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Can a spontaneous smile invalidate facial identification by photo-anthropometry?
Pinto, Paulo Henrique Viana,Rodrigues, Caio Henrique Pinke,Rozatto, Juliana Rodrigues,da Silva, Ana Maria Bettoni Rodrigues,Bruni, Aline Thais,da Silva, Marco Antonio Moreira Rodrigues,da Silva, Ricar Korean Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology 2021 Imaging Science in Dentistry Vol.51 No.3
Purpose: Using images in the facial image comparison process poses a challenge for forensic experts due to limitations such as the presence of facial expressions. The aims of this study were to analyze how morphometric changes in the face during a spontaneous smile influence the facial image comparison process and to evaluate the reproducibility of measurements obtained by digital stereophotogrammetry in these situations. Materials and Methods: Three examiners used digital stereophotogrammetry to obtain 3-dimensional images of the faces of 10 female participants(aged between 23 and 45 years). Photographs of the participants' faces were captured with their faces at rest (group 1) and with a spontaneous smile (group 2), resulting in a total of 60 3-dimensional images. The digital stereophotogrammetry device obtained the images with a 3.5-ms capture time, which prevented undesirable movements of the participants. Linear measurements between facial landmarks were made, in units of millimeters, and the data were subjected to multivariate and univariate statistical analyses using Pirouette<sup>®</sup> version 4.5 (InfoMetrix Inc., Woodinville, WA, USA) and Microsoft Excel<sup>®</sup> (Microsoft Corp., Redmond, WA, USA), respectively. Results: The measurements that most strongly influenced the separation of the groups were related to the labial/buccal region. In general, the data showed low standard deviations, which differed by less than 10% from the measured mean values, demonstrating that the digital stereophotogrammetry technique was reproducible. Conclusion: The impact of spontaneous smiles on the facial image comparison process should be considered, and digital stereophotogrammetry provided good reproducibility.
Secondary Metabolites of Miconia rubiginosa
Juliana Rodrigues,Daniel Rinaldo,Marcelo Aparecido da Silva,Lourdes Campaner dos Santos,Wagner Vilegas 한국식품영양과학회 2011 Journal of medicinal food Vol.14 No.7
The Miconia genus is the most representative of the Melastomataceae family, and some species are commonly used in Brazilian folk medicine as anti-inflammatory agents. In this work we investigated the leaves from Miconia rubiginosa (Bonpl.) DC, using high-speed countercurrent chromatography, which yielded 11 substances (eight flavonoids, gallic acid, casuarictin, and schizandriside). Identification was achieved using nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and high-performance liquid chromatography–circular dichroism–diode array detection analyses.
Juliana de Freitas Leite,Guilherme Antonio Rago Lobo,Paulo Martin Nowak,Irene Reali Antunes,Edward Araujo Júnior,David Baptista da Silva Pares 대한산부인과학회 2019 Obstetrics & Gynecology Science Vol.62 No.6
ObjectiveTo evaluate the performance of the preeclampsia (PE) screening algorithm of the Fetal Medicine Foundation (FMF)during the first trimester in a Brazilian population using maternal characteristics, mean arterial pressure (MAP), anduterine artery Doppler data. MethodsThis is a prospective cohort study that evaluated 701 pregnant women during the first trimester ultrasound screeningfor chromosomal abnormalities (11–13+6 weeks). All patients provided information regarding clinical and obstetrichistory, MAP, and mean uterine artery pulsatility index (mean PI). Patients were assigned to four groups based on thepresence of PE and gestational age at delivery: group 1 (control), patients without hypertensive disorders (n=571);group 2, PE and delivery before 34 weeks of gestation (n=7); group 3, PE and delivery before 37 weeks of gestation,including patients from group 2 and patients that presented PE with delivery between 34 and 37 weeks (n=17); andgroup 4, PE and delivery before 42 weeks of gestation, including patients from both groups 2 and 3 and patients thatpresented PE with delivery between 37 and 42 weeks of gestation (n=34). ResultsAfter the exclusion of 96 patients, we evaluated the data of 605 patients. By combining maternal characteristics, MAP,and the mean uterine artery PI for the detection of PE, we found a sensitivity of 71.4% in group 2, 50% in group 3,and 41.2% in group 4 (false positive rate=10%). ConclusionUsing maternal characteristics, MAP, and uterine artery Doppler data, we were able to identify a significantproportion of patients who developed preterm PE.
