Sociodemographic profile and gestacional aspects of women with hiv/aids in Curitiba, Brazil.

Objective: To describe the sociodemographic and gestational profile of HIV-positive women in Curitiba-PR, years 2018-2020.

Method: Observational, cross-sectional research, with data obtained from the Information System of Diseases of Notification of Pregnant Women. Data were analyzed for consistency exploration, description and analysis.

Relationship between taste perception and use of upper complete dentures.

Aims: The aim of the present study was to evaluate the taste perception in patients with upper complete dentures.

Methods And Results: One hundred seventy male and female patients (45-83 years old) upper denture wearers were evaluated for their gustatory function by the paper strips technique in relation to the four basic tastes. The taste test was performed with and without the presence of the denture on the palate.

Perception of taste in HIV-positive individuals in treatment antiretroviral: results of a case-control study.

Objective: The aim of this study was to evaluate the perception of taste in HIV-infected patients.

Method: One hundred males and females (11 to 60 years old) were divided into two groups (50 patients infected by HIV and 50 controls) and evaluated for gustatory function.

Results: The results revealed that the mean score in the evaluation of taste was significantly lower in individuals with HIV when compared to controls for both sides of the tongue (p < 0.