bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Importance and Potential of Dentists in Identifying Patients at High Risk of Diabetes
Authors: Chandrupatla Siddardha G. , Ramachandra Ranadheer , Dantala Satyanarayana , Pushpanjali Krishnappa , Tavares Mary
Published: June 2018

Objectives: The study was conducted to assess the utilization of medical and dental services
by dental patients at two dental school hospitals and to approximate the number of patients having no
known previous diagnosis of type 2 diabetes but are at high risk of acquiring it.

Methods:

A cross-sectional study was conducted at two dental school hospitals in India. A 20-item
questionnaire was administered as interviews among the dental patients aged 35 to 55 years. Data was
collected on past dental and medical visits, medical history, family history relevant to diabetes, cardiovascular
health, BMI and waist circumference (measured).

Results:

A total of 413 adult patients (males 61.26%, females 38.74%) participated in the surveys. The
mean age was 43.06 years. Results revealed that nearly 50% did not have a medical or a dental visit in
the last 1 year, 33% had Cardiovascular Diseases (CVD). Among those who did not have medical visit
in last one year 45% had BMI >25 kg, 55% had waist circumference above the normal range and 38%
were at high risk of diabetes.

Conclusion:

The high number of patients without a medical visit in the past year or more, as well as the
high levels of diabetes risk indicators, affirms the need for dentists to perform chair-side screenings for
diabetes. These results suggest the need for additional training among dental students to improve early
detection and identification of high-risk patients to minimize potential morbidity due to diabetes.
Pneumobil gördülési ellenállásának vizsgálata terhelt állapotban
Authors: Szeszák Bence , Sütő Tamás
Published: June 2018

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Járművek menetdinamikai szimulációja Matlab/Simulink környezetben
Authors: Szántó András , Hajdu Sándor
Published: June 2018

A következőkben járművek menetdinamikai szimulációjának a lehetőségeivel foglalkozunk. Az egyszerű kétkerék-modelltől kezdve, a valós futóművel rendelkező jármű tetszőleges útfelület mentén történő mozgásának a szimulációját mutatjuk be. A MATLAB, Simulink, valamint a Simscape nagyon jól használható eszközöket biztosít az előbb említett célok eléréséhez. Az így kapott járműmodell gyakorlati felhasználásának a hasznába is betekintést nyerünk, hiszen a szimuláció során ismert adatok birtokában gyakorlatilag bármilyen szabályozó algoritmus szimulációjára lehetőségünk van: a cikkben egy egyszerű ABS szabályozás kerül bemutatásra.
Comparing Internet-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy With Standard Care for Women With Fear of Birth: Randomized Controlled Trial
Authors: Rondung Elisabet , Ternström Elin , Hildingsson Ingegerd , Haines Helen M , Sundin Örjan , Ekdahl Johanna , Karlström Annika , Larsson Birgitta , Segeblad Birgitta , Baylis Rebecca , Rubertsson Christine
Published: June 2018

Background

Although many pregnant women report fear related to the approaching birth, no consensus exists on how fear of birth should be handled in clinical care.

Objective

This randomized controlled trial aimed to compare the efficacy of a guided internet-based self-help program based on cognitive behavioral therapy (guided ICBT) with standard care on the levels of fear of birth in a sample of pregnant women reporting fear of birth.

Methods

This nonblinded, multicenter randomized controlled trial with a parallel design was conducted at three study centers (hospitals) in Sweden. Recruitment commenced at the ultrasound screening examination during gestational weeks 17-20. The therapist-guided ICBT intervention was inspired by the Unified protocol for transdiagnostic treatment of emotional disorders and consisted of 8 treatment modules and 1 module for postpartum follow-up. The aim was to help participants observe and understand their fear of birth and find new ways of coping with difficult thoughts and emotions. Standard care was offered in the three different study regions. The primary outcome was self-assessed levels of fear of birth, measured using the Fear of Birth Scale.

Results

We included 258 pregnant women reporting clinically significant levels of fear of birth (guided ICBT group, 127; standard care group, 131). Of the 127 women randomized to the guided ICBT group, 103 (81%) commenced treatment, 60 (47%) moved on to the second module, and only 13 (10%) finished ≥4 modules. The levels of fear of birth did not differ between the intervention groups postintervention. At 1-year postpartum follow-up, participants in the guided ICBT group exhibited significantly lower levels of fear of birth (U=3674.00, z=−1.97, P=.049, Cohen d=0.28, 95% CI –0.01 to 0.57). Using the linear mixed models analysis, an overall decrease in the levels of fear of birth over time was found (P≤
.001), along with a significant interaction between time and intervention, showing a larger reduction in fear of birth in the guided ICBT group over time (F1,192.538=4.96, P=.03).

Conclusions

Fear of birth decreased over time in both intervention groups; while the decrease was slightly larger in the guided ICBT group, the main effect of time alone, regardless of treatment allocation, was most evident. Poor treatment adherence to guided ICBT implies low feasibility and acceptance of this treatment.

