IMPACT OF VIDEOSURGERY TRAINING IN GENERAL SURGERY RESIDENTS WITH LOW FIDELITY SIMULATOR ADAPTED FROM THE FUNDAMENTS OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (FLS) / IMPACTO DO TREINAMENTO EM VIDEOCIRURGIA DE MÉDICOS RESIDENTES DE CIRURGIA GERAL EM SIMULADOR DE BAIXA FIDELIDADE ADAPTADO DO PROGRAMA DE FUNDAMENTS OF LAPAROSCOPIC SURGERY (FLS)

Introduction: Teaching in surgery must follow the evolution of medical techniques, procedures and technology. Since the 90s videosurgery has been developing and nowadays is the gold standard for many procedures in general surgery. As there are different characteristics from conventional surgery, residents need to practice in order to adapt to simulators. The world medical literature has established many training programs among them the Fundaments of laparoscopic Surgery (FLS). Evaluation of surgical technical abilities is a major tool for the residency programs. Objectives: To assess the effect of training acquiring skills of residents at first and second postgraduated level year (PGY1 and PGY2) before and after practice using low fidelity simulator based on tasks from FLS. Methods: A prospective study was conducted to determinate skills acquisition of residents at first and second postgraduated level year l (PGY1 and PGY2) before and after standardized practice using low fidelity simulator. Conclusions: There was a significant improve of the technical abilities reaching levels of improvement. Resident's performance was evident in the sample groups. First year residents (PGY1) achieved knowledge retention after training similar to the performance of second in the initial assessment, suggesting that the sequenced training carried out is equivalent to one year of practice in the general surgery residency program

Introdução: O ensino em cirurgia deve acompanhar a evolução das técnicas, procedimentos e tecnologia. Desde a década de 90 a videocirurgia vem se desenvolvendo e hoje é a primeira escolha para muitos procedimentos em cirugia geral. Com características diferentes da cirurgia convencional, os residentes treinaram em simuladores para adaptação. A literatura médica mundial já apresenta programas consagrados para treinamento entre eles os Fundamentos da Cirurgia Laparoscópica (FLS). A avaliação das habilidades técnicas cirúrgicas é uma ferramenta importante em programas de residência médica. Objetivo: Avaliar o impacto do treinamento através de aquisição de habilidades dos médicos residentes em cirurgia geral antes e após treinamento teórico-prático em videocirurgia utilizando um simulador de baixa fidelidade baseado em exercícios do FLS. Método: Estudar de modo prospectivo a aquisição de habilidades de médicos residentes em cirurgia geral de primeiro e segundo ano (R1 e R2), antes e após realização de treinamento teórico-prático pré-definido. Conclusão: Houve melhora significativa com o treinamento atingindo níveis de conhecimento e aprimoramento semelhantes aos trabalhos da literatura mundial. A melhoria no desempenho dos residentes foi evidente em ambos os grupos da amostra. Aqueles do primeiro ano atingiram a concentração de conhecimento após o treinamento semelhante ao desempenho dos residentes de segundo ano na avaliação inicial, destacando que o treinamento sequenciado realizado equivale a um ano de prática no programa de residência geral de cirurgia

ompA Sequencing and Multilocus Sequence Typing of Lymphogranuloma Venereum Cases in Buenos Aires Reveal New Chlamydia trachomatis Genotypes.

Since the Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV) outbreak was first described in Buenos Aires in 2017, the detected strains presented peculiar characteristics. Our goal was to increase the understanding of the strains involved in the LGV outbreak in Argentina. We characterized the ompA gene sequences, using Sanger sequencing, of 88 LGV strains from 239 symptomatic patients in Buenos Aires enrolled between 2017 and 2019, and selected 20 C. trachomatis strains for further characterization using Multilocus Sequence Typing (MLST). Following the ompA gene analysis of the 88 LGV strains, we detected 43% L2b, 31% L1-like, and 26% L2. Among the 38 L2b samples analyzed, there were 7 distinct sequences, 3 of them not previously reported (L2bv12, L2bv13, and L2bv14). Additionally, we detected a strain with a new mutation (AM884176.1:g.59122A>T) found in the position defining L2 or L2b, proposed as L2i. Using MLST, five different sequence types (STs) were detected, including the ST2 (corresponding to the L1-like strains) and a new one (ST60). ST58 was associated with the concomitant presence of another STI and HIV. A high genetic diversity in C. trachomatis LGV strains in Argentina was observed in a short period of time, with a relatively low number of samples from a limited geographical area.

Gallium maltolate, a promising low toxicity drug with curative effect on mice chronically infected with Trypanosoma evansi.

Trypanosoma evansi is a flagellate protozoan that infects a wide range of hosts, especially horses. Clinically, the infection is characterized by rapid weight loss, anemia and mobility disorders. This study evaluated the efficacy of treatment gallium maltolate (GaM) in rats infected with T. evansi in the acute and chronic phases of the disease and its influence on the enzyme and blood parameters. 48 animals (Rattus norvegicus) were divided into 8 groups (A-H) of 6 animals each, namely: A: (negative control) uninfected; B: acutely infected positive control; C: chronically infected positive control; D: acutely infected, treated with GaM for 7 days post infection (p.i.); E: acutely infected treated with GaM for 3 days before infection (b.i) and 7 days p.i.; F: chronically infected, treated with GaM for 7 days p.i.; G: chronically infected, treated with GaM for 3 days b.i. and 7 days p.i.; and H: uninfected treated with GaM for 10 days. Acute infected animals (B, D and E) had a progressive increase in parasitemia and were died or euthanized before completing treatment days (5th days p.i.) as they had high parasitemia (over 100 field trypanosomes in the blood smear). Thus, it can be concluded that GaM was not effective against an acute infection. In untreated chronically infected animals (C) the parasitemia also increased progressively and they were euthanized on the 7th day p.i.. The chronically infected and treated animals (F and G) showed low parasitemia and after treatment became negative, showing no trypanosomes in the bloodstream until the 50th day of the experiment. Thus, we conclude that GaM was effective against chronic infections. In uninfected and treated animals (H) hematological, biochemical and enzymatic parameters had no significant changes when compared to the negative control group (A) demonstrating the low toxicity of GaM.

International Anal Neoplasia Society's consensus guidelines for anal cancer screening.

