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Foods ; 13(4)2024 Feb 16.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38397575

ABSTRACT

Alheira is a naturally fermented meat sausage traditionally made in the Portuguese region of Trás-os-Montes. Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are the dominant microorganisms in alheira and can endow it with various technological properties. This study aimed (1) to characterize technological features and in vitro antimicrobial activity of LAB isolated from alheira, and (2) to reveal associations between such phenotypic characteristics and the isolates species identified through amplification and sequencing of the 16S ribosomal gene. Sixty-two LAB isolates were identified and Enterococcus (E.) faecium corresponded to 32.3% of isolates, followed by Leuconostoc (L.) mesenteroides (19.4%) and Latilactobacillus (Lb.) sakei (17.7%), aligning with previous research on traditional Portuguese fermented meat sausages. The phenotypic analysis of LAB isolates indicated diverse acidification capacities, proteolytic activities, and inhibitory effects against foodborne pathogens Listeria (L.) monocytogenes, Salmonella (S.) Typhimurium and Staphylococcus (S.) aureus. Overall, lactobacilli displayed high inhibition activity against the pathogens S. aureus, L. monocytogenes, and S. Typhimurium. Although the mechanisms for the inhibition of pathogen growth need to be further elucidated, these findings enhance our understanding of LAB diversity and functionality in alheira sausages, contributing to product safety and quality.

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Ital J Food Saf ; 12(4): 11559, 2023 Nov 09.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38116370

ABSTRACT

In cheese-making, a starter culture composed of adequately chosen lactic acid bacteria (LAB) may be suitable to ensure the rapid acidification of milk, improve textural and sensory characteristics, and avoid pathogen proliferation. In this work, 232 LAB isolates collected from artisanal goat's raw milk cheeses produced in Portugal were evaluated for their antimicrobial capacity (at 10 and 37°C), as well as their acidifying and proteolytic properties. Among the 232 isolates, at least 98% of those isolated in De Man- Rogosa-Sharpe (MRS) agar presented antagonism against Listeria monocytogenes, Salmonella Typhimurium, or Staphylococcus aureus, whereas less than 28.1% of M17-isolated LAB showed antagonism against these pathogens. M17-isolated LAB displayed better results than MRS ones in terms of acidifying capacity. As for the proteolytic assay, only 2 MRS isolates showed casein hydrolysis capacity. Principal component analyses and molecular characterization of a subset of selected isolates were conducted to identify those with promising capacities and to correlate the identified LAB genera and species with their antimicrobial, acidifying, and/or proteolytic properties. Lactococcus strains were associated with the highest acidifying capacity, whereas Leuconostoc and Lacticaseibacillus strains were more related to antimicrobial capacities. Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Lactococcus lactis, and Lacticaseibacillus paracasei were the predominant organisms found. The results of this work highlight various strains with pathogen inhibition capacity and suitable technological properties to be included in a customized starter culture. In future work, it is necessary to appropriately define the starter culture and implement it in the cheese-making process to evaluate if the in-vitro capacities are observable in a real food system.

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CuidArte, Enferm ; 17(2): 289-295, jul.-dez. 2023. tab
Article in Portuguese | BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-1552689

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Introdução: Método de trabalho entre as redes de saúde, o matriciamento, após a pandemia Covid-19, teve enfoque na responsabilidade de reorganização do processo de trabalho junto aos profissionais das equipes em diversas instituições de saúde, como no Núcleo Ampliado de Saúde da Família e Atenção Básica (NASF-AB). Objetivo: Descrever o apoio matricial no contexto da pandemia de Covid-19. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão narrativa utilizada que busca descrever os desafios e as oportunidades do apoio matricial no período da pandemia de Covid-19. Para isso, foram selecionados artigos científicos publicados entre os anos de 2020 e 2022, nos idiomas português, inglês e espanhol. Resultados: Após a avaliação preliminar dos resultados das estratégias de busca, foram selecionados 18 artigos. No tocante aos desafios encontrados, destacam-se: suspensão de matriciamentos, escassez de recursos, violência nos territórios, dúvidas recorrentes das equipes de saúde, contaminação viral dos profissionais, sobrecarga das equipes e dificuldades tecnológicas. Já, em relação às oportunidades, ressaltam-se: modernização e digitalização das informações, prestação remota de diversos serviços, elaboração de ações em grupo, utilização de tecnologias digitais leves e fortalecimento do vínculo entre os profissionais e usuários. Conclusão: Quanto aos desafios, destacaram-se: suspensão de matriciamentos em muitas unidades de saúde, redução da segurança dos profissionais no exercício de suas funções e, sobre as oportunidades: utilização de tecnologias, matriciamento para os casos suspeitos e/ou confirmados de covid-19 e a importância da extensão universitária no enfrentamento da pandemia


