Publications by authors named "Farias D"

Background: The aim of this study was to assess the clinicopathological features of lip lesions diagnosed in a single Oral Pathology service in Brazil.

Material And Methods: It was a cross-sectional study based on secondary data. Between 2000 and 2019, all lip lesions diagnosed in an Oral Pathology service in Brazil were analyzed.

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The role of circulating metabolites on child development is understudied. We investigated associations between children's serum metabolome and early childhood development (ECD). Untargeted metabolomics was performed on serum samples of 5,004 children aged 6-59 months, a subset of participants from the Brazilian National Survey on Child Nutrition (ENANI-2019).

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Cellulose nanocrystals (CNC) receive great attention for their physical and optical properties, high surface area, high tensile strength, rigidity (Young's modulus up to 140 GPa), and ease of surface modification. However, controlling the properties of CNC is still challenging, given the wide variety of pulp sources and the complexity of finding suitable processing conditions. In the present study, acid hydrolysis efficiently isolated CNC from wood brown kraft pulp (AMKP).

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Inverted ductal papilloma is an uncommon benign papillary endophytic tumor. This report aimed to present a case of inverted ductal papilloma of the oral cavity. A 54-year-old female patient presented with an asymptomatic nodular lesion on the lower lip.

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Background: The consumption of ultra-processed foods (UPFs) has increased worldwide, including among children. Maternal schooling has been associated with children's UPF consumption. The present study examined the interaction between maternal schooling and child age in the association with UPF consumption in Brazilian children <5 years.

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Synthetic pesticides are known for their toxic effects on non-target aquatic organisms. However, little is known about their effects when present in mixtures, which are closer to realistic exposure scenarios. Therefore, this study evaluates the toxicity of pesticides such as diuron, atrazine and glyphosate, individually and in combination, in zebrafish embryos, investigating their mechanisms of oxidative stress.

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Introduction: A warm-up is recommended prior to performing a resistance training workout. Understanding the dose-response effect of warm-up load intensities can contribute to subsequent workout performance. The aim of this study was to compare different warm-up load intensities on subsequent resistance training volume in a workout.

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Purpose: Pre-optimization of obese patients prior to abdominal wall reconstruction (AWR) is essential in mitigating their increased preoperative risks. Traditionally diet, exercising, bariatric surgery are the tools typically prescribed for weight loss. The advent of glucagon-like peptide-1 agonists (GLP-1A) which stimulate insulin secretion and inhibit gastric emptying have improved the weight loss armamentarium.

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  • The study focused on the characteristics, treatment patterns, and overall survival of multiple myeloma (MM) patients in Brazil, aiming to identify gaps in diagnosis and treatment.
  • Data collected from 943 patients over 63 months showed a median overall survival of 70 months, with notable differences in survival rates between transplantation-ineligible and eligible patients.
  • While there have been improvements in outcomes compared to past studies, challenges such as limited access to new treatments and transplant options remain obstacles to further progress in patient care.
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This study evaluated the influence of gastrointestinal digestion on the bioaccessibility and antidiabetic potential of () and () fruits. After digestion, the content of total phenolics and flavonoids reduced by 58.3 and 73.

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Notably, 56 worldwide experts gathered for the Antimicrobial Assessment on Global Aquaculture Production (AGAP) series of workshops to (1) evaluate the current state of knowledge on antimicrobial use and identify existing gaps; (2) formulate strategies to identify ecologically relevant impact indicators and establish thresholds for assessment; (3) identify pivotal socioeconomic factors and effective governance mechanisms essential for implementing monitoring practices in aquaculture and extending them across sectors and countries for aquaculture sustainability; (4) develop pathways to enhance our comprehension between antibiotic use in aquaculture and antimicrobial resistance; and (5) explore potential antibiotic monitoring tools that can be universally adapted and implemented across region and sectors. The main outcomes were a roadmap for establishing investigation priorities on the relevant topics regarding antibiotic use in aquaculture, socioeconomic drivers for using antibiotics and behaviors that need more robust and transparent regulatory frameworks to guide farmers, training on antimicrobial use, and access to veterinarians and extension services agents for education. Overall, the workshop evidenced the power of collaboration in addressing complex global challenges to achieve sustainable aquaculture.

