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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336568.v1
title: Effects of virtual reality therapy on upper limb function after stroke and the role of neuroimaging as a predictor of a better response

description: ABSTRACT Background: Virtual reality therapy (VRT) is an interactive intervention that induces neuroplasticity. The aim was to evaluate the effects of VRT associated with conventional rehabilitation for an upper limb after stroke, and the neuroimaging predictors of a better response to VRT. Methods: Patients with stroke were selected, and clinical neurological, upper limb function, and quality of life were evaluated. Statistical analysis was performed using a linear model comparing pre- and post-VRT. Lesions were segmented in the post-stroke computed tomography. A voxel-based lesion-symptom mapping approach was used to investigate the relationship between the lesion and upper limb function. Results: Eighteen patients were studied (55.5 ± 13.9 years of age). Quality of life, functional independence, and dexterity of the upper limb showed improvement after VRT (p &lt; 0.001). Neuroimaging analysis showed negative correlations between the internal capsule lesion and functional recovery. Conclusion: VRT showed benefits for patients with stroke, but when there was an internal capsule lesion, a worse response was observed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336571
title: Health impact assessment of the incidence of dengue associated with precipitation in the city of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo

description: Abstract Background Dengue is considered a public health problem. The municipality of Ribeirão Preto has climatic and geographical conditions conducive to the proliferation of Aedes aegypti and high rates of dengue incidence are reported. Objective To evaluate the relationship between rainfall and the incidence of confirmed cases of dengue. Method The Spearman Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between rainfall and the dengue incidence. Results An association between precipitation and dengue cases was found, with p &lt; 0.01, considering a time lag, which occurs from the first month until the fifth month. Conclusion Studies such as this contribute to the knowledge about the influence of climatic factors on the incidence and transmission dynamics of dengue fever, being essential to guide managers in decision making for disease prevention and control.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336565
title: Prevalence of anemia and determinants of hemoglobin concentration in pregnant women

description: Abstract Background Anemia is characterized by reduced hemoglobin concentration and, during pregnancy is associated with increased fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective To evaluate the prevalence of anemia and the determinants factors of hemoglobin concentration in pregnant women. Methods Cross-sectional study with a sample of 328 pregnant women patients of the urban Health Units of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. We applied a questionnaire, anthropometric evaluation, and collected blood by capillary puncture for dosage of haemoglobin using a portable β-hemoglobinometer. Were considered anemic those pregnant women with hemoglobin &lt;11 g/dL. The determinants of serum hemoglobin concentration were identified through multiple linear regression. Results We observed anemia in 18.9% of the participants, and the mean hemoglobin concentration was 11.9 g/dL (standard deviation: 1.2). We observed lower mean of hemoglobin concentration among pregnant women who started prenatal care in the second trimester (β: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.54 to -0.02) and who did not used iron supplementation (β: -0.51, 95% CI: -0.79 to -0.23), while a higher mean was observed among primigavidae women (β: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.06 to 0.62). Conclusion Anemia in the population evaluated is a mild public health problem, and hemoglobin concentrations were associated to obstetric factors and prenatal care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336571.v1
title: Health impact assessment of the incidence of dengue associated with precipitation in the city of Ribeirão Preto, São Paulo

description: Abstract Background Dengue is considered a public health problem. The municipality of Ribeirão Preto has climatic and geographical conditions conducive to the proliferation of Aedes aegypti and high rates of dengue incidence are reported. Objective To evaluate the relationship between rainfall and the incidence of confirmed cases of dengue. Method The Spearman Correlation Coefficient was used to analyze the relationship between rainfall and the dengue incidence. Results An association between precipitation and dengue cases was found, with p &lt; 0.01, considering a time lag, which occurs from the first month until the fifth month. Conclusion Studies such as this contribute to the knowledge about the influence of climatic factors on the incidence and transmission dynamics of dengue fever, being essential to guide managers in decision making for disease prevention and control.
DOI: 10.7284/104632
title: GNSS (Global Navigation Satellite System) data collected during research cruise RR1106 using a Ashtech ADU2 instrument system onboard the platform RV Roger Revelle

