bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
Prevalence and Length of the Anterior Loop of the Inferior Alveolar Nerve in Iranians
Authors: Moghddam Maryam Rastegar , Davoudmanesh Zeinab , Azizi Nasim , Rakhshan Vahid , Shariati Mahsa
Published: July 2017

The anterior loop of the inferior alveolar nerve is a sensitive anatomical feature that should be taken into account during installation of dental implants anterior to the mental foramen. This study was conducted to explore the controversy regarding prevalence and length. A total of 452 mandible quadrants of 234 patients (age: 50.1 ± 13.3 years, 113 males, 121 females) were studied using cone-beam computerized tomography. After reconstructing axial, frontal, and sagittal slices, the region between the most anterior point on the mental foramen and the most anterior part of the mandibular nerve was inspected for signs of anterior loop presence. If positive, the length of the anterior loop was measured in mm as the distance between the anterior border of mental foramen and the anterior border of the loop. Prevalence and length of the anterior loop were compared statistically between sexes and age groups. The anterior loop was observed in 106 quadrants (23.5% of 451 quadrants) of 95 patients (40.6% of 234 patients), of whom 11 had bilateral anterior loops. Prevalences were similar in males (41%) and females (39%, chi-square P =.791). The mean anterior loop length was 2.77 ± 1.56 mm (95% CI: 2.5–3.1 mm), without significant sex (regression beta = −0.159, P = .134) or age (beta = −0.059, P = .578) differences. The anterior loop might exist in about 40% of patients, regardless of their gender. The mean safe anterior distance from the anterior loop is about 3 mm + (2.5–3.1 mm) = 5.5–6.1 mm, regardless of age.
Violencia y salud mental asociados a pensar o haber intentado emigrar internacionalmente por adolescentes mexicanos
Authors: Chavez-Ayala Ruben , Orozco-Núñez Emanuel , Sánchez-Estrada Marcela , Hernández-Girón Carlos
Published: July 2017

El objetivo del presente estudio fue estimar la contribución de ser víctima de la violencia con pensar o haber intentado emigrar a los Estados Unidos de América por adolescentes mexicanos, con la intervención de variables de salud mental (autoestima emocional, autoestima escolar, depresión, ideación suicida e intento suicida), como mediadoras de los efectos. Este estudio utiliza diseño transversal, con muestra estratificada por conglomerados de 13.198 adolescentes de la Segunda Encuesta Nacional sobre Exclusión, Intolerancia y Violencia en escuelas públicas de México en 2009. El análisis se realizó mediante modelos de regresión propuestos por Baron & Kenny. La prevalencia de pensar o haber intentado emigrar fue de 23,1%. El promedio de edad fue de 16,36 años. El 54,9% fueron mujeres. El 56% de los encuestados fueron de clase baja. Las variables de salud mental que parcialmente actuaron como mediadoras fueron ideación suicida (35,9%), depresión (19,2%), intento de suicidio (17,7%), autoestima emocional (6,2%) y autoestima escolar (3,4%), por la violencia moderada en la familia, y autoestima emocional (17,5%) por rechazo social en la escuela e ideación suicida (8,1%) por daños materiales en la escuela. Se encontró mayor impacto de mediadoras en mujeres que en hombres en el pensar o haber intentado emigrar. Se discute la importancia de incorporar la prevención de la violencia en los contextos sociales investigados e incorporar a la salud mental en la atención a la violencia en adolescentes y en los programas de salud pública en zonas de tránsito de migrantes ilegales.
Diferenças e desigualdades no acesso a terapia renal substitutiva nos países do BRICS
Authors: Ferraz Fábio Humberto Ribeiro Paes , Rodrigues Cibele Isaac Saad , Gatto Giuseppe Cesare , Sá Natan Monsores de
Published: July 2017

Resumo A doença renal terminal (DRT) é um importante problema de saúde pública, sobretudo nos países em desenvolvimento, em vista dos altos recursos econômicos necessários para manutenção dos pacientes nas diversas formas de terapias renais substitutivas (TRS) existentes. O objetivo deste artigo é analisar as diferenças e as desigualdades que envolvem o acesso a TRS nos países que compõem o BRICS (Brasil, Rússia, Índia, China e África do Sul). Estudo aplicado, descritivo, transversal, qualitativo e quantitativo, com análise documental e pesquisa bibliográfica, tendo como fonte de dados censos nacionais e publicações científicas envolvendo o acesso a TRS em tais países. Verificou-se evidências de iniquidade no acesso a TRS em todos os países do BRICS, ausência de censos de diálise e transplante nacionais (Índia), ausência de legislações efetivas que inibam a comercialização de órgãos (Índia e África do Sul) e uso de transplantes de doador falecido de prisioneiros (China). A construção de mecanismos que promovam compartilhamento de benefícios e de solidariedade no campo da cooperação internacional na área da saúde renal passa pelo reconhecimento das questões bioéticas que envolvem o acesso a TRS nos países do BRICS.
Desigualdades sociais face ao desenvolvimento científico e tecnológico: antinomia ou problema histórico?
Authors: Delgado Guilherme Costa
Published: July 2017

