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Pathogens ; 12(5)2023 Apr 29.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37242330

ABSTRACT

American tegumentary leishmaniasis, a zoonotic disease caused by the Leishmania genus, poses significant challenges in treatment, including administration difficulty, low efficacy, and parasite resistance. Novel compounds or associations offer alternative therapies, and natural products such as oregano essential oil (OEO), extracted from Origanum vulgare, have been extensively researched due to biological effects, including antibacterial, antifungal, and antiparasitic properties. Silver nanoparticles (AgNp), a nanomaterial with compelling antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity, have been shown to exhibit potent leishmanicidal properties. We evaluated the in vitro effect of OEO and AgNp-Bio association on L. amazonensis and the death mechanisms of the parasite involved. Our results demonstrated a synergistic antileishmanial effect of OEO + AgNp on promastigote forms and L. amazonensis-infected macrophages, which induced morphological and ultrastructural changes in promastigotes. Subsequently, we investigated the mechanisms underlying parasite death and showed an increase in NO, ROS, mitochondrial depolarization, accumulation of lipid-storage bodies, autophagic vacuoles, phosphatidylserine exposure, and damage to the plasma membrane. Moreover, the association resulted in a reduction in the percentage of infected cells and the number of amastigotes per macrophage. In conclusion, our findings establish that OEO + AgNp elicits a late apoptosis-like mechanism to combat promastigote forms and promotes ROS and NO production in infected macrophages to target intracellular amastigote forms.

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Rev. APS (Online) ; 25(2): 430-445, 18/01/2023.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1561990

ABSTRACT

Objetivou-se identificar na literatura as ações educativas utilizadas na promoção à saúde do homem na atenção primária à saúde. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura. Foram realizadas buscas nas bases de dados LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, SCIELO, BDENF e IBECS. Foram identificados vinte e dois artigos, dos quais cinco se adequavam aos critérios de inclusão e seguiram para a análise de conteúdo. Observou-se que há pouca produção de estudos sobre o assunto e que as ações de educação realizadascom a população masculina estão voltadas na sua maioria para o aspecto sexual e urológico, não contemplandoa integralidade da saúde do homem. Considera-se que ainda há a necessidade de olhar para saúde do homem de forma integral,abordando temas diversos, sobretudo considerando os indicadores de saúde dessa população apontados na própria Política Nacional de Saúde do Homem.


The objective was to identify in the literature the educational actions used to promote men's health in primary health care. It is an integrative literature review. Searches were performed in the LILACS, PUBMED, MEDLINE, SCOPUS, SCIELO, BDENF and IBECS databases. Twenty-two articles were identified, and five articles were selected that fit the inclusion criteria, and followed for content analysis. It was observed that there is little production of studies on the subject and that the education actions carried out with the male population are mostly focused on the sexual and urological aspects, and do not contemplate the integrality of men's health. It is considered that there is still a need to look at men's health comprehensively, approaching different themes, especially considering the health indicators of this population pointed out in the National Men's Health Policy itself.


Subject(s)
Health Education , Men's Health
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Licere (Online) ; 24(4): 593-616, dez.2021.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1358476

ABSTRACT

O incentivo à descentralização de políticas parte do pressuposto que a proximidade com o cidadão garante maior eficiência na alocação de recursos em políticas de sua preferência. O presente estudo buscou compreender a participação do poder local à efetivação do direito ao deporto, de forma comparativa entre Brasil e Portugal, a partir da análise das normas produzidas no período pós-constituição dos dois países. O quadro normativo de atenção ao direito se distingue. No Brasil, as normas não enfrentaram a questão da participação dos municípios na oferta do direito. Em Portugal foram construídos um conjunto de normas buscando estruturar o comportamento das câmaras municipais em matéria esportiva. No entanto, essa distinção não implica, necessariamente, que a questão da implementação das políticas esteja equacionada. Para os dois países a questão do financiamento é uma agenda a ser enfrentada pelo quadro normativo que afeta o acesso ao direito.


The encouragement of policy decentralization is based on the assumption that proximity to the citizen ensures greater efficiency in the allocation of resources in policies of their choice. This paper sought to understand the participation of local government in the realization of the right to sports, in a comparative manner between Brazil and Portugal, based on the analysis of the norms produced in the postconstitution period of both countries. The normative framework of attention to the right is distinctive. In Brazil, the norms did not face the question of municipality participation in the offering of the right. In Portugal, a set of norms was built seeking to structure the behavior of municipal councils in sports matters. However, this distinction does not necessarily imply that the issue of policy implementation is being considered. For both countries, the issue of financing is an agenda to be addressed by the regulatory framework that affects access to the right.


