Self-assessed masticatory function and frailty in Brazilian older adults: the FIBRA Study.

Objetive: To investigate the relationship between the masticatory function and the frailty of older people.

Methods: Exploratory cross-sectional study using secondary data from the FIBRA Project on the frailty conditions of older people living in urban areas of six Brazilian municipalities, from 2008 to 2009. The population consisted of older adults aged 65 and over with no cognitive impairment.

Simulation of group testing scenarios can boost COVID-19 screening power.

The COVID-19 has severely affected economies and health systems around the world. Mass testing could work as a powerful alternative to restrain disease dissemination, but the shortage of reagents is a limiting factor. A solution to optimize test usage relies on 'grouping' or 'pooling' strategies, which combine a set of individuals in a single reaction.

Effectiveness of integrative medicine practices on workers' health within private companies.

Introduction: The attention to workers' health is fundamental not only considering economical aspects (reducing absenteeism) but also for guaranteeing their quality of life.

Objectives: To verify whether integrative medicine practices are effective for workers in private companies.

Methods: Data were obtained from medical records of the acupuncture service of Irmandade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Piracicaba, in the state of São Paulo, Brazil.