bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
The smile and emotional expression: practical application of a lip and perioral assessment scale
Authors: Martschin Christoph , Park Van , Toledo Avelar Luiz Eduardo , Tseng Fang Wen , Morgan Edwina , Zhen Lim Danae Chee , Fallon Nicola , Telfer Tara , Hwang Chian Yaw
Published: February 2023

Background: Lip enhancement continues to be one of the most frequently requested minimally invasive cosmetic treatments. Balancing anatomical considerations and objective measurements with individuals’ differences in aesthetics preferences can present unique challenges. Objectives: Identify key characteristics that contribute to lip and perioral aesthetics and providing practical insights into the real-world use of the recently published Lip and Perioral Assessment Scale. Methods: This work comprised four stages. The establishment of an International multidisciplinary collaborative group of eight experts to discuss current clinical practices with respect to lip and perioral enhancement. A practitioner survey to assess the experiences, perceptions, and opinions of a wider group of clinicians (N=40). A hybrid focus group, chaired by two of the experts, to establish considerations best practice approaches to patient assessment in the Asia-Pacific Region. Practical application of a Lip and Perioral Assessment Scale. Results: Consensus opinion from experienced injectors in the Asia Pacific Region supports the need to consider a wide variety of factors contributing to smile anatomy and aesthetics. Best practices approaches encompass (1) accounting for underlying structures, soft tissues and the impact of aging on smile anatomy, (2) understanding the relative contributions of the teeth and gingiva, lip proportions and skin quality to smile aesthetics and (3) the value of a systematic approach to patient assessment. Conclusions: Clear communication between patients and injectors is vital to establish achievable goals and realistic expectations. Systematic assessment that accounts for a wider array of variables than lip volume may facilitate a more individually tailored approach.
Intravenous urographic study of urinary system in canine using non-ionic and ionic contrast agent
Authors: Yadav Devendra , Dewangan Rukmani , Sharda Raju , Mandavi Seema , Pal Sumeet
Published: February 2023

The present study was conducted to compare the imaging quality of non-ionic (iohexol) and ionic (sodium and meglumine diatrizoate) contrast agents for intravenous urography in dogs. Twelve clinically healthy adult dogs were randomly divided into two groups I and II, consisting six dogs of either sex in each. Two relevant radiographic exposures i.e. ventro-dorsal and right lateral views were obtained in survey following intravenous urography to evaluate the effectiveness of imaging quality using both non-ionic and ionic contrast agents @ 1100 mg I/kg body weight respectively under general anaesthesia. The radiographic examination of the contrast agent in both groups was assessed immediately after their administration and then at 5, 15, 30 minutes interval by taking ventro-dorsal/lateral radiograph of abdomen. The obtained urograms were evaluated on the basis of nephrogram, pyelogram and cystogram phases. Nephrogram phase showed good visualization (2+) in animals group I as compared to group II which was slightly visualized (1+). The nephrogram phase persisted for a period of 15 minutes in ventro-dorsal radiograph in group I whereas; it was clearly visible upto 5 minute duration in group II. The pyelogram phase was visible upto 5 to 15 minutes time interval in both the groups. Cystogram phase showed good visualization between 15 to 30 minute interval in both the groups. It was concluded that intravenous urography using non-ionic low osmolar iohexol at dose rate of 1100 mg I/kg produced better image quality as compared to ionic high osmolar sodium and meglumine diatrizoate following administration of same dose rate.
Feeding preferences and responses of subterranean termite on different commercial timbers
Authors: Zamir Rasib Khalid , Shehzad Khurram , Muhammad Tariq Hafiz
Published: February 2023

The purpose of this study was to find the feeding preferences of Odontotermes obesus termites on different types of commercial timbers along with the evaluation of different timbers and their resistance and non- resistance behavior under lab and field conditions at 100ºC. There were six wood species which were evaluated regarding attack and damage which include Azadirachta indica (Neem), Eucalyptus globulus (Safaida), Ficus religiosa (Peeple), Mangifera indica (Aamb), Dalbergia sisso (Taali or Sheesham), Acacia arabia (Keekar). Two weeks’ laboratory and 3 months of field trials were performed with suitable conditions. The samples of every six wood species were prepared and exposed to different species of termites by burying them in the active nests of termites. This practical was performed at Wagah border 30 km away from Lahore. After this time, the factors which were to be noted were wood mass loss and visual appearance of each sample. This also includes a choice and no choice feeding test. This trial is made to evaluate the nonresistance of wood to termite attack. After trials have been made, it has been noted that the most palatable wood is M. indica, F. relgiosa and A. indica and the most resistance woods are is A. arabica, E. globulus and D. sisso in no choice trials and in choice trials the most palatable wood is M. indica and most resistance wood is D. sisso and A. arabica.
Use of vacuum therapy in access port catheter extravasation of vesicant cytotoxic agents
Authors: Gabriel Da Lozzo Alejandro
Published: February 2023

Extravasation of vesicant cytotoxic is a severe complication of chemotherapy. Although access port catheters are used to reduce extravasation, rates up to 4.7% have been reported. Complications can be severe with tissue necrosis or even organ failure and death. The principal cause is needle malpositioning. Treatment mostly includes immediate explantation of the port and subcutaneous lavage. We report two cases: one with conservative treatment with port explant and local wound care and another patient with aggressive treatment that included port explant, lavage and use of vacuum therapy to complete suction of any remnant vesicant cytotoxic.
An infant illustrating single bubble on his CXR
Authors: Hosseininejad Seyyed-Mohsen
Published: February 2023

