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Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; CARDOSO, P.H.; PAIVA, J.C.L.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; LACERDA, J.S.; MUNEIRO, L.C.; TRINDADE, S.D.; GONZÁLEZ, M.O.A.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; BEZERRA, P.H.C.; CAMARNEIRO, A.P.;

Resumo: Abstract Syphilis is increasingly prevalent around the world as a result of complex factors. In Brazil, the government declared a syphilis epidemic in 2016 and then set a strategic agenda to respond to this serious public health problem. In a joint effort, Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) recommended that novel and diversified health communication strategies should be developed, which the “Syphilis No” project (SNP) later conducted through nationwide mass communication campaigns. We performed exploratory data analysis to identify and understand the results of three health communication campaigns by considering syphilis data trends in Brazil. The SNP, by using traditional …

Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; CARDOSO, P.H.; PAIVA, J.C.L.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; LACERDA, J.S.; MUNEIRO, L.C.; TRINDADE, S.D.; GONZÁLEZ, M.O.A.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; BEZERRA, P.H.C.; CAMARNEIRO, A.P.;

Resumo: Abstract Syphilis is increasingly prevalent around the world as a result of complex factors. In Brazil, the government declared a syphilis epidemic in 2016 and then set a strategic agenda to respond to this serious public health problem. In a joint effort, Brazil’s Federal Court of Accounts (TCU) recommended that novel and diversified health communication strategies should be developed, which the “Syphilis No” project (SNP) later conducted through nationwide mass communication campaigns. We performed exploratory data analysis to identify and understand the results of three health communication campaigns by considering syphilis data trends in Brazil. The SNP, by using traditional …

Autores: MORAIS, A.H.F.; BARROS, D.M.S.; SANTOS, J.P.Q.D.; COUTINHO, K.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; FERREIRA, M.A.C.; CRUZ, A.S.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; CARVALHO, D.D.A.; ALBUQUERQUE, G.A.; BISINOTI, N.N.V.M.; LIMA, L.J.G.; ALVES, L.P.C.F.; GUSMÃO, C.M.G.; TEIXEIRA, C. A.; HENRIQUES, J. F. S. A.; MOIOLI, A.I.L.S.; GIL, P.J.C.S.;

Resumo: Abstract: Purpose: Primary Health Care (PHC) is the coordinator of health care in Brazil and needs to be strengthened in the diagnostic field to increase health care quality. Aiming to improve the diagnostic tools currently available in PHC, this work describes the process of development and validation of two point-of-care biomedical devices for screening patients with syphilis or different kinds of cancer. Methods: The development of these devices followed nine stages of action based on the requirements established by the Ministry of Health. During development, both systems followed the stages of circuit planning, software simulation to verify the components used, …

Autores: MORAIS, A.H.F.; BARROS, D.M.S.; PAIVA, J.C.; COUTINHO, K.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; HENRIQUES, J. F. S. A.; FERNANDES, F.R.D.S.; NETO, G.C.C.; CHIORO, A.;

Resumo: Electronic Health Records (EHR) are critical tools for advancing digital health worldwide. In Brazil, EHR development must follow specific standards, laws, and guidelines that contribute to implementing beneficial resources for population health monitoring. This paper presents an audit of the main approaches used for EHR development in Brazil, thus highlighting prospects, challenges, and existing gaps in the field. We applied a systematic review protocol to search for articles published from 2011 to 2021 in seven databases (Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, Springer, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and SciELO). Subsequently, we analyzed 14 articles that met the inclusion and …

Autores: MORAIS, A.H.F.; BARROS, D.M.S.; PAIVA, J.C.; COUTINHO, K.D.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; HENRIQUES, J. F. S. A.; FERNANDES, F.R.D.S.; NETO, G.C.C.; CHIORO, A.;

