Auriculoterapia para reducir el dolor crónico de la columna vertebral de los trabajadores de la salud: ensayo clínico / Auriculotherapy for reducing chronic spinal pain in health workers: a clinical trial / Auriculoterapia para redução da dor crônica na coluna vertebral em trabalhadores da saúde: ensaio clínico

Objetivo: evaluar la efectividad de la auriculoterapia para reducir el dolor musculoesquelético crónico de la columna vertebral de los trabajadores de la salud. Método: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, triple ciego, realizado con trabajadores de la salud diagnosticados con dolor crónico en la columna vertebral. Se aplicaron ocho sesiones de auriculoterapia con semillas, dos por semana. Los resultados fueron medidos con la Escala Numérica del Dolor, el Inventario Breve del Dolor, el Cuestionario de Discapacidad de Roland-Morris y los instrumentos SF-36, en la 1.ª, 4.ª, 8.ª sesión y follow-up a los 15 días. Análisis descriptivo e inferencial. Resultados: participaron 34 trabajadores del grupo intervención y 33 del grupo control, ambos mostraron una reducción en la intensidad del dolor (p>0,05). En el follow-up se registró una mayor reducción en el grupo intervención (3,32 ± 0,42) que en el grupo control (5,00 ± 0,43) (p=0,007). En cuanto a la calidad de vida, mejoró la vitalidad (p=0,012) y la limitación por aspectos emocionales (p=0,025). La relación entre auriculoterapia, discapacidad física e interferencia del dolor no difirió entre los grupos (p>0,05). El uso de medicamentos en el follow-up se mantuvo en el grupo control (77,8%) con respecto al grupo intervención (22,2%) (p=0,013). Conclusión: la auriculoterapia tuvo el mismo efecto en ambos grupos sobre la intensidad del dolor y duró más en el follow-up. Hubo una mejora en la calidad de vida y una reducción en el consumo de medicamentos. REBEC: RBR-3jvmdn.

Objective: to evaluate the effectiveness of auriculotherapy in reducing chronic musculoskeletal pain in the spine of health workers. Method: a randomized, triple-blind clinical trial conducted with health workers diagnosed with chronic spinal pain. Eight sessions of auriculotherapy with seeds were applied, two per week. The outcomes were measured with the Numerical Pain Scale, Brief Pain Inventory, Rolland-Morris Disability Questionnaire and SF-36 instruments, in the 1st, 4th and 8th session, and in the 15-day follow-up period. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed. Results: 34 workers took part in the Intervention Group and 33 in the Control Group, and both presented reduced pain intensity (p>0.05). In the follow-up period, there was a greater reduction in the Intervention Group (3.32 ± 0.42), when compared to the Control Group (5.00 ± 0.43) (p=0.007). In quality of life, there was improved vitality (p=0.012) and limitation due to emotional aspects (p=0.025). The relationship between auriculotherapy, physical disability and pain interference did not differ between the groups (p>0.05). Medication use in the follow-up period remained unchanged in the Control Group (77.8%) when compared to the Intervention Group (22.2%) (p=0.013). Conclusion: auriculotherapy exerted the same effect between the groups on pain intensity, lasting longer in the follow-up period. There was an improvement in quality of life and a reduction in medication use. REBEC: RBR-3jvmdn.

Objetivo: avaliar a eficácia da auriculoterapia na redução da dor musculoesquelética crônica na coluna vertebral de trabalhadores da área da saúde. Método: ensaio clínico randomizado, triplo cego, realizado com trabalhadores da saúde com diagnóstico de dor crônica na coluna vertebral. Aplicaram-se oito sessões de auriculoterapia com sementes, duas por semana. Desfechos mensurados com os instrumentos Escala Numérica da Dor, Inventário Breve de Dor, Questionário de Incapacidade de Rolland-Morris e SF-36, na 1ª, 4ª, 8ª sessão, e follow-up de 15 dias. Análise descritiva e inferencial. Resultados: participaram 34 trabalhadores no grupo intervenção e 33 no controle, ambos apresentaram redução da intensidade da dor (p>0,05). No follow-up, maior redução no grupo intervenção (3,32 ± 0,42), comparado ao controle (5,00 ± 0,43) (p=0,007). Na qualidade de vida, melhorou a vitalidade (p=0,012) e limitação por aspectos emocionais (p=0,025). Relação entre auriculoterapia, incapacidade física e interferência da dor não diferiu entre os grupos (p>0,05). O uso de medicamentos, no follow-up, manteve-se no grupo controle (77,8%) se comparado à intervenção (22,2%) (p=0,013). Conclusão: a auriculoterapia apresentou igual efeito entre os grupos na intensidade da dor, com maior durabilidade deste no follow-up. Houve melhora da qualidade de vida e redução do consumo de medicamentos. REBEC: RBR-3jvmdn.

