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Garcia MT, Rosa AM, Reche APA, Moura AA, Zucchetti G, Franz JPM, Sekine L. AUTOMATIZAÇÃO DO CONTROLE E REGISTRO DE TEMPERATURAS DA CADEIA DO FRIO ATRAVÉS DO SISTEMA INFORMATIZADO ELIPSE E3/ VERSÃO 4.6.162. Hematol Transfus Cell Ther 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.htct.2022.09.879] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Garcia MT, Mota BS, Cardoso N, Martimbianco ALC, Ricci MD, Carvalho FM, Gonçalves R, Soares Junior JM, Filassi JR. Accuracy of frozen section in intraoperative margin assessment for breast-conserving surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. PLoS One 2021; 16:e0248768. [PMID: 33735315 PMCID: PMC7971883 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0248768] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/20/2020] [Accepted: 03/04/2021] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES It is well established that tumor-free margin is an important factor for reducing local recurrence and reoperation rates. This systematic review with meta-analysis of frozen section intraoperative margin assessment aims to evaluate the accuracy, and reoperation and survival rates, and to establish its importance in breast-conserving surgery. METHODS A thorough review was conducted in all online publication-databases for the related literature up to March 2020. MeSH terms used: "Breast Cancer", "Segmental Mastectomy" and "Frozen Section". We included the studies that evaluated accuracy of frozen section, reoperation and survival rates. To ensure quality of the included articles, the QUADAS-2 tool (adapted) was employed. The assessment of publication bias by graphical and statistical methods was performed using the funnel plot and the Egger's test. The review protocol was registered in PROSPERO (CRD42019125682). RESULTS Nineteen studies were deemed suitable, with a total of 6,769 cases. The reoperation rate on average was 5.9%. Sensitivity was 0.81, with a Confidence Interval of 0.79-0.83, p = 0.0000, I2 = 95.1%, and specificity was 0.97, with a Confidence Interval of 0.97-0.98, p = 0.0000, I-2 = 90.8%, for 17 studies and 5,615 cases. Accuracy was 0.98. Twelve studies described local recurrence and the highest cumulative recurrence rate in 3 years was 7.5%. The quality of the included studies based on the QUADAS-2 tool showed a low risk of bias. There is no publication bias (p = 0.32) and the funnel plot showed symmetry. CONCLUSION Frozen section is a reliable procedure with high accuracy, sensitivity and specificity in intraoperative margin assessment of breast-conserving surgery. Therefore, this modality of margin assessment could be useful in reducing reoperation rates.
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- Department of Gynaecology/Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gynaecology/Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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- Department of Gynaecology/Obstetrics, University of São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil
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Garcia MT, Lin LH, Fushida K, Francisco RPV, Zugaib M. Pregnancy outcomes after chemotherapy for trophoblastic neoplasia. Rev Assoc Med Bras (1992) 2016; 62:837-842. [PMID: 28001257 DOI: 10.1590/1806-9282.62.09.837] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/21/2015] [Accepted: 09/01/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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Introduction The successful development of chemotherapy enabled a fertilitysparing treatment for patients with trophoblastic neoplasia. After disease remission, the outcome of a subsequent pregnancy becomes a great concern for these women. Objective To analyze existing studies in the literature that describe the reproductive outcomes of patients with trophoblastic neoplasia treated with chemotherapy. Method Systematic review was performed searching for articles on Medline/ Pubmed, Lilacs and Cochrane Library databases, using the terms "gestational trophoblastic disease" and "pregnancy outcome". Results A total of 18 articles were included. No evidence of decreased fertility after chemotherapy for trophoblastic neoplasia was observed. The abortion rates in patients who conceived within 6 months after chemotherapy was higher compared to those who waited longer. Some studies showed increased rates of stillbirth and repeat hydatidiform moles. Only one work showed increased congenital abnormalities. Conclusion The pregnancies conceived after chemotherapy for trophoblastic neoplasia should be followed with clinical surveillance due to higher rates of some pregnancy complications. However, studies in the literature provide reassuring data about reproductive outcomes of these patients.
