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TENNIS PRACTICE EFFECTS ON MALE COLLEGE STUDENTS’ PHYSICAL FUNCTION IN DIFFERENT CLASSES
Authors: Sun Dongyang
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Introduction Recent studies corroborate the statement that tennis practice affects the physical health of college students differently, depending on the evolutionary class in this sport. However, it is still necessary to consolidate a theoretical basis for college students to maximize the gain of benefits tennis practice, as a reference for teaching and updated training. Objective Provide a scientific and theoretical background to guide the physical exercise of college students. Methods An experimental study on different periods of tennis exercises in different classes during 16 weeks was carried out on 60 college students. Biological and anthropometric data were collected and statistically analyzed to verify the effects of the interventions. Maximizing results and best sports practices were discussed. Results The relatively long duration of a single exercise in tennis can improve the recovery rate of the cardiovascular response load, achieving greater gain from cardiovascular exercise. After 16 weeks of tennis exercise, both groups’ progression rates significantly improved compared to college students with less practice. Conclusion Tennis exercise can improve lung function and cardiac function in male college students; the improvement in the physical function of students who practice tennis three times a week is significantly higher than male college students who practice tennis once a week. Level of evidence II; Therapeutic studies - investigation of treatment outcomes.
Genitourinary symptoms and quality of life of women with breast cancer undergoing chemotherapy
Authors: Tomadon Aniele , Oliveira Jaqueline Lemos de , Oliveira Isabella Queren de , Gozzo Thais de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT This study aimed to compare genitourinary symptoms and quality of life in women with breast cancer before and after chemotherapy treatment. This is a prospective and analytical study carried out with 60 women treated at a hospital in the state of Paraná. Sociodemographic data, menopausal status, climacteric symptoms, quality of life, and pelvic floor strength and resistance were collected. Descriptive statistics, t-tests, Shapiro-Wilk, Cochran, Factorial Analysis of Variance for Repeated Measures and Fishers least significance difference were used for data analysis. Participants suffered genitourinary alterations, such as reduced strength and resistance of the pelvic floor muscles, urinary incontinence and vulvovaginal atrophy, regardless of the evaluated factors (type of chemotherapy, parity, and menopausal status). Therefore, greater attention and discussion by multidisciplinary health teams is necessary, as these symptoms can be reduced and managed if recognized early.
Sintomas geniturinários e qualidade de vida de mulheres com câncer de mama em tratamento quimioterápico
Authors: Tomadon Aniele , Oliveira Jaqueline Lemos de , Oliveira Isabella Queren de , Gozzo Thais de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

RESUMO Este estudo teve como objetivo comparar os sintomas geniturinários e a qualidade de vida de mulheres com câncer de mama antes e após o tratamento quimioterápico. Trata-se de um estudo prospectivo e analítico realizado com 60 mulheres atendidas em um hospital no estado do Paraná. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, status menopausal, sintomas do climatério, qualidade de vida e força e resistência do assoalho pélvico. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva, assim como os testes t, de Shapiro-Wilk, de Cochran, análise da variância fatorial para medidas repetidas e método LSD de Fisher para análise dos dados. As participantes sofreram alterações geniturinárias como redução de força e resistência dos músculos do assoalho pélvico, incontinência urinária e atrofia vulvovaginal independente dos fatores avaliados (tipo de quimioterapia, paridade e status menopausal). Entende-se que é necessário que haja maior atenção e discussão por parte das equipes multiprofissionais de saúde, pois esses sintomas, se reconhecidos precocemente, podem ser reduzidos e gerenciados.
Tensions between universality and equity in the access of racialised immigrants to the SUS in the metropolis of São Paulo during the COVID-19 pandemic
Authors: Branco-Pereira Alexandre
Published: December 2023

Abstract This article presents data from an engaged ethnography conducted on political movements of immigrants in the city of São Paulo between 2020 and 2023. I initially analyse the vaccination campaign against COVID-19 among immigrants living in the peripheries of São Paulo, seeking to demonstrate that undocumented status had a limited effect on difficulties in accessing the right to healthcare, highlighting that even immigrants who had documents - and who were, for all intents and purposes, legally Brazilian - were unable to get vaccinated. Thus, I argue that racialisation processes are more decisive than undocumented status in defining who is eligible to access to that which is considered universal. The second argumentative axis reflects on the guiding paradigms of Brazil’s Unified Health System (SUS), and on the tensions observed in the discourses of certain actors involved in disputes in the field of healthcare, between the principles of universality and equity in the face of demands of certain specific health promotion actions for migrant populations. The paradigms of universality and equity are therefore considered mutually exclusive rather than complementary by these actors.
Informal Collection in Buenos Aires. Behind and Beyond Crises
Authors: Perelman Mariano
Published: December 2023

Abstract This article focuses on the creation process of a new circuit of commerce (understood as a space where moralities, money, and people circulate) related to cirujeo between 2002 and 2011. While the informal gathering is as old as Buenos Aires itself, in 2002, the agenda of two crises (economic and environmental) combined to position cirujeo not only as a survival activity but also as an activity linked to the environment. The article argues that although the crises framed the new circuit that disrupted gender relations, the groups within the collectors, and how they constructed the activity as a legitimate way of making a living, the danger of presenting cirujeo only as an epiphenomenon of the crisis is raised. To this end, the text gives an account of the different sedimentations that have produced how collecting is done today.
“They don’t stop and analyse that what we’re recycling is coming from their homes”: Pathways of waste and autonomous waste-pickers in Santos- São Paulo, Brazil
Authors: Tranquilin-Silva Josefina , Carvalho Tereza , Golobovante Maria , Goya Akio
Published: December 2023