Thoracolombar burst fractures: short fixation, without arthrodesis and without removal of the implant / Fratura toracolombar explosão: fixação curta, sem artrodese e sem a retirada do implante

ABSTRACT Objectives: To present the functional outcomes, through the first case series in our country, of patients with thoracolumbar burst fractures (A3,A4), submitted to short posterior fixation, without arthrodesis and without removal of the implants, until the end of the minimum follow-up of one year. Methods: Fifty five patients consecutively treated between January/2010 and January/2019 were evaluated through medical records and imaging exams. Radiographic analysis was performed by mea suring local and segmental kyphosis using the Cobb method. Functional assessment was analyzed using the non-specific SF-36 questionnaire and the 1983 Denis pain and work-specific questionnaire, applied after 12 months of follow-up. Results: With a loss of five patients (9%), 22 (44%) patients reported having minimal and occasional pain and 8 (16%) patients reported having no pain. Three (6%) patients responded that they were completely incapacitated. Patients had a mean score of 73.16 points in the SF-36 domains. There was a significant reduction in kyphosis in 12 months (9.1±5.2 [min-max 0-22]) compared to the preoperative period (14.9±7.8 [min-max 0-32]) ( p≤0.01). One patient required implant removal due to the symptomatic prominence of the implant. Conclusion: This case series suggests that the technique leads to satisfactory functional results, without implant failure or significant kyphosis after a minimum follow-up of 12 months of treatment. Evidence Level IV; Case series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar os desfechos funcionais, mediante primeira série de casos no nosso meio, de pacientes com fratura toracolombar do tipo explosão (A3, A4), submetidos a fixação posterior curta, sem artrodese e sem retirada dos implantes, até o final do acompanhamento mínimo de um ano. Métodos: Foram avaliados, por meio de prontuários e exames de imagem, 55 pacientes consecutivamente tratados entre Janeiro/2010 e Janeiro/2019. A análise radiográfica foi realizada medindo a cifose local e segmentar, pelo método de Cobb. A avaliação funcional analisada por meio do questionário inespecífico SF-36 e questionário específico de dor e trabalho de Denis de 1983, aplicados após os 12 meses de seguimento. Resultados: Com perda de cinco pacientes (9%), 22 (44%) pacientes relataram ter dor mínima e ocasional e 8 (16%) pacientes responderam não ter dor. Três (6%) pacientes responderam que estavam completamente incapacitados. Os pacientes tiveram uma pontuação média de 73,16 pontos nos domínios do SF-36. Houve redução significativa da cifose em 12 meses (9,1±5,2 [min-máx 0-22]) na comparação com o pré-operatório (14,9±7,8 [min-máx 0-32]) (p≤0,01). Um paciente necessitou de retirada do implante em razão da proeminência sintomática do implante. Conclusão: Esta série de casos sugere que a técnica leva a resultados funcionais satisfatórios, sem falha do implante ou cifose pós-traumática após acompanhamento mínimo de 12 meses de tratamento. Nível de Evidência IV; Série de casos.

Anthropometric measurements and their association with endothelial function and arterial stiffness of eutrophic individuals and with overweight

ABSTRACT Objective: The objective of the study was to assess the association of anthropometric measurements with endothelial function and arterial stiffness of eutrophic individuals and with overweight. Subjects and methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out with individuals with body mass index (BMI) between 18.5 kg/m² and < 30 kg/m², low to intermediate global cardiovascular risk scores, and aged ≥ 18 and < 60 years. We assessed the sociodemographic data, anthropometric variables (body weight, height, circumferences of the waist [WC], neck [NC], hip [HC], sagittal abdominal diameter [SAD], [BMI], waist-to-hip ratio [WHR], and waist-to-height ratio [WHtR]), biochemical parameters (lipid profile and nitric oxide), endothelial function (flow-mediated dilation [FMD], by ultrasound), and arterial stiffness (pulse wave velocity [PWV] and the amplification index [AIx@75] by oscillometry). Thirty-six individuals were included, 18 eutrophic and 18 with overweight, with a mean age of 37.5 ± 10.2 years, mostly at low cardiovascular risk (86.1%), female (80.6%), single (52.8%), employed with formal contracts (44.4%), and with over twelve years of education (88.9%). Results: The PWV presented positive and moderate correlation with the WC (r = 0.584; P = 0.001), WHR (r = 0.513; P = 0.001), and WHtR (r = 0.590; P = 0.001), and positive and low correlation with the NC (r = 0.372; P = 0.013) and SAD (r = 0.356; P = 0.033). Moreover, no anthropometric parameter presented a correlation with the AIx@75 or the FMD percentage in the total sample. Conclusion: Our findings show that in eutrophic individuals and with overweight the WC, WHR, WHtR, SAD, and NC were positively correlated with the PWV but not to the endothelial function in the overall sample. These are hypothesis-generating findings and they should be replicated in other studies.

Análise do procedimento de trombólise endovenosa em pacientes com acidente vascular encefálico isquêmico / Analysis of the procedure of endovenous thrombolysis in patients with acute ischemic stroke

Objetivo: O Acidente Vascular Encefálico isquêmico é uma das doenças mais prevalentes, de grande mortalidade, e requer trombólise endovenosa quando indicada. Esse trabalho objetivou avaliar a população submetida a terapia trombolítica, aplicada em pacientes com acidente vascular cerebral isquêmico, entre junho de 2018 a junho de 2020, em um hospital do Extremo Sul Catarinense. Métodos: Estudo observacional, transversal, com coleta censitária e análise de dados secundários. Estão incluídos os prontuários hospitalares de todos os pacientes com acidente vascular encefálico isquêmico, que receberam trombólise, entre junho de 2018 a junho de 2020. Análise estatística foi feita pelo Statistical Package for Social Sciences, com intervalo de confiança de 95%. Resultados: Foram incluídos 27 pacientes e desses, 15 eram homens; 24 eram brancos; 15 eram procedentes de Criciúma; média de idade foi 61,89 anos. Vinte e seis tinham fatores de risco prévios; 18 tinham mais de 60 anos; 18 tinham hipertensão; 13 tinham diabetes. Quatorze tiveram tempo porta-tomografia em até 10 minutos; 14 tiveram tempo porta-agulha entre 1 e 2 horas; 13 ficaram internados por 5 a 6 dias. Um teve complicações durante a trombólise. Não houveram óbitos, nem necessidade de trombectomia mecânica. Dezenove tiveram sequelas pós-trombólise. A mediana da National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale foi 12 pontos na entrada hospitalar, e 6 pontos na alta. Conclusão: A cerebrovasculopatia isquêmica é a principal causa de incapacidades, e quanto antes feita a trombólise, melhor o prognóstico. O controle dos fatores de risco e os menores tempos são ideais para a evolução sem sequelas.

