Sperm characteristics of cryopreserved Prochilodus lineatus semen after adding cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin.

The experiment evaluated the effect of adding cholesterol-loaded cyclodextrin (CLC) to Prochilodus lineatus fish (Curimata) semen on post-thaw sperm quality. Twelve adult fish were used for sperm collection after induced spermiation with carp pituitary gland. The semen was diluted and treated with CLC in concentrations of 0 (control), 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0 mg for 120 × 106 spermatozoa/ml, loaded in 0.5 ml straws, packaged and placed in dry vapor vessel cylinders for 24 h before being submerged in liquid nitrogen for storage. The samples were thawed in a water bath at 60 °C for 8 s, and the sperm parameters evaluated were motility, activation duration, longevity, plasma membrane integrity, and morphology. Data were tested for normal distribution and ANOVA, followed by Friedman test (P < 0.05). Spermatozoa treated with CLC displayed higher motility than the control (P < 0.05). The duration of sperm activation was longer in sperm treated with 0.5, 1.0, and 2.0 mg of CLC than in control (P < 0.05). The membrane integrity was higher in sperm treated with 0.5, 1.0, 2.0, and 3.0 mg of CLC than in control and four mg-treated samples (P < 0.05). The sperm longevity and morphology alterations did not differ between treatments (P > 0.05). Adding 0.5, 1.0, or 2.0 mg of CLC in Prochilodus lineatus semen before cryopreservation improves sperm motility and membrane integrity.

[From health-giving to disease-ridden: the Tietê river from the perspective of São Paulo's rowing clubs, 1900-1940]. / De promotor de saúde a vetor de doenças: o rio Tietê na perspectiva dos clubes de remo paulistanos, 1900-1940.

This article analyzes changing conceptions of the Tietê river, in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first four decades of the twentieth century as perceived by rowing clubs and the sports press. The historical sources consulted were local newspapers and magazines produced by the clubs. Between 1900 and 1920, as these institutions started to offer water sports, the discourse in the sources vis-a-vis the promotion of health through such sports is positive. However, this relationship changes in the 1930s and 1940s. The Tietê, once synonymous with sport, health, and entertainment, becomes so polluted that it is considered inadequate, making sporting events on its waters unfeasible.

O artigo analisa concepções veiculadas pelos clubes de remo e imprensa esportiva sobre o rio Tietê nas primeiras quatro décadas do século XX, em São Paulo. As fontes históricas utilizadas foram jornais paulistanos e revistas produzidas pelos clubes. Entre 1900 e 1920, tais instituições deram início a práticas esportivas aquáticas, e as fontes apontam um discurso positivo veiculado à promoção da saúde pelos esportes. Entretanto, essa relação se alterou nas décadas de 1930 e 1940. De espaço indissociável das práticas esportivas, da saúde e dos divertimentos, o Tietê passou a ser considerado inadequado, dada a poluição do rio e a impossibilidade de realização de provas esportivas.

De promotor de saúde a vetor de doenças: o rio Tietê na perspectiva dos clubes de remo paulistanos, 1900-1940 / From health-giving to disease-ridden: the Tietê river from the perspective of São Paulo's rowing clubs, 1900-1940

Resumo O artigo analisa concepções veiculadas pelos clubes de remo e imprensa esportiva sobre o rio Tietê nas primeiras quatro décadas do século XX, em São Paulo. As fontes históricas utilizadas foram jornais paulistanos e revistas produzidas pelos clubes. Entre 1900 e 1920, tais instituições deram início a práticas esportivas aquáticas, e as fontes apontam um discurso positivo veiculado à promoção da saúde pelos esportes. Entretanto, essa relação se alterou nas décadas de 1930 e 1940. De espaço indissociável das práticas esportivas, da saúde e dos divertimentos, o Tietê passou a ser considerado inadequado, dada a poluição do rio e a impossibilidade de realização de provas esportivas.

Abstract This article analyzes changing conceptions of the Tietê river, in São Paulo, Brazil, in the first four decades of the twentieth century as perceived by rowing clubs and the sports press. The historical sources consulted were local newspapers and magazines produced by the clubs. Between 1900 and 1920, as these institutions started to offer water sports, the discourse in the sources vis-a-vis the promotion of health through such sports is positive. However, this relationship changes in the 1930s and 1940s. The Tietê, once synonymous with sport, health, and entertainment, becomes so polluted that it is considered inadequate, making sporting events on its waters unfeasible.