Introduction: A working method between health networks, matrix support, after the Covid-19 pandemic, focused on the responsibility of reorganizing the work process with team professionals in various health institutions, such as the Expanded Family Health and Care Center Basic (NASF-AB). Objective: Uncover matrix support in the context of the covid-19 pandemic. Method: This is a narrative review used that seeks to describe the challenges and opportunities of matrix support during the Covid-19 pandemic. For this purpose, we have selected scientific articles published between the years 2020 and 2022, in Portuguese, English and Spanish. Results: After the preliminary evaluation of two results of the search strategies, 18 articles were selected. Not referring to the challenges encountered, we highlight: suspension of registrations, scarcity of resources, violence in our territories, repeated visits by health teams, viral contamination of professionals, overload of equipment and technological difficulties. In relation to opportunities, we highlight: modernization and digitalization of information, remote provision of various services, group production of actions, use of light digital technologies and strengthening of the link between professionals and users. Conclusion: Regarding the challenges, we highlight: suspension of registrations in many health units, reduction of security of professionals in the exercise of their functions and, regarding the opportunities: use of technologies, registration for suspected and/or confirmed cases of covid -19 and the importance of university extension in confronting the pandemic


Subject(s)
Humans , Primary Health Care , Intersectoral Collaboration , Health Communication , COVID-19/epidemiology
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Colloids Surf B Biointerfaces ; 229: 113465, 2023 Sep.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-37490807

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5SO3H-8-hydroxyquinoline coordinated to Europium (Eu-5SO3-HQ) was incorporated in biomembrane models using Langmuir monolayers. Dipalmitoyl phosphatidylcholine (DPPC) and dipalmitoyl phosphatidylserine (DPPS) were employed, representing mammalian cells and dioctadecyldimethylammonium bromide (DODAB) as a positively charged lipid to study the contrast with negatively charged lipids. Tensiometric, rheological and spectroscopic techniques were employed to characterize Eu-5SO3-HQ- lipid monolayer interactions. The complex condenses all the monolayer indicating interactions with the lipids' polar heads, but with distinctive effects on the mechanical and rheological properties. While the complex decreases the compression and elastic moduli of DPPC and DPPS monolayers, it increases for DODAB, also decreasing its lateral viscosity. Infrared spectroscopy shows that the interaction of Eu-5-SO3-HQ alters the ordering of the lipids' alkyl chains, impacting the monolayer's molecular packing. These results show that the interaction of Eu-5SO3-HQ with lipid monolayers at the air-water is modulated by the composition of the polar head, which can be supportive in the preparation of nanodevices for molecular probing.


Subject(s)
Europium , Quinolines , Water/chemistry , 1,2-Dipalmitoylphosphatidylcholine/chemistry , Quaternary Ammonium Compounds/chemistry , Surface Properties
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Int J Dev Neurosci ; 83(2): 216-223, 2023 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36625792

