Cuidado de enfermería al paciente pediátrico con tetralogía de Fallot intervenido quirúrgicamente: una revisión de alcance / Nursing care of the surgically operated pediatric patient with Tetralogy of Fallot: a scoping review

Resumen Introducción: los niños con tetralogía de Fallot afrontan grandes desafíos durante su etapa posoperatoria, por lo cual es necesario que el personal de enfermería reconozca los mecanismos involucrados en este proceso con el fin de contribuir a que estos alcancen un nivel de adaptación fisiológico y psicosocial integrado. Objetivo: establecer las intervenciones de enfermería para niños en posoperatorio paliativo o correctivo de tetralogía de Fallot. Materiales y método: a través de la metodología propuesta por Fawcett et al. y el Instituto Joanna Briggs, se realizó una búsqueda en diez bases de datos y motores de búsqueda de artículos publicados del 2014 al 2019 utilizando dos fórmulas: Pediatric AND Tetralogy of Fallot AND Postoperative y Pediatric AND Tetralogy of Fallot AND Postoperative AND Psychosocial Adaptation. Resultados: se obtuvieron 1.901 estudios, de los cuales 56 cumplieron todos los criterios de elegibilidad. Los resultados se estructuraron según el plan de atención de enfermería y se enmarcaron en los modos de adaptación y necesidades del modelo de adaptación de Callista Roy. Con la información obtenida, se construyeron doce diagnósticos NANDA correspondientes al modo de adaptación fisiológico y once al modo psicosocial. Conclusión: existe información relevante que permite establecer las intervenciones de cuidado desde el campo de acción para enfermería en este contexto de unidad de cuidado intensivo pediátrico, ya que se obtuvieron intervenciones para abordar todas las necesidades que el modelo epistemológico plantea.

Abstract Introduction: children with tetralogy of Fallot face great challenges during their postoperative stage, so it is necessary for nurses to recognize the mechanisms involved in this process, in order to help them reach an integrated physiological and psychosocial level of adaptation. Objective: to establish nursing interventions for children in palliative or corrective postoperative tetralogía de Fallot. Materials and method: using the methodology proposed by Fawcett et al. and the Joanna Briggs Institute, we searched 10 databases and search engines for articles published from 2014 to 2019 using 2 formulas: Pediatric AND Tetralogy of Fallot AND Postoperative; and Pediatric AND Tetralogy of Fallot AND Postoperative AND Psychosocial Adaptation. Results: 1.901 studies were obtained, of which 56 met all eligibility criteria. The results were structured according to the nursing care plan, and were framed within the modes of adaptation and needs of Callista Roy’s adaptation model. With the information obtained, 12 NANDA diagnoses corresponding to the physiological mode of adaptation and 11 to the psychosocial mode were constructed. Conclusion: There is relevant information that allows us to establish care interventions from the field of action for nursing in this paediatric intensive care unit context, as interventions were obtained to address all the needs that the epistemological model proposes.

Coronary artery calcification and dietary intake in asymptomatic men

Dietary factors may influence the process of atherosclerosis and coronary artery calcification (CAC). This study assessed CAC and its association with dietary intake in asymptomatic men. We evaluated 150 asymptomatic men with mean age of 58.2±5.3 years. The dietary intake was assessed by the Food Consumption Register method. CAC was measured through multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) and assessed in accordance with the Agatston score. Modified Poisson regression model was used to estimate the effects of intake of different nutrients that are prevalent in moderate/severe CAC, adjusted for calorie intake and CAC risk factors by means of prevalence ratios and 95% confidence intervals [95%CI]. An association was found between the intake of some nutrients and moderate/severe CAC. Lower carbohydrate intake (P=0.021) and higher lipid intake (P=0.006) were associated with moderate/severe CAC. After adjustment, the nutrients associated with the prevalence of moderate/severe CAC were carbohydrates (P=0.040), lipids (P=0.005), and saturated fatty acids (SFA) (P=0.013). A 1% increase in lipids and SFA intake caused an increase of 4% [95%CI: 1-7%] and 8% [95%CI: 2-14%] in the prevalence of moderate/severe CAC, respectively. A 1% increase of carbohydrate intake led to a 2% decrease in the likelihood of moderate/severe CAC [95%CI: 1-4%]. These conclusions showed that the higher intake of total lipids and SFA was associated with higher CAC scores, whereas higher carbohydrate intake was associated with lower CAC scores in asymptomatic men.

Parámetros biométricos y consumo de alcohol en pacientes rurales con enfermedad cardiovascular / Biometric parameters and alcohol consumption in rural patients with cardiovascular disease / Parâmetros biométricos e consumo de álcool em pacientes rurais com doença cardiovascular

Resumen El objetivo fue identificar el nivel de consumo de alcohol y los parámetros biométricos en pacientes con enfermedad cardiovascular en la población rural colombiana de Tausa (Cundinamarca). Se realizó una investigación cuantitativa, con un diseño descriptivo y transversal. La población estuvo constituida por 29 pacientes que cursaban con enfermedad cardiovascular y que acudieron entre octubre de 2017 y mayo de 2018 a la consulta del programa de crónicos de una Empresa Social del Estado de primer nivel en el municipio de Tausa. A estos pacientes se les realizó una valoración inicial y posterior, de parámetros biométricos y aplicación del instrumento AUDIT-C. Los resultados muestran que la edad media (DE) de la muestra fue de 70 años. Según los puntajes obtenidos con la aplicación del AUDIT-C, el 75,9% de los participantes se encontraba sin riesgo de consumo de alcohol o alguna de sus complicaciones derivadas. Este estudio constituye un aporte a la caracterización del consumo de alcohol y la valoración de parámetros biométricos en población rural con enfermedad cardiovascular.