Objective: Ischemic stroke is one of the most prevalent and high-mortality diseases in the world, and require intravenous thrombolysis when indicated. This research aimed to evaluate the population undergoing thrombolytic therapy, due to an acute ischemic stroke, from June 2018 to June 2020, in a hospital located in the extreme South of Santa Catarina, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted, with censos collection and secondary data analysis. Medical records of all patients who suffered from acute ischemic stroke and received intravenous thrombolysis treatment, from June 2018 to June 2020 were included. Statistical analysis was performed by the Statistical Package for Social Sciences, with 95% confidence intervals. Results: Twenty-seven patients were included and of these, 15 were men; 24 were white; 15 were from Criciúma; mean age was 61,89 years. Twenty-six had previous risk factors; 18 were over 60 years old; 18 had hypertension; 13 had diabetes. Fourteen had a CT scan time of up to 10 minutes; 14 had needle-holder time between 1 and 2 hours; 13 were hospitalized for 5 to 6 days. One had complications during thrombolysis. There were no deaths and not need mechanical thrombectomy. Nineteen had postthrombolysis sequelae. The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale median was 12 points at hospital admission, and 6 points at discharge. Conclusion: Ischemic cerebrovasculopathy is the main cause of disabilities, and the sooner thrombolysis is done, the better is the prognosis. The control of risk factors and the shortest times are ideal for evolution without sequelae.

Population pharmacokinetic modeling of benznidazole in Brazilian patients with chronic Chagas disease

ABSTRACT The present study aimed to establish a population pharmacokinetic (PopPK) modeling of benznidazole (BZD) in Brazilian patients with chronic Chagas disease. This was part of a Brazilian prospective cohort study with eight patients diagnosed with Chagas disease during the beginning of BZD treatment up to the 60th day. On the 15th day of treatment, a blood sampling was collected and analyzed. A one-compartment PK model was developed using Pmetrics. Patients with an average age of 50.3 (SD: 6.2) years old, 6 female patients and 2 males, 70.2 kg (14.2), receiving a 5 mg/Kg/day dose were included. PK parameters estimated for CL, V and Ka were 6.27 L/h, 38.97 L and 1.66 h-1, respectively. This is the first study to establish a population pharmacokinetic modeling of BZD in Brazilian patients with chronic Chagas disease. Therefore, further studies are needed to obtain the complete characterization of BZD pharmacokinetics.

Cross-cultural validation of a questionnaire to assess spinal pain in children / Validação transcultural de um questionário de avaliação da dor na coluna em crianças / Validación transcultural de un cuestionario para evaluar el dolor de espalda en niños

ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the cross-cultural adaptation of the English version of theYoung Spine Questionnaire (YSQ) to Portuguese. The questionnaire enables the evaluation, in children, of back pain prevalence and frequency, restrictions on activity, care-seeking behavior, and the influence that the parents' manifestations of back pain can have. Method: The research was conducted in a school setting, with a sample of 128 children aged 9 to 12 years (63 males and 65 females). The questionnaire was completed at two different moments. Test-retest reliability was used to evaluate the degree of reproducibility, and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC) between the two sets of observed values was estimated for p<0.05. Cronbach's alpha coefficient was used to assess the degree of reliability (internal consistency) of the questionnaire. Results: For most of questions, the ICC ranged between 0.527 and 0.870, with reasonable to excellent correlation to the reproducibility index. The exceptions were foritem c) in two of the first three questions, where the ICC values (0.149 and 0.277) were lower. The value of Cronbach's alpha calculation was 0.8, indicating high internal consistency. Conclusion: It was demonstrated that the cross-cultural adaptation of the YSQ had content validity, was well-understood, and suitable for use in studies with Portuguese children between 9 and 12 years of age. Level of evidence II; Development of diagnostic criteria.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Objetivo: Validar a adaptação transcultural da versão inglesa do "The Young Spine Questionnaire" (YSQ), para a língua portuguesa. O questionário permite avaliar, em crianças, a taxa de prevalência e a frequência de dor na coluna, as restrições de atividade, o comportamento de procura de cuidados e a influência que pode ter a dor de coluna manifestada pelos pais. Método: A pesquisa foi realizada em contexto escolar, com uma amostra de 128 crianças dos 9 aos 12 anos (63 do sexo masculino e 65 do sexo feminino). O questionário foi preenchido em dois momentos distintos. Para avaliar o seu grau de reprodutibilidade utilizou-se o Teste-Reteste, estimando-se o coeficiente de correlação intraclasse (ICC) entre os dois conjuntos de valores observados, para p<0,05. Também se recorreu ao coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach, para encontrar o grau de confiabilidade (consistência interna) do questionário. Resultados: Na maioria das questões o intervalo do ICC situou-se entre 0,527 e 0,870, correspondente a uma correlação situada entre razoável a excelente para índice de reprodutibilidade. A exceção foram dois dos itens c) das três primeiras questões, em que o ICC apresentou valores inferiores (0,149 e 0,277). O valor do cálculo do Alfa de Cronbach resultou em 0,8, apresentando elevada consistência interna. Conclusão: Ficou demonstrado que a adaptação transcultural do YSQ tem validade de conteúdo e é bem compreendida para ser utilizada em estudos com crianças portuguesas dos 9 aos 12 anos de idade. Nível de evidência II; Desenvolvimento de critérios de diagnóstico.