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  • The study aimed to assess food poverty among Brazilian children by analyzing dietary data and socio-economic factors, using a UNICEF classification for food poverty levels.
  • Results showed that 32.5% of children faced moderate food poverty and 6.0% experienced severe food poverty, particularly among those with less-educated and lower-income mothers/caregivers.
  • The most commonly consumed foods among children in severe food poverty were dairy products, grains, and ultra-processed foods, indicating a concerning dietary pattern.
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Emerging contaminants (ECs), also known as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), are defined as synthetic or naturally occurring chemicals or biological agents that are not commonly monitored in the environment but have the potential to enter the environment and cause known or supposed adverse ecological and human health effects [...

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A conventional hydrocyclones is a versatile equipment with a high processing capacity and low maintenance cost. Currently, several studies aim to alter the typical structure of the conventional hydrocyclone in order to modify its performance and purpose. For this, filtering hydrocyclones have emerged, where a porous membrane replaces the conic or cylindrical wall.

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Background: Obesity affects more than one-third of Americans and can be treated with bariatric surgery, most commonly sleeve gastrectomy (SG). SG has been shown to increase the incidence of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) in some patients, which can be refractory to medical management. Surgical options for post-SG GERD include magnetic sphincter augmentation (MSA) and subtotal gastrectomy with Roux-en-Y reconstruction (SGRY).

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Inadequate practices during complementary feeding are associated with malnutrition, especially in children experiencing vulnerable conditions and social inequality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the trends in complementary feeding indicators (CFIs) according to participation in a Brazilian cash transferu program-the Program (BFP). This was a time-series study with secondary data from 600,138 children assisted from 2015 to 2019 and registered within the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Surveillance System.

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Myoepithelioma is a benign salivary gland tumor. Central myoepitheliomas are very rare. The aim of this report was to describe a case of maxillary myoepithelioma.

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  • Encephalitis, a serious brain condition, is often caused by common viruses like herpes and enteroviruses, but the role of arboviruses in Brazil is less understood.
  • A study from 2020 to 2022 tested samples from patients experiencing encephalitis using advanced molecular and serological techniques.
  • Among 43 evaluated patients, 37.2% showed positive results for various viruses, with chikungunya virus (CHIKV) being the most frequently detected, highlighting its significance in encephalitis cases during outbreaks in Brazil.
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Objectives: To evaluate common femoral vein thickness (CFVT) as a diagnostic tool in Brazilian patients with Behçet's disease (BD) and to analyse associations between increased CFVT and disease features.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed including 100 BD patients and 100 controls. The CFVT and the diameters of great saphenous vein (GSV), and small saphenous vein (SSV) were measured by Doppler ultrasound.

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Brazilian coastal archaeology is renowned for its numerous and large shellmounds (sambaquis), which had been continuously occupied from at least 8000 to 1000 years cal BP. However, changes in their structure and material culture in the late Holocene have led to different hypotheses concerning their ecological and cultural changes. The archaeological site Galheta IV (ca.

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Liver plays a crucial role in detoxification processes and metabolism of xenobiotics, and therefore, it is a target organ of toxicity of different classes of chemicals. In this context, some key enzymes present in liver are considered to be good biochemical markers of hepatic damage and can have their activities determined via spectrophotometry. Aspartate and alanine aminotransferases, alkaline phosphatase, lactate dehydrogenase, and glutathione peroxidase are enzymes that have activities often changed in response to hepatotoxic compounds and can be accessed through the larval period of zebrafish (Danio rerio).

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An Adverse Outcome Pathway (AOP) is an analytical model that describes, through a graphical representation, a linear sequence of biologically connected events at different levels of biological organization, causally leading to an adverse effect on human health or the environment. In general, AOPs are constructed based on five central principles: systematic development and review, chemical-agnostic, modular, networks, and living documents. Furthermore, AOPs have the potential to be used, for example, to investigate certain molecular targets; relate the regulation of specific genes or proteins among AOPs; extrapolate biological processes, pathways, or diseases from one species to another; and even predict adverse effects in particular populations.

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2,4-dichlorophenoxyacetic acid (2,4-D) is a widely used herbicide worldwide and is frequently found in water samples. This knowledge has prompted studies on its effects on non-target organisms, revealing significant alterations to liver structure and function. In this review, we evaluated the literature on the hepatotoxicity of 2,4-D, focusing on morphological damages, toxicity biomarkers and affected liver functions.

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