Iron and aluminum ore mining pollution induce oxidative and tissue damage on fruit-eating bats from the Atlantic Forest.

Mining, a vital industry for economic growth, poses significant environmental pollution challenges. Failures in tailings dam containment have caused environmental contamination and raised concerns about preserving the globally significant biodiversity in the Atlantic Forest, which is under severe threat. Fruit-eating bats are key for forest regeneration as essential seed dispersers and pollinators. This study focuses on two keystone species, Artibeus lituratus and Sturnira lilium, exploring the effects of iron ore mining area (FEOA) and aluminum ore mining area (ALOA) on these bats, respectively, and comparing to individuals from a preserved Atlantic Forest fragment (FFA). Bats from FEOA showed higher Aluminum (Al), Calcium (Ca), Iron (Fe) and Barium (Ba) liver accumulation, as well as Ca and Fe muscle accumulation. These animals also showed higher liver and kidney oxidative damage associated with liver fibrosis and kidney inflammation. Brain and muscle also showed oxidative stress. Bats from ALOA showed higher Ca and Ba liver accumulation and Ca, Zinc (Zn), and Ba muscle accumulation, along with higher brain oxidative stress, liver fibrosis, and kidney inflammation. Our findings indicate that iron and aluminum ore mining activities cause adverse effects on bat tissues, posing a potential threat to biodiversity maintenance in the Atlantic Forest.

Perceptions, feelings, and the routine of older adults during the isolation period caused by the COVID-19 pandemic: a qualitative study in four countries.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the knowledge, routine, and perception of older adults from four countries about dealing with COVID-19 in the social isolation period. METHODS: Qualitative study with semistructured interviews. Older persons (≥60 years old), who lived in the urban centers of four different countries (Brazil, United States, Italy, and Portugal), were asked about the changes experienced during the pandemic, new habits or restrictions during isolation, sources of social and emotional support, and their knowledge about COVID-19 pandemic. Data was transcribed, codified, and submitted to content analysis. RESULTS: Twenty-five older persons (10 from Brazil, 5 from Italy, 5 from Portugal, and 5 from the United States) were interviewed. Participants reported feeling restricted in their daily life activities and emotional instability. Described adaptations in habits, coping strategies, and greater understanding of the diseased based on information available in the media. There was homogeneity in the statements of the elderly, showing that the pandemic affected them in a similar way, even though they lived in different cultures and contexts. CONCLUSION: The social isolation caused by the COVID-19 pandemic changed the structure for the performance of many occupations, having an impact in the perception social participation and wellbeing of elders. This data can aid health professionals to outline strategies to deal with the impact of the social isolation in older persons.

Reproductive factors associated with overweight in adult women attended by the Family Health Strategy. / Fatores reprodutivos associados ao excesso de peso em mulheres adultas atendidas pela Estratégia Saúde da Família.

Overweight stands out as a growing health problem in the population, resulting in individual and societal burdens. This study aimed to identify the association between reproductive factors and overweight in women of reproductive age attended by a Primary Health Care Unit (UAPS).This is a cross-sectional study with home capitation and data collection in two PHC Units, in the city of Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil, in women aged 20 to 59 years, whose outcome was the overweight measured by the Body Mass Index. The prevalence of overweight was 61.0% among the 2,018 women included in the analysis. In the multivariate analysis, overweight was associated with the variables age at menarche before 12 years of age, having children, age greater than or equal to 30years, and hypertension. The prevalence of overweight in women who had menarche before 12 years of age was 12.4% higher than those who had menarche aged 12 years or more, and the prevalence of overweight in women who had children was 58.2% higher than those who never had any. There was a high prevalence of overweight in the adult female population, emphasizing the influence of reproductive factors.

