Effect of Auriculotherapy on Anxiety-Fatigue and Sleep Disturbances in Cancer Patients: a Scoping Review.

Objective: This study aims to map the scientific literature on the effects of auriculotherapy in the treatment of anxiety-fatigue and sleep disturbances in cancer patients, highlighting the main application protocols.

Method: A scoping review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR guidelines and the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology. The search was conducted in twelve data sources by two independent researchers.

Single-Step Deposition of Chalcopyrite (CuFeS) Thin Films.

Thin films of chalcopyrite, CuFeS, are promising candidates for use as absorber layers in photovoltaic cells due to their low band gap and high absorbance. These films are typically deposited in two or three steps, always involving an annealing process. In this work, the CuFeS film was deposited on a glass substrate in a single deposition step using the cathodic cylindrical plasma deposition (CCyPD) technique.

Corrigendum: Familial partial lipodystrophy resulting from loss-of-function PPARγ pathogenic variants: phenotypic, clinical, and genetic features.

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Defining a panel of principal bacteria associated with endometritis.

The aim of this study is to present a panel that includes the main bacterial genera associated with endometritis. We conducted a search using the terms "endometritis women" OR "female endometritis" OR "pelvic inflammatory disease" AND bacteria* OR "uterine microbiome" in two databases: PubMed and Web of Science, without language or publication year restrictions. The panel is based on an analysis of 40 studies published over the past 38 years.

Evaluation of Performance and Longevity of Ti-Cu Dry Electrodes: Degradation Analysis Using Anodic Stripping Voltammetry.

This study aimed to investigate the degradation of dry biopotential electrodes using the anodic stripping voltammetry (ASV) technique. The electrodes were based on Ti-Cu thin films deposited on different polymeric substrates (polyurethane, polylactic acid, and cellulose) by Direct Current (DC) magnetron sputtering. TiCu thin films (chemical composition of 25.

3D-printed denture base resins: Glazing as an alternative to improve surface, mechanical, and microbiological properties.

Purpose: To evaluate the impact of glazing denture base resins (heat-polymerized and 3D-printed) on surface, mechanical, and microbiological properties.

Materials And Methods: Discs (10 × 3 mm) and bars (64 × 10 × 3.3 ± 0.

Oral pemphigus vulgaris diagnostic characteristics and treatment: a systematic review.

Pemphigus vulgaris (PV) is a rare, potentially fatal, immune-mediated chronic disease characterized by the presence of bullous intraepithelial lesions on mucous membranes and skin. This study aimed to perform a systematic literature review covering PV clinical and histopathological aspects and treatment. The literature searches were carried out in the Pubmed, Periódicos Capes, Scopus, Science Direct, Web of Science and Scielo databases.

Factors associated with sleep quality in adolescent pregnant women.

Objective: To verify the association of sociodemographic, anthropometric, obstetric, lifestyle factors, and depressive symptoms with sleep quality in pregnant adolescents.

Method: This cross-sectional study involved pregnant adolescents aged 10 to 19 who received prenatal care in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Data collection included an individual evaluation form and the administration of the Pregnancy Physical Activity Questionnaire (PPAQ), the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index (PSQI), and the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI).

New cave species of Cyphoderus Nicolet and Pararrhopalites Bonet & Tellez (Hexapoda, Collembola) from Caatinga biome, Brazil.

In recent years, surveys have revealed a high diversity of troglophilic and troglobitic species of Brazilian Collembola, mainly represented by the Entomobryidae and Sminthuridae, which hold some representative genera in Brazilian caves such as Cyphoderus Nicolet and Pararrhopalites Bonet & Tellez. Here we describe in detail two new species of these genera sampled from caves of the semiarid region of Rio Grande do Norte state, Brazil. Cyphoderus caatinguensis sp.

A new species of Dicranocentrus Schött (Collembola, Orchesellidae) from the Brazilian Pampa, with a key to the gracilis-group taxa.

Dicranocentrus Schött, 1893 is one of the largest genera of Orchesellidae, with a Pantropical distribution. Here we describe and illustrate the first species of the genus recorded from the Brazilian Pampa domain, in the Southern Region of the country. Dicranocentrus pampaensis sp.