Hemostasis and oxidative stress in chronic kidney disease in children and adolescents.

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) can be defined as the progressive loss of renal function, characterized by a decreased glomerular filtration rate (GFR). The etiology of CKD in childhood is mainly associated with congenital anomalies of the kidneys and urinary tract (CAKUT) and with glomerular diseases. The goal of this study was to investigate the hemostasis and oxidative stress in pediatric CKD of different etiologies. Fifty-four CKD children and adolescents and 52 controls were enrolled in this study. The evaluation of hemostasis was carried out by determination of D-dimer (D-Di) and plasminogen activator inhibitor (PAI-1) plasma levels, while oxidative stress was evaluated by thiobarbituric acid reactive substance (TBARS) levels, protein carbonyl content, plasma antioxidant capacity (MTT), and ascorbate. The D-Di was increased in CAKUT stage 3 or 4 patients compared with those with glomerular disease. PAI-1 was increased in patients with glomerular disease compared with CAKUT. Carbonyl protein content was higher in the control group compared with glomerular disease stage 3 or 4 patients. Our findings showed that the reduction in GFR is associated with a state of hypercoagulability. The analysis of integrated networks showed an expansion of connections among hemostatic and oxidative stress markers in CKD children and adolescents compared with controls.

Avaliação das rotulagens de alimentos frente à legislação vigente e do uso de alegações não regulamentadas / Evaluation of food labeling before legislation and the use of non-regimented claims

Este estudo objetivou analisar a conformidade de 56 rótulos de produtos alimentícios divididos em 14 categorias em relação às legislações gerais e específicas de rotulagem de alimentos vigentes até o momento de sua publicação, bem como apresentar abordagens com relação à necessidade da constante melhoria e aperfeiçoamento da legislação. Constatou-se um total de 158 não conformidades e que 55,3% dos produtos avaliados apresentavam pelo menos uma não conformidade em sua rotulagem. Biscoitos e produtos artesanais foram as categorias que mais apresentaram rótulos com pelo menos uma não conformidade. Entre as informações obrigatórias, as referentes ao lote, à data de fabricação, ao prazo de validade e à conservação foram as mais recorrentes entre as não conformidades. Verificou-se também que algumas expressões como "produto caseiro", "vegano", "vegetariano", "base vegetal", entre outras, requerem melhor regulamentação ou legislação específica, portanto, não puderam ser avaliadas em relação à conformidade. Os motivos para tal cenário podem ser a aplicação incorreta da legislação e o uso de estratégias de marketing com o objetivo de atender a desejos e expectativas dos consumidores. Portanto, faz-se necessária uma intensificação da fiscalização, assim como maior celeridade na regulamentação de alegações específicas por parte dos órgãos responsáveis (AU).

This study aimed to evaluate the suitability of the labeling of 56 industrialized and packaged food products in the absence of the consumer, divided into 14 categories, before general and specific legislations on food labeling was in force at the time of its publication, as well as to present an approach regarding the need for constant improvement of legislation. It was found that 55.3% of the products presented at least one non-compliance in their labeling, and that there were a total of 159 non-compliances. Cookies and products with artisanal claims were the categories that most often presented products with at least one non-conformity. Among the mandatory information, batch, production date, expiration date, and conservation conditions were the ones that most presented non-conformities. It was also found that some claims, such as vegan, vegetarian, homemade, and plant-based, among others, lack of specific legislation, and therefore could not be assessed whether it was in compliance. This scenario shows misapplication of current legislation by food industry, as well as marketing strategies aiming to meet consumer''s seek. Thus, it is necessary to intensify inspection and also speed up the requirement for specific claims for the responsible agencies, mainly those related to health issues (AU).