O excesso de peso se destaca como um problema de saúde crescente na população, resultando em ônus para o indivíduo e para a sociedade. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a associação entre os fatores reprodutivos e o excesso de peso em mulheres de 20 a 59 anos de áreas cobertas pela Unidade de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com captação domiciliar e coleta de dados em duas Unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde, no município de Juiz de Fora, em mulheres de 20 a 59 anos, cujo desfecho foi o Excesso de Peso medido por meio do Índice de Massa Corporal. Entre as 2018 mulheres incluídas na análise, a prevalência de Excesso de Peso foi de 61,0%. Na análise multivariada, o Excesso de Peso apresentou associação com as variáveis idade da menarca antes dos 12 anos, ter filhos, idade maior ou igual a 30 anos e relato de hipertensão arterial. A prevalência de excesso de peso em mulheres que tiveram menarca antes dos 12 anos foi 12,4% maior do que naquelas que a tiveram com 12 anos ou mais; enquanto que a prevalência de Excesso de Peso em mulheres que tiveram filhos foi 58,2% maior do que entre as que nunca tiveram. Foi observada elevada prevalência de Excesso de Peso na população feminina adulta, com ênfase na influência dos fatores reprodutivos.

Fatores reprodutivos associados ao excesso de peso em mulheres adultas atendidas pela Estratégia Saúde da Família / Reproductive factors associated with overweight in adult women attended by the Family Health Strategy

Resumo O excesso de peso se destaca como um problema de saúde crescente na população, resultando em ônus para o indivíduo e para a sociedade. O objetivo deste artigo é identificar a associação entre os fatores reprodutivos e o excesso de peso em mulheres de 20 a 59 anos de áreas cobertas pela Unidade de Atenção Primária à Saúde. Trata-se de um estudo transversal com captação domiciliar e coleta de dados em duas Unidades de Atenção Primária à Saúde, no município de Juiz de Fora, em mulheres de 20 a 59 anos, cujo desfecho foi o Excesso de Peso medido por meio do Índice de Massa Corporal. Entre as 2018 mulheres incluídas na análise, a prevalência de Excesso de Peso foi de 61,0%. Na análise multivariada, o Excesso de Peso apresentou associação com as variáveis idade da menarca antes dos 12 anos, ter filhos, idade maior ou igual a 30 anos e relato de hipertensão arterial. A prevalência de excesso de peso em mulheres que tiveram menarca antes dos 12 anos foi 12,4% maior do que naquelas que a tiveram com 12 anos ou mais; enquanto que a prevalência de Excesso de Peso em mulheres que tiveram filhos foi 58,2% maior do que entre as que nunca tiveram. Foi observada elevada prevalência de Excesso de Peso na população feminina adulta, com ênfase na influência dos fatores reprodutivos.

Abstract Overweight stands out as a growing health problem in the population, resulting in individual and societal burdens. This study aimed to identify the association between reproductive factors and overweight in women of reproductive age attended by a Primary Health Care Unit (UAPS).This is a cross-sectional study with home capitation and data collection in two PHC Units, in the city of Juiz de Fora (MG), Brazil, in women aged 20 to 59 years, whose outcome was the overweight measured by the Body Mass Index. The prevalence of overweight was 61.0% among the 2,018 women included in the analysis. In the multivariate analysis, overweight was associated with the variables age at menarche before 12 years of age, having children, age greater than or equal to 30years, and hypertension. The prevalence of overweight in women who had menarche before 12 years of age was 12.4% higher than those who had menarche aged 12 years or more, and the prevalence of overweight in women who had children was 58.2% higher than those who never had any. There was a high prevalence of overweight in the adult female population, emphasizing the influence of reproductive factors.

Figurate erythematous lesion by Microsporum canis in immunosuppressed patient.

Dermatophytes are fungi capable of invading keratinized tissues. Isolation of the fungus with the culture is essential to guide the treatment, because there are more resistant species like Microsporum canis. The chronic use of corticosteroids leads to the deregulation of immunity, promoting atypical manifestations of infections. Topical antifungal therapy is often insufficient, requiring systemic medications. We describe the case of a patient undergoing systemic corticosteroid therapy with a large figurate lesion who presented complete response to exclusively topical treatment.

Figurate erythematous lesion by Microsporum canis in immunosuppressed patient

Abstract: Dermatophytes are fungi capable of invading keratinized tissues. Isolation of the fungus with the culture is essential to guide the treatment, because there are more resistant species like Microsporum canis. The chronic use of corticosteroids leads to the deregulation of immunity, promoting atypical manifestations of infections. Topical antifungal therapy is often insufficient, requiring systemic medications. We describe the case of a patient undergoing systemic corticosteroid therapy with a large figurate lesion who presented complete response to exclusively topical treatment.

