Antônio Carlos Vieira Ramos
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View article: Advancement of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Maranhão: an Analysis of the 2023-2025 Acceleration Plan
Advancement of Organ and Tissue Transplantation in Maranhão: an Analysis of the 2023-2025 Acceleration Plan Open
Objectives: To analyze and discuss the progress of organ and tissue transplantation in the state of Maranhão from January 2023 to July 2025. Methods: This is a retrospective, descriptive, observational study using a quantitative approach. …
View article: Avanço do Transplante de Órgãos e Tecidos no Maranhão: Uma Análise do Plano de Aceleração de 2023 a 2025
Avanço do Transplante de Órgãos e Tecidos no Maranhão: Uma Análise do Plano de Aceleração de 2023 a 2025 Open
Objetivos: Analisar e discutir o avanço no transplante de órgãos e tecidos no estado do Maranhão no período de janeiro de 2023 a julho de 2025. Métodos: Estudo observacional retrospectivo e descritivo, empregando uma abordagem quantitativa…
View article: IMPACTO DO CLAMPEAMENTO TARDIO DO CORDÃO UMBILICAL NOS ESTOQUES DE FERRO E FERRITINA NEONATAL
IMPACTO DO CLAMPEAMENTO TARDIO DO CORDÃO UMBILICAL NOS ESTOQUES DE FERRO E FERRITINA NEONATAL Open
O clampeamento tardio do cordão umbilical (CTCU) tem sido progressivamente reconhecido como uma intervenção simples e de baixo custo com impacto positivo na saúde neonatal, especialmente na otimização dos estoques de ferro e dos níveis sér…
View article: Molecular and histochemical characterization of Grand Naine somaclones resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense subtropical race 4Wanderley Diaciso dos
Molecular and histochemical characterization of Grand Naine somaclones resistant to Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. cubense subtropical race 4Wanderley Diaciso dos Open
Banana farming is essential for the food and occupational security of numerous families who rely on subsistence agriculture. However, banana production has been severely affected by Fusarium wilt, caused by the pathogen Fusarium oxysporum …
View article: NEUROMODULATION OF THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX BY rTMS AND NEUROFUNCTIONAL TRAINING IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED DOUBLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL EUROMODULATION OF THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX THROUGH rTMS AND NEUROFUNCTIONAL TRAINING
NEUROMODULATION OF THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX BY rTMS AND NEUROFUNCTIONAL TRAINING IN CHILDREN WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDER: RANDOMIZED CONTROLLED DOUBLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL EUROMODULATION OF THE PRE-FRONTAL CORTEX THROUGH rTMS AND NEUROFUNCTIONAL TRAINING Open
The objective of the study project is to compare the functional effects of ten sessions of neurofunctional training associated with repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) on the active and placebo dorsolateral prefrontal corte…
View article: The Temporal Trends of Mortality Due to Tuberculosis in Brazil: Tracing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic’s Effect Through a Bayesian Approach and Unmasking Disparities
The Temporal Trends of Mortality Due to Tuberculosis in Brazil: Tracing the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) Pandemic’s Effect Through a Bayesian Approach and Unmasking Disparities Open
The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted tuberculosis (TB) control, increasing mortality and potentially worsening disparities. This study aimed to analyze the temporal trends of TB mortality in Brazil and to trace the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect us…
View article: Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality and Temporal Trends in the Health Regions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil
Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality and Temporal Trends in the Health Regions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil Open
Background: This study investigated the determinants of COVID-19 mortality and its temporal trends within São Paulo state’s Departamentos Regionais de Saúde (DRS) (health regions) to inform the development of targeted public health interve…
View article: Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality AND Temporal Trends in the Health Regions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil
Determinants of COVID-19 Mortality AND Temporal Trends in the Health Regions of the State of São Paulo, Brazil Open
(1) Background: This study investigated the determinants of COVID-19 mortality and its temporal trends within São Paulo state’s Regional Health Departments (DRS) to inform the development of targeted public health intervention…
View article: PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E TENDÊNCIA DA HANSENÍASE EM MENORES DE 15 ANOS NO PARANÁ, 2001 - 2021
PERFIL EPIDEMIOLÓGICO E TENDÊNCIA DA HANSENÍASE EM MENORES DE 15 ANOS NO PARANÁ, 2001 - 2021 Open
