Prevalência de Violência Sexual com contato e sem contato contra homens brasileiros e fatores associados a sexo forçado / Prevalence of contact and non-contact sexual violence against Brazilian men and factors associated with forced sex

RESUMO Objetivou-se estimar a prevalência da Violência Sexual (VS) contra homens brasileiros e fatores associados. Estudo transversal, que estimou a prevalência de várias formas de VS entre homens brasileiros por meio de questionário virtual. Participaram do estudo 1.241 homens de todos os estados. A maioria era jovem, entre 18 e 39 anos de idade (61,7%), heterossexual (50,2%), do Sudeste (54,4%), das classes socioeconômicas C/D/E (72,1%) e brancos (64,3%). Sobre as prevalências de VS, 70,5% afirmaram ter sofrido VS sem contato, 43,1%, VS com contato, 23,9%, VS com penetração, e 33,1%, sexo forçado. Ser bissexual, ser homossexual e ser divorciado/separado aumentaram as chances de sofrer sexo forçado. Este estudo indica que homens bissexuais e homossexuais têm mais chances de sofrer VS, corroborando outras pesquisas. Entre divorciados/separados, as chances de sofrer VS também se mostraram significativas e precisam ser mais bem exploradas. O estudo oferece a possibilidade de problematização para acolhimento de homens vítimas de VS, pensando majoritariamente na prevenção de efeitos adversos após a violência e na implantação de políticas públicas da área da saúde mais direcionadas para o público-alvo, considerando os principais fatores associados.

ABSTRACT We aimed to estimate the prevalence of sexual violence against Brazilian men and associated factors. A cross-sectional study was conducted, which estimated the prevalence of various forms of sexual violence among Brazilian men by means of a virtual questionnaire. A total of 1241 men from all Brazilian states participated in the study. Most participants were young men between 18 and 39 years (61.7%), heterosexual (50.2%), from the Southeast (54.4%), from socioeconomic classes C/D/E (72.1%), and white (64.3%). Regarding the prevalences of sexual violence, 70.5% reported non-contact sexual violence, 43.1% sexual violence with contact, 23.9% sexual violence with penetration, and 33.1% forced sex. Being bisexual homosexual, and being divorced/separated increased the odds of experiencing forced sex. This study indicates that bisexual and homosexual men are more likely to suffer sexual violence, corroborating other research. Among divorced/separated men the chances of experiencing sexual violence were also significant and need to be further explored. The study offers the possibility of problematization for the care of male victims of sexual violence, focusing mainly on the prevention of adverse effects after violence and the implementation of public policies in health that are more directed to the target audience, considering the main associated factors.

Sugarcane straw as a feedstock for xylitol production by Candida guilliermondii FTI 20037

Abstract Sugarcane straw has become an available lignocellulosic biomass since the progressive introduction of the non-burning harvest in Brazil. Besides keeping this biomass in the field, it can be used as a feedstock in thermochemical or biochemical conversion processes. This makes feasible its incorporation in a biorefinery, whose economic profitability could be supported by integrated production of low-value biofuels and high-value chemicals, e.g., xylitol, which has important industrial and clinical applications. Herein, biotechnological production of xylitol is presented as a possible route for the valorization of sugarcane straw and its incorporation in a biorefinery. Nutritional supplementation of the sugarcane straw hemicellulosic hydrolyzate as a function of initial oxygen availability was studied in batch fermentation of Candida guilliermondii FTI 20037. The nutritional supplementation conditions evaluated were: no supplementation; supplementation with (NH4)2SO4, and full supplementation with (NH4)2SO4, rice bran extract and CaCl2·2H2O. Experiments were performed at pH 5.5, 30 °C, 200 rpm, for 48 h in 125 mL Erlenmeyer flasks containing either 25 or 50 mL of medium in order to vary initial oxygen availability. Without supplementation, complete consumption of glucose and partial consumption of xylose were observed. In this condition the maximum xylitol yield (0.67 g g-1) was obtained under reduced initial oxygen availability. Nutritional supplementation increased xylose consumption and xylitol production by up to 200% and 240%, respectively. The maximum xylitol volumetric productivity (0.34 g L-1 h-1) was reached at full supplementation and increased initial oxygen availability. The results demonstrated a combined effect of nutritional supplementation and initial oxygen availability on xylitol production from sugarcane straw hemicellulosic hydrolyzate.