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Sleep is essential for health: Adequate sleep is essential for healthy development and sleep deprivation results in several consequences. Indeed, sleep deprivation early in life is associated with poor behaviour and cognition, as well as impaired mental and physical health. Preclinical studies have shown that sleep deprivation alters several physiological functions later in life such as the cardiovascular, immune and endocrine systems, resulting in altered oxidative states. Most of the preclinical literature is focused on adult animals, and little is known about oxidative alterations during development, especially in the context of sleep deprivation. Hence, we adapted a classic and well-documented model of sleep deprivation, paradoxical sleep deprivation using multiple platforms, for juvenile rats and explored central and peripheral oxidative parameters, as well as the behavioural consequences of sleep deprivation post-weaning. We showed that 96 h of paradoxical sleep deprivation induced a significant reduction in body weight, decreased sucrose preference-a behaviour suggestive of anhedonia-and increased glucose and decreased cholesterol in the plasma. In the brain, we observed a decrease in reduced glutathione levels in the medial prefrontal cortex and an increase in thiobarbituric acid reactive substance levels in the hypothalamus, indicating oxidative damage in these regions. Taken together, our findings suggest that paradoxical sleep deprivation during development induces anhedonic behaviour and promotes central and peripheral alterations in oxidative parameters.


Subject(s)
Brain , Sleep Deprivation , Rats , Animals , Sleep Deprivation/complications , Weaning , Brain/metabolism , Oxidative Stress , Glutathione/metabolism
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Mundo saúde (Impr.) ; 47: e13742022, 2023.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1452031

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A insatisfação com a imagem corporal é um importante fator relacionado à transtornos alimentares. Nota-se que as redes sociais divulgam continuamente o corpo magro e musculoso, o que contribuiu para a internalização do corpo ideal. Entretanto, precisa ser melhor esclarecida a influência das redes sociais sobre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal em universitários da saúde. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a relação entre a insatisfação com a imagem corporal e o uso de redes sociais em estudantes de graduação da área da saúde. Realizou-se pesquisa transversal, com coleta de dados online pela plataforma Google Forms®. A amostra foi composta por 203 estudantes da área da saúde, na faixa etária entre 18 e 40 anos. Aplicou-se o questionário Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) para avaliar a insatisfação com a imagem corporal. A influência das redes sociais sobre estilo de vida e foi investigada pelo escore gerado pela somatória de seis questões, com respostas em escala Likert. Foram coletadas informações socioeconômicas, peso e altura autoreferidos. A análise estatística foi realizada pelo software JAMOVI, considerando-se o nível de significância p≤0,05. O escore de insatisfação com a imagem corporal foi significativamente superior nas mulheres, de maneira que se verificou que 65,4% delas apresentam algum grau de insatisfação. O IMC, número de redes sociais acessadas e o escore total de influência da mídia associaram-se positivamente à insatisfação com a imagem corporal. Conclui-se que a insatisfação com a imagem corporal se associou ao IMC, número de redes sociais e escore de influência das redes sociais, sendo observado principalmente em mulheres.


Dissatisfaction with body image is an essential factor related to eating disorders. It is noted that social networks continually publicize the lean and muscular body types, which have contributed to the internalization of the ideal body. However, social networks' influence on body image dissatisfaction in health university students must be clarified. This study aimed to investigate the relationship between dissatisfaction with body image and the use of social networks among undergraduate healthcare students. A cross-sectional survey was conducted, with online data collection using the Google Forms® platform. The sample consisted of 203 healthcare course students aged between 18 and 40 years. The Body Shape Questionnaire (BSQ) was applied to assess body image dissatisfaction. The influence of social networks on lifestyle was investigated by the score generated by the sum of six questions, with answers on a Likert scale. Socioeconomic information and selfreported weight and height were collected. Statistical analysis was performed using the JAMOVI software, considering a significance level of p≤0.05. The body image dissatisfaction score was significantly higher in women, and 65.4% had some degree of dissatisfaction. BMI, number of social networks accessed, and the overall media influence score were positively associated with dissatisfaction with body image. It is concluded that dissatisfaction with body image was associated with BMI, number of social networks, and social network influence score and was observed mainly in women.