Resumo: Electronic Health Records (EHR) are critical tools for advancing digital health worldwide. In Brazil, EHR development must follow specific standards, laws, and guidelines that contribute to implementing beneficial resources for population health monitoring. This paper presents an audit of the main approaches used for EHR development in Brazil, thus highlighting prospects, challenges, and existing gaps in the field. We applied a systematic review protocol to search for articles published from 2011 to 2021 in seven databases (Science Direct, Web of Science, PubMed, Springer, IEEE Xplore, ACM Digital Library, and SciELO). Subsequently, we analyzed 14 articles that met the inclusion and …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; PEREIRA, G.F.M.; SANTOS, A.S.D.D.; LANNOY, L.H.; SANTOS, P.C.; COELHO, R.;

Resumo: Background: Brazil lacks data from syphilis in its border areas. We aimed to describe the spatial and temporal distribution of acquired syphilis (AS), in pregnancy (SP) and congenital syphilis (CS) in Brazilian municipalities in the arches border contexts. Methods: An ecological, cross-sectional study was conducted from 2010 to 2020. The study was based on the cases of syphilis available in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), and on the Primary Health Care Information System. The detection rates of AS and SP, and the incidence of CS were estimated, and the time series was analyzed. Data between the border arches were …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; PEREIRA, G.F.M.; SANTOS, A.S.D.D.; LANNOY, L.H.; SANTOS, P.C.; COELHO, R.;

Resumo: Background: Brazil lacks data from syphilis in its border areas. We aimed to describe the spatial and temporal distribution of acquired syphilis (AS), in pregnancy (SP) and congenital syphilis (CS) in Brazilian municipalities in the arches border contexts. Methods: An ecological, cross-sectional study was conducted from 2010 to 2020. The study was based on the cases of syphilis available in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), and on the Primary Health Care Information System. The detection rates of AS and SP, and the incidence of CS were estimated, and the time series was analyzed. Data between the border arches were …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; MIRANDA, A.E.B.; PEREIRA, G.F.M.; SANTOS, A.S.D.D.; LANNOY, L.H.; SANTOS, P.C.; COELHO, R.;

Resumo: Background: Brazil lacks data from syphilis in its border areas. We aimed to describe the spatial and temporal distribution of acquired syphilis (AS), in pregnancy (SP) and congenital syphilis (CS) in Brazilian municipalities in the arches border contexts. Methods: An ecological, cross-sectional study was conducted from 2010 to 2020. The study was based on the cases of syphilis available in the Notifiable Diseases Information System (SINAN), and on the Primary Health Care Information System. The detection rates of AS and SP, and the incidence of CS were estimated, and the time series was analyzed. Data between the border arches were …

Autores: COUTINHO, K.D.; MORAIS, P.S.G.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; OLIVEIRA, C.A.P.; SILVA, J.L.R.; DIAS, A.P.; RÊGO, M.C.F.D.; TRINDADE, S.D.; GUSMÃO, C.M.G.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; ROMÃO, M.H.; SILVA, G.J.P.C.; CAITANO, A.R.; ALCOFORADO, J.L.M.;

Resumo: With syphilis cases on the rise, Brazil declared an epidemic in 2016. To address the consequent public health crisis, the Ministry of Health laid out a rapid response plan, namely, the “Syphilis No!” Project (SNP), a national instrument to fight the disease which encompasses four dimensions: (a) management and governance, (b) surveillance, (c) comprehensive care, and (d) strengthening of educommunication. In the dimension of education, the SNP developed the learning pathway “Syphilis and other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)” to strengthen and promote Health Education. This pathway features 54 Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs), delivered through the Virtual Learning Environment of …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; CRUZ, A.S.; CARVALHO, D.D.A.; ALBUQUERQUE, G.A.; BISINOTI, N.N.V.M.; PINHEIRO, B.M.; HENRIQUES, J. F. S. A.; CAMPOS, A. L. P. S.; LIMA, J.G.;

