Preliminary studies on Campomanesia xanthocarpa (Berg.) and Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr. aqueous extract: weight control and biochemical parameters.

An infusion of Campomanesia xanthocarpa Berg. (Myrtaceae) leaves (Guabiroba) and the herb Cuphea carthagenensis (Jacq.) J.F. Macbr. (Lythraceae) (Sete-sangrias) is traditionally used in the South of Brazil to treat high levels of cholesterol and triglycerides. The effects of the aqueous extracts of these herbs were investigated in rats fed on a high calorie diet. Chronic treatment with the Guabiroba aqueous extract induced a significant reduction in weight gain in the rats, compared to the control group. Also, biochemical analysis showed that this treatment reduced the glycemia, while no effects on lipidic levels were observed. The biochemical analysis of the animals treated with Sete-sangrias aqueous extract showed no effect on glucose and triglyceride levels, while chronic treatment with the Sete-sangrias aqueous extract induced a significant reduction in plasma cholesterol in rats.

Atendimento miltiprofissional as criancas com incontinencia fecal pos-cirurgia colo-proctologica. / Multiprofessional assistance of children with fecal incontinence after colon-proctologic surgery

Os autores relatam a experiencia de uma equipe multiprofissional (pediatra, cirurgiao pediatra, assistente social, enfermeira e nutricionista) no atendimento a 17 criancas com incontinencia fecal pos-cirurgia colo-proctologica (9 por megacolo e 8 por anomalia anorretal). Foram realizados estudos morfofuncionais que revelaram somente alteracoes de absorcao de lactose e sacarose, o que motivou emprego de dietas especiais. O esquema basico de tratamento foi: a) diminuir o numero de evacuacoes e/ou aumentar a consistencia das fezes; b) promover disciplina da exoneracao intestinal; c) fortalecer a musculatura abdominoperineal; d) proporcionar apoio a crianca e e) orientar os familiares. Os resultados foram considerados muito satisfatorios