Abstract The objective was to identify the level of alcohol consumption and biometric parameters in patients with cardiovascular disease in the rural Colombian population of Tausa (Cundinamarca). Quantitative research was carried out, with a descriptive and cross-cutting design. The population consisted of 29 patients who were in cardiovascular disease and who attended between October 2017 and May 2018 the consultation of the chronic program of a State Social of first level in the municipality of Tausa. These patients were given an initial and subsequent assessment of biometric parameters and application of the AUDIT-C instrument. The results show, the average age (ED) of the sample was 70 years. According to the scores obtained with the application of the AUDIT-C, the 75,9% of the participants were without risk of alcohol consumption or any of its relapse complications. This study constitutes a contribution to the characterization of alcohol consumption and the assessment of biometric parameters in rural population with cardiovascular disease.

Resumo O objetivo foi identificar o nível de consumo de álcool e os parâmetros biométricos em pacientes com doença cardiovascular na população rural colombiana de Tausa (Cundinamarca). Foi realizada uma investigação quantitativa, com delineamento descritivo e transversal. A população foi composta por 29 pacientes atendidos em doenças cardiovasculares e que compareceram entre outubro de 2017 e maio de 2018 à consulta do programa crônico de uma Empresa Social Estadual primeiro nível no município de Tausa. Esses pacientes foram submetidos a uma avaliação inicial e subsequente dos parâmetros biométricos e à aplicação do instrumento AUDIT-C. Os resultados mostram que a média de idade (DP) da amostra foi de 70 anos. De acordo com os escores obtidos com a aplicação do AUDIT-C, 75,9% dos participantes estavam sem risco de consumo de álcool ou de quaisquer complicações. Este estudo constitui uma contribuição para a caracterização do consumo de álcool e a avaliação de parâmetros biométricos na população rural com doença cardiovascular.

Produção e conforto térmico de bovinos da raça Nelore terminados em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária / Production and thermal comfort of Nellore beef cattle finished in integrated crop-livestock systems

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a pastagem, o desempenho, o conforto térmico e os parâmetros hematológicos de bovinos Nelore na fase de terminação em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária com duas densidades de árvores (ILPF-1L= 196 árvores ha-1 e ILPF-3L=448 árvores ha-1) e em pleno sol (ILP). Foram avaliados a massa e a composição morfológica da forragem, o ganho médio diário, o ganho de peso por área e a taxa de lotação no verão e no outono, bem como as variáveis climáticas dos sistemas em três horários e parâmetros hematológicos dos animais (n=60). A massa de forragem foi superior no tratamento ILP e no verão (P<0,05). Porém, a redução da massa de forragem nos sistemas ILPFs não interferiu no desempenho dos animais (P>0,05). A temperatura ambiente, a temperatura do globo e o índice de temperatura e umidade foram melhores nos tratamentos com sombreamento e no período da manhã, proporcionando maior conforto aos animais, sendo ainda confirmado pelo menor volume globular dos bovinos em ILP (P<0,05). Conclui-se que os sistemas com componente arbóreo diminuem a massa de forragem, mas essa redução não altera o desempenho dos animais na fase de terminação. Além disso, os sistemas ILPFs melhoram o conforto térmico, entretanto essa melhora não foi suficiente para favorecer o desempenho.(AU)

The objective of this work was to evaluate pasture, performace, thermal comfort, and haematological parameters of Nellore cattle in the finishing phase in integrated crop-livestock systems with two tree densities (ICLF-1L= 196 ha -1 trees and ICLF-3L= 448 ha -1 trees) and in full sun (ICL). The forage mass morphological composition of the pasture average daily gain, weight gain per area, stocking rate of the animals were evaluated in summer and autumn, and the climatic variables of systems we evaluated at three different times, and haematological parameters of the animals (n= 60). The forage mass was higher in the ICL treatment and summer (P<0.05). However, the reduction of the forage mass in the ILPFs systems did not interfere with the performance of the animals (P>0.05). Ambient temperature, globe temperature and temperature and humidity index were better in shade treatments and in the morning, providing greater comfort to the animals, and was also confirmed by the lower globular volume of the bovines in ICL (P<0.05). It is concluded that the systems with trees reduce the forage mass but this reduction does not alter the animals' performance in the finishing phase. In addition, ICLFs improve the thermal comfort of the animals, however, this improvement was not enough to favor their performance.(AU)

Owlet moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) associated with Bt and non- Bt soybean in the brazilian savanna / Noctuóides (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) associados a soja Bt e não-Bt no Cerrado brasileiro

Abstract The use of GMO expressing Bt toxin in soybean production has increased significantly in the last years in Brazil in order to manage the damage caused by lepidopteran pests. In this study, we compared the richness and abundance of owlet moths (Noctuoidea) associated with Bt and non-Bt soybean. We determined the temporal variations as a function of phenology, and correlated the population variations of the most common species with meteorological variables. The research was conducted at the experimental area of Embrapa Cerrados. The collection method used was differentiated being suppressive and absolute. A total of 13 species were collected, of which eight occurred on Bt soybeans. The most representative taxa were Chrysodeixis includens (72.87%), Anticarsia gemmatalis (18.17%) and Spodoptera spp (5.22%). The number of larvae belonging to species targeted by the Bt technology was 10 times lower on Bt than on non-Bt soybeans. Utetheisa ornatrix and Elaphria deltoides were recorded on soybean for the first time, observing larvae of both species in non-Bt soybean and those of U. ornatrix also in Bt soybean. Only A. gemmatalis larvae correlated (p <0.05) negatively with precipitation. This study provided field information on the abundance and species richness of owlet moths on non-Bt soybeans, associated with the effects of Bt soybean. When considering the different levels of infestation between cultivars as a criterion, larvae monitoring is of substantial importance in order to develop the lost control program.