Subject(s)
Sports
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Rev Bras Epidemiol ; 23: e200072, 2020.
Article in English, Portuguese | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32638848

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION: Primary care is considered a gateway to other levels of care, however, men seek mainly specialized or emergency services, especially when they already have some affection. OBJECTIVE: the objective was to verify how male users evaluate first contact access in primary care. METHODOLOGY: Cross-sectional study, conducted in Campina Grande/PB, from October 2016 to February 2017, with 384 men. A sociodemographic form and the Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCATool) were used. RESULTS: There was an association between service use and age (p = 0.001), income (p = 0.036), creed (p = 0.018) and knowledge of the National Men's Health Policy (p = 0.007); The components of first contact access (utilization and accessibility) obtained a score of 5.79 and 2.7 respectively, being this attribute considered by users as poorly oriented to primary care. Ensuring accessibility and reception in primary care is critical. The service must be organized to have the ability to receive and respond positively to the health demands of the population, to have resoluteness and ability to link the service with the user. CONCLUSION: Users do not perceive primary care as a gateway to the health system, and efforts should be made to ensure first contact access.


Subject(s)
Health Services Accessibility , Primary Health Care , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Services Research , Humans , Male
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Rev. bras. epidemiol ; 23: e200072, 2020. tab
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-1126024

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RESUMO: Introdução: A atenção primária é considerada como porta de entrada para os demais níveis de atenção ao cuidado, no entanto os homens buscam principalmente os serviços especializados ou de urgência sobretudo quando já se encontram com alguma afecção. Objetivo: Verificar como os usuários do sexo masculino avaliam o acesso de primeiro contato na atenção primária. Metodologia: Estudo transversal realizado em Campina Grande (PB), no período de outubro de 2016 a fevereiro de 2017, com 384 homens. Foram utilizados um formulário sociodemográfico e o Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCATool). Efetuaram-se os testes χ2, Fisher e razão de verossimilhança. Resultados: Verificou-se associação entre a utilização do serviço e a idade (p = 0,001), a renda (p = 0,036), o credo (p = 0,018) e o conhecimento da Política Nacional de Assistência Integral à Saúde do Homem (p = 0,007). Os componentes do acesso de primeiro contato (utilização e acessibilidade) obtiveram os escores 5,79 e 2,7, respectivamente, sendo esse atributo considerado pelos usuários como pouco orientado para atenção primária. A garantia da acessibilidade e do acolhimento na atenção primária é fundamental. O serviço deve se organizar para ter as capacidades de acolher e apresentar uma resposta positiva às demandas de saúde da população, além de ter resolutividade e disposição de vinculação do serviço com o usuário. Conclusão: Os usuários não percebem a atenção primária como porta de entrada do sistema de saúde, sendo necessários esforços para garantir o acesso de primeiro contato.


ABSTRACT: Introduction: Primary care is considered a gateway to other levels of care, however, men seek mainly specialized or emergency services, especially when they already have some affection. Objective: the objective was to verify how male users evaluate first contact access in primary care. Methodology: Cross-sectional study, conducted in Campina Grande/PB, from October 2016 to February 2017, with 384 men. A sociodemographic form and the Primary Care Assessment Tool (PCATool) were used. Results: There was an association between service use and age (p = 0.001), income (p = 0.036), creed (p = 0.018) and knowledge of the National Men's Health Policy (p = 0.007); The components of first contact access (utilization and accessibility) obtained a score of 5.79 and 2.7 respectively, being this attribute considered by users as poorly oriented to primary care. Ensuring accessibility and reception in primary care is critical. The service must be organized to have the ability to receive and respond positively to the health demands of the population, to have resoluteness and ability to link the service with the user. Conclusion: Users do not perceive primary care as a gateway to the health system, and efforts should be made to ensure first contact access.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Primary Health Care , Health Services Accessibility , Brazil , Cross-Sectional Studies , Health Services Research
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Rev. Enferm. Atual In Derme ; 93(ESPECIAL COVID19): [e-020005], 2020.
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1290918