Evaluation of Soybean Methanol Fraction on Acute Inflammation
Vanessa da Silva Carrara,Ciomar Bersani Amado,Juliana Oliveira de Melo,Jose´ Marcos Gontijo Mandarino,Dio´genes Aparı´cio Garcia Cortez 한국식품영양과학회 2011 Journal of medicinal food Vol.14 No.12
Soybeans have been of interest of researchers because of the presence of isoflavones, a subclass of flavonoids,which have demonstrated anti-inflammatory activity. The aim of this study was investigate the anti-inflammatory activity of the methanol fraction from soybean, which contains mainly isoflavone glucosides and malonylglucosides. The anti-inflammatory activity of the methanol fraction from soybean was studied using croton oil–induced mouse ear edema and carrageenan-induced pleurisy models. The methanol fraction inhibited the ear edema in a dose-dependent manner: 0.625 mg/kg by 44.23% (P < .05), 1.25 mg/kg by 60.68% (P < .01), and 2.5 mg/kg by 65.68% (P < .01). Myeloperoxidase enzyme activity was reduced at the dose of 2.5 mg/kg (64.79%, P < .05). No effects were seen on carrageenan-induced pleurisy at different doses of the methanol fraction (100 or 400 mg/kg). These results demonstrated that the methanol fraction containing conjugated isoflavones showed topical anti-inflammatory activity. There was no acute toxicity in Swiss mice after oral administration of the fraction, at doses of 1,000, 2,000, 3,000, and 4,000 mg/kg.
Mayra Cristina da Luz Pádua Guimarães,Juliana Chaves Coelho,Juliano dos Santos,Camila Braga de Oliveira Higa,Carime Farah Flórido,Renata Jae Won Lee,Grazielli Soares Paes,Giovanio Vieira da Silva,Luci 대한고혈압학회 2022 Clinical Hypertension Vol.28 No.-
Background: Nonadherence to antihypertensive treatment is one of the main causes of the lack of blood pressure (BP) control. The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic imposes substantial social restriction impairing the medical care routine, which may influence adherence to the antihypertensive treatment. To assess the rate of nonadherence to antihypertensive drug treatment during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: This is a cross-sectional study evaluating hypertensive adult patients from a tertiary outpatient clinic. From March to August 2020, patients were interviewed by telephone during the social distancing period of the COVID-19 pandemic. We evaluated biosocial data, habits, attitudes, and treatment adherence using the 4-item Morisky Green Levine Scale during the social distancing. Uncontrolled BP was defined by BP ≥ 140/90 mmHg. Clinical and prescription variables for drug treatment were obtained from the electronic medical record. We performed a multivariate analysis to determine the predictors of nonadherence to BP treatment. Results: We studied 281 patients (age 66 ± 14 years, 60.5% white, 62.3% women, mean education of 9.0 ± 4 years of study). We found that 41.3% of the individuals reported poor adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment and 48.4% had uncontrolled BP. Subsample data identified that adherence was worse during the pandemic than in the previous period. The variables that were independently associated with the nonadherence during the pandemic period were black skin color (odds ratio [OR], 2.62; 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.46–4.68), and intermittent lack of access to antihypertensive medication during the pandemic (OR, 2.56; 95% CI, 1.11–5.89). Conclusions: Beyond traditional variables associated with poor adherence, the lack of availability of antihypertensive medications during the study underscore the potential role of pandemic on hypertension burden.
Turnera subulata Anti-Inflammatory Properties in Lipopolysaccharide-Stimulated RAW 264.7 Macrophages
Natalia Cabral Souza,Juliana Medeiros de Oliveira,Maurilio da Silva Morrone,Ricardo D’Oliveira Albanus,Maria do Socorro Medeiros Amarante,Christina da Silva Camillo,Silvana Maria Zucolotto Langassner 한국식품영양과학회 2016 Journal of medicinal food Vol.19 No.10
In South America, particularly in the Northeastern regions of Brazil, Turnera subulata leaf extract is used as an alternative traditional medicine approach for several types of chronic diseases, such as diabetes, hypertension, chronic pain, and general inflammation. Despite its widespread use, little is known about the medicinal properties of the plants of this genus. In this study, we evaluate the antioxidant and anti-inflammatory of T. subulata leaf extract in an in vitro model of inflammation, using lipopolysaccharide-stimulated RAW-264.7 macrophage cell line. We observed that cotreatment with T. subulata leaf extract was able to reduce the oxidative stress in cells due to inflammatory response. More importantly, we observed that the leaf extract was able to directly modulate inflammatory response by altering activity of members of the mitogen-activated protein kinase pathways. Our results demonstrate for the first time that T. subulata have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, which warrant further investigation of the medicinal potential of this species.
