Flowers vs. Devils: plants used against witchcraft in the urbanized Sonora Market, Mexico City / Flores vs Demonios: plantas usadas contra la brujería en el urbanizado Mercado de Sonora, Ciudad de México

Mexican markets embody cultural diversity and offer a wide range of products, serving as hubs for local exchange.In our study at Mexico City's Sonora Market, the country's prominent medicinal market, we explored the use of plant remedies against witchcraft in an urban environment. Through interviews with plant vendors and extensive data collection, we identified 21 plant species from 16 botanical families renowned for their effectiveness in combating sorcery, attracting good luck, and promoting success. Additionally, we documented 14 ailments associated with envy and negative emotions. These remedies involved practices and applications such as cleansings, decoctions, baths, and incense burning, aimed at alleviating afflictions and fostering positive outcomes. Notably, the Sonora Market continues to uphold the tradition of using plant remedies against witchcraft, even in the bustling setting of one of the world's largest cities. This highlights the enduring significance of these practices within Mexican society

Los mercados mexicanos encarnan diversidad cultural y ofrecen numerosos productos, sirviendo como centros de intercambio local. En nuestro estudio en el Mercado de Sonora en la Ciudad de México, el sitio de plantas medicinales más relevante del país, exploramos el uso de plantas contra la brujería en un entorno urbano. A través de entrevistas con locatarios, identificamos 21 especies de plantas pertenecientes a 16 familias botánicas usadas en la lucha contra la brujería, atrayendo buena suerte y promoviendo el éxito. Además, documentamos 14 enfermedades asociadas con la envidia y emociones negativas. Los remedios involucraban prácticas y aplicaciones como limpias, decocciones, baños, incienso, con el objetivo de aliviar dolencias y fomentar resultados positivos. En el Mercado deSonora persiste la tradición de utilizar plantas contra la brujería, incluso en el marco de una de las mayores ciudades del mundo, resaltando la importancia de estas prácticas dentro de la sociedad mexicana.

Gravidade dos sintomas da covid-19 e qualidade de vida na covid longa: qual a relação em adultos e idosos? / Severity of covid-19 symptoms and quality of life in long covid: what is the relationship between adults and the elderly? / Gravedad de los síntomas de covid-19 y calidad de vida en long covid: ¿cuál es la relación entre adultos y ancianos?

Avaliar a relação entre gravidade dos sintomas da Covid-19 e qualidade de vida na Covid Longa em adultos e idosos. Trata-se de estudo transversal, prospectivo e multicêntrico, realizado com indivíduos com idade superior á 18 anos com Covid Longa, de ambos os sexos, acompanhados nas Clínicas Escolas da Universidade Paulista ­ UNIP. Foi aplicado uma ficha de avaliação, no qual foram coletadas informações como, dados pessoais, história clínica da Covid-19, e manejos da doença em relação a necessidade de oxigenoterapia, ventilação mecânica não invasiva (VNI) e invasiva (VM) e traqueostomia (TQT), bem como o questionário SF36 versão Brasileira. A pesquisa foi submetida e aprovada pelo CEP da Universidade Paulista ­ UNIP, parecer 4.894.652. Os adultos e idosos que foram internados tiveram pior qualidade de vida nos domínios capacidade funcional, vitalidade e saúde mental. Aqueles que utilizaram oxigenoterapia, VM e TQT, tiveram maior acometimento no domínio saúde mental e os indivíduos que utilizaram a VNI, tiveram pior pontuação no domínio capacidade funcional. Conclui-se que adultos e idosos com Covid Longa apresentaram pior qualidade de vida à longo prazo, sobretudo naqueles com maior gravidade dos sintomas da Covid-19, ou seja, que necessitaram de internação, oxigenoterapia, VNI, VM e traqueostomia.

To evaluate the relationship between the severity of Covid-19 symptoms and quality of life adults and elderly with Long Covid in. This is a cross-sectional, prospective and multicenter study, carried out with individuals aged over 18 years with Long Covid, of both gender, followed at the Clinic School of Universidade Paulista - UNIP. Infor-mations such as personal data, clinical history of Covid-19, and disease management in relation to used of oxygen therapy, non-invasive (NIV) and invasive mechanical ventila-tion and tracheostomy was collected. SF36 questionnaire version Brazilian was aplied to assess quality of life . Adults and elderly people who were hospitalized had a worse quality of life in functional capacity, vitality and mental health domains. Furthermore, those who used oxygen therapy, intubation and tracheostomy, had worse mental health. The individuals who used NIV had worse scores in domain capacity works. It is con-cluded that adults and elderly people with Long Covid had a worse quality of life in the long term, especially in those with more severe symptoms of Covid-19, that is, those who required hospitalization, oxygen therapy, invasive and non-invasive mechanical ventilation and tracheostomy.

Relacionar la gravedad de los síntomas de Covid-19 y la calidad de vida en adultos y ancianos con Largo Covid. Métodos: Se trata de un estudio transversal, prospectivo y multicéntrico, realizado con individuos mayores de 18 años con Largo Covid, de ambos sexos, seguidos en las Clínicas Escolas de la Universidade Paulista - UNIP. Se aplicó un formulario de evaluación, en el cual se recolectó información como datos personales, antecedentes clínicos de Covid-19 y manejo de la enfermedad en relación a la necesidad de oxigenoterapia, ventilación mecánica no invasiva e invasiva y traqueotomía, así como la Cuestionario SF36 versión brasileña. Resultados: Los adultos y ancianos hospitalizados tenían peor calidad de vida en los dominios capacidad funcional, vitalidad y salud mental. De los cuales usaban oxigenoterapia, intubación y traqueotomía, tenían peor salud mental. Los individuos que usaban ventilación mecánica no invasiva tenían peores puntuaciones en el domínio del la capacidad funcional. Conclusión: Se concluye que los adultos y ancianos con Covid Largo tuvieron una peor calidad de vida a largo plazo, especialmente en aquellos con síntomas más severos de Covid-19, es decir, aquellos que requirieron hospitalización, oxigenoterapia, invasiva y no invasiva. ventilación mecánica y traqueotomía.

