Jaw vs abdominal Burkitt's lymphoma: An analysis of 25 Iraqi cases.

Objectives: This study compared the clinicopathological, immunohistochemical characteristics and Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) detection of Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) in the abdomen and jaw of Iraqi patients.

Methods: A cohort/retrospective study was carried out between August and September 2024 using 25 tissue blocks (14 gnathic and 11 abdominal BL) from the Oral and Maxillofacial Laboratory, University of Baghdad, College of Dentistry, and the National Centre for Educational Laboratories. The sections were stained with haematoxylin and eosin (H&E), while CD10, CD20, Bcl-2, BCl-6, C-Myc and Ki-67 markers were used for diagnosis.

Modeling nonlinear inactivation of hygiene indicator bacteria in pig carcasses during scalding at different pHs.

This study aimed to investigate the influence of adding an alkalizing agent to the scalding water of a slaughterhouse in Brazil to inactivate hygiene indicator bacteria in pig carcasses. Scalding is critical during carcass processing because slaughterhouses' scalding water is constantly renewed; therefore, it is usually contaminated with organic matter, such as faeces and dirt from the previous carcasses. The treatments evaluated consisted of counting Enterobacteriaceae and mesophilic bacteria in pork jowls at 62 °C, 65 °C, 68 C, and 72 °C after 0.

Co(III) complexes of the pentadentate NHC ligand PY4Im: carbene-induced influences and the non-disappearing C NMR peak.

Co(III) complexes of the N-heterocyclic carbene ligand PY4Im (PY4Im = (1,3-bis(bis(2-pyridyl)methyl)imidazol-2-ylidene)) having the general formula [(PY4Im)Co(X)](ClO) (X = NCMe; = 3: OH, N, NCS, ONO, F; = 2: OCO, = 1; (N), = 0) were prepared and structurally characterised. X-ray structural data are consistent with the presence of a influence due to the coordinated carbene carbon, and this is also supported by computational results. C NMR spectra of the complexes did not display peaks corresponding to the carbene carbon, except in the case of the [(PY4Im)Co(OCO)] cation, where a peak at = 170.

Implementing HbA1c monitoring in sub-Saharan Africa: Lessons learnt from a pilot project in Mozambique.

Aims: We aimed to evaluate lesson learnt from a pilot project in Mozambique focused on point-of-care (POC) HbA1c testing for diabetes management in primary health care facilities.

Methods: Over a three-year period, several health centers were equipped with POC HbA1c testing machines. The evaluation involved 12 months of data collection, interviews with patients and staff, and regular supervision visits.

Addressing Mental Health Needs in Low- and Middle-Income Countries: The case of São Caetano do Sul, Brazil.

São Caetano do Sul, a city in southeastern Brazil, boasts exemplary social indicators and healthcare services, with a population of 162,763 and a density of 9,736.03 inhabitants/km². Allocating 25% of its budget to healthcare, the city's mental healthcare services adhere to the National Mental Health Policy.

Brazilian Psychiatric Association consensus on the ideal infrastructure and team for psychiatric emergency services.

An integral part of Brazil's public health system, psychiatric emergency services have been instrumental in improving qualified support for crisis situations involving mental disorders in an equitable, universally accessible, and humanized way. The purpose of this article is to present a systematic review and consensus on the infrastructure and the ideal team for psychiatric emergencies services in Brazil. The authors searched electronic databases including MEDLINE (PubMed), SciELO, and Cochrane, in addition to documents from the World Health Organization, the Brazilian Ministry of Health, and other authorities.

Is self-reported 7-day point prevalence abstinence an useful measure for smoking cessation effectiveness among individuals with mental disorders?

Smoking rates among individuals with mental disorders are higher compared to general population. We aimed to investigate the effectiveness of a smoking cessation treatment among individuals with and without mental disorders. Self-report 7-day point prevalence was used to assess abstinence status among 'intention to treat' ( = 1,213) and 'completers-only' ( = 578) samples.

Chelated OBOH or Chelated OCO: An Isoelectronic Conundrum.

The species originally reported as [Co(bipy)OBOH]·[BO(OH)]·HBO·HO·HO, a Co(II) complex containing a chelated OBOH ligand, is shown to be [Co(bipy)OCO]·[BO(OH)]·HBO·2HO, a Co(III) complex containing a chelated OCO ligand. This was confirmed by H and C NMR, MS, IR, and an X-ray crystal structure.

Laser spectroscopic method for remote sensing of respiratory rate.

Noncontact sensing methods for measuring vital signs have recently gained interest, particularly for long-term monitoring. This study introduces a new method for measuring respiratory rate remotely. The proposed method is based on the reflection of a laser beam off a striped card attached to a moving platform simulating chest wall displacements.

Enhancing retention in care in HIV-infected adolescents during COVID-19 in Mozambique: results from the DREAM program.

Introduction: Around 1,7 million adolescents aged 10-19 years worldwide are infected with HIV, 84% of them living in Sub-Saharan Africa. Mozambique is one of the countries with the highest prevalence of HIV in the world. According to UNAIDS, HIV services for adolescents should be tailored and specifically designed for them.

Brazilian Psychiatric Association Consensus for the Management of Acute Intoxication: general management and specific interventions for drugs of abuse.

Objectives: To present the Brazilian Psychiatric Association's Consensus on the Management of Acute Intoxication.