Objetivo: Estimar as características demográficas, clínicas e a tendência temporal da hanseníase em menores de 15 anos. Método: Estudo ecológico de séries temporais com dados provenientes do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação.…
View article: Perception of Risk for Developing Severe Illness or Complications from COVID-19 in Brazil: Focus on Factors Linked to Socially Vulnerable Populations, 2020–2023
Perception of Risk for Developing Severe Illness or Complications from COVID-19 in Brazil: Focus on Factors Linked to Socially Vulnerable Populations, 2020–2023 Open
In this study, the aim was to comparatively examine the perception of risk for developing severe illness or complications due to COVID-19 among the general population and socially vulnerable populations in Brazil, focusing on uncovering th…
View article: Reviewed article: Lima LV, Pavinati G, Silva RGT, Queiroz IG, Oliveira GLA, Durães SMB, López MAA, Alves KBA, Magalhães FB, Magnabosco GT. Leprosy elimination phase in Alagoas, Brazil, 2001-2022: an ecological study. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2025;34:e20240255. Doi: 10.1590/S2237-96222024v34e20240255.en
Reviewed article: Lima LV, Pavinati G, Silva RGT, Queiroz IG, Oliveira GLA, Durães SMB, López MAA, Alves KBA, Magalhães FB, Magnabosco GT. Leprosy elimination phase in Alagoas, Brazil, 2001-2022: an ecological study. Epidemiol Serv Saude. 2025;34:e20240255. Doi: 10.1590/S2237-96222024v34e20240255.en Open
View article: Measuring social vulnerability in communities and its association with leprosy burden through spatial intelligence in central West Brazil to guide strategic actions
Measuring social vulnerability in communities and its association with leprosy burden through spatial intelligence in central West Brazil to guide strategic actions Open
There was a spatial association between leprosy cases and territories with low MHDI, having a percentage of the population without schooling and/or with low income. The study advances knowledge by presenting characteristics of territories …
View article: 20 - SEXUAL FUNCTION OF WOMEN WITH GENITOURINARY SYNDROME OF MENOPAUSE UNDERGOING NON-ABLATIVE RADIOFREQUENCY: A RANDOMIZED SINGLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL
20 - SEXUAL FUNCTION OF WOMEN WITH GENITOURINARY SYNDROME OF MENOPAUSE UNDERGOING NON-ABLATIVE RADIOFREQUENCY: A RANDOMIZED SINGLE-BLIND CLINICAL TRIAL Open
View article: A comparative analysis of classical and machine learning methods for forecasting TB/HIV co-infection
A comparative analysis of classical and machine learning methods for forecasting TB/HIV co-infection Open
View article: Factors associated with adherence or hesitation to protective measures that influenced the control of COVID-19 in Brazil in the pre-vaccine era
Factors associated with adherence or hesitation to protective measures that influenced the control of COVID-19 in Brazil in the pre-vaccine era Open
Preventive behavior is one of the main strategies to contain the spread of the coronavirus, understand the factors that influence adherence or hesitation to protective measures and the way the population behaves during a health crisis is o…
View article: Operational indicators for pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis in people living with HIV before and after Xpert MTB/RIF implementation in the state of São Paulo, Brazil
Operational indicators for pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis in people living with HIV before and after Xpert MTB/RIF implementation in the state of São Paulo, Brazil Open
Tuberculosis (TB) in people living with HIV (PLHIV) is usually paucibacillary and the smear microscopy has limitations and may lead to high proportions of non-confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis (NC-PTB). Despite culture being the reference m…
View article: Completeness of the COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule among Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Brazil
Completeness of the COVID-19 Vaccination Schedule among Persons Experiencing Homelessness in Brazil Open
Almost four years after COVID-19 was declared a global health emergency, equitable distribution of the vaccine remains a challenge, especially among homeless people, the fastest growing population in Brazil. Therefore, we sought to identif…
View article: Data analysis and Forecasting of Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection: Exploring models from classical statistics to machine learning
Data analysis and Forecasting of Tuberculosis and HIV co-infection: Exploring models from classical statistics to machine learning Open
Considering the complexity and severity of TB/HIV coinfection, accuracy in forecasting future trends is crucial for the efficient allocation of public health resources and the development of intervention strategies. This study explores the…
View article: Unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes across Brazil's geographical landscape before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: are we truly advancing toward the sustainable development/end TB goal?