Resumo O uso de OGM que expressam toxina Bt na produção de soja tem aumentado significativamente nos últimos anos no Brasil e são utilizados para conter os danos causados ​​pelos lepidópteros pragas. Neste estudo comparamos a riqueza e a abundância de Noctuoides (Noctuoidea) associados à soja Bt e não-Bt. Determinamos as variações temporais em função da fenologia e correlacionamos às variações populacionais das espécies mais comuns com variáveis ​​meteorológicas. A pesquisa foi conduzida na área experimental da Embrapa Cerrados. O método de coleta utilizado foi diferenciado sendo supressivo e absoluto. Um total de 13 espécies foram coletadas, das quais oito ocorreram em soja Bt. Os taxa mais representativos foram Chrysodeixis includens, Anticarsia gemmatalis e Spodoptera spp. O número de larvas pertencentes às espécies alvo da tecnologia Bt foram 10 vezes menores na soja Bt do que em soja não-Bt . Utetheisa ornatrix e Elaphria deltoides foram registradas na soja pela primeira vez, observando-se larvas de ambas espécies na soja não-Bt e as de U. ornatrix também na soja Bt. Somente as larvas de A. gemmatalis se correlacionaram (p <0,05) negativamente com a precipitação. Este estudo forneceu informações em campo sobre a abundância e riqueza de espécies na soja não- Bt, associada aos efeitos da soja Bt. A importância do monitoramento das lagartas é substancial, a fim de tomar a melhor decisão de controle, considerando-se os diferentes níveis de infestação entre cultivares como critério.

Quality control in the different stages of producing red blood cell concentrate from dogs / Controle de qualidade nas diferentes etapas de produção do concentrado de hemácias em cães

The objective of this study was to perform a quality control assessment of red blood cells after standardization of the blood production stages. For this purpose, separation of the blood components to obtain red blood cells, the storage of the blood packets and an evaluation of blood quality were performed. The mean (± SD) volume, globular volume, hemoglobin and hemolysis percentage of the red blood cell concentrate were 299.77±30.08mL, 60.87±2.60%, 20.57±0.93g/DL and 0.09±0.07%, respectively. The means (± SD) of the volume, globular volume, total hemoglobin percentage of hemolysis and hemoglobin per unit of packed red blood cells after the storage period (8.83±6.73 days) were 57.55±3.01%, 20.30±0.89 0, 20±0.12%, and 60.90±7.65. The red blood cell packets were within the parameters of quality control established by Health Ministry legislation in humans and allow us to conclude that the standardization of blood production stages involves the selection of donors until the end of storage and is necessary to produce quality red blood cells. Quality control aims to find possible flaws in the procedures to be repaired, increasing transfusion safety.(AU)

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar o controle de qualidade do concentrado de hemácias após a padronização das etapas de produção do sangue. Para isso, realizou-se separação de hemocomponentes para obtenção de concentrado de hemácias, armazenamento das bolsas de sangue e avaliação da qualidade delas. Os valores médios (± DP) do volume, do volume globular, da hemoglobina e do percentual de hemólise do concentrado de hemácias foram: 299,77±30,08mL, 60,87±2,60%, 20,57±0,93g/DL e 0,09±0,07%, respectivamente. Os valores médios (± DP) do volume globular, da hemoglobina total percentual de hemólise e da hemoglobina por unidade de concentrado de hemácias após o período de armazenamento (8,83±6,73 dias) foram: 57,55±3,01%, 20,30±0,89 0,20±0,12%, 60,90±7,65. As bolsas de concentrado de hemácias ficaram dentro dos parâmetros de controle de qualidade estabelecidos pela legislação do Ministério da Saúde em humanos e possibilitaram concluir que a padronização das etapas de produção do sangue envolve desde a seleção de doadores até o final do armazenamento e é necessária para produzir concentrado de hemácias com qualidade. O controle de qualidade visa encontrar possíveis falhas nos procedimentos para que estas possam ser reparadas, aumentando, assim, a segurança transfusional.(AU)

Padrão de deslocamento de bovinos Nelore em sistemas integrados de produção agropecuária / Displacement patterns of Nellore cattle in integrated crop livestock system

The objective of this study was to characterize the displacement patterns of Nellore cattle in areas of crop livestock and crop livestock forest integration systems with density of 196 and 448 eucalyptus ha-1. Paddock maps were drawn from satellite images of the experimental area. In each evaluated system there was one trained observer, that on the paddock map recorded the place the animals stayed every 10 minutes. The exploration of the area by the animals was observed for 12 hours, starting at 6 a.m. and ending at 6 p.m. The displacement of the animals in the ILP system during the evaluation was bigger than the ILPFs systems, resulting in greater exploration of the area, this fact was due the presence of trees that, for the animals resembled fences, limiting the exploration of the paddock in ILPFs. In the ILPF with higher density of trees, this behavior was more evident. In the period from 10:10 a.m. to 14:00 p.m. the displacement of the animals was decrease by the high temperatures in all systems, although it was more effective in the ILP system. It is concluded that the displacement of cattle is influenced by the presence and density of arboreal component integrated crop livestock system.(AU)

Red wine consumption, coronary calcification, and long-term clinical evolution

Coronary artery calcification (CAC) is associated with atherosclerotic complications. However, elevated CAC may not always imply a worse prognosis. Herein, we report the clinical evolution of long-term red wine (RW) drinkers in relation to CAC. We followed 200 healthy male habitual RW drinkers and compared them to 154 abstainers for a period of 5.5 years. The initial evaluation included coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA), clinical, demographics, and laboratory data. CAC was quantified by the Agatston score. The follow-up process was conducted by telephone calls and/or hospital record review. The composite end-point of total death, acute myocardial infarction (AMI), or coronary revascularization (or major adverse cardiac event - MACE) was assessed. The RW drinkers ingested 28.9±15 g of alcohol/day for 23.4±12.3 years. They had higher high-density lipoprotein and low-density lipoprotein, but lower C-reactive protein than abstainers. Age, total cholesterol, triglycerides, glucose, and liver enzymes were similar. History of diabetes was lower among drinkers, but other risk factors were similar. However, drinkers had higher CAC than abstainers; the mean value was 131.5±362 in drinkers vs 40.5±320 in abstainers (P<0.001). The median and interquartile range were 15 (0.0-131.5) in RW drinkers and 1 (0.0-40.5) in abstainers (P=0.003). During the follow-up, MACE was significantly lower in drinkers than in abstainers, despite their higher CAC. The difference was driven mainly by AMI (0 vs 6; P<0.03). Greater CAC values in this setting did not predict worse prognosis. A possible underlying mechanism is lesion calcification, which leads to plaque stabilization and less clinical events.

