Emotion regulation strategies and the two-dimensional model of adult attachment: a pilot study.

Introduction: Emotion Regulation plays a crucial role in human's daily lives. Extensive research has shown that people with different attachment orientations exhibit divergencies in how they perform emotion regulation strategies. Methods: 44 adults performed an experimental emotion regulation task in which they were instructed to attend, reappraise, or suppress their emotions while viewing negative and neutral images taken from the International Affective Picture System (IAPS). Afterward, participants rated valence, arousal, and emotional dominance elicited by the images. Additionally, attachment orientations were measured using the ECR-12 questionnaire. Results: Results showed a relationship between attachment avoidance and the level of arousal during the reappraisal condition; specifically, the higher attachment avoidance levels, the greater the emotional intensity during the implementation of cognitive reappraisal strategy. Such results suggest an association between failing in downregulate intense emotions using cognitive reappraisal when there are higher levels of attachment avoidance. Consistently, we also found that lower dominance during reappraisal was associated with more levels of avoidance. Conclusion: These results indicate that people with higher levels of attachment avoidance experience difficulties when using the cognitive reappraisal strategy to reduce the emotional impact produced by negative emotional stimuli. Our findings reinforce the idea that avoidant people experience high physiological activation when experience emotions.

A multiomics integrative analysis of color de-synchronization with softening of 'Hass' avocado fruit: A first insight into a complex physiological disorder.

Exocarp color de-synchronization with softening of 'Hass' avocado is a relevant recurrent problem for the avocado supply chain. This study aimed to unravel the mechanisms driving this de-synchronization integrating omics datasets from avocado exocarp of different storage conditions and color phenotypes. In addition, we propose potential biomarkers to predict color synchronized/de-synchronized fruit. Integration of transcriptomics, proteomics and metabolomics and network analysis revealed eight transcription factors associated with differentially regulated genes between regular air (RA) and controlled atmosphere (CA) and twelve transcription factors related to avocado fruit color de-synchronization control in ready-to-eat stage. CA was positively correlated to auxins, ethylene, cytokinins and brassinosteroids-related genes, while RA was characterized by enrichment of cell wall remodeling and abscisic acid content associated genes. At ready-to-eat higher contents of flavonoids, abscisic acid and brassinosteroids were associated with color-softening synchronized avocados. In contrast, de-synchronized fruit revealed increases of jasmonic acid, salicylic acid and auxin levels.

Cockayne Syndrome: The many challenges and approaches to understand a multifaceted disease.

The striking and complex phenotype of Cockayne syndrome (CS) patients combines progeria-like features with developmental deficits. Since the establishment of the in vitro culture of skin fibroblasts derived from patients with CS in the 1970s, significant progress has been made in the understanding of the genetic alterations associated with the disease and their impact on molecular, cellular, and organismal functions. In this review, we provide a historic perspective on the research into CS by revisiting seminal papers in this field. We highlighted the great contributions of several researchers in the last decades, ranging from the cloning and characterization of CS genes to the molecular dissection of their roles in DNA repair, transcription, redox processes and metabolism control. We also provide a detailed description of all pathological mutations in genes ERCC6 and ERCC8 reported to date and their impact on CS-related proteins. Finally, we review the contributions (and limitations) of many genetic animal models to the study of CS and how cutting-edge technologies, such as cell reprogramming and state-of-the-art genome editing, are helping us to address unanswered questions.

Antiproliferative and toxicogenomic effects of resveratrol in bladder cancer cells with different TP53 status.

The antitumor activity of resveratrol, a polyphenolic compound found mainly in grapes, has been studied in several types of cancer. In bladder cancer, its antiproliferative effects have already been demonstrated; however, its mechanism of action is not completely understood. The aim of this study was to evaluate resveratrol antitumor activity (12.5, 25, 50, 100, 150, 200, and 250 µM) and its possible mechanisms of action in bladder tumor cells with different TP53 gene status (RT4, grade 1, TP53 wild type; 5637-grade 2 and T24-grade 3, TP53 mutated). Cell proliferation, clonogenic survival, morphological changes, cell cycle progression, apoptosis rates, genotoxicity, global methylation, immunocytochemistry for p53 and PCNA and relative expression profiles of the AKT, mTOR, RASSF1A, HOXB3, SRC, PLK1, and DNMT1 were evaluated. Resveratrol decreased cell proliferation and induced DNA damage in all cell lines. Regarding the long-term effects, resveratrol reduced the number of colonies in all cell lines; however, TP53 wild type cells were more resistant. Increased rates of apoptosis were found in the TP53 wild type cells and this was accompanied by AKT, mTOR, and SRC downregulation. In addition, the resveratrol antiproliferative effects in wild type TP53 cells were accompanied by modulation of the DNMT1 gene. In the TP53 mutated cells, cell cycle arrest at S phase with PLK1 downregulation was observed. Additionally, there was modulation of the HOXB3/RASSF1A pathway and nuclear PCNA reduction in the highest-grade cells. In conclusion, resveratrol has antiproliferative activity in bladder tumor cells; however, the mechanisms of action are dependent on TP53 status. Environ. Mol. Mutagen., 60:740-751, 2019. © 2019 Wiley Periodicals, Inc.