Resumo Este texto se propõe discutir conceitualmente a relação entre progresso científico e tecnológico da era das Revoluções Industriais e as ideias de igualdade social ou da redução das desigualdades. Como critério metodológico, examina-se a relação em foco sob três perspectivas: 1) o enfoque ético-econômico dos clássicos do pensamento econômico, centrado no autointeresse utilitário; 2) destaca-se, na perspectiva das teorias do desenvolvimento econômico do “mainstream”, o argumento do incremento contínuo da produtividade do trabalho, mediante ligação endógena do progresso técnico com a ação ética econômica estritamente utilitária; 3) sob o enfoque crítico das teorias do desenvolvimento econômico da segunda metade do século XX, incluído a crítica ao subdesenvolvimento, enfatiza-se o predomínio da tendência igualitarista; como também da chamada economia ecológica, construindo vias alternativas às teorias ‘clássicas’ do desenvolvimento. A antinomia primária sugerida pelo título do artigo, no sentido da intrínseca contradição do progresso técnico com a igualdade social, pressupõe estritamente o enfoque ético econômico da primeira abordagem, dominando todas as relações sociais constitutivas da ‘ordem social’.
Desinstitucionalização de pacientes de longa permanência de um hospital psiquiátrico no Rio de Janeiro
Authors: Silva Paulo Roberto Fagundes da , Carvalho Maria Cecília de Araújo , Cavalcanti Maria Tavares , Echebarrena Rodrigo Cunha , Mello Adriana Santos de , Dahl Catarina Magalhães , Lima Débora Bastos de , Souza Flávia Mitkiewicz de
Published: July 2017

Resumo A Critical Time Intervention (CTI) é uma intervenção de saúde mental limitada no tempo a períodos considerados críticos, geralmente ofertada a pessoas com transtornos mentais em situação de transição. O presente estudo avalia o impacto da utilização da Intervenção para Períodos de Transição (CTI-BR) sobre o desempenho social e a qualidade de vida em uma população de pessoas em processo de desinstitucionalização, que deixaram um hospital psiquiátrico após longa internação. A população estudada foi dividida em dois grupos e um deles recebeu o programa CTI como intervenção adicional. Os resultados apontaram que nas áreas avaliadas a presença da intervenção CTI não apresentou evidência de vantagens em relação ao programa habitual da instituição realizado isoladamente. Quando o grupo de pacientes é analisado em seu conjunto é evidenciada uma evolução positiva em relação ao comportamento social e melhora da sua percepção sobre a própria saúde mental. Os resultados obtidos indicam a possibilidade de pessoas idosas oriundas de longa internação em hospital psiquiátrico viverem em dispositivos residenciais comunitários supervisionados por equipes de acompanhamento clínico.
Regulação dos riscos dos alimentos: as tensões da Vigilância Sanitária no Brasil
Authors: Figueiredo Ana Virgínia Almeida , Recine Elisabetta , Monteiro Renata
Published: July 2017

Resumo Este artigo aborda a dinâmica das práticas da vigilância sanitária de alimentos no Brasil, destacando as suas particularidades quanto aos riscos e modalidades de intervenção, assim como ressaltando os recentes instrumentos adotados para o controle dos riscos relativos à composição nutricional dos alimentos e suas repercussões no âmbito institucional. Instituída no Brasil desde a Primeira República, essa prática vem se remodelando ao longo dos anos, tanto pela complexidade crescente dos riscos, quanto pela introdução de novos instrumentos institucionais. Nos últimos anos, evidencia-se um esvaziamento da competência regulatória quando da adoção dos instrumentos, acordos e termos de compromisso, firmados entre o governo e as indústrias para lidar com os riscos de ordem nutricional dos produtos alimentícios. Instrumentos construídos sem a participação dos consumidores, com elasticidade de prazos para cumprimento pelas indústrias e ineptos para a fiscalização, denotando retrocessos na construção democrática e na prática da regulação sanitária de alimentos no Brasil.
Internal consistency and content validity of a questionnaire aimed to assess the stages of behavioral lifestyle changes in Colombian schoolchildren: The Fuprecol study
Authors: CARRILLO-BERNATE Yasmira , CORREA-BAUTISTA Jorge Enrique , RAMÍREZ-VÉLEZ Robinson
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT Objective To assess internal consistency and content validity of a questionnaire aimed to assess the stages of Behavioural Lifestyle Changes in a sample of school-aged children and adolescents aged 9 to 17 years-old. Methods This validation study involved 675 schoolchildren from three official school in the city of Bogota, Colombia. A self-administered questionnaire called Behavioural Lifestyle Changes has been designed to explore stages of change regarding to physical activity/exercise, fruit and vegetable consumption, alcohol abuse, tobacco use, and drug abuse. Cronbach-α, Kappa index and exploratory factor analysis were used for evaluating the internal consistency and validity of content, respectively. Results The study population consisted of 51.1% males and the participants’ average age was 12.7±2.4 years-old. Behavioural Lifestyle Changes scored 0.720 (range 0.691 to 0.730) on the Cronbach α and intra-observer reproducibility was good (Kappa=0.71). Exploratory factor analysis determined two factors (factor 1: physical activity/exercise, fruit and vegetable consumption, and factor 2: alcohol abuse tobacco use and drug abuse), explaining 67.78% of variance by the items and six interactions χ2/gL=11649.833; p<0.001. Conclusion Behavioural Lifestyle Changes Questionnaire was seen to have suitable internal consistency and validity. This instrument can be recommended, mainly within the context of primary attention for studying the stages involved in the lifestyle behavioural changes model on a school-based population.
Óleos essenciais da Amazônia contendo Timol
Authors: MORAIS A. ALPANDE DE , MOURÃO J. CORRÊA , GOTTLIEB O. R. , SILVA M. LEÃO DA , MARX M. C. , MAIA J. G. SOARES , MAGALHAES M. TAVEIRA
Published: July 2017

Sinopse Timol é o principal componente dos óleos essenciais destilados das folhas de Conobea scoparioides Benth. (Scrophulariaceae), com rendimento 0,6% e das partes aéreas do arbusto Lippia origanoides H.B.K. (Verbenaceae). Ambos os óleos contem, também, para-cimeno.
Studies of the guild of ant-following birds at Belém, Brazil
Authors: Oniki Yoshika
Published: July 2017

