A vocação mística da psicanálise / The mystical vocation of psychoanalysis

Esse estudo pretende pensar na psicanálise enquanto uma prática clínica essencialmente compatível com certas características dos fenômenos místicos, os que lhe permite abordá-los clinicamente. Iniciamos o texto apresentando nossa compreensão de mística como um fenômeno de alteridade ontológica, ao contrário de uma produção subjetiva do ser humano. A partir disso, abordamos três características da psicanálise que a tornam relevantes para uma clínica dos fenômenos místicos: seu método apofático, sua prática de desconstrução identitária do "eu" e sua inscrição antropológica entre o universal e o particular. Finalizamos o estudo, dessa maneira, pensando na possível função clínica da psicanálise ao abordar a mística, a partir da ideia de adoecimentos espirituais

This study intends to reflect on psychoanalysis as a clinical practice essentially compatible with certain characteristics of mystical phenomena, wich enables it to clinically approach them. We start the text introducing our understanding of mysticism as a phenomenon of alterity, rather than a subjective production of the human being. Through such idea, we approach three characteristics of apophatic method, its practice of deconstructing the identity of the "I" and its anthropological inscription between the universal and the particular. Thus, we finalize the study, thinking about the possible clinical function of psychoanalysis when approaching the mystic, based on the idea of spiritual illness

New strategies to improve results of mesh surgeries for vaginal prolapses repair – an update

ABSTRACTThe use of meshes has become the first option for the treatment of soft tissue disorders as hernias and stress urinary incontinence and widely used in vaginal prolapse's treatment. However, complications related to mesh issues cannot be neglected. Various strategies have been used to improve tissue integration of prosthetic meshes and reduce related complications. The aim of this review is to present the state of art of mesh innovations, presenting the whole arsenal which has been studied worldwide since composite meshes, coated meshes, collagen's derived meshes and tissue engineered prostheses, with focus on its biocompatibility and technical innovations, especially for vaginal prolapse surgery.

O lugar da mística na clínica psicanalítica / The position of mysticism in psychoanalytic clinic

Esse estudo trata das relações entre a mística e a Psicanálise. No início, busca-se encontrar uma definição para conceitos centrais ao tema, como "espiritualidade", "religião" e "religiosidade". Em seguida, justifica-se a importância clinica de pesquisar o assunto, tendo em vista tanto uma preocupação com a conduta terapêutica de tais fenômenos quanto a compreensão de que a mística nos convida a refletir sobre os fundamentos da condição humana como um todo. Partindo da concepção clínica de Gilberto Safra e da divisão feita por William Parsons entre categorias de compreensão do tema, se abordará o tratamento da mística na clínica psicanalítica numa dupla perspectiva hermenêutica - em que ela pode ser compreendida enquanto fruto de dinâmicas psíquicas ou, ao contrário, como experiência de alteridade ontológica. Por fim, serão apresentados alguns dos diferentes modos pelos quais a mística foi abordada na história da Psicanálise, problema que leva a uma revisão e a um questionamento das fundações dos modelos antropológicos subjacentes às variadas perspectivas clínicas.(AU)

This study approaches the relationship between mysticism and Psychoanalysis. First, there is a brief introduction that defines central concepts such as "spirituality", "religion" and "religiosity". Afterwards, there is an attempt to justify the clinical importance of the subject, both in terms of the therapeutic conduction of mystical phenomenon and the way in which mysticism invites us to reflect about the foundations of the human condition as a whole. Based on the clinical conceptions of Gilberto Safra and on the division of categories regarding the understanding of mysticism made by William Parsons, this subject will be presented in a double hermeneutical perspective ­ in a way that mysticism can be understood as the result of psychical dynamics or, on the contrary, as an experience of ontological alterity. Finally, some of the different ways in which mysticism has been understood in the history of Psychoanalysis will be briefly presented; issue that brings to a revision and a questioning of the foundations of the anthropological models underlying the various clinical perspectives.(AU)

Effects of immunosuppression with tacrolimus and mycophenolate mofetil on renal histology and function in single kidney rats submitted to ischemia and reperfusion

PURPOSE: To evaluate renal histological changes and renal function in single kidney rats submitted to renal ischemia-reperfusion and to immunosuppression with tacrolimus and mycophenolate-mofetil. METHODS: Experimental study with 80 Wistar rats distributed into control, Sham and six other groups treated with immunosuppressive drugs. Animals undergoing surgery, right nephrectomy and left renal clamping, killed on the 14th day and analyzed for renal histology, urea and creatinine. RESULTS: The group receiving tacrolimus at higher doses (T3) showed renal histological lesions indicative of early nephrotoxicity, and significant increase in urea and creatinine. The group M (mycophenolate-mofetil alone) and the group M2 (mycophenolate-mofetil combined with half the usual dose of tacrolimus) presented a slight rise in serum urea. The groups using mycophenolate-mofetil alone or combined with tacrolimus showed creatinine levels similar to that of the group T3. CONCLUSIONS: Histologically, the association of injury by ischemia-reperfusion with the use of tacrolimus or mycophenolate-mofetil alone demonstrated a higher rate of renal changes typical of early nephrotoxicity. In laboratory, the combination of injury by ischemia-reperfusion with tacrolimus at higher doses proved to be nephrotoxic. .

A experiência de intervenção feita por alunos de psicologia numa escola pública em Minas Gerais / The intervention experience made by a group of Psychology students in a public state school in Minas Gerais

O presente trabalho relata a experiência da intervenção feita por alunos de Psicologia de uma universidade mineira, durante o Estágio Básico. A prática ocorreu numa escola pública estadual de uma comunidade rural. As atividades tiveram como objetivo refletir sobre o tema da diversidade e sobre a cultura como instrumento político de valorização das identidades culturais minorizadas. Os resultados apontam para o despreparo da escola em lidar com a diversidade cultural e para a necessidade de um investimento na relação escola-alunos. Aponta também a importância dessa aprendizagem para a construção de uma visão crítica da realidade brasileira nos estudantes de Psicologia.

This work reports on an experience made by psychology students from a university of Minas Gerais during basic internship. The experience was carried out at a public state school, in a rural area. The activities were designed to reflect on the theme of diversity and culture as a political tool for the appreciation of minority cultural identities. The results show that the school is not prepared to handle cultural diversity and indicates the necessity of investment in actions which improve the relationship between school and students. The results also show the importance of this learning experience for the building of a critical view of the Brazilian reality by psychology students.