Peripheral blood fibrocytes: new information to explain the dynamics of Leishmania infection.

Fibrocytes are important for understanding the progression of many diseases because they are present in areas where pathogenic lesions are generated. However, the morphology of fibrocytes and their interactions with parasites are poorly understood. In this study, we examined the morphology of peripheral blood fibrocytes and their interactions with Leishmania (L.) amazonensis . Through ultrastructural analysis, we describe the details of fibrocyte morphology and how fibrocytes rapidly internalise Leishmania promastigotes. The parasites differentiated into amastigotes after 2 h in phagolysosomes and the infection was completely resolved after 72 h. Early in the infection, we found increased nitric oxide production and large lysosomes with electron-dense material. These factors may regulate the proliferation and death of the parasites. Because fibrocytes are present at the infection site and are directly involved in developing cutaneous leishmaniasis, they are targets for effective, non-toxic cell-based therapies that control and treat leishmaniasis.

Peripheral blood fibrocytes: new information to explain the dynamics of Leishmania infection

Fibrocytes are important for understanding the progression of many diseases because they are present in areas where pathogenic lesions are generated. However, the morphology of fibrocytes and their interactions with parasites are poorly understood. In this study, we examined the morphology of peripheral blood fibrocytes and their interactions with Leishmania (L.) amazonensis . Through ultrastructural analysis, we describe the details of fibrocyte morphology and how fibrocytes rapidly internalise Leishmania promastigotes. The parasites differentiated into amastigotes after 2 h in phagolysosomes and the infection was completely resolved after 72 h. Early in the infection, we found increased nitric oxide production and large lysosomes with electron-dense material. These factors may regulate the proliferation and death of the parasites. Because fibrocytes are present at the infection site and are directly involved in developing cutaneous leishmaniasis, they are targets for effective, non-toxic cell-based therapies that control and treat leishmaniasis.

Premature infants with birth weights of 1500-1999 g exhibit considerable delays in several developmental areas.

AIM: To establish the prevalence and factors associated with developmental scores and delays in premature infants. METHODS: A cross-sectional study was conducted on 100 premature infants with corrected ages of 18-24 months (actual ages 19.9 ± 2.0 months) and birth weights of 1500-1999 g. Bayley III scales were used to assess developmental scores, percentage of children with developmental scores <85, factors associated with developmental scores and delays in at least one developmental domain. RESULTS: The percentages and 95% confidence intervals of those children with developmental delays were as follows: cognitive (2.0%; 0.6-7.0%), language (5.0%; 2.2-11.2%), motor (3.0%; 1.0-8.5%), socio-emotional (13.0%; 7.8-20.1%), general adaptive (26.0%; 18.4-35.4%), conceptual (17.0%; 10.9-25.6%), social (46.0%; 36.6-55.7%) and practical (21.0%; 14.2-30.0%). Factors associated with delay in at least one developmental domain were as follows: caesarean delivery, low per capita income and peri-intraventricular haemorrhage. Factors associated with a reduction in developmental scores were as follows: non-white ethnicity, lower social class, caesarean delivery, male gender, peri-intraventricular haemorrhage, mechanical ventilation and length of hospitalisation. CONCLUSION: Premature infants with birth weights of 1500-1999 g exhibited considerable delays in several developmental areas. In addition to biological factors, environmental factors contributed to the reduced scores and/or developmental delays.

