bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Blood Transfusion Components Inducing Severe Allergic Reactions: The First Case of Kounis Syndrome Induced by Platelet Transfusion
Authors: Gogos Christos , Stamos Konstantinos , Tsanaxidis Nikolaos , Styliadis Ioannis , Koniari Ioanna , Kouni Sophia N. , de Gregorio Cesare , Kounis Nicholas G.
Published: January 2023

Kounis syndrome is a multisystem and multidisciplinary disease affecting the circulatory system that can be manifested as spasm and thrombosis. It can occur as allergic, hypersensitivity, anaphylactic, or anaphylactoid reactions associated with the release of inflammatory mediators from mast cells and from other interrelated and interacting inflammatory cells, including macrophages and lymphocytes. A platelet subset with high- and low-affinity IgE surface receptors is also involved in this process. Whereas the heart, and particularly the coronary arteries, constitute the primary targets of inflammatory mediators, the mesenteric, cerebral, and peripheral arteries are also vulnerable. Kounis syndrome is caused by a variety of factors, including drugs, foods, environmental exposure, clinical conditions, stent implantation, and vaccines. We report a unique case of a 60-year-old male with a past medical history of allergy to human albumin, alcoholic cirrhosis, and esophageal varices, who was admitted due to multiple episodes of hematemesis. Due to low hemoglobin levels, he was transfused with 3 units of red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma without any adverse reactions. On the third day of hospitalization, severe thrombocytopenia was observed and transfusion of platelets was initiated. Immediately following platelet infusion, the patient developed chest discomfort, skin signs of severe allergic reaction, and hemodynamic instability. The electrocardiogram revealed ST segment elevation in the inferior leads. Given the strong suspicion of Kounis syndrome/allergic coronary spasm, the patient was treated with anti-allergic treatment only, without any anti-platelet therapy. The clinical status of the patient gradually improved and the electrocardiographic changes reverted to normal. Based on these findings, Kounis hypersensitivity-associated acute coronary syndrome, specifically, type I Kounis syndrome, was diagnosed. Although platelet transfusion can be a life-saving therapy, each blood transfusion carries a substantial risk of adverse reactions. The aims of this report are to expand the existing knowledge of patient responses to blood transfusion and provide information on the incidence of various severe transfusion reactions to all blood components and especially to platelets. To the best of our knowledge, Kounis syndrome induced by platelet transfusionhas never been previously reported. Hypersensitivity to platelet external membrane glycoproteins in an atopic patient seems to be the possible etiology. Despite that Kounis syndrome remains an under-diagnosed clinical entity in everyday practice, it should always be considered in the differential diagnosis of acute coronary syndromes.
Midwives’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practice Regarding COVID-19 Vaccination for Pregnant Women: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey in Italy
Authors: Miraglia del Giudice Grazia , Della Polla Giorgia , Folcarelli Lucio , Napoli Annalisa , Punzo Raffaella , Peracchini Martina , Angelillo Italo Francesco
Published: January 2023

This cross-sectional survey investigated the knowledge, attitudes, and practices concerning the COVID-19 vaccination for pregnant women among midwives in Italy and the associated factors. Midwives with at least five years of midwifery education and who had received information about the COVID-19 vaccination from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to know in which trimester this vaccine can be administered. A higher perceived utility of this vaccination was observed among midwives working in the public sector, in those concerned by being infected by SARS-CoV-2, who have received at least one dose of this vaccination, in those who considered COVID-19 a severe disease for pregnant women and their fetus, and who believed that the vaccination is safe. One-third of the midwives routinely provided information and half recommended this vaccination. Midwives with more years of activity, who received information about the vaccination from official government organizations or scientific journals, those who had never assisted patients with SARS-CoV-2, and those who believed in midwives’ role in COVID-19 prevention were more likely to routinely provide information. Participants who perceived a higher utility of this vaccination, those who believed in midwives’ role in COVID-19 prevention, those who received information from official government organizations or scientific journals were more likely to routinely provide a recommendation for the vaccine. Midwives’ knowledge must be improved for ensuring that they communicate and recommend the vaccination to their patients.
Clinical Outcomes of COVID-19 Infection in Pregnant and Nonpregnant Women: Results from The Philippine CORONA Study
Authors: Espiritu Adrian , Bravo Sybil , Sombilla Hannah , Tantengco Ourlad , Sy Marie , Sy Alvin , Anlacan Veeda , Jamora Roland
Published: January 2023

Objective: Our study determined the association of pregnancy with various clinical outcomes among women with COVID-19 infection. Methods: We conducted a retrospective, cohort, subgroup analysis of the Philippine CORONA Study datasets comparing the clinical/neurological manifestations and outcomes of pregnant and nonpregnant women admitted in 37 Philippine hospitals for COVID-19 infection. Results: We included 2448 women in the analyses (322 pregnant and 2.126 nonpregnant). Logistic regression models showed that crude odds ratio (OR) for mortality (OR 0.26 [95% CI 0.11, 0.66]), respiratory failure [OR 0.37 [95% CI 0.17, 0.80]), need for intensive care (OR 0.39 [95% CI 0.19, 0.80]), and prolonged length of hospital stay (OR 1.73 [95% CI 1.36, 2.19]) among pregnant women were significant. After adjusting for age, disease severity, and new-onset neurological symptoms, only the length of hospital stay remained significant (adjusted OR 1.99 [95% CI 1.56,2.54]). Cox regression models revealed that the unadjusted hazard ratio (HR) for mortality (HR 0.22 [95% CI 0.09, 0.55]) among pregnant women was statistically significant; however, after adjustment, the HR for mortality became nonsignificant. Conclusion: We did not find a significantly increased risk of mortality, respiratory failure, and need for ICU admission in pregnant women compared with nonpregnant women with COVID-19. However, the likelihood of hospital confinement beyond 14 days was twice more likely among pregnant women than nonpregnant women with COVID-19.
Acknowledgment to the Reviewers of Vaccines in 2022
Authors:   Vaccines Editorial Office
Published: January 2023