RESUMEN: Objetivo: Validar la adaptación transcultural de la versión inglesa del "The Young Spine Questionnaire" (YSQ) al portugués. El cuestionario permite evaluar, en los niños, la tasa de prevalencia y frecuencia del dolor de espalda , las restricciones de actividad, el comportamiento de búsqueda de atención y la influencia que puede tener el dolor de espalda manifestado por los padres. Método: La investigación se llevó a cabo en un entorno escolar, con una muestra de 128 niños de 9 a 12 años (63 niños y 65 niñas). El cuestionario se completó en dos momentos diferentes. Para evaluar su grado de reproducibilidad, se utilizó el "Test-Retest", estimando el coeficiente de correlación intraclase (CCI) entre los dos conjuntos de valores observados, para p <0,05. También se utilizó el coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach, para conocer el grado de confiabilidad (consistencia interna) del cuestionario. Resultados: En la mayoría de las preguntas, el CCI osciló entre 0,527 y 0,870, lo que corresponde a una correlación situada entre razonable y excelente para el índice de reproducibilidad. Las excepciones fueron dos de los ítems c) de las tres primeras preguntas, donde el ICC mostró valores más bajos (0,149 y 0,277). El valor del cálculo del Alfa de Cronbach dio como resultado 0,8, lo que demuestra una alta consistencia interna. Conclusión: Se demostró que la adaptación transcultural del YSQ tiene validez de contenido y es adecuada para ser utilizada en estudios con niños portugueses de entre 9 y 12 años. Nivel de evidencia II; Desarrollo de criterios diagnósticos.

Galectina-3 Associada a Formas Graves e Mortalidade em Longo Prazo em Pacientes com Doença de Chagas / Galectin-3 Associated with Severe Forms and Long-term Mortality in Patients with Chagas Disease

Resumo Fundamento As características histopatológicas da doença de Chagas (DCC) são: presença de miocardite, destruição das fibras cardíacas e fibrose miocárdica. A Galectina-3 (Gal-3) é um biomarcador envolvido no mecanismo de fibrose e inflamação que pode ser útil para a estratificação de indivíduos com DCC por risco. Objetivos Nosso objetivo foi avaliar se níveis elevados de Gal-3 estão associados a formas graves de cardiomiopatia chagásica (CC) e são preditivos de mortalidade. Métodos Estudamos doadores de sangue (DS) positivos para anti-T. cruzi: não-CC-DS (187 DS sem CC com eletrocardiograma [ECG] e fração de ejeção do ventrículo esquerdo [FEVE] normais); CC-Não-Dis-DS (46 DS com CC e apresentando ECG anormal, mas FEVE normal); e 153 controles negativos correspondentes. Esta amostra foi composta por 97 pacientes com CC grave (CC-Dis). Usamos as correlações de Kruskall-Wallis e Spearman para testar a hipótese de associações, assumindo um p bicaudal <0,05 como significativo. Resultados O nível de Gal-3 foi de 12,3 ng/mL para não-CC-DS, 12,0 ng/mL para CC-Não-Dis-DS, 13,8 ng/mL para controles e 15,4 ng/mL para CC-Dis. FEVE <50 foi associada a níveis mais elevados de Gal-3 (p=0,0001). Em nosso modelo de regressão linear ajustado, encontramos associação entre os níveis de Gal-3 e os parâmetros do ecocardiograma em indivíduos positivos para T. cruzi. Nos pacientes CC-Dis, encontramos uma associação significativa de níveis mais elevados de Gal-3 (≥15,3 ng/mL) e morte ou transplante cardíaco em acompanhamento de cinco anos (Hazard ratio - HR 3,11; IC95% 1,21- 8,04; p=0,019). Conclusões Em pacientes com CC, níveis mais elevados de Gal-3 estiveram significativamente associados a formas graves da doença e maior taxa de mortalidade em longo prazo, o que significa que pode ser um meio efetivo para identificar pacientes de alto risco. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(2):248-256)

Abstract Background The histopathological characteristics of Chagas disease (ChD) are: presence of myocarditis, destruction of heart fibers, and myocardial fibrosis. Galectin-3 (Gal-3) is a biomarker involved in the mechanism of fibrosis and inflammation that may be useful for risk stratification of individuals with ChD. Objectives We sought to evaluate whether high Gal-3 levels are associated with severe forms of Chagas cardiomyopathy (CC) and whether they are predictive of mortality. Methods We studied anti-T. cruzi positive blood donors (BD): Non-CC-BD (187 BD without CC with normal electrocardiogram [ECG] and left ventricular ejection fraction [LVEF]); CC-Non-Dys-BD (46 BD with CC with abnormal ECG but normal LVEF); and 153 matched serum-negative controls. This cohort was composed of 97 patients with severe CC (CC-Dys). We used Kruskall-Wallis and Spearman's correlation to test hypothesis of associations, assuming a two-tailed p<0.05 as significant. Results The Gal-3 level was 12.3 ng/mL for Non-CC-BD, 12.0 ng/mL for CC-Non-Dys-BD, 13.8 ng/mL for controls, and 15.4 ng/mL for CC-Dys. LVEF<50 was associated with higher Gal-3 levels (p=0.0001). In our linear regression adjusted model, we found association between Gal-3 levels and echocardiogram parameters in T. cruzi-seropositive subjects. In CC-Dys patients, we found a significant association of higher Gal-3 levels (≥15.3 ng/mL) and subsequent death or heart transplantation in a 5-year follow-up (Hazard ratio - HR 3.11; 95%CI 1.21-8.04; p=0.019). Conclusions In ChD patients, higher Gal-3 levels were significantly associated with severe forms of the disease and more long-term mortality, which means it may be a useful means to identify high-risk patients. (Arq Bras Cardiol. 2021; 116(2):248-256)

Periodontal regeneration: is it still a goal in clinical periodontology?

