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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292596.v1
title: Abdominal aortic aneurysms that have ruptured or are at imminent risk of rupture

description: Abstract The rupture of an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is considered a high-risk surgical emergency, given the catastrophic consequences and high mortality rate. The objective of this pictorial essay is to illustrate the radiological signs that indicate rupture or imminent rupture. To that end, we describe cases treated at our facility and present a brief review of the literature on the topic. The clinical diagnosis of imminent AAA rupture can be difficult, because patients are usually asymptomatic or have nonspecific pain complaints. In the subsequent follow-up, it is possible to identify radiological signs that indicate instability or rupture itself and thus change the prognosis. Computed tomography is the modality of choice for evaluating an AAA and abdominal pain in the emergency setting. It is therefore essential that the radiologist immediately identify the imaging findings that indicate AAA rupture or the imminent risk of such rupture.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292584
title: Remediation of Soils Contaminated by Pesticides Using Physicochemical Processes: a Brief Review

description: ABSTRACT: After years of pesticide application, often indiscriminately, damage has been caused to the environment, as well as to agronomic crops grown in contaminated areas. In water treatment, techniques based on physical and/or physicochemical processes are used, being formed secondary oxidizing agents responsible for the mineralization of contaminants present in the herbicides, thus causing the degradation process. However, few studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these techniques in soils. The aim of this study was to review the existing studies, presenting the main techniques used for remediation of soils contaminated with pesticides. Emphasis was placed on electrokinetics, advanced oxidative processes, soil washing, chemical or solvent extraction, and combinations of these methods. According to the results of several studies, the combination of techniques, such as electrokinetics and soil washing processes, allows achieving a high efficiency when it is applied for the degradation of agricultural contaminants. The combination of electrolysis with other methods, such as the Fenton’s reagent, ultrasound irradiation, and UV light, also present satisfactory results in removing pesticides in soil treatment. However, Fenton technology used alone is the most promising of the assessed techniques since it can be used for the remediation of several contaminants, especially pesticides, not harming the environment and allowing soil recovery.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292587.v1
title: Fruit pastes with organic honey texturized with gellan gum: bioacessibility of antioxidant activity and sensory analysis fruit pastes with gellan and organic honey

description: Abstract Three paste formulations were developed for four fruits: caja, murici with mango and pitanga, with differentiated percentages of fruit pulp, organic honey and gellan gum. Pulps, honey and fruit paste formulations were analyzed by antioxidant capacity, vitamin C and in vitro bioaccessibility. All formulations showed a high content of vitamin C, antioxidant action and the bioaccessibility. All the formulations were accepted regarding the overall impression, except MM3 (murici pulp:mango pulp:honey 50:50:00 and 0.25% gellan gum) and PI1 (pitanga pulp: honey 90:10 and 0.6% gellan gum). Therefore, fruit pastes are options to encourage consumption of tropical fruits of agro-biodiversity in the Brazilian Northeast.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292578
title: Treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis with heterologous serum

description: ABSTRACT Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare form of chronic and recurrent bilateral conjunctivitis, in which thick membranes develop on the tarsal conjunctiva and on other mucosae. We report the case of a 55-year old female patient with bilateral ligneous conjunctivitis who was successfully treated with 50% heterologous serum. There was no recurrence or side effects after one-year follow-up. We suggest the use of 50% heterologous serum should be further studied to better determine its efficacy as a treatment option for ligneous conjunctivitis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292569
title: Michelson interferometer built with easy access material

description: Abstract This work presents a possibility to carry out an interferometer, similar to the one used in the famous Michelson and Morley experiment, using easy access materials and at a much lower cost than the didactic experiments available in the market. The main challenge of this article is to move one of the mirrors by a few millimeters, which is possible using a home-made system similar to a lever. Alignment is another major challenge in this article. Here an alternative device is presented which enables the beam alignment with enough precision to measure the laser wavelength within 4% relative error.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292578.v1
title: Treatment of ligneous conjunctivitis with heterologous serum

description: ABSTRACT Ligneous conjunctivitis is a rare form of chronic and recurrent bilateral conjunctivitis, in which thick membranes develop on the tarsal conjunctiva and on other mucosae. We report the case of a 55-year old female patient with bilateral ligneous conjunctivitis who was successfully treated with 50% heterologous serum. There was no recurrence or side effects after one-year follow-up. We suggest the use of 50% heterologous serum should be further studied to better determine its efficacy as a treatment option for ligneous conjunctivitis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292584.v1
title: Remediation of Soils Contaminated by Pesticides Using Physicochemical Processes: a Brief Review