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Pathological Findings and Oxidative Stress Status Associated with Hydatidosis in Dromedary Camels
Authors: Shoulah Salma A. , Gaballa Mohamed M. S. , Marawan Marawan A. , Saqr Sayed A. , Abdelhady Abdelhamed , Alzahrani Hayat Ali , Wakid Majed H. , Al-Jabr Omar A. , Selim Abdelfattah
Published: January 2023

(1) Background: Cystic echinococcosis is a zoonotic helminth disease that causes severe economic losses. The study aimed to assess the prevalence and viability of cystic echinococcosis in examined camels. In addition, assessing the histological, morphological, oxidative, and antioxidant state related to the cystic echinococcosis infection; (2) Methods: The study was performed on 152 slaughtered dromedary camels between March and September 2022 at El-Basatin abattoir in Cairo Governorate, Egypt; (3) Results: The results revealed that the prevalence of hydatidosis was 21.7% in slaughtered camel and the highest infection rate observed in lungs was 87.87%, while it was 9% in livers. Camels’ liver infections were rare, whereas their lung infections were more common. By comparing to non-infected camels, the level of MAD was significantly increased with hydatid cysts infection, while the level of GSH, SOD and CAT was significantly decreased. Histopathological section of camel cyst revealed layered membranes surrounded by a zone of cellular infiltration and an outermost fibrous tissue reaction. In addition, there was evidence of atelectasis, emphysema, hemorrhage, congestion, and fibrosis in the surrounding tissues. Nonetheless, the degeneration and necrosis of hepatocytes and other pathological alterations in liver cyst sections were remarkably comparable to those seen in the lungs. Furthermore, calcification was detected.
Unveiling Distribution, Hydrogeochemical Behavior and Environmental Risk of Chromium in Tannery Wastewater
Authors: Younas Fazila , Bibi Irshad , Afzal Muhammad , Al-Misned Fahad , Niazi Nabeel Khan , Hussain Khalid , Shahid Muhammad , Shakil Qamar , Ali Fawad , Wang Hailong
Published: January 2023

Chromium (Cr)-contaminated tannery wastewater is a major environmental concern, especially in developing countries, such as Pakistan, due to its use for crop irrigation, resulting in food-chain contamination and health issues. In this study, we explored the distribution, speciation, hydrogeochemical behavior and environmental risks of Cr in tannery wastewater collected from various tanneries of Kasur district in Punjab, Pakistan. Tannery wastewater samples were taken during the summer (TWW-summer; n = 82) and winter (TWW-winter; n = 82) seasons. The results showed that high Cr concentration was observed in TWW-winter (mean: 49 ± 32 mg L−1) compared to TWW-summer (mean: 15 ± 21 mg L−1). In TWW-summer and TWW-winter samples, the Cr concentration exceeded the National Environmental Quality Standard (1 mg L−1), with the total Cr ranging from 2.8 to 125 mg L−1. Hexavalent Cr (Cr(VI)) and trivalent Cr (Cr(III)) concentrations spanned 2.7 to 2.9 and 12.4 to 46 mg L−1, respectively. The Piper plot showed that hydrogeochemistry of wastewater was dominated by Ca-Mg-SO4 and Ca-Mg-Cl type water, and geochemical modeling indicated that the presence of Cr-iron (Fe)-bearing mineral phases—notably, FeCr2O4, MgCr2O4 and Cr(OH)3) may control the fate of Cr in the tannery wastewater. Environmental risk assessment modeling categorized the tannery wastewater as the ‘worst quality’, which is not fit for use in crop irrigation without treatment. This study highlights that immediate monitoring, remediation and mitigation strategies are required to reduce the risk of Cr exposure from tannery wastewater in many areas of Pakistan.
An Improved DINEOF Algorithm Based on Optimized Validation Points Selection Method
Authors: Yang Zhenteng , Xia Xinchen , Teo Fang-Yenn , Lim Sin-Poh , Yuan Dekui
Published: January 2023

Ocean remote-sensing satellite data have been widely applied in the areas of oceanography, meteorology, the environment, and many more fields in science and engineering. However, missing data due to cloud cover, equipment failure, etc., limit its application. Therefore, reconstruction of the missing data through an appropriate method is essential. The data-interpolating empirical orthogonal function (DINEOF) algorithm proposed by Beckers and Rixen (2003) is currently the most commonly used method for the reconstruction of missing data in large areas. However, the existing DINEOF algorithm adopts a random method to select the cross−validation points, which may underutilize effective information around the missing value points. In addition, the cross-validation points may be too concentrated in an area, thus being unable to reflect the overall characteristics of the data. This paper optimizes the method to select the cross-validation points so that the information around the missing values can be effectively utilized and to avoid the cross-validation points being too concentrated. On this basis, an improved validation-point DINEOF algorithm (IV−DINEOF) is proposed. An ideal dataset and a reanalysis dataset based on sea surface temperature (SST) are used to test the performance of the improved algorithm. Statistical analysis of the results shows that the data reconstruction performance of the IV−DINEOF algorithm is better than that of the DINEOF algorithm, and the computational efficiency is also improved. The VE−DINEOF algorithm has the highest computing efficiency, but its reconstruction accuracy is lower than that of IV−DINEOF.
Extreme Hydrometeorological Conditions of Sediment Waves’ Formation and Migration in Peter the Great Bay (The Sea of Japan)
Authors: Samchenko Aleksandr , Dolgikh Grigory , Yaroshchuk Igor , Kosheleva Alexandra , Pivovarov Aleksandr , Novotryasov Vadim
Published: January 2023