A male infant presented with choking, post feeding non-bilious vomiting and abdominal distention without meconial defecation. His CXR showed single “bubble,” suggestive for pyloric atresia.After the standard stabilizing measures conducted, the operation room was arranged and he was underwent the corrective surgery via laparotomy. His postoperative period was unremarkable, with a decent outcome during3 years of follow-up visits.
Structural changes in training aerobic soccer players
Authors: Omaña Guerrero Jesus Alfonso
Published: February 2023

The study aims to know the cardiovascular physiological adaptive response of players under rigorous training and long. The tests are carried out through non-invasive cardiology procedures, such as electrocardiography and echocardiography structural and functional changes that occur at heart level, in addition to obtaining data on the potential performance, adaptive responsiveness heart, physiologically or pathologically were evaluated and determine whether there is underlying pathology, congenital or acquired, which can be asymptomatic cause of sudden death.1
Radiofrequency treatment of labial hemangioma
Authors: Ocando Julio Casas , Vázquez López , Rincón Jhoan Alfonzo
Published: February 2023

Localized vascular lesions, hyperplastic or permanent dilation of vascular origin, not inflammatory or degenerative, are called angiomas. These hyperplasias may be of lymphatic vessels (lymphangiomas) or arterial vessels (hemangiomas), or both (hemolymphangiomas). Hemangioma is one of the most common benign tumors of vascular origin, present in childhood, located in the head and neck area (60%), the first location being the lip, followed by the tongue and palate; variable size, bright red or bluish red color, diagnosis by pressure changing color or by a puncture. A hemangioma can be flat, cavernous, papular, stellar, tuberous, and tumorous; characterized by three stages: endothelial cell proliferation, rapid growth, and spontaneous involution. Spontaneous resolution in 50% of cases and 90% of lesions before 9 years are solved. 20% of the cases are complicated, and the most frequent are ulcers with or without infection. Various procedures are described to solve it: surgery, cryosurgery, electrocoagulation, mechanical compression, systemic and intralesional corticotherapy, sclerotherapy, interferon alfa-2a, propranolol, selective embolization, laser therapy (DIODE, CO2, Nd: YAG) and radiotherapy; sometimes leaving as sequelae of treatment, scars. We present a case of a 25-year-old female patient with a labial hemangioma who had undergone two previous procedures, embolization, and arterial clip, without success. We use radiofrequency (coblation) since it is a method that allows achieving ablation, resection, coagulation, and hemostasis of blood vessels, with good results for the patient after its use, we carry out a systematic review of the hemangioma and the use of the coblator, in English and Spanish (Google Scholar, Cochrane, ResearchGate, Medline_Pubmed, LILACS, ScIELO, Medigraphic). Keywords: hemangioma, benign head and neck tumor, coblator, vascular malformation, radiofrequency surgery.
Outcomes of tracheal resection and anastomosis for post intubation tracheal stenosis: a study of 12 cases
Authors: Dhaha Mohamed , Braham Rim , Methnani Alia , Jebali Souheil , Dhambri Sawsen , Kedous Skander , Gritli Said
Published: February 2023

Post intubation tracheal stenosis is a severe clinical condition with an increasing prevalence due to the advances of critical care medicine. This is a retrospective study including 12 cases of post-intubation tracheal stenosis managed by TRA in our head and neck surgery department between the years 2013 and 2019. All patients underwent preoperative clinical evaluation based on neck CT scan and endoscopy under general anaesthesia. Traffic road accidents and trauma were the main causes of prolonged intubation. Ten (10) patients required tracheostomy. According to the Cotton Meyer grading, 4 patients had grade II, 2 had grade III and 4 had grade IV. The mean length of stenosis was 16.2±5.6 millimeters. T-tube was inserted intraoperatively in 5 patients. 4 were successfully decannulated in a mean delay of 9.2 months. Early postoperative complications were subcutaneous emphysema, laryngeal edema, aspiration pneumonia, intra-tracheal migration of the T-tube, and vocal cord paralysis each complication occurred in 1 case. Late postoperative complications were granulation tissue formation observed in 5 cases and restenosis in 3 cases. The initial success rate of the TRA was 91.7%. Management of Post intubation tracheal stenosis requires a skillful multidisciplinary team. TRA guided by a meticulous preoperative evaluation is the gold standard. Keywords: tracheal resection, anastomosis, tracheal resection with end-to-end anastomosis, cervical computed tomography
The real physical and the virtual mental worlds
Authors: CR Mukundan , Kamarajan Chella
Published: February 2023

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The role of emotion regulation in the relation between anxiety and life satisfaction among Saudi children and adolescents
Authors: Sadaqa Basyouni Sawzan , Sayed El Keshky Mogeda El
Published: February 2023