Performance, carcass and meat characteristics of two cattle categories finished on pasture during the dry season with supplementation in different forage allowance / Desempenho, características da carcaça e carne de duas categorias de bovinos de corte terminados em pastagem durante a estação seca com suplementação em diferentes ofertas de forragem

The objective this paper was to evaluate the effect of two categories of beef finished in pasture with supplementation with two herbage allowance on performance, carcass and meat characteristics. Thirty-six Guzera cattle were used, 18 steers and 18 heifers with an initial age of 20 months. There was significant difference in daily weight gain for animal category and the herbage allowance, which were higher in males and animals submitted to high herbage allowance. Steers showed higher final weight, carcass weight and forequarter yield compared with the heifers, although the hindquarter yield was higher in the heifers, however the herbage allowance did not influence these characteristics. There were not statistical differences for carcass yield, ribeye area, backfat thickness and marbling score for the animal categories and herbage allowance. The meat chemical composition of the steers did not differ of the heifers, however, the animals submitted to high herbage allowance was increase in ether extract and pH, decrease in protein percentage. It was concluded that the animal category and the herbage allowance changed the animal performance, improving performance in males and cattle submitted to high herbage allowance.(AU)

O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar o efeito de duas categorias de bovinos terminados em pastagem com suplementação em duas ofertas de forragem no desempenho, na qualidade da carcaça e da carne. Foram utilizados 36 bovinos Guzerá, 18 novilhos e 18 novilhas, com idade inicial de 20 meses de idade. Observou-se diferença significativa no ganho de peso diário para categoria animal e ofertas de forragem, que foram superiores nos machos e nos animais submetidos à oferta alta de forragem. Os novilhos apresentaram maior peso final, peso de carcaça e rendimento de dianteiro em comparação com as novilhas, embora o rendimento do traseiro tenha sido maior para as novilhas, entretanto as ofertas de forragem não influenciaram essas características. Não houve diferenças estatísticas para rendimento de carcaça, área de olho de lombo, espessura de gordura subcutânea e marmorização para categorias de animais e ofertas de forragem. Quanto à composição química, a carne de novilhos não diferiu das novilhas. Os animais submetidos à alta oferta de forragem tiveram aumento no extrato etéreo e pH, redução na porcentagem de proteína. Conclui-se que a categoria animal e os níveis de forragem alteram o desempenho animal, melhorando, assim, o desempenho nos machos e nos bovinos submetidos à alta oferta de forragem.(AU)

Owlet moths (Lepidoptera: Noctuoidea) associated with Bt and non- Bt soybean in the brazilian savanna

Abstract The use of GMO expressing Bt toxin in soybean production has increased significantly in the last years in Brazil in order to manage the damage caused by lepidopteran pests. In this study, we compared the richness and abundance of owlet moths (Noctuoidea) associated with Bt and non-Bt soybean. We determined the temporal variations as a function of phenology, and correlated the population variations of the most common species with meteorological variables. The research was conducted at the experimental area of Embrapa Cerrados. The collection method used was differentiated being suppressive and absolute. A total of 13 species were collected, of which eight occurred on Bt soybeans. The most representative taxa were Chrysodeixis includens (72.87%), Anticarsia gemmatalis (18.17%) and Spodoptera spp (5.22%). The number of larvae belonging to species targeted by the Bt technology was 10 times lower on Bt than on non-Bt soybeans. Utetheisa ornatrix and Elaphria deltoides were recorded on soybean for the first time, observing larvae of both species in non-Bt soybean and those of U. ornatrix also in Bt soybean. Only A. gemmatalis larvae correlated (p 0.05) negatively with precipitation. This study provided field information on the abundance and species richness of owlet moths on non-Bt soybeans, associated with the effects of Bt soybean. When considering the different levels of infestation between cultivars as a criterion, larvae monitoring is of substantial importance in order to develop the lost control program.

Resumo O uso de OGM que expressam toxina Bt na produção de soja tem aumentado significativamente nos últimos anos no Brasil e são utilizados para conter os danos causados pelos lepidópteros pragas. Neste estudo comparamos a riqueza e a abundância de Noctuoides (Noctuoidea) associados à soja Bt e não-Bt. Determinamos as variações temporais em função da fenologia e correlacionamos às variações populacionais das espécies mais comuns com variáveis meteorológicas. A pesquisa foi conduzida na área experimental da Embrapa Cerrados. O método de coleta utilizado foi diferenciado sendo supressivo e absoluto. Um total de 13 espécies foram coletadas, das quais oito ocorreram em soja Bt. Os taxa mais representativos foram Chrysodeixis includens, Anticarsia gemmatalis e Spodoptera spp. O número de larvas pertencentes às espécies alvo da tecnologia Bt foram 10 vezes menores na soja Bt do que em soja não-Bt . Utetheisa ornatrix e Elaphria deltoides foram registradas na soja pela primeira vez, observando-se larvas de ambas espécies na soja não-Bt e as de U. ornatrix também na soja Bt. Somente as larvas de A. gemmatalis se correlacionaram (p 0,05) negativamente com a precipitação. Este estudo forneceu informações em campo sobre a abundância e riqueza de espécies na soja não- Bt, associada aos efeitos da soja Bt. A importância do monitoramento das lagartas é substancial, a fim de tomar a melhor decisão de controle, considerando-se os diferentes níveis de infestação entre cultivares como critério.

