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Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; SANTOS, J.P.Q.D.; MORAIS, P.S.G.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; ROCHA, M.A.; TRINDADE, S.D.;

Resumo: Abstract Authorship Attribution, the act of deducing the author of a given text based on its writing characteristics, is an issue with an extensive history. It refers to the task of properly recognizing the text’s author within a specific group of candidates, based on relevant features extracted from the text (Stylometry). Hence, stylometry identifies relevant attributes that define a space in which authors can be distinguished. Because writers use language in different ways to express their ideas, linguistic variations make it possible to recognize authorship. The definition of the author’s text is discussed, in this article, as an auxiliary tool …

Autores: COUTINHO, K.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; VIEIRA, G.V.; SIDRIM, M.L.; EVANGELISTA, P. H. G; OLIVEIRA, L.P.;

Resumo: This article aims to develop management solutions to accompany the processes of acquiring and distributing equipment and/or materials needed for the restructuring of associated laboratories to the sentinel services (Sentinel Laboratories) for syphilis and other sexually transmitted infection in the scope of the “Syphilis No!” Project. To this end, we have taken steps to create an overview of the restructuring project for the sentinel laboratories, define the stages of project execution, monitor the implementation of the project, and elaborate a standard operating procedure for the delivery of equipment and/or materials to the sentinel laboratories. Among the results, we highlight: the …

Autores: MORAIS, A.H.F.; PAPAIZ, F.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; JUNIOR, M.E.T.D.; ARRAIS, J.P.;

Resumo: The prognosis of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), a complex and rare disease, represents a challenging and essential task to better comprehend its progression and improve patients' quality of life. The use of Machine Learning (ML) techniques in healthcare has produced valuable contributions to the prognosis field. This article presents a systematic and critical review of primary studies that used ML applied to the ALS prognosis, searching for databases, relevant predictor biomarkers, the ML algorithms and techniques, and their outcomes. We focused on studies that analyzed biomarkers commonly present in the ALS disease clinical practice, such as demographic, clinical, laboratory, and …

Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; PINTO, R.M.; ROCHA, M.A.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; MELO, A.S.P.; SANTOS, M.M.D.; GUSMÃO, C.M.G.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; FONTES, R.S.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; OLIVEIRA, H.G.;

Resumo: Congenital syphilis (CS) remains a threat to public health worldwide, especially in developing countries. To mitigate the impacts of the CS epidemic, the Brazilian government has developed a national intervention project called “Syphilis No.” Thus, among its range of actions is the production of thousands of writings featuring the experiences of research and intervention supporters (RIS) of the project, called field researchers. In addition, this large volume of base data was subjected to analysis through data mining, which may contribute to better strategies for combating syphilis. Natural language processing is a form of knowledge extraction. First, the database extracted from …

Autores: SANTOS, M.M.D.; DALAZEN, C.E.; SOUZA, A.S.; RIBEIRO, C.J.N.; PROBST, L.F.; THEOBALD, M.R.; De-Carli, A. D.;

Resumo: Background: Congenital syphilis (CS) is a problem of great concern for public health, especially in Brazil. The aim of this study was to analyse the time trends and the space–time dynamics of morbidity and mortality from CS in Brazil. Methods: An ecological and time series study, which included all cases and deaths from CS recorded in a national Brazilian database from 2013 to 2019 was performed. Time trends in CS incidence and mortality were assessed using segmented linear regression. Univariate global and local Moran indices and space–time scan statistics were used in the space and space–time analyses. Results: A total …

Autores: HÉKIS, H.R.; LINS, H.W.C.; COUTINHO, K.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; EVANGELISTA, L.E.G.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; BARBOSA, C.; PEREIRA, A.D.;

Resumo: Objetivo: discutir se replicar o Projeto “Sífilis Não”, naquilo que se refere ao tratamento de vastas quantidades de dados pessoais relativos à saúde sem o consentimento dos titulares, seria possível em solo português. Metodologia: análise da legislação referente à proteção de dados pessoais brasileira, portuguesa e europeia, tendo o Projeto “Sífilis Não” como o caso em estudo. Resultados: o tratamento de dados pessoais sensíveis sem o consentimento do titular é, em regra, proibido pelo Regulamento Geral de Proteção de Dados, entretanto, o tratamento por motivo de interesse público na área da saúde e para fins de pesquisa científica é autorizado, …

Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; SILVA, R.D.; CRUZ, A.S.; ALBUQUERQUE, G.A.; ANDRADE, I.G.M.; LIMA, L.J.G.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; RIBEIRO, A. G; SILVA, G.J.P.C.; MOIOLI, A.I.L.S.; PINTO, T.K.B.;

Resumo: Introduction: Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by Treponema pallidum subspecies pallidum. In 2016, it was declared an epidemic in Brazil due to its high morbidity and mortality rates, mainly in cases of maternal syphilis (MS) and congenital syphilis (CS) with unfavorable outcomes. This paper aimed to mathematically describe the relationship between MS and CS cases reported in Brazil over the interval from 2010 to 2020, considering the likelihood of diagnosis and effective and timely maternal treatment during prenatal care, thus supporting the decision-making and coordination of syphilis response efforts. Methods: The model used in this paper was …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; SILVA, R.D.; SILVA, J.L.R.; DIAS, A.P.; OLIVEIRA, E.S.G.; TRINDADE, S.D.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; ROMÃO, M.H.; TEIXEIRA, C. A.; HENRIQUES, J. F. S. A.;