Abstract Studies of ant-following birds at Belém show that some species are professional ant-followers, that is, obtain more than 50% of their food near ants. Professional ant-followers at Belém are: Black-spotted Bare-Eye, Phlegopsis nigromaculata, White-backed Fire-Eye, Pyriglena leuconota, Scale-backed Antbird, Hylophylax poecilenota (Formicariidae); Barred Woodcreeper, Dendrocolaptes certhia, Plain-brown Woodcreeper, Dendrocincla fuliginosa, White-chinned Woodcreeper, D. merula; and Gray-headed Tanager Eucometis penicillata, A list of thirty-seven species of nonprofessional birds was obtained during the study period. Nonprofessional species only occasionally follow army ant raids. The army ant (Eciton burchelli) was the main species followed. Foraging habits, perch heights and prey items were noted for most of the professional and nonprofessional species of birds. Also, their interactions at swarms of ants and a comparison with other ant-following guilds is provided.
A ucuuba de várzea e suas aplicações ()
Authors: Rodrigues William A.
Published: July 2017

Sinopse Trata este trabalho principalmente do estudo botânico, silvicultural e tecnológico de uma essência de grandes possibilidades comerciais, conhecida na Amazônia brasileira por "ucuuba de várzea" (Virola surinamensis (Rol.) Warb.)
Studies of Ant-Following Birds North of the Eastern Amazon
Authors: Oniki Yoshika , Willis Edwin O.
Published: July 2017

Abstract Birds that prey on arthropods flushed by army ants north of the eastern Amazon were studied at Serra do Navio and Reserva Ducke (Brazil) and at Nappi Creek and Bartica (Guyana). Regular ant-followers are two medium-sized antbirds (Percnostola rufifrons and Gymnopithys rufigula) and two smaller ones (Pithys albifrons and Hylophylax poecilonota), plus five woodcreepers of differing sizes (from very large Hylexetastes perrotti through Dendrocolaptes picumnus, D. certhia, and Dendrocincla merula to medium-sized Dendrocincla fuliginosa). Four other regular ant-followers occur in the region but were not found at the study areas. Forty-five species of casual or nonprofessional ant-followers, including 16 antbirds, 5 woodcreepers, and 5 manakins, also were recorded. Percnostola rufifrons tends to be at the forest edge or in second growth. Pithys albifrons works around Gymnopithys rufigula, Hylophylax poecilonota peripheral to both, in the forest interior. The large Dendrocolaptes picumnus and medium-large Dendrocincla merula often capture prey near the ground, like antbirds. Unlike antbirds, which use vertical or horizontal slender perches, the woodcreepers use thick vertical perches. Dendrocolaptes certhia and Dendrocincla fuliginosa also tend to capture prey high over the ground-foraging antbirds. The woodcreepers tend to forage lower at midday. Hylexetastes perrotti is rare, and overlaps strongly with D. picumnus. There is fairly large overlap among the 9 professional ant-followers, and large ones chase away smaller ones. Nonprofessional birds tend to forage briefly or peripherally when or slightly after the professional species are active. They also forage above the antbirds and below or above the woodcreepers, and concentrate at forest edges or in second growth. The guild of ant-following birds in this region differs fairly widely from guilds in Panamá and at Belém, Brazil; the absence of large antbirds and the predominance of large woodcreepers north of the Amazon are the major differences.
Air temperatures in Central Amazonia. III. - Vertical Temperature Distribution on a Clearcut Area and in a Secondary Forest near Manaus (Cold Front Conditions July 10 th. 1969)()
Authors: Brinkmann W. L. F. , Ribeiro M. N. Góes
Published: July 2017

Abstract Air temperatures under cold front conditions were recorded on July 10th 1969 inside and outside a secondary forest at Ducke Forest Reserve Air temperatures were measured at 2 towers and 8 corresponding levels ranging from 10 cm to 900 cm height. The absolute daily minimum air temperature recorded was 11.0°C, which is exceptionally low for Central Amazonia and 16.0°C below the yearly average air temperature at Manaus measured over a 45-year period of temperature records. The maximum 30-min range of air temperature was observed in the clearing (8.1°C), 7 meters above the ground. The strongest impact of air temperatures in the forest stand was recorded in the canopy area and in the ground stratum due to the formation of cold air cells and cold air sinks. The temperature profiles inside and outside the secondary forest at Ducke Forest Preserve during cold front conditions did not conform with the established temperature patterns in a tropical environment.
Virola theiodora como alucinógena e tóxica
Authors: Maia J. G. Soares , Rodrigues William A.
Published: July 2017