Background: Anxiety has a negative effect on life satisfaction, but this effect can be moderated and/or mediated by emotion regulation. We assessed these relationships to plan strategies for a good life. The objectives were to: determine the relations among emotion regulation, anxiety, and life satisfaction, estimate the role of emotion regulation (mediation and moderation) in the relation between anxiety and life satisfaction, and evaluate the differences in emotion regulation and its subscale, anxiety and its subscale and life satisfaction across gender and age. Method: A cross-sectional sample of 1379 participants (952 female), with an age range of 9-19years (M=16.2; SD=2.15). The administered instruments were the Satisfaction with Life Scale, Screen for Child Anxiety Related Emotional Disorders, and the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Reliability analysis, descriptive analysis, correlation analysis, moderation and mediation analyses and two-way multivariate ANOVA were applied. Results: Emotion regulation and life satisfaction were associated positively with each other but negatively with anxiety related emotional disorders. There was an interaction among emotion regulation, anxiety related emotional disorders, and life satisfaction with age and gender. The emotion regulation subscales, cognitive reappraisal and expressive suppression, mediated and moderated (respectively) the relation between anxiety related emotional disorders and life satisfaction. Conclusions: This work contributes to the knowledge of the variables involved in people’s life satisfaction. Specifically, knowing the moderator and mediator roles of emotion regulation in the relationship between people’s life satisfaction and anxiety could contribute to the design of programs for the promotion of mental health and the prevention of mental health problems in the population
Emotion-focused coping, social support and active coping among University students: gender differences
Authors: Theodoratou Maria , Farmakopoulou Ignatia , Kougioumtzis George , Kaltsouda Anna , Siouti Zoi , Sofologi Maria , Gkintoni Evgenia , Tsitsas George
Published: February 2023

The present study investigated the strategies used by Greek students to cope with stress-inducing situations. The Greek adaptation of Echelle Toulousaine de Coping (ETC) was employed to assess coping strategies as well as various aspects of coping, including action, information-seeking and seeking support from family and friends. Results showed that female students tended to report significantly higher levels of coping than male students, both positive and negative. Although students did not significantly differ in terms of particular coping styles, significant gender differences were found for individual aspects of coping. Interestingly, women showed preference to emotion-focused strategies, such as seeking social support or engaging in activities to distract themselves from stressors. It was concluded that providing students with effective ways of managing stress is important for targeting counselling interventions
Clinical and epidemiological profile of infants admitted to an intensive care unit for acute viral bronchiolitis in Brazil
Authors: Lapa e Silva Bárbara Neffá , Bulkool Danielle , Guimarães Gustavo , Neto Natália , Peyneau Daniela , Nese Leonardo
Published: February 2023

Acute viral bronchiolitis (AVB) is a frequent respiratory disease in infants, responsible for high morbidity and high hospitalization rates. It has an epidemic pattern prevalent in winter and spring. The most common pathogen is the respiratory syncytial virus. The decision for intensive care unit admission depends on indicators of disease severity, which include: severe dehydration, tachypnea with exertion, wheezing, cyanosis or hypoxemia, altered neurological status. In some cases, bronchiolitis may complicate respiratory failure and require ventilatory support. Another important consideration at the time of admission decision is the presence of comorbidities such as heart disease, extreme prematurity, immunodeficiency, and neuropathy that often lead to unfavorable outcomes. In addition to paying attention to young infants younger than 3 months, who have a worse prognosis and higher mortality rate. In such cases, close medical attention should be sought, with supportive measures necessary for a better outcome of the case. In an intensive care unit in Brazil, after the establishment of a therapeutic protocol for bronchiolitis, favorable results were observed with the use of hypertonic saline, infrequent use of corticosteroids and antibiotics, even in infants who required ventilatory support.
Therapeutic application of stem cells in diabetes
Authors: Abdullah Haifa , Alshammary S
Published: February 2023

Diabetes is a significant health problem in developing countries. The incidence of the disease is increased dramatically every year. The current medications are to control the levels of hyperglycemia and diabetic complications. Stem cells have the potential to differentiate into any specialized cells and help in improving the disease, especially in generating insulin-producing β-cells. This article summarized the advancement role of stem cell research for diabetic treatment.
Neuroplasticity, brain entrainment, cognition and intellectual functions amelioration through the complex integrative approach of biological regenerative medicine
Authors: Tullina Dina , Chan Mike KS , BF Wong Michelle , Dupuis Garnet E
Published: February 2023

Neurodevelopmental and neurodegenerative disorders along with other conditions causing mental health and cognitive intellectual decline are reaching epidemic proportions in all ages groups. Regeneration and neuroplasticity thought to be incompatible with advanced human mental abilities but last decades research showed promising results in various forms of brain changes. In spite of the increasing predominance and debilitating influence on patients, actual treatment strategies demonstrate limited efficacy in preventing, slowing, or stopping the progression of the disease. Thus, the research and development of modern therapies and complex approach are of deepest concern. The methods of management and therapies include application of behavioral therapies, neuropeptides, various forms of stem cell therapy including precursor stem cells (PSC), hyperbaric oxygenation, “first language” sound/light brain entrainment, transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS), education and training centers, memory diet mode and diet. The complex therapy including integrative and physiotherapeutic approaches demonstrated reliably stable results and significant influence on the course of the neurodegenerative process and clinical symptoms.
Personalized therapy: the crucial role of the DPYD c.2194G>A (V732I) allele in the treatment of colorectal cancer patients candidates for therapy with fluoropyrimidines
Authors: V Maddaloni , N Pepe , A Perfetti , A Macrì , S De Pompeis , L Di Clemente , L Genco , S Rossi , R Boenzi
Published: February 2023