Avaliação do neurodesenvolvimento de prematuros de muito baixo peso ao nascer entre 18 e 24 meses de idade corrigida pelas escalas Bayley III / Neurodevelopmental assessment of very low birth weight preterm infants at corrected age of 18-24 months by Bayley III scales

Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de atraso e fatores associados aos escores de desenvolvimento em crianças nascidas prematuras. Métodos: Estudo transversal para avaliar o desenvolvimento por escalas Bayley III, incluindo-se prematuros de muito baixo peso de 18 a 24 meses de idade corrigida, acompanhados no Ambulatório de Prematuros da instituição. Excluíram-se: malformação congênita, síndrome genética, infecção congênita sintomática ao nascimento, surdez e cegueira. As variáveis numéricas foram comparadas por teste t de Student ou Mann-Whitney, e as categóricas, por qui-quadrado ou teste exato de Fisher. Para análise dos fatores associados aos escores de desenvolvimento, utilizou-se a regressão linear, considerando-se significante p < 0,05. Resultados: Das 58 crianças avaliadas, quatro (6,9%) apresentaram alteração cognitiva; quatro (6,9%), motora; 17 (29,3%), de linguagem; 16 (27,6%), socioemocional; e 22 (37,9%), de comportamento adaptativo. A regressão linear múltipla, os fatores classe socioeconômica CDE (-13,27; IC95% -21,23 a -5,31) e dependência de oxigênio com 36 semanas de idade corrigida (-8,75; IC95% -17,10 a -0,39) diminuíram o escore cognitivo. A leucomalácia periventricular diminuiu o escore cognitivo (-15,21; IC95% -27,61 a -2,81), motor (-10,67; IC95% -19,74 a -1,59) e de comportamento adaptativo (-21,52; IC95% -35,60 a -7,44). O sexo feminino se associou ao maior escore motor (10,67; IC95% 2,77-12,97), de linguagem (15,74; IC95% 7,39-24,09) e socioemocional (10,27; IC95% 1,08-19,46). Conclusões: Prematuros de muito baixo peso apresentaram com maior frequência alterações na linguagem, comportamento adaptativo e socioemocional. As variáveis classe socioeconômica CDE, leucomalácia periventricular, displasia broncopulmonar e sexo masculino contribuíram para reduzir os escores de desenvolvimento.

Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of delay and factors associated with neurodevelopmental scores in premature infants. Methods: Cross-sectional study to assess the development by Bayley Scales III, including very low birth weight preterm infants aged 18 to 24 months who were under follow-up at the outpatient clinic for preterm infants. Congenital malformation, genetic syndrome, symptomatic congenital infection at birth, deafness, and blindness were excluded. Numerical variables were compared by Mann-Whitney or Student t test and categorical variables by chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Factors associated with developmental scores were analyzed by linear regression, and statistical significance level was established at p < 0.05. Results: Out of the 58 children included, four (6.9%) presented cognitive delay, four (6.9%) motor, 17 (29.3%) language, 16 (27.6%) social-emotional and 22 (37.0%) adaptive-behavior delay. By multiple linear regression, the variables: social classes CDE (-13.27; 95%CI: -21.23 to -5.31), oxygen dependency at 36 weeks of corrected age (-8.75; 95%CI: -17.10 to -0.39) decreased the cognitive developmental score. Periventricular leukomalacia decreased the cognitive (-15.21; 95%CI: -27.61 to -2.81), motor (-10.67; 95%CI:-19.74 to -1.59) and adaptive behavior scores (-21.52; 95%CI: -35.60 to -7.44). The female sex was associated with higher motor (10.67; 95%CI: 2.77 to 12.97), language (15.74; 95%CI: 7.39 to 24.09) and social-emotional developmental scores (10.27; 95%CI: 1.08 to 19.46). Conclusions: Very low birth weight preterm infants aged from 18 to 24 months of corrected age presented more frequently language, social-emotional and adaptive-behavior delays. The variables: social classes CDE, periventricular leukomalacia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and male sex reduced the neurodevelopmental scores.

Evisceración transvaginal espontánea en paciente anciana con prolapso genital / Spontaneous vaginal evisceration in an elderly woman with genital prolapse

Presentamos el caso de una paciente con evisceración vaginal sin antecedentes de cirugía vaginal. La paciente fue intervenida en nuestro centro, realizándose una laparotomía con reposición de asas intestinales, corrección del defecto e histerectomía vaginal. En mujeres posmenopáusicas, la evisceración transvaginal se asocia a un aumento de la presión abdominal, la ulceración vaginal y los esfuerzos al defecar. En un 73% de los casos, existe algún tipo de cirugía vaginal previa. La clínica habitual es dolor, sangrado o sensación de masa en el introito. El íleo terminal es la víscera más frecuentemente implicada y el fórnix posterior de la vagina, el lugar más frecuente de herniación. La prevención está orientada a evitar intervenciones repetidas, alteraciones del suelo pélvico, hipoestrogenismo y aumento de la presión intraabdominal (AU)