The International Anal Neoplasia Society (IANS) developed consensus guidelines to inform anal cancer screening use among various high-risk groups. Anal cancer incidence estimates by age among risk groups provided the basis to identify risk thresholds to recommend screening. Guided by risk thresholds, screening initiation at age 35 years was recommended for men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TW) with HIV. For other people with HIV and MSM and TW not with HIV, screening initiation at age 45 years was recommended. For solid organ transplant recipients, screening initiation beginning from 10 years post-transplant was recommended. For persons with a history of vulvar precancer or cancer, screening initiation was recommended starting within 1 year of diagnosis of vulvar precancer or cancer. Persons aged ≥45 years with a history of cervical/vaginal HSIL or cancer, perianal warts, persistent (>1 year) cervical HPV16, or autoimmune conditions could be considered for screening with shared decision-making, provided there is adequate capacity to perform diagnostic procedures (high-resolution anoscopy [HRA]). Anal cytology, high-risk (hr) human papillomavirus (HPV) testing (including genotyping for HPV16), and hrHPV-cytology co-testing are different strategies currently used for anal cancer screening that show acceptable performance. Thresholds for referral for HRA or follow-up screening tests are delineated. These recommendations from IANS provide the basis to inform management of abnormal screening results, considering currently available screening tools. These guidelines provide a pivotal foundation to help generate consensus among providers and inform the introduction and implementation of risk-targeted screening for anal cancer prevention.

Descobri que tenho câncer de mama: significados no discurso do sujeito coletivo / Descubrí que tengo cáncer de mama: significados en el discurso del sujeto colectivo / I discovered that I have breast cancer: meanings in the collective subject discourse

Objetivo: Conhecer significados contemporâneos do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Método: Pesquisa narrativa realizada com 11 mulheres com diagnóstico de câncer de mama, submetidas à quimioterapia, em remissão da doença. As narrativas foram coletadas, entre agosto e dezembro de 2018, por entrevistas gravadas, transcritas e analisadas pela técnica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: Da análise emergiram quatro ideias centrais e neste estudo serão apresentadas três ideias centrais: Descobrindo o câncer de mama; Sentimentos atuais e; Conselhos às mulheres com câncer de mama. Conclusão: O discurso revela o medo e os sofrimentos das mulheres, em especial, na fase do diagnóstico e de remissão do câncer, apesar dos avanços no controle da doença dos tempos atuais. Além disso, revela as mudanças no viver após o diagnóstico. Conhecer o significado da doença permite melhor planejamento de enfermagem

Objective: To know the contemporary meaning of breast cancer diagnosis. Method: Narrative research, carried out with 11 women diagnosed with breast cancer, submitted to chemotherapy, in remission of the disease. The narratives were collected, between August and December 2018, by recorded interviews, transcribed, and analyzed using the Collective Subject Discourse technique. Results: From the analysis techniques four central ideas emerged, in this study, three central ideas are presented: Discovering breast cancer; Current feelings; and Advice for women with breast cancer. Conclusion: The discourse reveals the fear and suffering of women, especially in the stage of cancer diagnosis and remission, despite the advances in the control of the disease in current times. Furthermore, it reveals the changes in living after diagnosis. Knowing the meaning of the disease allows for better nursing planning.

Objetivo: Conocer el significado contemporáneo del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Método: Investigación narrativa, realizada con 11 mujeres diagnosticadas de cáncer de mama, sometidas a quimioterapia, en remisión de la enfermedad. Se recolectaron las narrativas entre agosto y diciembre de 2018, mediante la grabación de entrevistas para ser transcritas y analizadas por la técnica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Resultados: De las cuatro ideas que surgieron del análisis, en este estudio se presentan tres ideas centrales: Descubriendo el cáncer de mama; Sentimientos actuales; y Consejos para mujeres con cáncer de mama. Conclusión: El discurso revela el miedo y el sufrimiento de las mujeres, especialmente en la etapa de diagnóstico y remisión del cáncer, a pesar de los avances en el control de la enfermedad en los tiempos actuales. Además, muestra los cambios en la vida después del diagnóstico. Conocer el significado de la enfermedad permite una mejor planificación de la enfermería.

Mat Pilates and belly dance: Effects on patient-reported outcomes among breast cancer survivors receiving hormone therapy and adherence to exercise.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer treatment leads to several side effects. Exercise can help to reduce these side effects. However, it is unknown whether a mat Pilates or a belly dance intervention can improve the patient-reported outcomes of these women. OBJECTIVE: Examine the effects of a 16-week exercise intervention (mat Pilates or belly dance) on patient reported outcomes (PROs) among breast cancer survivors, at 16 weeks, six months, and 12 months; and investigate sociodemographic and clinical predictors of intervention adherence. METHODS: Seventy-four breast cancer survivors who were receiving hormone therapy were randomly allocated into mat Pilates (n = 25), belly dance (n = 25) or control group (educational sessions) (n = 24). Mat Pilates and belly dance groups received a 16-week intervention, delivered three days a week and 60 min a session. The control group received three education sessions and continue usual care. The patient reported outcomes assessed were depressive symptoms (Beck Depression Inventory), stress (Perceived Stress Scale), optimism (Life Orientation Test), fatigue (FACT-F), sleep quality (Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index) and pain (VAS), clinical and sociodemographic characteristics, and habitual physical activity (IPAQ short). RESULTS: All three groups showed a significant improvement in fatigue, and this effect was maintained during follow-up. No significant effects were found for depressive symptoms, optimism, stress, or pain. A history of exercise prior to breast cancer and be inactive after diagnosis were significant predictors of adherence to interventions. CONCLUSION: Mat Pilates, belly dance and a few educational sessions can be effective in improving fatigue after 16 weeks of intervention. REGISTRATION: ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT03194997).