Panorama clínico, epidemiológico e espacial da ocorrência de Leishmaniose visceral no estado do Pará, Amazônia brasileira / Clinical, epidemiological and spatial overview of visceral Leishmaniasis in the state of Pará, brazilian amazonia / Panorama clínico, epidemiológico y espacial de la Leishmaniasis visceral en el estado de Pará, amazonia brasileña

Objetivo: Essa pesquisa teve como objetivo determinar o perfil clínico, epidemiológico e espacial daLeishmaniose Visceral, bem como, sua associação com o desmatamento nos municípios pertencentesao 12º centro regional de saúde no Sudeste do Estado do Pará, Brasil de 2016 a 2020. Método: Trata-se de um estudo analítico ecológico, realizado com dados provenientes de 15 municípios do 12º Centro Regional de Saúde, obtidos por meio do banco de dados do Data-SUS-TABNET, através do SINAN. Resultados: Para o período do estudo foram notificados 415 casos de LV nos municípios analisados, o que correspondeu a uma média anual de 83 casos. O ano com maior número de notifi- cações foi 2017, apresentando 34,7%, sendo o município de Redenção com o maior número de casos.Conclusões: Portanto, há necessidade de ampliação das medidas de controle e vigilância da LV, comfoco na notificação de casos, a fim de realizar a obtenção do panorama fidedigno da LV e elaborar estratégias mais assertivas para seu controle e mitigação.

Objective: This research aimed to determine the clinical, epidemiological and spatial profile of Vis- ceral Leishmaniasis, as well as its association with deforestation in the municipalities belonging to the 12th regional health center in the Southeast of Pará State, Brazil from 2016 to 2020. Method: Thisis an ecological analytical study, conducted with data from 15 municipalities of the 12th Regional Health Center, obtained through the Data-SUS-TABNET database, through SINAN. Results: For thestudy period, 415 cases of VL were reported in the analyzed municipalities, corresponding to an an-nual average of 83 cases. The year with the highest number of notifications was 2017, present- ing 34.7%, being the municipality of Redenção with the highest number of cases. Conclu- sion: Therefore,there is a need to expand VL control and surveillance measures, focusing on the notification of casesin order to obtain a reliable picture of VL and develop more assertive strategies for its control and mitigation.

Objetivo: Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo determinar el perfil clínico, epidemiológico y espacial de la Leishmaniasis Visceral, así como su asociación con la deforestación en municipios pertenecientes al 12º Centro Regional de Salud del Sudeste del Estado de Pará, Brasil, de 2016 a 2020. Método: Trata-se de um estudo analítico ecológico, realizado com dados provenientes de 15 municípios do 12º Centro Regional de Saúde, obtidos por meio do banco de dados do Data-SUS-TABNET, através do SINAN. Resultados: Durante el período de estudio, fueron notificados 415 casos de LV en los municipios analizados, correspondiendo a una media anual de 83 casos. El año con mayor número de notificaciones fue 2017, 34,7%, y el municipio de Redenção presentó el mayor número de casos. Conclusiones: Por lo tanto, es necesario ampliar las medidas de control y vigilancia de la LV, centrándose en la notificación de casos con el fin de obtener una imagen fiable de la LV y desarrollar estrategias más asertivas para su control y mitigación.

Percepciones de profesores y estudiantes acerca de la utilización del portafolios en la asignatura Prevención en Salud

Fundamento: en el ámbito de la pedagogía universitaria, el modelo docente adopta una nueva visión, el aprendizaje desarrollador y la evaluación educativa; en este contexto ha surgido, en los últimos años, el portafolios. Objetivo valorar la percepción de profesores y estudiantes sobre la utilización del portafolio como herramienta de aprendizaje en la asignatura Prevención en Salud. Métodos: investigación educacional, realizada en la Universidad de Ciencias Médicas de Cienfuegos en el primer período del curso 2022, sobre un universo constituido por el total de estudiantes de segundo año que cursaron la asignatura y los profesores que fungieron como tutores. La muestra fue seleccionada al azar, 64 estudiantes y 36 profesores, que aceptaron participar en la investigación respetando los principios éticos. Se empleó la técnica de la entrevista, se diseñó un cuestionario semiestructurado para explorar la opinión de estudiantes y profesores. Resultados: los docentes consideraron de utilidad el portafolio para el aprendizaje, al permitir objetivar y documentar las competencias, logrando dinamismo y estímulo para la reflexión; alegaron inconformidad en la evaluación refiriendo que requiere de mucho tiempo. Los estudiantes recibieron orientaciones sobre el portafolio, que les permitieron prepararse para su profesión, organizarse y autoevaluarse. Como debilidad destacaron la laboriosidad al considerarlo estresante, refiriéndose a la responsabilidad y al tiempo disponible e insuficiente motivación que brindan los tutores. Conclusiones: el portafolio es un instrumento centrado en el aprendizaje de competencias, con participación del estudiante y un tipo de evaluación que estimula la responsabilidad aplicando los conocimientos de la vida real en la práctica médica.

Foundation: in the university pedagogy field, the teaching model adopts a new vision: developer learning and educational evaluation; in this context, the portfolio has emerged in recent years. Objective: to assess the perception of teachers and students about the use of the portfolio as a learning tool in the Health Prevention subject. Methods: educational research, at the Cienfuegos Medical Sciences University in the first period of the 2022 academic year, a universe made up of the total number of second-year students who took the subject and the professors who served as tutors. The sample was randomly selected, 64 students and 36 teachers, who agreed to participate in the research respecting ethical principles. The interview technique was used, a semi-structured questionnaire was designed, exploring the opinion of students and teachers. Results: the teachers considered the portfolio useful for learning, as it allowed objectifying and documenting the competencies, achieving dynamism and stimulating reflection, they claimed disagreement in the evaluation, stating that it requires a lot of time. The students received guidance on the portfolio, which allowed them to prepare for their profession, organize and self-evaluate. As a weakness, they highlighted industriousness, considering it stressful, referring to the responsibility and the time available and insufficient motivation provided by the tutors. Conclusions: the portfolio is an instrument focused on learning competencies, with student participation and a type of evaluation that stimulates responsibility by applying real-life knowledge in medical practice.