Momento de aplicação do nitrogênio e algumas variáveis estruturais e bromatológicas do capim-massai / Time of nitrogen application and some structural and bromatologic variables of massaigrass

As plantas forrageiras tropicais apresentam alto potencial de produção de massa de forragem, condicionada às condições edafoclimáticas, principalmente à adubação nitrogenada. A magnitude da resposta depende do sincronismo entre a disponibilidade de nutrientes e as necessidades da planta forrageira na rebrotação, e os resultados encontrados na literatura são contrastantes. Assim, este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar características estruturais e bromatológicas de Panicum maximum Jacq cv. Massai submetido a quatro doses de nitrogênio (0, 40, 80 e 120mg/dm3) e três momentos de aplicação após o corte (um, três e sete dias), divididos em três cortes, em um esquema fatorial 4 x 3 e delineado inteiramente ao acaso, com quatro repetições. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação. O incremento na taxa de aparecimento de perfilhos, na densidade populacional de perfilhos, na produção de massa seca de folha total e nos teores de proteína bruta foi de 42%, 65%, 770% e 35%, respectivamente, para a dose de 120mg/dm³ em relação à ausência de adubação nitrogenada. As fibras em detergente neutro e em detergente ácido decresceram cerca de 6% e 9%, respectivamente, com a adição de nitrogênio. Apenas a massa seca de folha total respondeu às épocas de aplicação de nitrogênio após o corte, com valores pouco expressivos. A adubação nitrogenada exerce efeito positivo sobre as variáveis estudadas, porém novos estudos devem ser conduzidos para a definição da época de adubação de nitrogênio após o corte, para a melhor utilização do nutriente pelas plantas.(AU)

Tropical forage plants have a high potential for mass production of fodder, subject to soil and climatic conditions, especially with nitrogen fertilization. The magnitude of the response depends on the timing of availability of nutrients and forage plant needs in the regrowth. Thus, this work was carried out to evaluate structural and bromatologic characteristics of the Panicum maximum Jacq cv. Massai in response to four nitrogen doses (0, 40, 80 and 120mg/dm3) and with three application times after cutting (one, three and seven days) in a 4 x 3 factorial treatment combination, in a completely randomized design, with four replicates. The experiment was conducted in a greenhouse. The increase in the rate of tillering, tiller population density, dry mass total leaf production and crude protein levels was 42%, 65%, 770% and 35%, respectively for the dose of 120mg / dm³ regarding the absence of fertilization. The neutral detergent and acid detergent fibers showed a decrease of 6% and 9% with nitrogen addition. Dry mass total leaf production responded to times of nitrogen application after cutting, with little significant values. Nitrogen fertilization has a positive effect on the variables studied, but new studies should be conducted to define the timing of nitrogen fertilization after cutting, for better utilization of this nutrient by plants.(AU)

Efeitos de diferentes substratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de Foeniculum vulgare / Effects of substrate and temperature on the germination of Foeniculum vulgare seeds

RESUMO O funcho (Foeniculum vulgare) é uma espécie medicinal nativa da Europa e amplamente cultivada em todo o Brasil. Possui propriedades carminativas, digestivas e diuréticas. Dada a grande importância dessa espécie no âmbito medicinal, objetivou-se com este trabalho avaliar o efeito de diferentes substratos e temperaturas na germinação de sementes de funcho. Os tratamentos foram compostos de duas temperaturas sendo uma constante de 20ºC e outra alternada de 25-30 °C e três diferentes substratos: papel mata borrão (Germitest), areia e vermiculita, em esquema fatorial 3 x 2, com 4 repetições de 25 sementes. Foi avaliado o índice de velocidade de germinação (IVG), porcentagem de germinação (PG), comprimento da radícula (CR), massa fresca (MF) e seca (MS) de plântulas. A temperatura de 20 ºC proporcionou maiores IVG, porcentagens de germinação, comprimento de radícula e massa seca. A germinação de sementes de funcho não foi influenciada pelos diferentes substratos testados. Pelos resultados, conclui-se que a condição que permitiu maior porcentagem de germinação das sementes de funcho foi a temperatura de 20 °C atingindo 91% de germinação.

ABSTRACT Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) is a medicinal plant native to Europe that is widely cultivated throughout Brazil. It has carminative, digestive, and diuretic properties. Given the great importance of this species in medicine, the objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of different substrates and temperature on the germination of fennel seeds. The treatments consisted of two temperatures – one a constant 20°C, and the other alternating from 25 to 30°C – and three different substrates: blotting paper (Germitest), sand, and vermiculite, in a 3 x 2 factorial with four replications of 25 seeds. The germination speed index (GSI), percentage of germination (PG), radicle length, and fresh (FM) and dry mass (DM) of seedlings were evaluated. The 20°C temperature resulted in higher GSI, germination percentage, root length and dry mass. The fennel seed germination was not influenced by the different substrates tested. From the results, we concluded that the condition that allowed greatest percentage of fennel seed germination temperature was 20°C, reaching 91% germination.

Contenido total de fenoles y actividad antioxidante de pulpa de seis frutas tropicales / Total phenolic content and antioxidant activity of pulp extracts of six tropical fruits / Conteúdo total de fenóis e atividade antioxidante em alguns trechos da polpa de frutas tropicais

