Brazilian Group Research Articles

Challenges on participation in a cooperative group of childhood renal tumors in Brasil.

Children with renal tumors included in clinical trials have significantly better outcomes. In Brasil, the enrollment of patients in clinical trials remains challenging. Here we aimed to describe participation accrual in the Brazilian Wilms Tumor Study Group (BWTSG) and to identify barriers to trial registration of children with renal tumors. We determined the numbers of renal tumor diagnoses in 105 hospital-based cancer registries from 2001-2009. We then compared these totals with the numbers of renal tumor cases registered in the BWTSG from the same hospitals during the same time period. We also invited members of the Brazilian Pediatric Oncology Society to complete a 5-point Likert-type scale questionnaire regarding their opinions of the importance of participation in cooperative group trials. The accrual rate of patient participation per hospital varied from 25% to 76%, and was highest in the South region. The accrual rate of hospital participation also varied according to the region (20-31%) and was highest in the Southeast region. For the questionnaire regarding the importance of participation in cooperative groups, the responses showed an agreement of >75% on 10 of the 13 statements. Our results demonstrated low accrual of participation in a cooperative group trial in Brasil. We identified variations in registration rates according to geographic region and hospital, which may help targeted efforts to increase registration rates. The survey responses demonstrated that colleagues understand the importance of trial participation.

A INFLUÊNCIA DOS DIREITOS DE TRANSMISSÃO NO JORNALISMO ESPORTIVO: UM ESTUDO COM JORNALISTAS SOBRE A COBERTURA DOS JOGOS PARALÍMPICOS RIO/2016

O objetivo da investigação foi caracterizar influências da detenção dos direitos de imagem e transmissão no processo de produção de notícias sobre os Jogos Paralímpicos Rio/2016. Esta pesquisa foi de cunho qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório e se inspirou em algumas características dos estudos de newsmaking. Entrevistamos 15 jornalistas e editores de diferentes grupos de mídia e jornais do país que cobriram o megaevento esportivo. As definições e delimitações do fazer jornalístico pautadas pelas questões comerciais, como por exemplo os limites de tempo e espaço para entrevistar os atletas e a dificuldade de, por vezes, eles acessarem ídolos esportivos regionais para a cobertura noticiosa direcionada a localidades específicas, indicam que, quando não se possui os direitos de transmissão, se restringe a amplitude e a complexidade das informações a serem recolhidas pelos jornalistas para a produção das notícias.

High rate of sensitization to Kathon CG, detected by patch tests in patients with suspected allergic contact dermatitis

BackgroundKathon CG, a combination of methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, is widely used as preservative in cosmetics, as well in household cleaning products, industrial products such as paints and glues. It has emerged as an important sensitizing agent in allergic contact dermatitis. ObjectivesThis study evaluated the reactivity to this substance in patients subjected to patch tests at the Dermatology Institute in Bauru, São Paulo from 2015 to 2017 and its correlation with other preservatives, the professional activity and location of the lesions. MethodsThe patients were submitted to standard series of epicutaneous tests, standardized by the Brazilian Group Studies on Contact Dermatitis. ResultsOut the 267 patients tested, 192 presented positivity to at least one substance and 29 of the patients (15.10%) presented reaction to Kathon CG, with predominance of the female gender (n=27); main professional activity associated with Kathon CG sensibilization was cleaning (17.24%), followed by aesthetic areas (13.79%) and health care (10.34%). The most prevalent sensitizations among the substances tested were nickel sulphate (56.3%), followed by cobalt chloride (23.4%), neomycin (18.2%), potassium dichromate (17.7%), thimerosal (14.5%), formaldehyde (13.2%), paraphenylenediamine (9.3%), and fragrance mix (8.3%). Study limitationsWe do not have data from patients that were submitted to patch test a decade ago in order to confront to current data and establish whether or no sensitization to Kathon CG has increased. ConclusionHigh positivity to Kathon CG corroborates the recent findings in the literature, suggesting more attention to concentration of this substance, used in cosmetics and products for domestic use.