New data were obtained on the formation mechanisms of relief sediment waves (SWs) in Peter the Great Bay of the Sea of Japan. From the studies, we can assume that the sediment waves in the bay originate from two types of turbidity (TB) currents: (1) fine-dispersed TB currents caused by disintegrating internal waves and entrained by the Primorsky current along the shelf through SWs troughs; (2) fine- and coarse-grained TB currents, formed and entrained by the Primorsky current, intensified by the typhoons. This work presents the geological structure of the shelf area containing SWs. We established that the area of SWs location is on the border of change in facies conditions of sediment bedding in the bay. The transition from the inner shelf facies to the outer shelf facies occurs at a depth of 50–60 m. We analyzed the space variability of temperature and sound speed fields peculiar to the region on the results of hydrological CTD measurements and long-term measurements with moored vertical thermostrings. In the course of measurements, seven typhoons during their passage off the Primorye coast of the Russian Federation were registered. We found a significant change in the hydrological situation in the bay under the influence of extreme external factors. Under calm meteorological conditions, up to three mild thermoclines were observed in the bay, located at depths of 8–15 m, 30–35 m, and 45–60 m. During the passage of typhoons, they combined into one powerful thermocline at a depth of approximately 50–60 m, and in some cases, a high-gradient thermocline formed at the depths of 30–40 m (about 12–15 °C per 10 m of depth). The high-gradient layer significantly increases the amplitude and strength of internal gravity waves, thereby increasing the speed of currents in the water media. We should note that this period of transformation of the hydrological profile on the shelf under the influence of typhoons covers the period from August to October-November. We established that in the SWs location area, firstly, the process of internal waves disintegration intensifies in the autumn season, resulting in the formation of the waves with lengths close to the SWs horizontal scales (SWs wavelengths); secondly, under the influence of the typhoons entering the Sea of Japan, the kinetic energy of the shelf branch of the Primorsky current increases. In this case, it acts as a source of TB currents, including medium- and coarse-grained sedimentary material that forms SWs.
Synthesis, Characterization and Performance Evaluation of Burmese Grape (Baccaurea ramiflora) Seed Biochar for Sustainable Wastewater Treatment
Authors: Roy Hridoy , Sarkar Dipayan , Pervez Md. Nahid , Paul Shuvo , Cai Yingjie , Naddeo Vincenzo , Firoz Shakhawat H. , Islam Md. Shahinoor
Published: January 2023

Biochar prepared from different bio-sources serves as a feasible solution for the decontamination of dye-contaminated wastewater. In this study, biochar was synthesized from a sustainable source, i.e., local fruit waste, Burmese grape seeds (BGSs). The seeds were collected from a local market, washed, pre-teated and finally converted into biochar by pyrolysis in a N2 furnace. The removal efficiency of the synthesized biochar was evaluated towards a cationic industrial azo dye, methylene blue (MB). The phosphoric acid (H3PO4) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) pretreated BGS were pyrolized at 500 °C for 3 h in a N2 furnace at a heating rate of 10 °C/min. The spectroscopic analysis confirmed the presence of multiple surface functional groups, e.g., R-OH, OH, -C=O, -COOH, etc. The surface of the biochar was randomized with porous tunnel-like structures. The specific surface area and pore volume obtained from BET analysis were 19.90 ± 1.20 m2/g and 5.85 cm3/g. The MB concentration (mg/L), contact duration (min) and pH were varied to assess the MB sorption phenomena. The optimum pH was found to be 8. During the first 20 min of contact time, adsorption was rapid and equilibrium was reached after 75 min. The adsorption was best described by pseudo-first-order kinetics with a good fit (R2 = 0.99). The maximum removal percentage was ~85%, and per gram of BGS can adsorb 166.30 mg of MB, which supports the Langmuir adsorption isotherm model. The obtained results were compared with the reported literature, and BGS showed its excellent candidacy to be industrially utilized in the tertiary stage of wastewater treatment plants.
Domestic Sewage Outfall Severely Altered Environmental Conditions, Foraminiferal Communities, and Ecological Quality Statuses in Front of the Nearshore Beach of Cigarras (SE Brazil)
Authors: Filippos Luciana Saraiva , Duleba Wânia , Hohenegger Johann , Pregnolato Leonardo Antônio , Bouchet Vincent M. P. , Alves Martins Maria Virginia
Published: January 2023