Seis pulpas de frutas tropicales de origen colombiano: curuba (Passiflora tripartida var. Mollissima), gulupa (Passiflora edulis Sims), aguacate variedad Hass (Persea America Mill), lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.), tomate de árbol (Cyphomandra betacea Sendt) y uchuva (Physalis peruvianaL) fueron empleadas para realizar el estudio del contenido total de fenoles, por el método de Folin Ciocalteu y la actividad antioxidante por los métodos químicos: DPPH (2,2-difenil-2-picrilhidrazilo) y FRAP (poder antioxidante para reducir iones férricos), y por los métodos biológicos: oxidación de lipoproteínas de baja densidad (LDL) e inhibición del estrés oxidativo sobre el crecimiento de Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Se encontró que el extracto de curuba presentó el mayor contenido total de fenoles con un valor de 683,48 ± 18,48 mg equivalentes de ácido gálico/100 g muestra B.H. (Base Húmeda). En cuanto a los ensayos de actividad antioxidante el extracto de aguacate presentó mayor actividad por el método DPPH con un valor de 165,10 ± 4,36 µmol Trolox/100 g muestra B.H., mientras que el extracto de curuba presentó la mayor actividad antioxidante por el método FRAP con un valor de 148,07 ± 12,07 µmol Trolox/g muestra B.H. En el ensayo de oxidación de LDL los extractos de curuba y uchuva presentaron la mayor capacidad de inhibición en la oxidación de dichas lipoproteínas con un valor de 1,61 ± 0,01 y 1,46 ± 0,06 nmol TMP (Tetrametoxipropano)/g muestra B.H., respectivamente. En el ensayo de inhibición del estrés oxidativo sobre el crecimiento de S. cerevisiae los extractos de aguacate, curuba y gulupa tuvieron el mayor efecto protector obteniéndose una concentración celular de.

Six pulp extracts of tropical fruits from Colombia: banana passion fruit (Passiflora tripartida var. Mollissima), gulupa (Passiflora edulis Sims), avocado (Persea americana Mill.), lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.), tomate de árbol (Cyphomandra betacea Sendt.), and gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L.) were used for studying the total phenolic content by the Folin Ciocalteu method and the antioxidant activity by the chemical methods: DPPH (2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl) and FRAP (ferric ion reducing antioxidant power), and by the biological methods: oxidation of low density lipoproteins (LDL) and inhibition of oxidative stress on Saccharomyces cerevissiae growth. It was found that banana passion fruit extract showed the highest content of total phenolics, with a value of 683.48 ± 18.48 mg equivalents to gallic acid/100 g fresh weight (F.W.). Regarding the antioxidant activity the avocado extract exhibited the highest activity in the DPPH assay, with a value of 165.10 ± 4.36 µmol Trolox/100g F.W. whereas the banana passion fruit extract showed the highest antioxidant activity by the FRAP method, with a value of 148.07 ± 12.07 µmol Trolox/g F.W. In the LDL oxidation assay the extracts from banana passion fruit and gooseberry presented the greater ability to inhibit the oxidation of those lipoproteins, with a value of 1.61 ± 0.01 and 1.46 ± 0.06 nmol TMP (Tetrametoxipropane)/g F.W., respectively. In the assay of inhibition of oxidative stress on S. cerevissiae the avocado, banana passion fruit, and gulupa extracts exhibited the main protective effect and the obtained values for cellular concentration were 1.96 ×10(7) cells/mL, 1.86 × 10(7) cells/mL, and 1.54 × 10(7) cells/mL, respectively, as compared to 0.99 × 10(7) cells/mL found.

Seis polpa de frutas tropicais da Colômbia: maracujá (Passiflora tripartite Mollissima var.), Gulupa (Passiflora edulis Sims), Hass abacate (Persea América Mill), lulo (Solanum quitoense Lam.), tomate de árvore (Cyphomandra betacea Sendt) e uchuva (Physalis Peruviana L) foram utilizados para o estudo do teor total de fenol pelo método de Folin-Ciocalteu e actividade antioxidante por métodos químicos: DPPH (2,2-difenil-2-picrilhidrazilo) e FRAP (poder antioxidante de reduzir iões férricos), e métodos biológicos: a oxidação de lipoproteínas de baixa densidade (LDL) e inibição de estresse oxidativo no crescimento de Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Os resultados são encontrados no extrato tiveram o maior teor total maracujá de fenóis com um valor de 683,48 ± 18,48 mg equivalentes o ácvido gálico/100 g amostra de ácido BH (Base úmida). Quanto à atividade antioxidante testes abacate extrato apresentou maior atividade com o método DPPH vale 165,10 ± 4,36 µmol Trolox / 100g de amostra BH, enquanto o extrato de maracujá apresentou a maior atividade antioxidante, método FRAP com um valor de 148,07 ± 12,07 µmol Trolox/g amostra BH. No ensaio de oxidação de LDL e extrai maracujá e uchuva teve a maior capacidade para inibir a oxidação de lipoproteínas estes com um valor de 1,61 ± 0,01 e 1,46 ± 0,06 nmol TMP (tetrametoxipropano)/g BH amostra, respectivamente. No ensaio de inibição de estresse oxidativo no crescimento de S. cerevisiae de extratos de abacate, maracujá e gulupa tinha o maior efeito protector sendo obtido uma concentração de células de 1,96 ×10(7) células/mL, 1,86 × 10(7) células/ml e 1,54 × 10(7) células/mL, respectivamente, em comparação com aqueles encontrados.

Coronary artery plaque burden and calcium scores in healthy men adhering to long-term wine drinking or alcohol abstinence

Observational studies suggest there are clinical benefits to moderate red wine (RW) consumption. However, the effects on coronary vasculature and overall lifestyle are unclear. We investigated whether a lifestyle of regular long-term RW consumption is associated with changes in coronary plaque burden, calcium score, carotid intima/media thickness, endothelial function, and metabolic variables, compared with alcohol abstinence. Healthy volunteers were evaluated by coronary computed tomography angiography (CTA) as well as carotid and brachial artery ultrasound. Nutritional status, psychological status, and metabolic variables were assessed. The study included 101 drinkers [aged 58.9±7.3 years (means±SD)], from wine brotherhoods, and 104 abstainers, from Anglican, Evangelical and Catholic churches both in the city of São Paulo, Brazil. No significant differences in demographics were noted. Lesion prevalence per patient assessed by coronary CTA and classified as absent (0), 1-25, 26-49, and ≥50% stenosis was similar between groups. When analyzed by individual arteries, i.e., left anterior descending, circumflex, and right coronary, prevalence was also not different. On the other hand, calcium scores were higher among drinkers than abstainers (144.4±362.2 vs 122.0±370.3; P<0.01). However, drinkers reported less history of diabetes and exercised more. RW drinkers consumed 2127.9±387.7 kcal/day while abstainers consumed 1836.0±305.0 (P<0.0001). HDL cholesterol was significantly higher among drinkers compared to abstainers (46.9±10.9 vs 39.5±9.0 mg/dL; P<0.001), while fasting plasma glucose was lower (97.6±18.2 vs 118.4±29.6 mg/dL; P<0.02). Liver enzymes were normal in both groups. In conclusion, long-term wine drinkers displayed a similar plaque burden but greater calcium score than abstainers, despite a more atherogenic diet, and the mechanisms for the increased calcium scores in the former remain speculative.

