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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512050
title: Relationship between pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia and bone mineral density in elderly men

description: Objective Analyze the influence of sarcopenia in bone health of elderly men. Subjects and methods This cross-sectional study evaluated 198 men aged over 60 years. Body composition was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The BMD was measured at the femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine and 33% radius. The diagnosis of abnormal BMD was defined for men who presented densitometric diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis defined by T-score of femoral neck, total hip and lumbar spine. The pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia were defined according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. Results The group diagnosed with normal BMD, compared to the group of abnormal BMD, have significantly higher body weight, body mass index, grip strength, lean mass, fat mass, and relative appendicular skeletal muscle mass (RASM). However, after multiple linear regression analysis, we found that only the RASM, lean mass, and handgrip strength in the dominant hand influenced the variability of the BMD after adjustment for age and weight. Regression analyzes showed a positive association between greater appendicular lean mass and a smaller number of elderly patients with abnormal BMD diagnostic. The regression analyzes showed that elderly men diagnosed with pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia had more abnormal BMD than non-sarcopenic elderly men. Conclusion We concluded that pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia were associated with abnormal BMD. The lean mass, compared to fat mass, has a greater positive influence on the BMD of elderly men. This result suggests the importance of the increase in lean mass for the bone health of elderly men. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(1):59-65
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7515830
title: The processing of WH-interrogatives in Brazilian Portuguese: eyetracking and ERP evidences

description: Abstract: This article deals with the processing of subject and object WH-sentences of Brazilian Portuguese (BP). Specifically, it investigates the subject/object asymmetry in this type of sentence, following previous results using self-paced reading technique (OLIVEIRA; MAIA, 2010; OLIVEIRA, 2013). Eyetracking and electroencephalography (EEG) techniques were used as diagnostic tools for real-time linguistic processing. The goal was to find evidence of the modus operandi of the parser during the processing of subject and object syntactic functions in Brazilian Portuguese WH-sentences and verify if there are discrepancies between the techniques. The results allow discerning the levels of representational, algorithmic and implementation analysis, in the direction of the classical proposal of Marr (1982).
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5666728
title: Domestic stock and use of medicines by children in the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The domestic stock and the drug use by children and adolescents from 20 municipalities of the Vale do Jequitinhonha (MG) were evaluated by means of a population-based domestic survey. Descriptive analysis and association tests were performed. Of the 1.237 drugs found, 27% were in easily accessible places. There was no association between the professions related to the health area of the responsible for the use. The instruction degree ≤ 4 years of study appears to be at higher risk. The prevalent drugs were analgesic/antipyretic, histamine H1 antagonist and antibiotics. The data show a high prevalence of domestic stock with risks for children, and educational actions are required in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5666728.v1
title: Domestic stock and use of medicines by children in the Jequitinhonha Valley, Minas Gerais, Brazil

description: ABSTRACT The domestic stock and the drug use by children and adolescents from 20 municipalities of the Vale do Jequitinhonha (MG) were evaluated by means of a population-based domestic survey. Descriptive analysis and association tests were performed. Of the 1.237 drugs found, 27% were in easily accessible places. There was no association between the professions related to the health area of the responsible for the use. The instruction degree ≤ 4 years of study appears to be at higher risk. The prevalent drugs were analgesic/antipyretic, histamine H1 antagonist and antibiotics. The data show a high prevalence of domestic stock with risks for children, and educational actions are required in the region.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512050.v1
title: Relationship between pre-sarcopenia, sarcopenia and bone mineral density in elderly men