Ambidexterity and competitiveness in Brazilian higher education institutions

The research goal was to analyse the relationship between the degrees of ambidexterity and competitiveness of private Higher Education Institutions (HEI) owned by a Brazilian educational group. The theoretical framework addressed two constructs, the first one used the premises of Resource-Based Theory, especially the VRIO Model, the second one used assumptions of Organisational Ambidexterity. The methodological approach was quantitative, using primary data from 79 institutions. The main contributions of the research were: (a) the creation and validation of the scale to measure the degree of competitiveness in private HEI; and (b) with SEM, the proposed theoretical model was validated, verifying the existence of a strong and positive relationship between the degrees of ambidexterity and competitiveness of the investigated HEI (r = 0.70; p value < 0.05).

Reading strategies for the profoundly deaf Libras users: Benefits of speech and lip reading for strengthening linguistic skills

Abstract To understand the reading strategies used by deaf students, two groups of profoundly deaf individuals were tested: Group 1: users of the Brazilian Sign Language and Group 2: users of the Brazilian Sign Language and speech and/or lip reading. A reading test was used to assess the degree of development of logographic, alphabetic and orthographic strategies. The group of deaf students who used alternative means of communication (Group 2) showed improved performance in all psycholinguistic categories of the test in comparison to Group 1. It was observed that the use of phonology is not directly associated with good reading skills in the profoundly deaf. On the other hand, word recognition by these readers occurs via the utilization of the orthographic strategy, which proved to be efficient.

Percentile curves for Brazilian children evaluated with the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd edition

Abstract This study aimed to (1) create percentile curves and norms for the eight subtests of the Bruininks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency, 2nd edition (BOT-2) for 6- to 10-year-old Brazilian children and to (2) compare them to the values of the original test manual. To that, we tested a sample of 931 Brazilian children (477 girls, 454 boys) with ages between 6 to 10 with the BOT-2 assessment. The LMS method was used to generate the percentile curves and normative values, with the LMSchartmaker Pro software version 2.54. Results demonstrate that girls had significantly higher scores for the fine motor precision, fine motor integration, manual dexterity and balance subtests, while boys had significantly higher scores on upper-limb coordination, running speed and agility, and the strength subtests. The findings also indicated higher values for the Brazilian group in the subtests of bilateral coordination, running speed and agility, balance, and upper-limb coordination when compared to the North American normative sample. The percentile curves illustrate the increase in motor proficiency levels as age increases, with different trajectories for each subtest. Future studies should continue the investigation of cultural norms and appropriate assessments for the Brazilian population. Here, the creation of percentile curves and norms that are better suited for the Brazilian population can significantly help with assessment and intervention for motor development in distinct settings and with typical and atypical school-age children.

Internationalization at Home, COIL and Intercomprehension

This study aims to explore the concept, benefits, challenges and activities related to Internationalization at Home (IaH), defined as the integration of international/intercultural dimensions into the formal/informal curriculum in domestic learning environments (Beelen &amp; Jones, 2015), as an alternative for more inclusive activities in higher education, within the process of internationalization. The study also offers a review of studies carried out mainly in Brazil by a Brazilian research group. Considering the importance of information and communication technologies (ICTs) in current practices of education and international exchange, this study explores possibilities of approaches such as COIL (Collaborative Online International Learning), allied with the Intercomprehension approach (IA) to suggest the development of more multilingual and inclusive activities, which foster IaH as an alternative to current and hegemonic internationalization practices. The paper concludes with some suggestions for the incorporation of such approaches, assuming that IaH should be prioritized in the internationalization agenda once it caters for a larger audience and, as such, is more inclusive and democratic.

Culturally shared metaphors expand contemporary concepts of resilience and post-traumatic growth: contrasting an indigenous Brazilian community and a Swiss rural community

The metaphorical concepts resilience and post-traumatic growth (PTG) reflect the contemporary Western understanding of overcoming highly challenging life events. However, it is known that across different cultures, a broad range...

