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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975040.v1
title: Using skin temperature and muscle thickness to assess muscle response to strength training

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: Several studies already reported the response of many biomarkers after strength training, but studies using low cost diagnostic imaging tools are rare. Objective: To evaluate the usage of skin temperature and muscle thickness (MT) to monitor muscle response (until 96 hours after) to high-intensity strength training. Methods: This is a short-term longitudinal study with 13 trained, healthy male volunteers. Volunteers performed five sets of biceps bi-set exercise with their dominant arm with dumbbells, with load of 70% of one-repetition maximum (1RM). The ultrasound (US) and thermal images were acquired before and immediately after the last set, 24, 48, 72 and 96 hours after exercise. Results: The analysis was divided in two stages: acute muscle response (until 24 hours after training) and delayed muscle response (from 24 to 96 hours after training). The elbow flexors thickness showed the peak value immediately after the last set of training. Skin temperature (on elbow flexors) and the elbow flexors thickness grew continuously from 24 to 96 hours after strength training. There is a high correlation (r=0.941, p=0.017) between skin temperature and muscle thickness from the end of exercise until 96 hours after strength training. Conclusions: The US images showed high sensibility for muscle physiological changes on the first 24 hours after exercise. On the other hand, the thermal images had higher sensibility for muscle physiological changes than US images from 24 to 96 hours after training.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975028
title: Ethnobotanical knowledge of the Tremembé of Barra of Mundaú on the sociobiodiversity fruits

description: Abstract: The research aimed to identify the native fruits of the territory of the Tremembé of Barra do Mundaú and its cultural value. Ethnography was adopted, involving field diary, interviews and participant observation. The main forms of use were food, handicrafts, medicinal and ritualistic, showing that the relevance of fruits goes beyond the nutritional aspect, being associated with traditional knowledge with several of their cultural and identity practices.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975031
title: First forensic records of termite activity on non-fossilized human bones in Brazil

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the first records of termite activity on non-fossilized human bones in Brazil. The cases reported in this study resulted from forensic analysis of six human skeletons found in northeastern Brazil between 2012 and 2014. Traces of tunnels and nests commonly produced by termites were found on several human bone surfaces as well as the specimens and characteristic signs of osteophagic activity. In four cases, the species were identified: Amitermes amifer Silvestri, 1901, Nasutitermes corniger (Motschulsky, 1855) (on two skeletons), and Microcerotermes indistinctus Mathews, 1977. In two other cases, the activity of termites on bone surfaces was evidenced by remains of nests and tunnels produced by these insects. At least in the samples of human remains available for this report, the number of termites collected was greater on bones found during autumn, the rainy season in the Northeast of Brazil. The human bones examined showed termites like insects with lots of strength at bone degradation, capable of continuing the process of decomposition of human remains even in completely skeletonized bodies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975037.v1
title: Brain death-induced cytokine release is not associated with primary graft dysfunction: a cohort study

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To examine the association between donor plasma cytokine levels and the development of primary graft dysfunction of organs transplanted from deceased donors. Methods: Seventeen deceased donors and the respective 47 transplant recipients were prospectively included in the study. Recipients were divided into two groups: group 1, patients who developed primary graft dysfunction; and group 2, patients who did not develop primary graft dysfunction. Donor plasma levels of TNF, IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ assessed by ELISA were compared between groups. Results: Sixty-nine organs were retrieved, and 48 transplants were performed. Donor plasma cytokine levels did not differ between groups (in pg/mL): TNF, group 1: 10.8 (4.3 - 30.8) versus group 2: 8.7 (4.1 - 33.1), p = 0.63; IL-6, group 1: 1617.8 (106.7 - 5361.7) versus group 2: 922.9 (161.7 - 5361.7), p = 0.56; IL-1β, group 1: 0.1 (0.1 - 126.1) versus group 2: 0.1 (0.1 - 243.6), p = 0.60; and IFN-γ, group 1: 0.03 (0.02 - 0.2) versus group 2: 0.03 (0.02 - 0.1), p = 0.93). Similar findings were obtained when kidney transplants were analyzed separately. Conclusion: In this sample of transplant recipients, deceased donor plasma cytokines TNF, IL-6, IL-1β, and IFN-γ were not associated with the development of primary graft dysfunction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975022
title: Phytochemical screening and in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumor activities of the red propolis Alagoas