description: Objective Analyze the influence of sarcopenia in bone health of elderly men. Subjects and methods This cross-sectional study evaluated 198 men aged over 60 years. Body composition was measured by dual energy X-ray absorptiometry. The BMD was measured at the femoral neck, total hip, lumbar spine and 33% radius. The diagnosis of abnormal BMD was defined for men who presented densitometric diagnosis of osteopenia or osteoporosis defined by T-score of femoral neck, total hip and lumbar spine. The pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia were defined according to the European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. Results The group diagnosed with normal BMD, compared to the group of abnormal BMD, have significantly higher body weight, body mass index, grip strength, lean mass, fat mass, and relative appendicular skeletal muscle mass (RASM). However, after multiple linear regression analysis, we found that only the RASM, lean mass, and handgrip strength in the dominant hand influenced the variability of the BMD after adjustment for age and weight. Regression analyzes showed a positive association between greater appendicular lean mass and a smaller number of elderly patients with abnormal BMD diagnostic. The regression analyzes showed that elderly men diagnosed with pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia had more abnormal BMD than non-sarcopenic elderly men. Conclusion We concluded that pre-sarcopenia and sarcopenia were associated with abnormal BMD. The lean mass, compared to fat mass, has a greater positive influence on the BMD of elderly men. This result suggests the importance of the increase in lean mass for the bone health of elderly men. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(1):59-65
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269863.v1
title: Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte has lost 100,000 arrivals!

description: Abstract The Case Study "Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte has lost 100,000 arrivals" describes a particular and challenging scenario within the destination Natal. Thus, this case study presents the tourism investment background of Natal and discusses the decisions that should be adopted by the current Tourism Secretary of Natal to face the difficulties brought by the demand drop of this destination among international tourists. This situation took place mainly after the global economic crisis with a reduction of charter flights for (and from) Natal. Infrastructure and public safety issues also contributed to a reduction in the number of visitors to the city. Within this context, a reflection on Natal's situation is put forward aiming to highlight the importance of the implementation of public policies, tourism marketing actions, analysis of internal and external environments of the destination, and the establishment of competitive advantages. For the preparation of this case study actual data were collected from newspapers, magazines and scientific journals. This case study can be used in graduate or postgraduate programs in Business Administration, Marketing and Tourism.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7509386.v1
title: EFFECT OF THE Allamanda blanchetti EXTRACTS ON THE CONTROL OF Alternaria brassicola IN SEEDLINGS OF KALE

description: ABSTRACT: The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the extract from a native plant from caatinga (Allamanda blanchetti) in the control of the fungus Alternaria brassicicola, concerning to induction of resistance mechanisms in seedlings of kale and direct fungitoxic action. Under greenhouse conditions, the seedlings of kale were sprayed with extracts from A. blanchetti extracted at hot and at cold at concentrations of 0; 100; 500 to 1000 ppm. Analysis of disease severity were performed at 5; 6; 7; 8; 9:10 days after inoculation. Peroxidases were analyzed five times 0; 24; 72; 120, and 168 hours after spraying the seedlings with the extracts. Furthermore, the capacity of the hot and cold extracts was also evaluated at 0; 100; 500, and 1000 ppm to inhibit the germination of spores of A. brassicicola. The concentrations of 1000 ppm of the hot and cold extracts were more effective in controlling the disease. The extract of A. blanchetti induced an increase in the peroxidase activity at 24 hours after treatment application and promote inhibition of germination of spores of A. brassicicola. These results indicate the potential from A. blanchetti to control A. brassicicola, both by direct action and the activation of defense mechanisms.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.14269863
title: Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte has lost 100,000 arrivals!

description: Abstract The Case Study "Tourism in Rio Grande do Norte has lost 100,000 arrivals" describes a particular and challenging scenario within the destination Natal. Thus, this case study presents the tourism investment background of Natal and discusses the decisions that should be adopted by the current Tourism Secretary of Natal to face the difficulties brought by the demand drop of this destination among international tourists. This situation took place mainly after the global economic crisis with a reduction of charter flights for (and from) Natal. Infrastructure and public safety issues also contributed to a reduction in the number of visitors to the city. Within this context, a reflection on Natal's situation is put forward aiming to highlight the importance of the implementation of public policies, tourism marketing actions, analysis of internal and external environments of the destination, and the establishment of competitive advantages. For the preparation of this case study actual data were collected from newspapers, magazines and scientific journals. This case study can be used in graduate or postgraduate programs in Business Administration, Marketing and Tourism.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506971
title: Analysis of the influence of environmental parameters on methane flux from floodplains and lakes in the Abobral River, Pantanal, Brazil