description: ABSTRACT: After years of pesticide application, often indiscriminately, damage has been caused to the environment, as well as to agronomic crops grown in contaminated areas. In water treatment, techniques based on physical and/or physicochemical processes are used, being formed secondary oxidizing agents responsible for the mineralization of contaminants present in the herbicides, thus causing the degradation process. However, few studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of these techniques in soils. The aim of this study was to review the existing studies, presenting the main techniques used for remediation of soils contaminated with pesticides. Emphasis was placed on electrokinetics, advanced oxidative processes, soil washing, chemical or solvent extraction, and combinations of these methods. According to the results of several studies, the combination of techniques, such as electrokinetics and soil washing processes, allows achieving a high efficiency when it is applied for the degradation of agricultural contaminants. The combination of electrolysis with other methods, such as the Fenton’s reagent, ultrasound irradiation, and UV light, also present satisfactory results in removing pesticides in soil treatment. However, Fenton technology used alone is the most promising of the assessed techniques since it can be used for the remediation of several contaminants, especially pesticides, not harming the environment and allowing soil recovery.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292569.v1
title: Michelson interferometer built with easy access material

description: Abstract This work presents a possibility to carry out an interferometer, similar to the one used in the famous Michelson and Morley experiment, using easy access materials and at a much lower cost than the didactic experiments available in the market. The main challenge of this article is to move one of the mirrors by a few millimeters, which is possible using a home-made system similar to a lever. Alignment is another major challenge in this article. Here an alternative device is presented which enables the beam alignment with enough precision to measure the laser wavelength within 4% relative error.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292566
title: Polyethersulfone hollow fiber membranes: effect of the internal liquid and the addition of clay

description: ABSTRACT Polymer membranes have been widely used in the treatment of effluents worldwide, solving medical, social and environmental problems. Thus, hollow fiber membranes were produced from polyethersulfone (PES) with adding Cloisite Na -CLNa clay and also by inserting the N, N dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent, in order to modify the membrane morphology. Clay was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (FRX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). By FRX, it was seen that the clay presented naturally sodium and with little accessory materials. The XRD showed that Cloisite Na has a characteristic of a montmorillonite clay containing Na+. The membranes were characterized by contact angle (flat membrane), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and flow measurements. By means of the contact angle measurements it was seen that the presence of clay favored an increase the hydrophilicity of the membranes. At the hollow fiber membranes, it was observed by SEM that the presence of clay modified the membrane morphology, changing the uniformity of the “fingers” and the macropores and modifying the dense layer in the center of the porous support. The addition of the acid in the internal liquid modified even more the morphology, decreasing the dense layer at the center of the membrane porous support and also changing the “fingers” and the macropores, having a greater uniformity of the same with respect to the membrane without the presence of DMF in the internal liquid. From the flow measurements it was possible to observe that the membrane containing 5% CLNa with the presence of the solvent in the internal liquid obtained a greater flow over time, this occurred due to the presented more uniform morphology of the membrane.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292563
title: In vitro cytotoxicity of β-tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles synthesized via solid state reaction

description: ABSTRACT The β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a synthetic material that present similar chemical composition to bone tissue and is frequently used as biomaterial. In this research, β-TCP was synthesized by solid state reaction and characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The surface area and particle size distribution were determined by BET method (BrunauerEmmet-Teller). A cytotoxicity test was performed according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-12. Diffraction patterns (XRD) and characteristic functional groups (IR) of material allowed to confirm the formation of the β-TCP phase. BET leaded to verification of the nanometric character of the synthesized particles. SEM allowed to compare the evolution of the microstructural morphology before and after heat treatment. Molar ratio of calcium phosphate nanoparticles, usually used to identify the different phases of apatites, was calculated by EDX. In the cytotoxicity assay, the samples showed no cellular morphological changes or inhibition of cell growth, indicating that the material is non-toxic. All these characterizations suggest that the obtained β-tricalcium phosphate may be potentially used for biomedical applications.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292557
title: MECHANICAL STABILITY OF THE Cabralea canjerana SAPLINGS SUBMITED TO LIBERATION IN SECONDARY FOREST, RS, BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT The liberation of trees of interest by cutting competing trees, woody vines and other lianas is a very important silvicultural practice in the management of forest species of interest present in secondary forests. Thus, we aimed to know the influence of the liberation on the mechanical stability and what dimensional height limit of C. canjerana (Vell.) Mart. saplings must have so that there is no problem of buckling of the stem after the liberation. To this end, the liberation of 105 plants of the species was carried out and the diameter and height were measured before and annually for three years after the application of the treatment. Based on the Mechanical Design Theory, a regression model was generated to know to allocation mode of the diameter and height in the analized plants. The minimum diameter for buckling and the safety factor for all trees were calculated. The liberation resulted in the buckling of the stem of five trees, all below the safety limit, that is, with a real diameter smaller than the minimum diameter to support the weight of its height. According to the regression model generated the species grows proportionally in diameter and height. However, the liberation influenced the mechanical stability of the plants liberated, making a greater increment in diameter necessary so that the trees remained standing. The results demonstrate that the dimensions of the trees to be liberated should be considered in order to avoid problems of buckling of the stem after the treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292566.v1
title: Polyethersulfone hollow fiber membranes: effect of the internal liquid and the addition of clay

