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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511705
title: Is radioactive iodine- 131 treatment related to the occurrence of non-synchronous second primary malignancy in patients with differentiated thyroid cancer?

description: Objective Much controversy relates to the risk of non-synchronous second primary malignancies (NSSPM) after radioactive iodine treatment (RAI-131) in differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC) patients. This study evaluated the relationship between RAI-131 and NSSPM in DTC survivors with long-term follow-up. Materials and methods Retrospective analysis of 413 DTC cases was performed; 252 received RAI-131 and 161 were treated with thyroidectomy alone. Exclusion criteria were: prior or synchronous non-thyroidal malignancies (within the first year), familial syndromes associated to multiple neoplasms, ionizing radiation exposure or second tumors with unknown histopathology. Results During a mean follow-up of 11.0 ± 7.5 years, 17 (4.1%) patients developed solid NSSPM. Patients with NSSPM were older than those without (p = 0.02). RAI-131 and I-131 cumulative activity were similar in patients with and without NSSPM (p = 0.18 and p = 0.78, respectively). Incidence of NSSPM was 5.2% in patients with RAI-131 treatment and 2.5% in those without RAI-131 (p = 0.18). Using multivariate analysis, RAI-131 was not significantly associated with NSSPM occurrence (p = 0.35); age was the only independent predictor (p = 0.04). Under log rank statistical analysis, after 10 years of follow-up, it was observed a tendency of lower NSSPM-free survival among patients that received RAI-131 treatment (0.96 vs . 0.87; p = 0.06), what was not affected by age at DTC diagnosis. Conclusion In our cohort of DTC survivors, with a long-term follow-up period, RAI-131 treatment and I-131 cumulative dose were not significantly associated with NSSPM occurrence. A tendency of premature NSSPM occurrence among patients treated with RAI-131 was observed, suggesting an anticipating oncogenic effect by interaction with other risk factors.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5792376.v1
title: Evaluation of the tip of standardized D0 gutta percha cones of four Rotary systems, by means of an endodontic ruler

description: ABSTRACT Objective : This study aimed to evaluate the D0 diameter of standardized gutta-percha cones for four mechanized systems: ProTaper Universal®, Mtwo®, Wave One® and Reciproc®. Methods: An endodontic calibrator ruler was used to measure the D0 diameter of 60 main cones of the above systems. Measurements were made according 3 scores as follows: gutta-percha cone fits exactly into the same hole as the endodontic ruler gauge (score 1), cone falls short of the ruler gauge whole size (score 2); or exceeding the ruler gauge hole size (score 3). The diameters D0 obtained were compared with the values reported by manufacturers. All data were analyzed by means of T Test, at 1% level of significance. Results: The average value measured was significantly higher than the measures established by manufacturers (p &lt;0.001). Conclusion : The gutta-percha cones of ProTaper Universal® systems Mtwo®, Wave One® and Reciproc® were not standardized, except for R40 cone of the Reciproc® system (Reciproc®). The trend was for variation in the D0 Diameter towards increasing measurement values.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.8127788.v1
title: Preoperative detection of TERT promoter and BRAFV600E mutations in papillary thyroid carcinoma in high-risk thyroid nodules

description: ABSTRACT Objectives: This observational study analyzed telomerase reverse transcriptase (pTERT) mutations in 45 fine-needle aspiration (FNA) specimens obtained from thyroid nodules followed by postoperatively confirmation of papillary thyroid cancer (PTC) diagnosis, examining their relationship with clinicopathologic aspects and the BRAFV600E mutation. Subjects and methods: Clinical information was collected from patients who presented to Ribeirao Preto University Hospital for surgical consultation regarding a thyroid nodule and who underwent molecular testing between January 2010 to October 2012. Tests included a DNA-based somatic detection of BRAFV600E and pTERT mutations. Results: We found coexistence of pTERTC228T and BRAFV600E mutations in 8.9% (4/45) of thyroid nodules. All nodules positive for pTERT mutations were BRAFV600E positives. There was a significant association between pTERTC228T/BRAFV600E with older age and advanced stage compared with the group negative for either mutation. Conclusions: This series provides evidence that FNA is a reliable method for preoperative diagnosis of high-risk thyroid nodules. pTERTC228T/BRAFV600E mutations could be a marker of poor prognosis. Its use as a personalized molecular medicine tool to individualize treatment decisions and follow-up design needs to be further studied.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7519154
title: Reliability of adenoid hypertrophy diagnosis by cephalometric radiography

