Aetiological molecular identification of sexually transmitted infections that cause urethral discharge syndrome and genital ulcer disease in Brazilian men: a nationwide study.

BACKGROUND: Little is known about the aetiology of urethral discharge syndrome (UDS) and genital ulcer disease (GUD) in Brazil due to limited access to laboratory tests and treatment based mainly on the syndromic approach. OBJECTIVES: To update Brazilian treatment guidelines according to the current scenario, the first nationwide aetiological study for UDS and GUD was performed. METHODS: Male participants with urethral discharge (UD) and/or genital ulcer (GU) reports were enrolled. Sample collection was performed by 12 sentinel sites located in the five Brazilian regions. Between 2018 and 2020, 1141 UD and 208 GU samples were collected in a Universal Transport Medium-RT (Copan). A multiplex quantitative PCR kit (Seegene) was used to detect UD: Chlamydia trachomatis (CT), Mycoplasma genitalium (MG), M. hominis (MH), Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG), Trichomonas vaginalis (TV), Ureaplasma parvum (UP), U. urealyticum (UU) and another kit to detect GU: cytomegalovirus (CMV), Haemophilus ducreyi (HD), herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV1), herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV2), lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), Treponema pallidum (TP) and varicella-zoster virus (VZV). RESULTS: In UD samples, the frequency of pathogen detection was NG: 78.38%, CT: 25.6%, MG: 8.3%, UU: 10.4%, UP: 3.5%, MH: 3.5% and TV: 0.9%. Coinfection was assessed in 30.9% of samples, with 14.3% of NG/CT coinfection. The most frequent pathogen identified in GU was HSV2, present in 40.8% of the samples, followed by TP at 24.8%, LGV and CMV at 1%, and HSV1 at 0.4%. Coinfection of TP/HSV2 was detected in 4.4% of samples. VZV and HD were not detected. In 27.7% of the GU samples, no pathogen was detected. CONCLUSION: This study provided the acquisition of unprecedented data on the aetiology of UDS and GUD in Brazil, demonstrated the presence of a variety of pathogens in both sample types and reaffirmed the aetiologies known to be most prevalent globally.

Use of technologies by nurses to promote breastfeeding: a scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: To map evidence on technologies used by nurses to promote breastfeeding in Health Services. METHOD: This is a scoping review, based on the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, carried out in 2022. The searches took place in seven databases, using the following combined descriptors: "nurse", "technology", "breastfeeding", and "health services". RESULTS: Fifteen articles were found, the first from 2000 and the last from 2022, all published in English with a predominance of productions in the United States of America (n = 5) and Brazil (n = 3). The link was the technology present in most studies (n = 11). However, with regard to classification, educational and hard technologies were the most used in promotion strategies (n = 14 and n = 12), respectively. CONCLUSION: The articles showed a variety of technologies used to promote breastfeeding in health services, and thus, contributing for the maintenance and duration of breastfeeding.

Nurses' perspectives on the use of mobile applications for self-care in chronic illnesses / Perspectivas de enfermeras sobre el uso de aplicaciones móviles para el autocuidado en enfermedades crónicas / Perspectivas dos enfermeiros sobre o uso de aplicativos móveis para o autocuidado nas doenças crônicas

ABSTRACT Objective: to analyze the nurses' perspective on the possibility of incorporating the use of mobile applications into their care practice as a strategy for promoting self-care in people with chronic diseases. Method: an exploratory-descriptive study with a qualitative approach. Data were collected between the months of February and March 2023 with 10 nurses who were Master's degree students in Community Nursing in the Family Health Nursing area from a higher education institution in Nursing in Portugal. The data were analyzed using the content analysis technique proposed by Bardin. The MAXQDA software program was used to facilitate and accelerate qualitative data analysis through coding and categorization. Results: the results were organized into two main categories: challenges for managing the therapeutic regimen and self-care; and strategies for promoting self-care in chronic diseases from the perspective of nurses. The challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic generated elements which hinder and facilitate management of the therapeutic regimen and self-care in people with chronic diseases. From the nurses' perspective, the use of mobile applications can facilitate promoting self-care in people with chronic illnesses. Conclusion: chronic disease control heavily depends on people's behaviors and self-management of the disease. The nurses in this study considered that the use of mobile applications can help both healthcare professionals and people with chronic illnesses in promoting health and in the self-care process.

RESUMEN Objetivo: analizar la perspectiva de los enfermeros sobre la posibilidad de incorporar el uso de aplicaciones móviles en su práctica de cuidado como estrategia para promover el autocuidado en personas con enfermedades crónicas. Método: estudio exploratorio-descriptivo, con enfoque cualitativo. Los datos fueron recolectados entre los meses de febrero y marzo de 2023, con 10 enfermeros, estudiantes de maestría en Enfermería Comunitaria en el área de Enfermería en Salud de la Familia, de una institución de educación superior en Enfermería en Portugal. Los datos fueron analizados mediante la técnica de análisis de contenido propuesta por Bardin. El software MAXQDA se utilizó para facilitar y acelerar el análisis de datos cualitativos mediante codificación y categorización. Resultados: los resultados fueron organizados en dos categorías principales: Desafíos para el manejo del régimen terapéutico y el autocuidado; Estrategias para promover el autocuidado en enfermedades crónicas desde la perspectiva del enfermero. Los desafíos durante la pandemia de Covid-19 generaron elementos que dificultan y facilitan el manejo del régimen terapéutico y el autocuidado en personas con enfermedades crónicas. Desde la perspectiva de las enfermeras, el uso de aplicaciones móviles puede facilitar la promoción del autocuidado en personas con enfermedades crónicas. Conclusión: el control de las enfermedades crónicas depende en gran medida de los comportamientos de las personas y del autocontrol de la enfermedad. Los enfermeros de este estudio consideraron que el uso de aplicaciones móviles puede ayudar tanto a los profesionales de la salud como a las personas con enfermedades crónicas en la promoción de la salud y en el proceso de autocuidado.