P009 Characterization of Health Services That Provide Nursing Care for Inflammatory Bowel Disease Patients in Brazil

BACKGROUND: Nursing care in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is essential to the success of the treatment. IBD patients need continuous and specialized care and the characterization of health services is necessary to identify the deficiencies for further resolution in the future. The aim of the study is to identify the characteristics of health services that provide nursing care for IBD patients in Brazil. METHODS: A descriptive study was performed. Participants were nurses who treat IBD patients. The identification of nurses was performed through: analysis of national curricula registered with the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development in Brazil, access to the Brazilian IBD Study Group records and referral by colleagues. A specific online survey questionnaire consisting of 37 questions was developed. RESULTS: 74 nurses were identified. Health services are located in the following Brazilian regions: Southeast (66.22%), Northeast (13.51%), South (9.46%), North (6.76%) and Midwest (4.05%). The most frequent services were public hospital (45.95%), IBD outpatient clinic (25.68%), private clinic (21.62%) and infusion center (10.81%). In the infusion centers were identified emergency trolley (45.95%), bathroom for the patient (43.24%), refrigerator for storing medications (43.24%), comfortable chair for infusion (43.24%) and post nursing (40.54%). Health services are integrated with endoscopic dilation service (40.54%), magnetic resonance imaging (52.70%), pathology department (54.05%), urgency and emergency room (58.11%), endoscopy (70.27%), computed tomography (59.46%), surgical inpatient unit (67.57%) and clinical inpatient unit (72.97%). The services have telephone consultation (28.38%) and communication by email (20.27%). The team is composed of nurses (71.62%), coloproctologist (64.86%), gastroenterologist (58.11%), dietician (56.76%), psychologist (41.89%) and stomatherapist (40.54%). CONCLUSION(S): Most health services are located in the southeast region; the type of service provided is public with access to specific tests. Infusion centers have the minimum required resources recommended. Some health services feature telemedicine service. The multidisciplinary team is present in most services. These findings suggest the need for prompt expansion and improvement to the delivery of services and care for all IBD patients across the nation.

Foreign Direct Investment in Brazilian Hospitals: Mapping Institutional Environment and Scenarios for the Investors

This article maps the probable scenarios for Brazilian hospital market, considering the institutional environment of the country from the law change, which allowed for the first time, from January 2016, foreign direct investment (FDI) in healthcare services. To present the likely scenarios of the next decade, in the opinion of healthcare actors in Brazil, a quantitative–qualitative field study was conducted. The first step was to carry out in-depth interviews with 13 experts from hospital groups, private health insurance companies, government, healthcare workers and foreign investors. Three scenarios for the next 10 years were built with 21 variables derived from the panel. The second step of the research was a survey with 134 healthcare stakeholders who indicated the probability of each variable. The results of the study indicated that the complexity of hospital market will be the biggest challenge for investors in Brazil. There are no signs of barriers that would prevent foreign investment in hospitals. However, there is a concern whether in the future there will be or not regulations, and which agency will be responsible. The likely entry modes for foreign investors will be joint ventures with Brazilian hospital groups and acquisitions of operations in the country.

Threats to the Brazilian Environment and Environmental Policy

The Brazilian government, society and economic groups should adhere to the fundamental constitutional duty of guaranteeing a balanced environment and, equally, promoting sustainable development in its four modern pillars: environmental protection, economic development, good governance and social inclusion. Likewise, a suitable environmental regulation to deal with challenges increasingly complex, difficult and global that arise in the contemporary society marked by risk and absence of scientific certainties. This is not enough, Brazil must implement, amongst other things, the principles of environmental education (Act no 9,795/1999), precaution (Legislative Decree no 1, of 02/03/1994), prevention (Art. 225,1, item IV, FC), sustainable development (Preamble, Art. 170, item VI and 225, FC) and polluter- payer (Art. 4, item VII, of the Act 6,938/1981). All of them provided for in our legal framework. This is a commitment that must unite the Brazilian society in the construction of a minimum political consensus in the defense of the environment. These principles arising from the Constitution and our laws bind governments in federal, state, municipal and district spheres and must be adhered to by companies and economic groups. It is very important to recall that not only individuals, but also corporations may be liable for the same harmful action to the environment in civil, administrative and also criminal fields (Art. 225, p. 3, FC and Art. 3, Act 9,605/1998). In this scenario, citizens, NGOs and public attorneys can, and the prosecutors must install environmental and climate litigations so that judges apply the law in order to repair the damages caused to the environment and to prevent environmental disasters from happening. Unfortunately, people who defend the environment today in Brazil are often called a left-winger or even a communist, there is a regrettable confusion between science, politics, economics, and the rule of law in the public debate, sometimes stimulated by fake news. This is partly due to the players not being sufficiently informed, but it also happens because of political motivations, prejudice and, especially, powerful domestic and foreign economic interests that feel threatened by actions aimed at protecting the environment. There is no other way for the capitalist democracy than turning towards economic development moved by renewable energy, with the purpose of protecting the environment and to promote social inclusion with good governance. Incidentally, these are the foundations that we can see in the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development that should guide the world and Brazil. The modern rule of law must be inserted with wisdom and responsibility in the Era of climate change in order to achieve the goals agreed upon in Paris until the year 2100. In Brazil, we, federal judges, must carry out our duty of applying the Federal Constitution of 1988, the statutes and our precedents for environmental protection in an intergenerational perspective.