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336562
title: Relationships between quality of care characteristics directed to hypertensive and diabetic patients of the Family Health Strategy and the control of prognostic factors for complications

description: Abstract Background Although the Family Health Strategy (FHS) is designed to meet the requirements of care for patients with chronic diseases, it appears that in practice, the control of arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus remains unsatisfactory. Objective The objective was to assess if quality of care influenced the control of prognostic factors of complications in subjects with hypertension or diabetes enrolled in the FHS in Pernambuco. Method This is a cross-sectional study on a random sample of 1607 hypertensive and diabetic subjects enrolled with the FHS in 35 municipalities in the state of Pernambuco. Quality of care was evaluated by “accessibility”, “services available”, “services provided” and “satisfaction”. The relationships with control of prognostic factors were sought using the chi-square test. Results The practice of physical activity was the outcome that was most closely linked to quality of care; on the other hand, quality of care was not found associated with smoking cessation. The relationship between quality of care and control of weight, blood pressure or diabetes were nonexistent or paradoxical. Conclusion Good quality of care may have a positive impact on the practice of physical activity by hypertensive or diabetic subjects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336565.v1
title: Prevalence of anemia and determinants of hemoglobin concentration in pregnant women

description: Abstract Background Anemia is characterized by reduced hemoglobin concentration and, during pregnancy is associated with increased fetal and maternal morbidity and mortality. Objective To evaluate the prevalence of anemia and the determinants factors of hemoglobin concentration in pregnant women. Methods Cross-sectional study with a sample of 328 pregnant women patients of the urban Health Units of Vitória da Conquista, Bahia. We applied a questionnaire, anthropometric evaluation, and collected blood by capillary puncture for dosage of haemoglobin using a portable β-hemoglobinometer. Were considered anemic those pregnant women with hemoglobin &lt;11 g/dL. The determinants of serum hemoglobin concentration were identified through multiple linear regression. Results We observed anemia in 18.9% of the participants, and the mean hemoglobin concentration was 11.9 g/dL (standard deviation: 1.2). We observed lower mean of hemoglobin concentration among pregnant women who started prenatal care in the second trimester (β: -0.28; 95% CI: -0.54 to -0.02) and who did not used iron supplementation (β: -0.51, 95% CI: -0.79 to -0.23), while a higher mean was observed among primigavidae women (β: 0.34, 95% CI: 0.06 to 0.62). Conclusion Anemia in the population evaluated is a mild public health problem, and hemoglobin concentrations were associated to obstetric factors and prenatal care.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336559
title: Effects of cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin on gingival myofibroblast transdifferentiation in monkeys

description: Abstract Objective: Myofibroblasts have been associated with the development of several pathologic fibrotic conditions. This longitudinal study aims to assess the proliferative and antiapoptotic effects of cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin on gingival connective tissue cells of nonhuman primate, as well as to analyze a possible role of myofibroblasts in gingival overgrowth. Materials and Methods: Gingival samples from the right superior canine area were obtained from 12 male monkeys ( Sapajus spp ) to comprise the control group. After one week, the animals were randomly assigned to three groups, which received daily oral doses of cyclosporin, nifedipine or phenytoin for 120 days. Gingival samples were collected from the left superior canine area of two animals of each group at 52 and 120 days. Histological sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and immunoreacted against α-SMA, Ki- 67 and bcl-2. Results: α-SMA immunoreaction was negative in the control and experimental groups. Similarly, no difference between groups concerning immunostaining against Ki-67 and bcl-2 was observed in connective tissue cells. Conclusion: Based on this methodology, it may be concluded that gingival overgrowths induced by cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin are not associated with neither myofibroblast transdifferentiation, proliferation nor apoptosis of gingival connective cells in monkeys.
DOI: 10.7284/104630
title: Gravimeter data collected during research cruise RR1106 using a Bell BGM-3 instrument system onboard the platform RV Roger Revelle

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336559.v1
title: Effects of cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin on gingival myofibroblast transdifferentiation in monkeys

description: Abstract Objective: Myofibroblasts have been associated with the development of several pathologic fibrotic conditions. This longitudinal study aims to assess the proliferative and antiapoptotic effects of cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin on gingival connective tissue cells of nonhuman primate, as well as to analyze a possible role of myofibroblasts in gingival overgrowth. Materials and Methods: Gingival samples from the right superior canine area were obtained from 12 male monkeys ( Sapajus spp ) to comprise the control group. After one week, the animals were randomly assigned to three groups, which received daily oral doses of cyclosporin, nifedipine or phenytoin for 120 days. Gingival samples were collected from the left superior canine area of two animals of each group at 52 and 120 days. Histological sections were stained with hematoxylin and eosin, and immunoreacted against α-SMA, Ki- 67 and bcl-2. Results: α-SMA immunoreaction was negative in the control and experimental groups. Similarly, no difference between groups concerning immunostaining against Ki-67 and bcl-2 was observed in connective tissue cells. Conclusion: Based on this methodology, it may be concluded that gingival overgrowths induced by cyclosporin, nifedipine and phenytoin are not associated with neither myofibroblast transdifferentiation, proliferation nor apoptosis of gingival connective cells in monkeys.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336562.v1
title: Relationships between quality of care characteristics directed to hypertensive and diabetic patients of the Family Health Strategy and the control of prognostic factors for complications