A emergência das práticas esportivas na cidade de Blumenau - SC (1910-1920): um olhar sobre futebol e o remo / The emergence of sports practices in the city of Blumenau - SC (1910-1920): a look at soccer and rowing / El surgimiento de las prácticas deportivas en la ciudad de Blumenau - SC (1910-1920): una mirada al fútbol y al remo

Nas primeiras décadas do século XX, emergiram na cidade de Blumenau novas formas de investimento sobre a vida dos indivíduos e que resultaram em novas possibilidades e usos do corpo. Entre estas novidades se encontravam as práticas esportivas. Sendo assim, o presente artigo teve como objetivo analisar as primeiras práticas esportivas desenvolvidas e sistematizadas em Blumenau. As fontes de pesquisa utilizadas foram os jornais e as fotografias coletadas no Arquivo Histórico Municipal José Ferreira da Silva. Os resultados indicam que o esporte foi sendo desenvolvido e ressignificado ao longo do período analisado, mostrando-se como um fenômeno complexo. De uma prática presente secundariamente no interior da associação ginástica no começo do século XX, em aproximadamente duas décadas o esporte ganhou um novo significado. A título de conclusão, aponta-se que o esporte contribuiu para o afastamento da relação entre corpo, exercício e etnicidade alemã na cidade de Blumenau.

In the first decades of the 20th century, new forms of investment on the life of individuals emerged in the city of Blumenau. They resulted in new possibilities and uses of the body. Among these novelties were the sports practices. Thus, this article aimed to analyze the first sports practices developed and systematized in Blumenau. The research sources used were newspapers and photographs collected in the Arquivo Histórico Municipal José Ferreira da Silva. The results indicate that sports were being developed and re-signified throughout the analyzed period, showing itself as a complex phenomenon. From a practice secondarily present within the gymnastics association at the beginning of the 20th century, the sport gained a new meaning in approximately two decades. In conclusion, it is pointed out that sports contributed to the disengagement of the relationship between body, exercise, and German ethnicity in Blumenau.

En las primeras décadas del siglo XX, surgieron en la ciudad de Blumenau nuevas formas de inversión en la vida de los individuos que dieron lugar a nuevas posibilidades y usos del cuerpo. Entre estas novedades estaban las prácticas deportivas. Así, este trabajo tiene como objetivo analizar las primeras prácticas deportivas desarrolladas y sistematizadas en Blumenau. Las fuentes de investigación utilizadas fueron periódicos y fotografías recogidas en el Archivo Histórico Municipal José Ferreira da Silva. Los resultados indican que el deporte se fue desarrollando y resignificando a lo largo del periodo analizado, mostrándose como un fenómeno complejo. De ser una práctica presente de forma secundaria en la asociación de gimnastas a principios del siglo XX, en aproximadamente dos décadas, el deporte ha adquirido un nuevo significado. Como conclusión, se señala que el deporte contribuyó a una reducción de relación entre cuerpo, ejercicio y etnia alemana en la ciudad de Blumenau

Monensin associated or not with virginiamycin or functional oil for feedlot beef cattle.

The objective of this study was to evaluate diets containing monensin (MON) associated or not with virginiamycin (VM) or functional oil based on cashew nut shell and castor beans (FOcc) for beef cattle in feedlots on nutritional (intake and digestibility) and productive parameters. A total of 1410 non-castrated Nellore cattle were selected, with an average age of 18 months and with an initial mean body weight (BW) of 305 ± 41.52 kg. The diet showed a roughage to concentrate ratio of 23:77, with the supply of corn silage as a source of roughage. The following additive inclusions in the diet were evaluated: (1) MON: 27 mg MON/kg dry matter (DM); (2) MON + VM: 22 mg MON/kg DM + 19 mg VM/kg DM; and (3) MON + FOcc: 22 mg MON/kg DM + 500 mg FOcc/kg DM. Statistical analyses were obtained through a linear model using initial BW and days of feedlot as covariables and comparisons between treatments using mutually orthogonal linear contrasts with a 5% significance level. The association or not of MON with VM or FOcc does not affect any of the nutritional and productive parameters evaluated. Animals that receive diets with MON + VM have higher average daily gain and feed efficiency (FE) than those that receive MON + FOcc without showing differences in nutritional parameters. The supply of MON associated with VM or FOcc does not increase intake and productive performance and, consequently, efficiency of feedlot beef cattle. However, in the case of use associated with MON, the VM provides greater performance than FOcc without changing food intake.

Prosthetically Driven Alveolar Reconstructions: A Retrospective Study.

