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Práticas integrativas e complementares no SUS: os benefícios do Yoga e da Meditação para a saúde do corpo e da alma
Authors: Medeiros Alexsandro Melo 
Published: April 2018

Em 2017 o Ministério da Saúde aprovou duas portarias, a saber, a portaria n. 145, de 11 de janeiro e a portaria n. 849 do mês de março, fortalecendo o marco legal da Política Nacional das Práticas Integrativas e Complementares (PNPIC) no Sistema Único de Saúde, ampliando significativamente a PNPIC incluindo práticas como a arteterapia, meditação, musicoterapia, reiki, yoga e muitas outras. Este artigo propõe, portanto, uma reflexão sobre tais práticas, limitando-se, todavia, à análise de técnicas como o yoga e a meditação. Três fatores foram levados em consideração na escolha destas duas práticas: a impossibilidade de analisar todas as práticas reconhecidas pela PNPIC no espaço de um artigo; a ampla quantidade de estudos já existentes reconhecendo a eficácia terapêutica de ambas; e sua fundamentação, religiosa e espiritual, que nos permite discutir as complexas relações entre o fenômeno religioso e a formulação de políticas públicas na área da saúde. Como metodologia utilizou-se a pesquisa bibliográfica, a partir de um amplo referencial teórico sobre a temática escolhida. Conclui-se que tanto o yoga quanto a meditação podem oferecer aos pacientes do Sistema Único de Saúde brasileiro uma vivência com o sagrado que conduz a união entre o Corpo, a Mente, a Alma, e entre a Alma e Deus, através de uma busca da nossa essência espiritual, além de possuírem eficácia terapêutica comprovada para a saúde do corpo e a saúde da alma.
First Report of Dramatic Tumor Responses with Ramucirumab and Paclitaxel After Progression on Pembrolizumab in Two Cases of Metastatic Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma
Authors: Chakrabarti Sakti , Dong Haidong , Paripati Harshita R. , Ross Helen J. , Yoon Harry H. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Checkpoint inhibitors targeted at programmed cell death-1 receptor (PD-1) and its ligand (PD-L1) can result in significant benefit to a small proportion of patients with cancer, including those with tumors of the stomach and gastroesophageal junction. These drugs are now approved for several solid tumors, including the recent accelerated approval of pembrolizumab for gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas in the third-line setting and beyond based on the KEYNOTE-059 phase II trial. Data are lacking on the efficacy of chemotherapy after progression on PD-1 blockade in metastatic gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma. This report describes the exceptional response of two patients who received ramucirumab plus paclitaxel after progressive disease on pembrolizumab. This early clinical observation suggests that the sequence of administration of PD-1 blockade and chemotherapy may be important in this disease.
Sultanların Ev İçi Döşemeleri ve Mobilyaları (17. Yüzyılın Sonundan 20. Yüzyılın Başına)
Authors: OĞUZ Gülser 
Published: April 2018

Bir kişinin
evi, pek çok şeyi yansıtır. Kişinin zevkleri, yaşam standardı, yaşadığı çevre,
alışkanlıkları gibi. Tarihçiler de geçmişte yaşayan insanların zevklerini
inceleyebilir. Fakat tarihçi bu kişilerden geriye kalan verilere muhtaçtır ve
bağımlıdır. Çünkü tarihçi verilerin aktardığı kadarını görebilir. Bu çalışmada
da üç hanım sultanın eşyalarına dair tutulan defterlerden yararlanılacaktır. Bu
defterler Başbakanlık Osmanlı Arşivi’nden temin edilmiştir. Çalışma yapılırken
öncelikle her üç defter kendi içinde ele alınacaktır. Sonuçta dönemler
arasındaki benzerlikler ve farklılıklar tespit edilmeye çalışılacaktır.&nbsp; Bu sayede sultanların zevkleri ve dönemin
modası hakkında fikir sahibi olunabilecektir.
ANALISIS PENGARUH PENAMBAHAN NANOPARTIKEL EMAS TERHADAP INTENSITAS EMISI DAN WAKTU PELURUHAN FOTOLUMINESENSI KUANTUM DOT CDSE 618
Authors: Pattersons Muhammad Lawrence , Isnaeni Isnaeni 
Published: April 2018