Trial Registration

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02306434; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT02306434 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/70sj83qat)
Exploring the Experiences of Cancer Patients With Chemotherapy-Induced Ototoxicity: Qualitative Study Using Online Health Care Forums (Preprint)
Authors: Pearson Stephanie E , Taylor John , Hoare Derek J , Patel Poulam , Baguley David M
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Many cancer patients and survivors experience permanent and life-debilitating effects, such as ototoxicity, from treatment. Ototoxicity manifests as high-frequency hearing loss and tinnitus, which can have a detrimental effect on the quality of life (QoL) of those affected. Currently, there is little information and support offered to these patients who experience ototoxicity, potentially leading to many being undiagnosed and untreated.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to explore the extent of ototoxic side effects, such as hearing loss and tinnitus, and their impact on cancer patients following chemotherapy treatment. Secondary objectives included detecting the time periods of onset and duration of the ototoxicity and identifying what support was available to this population.

METHODS

Posts from publicly available online forums were thematically analyzed using the guidelines by Braun and Clarke. A coding manual was iteratively developed to create a framework for the analysis of the ototoxicity experience among the cancer population.

RESULTS

A total of 9 relevant online forums were identified, consisting of 86 threads and 570 posts from 377 members. Following the bottom-up thematic analysis, 6 major themes were identified: nature of ototoxicity, time of experienced ototoxicity, information on ototoxicity, quality of life, therapies, and online social support.

CONCLUSIONS

There was a significant number of reports expressing concerns about the lack of information on the risk of ototoxicity. More support for those suffering is needed; for example, improved interdepartmental communication between oncology and audiology services could optimize patient care. Patients should also be encouraged to communicate with their health care professionals about their ototoxicity and relay how their QoL is impacted by ototoxicity when accessing support. Tinnitus was the most common concern and was associated with distress. Hearing loss was less common; however, it was associated with fear and employment issues. Those who reported preexisting conditions were fearful about worsening their condition as their QoL was already impacted.
Systematic review protocol examining the effects of introducing pay-for-performance for primary care physicians on diabetes outcomes in single-payer healthcare systems (Preprint)
Authors: Gupta Neeru
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Although pay-for-performance (P4P) for diabetes care is increasingly common across health organizations, evidence of its effectiveness in improving population health and service delivery is deficient. This information gap is attributable in part to the heterogeneity of healthcare financing, covered medical conditions, care settings, and provider remuneration arrangements within and across countries.

OBJECTIVE

This paper outlines a protocol for a systematic review examining the effects of introducing P4P for physicians in primary care and community settings to support guideline-based diabetes care. Our aim is to reduce the heterogeneity of evidence presented that has deterred conclusiveness of previous reviews by narrowing the focus to disease-specific P4P schemes in single-payer healthcare insurance systems. This approach enables us to minimize the risk of unintended consequences of P4P such as physicians’ gaming the payment system.

METHODS

Our review systematically searches, appraises, and synthesizes the literature concentrating on whether P4P for primary care physicians leads to better diabetes outcomes in single-payer health systems. We search 10 electronic databases and manually scan the reference lists of review articles and other global health literature. We include primary studies evaluating the effects of introducing P4P for diabetes care among primary care physicians in countries of universal health coverage. Outcomes of interest include patient morbidity, avoidable hospitalization, premature death, and healthcare costs.

RESULTS

We have received funding from Diabetes Canada and the New Brunswick Health Research Foundation to conduct policy-actionable diabetes health services research. Database searches were conducted and full-texts screened by two reviewers in 2017. We aim to submit the review for publication in 2018.

CONCLUSIONS

We are narratively synthesizing the data. Because of the wide range of outcomes considered, we do not expect to perform a meta-analysis. Since database searches were completed prior to the publication of this protocol, it is ineligible for registration with PROSPERO.
A Smartphone App to Assess Alcohol Consumption Behavior: Development, Compliance, and Reactivity (Preprint)
Authors: Poulton Antoinette , Pan Jason , Bruns Jr Loren Richard , Sinnott Richard O , Hester Robert
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

There are disadvantages—largely related to cost, participant burden, and missing data—associated with traditional electronic methods of assessing drinking behavior in real time. This potentially diminishes some of the advantages—namely, enhanced sample size and diversity—typically attributed to these methods. Download of smartphone apps to participants’ own phones might preserve these advantages. However, to date, few researchers have detailed the process involved in developing custom-built apps for use in the experimental arena or explored methodological concerns regarding compliance and reactivity.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study was to describe the process used to guide the development of a custom-built smartphone app designed to capture alcohol intake behavior in the healthy population. Methodological issues related to compliance with and reactivity to app study protocols were examined. Specifically, we sought to investigate whether hazard and nonhazard drinkers would be equally compliant. We also explored whether reactivity in the form of a decrease in drinking or reduced responding (“yes”) to drinking behavior would emerge as a function of hazard or nonhazard group status.

METHODS

An iterative development process that included elements typical of agile software design guided the creation of the CNLab-A app. Healthy individuals used the app to record alcohol consumption behavior each day for 21 days. Submissions were either event- or notification-contingent. We considered the size and diversity of the sample, and assessed the data for evidence of app protocol compliance and reactivity as a function of hazard and nonhazard drinker status.