Abstract Among the many socio-environmental issues that Brazilian cities face, one of the most pressing is the excess of waste. This article relates two poles of this problem: 1) the pathways travelled by waste in the city of Santos, in the state of São Paulo, as apprehended from institutional mapping, documentary research and interviews with those responsible for waste management in the city; (2) the vulnerability of autonomous waste-pickers from the stilt-favela of Dique da Vila Gilda. By listening and wayfaring observation, the article reports on how these subjects perceive and deal with waste and those who discard it, what difficulties they face and how they understand nature and technology. By observing them in movement we conclude that initiatives for dealing with the excess of waste must include these agents of socio-environmental protection in decision-making processes and the administration of public policies.
Solid waste recycling in the Netherlands: ethnography of the circular economy
Authors: Eckert Cornelia , Rial Carmen Silvia de Moraes
Published: December 2023

Abstract The theme of this article is the recycling of solid waste as a dynamic process for the circular economy. We approach classic and recent studies that consider the contradictions in the industrial and so-called modern world regarding the exhaustion of abusive consumption practices to the environment. We present an ethnographic study developed in the Netherlands, focusing on a case study in Zaandam in 2019 and a study with recycling companies in 2021. In our ethnography with companies, we started with questions about the business logic of these industries, the origin of their materials, and the destination of their products. We also covered how residents of the Netherlands recycle and how they perceive recycling policies.
Feeding the earth: composting and compost in an indigenous garden in Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Afonso Camila Bevilaqua , Imbassahy Arthur Pereira
Published: December 2023

Abstract This article examines compost as a theoretical concept taken from the practice of composting, which can be used to think about social processes. Compost is presented according to the practice of feeding the earth, by Niara do Sol and her colleagues at the Dja Guata Porã garden, located at the Aldeia Vertical [Vertical Village] in Rio de Janeiro. After introducing the garden and describing the composting processes carried out there, we argue that the theoretical figure of compost indicates a practice of mixing between heterogeneous elements that enables us to understand the plural sociability that exists in this garden space. This concept is also very fruitful for reflecting on relationships that differ from an ideal of purity.
Reciclaje de plásticos en Uruguay: realidades y complejidades
Authors: Angelo Sonia Gau , Rossi Esther Mayara Zamboni
Published: December 2023

Resumen En las últimas décadas, el papel del plástico en la economía global ha aumentado considerablemente, y ello se debe en gran medida a sus propias cualidades. El principal inconveniente de este material es la dificultad que presenta para su eliminación o reciclado. Desde la disciplina antropológica como ciencia comprometida en develar todas las manifestaciones culturales y sociales de la sociedad, el reciclaje de residuos plásticos es tema de tratamiento de esta era antropocénica. Por ese motivo, este trabajo sobre el reciclaje de plásticos en Uruguay no escapa a la realidad vivida en sus descartes, procesos y futuros utópicos posibles.
Waste and disposal in Indigenous Lands: the experience of the Gavião Pyhcop Catiji with solid waste in the Amazon (Brazil)
Authors: Melo Maycon , Lima Airton Alves de , Ribeiro Francarlos Diniz
Published: December 2023

Abstract The volume of solid waste that accumulates in Indigenous Lands in the Amazon today increases the ecological and political problems of the indigenous peoples, requiring reflection and action against garbage coming from urban areas. This article aims to describe how the Gavião people deal with the garbage discarded within the Governor Indigenous Land, identifying management practices and classification schemes according to the Gavião. Over 60 years of disposal in the Governor Indigenous Land, waste has been linked to periods of proximity and distance from the urban centers, requiring specific management practices. The categories 'poisonous waste', 'dangerous waste', and 'our waste' indicate dimensions of agency present in the waste, and imply different ways of dealing with each waste. Reflecting on different human abilities in dealing with waste enables us to take a new look at our problems with petroleum derivatives and human life on the planet.
INTRAHOSPITAL DEVICES AND CARE PRACTICES: IMPLICATIONS FOR CARE COMPREHENSIVENESS AND CONTINUITY
Authors: Belga Stephanie Marques Moura Franco , Silva Kênia Lara da , Jorge Alzira de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the care production in a public hospital and the devices used for comprehensive care. Method: This was a health interference study, in which data collection was carried out from September 2019 to June 2022. Observations and field researcher diary records, individual interviews were conducted with coordinators and managers, and focus groups with workers, of a large hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The empirical material was submitted to thematic content analysis. Results: Devices that contribute to the construction of new management and care practices were identified. These included the Lean in Emergencies project (Fast Track, Kanban, and Huddles tools); the Internal Regulation Unit; the role of hospitalist physicians, co-managers, and shift coordinators; the work of the home care team within the hospital; and devices for interdisciplinary management, such as interdisciplinary bed runs, case discussions, and shared construction of therapeutic projects. Conclusion: The implemented devices contribute to the transformation of the health production model and work process in favor of integrating the hospital into the healthcare system.
Association between functionality and knowledge, attitudes, and practices of COVID-19 prevention in the older people
Authors: Silva Aline Santos de Oliveira , Moreira Rafael da Silveira , Pereira Amanda Maria , Silva Vanessa de Lima
Published: December 2023