description: Abstract This study evaluates the influence of physical and chemical characteristics of the water column in the processes that result in methane emissions in the Pantanal. Two surveys were conducted in 2009 and 2010, corresponding to the drought and flood seasons, respectively. The CH4 fluxes were determined using the static chamber technique. Environmental variables, such as depth, water temperature, pH, redox potential, dissolved oxygen and total dissolved solids were also measured. Diffusive and bubble flux presented an average value of 11.1 ± 13.5 mg CH4 m-2 d-1 e 275.9 ± 348.5 mg CH4 m-2 d-1, which is a value near those observed in other tropical flooded regions. Statistical t-tests have shown significant differences between drought and flood seasons (p ≤ 0.05). Diffusive fluxes represented about 87% of the total fluxes measured in drought. During the flood season there were more instances of bubble fluxes (77%). Statistical analysis (correlation and Principal Components Analysis) indicate that physical and chemical characteristics could affect methane fluxes. Diffusive fluxes correlated mainly with pH, redox potential and dissolved oxygen, which is in accordance with the increase of organic matter during flooding. Bubble fluxes measured during the drought season correlated mainly with water depth and temperature, pH and redox potential, which is an indication of an environment to suitable to the formation and liberation of the bubbles from sediment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7506971.v1
title: Analysis of the influence of environmental parameters on methane flux from floodplains and lakes in the Abobral River, Pantanal, Brazil

description: Abstract This study evaluates the influence of physical and chemical characteristics of the water column in the processes that result in methane emissions in the Pantanal. Two surveys were conducted in 2009 and 2010, corresponding to the drought and flood seasons, respectively. The CH4 fluxes were determined using the static chamber technique. Environmental variables, such as depth, water temperature, pH, redox potential, dissolved oxygen and total dissolved solids were also measured. Diffusive and bubble flux presented an average value of 11.1 ± 13.5 mg CH4 m-2 d-1 e 275.9 ± 348.5 mg CH4 m-2 d-1, which is a value near those observed in other tropical flooded regions. Statistical t-tests have shown significant differences between drought and flood seasons (p ≤ 0.05). Diffusive fluxes represented about 87% of the total fluxes measured in drought. During the flood season there were more instances of bubble fluxes (77%). Statistical analysis (correlation and Principal Components Analysis) indicate that physical and chemical characteristics could affect methane fluxes. Diffusive fluxes correlated mainly with pH, redox potential and dissolved oxygen, which is in accordance with the increase of organic matter during flooding. Bubble fluxes measured during the drought season correlated mainly with water depth and temperature, pH and redox potential, which is an indication of an environment to suitable to the formation and liberation of the bubbles from sediment.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512032
title: Laboratory investigation of acromegaly: Is basal or random GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L in the presence of normal serum IGF-1 an important result?

description: Objective To determine the frequency of indication of the GH suppression test and pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly with GH concentrations &gt; 0.4 µg/L despite normal serum IGF-1. Subjects and methods A total of 160 patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly with normal IGF-1 were studied. Results Basal GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was observed in 70/88 women (79.5%). Nadir GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was found in 21/70 women (30%) and these patients were submitted to MRI, which revealed a microadenoma in 2/21 women (9.5%). In these two women, IGF-1 continued to be normal in subsequent measurements and no clinical progression has been observed so far (time of follow-up until now 4 years). Basal GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was seen in 33/72 men (45.8%). Nadir GH was &lt; 0.4 µg/L in all of them. Conclusions In patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly, concern over GH concentration in the presence of normal IGF-1 results in the unwarranted complementary investigation in many cases, and even in possible equivocal diagnoses. It is only in exceptional cases that normal IGF-1 should not rule out acromegaly. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(1):54-8
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7512032.v1
title: Laboratory investigation of acromegaly: Is basal or random GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L in the presence of normal serum IGF-1 an important result?