We report the case of a patient with vaginal evisceration and no history of vaginal surgery. We performed a laparotomy with bowel replacement, correction of the defect and vaginal hysterectomy. In postmenopausal women, transvaginal evisceration is associated with increased abdominal pressure, vaginal ulceration and straining at stool. In 73% of patients, there is some type of prior vaginal surgery. The most common symptoms are pain, bleeding or sensation of a mass at the introitus. The most commonly involved viscera is the terminal ileum and the most common site of herniation is the posterior fornix of the vagina. Prevention is aimed at avoiding repeat interventions, pelvic floor disorders, hypoestrogenism, and increased abdominal pressure (AU)

Avaliação do neurodesenvolvimento de prematuros de muito baixo peso ao nascer entre 18 e 24 meses de idade corrigida pelas escalas Bayley III / Neurodevelopmental assessment of very low birth weight preterm infants at corrected age of 18-24 months by Bayley III scales

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a prevalência de atraso e fatores associados aos escores de desenvolvimento em crianças nascidas prematuras. MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal para avaliar o desenvolvimento por escalas Bayley III, incluindo-se prematuros de muito baixo peso de 18 a 24 meses de idade corrigida, acompanhados no Ambulatório de Prematuros da instituição. Excluíram-se: malformação congênita, síndrome genética, infecção congênita sintomática ao nascimento, surdez e cegueira. As variáveis numéricas foram comparadas por teste t de Student ou Mann-Whitney, e as categóricas, por qui-quadrado ou teste exato de Fisher. Para análise dos fatores associados aos escores de desenvolvimento, utilizou-se a regressão linear, considerando-se significante p < 0,05. RESULTADOS: Das 58 crianças avaliadas, quatro (6,9%) apresentaram alteração cognitiva; quatro (6,9%), motora; 17 (29,3%), de linguagem; 16 (27,6%), socioemocional; e 22 (37,9%), de comportamento adaptativo. À regressão linear múltipla, os fatores classe socioeconômica CDE (-13,27; IC95% -21,23 a -5,31) e dependência de oxigênio com 36 semanas de idade corrigida (-8,75; IC95% -17,10 a -0,39) diminuíram o escore cognitivo. A leucomalácia periventricular diminuiu o escore cognitivo (-15,21; IC95% -27,61 a -2,81), motor (-10,67; IC95% -19,74 a -1,59) e de comportamento adaptativo (-21,52; IC95% -35,60 a -7,44). O sexo feminino se associou ao maior escore motor (10,67; IC95% 2,77-12,97), de linguagem (15,74; IC95% 7,39-24,09) e socioemocional (10,27; IC95% 1,08-19,46). CONCLUSÕES: Prematuros de muito baixo peso apresentaram com maior frequência alterações na linguagem, comportamento adaptativo e socioemocional. As variáveis classe socioeconômica CDE, leucomalácia periventricular, displasia broncopulmonar e sexo masculino contribuíram para reduzir os escores de desenvolvimento.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of delay and factors associated with neurodevelopmental scores in premature infants. METHODS: Cross-sectional study to assess the development by Bayley Scales III, including very low birth weight preterm infants aged 18 to 24 months who were under follow-up at the outpatient clinic for preterm infants. Congenital malformation, genetic syndrome, symptomatic congenital infection at birth, deafness, and blindness were excluded. Numerical variables were compared by Mann-Whitney or Student t test and categorical variables by chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Factors associated with developmental scores were analyzed by linear regression, and statistical significance level was established at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Out of the 58 children included, four (6.9%) presented cognitive delay, four (6.9%) motor, 17 (29.3%) language, 16 (27.6%) social-emotional and 22 (37.0%) adaptive-behavior delay. By multiple linear regression, the variables: social classes CDE (-13.27; 95%CI: -21.23 to -5.31), oxygen dependency at 36 weeks of corrected age (-8.75; 95%CI: -17.10 to -0.39) decreased the cognitive developmental score. Periventricular leukomalacia decreased the cognitive (-15.21; 95%CI: -27.61 to -2.81), motor (-10.67; 95%CI:-19.74 to -1.59) and adaptive-behavior scores (-21.52; 95%CI: -35.60 to -7.44). The female sex was associated with higher motor (10.67; 95%CI: 2.77 to 12.97), language (15.74; 95%CI: 7.39 to 24.09) and social-emotional developmental scores (10.27; 95%CI: 1.08 to 19.46). CONCLUSIONS: Very low birth weight preterm infants aged from 18 to 24 months of corrected age presented more frequently language, social-emotional and adaptive-behavior delays. The variables: social classes CDE, periventricular leukomalacia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and male sex reduced the neurodevelopmental scores.