5-Fluorouracil (5FU) is a chemotherapeutic agent belonging to the class of antimetabolite drugs, which exert a toxic action causing death of neoplastic cells. 5FU is mostly used as a standard treatment for colorectal cancer; the development of toxicity phenomena is related to the partial or complete deficiency of the enzyme dihydropyrimidine dehydrogenase (DPD), limiting factor of the catabolism of fluoropyrimidines. Only 3-5% of 5-FU is converted to an active metabolite, while 85% of the drug is inactivated by DPD to 5-fluoro-dihydrouracil (5-FDHU). A reduced enzymatic activity of the DPD can be the cause for the presence of adverse drug reactions and toxicity in the patient, with multiorgan involvement, which can sometimes lead to death. The variants of the DPYD gene recommended by the AIOM (Associazione Italiana di Oncologia Medica)guidelines are: DPYD*2A (IVS14+1G>A, c.1905+1G>A); DPYD*13 (c.1679T>G); DPYD c.2846A>T, D949V; DPYD c.1236G>A (HapB3); DPYD c.2194G>A (V732I).Patients with complete DPD deficiency are at high risk of life-threatening or fatal toxicity and should not be treated with fluoropyrimidines, but this is a rare condition; while patients with partial deficiency should be treated with a reduced dose of the drug. Before starting treatment it’s crucial to determine the genetic profile of the patients candidates to therapy with fluoropyrimidines. In our cohort of the 370 samples analyzed by Real Time PCR, 294(~80%) are wild type for each variant screened. : DPYD c.2194G>A (V732I) alleleis significantly represented in the population examinated: considering the 15% reduction in drug administration imposed by this genotype, molecular profiling is essential before starting therapy with 5FU.In our study we also found a rare variant DPYD F632F rs17376848 c.1896 T> C in a patient, whose relevancefor therapeutic purposes is currently of uncertain significance.
Transplant immunology I: mechanisms of rejection in solid organ transplants
Authors: Fernández Diego Morazán , Delgado Marvin Duran , Amador Francisco Rodríguez
Published: February 2023

Non-identical transplants (allogeneic) have been a modern medicine milestone; however, the major pitfall for completed succeed is the recognition of foreign organ by the immune system. The myriad variations in sequence of the molecules of the major histocompatibility complex (MHC) or human leukocyte antigen (HLA) between individuals are the major cause of allograft rejection. Thus, the recognition by the B or T lymphocytes of the receptor occurs in the hypervariable regions of the HLA molecules that triggers to the graft 3 types of rejection: hyperacute, acute, and chronic. In addition, the rejection could be cause antibody-mediated (ABMR), T-cell-mediated (TCMR), or both, which depends on the main branch is cause of rejection. This review will explore the mechanisms mentioned above and give an introductory insight into transplant immunology; thus, preparer the reader to delve into further reviews in a Histocompatibility or Immunogenetics laboratory purpose.
Eco-sustainable bioremediation of industrial azodye micropollutants by extremophilic plant growth promoting bacterium Halomonas desertis G11
Authors: Neifar Mohamed , Sghaier Imtinen , Ouertani Awatef , Ouertani Rania , Chouchane Habib , Saleheddine Masmoudi Ahmed , Cherif Ameur
Published: February 2023

Application of extremophilic plant growth promoting bacteria (PGPB) and their enzymes in bioremediation have been received increasing interest due to their eco-friendly nature and effectiveness for bio treatment of diverse industrial micro pollutants. In this work, the azo-dye decolorization potential of halophilic PGPB Halomonas desertis G11 was evaluated and optimized using central composite experimental design and response surface methodology. Interestingly, the increase of pH and NaCl concentration accelerated the dye decolorization. The model predicted a maximum removal of BEZACTIV blue S-2G dye (80%) at optimal operating conditions (dye concentration of 50 mg/L, inoculum size of 1.0%, pH of 8.2, NaCl of 5.0% and incubation time of 10 days). The experimental design model predictions are in good agreement with the experimental data, thereby providing the soundness of the developed model. The biodecolorization under pressures of high salinity and alkalinity seems to be correlated to azoreductase activity. The gene encoding FMN-dependent NADH azo-reductase from halophilic bacterium H. desertis G11 was identified and the structure and catalytic mechanism of dye decolorizing enzyme were elucidated. Results of this study provide evidence for the potential application of this azoreductase producing extremophilic bacterium as a novel candidate in the biological treatment of sediments and wastewaters contaminated by azo-dyes.
Nitrogen use efficiency of extra early maize varieties as affected by split nitrogen application in two agroecologies of Nigeria
Authors: AO Olaiya , AT Oyafajo , MO Atayese , JG Bodunde
Published: February 2023