Significado do uso da prótese peniana de silicone no seguimento da braquiterapia pélvica / Significado do uso da prótese peniana de silicone no seguimento da braquiterapia pélvica / Meaning of the use of silicone penile prosthesis in the follow-up of pelvic brachytherapy

Objetivo: descrever o significado do uso da prótese peniana de silicone para dilatação vaginal no seguimento da braquiterapia em mulheres com câncer ginecológico. Método: pesquisa narrativa, realizada no Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas, Brasil, com 34 mulheres, após braquiterapia pélvica, em seguimento no serviço de fisioterapia. Coleta de dados por entrevistas semiestruturadas, incluindo dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e o significado do uso da prótese peniana na dilatação vaginal, submetidas à análise de conteúdo e discutidas à luz do estudo From 'sex toy' to intrusive imposition. Resultados: o significado perpassa o exercício de dilatação vaginal; as dificuldades relacionadas às condições vaginais, doença, tratamento, dor, sexo, constrangimentos, preconceitos, falhas na educação em saúde; as motivações relacionam-se à busca por qualidade de vida, apoio dos companheiros e profissionais. Conclusão: a abordagem de possíveis barreiras emocionais, psicológicas, sociais e físicas deve ser planejada e executada para prevenção da estenose vaginal e melhor acolhimento.

Objective: to describe the meaning of the use of silicone penile prosthesis for vaginal dilation in the follow-up of brachytherapy in women with gynecological cancer. Method: narrative research conducted at the Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas, Brazil, with 34 women after pelvic brachytherapy, under follow-up at the physical therapy service. Data collection through semi-structured interviews, including sociodemographic and clinical data and the significance of the use of penile prosthesis in vaginal dilation, submitted to content analysis and discussed in the light of the study From 'sex toy' to intrusive imposition. Results: the meaning permeates the vaginal dilation exercise; difficulties related to vaginal conditions, disease, treatment, pain, sex, constraints, prejudices, failures in health education; motivations are related to the search for quality of life, support of partners and professionals. Conclusion: the approach of possible emotional, psychological, social and physical barriers should be planned and executed for prevention of vaginal stenosis and better reception.

Objetivo: describir el significado del uso de una prótesis peneana de silicona para la dilatación vaginal posterior a la braquiterapia en mujeres con cáncer ginecológico. Método: investigación narrativa, realizada en el Centro de Pesquisas Oncológicas, Brasil, con 34 mujeres, después de braquiterapia pélvica, en seguimiento en el servicio de fisioterapia. Recopilación de datos a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, incluyendo datos sociodemográficos y clínicos y el significado del uso de prótesis peneana en la dilatación vaginal, sometidos a análisis de contenido y discutidos a la luz del estudio From 'sex toy' to intrusive imposition. Resultados: el significado impregna el ejercicio de dilatación vaginal; dificultades relacionadas con condiciones vaginales, enfermedad, tratamiento, dolor, sexo, vergüenza, prejuicios, fallas en la educación para la salud; las motivaciones están relacionadas con la búsqueda de calidad de vida, apoyo de la pareja y profesionales. Conclusión: se debe planificar y ejecutar el abordaje de las posibles barreras emocionales, psicológicas, sociales y físicas para prevenir la estenosis vaginal y una mejor recepción.

A tríade COVID-19, cascata inflamatória e diabetes: implicações para o cuidado de enfermagem / The COVID-19 triad, inflammatory cascade and diabetes: implications for nursing care / La triada COVID-19, cascada inflamatoria y diabetes: implicaciones para la atención de enfermería

Objetivo: refletir sobre a relação entre diabetes, cascata inflamatória e COVID-19 e estratégias de cuidados de enfermagem aos pacientes diabéticos para a redução dos riscos de COVID-19 e suas complicações. Método: estudo teórico e reflexivo desenvolvido segundo as etapas do Método do Arco entre maio e julho de 2020 por participantes de grupo de apoio às pessoas diabéticas instituição de ensino do sul do Brasil. Resultados: a cascata metabólica envolvida na hiperglicemia e a resistência à insulina estão diretamente relacionadas à cascata inflamatória e à maior propensão a infecções e desfechos desfavoráveis diante da COVID-19 em diabéticos e o cuidado de enfermagem e de saúde exigem o uso de novas tecnologias para manutenção da devida atenção à saúde, destaca-se as tecnologias virtuais. Conclusão: Reafirma-se a importância do controle do diabetes, que no cenário do isolamento social encontra apoio na atenção dos profissionais da saúde e uso da tecnologia. (AU).

Objective: to reflect on the relationship between diabetes, inflammatory cascade and COVID- 19 and nursing care strategies for diabetic patients to reduce the risk of COVID-19 and its complications. Method: theoretical and reflective study developed according to the steps of the Arch Method between May and July 2020 by participants of a support group for diabetic people, an educational institution in southern Brazil. Results: the metabolic cascade involved in hyperglycemia and insulin resistance are directly related to the inflammatory cascade and greater propensity to infections and unfavorable outcomes in the face of COVID-19 in diabetics and nursing and health care require the use of new technologies to maintenance of proper health care, virtual technologies stand out. Conclusion: It reaffirms the importance of controlling diabetes, which in the scenario of social isolation finds support in the care of health professionals and the use of technology. (AU).

Objetivo: reflexionar sobre la relación entre diabetes, cascada inflamatoria y COVID-19 y las estrategias de atención de enfermería al diabético para reducir el riesgo de COVID-19 y sus complicaciones. Método: estudio teórico y reflexivo desarrollado según los pasos del Método Arco entre mayo y julio de 2020 por participantes de un grupo de apoyo a personas diabéticas, en una institución educativa de Brasil. Resultados: la cascada metabólica involucrada en la hiperglucemia y la resistencia a la insulina está relacionada con la cascada inflamatoria y una mayor propensión a infecciones y desenlaces desfavorables frente al COVID-19 y la enfermería y la atención de la salud requieren el uso de nuevas tecnologías para el mantenimiento de el cuidado. Conclusión: Se reafirma la importancia del control de la diabetes, que en el escenario de aislamiento social encuentra apoyo en la atención de los profesionales de la salud y el uso de la tecnología. (AU).