Sinopse Comprova-se por análise cromatográfica (CCD) e espectrometrias no infravermelho (IV) e no ultravioleta (UV) o duplo emprego da casca de Virola theiodora (Spruce ex Benth.) Warb. (Myristicaceae) no preparo de rapé alucinogênico e envenenamento de flechas, pelos índios Yomanê, da região do rio Tototobi, Território Federal de Roraima.
Análise acústica do tempo de deglutição através do Sonar Doppler
Authors: Madalozzo Barbara , Aoki Milena Carla de Siqueira , Soria Franciele , Santos Rosane S , Furkim Ana Maria
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo: comparar o parâmetro acústico de tempo da deglutição orofaríngea nos adultos e idosos, nas diferentes consistências e volumes, através do Sonar Doppler. Métodos: a pesquisa foi realizada em duas etapas. Na primeira foi aplicado o Protocolo de Triagem de Risco para Deglutição. Na segunda os indivíduos foram submetidos à avaliação da deglutição com o Sonar Doppler. Os indivíduos receberam as seguintes consistências alimentares durante a avaliação - deglutição seca (saliva), líquida, néctar, mel e pudim, nos volumes de 5 ml, 10 ml e deglutição livre. O parâmetro acústico analisado neste estudo foi o Tempo acústico da deglutição (T). Resultados: dados objetivos e mensuráveis foram obtidos; a diferença do tempo de deglutição entre adultos e idosos em relação à consistência e o volume foi, na maioria, significante. Conclusão: verificou-se que há modificação do tempo da deglutição, tanto em relação à consistência quanto a volume do bolo alimentar, quando comparados idosos e adultos.
Principais dificuldades e obstáculos enfrentados pela comunidade surda no acesso à saúde: uma revisão integrativa de literatura
Authors: Souza Maria Fernanda Neves Silveira de , Araújo Amanda Miranda Brito , Sandes Luiza Fernandes Fonseca , Freitas Daniel Antunes , Soares Wellington Danilo , Vianna Raquel Schwenck de Mello , Sousa Árlen Almeida Duarte de
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Buscou-se identificar na literatura os principais obstáculos e dificuldades enfrentadas por pessoas surdas quanto ao acesso à saúde. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa de literatura, considerando estudos publicados entre 2006 e 2016, utilizando combinações de descritores controlados. As bases de dados virtuais utilizadas foram: LILACS, PUBMED e SciELO, incluindo artigos publicados em Inglês, Português e Espanhol. A amostra final foi composta por 24 artigos, selecionados após análise dos títulos, resumos e textos na íntegra. Os estudos selecionados foram categorizados quanto às principais temáticas e dificuldades enfrentadas pela comunidade surda, sendo principalmente relacionadas à barreira comunicacional existente entre ouvintes e surdos. Tal fato culmina em interferências na relação profissional-paciente, compreensão deficitária das pessoas surdas quanto ao processo saúde-doença e as dificuldades de integração da pessoa surda na comunidade. Na maioria dos estudos analisados, evidenciou-se que as dificuldades enfrentadas pelas pessoas surdas quando buscam atendimento em saúde são ligadas à comunicação, bem como desconhecimento de Língua Brasileira de Sinais (LIBRAS) por grande parte dos profissionais de saúde. Além disso, também há a necessidade de familiar ou intérprete presente durante a consulta e a falta de compreensão de grande parte da comunidade surda como sujeitos bilíngues e multiculturais.
Mulheres rurais e situações de violência: fatores que limitam o acesso e a acessibilidade à rede de atenção à saúde
Authors: Costa Marta Cocco da , Silva Ethel Bastos da , Soares Joannie dos Santos Fachinelli , Borth Luana Cristina , Honnef Fernanda
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Analisar o acesso e a acessibilidade à rede de atenção às mulheres em situação de violência, residentes em contextos rurais, a partir dos discursos de profissionais. Métodos Estudo qualitativo, exploratório descritivo, com profissionais dos serviços da rede de atenção à violência de quatro municípios da região norte do Rio Grande do Sul. As informações foram geradas por meio de entrevistas realizadas entre agosto e dezembro de 2014 e analisadas pela modalidade temática. Resultados (Des)informação das mulheres, distância, acesso restrito ao transporte, dependência do companheiro, (des)atenção dos profissionais para acolher as mulheres em situação de violência e (des)articulação da rede são fatores limitantes do acesso e têm como consequência o não enfrentamento dessa problemática. Conclusão Aproximar os serviços que integram a rede de atenção à violência contra a mulher e qualificar os profissionais para acolher essas situações pode facilitar o acesso e a adesão das mulheres rurais a esses serviços.
Análise da intensidade, aspectos sensoriais e afetivos da dor de pacientes em pós-operatório imediato
Authors: Meier Alcione Carla , Siqueira Fernanda Duarte , Pretto Carolina Renz , Colet Christiane de Fátima , Gomes Joseila Sonego , Dezordi Cátia Cristiane Matte , Stumm Eniva Miladi Fernandes
Published: July 2017

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar a dor de pacientes em pós-operatório imediato, na admissão, uma hora após e na alta de uma Unidade de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica quanto a intensidade, aspectos sensoriais e afetivos. Métodos Analítico, transversal, com 336 pacientes, formulário sociodemográfico e clínico, escala numérica da dor e McGill reduzida. Dados coletados em setembro-outubro de 2015 em Unidade de Recuperação Pós-Anestésica (URPA), hospital geral do Noroeste do Rio Grande do Sul. Estatística descritiva, analítica, com significância para p<0,05. Resultados 57,3% não referiram dor, 47% dor da admissão à alta, estatisticamente significativas. Pacientes submetidos a cirurgias oncológicas e traumatológicas relataram mais dor (p<0,01). Na admissão e manutenção prevaleceu dor moderada e intensa; na alta, dor leve e moderada. Conclusões Percentual elevado de pacientes com dor no pós-operatório imediato, desde a admissão na unidade até a alta. Resultados podem instigar pesquisadores e profissionais de saúde às investigações, inclusive com maior número de participantes que permitam inferências.
Rubiaceae na Serra Geral de Licínio de Almeida, Bahia, Brasil
Authors: Borges Rodrigo L. , Jardim Jomar G. , Roque Nádia
Published: July 2017