do Prado, Maira,da Silva, Eduardo Moreira,Marques, Juliana das Neves,Gonzalez, Caroline Brum,Simao, Renata Antoun The Korean Academy of Conservative Dentistry 2017 Restorative Dentistry & Endodontics Vol.42 No.2
Objectives: This study compared the effect of hexamethyldisiloxane (HMDSO) and ammonia ($NH_3$) plasmas on the bond strength of resin cement to fiber posts with conventional treatments. Materials and Methods: Sixty-five fiber posts were divided into 5 groups: Control (no surface treatment); $H_2O_2$ (24% hydrogen peroxide for 1 min); Blasting (blasting with aluminum oxide for 30 sec); $NH_3$ ($NH_3$ plasma treatment for 3 min); HMDSO (HMDSO plasma treatment for 15 min). After the treatments, the Ambar adhesive (FGM Dental Products) was applied to the post surface (n = 10). The fiber post was inserted into a silicon matrix that was filled with the conventional resin cement Allcem Core (FGM). Afterwards, the post/cement specimens were cut into discs and subjected to a push-out bond strength (POBS) test. Additionally, 3 posts in each group were evaluated using scanning electron microscopy. The POBS data were analyzed by one-way analysis of variance and the Tukey's honest significant difference post hoc test (${\alpha}=0.05$). Results: The Blasting and $NH_3$ groups showed the highest POBS values. The HMDSO group showed intermediate POBS values, whereas the Control and $H_2O_2$ groups showed the lowest POBS values. Conclusion: Blasting and $NH_3$ plasma treatments were associated with stronger bonding of the conventional resin cement Allcem to fiber posts, in a procedure in which the Ambar adhesive was used.
Soares Renata Cristina,Rocha Juliana Schaia,da Rosa Saulo Vinicius,Gonçalves Jéssica Rodrigues da Silva Noll,Perlas Condori Priscilla Lesly,Ribeiro Ana Elisa,Moysés Samuel Jorge,Baldani Márcia 한국역학회 2021 Epidemiology and Health Vol.43 No.-
OBJECTIVES: To conduct a systematic review of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)-related biosafety guidelines for dental clinical practice in the early stage of the pandemic, focusing on quality assessment. METHODS: Electronic (via PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature database, Brazilian Library in Dentistry, and Cochrane Library) and gray literature searches were performed for documents published up to May 12, 2020. Guidelines updated until April 17, 2021 were identified. Documents were included as guidelines if they (1) consisted of a set of statements, directions, or principles presenting current or future rules or policy; (2) were developed by government agencies, institutions, organizations, or expert panels; and (3) were related to the general conduct of health care activities rather a particular condition. Two researchers, using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research & Evaluation II, independently extracted the recommendations and evaluated the quality of the guidelines. RESULTS: Twenty-seven documents from 19 countries were included in the review. These documents presented 122 recommendations related to (1) professional biosafety; (2) patients’/companions’ safety; (3) the organization and biosafety of the physical dental facility environment; and (4) the work process in dental care. Overall, the scientific quality of the guidelines was considered low. Some recommendations presented in these guidelines would require further research to establish their effectiveness. CONCLUSIONS: We found a wide variety of biosafety guidelines for dental practice regarding COVID-19
Tuane Krupek,Bruna Juliana Wanczinski Ferrari,Maria Angelica Raffaini Covas Pereira da Silva,Christiano Rodrigues Schamber,Dennis Armando Bertolini,Marcos Luciano Bruschi,Isolde Terezinha Santos Previ 한국식품영양과학회 2020 Journal of medicinal food Vol.23 No.5
The impact of oral supplementation with an effervescent glutamine formulation on the beneficial effects of antiretroviral therapies was evaluated in people living with HIV/AIDS. For this purpose, 12 HIV/AIDS carrier patients with CD4+ T cell counts <500, and who had received the same antiretroviral therapy for at least 1 year before starting this investigation were selected. The patients were required to dissolve the effervescent glutamine formulation (supplied in sachets) in water immediately before oral ingestion (12.4 g), once a day, after lunch or after dinner during 30 days. CD4+ T cell counts, complete blood cell counts, serum cytokines, and amino acids levels were quantified; biochemical and toxicological measurements were performed. The numbers of CD4+ T cells were increased (P < .05), and the serum C-reactive protein levels decreased (P < .01) after the administration of effervescent glutamine formulation. Serum levels of interferon-gamma inducible protein-10, RANTES, and macrophage inflammatory protein-1β were decreased after the treatment with effervescent glutamine formulation. No changes were observed in the serum levels of amino acids, hematological, toxicological, and biochemical parameters. In conclusion, the treatment during 30 days with effervescent glutamine formulation was well tolerated, promoted reduction of inflammation, and improved the beneficial effects of antiretroviral therapies in HIV/AIDS carrier patients.