description: Objective To determine the frequency of indication of the GH suppression test and pituitary magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) in patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly with GH concentrations &gt; 0.4 µg/L despite normal serum IGF-1. Subjects and methods A total of 160 patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly with normal IGF-1 were studied. Results Basal GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was observed in 70/88 women (79.5%). Nadir GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was found in 21/70 women (30%) and these patients were submitted to MRI, which revealed a microadenoma in 2/21 women (9.5%). In these two women, IGF-1 continued to be normal in subsequent measurements and no clinical progression has been observed so far (time of follow-up until now 4 years). Basal GH &gt; 0.4 µg/L was seen in 33/72 men (45.8%). Nadir GH was &lt; 0.4 µg/L in all of them. Conclusions In patients with clinical suspicion of acromegaly, concern over GH concentration in the presence of normal IGF-1 results in the unwarranted complementary investigation in many cases, and even in possible equivocal diagnoses. It is only in exceptional cases that normal IGF-1 should not rule out acromegaly. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2015;59(1):54-8
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266889
title: SACREDNESS PRESENTED IN TWO TRANSLATIONS OF GILBERT K. CHESTERTON’S SHORT STORY “THE HAMMER OF GOD”: A CORPUS-BASED ANALYSIS

description: Abstract This study presents an analysis of two translations into Brazilian Portuguese of the short-story “The Hammer of God”, first published in 1911 as part of Gilbert K. Chesterton’s The Innocence of Father Brown. The translations selected were “O Martelo de Deus”, by Carlos Nougué (2006) and “A Marreta de Deus”, by Beatriz Viégas-Faria’s translation group (2011). From the theoretical perspective of Corpus-Based Translation Studies (Baker, 1995, 1996, 2000; Camargo, 2007), we intend to observe existing differences between the translations and the original text regarding characteristics of the religious universe of the priest-detective, the main character of the series. To conduct the analyses, we have made use of the software WordSmith Tools, mainly of the tools WordList, Concord and Aligner, in order to observe the choices made in the translation of words from the semantic field of religion. The results point to an increased focus on the religious aspect in both translations, at times even surpassing the original work in terms of the occurrence of related vocabulary, especially in the case of “A Marreta de Deus”.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.11266889.v1
title: SACREDNESS PRESENTED IN TWO TRANSLATIONS OF GILBERT K. CHESTERTON’S SHORT STORY “THE HAMMER OF GOD”: A CORPUS-BASED ANALYSIS

description: Abstract This study presents an analysis of two translations into Brazilian Portuguese of the short-story “The Hammer of God”, first published in 1911 as part of Gilbert K. Chesterton’s The Innocence of Father Brown. The translations selected were “O Martelo de Deus”, by Carlos Nougué (2006) and “A Marreta de Deus”, by Beatriz Viégas-Faria’s translation group (2011). From the theoretical perspective of Corpus-Based Translation Studies (Baker, 1995, 1996, 2000; Camargo, 2007), we intend to observe existing differences between the translations and the original text regarding characteristics of the religious universe of the priest-detective, the main character of the series. To conduct the analyses, we have made use of the software WordSmith Tools, mainly of the tools WordList, Concord and Aligner, in order to observe the choices made in the translation of words from the semantic field of religion. The results point to an increased focus on the religious aspect in both translations, at times even surpassing the original work in terms of the occurrence of related vocabulary, especially in the case of “A Marreta de Deus”.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5885596
title: Quality of Life and psychophysiological burden of ceramic production workers from the far South of Santa Catarina