RESULTS

CNLab-A yielded a large and diverse sample (N=671, mean age 23.12). On average, participants submitted data on 20.27 (SD 1.88) out of 21 days (96.5%, 20.27/21). Both hazard and nonhazard drinkers were highly compliant with app protocols. There were no differences between groups in terms of number of days of app use (P=.49) or average number of app responses (P=.54). Linear growth analyses revealed hazardous drinkers decreased their alcohol intake by 0.80 standard drinks over the 21-day experimental period. There was no change to the drinking of nonhazard individuals. Both hazard and nonhazard drinkers showed a slight decrease in responding (“yes”) to drinking behavior over the same period.

CONCLUSIONS

Smartphone apps participants download to their own phones are effective and methodologically sound means of obtaining alcohol consumption information for research purposes. Although further investigation is required, such apps might, in future, allow for a more thorough examination of the antecedents and consequences of drinking behavior.
A Rapid Process for Identifying and Prioritizing Technology-Based Tools for Health System Implementation (Preprint)
Authors: Dibble Emily R , Iott Bradley E , Flynn Allen J , King Darren P , MacEachern Mark P , Friedman Charles P , Caverly Tanner J
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Health system decisions to put new technologies into clinical practice require a rapid and trustworthy decision-making process informed by best evidence.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to present a rapid evidence review process that can be used to inform health system leaders and clinicians seeking to implement new technology tools to improve patient-clinician decision making and patient-oriented outcomes.

METHODS

The rapid evidence review process we pioneered involved 5 sequential subprocesses: (1) environmental scan, (2) expert panel recruitment, (3) host evidence review panel, (4) analysis, and (5) local validation panel. We conducted an environmental scan of health information technology (IT) literature to identify relevant digital tools in oncology care. We synthesized the recent literature using current evidence review methods, creating visual summaries for use by a national panel of experts. Panelists were taken through a 6-hour modified Delphi process to prioritize tools for implementation. Findings from the rapid evidence review panel were taken to a local validation panel for further rapid review during a 3-hour session.

RESULTS

Our rapid evidence review process shows promise for informing decision making by reducing the amount of time and resources needed to identify and prioritize adoption of IT tools. Despite evidence of improved patient outcomes, panelists had substantial concerns about implementing patient-reported outcome tracking tools, voicing concerns about liability, lack of familiarity with new technology, and additional time and workflow changes such tools would require. Instead, clinicians favored technologies that did not require clinician involvement.

CONCLUSIONS

Health system leaders can use the rapid evidence review process presented here to usefully inform local technology adoption, implementation, and use in practice.
Patient Portal Use in Diabetes Management: Literature Review (Preprint)
Authors: Sun Ran , Korytkowski Mary T , Sereika Susan M , Saul Melissa I , Li Dan , Burke Lora E
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Health information technology tools (eg, patient portals) have the potential to promote engagement, improve patient-provider communication, and enhance clinical outcomes in the management of chronic disorders such as diabetes mellitus (DM).

OBJECTIVES

The aim of this study was to report the findings of a literature review of studies reporting patient portal use by individuals with type 1 or type 2 DM. We examined the association of the patient portal use with DM-related outcomes and identified opportunities for further improvement in DM management.

METHODS

Electronic literature search was conducted through PubMed and PsycINFO databases. The keywords used were “patient portal*,” “web portal,” “personal health record,” and “diabetes.” Inclusion criteria included (1) published in the past 10 years, (2) used English language, (3) restricted to age ≥18 years, and (4) available in full text.

RESULTS

This review included 6 randomized controlled trials, 16 observational, 4 qualitative, and 4 mixed-methods studies. The results of these studies revealed that 29% to 46% of patients with DM have registered for a portal account, with 27% to 76% of these patients actually using the portal at least once during the study period. Portal use was associated with the following factors: personal traits (eg, sociodemographics, clinical characteristics, health literacy), technology (eg, functionality, usability), and provider engagement. Inconsistent findings were observed regarding the association of patient portal use with DM-related clinical and psychological outcomes.

CONCLUSIONS

Barriers to use of the patient portal were identified among patients and providers. Future investigations into strategies that engage both physicians and patients in use of a patient portal to improve patient outcomes are needed.
Mobile Applications for Pain Management: Scoping Review (Preprint)
Authors: Zhao Peng , Yoo Illhoi , Lancey Robert
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Pain is the most common and distressing symptom for patients. 30% of adults in the Unit-ed States suffer from chronic pain. The total cost of pain is much higher than the total costs of heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. The lack of health informatics tools to support acute and chronic pain management contributes to the chronic pain and opioid abuse crises.

OBJECTIVE

The purpose of this study was to systematically appraise the content and functionality of mobile pain management apps. Apps reviewed in this study included a pain diary feature, and we searched for apps intended for clinical usage that support (1) cross-platform compatibility, (2) clinician access to graphical pain data visualization, (3) HIPAA compliance, and (4) the validated PEG (Pain Intensity, Enjoyment of life, General activity) survey tool for primary care physicians’ pain management.

METHODS

The Apple App Store and the Google Play Store were searched to identify pain management apps on 2/20/2018. The inclusion criteria were as follows: (1) that apps include a pain diary function allowing users to record pain episodes, (2) are available in either Apple App Store or Google Play Store, and (3) are available in the English language. We excluded apps if they were limited to only specific forms of pain or specific diseases.