description: Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, toxicity and phytochemical screening of the Red Propolis Alagoas. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by disk diffusion method. Determination of antioxidant activity was performed using the DPPH assay (1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), FTC (ferric thiocyanate) and determination of phenolic compounds by Follin method. Toxicity was performed by the method of Artemia salina and cytotoxicity by MTT method. The phytochemical screening for the detection of allelochemicals was performed. The ethanol extract of propolis of Alagoas showed significant results for antimicrobial activity, and inhibitory activity for Staphylococcus aureus and Candida krusei. The antioxidant activity of the FTC method was 80% to 108.3% hydrogen peroxide kidnapping, the DPPH method showed an EC50 3.97 mg/mL, the content of total phenolic compounds was determined by calibration curve gallic acid, resulting from 0.0005 mg/100 g of gallic acid equivalent. The extract was non-toxic by A. salina method. The propolis extract showed high activity with a higher percentage than 75% inhibition of tumor cells OVCAR-8, SF-295 and HCT116. Chemical constituents were observed as flavonones, xanthones, flavonols, and Chalcones Auronas, Catechins and leucoanthocyanidins. It is concluded that the extract can be tested is considered a potential source of bioactive metabolites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975025
title: Comparison of bronchial hygiene techniques in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effects of vibrocompression and hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator techniques alone and in combination (hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on the amount of aspirated secretion and the change in hemodynamic and pulmonary parameters. Methods: A randomized clinical trial with critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation conducted in the intensive care unit of a university hospital. The patients were randomly allocated to receive one of the bronchial hygiene techniques for 10 minutes (vibrocompression or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression). Afterwards, the patients were again randomly allocated to receive either the previous randomly allocated technique or only tracheal aspiration. The weight of aspirated secretions (in grams), ventilatory mechanics and cardiopulmonary data before and after the application of the techniques were analyzed. The tracheal reintubation frequency and time and mortality on mechanical ventilation were also evaluated. Results: A total of 93 patients (29 vibrocompression, 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator and 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours were included. The hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression group was the only one that presented a significant increase in aspirated secretions compared to tracheal aspiration alone [0.7g (0.1 - 2.5g) versus 0.2g (0.0 - 0.6g), p value = 0.006]. Conclusion: Compared to tracheal aspiration alone, the combination of hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression techniques was most efficient for increasing the amount of aspirated secretions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975028.v1
title: Ethnobotanical knowledge of the Tremembé of Barra of Mundaú on the sociobiodiversity fruits

description: Abstract: The research aimed to identify the native fruits of the territory of the Tremembé of Barra do Mundaú and its cultural value. Ethnography was adopted, involving field diary, interviews and participant observation. The main forms of use were food, handicrafts, medicinal and ritualistic, showing that the relevance of fruits goes beyond the nutritional aspect, being associated with traditional knowledge with several of their cultural and identity practices.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975031.v1
title: First forensic records of termite activity on non-fossilized human bones in Brazil

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to describe the first records of termite activity on non-fossilized human bones in Brazil. The cases reported in this study resulted from forensic analysis of six human skeletons found in northeastern Brazil between 2012 and 2014. Traces of tunnels and nests commonly produced by termites were found on several human bone surfaces as well as the specimens and characteristic signs of osteophagic activity. In four cases, the species were identified: Amitermes amifer Silvestri, 1901, Nasutitermes corniger (Motschulsky, 1855) (on two skeletons), and Microcerotermes indistinctus Mathews, 1977. In two other cases, the activity of termites on bone surfaces was evidenced by remains of nests and tunnels produced by these insects. At least in the samples of human remains available for this report, the number of termites collected was greater on bones found during autumn, the rainy season in the Northeast of Brazil. The human bones examined showed termites like insects with lots of strength at bone degradation, capable of continuing the process of decomposition of human remains even in completely skeletonized bodies.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975016
title: Intensity and sweating parameters in futsal players by game position

description: ABSTRACT Introduccion: The increase in the number of adolescents attending indoor soccer training programs has been markedly observed as an alternative for sports practice. Physical fitness and the hydration profile in indoor soccer adolescents athletes are rare in scientific literature. Objective: To determine the body composition and metabolic characteristics in male adolescents attending indoor soccer training program, making a relation among them and the game position. Methods: We evaluated 10 male adolescent aged 12 to 13 years, with sexual maturational level of 3.7 ± 0.7 for pubic hair, and 3.6 ± 1.0 for external genital development. The adolescents were submitted to an-thropometric measurement (weight, height and body composition), neuromotor test (vertical and horizontal thrust and shuttle run test) and metabolic demand (distance covered, energy expenditure, number of steps and hydration variation). Results: The results were analyzed by the 4 game positions (goalkeepers, full-backs, wing backs and centre--forwards) using the ANOVA One Way and post-hoc Scheffé's variation analysis, with an accuracy margin of 5%. Data showed that goalkeepers presented higher percentage of body fat than other game positions, with no differences among them. The lean body mass showed a inverse trend, with lower muscular values for goalkeepers than in field positions, and higher values for wing backs and centre-forwards than full-backs. Goalkeepers presented lower me-tabolic demand taking into account the intensity analyzed during the games, compared to other game positions, corroborating with other similar studies. For all groups, ad libitum water intake was sufficient to maintain the state of rehydration. Conclusion: We can, thus, conclude that there are differences in metabolic demand according to the game positions, suggesting a specific training prescription aiming at avoiding over or under stimuli for adolescents.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975025.v1
title: Comparison of bronchial hygiene techniques in mechanically ventilated patients: a randomized clinical trial