description: ABSTRACT In the Southern region of the state of Santa Catarina are concentrated the largest ceramic companies in the Country. The objective of the study was to diagnose the psychophysiological burden and the Quality of Life of these workers. This is a cross-sectional study with 189 production workers. It was used NASA-TLX and WHOQOL-brefs. The total cognitive load was high for the vast majority. The Quality of Life proved to be regular for 60.8%. The environmental domain proved to be the most unfavorable. By knowing the work constraints, the stimulus for the implementation of health promotion actions and prevention of grievances, with the worker as an actor in his life and work condition, becomes more tangible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.5885596.v1
title: Quality of Life and psychophysiological burden of ceramic production workers from the far South of Santa Catarina

description: ABSTRACT In the Southern region of the state of Santa Catarina are concentrated the largest ceramic companies in the Country. The objective of the study was to diagnose the psychophysiological burden and the Quality of Life of these workers. This is a cross-sectional study with 189 production workers. It was used NASA-TLX and WHOQOL-brefs. The total cognitive load was high for the vast majority. The Quality of Life proved to be regular for 60.8%. The environmental domain proved to be the most unfavorable. By knowing the work constraints, the stimulus for the implementation of health promotion actions and prevention of grievances, with the worker as an actor in his life and work condition, becomes more tangible.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7511144
title: Factors associated with Pap smear for the prevention of cervical cancer in a low income urban community

description: Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of prevention of cervical cancer and the factors associated with annual collection.Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted between August 2010 and June 2011 through interviews with 144 women 25-52 years old in a low income urban community in Fortaleza (CE). Were used the χ2 test and ANOVA comparing the groups never did collect, held annually and not those who made an annual basis. Variables with p values &lt;0.20 were subjected to logistic regression to estimate odds ratios (OR).Results:The proportion of women who reported annual collection was 59.3%. Remunerated employment (p=0.04), and family income (p&lt;0.01) showed significant association. In simple logistic regression, remunerated employment (OR=2.15), economic status (OR=3.32) and the having had the maximum of one pregnancy (OR=2.73) and, in multiple logistic regression, remunerated employment (OR=2.63) and the having had the maximum of one pregnancy (OR=2.60) were associated with annually periodicity for cervicovaginal smear.Conclusion:Women with remunerated employment and had no more than one pregnancy had a greater chance of achieving an annual frequency of cytology for preventing cervical cancer.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7513940
title: The hardness and chemical changes in demineralized primary dentin treated by fluoride and glass ionomer cement

description: Abstract Background Fluoride plays an important role in the control of dental caries. Aim To evaluate the chemical exchange between restoration of glass ionomer cement of high viscosity (GIC) and primary dentin with application of sodium fluoride (NaF) 2% through changes in hardness from uptake of calcium, phosphate and fluoride. Material and method Class I cavities were prepared in 40 sound primary molars, and the sample was divided into two groups (n=20) according to dentin condition: sound (1) and demineralized (2). Sub-groups (n=10) were formed to investigate the isolated action of the GIC or the association with NaF (F). This in vitro study examined the chemical exchange under two conditions, sound and demineralized dentin (pH cycling), to simulate the occurrence of mineral loss for the caries lesion. G1 and G2 received GIC restoration only; groups G1F and G2F received NaF before GIC restoration. The specimens were prepared for Knoop hardness test and micro-Raman spectroscopy. A two-way ANOVA test (α = 0.05) was used for statistical analysis. Micro-Raman data were qualitatively described. Result Increased hardness was observed in all the sites of direct contact with GIC in sound and demineralized dentin for all groups (p&lt;0.001); no difference was observed in microhardness after application of NaF (p&gt;0.05). In the evaluation of micro-Raman, direct contact between GIC and dentin for sound and demineralized dentin resulted in increased peaks of phosphate. Conclusion The exchange between GIC and demineralized dentin may induce changes of mechanical properties of the substrate, and uptake of mineral ions (phosphate) occurs without the influence of NaF.