Abstract Objective To analyze the association between functionality and knowledge, attitudes, and practices of COVID-19 prevention in the elderly population of Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil. Method A cross-sectional study with remote data collection conducted between June and September 2020, involving 144 elderly individuals of both sexes who were served at COVID-19 reference points in eight districts. The dependent variable, knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to COVID-19 prevention, collected through the CAP Survey, was constructed using Latent Class Analysis. The primary independent variable was functionality in Instrumental Activities of Daily Living, collected through the Lawton and Brody scale. Data analysis utilized chi-square tests and multiple multinomial logistic regression analysis, with a significance level of 5%. Results The majority of the participants, 44%, exhibited regular knowledge and attitudes with good COVID-19 prevention practices. Independent participants had 4.26 times greater odds (95% CI: 1.46; 12.38) of possessing excellent knowledge, attitudes, and prevention practices for the disease. Those with higher levels of education had 3.89 times greater odds (95% CI: 1.16; 12.99) of having excellent knowledge, attitudes, and practices compared to those with no education. Both comparisons considered a 95% confidence interval. Conclusion COVID-19 prevention was influenced by functionality, indicating that greater functional independence led to better prevention among the elderly. This understanding directs public policies and actions aimed at the importance of disease prevention in the elderly population, as well as promoting healthy aging.
Health-related behaviors and associated factors among working older people within a Brazilian public university
Authors: Maia Kariny Kelly de Oliveira , Lima Kenio Costa de
Published: December 2023