RESUMO Objetivo: analisar a perspectiva dos enfermeiros sobre a possibilidade de incorporar na sua prática assistencial a utilização de aplicativos móveis como estratégia para a promoção do autocuidado em pessoas com doenças crônicas. Método: estudo exploratório-descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa. Os dados foram coletados entre os meses de fevereiro e março de 2023, com 10 enfermeiras, alunas do mestrado em Enfermagem Comunitária na área de Enfermagem de Saúde Familiar, de uma instituição de ensino superior em Enfermagem em Portugal. Os dados foram analisados através da técnica de análise de conteúdo proposta por Bardin. Foi utilizado o software MAXQDA, para facilitar e acelerar a análise qualitativa de dados através de codificações e categorização. Resultados: os resultados foram organizados em duas principais categorias: Desafios para a gestão do regime terapêutico e do autocuidado; Estratégias para promoção do autocuidado nas doenças crônicas na perspectiva das enfermeiras. Os desafios durante a pandemia de Covid-19 geraram elementos dificultadores e facilitadores para a gestão do regime terapêutico e autocuidado em pessoas com doenças crônicas. Na perspectiva das enfermeiras a utilização dos aplicativos móveis pode facilitar a promoção do autocuidado em pessoas com doenças crônicas. Conclusão: o controle da doença crônica depende fortemente dos comportamentos das pessoas e da autogestão da doença. As enfermeiras deste estudo, consideraram que o uso de aplicativos móveis, podem auxiliar tanto o profissional de saúde quanto a pessoa com doença crônica na promoção da saúde e no processo do autocuidado.

Dificuldades enfrentadas pelos profissionais de saúde no atendimento de emergências em unidades básicas de saúde no Brasil / Difficulties faced by health professionals in emergency care in primary health care units in Brazil / Dificultades enfrentadas por los profesionales de salud en la atención de emergencias en unidades básicas de salud en Brasil

Objetivos: compreender as dificuldades enfrentadas pelos profissionais de saúde para o atendimento de casos de urgências/emergências em unidades básica de saúde e identificar as proposições de resolubilidade. Métodos: Pesquisa qualitativa, realizada com dez profissionais de saúde, em uma unidade básica de saúde do interior paulista. As entrevistas foram transcritas e analisadas utilizando-se a estratégia metodológica do Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo. Resultados: As dificuldades foram atreladas a fatores como despreparo da equipe, falta de infraestrutura, insumos e equipamentos, carência de profissional médico, pouca aproximação das unidades básicas de saúde com o setor de emergência hospitalar e escasso investimento do município para realização desses atendimentos. As proposições de melhorias destacaram a necessidade de capacitação dos profissionais de saúde, investimentos em recursos materiais e equipamentos, permanência de médico em período integral no serviço, implantação de protocolos de atendimento e empenho dos gestores. Conclusão: Os discursos evidenciaram que o serviço não tem condições de atender casos de urgência/emergência, em virtude do despreparo da equipe e da falta de recursos humanos e materiais. Além disso, não é prioridade do município oferecer condições mínimas para a realização deste atendimento nas unidades básicas de saúde, para que sejam integrantes da rede de atenção de Atenção às Urgências no Sistema Único de Saúde.

Objective: understand the difficulties health professionals face in urgency/emergency care at primary health care units and identify the propositions of problem-solving ability. Methods: Qualitative research, conducted with ten health professionals at a primary health care unit in the interior of São Paulo. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed using the methodological strategy of the collective subject discourse. Results: The difficulties were linked to factors such as unpreparedness of the team, lack of infrastructure, supplies and equipment, lack of medical professional, little cooperation between the primary health care units and the hospital emergency sector and scarce investment of the municipality to carry out these services. The proposals for improvements highlighted the need for training of health professionals, investments in material resources and equipment, full-time presence of physician at the service, implementation of care protocols and commitment of managers. Conclusion: The discourse showed that the service is not able to attend urgency/emergency cases, due to the unpreparedness of the team and the lack of human and material resources. In addition, the municipality does not prioritize the supply of minimum conditions for this care in primary health care units to make them part of the emergency care network in the Unified Health System.

Objetivo: comprender las dificultades enfrentadas por los profesionales de salud para la atención de casos de Urgencias/Emergencias en unidades básicas de salud e identificar las proposiciones de resolubilidad. Métodos: Investigación cualitativa, desarrollada con diez profesionales de salud, en una unidad básica de salud del interior paulista. Las entrevistas fueron transcritas y analizadas utilizando la estrategia metodológica del Discurso del Sujeto Colectivo. Resultados: Las dificultades fueron ligadas a factores como la falta de preparación del equipo, falta de infraestructura, insumos y equipamientos, carencia de profesional médico, poca aproximación de las unidades básicas de salud con el sector de emergencia hospitalaria y escasa inversión del municipio para realizar esas atenciones. Las propuestas de mejorías destacaron la necesidad de capacitación de los profesionales de salud, inversiones en recursos materiales y equipamientos, permanencia de médico a tiempo completo en el servicio, implantación de protocolos de atención y empeño de los gestores. Conclusión: Los discursos evidenciaron que el servicio no tiene condiciones de atender casos de urgencia/emergencia, en virtud de la falta de preparación del equipo y de la falta de recursos humanos y materiales. Además, no es prioridad del municipio ofrecer condiciones mínimas para la realización de esta atención en las unidades básicas de salud, para que sean integrantes de la red de atención de atención a las urgencias en el Sistema Único de Salud.