Resumo Entre as áreas que são reconhecidas pela carência de inventários florísticos no estado da Bahia, destaca-se a região sudoeste, mais precisamente as áreas que compreendem o Espinhaço Setentrional. O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar o levantamento florístico e taxonômico de Rubiaceae da Serra Geral de Licínio de Almeida (SGLA), Bahia. Foram realizadas dez expedições de campo para coleta entre julho de 2012 e maio de 2015, abrangendo todas as fitofisionomias existentes na área. Os materiais coletados foram processados e depositados nos herbários ALCB e HUEFS. Materiais de referência foram também analisados em visita aos herbários ALCB, CEPEC, HRB, HUEFS, RB, SPF. Foram reconhecidas 43 espécies, distribuídas em 28 gêneros, sendo Declieuxia (5 spp.), Borreria (3 spp.), Cordiera (3 spp.) e Psychotria (3 spp.) os gêneros mais diversos e, seguindo os estudos florísticos prévios na Cadeia do Espinhaço, houve um grande número de gêneros (19) com apenas uma única espécie. Psyllocarpus asparagoides, Psyllocarpus laricoides, Stachyarrhena reflexa são endêmicas da Bahia e Minas Gerais; Declieuxia passerina e Galianthe peruviana são novas ocorrências para a Bahia, e duas espécies (Randia sp. e Staelia sp.) são possivelmente inéditas para a ciência. São apresentados chaves de identificação genérica e específica, descrições, comentários taxonômicos para as espécies, além de fotos e ilustrações.
Correlation between virulence markers of Helicobacter pylori in the oral cavity and gastric biopsies
Authors: MEDINA Myriam Lucrecia , MEDINA Marcelo Gabriel , MERINO Luis Antonio
Published: July 2017

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The clinical outcome of Helicobacter pylori infection has been associated with virulence factors. The presence of these factors is useful as molecular markers in the identification of the high risk for developing severe gastric pathologies. OBJECTIVE: To correlate the presence of virulence markers cagA and bab2A of H. pylori in oral and gastric biopsy samples. METHODS: An observational, prospective, descriptive, and cross-sectional study was carried out between September 2011 and September 2012. Patients suffering dyspepsia with indication for upper gastrointestinal video endoscopy who attended the Gastroenterology Service of the Hospital Dr. Julio C. Perrando were included. Epidemiological investigation was completed. To detect the bacteria and their virulence genes, samples of saliva, dental plaque and gastric biopsy were taken and processed by PCR. RESULTS: Sixty-one patients were selected for this study (30 women and 31 men). H. pylori was detected in 31 gastric biopsies and 31 oral samples. Significant difference between oral and gastric samples was found in cagA genotype. Agreement between oral and gastric genotypes was found in 38.7% of samples from the same patient. CONCLUSION: This study is the first in provide information about the genotypes of the Argentinean Northeast H. pylori strains. Despite the high prevalence of H. pylori infection, the most of patients had less virulent genotypes in oral cavity and gastric tissue. The cagA / babA2 combination was not frequent in the samples studied. There was not a statistical correlation between the virulence genes and gastroduodenal or oral diseases. Although in some patients the same genotype was found both in oral and gastric samples, it cannot be ensure that they corresponding to the same strain because a DNA sequencing was not performed.
Factors associated with the risk of falls in hospitalized adult patients
Authors: Bittencourt Vivian Lemes Lobo , Graube Sandra Leontina , Stumm Eniva Miladi Fernandes , Battisti Iara Denise Endruweit , Loro Marli Maria , Winkelmann Eliane Roseli
Published: July 2017

Abstract OBJECTIVE Analyzing factors related to the risk of falls in hospitalized adult patients. METHOD A cross-sectional, analytical and quantitative study, developed in Clinical and Surgical Hospitalization Units from June to August 2015. Data collection instruments were sociodemographic and clinical forms, and the Morse Scale. Data were obtained with the patients and from medical records. Absolute and relative frequencies were used in the univariate statistical analysis, and chi-square test in the bivariate analysis. RESULTS 612 patients participated in the study. An association (p<0.001) was found between the high risk of falls and clinical neurological hospitalization, surgical trauma (hospitalization) and comorbidities such as diabetes mellitus, systemic arterial hypertension, visual impairment, vertigo and fear of falling. CONCLUSION An association between the risk of falls was found due to hospitalization, comorbidities and intrinsic factors. Regarding extrinsic factors, an association between mats/carpets and risk of falls was found. No association between the risk of falls with other extrinsic factors was found.
House on Fire: um caso de arte política e colaborativa
Authors: Mora Teresa
Published: July 2017

Neste artigo, a arte política é pensada na confluência de quatro tendências das práticas artísticas na atualidade: a viragem social, a urgência da realidade, o impulso utópico, e as práticas colaborativas. Tal confluência é articulada com o pressuposto de que as práticas de arte política, assim configuradas, estão, pelo menos em parte, a potenciar a transição para um modelo colaborativo entre cultura artística e cultura científico-social e filosófica. Perspetivada a arte nesta dupla vertente – política e colaborativa –, o artigo focaliza-se numa investigação em progresso sobre a rede de teatros e festivais europeus House on Fire. O material que apoia a investigação é relativo ao período 2012-2015 da ação da rede, sendo composto por planos de atividade e programas. A análise do material qualitativo é ainda suportada por anotações feitas pela investigadora na qualidade de espetadora-investigadora. Os objetivos que enquadram o estudo são os seguintes: estabelecer o estatuto de agente de arte política da House on Fire; identificar, na sua programação, os focos temáticos de crítica societal; e elaborar uma tipologia exploratória das várias modalidades de colaboração entre cultura artística e cultura científico-social e filosófica.
Media, art and technology: a contemporary reflection
Authors: Lopes Fernando Augusto Silva
Published: July 2017

This article is based on a report about cultural industries and their reflexes on media saturation. From that point, a reflection on technology, media and contemporary arts is presented, especially on the role of the body in the manifestation of art. This work seeks to ratify the influence of technology, of mass media and of information over the construction of the contemporary cultural values. It also provides a reflection on current contemporary artistic practices as elements that seek to evidence and question the standardizing influence of mass media and of the market. The background for the development of this article is the evolution of technologies, which expand the commodification of culture and make possible the deep social and cultural changes experienced in contemporary Western society. Finally, it is outlined a brief analysis  of cultural identities and diversities in the teleinformatics era.
Using the Biomate 5 Spectrophotometer v1
Authors: Steven Wilhelm Dr. , Samantha Coy not provided
Published: July 2017