description: ABSTRACT Polymer membranes have been widely used in the treatment of effluents worldwide, solving medical, social and environmental problems. Thus, hollow fiber membranes were produced from polyethersulfone (PES) with adding Cloisite Na -CLNa clay and also by inserting the N, N dimethylformamide (DMF) solvent, in order to modify the membrane morphology. Clay was characterized by X-ray fluorescence (FRX) and X-ray diffraction (XRD). By FRX, it was seen that the clay presented naturally sodium and with little accessory materials. The XRD showed that Cloisite Na has a characteristic of a montmorillonite clay containing Na+. The membranes were characterized by contact angle (flat membrane), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and flow measurements. By means of the contact angle measurements it was seen that the presence of clay favored an increase the hydrophilicity of the membranes. At the hollow fiber membranes, it was observed by SEM that the presence of clay modified the membrane morphology, changing the uniformity of the “fingers” and the macropores and modifying the dense layer in the center of the porous support. The addition of the acid in the internal liquid modified even more the morphology, decreasing the dense layer at the center of the membrane porous support and also changing the “fingers” and the macropores, having a greater uniformity of the same with respect to the membrane without the presence of DMF in the internal liquid. From the flow measurements it was possible to observe that the membrane containing 5% CLNa with the presence of the solvent in the internal liquid obtained a greater flow over time, this occurred due to the presented more uniform morphology of the membrane.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292554
title: Hidden hospital mortality in patients with sepsis discharged from the intensive care unit

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the impact of the presence of sepsis on in-hospital mortality after intensive care unit discharge. Methods: Retrospective, observational, single-center study. All consecutive patients discharged alive from the intensive care unit of Hospital Vila Franca de Xira (Portugal) from January 1 to December 31, 2015 (N = 473) were included and followed until death or hospital discharge. In-hospital mortality after intensive care unit discharge was calculated for septic and non-septic patients. Results: A total of 61 patients (12.9%) died in the hospital after being discharged alive from the intensive care unit. This rate was higher among the patients with sepsis on admission, 21.4%, whereas the in-hospital, post-intensive care unit mortality rate for the remaining patients was nearly half that, 9.3% (p &lt; 0.001). Other patient characteristics associated with mortality were advanced age (p = 0.02), male sex (p &lt; 0.001), lower body mass index (p = 0.02), end-stage renal disease (p = 0.04) and high Simplified Acute Physiology Score II (SAPS II) at intensive care unit admission (p &lt; 0.001), the presence of shock (p &lt; 0.001) and medical admission (p &lt; 0.001). We developed a logistic regression model and identified the independent predictors of in-hospital mortality after intensive care unit discharge. Conclusion: Admission to the intensive care unit with a sepsis diagnosis is associated with an increased risk of dying in the hospital, not only in the intensive care unit but also after resolution of the acute process and discharge from the intensive care unit.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292557.v1
title: MECHANICAL STABILITY OF THE Cabralea canjerana SAPLINGS SUBMITED TO LIBERATION IN SECONDARY FOREST, RS, BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT The liberation of trees of interest by cutting competing trees, woody vines and other lianas is a very important silvicultural practice in the management of forest species of interest present in secondary forests. Thus, we aimed to know the influence of the liberation on the mechanical stability and what dimensional height limit of C. canjerana (Vell.) Mart. saplings must have so that there is no problem of buckling of the stem after the liberation. To this end, the liberation of 105 plants of the species was carried out and the diameter and height were measured before and annually for three years after the application of the treatment. Based on the Mechanical Design Theory, a regression model was generated to know to allocation mode of the diameter and height in the analized plants. The minimum diameter for buckling and the safety factor for all trees were calculated. The liberation resulted in the buckling of the stem of five trees, all below the safety limit, that is, with a real diameter smaller than the minimum diameter to support the weight of its height. According to the regression model generated the species grows proportionally in diameter and height. However, the liberation influenced the mechanical stability of the plants liberated, making a greater increment in diameter necessary so that the trees remained standing. The results demonstrate that the dimensions of the trees to be liberated should be considered in order to avoid problems of buckling of the stem after the treatment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292563.v1
title: In vitro cytotoxicity of β-tricalcium phosphate nanoparticles synthesized via solid state reaction