This study aims to analyses the response of meiofaunal organisms (foraminifera) to disturbances caused by the diffusers of domestic sewage outfall at Cigarras beach, SE Brazil. Hydrographical, sedimentological (grain size and geochemical), and living benthic foraminiferal recorded in 2006 and 2007 analyzed in ten stations were compared with the same results analyzed in two control/reference stations (sampled in 2008). The results of this work show that, in the benthic environment of the Cigarras region, moderated hydrodynamic conditions, relatively high total organic carbon, total nitrogen, total sulfur contents, oxic water column and anoxic sediments, organic matter supplied by marine productivity and from mixed sources prevail. Living foraminiferal assemblages denote that the Cigarras region is undergoing environmental degradation due to progressive organic enrichment directly influenced by the domestic sewage outfall. The effluents discharged by the domestic sewage constrained the composition of foraminiferal communities (which include mainly stress tolerant species) with probable impacts on the entire marine trophic chain. Noticeably, the tolerant species Ammonia tepida, Bolivina striatula and Buliminella elegantissima dominated at the stations under the influence of the sewage outfall. In addition, Ammonia parkinsoniana was found in moderate abundances, and the moderate level of TOC enrichment by the sewage outfall did not prevent the survival of this sensitive species. The ecological quality status inferred from the diversity index Exp(H’bc) calculated on foraminifera showed the poor ecological status of benthic habitats in the area. Overall, this work highlighted the adverse effects of the sewage outfall on the benthic ecosystem in front of the Cigarras beach in Brazil. Future works should investigate the current ecological quality of the area to figure out if any change occurred since the present study sampling.
Institutional Change in Water Rights in China: A Study of Water Rights Confirmation and Registration in Delingha City
Authors: Deng Jieming , Jia Shaofeng , Song Zikun
Published: January 2023

To achieve the transformation of water rights institution in China from the administrative management to the property rights institution, it is of high significance to discuss the principle of rights confirmation, institution connection, and change. In this paper, we present the process, result, experience, and problems of the authors’ involvement in water rights confirmation and registration in Delingha as the methods designer of water rights confirmation. The conclusions of this paper follow: (1) Equity must be the priority while considering the principles of water rights confirmation. Complying and verifying the results of historical water distribution, strengthening public participation, and selecting persuasive and scientific indicators are the main components that are embodied in the concept of equity. (2) Water rights confirmation is to recognize and revise the distribution result of the old institution. Macroscopically, based on the administrative upper limits set by the “Three Red Lines” and ecologically sustainable requirements, the dual-control method of “matching water use and the Three Red Lines” and “matching water consumption and available water resources” was used to control the total distribution of water rights. From a microscopic point of view, the water abstraction permit was the core indicator of water rights confirmation, after checking with other data. (3) The institutional logic, the responsibilities and roles of the government, and the intellection of water users have changed after the confirmation of water rights. Registration is the key to distinguishing water rights from the traditional administrative institution.
Spatial-Temporal Dynamics of Anthropogenic Nitrogen Inputs in the Rapid Developing Chaohu Lake Basin
Authors: Zhang Fuxiang , Li Hengpeng , Zhang Wangshou , Pang Jiaping , Li Ying
Published: January 2023

Due to the agricultural and industrial activities in rapidly urbanized basins, nitrogen (N) inputs have increased significantly, causing a variety of environmental issues. These challenges require an accurate assessment of the contributions of the driving factors, particularly in the Chaohu Lake Basin, which faces the double pressures of urban expansion and agricultural production. The research shows: (1) From 1990 to 2018, the trajectory of net anthropogenic N inputs (NANI) exhibited a three-stage pattern (uptrend stage, fluctuation stage, and downtrend stage), with an average value of 13,482 kg N km−2 year−1. The primary source was fertilizer N application, which made up approximately 79% of the NANI. Human food and animal feed imports, biological nitrogen fixation, and atmospheric N deposition composed 8%, 6%, and 6%, respectively. (2) Rapid urbanization enhanced the NANI in a short time stage. However, long-term analysis had shown a declining trend in nitrogen inputs, indicating that urbanization could improve fertilizer efficiency and introduce cleaner energy sources. (3) The NANI in urban watersheds were estimated at 20,700 kg N km−2 year−1, which was 3.4 times higher than in agricultural watersheds. Fertilizer N application was used in urban watersheds, as well as human food and animal feed imports. Urbanization drove the N input of food and feed mainly in urban watersheds but had no influence in agricultural watersheds and mixed watersheds. Since urban basins were the main source of nitrogen inputs, it was crucial to support environmental management efforts to reduce N pollution.
Evaluation on the Current Situation of Integrated Treatment of Rural Sewage in China: A Case Study of Anhui Province
Authors: Xu Wei , Liu Zhulin
Published: January 2023

In 2017, China began to comprehensively control rural water pollution in two steps, and aims to complete the purification of rural domestic sewage by the end of 2030. The short-term goal was to implement rural drinking water safety as soon as possible, and the medium-term and long-term goals were to completely block all kinds of pollution sources. Based on the field survey data, a variety of mathematical models were established to evaluate the progress of rural sewage treatment, the operation efficiency of sewage treatment facilities and the current situation of water pollution in China. The results show that the short-term goal has been basically achieved. The rural tap water penetration rate has reached 98%, and about 95% of the water has reached the drinking standard. About 70% of the groundwater is safe for bathing. However, the rural economy is weak, the residence is scattered and the unit sewage treatment cost is high, so it is very difficult to implement rural sewage treatment. The implementation of medium-term and long-term goals is slow, especially the treatment rate of agricultural non-point source sewage and domestic sewage is generally low, and surface water such as rural ponds and reservoirs basically belongs to Class IV or Class V. The study found that the key to the poor effect and slow progress of sewage treatment is the lack of economic support. It is suggested that the government should further increase investment in rural sewage treatment facilities.
Trophic Positions of Sympatric Copepods across the Subpolar Front of the East Sea during Spring: A Stable Isotope Approach
Authors: Im Dong-Hoon , Suh Hae-Lip
Published: January 2023