Conocimientos sobre infecciones de trasmisión sexual en adolescentes de Parroquia Naiguatá. La Guaira. Venezuela, 2021

Fundamento: las infecciones de trasmisión sexual son un problema que puede perjudicar a los seres humanos, especialmente a los adolescentes. Objetivo: describir el conocimiento sobre infecciones de trasmisión sexual en adolescentes de la Parroquia Naiguatá. La Guaira. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal realizado desde junio a diciembre de 2021. El universo estuvo constituido por 471 adolescentes y se seleccionó una muestra de 142 (30,0 %), mediante el método aleatorio simple. Se aplicó una encuesta estructurada de ocho preguntas. Las variables analizadas fueron: edad, sexo, comienzo de las relaciones sexuales, conocimientos sobre las infecciones de trasmisión sexual: enfermedades consideradas de trasmisión sexual, vías de trasmisión, manifestaciones clínicas, riesgo para adquirirlas, medidas para prevenirlas y sus complicaciones. Resultados: la edad que predominó fue de 16 años y el sexo femenino; el 41, 5 % inició las relaciones sexuales a los 14 años. Predominó el desconocimiento de las infecciones de trasmisión sexual, sus vías de trasmisión y sus manifestaciones clínicas. Se identificó el sida, sífilis y blenorragia como infecciones de trasmisión sexual; reconocieron el uso del condón como forma de prevención y como principales complicaciones de estas enfermedades la muerte (66,9 %) y la inflamación pélvica (53,5 %). Conclusiones: el conocimiento de los adolescentes sobre las infecciones de trasmisión sexual continúa siendo insuficiente.

Foundation: sexually transmitted infections are a problem that can harm human beings, especially adolescents. Objective: to describe the adolescents' knowledge about sexually transmitted infections from the Naiguatá Parish. La Guaira. Methods: descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out from June to December 2021. The universe of 471 adolescents and a sample of 142 (30.0%) was selected, using the simple random method. A structured survey of eight questions was applied. The analyzed variables were: age, sex, beginning of sexual relations, knowledge about sexually transmitted infections: diseases considered to be sexually transmitted, routes of transmission, clinical manifestations, risk of acquiring them, measures to prevent them, and their complications. Results: the prevailing age was 16 years old and the female sex; 41.5% started sexual relations at 14 years of age. Ignorance of sexually transmitted infections, their transmission routes and their clinical manifestations prevailed. AIDS, syphilis and gonorrhea were identified as sexually transmitted infections; recognized the use of condoms as a form of prevention and death (66.9%) and pelvic inflammation (53.5%) as the main complications of these diseases. Conclusions: the adolescents' knowledge about sexually transmitted infections continues to be insufficient.

Faceta Direta de Resina Composta utilizando Pigmentos Opacificadores para Reabilitação Estética Anterior de Dente Escurecido: Relato de Caso / Direct Composite Resin Veneer using Opacifying Pigments for Anterior Aesthetic Rehabilitation of Discolored Teeth: Case Report

O tratamento estético de dentes com alteração de cor é um grande desafio na Odontologia Restauradora. Nesse sentido, a utilização de técnicas de estratificação com resina composta associada ao uso de pigmentos opacificadores permite que seja possível restaurar por meio de uma técnica direta, que resulta em um menor desgaste da estrutura dental durante o preparo. Dessa forma, o presente trabalho apresenta um caso clínico de faceta direta de resina composta utilizando associação de três pigmentos opacificadores. Paciente do sexo masculino, 54 anos, procurou atendimento apresentando alteração de cor severa do dente 21, relato de trauma dental, tratamento endodôntico e contraindicação de novo protocolo de clareamento interno, sendo sugerido, como plano de tratamento, a restauração direta com resina composta. Para a confecção da faceta direta de resina, foi utilizada uma mistura de três opacificadores na consistência fluida. Para verificar o valor da camada aplicada da mistura, foram feitas fotografias em preto e branco. A estratificação prosseguiu com camadas de resina translúcida para a base palatina, resina opaca de dentina e resina acromática translúcida para o esmalte. Como resultado, constatou-se a função e eficácia do uso da associação de pigmentos opacificadores na resolução do caso, em seguida, foi realizada uma reavaliação após 30 dias e 7 meses do procedimento restaurador, quando verificou-se a estabilidade de cor da restauração. Concluiu-se, portanto, que a utilização da técnica de estratificação de resinas compostas associada a utilização de pigmentos opacificadores traz resultados estéticos satisfatórios e favoráveis por meio de uma técnica direta, realizada em sessão clínica única e com alta previsibilidade.

The esthetic treatment of teeth with discoloration is a major challenge in restorative dentistry. In this sense, the use of composite resin veneering techniques associated with the use of opacifying stains allows restorations to be made using a direct technique, which results in less wear to the tooth structure during preparation. Thus, the present study presents a clinical case of a direct composite resin veneer using an association of three opacifying pigments. A 54-year-old male patient presented with severe color change on the central upper left incisor, a report of dental trauma, endodontic treatment, and contraindication for a new internal bleaching protocol. In order to make the direct resin veneer, a mixture of three opacifiers in a fluid consistency was used. To check the value of the applied layer of the mixture, black and white photographs were taken. Layering proceeded with translucent resin layers for the palatal base, opaque dentin resin and translucent achromatic resin for the enamel. As a result, the function and efficacy of the use of the association of opacifying pigments was verified in the resolution of the case. A reevaluation was performed 30 days and 7 months after the restorative procedure, when the color stability of the restoration was verified. This case allows to conclude that using composite resin layering technique associated with the use of opacifying pigments brings satisfactory and favorable aesthetic results through a direct technique, performed in a single clinical session and with high predictability.