Abstract Objective To analyze health-related behaviors and associated factors in older people working at a Brazilian public university. Method A cross-sectional, descriptive, inferential study adopting a quantitative approach was conducted. The sample comprised 113 individuals and data were collected between May/2021 and September/2022 either remotely by telephone and/or video calls, and/or in person. Descriptive and cluster analysis were performed and the Chi-square or Fisher's Exact Tests were applied for a significance level of 95%. Results Respondents were predominantly male (n=70, 61.9%), had a mean age of 65 (±3.20) years, and were of white (n=39, 34.5%) or brown (n=38, 33.6%) ethnicity. Two clusters were identified: Cluster01-fair, comprising 31 (27.4%) individuals; and Cluster02-excellent, comprising 82 (72.6%) participants, based on health-related behavior variables. A significant association was found between gender and clusters (p<0.04). Cluster02 contained more males and individuals with better health-related behaviors. Conclusion Although the results revealed that, overall, study participants had good/excellent behaviors, there was a contingent that reported health risk behaviors, highlighting the challenges surrounding self-care in the working older population. It is important to raise awareness of older individuals about health risk behaviors and their impact on health and quality of life, especially given that many older people are providers for the family and that working influences the health of older individuals.
Comportamentos relacionados à saúde e fatores associados de pessoas idosas em atividade laboral no contexto de uma universidade pública brasileira
Authors: Maia Kariny Kelly de Oliveira , Lima Kenio Costa de
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo Analisar comportamentos relacionados à saúde e fatores associados em pessoas idosas em atividade laboral de uma Universidade pública brasileira. Método Estudo seccional, descritivo e inferencial, com abordagem quantitativa. Amostra composta por 113 indivíduos e, dados coletados entre os meses de maio/2021 a setembro/2022, em ambiente virtual, por chamadas telefônicas e/ou vídeo, e/ou de forma presencial. Foram realizadas análises descritiva e de cluster, além do teste qui-quadrado ou teste Exato de Fisher para o nível de significância de 95%. Resultados A maioria dos entrevistados foi do gênero masculino (n=70, 61,9%), a idade média foi 65 anos (±3,20), a cor/raça predominante foi branca (n=39, 34,5%) e parda (n=38, 33,6%). Foram identificados dois clusters, o cluster01-regular composto por 31 (27,4%) indivíduos e o cluster02-ótimo por 82 (72,6%), a partir das variáveis de comportamentos relacionados à saúde. Encontrou-se associação significativa entre gênero e os clusters (p<0,04). O gênero masculino compôs mais o cluster02-ótimo, cluster esse que apresentou indivíduos com melhores comportamentos relacionados à saúde. Conclusão Apesar do estudo mostrar que, em geral, os indivíduos que participaram da pesquisa apresentaram bons/ótimos comportamentos, ainda se observou uma parcela que relatou comportamentos de risco à saúde, o que evidencia os desafios sobre o autocuidado na população idosa em atividade laboral. É importante a sensibilização dos idosos sobre os comportamentos de risco à saúde, seus impactos na saúde e qualidade de vida, porquanto muitos idosos serem os provedores das suas famílias e a atividade laboral ser um ponto que influencia na saúde da pessoa idosa.
Deficiência de zinco na doença de Alzheimer: um estudo transversal com grupo comparação
Authors: Nascimento Carlos Q. , Lima Sonia O. , Santos Jessiane R. L. , Machado Natália M. M. , Ataide Terezinha R. , Barros-Neto João A.
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo Identificar se há diferença na concentração plasmática e eritrocitária de zinco na pessoa idosa com e sem a doença de Alzheimer. Métodos Estudo transversal com grupo comparação, realizado com pessoas idosas com e sem doença de Alzheimer, pareadas por sexo, escolaridade e idade. A concentração de zinco foi medida através de espectrofotometria de absorção atômica em forno grafite. Resultados Total de 102 pessoas, 68 no grupo saudável (NDA-g) e 34 o grupo com doença (DA-g). O grupo DA-g apresentou menores concentrações plasmáticas e maior frequência no primeiro quartil para concentrações intraeritrocitárias de zinco. As concentrações plasmáticas e eritrocitárias não apresentaram correlação com tempo de diagnóstico e a idade em ambos os grupos. Na análise de regressão logística, a concentração plasmática esteve associada à DA-g (OR=0,964; p=0,028). Conclusão Pessoas idosas com doença de Alzheimer apresentam menores concentrações plasmáticas e eritrocitárias de zinco.
Teste de força máxima de preensão palmar em pessoas idosas longevas do sudeste brasileiro: definição de pontos de corte
Authors: Machado Lucca Ferreira , Saldanha Marcelle Ferreira , Rocha Camila Dias Nascimento , Santos Rodrigo Ribeiro , Jansen Ann Kristine
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo Definir pontos de corte para os valores do teste de força máxima de preensão palmar (FMPP) em pessoas idosas longevas. Método Estudo transversal com amostra de pessoas idosas longevas, octogenárias e nonagenárias, saudáveis e independentes funcionais (grupo robusto) e frágeis (grupo frágil). O teste de FMPP foi realizado em triplicata, sendo considerado o maior valor obtido. Os valores de sensibilidade, especificidade e os pontos de corte foram calculados por meio da Curva Característica de Operação do Receptor (ROC). Foram utilizados os pontos de corte brasileiros e os do Consenso Europeu de Sarcopenia para estudo da comparação. Resultados Foram avaliadas 121 pessoas idosas, com idade média de 84,5±5,3 anos, 65 (53,7%) do sexo feminino, sendo 46 (38%) do grupo frágil e 75 (62%) do grupo robusto. Foram encontrados os pontos de corte para FMPP de 27 kgf para homens e 19 kgf para mulheres. Os valores de sensibilidade e especificidade para os pontos de corte masculinos foram 94,44 e 65,79, respectivamente. Para o sexo feminino foram de 85,71 e 67,57. A partir desses pontos de corte, 23 (38,3%) pessoas idosas do grupo robusto foram classificadas com força inadequada, e, portanto, com provável sarcopenia, ao passo que, de acordo com os pontos de corte brasileiros e europeus, o número é de 35 (44,3%) e 14 (33,3%), respectivamente. Conclusão O estudo definiu pontos de corte para a população longeva e mostrou que os pontos de corte definidos até o momento para a população idosa brasileira não se mostraram adequados para longevos.
Acupuntura no alívio da dor osteomuscular e a melhora na funcionalidade na pessoa idosa: estudo quase experimental
Authors: Lamego Fabio Ricardo Dutra , Santo Fátima Helena do Espírito , Ribeiro Maria de Nazaré de Souza , Barbosa Gleyce Moreno , Pimenta Almir Campos , Souza Michelle Freitas de
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar os efeitos da acupuntura no alívio da dor osteomuscular em pessoas idosas e a possibilidade de melhora da funcionalidade para as atividades básicas de vida diária. Método Estudo quase experimental, com avaliação antes e depois da intervenção utilizando a Escala Visual Analógica e o Índice de Katz. Amostra por conveniência, constituída de 31 pessoas idosas. O período de intervenção comportou quatro sessões de atendimentos semanais. A intervenção com acupuntura abordou um protocolo de tratamento sistêmico por intermédio de cinco pares de pontos: IG4 (Hegu), F3 (Taichong), E36 (Zusanli), PC6 (Neiguan) e BP6 (Sanyinjiao). Resultados 100% (31) informando sentir dor, sendo 64,52% (20) em intensidade moderada (3–7); 25,81% (8) dor intensa (8–10); e 9,68% (3) dor leve (0–2). O protocolo de tratamento mostrou-se positivo em 4 sessões, com redução da dor ao grau leve, e média geral reduzida abaixo de 2 no score. A análise dos resultados da Escala Visual Analógica e os do índice de Katz, mostrou possibilidades do uso da acupuntura no alívio da dor osteomuscular e na melhora da funcionalidade da pessoa idosa. Conclusão O uso da técnica de acupuntura sistêmica apontou resultados satisfatórios no alívio da dor osteomuscular e na melhoria da funcionalidade para as atividades básicas de vida diária da pessoa idosa.
Panorama das internações por covid-19 entre pessoas idosas residentes em Minas Gerais, Brasil
Authors: Marmo Flavia Aparecida Dias , Ikegami Érica Midori , Oliveira Nayara Gomes Nunes , Ferreira Ricardo Vicente , Oliveira Neilzo Nunes
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo caracterizar as internações por covid-19, no período de março de 2020 a março de 2022, entre pessoas idosas residentes em Minas Gerais, Brasil, segundo distribuição geográfica, dados sociodemográficos, clínicos e epidemiológicos e de atendimento. Método estudo quantitativo e descritivo realizado com dados sociodemográficos, clínicos, epidemiológicos e de atendimento, do Banco de Dados de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave - incluindo dados da covid-19. Foram consideradas 102.029 internações por covid-19 em pessoas idosas Resultados em 196 dos 853 municípios de Minas Gerais, a incidência foi elevada (3.098 a 8.916 casos por 100.000 habitantes). Houve predomínio de internações em pessoas idosas do sexo masculino (50,7%), entre 60├70 anos (39,0%), pardas (41,6%), com 1ª a 5ª série (17,6%) e que apresentavam fatores de risco/comorbidade (54,0%), dispneia e saturação de oxigênio <95% (72,8%, cada). Referente aos dados de atendimento, uma parcela necessitou de internação em UTI (34,0%), suporte ventilatório não invasivo (54,1%) e apresentou Raio-X com infiltrado intersticial (20,4%). Embora a cura tenha sido o desfecho mais frequente (55,6%), destaca-se que 41,8% das pessoas idosas foram a óbito. Conclusão o estudo mostrou que existem áreas de Minas Gerais com maior número de casos, que precisam ser monitoradas, fornecendo ênfase na atenção aos subgrupos de pessoas idosas do sexo masculino, mais jovens, pardas, com menor escolaridade e fatores de risco/comorbidades, além daqueles com sinais e sintomas indicativos de gravidade clínica.
Associação entre risco de sarcopenia e complicações clínicas da covid-19 em pessoas idosas hospitalizadas: estudo de coorte multicêntrico
Authors: Souza Thamires Otaviano Marques de , Queiroz Bárbara Lima , Silva Júnior André Eduardo da , Macena Mateus de Lima , Ribeiro-Andrade Muller , Barros-Neto João Araújo
Published: December 2023