RESULTS

A total of 36 apps met the inclusion criteria. Most of the apps served as pain diary tools to record the key characteristics of pain. The apps displayed many quality and usability is-sues, and showed a great deal of quality variation even in the pain apps that had been up-dated or released within a year. In addition, nearly 60% of the apps had not been updated for more than one year. The problem of not involving healthcare professionals in app development has not been resolved. Approximately 31% of apps including a pain diary function engaged clinicians in app development. Only 19% involved end-users in development and then only in an ad-hoc way. According to our search for pain management apps fulfilling our four requirements for clinical usage, we found the following: only one third of the apps supported the cross-platforms, none of the apps supported clinician access to graphical pain data visualization, none secured HIPAA compliance, and none endorsed the PEG tool for primary care physicians’ chronic pain management.

CONCLUSIONS

The 36 pain management apps were of widely varying quality. Most of them did not meet reasonable quality standards in terms of usability and security, and lacked clinician and end-user involvement in app development impacting the clinical utility of these apps. We could not find any pain apps suitable for clinical usage despite high demand from clinicians owing to the opioid crisis in the US.
European Hospitals’ Transition Toward Fully Electronic-Based Systems: Do Information Technology Security and Privacy Practices Follow? (Preprint)
Authors: Uwizeyemungu Sylvestre , Poba-Nzaou Placide , Cantinotti Michael
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

Traditionally, health information has been mainly kept in paper-based records. This has deeply changed throughout approximately the last three decades with the widespread use of multiple health information technologies. The digitization of health care systems contributes to improving health care delivery. However, it also exposes health records to security and privacy breaches inherently related to information technology (IT). Thus, health care organizations willing to leverage IT for improved health care delivery need to put in place IT security and privacy measures consistent with their use of IT resources.

OBJECTIVE

In this study, 2 main objectives are pursued: (1) to assess the state of the implementation of IT security and privacy practices in European hospitals and (2) to assess to what extent these hospitals enhance their IT security and privacy practices as they move from paper-based systems toward fully electronic-based systems.

METHODS

Drawing on data from the European Commission electronic health survey, we performed a cluster analysis based on IT security and privacy practices implemented in 1723 European hospitals. We also developed an IT security index, a compounded measure of implemented IT security and privacy practices, and compared it with the hospitals’ level in their transition from a paper-based system toward a fully electronic-based system.

RESULTS

A total of 3 clearly distinct patterns of health IT–related security and privacy practices were unveiled. These patterns, as well as the IT security index, indicate that most of the sampled hospitals (70.2%) failed to implement basic security and privacy measures consistent with their digitization level.

CONCLUSIONS

Even though, on average, the most electronically advanced hospitals display a higher IT security index than hospitals where the paper system still dominates, surprisingly, it appears that the enhancement of IT security and privacy practices as the health information digitization advances in European hospitals is neither systematic nor strong enough regarding the IT-security requirements. This study will contribute to raising awareness among hospitals’ managers as to the importance of enhancing their IT security and privacy measures so that they can keep up with the security threats inherently related to the digitization of health care organizations.
The Impact of a Maternal Education Program Through Text Messaging in Rural China: Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial (Preprint)
Authors: Xie Ri-Hua , Tan Hongzhuan , Taljaard Monica , Liao Yan , Krewski Daniel , Du Qingfeng , Wen Shi Wu
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

In recent years, attempts have been made to use mobile phone text messaging (short message service, SMS) to achieve positive results for a range of health issues. Reports on the impact of maternal education programs based on this widely available, inexpensive, and instant communication tool are sparse.

OBJECTIVE

This study aimed to explore the impact of a maternal education program through text messaging.

METHODS

We conducted a cluster randomized trial in a remote region in the Chinese province of Hunan between October 1, 2011, and December 31, 2012. We used county as the unit of randomization (a total of 10 counties), with half of the counties randomly allocated to the intervention arm (with maternal education material adapted from the World Health Organization being delivered by text messaging to village health workers and pregnant women alike) and the other half to the control arm (normal care without text messaging). Data on maternal and infant health outcomes and health behaviors were collected and compared between the 2 arms, with maternal and perinatal mortality as the primary outcomes.

RESULTS

A total of 13,937 pregnant women completed the follow-up and were included in the final analysis. Among them, 6771 were allocated to the intervention arm and 6966 were allocated to the control arm. At the county level, the mean (SD) of maternal mortality and perinatal mortality rate were 0.0% (0.1) and 1.3% (0.6), respectively, in the intervention arm and 0.1% (0.2) and 1.5% (0.4), respectively, in the control arm. However, these differences were not statistically significant. At the individual level, there were 3 maternal deaths (0.04%) and 84 perinatal deaths (1.24%) in the intervention arm and 6 maternal deaths (0.09%) and 101 perinatal deaths (1.45%) in the control arm. However, the differences were again not statistically significant.

CONCLUSIONS

Adequate resources should be secured to launch large-scale cluster randomized trials with smaller cluster units and more intensive implementation to confirm the benefits of the text messaging–based maternal education program suggested by this trial.