Ultrasound techniques for the detection of developmental dysplasia of the hip: a systematic review and meta-analysis

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Developmental dysplasia of the hip (DDH) encompasses a broad spectrum of hip pathologies, including femoral or acetabular dysplasia, hip instability, or both. According to the medical literature, ultrasonography is the most reliable diagnostic method for DDH. Several techniques for the assessment of hips in newborns and infants, using ultrasonography, have been described. OBJECTIVE: To compare the accuracy of the Graf technique and other diagnostic techniques for DDH. DESIGN AND SETTING: A systematic review of studies that analyzed ultrasound techniques for the diagnosis of DDH within an evidence-based health program of a federal university in São Paulo (SP), Brazil. METHODS: A systematic search of relevant literature was conducted in the PubMed, EMBASE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and LILACS databases for articles published up to May 5, 2020, relating to studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of different ultrasound techniques for diagnosing DDH. The QUADAS 2 tool was used for methodological quality evaluation. RESULTS: All hips were analyzed using the Graf method as a reference standard. The Morin technique had the highest rate of sensitivity, at 81.12-89.47%. The Suzuki and Stress tests showed 100% specificity. The Harcke technique showed a sensibility of 18.21% and specificity of 99.32%. CONCLUSION: All the techniques demonstrated at least one rate (sensibility and specificity) lower than 90.00% when compared to the Graf method. The Morin technique, as evaluated in this systematic review, is recommended after the Graf method because it has the highest sensitivity, especially with the three-pattern classification of 89.47%. REGISTRATION NUMBER: Identifier: CRD42020189686 at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (identifier: CRD42020189686).

Effect of dexamethasone implant on intraocular cytokines in diabetic macular edema

Purpose: Our primary aim was to evaluate intraocular cytokines (IC) before and after dexamethasone in diabetic macular edema (DME). Our secondary aim was to study the early and late effects of single dexamethasone implant in DME. Methods: This before and after comparative study was conducted at the Department of Ophthalmology and Centre for Nanosciences at a quaternary referral center in Kerala, India, from September 2016 to September 2018. Patients underwent complete ophthalmological examination and cytokine analysis before and after dexamethasone implant. Levels of cytokines at baseline and repeat sample were studied. Results: Twenty?seven eyes (21 patients) were divided into two groups depending on time from baseline to second injection. Group 1 included patients with <3 months between the two samples – 12 (44.4%). Group 2 included patients with >3 months between the two samples –15 (55.6%). Best corrected visual acuity (BCVA) and central macular thickness (CMT) improved significantly post?dexamethasone in group 1, but not in group 2. Interleukin (IL)?4, IL?6, IL?10, vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF), IL?1?, interferon?gamma inducible protein?10 (IP?10), monocyte chemoattractant protein?1 (MCP?1), and IL?2 decreased post?injection in group 1. But cytokines increased post?dexamethasone in group 2, except IL?10. When compared to baseline, IL?6 reduced to half in group 1 (P?value 0.814) and it tripled in group 2 ( P?value 0.009). The level of VEGF in the first and second samples was not different in either group. Conclusion: Our study suggests that dexamethasone acts more on IC than VEGF in DME. This is significant in the first 3 months with a rebound effect on IL?6 after 3 months. Our study also suggests that repeat injection of DEX in DME should be done at 3 months to prevent deterioration of visual acuity (VA) and worsening of CMT.

Utilização de banco de dados policiais como perspectiva para redução do sub-registro da violência contra mulheres / Using police databases as a prospect to reduce under-recording of violence against women / Utilizar las bases de datos policiales como perspectiva para reducir el subregistro de la violencia contra las mujeres

Objetivo: buscou-se avaliar a concordância entre o Sistema de Informação de Agravo de Notificação (SINAN) e dados policiais para casos de violência física e sexual contra mulheres, bem como o perfil das mulheres agredidas, das agressões e dos agressores. Método: foi realizado estudo transversal com casos ocorridos em uma cidade de Minas Gerais, notificados no SINAN e/ou identificados na base policial, entre os anos de 2015 e 2016. Criou-se uma base consolidada, composta pelos casos elegíveis das duas fontes, tendo sido realizadas análises descritivas. Em uma base pareada contendo casos comuns aos dois bancos, foi realizada análise de concordância pelo teste Fleiss'Kappa. Resultados: 1.185 casos compuseram a base consolidada e 56 constituíram a base pareada. Houve sub-registro de 83,54% nos dados do SINAN, além de incompletude importante de informações. A base policial apresentou cerca de oito vezes maior captação. A concordância de informações foi elevada/moderada para sete de 11 características avaliadas para os casos comuns. Na base consolidada, as vítimas foram predominantemente negras, solteiras ou viúvas, com idade entre 18 e 39 anos. Os homens, especialmente (ex)parceiros e familiares, foram os principais agressores. Conclusão: o sub-registro e a incompletude de informações sobre violência contra mulher no SINAN é uma realidade que precisa ser tratada. O cruzamento com fontes de dados policiais é uma alternativa para melhorar a qualidade das informações, reduzindo o sub-registro. Apesar dos dados subestimados, percebeu-se que a violência física e doméstica, cometida por (ex)parceiro contra mulheres jovens e negras continua sendo prevalente, atentando para o fato que se deve manter foco de políticas públicas.(AU)

