Publications by authors named "J C L G D Martins"
The World Health Organization estimates that currently available vaccines prevent 2 to 3 million deaths worldwide each year. Preventing infectious diseases is an important public health priority to ensure healthy ageing and improve quality of life. This study's aim is to identify the best strategies to increase vaccination coverage in the elderly.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFImpacted teeth are a common phenomenon, in both young and adult populations, as extensively documented in the literature. This study aims to systematically assess the global prevalence of impacted third molars and to analyze their demographic predictors. The present review adheres to PRISMA guidelines and includes studies published until December 2023.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground/objectives: Bradykinesia is considered one of the most disabling motor symptoms in individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD). Speed-based interventions are promising for reducing bradykinesia in this population. This systematic review aims to describe speed-based interventions that have been employed for reducing bradykinesia in individuals with PD and verify their effects.
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- Diabetic retinopathy (DR) identification is challenging as it often occurs long after diabetes onset, making early detection crucial for effective management.
- Researchers investigated using texture analysis of optical coherence tomography (OCT) retinal images to identify early retinal changes in diabetic animals that may not yet be clinically visible.
- Results indicated that type 1 diabetes led to significant changes in several texture metrics by 4 weeks post-diabetes induction, correlating with other early indicators of retinal damage such as thinning and inflammation, highlighting the potential of texture analysis for early DR detection.
Background: Rabies, a lethal viral zoonotic disease, remains a significant global public health concern. In northeastern Brazil, in particular, its epidemiology is complex and dynamic, characterized by the presence of several reservoirs associated with human rabies infection.
Methods: This study, conducted from June 2022 to July 2023, was part of a passive epidemiological surveillance initiative under Brazil's National Rabies Surveillance Program.