Methods: A group of experts selected by the Brazilian Psychiatric Association searched for articles on the MEDLINE (by PubMed) and Cochrane databases, limited to human studies and acute intoxication. Working groups reviewed these materials for appropriateness to the topic and the quality of the work.

The effect of a real-world intervention for smoking cessation in Adults with and without comorbid psychiatric and substance use disorders: A one-year follow-up study.

This study evaluated short-term abstinence and prolonged abstinence following a real-world intervention for smoking cessation in a sample of 1,213 adults with nicotine dependence only (ND), nicotine dependence and past history of another substance use disorder (ND-SUD), nicotine dependence and a non-substance use mental health disorder (ND-MD), or nicotine dependence and comorbid substance use disorder and mental health disorder (ND-SUMD). Participants received six sessions of group Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and pharmacotherapy. Abstinence was assessed following completion of treatment and at 12-month follow-up.

Sex differences in smoking cessation: a retrospective cohort study in a psychosocial care unit in Brazil.

Introduction: Despite the results of epidemiological and psychometric studies reporting comparable levels of tobacco dependence among males and females, some clinical studies have detected disparities. Some smoking cessation studies based on clinical setting programs reported poorer outcomes among women than men.

Methods: This retrospective cohort study aimed to compare treatment success and retention between men and women on a smoking cessation program (n = 1,014) delivered at a CAPS-AD unit in Brazil.

Mucosal Schwann cell hamartoma of the gallbladder.

Mucosal Schwann cell hamartoma (MSCH) is a rare benign neurogenic tumor characterized by pure S100p positive spindle cell proliferation. Most cases occur in the distal colon. Involvement of the gall bladder is exceedingly rare.

Corrigendum: Substance Use in Mild-COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study.

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Effect of BMI on Prolonged Abstinence after Smoking Cessation Treatment: A Retrospective Cohort Study.

Background: Despite the well-documented relationship between weight gain and poorer cessation outcomes among smokers, the role of the former (baseline) weight in smoking cessation is insufficiently investigated. We hypothesized that patients with higher baseline body mass index( BMI) have a worse prognosis in tobacco cessation.

Objectives: This retrospective clinical cohort study aimed to investigate the role of the baseline BMI on abstinence over 12 months after participation in smoking cessation treatment conducted in a middle-income country (n = 664).

Substance Use in Mild-COVID-19 Patients: A Retrospective Study.

There is a need for prospective studies investigating substance use variations in mild COVID-19 patients. These individuals represent the majority of patients affected by the disease and are routinely treated at home, facing periods of quarantine. This was a retrospective cohort study.

Optimized Cylindrical Diffuser Powers for Interstitial PDT Breast Cancer Treatment Planning: A Simulation Study.

Purpose: It is well known that interstitial photodynamic therapy (iPDT) of large tumors requires effective planning to ensure efficient delivery of therapeutic dose to the target tumors. This should be achieved in parallel with minimal damage to the nearby intact tissues. To that end, clinical iPDT can be attained using cylindrical diffusing optical fibers (CDFs) as light sources.

Abstinence and retention outcomes in a smoking cessation program among individuals with co-morbid substance use and mental disorders.

Tobacco use is the leading cause of preventable death in the world. Although cigarette smoking prevalence has decreased, there are still disparities in morbidity and mortality experienced by individuals with substance use and/or mental disorders when compared to general population. The aim of this study was to compare treatment outcomes between three subgroups of smokers: individuals with substance use disorder (SUD-only), individuals with mental disorder without substance use disorders (MD-only), and individuals with co-morbid substance use and mental disorder (SUD + MD).

Cross-sectional study of readmissions to the psychiatric ward of Hospital Estadual Mário Covas in Santo André, state of São Paulo, between 2008 and 2015.

Objectives: To assess the sociodemographic and diagnostic profile of data related to psychiatric readmissions to the psychiatric ward at Hospital Estadual Mário Covas between January 2008 and September 2015, in order to investigate the possible correlation between the rate of admission and readmission and the presence or absence of a discharged patient unit or other outpatient treatment unit.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data on patients readmitted during the study period were sourced from a statistical analysis of the Hospital Estadual Mário Covas database using STATA 11.

Brazilian guidelines for the management of psychomotor agitation. Part 2. Pharmacological approach.

Objective: To present the essential guidelines for pharmacological management of patients with psychomotor agitation in Brazil.

Methods: This is a systematic review of articles retrieved from the MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, and SciELO databases published from 1997 to 2017. Other relevant articles in the literature were also used to develop these guidelines.

Brazilian guidelines for the management of psychomotor agitation. Part 1. Non-pharmacological approach.

Objective: To present the essential guidelines for non-pharmacological management of patients with psychomotor agitation in Brazil.

Methods: These guidelines were developed based on a systematic review of articles published from 1997 to 2017, retrieved from MEDLINE (PubMed), Cochrane Database of Systematic Review, and SciELO. Other relevant articles identified by searching the reference lists of included studies were also used to develop these guidelines.

Smoking cessation treatment outcomes among people with and without mental and substance use disorders: An observational real-world study.

Background: There is a lack of studies evaluating smoking cessation treatment protocols which include people with and without mental and substance use disorders (MSUD), and which allows for individuals with MSUD undergoing their psychiatric treatment.

Methods: We compared treatment success between participants with (n = 277) and without (n = 419) MSUD among patients in a 6-week treatment provided by a Brazilian Psychosocial Care Center (CAPS) from 2007 to 2013. Sociodemographic, medical and tobacco use characteristics were assessed at baseline.