Objective: this study sought to evaluate the agreement between the Information System for Notifiable Health Problems (Sistema de Informação de Agravo de Notificação, SINAN) and Police data for cases of physical and sexual violence against women, as well as the profile of the assaulted women, the aggressions and the aggressors. Method: a cross-sectional study was conducted with cases in a city from Minas Gerais, notified to the SINAN and/or identified in the Police database between 2015 and 2016. A consolidated database was created, comprised by the eligible cases from both sources, with performance of descriptive analyses. An agreement analysis by means of the Fleiss Kappa test was performed in a paired database containing cases common to both databases. Results: a total of 1,185 cases comprised the consolidated database, whereas 56 were included in the paired one. There was 83.54% under-recording in the SINAN data, in addition to important information incompleteness. The Police database presented nearly eight times more recording of cases. Agreement of all the information was high/moderate for seven out of 11 characteristics evaluated for the common cases. In the consolidated databases, the victims were predominantly black-skinned, single or widowed, and aged between 18 and 39 years old. The main aggressors were men, mainly (former) partners and family members. Conclusion: under-recording and incompleteness of diverse information about violence against women in the SINAN is a reality that needs to be dealt with. Cross-referencing with Police data sources represent an alternative to improve quality of the information, reducing under-recording. Despite the underestimated data, it was noticed that physical and domestic violence, perpetrated by (former) partners against young and black-skinned women, continues to be prevalent, pointing to the fact that it should remain as the focus of public policies.(AU)

Objetivo: se buscó evaluar la concordancia entre el Sistema de Informação de Agravo de Notificação (SINAN) y los datos policiales para los casos de violencia física y sexual contra las mujeres, así como el perfil de las mujeres maltratadas, de las agresiones y agresores. Método...(AU)

O tipo político fascista e o esporte: uma abordagem epistemológica / The fascist political type and sport: an epistemological approach / El tipo político fascista y el deporte: un enfoque epistemológico

RESUMO O presente artigo objetivou investigar à luz da teoria de Adorno como o esporte é utilizado na propaganda bolsonarista. O trabalho tem um caráter teórico-empírico, cujos aspectos do pensamento de Adorno tornam-se instrumento para análise do fenômeno esportivo. Metodologicamente, foram analisadas as publicações do perfil oficial do Instagram de Jair Bolsonaro que fizessem alguma menção ao esporte. Verificou-se que há uma vinculação entre o esporte de alto rendimento e a propaganda fascista difundida pelo perfil de Bolsonaro. Concluiu-se que a propaganda fascista incorpora estratégias de cunho psicológico e anti-intelectual visando atingir às massas na propagação de fatos desvinculados de seu contexto e pseudoverdades, com o propósito de penetração das ideias fascistas.

ABSTRACT This article aimed to investigate, in the light of Adorno's theory, how sport is used in Bolsonarist propaganda. The work has a theoretical-empirical character, whose aspects of Adorno's thought become an instrument for analyzing the sporting phenomenon. Methodologically, publications from Jair Bolsonaro's official Instagram profile that made any mention of sport were analyzed. It was found that there is a link between high-performance sport and the fascist propaganda spread by Bolsonaro's profile. It was concluded that fascist propaganda incorporates psychological and anti-intellectual strategies aimed at reaching the masses in the propagation of facts disconnected from their context and pseudo-truths, with the purpose of penetrating fascist ideas.

RESUMEN Este artículo tuvo como objetivo investigar a la luz de la teoría de Adorno cómo el deporte es utilizado en la propaganda bolsonarista. La obra tiene un carácter teórico-empírico cuyos aspectos del pensamiento de Adorno convertirse en análisis del fenómeno deportivo. Metodológicamente se analizaron las publicaciones del perfil oficial de Instagram de Jair Bolsonaro que hicieran mención al deporte. Se constató que existe un vínculo entre el deporte de alto rendimiento y la propaganda fascista difundida por el perfil de Bolsonaro. Se concluyó que la propaganda fascista incorpora estrategias psicológicas y antiintelectuales encaminadas a llegar a las masas en la propagación de hechos desconectados de su contexto y pseudoverdades con el propósito de penetrar ideas fascistas.

Percepções e conhecimentos médicos sobre limitação de suporte de vida / Physician perceptions and knowledge about limiting life support / Percepciones y conocimientos médicos sobre la limitación del soporte vital

Resumo Este estudo descritivo e qualitativo identificou percepções e conhecimentos de médicos de unidades de terapia intensiva sobre a limitação do suporte de vida. Os resultados revelaram diferentes compreensões e estímulos acerca do uso da limitação do suporte de vida: tomadas de decisão isoladas e compartilhadas; empecilhos como família, profissionais, questões jurídicas e imprevisibilidade da morte; e relatos de casos específicos com benefícios, dilemas e especificidades por quadro e faixa etária. Existe consenso quanto à necessidade de limitação do suporte de vida, mas falta preparo na formação e persistem divergências de compreensão. Os diferentes estímulos para seu uso e as dificuldades para tomada de decisão e definição de condutas são permeados por conflitos éticos, culturais e pessoais e demonstram a necessidade de educar sobre o tema em diferentes níveis de formação de profissionais de saúde.

Abstract This qualitative, descriptive study identified perceptions and knowledge of intensive care unit physicians about limiting life support. Results revealed different understandings and reasons for limiting life support: shared and isolated decision-making; obstacles such as family, professionals, legal issues and unpredictability of death; and specific case reports with benefits, dilemmas, and specificities by clinical picture and age group. Physicians agree on the need to limit life support but lack training on the topic and differences in understanding remain. The multiple reasons for its use and difficulties in decision-making and definition of conduct are permeated by ethical, cultural and personal conflicts, demonstrating the need for better education on the theme at different levels of health professional training.

Resumen Este estudio descriptivo y cualitativo identificó las percepciones y el conocimiento de los médicos en las unidades de cuidados intensivos sobre la limitación del soporte vital. Los resultados revelaron diferentes comprensiones y estímulos sobre el uso de la limitación del soporte vital: toma de decisiones aislada y compartida; obstáculos como la familia, los profesionales, las cuestiones legales y la imprevisibilidad de la muerte; e informes de casos específicos con beneficios, dilemas y especificidades por condición y grupo de edad. Existe consenso sobre la necesidad de limitar el soporte vital, pero carece de preparación y persisten las diferencias de comprensión. Los diferentes estímulos para su uso y las dificultades para la toma de decisiones y la definición de conductas están impregnados de conflictos éticos, culturales y personales, además de que demuestran la necesidad de discutir sobre el tema en los diferentes niveles de formación de los profesionales de la salud.