New cultive medium for bioconversion of C5 fraction from sugarcane bagasse using rice bran extract

The use of hemicellulosic hydrolysates in bioprocesses requires supplementation as to ensure the best fermentative performance of microorganisms. However, in light of conflicting data in the literature, it is necessary to establish an inexpensive and applicable medium for the development of bioprocesses. This paper evaluates the fermentative performance of Scheffersomyces (Pichia) stipitis and Candida guilliermondii growth in sugarcane bagasse hemicellulosic hydrolysate supplemented with different nitrogen sources including rice bran extract, an important by-product of agroindustry and source of vitamins and amino acids. Experiments were carried out with hydrolysate supplemented with rice bran extract and (NH4)2SO4; peptone and yeast extract; (NH4)2SO4, peptone and yeast extract and non-supplemented hydrolysate as a control. S. stipitis produced only ethanol, while C. guilliermondii produced xylitol as the main product and ethanol as by-product. Maximum ethanol production by S. stipitis was observed when sugarcane bagasse hemicellulosic hydrolysate was supplemented with (NH4)2SO4, peptone and yeast extract. Differently, the maximum xylitol formation by C. guilliermondii was obtained by employing hydrolysate supplemented with (NH4)2SO4 and rice bran extract. Together, these findings indicate that: a) for both yeasts (NH4)2SO4 was required as an inorganic nitrogen source to supplement sugarcane bagasse hydrolysate; b) for S. stipitis, sugarcane hemicellulosic hydrolysate must be supplemented with peptone and yeast extract as organic nitrogen source; and: c) for C. guilliermondii, it must be supplemented with rice bran extract. The present study designed a fermentation medium employing hemicellulosic hydrolysate and provides a basis for studies about value-added products as ethanol and xylitol from lignocellulosic materials.

Influência do grau de ativação na deformação plástica de elasticos ortodônticos em cadeia / Influence of the degree of activation on the plastic deformation of orthodontic elastic chain

Objetivo: Avaliar a influência do grau de ativação na deformação plástica de elásticos ortodônticos em cadeia em função do tempo que permaneceram estirados. Método: Foram testadas 72 amostras de cadeia elástica da marca Morelli, tamanho médio cristal, que foram mantidas em um jig confeccionado, especialmente, para este fim, com diferentes graus de ativação, 30%, 50% e 70% dos seus comprimentos iniciais, sendo avaliadas 24 cadeias elásticas para cada grau de ativação. Os elásticos foram mantidos em suas embalagens plásticas originais, como recomendado pelo fabricante, até serem testados. O jig com os elásticos foram conservados em um recipiente plástico contendo saliva artificial e mantidos em uma estufa artesanal com temperatura controlada de 37ºC ± 1ºC por todo o tempo do experimento, sendo removidos deste ambiente somente ao final de 3 semanas de ativação. As medidas dos comprimentos iniciais e finais de seis elos de cada cadeia elástica foram realizadas utilizando-se um paquímetro digital de precisão e o percentual de deformação plástica foi calculado em relação ao comprimento inicial. A comparação entre os valores médios de deformação plástica sofrida pelos elásticos nos diferentes graus de ativação foi realizada estatisticamente com o auxílio do programa SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences), versão 15.0. Resultados: Os valores médios encontrados, 13,89%, 20,66% e 30,68% de deformação plástica, para os diferentes graus de ativação, respectivamente, foram submetidos a teste estatístico análise de variância (ANOVA) com nível de significância de 5%, tendo sido encontrada significância estatística entre os mesmos. Conclusão: O grau de ativação influenciou de forma significativa a deformação plástica sofrida pelos elásticos testados.

Objective: To evaluate the influence of the degree of activation on the plastic deformation of orthodontic elastic chains according to the stretching duration. Methods: Seventy-two samples of medium size crystal orthodontic elastic chains from the commercial brand Morelli were maintained in a custom-made jig with different degrees of activation (30%, 50% and 70%) of their initial lengths, being 24 elastic chains for each degree of activation. The elastics were maintained in their original plastic packages, as recommended by the manufacturer, until the moment of testing. The jig with the elastics were kept in a plastic recipient containing artificial saliva and stored in an artisanal stove with controlled temperature of 37§C ñ 1§C during the whole experiment, being removed only after 3 weeks of activation. The initial and final lengths of 6 rings of each elastic chain were measured using a precision digital caliper and the percentage of plastic deformation in relation to the initial length was calculated. Comparison among the mean values of plastic deformation suffered by the elastics with the different degrees of activation was performed using the SPSS (Statistical Package for Social Sciences) software, version 15.0. Data were analyzed statistically by ANOVA with significance level of 5%. Results: The mean values of plastic deformation for the 30%, 50% and 70% degrees of activation were 13.89%, 20.66% and 30.68%, respectively, with statistically significant difference (p<0.05) among them. Conclusion: The degree of activation influenced significantly the plastic deformation suffered by the elastics evaluated in this study.

Obtaining partial purified xylose reductase from Candida guilliermondii / Obtenção de xilose redutase de Candida guilliermondii parcialmente purificada

The enzymatic bioconversion of xylose into xylitol by xylose reductase (XR) is an alternative for chemical and microbiological processes. The partial purified XR was obtained by using the following three procedures: an agarose column, a membrane reactor or an Amicon Ultra-15 50K Centrifugal Filter device at yields of 40 percent, 7 percent and 67 percent, respectively.

