Obstructive sleep apnea screening in different age groups: performance of the Berlin, STOP-Bang questionnaires and Epworth Sleepiness Scale.

Objective: To evaluate the performance of the Berlin Questionnaire, the STOP-Bang Questionnaire, and the Epworth Sleepiness Scale in screening for the disease in adults of different age groups by comparing them with polysomnography.

Methods: Cross-sectional study with prospective patient allocation, in which individuals underwent a medical interview, completion of the three screening instruments, and polysomnography. Individuals were categorized into three age groups: 18-39, 40-59, and ≥60 years.

Distribution of Clinical NDM-1-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria in Brazil.

New Delhi metallo-β-lactamase (NDM)-producing bacteria have been identified at a worrying rate in Brazil since 2013. Owing to the need to understand the extent of their spread, this study reports the dissemination of bla in different species of Gram-negative bacilli in different regions and states of Brazil. A total of 81 isolates from nine states were studied, including 11 species.