Abstract In the last decades, Periodontal Regeneration has been one of the most discussed topics in Periodontics, attracting the attention of researchers and clinicians. This can be justified by the evident and continuous progress observed in the field, characterized by a better understanding of the biological mechanisms involved, significant improvement of operative and technical principles, and the emergence of a wide range of biomaterials available for this purpose. Together, these aspects put the theme much in evidence in the search for functional and esthetic therapeutic solutions for periodontal tissue destruction. Despite the evident evolution, periodontal regeneration may be challenging and require the clinician to carefully evaluate each case before making a therapeutic decision. With a critical reassessment of the clinical and preclinical literature, the present study aimed to discuss the topic to answer whether Periodontal Regeneration is still a goal in clinical periodontology. The main aspects involved in the probability of success or failure of regenerative approaches were considered. A greater focus was given to intrabony and furcation defects, clinical conditions with greater therapeutic predictability. Aspects such as more appropriate materials/approaches, long-term benefits and their justification for a higher initial cost were discussed for each condition. In general, deep intrabony defects associated with residual pockets and buccal/lingual class II furcation lesions have predictable and clinically relevant results. Careful selection of the case (based on patient and defect characteristics) and excellent maintenance are essential conditions to ensure initial and long-term success.

Microsurgery of Cerebral Aneurysm: Epidemiological Profile

Objectives Intracranial aneurysm consists of localized dilatation of the vascular wall. Its importance includes the fearsome event of rupture and subarachnoid hemorrhage, which presents high morbimortality rates. The present study aimed to analyze the profile and clinical outcome of patients submitted to the microsurgical approach of cerebral aneurysm in the city of Criciúma, state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, from 2015 to 2018. Methods A retrospective observational study was performed, with secondary data collection and a quantitative approach of 47 charts. Results A predominance of females (74.5%) and amean age of 53 years old (53.53 9.64) was observed. The middle cerebral artery was the most affected vessel (36.2%), with the highest percentage of aneurysms being between 2.1mmand 7.0mm(65.9%). Therewas a correlation between consciousness level and classification on the Hunt-Hess (HH) scale. Patients with GlasgowComa Scale (GCS)> 7 points had a better prognostic score in the HH scale, and those with GCS 7 points had a worse prognostic score in the HH scale. Conclusions The present study observed the presence of important risk factors for cerebral aneurysm formation, such as gender, age, smoking, and systemic arterial hypertension. The present study can measure a correlation of the level of consciousness with the HH classification.

Trajetória profissional de egressos de Curso de Mestrado Profissional em Atenção Primária à Saúde no Município de Rio de Janeiro, Brasil: estudo avaliativo / The professional path of postgraduates of a professional master's degree in primary health care in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: an evaluative study

Resumo Visando estudar a trajetória de egressos de duas turmas de Mestrado Profissional realizou-se estudo exploratório, com questionário eletrônico on line, anônimo, com quatro blocos: pessoal; atividade profissional atual; relação do curso-situação profissional e ainda perguntas abertas para pontos positivos/negativos. Resultados: a maioria mantinha-se na área da atenção primária e em serviços públicos; na assistência à saúde e muitos como preceptores; desenvolviam atividade no trabalho relacionada ao curso e 75% relatam alto o impacto do curso. Menor efeito foi percebido na remuneração e maiores na formação profissional, nas redes de relações; no crescimento pessoal e no trabalho. As estratégias pedagógicas ativas foram bem avaliadas. Conclusão: metodologia de avaliação factível e aplicável para sistemas de acompanhamento de egressos; permite conhecer a relação formação e trabalho.

Abstract A four-block exploratory study was conducted with an electronic online, anonymous questionnaire to study the path of postgraduates from two professional master's degree classes, as follows: personal, current professional activity, course-professional situation relationship, and open-ended questions for positive/negative points. Results: Most of them remained in the primary care area and public services; in health care and as tutors; developed a course-related work activity, and 75% reported a high impact of the course. A lower effect was perceived in the remuneration. A higher effect was noted in the professional training, the networks of relationships, personal growth, and work. The active pedagogical strategies were well evaluated. Conclusion: This is a feasible and applicable evaluation method for graduate monitoring systems, and it allows knowing the relationship between training and work.

Oral health status of schoolchildren living in rural and urban areas in southern Brazil

Abstract This study assessed the effect of area of residence (rural vs. urban) on dental caries experience among southern Brazilian schoolchildren. This cross-sectional survey was conducted in Rosário do Sul, southern Brazil, and included 373 9-14-year-old schoolchildren attending public municipal schools (122 living in the rural area, and 251, in the urban area). Data collection included a questionnaire and a clinical examination. Clinical examination of the permanent dentition involved visible plaque index, gingival bleeding index and dental caries experience (non-cavitated and cavitated, inactive and active lesions). Samples of water were collected to check the fluoride concentration. Caries prevalence and extent using different criteria were compared between rural and urban schoolchildren using the chi-square test and the Mann-Whitney test, respectively. The association between explanatory variables and the extent of caries activity (number of active caries lesions) was assessed using Poisson regression. When caries was recorded at the cavity level (WHO criterion), no difference was observed between rural and urban populations (p ≥ 0.05). Conversely, higher caries prevalence and extent were found among urban schoolchildren when active non-cavitated lesions were also computed (p < 0.05). In the adjusted Poisson regression model, urban schoolchildren were 57% more likely to present more active lesions than rural students (RR = 1.57; 95%CI = 1.29-1.92). Rural communities did not have sufficient fluoride in the water supply, whereas ideal concentrations were detected in the urban areas. In conclusion, this cross-sectional study found that urban schoolchildren showed greater caries experience than rural students, and that this increment was related to active non-cavitated lesions.