Neurodevelopmental assessment of very low birth weight preterm infants at corrected age of 18-24 months by Bayley III scales.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the prevalence of delay and factors associated with neurodevelopmental scores in premature infants. METHODS: Cross-sectional study to assess the development by Bayley Scales III, including very low birth weight preterm infants aged 18 to 24 months who were under follow-up at the outpatient clinic for preterm infants. Congenital malformation, genetic syndrome, symptomatic congenital infection at birth, deafness, and blindness were excluded. Numerical variables were compared by Mann-Whitney or Student t test and categorical variables by chi-square or Fisher's exact test. Factors associated with developmental scores were analyzed by linear regression, and statistical significance level was established at p < 0.05. RESULTS: Out of the 58 children included, four (6.9%) presented cognitive delay, four (6.9%) motor, 17 (29.3%) language, 16 (27.6%) social-emotional and 22 (37.0%) adaptive-behavior delay. By multiple linear regression, the variables: social classes CDE (-13.27; 95%CI: -21.23 to -5.31), oxygen dependency at 36 weeks of corrected age (-8.75; 95%CI: -17.10 to -0.39) decreased the cognitive developmental score. Periventricular leukomalacia decreased the cognitive (-15.21; 95%CI: -27.61 to -2.81), motor (-10.67; 95%CI:-19.74 to -1.59) and adaptive-behavior scores (-21.52; 95%CI: -35.60 to -7.44). The female sex was associated with higher motor (10.67; 95%CI: 2.77 to 12.97), language (15.74; 95%CI: 7.39 to 24.09) and social-emotional developmental scores (10.27; 95%CI: 1.08 to 19.46). CONCLUSIONS: Very low birth weight preterm infants aged from 18 to 24 months of corrected age presented more frequently language, social-emotional and adaptive-behavior delays. The variables: social classes CDE, periventricular leukomalacia, bronchopulmonary dysplasia and male sex reduced the neurodevelopmental scores.

Câncer de Mama - Resenha / Breast Cancer - Review

Context: Premenopausal patients with breast cancer are at high risk of premature ovarian failure induced by systemic treatments, but no standard strategies for preventing this adverse effect are yet available. Objective: To determine the effect of the temporary ovarian suppression obtained by administering the gonadotropin-releasing hormone analogue triptorelin during chemotherapy on the incidence of early menopause in young patients with breast cancer undergoing adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Design, setting, and patients: The PROMISE-GIM6 (Prevention of Menopause Induced by Chemotherapy: A Study in Early Breast Cancer Patients - Gruppo Italiano Mammella 6) study, a parallel, randomized, open-label, phase 3 superiority trial, was conducted at 16 sites in Italy and enrolled 281 patients between October 2003 and January 2008. The patients were premenopausal women with stage I through III breast cancer who were candidates for adjuvant or neoadjuvant chemotherapy. Assuming a 60% rate of early menopause in the group treated with chemotherapy alone, it was estimated that 280 patients had to be enrolled to detect a 20% absolute reduction in early menopause in the group treated with chemotherapy plus triptorelin. The intention-to-treat analysis was performed by including all randomized patients and using imputed values for missing data. Interventions: Before beginning chemotherapy, patients were randomly allocated to receive chemotherapy alone or combined with triptorelin. Triptorelin was administered intramuscularly at a dose of 3.75 mg at least 1 week before the start of chemotherapy and then every 4 weeks for the duration of chemotherapy. Main outcome measure: Incidence of early menopause (defined as no resumption of menstrual activity and postmenopausal levels of follicle-stimulating hormone and estradiol 1 year after the last cycle of chemotherapy).

Lulo cell line derived from Lutzomyia longipalpis (Diptera: Psychodidae): a novel model to assay Leishmania spp. and vector interaction.