Covid-19 hospital mortality using spatial hierarchical models: cohort design with 74, 994 registers

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To investigate the relationship between covid-19 hospital mortality and risk factors, innovating by considering contextual and individual factors and spatial dependency and using data from the city of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS The study was performed with a spatial hierarchical retrospective cohort design using secondary data (individuals and contextual data) from hospitalized patients and their geographic unit residences. The study period corresponded to the first year of the pandemic, from February 25, 2020 to February 24, 2021. Mortality was modeled with the Bayesian context, Bernoulli probability distribution, and the integrated nested Laplace approximations. The demographic, distal, medial, and proximal covariates were considered. RESULTS We found that per capita income, a contextual covariate, was a protective factor (odds ratio: 0.76 [95% credible interval: 0.74-0.78]). After adjusting for income, the other adjustments revealed no differences in spatial dependence. Without income inequality in São Paulo, the spatial risk of death would be close to one in the city. Other factors associated with high covid-19 hospital mortality were male sex, advanced age, comorbidities, ventilation, treatment in public healthcare settings, and experiencing the first covid-19 symptoms between January 24 and February 24, 2021. CONCLUSIONS Other than sex and age differences, geographic income inequality was the main factor responsible for the spatial differences in the risk of covid-19 hospital mortality. Investing in public policies to reduce socioeconomic inequities, infection prevention, and other intersectoral measures should focus on lower per capita income, to control covid-19 hospital mortality.

Reference intervals for serum TSH concentrations of healthy children from the Central Region of Brazil

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of this study was to determine the serum thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) concentration reference intervals (RIs) of healthy children aged 1 to 10 years of both sexes, living in the Central Region of Brazil. Subjects and methods: 1,735 children [869 (50.1%) female; 866 (49.9%) male] enrolled in the morning shift of 47 pre- and 83 public elementary schools in the municipality of Cuiabá, Mato Grosso, were studied by gathering anthropometric and social data and their medical history. A blood sample was collected from each child to determine the TSH concentration using the electrochemiluminescence method on a Cobas® 6000 modular analyzer (Analyzer series, Roche Diagnostics). Results: The RIs were determined using the 2.5 and 97.5 percentile and the mean ± 2 standard deviations methods. After identifying the homoscedastic groups by age and sex, outliers higher or lower than three standard deviations were excluded. The distribution of serum TSH concentrations showed no significant age or sex differences. Based on the percentile method, TSH RI ranged from 0.93 to 5.86 μIU/mL. Based on the mean ± 2 standard deviations, TSH RI ranged from 0.30 to 5.29 μIU/mL. Conclusion: The normal serum TSH concentration of the Brazilian children evaluated in this study differ from those of populations from other countries. Other regional population studies may validate the RIs found in this study and enable its safer use in pediatric clinical practice.

Assistência de enfermagem à saúde das populações indígenas: revisão de escopo / Nursing care for the health of indigenous populations: scoping review / Asistencia de enfermería para la salud de las poblaciones indígenas: una revisión de alcance

RESUMO Objetivo: identificar na literatura as ações de assistência de enfermagem à saúde das populações indígenas. Método: trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, cuja busca foi realizada no mês de setembro de 2022 nas seguintes bases de dados: Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF), Catálogo de teses e dissertações da CAPES, Google Scholar, Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PUBMED) e Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Os resultados foram avaliados por meio de sumarização dos artigos selecionados. Resultados: as principais ações dirigidas à população indígena foram: consultas de enfermagem e atividades de promoção e prevenção da saúde. A principal dificuldade encontrada em relação aos povos indígenas é a barreira linguística. Conclusão: a equipe de enfermagem encontra dificuldades, como: a difícil localização das aldeias; alta sobrecarga de trabalho em decorrência da falta de profissionais médicos; barreira linguística; e condições inadequadas.

ABSTRACT Objective: to identify in the literature the nursing care actions for the health of indigenous populations. Method: this is a scoping review, whose search was conducted in September 2022 in the following databases: Nursing Database (BDENF), CAPES Theses and Dissertations Catalog, Google Scholar, Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PUBMED) and Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). The results were evaluated by summarizing the selected articles. Results: the main actions directed to the indigenous population were nursing consultations and health promotion and prevention activities. The main difficulty encountered in relation to indigenous peoples is the language barrier. Conclusion: the nursing team encounters difficulties, such as: the difficult location of the villages; high work overload due to the lack of medical professionals; language barrier; and inadequate conditions.

RESUMEN Objetivo: identificar en la literatura las acciones de cuidados de enfermería para la salud de las poblaciones indígenas. Método: se trata de una revisión de alcance, cuya búsqueda fue realizada en septiembre de 2022 en las siguientes bases de datos: Base de Datos de Enfermería (BDENF), Catálogo de Tesis y Disertaciones de la CAPES, Google Scholar, Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health (PUBMED) y Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO). Los resultados se evaluaron resumiendo los artículos seleccionados. Resultados: las principales acciones dirigidas a la población indígena fueron: consultas de enfermería y actividades de promoción de la salud y prevención. La principal dificultad encontrada en relación a la población indígena es la barrera lingüística. Conclusión: el equipo de enfermería encuentra dificultades como: la difícil localización de las aldeas; la elevada sobrecarga de trabajo debido a la falta de profesionales médicos; la barrera lingüística; y las condiciones inadecuadas.