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- Mila Trementosa Garcia
- Division of Obstetrics, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Obstetrics, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Obstetrics, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Obstetrics, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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- Division of Obstetrics, Department of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo (FMUSP), São Paulo, SP, Brazil
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Pereira AKC, Garcia MT, Pinheiro W, Ejzenberg D, Soares JM, Baracat EC. What is the influence of cyclooxygenase-2 on postmenopausal endometrial polyps? Climacteric 2014; 18:498-502. [PMID: 25242379 DOI: 10.3109/13697137.2014.966240] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The genesis of the endometrial polyp is as yet unclear. There is evidence that the polyp is related to the inflammatory process and that it interacts with the cyclooxygenase-2 (COX-2) enzyme. OBJECTIVE To review the influence of COX-2 on the postmenopausal endometrial polyp. METHODS A systematic review was made of the Medline, Embase, and Cochrane databases, covering the years of 2001-2014. The inclusion criteria were: experimental studies with immunohistological analysis of COX-2 in endometrial polyps; women; hysteroscopic and surgical evaluation; and studies with comparisons between the endometrial polyp and other tissues (normal endometrium, adjacent endometrium, and other uterine diseases). The exclusion criteria were: polyps in other organs; genetic polymorphisms; endometrial cancer exclusively; abnormal uterine bleeding unrelated to polyps. The search key words (taken from the Medical Subject Headings - MeSH) were endometrial polyp and cyclooxygenase-2. RESULTS Seven of ten articles were selected. Results showed positive COX-2 expression in the glandular epithelium of the polyps, and expression was more intense when the polyp was malignant. However, there was a study which did not find any difference between polyps and the normal endometrium, and there was another which compared polyps in menacme with postmenopausal polyps. CONCLUSION There is no consensus in the literature as to the participation of COX-2 in the development of benign and/or malignant endometrial polyps. In all of the studies, COX-2 was present in the postmenopausal polyps and with greater intensity in the malignant ones.
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- A K C Pereira
- Disciplina de Ginecologia do Departamento de Obstetrícia e Ginecologia do Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo , São Paulo , Brazil
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Nunes J, Gomes BC, Veiga R, Pais RP, Garcia MT. Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system. Neuroradiol J 2011; 24:249-52. [PMID: 24059615 DOI: 10.1177/197140091102400213] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/04/2010] [Accepted: 01/03/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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Superficial siderosis of the central nervous system (CNS) is a rare entity characterized by the deposition of hemosiderin in the leptomeninges. In most cases it is caused by chronic and recurrent bleeding into the subarachnoid space as a subclinical form and for long periods of time. The cases described in the literature are associated with tumors, aneurysms, arteriovenous malformations, changes in post-surgical, traumatic cervical and brachial plexus injuries. However, the cause of bleeding is unclear in 40-50% of cases. This report describes the case of a 38-year-old man with a history of trauma with a complete lesion of the left brachial plexus. The patient presented progressively worsening gait imbalance, bilateral deafness, tinnitus and memory loss over two years. Neurological examination disclosed bilateral hearing loss, left upper limb plegia with atrophy of muscle mass, spastic paraparesis with pyramidal signs and gait ataxia. The analytical/genetic study was consistent with hereditary hemochromatosis. In addition to typical findings of siderosis, MR disclosed pseudomeningocele while CT angiography and angiography revealed an aneurysm of the internal carotid artery. Although rare, we should be aware of superficial siderosis especially in imaging studies in patients with deafness or ataxia and in those with lesions of the brachial plexus. The imaging signals are subtle and can easily go unrecognized. The radiological investigation must be extensive to find the primary cause.
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- J Nunes
- Department of Neuroradiology, Coimbra General Hospital; Coimbra, Portugal -
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Morais EO, Resende MR, Oliveira AM, Sinkoc VM, Garcia MT, Angerami RN, da Silva LJ. Intradermal hepatitis B vaccination in patients with advanced chronic renal failure: immunogenicity and follow-up. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2007; 25:849-55. [PMID: 17373924 DOI: 10.1111/j.1365-2036.2007.03210.x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND Patients undergoing dialysis usually have a poor response to conventional hepatitis B vaccination. AIM To observe the effects of intradermal hepatitis B (HB) vaccination in a 13-month prospective study of adult patients with end-stage renal failure. The patients were with or without previous hepatitis B vaccination, but all had antibody titres <10 mUI/mL. METHODS Patients were allotted to two groups: previous hepatitis B virus vaccination and no previous hepatitis B virus vaccination or anti-HBs titres <10 mUI/mL. Patients in both groups received 16 i.d. injections of 0.1 mL of hepatitis B virus vaccine over an eight-week period. Patients had antibody titres assessed before vaccination, 1 month after and every 3 months for a year. Antibody titres >/=10 mUI/mL were considered protective. RESULTS Seventy patients completed the protocol. Protective titres were elicited in 82% of each group. Age, time under dialysis, diabetes, smoking and body-mass index were not associated with seroconversion. Persistent protective titres >12 months occurred in 27 (58.7%). Adverse events were trivial. CONCLUSION Intradermal hepatitis B virus vaccination is an alternative in end-stage renal failure.
