Universidade de Franca

Chamber‐Specific Morphometry and Quantitative Cardiac Histology in the Broad‐Snouted Caiman ( Caiman latirostris )

Quantitative cardiac morphology remains poorly documented in crocodilians. Hearts from four commercially reared male Caiman latirostris were examined by gross morphometry, histology, stereology, reticulin staining and Masson's trichrome. Relative heart mass averaged 0.125% of bod...

A Value-Based Health Care Maternity Program and Perinatal Outcomes in Brazil

The Brazilian private health sector is characterized by cesarean delivery rates approaching 88% and fragmented maternity care models, contributing to preventable perinatal complications and high health care costs. Value-based health care (VBHC) frameworks offer a structured appro...