial section were conducted.

Use of platelet- and leukocyte-rich fibrin (L-PRF) as a healing agent in the postoperative period of third molar removal surgeries: a systematic review.

Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the effectiveness of L-PRF as a healing agent in the postoperative period of third molar extraction surgeries, as well as to investigate secondary effects, such as the reduction of pain, edema and other discomforts after the surgical intervention.

Materials And Methods: The methodology adopted consisted of carrying out a systematic review of the literature, following the model outlined by the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA). The inclusion criteria were previously established according to a systematic review protocol approved by the Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) under number CRD42023484679.

The nuclear receptor Nurr1 is preferentially expressed in human pro-inflammatory macrophages and limits their inflammatory profile.

Nurr1 is a member of the orphan nuclear receptor family NR4A (nuclear receptor subfamily 4 group A) that modulates inflammation in several cell lineages, both positively and negatively. Macrophages are key regulators of inflammatory responses, yet information about the role of Nurr1 in human macrophages is scarce. Here we examined Nurr1 expression and activity in steady state and activated human macrophages.

Tuberous Sclerosis Complex: Prenatal Diagnosis Using Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging-A Report of Two Cases.

Tuberous sclerosis complex (TSC) is a multiple system neurocutaneous syndrome with a genetic disorder caused by different mutations in TSC1 or TSC2. Usually, TSC causes tumors in the heart, brain, kidneys, eyes, and lungs. However, tumors can also develop in any other organs.

How to Reach the Best Ultrasound Performance in the Delivery Room.

Ultrasonography is an instrument that is present in the maternal-fetal assessment throughout pregnancy and with widely documented benefits, but its use in intrapartum is becoming increasingly relevant. From the assessment of labor progression to the assessment of placental disorders, ultrasound can be used to correlate with physiological findings and physical examination, as its benefit in the delivery room cannot yet be proven. There are still few professionals with adequate training for its use in the delivery room and for the correct interpretation of data.

Placental and Umbilical Cord Anomalies Diagnosed by Two- and Three-Dimensional Ultrasound.

The aim of this review is to present a wide spectrum of placental and umbilical cord pathologies affecting the pregnancy. Placental and umbilical cord anomalies are highly associated with high-risk pregnancies and may jeopardize fetal well-being in utero as well as causing a predisposition towards poor perinatal outcome with increased fetal and neonatal mortality and morbidity. The permanent, computerized perinatology databases of different international centers have been searched and investigated to fulfil the aim of this manuscript.

Complications related to diabetic foot ulcer and associated social vulnerability factors at a referral centre in Brazil.

Objective: To analyse the prevalence and associated social vulnerability factors of complications related to diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) among individuals followed up in a public care centre in Brazil.

Method: This is a cross-sectional study carried out with individuals followed up at the diabetic foot service of the State Referral Center for Diabetes and Endocrinology Assistance (CEDEBA) between December 2019 and October 2020, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Descriptive analysis and comparison of the prevalence of complications related to DFU were carried out.

Neurological morbidity in monochorionic twins with selective fetal growth restriction.

The increased risks of various obstetric, maternal and fetal comorbidities of monochorionic twin pregnancies are widely known. However, despite its high prevalence and significance, the assessment of neurological morbidity as more commonly in selective fetal growth restriction (sFGR) is concerned with more health care. This literature review aims to provide more information about such an assessment.

Labor interventions in low- and high-risk parturients in a university hospital.

Objective: The main aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of using interventions in low- and high-risk parturients on maternal and perinatal adverse outcomes during labor.

Methods: This is a prospective study. The analyzed variables were obtained through a questionnaire with puerperal women (between 1- and 48-h postpartum) and through medical record searches.

Relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes.

Objective: The objective of this study was to analyze the relationship between the number of prenatal care visits and the occurrence of adverse perinatal outcomes in an average city in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil.

Methods: This was a prospective and observational study. The variables analyzed were obtained through a questionnaire administered to postpartum women (between 1 and 48 h postpartum) and information contained in prenatal cards.

Three-dimensional pharyngeal airway space changes after bimaxillary advancement.

Introduction: The probability of improvement in the upper airway space (UAS) with orthognathic surgery should be considered during the surgical-orthodontic treatment decision, providing not only an esthetic, but also a functional benefit for the patient.

Objective: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the 3D changes in the upper airway space after maxillomandibular advancement surgery (MMA).

Methods: A retrospective analysis of 56 patients, 21 male and 35 female, with a mean age of 35.

The role of fetal surveillance in monochorionic twins: review of the current findings.

Maternal age has increased significantly over the years and assisted reproduction techniques are becoming more available in less developed countries, contributing to the rising number of multiple gestations. Multiple pregnancy is associated with greater risk for both the mother and the fetus than a singleton pregnancy and needs well-trained professionals to assist and surveil its progression. This review aimed to describe the available evidence and summarize the current recommendations for fetal surveillance and delivery timing for monochorionic gestations.

Magnetic resonance imaging of skull and brain parameters in fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction.

Objective: To compare fetuses with intrauterine growth restriction (IUGR) and those with normal growth, in terms of skull and brain measurements obtained by magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

Materials And Methods: This was a prospective cohort study including 26 single fetuses (13 with IUGR and 13 with normal growth), evaluated from 26 to 38 weeks of gestation. Using MRI, we measured skull and brain biparietal diameters (BPDs); skull and brain occipitofrontal diameters (OFDs); corpus callosum length and area; transverse cerebellar diameter; extracerebral cerebrospinal fluid (eCSF); and right and left interopercular distances (IODs).

Intrauterine Zika virus infection: review of the current findings with emphasis in the prenatal and postnatal brain imaging diagnostic methods.

Zika virus (ZIKV) is a widespread flavivirus transmitted to humans through the bite of mosquitoes. The number of ZIKV cases increased significantly between 2015 and 2016, and Brazil was the first to report autochthonous transmission of infection. The main neurological disorder related to ZIKV infection is microcephaly.

The influence of biological maturation and neuromuscular performance on peak bone mineral density in children.

Background: The growth and development cycle of the adult is characterized by substantial changes in physical size and maturity, and is controlled by the simultaneous influence of genetic components and the environment. Changes in the development of bones, muscles and adipose tissue are among the most important aspects of adolescent physical development. The aim of this research was to examine the correlation between bone mineral density (BMD) and neuromuscular performance in children at different stages of maturation.