O uso de probióticos como adjunto no tratamento da periodontite: revisão literatura / The use of probiotics as adjunct in the treatment of periodontitis: revisão literatura

A periodontite é definida como uma doença inflamatória crônica de natureza multifatorial associada com biofilme disbiótico. O tratamento padrão para periodontite é a Raspagem e Alisamento Radicular (RAR), no entanto quando há a presença de bolsas profundas, áreas com dificuldades de inacessibilidade como lesão de furca ou perfil microbiológico especifico, pode ser necessário a prescrição de métodos auxiliares como a antibioticoterapia. No entanto o uso de antibióticos pode causar efeitos indesejáveis. Diante disso, ao longo dos últimos anos vem crescendo o interesse de estudos sobre o uso de probióticos no tratamento da periodontite, uma vez que estes são microrganismos vivos, ou seja, que quando ingeridas corretamente são benéficas à saúde. Diante disso o presente trabalho teve como objetivo realizar uma revisão de literatura quanto ao uso de probióticos como adjuvante no tratamento da periodontite, onde foram avaliados diversos artigos científicos. Foi observado que o uso de probióticos como adjuvantes no tratamento periodontal é benéfico, no entanto, há a necessidade de realização de mais estudos para averiguação da eficiência do mesmo, assim como a necessidade deste uso ser mais conhecido pelos Cirurgiões dentistas(AU)

Periodontitis can be defined as a chronic inflammatory disease of a multifactorial nature associated with a dysbiotic biofilm. The standard treatment for periodontitis is Scaling and Root Planing (RAR, in Portuguese), however when there is the presence of deep pockets, areas with inaccessibility difficulties such as furcation lesion or specific microbiological profile, it can be necessary to prescribe auxiliary methods such as antibiotic therapy. However, the use of antibiotics can cause undesirable effects. In view of this, over the last few years, interest in studies on the use of probiotics in the treatment of periodontitis has been growing, since these are live microorganisms, that is, when ingested correctly they are beneficial to health. Therefore, the present article aimed to carry out a literature review regarding the use of probiotics as an adjuvant in the treatment of periodontitis, where several scientific articles were analyzed. It was observed that the use of probiotics as adjuvants in periodontal treatment is beneficial, however, there is a need to carry out more studies to investigate if it's really efficient, as well the dentists needs to be known about the right use(AU)

Correção de sorriso gengival em paciente com displasia cemento óssea florida / Correction of gingival smile in patient with cemento bone dysplasia florida

Com os avanços tecnológicos na odontologia o planejamento digital se tornou algo mais presente na prática clinica. O objetivo desse trabalho é relatar uma experiência vivida em clínica sobre harmonização do sorriso através de uma gengivoplastia e remodelação óssea em paciente com displasia cemento óssea florida. Paciente 42 anos, autodeclarada do sexo feminino, não relatou nenhuma alteração sistêmica, uso de medicamento ou tabagismo, entretanto relatou ter displasia cemento óssea florida com diagnóstico de periodonto saudável. Compareceu a clínica escola de uma instituição de Ensino Superior para realização de tratamento odontológico queixando-se da aparência de seus dentes. Neste caso, foi utilizado escaneamento digital, tomografia computadorizada para tecidos moles, Digital Smile Design (DSD) e Perioguide (guia cirúrgico) para a realização do procedimento de harmonização do sorriso através da cirurgia periodontal. Em suma, apesar da displasia óssea ser um fator limitante ao sucesso ideal do procedimento, o resultado final alcançado foi satisfatório sob ótica do paciente e profissional não havendo recidiva(AU)

With technological advances in dentistry, digital planning has become something more present in clinical practice. The objective of this work is to report a clinical experience on smile harmonization through gingivoplasty and bone remodeling in a patient with florid cemento-osseous dysplasia. Patient 42 years old, self-reported female, did not report any systemic changes, use of medication or smoking, however she reported having florid cemento-osseous dysplasia with a diagnosis of healthy periodontium. He attended the school clinic of a Higher Education institution for dental treatment, complaining about the appearance of his teeth. In this case, digital scanning, soft tissue computed tomography, Digital Smile Design (DSD) and Perioguide (surgical guide) were used to perform the smile harmonization procedure through periodontal surgery. In short, despite bone dysplasia being a limiting factor for the ideal success of the procedure, the final result achieved was satisfactory from the perspective of the patient and professional, with no recurrence(AU)

Percepções de mulheres com câncer de mama acerca dos tratamentos / Perceptions of women with breast cancer regarding treatments

O objetivo deste estudo foi compreender a percepção das mulheres com câncer de mama acerca dos tratamentos. Trata-se de um estudo qualitativo, descritivo, transversal, no qual participaram 40 mulheres em quimioterapia para tratamento do câncer mamário em um hospital especializado em oncologia. O instrumento utilizado para coleta de dados foi uma entrevista semiestruturada. Os dados foram analisados mediante Análise de Conteúdo de Bardin e categorizados conforme o Modelo de Crenças em Saúde. Originaram-se quatro categorias: "Suscetibilidade percebida: câncer e COVID-19", "Percepção da gravidade em face do impacto dos tratamentos", "Desafios e barreiras nos tratamentos" e "Benefícios percebidos no tratamento do câncer". Conclui-se que existem diferentes fatores que ressoam na percepção que a mulher tem sobre os tratamentos e que geram repercussões na forma de enfrentá-los. O conhecimento desses fatores pelos profissionais de saúde pode auxiliar na assistência às mulheres para melhor enfrentamento da doença.

The objective of this study was to understand the perception of women with breast cancer about treatments. This is a qualitative, descriptive, cross-sectional study, involving 40 women undergoing chemotherapy for the treatment of breast cancer in a hospital specialized in oncology. The instrument used for data collection was a semi-structured interview. Data was analyzed using Bardin's Content Analysis and categorized according to the Health Belief Model. Four categories emerged: "Perceived susceptibility: cancer and COVID-19", "Perception of severity in view of treatments impact", "Challenges and barriers in treatments" and "Perceived benefits in cancer treatment". It is concluded that there are different factors that resonate in women's perception of treatments and that generate repercussions in the way of facing them. Knowledge of these factors by healthcare professionals can help in providing better assistance to women in facing the disease.