BACKGROUND: Leishmania (Vianna) braziliensis, Leishmania (Leishmania) amazonensis and Leishmania (Leishmania) chagasi are important parasites in the scenario of leishmaniasis in Brazil. During the life cycle of these parasites, the promastigote forms adhere to the midgut epithelial microvillii of phlebotomine insects to avoid being secreted along with digestive products. Lulo cells are a potential model that will help to understand the features of this adhesion phenomenon. Here, we analyze the interaction between Leishmania spp. promastigotes and Lulo cells in vitro, specifically focusing on adhesion events occurring between three Leishmania species and this cell line. METHODS: Confluent monolayers of Lulo cells were incubated with promastigotes and adhesion was assessed using both light microscopy and scanning electron microscopy. FINDINGS: The results indicate that species from the subgenera Leishmania and Viannia have great potential to adhere to Lulo cells. The highest adherence rate was observed for L. (L.) chagasi after 24 h of incubation with Lulo cells (27.3 ± 1.8% of cells with adhered promastigotes), followed by L. (L.) amazonensis (16.0 ± 0.7%) and L. (V.) braziliensis (3.0 ± 0.7%), both after 48 h. In the ultrastructural analysis, promastigote adherence was also assessed by scanning electron microscopy, showing that, for parasites from both subgenera, adhesion occurs by both the body and the flagellum. The interaction of Lulo cells with Leishmania (L.) chagasi showed the participation of cytoplasmic projections from the former closely associating the parasites with the cells. CONCLUSIONS: We present evidence that Lulo cells can be useful in studies of insect-parasite interactions for Leishmania species.

Fisioterapia motora no tratamento do prematuro com doença metabólica óssea: [revisão] / Motor physiotherapy in the treatment of preterm infants with metabolic bone disease: [review]

OBJETIVO: Revisar o papel da fisioterapia motora no prematuro com risco de desenvolver doença metabólica óssea. FONTES DE DADOS: Trata-se de uma revisão de literatura publicada entre 1986 e 2009, utilizando as seguintes palavras-chave: prematuro, calcificação fisiológica, modalidades de fisioterapia, doenças ósseas metabólicas e os respectivos descritores no idioma inglês. Foram selecionados 29 artigos científicos, via PubMed e ISI Web, além de um capítulo de livro nacional. SÍNTESE DOS DADOS: As doenças ósseas metabólicas compreendem um conjunto de condições relacionadas a alterações no processo de calcificação fisiológica, levando desde à fragilidade estrutural até ao desenvolvimento de fraturas. A aplicação rotineira de exercícios de mobilização passiva articular, massagem e posicionamento está relacionada ao ganho ponderal, ao aumento na densidade e no conteúdo mineral ósseo. CONCLUSÕES: A implementação de exercícios de fisioterapia motora parece proporcionar estabilidade ou estímulo para a formação óssea, podendo, consequentemente, prevenir e/ou minimizar as complicações decorrentes da doença metabólica óssea.

OBJECTIVE: To review the role of motor physiotherapy in the treatment of preterm infants at risk of developing metabolic bone disease. DATA SOURCES: This is a review of articles published between 1986 and 2009, using the following key-words: premature infant physiologic calcification, physiotherapy techniques, metabolic bone diseases and the respective Portuguese-language descriptors. Twenty nine scientific articles were selected in the PubMed and ISI Web databases, along with one chapter of a Brazilian book. DATA SYNTHESIS: Metabolic bone diseases are a set of conditions related to abnormalities in the physiologic calcification process. They lead to problems going from structural frailness to fracture development. Routine application of passive joint mobilization exercises, massage and positioning exercises correlate with weight gain and increasing bone mineral content and density. CONCLUSIONS: Implementation of motor physiotherapy exercises could provide stability or stimulation for bone formation and may consequently avoid or minimize the complications resulting from metabolic bone disease of prematurity.

Adesão em HIV/AIDS: estudo com adolescentes e seus cuidadores primários / Adherence in HIV/AIDS: a study with adolescents and their primary caregivers / Adhesión en VIH/SIDA: un estudio con adolescentes y sus cuidadores primarios

Contrariamente ao que pode ser observado em relação a adultos, o comportamento de adesão à terapia antirretroviral (TARV) de adolescentes soropositivos para o vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) tem sido pouco estudado. Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar características do comportamento de adesão à TARV de adolescentes vivendo com HIV/AIDS segundo relatos de jovens e seus cuidadores primários. Participaram nove díades compostas por adolescentes soropositivos, com idades entre 12 e 17 anos (seis do sexo masculino), infectados por transmissão vertical e seus cuidadores. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais, com roteiro semiestruturado, para todos os participantes. Os resultados indicaram a ocorrência de dificuldades de adesão, especialmente em situações nas quais os medicamentos eram ingeridos fora do ambiente doméstico (n=6). Foram comuns relatos de perda de doses (n=4) e de atrasos na ingestão dos medicamentos (n=7). Sugere-se que as dificuldades de adesão sejam trabalhadas levando em conta a melhoria da comunicação com a família e com a equipe de saúde.