Xeroderma Pigmentosum: Ocular Findings in an Isolated Brazilian Group with an Identified Genetic Cluster.

Purpose Xeroderma pigmentosum (XP) is a rare autosomal recessive genetic disorder characterized by increased susceptibility to UV radiation- (UVR-) induced skin pigmentation, skin cancers, ocular surface disease, and, in some patients, sunburn and neurological degeneration. Eight different genes are affected, and the prevalence of the disease differs across the world. The present study describes the main ophthalmologic features and symptoms in patients with XP in this case series. Methods Patients were examined consecutively at the University Hospital of the Federal University of Goias between January 2016 and June 2018. All patients underwent ophthalmologic examination and were asked about their ophthalmological history and the presence of ocular symptoms. Results Twenty-one patients with genetic confirmation were evaluated. The genetic variants XPV and XPC were detected in the patients. The most prevalent findings include eyelid changes, observed in 80.9% of the patients, and ocular surface changes as punctate keratopathy, occurring in 16 patients (76.2%), corneal neovascularization, and corneal opacities. Six patients (28.5%) presented corneoconjunctival tumor. More than half of patients had previous history of treatment of ocular neoplasia. Ocular burning was the most reported symptom. Conclusions The ocular characteristics identified in this study corroborate the existing literature, mainly related to the surface. Concerning the XP variant and the gravity of ocular signs, XPC has earlier and more severe symptoms than XPV. Due to their relative rarity, publications of XP cases are important to understand the possible damages caused by the disease in the eyes and surrounding area.

Current Status of Soybean Anthracnose Associated with Colletotrichum truncatum in Brazil and Argentina.

Brazil and Argentina have a combined soybean area of 53.6 million hectares, which accounts for over half of the total global production. The soybean crop in South America extends from latitude 8–10° S to 32–36° S. Such a vast, almost contiguous area imposes a serious sanitary risk to the crop. Currently, the prevalence of anthracnose is increasing, with recurring reports of severe epidemics and expressive yield losses. Soybean anthracnose is mainly associated with Colletotrichum truncatum, although other Colletotrichum species have also been reported as causal agents of this disease. Knowledge about the morphological, cultural, and molecular variability of C. truncatum in South America is crucial for disease management. Here, we present data on the molecular, morphological, biological, cultural, and pathogenicity of C. truncatum isolates collected in Brazil and Argentina. Light microscopy and randomly-amplified polymorphic DNA (RAPD) analysis were used for estimating the variability of isolates. Colletotrichum truncatum displayed three types of conidiogenesis, viz. conidial formation from conidiogenous cells on hyphal extremities, in conidiomas in acervuli, and directly from fertile setae (a mechanism yet-unreported for C. truncatum). RAPD profiling was effective in revealing the genetic diversity among C. truncatum isolates. The intra-group similarity was greater among the Argentinian isolates when compared to the Brazilian group. Furthermore, the results indicated a strong correlation between geographical origin and molecular grouping, with the exclusive or semi-exclusive assembling of Brazilian and Argentinian isolates in distinct clades. Finally, a preliminary account of the reaction of soybean accessions to C. truncatum is also included.

Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation Without the Use of Blood Components by the Patient's Choice: Experience of 2 Brazilian Centers.

Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) has been used to treat many malignant and nonmalignant hematologic conditions; however, the use of HSCT in patients who refuse blood transfusions has rarely been described in the literature, and no data have been published concerning haploidentical HSCT without the use of blood products. The aim of this study is to describe the experience of a Brazilian group in performing 21 HSCTs without the use of blood components in the first 100 days after transplantation, which is the period corresponding to the greatest risk of toxicity for this procedure. We developed 21 HSCTs without transfusion support in 19 patients admitted to 2 Brazilian transplantation centers. The patients were subjected to stem cell mobilization and different conditioning regimens. No mortality related to the procedure occurred among the transplant recipients. The global survival rate after 100 days, which is the period related to the immediate toxicity of HSCT, was 94.7%, and the median duration of follow-up was 980 days, with an overall survival rate of 68.4%. Thus, refusal of blood transfusion is not an absolute contraindication for HSCT. This therapy is feasible in specific situations when the patient clearly expresses a desire to avoid blood transfusions and when favorable clinical conditions are achievable with strict, specialized medical monitoring.

A new echimyid genus (Rodentia, Caviomorpha) in Central Argentina: uncovered diversity of a Brazilian group of mammals in the Pleistocene

AbstractWe describe a new extinct spiny rat,Proclinodontomys dondasin. gen. n. sp. (Rodentia, Caviomorpha, Echimyidae), represented by a noteworthy preserved skull and mandible from the early-middle Pleistocene outcrops at the coastal cliffs of SE Buenos Aires Province (Central Argentina). Phylogenetic analyses allow us to propose that the new species described here and the already knownEurzygomatomys mordax(Winge) represent a new genus closely related to the livingEuryzygomatomys spinosusandClyomys laticeps. The new genus differs fromEuryzygomatomysandClyomysby having much more procumbent upper incisors, a more developed fossa for the M. temporalis, more flared and laterally expanded zygomatic arches, frontal less markedly expanded posteriorly, jugals much deeper anteriorly than posteriorly, with the dorsal border descending more abruptly posteriorly, smaller orbital cavity, and external auditory meatus relatively smaller and slanted upward and backward. Several features of the new species reflect a higher degree of adaptation to semifossorial habits than those ofE.spinosus. The origin of the semifossorial ecomorphotype within echimyids may have been triggered by the expansion of relatively open and arid environments that arose near the Miocene-Pliocene boundary. The record of this new echimyid in Central Argentina indicates that during the early-middle Pleistocene, the southern limit of the geographic range of extinct representatives of the Brazilian lineage of semifossorial echimyids extended farther south than that of their living members.UUID:http://zoobank.org/c30ec1fe-4352-4867-a02f-e0d45c884bfe

Building a Large Robotic Thoracic Surgery Program in an Emerging Country: Experience in Brazil.

In the last decade, robotic video-assisted thoracic surgery (R-VATS) has grown significantly and consolidated as an alternative to video-assisted thoracic surgery. The objective of this study is to present the implementation as well as the experience with R-VATS accumulated by 2 Brazilian groups. We also compared the outcomes of procedures performed during the learning curve and after a more mature experience. Retrospective cohort study included all R-VATS procedures performed since April 2015 until April 2018. We describe the process of implantation of robotic surgery, highlighting the peculiarities and difficulties found in a developing country. Moreover, we reported our descriptive results and compared the first 60 patients to the subsequent cases. Two hundred and five patients included 101 females/104 males. Mean age was 61.7years. There were hundred and sixty-four pulmonary resections, 39 resections of mediastinal lesions, 1 diaphragmatic plication, and 1 resection of a hilar tumor. Median operative times were 205min for lung resections and 129min for mediastinal. There was no conversion to VATS or thoracotomy or major intraoperative complications. Median length of stay was 3days for pulmonary resections and 1day for mediastinal. Postoperative complications occurred in 35 cases (17.0%)-prolonged air leak was the most common (17 cases). One fatality occurred in an elderly patient with pneumonia and sepsis (0.4%). Comparison of the first 60 patients (learning curve) with subsequent 145 patients (consolidated experience) showed significant differences in surgical and ICU time, both favoring consolidated experience. Our results were comparable to the literature. Robotic thoracic surgery can be safely and successfully implemented in tertiary hospitals in emerging countries provided that all stakeholders are involved and compromised with the implementation process.

Brazilian Design Management research groups: themes and tendencies

This work presents a systematic review of the Design Management research in the whole country of Brazil. Focusing on existent research groups, it sought to characterize a current design management research scenario. To do so, a systematic review was done considering the design management groups registered at National Council of Scientific Development – CNPq. As result, it was found 53 research groups located in thirteen Brazilian Federal States working with nine different research themes. The results made possible to discuss the group’s geographical distribution, the progress of the studies, the growth of the groups over time. It also suggests, towards the advancement in the area, the creation of a research network.

