A national survey of 280 Brazilian endocrinologists revealed only moderate adherence to guidelines on adrenal insufficiency management. Physicians answered correctly in 63.3% of stress-dose adjustment scenarios, with 41.1% failing to endorse self-injection during crises. Findings highlight systemic, educational, and cultural gaps compromising patient safety and preventive care. … Read More →
Brazilian Validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale Confirms Psychometric Reliability, but Highlights Cultural Nuances
The Brazilian validation of the Eating Behavior Phenotypes Scale (EFCA) confirmed strong psychometric reliability and a stable five-factor structure. Conducted with 206 adults, the study revealed cultural influences, notably around meal-finishing norms, and found no correlation with BMI. The tool shows promise for precision medicine but requires refined external markers. … Read More →
Adoption of open peer review
The journal Memórias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz announces its adoption of open peer review, that is, it will now publish all interactions between the editorial board and authors alongside the articles, aligning itself with the principles of open science. … Read More →
Age-related differences in pediatric thyroid cancer
A 20-year single-center study of 63 pediatric thyroid cancer patients reveals that children under 12 present more aggressive disease and higher recurrence rates. Despite similar family histories across ages, younger patients had more surgical complications and cervical metastases, emphasizing the need for age-specific care and long-term follow-up. … Read More →
Practical Approaches for Applying the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines in Clinical Practice
Seeking to integrate the Brazilian Dietary Guidelines into clinical practice, some strategies highlighting tools like protocols for dietary advice and meal plans are presented, aiming to improve healthcare professionals’ ability to promote healthy eating, reduce ultra-processed food consumption, and prevent chronic diseases, contributing to better public health outcomes in Brazil. … Read More →
After 115 years, a revisit to tropical diseases
More than 100 years on, diseases such as tuberculosis, malaria and vector control continue to be major challenges for developing countries, reflecting the continuing relevance of these tropical medicine topics to world science … Read More →
Extreme obesity is a challenging disease to manage and requires a multifactorial approach
Extreme obesity is a challenging disease that can present with multiple comorbidities and high rates of mortality and complications. Although lifestyle changes and anti-obesity drugs are recommended, they are less effective than bariatric surgery. … Read More →
Budget impact of adding cabergoline is lower than other treatments for Cushing’s disease In Brazil
The estimated budget impact of adding cabergoline to the formulary for Cushing’s disease (CD) treatment within the Brazilian Public Health System would be about BRL $6 million. While cost savings cannot be expected, the budget impact of adding cabergoline would be lower than that of adding other treatment options. … Read More →
Stem cell-derived secretome reduces dermonecrosis caused by spider venom
By investigating the protective effects of secretome-derived mesenchymal stromal cells on dermonecrosis caused by Loxosceles intermedia venom in rabbits, it was observed that treated groups showed milder local effects and swelling compared to controls, which highlights the potential of stem cell-derived secretome for treating dermonecrotic lesions. … Read More →
Active surveillance is cheaper than immediate surgery in low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma
When comparing long-term medical costs of active surveillance (AS), partial thyroidectomy, and total thyroidectomy in patients with low-risk papillary thyroid microcarcinoma that receives care covered by their Public Health System, researchers concluded that the AS approach was less costly than immediate surgery over a 30-year follow-up period. … Read More →
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