Resumo Objetivo Verificar se o risco de sarcopenia em pessoas idosas diagnosticadas com covid-19 associa-se com demanda por cuidados intensivos, ventilação mecânica e óbito. Método Estudo multicêntrico do tipo coorte, que incluiu pessoas idosas (≥65 anos) com diagnóstico laboratorial confirmado de covid-19. Foram coletados dados relacionados às características sociodemográficas, clínicas e nutricionais. O risco de sarcopenia foi avaliado pelo questionário Sarcopenia Risk Screening. As variáveis de desfecho foram: necessidade de terapia intensiva, ventilação mecânica e óbito. Foram realizadas regressões logísticas para verificar a associação dos desfechos clínicos e o risco de sarcopenia, com as seguintes variáveis de ajuste: idade, sexo, renda familiar, atividade física, hipertensão, diabetes, doença cardiovascular doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica e índice de massa corporal. Resultados Foram incluídas no estudo 264 pessoas idosas com covid-19, com média de idade de 71,7 (±8,2) anos. Cento e quarenta e oito pessoas idosas (56,1%) tinham risco de sarcopenia. Hipertensão, diabetes e doença cardiovascular foram as principais comorbidades identificadas nas pessoas idosas, respectivamente, 75,4%, 45,5% e 28,4%. O risco de sarcopenia nas pessoas idosas hospitalizadas com covid-19 aumentou em mais de 2 vezes as chances de internamento na UTI (OR: 2,71 [1,57;4,68], p<0,001), em cerca de 5 vezes as chances de ventilação mecânica (OR: 5,19 [2,75;9,78], p<0,001) e em mais de 3 vezes as chances de óbito (OR: 4,05 [2,05;7,98], p<0,001). Conclusão Em pessoas idosas hospitalizadas com covid-19, a pré-existência do risco de sarcopenia foi preditor de desfechos clínicos desfavoráveis.
Influence of healthcare professionals' actions on the adaptation of elderly individuals at home following hospitalization due to falls: integrative review
Authors: Santos Jeferson Moreira dos , Pedreira Larissa Chaves , Góes Roberta Pereira , Amaral Juliana Bezerra do , Baixinho Cristina Lavareda , Souza Maria Antônia Alves de
Published: December 2023

Abstract Objective To identify how healthcare professionals' actions for fall prevention in elderly individuals in both the hospital and home settings influence adaptation and continuity of home-based care. Method An integrative review conducted with a search in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), the United States National Library of Medicine (PubMed), EBSCO, SCOPUS, and Web of Science. The search used the following Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms: "Aged," "Accidental Falls," "Patient Discharge," "Discharge, Patient," "Discharges, Patient," "Patient Discharges," "Discharge Planning," "Discharge Plannings," "Planning, Discharge," and "Plannings, Discharge." Original articles from the past five years were selected, with no language restrictions, and that addressed the research question. Article search and selection were conducted independently and blind by two reviewers between November and December 2022. Results The final sample included eight studies. Six were conducted in Australia, seven were in the English language, and the year 2019 had the highest number of publications. Fall prevention actions were primarily implemented by physiotherapists and occupational therapists through health education and digital videos for guidance related to home modifications. These actions had a positive impact on the motivation, engagement, and awareness of the elderly population and their caregivers. Conclusion The actions of healthcare professionals facilitated greater engagement for the continuity of care and the control of fall risks.
Probiotic characterization of lactic acid bacteria from artisanal goat cheese for functional dairy product development
Authors: Sesín Abraham Alejandro , Paz Juan José Carol , Ledesma Ana Estela , Taranto María Pía , Bustos Ana Yanina
Published: December 2023