Uso da oxigenoterapia em pacientes agudos: uma revisão sistemática / Use of oxygen therapy in acute patients: a systematic review

A oxigenoterapia é uma terapêutica eficaz na Insuficiência Respiratória Aguda. Porém, apesar de ser essencial a vida, o oxigênio, como qualquer medicamento, quando administrado de forma indevida, pode ser tóxico e ter sérias consequências. O presente estudo tem a finalidade de realizar uma revisão sistemática sobre o uso da oxigenoterapia em pacientes agudos. Estudo seccional e documental realizado por meio de revisão sistemática da literatura disponível na Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (Bireme). Os critérios de inclusão foram: estudos que tratassem sobre oxigenoterapia e sua utilização a nível hospitalar em pacientes agudos sendo esses temas abordados em conjunto, artigos publicados em português, inglês ou espanhol, textos completos disponíveis online e datados entre 2004 e 2014. Os critérios de exclusão foram: artigos repetidos, incompletos e que não abordassem o assunto. Através desta revisão as evidências mostraram que a oxigenoterapia foi benéfica na redução da disfunção respiratória e no risco de morte súbita na epilepsia e em pacientes com diagnóstico clínico de acidente vascular cerebral agudo, favorecendo uma melhora na recuperação neurológica. Porém, são necessários maiores estudos sobre esta terapia em pacientes agudos. Foram evidenciados alguns benefícios terapêuticos, contudo, deve-se destacar a importância do conhecimento por parte dos profissionais com o intuito de reduzir o uso indiscriminado e prevenir os efeitos deletérios do oxigênio. (AU)

Oxygen therapy is an effective therapy in acute respiratory failure. However, despite being essential to life, oxygen, like any drug, when administered improperly, can be toxic and have serious consequences. This study is a review on the use of oxygen therapy in acute patients. Cross-sectional and documentary study conducted through a systematic review of the available literature on the Virtual Health Library (Bireme). Inclusion criteria were studies that addressed on oxygen therapy and its use in hospital in acute patients, articles published in Portuguese, English or Spanish, available online full-text and dated between 2004 and 2014. The criteria for exclusion were repeated articles or incomplete. Through this review the evidence showed that oxygen therapy was beneficial in reducing respiratory dysfunction and the risk of sudden death in epilepsy and in patients with a clinical diagnosis of acute stroke, favoring an improvement in neurological recovery. But we need more studies on this therapy in acute patients. Some benefits of this therapy are observed, however, we highlighted the importance of knowledge by professionals in order to reduce the indiscriminate use and prevent the deleterious effects of oxygen. (AU)

A 'Sociologia da Medicina' de Gilberto Freyre e a formação no campo da saúde / Gilberto Freyre's 'Sociology of Medicine' and health academic education

RESUMO O ensaio retoma um argumento de Gilberto Freyre, em seu livro 'Sociologia da Medicina' (1963), que a formação médica precisa ser sociologicamente orientada. Ele considera a saúde um fato sociocultural e opera com uma perspectiva multicausal dos fenômenos sociais. Gilberto Freyre já desenvolvera em suas obras capitais sobre a formação do Brasil, 'Casa-grande & Senzala' (1933) e 'Sobrados e Mucambos' (1937), reflexões relacionadas à saúde, como alimentação, sexualidade, arquitetura. Apesar do esquecimento de 'Sociologia da Medicina' nos debates da saúde coletiva que tratam das relações entre saúde e as ciências sociais, essa obra apresenta questões imprescindíveis para a compreensão sociológica de fenômenos do campo da saúde. Em diálogo com a referida obra, discutem-se neste ensaio, por uma espécie de ampliação da perspectiva de Freyre, questões que relacionam a referida orientação sociológica com a formação nas graduações no campo da saúde.

ABSTRACT The essay takes up an argument by Gilberto Freyre in his book 'Sociology of Medicine' (1963), for whom medical education must be sociologically oriented. He considers health a sociocultural fact in a multicausal perspective of social phenomena. Gilberto Freyre had already developed health-related reflections such as food, sexuality, and architecture in his masterpieces on the formation of Brazil, 'Casa-grande & Senzala' (1933) and 'Sobrados e Mucambos' (1937). In spite of the forgetfulness of 'Sociology of Medicine' in the Public Health debates that address the relations between Health and Social Sciences, this work presents essential issues for the sociological understanding of health field phenomena. In a dialogue with the aforementioned work, we discuss in this essay, through a kind of enlargment of Freyre's perspective, issues that relate the mentioned sociological orientation and the academic background in the field of Health.