Abstrak
Telah dilakukan pencampuran nanopartikel emas dengan kuantum dot CdSe 618. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui pengaruh penambahan nanopartikel emas terhadap intensitas emisi dan waktu peluruhan fotoluminesensi kuantum dot CdSe 618. Dalam 2 mL kuantum dot CdSe 618, ditambahkan nanopartikel emas sebanyak 40 µL, 80 µL, dan 120 µL. Pada setiap penambahan tersebut, dilakukan pengujian fotoluminesensi dan time-resolved photoluminescence, masing-masing untuk mengetahui intensitas emisi dan waktu peluruhan fotoluminesensi kuantum dot CdSe 618 setelah ditambahkan dengan nanopartikel emas. Dilakukan pula pengukuran terhadap rentang panjang gelombang absorpsi dari nanopartikel emas, beserta ukuran diameter partikel-partikelnya. Hasil pengujian menunjukkan bahwa secara keseluruhan, intensitas emisi kuantum dot CdSe 618 setelah ditambahkan dengan nanopartikel emas menjadi lebih rendah, dan nilai waktu peluruhan fotoluminesensi menjadi lebih besar. Penurunan intensitas emisi dan peningkatan waktu peluruhan fotoluminesensi diakibatkan oleh kemunculan plasmon pada nanopartikel emas.
Kata-kata kunci: nanopartikel emas, kuantum dot, fotoluminesensi.

Abstract
We have done the mixing of gold nanoparticles and CdSe 618 quantum dots. The purpose of this study is to see the influence of gold nanoparticles increment to emission intensity and photoluminescence decay time of CdSe 618 quantum dots. Into 2 mL of CdSe 618 quantum dots, we added gold nanoparticles as much as 40 µL, 80 µL, and 120 µL. At each adding, we did photoluminescence and time-resolved photoluminescence testings, to see emission intensity and photoluminescence time decay of CdSe 618 quantum dots after the adding of gold nanoparticles. We also did a measurement of absorption wavelength range of gold nanoparticles, along with diameter size of the particles. The results showed that, overall, the emission intensity of CdSe 618 quantum dots became lower after the adding of gold nanoparticles, and the value of photoluminescence decay time became bigger. The decrease of emission intensity and the increment of photoluminescence decay time were caused by the appearance of a plasmon at gold nanoparticles.
Keywords: gold nanoparticles, quantum dots, photoluminescence.
Adolescent Age of Sexual Initiation and Subsequent Adult Health Outcomes
Authors: Epstein Marina , Madeline Furlong  , Kosterman Rick , Bailey Jennifer A. , King Kevin M. , Vasilenko Sara A. , Steeger Christine M. , Hill Karl G. 
Published: April 2018

Objectives. To examine the mechanisms of the association between age of sexual initiation and adult health. Methods. Data from the Seattle Social Development Project (n = 808), in Seattle, Washington, included outcomes when participants were in their 30s (2005–2014): substance use disorders, depression, poor health, and obesity. Sexual consequence mediators included sexually transmitted infection, adolescent pregnancy, and a high number of sexual partners. We used linear logistic regression to model main effect and mediated associations. Results. Age of sexual initiation was related to nicotine and marijuana disorders, physical health, and obesity, but not alcohol disorder or depression. Mediated association with nicotine disorder was not significant; association with marijuana disorder was reduced; significant relationships with poor health and obesity remained. Conclusions. The relationship between age of sexual initiation and substance use was largely explained by consequences of sexual behavior. Earlier sexual initiation was linked to poorer physical health outcomes, though the nature of the association remains unclear. Public Health Implications. Prevention approaches need to address multiple risk factors and emphasize contraceptive methods to avoid sexual consequences. For physical health outcomes, broad prevention approaches, including addressing early sexual initiation, may be effective.
Impact of Cotton Leaf and Bract Characteristics on Cotton Leaf Grade
Authors: Eder Zachary P. , Singh Sukhbir , Fromme Daniel , Collins Guy , Bourland Fred , Morgan Gaylon 
Published: April 2018