Poor yield of maize has been attributed to low soil N since maize requires high Nitrogen for optimum productivity. Field experiments were conducted in the late season of 2014 at IITA, Research Farms, in Ibadan and Mokwa. The research was to evaluate the effects of split N fertilizer on nitrogen use efficiency of extra early maize varieties. Arrangement was 5 x 8 factorial fitted into Randomized Complete Block Design, with four replications. Extra early maturing maize varieties (2013 TZEE-W DT STR, TZEE-Y Pop STR C4, TZEE-W Pop STR C5, 2013 TZEE-Y DT STR, and 99 TZEE-Y STR QPM) with Nitrogen fertility rates ( 0 kg N ha-1 (Control), 30 kg N ha-1 single, 60 kg N ha-1 single, 60 kg N ha-1 split (30:30) applied at 2 and 4 weeks after sowing (WAS), 90 kg N ha-1 split 60:30 applied at 2 and 4 WAS, 90 kg N ha-1 split (30:30:30) applied at 2, 4 and 6 WAS, 120 kg N ha-1 split (60:60) applied at 2 and 4 WAS and 120 kg N ha-1 split (30:60:30) applied 2, 4 and 6 WAS). Data collected were subjected to Analysis of Variance procedure and significant means were separated using Duncan’s Multiple Range Test at p<0.05. Results showed that maize variety 2013 TZEE-W DT STR produce highest number of leaves, plant height, leaf area, cob yield (3.33, 3.15 t ha-1), grain yield (2.57, 2.38 t ha-1) and Nitrogen use efficiency (33.03, 28.95%) at Mokwa and Ibadan respectively. Split application of 90 kg N ha-1 as (60:30) at 2 and 4 WAS produce significantly (p<0.05) higher 1000 grain weight, cob yield (3.90, 3.73 t ha-1) and grain yield (2.99, 2.80 t ha-1) at Mokwa and Ibadan respectively. The control produced significantly reduced dried cob and grain yield by (85, 81%) and (84.4, 80.4%) in Mokwa and Ibadan respectively, compared to the best rate of 60:30 split N application. The N application of 30 kg N ha-1 as single dose had the highest Nitrogen use efficiency (51.3, 43.0 %) in both Mokwa and Ibadan, which was significantly different (p<0.05) from the rest treatments. Across the varieties used in both locations, Mokwa agro-ecology zone proved to be a favourable location for higher yield of extra early maize varieties. The study concluded that application of 30kgN/hectare at two weeks after sowing efficiently improved Extra early maize varieties and is thus recommended as low input package for resource poor farmers.
Aging and long COVID-19 syndrome: what’s new in 2023?
Authors: Marks Ray
Published: February 2023

Since 2019 that saw the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, its ongoing impact on many older adults remains a persistent public health concern, especially among those who report suffering from long or post-acute COVID-19 disease health challenges. This report presents data published largely since January 1 2023 on this topic and concerning: Long COVID or COVID-19, Older Adults, Post-Acute COVID-19 Outcomes, and Prevention. Data show that even though long COVID-19 was discussed in 2021 at some length, it still remains a relatively unchartered poorly understood topic in which a sizeable percentage of older adult COVID-19 survivors may experience delayed features of breathing, movement, cognitive and mental health challenges. What causes the observed and perceived problems, what may help to identify who is at risk, and what will reduce these remains unknown, but may benefit from insightful research and extended observations and possible.
Obstetric outcomes for teenage and adult pregnancy: a comparative study
Authors: Said Farg Doaa Shehta , Hassan Hanan Elzeblawy
Published: February 2023

Background: Teenage pregnancy represents an important social and public health problem in many countries. From a medical point of view, several morbid situations have been associated with pregnancy in adolescents. Aim: compare pregnancy outcomes among teenage and adult women. Subject & methods: design: Α descriptive design is used. Sample: Α purposive sample of 200 recently parturient women was selected; they were divided into 2 groups, the first (100) their ages more than 20 years, while the second (100) their age not recessed 20 years. Setting: labor unit affiliated to the department of obstetrics and gynecology, Ɓeni-Ѕuef General Hospital. Tools: Α structured interview questionnaire, Summary of labor sheet, and Neonatal assessment sheet. Results: The results showed that teenage women were more likely to have а consanguineous relation with their husbands and living in rural areas. As well as they were less likely to be working women and to have high education. Teenage women were more likely to be primipara and had а history of abortion compared to adult women. Concerning maternal and fetal complication encountered, women in the teenage group had a statistically higher percentage of preeclampsia and anemia and others such as preterm labor and deliver low birth weight babies. Teenage women were more likely to have perineal tears and postpartum hemorrhage, birth injuries, and perinatal death. Conclusion: High incidence of maternal and fetal complications was associated with adolescent pregnancies. Recommendations: Outreach programs to rural areas in Upper Egypt to enhance population awareness regarding proper age of marriage and distribute booklets, pamphlets which illustrate the maternal and fetal complications of teenagers’ marriage.
Occupational hazard preventive measures among nurses in a nigerian tertiary health institution
Authors: Ogunnaike Seidat Moyosore , Akinwaare Margaret Omowaleola
Published: February 2023

Introduction: The health of people in a work place is as important as the work they do and this focuses on public health. Nurses are faced with risk of occupational hazards, hence the need for use of personal protective equipment (PPE). This study examined occupational hazard preventive measures among nurses in a Nigerian tertiary health institution. Method: this study adopted descriptive cross sectional research design using structured questionnaire for data collection. Two hundred and ninety-two (292) questionnaires were distributed but only 264 were retrieved among which 220 were completely filled and therefore included in data analysis. Simple random sampling was used to select study participants. Ethical approval was obtained from UI/UCH ethical committee before data collection. Data software package was used for data analysis. Results: The findings of this study showed that about two third (66%) of nurses working in the facility have good knowledge of occupational hazard. Respondents confirmed the availability of PPE (79.1%) and occupational health services (83.6%) in their work place. However, physical (99%), chemical (97.7%) and biological (95.5%) hazards were identified as the three commonest forms of hazard been exposed. Also, gloves (99%), goggle (99.5%), gown (99.5%) and face-mask (99.5%) were identified as mostly used PPE. Overall, 163(74%) nurses practise good preventive strategies. Negligence and poor accessibility were mentioned as factors affecting use of PPE. Conclusion: The study concluded that despite good knowledge of occupational hazards among nurses, many of them don’t use PPE due to lack of organizational policies. It is therefore imperative for health institutions to ensure use of PPE to reduce risk of occupational hazard among nurses.
Nursery education for diabetes
Authors: Lu Da-Yong , Chen Yu-Zheng , Lu Da-Feng
Published: February 2023