This study aims to evaluate the post-extraction alveolar bone reconstruction amongst 12 patients exhibiting loss of buccal bone plate in a tooth of the anterior region of the maxilla using the prosthetically-driven alveolar reconstruction technique (PDAR). In PDAR, a partial fixed provisional prosthesis (PFPP [conventional or adhesive]) with a specially designed pontic maintains the clot in a mechanically stable position during alveolar regeneration. Moreover, the pontic design, in hourglass shape and located in the subgingival area, also prevents gingival margins from collapsing. Gingival recession was evaluated through the 6-month healing period. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed 1 month before and 8 months after PDAR treatment. For the primary outcome, in the panoramic imaging, the central area of bone defect in each tooth was selected for linear measurements. Measurements of the vertical buccal bone gain and the gain in thickness in the alveolar bone crest were obtained 8 months after PDAR. Descriptive statistics and intraclass correlation coefficient analysis were conducted. After treatment, all patients showed bone formation (a mean vertical gain of 7.1±3.7 mm, associated with a horizontal mean gain of 4.5±1.4 mm in the alveolar bone crest). The intraclass correlation coefficient for the measurements performed using CBCT was 0.999. No gingival recession, greater than 1 mm, was observed. Lower-morbidity procedures without the use of biomaterials may be a useful in post-extraction alveolar ridge regeneration and/or preservation. PDAR promoted alveolar bone formation without flaps, grafts and membranes.

A "lei da corrida" de rua da cidade de Campinas/SP/Brasil: repercussões de uma intervenção estatal / The running law of Campinas city/SP/Brazil: repercussions of a state intervention

O presente artigo objetivou analisar, sob a luz da Policy Analysis, as primeiras repercussões da denominada "Lei da Corrida", produto do poder legislativo do município brasileiro de Campinas/SP. De característica qualitativa, a pesquisa utilizou como fontes o ordenamento jurídico diretamente relacionado à lei, bem como reportagens e seus comentários referentes à sua criação. Como resultado, verificou-se que a norma se caracteriza como política regulatória e foi desenvolvida por uma Policy Network que envolvia o legislador e um grupo de corredores amadores competitivos. No que tange à Policy Arena, observou-se que gerou conflitos dentro do universo da corrida de rua, envolvendo agentes de diferentes categorias de corredores. Conclui-se que a formulação da lei gerou repercussões e, consequentemente, conflitos dentro da arena de disputa. Entretanto, os impactos na forma com que os eventos serão realizados a partir dela precisam ser apurados após um período maior de vigência da legislação.

The present article aimed to analyze, in the light of the Policy Analysis, the first repercussions of the Running Law, and a legislative product of the Brazilian city of Campinas / SP. Of qualitative characteristic, the research used as sources the legal order directly related to the law, as well as reports and their comments regarding its creation. As a result, it was found that the standard is characterized as regulatory policy and was developed by a Policy Network that involved the legislator and a group of competitive amateur runners. Regarding the Policy Arena, it was observed that it generated conflicts within the universe of the running, involving agents of different categories of runners. It is concluded that the formulation of the law has generated repercussions and, consequently, conflicts within the arena of dispute. However, impacts on the way events will be conducted from it need to be assessed after a longer period of validity of the legislation.

Prosthetically driven alveolar reconstructions: a retrospective study

Abstract This study aims to evaluate the post-extraction alveolar bone reconstruction amongst 12 patients exhibiting loss of buccal bone plate in a tooth of the anterior region of the maxilla using the prosthetically-driven alveolar reconstruction technique (PDAR). In PDAR, a partial fixed provisional prosthesis (PFPP [conventional or adhesive]) with a specially designed pontic maintains the clot in a mechanically stable position during alveolar regeneration. Moreover, the pontic design, in hourglass shape and located in the subgingival area, also prevents gingival margins from collapsing. Gingival recession was evaluated through the 6-month healing period. Cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) was performed 1 month before and 8 months after PDAR treatment. For the primary outcome, in the panoramic imaging, the central area of bone defect in each tooth was selected for linear measurements. Measurements of the vertical buccal bone gain and the gain in thickness in the alveolar bone crest were obtained 8 months after PDAR. Descriptive statistics and intraclass correlation coefficient analysis were conducted. After treatment, all patients showed bone formation (a mean vertical gain of 7.1±3.7 mm, associated with a horizontal mean gain of 4.5±1.4 mm in the alveolar bone crest). The intraclass correlation coefficient for the measurements performed using CBCT was 0.999. No gingival recession, greater than 1 mm, was observed. Lower-morbidity procedures without the use of biomaterials may be a useful in post-extraction alveolar ridge regeneration and/or preservation. PDAR promoted alveolar bone formation without flaps, grafts and membranes.

