Perfil epidemiológico dos recém-nascidos com Apgar baixo no quinto minuto / Epidemiological profile of newborns with a low fifth minute Apgar

O escore de Apgar avalia rapidamente o estado clínico de neonatos. A asfixia perinatal é uma das causas do baixo índice de Apgar e contribui significativamente com a morbimortalidade. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência do Apgar baixo no quinto minuto de vida e determinar o perfil epidemiológico desses pacientes. Método: É estudo retrospectivo transversal epidemiológico. Foram coletados os dados dos recém-nascidos vivos com Apgar 5' <7 de 2 anos. Excluiu-se pacientes com anomalias congênitas e 118 pacientes foram analisados. Resultados: A prevalência do Apgar 5' <7 foi de 21,47/1000. Sexo masculino, nascimento a termo e por cesárea, apresentação cefálica, bolsa rota no ato, gestações simples, mães entre 20 e 34 anos com hipotireoidismo e diabetes, em uso de medicação, e mais de 6 consultas de pré-natal foram a maioria dentre os fatores analisados. Do total, 33,9% eram pré-termo; 30,5% tinham baixo peso; 24% apresentaram líquido amniótico meconial; 16% distócia; e 13% circular de cordão. Conclusão: A prevalência do Apgar 5' <7 foi de 21,47/1000. O perfil epidemiológico dentre os fatores analisados foi sexo masculino, nascimento a termo e por cesárea, apresentação cefálica, bolsa rota no ato, gestações simples, mães entre 20-34 anos com hipotireoidismo e diabete, em uso de medicação, e mais de 6 consultas de pré-natal

The Apgar score quickly assesses the clinical status of neonates. Perinatal asphyxia is one of the causes of low Apgar scores and contributes significantly to neonatal morbidity and mortality. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of low Apgar in the fifth minute of life and to determine the epidemiological profile of these patients. Method: It is a retrospective cross-sectional epidemiological study. Data were collected from live newborns with Apgar5' <7 over 2 years. Patients with congenital anomalies were excluded, and 118 patients were analyzed. Results: The prevalence of Apgar 5' <7 was 21.47/1000. Male, full-term and cesarean delivery, cephalic presentation, water breaking during labor, singlet pregnancies, mothers between 20 and 34 years old with hypothyroidism and diabetes, using medication, and more than 6 prenatal consultations were the majority among the analyzed factors; 33.9% were preterm; 30.5% underweight; 24% had meconium-stained amniotic fluid; 16% dystocia and 13% nuchal cord. Conclusion: The prevalence of Apgar 5' <7 was 21.47/1000. The epidemiological profile among the analyzed factors was male gender, full-term birth and by cesarean section, cephalic presentation, ruptured water at the moment, simple pregnancies, mothers between 20-34 years old with hypothyroidism and diabetes, using medication, and more than 6 consultations of prenatal care

Dry eye in systemic lupus erythematosus patients / Olho seco em pacientes com lúpus eritematoso sistêmico

Abstract Objective: To study the association of dry eye with lupus disease activity and cumulative damage. To verify if epidemiological, treatment and autoantibody profile of SLE (systemic Lupus erythematosus) patients influence the presence of dry eye. Methods: We studied 70 SLE patients for the presence of dry eye by Schirmer test, disease activity by SLEDAI (SLE-Disease activity index) and cumulative damage by SLICC/ACR DI (Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index). Patients were also submitted to the OSDI (Ocular Surface Disease Index) questionnaire. Epidemiological and treatment data and autoantibody profile were extracted from the charts. Results: Dry eye by Schirmer test was present in 51.4% of the sample. No association of the presence of dry eye with SLEDAI and SLICC DI were found (p = ns). Subjective symptoms of dry eye measured by OSDI showed a modest correlation with SLEDAI (Spearman rho = 0.32). Treatment profile did not influence in the presence of dry eye that was more common in older patients (p < 0.0001). Anti dsDNA had a negative association with the presence of positive Schirmer test (p = 0.0008). Conclusions: Dry eye detected by Schirmer test in SLE patients has no association with disease activity nor cumulative damage. Anti dsDNA seems to have a protective effect in this context.