Fatores que influenciam na adesão de idosos a vacina contra covid-19: revisão de escopo / Factors that influence elderly people's adherence to the covid-19 vaccine: scoping review

Objetivo: Mapear as evidências científicas relacionadas aos fatores que influenciam na adesão de idosos a vacina COVID-19. Método: Revisão de escopo realizada em novembro de 2021, nas seguintes bases de dados: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE via PubMed®), Excerpta Medica Data Base (Embase) via Elsevier; Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knwedge (Web of Science); Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) e Índice Bibliográfico Español em Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS). Resultados e Discussão: Houve 10 publicações atenderam aos critérios de inclusão. Dentre os fatores identificados para maior hesitação frente à vacina contra COVID-19 destacaram-se o desconhecimento, baixo nível educacional, preocupação com efeitos colaterais e a segurança das vacinas, subestimação do risco de infecção após o recebimento da primeira dose da vacina, situação econômica desfavorável, pouco acesso à internet e tecnologias, entre outros fatores. Conclusão: Conhecer os fatores que causam hesitação entre os idosos com relação à vacina contra COVID-19 e os adjuvantes na luta contra a doença, para que haja um melhor direcionamento das ações no intuito de melhorar a cobertura vacinal e enfrentamento da covid19.(AU)

Objective: To map the scientific evidence related to the factors that influence the adherence of older adults to the COVID-19 vaccine. Method: Scoping review carried out in November 2021, in the following databases: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE via PubMed®), Excerpta Medica Data Base (Embase) via Elsevier; Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knwedge (Web of Science); Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS) and Spanish Bibliographic Index in Health Sciences (IBECS). Results and Discussion: 10 publications met the inclusion criteria. Among the factors identified for greater hesitancy towards the COVID-19 vaccine were lack of knowledge, low educational level, concern about side effects and vaccine safety, underestimation of the risk of infection after receiving the first dose of the vaccine, unfavorable economic situation, little access to the internet and technologies, among other factors. Conclusion: Knowing the factors that cause hesitation among the elderly in relation to the COVID-19 vaccine and the adjuvants in the fight against the disease, so that there is a better targeting of actions in order to improve vaccination coverage and coping with covid19.(AU)

Objetivo: Mapear la evidencia científica relacionada con los factores que influyen en la adherencia de los adultos mayores a la vacuna COVID-19. Método: Revisión de alcance realizada en noviembre de 2021, en las siguientes bases de datos: Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE vía PubMed®), Excerpta Medica Data Base (Embase) vía Elsevier; Institute for Scientific Information (ISI) Web of Knwedge (Web of Science); Literatura Latinoamericana y del Caribe en Ciencias de la Salud (LILACS) e Índice Bibliográfico Español en Ciencias de la Salud (IBECS). Resultados y Discusión: 10 publicaciones cumplieron los criterios de inclusión. Entre los factores identificados para una mayor indecisión hacia la vacuna COVID-19 se encuentran el desconocimiento, el bajo nivel educativo, la preocupación por los efectos secundarios y la seguridad de la vacuna, la subestimación del riesgo de infección tras recibir la primera dosis de la vacuna, la situación económica desfavorable, el escaso acceso a internet y a las tecnologías, entre otros factores. Conclusión: Conocer los factores que causan dudas entre los ancianos en relación a la vacuna COVID-19 y los adyuvantes en la lucha contra la enfermedad, para que las acciones puedan ser mejor dirigidas para mejorar la cobertura vacunal y hacer frente a la COVID-19.(AU)

Women's perception about the discovery of breast cancer amid the covid-19 pandemic.

BACKGROUND: Breast cancer is considered a health problem at a worldwide level. In Brazil, the South and Southeast regions have the highest mortality rates. Understanding how they dealt with the diagnostic of a stigmatized disease amid the COVID-19 pandemic and its potential repercussions, may enable healthcare professionals to of life. Thus, this study is aimed at understanding the perception of women about the discovery of breast cancer and the impact of the disease on their lives. METHODS: A qualitative study, with the participation of forty women with breast cancer, under chemotherapy treatment. It was performed in a hospital specialized in oncology, in Juiz de Fora, Brazil, in 2020 and 2021. Data collection was carried out with semi-structured interviews, which were analyzed with Bardin Content Analysis. RESULTS: Based on the central theme "Discovery of the disease", these categories were developed: "Discovery" and "Impact of the disease". A large part of women noticed a change in the breast, even before routine checks. Upon the impact of cancer diagnosis, negative feelings arise, then going through a process of acceptance and coping. Some barriers were faced due to the COVID-19 pandemic, which caused delays in the diagnostic and impact caused by social isolation. Family, friends, and healthcare professionals integrated an important supporting network in order to help coping with the disease. CONCLUSION: The consequences of a breast cancer diagnosis can be devastating. It is necessary that healthcare professionals know and embrace the feelings, beliefs, and values as a part of the aspects related to health. Valuing the supporting network of women suffering from the disease may favor the process of accepting and coping with the neoplasm. The COVID-19 pandemic is highlighted as an obstacle to be overcome specially when it comes to diagnostic assistance and availability of a support network. In that sense, it is worth mentioning the importance of a healthcare team able to offer full assistance, with quality. The need of further studies to determine the impact of the pandemic in the long run.

Profiles of Expression of SAV1 in Normoxia or Hypoxia Microenviroment are Associated with Breast Cancer Prognosis.