Please contact Dr. Steven Wilhelm (wilhelm@utk.edu) for additional information regarding this protocol.
Guava Flow Cytometry Cleaning v1
Authors: W Wilhelm Steven
Published: July 2017

Please contact Dr. Steven Wilhelm (wilhelm@utk.edu) for additional information regarding this protocol. This cleaning protocol is meant to be used when there is an excess of particulate buildup in the FCM. Blockages can be detected by the failure of the FCM to successfully plot data in the scatter plot even though the machine is in the ‘acquire sample’ step. This will be visualized on the scatter plot as either extreme alterations to the forward and side scatter plot (a Etch A Sketch like drawing) or a complete absence of cell populations that should be there otherwise. If blockages are not addressed immediately, counts will be significantly affected because the machine cannot tell when there is a blockage- it will think volume is passing through the flow cell when it isn’t, which will artificially lower your cell counts.
The Photo-Electrical Behavior of n-Si and p-Si/Orange Dye/ Conductive Glass Cells
Authors: Sayyad M.H. , Karimov Kh.S. , Ellahi A. , Moiz S.A. , Karieva Z.M. , Turaeva M.A. , Zakaullah Kh.
Published: July 2017

The photo-electrical behavior of n-Si/orange dye/conductive glass and p-Si/orange dye/conductive glass sandwich type cells were investigated. In these cells crystal silicon of n-type and p-type and conductive glass (CG) electrodes were employed and the aqueous solution of organic dye (OD) was used as an electrolyte in the distilled water. Under filament lamp illumination, photo-induced open-circuit voltage and shortcircuit current exponentially dropped with time for the n-Si/orange dye/CG cell. In the p-Si/orange dye/CG cell, the photovoltaic effect was not observed. The n-Si/OD/CG cell showed high photo-electrical response under illumination. In the light-voltage/current conversion, these cells behaved as a differentiator and exhibited charge-storage properties.
Propuestas y opiniones en torno de un principio de oportunidad para Colombia
Authors: Medina García Daniel , Peña Saffon Sylvana , Ramírez Salazar César
Published: July 2017

El principio de oportunidad es una institución importada de sistemas con tendencia acusatoria que se puede implementar en Colombia adecuándola a nuestra Constitución. En nuestro sistema procesal penal el principio de oportunidad se ha relegado al lugar de figura excepcional, sin embargo, la Constitución permite y requiere que este sea un mandato de optimización, por ello su regulación legal y reglamentaria debe estar conforme a este requerimiento constitucional y esto se logrará concibiendo de manera distinta esta figura, extendiéndola a otros supuestos de aplicación y haciendo más fluido el trámite de la misma.
Modulation of Gut Microbiota of Overweight Mice by Agavins and Their Association with Body Weight Loss
Authors: Huazano-García Alicia , Shin Hakdong , López Mercedes G.
Published: July 2017

Agavins consumption has lead to accelerate body weight loss in mice. We investigated the changes on cecal microbiota and short chain fatty acids (SCFA) associated to body weight loss in overweight mice. Firstly, mice were fed with standard (ST5) or high fat (HF5) diet for 5 weeks. Secondly, overweight mice were shifted to standard diet alone (HF-ST10) or supplemented with agavins (HF-ST+A10) or oligofructose (HF-ST+O10), five more weeks. Cecal contents were collected before and after supplementation to determine microbiota and SCFA concentrations. At the end of first phase, HF5 mice showed a significant increase of body weight, which was associated with reduction of cecal microbiota diversity (PD whole tree; non-parametric t-test, P < 0.05), increased Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio and reduced SCFA concentrations (t-test, P < 0.05). After diet shifted, HF-ST10 normalized its microbiota, increase its diversity and SCFA levels, whereas agavins (HF-ST+A10) or oligofructose (HF-ST+O10) led to partial microbiota restoration, with normalization of the Firmicutes/Bacteroides ratio as well as higher SCFA levels (P < 0.1). Moreover, agavins noticeably enriched Klebsiella and Citrobacter (LDA > 3.0), which have not been reported previously under a prebiotic treatment. In conclusion, agavins or oligofructose modulated cecal microbiota composition, reduced extent of diversity and increased SCFA. Furthermore, identification of bacteria enriched by agavins, opens opportunities to explore new probiotics.
SEKOLAH ISLAM TERPADU DENGAN PENDEKATAN ARSITEKTUR ORGANIK DI PERUMAHAN BUKIT AZ-ZIKRA SENTUL
Authors: Yasmin Yumna Kamilia , Sumaryoto Sumaryoto , Suroto Widi
Published: July 2017

Abstract: Sekolah Islam Terpadu (SIT) as the manifestation of Islamic education system based on Islamic perspective which combines general education and Islamic education in one single curriculum has been having a significant increase in the number of applicants in the last five years in Kabupaten Bogor, which unfortunately is not followed by the increasing number of facilities to be able to accommodate this growing number of applicants. Therefore, additional SIT facility is needed in Kabupaten Bogor. SIT curriculum can run well if the building is designed by a method that is capable to create a learning atmosphere based on Islamic perspective, which takes natural environment and creatures of Allah as the main source of learning through observation and direct interaction. Organic Architecture-based design method which emphasizes harmony between people, building and the environment is appropriate to be applied to SIT building, since the application allows the intensive interaction between human and nature through the integration between the building and the site. The application of Organic Architecture in the building is planned to be applied through the chosen four design aspects of Organic Architecture, where the design is inspired from nature; emphasizes integration with the surrounding environment; optimizes the potential of nature; and utilizes local materials. This can be realized by the selection of sites with supportive environment potential, emphasis on the integration between the interior and exterior through the space module which underlies the shape and appearance of the building, building mass system, and the selection of materials and structures.