Abstract The increasing interest in functional foods has encouraged the search for new lactic acid bacteria (LAB) with singular characteristics, including technological and probiotic properties, present in natural sources. The present research aimed to isolate and in vitro characterize the probiotic potential of LAB isolated from artisanal goat cheese. In addition, the acidifying and proteolytic capacity of the strains were evaluated in order to develop a functional dairy product. Fifty strains, presumptively identified as LAB, were isolated from artisanal goat cheese. From them, seventeen strains were selected for identification through Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization-Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) Mass Spectrometry (MS) and 16S gene sequence. None of the tested strains showed hemolytic ability, while all strains showed at least 76% of survival to low pH and conjugated bile salts. Hydrophobicity and auto-aggregation values varied among LAB with ranges between 15.5 ± 1.8 to 84.7 ± 3.2, and 4.72% to 59.2%, respectively. Selected LAB were capable of adhering to intestinal mucus in a range of 5.08 to 6.90 Log CFU/mL. Remarkably, eight strains showed high bile salt hydrolase activity. Autochthons strains were able to grow and acidify milk after 24 h. Besides, proteolytic activity showed a range between 10 and 151 mmol/L amino acids. PCA analysis and technological properties allow us to propose Lactiplantibacillus plantarum CB5, CB8 and Lentilactobacillus parabuchneri CB12 strains as potential probiotic starter cultures. The isolation of new LAB strains with demonstrated functional properties is of interest to academic institutions and the food industry as it allows the design of indigenous dairy cultures with added probiotic and technological properties.
Diversity and composition of ferns and lycophytes in a fragmented landscape in Ecuadorian Amazonia
Authors: Moulatlet Gabriel Massaine , Riaño Karolina , Rodrigues Flávio R. O. , Meneses Pablo , Zuquim Gabriela
Published: December 2023

Abstract Tropical forests have been subjected to increasing deforestation, leading to severe habitat loss and fragmentation of the landscape. Studies of various plant groups-indicate alteration in species diversity and assemblage composition in response to these impacts. How theses impacts affect ferns and lycophytes, however, is less well known. In this study we evaluate the effects of habitat loss and fragmentation on ferns and lycophytes in lowland non-inundated forests in Ecuadorian Amazonia. We obtained assemblage information from thirteen plots located in gradients of habitat loss and fragmentation (as measured by the landscape fragmentation index: fragindex) and used community and diversity indices to evaluate species responses. We found 3,824 individuals of 55 species. The plot with the highest fragindex value (more than 20% of habitat loss and fragmentation) had the lowest diversity, but the highest diversity was found in plots with fragindex values from 12% to 21% of habitat loss and fragmentation rather than in the landscapes without deforestation. Although community composition varied along the fragindex gradient, species turnover was not significantly related to this index. These results suggest that changes in the landscape caused by deforestation alter the availability of habitats, consequently affecting the distribution patterns of ferns and lycophytes.
Life history of an endemic and threatened species: Pteris congesta
Authors: Bastos Luiza Mendonça , Francisco Thainá da Silva , Carvalho Júnior Anibal Alves de , Andrade Antônio Carlos Silva de , Mynssen Claudine Massi
Published: December 2023

Abstract Pteris congesta an endemic and endangered species was investigated to identify morphological differences between its sterile and fertile leaves. Our findings have unveiled, leaf dimorphism in both morphology and growth patterns between fertile and sterile leaves. The sterile leaves petioles exhibited equivalent growth to the laminae, achieving complete leaf expansion within a month. In contrast, the petioles of fertile leaves elongated more than twice the size of the leaf blades that remain closed for the initial 30 days. Spore germination was carried out in both sterile and non-sterile soils, and juvenile sporophytes were cultivated to allow for morphological comparisons with those collected from the wild. One month after sowing the spores germinated in both soils resulting in a uniseriate germ filament Vittaria-type, and differentiated into laminar gametophytes, forming a Ceratopteris-type prothallus. The first leaf of the sporophyte emerged two months after sowing, and its development was completed one month later. Based on our studies, we propose that seedlings cultivated from spores germinated in soil can be used for the reintroduction of endangered fern species.
Ferns and Lycophytes of Pernambuco state, Brazil: Serpocaulon (Polypodiaceae)
Authors: Sanín David , Santiago Augusto César Pessôa , Barros Iva Carneiro Leão , Salino Alexandre
Published: December 2023

Abstract In order to contribute to the study of the fern flora of the state of Pernambuco, we provide a synopsis of the genus Serpocaulon (Polypodiaceae) for Pernambuco. The three main herbaria in the state (IPA, PEUFR, and UFP) and herbaria of national reference (BHCB, RB, and SP) were visited, and online databases were consulted. Field expeditions were carried out in the different phytogeographic zones of the state. Descriptions, diagnostic illustrations, a key to species identification, taxonomic comments, and the geographic distribution of the species in the state are presented. Five species were recorded: Serpocaulon catharinae, S. menisciifolium, S. polystichum, S. richardii, and S. triseriale. They occur from sea level up to 1100 m. All species were recorded in Atlantic Forest, and S. triseriale was also found in Caatinga. The occurrence of S. polystichum and S. richardii in Pernambuco are being confirmed in this study. Additionally, the northern distribution limit of the species S. catharinae and S. menisciifolium is recorded in this state.
The exotic species Pteris ensiformis (Pteridaceae) in South America: an aproach to naturalization process
Authors: Yañez Agustina , Marquez Gonzalo Javier , Vignale María Victoria , Grassi Emanuel M. , Castía Federico J.
Published: December 2023

Abstract Pteris has numerous representatives of Asian and Oceanic origin naturalized in America, some of them recognized as invasive weeds. Pteris ensiformis was introduced in America in the middle of the 19th century and subsequently naturalized in USA and Central America, but the records of its distribution in South America are isolated and the establishment or naturalization of the populations is unclear. As part of a broader study whose objective is to review the diversity of ferns and lycophytes in the Paranaense forest P. ensiformis was found for the first time in Argentina. In addition to describing, illustrating, and distinguishing the species from other species of the genus in the country, we review the distribution of P. ensiformis in South America comparing herbarium collections and iNaturalist observations, a citizen science platform. Additionally, a status for the species is proposed or suggested in each country where it is registered according to its stage of the naturalization process.
Annual variation in growth and reproduction of three fern species of Danaea (Marattiaceae) in the hurricane-prone Luquillo mountains in Puerto Rico
Authors: Sharpe Joanne Mary
Published: December 2023