ABSTRACT

A pandemia trouxe consigo diversos fatores que podem favorecer alterações na condição de saúde mental, no entanto, neste contexto pandêmico, pouco tem se discutido sobre esse assunto. Destaca-se no contexto da pandemia atual, a população idosa, inclusa no grupo de risco para o contágio com a COVID-19, fator que pode ser considerado como de risco para o desenvolvimento de alterações emocionais motivados pela ansiedade e o medo de contaminação e também do desconhecido apresentando-se como uma situação estressora durante o período de isolamento, podendo provocar mudanças na condição de saúde mental, assim como agravar as condições daqueles que por ventura já são acometidos. Necessita-se, portanto de um olhar dos entes públicos em relação a essa população no contexto atual, objetivando diminuir os efeitos danosos da COVID-19, com vistas a reduzir o impacto das alterações psicológicas nessa população, além de suavizar o ônus financeiro no custeio de tratamentos em função de alterações na condição de saúde psicológica que os acometam.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Mental Health , Public Health , Health of the Elderly , Pandemics , COVID-19
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J Bodyw Mov Ther ; 22(3): 666-672, 2018 Jul.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30100295

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to compare blood pressure (BP) behavior and heart rate variability (HRV) among hypertensive stage I and normotensive individuals who were submitted to the cranial technique of the 4th ventricle compression (CV4), an osteopathic technique. METHODS: In this experimental controlled study, thirty men between 40 and 60 years old were evaluated and divided into two groups: normotensive (NT) and hypertensive (HT). The CV4 maneuver was applied in both groups and BP was measured at 5 (five) different stages: pre and post-intervention, 5, 10 and 15min after technique. Time-frequency parameters were obtained from measurements of RR intervals. Data were analyzed using an ANOVA two-way for analysis of the condition factor (NT and HT) and times with p-value ≤ .05. RESULTS: There was a reduction in the BP of the HT group. A significant intergroup difference (p = .01) was noticed, with respect to the standard deviation of successive normal R-R intervals (SDNN) values, mainly between pre-intervention and 15min stages. Concerning root mean square of the mean squared differences (RNSSD) values, the highlights were differences between pre-intervention and 10min (p = .01) only in the NT group. There was an increase in high frequencies (HF) values and a low frequencies (LF) attenuation in both groups at all different stages. CONCLUSION: The data showed a BP reduction in the HT group in pre-intervention/15min and an increase in parasympathetic activity and decreased sympathetic activity in both groups. This suggests a change in the sympathetic-vagal balance. However, further studies are needed to elucidate the data on BP reduction mechanisms with CV4.


Subject(s)
Autonomic Nervous System/physiology , Fourth Ventricle , Heart Rate/physiology , Manipulation, Osteopathic , Adult , Blood Pressure , Humans , Hypertension , Male , Middle Aged
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Coluna/Columna ; 16(3): 224-227, July-Sept. 2017. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-890905

ABSTRACT

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the epidemiological profile of patients with spinal fractures and the characteristics of the population at risk attended at a university hospital. Methods: The study population is composed of 202 patients diagnosed and treated for vertebral fracture due to trauma. The variables were correlated with each other and the correlations with p<0.05 were considered statistically significant. Results: The ratio of incidence of trauma between the sexes was 3:1 for males. The mean age was 37 years and the age group with the highest incidence was between 20 and 39 years. Traffic accidents were the most frequent mechanism (51.2%) and secondly, falls (33.2%). There was a statistical correlation between trauma mechanisms to age group and region of the spine. The first lumbar vertebra (L1) fracture alone accounted for 21.5% of all cases studied associated with the fall mechanism. Spinal cord injury was recorded in 33.7% of the individuals in the sample. A total of 57.3% of the patients were submitted to surgical treatment and 41.7% to the conservative treatment. The mean hospitalization time was 15 days. Conclusions: Spinal fractures are important determinants of morbidity and mortality in the population with a major impact on economically active individuals, especially males. They are directly associated to traffic accidents in the young population and to falls in the higher age brackets. Primary prevention of trauma is the main mechanism for change in this scenario.


RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar o perfil epidemiológico dos pacientes com fratura da coluna vertebral e as características da população de risco atendida em um hospital universitário. Métodos: A população do estudo é composta de 202 pacientes diagnosticados e tratados por fratura de vértebras devido a trauma. As variáveis foram correlacionadas entre si e consideradas estatisticamente significantes as correlações com p < 0,05. Resultados: A relação da incidência do trauma entre os sexos foi 3:1 para o sexo masculino. A média de idade foi 37 anos e a faixa etária de maior incidência entre 20 e 39 anos. Os acidentes de trânsito foram o mecanismo de mais frequente (51,2%) e em segundo lugar, as quedas (33,2%). Houve correlação estatística dos mecanismos de trauma conforme faixa etária e região da coluna vertebral. A fratura de primeira vértebra lombar (L1) representou sozinha 21,5% de todos os casos estudados associados ao mecanismo queda. A lesão raquimedular foi registrada em 33,7% dos indivíduos da amostra. Um total de 57,3% dos pacientes foi submetido a tratamento cirúrgico e 41,7% ao conservador. O tempo de internação médio foi de 15 dias. Conclusões: As fraturas de coluna são importantes determinantes de morbidade e mortalidade da população, com impacto principal nos indivíduos economicamente ativos, sobretudo do sexo masculino. Estão diretamente associadas a acidentes de trânsito na população jovem e a quedas nas faixas etárias maiores. A prevenção primária do trauma é o principal mecanismo para mudança desse cenário.


RESUMEN Objetivo: Analizar el perfil epidemiológico de los pacientes con fractura de la columna vertebral y las características de la población de riesgo tratada en un hospital universitario. Métodos: La población del estudio está compuesta de 202 pacientes diagnosticados y tratados por fractura de vértebras debido a trauma. Las variables se correlacionaron entre sí y se consideraron estadísticamente significativas las correlaciones comp < 0,05. Resultados: La proporción de incidencia del trauma entre los sexos fue 3:1 para el sexo masculino. La edad media fue de 37 años y el rango de edad de mayor incidencia fue entre 20 y 39 años. Los accidentes de tránsito fueron el mecanismo más frecuente (51,2%) y en segundo lugar, las caídas (33,2%). Se observó correlación estadística entre los mecanismos de trauma según el grupo de edad y la región de la columna vertebral. La fractura de la primera vértebra lumbar (L1) sola representó el 21,5% de todos los casos estudiados asociados al mecanismo de caída. La lesión de la médula espinal se registró en el 33,7% de los individuos de la muestra. Un total de 57,3% de los pacientes fueron sometidos a tratamiento quirúrgico y el 41,7% al conservador. La duración promedio de la estancia hospitalaria fue de 15 días. Conclusiones: Las fracturas de columna son determinantes importantes de morbilidad y mortalidad con impacto principal en los individuos económicamente activos, sobre todo del sexo masculino. Se asocian directamente con los accidentes de tránsito en la población joven y a las caídas en los rangos de edad mayores. La prevención primaria del trauma es el principal mecanismo para cambiar este escenario.


Subject(s)
Humans , Spinal Injuries/epidemiology , Accidental Falls , Accidents, Traffic , Spinal Fractures
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São Paulo; SMS; 22-24 mar. 2017. 1 p. graf.
Non-conventional in Portuguese | Sec. Munic. Saúde SP, Sec. Munic. Saúde SP | ID: sms-12776

Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Mental Health
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J. health inform ; 8(supl.I): 1011-1018, 2016. ilus, mapas
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-906768

ABSTRACT

A pesquisa objetivou a aplicação de técnicas de geolocalização a partir do rastreamento em tempo real das ambulâncias do SAMU 192 em Maceió - AL, permitindo a visualização de informações em um dashboard online para auxiliar na tomada de decisão e regulação dos atendimentos móveis de emergência pré-hospitalar. A pesquisa foi classificada como desenvolvimento tecnológico que gerou um produto funcional para implantação no SAMU. No proceder metodológico, as tecnologias adotadas para a consecução dos objetivos envolveram a instalação de smartphones Android nas ambulâncias com um cliente de rastreamento GPS e a sua integração com um mapa das ocorrências atendidas pelo SAMU pelo período de um mês. Como resultado, foi possível implantar um dashboard para visualização por parte dos gestores e técnicos do SAMU do mapeamento dos atendimentos a partir do posicionamento geográfico das ambulâncias, contribuindo para maximização da eficiência na logística dos atendimentos e racionalização dos custos de operação da central regional.