Trascender la perspectiva de género en los síntomas de enfermedad coronaria / Transcending the gender perspective in coronary disease symptoms

El aporte del artículo "Caracterización de los síntomas de angina en hombres adultos con cateterismo cardíaco positivo para enfermedad coronaria", se encuentra en la línea que está tomando fuerza en los últimos años, donde se considera que la enfermedad cardiovascular y en especial la enfermedad coronaria, debe ser abordada en los diferentes niveles de atención y en los fines de promoción, tratamiento y rehabilitación desde una postura distinta para el hombre y la mujer . Se ha evidenciado en los estudios que los factores, fisiológicos, anatómicos, psicológicos y culturales tienen un impacto considerable en la forma en que los hombres y las mujeres actúan frente a la aparición de los síntomas de enfermedad, la manera de enfrentarla y las acciones tomadas para controlarla. De otra parte, la perspectiva de género ha tomando importancia en las agendas de salud desde la década de los 90 y en particular desde que se hizo la diferenciación entre "sexo" y "género" como una postura válida para proponer las estrategias con las cuales avalar y desarrollar la atención a las personas. La palabra sexo hace referencia a las diferencias biológicas entre hombres y mujeres, mientras que género es una construcción social que diferencia roles, responsabilidades, condicionantes, oportunidades y necesidades de hombres y mujeres en un contexto determinado. La perspectiva de género consiste en asumir los estereotipos de género como supuestos científicos sin realizar un análisis riguroso en términos de sexo y género. Se basa en supuestos erróneos de igualdad entre hombres y mujeres, en los que se adopta lo masculino como referente universal, o en las diferencias entre hombres y mujeres, exacerbando las biológicas y naturalizando aquellas construidas socialmente.

High plasma concentrations of asymmetric dimethylarginine inhibit ischemic cardioprotection in hypercholesterolemic rats

A low concentration of nitric oxide associated with a high concentration of asymmetric dimethylarginine (ADMA) can explain the lack of ischemic cardioprotection observed in the presence of hypercholesterolemia. The objective of the present study was to evaluate the effect of hypercholesterolemia on ischemic pre- and postconditioning and its correlation with plasma concentrations of ADMA. Male Wistar rats (6-8 weeks old) fed a 2% cholesterol diet (n = 21) for 8 weeks were compared to controls (n = 25) and were subjected to experimental myocardial infarction and reperfusion, with ischemic pre- and postconditioning. Total cholesterol and ADMA were measured in plasma before the experimental infarct and the infarct area was quantified. Weight, total cholesterol and plasma ADMA (means ± SE; 1.20 ± 0.06, 1.27 ± 0.08 and 1.20 ± 0.08 vs 0.97 ± 0.04, 0.93 ± 0.05 and 0.97 ± 0.04 µM) were higher in animals on the hypercholesterolemic diet than in controls, respectively. Cardioprotection did not reduce infarct size in the hypercholesterolemic animals (pre: 13.55% and post: 8% compared to 7.95% observed in the group subjected only to ischemia and reperfusion), whereas infarct size was reduced in the animals on a normocholesterolemic diet (pre: 8.25% and post: 6.10% compared to 12.31%). Hypercholesterolemia elevated ADMA and eliminated the cardioprotective effects of ischemic pre- and postconditioning in rats.

Estudio de la mdduración de carne de cordero empleando electroforesis sds-page / Study of lamb meat ageing using electrophoresis sds-pgee / Estudo domaturaçção cordeiros usando eletroforese sds-page

La maduración de la carne es causada por reacciones metabólicas que producen cambios en su calidad, mejorando las características organolépticas como la terneza, la jugosidad y el color. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo encontrar los cambios producidos en las proteínas sarcoplasmáticas y miofibrilares durante la instauración del rigor mortis y la maduración en carne de cordero semiestabulado (AS) y cordero alimentado por pastoreo (AP). Para tal fin se tomaron muestras del músculo Longissimus dorsi de corderos de raza Dorper x criollo ¾ de diez semanas de edad. Las proteínas sarcoplasmáticas se extrajeron con agua y solución salina diluida, y las proteínas miofibrilares con solución salina concentrada. La cuantificación se hizo por el método de Bradford y la separación por electroforesis SDS-PAGE. En las proteínas sarcoplasmáticas se observó la aparición de una banda de 146 kDa a los cinco y trece días para los corderos AS y AP, respectivamente. En las proteínas miofibrilares se encontró evidencia del rigor mortis a las 16 h y una intensificación drástica de una banda de 28 kDa a las 16 h en el cordero AS. Esta banda también se observó en el cordero AP a las 14 h. En todo el proceso se pudo ver la degradación gradual de la DESMINA, ACTINA Y TROPONINA T.