description: OBJECTIVE: To verify the reliability of adenoid hypertrophy diagnosis by cephalometric radiography. METHOD: Thirty male subjects, aged between 12 and 15 years, either mouth-breathers, or not, were selected. Diagnostic tests for adenoid hypertrophy were performed by radiological cephalometry based on lateral cephalometric radiographs and nasal endoscopy (gold standard). The CefX Cephalometric software program, version 2000 was used and the rhinoscopy was performed with a flexible endoscope. Blockage of 47% and 75% of the nasopharynx were taken as the cutoff points for cephalometric radiography and endoscopy, respectively. RESULTS: The correlation between the two examinations was considered moderately positive (0.5). Tests of validity and reliability reported a sensitivity of 100%; specificity 65.5%; positive predictive value of 9.1%; negative predictive value 100%, and exactness of 66.60%. CONCLUSION: Lateral cephalometric radiography was considered practical and comfortable for the patient; relatively efficient for detecting adenoid hypertrophy and obtaining the diagnosis of nasopharyngeal airway obstruction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514804
title: PORTUGUESE KNIGHTS-ERRANT IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY PARIS AND RIO: TRANSLATION AS RESPONSE TO EXILE IN GLOBAL CITIES

description: Abstract This article aims to uncover the role played by a series of picaresque novels translated into Portuguese and published in midnineteenth-century Paris in helping the Portuguese diaspora cope with the challenges of being a migrant in a global city. Through a contextual analysis, it will be argued that these novels were part of vaster cultural projects aimed at establishing solidarity networks among Portuguese exiles in Paris and, at the same time, at preserving multilingualism. By means of a textual analysis of Dom Severino Magriço ou o Dom Quichote portuguez (Paris, Pillet Fils Aîné, 1851), it will be suggested that this particular target text is committed to helping Portuguese migrants in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, this novel illustrates ways of engaging with multiple Others, mainly through the reading and comparing of national literary canons.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7514804.v1
title: PORTUGUESE KNIGHTS-ERRANT IN NINETEENTH-CENTURY PARIS AND RIO: TRANSLATION AS RESPONSE TO EXILE IN GLOBAL CITIES

description: Abstract This article aims to uncover the role played by a series of picaresque novels translated into Portuguese and published in midnineteenth-century Paris in helping the Portuguese diaspora cope with the challenges of being a migrant in a global city. Through a contextual analysis, it will be argued that these novels were part of vaster cultural projects aimed at establishing solidarity networks among Portuguese exiles in Paris and, at the same time, at preserving multilingualism. By means of a textual analysis of Dom Severino Magriço ou o Dom Quichote portuguez (Paris, Pillet Fils Aîné, 1851), it will be suggested that this particular target text is committed to helping Portuguese migrants in Paris and in Rio de Janeiro. Furthermore, this novel illustrates ways of engaging with multiple Others, mainly through the reading and comparing of national literary canons.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518839
title: Development of Spodoptera eridania (Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in different hosts