Contrary to what is observed in adults, adherence to antiretrovirals in adolescents with HIV hasn’t been well studied. This research aimed at identifying the characteristics of adherence behavior in adolescents living with HIV/aids, according to the perceptions of these adolescents and their primary caregivers. Nine dyads constituted by the youngsters and the caregivers participated on the study. The adolescents were between 12 and 17 years of age, six of them were male and all of them were infected due to vertical transmition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with all participants. Results indicated difficulties in adherence, especially in circumstances in which medication needed to be taken outside the domestic environment (n=6). Moreover, reports of missing doses (n=4) and delayed intake of antiretrovirals (n=7) were common. It is suggested that adherence difficulties can be worked by improving communication with the family as well as with the health professionals.

Distinto de lo que puede ser observado para adultos, los comportamientos de adhesión a la terapia antirretroviral (TAR) de adolescentes infectados por el VIH han sido poco estudiados. La presente pesquisa tenía como objetivo identificar las caracteristicas del comportamiento de adhesión a la TAR de adolescentes viviendo con VIH/SIDA, según relatos de jóvenes y sus cuidadores primarios. Participaron nueve parejas integradas por adolescentes, con edades entre 12 e 17 años (6 del sexo masculino), infectados por transmisión vertical, y sus cuidadores. Fueron realizadas entrevistas individuales, semi estructuradas para todos los participantes. Los resultados mostraron dificultades de adhesión, especialmente en situaciones en que los medicamientos fueron ingeridos fuera del ambiente doméstico (n=6). Fueron comúnes relatos de pérdida de dosis (n=4) y retrasos en la ingesta de los medicamientos (n=7). Se sugiere que dificultades pueden ser trabajadas con una mejora en la comunicación familiar y con los profesionales de salud.

Adesão em HIV/AIDS: estudo com adolescentes e seus cuidadores primários / Adherence in HIV/AIDS: a study with adolescents and their primary caregivers / Adhesión en VIH/SIDA: un estudio con adolescentes y sus cuidadores primarios

Contrariamente ao que pode ser observado em relação a adultos, o comportamento de adesão à terapia antirretroviral (TARV) de adolescentes soropositivos para o vírus da imunodeficiência humana (HIV) tem sido pouco estudado. Esta pesquisa objetivou identificar características do comportamento de adesão à TARV de adolescentes vivendo com HIV/AIDS segundo relatos de jovens e seus cuidadores primários. Participaram nove díades compostas por adolescentes soropositivos, com idades entre 12 e 17 anos (seis do sexo masculino), infectados por transmissão vertical e seus cuidadores. Foram realizadas entrevistas individuais, com roteiro semiestruturado, para todos os participantes. Os resultados indicaram a ocorrência de dificuldades de adesão, especialmente em situações nas quais os medicamentos eram ingeridos fora do ambiente doméstico (n=6). Foram comuns relatos de perda de doses (n=4) e de atrasos na ingestão dos medicamentos (n=7). Sugere-se que as dificuldades de adesão sejam trabalhadas levando em conta a melhoria da comunicação com a família e com a equipe de saúde.(AU)

Contrary to what is observed in adults, adherence to antiretrovirals in adolescents with HIV hasn’t been well studied. This research aimed at identifying the characteristics of adherence behavior in adolescents living with HIV/aids, according to the perceptions of these adolescents and their primary caregivers. Nine dyads constituted by the youngsters and the caregivers participated on the study. The adolescents were between 12 and 17 years of age, six of them were male and all of them were infected due to vertical transmition. Semi-structured interviews were conducted individually with all participants. Results indicated difficulties in adherence, especially in circumstances in which medication needed to be taken outside the domestic environment (n=6). Moreover, reports of missing doses (n=4) and delayed intake of antiretrovirals (n=7) were common. It is suggested that adherence difficulties can be worked by improving communication with the family as well as with the health professionals.(AU)