Nursery education in schools plays key roles for medical practice in nurse career. However, nursery service in hospitals needs a lot of experience and experts. To promote medical and technical knowledge, different nursery skills and participation for diabetes are particular discussed in this article.
Effectiveness of yoga and pranayama on depressive symptoms among elderly residing in selected old age home
Authors: G Ramamurthy , P Tamilselvi
Published: February 2023

Yoga and pranayama is the traditional Indian practice which was usually to maintain and restore the health and peace. This study investigated the combined effect of yoga and pranayama in reducing depressive symptoms of the elderly residing in old age home. The study assessed the pre and post-test depressive symptoms, compared the mean scores and also associated the influence of demographic variables. One group pre-test post-test design 50 elderly with depressive symptoms were included from selected old age home. Geriatric Depression scale long version was used to assess the depressive symptoms of the elderly before and after intervention. Elderly were given supervised yoga and pranayama for the period of 16 weeks. Post assessment was done and the data was analysed and result was drawn. The finding of the study showed that yoga and pranayama was effective in reducing depressive symptoms of the elderly and the demographic variable did not have any influence on the depressive symptoms of the elderly.
Nursery education, narrow-range or wide-range
Authors: Lu Da-Yong , Chen Yu-Zheng , Lu Da-Feng
Published: February 2023

A great proportion of healthcare efforts need high-quality medication and nursery. For high-quality nursery, education plays key roles. Currently, nurse education is divided into two major domains—specific technical mastering and wide-range of medical knowledge. It is suitable to different patterns of educational systems, such as nurse recruitments, personal goals and career design. This editorial addresses this part of medical challenges of nursery education—including education from medical schools and special education and performances in hospitals and healthcare centers.
Certain integrals involving legendre polynomials
Authors: Bulnes JD , Bonilla J López- , Prajapati J
Published: February 2023

Here we exhibit alternative proofs of the identities given by Persson-Strang and (Huat-Chan)- -Wan-Zudilin for the Legendre polynomials. Besides, we show the connection between the Lanczos derivative and these polynomials via the Rangarajan-Purushothaman’s formula.
Assessing the Diagnostic Significance of Herpes Virus Infections’ Serological Markers in Children: Overdiagnosis or Clinically Relevant Studies? Retrospective Study
Authors: Ivanov A. A. , Kulichenko T. V.
Published: February 2023

Background. Nowadays, population generally has high contamination with herpes virus infections. Infection commonly is asymptomatic, and the virus persists in the human body over a lifetime. Excessive diagnosis of herpes virus infections as well as overestimation of their role in the genesis of various diseases in immunocompetent people are common in Russian pediatrics.

Objective. The aim of the study is to assess the frequency and efficacy of serological testing in the suspected correlation of herpes virus infections and infectious and somatic diseases in a multidisciplinary hospital.

Methods. The study included patients hospitalized in the multidisciplinary hospital in Moscow, who were assigned serological examination for herpes viruses. The laboratory study was carried out by enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay with the revealing the markers of herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2, Epstein-Barr virus, and cytomegalovirus. The results of the examination were analyzed according to the nosology and their role in diagnosis and management.

Results. The identification of herpes virus infections’ markers was performed for 996 patients undergoing medical treatment in 17 different hospital departments within 2 months. Most commonly the examination was prescribed in infectious disease, pediatric, and hematological departments and covered more than 140 different nosologies. Acute respiratory infection, reactive arthritis, thrombocytopenia, infectious mononucleosis, acute tonsillitis, gastrointestinal pathology, acute bronchitis, and pneumonia were the most common nosologies. Positive markers of acute infection were revealed in 1.71% of cases for HSV-1/HSV-2, in 4.89% — for EBV, in 3.81% — for CMV. Moreover, positive results of serological examination were mostly noted in the cases of infectious diseases: infectious mononucleosis, tonsillitis, or acute respiratory infections. Tests were assigned for all three infections at the same time in most cases.

Conclusion. Widespread examination for herpes virus infections is the typical variant of overdiagnosis and it is usually less informative. Generally positive markers are observed in typical course of herpes virus infections when clinical picture is enough for diagnosis verification.
LETRAMENTOS ACADÊMICO-CIENTÍFICOS: O ENSINO DA ESCRITA NA UNIVERSIDADE TECNOLÓGICA FEDERAL DO PARANÁ
Authors: GODKE ANA VALÉRIA BISETTO BORK , SANTOS CAROLINE DOS , GASPARELLO EVELLYN , ALMEIDA FABIANA VANESSA ACHY DE , LINDSTRON JACQUELINE ANDREUCCI , RETORTA MIRIAM SESTER , WATANABE THAIS
Published: February 2023