CLINICALTRIAL

ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01775150; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01775150 (Archived by WebCite at http://www.webcitation.org/74cHmUexo)
Home Videos as a Cost-Effective Tool for the Diagnosis of Paroxysmal Events in Infants: Prospective Study (Preprint)
Authors: Huang Lu-Lu , Wang Yang-Yang , Liu Li-Ying , Tang Hong-Ping , Zhang Meng-Na , Ma Shu-Fang , Zou Li-Ping
Published: June 2018

BACKGROUND

The diagnosis of paroxysmal events in infants is often challenging. Reasons include the child’s inability to express discomfort and the inability to record video electroencephalography at home. The prevalence of mobile phones, which can record videos, may be beneficial to these patients. In China, this advantage may be even more significant given the vast population and the uneven distribution of medical resources.

OBJECTIVE

The aim of this study is to investigate the value of mobile phone videos in increasing the diagnostic accuracy and cost savings of paroxysmal events in infants.

METHODS

Clinical data, including descriptions and home videos of episodes, from 12 patients with paroxysmal events were collected. The investigation was conducted in six centers during pediatric academic conferences. All 452 practitioners present were asked to make their diagnoses by just the descriptions of the events, and then remake their diagnoses after watching the corresponding home videos of the episodes. The doctor’s information, including educational background, profession, working years, and working hospital level, was also recorded. The cost savings from accurate diagnoses were measured on the basis of using online consultation, which can also be done easily by mobile phone. All data were recorded in the form of questionnaires designed for this study.

RESULTS

We collected 452 questionnaires, 301 of which met the criteria (66.6%) and were analyzed. The mean correct diagnoses with and without videos was 8.4 (SD 1.7) of 12 and 7.5 (SD 1.7) of 12, respectively. For epileptic seizures, mobile phone videos increased the mean accurate diagnoses by 3.9%; for nonepileptic events, it was 11.5% and both were statistically different (P=.006 for epileptic events; P<.001 for nonepileptic events). Pediatric neurologists with longer working years had higher diagnostic accuracy; whereas, their working hospital level and educational background made no difference. For patients with paroxysmal events, at least US $673.90 per capita and US $128 million nationwide could be saved annually, which is 12.02% of the total cost for correct diagnosis.

CONCLUSIONS

Home videos made on mobile phones are a cost-effective tool for the diagnosis of paroxysmal events in infants. They can facilitate the diagnosis of paroxysmal events in infants and thereby save costs. The best choice for infants with paroxysmal events on their initial visit is to record their events first and then show the video to a neurologist with longer working years through online consultation.
Perbandingan Inferensi Kausal Versi Donald Campbell dengan Donald Rubin
Authors: Hastjarjo T Dicky
Published: June 2018

In a psychological experiment the manipulation of independent variable is deliberatelyintroduced to observe its effects on the dependent variable. The cause-effect relationshipthen is infered. This article explained briefly two models of causal inferences. One modeldeveloped by Donald Campbell are more focused on design elements in ruling out threats tovalidity. On the other hand, Rubin’s model of causal inference emphasized in mathematicalprecision of the causal effects. The comparison of the two different but complementarymodels involves both randomized experiment and observational study.
Alterações comportamentais e fisiológicas em cães detectores sob influência do estresse de confinamento
Authors: Machado Lara Livia , Machado Lara Lívia Munique , Montanha Júlio César , Silva Sérgio Leme da
Published: June 2018

The present article aimed to study the physiological and behavioral effects on the olfactory performance of police dogs, after everyday stress situations that occurred before to the execution of the task of detecting drugs and explosives. The effect of stress was studied from the simulation of confinement of these animals to the detection of drugs or explosives, at different transport times, using three types of confinement in transport boxes, 30 minutes (30 minutes), 3 hours and 30 minutes (03'30 ") and 5 hours and 30 minutes (05'30"). In order to evaluate the affected cortisol levels of the stress conditions (confinement) in the study subjects, it was necessary to make noninvasive saliva collections. This procedure is efficient in the case of dogs, since it is easy to use and does not cause significant changes in the physiological state of the investigated dogs. The results presented demonstrated the appearance of stress and behavioral changes, indicating a decrease in the olfactory performance of drug detecting dogs and explosives.
Leptospirose canina: Relato de caso
Authors: Silva Raquel
Published: June 2018

Leptospirosis is a zoonosis of worldwide distribution that has the dog as an important host, showing the importance of diagnosing and treating this animal that has a straight relationship with humans. A dog was attended at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Piauí in Teresina, Piauí, was present with history of hematuria, hyporexia and lethargy. Physical examination revealed lethargy, oral, ocular and penile icteric mucosa, pain at abdominal palpation and pyrexia. Hematologic analysis revealed hypochromic macrocytic anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukocytosis due to neutrophilia, and an increase in urea, AST, ALT, alkaline phosphatase and bilirubin values. The microscopic serum agglutination test showed a reactive result of Leptospira interrogans serovar Australis at the 1: 100 titre. The animal was effectively treated with Ampicillin, Doxycycline and supportive therapy.
Carcinoma de células escamosas em orelha de gato: abordagem clínico-cirúrgica em relato de caso
Authors: Braga Filho Cleyson , Braga Filho Cleyson Teófilo , Lopes Carlos Eduardo Bastos , Braga Priscila Sales , Soares Camila Lacerda , Viana Daniel de Araújo
Published: June 2018