Core Ideas
Cultivars with higher trichome densities resulted in higher leaf grade values.
Leaf area and bract length had no relation with leaf grading.
Industry leaf hairiness ratings are not consistent with observed leaf hairiness ratings.
The remnants of leaf material in harvested cotton (Gossypium hirsutum L.) can significantly increase leaf grade values, resulting in discounts to the producers and increased ginning cost. The impacts of leaf and bract pubescence and leaf and bract area of different cotton cultivars were studied on cotton leaf grade during 2011 and 2012, and the accuracy of industry leaf hairiness rating was evaluated. Three replicated trials were conducted during 2011 in Texas in the Lower and Upper Coastal Bend and the Blackland Prairie, and Tifton, GA was added as a fourth location in 2012. Two separate commercial‐scale (multi‐acre) trials were conducted during 2011 and 2012 to compare leaf grade values of a smooth leaf cultivar Deltapine 0935 B2RF and a hairy leaf cultivar Deltapine 0949 B2RF. Results demonstrated that increased leaf and bract trichome density increased the propensity for greater leaf grades in small‐plot and commercial field trials. Leaf area and bract length were not different among the cultivars at most of the locations, suggesting minimal relation with leaf grade. Pubescence quantification indicated substantial variation in cultivars, and discrepancies between company‐based rating systems; for example, semi‐smooth cultivar Phytogen 499 WRF was found to have denser trichomes compared with all smooth, semi‐smooth, and hairy cultivars. Overall, this study identified a detrimental relationship between leaf pubescence and leaf grade while other plant characteristics studied contributed little to greater leaf grades. Standardizations of leaf pubescence ratings among cotton cultivars will allow producers interested in improving leaf grade to accurately select their cultivar.
In vitro and in vivo Assessment of Silver Nanoparticles Against Clostridium botulinum Type A Botulinum
Authors: Aminianfar Mohammad , Parvardeh Siavash , Soleimani Mohsen 
Published: April 2018

Background:
Clostridium botulinum causes botulism, a serious paralytic illness that
results from the ingestion of a botulinum toxin. Because silver nanoparticle products exhibit strong
antimicrobial activity, applications for silver nanoparticles in healthcare have expanded. Therefore,
the objective of the current study was to assess a therapeutic strategy for the treatment of botulism
toxicity using silver nanoparticles.

Methods:
A preliminary test was conducted using doses that produce illness in laboratory animals to
determine the absolute lethal dose (LD100) of botulinum toxin type A (BoNT/A) in mice. Next, the
test animals were divided into six groups containing six mice each. Groups I, II and III were the
negative control (botulinum toxin only), positive control-1 (nano-silver only) and positive control-2
(no treatment), respectively. The remaining groups were allocated to the toxin that was
supplemented with three nano-silver treatments.

Results:
The mortality rates of mice caused by BoNT/A significantly reduced in the treatment groups
with different doses and injection intervals of nano-silver when compared to the negative control
group. BoNT/A toxicity induced by intraperitoneal injection of the toxin of Clostridium botulinum
causes rapid death while when coupled with nano-osilver results in delayed death in mice.

Conclusion:
These results, while open to future improvement, represent a preliminary step towards
the satisfactory control of BoNT/A with the use of silver nanoparticles for human protection against
this bioterrorism threat. Further study in this area can elucidate the underlying mechanism for
detoxifying BoNT/A by silver nanoparticles.
Emprendimientos asociativos contra el despojo capitalista: la producción colectiva de ganado vacuno en Santiago del Estero, Argentina.
Authors: Gómez Herrera Andrea Geanina , Villalba Ana Eliza 
Published: April 2018

Â La expansión de la frontera agropecuaria en Santiago del Estero, una provincia del noroeste argentino, compromete la reproducción social de campesinos sin títulos de propiedad de la tierra que hacen uso comunitario de este recurso. Frente a los desalojos promovidos por empresarios, las poblaciones campesinas de Santa Catalina y El Hoyo, determinaron cercar las tierras de uso común y asociarse en emprendimientos productivos, conformando encierros ganaderos. A partir de estas experiencias, nuestro objetivo es analizar sus luchas frente al despojo de las tierras comunes a partir de sus tácticas de socialización política y la puesta en marcha de emprendimientos productivos asociativos desarrollados en sus vínculos con agentes estatales promotores de desarrollo rural. Estas experiencias son reconstruidas mediante un abordaje metodológico cualitativo a través de entrevistas en profundidad y registro de observaciones. En este trabajo aportamos evidencias acerca de las múltiples expresiones del antagonismo frente a los procesos contemporáneos de cercamientos capitalistas de bienes comunes en el espacio rural. Estas luchas se manifiestan tanto en el plano político como en el diseño de sistemas de producción basados en la gestión de los comunes bajo formatos de organización asociativos sin precedente en el territorio.
DO REALLY EMOTIONAL QUOTIENT AND SPIRITUAL QUOTIENT AFFECT ON EMPLOYEE PERFORMANCE?
Authors: Amin Shofia , Mawaddah Nany 
Published: April 2018