We investigated the trophic relationship between particulate organic matter (POM) and sympatric copepods within the epipelagic zone (~200 m depth) in the East Sea during spring based on stable isotope analysis (SIA). The SIA indicated that interspecific differences in the prey size and vertical segregation of feeding migration range among copepods may promote niche partitioning among sympatric copepods in each region of the subpolar front (SPF). Additionally, our results showed remarkable differences in the copepod community structure and resource utilization across the SPF. The south region of the East Sea showed higher species richness of copepods than the north region, while copepods that fed mainly on POM in the surface and subsurface chlorophyll maximum layers showed smaller body sizes in the south region. These results revealed that the food chain between primary producers and higher trophic levels was longer in the south region than in the north region. Additionally, δ13C and δ15N values of copepods increased gradually with the body size increase whereas δ15N values in the north region showed the reverse trend. Latter results could be attributed to the consumption of deep-layer POM in small copepods. Therefore, we suggest that northward shifts in the distribution of copepods under global warming may decrease energy efficiency in the pelagic ecosystem of the East Sea.
Differentiation of the patient flow during the pandemic
Authors:   FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University, Abdurazakova K. N. , Gasanova Z. M. ,   FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University, Kazandieva P. D. ,   FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University, Ibragimova P. R. ,   FSBEI HE Dagestan State Medical University
Published: January 2023

Coronavirus infection is a novel disease that humanity faced at the end of 2019; it claimed a large number of lives and caused irreparable harm to the health of a large number of people. This article discusses a way to differentiate the patient flow during the pandemic, as well as various measures taken by states to combat the COVID-19 pandemic.
The physiological role of zinc in providing homeostatic regulation reactions and their participation as cofactors of key enzymes is considered. The significance of zinc and zinc chelate compounds in the formation and functioning of the endocrine and immune systems is analyzed. Maintaining homeostatic regulation reactions and increasing the effectiveness of antimicrobial protection of mucous membranes
Authors:   North-Western State Medical University named after N. N. I. I. Mechnikov (St. Petersburg, Russia), Dadali V. A.
Published: January 2023

The physiological role of zinc in providing homeostatic regulation reactions and their participation as cofactors of key enzymes is considered. The significance of zinc and zinc chelate compounds in the formation and functioning of the endocrine and immune systems is analyzed. Maintaining homeostatic regulation reactions and increasing the effectiveness of antimicrobial protection of mucous membranes.
Aplicativo Transped Care para continuidade da assistência de enfermagem na transição do cuidado intensivo pediátricos
Authors: Tavares Sheilla Siedler , Pedreira Mavilde da Luz Gonçalves , Kusahara Denise Miyuki
Published: January 2023

A transição do cuidado, no contexto em que foi desenvolvido para o Transped Care App, contempla a mudança do estado do cuidado crítico da criança e família para o cuidado intermediário. No momento que antecede, durante e após a transição pode haver eventos adversos que comprometem a continuidade da recuperação do paciente pediátrico. Os principais eventos adversos neste momento crucial estão relacionados à comunicação entre profissionais, pacientes e famílias. O uso da ferramenta poderá contribuir para a comunicação efetiva, continuação dos cuidados de enfermagem, redução dos erros e melhorar a segurança do paciente no período da transição.
Alternativas de tratamentos para pacientes com luxação de ATM: revisão integrativa
Authors: Nunes Aléxia Homem , Machado Gabriela Moraes , Bavaresco Caren Serra , Brew Myrian Camara
Published: January 2023

Patologias musculares e articulares podem acometer a articulação temporomandibular (ATM), a luxação sendo uma delas. Caracteriza-se pelo deslocamento do côndilo mandibular em relação à localização anatômica normal na cavidade glenóide, podendo ser anterior, posterior, inferior ou superior a esta, e que acaba por comprometer o bem estar físico e psíquico do indivíduo. Apresenta diversos tratamentos: cirúrgicos, não cirúrgicos e a combinação de ambos. Este trabalho teve por objetivo revisar a literatura acerca das terapias não cirúrgicas para o tratamento da luxação de ATM. Foi realizada uma busca nas bases de dados PubMed e LilacS, onde 16 artigos foram selecionados após critérios de inclusão e de exclusão definidos. O estudo pode observar que as terapias não cirúrgicas que incluem toxina botulínica, ácido hialurônico, proloterapia, injeções de sangue autólogo e artrocentese são eficazes para o tratamento de deslocamento de disco e luxação de ATM, sendo que a artrocentese isolada ou associada ao ácido hialurônico se mostrou com efeito prolongado para a prevenção de futuras luxações, bem como mínimos efeitos adversos. Apesar das leituras, não houve um consenso sobre a melhor abordagem terapêutica, sugerindo-se a realização de mais estudos acerca do tema.
En época de pandemia, creatividad en la cátedra de metodología de la investigación en la facultad de ciencias médicas
Authors: Minnaard Vivian Aurelia , Guillermina Riba , Zocchi Mercedes , Gonzalez Mariana
Published: January 2023

El año 2020 ha marco un hito en nuestras historias personales y profesionales. Ha sido de gran impacto y frente a la necesidad de adaptación, la creatividad y la plasticidad neuronal han permitido superar la sorpresa y avanzar con propuestas que si bien mantuvieron la línea tradicional de la cátedra superaron las producciones habituales. La cátedra de Metodología de las carreras que pertenecen a la Facultad de Ciencias Médicas de una universidad privada de la ciudad de Mar del Plata, monitorea permanentemente los avances de los estudiantes en sus trabajos y analiza la opinión sobre las actividades propuestas, que tratan de ser variadas y originales. Como objetivo de este trabajo se propuso Indagar las competencias planteadas en los Programas a principio de la cursada 2020 en formato virtual y las actividades propuestas que los estudiantes reconocen que durante el ciclo académico facilitaron su fortalecimiento / adquisición .Los resultados obtenidos reflejan las respuestas de 174 estudiantes que pertenecen a las carreras de Medicina y a las Licenciaturas de Nutrición, Kinesiología y Fonoaudiología. Los encuestados reconocen que la realización del protocolo de investigación sobre un tema asociado a sus carreras, junto con la búsqueda de información científica, las triangulaciones de las distintas fases del proceso investigativo y los trabajos colaborativos son propuestas que facilitaron el fortalecimiento / adquisición de competencias .Lo transitado en el 2020, en relación a la Pandemia COVID 19 refuerza la necesidad de fortalecer el espíritu investigativo en los estudiantes asociados a Ciencias Médicas, en materias como Metodología que es donde se gestan los primeros pasos.
Características físico-quimica do filé da Caranha (Piaractus mesopotamicus) salgado e seco com “Sal do Índio”, um comparativo com o sal comum
Authors: Sousa Elizabethe Barbosa de , Evangelista Lucas Barbosa , Filho Delson Pinto Rodrigues , Melo Jose Douglas da Gama , Silva Angelica Campos , Vasconcelos Jeffaynne  dos Santos Brito Camara
Published: January 2023