Resumo: Abstract Background: Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by low bone mineral density, which typically leads to fractures and reduced quality of life. Currently, diagnostic devices used to assess this condition (e.g., dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry) are very costly, making it infeasible to meet the demand for testing in most countries. Therefore, we proposed a preclinical validation of a prototype called Osseus in an attempt to enhance osteoporosis screening tests and alleviate their costs. Osseus is a device developed to assist bone mineral density classifcation. It integrates a microcontroller into other peripheral devices to measure the attenuation at the middle phalanx of …

Autores: FREGONEZI, G.A.F.; ROSENDO, T.S.; PONDOFE, K.M.; V. R.;RESQUETI; CASTRO, R. T.; MARCELINO, A.A.; VERA-URIBE, R.;

Resumo: Abstract Introduction: Respiratory muscle weakness and ventilatory failure are common complications in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and may lead to death. Respiratory physiotherapy may improve lung function in this population. This study aims to investigate the effects of respiratory physiotherapy on lung function, cough efficacy and functional status of patients with ALS. Methods and analysis: A protocol was published on the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO). The research will cover randomised controlled trials, with no language or publication date restriction, available in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. …

Autores: FREGONEZI, G.A.F.; ROSENDO, T.S.; PONDOFE, K.M.; V. R.;RESQUETI; CASTRO, R. T.; MARCELINO, A.A.; VERA-URIBE, R.;

Resumo: Abstract Introduction: Respiratory muscle weakness and ventilatory failure are common complications in patients with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and may lead to death. Respiratory physiotherapy may improve lung function in this population. This study aims to investigate the effects of respiratory physiotherapy on lung function, cough efficacy and functional status of patients with ALS. Methods and analysis: A protocol was published on the International prospective register of systematic reviews (PROSPERO). The research will cover randomised controlled trials, with no language or publication date restriction, available in the following databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Physiotherapy Evidence Database. …

Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; ALMEIDA, M.C.D.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; CORDEIRO, A.M.R.; SANTOS, D.G.S.M.;

Resumo: Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide and has shown a rising trend in recent years, according to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021. Given this problem, the present study aims to develop a scoping review of what has been done in the world after the publication of the global strategy for the elimination of STIs, with a specific focus on syphilis. Thus, we searched for papers on health policies in response to syphilis in Pubmed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and EBSCO by CINAHL, as well as in ocial documents from international …

Autores: BARROS, D.M.S.; VALENTIM, R.A.M.; ALMEIDA, M.C.D.; LIMA, T.G.F.M.S.; CUNHA-OLIVEIRA, A.; CORDEIRO, A.M.R.; SANTOS, D.G.S.M.;

Resumo: Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) worldwide and has shown a rising trend in recent years, according to a report published by the World Health Organization (WHO) in 2021. Given this problem, the present study aims to develop a scoping review of what has been done in the world after the publication of the global strategy for the elimination of STIs, with a specific focus on syphilis. Thus, we searched for papers on health policies in response to syphilis in Pubmed, Scopus, ScienceDirect, and EBSCO by CINAHL, as well as in ocial documents from international …

Autores: VALENTIM, R.A.M.; SILVA, R.D.; CARDOSO, P.H.; CRUZ, A.S.; VERAS, N.V.R.; SOUZA, G.F.; ANDRADE, I.G.M.; LIMA, L.J.G.; FARIAS, F.L.O.; BARBALHO, I.M.P.; MOIOLI, A.I.L.S.; PINTO, T.K.B.; FERNANDES, F.R.D.S.; GODEIRO, M.F.L.S.;

Resumo: Abstract Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, vaccination has been the core strategy to mitigate the spread of SARS-CoV-2 in humans. This paper analyzes the impact of COVID-19 vaccination on hospitalizations and deaths in the state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. We analyzed data from 23,516 hospitalized COVID-19 patients diagnosed between April 2020 and August 2021. We excluded the data from patients hospitalized through direct occupancy, unknown outcomes, and unconfirmed COVID-19 cases, resulting in data from 12,635 patients cross-referenced with the immunization status during hospitalization. Our results indicated that administering at least one dose of the immunizers was sufficient to …