Publications by authors named "Eliane Luz"
Osteosarcoma (OS) is the most common malignant bone tumor affecting adolescents and young adults and it usually occurs in the long bones of the extremities. The detection of cancer-related genetic alterations has a growing effect in guiding diagnosis, prognosis and targeted therapies. However, little is known about the molecular aspects involved in the etiology and progression of OS, which limits options for targeted therapies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAn ecological study aimed at analyzing homicide rates and actual bodily harm was conducted in Itaboraí, in the years 2010 to 2011. The entire municipality was used in the study covering critical and non-critical areas. The data came from the Information System for the Public Security Institute in Rio de Janeiro state.
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- A critical review assessed a system of 41 indicators developed in 2007 with the UN to monitor municipal responses to domestic violence and child sexual exploitation.
- The evaluation used criteria like validity, reliability, and social relevance, focusing on data from three cities in Rio de Janeiro.
- The findings revealed challenges in using the indicators, such as insufficient and poor-quality data, leading to a revised system of 32 indicators aimed at improving municipal strategies for addressing these issues.