Resumo Este estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a reconstrução do osso alveolar após extração em 12 pacientes com perda da tábua óssea vestibular em dentes na região anterior da maxila usando a técnica da reconstrução alveolar proteticamente guiada (RAPG). Na RAPG, uma prótese parcial fixa provisória (PPFP [convencional ou adesiva]) com um pôntico com design específico mantém o coágulo numa posição mecanicamente estável. Além disso, o design do pôntico, com formato de ampulheta e localizado na área subgengival, também previne o colapso das margens gengivais. A recessão gengival foi avaliada durante o período de cicatrização de 6 meses. Tomografias computadorizadas cone beam (TCCB) foram feitas 1 mês antes e 8 meses após o tratamento com a RAPG. Para o desfecho primário, nas imagens panorâmicas, a área central do defeito ósseo em cada dente foi selecionada para as medições lineares. As medições do ganho vertical ósseo vestibular e do ganho em espessura na crista óssea alveolar foram realizadas. A análise estística descritiva e a análise do coeficiente de correlação intraclasse forma realizados. Após o tratamento, todos os pacientes apresentaram formação óssea (ganho vertical médio de 7,1±3,7 mm, associado a ganho horizontal médio de 4,5±1,4 mm na crista óssea alveolar). O coeficiente de correlação intraclasse foi de 0,999. Nenhuma retração gengival acima de 1 mm foi observada. Procedimentos com baixa morbidade sem o uso de biomateriais podem ser úteis na regeneração/preservação do rebordo após as extrações. A RAPG promove a formação do osso alveolar sem o uso de retalhos, enxertos e membranas.

A relação entre os profissionais da área odontológica e o plano de gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde / The relationship between dental professionals and the waste management plan of health services / La relación entre los profesionales de la odontología y el plan de gestión de residuos de servicios de salud

O presente artigo situa-se na linha de pesquisa do Curso de Especialização em Direitos Humanos e Saúde, oferecido pela Escola Nacional de Saúde Pública Sergio Arouca ­ Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, com foco na interseção entre o direito, a saúde e o ambiente. Trata-se de uma pesquisa bibliográfica, baseada no exame da legislação brasileira e de produções acadêmicas especificas a esse respeito. Seu objetivo é discutir a relação entre os profissionais da área odontológica e o plano de gerenciamento de resíduos de serviços de saúde. A relevância da pesquisa se encontra na hipótese de que a odontologia está enquadrada numa modalidade de prestação de serviços de saúde responsável pela produção de grande variedade de resíduos que acarretam diferentes tipos de riscos sanitários, sociais e ambientais, por conseguinte, necessita de dispositivos legais que fundamentem e legitimem o adequado gerenciamento dos resíduos odontológicos e, ao mesmo tempo, gere as condições para evitar comportamentos imperitos, imprudentes e negligentes por parte dos profissionais da área. (AU)

This article is located in the search line of Specialization in Health and Human Rights, offered by the National School of Public Health Sergio Arouca - Oswaldo Cruz Foundation, focusing on the intersection between law, health and the environment. This is a literature search, based on an examination of the Brazilian legislation and specific academic productions in this regard. Your goal is to discuss the relationship between dental professionals and waste management health services plan. The relevance of the research is the assumption that dentistry is framed in a mode of delivery of health services responsible for the production of wide range of waste that cause different types of health risks, social and environmental risks, therefore, requires legal provisions to justify and legitimize the proper management of dental waste and, at the same time, generate the conditions to avoid behaviors inexpert, reckless and negligent on the part of professionals. (AU)

Este artículo pertenece a una de las líneas temáticas del Curso de Especialización en Derechos Humanos y de Salud, ofrecido por la Escuela Nacional de Salud Pública Sergio Arouca ­ Fundación Oswaldo Cruz, con foco en la intersección entre el derecho, la salud y lo ambiental. Se trata de una búsqueda bibliográfica, en la que se examina la legislación brasileña y producciones académicas específicas. El objetivo es analizar las relaciones que se establecen entre los profesionales de la odontología y el plan de gestión de residuos de servicios de salud. La relevancia del tema radica en el hecho de que la actividad odontológica es prestadora de servicios sanitarios responsables por la producción de una amplia gama de residuos, asociados a diferentes tipos de riesgos sanitarios, sociales y ambientales y, por lo tanto, requiere de disposiciones legales justificar y legitimar la gestión adecuada de sus residuos y, al mismo tiempo, generar las condiciones para evitar comportamientos imperitos, imprudentes y negligentes por parte de los profesionales. (AU)