Imagem guiada para qualidade de vida de mulheres com câncer cervical: estudo quase experimental / Guided image for quality of life of women with cervical cancer: quasi-experimental study / Imagen guiada para la calidad de vida de mujeres con cáncer de cuello uterino: estudio cuasi-experimental

Introdução: As terapias mente-corpo, como o relaxamento com imagem guiada, que estão entre as principais práticas integrativas utilizadas por pacientes oncológicos, são essenciais para manter equilíbrio saudável entre a excitação simpática e parassimpática no cérebro. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito do relaxamento por imagem guiada, com o uso da realidade virtual, na qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde de mulheres com câncer de colo uterino em tratamento concomitante com quimiorradioterapia. Materiais e Método: Estudo quase experimental, realizado em um hospital de referência em oncologia no Sul do Brasil, de outubro de 2019 a janeiro de 2021. Participaram 52 mulheres, divididas em dois grupos, experimental (intervenção relaxamento por imagem guiada com realidade virtual), e controle (rotina padrão). Utilizou-se para avaliação dos escores da qualidade de vida relacionada à saúde o instrumento Functional Assessmentof Cancer Therapy Cervix Cancer,aplicado antes, 14 dias após e, ao término do tratamento, em aproximadamente 35 dias. As análises foram realizadas pelo modelo linear generalizado misto, com a matriz de covariância autorregressiva de ordem 1, e a significância foi confirmada pelo teste de Sidak. Resultados: Houve diferença estatisticamente significativa para o grupo experimental nos domínios físico (p=0,02), funcional (p=0,00), sintomas específicos do câncer de colo de útero e efeitos do tratamento (p=0,03) e qualidade de vida global (p=0,02). Conclusão: O relaxamento por Imagem Guiada contribuiu na melhora na Qualidade de Vida Relacionada à Saúde das pacientes com câncer de colo do útero, durante o tratamento com quimiorradiação.

Introduction: Mind-body therapies, such as guided imagery relaxation, which are among the main integrative practices used by cancer patients, are essential for maintaining a healthy balance between sympathetic and parasympathetic arousal in the brain. Objective: To evaluate the effect of guided image relaxation, with the use of virtual reality, on the health-related quality of life of women with cervical cancer undergoing concomitant treatment with chemoradiotherapy. Materials and Method: A quasi-experimental study, carried out in an oncology referral hospital in southern Brazil, from October 2019 to January 2021. 52 women participated, divided into two groups, experimental (relaxation intervention guided by imagery with virtual reality), and control (default routine). The Functional instrument was used to assess health-related quality of life scores. Assessment of Cancer therapy cervix cancer, applied before, 14 days after and at the end of treatment, in approximately 35 days. The analyzes were performed using the mixed generalized linear model, with an autoregressive covariance matrix of order 1, and the significance was confirmed by the Sidak test. Results: There was a statistically significant difference for the experimental group in the physical (p =0.02), functional (p =0.00), specific symptoms of cervical cancer and treatment effects (p =0.03) and overall quality of life (p =0.02). Conclusion: Guided Image Relaxation contributed to an improvement in the Health-Related Quality of Life of patients with cervical cancer during treatment with chemoradiation.

Introducción: Las terapias de mente y cuerpo, como la relajación de imágenes guiadas, que se encuentran entre las principales prácticas integradoras utilizadas por los pacientes con cáncer, son esenciales para mantener un equilibrio saludable entre la activación simpática y parasimpática en el cerebro. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la relajación de imagen guiada, con el uso de realidad virtual, sobre la calidad de vida relacionada con la salud de mujeres con cáncer de cuello uterino en tratamiento concomitante con quimiorradioterapia. Materiales y Método: Estudio cuasi-experimental, realizado en un hospital de referencia de oncología en el sur de Brasil, de octubre de 2019 a enero de 2021. Participaron 52 mujeres, divididas en dos grupos, experimental (intervención de relajación guiada por imaginería con realidad virtual), y control (rutina por defecto). El instrumento funcional se utilizó para evaluar las puntuaciones de calidad de vida relacionada con la salud. Evaluación de Cáncer terapia cuello uterino cáncer, aplicado antes, 14 días después y al final del tratamiento, en aproximadamente 35 días. Los análisis se realizaron utilizando el modelo lineal generalizado mixto, con una matriz de covarianza autorregresiva de orden 1, y la significación fue confirmada por la prueba de Sidak. Resultados: hubo una diferencia estadísticamente significativa para el grupo experimental en la calidad de vida física (p = 0,02), funcional (p = 0,00), síntomas específicos del cáncer de cuello uterino y efectos del tratamiento (p = 0,03) y en general (p = 0,02).). Conclusión: La Relajación por Imagen Guiada contribuyó a mejorar la Calidad de Vida Relacionada con la Salud de las pacientes con cáncer de cuello uterino durante el tratamiento con quimiorradioterapia.

Hydrogel-based dressings in the treatment of partial thickness experimentally induced burn wounds in rats.

PURPOSE: To compare four commercially available hydrogel formulations in the healing of partial thickness burns experimentally induced in rats. METHODS: Wistar rats were used, and after the burn wound induction they were divided into the following treatment groups: G1) NaCl 0.9%; G2) 1% silver sulfadiazine; G3) Debrigel™; G4) Safgel™; G5) Dersani™; G6) Solosite™. The animals were followed during seven, 14 and 30 days after the injury induction. Morphometric, macroscopic and microscopic evaluations were performed. RESULTS: The treatment with Dersani™ induced better results during the inflammatory and proliferative phases of the healing process (p<0.05). The animals treated with Safgel™ presented better scaring in the remodeling phase (p<0.05), and the treatment with Dersani™ and Solosite™ induced greater wound closure (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: The hydrogel-based dressings presented beneficial outcomes in the healing of burn wounds experimentally induced in rats due to their ability in maintain the humidity of the wound, in removing the exudate, in promoting cell migration and collagen production during the different phases of the healing process.