Resumo: The Brazilian prison system has a history of shortcomings related to lack of investments and infrastructure, leading to severe consequences for the entire prison population, such as problems related to fundamental guarantees of human rights, the lack of health care, and the rise in criminality rates (1–3). With almost the third-largest prison population (4), Brazil accumulates critical issues such as overcrowding, high internal violence indexes, and disease spread (5–7)

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; PINTO, R.M.; LACERDA, J.S.; GUSMÃO, C.M.G.; SILVA, L.F.; KUMAR, V.;

Resumo: Evaluating the success of a public health campaign is critical. It helps policy makers to improve prevention strategies and close existing gaps. For instance, Brazil's “Syphilis No!” campaign reached many people, but how do we analyze its real impact on population awareness? Are epidemiologic variables sufficient? This study examined literature on using of information technology approaches to analyze the impact of public health campaigns. We began the systematic review with 276 papers and narrowed it down to 17, which analyzed campaigns. In addition to epidemiological variables, other types of variables of interest included: level of (i) access to the campaign …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; PINTO, R.M.; SOUZA, G.F.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; SANTOS, M.M.D.; SILVA, L.F.; KUMAR, V.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; ATUN, R.;

Resumo: Summary Background To fight against the rising incidence of syphilis, the Brazilian Ministry of Health (MoH) launched the “Syphilis No!” Project (SNP), with specific resources funded by a parliamentary amendment. Then, in 2018, a national rapid response started to be implemented on the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS, Sistema Unico de Saude) in two strategic lines (1) to reinforce SUS
's universal actions and (2) to implement specific ones to 100 municipalities chosen by the MoH as priorities for syphilis congenital response. In 2015, such localities represented 6895% of congenital syphilis cases in Brazil. In this context, SNP has …

Autores: ARAÚJO, .K.S.; JÚNIOR, M.S.O.; LACERDA, J.S.; TAVARES, M.N.; TINOCO, G.M.A.M.; LOPES, John Willian; AZEVEDO, R. R.;

Resumo: Visando ao fortalecimento do discurso de prevenção à sífilis e de promoção de ações de comunicação orgânicas com estratégias voltadas para plataformas de comunicação digital, foi desenvolvida a campanha “Eu sei. Você sabe?”, entre o segundo semestre de 2020 e o primeiro de 2021, no âmbito do projeto “Sífilis Não”.

Autores: SANTOS, J.P.Q.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; CRUZ, A.S.; VERAS, N.V.R.; CARVALHO, D.D.A.; PINHEIRO, B.M.; CAMPOS, A. L. P. S.;

Resumo: Applications on electromagnetic waves in the field of biotelemetry have increased in the latest years, being used to prevent, diagnose, and treatment of several diseases. In this context, biotelemetry allows minimally invasive monitoring of the physiologic, improving comfort and patient care and significantly reducing hospital costs. Aiming to assist the mineral bone density classification, through a radio frequency signal (RF), for a later diagnosis of osteoporosis, Osseus was proposed in 2018. This equipment is a combination of the application of techniques and concepts of several areas such as software, electrical, electronic, computational, and biomedical engineering, developed at a low cost, …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; SILVA, J.L.R.; DIAS, A.P.; OLIVEIRA, E.S.G.; BONFIM, M.A.A.;

Resumo: Syphilis is a problem for the Brazilian Public Health. Therefore, the Brazilian Ministry of Health has been promoting actions to fight this disease; among them, the “No Syphilis Project” stands out, and develops open educational resources (OER), among several activities.

Autores: COUTINHO, K.D.; MORAIS, P.S.G.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; SILVA, R.D.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; FILHO, J.A.P.;

Resumo: O presente projeto propõe um framework de aquisição de dados e repositório estruturado de forma a poder aplicar técnicas de aprendizagem automática à recomendação de conteúdos. Para isso, pretende-se utilizar como base a modelagem e previsão de cenários futuros elaborados a partir dos dados do AvaSUS (Ambiente Virtual de Aprendizagem do Sistema Único de Saúde do Brasil), dados de cobertura da atenção básica no Brasil, indicadores de qualidade da atenção básica, saúde dados das unidades e profissionais de saúde, bem como dados das doenças de notificação obrigatória. Os dados do AvaSUS são obtidos diretamente de seu banco de dados, enquanto …

Autores: PAIVA, J.C.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; PINTO, R.M.; ANDRADE, I.G.M.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; SILVA, L.F.; GUSMÃO, C.M.G.;

Resumo: Public health campaigns aim to promote awareness, increase knowledge, and encourage a target population to adopt desirable attitudes and behaviors. Assessing their reach from a multidimensional perspective through information technology can facilitate the development of more effective campaigns in public health response.