Promoção da saúde de pessoas com diabetes mellitus no cuidado educativo preventivo do pé-diabético / Health promotion of people with diabetes mellitus regarding diabetic foot care / Promoción de salud de personas con diabetes mellitus en el cuidado preventivo del pie diabético

Objetivo: Conhecer os resultados das ações intervencionistas de educação em saúde à prevenção do pé-diabéti-co. Método: Estudo de método misto, avaliativo-interpretativo na abordagem pesquisa-ação na primeira etapa, oriundo de um projeto guarda-chuva, desenvolvido na Universidade Estadual do Sudoeste da Bahia, Jequié, BA, aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética da citada universidade. A amostra foi composta por 13 idosas. Os instrumentos: um questionário estruturado; um roteiro sistematizado para observação de campo e os registros do conteúdo programático da abordagem educativo-problematizadora do projeto guarda-chuva. Os dados foram analisados na perspectiva interpretativo-compreensica sugerida por Miles e Huberman. Na etapa quantitativa para análise dos dados, fez-se uso da estatística descritiva. Resultados: A estratégia pesquisa-ação foi potencializadora da abordagem educação em saúde ao cuidado de si das participantes, na adoção de medidas protetivas no cuidado com os pés. Conclusão: Mostra-se como fundamental a estratégia de metodologia proximal em práticas que aliem educação em saúde, treinamento e sistematização do autocuidado, de modo à reorientação do modelo assistencial, potencializador dos cuidados em Enfermagem.

Objective: To obtain results of intervention actions regarding health education in the prevention of diabetic foot. Methods: An evaluative-interpretive mixed method study with an action research approach in the first stage, extracted from a macro-project at the State University of Southwest Bahia, Jequié, BA, approved by the Ethics Committee of that institution. The sample was composed of 13 elderly (female); the instruments were a structured questionnaire, a systematized guide for field observation and records from the aforementioned macro-project's content program, which has a problematization approach. Data were analyzed in the interpretative-comprehensive perspective suggested by Miles and Huberman. During the qualitative stage, data was analyzed through descriptive statistics. Results: The action research strategy strengthened the health education approach of self-care regarding the adoption of preventive foot care. Conclusion: It shows the importance of the proximal methodology strategy in practices that combine health education, training and systematization of self-care in order to redirect the care model, which enhances nursing care.

Objetivo: Conocer los resultados de las acciones intervencionistas de la educación en salud del pie diabético. Material y método: Estudio de métodos mixtos evaluativo-interpretativo con un enfoque de investigación-acción en la primera etapa, parte de un macro-proyecto de la Universidad Estatal del Suroeste de Bahía, Jequié, BA, aprobado por el Comité de Ética de dicha institución. La muestra fue compuesta por 13 ancianas. Los instrumentos fueron un cuestionario estructurado, un guión sistematizado para la observación de campo y los registros del contenido programático del abordaje educativo-problematizador del referido macro-proyecto. Los datos fueron analizados en la perspectiva interpretativa-exhaustiva sugerida por Miles y Huberman. En la etapa cuantitativa, para el análisis de los datos, se utilizó estadística descriptiva. Resultados: La estrategia investigación-acción fue potencializadora del abordaje de la educación en salud al autocuidado de las participantes en la adopción de medidas protectoras en el cuidado de los pies. Conclusión: Se verifica que es fundamental la metodología proximal en prácticas que pacten educación en salud, el entrenamiento y la sistematización del autocuidado con el fin de reorientar el modelo de atención, potenciador del cuidado de enfermería.

Posicionamento sobre o uso de tofacitinibe no algoritmo do Consenso 2012 da Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia para o tratamento da artrite reumatoide / Update on the 2012 Brazilian Society of Rheumatology Guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: position on the use of tofacitinib