Resumo Objetivos: Estudar a associação do olho seco com a atividade do lúpus eritematoso sistêmico (LES) e seus danos cumulativos. Verificar se o perfil epidemiológico, de tratamento e de auto anticorpos de pacientes com LES influencia a presença de olho seco. Métodos: Foram estudados 70 pacientes com LES para a presença de olho seco pelo teste de Schirmer, atividade da doença por SLEDAI (SLE Disease Activity Index) e dano cumulativo por SLICC/ACR DI (Clínicas Colaborativas Internacionais de Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico/American College of Rheumatology Damage Index). Os pacientes também foram submetidos ao questionário OSDI (índice de doenças da superfície ocular). Os dados epidemiológicos e de tratamento e o perfil de auto anticorpos foram extraídos dos prontuários. Resultados: Olho seco pelo teste de Schirmer esteve presente em 51,4% da amostra. Nenhuma associação da presença de olho seco com SLEDAI e SLICC/ACR DI foi encontrada (p = ns). Os sintomas subjetivos do olho seco medidos por OSDI mostraram uma correlação modesta com SLEDAI (Rho de Spearman = 0,32) . O perfil do tratamento não influenciou na presença de olho seco que era mais comum em uns pacientes mais idosos (p < 0, 1). Anti dsDNA teve uma associação negativa com a presença de teste positivo de Schirmer (p = 0, 8). Conclusões: Olho seco detectado pelo teste de Schirmer em pacientes com LES não tem associação com atividade da doença nem dano cumulativo. Anti dsDNA parece ter um efeito protetor neste contexto.

Traumatismo cranioencefálico pediátrico no pronto atendimento: estudo dos critérios para realização de tomografia / Pediatric cranioencephalic traumatism in the emergency care unit: study of the criteria for tomography

Objetivo: Avaliar a indicação de tomografia computadorizada de crânio em crianças que se apresentam no pronto socorro pediátrico de um hospital de atendimento terciário em Curitiba após traumatismo cranioencefálico. Método: Revisão de prontuários. Resultados: Foram analisados 196 indivíduos, 60% do sexo masculino, com média de idade de 4,4±4,1 anos. Tomografia de crânio foi realizada em 164 (84%), sendo que 147 (90%) não apresentaram alterações no exame. A probabilidade de ser submetido à tomografia não foi significativamente influenciada pelas manifestações clínicas, mecanismo do trauma e idade. A realização do exame foi menos incidente nos casos em que o trauma foi localizado na região frontal. Conclusão: Tomografia de crânio é realizada em uma proporção alta de crianças que chegam à emergência com traumatismo cranioencefálico e apresenta alterações em alguns casos. Sugere-se que em casos de traumatismo leve e exclusivamente frontal, observação clínica e atenção à história e exame físico podem ser suficientes

Objective: To evaluate the indication of computed tomography of the skull in children admitted to the pediatric emergency room of a tertiary care hospital in Curitiba after traumatic brain injury. Method: Revision of medical records. Results: A total of 196 subjects, 60% male, with a mean age of 4.4 ± 4.1 years, were analyzed. Skull tomography was performed in 164 (84%), and 147 (90%) had no abnormalities in the exam. The probability of being submitted to tomography was not significantly influenced by clinical manifestations, mechanism of trauma and age. Request for the examination was significantly less incident when the trauma was on the frontal region. Conclusion: Skull tomography is performed in a high proportion of children who arrive at the emergency room with traumatic brain injury, whereas it is only altered in some cases. It is suggested that in cases of mild and exclusively frontal trauma, clinical observation and physical examination may be sufficient

Mielomeningocele rota em região lombar de recém nato: relato de um caso / Myelomeningocele in the lumbar region of a newborn: case report

Introdução:Mielomeningocele (MMC) é uma má formação congênita do sistema nervoso central decorrente de defeitos de fechamento do tubo neural nas primeiras semanas de gestação. Resulta numa abertura vertebral, musculofascial, cutânea e dural com protrusão e exposição da medula espinhal. Descrição do caso: Recém-nascido masculino, nascido via parto cesárea por malformação fetal. Presença de MMC rota em região lombar, com culturas negativas. Encaminhado à UTI neonatal. Submetido à correção de MMC rota. Orientado antibioticoterapia e posição Trendelemburg. Evolução sem intercorrências. Seguimento com neurocirurgia pediátrica e monitorização. Discussão: MMC ocorre quando meninges e medula espinhal herniam através do defeito ósseo produzido pela não fusão dos arcos vertebrais. Tratamento cirúrgico precoce é importante para correção da malformação, prevenção de infecções e diminuição de déficits neurológicos. Conclusão: Assistência precoce é importante para diminuir a incidência de sequelas, bem como adoção de medidas preventivas antes da concepção e na gestação