description: Abstract Background Although the Family Health Strategy (FHS) is designed to meet the requirements of care for patients with chronic diseases, it appears that in practice, the control of arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus remains unsatisfactory. Objective The objective was to assess if quality of care influenced the control of prognostic factors of complications in subjects with hypertension or diabetes enrolled in the FHS in Pernambuco. Method This is a cross-sectional study on a random sample of 1607 hypertensive and diabetic subjects enrolled with the FHS in 35 municipalities in the state of Pernambuco. Quality of care was evaluated by “accessibility”, “services available”, “services provided” and “satisfaction”. The relationships with control of prognostic factors were sought using the chi-square test. Results The practice of physical activity was the outcome that was most closely linked to quality of care; on the other hand, quality of care was not found associated with smoking cessation. The relationship between quality of care and control of weight, blood pressure or diabetes were nonexistent or paradoxical. Conclusion Good quality of care may have a positive impact on the practice of physical activity by hypertensive or diabetic subjects.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336553
title: Changes in hematological and biochemical parameters of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum ) parasitized by metazoan species

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the impacts of metazoan parasites on hematological and biochemical parameters and relative condition factor of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum ) farmed in northern Brazil. A total of 32 juvenile fish were captured from a commercial fish farm located in the municipality of Rio Preto da Eva, Amazonas state, Brazil. Parasite prevalence was 100% for Anacanthorus spathulatus, Mymarothecium boegeri and Notozothecium janauachensis, 100% for Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae and 53.13% for Dolops geayi. The greatest mean parasite intensity was found in acantocephalans followed by monogeneans and branchiuran crustaceans. A negative correlation was observed between abundance of N. buttnerae and hematocrit percentage, hemoglobin concentration, total thrombocyte count and glucose and between abundance of the monogenean and glucose concentration. Parasitic infections caused damage in tambaqui in terms of the observed hematological parameters that were characterized by hypochromic anemia and thrombocytopenia, which are important parameters to be used in parasitic diagnosis. This study is the first record of the occurrence of Dolops geayi in farmed tambaqui in the Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336556
title: Diagnostic validity of different cephalometric analyses for assessment of the sagittal skeletal pattern

description: Abstract Introduction: Numerous cephalometric analyses have been proposed to diagnose the sagittal discrepancy of the craniofacial structures. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the reliability and validity of different skeletal analyses for the identification of sagittal skeletal pattern. Methods: A total of 146 subjects (males = 77; females = 69; mean age = 23.6 ± 4.6 years) were included. The ANB angle, Wits appraisal, Beta angle, AB plane angle, Downs angle of convexity and W angle were used to assess the anteroposterior skeletal pattern on lateral cephalograms. The sample was classified into Class I, II and III groups as determined by the diagnostic results of majority of the parameters. The validity and reliability of the aforementioned analyses were determined using Kappa statistics, sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV). Results: A substantial agreement was present between ANB angle and the diagnosis made by the final group (k = 0.802). In the Class I group, Downs angle of convexity showed the highest sensitivity (0.968), whereas ANB showed the highest PPV (0.910). In the Class II group, ANB angle showed the highest sensitivity (0.928) and PPV (0.951). In the Class III group, the ANB angle, the Wits appraisal and the Beta angle showed the highest sensitivity (0.902), whereas the Downs angle of convexity and the ANB angle showed the highest PPV (1.00). Conclusion: The ANB angle was found to be the most valid and reliable indicator in all sagittal groups. Downs angle of convexity, Wits appraisal and Beta angle may be used as valid indicators to assess the Class III sagittal pattern.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336556.v1
title: Diagnostic validity of different cephalometric analyses for assessment of the sagittal skeletal pattern