Os pescados fazem parte da nossa alimentação desde sempre, esse fato se dá ao fácil acesso que se estendem até a nossa atualidade, o qual podemos encontrá-los em seus ambientes naturais. Gradualmente os mesmos vem se destacando nas mídias e mercados, devido ao seu elevado valor nutricional e por ser uma excelente fonte de alimento, além de sua composição nutricional ser comparada com as de outros produtos de origem animal, por apresentar baixos teores de gordura e ácidos graxos, se for ingerido de uma à duas porções por semana. A partir dos resultados das análises de umidade, pH e Acidez, realizados na caranha salgada seca, verificou-se que a amostra com o sal comum (SC) apresentou a umidade de 41,33%, já o sal do Índio (SI) o resultado foi de 40%, ambos os resultados estão em concordância com o que se pede a legislação, que é de 52,9% de umidade. Com relação ao pH o resultado foi de 5,6 para o SC, em contrapartida o SI obteve 8,73, visto que os dois resultados estão em discordância com a IN 15 de janeiro de 2019, o qual estabelece que o pescado deve conter de 6,5 a 6,8. Quanto à análise de acidez não existe um padrão específico para peixe. A partir desses resultados conclui-se que a amostra salgada com o sal comum obteve uma leve alteração em seus resultados segundo a legislação, porém pode ser consumida. Já o resultado do sal do índio não está apto ao consumo devido à alta acidez.
"Saídas do armário diferentes em tempos diferentes”: a heteronormatividade e suas implicações subjetivas em universitários cis-gays
Authors: Meireles Victor Hugo Brandão , Ferrarini Norma da Luz
Published: January 2023

A pesquisa fundamenta-se na Epistemologia Qualitativa, Teoria da Subjetividade e Metodologia Construtivo-interpretativa propostas por Fernando González Rey, com base na Psicologia Cultural-Histórica e no materialismo histórico e dialético. Objetiva investigar as implicações da heteronormatividade na produção de sentidos subjetivos e configurações subjetivas de três estudantes gays cisgêneros de uma universidade pública que participaram do espaço conversacional sobre “Sair do armário: estigmas e vivências”. Foram geradas duas hipóteses: ‘O armário não está em nenhum lugar: O não lugar do homossexual’ (H1) e ‘Silenciamento da sexualidade’ (H2). A pesquisa demonstrou que a Teoria da Subjetividade produz zonas de inteligibilidade sobre as temáticas heteronormatividade, sair do armário e identidade gay. A partir da interpretação e construção da informação sobre o processo sair do armário, construímos a definição de identidade gay como uma síntese de configurações subjetivas sobre sexualidade complexa e contraditória composta de sentidos subjetivos simbólico-emocionais diversos produzidos em diferentes experiências e vivências relacionadas ao que se denomina “assumir-se gay”, de forma articulada com a realidade histórico-cultural concreta.  A partir dessas experiências e vivências sobre o processo “sair do armário” podemos dizer que se trata de um projeto político de identidade enquanto um processo emancipatório e torna possível esses sujeitos desenvolverem autonomia para legitimarem suas identidades e expressá-las em qualquer espaço social.
Osteology and radiology of the thoracic limb of	nine-banded armadillo, dasypus novemcinctus linnaeus, 1758
Authors: Machado Fabio Pereira , Dornelles Jose Eduardo Figueiredo , Rausch Stella , Oliveira Róger Jean , Portela Priscila Rockenbach , Valente Ana Luísa Schifino
Published: January 2023

In Brazil, injured nine-banded armadillos are frequently taken to wildlife rehabilitation centers due to direct or indirect anthropic interactions, however, database about osseous structures useful to radiographic interpretation are limited. This work provides bones description from thoracic limb of Dasypus novemcinctus as well as references to radiographic interpretation and the best positioning to perform the radiographies. Twelve deceased specimens seized by IBAMA (Brazilian Institute of the Environment and Renewable Natural Resources) were used to check osteology and radiographic anatomy. Radiographic images were taken in practical routine plans of small animals and were followed by limbs dissection and bones preparations. The bone structure of the thoracic limb was similar to those of other species of armadillos. The scapula presented a prominent caudal angle, as well as a thick acromion with a wide hamate process; the humerus is short, spiraled with a prominent deltoid tuberosity and a wide lateral epicondylar crest; the radius and ulna did not present any fusion between then, allowing a wide rotation movement of the forearm. In general, the bone components of the hand maintained a short and robust shape, digits with developed distal phalange followed by long claws. Several sesamoid bones were found in the metacarpal and interphalangical joints. Clear visualization of bone characteristics was possible using proposed positioning to take the radiographies.
Celulite facial odontogênica infantil com necessidade de intervenção cirúrgica: relato de caso clínico
Authors: Bilynkievycz Isabella Fernandes , Candido Giovana Carolina Lisboa , Gross Dayane Jaqueline , Firek Patrícia de Fátima , Zander Luiz Ricardo Marafigo , Alves Fabiana Bucholdz Teixeira
Published: January 2023