Introduction: Myelomeningocele (MMC) is a congenital malformation of the central nervous system arising from neural tube defects in the first weeks of gestation. It results in a vertebral, musculofascial, cutaneous and dural opening with protrusion and exposure of the spinal cord. Case report: Male newborn, born via cesarean because fetal malformation. Presence of MMC in the lumbar region, with negative cultures. Referred to neonatal ICU. Submitted to the MMC correction. Oriented antibiotic therapy and Trendelemburgposition. Evolution without intercurrences. Follow up with pediatric neurosurgery and monitoring. Discussion: MMC occurs when meninges and spinal cord herniated through the bone defect produced by non-fusion of the vertebral arches. Early surgical treatment is important for correcting malformation, preventing infections and reducing neurological deficits. Conclusion: Early care is important to decrease the incidence of sequelae, as well as adoption of preventive measures before the conception and in gestation

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons in Haliotis tuberculata (Linnaeus, 1758) (Mollusca, Gastropoda): Considerations on food safety and source investigation.

Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons were analyzed in wild specimens of Haliotis tuberculata from three sites of the Sothern Ionian Sea. The species Ht is commonly found at these sites and has significant commercial value. Main results revealed mean values of benzo(a)pyrene higher than the threshold set by Regulation No. 835/2011/EU in all sampling sites and the sum of selected PAHs, expressed as ΣPAH4 by EC Regulation, were below the limit set by the same Regulation in ME and VSG. We found generally higher concentrations than literature finding, especially for low molecular weight PAHs, and results of diagnostic ratios highlighted both pyrolytic and petrogenic sources. The potential human health risks due consumption of Ht by local inhabitants have been assessed by exposure daily intake (EDI), target hazard quotient (THQ) and lifetime cancer risk (CR). EDI values were below the intake range reviewed by EFSA for each class of contaminant. BaP daily intake was below the value of 10 ng/Kg/day, suggested by JFCFA, and CRBaP was slightly higher than the acceptable risk level (ARL) of 1×10(-5). Conversely, target hazard quotient (THQ) resulted always below 1, thus the risk to develop chronic systemic effects due naphthalene, acenaphthene, fluorene, anthracene, fluoranthene and pyrene was low.

First data on trace elements in Haliotis tuberculata (Linnaeus, 1758) from southern Italy: Safety issues.

This study evaluated for the first time the concentrations of 10 metals in wild specimens of abalone, Haliotis tuberculata (Ht) (Linnaeus, 1758) from three sites along the southern Italian coast: Gulf of Catania (CT), the Northern Coast of Messina (ME) and the harbor of Villa San Giovanni (VSG). The species is commonly found in the area and has significant commercial value. Additionally, it is long lived, thus suitable as bioindicator of the environmental monitoring. The potential human health risks due to consumption of Ht have been assessed by estimated average daily intake (EDI) and target hazard quotient (THQ) of metals, respectively. In particular arsenic (As), cadmium (Cd), copper (Cu), chromium (Cr), iron (Fe), lead (Pb), manganese (Mn), mercury (Hg), selenium (Se) and vanadium (V) were quantified in the edible tissue of specimens by acid digestion of the samples and ICP-MS determination. The highest concentrations were found in CT sample area for most metals analyzed. Mean values for Pb, Cd and Hg were lower than the maximum levels (MLs) set for bivalve mollusks by Regulation (CE) no. 1881/2006 in all sites, and average intake values below the risk levels for human consumption.

Consumers' Attitude Towards Fish Meat.

The overall aim of this paper is to show the factors that may affect consumers' attitude towards farmed fish products. Consumers ask new products on the basis of different quality attributes: stability, safety, composition, better health effects, environment protection, etc. Different and controversial opinions on farmed and wild fish are also explored by literature review. The authors pay attention also to fish welfare as an emerging issue and effective information about fish products as a factor exerting a positive influence on consumers' decision of purchase. Some relevant legislative notes on the paper's topics are also cited. The qualitative aspects of aquaculture fish and the consumers' demand and choice need further studies, according to some factors, such as the changing consumers' attitudes towards fish products, the different fish quality perception and the development in the aquaculture systems.