Public resources on the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Security agenda from 2000 to 2022.

To analyze the time trend of federal public resources invested in the Brazilian Food and Nutrition Security agenda from 2000-2022. A time series study was carried out with data collected from a publicly accessible system on the Federal Government's planning and budget. We analyzed the budget actions and their resources indicated by the Budget Allocation and the Settled Amount.

Oral cancer immunology: state of the art and future perspectives.

Oral cancer is a multifactorial disease involving genetic, epigenetic, and environmental factors. The literature indicates that inflammatory cells at the advancing front of the tumor induce a host immune response, preventing the spread of the tumor. However, cancer cells adopt various continued strategies to circumvent this immune surveillance.

Soothing the Itch: The Role of Medicinal Plants in Alleviating Pruritus in Palliative Care.

Chronic pruritus, or persistent itching, is a debilitating condition that severely impacts quality of life, especially in palliative care settings. Traditional treatments often fail to provide adequate relief or are associated with significant side effects, prompting interest in alternative therapies. This review investigates the antipruritic potential of eight medicinal plants: chamomile (), aloe vera (), calendula (), curcumin (), lavender (), licorice (), peppermint (), and evening primrose ().

Comparative Study of OLP and OLL: Demographic and Clinical Profile in a Reference Center in Brazil.

Objective: To compare the demographic and clinical profiles of oral lichen planus (OLP) and oral lichenoid lesions (OLL) diagnosed at a reference center in Southern Brazil from 2010 to 2019.

Methods: This retrospective study included 117 cases of suspected OLP submitted for biopsy. Investigated variables comprised sociodemographic profiles, medical history, harmful habits, clinical characteristics, and histopathological features.

Sucking blister in a newborn: atypical localisation.

A meticulous examination of the oral cavity is an essential part of the initial newborn assessment. The differential diagnosis can involve benign and self-limiting lesions to those lesions compromising quality of life. We present a clinical case of a newborn born with a purple, hard tumour on the hard palate that spontaneously regressed, being thus compatible with the case of a sucking blister.