RESUMO: O presente trabalho faz parte do projeto Ações de Didatização de Gêneros em prol do Letramento Acadêmico (2019-2022), uma pesquisa de natureza colaborativa entre quatro universidades públicas do estado do Paraná. Nosso estudo objetiva descrever ações de Letramentos Acadêmico-Científicos nos cursos de graduação da Universidade Tecnológica Federal do Paraná por meio de um mapeamento das ementas dos cursos de bacharelado, licenciatura e tecnologia no Câmpus Curitiba. Para as análises, recorremos ao método misto sequencial exploratório (TASHAKKORI; CRESWELL, 2007), com procedimentos de análises interpretativas, dedutivas e indutivas, considerando particularidades contextuais dos respectivos cursos. Em uma primeira etapa, construímos um inventário com palavras-chave com base nas concepções de letramentos profissional, acadêmico e científico. Na sequência, realizamos a análise das ementas à luz das teorias e dos modelos de Letramentos Acadêmicos (LEA; STREET, 1998; FIAD, 2011) denominados habilidades de estudo, socialização acadêmica e letramentos acadêmicos. Os resultados apontam que poucas são as disciplinas que propõem o ensino de gêneros de texto e, dentre as apresentadas, estas limitam-se ao ensino com foco nas habilidades de estudo e na socialização acadêmica.
INSURGENT SCIENCE TEACHING: ENVIRONMENTALIZING SCIENCE AND EDUCATION;
Authors: MOLANO JAVIER GIOVANNY SÁNCHEZ , ALMEIDA ROSILÉIA OLIVEIRA DE
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT: The text corresponds to a critical review, whose first version substantiated analyzes and discussions related to field experiences produced in a qualitative research (SÁNCHEZ MOLANO, 2020) in school institutions in the periphery of a Latin American metropolis. Throughout the text, we will be accompanied by the Epistemologies of the South, whose main ideas give consistency to the argumentative thread, in relation to propositions about counter-hegemonic science, contemporary science, Latin American environmentalism and to the notion of ecology of knowledge, as well as to science teaching that can be anchored in those propositions. It advances in the understanding of the scientific practice from the postulates of epistemological pragmatism and methodological pluralism, which would be complementary to educational perspectives inspired by critical interculturality and insurgent environmental education. In the light of the foregoing, nomenclature revisions are proposed in the field of science teaching, more compatible with emancipatory perspectives projected from Latin America.
Governance mechanisms, societal institutions, and State bureaucracy: concerns over societal institutions and governmental porosity
Authors: Ribeiro José Mendes
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT This essay discusses participative governance mechanisms in the public sector grounded on theories of civil liberties, dialogical democracies, patterns of state bureaucracies, and public governance reforms. We aimed to analyze the effects of these issues on political agendas and public and participative governance alternatives in Brazil, emphasizing conflicts among rulers, politicians, civil servants, interest groups, and advocacy coalitions in dispute in decision-making processes. The article signals a hybrid nature of the Brazilian democracy in which Weberian universalism and rules of Welfare State institutions inscribed in the 1988 constitutional matrix operate through competition between two other logic streams – strata inheritance of state bureaucracy on the one hand and initiatives in favor of horizontal and participative governance on the other. The dynamic contradictions among these four issues will define the pattern of current competition for State apparatus.
Civilian health surveillance, population studies and participation
Authors: Guimarães Raphael Mendonça , Martins Thalyta Cássia de Freitas , Dutra Viviane Gomes Parreira , Oliveira Mariana dos Passos Ribeiro Pinto Basilio de , Santos Laís Pimenta Ribeiro dos , Crepaldi Matheus Moutinho , Cavalcante João Roberto
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT In the mid-1990s, Victor Valla proposed to incorporate the population participation in the practice of health surveillance, through Paulo Freire’s popular education. This counterpoint to traditional surveillance practices, called civil health surveillance, added to the expanded concept of health, and has a strong connection with the critical perspective of Epidemiology as a means to understand the dialectical relationship between social classes and their lived spaces. The practice of civil surveillance aims to overcome essential gaps left by traditional methods of public health investigation. It includes a lack of attention to socio-cultural contexts, the construction of risk located only in the individual, and the representation of public health agendas that privilege and pathologize certain behaviors. This paper discusses the concept of civil health surveillance, the locus of discussion of population studies in the reification of the role of the contextual effect in explaining the social production of health and the incorporation of popular participation in health surveillance as an element of social transformation. The deepening of this discussion allows a participatory construction of new health models focused on the effective reduction of health inequities and, consequently, the effective universalization of the right to health.
Profile and knowledge of Brazilian Amazon Primary Health Care professionals on maternal and child health
Authors: Amador Bruna Melo , Silva Emanuele Rocha da , Fortunato Víctor Almir Leão , Coelho Raissa Lorrana Bronze , Cunha Katiane da Costa , Chermont Aurimery Gomes
Published: February 2023

ABSTRACT This study aimed to evaluate the social and professional profile and knowledge of Primary Care professionals on maternal and child health. Cross-sectional descriptive study, from May to July 2018. It included 30 nurses and 73 Community Health Workers (CHW) from the municipality of Bragança, Pará. The form had three phases: participants’ profile; close-ended questions on their profile, knowledge and resourcefulness on the First Week of Integral Care guideline; and four open-ended questions. Quantitative data was analyzed through Microsoft Office ExcelTM 2016, as qualitative data was arranged through word clouds and similarity trees in IRaMuTeQTM. The majority of nurses and CHW were female (70.9%) and worked in urban areas (60.2%), as 40% of nurses were graduated recently, with an 80% specialization courses, and 83.6% CHW had completed high school. On both categories, 82.5% did not know the First Week of Integral Health guideline, although the word clouds and similarity trees had shown that several national standardized orientations were provided. First Week of Integral Care guidelines’ insufficient knowledge by nurses and CHW in the municipality points to fragility in Primary Care on maternal and child health. Although basic orientations are provided, improvement is necessary.
Tendência da Cobertura Vacinal em crianças de zero a 12 meses – Piauí, Brasil, 2013-2020
Authors: Freitas Antonieldo Araújo de , Moreira Frankeline Gonçalves de Arêa Leão , Borges José Wicto Pereira , Lima Carlos Eduardo Batista de , Rodrigues Malvina Thais Pacheco , Mascarenhas Márcio Dênis Medeiros
Published: February 2023