Avaliação da dor em mulheres com câncer cérvico-uterino durante a braquiterapia / Pain evaluation in women with cervical-uterine neoplasms during brachytherapy / Evaluación del dolor en mujeres con cáncer cérvico-uterino durante la braquiterapia

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a intensidade da dor em mulheres submetidas à braquiterapia pélvica. Método: estudo transversal, analítico, quantitativo realizado em instituição oncológica (Santa Catarina/Brasil), incluindo 97 mulheres em braquiterapia pélvica, com (grupo 1) ou sem (grupo 2) sedação anestésica. Coleta de dados entre setembro de 2018 a julho de 2019, por entrevista estruturada e no prontuário da paciente. Intensidade da dor avaliada em cinco momentos por escala visual analógica. Análise incluiu medidas de frequência, teste qui-quadrado, análise de resíduos padronizados ajustados, equações de estimações generalizadas, teste post-hoc de Bonferroni; nível de significância 0,05. Resultados: 51 mulheres (52,6%) referiram dor prévia à braquiterapia, 73 (75,3%) após. Na retirada dos aplicadores, grupo 1 atingiu 55,9% na proporção de presença de dor, grupo 2 36,8%. Houve significância da percepção dolorosa por momento/sedação (p<0,001). Conclusão: percepção dolorosa observada na maioria das mulheres. Os resultados contribuíram para revisão do protocolo institucional para sedação endovenosa e melhor controle álgico.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate pain intensity in women undergoing pelvic brachytherapy. Method: cross-sectional, analytical, quantitative study conducted in an oncology institution (Santa Catarina/Brazil), including 97 women undergoing pelvic brachytherapy, with (group 1) or without (group 2) anesthetic sedation. Data collection between September 2018 to July 2019, by structured interview and in the patient's medical record. Pain intensity assessed at five time points by visual analog scale. Analysis included frequency measures, chi-square test, adjusted standardized residuals analysis, generalized estimating equations, Bonferroni post-hoc test; significance level 0.05. Results: 51 women (52.6%) reported pain before brachytherapy, 73 (75.3%) after. At the removal of the applicators, group 1 reached 55.9% in the proportion of presence of pain, group 2, 36.8%. There was significance of pain perception by moment/sedation (p<0.001). Conclusion: pain perception observed in most women. The results contributed to revision of the institutional protocol for intravenous sedation and better pain control.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la intensidad del dolor en mujeres sometidas a braquiterapia pélvica. Método: estudio transversal, analítico y cuantitativo realizado en una institución de oncología (Santa Catarina/Brasil), incluyendo 97 mujeres sometidas a braquiterapia pélvica, con (grupo 1) o sin (grupo 2) sedación anestésica. Recogida de datos entre septiembre de 2018 y julio de 2019, mediante entrevista estructurada y en la historia clínica del paciente. La intensidad del dolor se evaluó en cinco momentos mediante una escala analógica visual. El análisis incluyó medidas de frecuencia, prueba de chi-cuadrado, análisis de residuos estandarizados ajustados, ecuaciones de estimación generalizadas, prueba post-hoc de Bonferroni; nivel de significación 0,05. Resultados: 51 mujeres (52,6%) refirieron dolor antes de la braquiterapia, 73 (75,3%) después. Al retirar los aplicadores, el grupo 1 alcanzó el 55,9% en la proporción de presencia de dolor, el grupo 2 el 36,8%. Hubo significación de la percepción del dolor según el momento/sedación (p<0,001). Conclusión: La percepción del dolor se observó en la mayoría de las mujeres. Los resultados contribuyeron a revisar el protocolo institucional de sedación endovenosa y a mejorar el control del dolor.

The ovarian and uterine responses of Baixadeiro mares to prostaglandin synchronization during the dry and rainy seasons.

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of synchronization with prostaglandin F2α in Baixadeiro mares during the rainy and dry seasons. Fourteen mares were synchronized by administering two doses of 1 mL prostaglandin PGF 2α and monitored by rectal palpation and ultrasound for the assessment of follicular development and uterine echotexture. Of this total, nine mares allowed the collection of blood, in which the blood was collected by venipuncture of the jugular vein to determine progesterone (P4) by ELISA. Mares showed no differences (P > 0.05) in weight, body score condition (BSC), tone, uterine edema, frequency of ovulation, synchronization interval, estrus, and the total number of follicles between periods. However, there was a difference in large increased follicle diameter (P < 0.05) during the dry season. The average concentrations of P4 in mares differed (P < 0.05) between the pre- and post-ovulatory phases for both seasons and after ovulation, with higher concentrations in the rainy season. Furthermore, statistical differences in daily light (P < 0.05) were observed between the dry and rainy periods. Thus, we conclude that mares from the genetic grouping Baixadeiro showed no reproductive seasonality, though there was a difference in luminosity between the rainy and dry seasons. The treatment with two doses of PGF 2α was effective in synchronizing the mares, promoting the return of estrus in the dry and rainy periods. The mares remaining cyclically active throughout the year provided there were appropriate forage availability and quality levels to allow for normal values of body weight and condition.

Autocuidado e rede de suporte às pessoas com diabetes: habilidades adaptativas e adversidades / Self care and support network for people with diabetes: adaptive skills and adversities / Red de autocuidado y apoyo para personas con diabetes: habilidades de adaptación y adversidades

Objetivo: compreender as adversidades e habilidades adaptativas vivenciadas por pessoas com diabetes mellitus. Metodologia: estudo de caso único com abordagem qualitativa, realizado com pessoas com diabetes, participantes em um grupo de educação em saúde vinculado a um Hospital Universitário da região sul do Brasil. Para coleta de dados, entre maio e junho de 2019, foi aplicada a Escala Problems Areas in Diabetes, cujos dados foram analisados, conforme recomendação de pontuação do instrumento; entrevista semiestruturada e observação participante submetidas à análise de conteúdo. O suporte teórico deste estudo foi a Teoria da Resiliência Aplicada a Sistemas Socioecológicos e estudos que abordam as práticas de autocuidado. Resultados: o caso único inclui cinco participantes. O score médio segundo a Escala Problems Areas in Diabetes foi de 48,0. O score individual indicou elevado impacto emocional relacionado ao viver com diabetes. Dos cinco participantes, três ultrapassaram o score máximo desejável (40 pontos): 81,25; 65; 57,5, 28,75 e 7,5. Da análise de conteúdo emergiram duas categorias: "Desafios para o autocuidado", com destaque à alimentação, tratamento farmacológico e monitorização do diabetes; "Rede de suporte para o enfrentamento das adversidades", com destaque o apoio dos familiares, amigos e profissionais da saúde. Conclusão: o conhecimento das adversidades e habilidades adaptativas das pessoas com diabetes contribui para compreensão do processo de resiliência, práticas de autocuidado e melhores práticas de saúde.

