Publications by authors named "I A F Muniz"

Elderly women are more susceptible to the development of chronic non-communicable diseases. Among these, diabetes mellitus (DM) and systemic arterial hypertension (SAH) stand out. This work aimed to carry out an expanded study on the interactions of anthropometric, biochemical and inflammatory parameters associated with the risk of severity in elderly women with hypertension and diabetes.

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  • * A review of 55 clinical trials showed that 83.3% were conducted after 2015, mainly in the U.S., focusing on various FDA-approved drugs for HNC, including cetuximab and pembrolizumab.
  • * There is a need for new drugs specifically for HPV-associated OPC, as the molecular mechanisms and outcomes differ from HPV-negative cases; researchers have identified mutated genes in HPV-positive OPC that could be targeted for future drug development.
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Objective: This systematic review aimed to analyze the clinical (survival rate, failure risk, or fracture) and laboratory performance (fracture mode or failure) of rehabilitations of endodontically treated teeth, with and without posts.

Materials And Methods: A systematic search was conducted in the Pubmed, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, Cochrane Library, and OpenGrey databases up to March 2023, according to PRISMA guidelines. In vitro and clinical studies that compared the clinical and laboratory performance of endodontically treated teeth with and without intraradicular posts were included.

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  • This scoping review examined adverse reactions in the oral mucosa and face caused by natural products, following specific guidelines for systematic reviews.
  • A total of 706 studies were initially identified, but only 28 studies met the eligibility criteria, highlighting cases primarily between 1976 and 2022 across 19 countries.
  • The review found that propolis and garlic were the natural products most commonly associated with adverse effects, leading to issues like eczema, chemical burns, and ulcerations in 50 reported patients, predominantly female.
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