 
Keywords: Environment, Integration, Organic Architecture, Sekolah Islam Terpadu
Multi-objective performance assessment of wastewater treatment plants combining plant-wide process models and life cycle assessment
Authors: Arnell Magnus , Rahmberg Magnus , Oliveira Felipe , Jeppsson Ulf
Published: July 2017

Multi-objective performance assessment of operational strategies at wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs) is a challenging task. The holistic perspective applied to evaluation of modern WWTPs, including not only effluent quality but also resource efficiency and recovery, global environmental impact and operational cost calls for assessment methods including both on- and off-site effects. In this study, a method combining dynamic process models – including greenhouse gas (GHG), detailed energy models and operational cost – and life cycle assessment (LCA) was developed. The method was applied and calibrated to a large Swedish WWTP. In a performance assessment study, changing the operational strategy to chemically enhanced primary treatment was evaluated. The results show that the primary objectives, to enhance bio-methane production and reduce GHG emissions were reached. Bio-methane production increased by 14% and the global warming potential decreased by 28%. However, due to increased consumption of chemicals, the operational cost increased by 87% and the LCA revealed that the abiotic depletion of elements and fossil resources increased by 77 and 305%, respectively. The results emphasize the importance of using plant-wide mechanistic models and life cycle analysis to capture both the dynamics of the plant and the potential environmental impacts.
Use of non-linear mixed-effects modelling and regression analysis to predict the number of somatic coliphages by plaque enumeration after 3 hours of incubation
Authors: Mendez Javier , Monleon-Getino Antonio , Jofre Juan , Lucena Francisco
Published: July 2017

The present study aimed to establish the kinetics of the appearance of coliphage plaques using the double agar layer titration technique to evaluate the feasibility of using traditional coliphage plaque forming unit (PFU) enumeration as a rapid quantification method. Repeated measurements of the appearance of plaques of coliphages titrated according to ISO 10705-2 at different times were analysed using non-linear mixed-effects regression to determine the most suitable model of their appearance kinetics. Although this model is adequate, to simplify its applicability two linear models were developed to predict the numbers of coliphages reliably, using the PFU counts as determined by the ISO after only 3 hours of incubation. One linear model, when the number of plaques detected was between 4 and 26 PFU after 3 hours, had a linear fit of: (1.48 × Counts3 h + 1.97); and the other, values >26 PFU, had a fit of (1.18 × Counts3 h + 2.95). If the number of plaques detected was <4 PFU after 3 hours, we recommend incubation for (18 ± 3) hours. The study indicates that the traditional coliphage plating technique has a reasonable potential to provide results in a single working day without the need to invest in additional laboratory equipment.
Different conduits for the right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction in adults during the Ross procedure
Authors: Karaskov A. M. , Demin I. I. , Sharifulin R. M. , Zheleznev S. I. , Bogachev-prokofev A. V. , Kulumbegov O. I. , Open A. B.
Published: July 2017

We compared different conduits for the right ventricular outflow tract reconstruction (RVOT) in adults during the Ross procedure. Between 1998 and 2012, 586 consecutive adult patients underwent the Ross procedures. Mean age was 45,514,2 years. The RVOT was reconstructed with a diepoxy-treated xenografts in 372 and with glutaraldehyde-treated in 88 patients. A pulmonary homograft was used in 125 patients. Hospital mortality was 4,9%. Mean follow up was 43,216,9 months. At discharge systolic gradient was 8,1 3,7 mm.Hg for the pulmonary homograft, 11,44,7 mm.Hg for the diepoxytreated and 14,96,1 mm.Hg for the glutaraldehyde-treated xenopericardial conduits. Twenty eight patients underwent reoperation. The 3-year actuarial freedom from conduit explantation for pulmonary homograft was 100%, for diepoxy- and glutaraldehyde-treated xenopericardial conduits 99,20,7% and 84,74,7% respectively. Multivariable analysis identified the type of xenograft and age as independent factors for xenograft dysfunction. Results from this study show that the pulmonary homograft is the most preferred conduit for the RVOT reconstruction during the Ross procedure. The diepoxy-treated xenopericardial conduits are acceptable alternative to the homograft in patients older 45 years.
Toxic influence of detergents on human mesenchimal stromal cells during graft repopulation
Authors: Sergeevichev D. S. , Sergeevicheva V. V. , Subbotovskaya A. I. , Rusakova Ya. L. , Podkhvatilina N. A. , Vasilev V. Yu.
Published: July 2017

Detergents are effective decellularization agents in order to obtain cell-free matrixes. However, the toxicity of residual detergent prevents the adhesion of cells to the matrix and the realization of their functions. In this study, the degree of influence of residual detergents on mesenchymal stromal cells after a series of washes was investigated. The human pulmonary valve were treated in three ways: 1% solution of sodium dodecyl sulfate, 1% solution of sodium deoxycholate and a combination of these solutions with the reduction of the concentration to 0.5%. After each of 8 steps washing buffer were collected. We investigated influence of residual detergents on cytotoxicity and effect on the metabolic activity of MSCs. Histologic analysis showed sufficient tissue decellularization in all groups. Matrixes were washed by successive incubations with 200 ml of phosphate buffer. Detergent concentrations in all samples ceased to be toxic only to the 4-cycle wash, and had no effect on the metabolism and viability of human MSCs. After 4-8 washing cycles decellularized pulmonary trunk fragments were successfully settled by mesenchymal stromal cells. Thus, a few successive washing fabrics pulmonary valve after decellularization reduce residual detergent to a safe level and lead to successful repopulation of acellular scaffolds with MSCs.
Mitral valve repair in Barlow disease
Authors: Nazarov V. M. , Afanasev A. V. , Demin I. I.
Published: July 2017

