Correlation between Genomic Variants and Worldwide COVID-19 Epidemiology.

COVID-19 is a systemic disease caused by the etiologic agent SARS-CoV-2, first reported in Hubei Province in Wuhan, China, in late 2019. The SARS-CoV-2 virus has evolved over time with distinct transmissibility subvariants from ancestral lineages. The clinical manifestations of the disease vary according to their severity and can range from asymptomatic to severe.

The incidence risk of gynecological cancer by antipsychotic use: a meta-analysis of 50,402 patients.

Background: Female gynecological cancers represent a serious public health problem, with 1,398,601 new diagnoses and 671,875 deaths per year worldwide. Antipsychotics are often used in psychiatric disorders, including schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression. It is estimated that the prescription of these drugs is linked to 1,800 deaths a year in the United States, but their association with cancer remains controversial.

Cyclin-Dependent Kinase 4/6 Inhibitors Plus Endocrine Therapy versus Endocrine Therapy Alone for HR-Positive, HER-2-Negative Early Breast Cancer: Meta-Analysis of Phase III Randomized Clinical Trials.

Background: Cyclin-dependent kinase 4/6 (CDK4/6) inhibitors are approved for advanced breast cancer combined with endocrine therapy (ET). The efficacy of CDK4/6 inhibitors plus ET in hormone estrogen-positive, human epidermal growth factor 2-negative (HR+/HER2-) early-stage breast cancer (esBC) is still to be confirmed.

Methods: We performed a systematic review and a meta-analysis to investigate the efficacy of CDK4/6i plus ET in esBC.

Effect of American genomic ancestry on severe toxicities in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia in the Amazon region.

Background: Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) is a neoplasm of the hematopoietic system characterized by a clonal expansion of abnormal lymphocyte precursor cells. ALL is the most common form of cancer in children, but despite advances in treatment, it can still be fatal. Ethnic differences influence survival rates, and genomic ancestry plays an important role, especially in mixed-race populations such as Latin America.

Genomic Variants and Worldwide Epidemiology of Breast Cancer: A Genome-Wide Association Studies Correlation Analysis.

Breast cancer (BCa) is the most common cancer and leading cause of cancer death among women globally. This can be explained by the genetic factor of this disease. This article aims to correlate the epidemiological data, worldwide incidence, and mortality of BCa with the Single-Nucleotide Polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the susceptibility and severity in different populations.

The Use of Honey for Cicatrization and Pain Control of Obstetric Wounds: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.

Objective: Several studies point to antibacterial properties and beneficial effects of honey on scar tissue formation, which is a low-cost and easy-to-use option. This study aimed to compare honey versus a placebo for cicatrization and pain control of obstetric wounds, and determine if one is superior to the other, in terms of efficacy, through a meta-analysis.

Methods: We searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, and Web of Science.

Mesenchymal-Epithelial Transition Kinase Inhibitor Therapy in Patients with Advanced Papillary Renal-Cell Carcinoma: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Papillary subtypes of renal-cell carcinoma (pRCC) represent 10-15% of the cases and commonly have MET alterations. This systematic review and single-arm meta-analysis evaluated MET inhibitor therapy (METi) efficacy and safety in adults with confirmed advanced pRCC. The search strategy included PubMed, Web-of-science, Cochrane, and Scopus.

PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors plus carboplatin and paclitaxel compared with carboplatin and paclitaxel in primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials.

Background: Paclitaxel and carboplatin is the standard chemotherapy for the treatment of advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer. However, the benefit of adding programmed cell death 1 (PD-1)/programmed death ligand 1 (PD-L1) inhibitors to chemotherapy is still unclear.

Method: We searched PubMed, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases for randomized controlled trials that investigated PD-1/PD-L1 inhibitors plus carboplatin and paclitaxel compared with carboplatin and paclitaxel in primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer.

Association between SNPs in microRNAs and microRNAs-Machinery Genes with Susceptibility of Leprosy in the Amazon Population.

Leprosy is a chronic neurodermatological disease caused by the bacillus . Recent studies show that SNPs in genes related to miRNAs have been associated with several diseases in different populations. This study aimed to evaluate the association of twenty-five SNPs in genes encoding miRNAs related to biological processes and immune response with susceptibility to leprosy and its polar forms paucibacillary and multibacillary in the Brazilian Amazon.

Correlation between Genomic Variants and Worldwide Epidemiology of Prostate Cancer.

Prostate cancer (PCa) incidence and mortality vary across territories and populations. This can be explained by the genetic factor of this disease. This article aims to correlate the epidemiological data, worldwide incidence, and mortality of PCa with single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) associated with the susceptibility and severity of this neoplasm in different populations.

The Genomic Profile Associated with Risk of Severe Forms of COVID-19 in Amazonian Native American Populations.

Genetic factors associated with COVID-19 disease outcomes are poorly understood. This study aimed to associate genetic variants in the , , , , , , and genes with the risk of severe forms of COVID-19 in Amazonian Native Americans, and to compare the frequencies with continental populations. The study population was composed of 64 Amerindians from the Amazon region of northern Brazil.

Characterization of Gene in Amazonian Native American Populations.

Genetic variations in have been associated with different pathologies in global literature, but there are no data regarding this gene in Native American populations. The Amazonian Native American populations have lower genetic diversity and are more different from other continental groups. We investigated 18 genetic variants in the gene in Amazonian indigenous and compared our results with the ones found in global populations, which were publicly available in the 1000 Genomes Project, gnmAD and ABraOM databases.

ACE2 polymorphisms as potential players in COVID-19 outcome.

The clinical condition COVID-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, was declared a pandemic by the WHO in March 2020. Currently, there are more than 5 million cases worldwide, and the pandemic has increased exponentially in many countries, with different incidences and death rates among regions/ethnicities and, intriguingly, between sexes. In addition to the many factors that can influence these discrepancies, we suggest a biological aspect, the genetic variation at the viral S protein receptor in human cells, ACE2 (angiotensin I-converting enzyme 2), which may contribute to the worse clinical outcome in males and in some regions worldwide.

Polymorphisms of xenobiotic-metabolizing and transporter genes, and the risk of gastric and colorectal cancer in an admixed population from the Brazilian Amazon.

Colorectal (CRC) and gastric (GC) cancers are associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) of xenobiotic metabolism and transporter genes may play a role in the individual responses to exposure to substances implicated in susceptibility to cancer. The investigation of the genetic variation related to the activation and detoxification of xenobiotics may thus help to clarify the prevalence of neoplasms.

Amerindian genetic ancestry as a risk factor for tuberculosis in an amazonian population.

In recent years, the incidence of tuberculosis (TB) has declined worldwide, although this disease still occurs at relatively high rates in Amerindian populations. This suggests that the genetic ancestry of Amerindians may be an important factor in the development of infections, and may account for at least some of the variation in infection rates in the different populations. The present study investigated the potential influence of Amerindian genetic ancestry on susceptibility to tuberculosis in an Amazon population.