The cutaneous squamous cell carcinoma is a malignant epithelial neoplasm of high incidence among felines of clear skin, or those lacking pigment and hair in certain locations, such as ears and nose. Among the treatment strategies, the surgical technique may be the treatment of choice, depending on the staging of the condition. This report aims to discuss about a case of spine cell carcinoma in the pinna of a cat, presenting a complete surgical cure post-conchectomy in a detailed pre and post-surgical approach.
Morfologia intestinal e desempenho corporal de Jundiá cinza-rosa (Rhamdia quelen) e Lambari cinza-rosa (Astyanax altiparanae)
Authors: Schwarz Kátia , Schwarz Kátia Kalko , Cunha Bárbara Leonilda Liporini , Angelo Rodrigo Pereira dos Santos
Published: June 2018

The aim of this study was to assess the intestinal and body development of fingerlings of Rhamdia quelen (gray-pink) and Astyanax altiparanae (gray-pink). The water quality parameters during the experimental period was around of 25ºC, 4 to 8 ppm of dissolved oxygen, pH 7.0, 3.5 ppm of ammonia and 1.75 mgL-1 of nitrate. The elevated quantity of ammonia and nitrat may be toxic to fishes. Jundiá gray obtained significant positive results by the Tukey’s test (p
Condicionamento do cavalo para sua manutenção na equoterapia
Authors: Villanova Daiana , Vitarele Gimenes Pereira Renata , Mara Amaral Tafuri Nathália , Carvalho Minighin Duarte , Tadeu Vilela Carvalho Wellyngton
Published: June 2018

The choice of the horse and its conditioning to the practices of hippotherapy are of great importance so that the animal can perform its function of satisfactory form. The objective of the work is to condition the horses for their maintenance in the hippotherapy of the Federal Institute of Education, Science and Technology in Campus Barbacena and to provide improvements in the work already practiced, aiming the animal welfare. The method used was the routine change of the animals with the application of bonuses such as carrot, brushing, relaxing bath and galloping after the sessions. The evaluation of horse behavior in the sessions of hippotherapy was performed through a questionnaire applied to the therapists responsible. No significant differences were observed in any of the evaluated questions and in none of the experimental procedures tested (carrot, brushing, bathing and stretching). With the applied study method, it was not possible to develop a conditioning model for horses that practice hippotherapy. More studies will be needed on the animals that perform the activity.
Detecção molecular de Babesia canis vogeli em cães da cidade de São Luís – MA, Brasil
Authors: Galeno Lygia , Fernanda Sodré Moreno Brenda , Mendes Alves Andressa , Conceição Fonseca Walkyria , Costa Durães Clarissa , Marinho Abreu Douglas , Marcelo Reis da Silva Italo , Thallyta Rocha Ferreira Patrícia , Praseres Chaves Daniel
Published: June 2018

Babesiosis is an emerging, worldwide disease caused by protozoa of the genus Babesia, which infects domestic animals and wildlife, as well as humans. The objective of this study was to determine the occurrence of Babesia canis vogeli in dogs in the city of São Luís - MA, Brazil. Blood samples were collected from 65 animals for direct examination, through blood smear and molecular diagnosis, through PCRun. Among the 65 animals analyzed by direct diagnosis, none were positive for Babesia spp. while PCRun showed that 5 (7.69%) were infected by B. canis vogeli, demonstrating the presence of this species in dogs from an urban environment in the city of São Luís. It was concluded that PCR is a more sensitive and specific for this diagnosis, and can be used to define more precisely the infection of dogs by B. canis vogeli. This study confirmed the presence of B. C. vogeli in dogs in the city of.
Análise físico-química de polpas de acerola (Malpighia glabra L.) artesanais e industriais congeladas
Authors: Silva-Júnior Antonio Carlos , Freitas do Nascimento Jaqueline , Barroso Bruno dos Santos , Tostes Ediluci do Socorro Leôncio , Silva Anne do Socorro Santos da
Published: June 2018

The processing of fruit to obtain pulps is an important agroindustrial activity, since it adds economic value to the fruit, avoiding wastes and minimizing losses that can occur during the commercialization of the product in natura. Fruit pulp can replace fresh fruit in the preparation of juices, nectars, jams, jellies, ice creams, with the advantage of being found also in the off-season period of these fruits. In this way, the objective of this work is to analyze the physical-chemical parameters of the acerola pulp industrially and artisanally manufactured and commercialized in the city of Macapá-AP. In the study, 6 samples were used, 3 of which were hand-crafted pulps and the remaining 3 industrial-produced pulps were made in triplicate, with parameters such as pH, Total Soluble Solids (TSS), Titratable Total Acidity, Moisture, Protein, Lipids, Fiber and Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). From the data obtained, the parameters as SST of the industrialized acerola pulp had a mean of 5.58 ± 0.1 ° B, while the handmade pulp produced average of 5.08 ± 1.2 ° B. Having as Identity and Quality Standard (SIQ), for SST the minimum value of 5.50 ° B, thus being the handmade pulps below the established standard. For ascorbic acid in industrial pulps the mean was 1080.11 ± 21.02 mg / 100g. While in the traditional pulps the average found was 633.04 ± 118.77mg / 100g, in this way, only the industrial pulps were within the one recommended by the legislation that determines a minimum of 800mg / 100g of ascorbic acid. The pH for both pulps complied with the legislation that recommends pH above 2.80. Regarding the parameters of proteins, lipids, fibers and moisture, they fit into the general nature of most vegetable products, except oilseeds. Considering the findings of this research, the industrialized pulps presented values more compatible with the legislation and with the literature than those of artisanal production, it is believed that it is due to the process of industrialization that influences its state of conservation.
Caracterização físico-química de diferentes cortes cárneos de equinos machos
Authors: Oliveira Cassia , Nogueira Ribeiro Catarina , Ramalho Silva Mauro , Aley Morais Harriman
Published: June 2018