BACKGROUND: In breast cancer (BC), hypoxia is associated with poor prognosis. Protein Salvador homolog 1 (SAV1) acts as a tumor suppressor and is downregulated in the cancer cells. However, there is limited data on the expression profile of SAV1 and its importance in BC. It has not been studied to evaluate this phenomenon in a hypoxic microenvironment yet. AIM: This study aimed to investigate SAV1 expression profiles under normoxia and hypoxia, and the potential of SAV1 in BC prognosis. METHODS: Gene and protein expression analyses were performed using Real-Time quantitative PCR (RT-qPCR) and immunocytochemistry (ICC), respectively, and in silico analyses were performed using The Cancer Genome Atlas (TCGA). The survival curves were constructed using KMplotter. RESULTS: SAV1 expression was lower in BC samples and tumor cell lines than in normal samples. The SAV1 mRNA levels were reduced in hypoxic estrogen receptor positive (ER+) tumors, which were associated with a lower survival probability as compared to normoxic ER+ tumors. Furthermore, lower levels of SAV1 were found in advanced cancer stage samples, which are associated with worse survival curves and can be a risk factor for BC. CONCLUSIONS: These data suggest a potential prognostic role of SAV1 in BC, with lower expressions associated with worse prognosis.

Use of technologies by nurses to promote breastfeeding: a scoping review / Uso de tecnologías por parte de enfermeros para promover la lactancia materna: revisión del alcance / Uso de tecnologias por enfermeiros para promoção do aleitamento materno: revisão de escopo

ABSTRACT Objective: To map evidence on technologies used by nurses to promote breastfeeding in Health Services. Method: This is a scoping review, based on the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute and following the PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, carried out in 2022. The searches took place in seven databases, using the following combined descriptors: "nurse", "technology", "breastfeeding", and "health services". Results: Fifteen articles were found, the first from 2000 and the last from 2022, all published in English with a predominance of productions in the United States of America (n = 5) and Brazil (n = 3). The link was the technology present in most studies (n = 11). However, with regard to classification, educational and hard technologies were the most used in promotion strategies (n = 14 and n = 12), respectively. Conclusion: The articles showed a variety of technologies used to promote breastfeeding in health services, and thus, contributing for the maintenance and duration of breastfeeding.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Mapear evidencia sobre tecnologías utilizadas por enfermeros para promover la lactancia materna en los Servicios de Salud. Método: Esta es una revisión de alcance, basada en las recomendaciones del Instituto Joanna Briggs y siguiendo la Extensión PRISMA para Revisiones de Alcance, realizada en 2022. Las búsquedas se realizaron en siete bases de datos, utilizando los siguientes descriptores combinados: "nurse", "technology", "breastf feeding"e "health services". Resultados: Se encontraron 15 artículos, el primero del año 2000 y el último del año 2022, todos publicados en inglés con predominio de producciones de Estados Unidos de América (n = 5) y Brasil (n = 3). El vínculo fue la tecnología que estuvo presente en la mayoría de los estudios (n = 11). Sin embargo, en cuanto a la clasificación, las tecnologías educativas y duras fueron las más utilizadas en las estrategias de promoción (n = 14 y n = 12), respectivamente. Conclusión: Los artículos mostraron una variedad de tecnologías utilizadas para promover la lactancia materna en los servicios de salud y, así, contribuir para el mantenimiento y duración de la lactancia materna.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear evidências sobre tecnologias utilizadas por enfermeiros para promoção do aleitamento materno nos Serviços de Saúde. Método: Trata-se de uma revisão de escopo, baseada nas recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute e seguindo o PRISMA Extension for Scoping Reviews, realizada no ano de 2022. As buscas aconteceram em sete bases de dados, utilizando-se os seguintes descritores combinados: "nurse", "technology", "breastf feeding" e "health services". Resultados: Foram encontrados 15 artigos, sendo o primeiro de 2000 e o último de 2022, todos publicados em língua inglesa com predominância de produções nos Estados Unidos da América (n = 5) e no Brasil (n = 3). O vínculo foi a tecnologia que esteve presente na maioria dos estudos (n = 11). Porém, no que se refere à classificação, as tecnologias educacionais e duras foram as mais utilizadas nas estratégias de promoção (n = 14 e n = 12), respectivamente. Conclusão: Os artigos mostraram uma variedade de tecnologias usadas para a promoção do aleitamento materno nos serviços de saúde, e assim, contribuindo para a manutenção e duração do aleitamento materno.

Effects of the Application of Decellularized Amniotic Membrane Solubilized with Hyaluronic Acid on Wound Healing.

A perfect graft for wound care must be readily available without affecting the immune response, covering and protecting the wound bed. Considering previous studies have already established the use of hyaluronic acid (HA) for the treatment of wounds but the data presented on the amniotic membrane (AM) and its promising effects on healing still requires further investigation, this study aimed to evaluate the effects of the application of a decellularized amniotic membrane solubilized with hyaluronic acid on the healing process of cutaneous wounds on the 7th and 14th day, to evaluate the evolution of the wound and the inflammatory phases in these two times. Cutaneous lesions were excised from the dorsal region and 96 Wistar rats were divided into four groups: I-Excisional wound (EW); II-EW + AM; III-EW + HA; IV-EW + AM + HA. The present study demonstrated that the proposed combined therapy favors the tissue repair process of the epithelial lesion. Results showed a reduction in pro-inflammatory cytokines, an increase in anti-inflammatory cytokines, an increase in TGF-ß, and attenuation of oxidative stress, reducing the acute inflammatory response and promoting the beginning of tissue repair. We concluded that the proposed therapies accelerated the inflammatory process with anticipation of the repair phase.