O amor italiano com o esporte / The italian love affair with sport / El romance italiano con el deporte

A presente resenha compreende uma análise sobre o livro Sport Italia ­ The Italian Love Affair With Sport, obra que tematiza a trajetória do esporte no contexto italiano, explorando principalmente sua relação com a formação cultural do país. O livro apresenta a relação singular que a Itália apresenta com modalidades esportivas como futebol, automobilismo e ciclismo. O autor aponta que existe uma forte imbricação do fenômeno esportivo com as esferas política e religiosa. Nesse sentido, aponta-se que o livro justifica sua relevância acadêmica por conciliar o estudo da cultura esportiva italiana com análises amparadas por uma considerável quantidade de fontes primárias.

This review includes an analysis of the book Sport Italia - The Italian Love Affair With Sport, a work that thematizes the trajectory of the sport in the Italian context, exploring mainly its relation with the cultural formation of the country. The book presents the unique relationship that Italy presents with sports such as football, motor racing and cycling. The author points out that there is a strong imbrication of the sports phenomenon with the political and religious spheres. In this sense, it is pointed out that the book justifies its academic relevance by conciliating the study of the Italian sports culture with analyzes supported by a considerable amount of primary sources.

La presente reseña incluye un análisis sobre el libro Sport Italia - The Italian Love Affair With Sport, obra que tematiza la trayectoria del deporte en el contexto italiano, explorando principalmente su relación con la formación cultural del país. El libro presenta la relación singular que Italia presenta con modalidades deportivas como fútbol, automovilismo y ciclismo. El autor apunta que existe una fuerte imbricación del fenómeno deportivo con las esferas política y religiosa. En ese sentido, se apunta que el libro justifica su relevancia académica por conciliar el estudio de la cultura deportiva italiana con análisis amparados por una considerable cantidad de fuentes primarias.

Controlling the transport of active matter in disordered lattices of asymmetrical obstacles.

We investigate the transport of active matter in the presence of a disordered square lattice of asymmetric obstacles, which is built by removing a fraction of them from the initial full lattice. We obtain a spontaneous inversion of the net particle current, compared to the usual sense of such a current as a function of the fraction of removed obstacles and particle density. We observed that the negative current regime is the consequence of trapping of particles among the obstacles which favors that more particles move in the negative current direction. The same reasoning applies to the positive current regime as well. We show a calculation that partially reproduces our numerical results, based on the argument that the mean current is given by the product of the mean speed and the mean number of travelers in each direction; the breakdown of this assumption is responsible for the failure of our calculation to reproduce the initial negative current regime.

Personalized Nutrition Using PROCARDIO to Reduce Cardiometabolic Risk in the Academic Community: A Study Protocol with Preliminary Results.

Background: Strategies of promotion, prevention and health care of individuals with cardiometabolic risk are necessary to control cardiovascular diseases.Objective: To describe a study design and present partial results of nutritional counseling in the Cardiovascular Health Care Program (PROCARDIO).Methods: PROCARDIO is a nutritional intervention program for students and workers or dependents of the Brazilian university academic community who are at risk of or have a cardiovascular disease (Brazilian Registry of Clinical Trials n° RBR-5n4y2g). Patients are submitted to nutritional clinical assessments involving anthropometry, biochemical analysis, sociodemographic and clinical, lifestyle and dietary data. Patients are provided with nutritional counseling, dietetic workshops and educational materials. In addition, nutritional following-ups are performed monthly.Results: The sample consisted of 296 patients (171 F/125 M, 27-56 years). The prevalence of individuals with excess body weight, dyslipidemia, diabetes and hypertension in the sample were 74.7% (n = 222), 79.1% (n = 235), 18.2% (n = 54) and 25.3% (n = 75), respectively. After three months of nutritional counseling, PROCARDIO users had decreased body fat, waist circumference, fasting blood glucose, total cholesterol and LDL-C (p < 0.05). Specifically, patients with diabetes exhibited reduced glycated hemoglobin concentrations (p < 0.05); those with dyslipidemia showed a reduction in total cholesterol, LDL-C and LDL/HDL (p < 0.05) concentrations; and those with excess body weight reduced waist circumference, waist-to-hip ratio, body fat, uric acid and total cholesterol/HDL-C ratios (p < 0.05).Conclusion: PROCARDIO patients concluded with a clinical-metabolic improvement regardless of chronic diseases after receiving nutritional counseling, thus highlighting the importance of individual actions and strategies to be based on personalized nutrition for achieving proposed therapeutic targets.