Evaluation of Galectin-3 and myocardial fibrosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy / Avaliação de Galectina-3 e fibrose miocárdica em pacientes com cardiomiopatia hipertrófica

Background: Galectin-3 is the designation given to the protein that binds to ß-galactosides, expressed by activated macrophages and described as a cardiac fibrosis mediator. In hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM), myocardial fibrosis is an independent predictor of adverse outcome; however, the association between Galectin-3 and myocardial fibrosis has not been studied in this cardiopathy. Objective: To evaluate the association of Galectin-3 and the presence of myocardial fibrosis in a patient with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Methods: Galectin-3 was measured in automated equipment using the Elisa technique in 100 participants divided into two groups: 50 patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and 50 healthy control subjects. All patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy underwent magnetic nuclear resonance with the late enhancement technique to investigate myocardial fibrosis. For the statistical analysis, p values < 0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: Galectin-3 levels were low and did not show significant differences between patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and the control group,10.3 ± 3.1 ng/dL and 11.3 ± 2.6 ng/dL (p = 0.12) respectively. Myocardial fibrosis was a common finding and was identified in 84% (42/50) of patients with HCM, but no differences were observed between Galectin-3 levels when comparing patients with and without fibrosis, 10.3 ± 2.4 ng/dL and 10.1 ± 2.1 ng/dL (p = 0.59). Conclusion: The results did not show an association between Galectin-3 and myocardial fibrosis in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, suggesting that non-inflammatory mechanisms of myocardial fibrosis formation and cardiac remodeling are involved in this cardiopathy

Displasia cemento-óssea florida: relato de dois casos tratados por diferentes abordagen / Florid cemento-osseous dysplasia: report of two cases treated with different approaches

Objetivo: relatar dois casos de displasia cemento-óssea florida, descrevendo a evolução clínico-radiográfica ao longo de 5 anos em um paciente assintomático e a abordagem cirúrgica em um caso sintomático. Relato de caso 1: paciente, melanoderma, sexo feminino, 56 anos de idade, encaminhada ao Serviço de Cirurgia Bucomaxilofacial da Universidade Federal da Bahia, por cirurgião-dentista clínico que notou alterações imagiológicas em radiografia panorâmica de rotina. Apesar da importante extensão da lesão em maxila e mandíbula, não havia qualquer sintoma ou sinal clínico de infecção. A paciente foi acompanhada durante 5 anos, com exames de imagem bianuais e medidas clínicas profiláticas. Relato de caso 2: paciente, melanoderma, sexo feminino, 57 anos, apresentou-se ao ambulatório de cirurgia queixando-se de atraso em cicatrização após remoção de um dente. A radiografia panorâmica e a tomografia computadorizada, em conjunto com dados clínicos, permitiram o diagnóstico de displasia cemento-óssea florida com infecção secundária. A paciente foi abordada por meio de osteotomia em região do defeito em mandíbula. A análise microscópica do espécime obtido confirmou a alteração displásica cementoide. Os sinais e sintomas regrediram e a paciente segue em acompanhamento. Considerações finais: a displasia cemento-óssea florida, portanto, é uma doença pouco frequente, cujas manifestações podem demandar diferentes abordagens. É importante o domínio clínico do cirurgião-dentista, uma vez que o diagnóstico equivocado pode guiar a escolhas terapêuticas com resultados insatisfatórios. (AU)

Objective: the objective of this article is to report two cases of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia describing the clinical-radiographic evolution over 5 years in an asymptomatic patient and the surgical approach in a symptomatic one. Case report 1: patient, melanoderma, female, 56 years old, referred to the service by a clinical Dentist who noticed imaging alterations in a routine panoramic radiography. Despite the important extension of the maxillary and mandibular lesion, there was no clinical sign or symptom of infection. The patient has been followed for 5 years with biannual imaging exams and prophylactic clinical measures. Case report 2: patient, melanoderma, female, 57 years old, presented to the surgery outpatient complaining of delay in healing after removal of a tooth. Panoramic X-ray and Computed Tomography together with clinical data allowed the diagnosis of florid cemento-osseous dysplasia with secondary infection. The patient was approached through osteotomy in the region of the mandible defect. The microscopic analysis of the specimen confirmed the dysplastic cementenoid alteration. Signs and symptoms regressed and the patient is in follow up. Final considerations: florida cementoosseous dysplasia is an infrequent disease, whose manifestations may require different approaches. The clinical domain of the Dentist is important, since misdiagnosis can lead to therapeutic choices with unsatisfactory results. (AU)

Sampling strategy of an epidemiological survey using a satellite image program

ABSTRACT OBJECTIVE To describe the sampling strategy of an epidemiological survey with the aid of satellite images, including details of the multistage probability sampling process. METHODS A probability sample of individuals living in the rural area of Rosário do Sul, state of Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, aged 15 years old or more, was evaluated. Participants answered questionnaires (medical history, sociodemographic characteristics, habits, alcohol use, quality of life, stress, rumination, and self-perceived periodontal diseases), and were subjected to clinical oral examinations as well as anthropometric measurements (blood pressure, height, weight, abdominal and waist circumferences). Oral evaluation comprehended a complete periodontal exam at six sites per tooth, including the following assessments: furcation involvement; dental abrasion; tooth decay, including the indexing of missing and filled surfaces; O'Brien index; gingival abrasion; oral cavity and lip lesions; complete periapical radiographic exam, and use of prostheses. Besides this oral clinical approach, subgingival plaque, crevicular gingival fluid, saliva, and blood samples were collected. Examiners were trained and calibrated during previous evaluations. A pilot study allowed the logistic of the performed exams to be adjusted as needed. RESULTS Among 1,087 eligible individuals, 688 were examined (63.3%). Age, sex, and skin color data were compared to data from the last demographic census (2010) of the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics, which served to validate the sampling strategy. CONCLUSIONS The careful methods used in this study, in which satellite images were used in the delimitation of epidemiological areas, ensure the quality of the estimates obtained and allow for these estimates to be used in oral health surveillance and health policies improvements.