"Tudo é violência, viver é violência!": representações sociais e vivências de mulheres em situação de rua / "Everything is violence, living is violence!": Social representations and experiences of homeless women / "¡Todo es violencia, vivir es violencia!": representaciones sociales y experiencias de mujeres en situación de calle

OBJETIVO: Esta pesquisa analisou as representações sociais sobre a violência para mulheres em situação de rua na regional Centro-Sul da cidade de Belo Horizonte. MÉTODOS: Se trata de pesquisa qualitativa em que foram aplicados 22 questionários a mulheres em situação de rua e conduzidas entrevistas narrativas com três delas e a análise de dados foi a partir da análise de conteúdo. RESULTADOS: A análise de dados está construída a partir de três movimentos: (a) apresentação do contexto da pesquisa, (b) o perfil das participantes da pesquisa e (c) as categorias de análise conjugando os questionários e entrevistas feitas ­ a saber, violência e identidade de gênero, local de vida, de inserção social ou de proteção à violência?; a ocupação e a violência, a violência dos 'companheiros' e violência institucional. DISCUSSÃO: Identificou-se que a violência é algo presente no cotidiano das mulheres em situação de rua de Belo Horizonte, marcando diretamente as formas de pensar, sentir e agir destas mulheres. CONCLUSÃO: Entendemos que a violência dita e organiza formas de pensar, sentir e agir das mulheres em situação de rua, inclusive na necessidade de reconstruir e (re)visitar categorias previamente elaboradas para explicar processos que requerem, para além da teorização, a experiência de estar no mundo, frente aos fenômenos que significam e ressignificam as identidades, diante das estratégias que elas traçam em torno da violência e da forma de autopreservação.

OBJECTIVE: This paper analyzed the social representations of violence towards homeless women in the Center-South region of the city of Belo Horizonte/Brazil. METHODS: This is a qualitative research in which 22 questionnaires were applied to homeless women and narrative interviews were conducted with three of them and data analysis was based on content analysis. RESULTS: Data analysis is constructed from three movements: (a) presentation of the research context, (b) the profile of the research participants and (c) the categories of analysis combining the questionnaires and interviews carried out - namely, violence and gender identity, place of life, social insertion or protection from violence?; occupation and violence, 'companion' violence and institutional violence. DISCUSSION: It was identified that violence is something present in the daily lives of homeless women in Belo Horizonte, and it directly marks the ways of thinking, feeling and acting of these women. CONCLUSION: We understand that violence dictates and organizes ways of thinking, feeling and acting of women in street situations, including the need to reconstruct and (re)visit categories previously elaborated to explain processes that require, in addition to theorization, the experience of being in the world, facing the phenomena that signify and re-signify identities, in the face of the strategies they outline around violence and the form of self-preservation.

OBJETIVO: Este trabajo analizó las representaciones sociales de la violencia desde las mujeres en situación de calles en la región Centro-Sur de la ciudad de Belo Horizonte/Brasil. MÉTODOS: Es una investigación cualitativa en la que se aplicaron 22 cuestionarios a mujeres en situación de calle y se realizaron entrevistas narrativas con tres de ellas y el análisis de datos se basó en el análisis de contenido. RESULTADOS: El análisis de datos se construye a partir de tres movimientos: (a) presentación del contexto de investigación, b) el perfil de los participantes y c) las categorías de análisis que combinan los cuestionarios y entrevistas realizados, a saber, la violencia y la identidad de género, el lugar de vida, la inserción social o la protección contra la violencia?; la ocupación y la violencia, la violencia de "compañero" y la violencia institucional. DISCUSIÓN: Se identificó que la violencia es algo presente en la vida cotidiana de las mujeres en situación de calle en Belo Horizonte, marcando directamente las formas de pensar, sentir y actuar de estas mujeres. CONCLUSIÓN: Entendemos que la violencia dicta y organiza formas de pensar, sentir y actuar de las mujeres en situación de calle, incluyendo la necesidad de reconstruir y (re) visitar categorías previamente elaboradas para explicar procesos que requieren, además de teorización, la experiencia de estar en el mundo, frente a los fenómenos que significan y resignifican identidades, frente a las estrategias que esbozan en torno a la violencia y la forma de autopreservación.

Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells transplantation ameliorates renal injury through anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory effects in chronic experimental renovascular disease.

BACKGROUND: Progressive renal fibrosis is an underlying pathological process of chronic kidney disease (CKD) evolution. This study aimed to evaluate the roles of bone-marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) in the remodeling of fibrotic kidney parenchyma in the two kidneys-one clip (2K1C) CKD animal model. METHODS: Wistar rats were allocated into three groups: Sham, 2K1C, and 2K1C þ MSC. MSCs (106) were transplanted into the renal subcapsular region two weeks after clipping the left renal artery. Six weeks after clipping, left kidney samples were analyzed using histological and western blotting techniques. ANOVA tests were performed and differences between groups were considered statistically significant if p < 0.05. RESULTS: Clipped kidneys of 2K1C rats displayed renal fibrosis, with excessive collagen deposition, glomerulosclerosis and renal basement membrane disruption. Clipped kidneys of 2K1C þ MSC rats showed preserved Bowman's capsule and tubular basement membranes, medullary tubules morphological reconstitution and reduced collagen deposits. Expression levels of matrix metalloproteinase (MMP)-2 and MMP-9 were elevated, whereas tissue inhibitor of MMPs (TIMP)-1 and TIMP-2 levels were decreased in clipped kidneys of 2K1C rats. MSCs transplantation restored these expression levels. Moreover, MSCs suppressed macrophages and myofibroblasts accumulation, as well as TNF-a expression in clipped kidneys of 2K1C animals. MSCs transplantation significantly increased IL-10 expression. CONCLUSIONS: Transplanted MSCs orchestrate anti-fibrotic and anti-inflammatory events, which reverse renal fibrosis and promote renal morphological restoration. This study supports the notion that only one MSCs delivery into the renal subcapsular region represents a possible therapeutic strategy against renal fibrosis for CKD treatment.