Clinical Protocol Effects With LED Photobiomodulation for Reducing Adipose Tissue in the Abdomen Region.

Background: Reverse the fat accumulation and to improve body contouring with more safely than invasive procedures has become a necessary therapeutic approach, but little detailed when using LED photobiomodulation.

Aims: To evaluate an application protocol with two different wavelengths (red and infrared LED) consecutively in the abdomen region alone or associated with the dermocosmetics application with lipolytic properties.

Methods: Ninety patients with a significant amount of adipose tissue in the abdomen region were selected and randomized into three groups: Sham (SG), in which patients received a simulation of the treatment; LED (LG), in which participants received the application with LED; LED with dermocosmetic (LDG), in which the participants underwent a combination of LED and dermocosmetic treatment.

Adsorption and flotation in one step: A new method for treating petroleum wastewater.

Developing process intensification technologies to treat Petroleum Wastewater (PW) is crucial to maintaining the economic and environmental safety of the process. Therefore, a one-step combination of adsorption and flotation was tested in this study for the first time to remove organic compounds from PW using a biochar-derived composite. High salinity PW samples from Brazilian oil wells were used to test the efficiency of the new method.

Multilayer Ultratranslucent Monolithic Zirconia Crowns Treated With Multimode Universal Adhesive System Containing Zirconia Primer: A Clinical Report.

Introduction: Ultratranslucent zirconia combines high mechanical strength and esthetics, making it ideal for monolithic restorations. This case report describes a total rehabilitation of the upper dental arch with single-unit crowns made of multilayer ultratranslucent zirconia (Prettau 4 Anterior, Zirkonzahn), as well as the use of a simplified adhesive cementation protocol for this type of ceramic.

Materials And Methods: A 64-year-old female patient sought rehabilitative treatment, after planning in a semi-adjustable articulator, interim prostheses, from tooth 2 to 15, were installed to restore occlusal vertical dimension and esthetics.

Blockchain in Health Information Systems: A Systematic Review.

(1) Background: With the increasing digitalization of healthcare systems, data security and privacy have become crucial issues. In parallel, blockchain technology has gradually proven to be an innovative solution to address this challenge, as its ability to provide an immutable and secure record of transactions offers significant promise for healthcare information management. This systematic review aims to explore the applications of blockchain in health information systems, highlighting its advantages and challenges.

Functional near-infrared spectrometry for auditory speech stimuli in cochlear implant users: a systematic literature review.

Objective: This study aims to identify the acquisition features of functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) in cochlear implant users.

Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted following the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines. PubMed, EMBASE, LILACS, Web of Science, Scopus, PsycINFO, IEEE Xplore, Google Scholar, and ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global were searched using the PECOS acronym.

SSVEP modulation via non-volitional neurofeedback: anproof of concept.

Neuronal oscillatory patterns are believed to underpin multiple cognitive mechanisms. Accordingly, compromised oscillatory dynamics were shown to be associated with neuropsychiatric conditions. Therefore, the possibility of modulating, or controlling, oscillatory components of brain activity as a therapeutic approach has emerged.

Cystic Lesions and Odontogenic Tumors in Older People: A Brazilian Multicenter Study.

Background: Some odontogenic cysts (OCs) and odontogenic tumors (OTs) are infiltrative and often recur, causing bone destruction and tooth loss. In the elderly, in particular, these injuries cause significant morbidity, making rehabilitation difficult and compromising the quality of life of these individuals. Objective: To determine the prevalence and demographic characteristics of OCs, non-odontogenic cysts (NOCs), and OTs diagnosed in an elderly Brazilian population (≥60 years).

Unraveling the protective genetic architecture of COVID-19 in the Brazilian Amazon.

Despite all the efforts acquired in four years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the path to a full understanding of the biological mechanisms involved in this disease remains complex. This is partly due to a combination of factors, including the inherent characteristics of the infection, socio-environmental elements, and the variations observed within both the viral and the human genomes. Thus, this study aimed to investigate the correlation between genetic host factors and the severity of COVID-19.