As infecções odontogênicas apresentam origem no tecido dental e de suporte e têm diversos fatores desencadeantes. Situações nas quais a coleção purulenta não é capaz de drenar, a infecção pode se estender através dos planos fasciais e trazer complicações importantes ao paciente, podendo levá-lo à óbito. O tratamento varia de acordo com o estágio, sendo comumente realizado drenagem e, principalmente, eliminação da causa da infecção. O objetivo do estudo é relatar o caso de uma paciente do gênero feminino, 8 anos, que foi encaminhada ao atendimento odontológico hospitalar apresentando celulite facial de origem odontogênica no lado direito da face. O tratamento instituído foi a drenagem extrabucal sob anestesia geral, exodontia do elemento dentário 46 e antibioticoterapia. Após 4 semanas, a paciente recebeu alta e permaneceu em acompanhamento ambulatorial e na atenção primária. Fica evidente a importância da prevenção e a abordagem precoce dos casos, além da assistência interdisciplinar, para o sucesso no tratamento.
Ferramentas de tecnologia assistiva para o ensino de Língua Portuguesa no contexto da educação inclusiva: uma revisão da literatura
Authors: Ribas Mauren Dayse de Lima , Souza Andressa Furquim de , Szmoski Romeu Milaqueias
Published: January 2023

A inclusão educacional tem impulsionado muitos estudos sobre o processo de ensino e aprendizagem de alunos com deficiência. Nesse contexto, o uso das Tecnologias Assistivas recebeu espaço significativo. O presente estudo buscou investigar a existência de trabalhos que envolvam o uso de tecnologias assistivas, desenvolvidas e utilizadas na disciplina de língua portuguesa, para estudantes com deficiência, matriculados na educação básica. Para tanto, realizou-se uma revisão da literatura, envolvendo trabalhos desenvolvidos nos últimos 10 anos, publicados no Portal de Periódicos da CAPES e Google Acadêmico, utilizando os descritores: Tecnologias Assistivas; Ensino; Língua Portuguesa; Deficiência; Inclusão. A pesquisa permitiu conhecer a existência de estudos acerca das ferramentas de tecnologias assistivas que viabilizam o acesso curricular de estudantes com deficiência à disciplina de Língua Portuguesa e problematizar questões referentes à inclusão educacional nessa disciplina, no âmbito da educação básica. Ao final desse trabalho, foi possível identificar um panorama acerca da existência e utilização de ferramentas disponíveis para apoiar o estudante com deficiência nas aulas de língua portuguesa, bem como contribuir com pesquisas na área de ensino de língua portuguesa e literatura no contexto da educação inclusiva.
Perfil sociodemográfico e força muscular periférica de pacientes pós Covid-19
Authors: Guarienti Jucilaine Souza da Costa , Anghinoni Ana Paula , Landolfi Tarson Brito , Abdo Carlos Alberto Orro , Utida Karina Ayumi Martins , Dornelas Lílian de Fátima
Published: January 2023

Introdução: Pacientes que são acometidos pela COVID-19 podem reduzir a força muscular periférica, a depender da gravidade e tempo de internação, podendo influenciar negativamente na independência e autonomia. Objetivo: Conhecer o perfil sociodemográfico e a força muscular periférica por meio da escala Medical Research Council (MRC) de pacientes pós COVID-19. Metodologia: Estudo do tipo transversal, descritivo, retrospectivo, com abordagem quantitativa através da análise de prontuários eletrônicos de pacientes com diagnóstico de pós COVID-19, internados na Unidade de Cuidados Continuados e Integrados (UCCI) do Hospital São Julião, localizado na cidade de Campo Grande, no Estado de Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), entre os meses de março de 2021 a março de 2022. Os dados coletados foram informações a respeito do perfil sociodemográfico e escores do MRC na admissão e alta. Resultados: 81 prontuários participaram da pesquisa, com maior prevalência do sexo masculino (44; 54,3%), idade média de 52,1 anos (DP±13,2), raça branca (51;63%), casados (40;49%), e escolaridade nível fundamental completo (20; 24,7%). As ocupações mais prevalentes foram dona de casa (12; 15%), empregada doméstica (8; 10%) e serviços gerais (8; 10%). Entre as comorbidades prévias, 39 (48%) pessoas apresentavam Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica (HAS), 31 (38,2%) obesidade e 17 (21%) Diabetes Mellitus (DM). O tempo em dias de internação na unidade de reabilitação foi mediana de 24 dias (1º quartil: 17 dias e 3º quartil: 37 dias) e em relação a avaliação da força muscular pelo escore do MRC, houve diferença significativa entre os valores de admissão e alta (p=0,001). Conclusão: O perfil de pacientes pós COVID-19 atendidos na UCCI do Hospital São Julião da cidade de Campo Grande/MS são adultos do sexo masculino, raça branca, casados, com baixa escolaridade, apresentando comorbidades prévias e em ocupações relacionadas à serviços essenciais. Estes pacientes permanecem internados entre 17 e 37 dias na unidade de reabilitação, sendo que grande parte recebe alta com força muscular periférica considerada normal.
Tuberculose pleural e pericárdico e de laringe sendo tratada como Covid-19
Authors: Cabral Anna Giulia Meira Garcia , Carvalho Márgerie Thalia Costa Montezuma de , Dantas Marília Christina Botelho , Oliveira Renan Camelo , Oliveira Olga Vale Machado de
Published: January 2023