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Internet resource in English, Portuguese | LIS -Health Information Locator | ID: lis-48227

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A Iniciativa Brasileira de Reprodutibilidade é uma iniciativa multicêntrica para estimar a reprodutibilidade da ciência biomédica brasileira. Financiada pelo Instituto Serrapilheira, nossa meta é reproduzir uma amostra de 60 a 80 experimentos de artigos brasileiros, inicialmente em 3 técnicas diferentes: ensaio de viabilidade celular por MTT, PCR quantitativo - RT-PCR e labirinto elevado em cruz). O sitio web traz informação sobre publicações, atividades, parcerias, eventos e outros projetos do grupo


Subject(s)
Reproducibility of Results , Biomedical Research
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Rev. Cient. CRO-RJ (Online) ; 5(2): 36-42, May-Aug. 2020.
Article in English | BBO - Dentistry , LILACS | ID: biblio-1253974

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Introduction: Excess of adhesive around brackets negatively impact oral health of orthodontic patients. Objective: Evaluate the influence of orthodontic bonding system in removal of adhesive flash around orthodontic brackets. Methods: Based on their characteristics, four orthodontic bonding systems were selected: lightcuring adhesive (G1 - TransbondTM XT); pink pigmented light-curing adhesive (G2- TransbondTM Plus Color Change); resin-modified glass ionomer cement (G3 - FujiOrthoTM LC); and auto-curing adhesive (G4 - ConciseTM). For each group (n=10), a single operator placed metal brackets on bovine teeth (n=40) and used an explorer tip to visually remove flash excess. After curing / setting, the sampleswere taken to a stereomicroscope and the Axio Vision 4.4 software was used to measure the area of remnant adhesive flash around each bracket. The quantitative data obtained was analyzed by the Kruskal-Wallis and Dunn's post hoc test at = 0.05. Results: The results show that the resin-modified glass ionomer cement (G3) had a larger area of remnant material than the other groups. There was no statistical difference between the other groups (G1, G2, and G4), independently of pigmentation or curing technique. Conclusion: It was concluded that the use of a resin-modified glass ionomer cement results in a larger area of remnant flash excess, which can negatively impact oral health. Pigmentation and curing technique did not influence on remnant flash excess.


Introdução: O excesso de material de colagem que permanece ao redor dos bráquetes impacta negativamente a saúde bucal dos pacientes ortodônticos. Objetivo: Avaliar a influência dos sistemas de colagem ortodônticos na remoção de excesso de adesivo ao redor de bráquetes. Métodos: Baseado em suas características, quatro sistemas de colagem ortodônticos foram selecionados: adesivo fotopolimerizável (G1 ­ TransbondTM XT); adesivo fotopolimerizável com pigmentação rosa (G2 - TransbondTM Plus Color Change); cimento de ionômero de vidro reforçado com resina (G3 - FujiOrthoTM LC); e adesivo autopolimerizável (G4 - ConciseTM). Para cada grupo (n=10), um único operador posicionou os bráquetes em dentes bovinos (n=40) e utilizou uma sonda exploradora para remoção visual do excesso de material de colagem. Após a polimerização / tempo de cura, as amostras foram levadas ao estereomicroscópio e o software Axio Vision 4,4 foi utilizado para mensurar a área de excesso de adesivo remanescente ao redor de cada bráquete. Os dados quantitativos obtidos foram analisados pelos testes de Kruskal-Wallis e post-hoc de Dunn em significância de = 0,05. Resultados: O cimento de ionômero de vidro reforçado por resina (G3) apresentou a maior área de remanescente de excesso. Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os demais grupos (G1, G2 e G4), independente da pigmentação ou do método de polimerização. Conclusão: O uso de cimento de ionômero de vidro reforçado por resina resulta em maior área de excesso remanescente, o que pode impactar negativamente a saúde bucal. A pigmentação e o método de polimerização não influenciaram no excesso de material remanescente.