Revising primary and secondary school curricula in the Caribbean to enhance education on the risks for noncommunicable diseases / Revisión de los planes de estudio de las escuelas primarias y secundarias del Caribe para mejorar la educación sobre los riesgos de las enfermedades no transmisibles / Revisão dos currículos do ensino fundamental e médio no Caribe para melhorar a educação sobre os riscos de doenças não transmissíveis

ABSTRACT In the English-speaking Caribbean, an estimated 46% of men and 61% of women are currently overweight or obese, and 8% of children younger than 5 years are also overweight. To combat this worsening epidemic, driven by unhealthy dietary patterns, the Heads of Government of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) issued the 2007 Port-of-Spain Declaration, which included mandates on the provision of healthy school meals, promotion of healthy dietary patterns, and reintroduction of physical education in schools. These mandates are aligned with evidence-based approaches used in childhood obesity prevention programs. School-based interventions, including curriculum revisions, are part of a multipronged approach to improve nutrition in children and are designed to complement and reinforce other interventions in schools. However, formal evaluation of the Port-of-Spain Declaration showed that most CARICOM member countries had difficulty implementing the mandates related to schools and diet. The Improving Household Nutrition Security and Public Health in the CARICOM project, in collaboration with regional institutions, the CARICOM Secretariat, and the Caribbean Examinations Council, sought to enhance nutrition education through revision of region-wide primary and secondary school curricula to increase the focus on prevention of noncommunicable diseases. This paper describes the process of revising the Caribbean Examinations Council's Human and Social Biology syllabus for secondary schools and the CARICOM Health and Family Life Education Regional Curriculum Framework for primary schools, which was achieved through multisectoral collaboration. We used the Framework for Reporting Adaptations and Modifications-Enhanced model to describe the process through which the modifications were made.

RESUMEN Se calcula que, en el Caribe de habla inglesa, el 46% de los hombres y el 61% de las mujeres tienen sobrepeso o son obesos, así como el 8% de los menores de 5 años. Para combatir esta epidemia creciente, debida a los hábitos de alimentación poco saludables, los Jefes de Gobierno de la Comunidad del Caribe (CARICOM) emitieron en el 2007 la Declaración de Puerto España, que incluía mandatos relativos al suministro de comidas escolares saludables, la promoción de hábitos de alimentación saludables y la reintroducción de la educación física en las escuelas. Estos mandatos están en consonancia con los enfoques basados en la evidencia que se aplican en los programas de prevención de la obesidad infantil. Las intervenciones en los centros escolares, entre ellas la revisión de los planes de estudios, forman parte de una estrategia multidimensional dirigida a mejorar la nutrición infantil, y tienen la finalidad de complementar y reforzar otras intervenciones en las escuelas. Sin embargo, los resultados de la evaluación formal de la Declaración de Puerto España mostraron que la mayoría de los países miembros de la CARICOM tuvieron dificultades para poner en práctica los mandatos relativos a las escuelas y la alimentación. El proyecto "Mejorar la seguridad nutricional de los hogares y la salud pública en la Comunidad del Caribe", en colaboración con instituciones regionales, la Secretaría de la CARICOM y el Caribbean Examinations Council, se propuso mejorar la educación nutricional por medio de la revisión de los planes de estudio de las escuelas primarias y secundarias de toda la región, para prestar mayor atención a la prevención de las enfermedades no transmisibles. En este artículo se describe el proceso de revisión del temario del Caribbean Examinations Council en materia de Biología Humana y Social para las escuelas secundarias, así como del marco curricular regional de educación para la salud y la vida familiar de la CARICOM para las escuelas primarias, que se llevó a cabo mediante una colaboración multisectorial. Para describir el proceso por el cual se realizaron las modificaciones, los autores usaron el modelo ampliado del marco para informar las adaptaciones y modificaciones (FRAME, por su sigla en inglés).

RESUMO No Caribe anglófono, estima-se que atualmente 46% dos homens e 61% das mulheres estejam com sobrepeso ou obesidade e que 8% das crianças menores de 5 anos também estejam com sobrepeso. Para combater essa epidemia que se agrava, impulsionada por padrões alimentares pouco saudáveis, os chefes de governo da Comunidade do Caribe (CARICOM) emitiram a Declaração de Port-of-Spain de 2007, que incluía mandatos sobre o fornecimento de refeições saudáveis nas escolas, a promoção de padrões alimentares saudáveis e a reintrodução da educação física nas escolas. Esses mandatos são consistentes com abordagens baseadas em evidências usadas em programas de prevenção da obesidade infantil. Intervenções realizadas nas escolas, incluindo revisões curriculares, fazem parte de uma abordagem multifacetada para melhorar a nutrição das crianças, com o objetivo de complementar e reforçar outras intervenções nas escolas. Entretanto, a avaliação formal da Declaração de Port-of-Spain mostrou que a maioria dos países membros da CARICOM teve dificuldade em implementar os mandatos relacionados às escolas e à dieta. O projeto Melhorando a Segurança Nutricional das Famílias e a Saúde Pública na CARICOM, em colaboração com instituições regionais, a Secretaria da CARICOM e o Conselho de Exames do Caribe, buscou aprimorar a educação nutricional por meio da revisão dos currículos do ensino fundamental e médio em toda a região para aumentar o foco na prevenção de doenças não transmissíveis. Este artigo descreve o processo de revisão do programa de Biologia Humana e Social do Conselho de Exames do Caribe (para escolas do ensino médio) e da Estrutura Curricular Regional de Educação em Saúde e Vida Familiar da CARICOM (para escolas do ensino fundamental), que foi alcançado por meio de colaboração multissetorial. Usamos o modelo avançado da Estrutura para Informar Adaptações e Modificações (FRAME) para descrever o processo utilizado para fazer as modificações.