Profile and generalist physician knowledge about neurology in emergency department: headache management.

BACKGROUND: Neurological complaints are frequent in emergency department routine. Among them, headache is a common disorder, which requires a certain degree of knowledge on Neurology because of its extensive differential diagnosis. OBJECTIVE: To assess general practice physicians' level of knowledge about headaches, in addition to outlining the profile of professionals who attend in emergency departments, as well as the profile of their respective workplaces in terms of neurological approach. METHODS: We included in evaluation physicians who attend emergency care units for adult public as general practitioners. A questionnaire was applied with questions regarding participants' general knowledge on headache, neurological approach, demographic profile, and workplace profile. RESULTS: 159 physicians answered the questionnaire. The professionals' profile corresponded to recently graduated individuals (mean of 6.31 years). Knowledge about headache management was regular. Those who do not have any specialization or are not majoring a specialization were statistically significantly more confident in neurological patients care (p=0.006). Only 18.24% reported access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and 35.85% had no access to any type of neuroimaging. CONCLUSIONS: General practice physicians often do not feel confident when performing neurological exams, demonstrating low knowledge about the topic. The profile of professionals working in these departments is predominantly of newly graduates, which may affect in some way on care quality. There was also a lack of structure for adequate care.

Profile and generalist physician knowledge about neurology in emergency department: headache management / Perfil e conhecimento em neurologia do médico generalista no setor de emergência: abordagem de cefaleias

Abstract Background: Neurological complaints are frequent in emergency department routine. Among them, headache is a common disorder, which requires a certain degree of knowledge on Neurology because of its extensive differential diagnosis. Objective: To assess general practice physicians' level of knowledge about headaches, in addition to outlining the profile of professionals who attend in emergency departments, as well as the profile of their respective workplaces in terms of neurological approach. Methods: We included in evaluation physicians who attend emergency care units for adult public as general practitioners. A questionnaire was applied with questions regarding participants' general knowledge on headache, neurological approach, demographic profile, and workplace profile. Results: 159 physicians answered the questionnaire. The professionals' profile corresponded to recently graduated individuals (mean of 6.31 years). Knowledge about headache management was regular. Those who do not have any specialization or are not majoring a specialization were statistically significantly more confident in neurological patients care (p=0.006). Only 18.24% reported access to Magnetic Resonance Imaging and 35.85% had no access to any type of neuroimaging. Conclusions: General practice physicians often do not feel confident when performing neurological exams, demonstrating low knowledge about the topic. The profile of professionals working in these departments is predominantly of newly graduates, which may affect in some way on care quality. There was also a lack of structure for adequate care.

Resumo Introdução: Queixas neurológicas são frequentes na rotina de setores de emergência. Entre elas, a cefaleia é um distúrbio comum, que por seu diagnóstico diferencial amplo, exige certo grau de conhecimento em Neurologia. Objetivo: Avaliar o nível de conhecimento em cefaleias de médicos generalistas, além de traçar o perfil dos profissionais que atendem em setores de emergência nesta função, assim como de seus respectivos locais de trabalho em termos de abordagem neurológica. Métodos: Foram incluídos na avaliação médicos que atendem em unidades de pronto-atendimento para público adulto, na função de generalista. Um questionário foi aplicado com perguntas referentes ao conhecimento geral dos participantes sobre cefaleia, abordagem neurológica, perfil demográfico e perfil do local de trabalho. Resultados: 159 médicos responderam ao questionário. O perfil dos profissionais presentes na amostra correspondeu a indivíduos graduados recentemente (média de 6,31 anos). O conhecimento a respeito da abordagem de cefaleias foi regular. Aqueles que não possuem nenhuma especialização, nem estão cursando uma residência, se mostraram, de forma estatisticamente significativa, mais seguros no atendimento de pacientes neurológicos (p=0,006). Apenas 18,24% referiram ter acesso à Ressonância Magnética e 35,85% não tiveram acesso a nenhum tipo de neuroimagem. Conclusão: Médicos generalistas frequentemente não sentem segurança ao realizar atendimento e exame neurológicos, demonstrando pouco conhecimento acerca do assunto. O perfil dos profissionais que atuam nesses setores é predominantemente de recém graduados, o que pode impactar de alguma forma na qualidade de atendimento. Verificou-se também falta de estrutura para um atendimento adequado.