Aprendizados no enfrentamento à pandemia / Lessons learned in coping with the pandemic

O novo coronavírus (SARSCoV-2) instaurou inúmeros desafios no contexto da gestão pública, não só da saúde pública, mas também da economia e da educação; e ainda nos aspectos da vida social e individual, deixando centenas de milhões de casos e milhões de mortes, transformando a realidade conhecida. Diante deste contexto este e-book buscou agregar e compilar experiências da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de Goiás (SES/GO) no enfrentamento à pandemia, nos mais diferentes aspectos da gestão em saúde (vigilância, regulação, assistência, transparência, gestão de pessoas, entre outros)

The new coronavirus (SARSCoV-2) has created numerous challenges in the context of public management, not only in public health, but also in the economy and education; and even in the aspects of social and individual life, leaving hundreds of millions of cases and millions of deaths, transforming the known reality. Given this context, this e-book sought to aggregate and compile experiences of the State Department of Health of Goiás (SES/GO) in facing the pandemic, in the most different aspects of health management (surveillance, regulation, assistance, transparency, people management , between others)

PERCUTANEOUS ENDOSCOPIC GASTROSTOMY IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS: 15-YEARS' EXPERIENCE OF A TERTIARY CENTER.

BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an important option for enteral nutrition for both children and adults. It is considered a safe, effective, and advantageous technique in comparison to other complementary feeding routes. It allows continuous feeding, the feeding of patients with swallowing disorders due to neurological causes or others, and the administration of non-palatable diets or medications, all with low rates of complications and mortality. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the main indications and complications of PEG in pediatric patients. In addition, the impact on the nutritional status of patients undergoing PEG was also compared with weight, body mass index (BMI), and height according to references from the World Health Organization. METHODS: This observational and retrospective study included 152 children and adolescents who underwent PEG between January/2003 and December/2018. Patients up to 18 years of age at the time of the procedure were included. Complications related to the procedure were classified as minor or major. Patients with PEG indication for nutritional supplementation were evaluated for weight gain, height, and BMI, using the Z score at the day of the procedure and six months, 1 year, and 2 years after the procedure. RESULTS: Indications for PEG were: swallowing disorder of neurological cause (67.1%), need for nutritional supplementation (25%), swallowing disorder of mechanical origin (6.6%), and indication of gastric decompression (1.3%). Minor complications occurred in 57.8% of patients and major complications in 9.8% of patients. The traction technique corresponded to 92.1% and puncture to 7.9%. The death rate was 1.3%. Thirty-eight patients had an indication for nutritional supplementation. In these patients, there was a gradual increase in both BMI and weight, reaching statistically significant differences (P=0.0340 and P= 0.0105, respectively). These differences were more evident in chronic renal disease patients. Height did not vary significantly (P=0.543). CONCLUSION: PEG proved to be an advantageous option as an auxiliary feeding method in pediatric patients. Dysphagia of neurological origin was the main indication followed by the need for nutritional supplementation. PEG has low frequency of major complications and mortality. This study also showed the importance of PEG in patients who need nutritional supplementation, as it enabled patients to move from undernutrition to normal weight ranges.

Gastrostomia endoscópica percutânea em crianças e adolescentes: 15 anos de experiência em um hospital terciário / Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy in children and adolescents: 15-years' experience of a tertiary center

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) is an important option for enteral nutrition for both children and adults. It is considered a safe, effective, and advantageous technique in comparison to other complementary feeding routes. It allows continuous feeding, the feeding of patients with swallowing disorders due to neurological causes or others, and the administration of non-palatable diets or medications, all with low rates of complications and mortality. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to evaluate the main indications and complications of PEG in pediatric patients. In addition, the impact on the nutritional status of patients undergoing PEG was also compared with weight, body mass index (BMI), and height according to references from the World Health Organization. METHODS: This observational and retrospective study included 152 children and adolescents who underwent PEG between January/2003 and December/2018. Patients up to 18 years of age at the time of the procedure were included. Complications related to the procedure were classified as minor or major. Patients with PEG indication for nutritional supplementation were evaluated for weight gain, height, and BMI, using the Z score at the day of the procedure and six months, 1 year, and 2 years after the procedure. RESULTS: Indications for PEG were: swallowing disorder of neurological cause (67.1%), need for nutritional supplementation (25%), swallowing disorder of mechanical origin (6.6%), and indication of gastric decompression (1.3%). Minor complications occurred in 57.8% of patients and major complications in 9.8% of patients. The traction technique corresponded to 92.1% and puncture to 7.9%. The death rate was 1.3%. Thirty-eight patients had an indication for nutritional supplementation. In these patients, there was a gradual increase in both BMI and weight, reaching statistically significant differences (P=0.0340 and P= 0.0105, respectively). These differences were more evident in chronic renal disease patients. Height did not vary significantly (P=0.543). CONCLUSION: PEG proved to be an advantageous option as an auxiliary feeding method in pediatric patients. Dysphagia of neurological origin was the main indication followed by the need for nutritional supplementation. PEG has low frequency of major complications and mortality. This study also showed the importance of PEG in patients who need nutritional supplementation, as it enabled patients to move from undernutrition to normal weight ranges.