The objective of this study was to determine the centesimal composition of different meat cuts of male horses. Samples of the deltoid, Longissimus dorsi and Biceps femoris were collected at a slaughterhouse in the State of Minas Gerais, Brazil. Analyzes of moisture, lipids, protein and ashes were carried out. The averages found ranged from 77.90 to 78.54% for moisture, from 1.07 to 1.19% for lipids, from 18.39 to 20.64% for protein and from 1.12 to 1.77% for There were no significant differences between the different flesh sections. It was concluded, therefore, that the equine meat presented low lipid content and high humidity and protein, being considered a lean meat.
Características de carcaça e qualidade da carne de caprinos de diferentes genótipos
Authors: Ferreira Joyanne Mirelle , Costa Gois Glayciane , Dos Santos Pessoa Rosa Maria , Ferreira da Silva Anderson Antônio , Barbosa de Lima Cristina Aparecida , Sena Campos Fleming , Almeida Vicente Saullo Laet , Gomes da Silva Matias Alex , Melo de Sá Marquim Ferraz Nogueira George Henrique , Nascimento Santos Regiane
Published: June 2018

The production systems of goats are very diversified in Brazil. Animals produced in feedlot systems tend to be located on highly prized land with high potential for agriculture. On the other hand, animals produced under extensive systems are usually located in marginal areas, with poor conditions for agriculture. In this context, caprine production plays a significant socioeconomic role, contributing to the biodiversity of the Caatinga biome, which covers 60% of the Northeast region. The influence of the genotype on the components of live weight and carcass depends on the difference in maturity between the breeds. According to breed aptitude, different values can be found for the carcass composition and the influence of some components of live weight decreases as the breed specializes for meat production. The objective of this review is to explain the main carcass characteristics and qualitative attributes of goat meat.
Obtenção de oócitos em cadelas e gatas submetidas a ovariosalpingohisterectomia
Authors: Carreiro Artur , Souza Joyce Galvão de , La Salles Ana Yasha Ferreira De , Falcão Brunna Muniz Rodrigues , Araújo Débora Vitória Fernandes de , Diniz João Augusto Rodrigues Alves , Rocha Ediane Freitas , Araújo Norma Lúcia de Souza , Menezes Danilo José Ayres de
Published: June 2018

The use of modern techniques for application in the field of reproduction grows more and more in veterinary medicine and therefore studies are needed to evaluate the efficiency of these techniques. Due to the cortical location of the follicles within the ovary, Slicing is the most adequate technique to obtain canine oocytes, which presents better results in relation to the amount of oocytes collected when compared to other techniques. The aim of this study was to verify the quality of oocytes collected from ovaries of bitches and cats with different ages submitted to the Salpingo Ovary Hysterectomy (OSH) procedure at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal University of Campina Grande. The oocytes were classified according to their quality in relation to the morphology of the cumulus oophorus complex. The age and estrus stage in which bitches and cats were at the time of collection did not influence the quality and quantity of oocytes collected.
Técnica de fixação segmentar modificada com pinos de Steinmann em fratura Lombosacral entre L7 e S1: Relato de Caso
Authors: De Sousa Silva Samuel , Martins Araújo Bruno , Torres de Sousa Duan Kessiley , Benigno Mota Daniele , Matheus Lima Matos Ramon
Published: June 2018

Equine tail syndrome occurs due to narrowing of the canal causing ischemia of the nerve roots L6, L7, S1 and S2 origin of the pudendal and sciatic nerve.The objective of this work is to report a case of a bitch, with no defined breed of approximately 9 months of age, attended at the veterinary hospital of Piauí, diagnosed with a lumbosacral fracture between l7 and S1, surgically treated by the segmental fixation technique modified with pins of Steinmann. The technique was effective in the stabilization and immobilization of the fracture, showing a good response in the recovery of the patient.
Efeitos da ioimbina, atipamezol e naloxona na reversão anestésica de macacos bugio (Aloautta guariba clamitans)
Authors: Monteiro Sharlenne , Neves Dias Neto Ramiro , Roberto Teixeira Carlos , Sales Castilho Maíra , Calasans Marques Gustavo
Published: June 2018