Resumo Em 2014, o tofacitinibe, um medicamento modificador do curso da doença (MMCD) sintético, alvo-específico, inibidor seletivo das Janus quinases (JAK), foi aprovado para uso no Brasil. Este documento de posicionamento tem o objetivo de atualizar as recomendações da Sociedade Brasileira de Reumatologia (SBR) sobre o tratamento da artrite reumatoide (AR) no Brasil, especificamente com relação ao uso de MMCD sintéticos alvo-específicos. O método dessa recomendação incluiu revisão bibliográfica de artigos científicos, feita na base de dados Medline. Após a revisão, foi produzido um texto, que responde a perguntas na estrutura Pico, e considera questões de eficácia e segurança do uso do tofacitinibe para tratamento de AR em diferentes situações (como primeira linha de tratamento, após falha ao metotrexato [MTX] ou outros MMCD sintéticos convencionais, após falha da terapia biológica). Com base nas evidências existentes, e considerando os dados disponíveis sobre eficácia, segurança e custo das medicações disponíveis para tratamento da doença no Brasil, a Comissão de AR da SBR, após processo de discussão e votação de propostas, estabeleceu o seguinte posicionamento sobre o uso de tofacitinibe para o tratamento da AR no Brasil: “Tofacitinibe, em monoterapia ou em associação ao MTX, é uma opção para os pacientes com AR em atividade moderada ou alta, após falha de pelo menos dois esquemas com diferentes MMCD sintéticos e um esquema de MMCD biológico”. O grau de concordância com essa recomendação foi 7,5. Esse posicionamento poderá ser revisto nos próximos anos, com a maior experiência adquirida com o uso do medicamento.

Abstract In 2014, tofacitinib, a target-specific, synthetic disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD) and a selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK) was approved for use in Brazil. This position paper aims to update the recommendations of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR) on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Brazil, specifically regarding the use of target-specific synthetic DMARDs. The method of this recommendation consisted of a literature review of scientific papers held on the Medline database. After this review, a text was produced, answering questions in Pico structure, considering efficacy and safety issues of tofacitinib use for RA treatment in different scenarios (such as first-line treatment after failure with methotrexate [MTX] or other conventional synthetic DMARDs after failure with biological therapy). Based on existing evidence, and considering the available data on efficacy, safety and cost of medications available to treat the disease in Brazil, the RA Commission of SBR, after a process of discussion and voting on proposals, established the following position on the use of tofacitinib for treatment of RA in Brazil: “Tofacitinib, alone or in combination with MTX, is an alternative for RA patients with moderate or high activity after failure of at least two different synthetic DMARDs and one biological DMARD.” The level of agreement with this recommendation was 7.5. This position may be reviewed in the coming years, in the face of a greater experience with the use of this medication.

Update on the 2012 Brazilian Society of Rheumatology Guidelines for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis: position on the use of tofacitinib.

In 2014, tofacitinib, a target-specific, synthetic disease modifying anti rheumatic drug (DMARD) and a selective inhibitor of Janus kinase (JAK) was approved for use in Brazil. This position paper aims to update the recommendations of the Brazilian Society of Rheumatology (SBR) on the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis (RA) in Brazil, specifically regarding the use of target-specific synthetic DMARDs. The method of this recommendation consisted of a literature review of scientific papers held on the Medline database. After this review, a text was produced, answering questions in Pico structure, considering efficacy and safety issues of tofacitinib use for RA treatment in different scenarios (such as first-line treatment after failure with methotrexate [MTX] or other conventional synthetic DMARDs after failure with biological therapy). Based on existing evidence, and considering the available data on efficacy, safety and cost of medications available to treat the disease in Brazil, the RA Commission of SBR, after a process of discussion and voting on proposals, established the following position on the use of tofacitinib for treatment of RA in Brazil: "Tofacitinib, alone or in combination with MTX, is an alternative for RA patients with moderate or high activity after failure of at least two different synthetic DMARDs and one biological DMARD." The level of agreement with this recommendation was 7.5. This position may be reviewed in the coming years, in the face of a greater experience with the use of this medication.

Policondrite recidivante com perda auditiva severa / Relapsing polychondritis with severe hearing loss

Policondrite recidivante é uma condição rara, imunomediada, caracterizada por episódios de inflamação de estruturas cartilaginosas, principalmente orelhas, nariz, articulações e sistema respiratório. Acomete também estruturas ricas em proteoglicanos como olhos, coração, vasos sanguíneos e ouvido interno. Em torno de 1/3 dos casos apresentam associação com outras doenças como vasculites sistêmicas, doenças do tecido conectivo ou síndrome mielodisplásica. Desordens do ouvido interno ocorrem em 40%-50% dos pacientes. Perda auditiva profunda é rara. O objetivo do estudo foi descrever o caso de uma paciente com diagnóstico de policondrite recidivante associado à perda auditiva severa bilateral e manifestações clínicas de vasculite sistêmica. Este trabalho reforça a importância do diagnóstico precoce e do tratamento imediato em caso de manifestações severas da doença.

Relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon, immune-mediated condition characterized by episodes of inflammation of cartilaginous structures, especially the ears, nose, joints and respiratory tract. RP also affects proteoglycan-rich structures such as the eyes, heart, blood vessels and inner ear. Around one third of cases are associated with other diseases such as vasculitides, connective tissue diseases or myelodysplastic syndrome. Disorders of the inner ear occur in 40–50% of patients. Profound hearing loss is rare. The aim of this study was to describe the case of a patient with relapsing polychondritis associated with severe bilateral hearing loss and clinical manifestations of systemic vasculitis. This study reinforces the importance of an early diagnosis and immediate treatment in case of severe manifestations of the disease.

Relapsing polychondritis with severe hearing loss.

Relapsing polychondritis is an uncommon, immune-mediated condition characterized by episodes of inflammation of cartilaginous structures, especially the ears, nose, joints and respiratory tract. RP also affects proteoglycan-rich structures such as the eyes, heart, blood vessels and inner ear. Around one third of cases are associated with other diseases such as vasculitides, connective tissue diseases or myelodysplastic syndrome. Disorders of the inner ear occur in 40-50% of patients. Profound hearing loss is rare. The aim of this study was to describe the case of a patient with relapsing polychondritis associated with severe bilateral hearing loss and clinical manifestations of systemic vasculitis. This study reinforces the importance of an early diagnosis and immediate treatment in case of severe manifestations of the disease.

Nutritional status and epidemiological profile of elderly people.

We intended to identify and evaluate the association between the socio-demographic and epidemiological characteristics of elderly people with their nutritional characteristics. This is a transversal study PMTI (from the Portuguese name of "Programa Municipal da Terceira Idade"), conducted at Viçosa, MG, Brazil. We analyzed 93 records of elderly people registered since 2006 and who underwent nutritional care. After having analyzed the questionnaire, we performed the descriptive and association analyses in the Epi Info (version 6.04) and Minitab softwares. Of the 93 analyzed records, most elderly people were women (80.4%), with an average of 72 years of age, of which 13.0% were long-lived people. The mean body mass index (BMI) was 27.4 kg/m(2), and 50.5% were overweight. We have found 26.8% elderly patients with hypertension, and 31.6% took antihypertensives. Elderly patients who were overweight are 4.54 times more likely to have arterial hypertension (odds ratio (OR)=4.54; 95% confidence interval (CI)=1.2-2.45). Only 7.5% smoked, 30.1% were alcoholics and 60.2% made physical activities. Inadequacies were found regarding the servings of fruits, dairy products, vegetables and sugars consumed. However, the servings of cereals, leguminous, meat and fat consumed were appropriate. This study showed that the nutritional diagnosis and the epidemiological and socio-demographic studies are critical tools to understand this population group, in addition to being important to the planning of health actions.

Syringomyelia, neuropathic arthropathy and rheumatoid arthritis as diagnostic dilemmas in two different cases: confounding factor and true coexistence.

Two patients with neuropathic arthropathy (NA) of hands and wrists due to cervical syringomyelia are described. Articular deformities resembling rheumatoid arthritis (RA) were present in both cases. RA was misdiagnosed in the first case, leading to incorrect treatment with iatrogenic consequences, and there was real coexistence of RA and NA in the second one. Physicians must be aware of this rare condition in the differential diagnosis of wrist and hand deformities.

Síndrome de behçet e policondrite recidivante: síndrome MAGIC / Behçet's syndrome and relapsing polychondritis: MAGIC syndrome

Relatamos aqui o caso de um paciente masculino de 30 anos de idade, sexo masculino, com achados clínicos típicos da síndrome de Behçet (SB) e da policondrite recidivante (PR) sem, no entanto, preencher completamente os critérios de classificação para nenhuma das entidades isoladamente. O termo síndrome MAGIC (Mouth And Genital ulcers with Inflamed Cartilage) tem sido usado para classificar pacientes semelhantes. Uma breve revisão dos casos previamente relatados também é apresentada.