The ageing of meat is caused by metabolic reactions than result in changes in its quality, improving its organoleptics characteristics such as the tenderness, the juiciness and the color. This study had the aim to find changes in sarcoplasmic and myofibrillar proteins during the establishment of rigor mortis and the ageing in lamb meat: semi feedloot (SF) and lamb feeding for pasture (FP). For this purpose, were sampled Longissimus dorsi muscle of lambs bred Dorper x Criollo ¾ and 10 weeks old. Sarcoplasmic proteins were extracted with water or saline solution diluted and the myofibrillar protein with saline solution concentrate. The Quantification was done by the Bradford method and the separation by SDS-PAGE electrophoresis. In the sarcoplasmic proteins observed the appearance of a band of 146 kDa in the samples of five and thirteen days for lamb SB and AP, respectively. In the myofibrillar proteins found evidence of the establishment of rigor mortis at 16 hours and a drastic intensification of a band of 27 kDa to 16 hours in the lamb SB. This band was also observed in the lamb FP at 14 hours. In the whole process could see the gradual degradation of Desmin, Actin and Troponin T.

A maturação da carne é causada por reações metabólicas que resultam em alterações na qualidade, melhorando as características organolépticas, tais como a suculência, ternura e cor. Este estudo teve como objetivo encontrar alterações nas proteínas miofibrilares sarcoplasmático e durante o início do rigor mortis e maturação na carne: cordeiro Semiestabulado (AS) e pastagem-fed cordeiro (AP). Para o efeito, amostras do músculo Longissimus dorsi de cordeiros Dorper x criollo ¾ de 10 semanas de idade. As proteínas sarcoplasmático foram extraídas com água ou soro fisiológico e diluído com concentrado de proteína miofibrilar salina. Quantificação foi feita pelo método de Bradford e separação por electroforese SDS-PAGE. Nas proteínas sarcoplasmático observado o aparecimento de uma banda de 146 kDa cinco e 13 dias de cordeiro AS e AP, respectivamente. As proteínas miofibrilares encontraram evidências de rigor mortis em 16 horas e uma intensificação drástica de uma banda de 28 kDa a 16 horas no cordeiro AS. Esta banda também foi observada na AP cordeiro em 14 horas. Durante todo o processo podia ver a degradação gradual da Desmina, Actina e Troponina T.

Trichuris vulpis (Froelich, 1789) Infection in a Child: A Case Report

We present a human infection with the canine whipworm, Trichuris vulpis, in a child suffering from rhinitis with a diagnosis of rhinitis. T. vulpis eggs resemble those of T. trichiura but they can be differentiated based on their morphological features and egg size, using micrometry with an ocular micrometer. T. vulpis eggs measured an average of 90 microm by 44 microm (range 86-99 microm by 38-47 microm). Prevalence of hookworms (28.1%), Toxocara canis (11.8%), and Trichuris vulpis (3.5%) was found in 292 fecal samples of dogs collected at the peri-domicile, which showed that the risk of infection was not only fortuitous. The treatment of canine whipworm infections is similar to that of T. trichiura infection. We recommend differentiation of the 2 species for their epidemiological and prevention implications.

Drugs and lifestyle for the treatment and prevention of coronary artery disease: comparative analysis of the scientific basis

In this article, we compare two strategies for atherosclerosis treatment: drugs and healthy lifestyle. Statins are the principal drugs used for the treatment of atherosclerosis. Several secondary prevention studies have demonstrated that statins can significantly reduce cardiovascular events including coronary death, the need for surgical revascularization, stroke, total mortality, as well as fatal and non-fatal myocardial infarction. These results were observed in both men and women, the elderly, smokers and non-smokers, diabetics and hypertensives. Primary prevention studies yielded similar results, although total mortality was not affected. Statins also induce atheroma regression and do not cause cancer. However, many unresolved issues remain, such as partial risk reduction, costs, several potential side effects, and long-term use by young patients. Statins act mainly as lipid-lowering drugs but pleiotropic actions are also present. Healthy lifestyle, on the other hand, is effective and inexpensive and has no harmful effects. Five items are associated with lower cardiac risk: non-smoking, BMI ≤25, regular exercise (30 min/day), healthy diet (fruits, vegetables, low-saturated fat, and 5-30 g alcohol/day). Nevertheless, there are difficulties in implementing these measures both at the individual and population levels. Changes in behavior require multidisciplinary care, including medical, nutritional, and psychological counseling. Participation of the entire society is required for such implementation, i.e., universities, schools, media, government, and medical societies. Although these efforts represent a major challenge, such a task must be faced in order to halt the atherosclerosis epidemic that threatens the world.

Rosuvastatin prevents myocardial necrosis in an experimental model of acute myocardial infarction

Dyslipidemia is related to the progression of atherosclerosis and is an important risk factor for acute coronary syndromes. Our objective was to determine the effect of rosuvastatin on myocardial necrosis in an experimental model of acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Male Wistar rats (8-10 weeks old, 250-350 g) were subjected to definitive occlusion of the left anterior descending coronary artery to cause AMI. Animals were divided into 6 groups of 8 to 11 rats per group: G1, normocholesterolemic diet; G2, normocholesterolemic diet and rosuvastatin (1 mg·kg-1·day-1) 30 days after AMI; G3, normocholesterolemic diet and rosuvastatin (1 mg·kg-1·day-1) 30 days before and after AMI; G4, hypercholesterolemic diet; G5, hypercholesterolemic diet and rosuvastatin (1 mg·kg-1·day-1) 30 days after AMI; G6, hypercholesterolemic diet and rosuvastatin (1 mg·kg-1·day-1) 30 days before and after AMI. Left ventricular function was determined by echocardiography and percent infarct area by histology. Fractional shortening of the left ventricle was normal at baseline and decreased significantly after AMI (P < 0.05 in all groups), being lower in G4 and G5 than in the other groups. No significant difference in fractional shortening was observed between G6 and the groups on the normocholesterolemic diet. Percent infarct area was significantly higher in G4 than in G3. No significant differences were observed in infarct area among the other groups. We conclude that a hypercholesterolemic diet resulted in reduced cardiac function after AMI, which was reversed with rosuvastatin when started 30 days before AMI. A normocholesterolemic diet associated with rosuvastatin before and after AMI prevented myocardial necrosis when compared with the hypercholesterolemic condition.