The present study addressed the effects caused by chemical restraint with methadone (0,1mg/kg), dexmedetomidine (5µg/kg) and ketamine (8 mg/kg) in Howley monkeys (Alouattaguaribaclamitans) and the comparison of the quality and the time of the anesthetic reversal with isolated or associated narcotic α2-adrenergic antagonists. Five adult and healthy Howley monkeys were submitted to food and water restraining intake of 12 hours. The anesthetic protocol was administered via intramuscular in the semimembranosus and semitendinosus muscles. Five minutes after sedation, the animal was put on a table with thermal mattress where the following parameters were measured: cardiac and respiratory frequencies, rectal temperature, systolic blood/arterial pressure and palpebral reflexes. These parameters were measured every 10 minutes. After 40 minutes of anesthesia a solution of NaCl 0.9% were administered to the control treatment, 25µg/kg of atipamezole for the ATI treatment, 0,5 mg/kg of yohimbine to the IOI treatment, atipamezole (25µg/kg) with naloxone (0,2 mg/kg) to the ATINALOX treatment and the IOINALOX treatment was composed of yohimbine (0,5 mg/kg) associated with naloxone (0,2 mg/kg), administered via intravenous in the primates’ ulnar vein. After the reverser administration the animal was placed on a cage in supine and the period of full recovery was understood from the antagonist administration until the patient’s full recovery. The recovery was evaluated using scores that varied from zero (0) to three (3). The association of methadone, dexmedetomidine and ketamine was effective to the chemical restraint of these animals allowing the performance of clinical procedures during up to 40 minutes. Some animals showed drooling after the intravenous administration of atipamezole and yohimbine. The IOINALOX treatment was the most effective regarding to time but the ATINALOX treatment gained the best recovery.
Efetividade da educação sanitária na redução dos riscos no comércio de produtos cárneos
Authors: Rocha Cleber , Bastos Rocha Cleber , César Corrêa Antônio , Antunes Beneri Vivian , Da Costa Alvarengo Marília , Moraes Miranda Fábio , Neves Meneses Michele
Published: June 2018

The consumption of meat products without a reliable provenance or good handling practices may result in high risk of diseases to the population. Thus, the health education can be a useful tool for the improvement of sanitary conditions of the meat products market. This study is intended to evaluate the efficiency of an educational activity towards the improvement of the quality of products offered in butchery. A public opinion survey regarding the quality of meat products in local marketplaces has been provided via Electronic Form. Moreover, an educational lecture for 24 establishments (food handlers and owners) has been given, with a pre- and post-knowledge evaluation. The establishments were classified as Bad, Regular or Good via in loco sanitary inspection through checklist. The public survey exposed the concerns of the population regarding the sanitary risks in meat products consumption. The food handlers/owners evaluation indicated a good previous knowledge, along with enrichment in the topic after the lecture. Through the inspections, an improvement in sanitary conditions has been verified after the educational activity. In conclusion, health education contributes to the reduction of risks in the meat product market.
Erliquiose canina: Relato de caso
Authors: SÁ ISAEL DE SOUSA SA , SÁ Ritamária de Sá , ALMEIDA Laize Falcão de Almeida , ARAUJO Morgana Santos Araújo , LISBOA NETO Antonio Francisco de Lisboa Neto , SILVA José Carlos Ferreira Silva , OLIVEIRA Marcos Antonio Lemos Oliveira , MACHADO JUNIOR Antonio Augusto Nascimento Machado Júnior , MACHADO Felicianna Clara Fonseca Machado , SILVA FILHO Manoel Lopes da Silva Filho
Published: June 2018

Ehrlichiosis is a very common disease in the small animal clinic caused by the Gram-negative bacterium Erliquia canis transmitted by the tick Rhipicephalus sanguineus, which causes serious symptoms that can lead the animal to death. It is important to detect hemoparasites because it is a disease caused by vectors, and common occurrence of co-infections, since some of these agents are transmitted by the same vector, or by different vectors infected with a single agent. During the visit at the University Veterinary Hospital of the UFPI, in the anamnesis, a 3-month-old Dalmatian dog with anorexia, apathetic and weak, was observed after 3 days of vaccination (first octogenic dose). At the clinical examination, the animal was found to be dehydrated, pale ocular and oral mucosa, pedicels throughout the ventral region, ixodidosis, and submandibular, pre-scapular and popliteal enlarged lymph nodes. Hemogram, biochemical and parasitological tests were performed to investigate hematozoalis (smears), which resulted in alterations in the red and white series, giant platelets, below the reference values, besides the visualization of Erliquia canis parasitizing red blood cells. As a treatment was instituted doxiclina, vitamin B1, levamisol hydrochloride, silymarin, sarolaner, vitamin C. The treatment was effective and the animal recovered.
Registrando a produção do texto-alvo com o Translog
Authors: JAKOBSEN Arnt Lykke , VIEIRA Traduzido por Jonathan
Published: June 2018

O Translog é um programa de computador que registra os acionamentos de teclas envolvidos na produção de uma tradução. Para fins de pesquisa, esse programa pode ser usado para ampliar a observação direta e suplementar os protocolos de verbalização do pensamento em voz alta (do inglês, think-aloud protocol, ou TAP). Com informações detalhadas em tempo real sobre o processo de digitação, podemos estudar todo o processo de edição que acontece durante a produção de uma tradução, a quantidade de tempo despendido em determinadas tarefas de tradução e a conexão entre o tempo de pausa e o processamento de informações. Este artigo resume as diversas funções do programa Translog e descreve como os dados são gravados e como podem ser representados e analisados. Por fim, defende-se a triangulação, ou seja, a combinação de metodologias como forma de aprimorar a metodologia de pesquisa em tradução.

Palavras-chave: Translog. Acionamento de teclas. Processo tradutório.