Metabolic profile of patients with endometrial adenocarcinoma and association with tumor grade.

Objective: To describe the prevalence of metabolic syndrome and other metabolic indicators in patients with endometrial cancer and its association with tumor grade.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study of patients with endometrial cancer referred to the Brazilian National Cancer Institute. We collected data on sociodemographic variables, smoking, co-morbidities, physical activity level, menopausal status, and tumor characteristics (histological subtype, stage, and tumor grade).

Pulsed light for the inactivation of fungal biofilms of clinically important pathogenic Candida species.

Microorganisms are naturally found as biofilm communities more than planktonic free-floating cells; however, planktonic culture remains the current model for microbiological studies, such as disinfection techniques. The presence of fungal biofilms in the clinical setting has a negative impact on patient mortality, as Candida biofilms have proved to be resistant to biocides in numerous in vitro studies; however, there is limited information on the effect of pulsed light on sessile communities. Here we report on the use of pulsed UV light for the effective inactivation of clinically relevant Candida species.