A bioconversão enzimática da xilose em xilitol pela xilose redutase (XR) é uma alternativa para as vias química e microbiológica. Avaliouse a purificação parcial da XR, utilizando os três seguintes procedimentos: uma coluna de agarose, um reator com membrana ou tubos de ultracentrifugação Amicon Ultra-15 50K, com rendimento de 40 por cento, 7 por cento ou 67 por cento, respectivamente.

Estudo das emissões otoacústicas durante o ciclo hormonal feminino / Study of otoacoustic emissions during the female hormonal cycle

As alterações hormonais ocorridas em pouco espaço de tempo promovem modificações em todo o organismo da mulher, com manifestações físicas e emocionais muitas vezes evidentes. OBJETIVO: O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a atividade das células ciliadas externas em mulheres durante o ciclo menstrual, observando os efeitos das alterações hormonais impostas pelo ciclo em suas três fases. MATERIAL E MÉTODO: Trata-se de um estudo longitudinal prospectivo que avaliou 21 mulheres entre 20 e 35 anos que não faziam uso de medicamento contraceptivo (dados obtidos em anamnese). Foi realizada avaliação das emissões otoacústicas transientes e por produto de distorção durante as três fases do ciclo hormonal (lútea, folicular e ovulatória). Para análise geral dos dados foi utilizado o programa SPSS 13.0, RESULTADOS: As três fases do ciclo hormonal não alteram os valores de amplitude e reprodutibilidade das emissões otoacústicas transientes e por produto de distorção. Foi verificada diferença entre as orelhas na freqüência de 1,5 kHz na amplitude das emissões por produto de distorção, tendo a orelha direita os maiores valores. CONCLUSÃO: Com a realização deste estudo pôde-se concluir que não há diferenças significantes das emissões otoacústicas transientes e por produto de distorção entre as fases do ciclo hormonal.

The hormonal changes that occur in a short time span promote modifications all over the woman’s body, with physical and emotional manifestations which are frequently observed. AIM: to evaluate the activity of the external ciliated cells in women during their menstrual cycle, observing the effect of hormonal changes caused by the cycle in their 3 phases. METODS: this is a longitudinal prospective study where 21 women between 20 and 35 years old who did not take any contraceptive medicine were assessed. Transient otoacoustic emissions were evaluated by distortion product during the 3 phases of the menstrual cycle (luteal, follicular and ovulatory phases). The SPSS 13.0 software was used to analyze the data. RESULTS: the phases of menstrual cycle do not alter the amplitude and reproducibility values of the transient otoacoustic emissions. We noticed a difference between the ears in the frequency of 1.5 KHz in the amplitude of emissions by distortion product, and the right ear showed the highest values. CONCLUSION: There are no significant differences in transient otoacoustic emissions and distortion products in the phases of the menstrual cycle.

Endometriose colônica simulando câncer colorretal: relato de dois casos / Colonic endometriosis simulating colorectal cancer: report of 2 cases

A Endometriose constitui doença enigmática de etiologia incerta e caracteriza-se pelo implante ectópico, extra-uterino, de tecido endometrial funcionante. Sua apresentação clínica comum é de sangramento retal cíclico, associado com período menstrual e queixas como dispareunia, dismenorréia e infertilidade. Porém sua apresentação pode variar, simulando tumores colorretais e apresentando sintomas como tenesmo e sangramento retal. O diagnóstico é anatomopatológico e muitas vezes elucidado após ressecção cirúrgica. O tratamento pode ser clínico ou cirúrgico, dependendo da idade, desejo de ter filhos, acometimento da lesão endometrial no trato gastrintestinal. OBJETIVO: relatar dois casos de Endometriose Colônica, simulando câncer colorretal, diagnosticados no serviço de Cirurgia Geral do Hospital Geral Universitário da Universidade de Cuiabá, e dissertando sobre a doença e formas de tratamento.

The endometriosis is an enigmatic pathology that has an uncertain etiology and is characterized by ectopic implant of functional endometrial tissue. Its most common clinical presentation is periodic abdominal pain associated with menstrual period, infertility, and complaints of dyspareunie and dysmenorrheal, but its presentation can also varies, simulating colorectal tumors by presenting symptoms like tenesm and rectal bleeding. The diagnoses is made by the anatomopathologic exam and mostly explained after surgical resection. The treatment can be done clinically or surgically, depending on the age, desire to have children and the development of endometrial lesion in the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of this work is relating two cases of colonic endometriosis simulating colorectal cancer, diagnosed at the surgical service of the Hospital Geral Universitário de Cuiabá, and dissertating about the pathology forms and its treatment.