Objetivo: comprender las adversidades y habilidades adaptativas que experimentan las personas con diabetes mellitus. Metodología: estudio de caso único con abordaje cualitativo, realizado con personas con diabetes, participantes de un grupo de educación en salud vinculado a un Hospital Universitario en el sur de Brasil. Para la recolección de datos, entre mayo y junio de 2019 se aplicó la Escala de Áreas de Problemas en Diabetes, cuyos datos fueron analizados de acuerdo con la recomendación de puntaje del instrumento; entrevista semiestructurada y observación participante sometida a análisis de contenido. El soporte teórico de este estudio fue la Teoría de la Resiliencia Aplicada a Sistemas Socioecológicos y estudios que abordan las prácticas de autocuidado. Resultados: el caso único incluyó a cinco participantes. La puntuación media según la Escala de áreas problemáticas en la diabetes fue de 48,0. La puntuación individual indicó un alto impacto emocional relacionado con vivir con diabetes. De los cinco participantes, tres superaron la puntuación máxima deseable (40 puntos): 81,25; sesenta y cinco; 57,5, 28,75 y 7,5. Del análisis de contenido surgieron dos categorías: "Desafíos para el autocuidado", con énfasis en la nutrición, el tratamiento farmacológico y el seguimiento de la diabetes; "Red de apoyo para afrontar la adversidad", destacando el apoyo de familiares, amigos y profesionales de la salud. Conclusión: el conocimiento de la adversidad y las habilidades de adaptación de las personas con diabetes contribuye a la comprensión del proceso de resiliencia, las prácticas de autocuidado y las mejores prácticas de salud.

Objective: to understand the adversities and adaptive skills experienced by people with diabetes mellitus. Method: single-case study with qualitative approach, carried out with people with diabetes, participating in a health education group linked to a University Hospital in the south of Brazil. For data collection, between May and June 2019, the Problems Areas in Diabetes Scale was applied, with analysis according to the instrument's scoring recommendation; semi-structured interview and participant observation submitted to content analysis. The theoretical support of this study was the Theory of Resilience Applied to Socio-ecological Systems and studies related to self-care practices. Results: the single-case included five participants. The average score according to the Problems Areas in Diabetes Scale was 50.75, the individual score indicated a high emotional impact related to living with diabetes. Of the five participants, three exceeded the maximum desirable score (40 points): 81.25; 67.5; 65; 32.5 and 7.5. From the content analysis, two categories emerged: "Challenges for self-care", with emphasis on food, pharmacological treatment and monitoring of diabetes; "Support network for coping with adversity", with emphasis on the support of family members, friends and health professionals. Conclusion: the knowledge of adversities and adaptive skills of people with diabetes contributes to understanding the resilience process, self-care practices and best health practices.

Avaliação da dor em mulheres com câncer cérvico-uterino durante a braquiterapia / Pain evaluation in women with cervical-uterine neoplasms during brachytherapy / Evaluación del dolor en mujeres con cáncer cérvico-uterino durante la braquiterapia

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar a intensidade da dor em mulheres submetidas à braquiterapia pélvica. Método: estudo transversal, analítico, quantitativo realizado em instituição oncológica (Santa Catarina/Brasil), incluindo 97 mulheres em braquiterapia pélvica, com (grupo 1) ou sem (grupo 2) sedação anestésica. Coleta de dados entre setembro de 2018 a julho de 2019, por entrevista estruturada e no prontuário da paciente. Intensidade da dor avaliada em cinco momentos por escala visual analógica. Análise incluiu medidas de frequência, teste qui-quadrado, análise de resíduos padronizados ajustados, equações de estimações generalizadas, teste post-hoc de Bonferroni; nível de significância 0,05. Resultados: 51 mulheres (52,6%) referiram dor prévia à braquiterapia, 73 (75,3%) após. Na retirada dos aplicadores, grupo 1 atingiu 55,9% na proporção de presença de dor, grupo 2 36,8%. Houve significância da percepção dolorosa por momento/sedação (p<0,001). Conclusão: percepção dolorosa observada na maioria das mulheres. Os resultados contribuíram para revisão do protocolo institucional para sedação endovenosa e melhor controle álgico.

ABSTRACT Objective: to evaluate pain intensity in women undergoing pelvic brachytherapy. Method: cross-sectional, analytical, quantitative study conducted in an oncology institution (Santa Catarina/Brazil), including 97 women undergoing pelvic brachytherapy, with (group 1) or without (group 2) anesthetic sedation. Data collection between September 2018 to July 2019, by structured interview and in the patient's medical record. Pain intensity assessed at five time points by visual analog scale. Analysis included frequency measures, chi-square test, adjusted standardized residuals analysis, generalized estimating equations, Bonferroni post-hoc test; significance level 0.05. Results: 51 women (52.6%) reported pain before brachytherapy, 73 (75.3%) after. At the removal of the applicators, group 1 reached 55.9% in the proportion of presence of pain, group 2, 36.8%. There was significance of pain perception by moment/sedation (p<0.001). Conclusion: pain perception observed in most women. The results contributed to revision of the institutional protocol for intravenous sedation and better pain control.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar la intensidad del dolor en mujeres sometidas a braquiterapia pélvica. Método: estudio transversal, analítico y cuantitativo realizado en una institución de oncología (Santa Catarina/Brasil), incluyendo 97 mujeres sometidas a braquiterapia pélvica, con (grupo 1) o sin (grupo 2) sedación anestésica. Recogida de datos entre septiembre de 2018 y julio de 2019, mediante entrevista estructurada y en la historia clínica del paciente. La intensidad del dolor se evaluó en cinco momentos mediante una escala analógica visual. El análisis incluyó medidas de frecuencia, prueba de chi-cuadrado, análisis de residuos estandarizados ajustados, ecuaciones de estimación generalizadas, prueba post-hoc de Bonferroni; nivel de significación 0,05. Resultados: 51 mujeres (52,6%) refirieron dolor antes de la braquiterapia, 73 (75,3%) después. Al retirar los aplicadores, el grupo 1 alcanzó el 55,9% en la proporción de presencia de dolor, el grupo 2 el 36,8%. Hubo significación de la percepción del dolor según el momento/sedación (p<0,001). Conclusión: La percepción del dolor se observó en la mayoría de las mujeres. Los resultados contribuyeron a revisar el protocolo institucional de sedación endovenosa y a mejorar el control del dolor.