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- E O Morais
- Disciplina de Infectologia, Departamento de Clínica Médica, Faculdade de Ciências Médicas, Unicamp, Campinas, SP, Brazil
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Garcia MT, Campos E, Sánchez-Leal J, Ribosa I. Effect of linear alkylbenzene sulphonates (LAS) on the anaerobic digestion of sewage sludge. Water Res 2006; 40:2958-64. [PMID: 16844184 DOI: 10.1016/j.watres.2006.05.033] [Citation(s) in RCA: 22] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/20/2005] [Revised: 05/11/2006] [Accepted: 05/18/2006] [Indexed: 05/10/2023]
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Batch anaerobic biodegradation tests with different alkylbenzene sulphonates (LAS) at increasing concentrations were performed in order to investigate the effect of LAS homologues on the anaerobic digestion process of sewage sludge. Addition of LAS homologues to the anaerobic digesters increased the biogas production at surfactant concentrations 5-10 g/kg dry sludge and gave rise to a partial or total inhibition of the methanogenic activity at higher surfactant loads. Therefore, at the usual LAS concentration range in sewage sludge, no adverse effects on the anaerobic digesters functioning of a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) can be expected. The increase of biogas production at low surfactant concentrations was attributed to an increase of the bioavailability and subsequent biodegradation of organic pollutants associated with the sludge, promoted by the surfactant adsorption at the solid/liquid interface. When the available surfactant fraction in the aqueous phase instead of the nominal surfactant concentration was used to evaluate the toxicity of LAS homologues, a highly significant relationship between toxicity and alkyl chain length was obtained. Taking into account the homologue distribution of commercial LAS in the liquid phase of the anaerobic digesters of a WWTP, an EC(50) value of 14 mg/L can be considered for LAS toxicity on the anaerobic microorganisms.
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- M T Garcia
- Department of Surfactant Technology, IIQAB-CSIC, Jordi Girona 18-26, 08034 Barcelona, Spain.
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Garcia MT, Sanz R, Galceran MT, Puignou L. Use of Fluorescent Probes for Determination of Yeast Cell Viability by Gravitational Field-Flow Fractionation. Biotechnol Prog 2006; 22:847-52. [PMID: 16739970 DOI: 10.1021/bp050421q] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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The quality of wine greatly depends on the features of the yeast used in its production, and yeast cell viability is one of the most important quality control issues to consider in this regard. In the first steps of winemaking, the use of a low-cost and simple methodology for monitoring the cell viability of yeast inoculates is of paramount importance. Gravitational field-flow fractionation is a useful technique for the determination of cell viability because it provides gentle experimental conditions, although the proper use of fluorophore probes as biomass indicators is required. In this paper the use of different fluorescent probes such as carboxyfluorescein diacetate (cFDA), calcein-AM, and SYTO-13 were considered as viability biomarkers. Calceina-AM allowed the establishment of a direct GrFFF method to determine cell viability, with a limit of detection of 5.0 x 10(4) viable cell/mL. SYTO-13 could be used as biomass indicator with a limit of detection of 3.5 x 10(4) total cells/mL. The suitability of the procedure was tested with three commercial yeast samples, and the results were compared with those obtained using standard techniques.
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- M T Garcia
- Departament de Química Analítica, Universitat de Barcelona, Martí i Franquès, 1-11, 08028 Barcelona, Spain
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Garcia MT, Campos E, Dalmau M, Ribosa I, Sánchez-Leal J. Structure-activity relationships for association of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates with activated sludge. Chemosphere 2002; 49:279-286. [PMID: 12363306 DOI: 10.1016/s0045-6535(02)00182-0] [Citation(s) in RCA: 24] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/23/2023]
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Sorption of linear alkylbenzene sulfonates (LAS) on sludge particles from wastewater treatment plants was studied. The effect of alkyl chain length and the water hardness were investigated. Sorption on sludge increases with increasing alkyl chain length in the LAS molecules. The results are interpreted in terms of a hydrophobic bonding mechanism being the critical micelle concentration a good index of the surfactant hydrophobicity. The increase in free energy of adsorption for the addition of successive methylene groups to the alkyl chain was estimated as 2.4 kJ/mol. Water hardness clearly enhances the sorption of LAS homologues on sludge and seems to promote cooperative sorption at high surfactant and calcium ion concentrations. An empirical equation was provided that allow to estimate the partition coefficient between aqueous and solid phases for LAS homologues as a function of the alkyl chain length and the water hardness.