Subject(s)
Orthodontics , Oral Health , Dental Bonding , Orthodontic Brackets
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Rev. nav. odontol ; 46(1): 59-68, 20191001.
Article in Portuguese, English | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1537130

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A mordida cruzada anterior (MCA) refere-se a uma maloclusão cuja relação vestíbulo-lingual entre incisivos superiores e inferiores é anormal, com sobressaliência negativa. Esta alteração pode promover comprometimento da estética dento-facial e das funções do sistema estomatognático. A MCA pode ser classificada em 3 tipos: Dentária (MCAD), Funcional (MCAF) e esquelética (MCAE). O objetivo deste trabalho foi, por meio de uma revisão de literatura, apresentar as diferentes possibilidades de tratamento da MCA nas dentições decídua e mista. O tratamento da MCAD tem como objetivo a correção das inclinações anormais dos elementos envolvidos. O tratamento da MCAF pode ser realizado por movimentação dentária pelas pistas diretas preconizadas por Planas. A abordagem da MCAE tem como objetivo a correção esquelética e dependerá do grau de displasia óssea e da idade de início do tratamento. Concluiu- se que a MCA deve ser tratada tão logo seja diagnosticada, por meio das diferentes formas de tratamento apresentadas, de acordo com a etiologia e apresentação clínica. Todos os tratamentos propostos apresentam altos índices de sucesso se corretamente planejados e executados.


Anterior crossbite (MCA) refers to a malocclusion whose vestibular- lingual relationship between upper and lower incisors is abnormal, with a negative overjet. This alteration may promote impairment of dento-facial aesthetics and functions of the stomatognathic system. The MCA can be classified into 3 types: Dental (MCAD), Functional (MCAF) and skeletal (MCAE). The objective of this literature review was to present the different possibilities of MCA treatment in the deciduous and mixed dentitions. The treatment of MCAD aims at correcting the abnormal inclinations of the involved elements. The treatment of MCAF can be performed with composite as an inclined plane tracks recommended by Planas. The MCAE approach aims at skeletal correction and depends on the degree of bone dysplasia and the age at which treatment begins. According this study, we can conclude that the MCA should be treated as soon as diagnosed, by the different forms of treatment presented, according to etiology and clinical presentation. All the proposed treatments may have high success rates if correctly planned and executed.

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Rev. Pesqui. (Univ. Fed. Estado Rio J., Online) ; 10(1): 153-159, jan.-mar. 2018.
Article in English, Portuguese | LILACS, BDENF - Nursing | ID: biblio-908433

ABSTRACT

Objetivo: avaliar a qualidade dos serviços e o nível de satisfação dos profissionais de saúde em relação à sobrecarga de trabalho nos Centros de Atenção Psicossocial do município de Campina Grande, Paraíba. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, analítico. Participaram do estudo 49 profissionais de saúde de nível superior e médio. Coletaram-se os dados entre agosto e setembro de 2014. Os dados foram duplamente digitados e a consistência avaliada com auxílio do Validate do Epi Info 3.5.4 e do SPSS 17.0. Resultados: observaram-se elementos do trabalho temporário, como instabilidade e vulnerabilidade. Quanto ao grau de satisfação relativo às condições de trabalho, conforto e aparência dos CAPS, apoio da gestão, a maioria dos profissionais mostro-se insatisfeita e sobrecarregada no trabalho. Conclusão: concluiu-se pela necessidade de avaliação permanente e melhorias das condições de trabalho, de modo a minimizar a sobrecarga de trabalho dos profissionais de saúde.


Objective: to evaluate the quality of the services and the satisfaction level of health professionals in relation to the work overload in Psychosocial Care Centers in the municipality of Campina Grande, Paraíba. Methods: a quantitative and analytical study. The study included 49 professionals, graduated and technicians. The data were collected between August and September 2014. Data were double entered and its consistency was assessed with “Validate the Epi Info 3.5.4” and “SPSS 17.0”. Results: temporary work elements were observed, such as instability and vulnerability. Regarding the satisfaction degree relating the security measures, working conditions, PSCC comfort and appearance, contact between the teams, users and family, most workers showed dissatisfied and overloaded at work. Conclusion: it has been concluded that there is a need for continuous evaluation and improvement of the working conditions in order to minimize the work overload of the health professionals.