The main purpose of this study is to examine the effect of emotional quotient on work performance, and the effect of spiritual quotient on work performance at BPMPPT of Jambi City. Using 68 employees as respondent, the data were collected by distributing questionnaire and analyzed by using partial least squares path modeling (PLS-SEM). The results of the analysis show that overall emotional intelligence and spiritual intelligence employee BPMPPT Jambi city is at a high level of quotient. While employee performance BPMPPT Jambi city is at a level of performance was enough. The statistical analysis shows that partially and simultantly emotional quotient and spiritual quotient has significant and positive effect on employee performance.
Keywords: Emotional Quotient, Spiritual Quotient, Performance
Evaluation of Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay and Rapid Immuno-Diagnostic Test for Rabies Antigen Detection in Archived Dog Brain Tissues
Authors: Okoh G. R. , Kazeem H. M. , Kia G. S. N. , Mailafia S. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Rabies urgently requires strengthening of new and existing diagnostic methodology in order to overcome the threat it poses. We evaluated the Enzyme Linked Immuno-Sorbent Assay (ELISA) and the Rapid Immunodiagnostic Test (RIDT) in detecting rabies viral antigens, comparing both tests with the Direct Fluorescent Antibody Test (DFAT) which is the gold standard in rabies diagnosis. Fifty dog brain tissues collected from the archives of the Central Diagnostic Laboratory, National Veterinary Research Institute, Vom, Nigeria, were utilized for this study. ELISA performed better than RIDT and recorded equivalent result with DFAT as compared with RIDT. There was a 96 % agreement between ELISA and DFAT for rabies antigen detection (concordance coefficient 78 % : 95 % C. I. 0.6366 to 0.8654) while there was a 54 % agreement between RIDT and DFAT (concordance coefficient 17 % : 95 % C. I. 0.05138—0.2752). Compared to DFAT, the sensitivities of ELISA and RIDT were 95.5 % and 47.6 %, respectively, and the specificities of ELISA and RIDT were 100 % and 87.5 % respectively. The simple Cohen’s kappa coefficient for ELISA related to the DFAT was found to be 0.834 (95 % C. I. 0.613—1.0). For RIDT, the Kappa value was 0.170 (95 % C. I. 0.003—0.337). The ELISA is as reliable a diagnostic method as the DFAT which is the gold standard for rabies diagnosis. It has an advantage of being able to analyse large number of samples at the same time, making it more suitable for epidemiological studies and for laboratories that cannot perform the DFAT. The unsatisfactory result of RIDT in this study reiterates the need to perform an adequate test validation before it can be used in the laboratory for rabies diagnosis.
Addition of Dried Blood Plasma to Feed of Minks During Lactation and Rearing of Kits
Authors: Nowakowicz-Dębek B. , Wlazło Ł. , Bis-Wencel H. , Hromada R. , Śmiech A. , Sasakova N. , Zoń A. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Studies on the effects of dried blood plasma on certain health parameters of mink (of the pastel variety) were conducted during lactation and the rearing of the kits. The study included two groups of mink (control group and experimental group). Animals in the experimental group received 0.5 % of dry blood plasma and the control group did not receive the plasma supplement. From the whole blood of both groups the direct and indirect haematological indices were recorded. Also, in both groups, the histopathological and immunohistochemical studies were performed on the: liver, kidneys, lymph nodes, spleen, and intestinal segments. From the experimental group some of the organs examined demonstrated slightly altered histopathology.
Avifauna of Lake Geča — Pilot Faunistic and Serological Study
Authors: Danielová P. , Korytár Ľ. , Csank T. 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Lake Geča is located in the northern part of the Protected Bird Territory Košická kotlina. With a surface area of 250 ha it is the largest water area in the complex of a number of gravel lake areas located close to the villages Čaňa and Geča. From 2014—2016 we used the method of capture and ringing to focus on observations of transmigrating passerine birds species. This pilot study included serological testing of selected passerine species for the presence of specific antibodies to Usutu virus (USUV) by the virus neutralization test. During the field research we obtained 1077 data about ringed birds of 43 species. We received one report about the presence of a bird ringed in our study from another location in Slovakia, and 3 long distance (above 100 km) reports from Hungary, Czechia and Croatia. No specific antibodies against USUV were detected in the birds tested.
Anterior skull base meningiomas: surgery related hypothalamic sequalae. How to avoid?
Authors: El Badry Ashraf , Taha Ahmed Nageeb 
Published: April 2018

