Publications by authors named "J C M Brandao"

Unlabelled: Sarcoidosis is a multisystemic syndrome characterized by non-caseous granulomatous inflammation, although necrotizing sarcoid granulomatosis is considered part of the spectrum of the disease. Drug induced sarcoidosis-like reaction (DISR) is a systemic granulomatous reaction, which is histopathologically identical to primary sarcoidosis - mostly described after the use of biologics like tumour necrosis factor alpha antagonists but also anti-CD20 (rituximab). The authors present the very rare case of a woman with a primary Sjögren's syndrome (pSS) started on rituximab for disease control, which evolved with a 3-year indolent progressive systemic sarcoid reaction.

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Intraoral disease, including macropod progressive periodontal disease, is one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality for wallabies under human care. Clinical signs associated with intraoral disease vary, and diagnostic findings can be difficult to interpret without intraoral radiographs or advanced imaging; therefore, this disease process can be challenging to detect in its early stages. Previous studies have investigated the effects of intraoral disease on the normal oral microbiome of various domestic species.

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Considering the high consumption of coffee in Brazil, this study aimed to investigate the relationship between coffee consumption and the intake of added sugar, non-caloric sweeteners, sugary beverages, and foods. A modified case-crossover study was conducted using data from the national "Household Budget Survey (POF)" which 38,854 participants. Dietary intake was assessed using 24-h recalls on two non-consecutive days.

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Article Synopsis
  • Amyloid goiter is a rare thyroid condition linked to AL or AA amyloidosis and sometimes associated with lipomatosis or papillary thyroid carcinoma.
  • A case of a 54-year-old male with chronic gout showed a thyroid ultrasound revealing a significant nodule, leading to a total thyroidectomy that discovered amyloid deposition and microcarcinomas.
  • The report emphasizes the need for careful assessment in patients with thyroid enlargement, particularly those with inflammation, and highlights the necessity for more research on the connections between inflammation, amyloid, and thyroid cancer.
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