Unsuccessful tuberculosis treatment outcomes across Brazil's geographical landscape before and during the COVID-19 pandemic: are we truly advancing toward the sustainable development/end TB goal? Open
View article: Proteção social em áreas vulneráveis à tuberculose: um estudo misto em São Luís, Maranhão
Proteção social em áreas vulneráveis à tuberculose: um estudo misto em São Luís, Maranhão Open
RESUMO Objetivos: analisar as áreas de risco para a tuberculose e as influências da proteção social no desenvolvimento do tratamento para a doença no município de São Luís, Maranhão. Métodos: trata-se de pesquisa de método misto sequencial…
View article: Social protection in areas vulnerable to tuberculosis: a mixed methods study in São Luís, Maranhão
Social protection in areas vulnerable to tuberculosis: a mixed methods study in São Luís, Maranhão Open
Objectives: to analyze the risk areas for tuberculosis and the influences of social protection on the development of treatment for the disease in the municipality of São Luís, Maranhão. Methods: this is explanatory sequential mixed method …
View article: HIV and AIDS in the state of Paraná, Brazil, 2007-2022: trends and spatiotemporal distribution
HIV and AIDS in the state of Paraná, Brazil, 2007-2022: trends and spatiotemporal distribution Open
Objective: The aim of this study was to analyze the spatiotemporal evolution of the incidence rates of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) in the state of Paraná, Brazil. Methods: An ecological…
View article: Perceived Risk of Developing Severe Illness or Complications Due to Covid-19 in the Brazilian Population
Perceived Risk of Developing Severe Illness or Complications Due to Covid-19 in the Brazilian Population Open
Background The perception of the risk of developing serious illness as a result of COVID-19 was one of the first reports used to reflect the health condition of infected people after hospital admission. The effects of COVID-19 are more sev…
View article: Saúde digital para a adesão ao tratamento da pessoa com tuberculose: uma revisão sistemática
Saúde digital para a adesão ao tratamento da pessoa com tuberculose: uma revisão sistemática Open
Justificativas e Objetivos: a utilização da saúde digital, junto às pessoas diagnosticadas com a tuberculose, pode ser uma estratégia eficaz, aliada dos serviços de saúde, para aumentar a adesão ao tratamento e impactar os dados epidemioló…
View article: Factors associated with status and self-perceived mental health changes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil
Factors associated with status and self-perceived mental health changes in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil Open
The SARS-CoV-2-triggered Public Health Emergency of International Importance has significantly contributed to emotional and mental health issues. The aim of this study was to identify factors associated with self-perceived mental health ch…
View article: Treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis in children and young adolescents in Brazil
Treatment of drug-resistant tuberculosis in children and young adolescents in Brazil Open
DR-TB treatment was recorded in <1% of general TB cases in children and young adolescents, suggesting underreporting of drug-resistant cases in the country. Despite the low number of registered cases, the data reflect the situation of DR-T…
View article: A distributional regression approach to modeling the impact of structural and intermediary social determinants on communities burdened by tuberculosis in Eastern Amazonia – Brazil
A distributional regression approach to modeling the impact of structural and intermediary social determinants on communities burdened by tuberculosis in Eastern Amazonia – Brazil Open
Background Tuberculosis (TB) is a disease that is influenced by social determinants of health. However, the specific structural and intermediary determinants of TB in Eastern Amazonia remain unclear. Despite being rich in natural resources…
View article: Factors associated with multibacillary leprosy in a region of northeastern Brazil
Factors associated with multibacillary leprosy in a region of northeastern Brazil Open
Introduction: The analysis of factors associated with multibacillary leprosy is important for the development of strategies to mitigate the disease, which persists as a public health problem in Brazil and the world. The objective of this s…
View article: Concordância às medidas de flexibilização durante a pandemia de covid-19 no Brasil
Concordância às medidas de flexibilização durante a pandemia de covid-19 no Brasil Open
Objetivo: analisar os fatores associados à concordância com a flexibilização das medidas de proteção no Brasil durante a pandemia pela COVID-19. Método: estudo transversal, com dados de uma web survey realizada com adultos residentes no Br…
View article: Spatiotemporal risk assessment and COVID-19 trend estimation in a federative unit in northeastern Brazil
Spatiotemporal risk assessment and COVID-19 trend estimation in a federative unit in northeastern Brazil Open
Background Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has spread worldwide, causing a high burden of morbidity and mortality, and has affected the various health service systems in the world, demanding disease monitoring and control strategies. T…