RESUMO O estudo teve como objetivo analisar a tendência temporal da Cobertura Vacinal (CV) em crianças de zero a 12 meses de idade. Trata-se de estudo ecológico de série temporal da CV em crianças de zero a 12 meses de idade, Piauí, de 2013 a 2020, utilizando dados do Sistema de Informações do Programa Nacional de Imunizações. Empregou-se o modelo autorregressivo de Prais-Winsten para estimar a tendência da CV para oito imunobiológicos. As tendências foram categorizadas em decrescente, crescente ou estacionária. Verificou-se redução na CV de todos os imunobiológicos. Observou-se tendência decrescente na CV de Hepatite B (Variação Percentual Anual [VPA] = -4,5; IC95%: -7,3; -1,6), Meningocócica C (VPA = -1,7; IC95%: -3,1; -0,2), Pentavalente (VPA = -4,2; IC95%: -7,0; -1,3) e Febre Amarela (VPA = -3,2; IC95%: -5,9; -0,5); e estacionária para BCG (VPA = -2,5; IC95%: -5,7; 0,9), Rotavírus Humano (VPA = -1,5; IC95%: -3,2; 0,2), Pneumocócica (VPA -0,7; IC95%: -2,7; 1,3) e Poliomielite (VPA = -2,1; IC95%: -5,3; 1,1). Concluiu-se que, com as tendências decrescentes e estacionárias das CV, é necessário o desenvolvimento de políticas públicas para esclarecimento e recrutamento da população acerca da vacinação em crianças de zero a 12 meses de idade.
Práticas e conhecimentos parentais: um estudo associativo sobre as aquisições motoras infantis
Authors: Dall’Alba Sara Caroline Fontoura , Zanella Larissa Wagner , Valentini Nadia Cristina
Published: February 2023

RESUMO O estudo objetivou investigar as associações entre práticas e conhecimentos dos cuidadores e o desempenho motor de crianças de zero a 2 anos de idade. Participaram 53 crianças avaliadas com a Peabody Developmental Motor Scale-2. Seus familiares responderam a dois questionários de cuidados parentais, a Daily Activities of Infant Scale e Knowledge of Infant Development Inventory, e um questionário de nível socioeconômico. Identificaram-se correlações significativas entre desempenho motor e comprimento (p=0,001) e peso atual da criança (p=0,005). Em relação às práticas parentais, correlações significativas foram observadas entre o desempenho motor e posturas durante a alimentação (p≤0,001), banho (p≤0,001), trocas de roupa (p=0,024), sono (p=0,035) e no colo (p=0,001), bem como em brincadeiras tranquilas (p=0,003), ativas (p=0,024) e oportunidades de passeio (p=0,004) da criança. A análise de regressão evidenciou que o modelo com posturas na alimentação, trocas de roupas e brincadeiras explicou 79% da variância no desempenho motor (p<0,001). As oportunidades de trocas posturais durante a alimentação, a higiene do bebê e brincadeiras ativas, influenciaram aquisições de habilidades motoras mais sofisticadas nos primeiros anos de vida.
Oficina educativa para profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde como estratégia para promover alimentação complementar saudável no Acre, Amazônia brasileira
Authors: Machado Rafaela , Ricci Joanna Manzano Strabeli , Giacomini Isabel , Damasceno Ana Alice de Araújo , Lourenço Bárbara Hatzlhoffer , Cardoso Marly Augusto , Sato Priscila de Morais
Published: February 2023

RESUMO A alimentação adequada e saudável é crucial para o desenvolvimento infantil, principalmente nos primeiros mil dias de vida. Sendo a alimentação não saudável um fator de risco modificável para doenças e desnutrição, ações que promovam as orientações do ‘Guia alimentar para crianças brasileiras menores de 2 anos’ são necessárias. O presente relato compartilha o processo de planejamento, construção, divulgação, oferecimento e avaliação de uma oficina virtual para profissionais da Atenção Primária à Saúde no Acre, Amazônia Ocidental brasileira, com destaque para os desafios encontrados e as lições aprendidas. A oficina contou com 170 inscritos e foi assíncrona para facilitar o acesso dos participantes diante da baixa disponibilidade de tempo e instabilidade do sinal de internet na região. O uso de diferentes ferramentas virtuais favoreceu o diálogo entre os participantes e as coordenadoras da oficina. Participantes relataram preferir vídeos curtos com animações, e os conteúdos considerados mais importantes abordaram avaliação antropométrica, processamento e classificação de alimentos e desafios da alimentação. Ressalta-se a importância das parcerias com secretarias de saúde para o adequado planejamento e divulgação da oficina, e da colaboração de pesquisadoras e profissionais da área para a definição e elaboração de conteúdo relevante.