description: Spodoptera eridania (Cramer) is a growing pest in crops that has been causing damage due to defoliation and lesion in reproductive structures, which requires studies of development in different types of hosts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of S. eridania in different species of host plants. The larvae were reared in laboratory in cotton plants of the Delta Opal cultivar. The caterpillars of newly hatched larvae were placed in Petri dishes and fed on these plants: black velvet bean (Stizolobium aterrimum), guandu bean (Cajanus cajan), jack bean (Canavalia ensiformes), forage radish (Raphanus sativus), sunnhep (Crotalaria juncea) and millet (Pennisetum americanum). The following parameters were evaluated: attractiveness and consumption in a multiple choice test; viability; larval and pupal period and weight; sex ratio; adult longevity; and total duration of the development cycle. The jack bean and forage radish plants showed greater attractiveness and were the most consumed ones by S. eridaniacaterpillars. The larval period was shorter among the larvae fed on black velvet beans in comparison to guandu beans, jack beans, forage radish and C. juncea. Larvae fed on forage radish and C. juncea leaves had the heaviest pupal weight. The best progress of caterpillars was obtained in the following hosts: guandu bean, forage radish and C. juncea. The millet had a negative influence on the biological parameters of caterpillars, thus not proving to be a viable host, since larval mortality was of 100%.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7518839.v1
title: Development of Spodoptera eridania (Cramer) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in different hosts

description: Spodoptera eridania (Cramer) is a growing pest in crops that has been causing damage due to defoliation and lesion in reproductive structures, which requires studies of development in different types of hosts. The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of S. eridania in different species of host plants. The larvae were reared in laboratory in cotton plants of the Delta Opal cultivar. The caterpillars of newly hatched larvae were placed in Petri dishes and fed on these plants: black velvet bean (Stizolobium aterrimum), guandu bean (Cajanus cajan), jack bean (Canavalia ensiformes), forage radish (Raphanus sativus), sunnhep (Crotalaria juncea) and millet (Pennisetum americanum). The following parameters were evaluated: attractiveness and consumption in a multiple choice test; viability; larval and pupal period and weight; sex ratio; adult longevity; and total duration of the development cycle. The jack bean and forage radish plants showed greater attractiveness and were the most consumed ones by S. eridaniacaterpillars. The larval period was shorter among the larvae fed on black velvet beans in comparison to guandu beans, jack beans, forage radish and C. juncea. Larvae fed on forage radish and C. juncea leaves had the heaviest pupal weight. The best progress of caterpillars was obtained in the following hosts: guandu bean, forage radish and C. juncea. The millet had a negative influence on the biological parameters of caterpillars, thus not proving to be a viable host, since larval mortality was of 100%.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6943760
title: Electromyographic analysis of postural overload caused by bulletproof vests on public security professionals

description: Abstract Introduction Military police activity individuals performing operational activity remain 12 hours using mandatory safety equipment. This work aimed to verify the electromyographic response in operational military police officers before and after a cycle of two working days. Methods Forty-four male individuals were evaluated, with an average age of 34.59 ± 8.05. The used protocol consisted in the evaluation of paravertebral muscles and rectus abdominis muscles in a maximum isometric voluntary contraction test (MVC) during trunk extension movements, starting from the sitting position. Moreover, the Roland-Morris functional evaluation questionnaire and the Corlett and Manenica diagram for painful areas were used. An electromyograph with 16 pre-set channels was used. Signals were processed in time (EMGME) and spectral (EMGMF) domains, using the MatLab® program. The Shapiro-Wilk test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test were applied. Statistical analyses were performed through the SPSS v21.0 software and Microsoft Office Excel 2010, considering p &lt; 0.05 as significance level. Results Results showed statistical differences in the post-working day for time analysis, an EMGME decrease in the right rectus abdominis muscle (p = 0.016) and in the age-stratified sample, with individuals over 31 years old (p = 0.016); in the spectral analysis, EMGMF reduction in the right iliocostalis (p = 0.027) and right and left side in the stratified sample, in individuals over 31 years old and with more than 10 years of service. Conclusion The used protocol highlighted a decrease in the amplitude of the electromyographic signal, as well as possible muscle fatigue on the right side where officers usually carry their weapons.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508315
title: Informal caregiver burden in middle-income countries Results from Memory Centers in Lima - Peru