A Gymnastica na Escola Normal de Curitiba: um olhar aos documentos oficiais (1876-1923)

RESUMO O presente artigo buscou investigar como aconteceu o processo de escolarização da Gymnastica na Escola Normal de Curitiba entre os anos 1876 e 1923. Foram examinados relatórios de Governo, Coleção de Leis, Decretos, Actos e Regulamentos, com especial atenção aos textos que tratam da situação da instrução pública paranaense e, em particular, da Escola Normal. A análise das fontes indicou um lento processo de especialização da Gymnastica no currículo de formação da Escola Normal. Como resultado, verificou-se que essa constituição foi marcada por avanços e recuos que possibilitaram à Gymnastica se estabelecer na Escola Normal como um componente curricular voltado para a formação do professorado paranaense.

ABSTRACT The present article sought to investigate how 's schooling process took place in Normal School of Curitiba between 1876 and 1923. The reports of Government, Laws, Decrees, Acts and Regulations were examined, with special attention to the texts that dealt with the situation of the public education of Paraná and, in particular, of the Normal School. The analysis of the sources indicated a slow process of specialization of Gymnastica in the curriculum of formation of the Normal School. At last, it was verified that this constitution was marked by advances and retreats that enabled to affirm itself in the Normal School as a curricular component focused on the formation of the teachers of Paraná.

RESUMEN El presente artículo buscó investigar cómo se dio el proceso de escolarización de la Gymnastica em la Escuela Normal de Curitiba entre los años de 1876-1923. Se examinaron los informes de Gobierno, Colección de Leyes, Decretos, Actos y Reglamentos, con especial atención a los textos que trataban sobre la situación de la instrucción pública paranaense y en particular de la Escuela Normal. El análisis de las fuentes indicó un lento proceso de especialización de la Gymnastica em el currículo de formación de la Escuela Normal. Al final se verificó que essa constitución fue marcada por avances y retrocesos que posibilitaron a Gymnastica afirmarse em la Escuela Normal como un componente curricular orientado a la formación del profesorado paranaense.

Characteristics of learning and training of elite athletics athletes in brazil: the perspective of experienced coaches / Características da aprendizagem e treinamento de atletas de elite de atletismo no brasil: a perspectiva de treinadores experientes

ABSTRACT The present study sought to verify the perspective of the coaches regarding the teaching, learning and training process in Brazilian Athletics. Semi-structured interviews were applied to six Brazilian athletics coaches with participation in the Olympic Games. From the interviews, two categories were defined: formation and development of athletes; talent and long-term training. About the age indicated to start in athletics, the coaches reported that the ideal (f = 56.90%) is that the athlete starts in the sport in the youth. However, they chose not to stipulate a single age group to start in the sport. Characteristics that induce the organization of a work model in athletics (f= 26.14%) were frequent in the speeches. There was a lack of specific parameters on how the profession of coaching should be exercised - in this case athletics - it is necessary to have structures that enable the development of the coach's career.

RESUMO O presente estudo buscou verificar a perspectiva dos treinadores em relação ao processo de ensino, aprendizagem e treinamento no atletismbrasileiro. Entrevistas semi-estruturadas foram aplicadas a seis treinadores brasileiros de atletismo com participação nos Jogos Olímpicos. Das entrevistas, foram definidas duas categorias: formação e desenvolvimento de atletas; talento e treinamento de longo prazo. Sobre a idade indicada para começar no atletismo, os treinadores relataram que o ideal (f = 56,90%) é que o atleta inicie no esporte na juventude. No entanto, eles optaram por não estipular uma única faixa etária para começar no esporte. Características que induzem a organização de um modelo de trabalho no atletismo (f=26,14%) foram frequentes nos discursos. Havia uma falta de parâmetros específicos sobre como o treinamento deve ser exercido - neste caso, o atletismo - é necessário ter estruturas que permitam o desenvolvimento da carreira de coaching.