Abstract A long-term fern demography study that included measurements of plant traits of three species in the dimorphic genus Danaea (1991-2009) was conducted in a rainforest in Puerto Rico beginning two years after the first major hurricane (Hugo) since the early 1930s. Both vegetative (sterile) leaves and spore-bearing (fertile) leaves on tagged plants were monitored repeatedly to document not only differences between two types of leaves, but also patterns of annual variation during a timespan that included the passage in 1998 of hurricane Georges. While all three species had fertile leaf lifespans of six mo or less, Danaea geniculata and D. polymorpha had much longer mean sterile leaf spans (54.4 mo, 52.7 mo) than D. nodosa (33.5 mo). All three species had significant year-to-year trait differences, often with immediate increases after Hurricane Georges levels returning to or below pre-hurricane levels in subsequent years. Long-term observations of annual variation in traits of herbaceous layer ferns that mainly follows the passage of a major hurricane highlight the importance of this study as the frequency and magnitude of hurricanes due to climate change are predicted to increase, although more experimental studies to identify specific causes of these long-term trends are needed.
Parathyroidectomy: still the best choice for the management of severe secondary hyperparathyroidism
Authors: Ramos Luiz Guilherme Fernandes , Cortes Daniela Del Pilar Via Reque , Reis Luciene Machado dos , Montenegro Fabio Luiz de Menezes , Arap Sérgio Samir , Brescia Marília D’Elboux Guimarães , Custódio Melani Ribeiro , Jorgetti Vanda , Elias Rosilene Motta , Moysés Rosa Maria Affonso
Published: December 2023

Abstract Introduction: Management of secondary hyperparathyroidism (SHPT) is a challenging endeavor with several factors contruibuting to treatment failure. Calcimimetic therapy has revolutionized the management of SHPT, leading to changes in indications and appropriate timing of parathyroidectomy (PTX) around the world. Methods: We compared response rates to clinical vs. surgical approaches to SHPT in patients on maintenance dialysis (CKD 5D) and in kidney transplant patients (Ktx). A retrospective analysis of the one-year follow-up findings was carried out. CKD 5D patients were divided into 3 groups according to treatment strategy: parathyroidectomy, clinical management without cinacalcet (named standard - STD) and with cinacalcet (STD + CIN). Ktx patients were divided into 3 groups: PTX, CIN (cinacalcet use), and observation (OBS). Results: In CKD 5D we found a significant parathormone (PTH) decrease in all groups. Despite all groups had a higher PTH at baseline, we identified a more pronounced reduction in the PTX group. Regarding severe SHPT, the difference among groups was evidently wider: 31%, 14% and 80% of STD, STD + CIN, and PTX groups reached adequate PTH levels, respectively (p<0.0001). Concerning the Ktx population, although the difference was not so impressive, a higher rate of success in the PTX group was also observed. Conclusion: PTX still seems to be the best treatment choice for SHPT, especially in patients with prolonged diseases in unresourceful scenarios.
Trimethylamine N-oxide and kidney diseases: what do we know?
Authors: Gungor Ozkan , Hasbal Nuri Baris , Alaygut Demet
Published: December 2023

Abstract In the human gut, there is a metabolically active microbiome whose metabolic products reach various organs and are used in the physiological activities of the body. When dysbiosis of intestinal microbial homeostasis occurs, pathogenic metabolites may increase and one of them is trimethyl amine-N-oxide (TMAO). TMAO is thought to have a role in the pathogenesis of insulin resistance, diabetes, hyperlipidemia, atherosclerotic heart diseases, and cerebrovascular events. TMAO level is also associated with renal inflammation, fibrosis, acute kidney injury, diabetic kidney disease, and chronic kidney disease. In this review, the effect of TMAO on various kidney diseases is discussed.
Plataformas digitais e fluxos urbanos: dispersão e controle do trabalho precário
Authors: Fioravanti Lívia Maschio , Martins Felipe Rangel , Rizek Cibele Saliba
Published: December 2023

Resumo O espraiamento recente das plataformas digitais tem provocado novas dinâmicas da relação entre trabalho e cidade. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar os fluxos urbanos dos entregadores de aplicativos pela metrópole de São Paulo para explorar empiricamente as condições em que esse trabalho se inscreve na cidade. Argumentamos que a dispersão de milhares de trabalhadores pela metrópole, ancorada por uma gestão algorítmica, somente se realiza por um controle incisivo do tempo, do território e do próprio trabalho e pela intensa vulnerabilidade dos trabalhadores. Mobilizando dados obtidos por meio de incursões etnográficas, entrevistas e elaboração de material cartográfico, buscaremos discutir as dinâmicas de (re)produção das desigualdades centro-periferia de um trabalho que se espacializa sob gestão centralizada das empresas de plataforma.
Outra face da interação: coletivos de comunicação das periferias e o Estado
Authors: Fonseca Mariana , Almeida Debora Rezende de
Published: December 2023