Early Six-Minute Walk Test May Predict Midterm Outcomes Following Coronary Artery Bypass Grafting

ABSTRACT Objective: This study aims to investigate the ability of the six-minute walk distance (6MWD) as a prognostic marker for midterm clinical outcomes three months after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG), to identify possible predictors of fall in 6MWD in the early postoperative period, and to establish the percentage fall in early postoperative 6MWD, considering the preoperative baseline as 100%. Methods: A prospective cohort of patients undergoing elective CABG were included. The percentage fall in 6MWD was assessed by the difference between preoperative and postoperative day (POD) five. Clinical outcomes were evaluated three months after hospital discharge. Results: There was a significant decrease in 6MWD on POD5 compared with preoperative baseline values (percentage fall of 32.5±16.5%, P<0.0001). Linear regression analysis showed an independent association of the percentage fall of 6MWD with cardiopulmonary bypass (CPB) and preoperative inspiratory muscle strength. Receiver operating characteristic curve analysis revealed that the best cutoff value of percentage fall in 6MWD to predict poorer clinical outcomes at three months was 34.6% (area under the curve = 0.82, sensitivity = 78.95%, specificity = 76.19%, P=0.0001). Conclusion: This study indicates that a cutoff value of 34.6% in percentage fall of 6MWD on POD5 was able to predict poorer clinical outcomes at three months of follow-up after CABG. Use of CPB and preoperative inspiratory muscle strength were independent predictors of percentage fall of 6MWD in the postoperative period. These findings further support the clinical application of 6MWD and propose an inpatient preventive strategy to guide clinical management over time.

Reference intervals for serum immunoglobulin A levels in Brazilian children aged 1 to 10 years: a population-based study

Abstract Objective: To determine reference intervals (Rl) for serum immunoglobulin A (IgA) levels in healthy children aged 1 to 1 0 years residing in the central region of Brazil. Methods: This cross-sectional study was conducted on 1,743 healthy children randomly selected from kindergartens and public schools in Cuiabá, MT, Brazil. The IgA RIs were defined using the statistical methods postulated by the guidelines of the United States Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, the nonparametric bootstrap method, and Horn's robust method after the correction of discrepancies by Tukey's, Dixon's, and Horn's methods, respectively. The results were defined based on the values contained between the 2.5th and 97.5th percentiles and their respective 95% confidence intervals. Results: Partition by sex was not necessary to determine the IgA Rl of the studied children. Homogeneous subgroups were identified among children aged 1-<2, 2-<5, and 5-<11 years, whose IgA-specific RIs were determined. Conclusion: The serum IgA RIs were established for three groups of Brazilian children aged 1-11 years, which differed from those currently applied in Brazilian pediatric practice and from those defined by international studies. This definition will help Brazilian pediatricians formulate an accurate diagnosis and facilitate decision-making.

Outcomes of Chylothorax Nonoperative Management After Cardiothoracic Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

ABSTRACT Introduction: Chylothorax after thoracic surgery is a severe complication with high morbidity and mortality rate of 0.10 (95% confidence interval [CI] 0.06 - 0.02). There is no agreement on whether nonoperative treatment or early reoperation should be the initial intervention. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to evaluate the outcomes of the conservative approach to treat chyle leakage after cardiothoracic surgeries. Methods: A systematic review was conducted in PubMed®, Embase, Cochrane Library Central, and LILACS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde) databases; a manual search of references was also done. The inclusion criteria were patients who underwent cardiothoracic surgery, patients who received any nonoperative treatment (e.g., total parenteral nutrition, low-fat diet, medium chain triglycerides), and studies that evaluated chylothorax resolution, length of hospital stay, postoperative complications, infection, morbidity, and mortality. Central Message Nonoperative treatment for chylothorax after cardiothoracic procedures has significant hospital stay, morbidity, mortality, and reoperation rates. Results: Twenty-two articles were selected. Pulmonary complications, infections, and arrhythmia were the most common complications after surgical procedures. The incidence of chylothorax in cardiothoracic surgery was 1.8% (95% CI 1.7 - 2%). The mean time of maintenance of the chest tube was 16.08 days (95% CI 12.54 - 19.63), and the length of hospital stay was 23.74 days (95% CI 16.08 - 31.42) in patients with chylothorax receiving nonoperative treatment. Among patients that received conservative treatment, the morbidity event was 0.40 (95% CI 0.23 - 0.59), and reoperation rate was 0.37 (95% CI 0.27 - 0.49). Mortality rate was 0.10 (95% CI 0.06 - 0.02). Conclusion: Nonoperative treatment for chylothorax after cardiothoracic procedures has significant hospital stay, morbidity, mortality, and reoperation rates.

Emotional eating in women with generalized anxiety disorder

Abstract Introduction Individuals diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD) seek pleasurable foods to avoid their negative emotional experiences. Ineffective regulation of negative emotions may be a risk factor for emotional eating (EE), leading to suffering, dysfunctional behaviors, and weight gain. Objectives The aim of this study is to understand the relationship between emotional dysregulation and EE, investigating potential mediators such as the intensity of the worry, avoidance of internal experiences, mindfulness, and self-compassion in female patients with anxiety. Methods In this cross-sectional study, participants from a randomized clinical trial diagnosed with GAD answered the following instruments at baseline: the Difficulties in Emotion Regulation Scale (DERS), the Three Factor Eating Questionnaire (TFEQ-R21), the Penn State Worry Questionnaire (PSWQ), the Action and Acceptance Questionnaire (AAQ), the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire (FFMQ), and the Self-Compassion Scale (SCS). We estimated Pearson correlation coefficients and performed mediation analyses. Results We evaluated 51 female individuals, 34 of whom completed all the questionnaires. Our data showed that EE was positively correlated with emotional dysregulation (r = 0.593; p < 0.001), worry trait (r = 0.402; p = 0.018), and avoidance of internal experiences (r = 0.565; p < 0.001), whereas it was negatively correlated with self-compassion (r = -0.590; p < 0.001) and mindful state (r = -0.383; p = 0.026). Moreover, we demonstrated that self-compassion mediates the relationship between emotional dysregulation and EE (ab product estimate = 0.043, 95% confidence interval [95%CI] 0.003-0.084). Conclusion Our findings contribute to the literature by identifying psychological factors that could mediate the association between emotional dysregulation and EE, enabling identification of more effective eating behavior intervention targets for patients with GAD.