A mitral valve prolapse nowadays is the most common cause of mitral insufficiency in the western countries and is associated with high morbidity and mortality. In the last decades repairing the mitral valve has become the operation of choice for treatment of the mitral valve prolapse, thus enabling to improve the geometry and function of the left ventricle and long-term survival. Literature related to mitral valve repair in patients with Barlow disease is reviewed.
Impact of operative approach on pulmonary artery development following systemic-to-pulmonary shunt in patients with congenital heart disease and univentricular hemodynamics
Authors: Yershova N. V. , Yanulevich O. S. , Pavlichev G. V. , Podoksenov A. Yu. , Varvarenko V. I. , Krivoshchekov Ye. V. , Sokolov A. A. , Kovalev I. A.
Published: July 2017

The article presents the results of assessment of pulmonary arteries development depending on the operative approach in children with congenital heart disease and univentricular hemodynamics after systemic-to-pulmonary shunt. Twenty three patients were included in the study. Before a bidirectional Glenn shunt these patients underwent pulmonary angiography and assessment of indices of pulmonary artery development: the Nakata and Reddy index, the McGoon ratio. The data obtained show that sternotomy provides more adequate development of pulmonary arteries and doesn't damage the architectonics of pulmonary vessels in comparison with the patients who underwent systemic-to-pulmonary shunt through lateral thoracotomy.
Ultrafiltration as a method for regulating the volume balance during correction of transposition of great vessels in newborns
Authors: Zakharov Ye. V. , Levit A. L. , Furazhkov D. A. , Svalov A. I. , Buldakova T. L. , Kazantsev K. B.
Published: July 2017

Correction of congenital heart disease in newborns under extracorporeal circulation is accompanied by fluid overload. To eliminate this pathological state, the method of ultrafiltration is commonly used. The paper presents a comparative analysis of two methods of ultrafiltration in the arterial switch procedure in 20 newborns with transposition of the great vessels. In group I (n = 10) we conducted conventional ultrafiltration during cardiopulmonary bypass; and in group II (n = 10), modified ultrafiltration after completing the cardiopulmonary bypass was used. The data obtained indicate that the inotropic support, the need in blood transfusion during the immediate follow-up and the mechanical ventilation duration were significantly lower during modified ultrafiltration as compared to conventional one.
Suitability of new non-invasive predictors for combined risk assessment of sudden cardiac death in patients after myocardial infarction
Authors: Sulimov V. A. , Tsaregorodtsev D. A. , Okisheva Ye. A.
Published: July 2017

The purpose of the study was to improve the risk prediction of SCD in post-MI patients by comparing the informative value of new non-invasive SCD risk stratification factors (HRT, mTWA, DC) with the well-known factors (impaired HRV, low left ventricular ejection fraction (LVEF), ventricular arrhythmias) both alone and in combination. Holter monitoring (HM) with evaluation of the above factors and echocardiography with LVEF measurement were performed in 111 patients (84 males and 27 females) aged 64.1 10.5 years who had MI from 2 months to 36 years (mean 27 [9; 84] months) prior to admission. The follow-up period was 12 months. The endpoints included SCD and overall cardiovascular mortality. During follow-up 15 cases of SCD and 8 other cardiovascular deaths (5 repeated fatal MI and 3 lethal strokes) were registered. LVEF was the most significant predictor of overall mortality followed by DC, HRT, HRV, mTWA and QRS width. LVEF turned out to be the most significant risk factor for SCD followed by HRT, QRS width, DC, number of PVCs per day and mTWA. Noninvasive electrophysiological predictors showed the maximum SCD predictive value in patients with LVEF >40%, whereas at lower LVEF their predictive value was either decreased or completely lost. Combined risk assessment revealed that combination of HRT2 and increased mTWA caused a significantly increased risk of cardiovascular death (OR 30.7 (95% CI, 3.5-271.6), p <0.001) and especially from SCD (OR 63.3 (95% CI, 6.8-585.8), p <0.001) compared to any other combination including those with reduced LVEF. Thus, the evaluation of HRT, DC and mTWA during HM enables to define the population of post-MI patients with high risks of cardiovascular mortality and SCD. These predictors are most effective in combination, as well as in patients with LVEF >40%. The combination of HRT2 and mTWA 100 >53 mcV is associated with a maximum increased risk of cardiovascular death and SCD.
Immediate results of mitral valve-in-valve implantation for bioprosthetic valve dysfunction
Authors: Barbarash L. S. , Stasev A. N. , Kokorin S. G. , Rutkovskaya N. V. , Sizova I. N.
Published: July 2017

Background. Patients with bioprosthetic valve dysfunction have a higher risk for redo procedures because of advanced age, comorbidities and redo-related technical difficulties. Thus, valve-in-valve replacement seems to be an easier and safer option for this group of patients.
Objective. To assess the immediate results of mitral valve-in-valve implantation for bioprosthetic valve dysfunction.
Methods. 6 patients underwent mitral valve-in-valve implantation using “UniLine” prostheses at Kemerovo Research Institute for Complex Problems of Cardiovascular Diseases in 2014.
Results. There were no cases of in-hospital deaths and prosthesis-related complications in the group under study. Satisfactory performance of bioprostheses was confirmed by echocardiography offered to all the patients before their discharge.
Conclusion. Mitral valve-in-valve implantation for bioprosthetic valve dysfunction allows achieving satisfactory immediate results.