description: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate caregiver burden based on Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and depression in caregivers on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). METHODS: Literate individuals, 18 years or older, who spoke Spanish as their native language were included. Demographic characteristics: Age, sex, education, relationship to person with dementia, length of time caregiving, other sources of help for caring, impact on the household economy, family support, and perception of impaired health; and Clinical data on care-recipients: type of dementia, time since diagnosis, treatment, and Global Deterioration Scale (GDS); the ZBI and BDI-II. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed to assess caregiver burden and predictors of higher burden in caregivers. RESULTS: A total of 92 informal caregivers were evaluated. Regarding care-recipients, 75% were 69 years old or over, 75% had at least one year since diagnosis, 73.9% had Alzheimer's disease, 84.8% received treatment, 75% scored 5 or over on the GDS. For caregivers, 75% were 55.5 years old or over, predominantly female (81.5%), married (83.7%), the spouse of care-recipients (60.87%), had at least 10 years of education (75.0%) and one year of caregiving (75%), reduced entertainment time (90.2%) and self-perception of impaired health (83.7%). Median score on the ZBI was 37.5 (minimum value = 3; and maximum value = 74). The coefficient of BDI was 1.38 (p-value &lt;0.001). CONCLUSION: This sample of Peruvian informal caregivers showed elevated ZBI values. Self-perception of worsened health, repercussion on the family economy and time caregiving were the main determinants of ZBI, although only BDI was a consistent predictor of ZBI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7508315.v1
title: Informal caregiver burden in middle-income countries Results from Memory Centers in Lima - Peru

description: OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate caregiver burden based on Zarit Burden Interview (ZBI) and depression in caregivers on the Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II). METHODS: Literate individuals, 18 years or older, who spoke Spanish as their native language were included. Demographic characteristics: Age, sex, education, relationship to person with dementia, length of time caregiving, other sources of help for caring, impact on the household economy, family support, and perception of impaired health; and Clinical data on care-recipients: type of dementia, time since diagnosis, treatment, and Global Deterioration Scale (GDS); the ZBI and BDI-II. Descriptive and analytical statistics were employed to assess caregiver burden and predictors of higher burden in caregivers. RESULTS: A total of 92 informal caregivers were evaluated. Regarding care-recipients, 75% were 69 years old or over, 75% had at least one year since diagnosis, 73.9% had Alzheimer's disease, 84.8% received treatment, 75% scored 5 or over on the GDS. For caregivers, 75% were 55.5 years old or over, predominantly female (81.5%), married (83.7%), the spouse of care-recipients (60.87%), had at least 10 years of education (75.0%) and one year of caregiving (75%), reduced entertainment time (90.2%) and self-perception of impaired health (83.7%). Median score on the ZBI was 37.5 (minimum value = 3; and maximum value = 74). The coefficient of BDI was 1.38 (p-value &lt;0.001). CONCLUSION: This sample of Peruvian informal caregivers showed elevated ZBI values. Self-perception of worsened health, repercussion on the family economy and time caregiving were the main determinants of ZBI, although only BDI was a consistent predictor of ZBI.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5666593
title: Planning of operative groups in the care of health services users: integrating experiences

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to present a panorama of the planning of operative groups carried out with health services users. A review was conducted in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database. In the 12 studies analyzed, the operative group theory was based on five different authors. The group aimed to prevent diseases/grievances and treat diseases, but the process highlighted the promotion of health associated with health education and food and nutrition education. The most common method of used evaluation was observation, however, few studies used evaluation indicators. The built panorama can help professionals in the planning and development of their own groups.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.6943760.v1
title: Electromyographic analysis of postural overload caused by bulletproof vests on public security professionals