Meta: se objetivó evaluar la cualidad de los servicios y el nivel de satisfacción de los profesionales de salud en relación a la sobrecarga de trabajo en los Centros de Atención Psicosocial de Campina Grande, Paraíba. Métodos: estudio cuantitativo, analítico. Participaron del estudio 49 profesionales de salud de nivel superior y secundario, entre agosto y septiembre de 2014. Los datos fueron evaluados con EpiInfo 3.5.4 y SPSS 17.0. Resultados: se observó elementos del trabajo temporario como instabilidad y vulnerabilidad. Cuanto al grado de satisfacción relativa a las medidas de seguridad, condiciones de trabajo, conforto y apariencia de los CAPS, contacto entre los equipos y usuarios y familia, la mayoría de los profesionales se mostró insatisfecho y sobrecargados en el trabajo. Conclusiones: se concluyó por la necesidad de evaluación permanente y mejorías de las condiciones de trabajo de modo a minimizar la sobrecarga de trabajo de los profesionales de salud.


Subject(s)
Male , Female , Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Health Personnel , Job Satisfaction , Mental Health Services , Working Conditions , Brazil
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Acta méd. (Porto Alegre) ; 39(1): 83-91, 2018.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-910356

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Objetivos: Nos últimos anos foram desenvolvidos diversos trabalhos visando entender o comportamento biológico e definir a melhor forma de abordagem para os Tumores de Estroma Gastrointestinal. Nessa revisão, são organizadas informações atualizadas sobre o assunto. Métodos: Foi realizado levantamento bibliográfico, sem restrição de período, nas bases de dados PubMed e LILACS. Foi utilizada a palavra- -chave "Tumores de Estroma Gastrointestinal", que deveria aparecer no título dos artigos. Foram encontrados 1619 artigos e, depois da leitura dos resumos, foram selecionados 20 artigos publicados entre 1998 e 2018. Resultados: Foram levantados dados relevantes e atualizados sobre a epidemiologia, histopatologia, apresentação clínica, diagnóstico, prognóstico e tratamento dos Tumores de Estroma Gastrointestinal. Conclusões: Apesar de ser considerada uma neoplasia rara, é um assunto que deve ser estudado e discutido pela definição recente do diagnóstico e da abordagem terapêutica.


Objectives: In recent years, several studies have been developed to understand the biological behavior and to define the best therapeutic approach for Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. In this review, we have organized up-to-date information on the subject. Methods: A bibliographic survey was carried out, without period restriction, in PubMed and LILACS databases. The key word "Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors" was used, which should appear in the title of the articles. A total of 1619 articles were found and, after reading the abstracts, 20 papers published between 1998 and 2018 were selected. Results: We collected relevant and updated data on the epidemiology, histopathology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors. Conclusions: Despite being considered a rare neoplasm, it is a subject that must be studied and discussed because of the recent definition of diagnosis and the therapeutic approach.


Subject(s)
Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors/diagnosis , Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors/therapy , Gastrointestinal Neoplasms
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Rev. bras. queimaduras ; 16(2): 135-138, abr-jun2017. ilus
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: biblio-915213

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OBJETIVO: Relatar a evolução da cicatrização de um paciente com queimaduras de segundo grau submetido a tratamento com o ácido hialurônico (AH) a 0,2% e película de biocelulose. RELATO DO CASO: Trata-se de um trabalho descritivo, do tipo estudo de caso, realizado em uma clínica especializada em curativos na cidade de Campina Grande, PB, nos meses de fevereiro e março de 2017. O estudo teve como amostra um paciente com 56 anos, sexo masculino, admitido com queimaduras de segundo grau na face, no antebraço e quirodáctilos direito, conduzido com limpeza da região lesional e perilesional, seguida de aplicação de creme contendo AH 0,2%, que estimula a regeneração cutânea e favorece a angiogênese, associado a membrana de biocelulose. RESULTADOS: Após 18 dias de tratamento, a lesão da face apresentou formação de tecido de epitelização em toda sua extensão. Já as queimaduras do antebraço e dos quirodáctilos não apresentaram evolução favorável com a utilização exclusiva do AH e, por isso, foi aplicada a película de biocelulose. CONCLUSÃO: O tratamento delineado foi exitoso, visto que foi alcançada recuperação das áreas lesadas, contribuindo para a qualidade de vida do paciente, principalmente pela ausência de cicatrizes na região da face.