A tuberculose é, atualmente, o maior problema de saúde pública e 20% dos casos são de localização extrapulmonar.2 O objetivo deste artigo é relatar o caso de um homem de 44 anos que foi diagnosticada com tuberculose de pleura, pulmonar, laringe e faringe.
Modelo animal para implante ósseo em suínos
Authors: Schueda Marco Antonio , Fuchs Thiago , Belo Welington Martins , Marcon Lara Thaís , Bay Leide Daiana , Heidemann Fernanda
Published: January 2023

Objetivo: O presente estudo teve como principal intento desenvolver um Modelo Animal que pudesse acomodar experimentos de avaliação para implantes cortico-esponjosos nas áreas da Ortopedia, Odontologia e Neurologia. Metodologia: Na face antero medial do terço proximal da Tíbia de Suínos temos área cortico-esponjosa basicamente sub cutânea. Tal região se apresentou ideal para esse objetivo. Resultados e discussões: O porco já é um animal conhecido para testar biomateriais em ossos pois tem semelhanças sua taxa de regeneração óssea (1,2 e1,5 mm/d) comparável à dos humanos (1,0 e 1,5 mm/d) Conclusão: Conseguiu-se formatar o Modelo Animal que se mostrou de execução simples e reproduzível.
Patriarcalismo e dominação sobre o corpo da mulher: sentenças de pronúncia em crimes de feminicídio
Authors: Sousa Joanice Soares de
Published: January 2023

A violência contra a mulher infelizmente encontra-se enraizada na maior parte da sociedade, algo que algum tempo perdura, porém, as poucas medidas propostas para o enfrentamento as agressões, por exemplo, não são suficientes para decrescer o índice de casos alarmantes das mortes relacionadas às mulheres no Brasil, nesse sentido, entende-se que feminicídio é uma prática contra a mulher que pela simples razão da condição de ser do sexo “feminino” sofre desconsideração e menosprezo a sua dignidade. Sob essa vertente, pesquisas recentes como a exposta no jornal da Folha de São Paulo (2021), mostram o registro de mortes das mulheres que sofreram violência. Nesse sentido, tem-se como objetivo uma análise de sentenças de pronúncia que carregam o patriarcalismo e a dominação sobre o corpo da mulher infligindo a dignidade, respeito e direito a vida, tendo alguns teóricos que embasam a pesquisa, como, Magalhães (2014) comenta que a sociedade é baseada na dominação de homens sobre as mulheres, apesar das conquistas feministas dos últimos séculos, abordando criticamente a cultura do machismo no Brasil, bem como a violência contra a mulher e as leis que preconizam a defesa desta, como a Maria da penha - 11.304/2006.
Avaliação da substituição de arames recozidos por tiras de pet (Politereftalato de Etileno) na fixação de armaduras em concreto armado
Authors: Jesus João Pedro Pinheiro de , Ladeira Josias Eduardo Rossi
Published: January 2023

Com a finalidade de propor uma substituição tecnicamente viável para arames recozidos na fixação das armaduras em placas de concreto armado, foi-se realizado um estudo experimental em duas placas de concreto armado, em uma delas as armaduras foram amarradas com arame recozido, e na outra placa as armaduras tiveram suas interseções fixadas por tiras de PET (Politereftalato de Etileno). As placas, que eram compostas por concreto fc ,K = 25,0 Mpa e barras de aço de 3/16” de diâmetro foram submetidas a ensaios de flexão até a ruptura. Na placa com arame, a carga de ruptura foi de 703 kgf, com uma deformação de 1,35 mm, enquanto a placa com PET teve uma carga de ruptura de 668 kgf, com deformação de 1,20 mm, sendo que em ambas, os elementos de amarração se encontraram intactos pós ruptura. Após a finalização dos testes, concluiu-se que a utilização de tiras de PET é uma alternativa viável para a substituição de arames recozidos na amarração de placas de concreto armado.
Recent Progress of Narrowband Perovskite Photodetectors: Fundamental Physics and Strategies
Authors: Wu Dan , Zhang Yilan , Liu Chenxi , Sun Zeji , Wang Zhaojin , Lin Zhaowen , Qiu Mingxia , Fu Dongju , Wang Kai
Published: January 2023

Applications involving image sensors, computer vision, and optical communications all require adjustable spectral narrowband photodetectors. In recent years, because of their excellent optoelectronic characteristics, metal halide perovskites have drawn a great deal of interest. Bearing these properties, narrowband photodetectors using perovskites as either active or other functional layers have demonstrated excellent performance, covering both wide and tunable spectral range. In this review, latest advancements in narrowband perovskite photodetectors are outlined, focusing on fundamental physics, implemented strategies, and new opportunities for the realization of narrowband detection. The device physics of photodetectors are comprehensively reviewed followed by the key conventional implementation strategies for narrowband detection based on traditional semiconductor materials and solution-processable materials (organics, quantum dots). After brief description of the material and morphological properties of perovskites, emphasis is put on the most recent developments of the strategies for narrowband perovskite photodetectors. While clarifying several narrowband detection strategies, innovative device architectures, respective applications, and existing limitations are analyzed in detail along with the discussion of the feasibility of applying the traditional strategies to perovskite materials for narrow spectral detection. Finally, considering both the perspective and the current challenges, an outlook of the future development in this rapidly evolving field of perovskite narrowband photodetection is presented for a wider scope of theoretical research and promising technological developments.