The research aimed to the geolocation techniques application from the real-time SAMU 192 ambulances trackingin Maceió-AL, allowing to view online information on dashboard to assist in decision making and regulation of medical care pre-emergence hospital. The research was classified as a technological development that generated a functional product for deployment in the SAMU. Methodological proceeding involved technologies for the achievement of the objectives such as installation of Android smartphones in ambulances with a GPS tracking client and its integration with na event map attended by the SAMU for a period of one month. As a result, it was possible to deploy a dashboard for viewingby managers and technicians of the SAMU mapping of calls from the geographical positioning of ambulances, helping tomaximize efficiency in the logistics of care and rationalization of regional central operating costs.


Subject(s)
Humans , Information Systems , Ambulances , Emergency Medical Services , Geographic Mapping , Congresses as Topic , Cell Phone , Mobile Applications
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Acta Ortop Bras ; 20(5): 291-6, 2012.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24453620

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To study the shoulder of this group of patients using magnetic resonance imaging to detect clinical and subclinical disorders and establish a rehabilitation program. METHODS: Nine patients with spinal cord injury followed in the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Locomotive System at HC/UNICAMP were divided into two groups according to the presence of paraplegia and tetraplegia and were clinically assessed for correlation with the imaging exams. RESULTS: Normal results were found in 41% of the shoulders. Most common injuries were tendinopathy of the supraspinatus and acromioclavicular joint degeneration. Eighty percent of injured shoulders had combined lesions. CONCLUSION: A great variety of causes of shoulder pain was identified in paraplegic and tetraplegic subjects. Routine clinical assessment and imaging studies of the shoulder may contribute to the evolution of rehabilitation and reduction of pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Level of Evidence II, Development of Diagnostic Criteria on Consecutive Patients, With Universally Applied Reference "Gold" Standard.

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Acta ortop. bras ; 20(5): 291-296, 2012. ilus, tab
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-658915

ABSTRACT

OBJETIVO: Estudar o ombro destes indivíduos através de ressonância magnética para detectar lesões clínicas ou subclínicas para instituir programas específicos de reabilitação. MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados nove pacientes lesados medulares, com seguimento no Laboratório de Biomecânica e Reabilitação do Aparelho Locomotor HC/UNICAMP. Foram divididos em dois grupos de acordo com a presença de paraplegia ou tetraplegia e avaliados através de anamnese e exame físico para correlação com o exame de imagem. RESULTADOS: 41% dos ombros avaliados com imagens de ressonância apresentaram resultado normal. Dentre os resultados alterados, a tendinopatia do supra-espinhal e a degeneração acrômio-clavicular foram às alterações mais encontradas e 80% dos ombros com exame alterado possuiam mais de uma lesão associada. CONCLUSÃO: Pela amostra do estudo é possível identificar uma etiologia multivariada da omalgia, com particularidades para indivíduos paraplégicos e tetraplégicos. A inclusão rotineira da avaliação clínica e radiológica do ombro nos indivíduos lesados medulares pode contribuir para a evolução das técnicas de reabilitação e redução tanto das lesões músculo-articulares quanto dos sintomas álgicos. Nível de Evidência II, Desenvolvimento de critérios diagnósticos em pacientes consecutivos com padrão de referência "ouro" aplicado.


OBJECTIVE: To study the shoulder of this group of patients using magnetic resonance imaging to detect clinical and subclinical disorders and establish a rehabilitation program. METHODS: Nine patients with spinal cord injury followed in the Laboratory of Biomechanics and Rehabilitation of the Locomotive System at HC/UNICAMP were divided into two groups according to the presence of paraplegia and tetraplegia and were clinically assessed for correlation with the imaging exams. RESULTS: Normal results were found in 41% of the shoulders. Most common injuries were tendinopathy of the supraspinatus and acromioclavicular joint degeneration. Eighty percent of injured shoulders had combined lesions. CONCLUSION: A great variety of causes of shoulder pain was identified in paraplegic and tetraplegic subjects. Routine clinical assessment and imaging studies of the shoulder may contribute to the evolution of rehabilitation and reduction of pain and musculoskeletal disorders. Level of Evidence II, Development of Diagnostic Criteria on Consecutive Patients, With Universally Applied Reference "Gold" Standard.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Young Adult , Middle Aged , Shoulder/injuries , Paraplegia , Quadriplegia , Spinal Cord Injuries , Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy
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