Abstract
Introduction: Surgical: morbidities related to anterior skull base meningiomas are widely addressed in the literature and mostly related to tumor relations to cranial nerves and vascular structures in this challenging area. However; there is infrequent complications related to hypothalamic insult either from direct affection or via manipulation of vascular supply of this area.
The aim of this study: is to address hypothalamic complications occurred after surgery for anterior skull base meningiomas, pitfalls in our surgical technique and the way to minimize such morbidities.
Patients and methods: Retrospective study was conducted on all patients who did surgery for anterior skull base meningiomas in the neurosurgery department, Mansoura University during the period from 2011 to 2016. All the patients clinical and radiological data before and after surgery were analyzed. All patients who developed transient or permeant hypothalamic manifestation were included in this study and data regarding their tumor morphology, surgical technique and post-operative early and late imaging were assessed.
Results: Among 93 patients who did surgery for anterior skull base meningiomas; 12 patients developed post-operative sequalae related to hypothalamic function. In 7 patients; tumor was recurrent and in 4 patients; conformal radiotherapy was given after the initial surgery. Complication was transient in 3 patients and permeant in 9 patients. 8 patients died from their hypothalamic sequalae. Early post-operative imaging showed hypothalamic infarction in 8 patients.
Conclusion: Through reviewing these cases we can address the importance of many factors in the tumours especially size, morphology, recurrence who increase hypothalamic insults. Factors in surgery include preservation of arachnoid plain, perforators, meticulous dissection for minimize this complication.
Management of C2-C3 fracture subluxation by anterior cervical approach and C2-C3 trans-cortical screw placement
Authors: Agrawal Amit 
Published: April 2018

AbstractCervical spine injuries are the major cause of morbidity and mortality in trauma victims. Upper cervical spine injuries account for about 24% of acute fractures and dislocations and one third of fractures occur at the level of C2, while one half of injuries occur at the C6 or C7 levels. In contrast to this approach we used the transverse cervical, platysma splitting incision at a lower (C3-C4 disc) to expose the upper cervical spine particularly lower border of C3 (entry point for the screw).
Extended screening for infectious diseases among newly arrived asylum seekers from Africa and Asia, Verona province, Italy, April 2014 to June 2015
Authors: Buonfrate Dora , Gobbi Federico , Marchese Valentina , Postiglione Chiara , Badona Monteiro Geraldo , Giorli Giovanni , Napoletano Giuseppina , Bisoffi Zeno 
Published: April 2018

Background and aim
Management of health issues presented by newly arrived migrants is often limited to communicable diseases even though other health issues may be more prevalent. We report the results of infectious disease screening proposed to 462 recently-arrived asylum seekers over 14 years of age in Verona province between April 2014 and June 2015. Methods: Screening for latent tuberculosis (TB) was performed via tuberculin skin test (TST) and/or QuantiFERON-TB Gold in-tube assay and/or chest X-ray. An ELISA was used to screen for syphilis. Stool microscopy was used to screen for helminthic infections, and serology was also used for strongyloidiasis and schistosomiasis. Screening for the latter also included urine filtration and microscopy. Results: Most individuals came from sub-Saharan Africa (77.5%), with others coming from Asia (21.0%) and North Africa (1.5%). The prevalence of viral diseases/markers of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was 1.3%, HCV infection was 0.85% and hepatitis B virus surface antigen was 11.6%. Serological tests for syphilis were positive in 3.7% of individuals. Of 125 individuals screened for TB via the TST, 44.8% were positive and of 118 screened via the assay, 44.0% were positive. Of 458 individuals tested for strongyloidiasis, 91 (19.9%) were positive, and 76 of 358 (21.2%) individuals from sub-Saharan Africa were positive for schistosomiasis. Conclusions: The screening of viral diseases is questionable because of low prevalence and/or long-term, expensive treatments. For opposing reasons, helminthic infections are probably worth to be targeted by screening strategies in asylum seekers of selected countries of origin.