description: Abstract Introduction: Numerous cephalometric analyses have been proposed to diagnose the sagittal discrepancy of the craniofacial structures. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the reliability and validity of different skeletal analyses for the identification of sagittal skeletal pattern. Methods: A total of 146 subjects (males = 77; females = 69; mean age = 23.6 ± 4.6 years) were included. The ANB angle, Wits appraisal, Beta angle, AB plane angle, Downs angle of convexity and W angle were used to assess the anteroposterior skeletal pattern on lateral cephalograms. The sample was classified into Class I, II and III groups as determined by the diagnostic results of majority of the parameters. The validity and reliability of the aforementioned analyses were determined using Kappa statistics, sensitivity and positive predictive value (PPV). Results: A substantial agreement was present between ANB angle and the diagnosis made by the final group (k = 0.802). In the Class I group, Downs angle of convexity showed the highest sensitivity (0.968), whereas ANB showed the highest PPV (0.910). In the Class II group, ANB angle showed the highest sensitivity (0.928) and PPV (0.951). In the Class III group, the ANB angle, the Wits appraisal and the Beta angle showed the highest sensitivity (0.902), whereas the Downs angle of convexity and the ANB angle showed the highest PPV (1.00). Conclusion: The ANB angle was found to be the most valid and reliable indicator in all sagittal groups. Downs angle of convexity, Wits appraisal and Beta angle may be used as valid indicators to assess the Class III sagittal pattern.
DOI: 10.7284/104629
title: Gyrocompass data collected during research cruise RR1106 using a iXSea Hydrins instrument system onboard the platform RV Roger Revelle

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336553.v1
title: Changes in hematological and biochemical parameters of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum ) parasitized by metazoan species

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the impacts of metazoan parasites on hematological and biochemical parameters and relative condition factor of tambaqui (Colossoma macropomum ) farmed in northern Brazil. A total of 32 juvenile fish were captured from a commercial fish farm located in the municipality of Rio Preto da Eva, Amazonas state, Brazil. Parasite prevalence was 100% for Anacanthorus spathulatus, Mymarothecium boegeri and Notozothecium janauachensis, 100% for Neoechinorhynchus buttnerae and 53.13% for Dolops geayi. The greatest mean parasite intensity was found in acantocephalans followed by monogeneans and branchiuran crustaceans. A negative correlation was observed between abundance of N. buttnerae and hematocrit percentage, hemoglobin concentration, total thrombocyte count and glucose and between abundance of the monogenean and glucose concentration. Parasitic infections caused damage in tambaqui in terms of the observed hematological parameters that were characterized by hypochromic anemia and thrombocytopenia, which are important parameters to be used in parasitic diagnosis. This study is the first record of the occurrence of Dolops geayi in farmed tambaqui in the Amazon.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336547
title: Nematode capilaridae in the tongue of Cerdocyon thous of free life in Brazil

description: Abstract Studies of helminths in road-killed wild animals are still uncommon but may provide promising results since they can identify the parasites in juvenile and adult hosts and meet the recommendations of current discussions on bioethics that prioritize alternative methods for the use of animals. This study evaluated three Cerdocyon thous individuals that were donated after dying from being run over. Two of them had small nematode adults in the epithelial and connective tissues of the tongue. The diagnosis was based on the presence of eggs, observed in histological sections, and morphological characteristics of the nematodes in the tongue. Morphologically, this nematode has a body with transverse grooves, simple mouth opening and no lips, esophagus and stichosome with stichocytes and bacillary bands along the body, which is characteristic morphology of the family Capilariidae and genus Capillaria . The presence of this nematode in the tongue of C. thous is an extremely important fact that contributes to what is known about the biodiversity of zoonotic parasites in wild canid populations. However, an explanation for these findings remains unclear because, until now, this has not been observed in the biological cycle of the species.
DOI: 10.7284/104633
title: Gyrocompass data collected during research cruise RR1106 using a iXSea Phins instrument system onboard the platform RV Roger Revelle

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7336544
title: Expression of cytokines in gingival crevicular fluid associated with tooth movement induced by aligners: a pilot study

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: The search for more aesthetic and comfortable orthodontic devices has led to an increase in the use of clear aligners. Objective: To increase knowledge on biological mechanisms of orthodontic tooth movement using Invisalign aligners. Methods: This study included 11 patients with a mean age of 23.6 ± 4.8 years. Cases planning included alignment and leveling of lower incisors using Invisalign aligners. Gingival crevicular fluid samples were collected from the lower incisors on the day of delivery of aligner number 1 (T0) and after 1 (T24h), 7 (T7d), and 21 (T21d) days. During the observation period of the study, the patients used only the aligner number 1. Levels of nine cytokines were quantified using Luminex’s multi-analysis technology. Non-parametric tests were used for comparisons between cytokine expression levels over time. Results: Cytokine expression levels remained constant after 21 days of orthodontic activation, except those of MIP-1β, which presented a statistical difference between T24h and T21d with a decrease in the concentration levels. IL-8, GM-CSF, IL-1β, MIP-1β, and TNF-α showed the highest concentrations over time. Conclusions: The different behavior in the levels of the investigated cytokines indicates a role of these biomarkers in the tissue remodeling induced by Invisalign.