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- M T Garcia
- Department of Surfactant Technology, IIQAB-CSIC, Barcelona, Spain.
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López-Amorós R, Comas J, Garcia MT, Vives-Rego J. Flow cytometric analysis of a marine LAS-degrading consortia. Microbios 2000; 101:23-36. [PMID: 10677841] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/15/2023]
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The specific nucleic acid fluorochrome SYTO-13 was used in flow cytometric analysis to assess changes in the density and heterogeneity of marine bacterial populations which biodegrade linear alkylbenzene sulphonate (LAS). Seawater samples with LAS and incubated in the laboratory (20 degrees C, 100 rpm, 30 days) were used to monitor LAS-degrading consortia. Flow cytometric studies and culture methods were used to characterize the LAS degrading bacterioplankton consortia. Fluorescence and scatter signals enabled us to define three regions (R1, R2 and R3) in the dual parameter cytograms. The distribution of the bacterial counts in these regions allowed us to monitor the formation and evolution of the consortia.
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- R López-Amorós
- Departament de Microbiologia, Universitat de Barcelona, Spain
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Mormile MR, Romine MF, Garcia MT, Ventosa A, Bailey TJ, Peyton BM. Halomonas campisalis sp. nov., a denitrifying, moderately haloalkaliphilic bacterium. Syst Appl Microbiol 1999; 22:551-8. [PMID: 10794143 DOI: 10.1016/s0723-2020(99)80008-3] [Citation(s) in RCA: 92] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/16/2022]
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The isolation and characterization of a denitrifying bacterium that is both moderately halophilic and alkaliphilic is described. The organism was isolated for use in the development of a bioprocess that could potentially reduce the costs of ion exchange resin regenerant disposal. The process of ion exchange, after resin regeneration, produces a briny, alkaline waste that is difficult and expensive to dispose. The biological removal of nitrate and subsequent reuse of these brines can potentially provide a cost-saving alternative to disposing of this waste product. To achieve our objective, a moderately halophilic, alkaliphilic bacterium was isolated from sediment samples taken from the salt plain of Alkali Lake in Washington State (USA). The haloalkaliphilic bacterium, designated strain 4A, is motile with rod-shaped cells that are 3 to 5 microm long and 1 microm wide. Electron acceptors used include oxygen, nitrate, and nitrite. In addition, it has similar specific nitrate reduction rates and biomass yields as non-halophilic denitrifying bacteria. It is capable of using a variety of electron donors. This organism can grow at NaCl concentrations ranging from 0.2 to 4.5 M with optimum growth occurring at 1.5 M and pH values ranging from 6 to 12 with 9.5 being the optimum pH. The temperature range for growth of strain 4A is 4-50 degrees C with optimal growth occurring at 30 degrees C. The G + C content is 66 mol%. Phylogenetic analyses based upon 16S rDNA gene sequence placed isolate 4A in the genus Halomonas. In addition, DNA-DNA hybridization experiments clearly indicate that it is a unique species. Phenotypic and phylogenetic studies indicate that isolate 4A represents a new species. We propose the name Halomonas campisalis for this species and strain 4A (ATCC 700597) as the type strain. Due to its denitrification ability, broad carbon utilization range and its high salinity and pH tolerance this organism, and similar ones, hold promise for the treatment of saline, alkaline waste.
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- M R Mormile
- Pacific Northwest National Laboratories Richland, Washington, USA.