Distinto de lo que puede ser observado para adultos, los comportamientos de adhesión a la terapia antirretroviral (TAR) de adolescentes infectados por el VIH han sido poco estudiados. La presente pesquisa tenía como objetivo identificar las caracteristicas del comportamiento de adhesión a la TAR de adolescentes viviendo con VIH/SIDA, según relatos de jóvenes y sus cuidadores primarios. Participaron nueve parejas integradas por adolescentes, con edades entre 12 e 17 años (6 del sexo masculino), infectados por transmisión vertical, y sus cuidadores. Fueron realizadas entrevistas individuales, semi estructuradas para todos los participantes. Los resultados mostraron dificultades de adhesión, especialmente en situaciones en que los medicamientos fueron ingeridos fuera del ambiente doméstico (n=6). Fueron comúnes relatos de pérdida de dosis (n=4) y retrasos en la ingesta de los medicamientos (n=7). Se sugiere que dificultades pueden ser trabajadas con una mejora en la comunicación familiar y con los profesionales de salud.(AU)

Efficacy and toxicity of mitoxantrone and oral etoposide in the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer: pilot study / Eficácia e toxicidade da mitoxantrona e etoposídeo oral no tratamento de câncer de próstata hormônio-refratário: estudo piloto

Objective: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of the association of mitoxantrone and oral etoposide. Methods: Twelve consecutive patients with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer were treated with mitoxantrone and oral etoposide. Toxicity, response rate and response duration were assessed. Results: Partial response was observed in two patients (response duration of seven and four months) and one patient had stable disease (during four months). Mitoxantrone and oral Etoposide were well tolerated and did not affect tolerability to subsequent chemotherapy. Conclusion: Mitoxantrone and oral etoposide association is an active and well-tolerated regimen in hormone-refractory prostate cancer.

Objetivo: Avaliar a eficácia e toxicidade da associação mitoxantrona e etoposídeo oral. Métodos: Doze pacientes consecutivos com câncer de próstata metastático e refratário a tratamento hormonal foram tratados com mitoxantrona e etoposídeo oral. Avaliaram-se toxicidade, taxa de resposta e duração de resposta. Resultados: resposta parcial foi observada em dois pacientes (com duração de sete e quatro meses) e um paciente teve estabilização da doença (por quatro meses). Mitoxantrona e etoposídeo oral foram bem tolerados e não afetaram tolerabilidade à quimioterapia subsequente. Conclusão: A associação mitoxantrona e etoposídeo oral é um tratamento ativo e bem tolerado por pacientes com câncer de próstata metastático refratário à hormonioterapia.

Histopathological analysis of initial cellular response in TLR-2 deficient mice experimentally infected by Leishmania (L.) amazonensis.

Tegumentary leishmaniasis is an important public health problem in several countries. The capacity of the Leishmania species, at the initial moments of the infection, to invade and survive inside the host cells involves the interaction of surface molecules that are crucial in determining the evolution of the disease. Using C57BL/6 wild-type and TLR-2(-/-) mice infected with L. (L.) amazonensis, we demonstrated that TLR-2(-/-) mice presented eosinophilic granuloma in the ear dermis, different from C57BL/6 wild-type mice that presented a cellular profile characterized mainly by mononuclear cell infiltrates, besides neutrophils and eosinophils, during the two first week of infection. When the parasite load was evaluated, we found that the absence of TLR-2 lead to a significant reduction of the infection in deficient mice, when compared with C57BL/6 mice which were more susceptible to the infection. Using TLR-2 deficient mice, it was possible to show that the absence of this receptor determined the reduction of the parasite load and the recruitment of inflammatory cells during the two first weeks after L. (L.) amazonensis infection.

Efficacy and toxicity of mitoxantrone and oral etoposide in the treatment of hormone-refractory prostate cancer: pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the efficacy and toxicity of the association of mitoxantrone and oral etoposide. METHODS: Twelve consecutive patients with metastatic hormone-refractory prostate cancer were treated with mitoxantrone and oral etoposide. Toxicity, response rate and response duration were assessed. RESULTS: Partial response was observed in two patients (response duration of seven and four months) and one patient had stable disease (during four months). Mitoxantrone and oral Etoposide were well tolerated and did not affect tolerability to subsequent chemotherapy. CONCLUSION: Mitoxantrone and oral etoposide association is an active and well-tolerated regimen in hormone-refractory prostate cancer.