RESUMO CONTEXTO: A gastrostomia endoscópica percutânea (GEP) é uma importante opção de nutrição enteral para crianças e adultos, sendo considerada uma técnica segura, eficaz e vantajosa em comparação às outras vias de alimentação complementar. Permite a alimentação contínua, a alimentação em pacientes com distúrbios de deglutição de causa neurológica ou outros, a administração de dietas ou medicamentos não palatáveis, todos com baixos índices de complicações e mortalidade. OBJETIVO: Avaliar as principais indicações e complicações de pacientes pediátricos submetidos à GEP e o impacto no estado nutricional de pacientes submetidos à GEP para suplementação nutricional, comparando peso, índice de massa corporal (IMC) e estatura com referências da Organização Mundial de Saúde. MÉTODOS: Estudo observacional e retrospectivo de 152 crianças e adolescentes submetidos à GEP, no período de janeiro/2003 a dezembro/2018. Foram incluídos pacientes até 18 anos de idade na época do procedimento. As complicações relacionadas ao procedimento foram divididas em menores e maiores. Pacientes com indicação de GEP para suplementação nutricional foram avaliados quanto ao ganho de peso, altura e IMC, por meio do escore Z no dia do procedimento e 6 meses; 1 ano; e 2 anos após o procedimento. RESULTADOS: As indicações para GEP foram distúrbio de deglutição de causa neurológica (67,1%), necessidade de suplementação nutricional (25%), distúrbio de deglutição de origem mecânica (6,6%), e indicação de descompressão gástrica (1,3%). Complicações menores ocorreram em 57,8% dos pacientes e complicações maiores em 9,8%. A técnica de tração correspondeu a 92,1% e a punção, 7,9%. A taxa de mortalidade foi de 1,3%. Trinta e oito pacientes tinham indicação de suplementação nutricional. Nestes, houve aumento gradativo tanto do IMC quanto do peso, com variação estatisticamente significativa da mediana P=0,0340 e P=0,0105, respectivamente, mais evidente nos pacientes renais crônicos. A altura não variou significativamente (P=0,543). CONCLUSÃO: A GEP mostrou-se uma opção vantajosa como forma auxiliar de alimentação em pacientes pediátricos, tendo como principais indicações a disfagia de causa neurológica e a necessidade de suplementação nutricional, com baixa prevalência de complicações maiores e mortalidade. Este estudo também mostrou a importância da GEP em pacientes com necessidade de suplementação nutricional, possibilitando a passagem dos pacientes desnutridos para escores nutricionais de peso adequados à idade.

Casein and Whey Protein in the Breast Milk Ratio: Could It Promote Protein Metabolism Enhancement in Physically Active Adults?

Due to the utilization of milk proteins such as whey protein (WP) and casein as sports nutrition ergogenic aids, the present study investigated the effects of the association of WP and casein in a ratio of 80:20, a similar ratio of human breast milk, on blood branched-chain amino acid (BCAA) profiles, markers of protein metabolism and delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS), after a single bout of resistance exercise. A double-blind, crossover and acute study was carried out with ten men (age 29 ± 8 years; BMI: 25.4 ± 2.9 kg/m2; 77 ± 12 kg; 1.74 ± 0.09 m); each one consumed the following supplements randomly, one per session: WP, CAS (casein), WP/CAS (80% WP/20% CAS), CAS/WP (80% CAS/20% WP) and PLA (placebo). They were also subjected to the following evaluations: the one repetition maximum (1RM) test; resistance training session; blood extraction during each session to determine the BCAA profile; two food records; 3-day evaluation of DOMS (24 h, 48 h and 72 h) and nitrogen balance in each treatment. The intervention resulted in similar nitrogen urinary, creatinine and urea plasma levels and showed a positive nitrogen balance in all the trials. Regarding the BCAAs, the peak occurred at 60 min post-ingestion and remained higher until 120 min for WP, WP/CAS and CAS/WP. The DOMS was significantly lower for WP, WP/CAS and CAS/WP compared to the CAS and PLA treatments. There were no advantages in the association of WP and CAS in the BCAAs profile when compared to WP itself, but it induced a lower DOMS compared to CAS and PLA (Clinical Trial registration number: clinicaltrials.gov, NCT04648384).

Effects of mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium treatment in mice with cholestatic liver fibrosis.

AIMS: The purpose of this work was to study the effects of mesenchymal stem cells conditioned medium (MSC CM) treatment in animals with cholestatic liver fibrosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We induced cholestatic liver fibrosis by bile duct ligation in C57Bl/6 mice. In the 5th and 6th days after bile duct ligation proceeding, conditioned medium obtained of cultures of mesenchymal stem cells derived from adipose tissue was injected in the animals. Blood levels of hepatic transaminases, alkaline phosphatase and albumin were measured in each group. Analysis of collagen deposition was realized by Picro Sirius red staining and cytokine profiling was performed by cytometric bead array (CBA). KEY FINDINGS: Our results showed that MSC CM treatment decreased levels of hepatic enzymes and collagen deposition in the liver. After MSC CM treatment, profibrotic IL-17A was decreased andIL-6 and IL-4 were increased. SIGNIFICANCE: In summary, MSC CM treatment demonstrated therapeutic potential to cholestatic liver fibrosis, favoring matrix remodeling and cytokine profile towards liver regeneration.

Insulin-like growth factor-1 short-period therapy stimulates bone marrow cells in obese swiss mice.

Bone marrow cells (BMCs) from obese Swiss mice fed with Western diet show mitochondrial dysfunction. Obesity interferes with BMCs disrupting energetic metabolism, stimulating apoptosis, and reducing cell proliferation since adipose tissue releases inflammatory adipokines into the medullar microenvironment. These changes lead to reduction of BMC differentiation capacity and hematopoiesis impairment, a process responsible for blood cell continuous production through hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs). This work aimed to analyze the effects of IGF-1 therapy on BMC viability in Western diet-induced obesity, in vivo. We observed that after only 1 week of treatment, obese Swiss mice presented reduced body weight and visceral fat and increased mitochondrial oxidative capacity and coupling, indicating mitochondrial function improvement. In addition, IGF-1 was able to reduce apoptosis of total BMCs, stem cell subpopulations (hematopoietic and mesenchymal), and leukocytes, restoring all progenitor hematopoietic lineages. The treatment also contributed to increase proliferative capacity of hematopoietic stem cells and leukocytes, keeping the hematopoietic and immune systems balanced. Therefore, we conclude that IGF-1 short period therapy improved BMC survival, proliferation, and differentiation capacity in obese Swiss mice.