“…OBJECTIVES: To estimate the short-term association between exposure to particulate matter <10 μm (PM(10)) and ozone (O(3)), and cardiovascular and respiratory mortality in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, between 2012 and 2017. METHODS: We used a time-stratified case-crossover study design with individual-level mortality data. …”
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“…OBJECTIVE: To evaluate excess mortality in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, due to the COVID-19 pandemic (March 2020 to January 2022). …”
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“…The present study is the second and last part of the study that investigated the fauna and behavior of sand flies in areas prone to cutaneous leishmaniasis outbreaks, in the State of Rio de Janeiro, in the municipality of Paraty. To collect the sand flies, CDC and Shannon light traps were used, installed in the peridomiciliary and forest areas, and manual suction tubes on the walls of the home and in the animal shelters. …”
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“…CONCLUSION: An integrated intervention combining communication, surveillance and telehealth, with a strong community engagement component, could reduce COVID-19 mortality and increase case detection in a large vulnerable community in Rio de Janeiro. These findings show that investment in community-based interventions may reduce mortality and improve pandemic control in poor communities from low-income and middle-income countries.…”
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“…This research aimed to study the synanthropic behavior of Calliphoridae and Mesembrinellidae flies in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The experiment was conducted between 2021 and 2022 in three areas, where four traps containing 300 g of fresh liver or with 48 h of putrefaction were installed, remaining exposed for 48 h; after collection the dipterans were sacrificed and taxonomically identified. …”
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“…This study aimed to investigate the presence of Dirofilaria immitis microfilaremia in dogs from two regions of the state of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, where heartworm infections are highly prevalent. …”
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“…OBJECTIVES: Considering the relevance of these aspects, this study presents the results of actions for treatment and prevention of suicidal behavior, developed by a psychiatry and chemical dependency inpatient service in the city of Rio de Janeiro. METHODS: This showed the necessity of the creation of a specific program of suicidal treatment and prevention and the Institution established the following actions of intervention to hospitalized patients: permanent watching , reduction of access to instruments and methods to commit suicide, strengthening of the Life Appreciation Group (LAG) and the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy group, art therapy and physical activities. …”
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“…Data on allergy history, skin test results, vaccines prescribed, and adverse events were retrieved from the medical records at the Centro de Referência para Imunobiológicos Especiais (Reference Center of Special Immunobiologicals)–Fiocruz, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. RESULTS: Of 34 adults with history of allergy to vaccine or vaccine components, 32 (94.1%) were successfully vaccinated without serious adverse events after our evaluation. …”
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“…The occurrence of acute paracoccidioidomycosis (PCM) in urban areas of the Rio de Janeiro state, Brazil, has emerged in recent years. …”
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“…Multilevel multivariate binomial regression models estimated the relative risks of a patient being hospitalized in a given month and the relative risks for the occurrence of a follow-up visit in primary care in a retrospective cohort of 636.640 patients between January 2013 and July 2018 in Rio de Janeiro. For all 14 conditions, there was a higher risk of hospitalization when patients had no consultation in primary care prior to the event. …”
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“…OBJECTIVES: To describe the dermoscopic findings and patterns of skin lesions of patients with CL and SP followed up at the Laboratory of Clinical Research and Surveillance in Leishmaniasis (LaPClinVigiLeish), Evandro Chagas National Institute of Infectious Diseases (INI), Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. METHODS: The authors included patients with a diagnosis of CL or SP, who attended at INI/ Fiocruz, between 2019‒2021. …”
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“…METHODS/DESIGN: one phase cross-sectional survey carried out in Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. A multistage probability to size sampling scheme was performed in order to select the participants (3000 and 1500 respectively). …”
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“…The present study aimed to apply integrated tools related to entomological surveillance, environmental management, and health education practices in an ACL-endemic area in Rio de Janeiro city, RJ, Brazil. The distribution of the disease, the particular characteristics of the localities, and entomological data were used as additional information about ACL determinants. …”
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“…Data were analyzed retrospectively on 45 patients with cleft lip and/or palate, consecutively operated at the Reference Center, Rio de Janeiro Federal University, Brazil. Particularly noteworthy among these data are gender, clinical presentation, operations performed, age of surgery, and the distance between their homes and the hospital. …”
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“…METHODS: A cross-sectional survey was conducted from August 2008 through July 2009 among participants currently on ARVs recruited from 6 public health clinics, selected to maximize diversity in terms of caseload and location, representing the range of clinics within Rio de Janeiro city, Brazil. Multivariate logistic regression analysis was used to assess the association between our multilevel factors with ARV adherence among participants with complete cases (n = 632). …”
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“…METHODS: We evaluated 847 individuals aged 65 years or older who lived in the northern area of the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The subjects were selected by inverse random sampling and stratified by gender and age. …”
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“…Cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL) in the state of Rio de Janeiro is sporadic and can be characterised as a peridomestic transmission that occurs in modified natural environments. …”
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