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To compare the effects of vibrocompression and hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator techniques alone and in combination (hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on the amount of aspirated secretion and the change in hemodynamic and pulmonary parameters. Methods: A randomized clinical trial with critically ill patients on mechanical ventilation conducted in the intensive care unit of a university hospital. The patients were randomly allocated to receive one of the bronchial hygiene techniques for 10 minutes (vibrocompression or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator or hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression). Afterwards, the patients were again randomly allocated to receive either the previous randomly allocated technique or only tracheal aspiration. The weight of aspirated secretions (in grams), ventilatory mechanics and cardiopulmonary data before and after the application of the techniques were analyzed. The tracheal reintubation frequency and time and mortality on mechanical ventilation were also evaluated. Results: A total of 93 patients (29 vibrocompression, 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator and 32 hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression) on mechanical ventilation for more than 24 hours were included. The hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression group was the only one that presented a significant increase in aspirated secretions compared to tracheal aspiration alone [0.7g (0.1 - 2.5g) versus 0.2g (0.0 - 0.6g), p value = 0.006]. Conclusion: Compared to tracheal aspiration alone, the combination of hyperinflation with mechanical ventilator + vibrocompression techniques was most efficient for increasing the amount of aspirated secretions.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975013
title: Use of eugenol for anesthesia of lesser guitarfish Zapteryx brevirostris (Rhinobatidae)

description: Abstract Anesthesia can be utilized as a non-lethal procedure to allow easy handling of teleosts and elasmobranchs in captivity or in the wild. For this, anesthetic protocols need to be established according to the species. The aim of this study was to determine the ideal concentration of eugenol for anesthesia of Zapteryx brevirostris. Four concentrations were tested: 21.25, 42.50, 85.00 and 170.00 mg L-1 (ratio of 1:5 with absolute ethanol). The perfect concentration of eugenol for this species was 85.0 mg L-1 , which enabled up to 300 seconds of work on the fish, without any response to handling.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975022.v1
title: Phytochemical screening and in vitro antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antitumor activities of the red propolis Alagoas

description: Abstract The study aimed to evaluate the antimicrobial activity, antioxidant, toxicity and phytochemical screening of the Red Propolis Alagoas. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by disk diffusion method. Determination of antioxidant activity was performed using the DPPH assay (1.1-diphenyl-2-picrylhydrazyl), FTC (ferric thiocyanate) and determination of phenolic compounds by Follin method. Toxicity was performed by the method of Artemia salina and cytotoxicity by MTT method. The phytochemical screening for the detection of allelochemicals was performed. The ethanol extract of propolis of Alagoas showed significant results for antimicrobial activity, and inhibitory activity for Staphylococcus aureus and Candida krusei. The antioxidant activity of the FTC method was 80% to 108.3% hydrogen peroxide kidnapping, the DPPH method showed an EC50 3.97 mg/mL, the content of total phenolic compounds was determined by calibration curve gallic acid, resulting from 0.0005 mg/100 g of gallic acid equivalent. The extract was non-toxic by A. salina method. The propolis extract showed high activity with a higher percentage than 75% inhibition of tumor cells OVCAR-8, SF-295 and HCT116. Chemical constituents were observed as flavonones, xanthones, flavonols, and Chalcones Auronas, Catechins and leucoanthocyanidins. It is concluded that the extract can be tested is considered a potential source of bioactive metabolites.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975007
title: Homeopathy and Periodontal Treatment in Type II Diabetic Patients: a 1-Year Randomized Clinical Trial

description: Abstract Chronic periodontitis (CP) and Diabetes mellitus type 2 (DMII) are chronic diseases usually treated by conventional practices. On the other hand, homeopathy can help to treat many different diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of homeopathy (H) as an adjunct for non-surgical periodontal therapy (NSPT) in individuals with DMII and CP. Eighty individuals with CP and DM II, of both sexes and aged between 32 and 70 years, participated in this randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study. They were divided into two groups: control group (CG) and the test group (TG), and both groups received the NSPT. TG also received homeopathic therapy, including Berberis, Mercurius solubilis/Belladonna/Hepar sulphur and Pyrogenium, while CG received placebo. Clinical and laboratorial examinations were evaluated at baseline and after 1, 6 and 12 months of treatment. Both groups showed significant improvement throughout the study, for most of the parameters studied, but TG presented significative gain of CAL at 1 and 12 months compared to CG. Mean glucose and glycated hemoglobin significantly decreased in both groups after 6 and 12 months. However, there was a significantly further reduction of these parameters in TG, as compared to CG. In conclusion, homeopathy as supplement of NSPT may further improve health condition, including glycemic control, in DMII patients with CP.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975010
title: Effects of Selective Versus Non-Selective COX-2 Inhibition on Experimental Periodontitis