OBJECTIVE: To report the evolution of healing of a patient with second degree burns submitted to treatment with 0.2% hyaluronic acid (HA) and biocellulose film. CASE REPORT: This is a descriptive, case report study, performed at a curative clinic located at Campina Grande, Pernambuco, during February and March 2017. The study included a patient 56 years old, male, admitted with second degree burns on the face, forearm and right chirodactyls, conducted with cleaning of the lesional and perilesional region, followed by application of 0.2% HA cream, which stimulates skin regeneration and favors angiogenesis, associated with biocellulose membrane. RESULTS: After 18 days of treatment, the lesion of the face presented formation of epithelial tissue throughout its length. However, the burns of the forearm and the chirodactyls, did not present favorable evolution with the exclusive use of AH and, therefore, the membrane of biocellulose was applied. CONCLUSION: The treatment was successful, since recovery of the injured areas was achieved, contributing to the quality of life of the patient, mainly due to the absence of scars in the face region.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Wound Healing , Burns/therapy , Hyaluronic Acid/therapeutic use , Nursing Care , Occlusive Dressings
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Aletheia ; (43/44): 227-238, jan.-ago. 2014.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS, Index Psychology - journals | ID: lil-772463

ABSTRACT

O presente artigo teve como objetivo conhecer a história do tratamento em saúde mental a partir do relato de um usuário dos serviços e de um familiar responsável pelo cuidado, investigando as repercussões subjetivas de ser o familiar responsável pelos cuidados de um psicótico. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo e exploratório. Para coleta de dados, optou-se pela entrevista semiestruturada, realizada com o usuário de um Centro de Atenção Psicossocial e com sua cuidadora. Os dados coletados foram organizados e analisados por meio da técnica de análise de conteúdo. Os resultados mostraram que a posição da mãe é de cuidadora exclusiva, o que repercute em encargos subjetivos que atingem níveis emocionais, físicos e inter-relacionais, dadas as dificuldades de se conviver com o sofrimento psíquico. Sugere-se que os serviços de saúde mental desenvolvam programas de orientação aos familiares cuidadores, bem como apoio no enfrentamento das situações de crise.(AU)


This paper aimed to know the history of mental health treatment from report of an user of the services and his family care, and also investigating the subjective effects on the psychotic's family caregiver. The study is based on qualitative and exploratory research. The information was verified though a semi-structured interview held with an user of a Psychosocial Care Center and his caregiver. The information collected were organized and analyzed by the technique of content analysis. The results showed that position of mother is exclusive caregiver, being so the impact on caregiver is subjective burdens affecting emotional, physical and inter-relational levels, due to the reason of difficulties on living with mental suffers. The suggestion would be a development of orientation programs through mental health services governmental to family caregivers as well to support crisis situations.(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Psychotic Disorders , Stress, Psychological , Caregivers , Mental Health
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C R Biol ; 337(4): 269-75, 2014 Apr.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-24702896

ABSTRACT

Sexually dimorphic glands have convergently appeared in animals and are often responsible for the production of pheromones. In the suborder Laniatores of the order Opiliones (Arachnida), glands of such type are widespread, but there is not a single paper on how they are used. Using Scanning Electron Microscopy and a behavioral approach, we describe glandular openings and how these glands are used, in the harvestmen Gryne perlata and Gryne coccinelloides (Cosmetidae). Males of these two species have glandular openings on the metatarsi of legs I and on the metatarsi IV. Males were shown rubbing the glands of the metatarsi I against their other legs, whereas glands on the metatarsi IV are gently touched on the substrate or rubbed either against other legs, or against the substrate. Not all behaviors were seen in both species.


Subject(s)
Arachnida/physiology , Pheromones/physiology , Scent Glands/physiology , Animal Communication , Animals , Behavior, Animal/physiology , Environment , Extremities/anatomy & histology , Extremities/physiology , Female , Male , Scent Glands/anatomy & histology
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