Gene therapy for refractory angina and cell therapy for heart failure: experience of a Brazilian research group.

Cell therapy has shown impressive effects in experimental cardiomyopathy models. To a lesser extent, gene therapy has also been studied. In both cases, translation to clinical therapy has been disappointing. This paper is intended to describe the experience and achievements of a multicenter working group located in Porto Alegre, southern Brazil, in experimental and translational research projects for cell-based and gene therapy methods in the treatment of dilated and ischemic cardiomyopathies. The results of preclinical and clinical studies showed that bone marrow mononuclear stem cells indeed have an effect in improving myocardial perfusion and contractile function, but the overall results are poorly translated to the clinical level. Gene therapy studies with direct myocardial injections of naked VEGF 165 plasmid showed improvement in myocardial perfusion and function in animal models. A randomized clinical trial found that this method is safe and improved myocardial perfusion, but the benefits disappeared after 1 year. An animal experiment associating VEGF 165 with angiopoietin was undertaken in mini pigs to extend the durability of that therapy. In conclusion, our efforts to better understand the mechanisms and functions of gene and cell-based therapies in cardiology resulted in significant findings and propose a future look at cell-free therapeutic approaches.

Comparison between flow cytometry and standard PCR in the evaluation of MRD in children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia treated with the GBTLI LLA – 2009 protocol

Minimal residual disease (MRD) monitoring is of prognostic importance in childhood acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL). The detection of immunoglobulin and T-cell receptor gene rearrangements by real-time quantitative PCR (RT-PCR) is considered the gold standard for this evaluation. However, more accessible methods also show satisfactory performance. This study aimed to compare MRD analysis by four-color flow cytometry (FC) and qualitative standard PCR on days 35 and 78 of chemotherapy and to correlate these data with patients’ clinical characteristics. Forty-two children with a recent diagnosis of ALL, admitted to a public hospital in Brazil for treatment in accordance with the Brazilian Childhood Cooperative Group for ALL Treatment (GBTLI LLA-2009), were included. Bone marrow samples collected at diagnosis and on days 35 and 78 of treatment were analyzed for the immunophenotypic characterization of blasts by FC and for the detection of clonal rearrangements by standard PCR. Paired analyses were performed in 61/68 (89.7%) follow-up samples, with a general agreement of 88.5%. Disagreements were resolved by RT-PCR, which evidenced one false-negative and four false-positive results in FC, as well as two false-negative results in PCR. Among the prognostic factors, a significant association was found only between T-cell lineage and MRD by standard PCR. These results show that FC and standard PCR produce similar results in MRD detection of childhood ALL and that both methodologies may be useful in the monitoring of disease treatment, especially in regions with limited financial resources.

Oral health complications in Brazilian and French diabetic older people: A comparative study

IntroductionDiabetes mellitus (DM) is a risk factor for periodontitis for over 40 years and novel evidence suggests that periodontitis has an impact on glycemic control in patients with diabetes. This study aimed to compare oral health complications in diabetic older patients from Brazil and France. MethodsThis cross-sectional study included 120 patients aged 65 and over diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Sixty patients were admitted to a center for diabetes and hypertension care in Brazil and 60 patients were admitted to the Rouen University hospital. Dental conditions were assessed through the decayed, missing and filled teeth index and periodontal condition was assessed using the Community Periodontal Index. The significance threshold was p < 0.05. ResultsDecayed teeth differed statistically between the groups (p = 0.001). The French group presented more tooth mobility, gingival recession and furcation involvement (p < 0.001). Tooth brushing frequency differed significantly between the groups (p < 0.030). The main cause of missing teeth was periodontitis in the French group and caries and periodontitis in the Brazilian group (p < 0.001). Statistical significance was found for use of fixed upper (p = 0.013) and lower (p = 0.013) dentures in the French group. The French group needed upper denture rehabilitation (p = 0.010) while the Brazilian group needed lower denture rehabilitation (p = 0.003). ConclusionEdentulism was prevalent in diabetic older people in both countries. However, the French participants presented with better oral health.