Publications by authors named "N A Teixeira"

Endocrine therapies that comprise anti-estrogens and aromatase inhibitors (AIs) are the standard treatment for estrogen receptor-positive (ER+) (Luminal A) breast cancer-the most prevalent subtype. However, the emergence of resistance restricts their success by causing tumor relapse and re-growth, which demands a switch towards other therapeutic approaches in order to minimize or overcome resistance. Indeed, this clinical limitation highlights the search for new molecules to improve cancer treatment.

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Objective: this study assessed the association between serum 25(OH)D concentrations and anthropometric indicators of adiposity in people living with HIV/AIDS taking highly active antiretroviral therapy.

Methods: the study included 244 people living with HIV/AIDS who received outpatient care at the Institute of Tropical Diseases in the city of Teresina, Brazil. Sociodemographic, clinical, anthropometric and laboratory characteristics were examined.

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Introduction: Cutaneous immune-mediated adverse drug reactions are more prevalent in people with human immunodeficiency virus (PWH). Severe cutaneous adverse drug reactions (SCAR) are a life-threatening subset of cutaneous adverse drug reactions (CADRs) and a significant public health issue in settings endemic for human immunodeficiency virus and tuberculosis. However, limited data are available on CADR requiring hospitalisation in African settings.

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  • Warthin's tumor is a common benign tumor in the parotid gland, often appearing in multiple places or in both glands at the same time in 20% - 30% of cases.
  • This case report highlights a rare instance of Warthin's tumor that occurred simultaneously in both parotid glands and outside the parotid area.
  • The low occurrence of such cases may be underestimated, and raising awareness could help doctors improve diagnosis and treatment for patients.
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  • Wastewater-based surveillance is an effective method for tracking virus spread in communities, especially where traditional monitoring is lacking, as seen in São Tomé and Príncipe.
  • A study analyzed 122 water samples over 13 months, identifying high levels of human contamination and varying prevalence rates of multiple viral pathogens, including Hepatitis A and SARS-CoV-2.
  • Results indicate significant continuous circulation of SARS-CoV-2, even when no cases were reported, highlighting the potential of wastewater monitoring in understanding community virus transmission.
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