description: Abstract In the present study we compared the effects of the selective COX-2 inhibitor etoricoxib with those of the classical non-selective NSAID diclofenac on the inflammatory process and alveolar bone loss in an experimental model of periodontitis in rats. Ninety male Holtzman rats (250 g) were randomly sorted into four experimental groups: Sham+CMC and Ligature+CMC (control) groups which received 0.5% carboxymethylcellulose sodium (CMC) solution; Ligature+Diclofenac and Ligature+Etoricoxib groups which received Potassium Diclofenac and Etoricoxib, respectively, suspended in 0.5% CMC (10 mg/kg/day). At 7, 14 and 21 days after placing ligatures in the cervical region of both the lower right and left first molars, the animals were euthanized. At the end of each period, the mandibles were collected for radiographic examination of alveolar bone loss. In addition, alveolar bone and periodontal ligament tissue samples were collected for COX-2 expression analysis and gingival tissues were collected for measurement of PGE2 contents. Animals with ligature-induced periodontal disease showed significant increased COX-2 gene expression at days 7, 14 and 21 (p&lt;0.05) on alveolar bone and periodontal ligament. However, both treatments resulted in significantly reduced alveolar bone loss when compared to the untreated Ligature group (p&lt;0.05), with no statistical difference between Etoricoxib and Diclofenac Potassium groups. This study shows that both drugs were able to reduce alveolar bone loss after periodontal disease induction.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975013.v1
title: Use of eugenol for anesthesia of lesser guitarfish Zapteryx brevirostris (Rhinobatidae)

description: Abstract Anesthesia can be utilized as a non-lethal procedure to allow easy handling of teleosts and elasmobranchs in captivity or in the wild. For this, anesthetic protocols need to be established according to the species. The aim of this study was to determine the ideal concentration of eugenol for anesthesia of Zapteryx brevirostris. Four concentrations were tested: 21.25, 42.50, 85.00 and 170.00 mg L-1 (ratio of 1:5 with absolute ethanol). The perfect concentration of eugenol for this species was 85.0 mg L-1 , which enabled up to 300 seconds of work on the fish, without any response to handling.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975016.v1
title: Intensity and sweating parameters in futsal players by game position

description: ABSTRACT Introduccion: The increase in the number of adolescents attending indoor soccer training programs has been markedly observed as an alternative for sports practice. Physical fitness and the hydration profile in indoor soccer adolescents athletes are rare in scientific literature. Objective: To determine the body composition and metabolic characteristics in male adolescents attending indoor soccer training program, making a relation among them and the game position. Methods: We evaluated 10 male adolescent aged 12 to 13 years, with sexual maturational level of 3.7 ± 0.7 for pubic hair, and 3.6 ± 1.0 for external genital development. The adolescents were submitted to an-thropometric measurement (weight, height and body composition), neuromotor test (vertical and horizontal thrust and shuttle run test) and metabolic demand (distance covered, energy expenditure, number of steps and hydration variation). Results: The results were analyzed by the 4 game positions (goalkeepers, full-backs, wing backs and centre--forwards) using the ANOVA One Way and post-hoc Scheffé's variation analysis, with an accuracy margin of 5%. Data showed that goalkeepers presented higher percentage of body fat than other game positions, with no differences among them. The lean body mass showed a inverse trend, with lower muscular values for goalkeepers than in field positions, and higher values for wing backs and centre-forwards than full-backs. Goalkeepers presented lower me-tabolic demand taking into account the intensity analyzed during the games, compared to other game positions, corroborating with other similar studies. For all groups, ad libitum water intake was sufficient to maintain the state of rehydration. Conclusion: We can, thus, conclude that there are differences in metabolic demand according to the game positions, suggesting a specific training prescription aiming at avoiding over or under stimuli for adolescents.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7975004
title: Rubus sellowii Cham. & Schlitdl. (Rosaceae) fruit nutritional potential characterization

description: Abstract The aim of this study was to know the physical, chemical and nutritional characteristics of Rubus sellowii (Rosaceae) fruits, known as blackberry, native plant mainly to Rio Grande do Sul State (RS), Brazil. For this, three different populations of this plant were selected and the fruits were analyzed through moisture, ash, titratable acidity, pH, lipids, fibers, carbohydrates, proteins, carotenoids, lycopene, ascorbic acid, aminogram and in vitro digestibility. Fruits showed high acidity (3.28 percent), ash and protein (1.02 and 0.93 percent) and higher ascorbic acid (38.43 mg per 100 g) if compared to Rubus cultivars. Due to Rubus sellowii nutritional properties, they provide benefits to human health.