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Lima VM, Garcia MT, Resende MR, Nouer SA, Campos EO, Papaiordanou PM, da Silva LJ. [Accidental tetanus: clinical and epidemiological profile of inpatients at a university hospital]. Rev Saude Publica 1998; 32:166-71. [PMID: 9713122 DOI: 10.1590/s0034-89101998000200010] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/08/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION Notwithstanding its substantial decline over the last two decades, acquired tetanus is still a serious health problem in most developing countries. Epidemiological transition is often cited as an explanation for this decline, the increase in vaccination coverage of children being the most obvious cause. Few studies have looked carefully at the current epidemiological patterns of acquired tetanus in developing countries. METHODOLOGY A descriptive, retrospective (series of cases). An acute care 400 - bed university referral hospital situated in a densely populated and highly urbanized area in Southeastern Brazil (Campinas, SP). Patient records the data-base analysed were from the Epidemiological Surveillance Unit of the hospital. RESULTS In the 57 month period from January 1989 to March 1996 fifty-three patients were admitted with a diagnosis of acquired tetanus. Fifty patients had clinical confirmation, 3 were otherwise diagnosed. Thirty-two (64%) were male and 18 (36%) female. Fourteen (28%) were from rural areas and 36 (72%) from urban. Mean age was 47.6 years, with a median of 49.5. Of the rural patients, 42.85% were under 30 years and 21.42% were over 50, mean age was 36.21 with a median of 34.5. Fewer urban patients were under 30 (13.88%) than over 50 (58.33%), mean age was 52.19 with a median of 54.5. Trismus was the most frequent (92.0%) clinical sign on admittance, followed by abdominal muscular rigidity (84.0%). Treatment measures were uniform and included tetanus immune globulin, antibiotics, surgical debridement of the wound when feasible, diazepan or curare depending on the intensity of spasms. In the second half of the study period, penicillin was replaced by metronidazol. Overall case fatality rate was 20%, in patients that had to receive curare, it was 60%. Hospitalization exceeded 21 days in 56% (28) of the cases, only 10% (5) had a hospital stay of less than 7 days. CONCLUSION A high proportion of patients were from rural areas, despite an urbanization rate of more than 90%. In the Campinas region there are two different epidemiological patterns of acquired tetanus: a rural pattern, with a higher proportion of younger patients, determined by an inadequate immunization rate and an urban pattern, similar to that found in industrialized countries, with a higher proportion of older patients. RECOMMENDATIONS There is an obvious need to immunize older individuals in urban areas and young adults in rural areas. The elimination of acquired tetanus will only be achieved with a wider and more intensive adult vaccination program.
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- V M Lima
- Núcleo de Vigilância Epidemiológica do Hospital das Clínicas, Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP), SP-Brasil.
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Perry T, Garcia MT, Baird B, Frietsche S. Symposium: A Celebration of Reproductive Rights: Twenty-Five Years of Roe v. Wade. Women's Rights Law Report 1998; 19:247-59. [PMID: 15871152] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/02/2023]
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- T Perry
- Rutgers School of Law-Newark, NJ, USA
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The study of biological membranes involves the dissociation, characterization and re-assembly of membrane components. The most important aspect of this approach is the use of an appropriate surfactant as solubilizing agent. In this work the solubilization of large unilamellar liposomes by alkyl glycosides has been studied. Solubilization of phospholipid bilayer is produced by the formation of surfactant-phospholipid mixed micelles. Some pure alkyl glycosides as well as two commercial alkyl polyglucosides have been tested. This has permitted the study of the solubilizing capacity of the phospholipidic bilayer of different alkyl glycosides as a function of their structure. Among the alkyl glycosides tested, dodecyl maltoside has shown the lowest critical micelle concentration as well as the highest solubilizing capacity, i.e., the minimal surfactant/phospholipid molar ratio in the mixed micelles.
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- I Ribosa
- Centro de Investigacion y Desarrollo, C.S.I.C., Jordi Girona 18-26, Barcelona, 08034, Spain
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Lima JE, Minguez F, Chiu ML, Garcia MT, Guardiola L, Prieto J. Influence of human serum on the postantifungal effect induced by therapeutic concentrations of ketoconazole and 5-fluorocytosine. J Chemother 1995; 7 Suppl 4:38-9. [PMID: 8904100] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [Affiliation(s)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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- J E Lima
- Department of Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine, Complutense University of Madrid, Spain
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Chiu ML, Minguez F, Lima JF, Garcia MT, Salazar EF, Prieto J. Susceptibility of Candida albicans pretreated with ketoconazole and 5-fluorocytosine to fungicidal activity of leukocytes and serum. J Chemother 1995; 7 Suppl 4:21-2. [PMID: 8904093] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [What about the content of this article? (0)] [MESH Headings] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/02/2023]
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Affiliation(s)
- M T Garcia
- University of Heidelberg, Institute of Biological Chemistry, F.R.G
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