Palliative professionals: stressors imposed on the team in the death and dying process / Profesionales de cuidados paliativos: estresores impuestos al equipo en el proceso de muerte y morir / Profissionais paliativistas: estressores impostos à equipe no processo de morte e morrer

ABSTRACT Objective: to know the multidisciplinary palliative care team's perception about stressors in the death and dying process. Method: a qualitative, exploratory-descriptive study, carried out from the perspective of Betty Neuman's theory. Data were collected using online semi-structured interview with nine palliative professionals from two health institutions between February and November 2020. Results: a grid of analysis composed of the three Neuman System Models was organized, i.e., environment, person and health, emerging the categories: Self-perception for care in death and dying; Communication between team, patient and family - minimizing stress in palliative care; Personal and professional stressors and health structure. Conclusion: the main stressor source referred to communication as an intrateam relationship and with patient and family. The pandemic was considered as a potential impact of relational and communication difficulties, and the fragility of health management support was linked to palliative multidisciplinary teams.

RESUMEN Objetivo: conocer la percepción del equipo multidisciplinario de cuidados paliativos sobre los estresores en el proceso de muerte y morir. Método: enfoque cualitativo, exploratorio-descriptivo desde la perspectiva de la teoría de Betty Neuman. Los datos fueron recolectados a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas en modalidad remota y con nueve profesionales paliativos de dos instituciones de salud entre febrero y noviembre de 2020. Resultados: se organizó una tabla de análisis compuesta por los tres Modelos de los Sistemas de Neuman, es decir, ambiente, persona y salud, emergiendo las categorías: Autopercepción para el cuidado en la muerte y el morir; Comunicación entre equipo, paciente y familia - minimizando el estrés en cuidados paliativos; Estresores personales y profesionales y la estructura de salud. Conclusión: la principal fuente de estrés se refirió a la comunicación como relación intra-equipo y relación con el paciente y la familia. Se consideró la pandemia como una potencial imposición de dificultades relacionales y comunicativas, y se vinculó la fragilidad del apoyo a la gestión en salud con el equipo paliativo multidisciplinario.

RESUMO Objetivo: conhecer a percepção da equipe multiprofissional de cuidados paliativos acerca dos estressores no processo de morte e morrer. Método: abordagem qualitativa, exploratório-descritiva sob a perspectiva da teoria de Betty Neuman. Dados coletados por entrevista semiestruturada na modalidade remota e com nove profissionais paliativistas de duas instituições de saúde entre fevereiro e novembro de 2020. Resultados: organizou-se uma grelha de análise composta dos três Modelos de Sistemas de Neuman, ou seja, ambiente, pessoa e saúde, emergindo as categorias: Percepção de si para o cuidado na morte e no morrer; Comunicação entre equipe, paciente e família - minimizando o estresse em cuidados paliativos; Estressores pessoal e profissional e a estrutura de saúde. Conclusão: a principal fonte estressora se referiu à comunicação enquanto relacionamento intraequipe, e desse com o paciente e família. Considerou-se a pandemia como potencial impositor das dificuldades relacionais e comunicacionais, e a fragilidade do suporte da gestão em saúde foi vinculada à equipe multiprofissional paliativista.

Meaning of Breast Cancer in Women's Discourse / Significado del cáncer de mama en el discurso de las mujeres / Significado do câncer de mama no discurso das mulheres

Objective: To reveal the meaning of breast cancer. Materials and method: A narrative research study that selected, using the snowball technique, 11 women (data saturation) diagnosed with breast cancer, on disease remission, and living in the region of Florianópolis (Brazil). Semi-structured interviews were conducted between August and December 2018, and they were subjected to the Collective Subject Discourse technique. Four central ideas emerged from the analysis of the narratives; this article presents the central ideal called "Meaning of the breast cancer diagnosis", which has eight sense categories. Results: The central idea covers the following categories: "Suffering when facing the diagnosis", "Fear of the disease and of death", "Professional inability for bad news", "Initiatives to streamline treatment", "Concern and affection with the family members as a driving force to face cancer", "Difficulties with the family members", "Support from the family members, from the professionals and/or from the support group", and "Faith and spirituality". Conclusions: The discourse reveals that the meaning of the disease diagnosis is linked to the need for treatment, to the support provided by faith, family members, the health team, and support groups, and to the difficulties faced with family members and professionals. These results should imply the provision of specific Nursing care from the diagnostic phase until after cancer remission/survival.

Objetivo: revelar el significado del diagnóstico de cáncer de mama. Materiales y método: investigación narrativa, que seleccionó, desde la técnica bola de nieve, 11 mujeres (saturación de los datos), con diagnóstico de cáncer de mama, en remisión de la enfermedad, habitantes de Florianópolis (Brasil). Se aplicó la entrevista semiestructurada, entre agosto y diciembre del 2018, sometida a la técnica del discurso do sujeto colectivo. Del análisis de las narrativas, emergieron cuatro ideas centrales; en el artículo, se presenta la idea central "significado del diagnóstico del cáncer de mama", que cuenta con ocho categorías de sentido. Resultados: la idea central abarca las categorías "El sufrimiento ante el diagnóstico", "Miedo a la enfermedad y la muerte", "Inhabilidad profesional para las malas noticias", "Iniciativas para agilizar el tratamiento", "Preocupación y afecto con los familiares como resorte impulsador para enfrentarse al cáncer", "Dificultades con los familiares", "Apoyo de los familiares, de los profesionales y/o del grupo de apoyo" e "Fe y espiritualidad". Conclusiones: el discurso evidencia que el significado del diagnóstico de la enfermedad se vincula a la necesidad del tratamiento, al apoyo de la fe, de familiares, del equipo de salud y de grupos de apoyo, a las dificultades enfrentadas con familiares y profesionales. Estos resultados deben implicar la previsión de cuidados de enfermaría específicos desde la fase diagnóstica hasta después de la remisión/sobrevivencia del cáncer.