Resumo Este artigo dá visibilidade a formas de ação coletiva nas periferias urbanas pouco presentes nos estudos sobre participação no Brasil: os coletivos de comunicação. Sugere uma interpretação histórico-processual para compreensão de quem são esses atores e por que são críticos à interação com o Estado. A pesquisa baseia-se na análise de conteúdo e caracterização temática exaustiva de 14.315 postagens nas páginas do Twitter e Facebook de 8 coletivos, de 4 regiões do País, durante a pandemia de covid-19, coletadas da API das plataformas de mídias sociais. Os resultados revelam a percepção dos atores de que as periferias há muito tempo atuam na base do “nóis por nóis” e a face diferenciada e, por vezes, violenta da interação do Estado com as periferias.
A atuação estatal na produção da cidade informal: análise espacial em Florianópolis
Authors: Castelhano Pedro Jablinski , Maciorowski Maíra Mesquita , Beck Elisa de Oliveira
Published: December 2023

Resumo A tese de que o estado brasileiro tolera e fomenta as ocupações urbanas irregulares como resposta à sua própria incapacidade de prover habitação popular e de garantir empregos que permitam a aquisição de habitação no mercado imobiliário é testada neste artigo, por meio do estudo do caso de Florianópolis. Estudou-se a irregularidade no município e dois indicativos de atuação municipal na sua consolidação: implementação de equipamentos comunitários e emissão de alvarás de construção. Verificou-se que os alvarás de construção em ocupações irregulares são limitados somente por restrições registrais, mas não pela existência ou não de propriedade da terra e que o município trabalha ativamente na produção de equipamentos de saúde, educação e transporte, mas não de lazer nessas áreas.
Processos educacionais não presenciais: perspectivas das formas de ensinar e de aprender na atualidade
Authors: Silva Ricardo Rodrigues da , Silva Silvina Pimentel
Published: December 2023

Resumo Medidas restritivas e contingenciais de enfrentamento à grave crise de saúde pública imposta pela pandemia da Covid-19 impeliram entidades educacionais a implementar ações que pudessem ser realizadas de modo não presencial. Esse quadro fez emergir junto ao professorado dúvidas e incertezas quanto ao ensino mediado tecnologicamente, provocando grande embaralhamento de termos e definições para nomear práticas pedagógicas que despontaram no período pandêmico. Nesse sentido, este artigo tem como objetivo debater diferentes propostas metodológicas que podem ser empregadas no processo de ensino-aprendizagem não presencial, suas principais características e qualidades potenciais, buscando contribuir para um melhor entendimento da viabilidade de implantação, uso e adequação dessas estratégias pedagógicas a variados contextos educacionais. Este estudo teórico sinaliza a importância da distinção entre educação a distância convencional e ensino remoto emergencial, pois a credibilidade dos educadores na educação não presencial em um mundo pós-pandêmico terá destacado papel para o sucesso de processos educativos mediados pelas tecnologias digitais. A efetivação de estratégias pedagógicas como o ensino híbrido se apresenta como alternativa promissora para ampliar possibilidades para os processos educacionais contemporâneos. Perante as muitas trilhas possíveis para a educação na atualidade, é importante que sejam feitas escolhas políticas, epistemológicas e metodológicas que conduzam a experiências de formação autorais, críticas, imersivas e socialmente implicadas. É primordial buscar a ressignificação didática da utilização das tecnologias digitais, assim como a compreensão das possibilidades e potencialidades de variadas estratégias, técnicas e metodologias, que, nos diversos cenários educacionais presenciais ou virtuais, podem ser combinadas, adaptadas e aprimoradas.
Depressive symptoms and receipt of pensions: a cross-sectional analysis of the ELSI-Brazil study
Authors: Freitas Ana Paula Goulart de , Sena Klaide Lopes de , Rodrigues Jôsi Fernandes de Castro
Published: December 2023

ABSTRACT Objective To investigate association between depressive symptoms and receipt of retirement pensions or other pensions in the Brazilian population aged 50 years or older. Method This was a cross-sectional study with participants from the baseline (2015-2016) of the Longitudinal Study of the Health of Elderly Brazilians. Depressive symptoms were measured by the eight-item Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale. Prevalence ratios (PR) were obtained by Poisson regression. Results Among the total 8,469 participants, 33.9% (95%CI 32.8;34.9) reported depressive symptoms and 52.8% (95%CI 51.8;53.9) of the participants received a retirement or other pension. Prevalence of depressive symptoms was lower among participants receiving a retirement or other pension (PR = 0.79; 95%CI 0.73;0.86). Association remained significant after adjustments for sociodemographic and health indicators (PR = 0.84; 95%CI 0.76;0.92). Conclusion Participants who receive retirement or other pensions are less likely to report depressive symptoms.
THE INTRODUCTION OF NEW ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGIES IN CRIMINAL PROCEEDINGS
Authors:   Perm State University, Dobrovlyanina O.V.
Published: December 2023

Abstract:in criminal proceedings in Russia there are new categories due to the gradual introduction of information technology.However, innovations are not without drawbacks. Attention is drawn to the backlog of criminal proceedings in the issue of information technology from other types of proceedings. The article deals with the history of the issue of the use of technical means in the pre-trial and judicial criminal proceedings.The analysis of the new article of the criminal procedure law on the features of the seizure of electronic carriers of information and copying informa-tion from them in the course of investigative actions is given. It is stated that electronic innovations are more actively introduced at the judicial stages of criminal proceedings.Analyzes the prospects for the digitalization of the criminal proceedings. Considered questions about audio of the hearing, about the automated distribution of cases and electronic document circulation in the courts. The conclusion about the need to improve the criminal procedure law in this aspect is formulated.