description: ABSTRACT The β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP) is a synthetic material that present similar chemical composition to bone tissue and is frequently used as biomaterial. In this research, β-TCP was synthesized by solid state reaction and characterized by X-ray Diffraction (XRD), Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy, Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) and Energy Dispersive X-ray Spectroscopy (EDX). The surface area and particle size distribution were determined by BET method (BrunauerEmmet-Teller). A cytotoxicity test was performed according to ISO 10993-5 and ISO 10993-12. Diffraction patterns (XRD) and characteristic functional groups (IR) of material allowed to confirm the formation of the β-TCP phase. BET leaded to verification of the nanometric character of the synthesized particles. SEM allowed to compare the evolution of the microstructural morphology before and after heat treatment. Molar ratio of calcium phosphate nanoparticles, usually used to identify the different phases of apatites, was calculated by EDX. In the cytotoxicity assay, the samples showed no cellular morphological changes or inhibition of cell growth, indicating that the material is non-toxic. All these characterizations suggest that the obtained β-tricalcium phosphate may be potentially used for biomedical applications.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292551
title: Anomalous origin of coronary arteries with an interarterial course: pictorial essay

description: Abstract Coronary arteries originating from the contralateral (noncoronary) sinus and having an interarterial course, in which they run from the ascending aorta to the pulmonary trunk, is a potentially fatal anomaly. Computed tomography (CT) angiography facilitates the recognition and therapeutic planning of such anomalies because of its ability to acquire high-resolution images of the entire course of the coronary artery, as well as of the accompanying atherosclerotic involvement. The right coronary artery originating from the left coronary sinus is the most prevalent anomaly of this type and usually implies a better prognosis, the interarterial course being classified as "high" or "low", depending on whether it is above or below the level of the pulmonary valve, with consequent stratification of the risk and the treatment. However, it is known that there is a high risk of sudden death among patients with a left coronary artery of anomalous origin from the right sinus. In such cases, surgical treatment is recommended, regardless of whether there are symptoms or evidence of ischemia. Given the importance of those aspects, which can be identified on CT of the chest or CT angiography of the aorta, this pictorial essay aims to illustrate such anomalies to facilitate their recognition and description by radiologists who are not specialists in cardiac imaging.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292545
title: Ultrasonographic evaluation of the fetal central nervous system: review of guidelines

description: Abstract Central nervous system malformations constitute the second most common group of anomalies in fetuses. Such malformations have assumed clinical importance because of their association with high rates of perinatal morbidity and mortality. Therefore, it is extremely important to assess the fetal central nervous system during the prenatal period, in order to identify any changes in its development and thereby gain sufficient information to advise parents about pregnancy follow-up, options for fetal therapy, and the timing/type of delivery, as well as the postnatal treatment and prognosis. The objective of this review was to describe the ultrasonographic evaluation of the fetal central nervous system as per the guidelines of the International Society of Ultrasound in Obstetrics and Gynecology.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8292548
title: Mycological quality of pecan nuts from Brazil: absence of aflatoxigenic fungi and aflatoxins

description: ABSTRACT: In recent years, Brazil has encouraged the cultivation of pecans to meet both demands of domestic and international market of nuts. New genetic varieties of pecans have been selected in recent years, but available scientific information on the occurrence of fungi and aflatoxins in the international literature is out of date. Therefore, the present study aimed to quantify and identify fungal microbiota and the presence of aflatoxins in pecan nuts cultivated in southern Brazil. Fifty-two pecan nut lots (Barton variety) were obtained from producers from 19 cities of Rio Grande do Sul State and analyzed by direct plating in Agar Dichloran Glycerol 18% (DG18) and Aspergillus Flavus and Parasiticus Agar (AFPA), following incubation at 25 °C for 7 days. Aflatoxins analyses were carried out using HPLC coupled with a mass spectrometer. Results revealed at least 10 different genera of fungi. Aspergillus, Penicillium, Fusarium, and Cladosporium were predominant. Xerophilic species of Aspergillus (A. wentii, A. ruber, A. pseudoglaucus, and A. chevalieri) were commonly reported in the samples. No potential aflatoxin-producing species was isolated and no aflatoxins were detected (LOQ=1 μg/kg and LOD=0.1 μg/kg for AFB1 and AFB2, and 0.3 μg/kg for AFG1 and AFG2) in the evaluated samples. The absence of this carcinogenic group of mycotoxins is highly positive and could boost the investments in the sector, as well as stimulate the commercialization and consumption of this variety of nut.