Asymptomatic plasmodium infection in a residual malaria transmission area in the atlantic forest region: implications for elimination

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Elimination of malaria in areas of interrupted transmission warrants careful case assessment to avoid the reintroduction of this disease. Occasional malaria cases are reported among visitors of the Atlantic Forest area of Brazil, while data on residents of this area are scarce. METHODS: A sectional study was carried out to examine 324 individuals living in a municipality where autochthonous cases were detected. RESULTS: Asymptomatic Plasmodium infections were detected in 2.8% of the individuals by polymerase chain reaction (PCR), with one case of P. falciparum (0.3%), two cases of P. vivax (0.6%), and six cases of P. malariae (1.9%). The thick blood smears were negative in all individuals. Serological tests performed in 314 subjects were reactive in 11.1%, with 3.5% for P. falciparum and 7.7% for P. vivax. A subsample of 42 reactive individuals for any Plasmodium species showed P. malariae in 30.9% of specimens. Individuals who entered the Atlantic Forest region were 2.7 times more likely to exhibit reactive serology for P. vivax compared with individuals who did not enter this region (p<0.05). Children <15 years had a higher chance of reactive serology for P. falciparum and P. vivax than individuals ≥15 years of age (p<0.05). Individuals living in the Paraiso district had a higher chance of reactive serology for P. vivax compared to other districts (p<0.05). No associations were found between sex, past exposure to malaria, or serological response to antibodies of any Plasmodium species. CONCLUSIONS: The implications of these results for the elimination of malaria were discussed.

Prognostic Impact of Intracranial Pressure Monitoring in Patients with Severe Traumatic Brain Injury

Objectives The aim of the present study was to analyze the prognostic impact of intracranial pressure (ICP) monitoring in patients with severe traumatic brain injury (TBI). Methods An observational, retrospective and quantitative study was performed. The sample consisted of 246 patients diagnosed with severe TBI, from January 2009 to August 2017. Results Out of the total sample, 43.56% of the patients were submitted to ICP monitoring. The mean time of use of the catheter was 1.7 days. In both groups, males were the most affected, and the majority of the patients were < 50 years old. Automobile accident was the main etiology of TBI. In the initial clinical evaluation, mydriatic pupils were related to death and normal pupil reaction at hospital discharge. Themonitored group performed a larger number of computed tomography (CT) scans, with amean of 2.6 examinations,with cerebral edema being the most common finding. Regarding the prognosis, those who used a catheter for ICP monitoring had a 47% reduction in the chance of death when compared with those who did not use the catheter. The stay duration both in the hospital and in the intensive care units was higher in patients who underwent ICP monitoring; periods > 30 days were related to meningitis, especially in those who used the catheter. Conclusion Patients who used a catheter for ICP monitoring had a significant improvement in survival.

Colaboração interprofissional: um estudo de caso sobre os profissionais do Núcleo de Atenção ao Idoso da Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (NAI/UERJ), Brasil / Interprofessional collaboration: a case study regarding the professionals of the Care Center for Elderly, Rio de Janeiro State University (NAI/UERJ), Brazil / Colaboración inter-profesional: un estudio de caso sobre los profesionales del Núcleo de Atención al Anciano de la Universidad Estadual de Rio de Janeiro (NAI/UERJ), Brasil

O artigo analisa os sentidos da 'colaboração interprofissional' a partir da percepção dos profissionais de saúde do Núcleo de Atenção ao Idoso da Universidade Estadual do Rio de Janeiro (NAI/UERJ). Trata-se de um estudo de caso, com abordagem qualitativa de caráter descritivo-analítico. Na pesquisa que deu origem ao artigo, foi realizada revisão documental sobre o conceito de 'colaboração interprofissional', além de 13 entrevistas semiestruturadas com profissionais de diferentes áreas do NAI-UERJ, no período de março a junho de 2015. A perspectiva praxiológica de Pierre Bourdieu, sua sociologia da prática, com destaque para as noções de habitus e campo, auxiliaram na análise e interpretação, sendo crucial para a compreensão das relações entre práticas e formação profissional dos agentes. Como parte dos resultados da pesquisa, apresentam-se, aqui, discussões sobre distintas dimensões da colaboração interprofissional, no âmbito de suas interações na produção do cuidado.(AU)

The paper analyses the meanings of interprofessional collaboration using as source the perception of health professionals working in the Elderly Care Center of the State University of Rio de Janeiro (NAI / UERJ). This is a qualitative, descriptive and analytical case study. The research that led to this paper was a desk review of the interprofessional collaboration concept. In addition, we performed 13 semi-structured interviews with professionals working on different areas in the NAI-UERJ, from March to June 2015. The praxiological perspective of Pierre Bourdieu (sociology of practice), and especially the notions of habitus and field, were instrumental in the analysis and interpretation, as keys for understanding the relationship between practice and professional education of agents. A debate regarding different dimensions of interprofessioal collaboration in the context of their interactions in care prodution is presented as a partial result of the reserarch.(AU)

El artículo analiza los sentidos de la "colaboración inter-profesional" a partir de la percepción de los profesionales de salud del Núcleo de Atención al Anciano de la Universidad Estadual de Río de Janeiro (NAI/UERJ). Se trata de un estudio de caso, con abordaje cualitativo de carácter descriptivo-analítico. En la investigación que dio origen al artículo, se realizó una revisión documentaria sobre el concepto de "colaboración inter-profesional" además de 13 entrevistas semi-estructuradas con profesionales de diferentes áreas, en el período de marzo a junio de 2015. La perspectiva praxiológica de Pierre Bourdieu, su sociología de la práctica, con destaque para las nociones de habitus y campo, auxiliaron en el análisis e interpretación, resultando crucial para la comprensión de las relaciones entre prácticas y formación profesional de los agentes. Como parte de los resultados del estudio, se presentan aquí discusiones sobre distintas dimensiones de la colaboración inter-profesional, en el ámbito de sus interacciones en la producción del cuidado.(AU)