Objetivo: revelar o significado do diagnóstico de câncer de mama. Materiais e método: pesquisa narrativa, que selecionou, pela técnica bola de neve, 11 mulheres (saturação dos dados), com diagnóstico de câncer de mama, em remissão da doença, residentes na região de Florianópolis (Brasil). Aplicou-se entrevista semiestruturada, entre agosto e dezembro de 2018, submetida à técnica do discurso do sujeito coletivo. Da análise das narrativas, emergiram quatro ideias centrais; neste artigo, apresenta-se a ideia central "significado do diagnóstico de câncer de mama", que conta com oito categorias de sentido. Resultados: a ideia central abrange as categorias "O sofrimento diante do diagnóstico", "Medo da doença e da morte", "Inabilidade profissional para as más notícias", "Iniciativas para agilizar o tratamento", "Preocupação e afeto com os familiares como mola impulsionadora para o enfrentamento do câncer", "Dificuldades com os familiares", "Apoio dos familiares, dos profissionais e/ou do grupo de apoio" e "Fé e espiritualidade". Conclusões: o discurso revela que o significado do diagnóstico da doença vincula-se à necessidade do tratamento, ao apoio da fé, de familiares, da equipe de saúde e de grupos de apoio, às dificuldades enfrentadas com familiares e profissionais. Esses resultados devem implicar a previsão de cuidados de enfermagem específicos desde a fase diagnóstica até após a remissão/sobrevivência do câncer.

Chlamydia trachomatis anorectal infections by LGV (L1, L2 and L2b) and non-LGV serotypes in symptomatic patients in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

BACKGROUND: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) can infect the anorectum producing various signs and symptoms. There is scarce literature regarding the differences between LGV and non-LGV CT anorectal manifestations. We compare the clinical spectrum of LGV and non-LGV infections. METHODS: Patients over 18 years with presumptive infectious anorectal symptoms were examined in two healthcare centres in Buenos Aires. The patients were studied and treated according to current sexually transmitted infection guidelines. Anorectal swabs were collected to detect and genotype CT. RESULTS: A three-year-long study on 317 patients with anorectal symptoms showed 45.11% CT infection (85% LGV strains). Of 140 samples, 92 were sequenced: 80/119 LGV (L2b 45%, L1 32.5% and L2 22.5%) and 12/21 non-LGV. Older age and HIV+ status were significantly higher in the LGV group. Anal discharge, bleeding, severe proctitis and anal ulcers were more common in the LGV group. Multivariate logistic regression analysis revealed that HIV infection, anorectal bleeding and oro-anal sex are independent predictors of LGV infection. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with anorectal symptoms, LGV serovars predominate over non-LGV ones. Clinical manifestations are not pathognomonic of a specific biovar. If genotyping is not available, having clinical predictors may help to presume an LGV infection and define length of treatment.

Giant perianal condyloma successfully treated with podophyllin at 25% in solid petrolatum

Purpose: Giant perianal condyloma (GPC) is a rare condition. The effective treatment is a multidisciplinary challenge; topical treatments are usually ineffective, and surgical resection has significant morbidity. Podophyllin at 25% in solid petrolatum (25%PSP) can be an effective treatment option for GPC. The aim of the present study was to assess its response and tolerability. Methods: This retrospective, single-center case series evaluated the clinical response of 14 patients with GPC treated with 25%PSP in a public hospital in Buenos Aires between December 2015 and December 2019. After obtaining a full history and performing a physical exam, the lesions were measured and photographed. Biopsies were performed to exclude malignancy, as well as exams to rule out pregnancy. Podophyllin at 25% in solid petrolatum was administered topically in cases of GPC and washed off by the patients at home after 4 hours. The patients underwent at least 4 weekly visits, which included interval history, photodocumentation of the lesions, and provider-applied 25%PSP. The response rate was assessed by comparingmeasurements and the overall decrease in volume of the GPC based on photos from the first and last sessions. Adverse outcomes were noted. Results: In total, 10 men, 3 women, and 1 transgender woman with GPC unresponsive to prior treatments and a mean age of 34.5 years were included. A total of 12 patients were immunosuppressed. All the perianal lesions were circumferential and measured between 8 cm and 20 cm. Overall, 7 patients had genital condyloma outside of the anus and perianus; the histology showed low-grade squamous intraepithelial lesions in all cases. While on treatment, 7 patients reported dermatitis, and 71% of the patients had 75% reduction in lesion size. Conclusions: Podophyllin at 25% in solid petrolatum is an effective, well-tolerated topical treatment option for GPC. (AU)

Epidemiological profile of women with gynecological cancer in brachytherapy: a cross-sectional study.

OBJECTIVE: to analyze the sociodemographic and clinical profile of women with gynecological cancer in brachytherapy. METHOD: a cross-sectional study including records of 1,930 visits of women in brachytherapy assisted between 2006-2016 in Santa Catarina (Brazil). Collection was performed in 2019, in an institutional bank, submitted to frequency measurements, chi-square test, 95% confidence intervals, significance level of 0.05. RESULTS: women aged 40-59 years (47.2%), white (93.3%); with elementary school (65%); cervical cancer (78.5%); stages II-III (73.3%) figured prominently. In the comparison of staging proportions in the topography variable, a higher proportion of malignant neoplasm of cervix uteri unspecified in the grouped III-IV staging (84.6%). CONCLUSION: the profile analysis shows the need for screening and health education for prevention and/or early detection of gynecological cancers and training of nurses specialized in radiotherapy to care for women's health.

Carboxymethyl chitosan hydrogel formulations enhance the healing process in experimental partial-thickness (second-degree) burn wound healing.

PURPOSE: This study aimed to elaborate a hydrogel constituted by carboxymethyl chitosan (CMC), hyaluronic acid (HA) and silver (Ag) and to evaluate its healing effect on partial-thickness burn wounds experimentally induced in rats. METHODS: CMC was obtained by chitosan reacting with monochloroacetic acid. The carboxymethylation was confirmed by Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy and hydrogen nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR). Scanning electron microscopy was used to determine the morphologicalcharacteristics of chitosan and CMC. After the experimental burn wound induction, the animals (n = 126) were treated with different CMC formulations, had their occlusive dressings changed daily and were followed through 7, 14 and 30 days. Morphometric, macroscopic and microscopic aspects and collagen quantification were evaluated. RESULTS: Significative wound contraction, granulation tissue formation, inflammatory infiltration and collagen fibers deposit throughout different phases of the healing process were observed in the CMC hydrogels treated groups. CONCLUSIONS: The results showed that, in the initial phase of the healing process, the most adequate product was the CMC/HA/Ag association, while in the other phases the CMC/HA association was the best one to promote the healing of burn wounds.