description: Abstract Introduction Military police activity individuals performing operational activity remain 12 hours using mandatory safety equipment. This work aimed to verify the electromyographic response in operational military police officers before and after a cycle of two working days. Methods Forty-four male individuals were evaluated, with an average age of 34.59 ± 8.05. The used protocol consisted in the evaluation of paravertebral muscles and rectus abdominis muscles in a maximum isometric voluntary contraction test (MVC) during trunk extension movements, starting from the sitting position. Moreover, the Roland-Morris functional evaluation questionnaire and the Corlett and Manenica diagram for painful areas were used. An electromyograph with 16 pre-set channels was used. Signals were processed in time (EMGME) and spectral (EMGMF) domains, using the MatLab® program. The Shapiro-Wilk test and Wilcoxon Signed Ranks Test were applied. Statistical analyses were performed through the SPSS v21.0 software and Microsoft Office Excel 2010, considering p &lt; 0.05 as significance level. Results Results showed statistical differences in the post-working day for time analysis, an EMGME decrease in the right rectus abdominis muscle (p = 0.016) and in the age-stratified sample, with individuals over 31 years old (p = 0.016); in the spectral analysis, EMGMF reduction in the right iliocostalis (p = 0.027) and right and left side in the stratified sample, in individuals over 31 years old and with more than 10 years of service. Conclusion The used protocol highlighted a decrease in the amplitude of the electromyographic signal, as well as possible muscle fatigue on the right side where officers usually carry their weapons.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512389
title: Forest Fragmentation Analysis in the Municipalities of Corumbiara and Buritis, Rondônia State, Brazil

description: ABSTRACTThe expansion of agriculture and pasture in Rondônia state was accelerated in the past decade due to fiscal incentives and higher external market demand. Consequently, serious forest degradation processes were initiated. The present study aims to analyze forest fragmentation in the municipalities of Corumbiara and Buritis. To this end, Landsat 5 TM images were used for forest and non-forest classification. The accuracy assessment for Maximum Likelihood supervised classification indicated an overall accuracy of 91% and Kappa of 78%. Results indicated an increase in the number of patches in the area of study in the past decade, with an increase in edge effects, significant reduction of forest class area, and a decrease in the connectivity of forest patches. Therefore, based on this study, a continuous increase in the fragmentation of native vegetation in these municipalities can be observed.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5666593.v1
title: Planning of operative groups in the care of health services users: integrating experiences

description: ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to present a panorama of the planning of operative groups carried out with health services users. A review was conducted in the Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO) database. In the 12 studies analyzed, the operative group theory was based on five different authors. The group aimed to prevent diseases/grievances and treat diseases, but the process highlighted the promotion of health associated with health education and food and nutrition education. The most common method of used evaluation was observation, however, few studies used evaluation indicators. The built panorama can help professionals in the planning and development of their own groups.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7451585
title: EXPLAINING THE WATER-HOLDING CAPACITY OF BIOCHAR BY SCANNING ELECTRON MICROSCOPE IMAGES

description: ABSTRACT Biochar is a solid material formed during biomass thermochemical decomposition processes. This organic compound has particular properties that may cause effects on soils depending on its feedstock and processing conditions. Thus, the characteristics and purpose of use of this material must be recognized prior to its use. Two types of biochar, derived from different wood sources, were compared, one from caatinga biome species and another from cashew trees. Two species from caatinga biome were used, jurema-preta (Mimosa tenuiflora Willd. Poir.), and marmeleiro (Croton sonderianus Müll. Arg.). This study aimed to identify the best biochar material regionally available to increase water-holding capacity in the soil, based on laboratory tests and microstructural porosity evaluation. Biochar from Caatinga wood demonstrated an improved water-holding capacity if compared to cashew wood biochar. The particle diameters of 2 and 4 mm showed the highest levels, which were 2,268 g.g-1 for caatinga wood and 0.574 g.g-1 for cashew wood biochars, respectively. While the smaller quantities of macropores and a larger number of micropores (smaller radius) could explain the higher water-holding capacity for biochar from caatinga wood, the thick lignified cell walls of biochar from cashew wood support the idea of a hydrophobic effect contributing to water lower holding capacity.