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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591328.v1
title: Evaluation of nutritional status in children with amblyopia

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to compare the body mass index and vitamin and mineral status of children with and without amblyopia. Methods: Amblyopic children aged between 5 and 18 years (n=46) and age-matched control children (n=32) were evaluated in terms of anthropometric parameters, including height, weight, body mass index and demographic features. Serum vitamin B12 and folate were measured using an Advia Centaur XP (Siemens, Ireland) biochemistry analyzer. We evaluated the inorganic mineral elements from hair samples with inductively coupled plasma-mass spectrometry using a Thermo XSeries 2 analyzer (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Bremen, Germany). Results: No significant difference was found between the two groups in terms of height, weight, and body mass index or serum B12 and folate concentrations (p&gt;0.05). Children with severe amblyopia had lower vitamin B12 and folate and higher body mass index. The levels of phosphorus (p=0.012), selenium (p=0.002), molybdenum (p&lt;0.001), iodine (p=0.002), chromium (p=0.022), boron (p&lt;0.001), and beryllium (p=0.005) were all significantly lower in the amblyopia group compared to the control group. All of these minerals, except phosphorus, were also significantly lower in those with severe amblyopia compared to those with milder amblyopia and controls (p&lt;0.05). Conclusion: Amblyopic children are significantly deficient in some inorganic elements. Inorganic elements, vitamin B12, and folate may play an important role in the visual development of amblyopic children.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591331.v1
title: High grade renal trauma due to blunt injury in children: do all require intervention?

description: ABSTRACT Introduction: The aim of this study was to analyze the presentation and management of major grade renal trauma in children. Method: A retrospective study was performed including data collected from the patients who were admitted in Pediatric surgery with major grade renal injury (grade 3 and more) from January 2015 to August 2018. Demography, clinical parameters, management, duration of hospital stay and final outcome were noted. Results: Out of 13 children (9 males and 4 females), with age range 2-12 years (mean of 8 years), reported self-fall was the commonest mode of injury followed by road traffic accident. The majority (10/13, 75%) had a right renal injury. Eight children had a grade IV injury, one had a grade V injury, and four children had grade III injury. Duration of hospital stay varied from 3 to 28 (mean of 11.7) days. Three children required blood transfusion. One child required image guided aspiration twice and two required pigtail insertion for perinephric collection. All the 13 children improved without readmission or need for any other surgical intervention. Conclusion: Children with major grade renal trauma due to blunt injury can be successfully managed without surgical intervention and minimal intervention may only be needed in select situations.
DOI: 10.7284/115587
title: Gravimeter data collected during research cruise FK140420 using a Bell BGM-3 instrument system onboard the platform RV Falkor

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591319
title: Accelerated collagen cross-linking in the management of advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report our initial experience in the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis with accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis with progressive corneal melting who were treated with accelerated collagen cross-linking. Results: A total of 6 eyes (5 patients) were reviewed. All the patients received adjuvant therapy with moxifloxacin and chlorhexidine. In 4 cases, the ulcer healed with a mean interval to epithelialization of 108.8 days (range 59-217). In 2 eyes, there was a persistent neurotrophic ulcer. The melting was not progressive in any case, nor did any eye required emergency penetrating keratoplasy. Conclusion: This study suggests a beneficial effect of accelerated collagen cross-linking in cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis with corneal melting. Thus, collagen cross-linking may be considered as adjuvant treatment for Acanthamoeba keratitis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591322
title: Analisys of Undergraduate Medical Students’ Use of Facebook

description: ABSTRACT This study analyzed the use of Facebook and notions of ethical networking knowledge by undergraduate medical students. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from August to December 2015 with a structured self-administered questionnaire using medical students from a public institution in Curitiba (PR). The sample was composed of 310 academics, with a higher female participation (58.1%, p = 0.005) and a mean age of 23.3 years. Facebook was used spontaneously and informally for educational purposes three times a week for 68 (21.9%) students and daily for 188 students (60%, p &lt; 0.0001). The tools used were documents (84.2%, p &lt; 0.0001), timeline (55%), chat (50%) and events (49%). These applications were used to verify warnings with representatives, to update schedules, to solve exercises, to do work online and / or to discuss doubts with teachers and classmates regarding their undergraduate degree. Students recognized advantages in sharing information, interaction among people, ease of use, speed and formation of teams. Lack of privacy (34.5%), distraction and loss of focus (19.7%), ethical issues (11%), digital inclusion difficulty (4.2%), 3.5%), internet addiction and dependence (1.6%) and dubious content (1.3%) were percieved as disadvantages. Patient pictures or films were posted on social media by 13.1% of the students. Only 2% of the academics were aware of ethical standards for medical and health web sites. The use of Facebook, created and administered by students, based on their needs, interests and desires, extrapolated the simple incorporation of a social network. It allowed for the creation of a space for communication, interaction, sharing and collaboration that promoted learning. Educational policies for the virtual environment can improve a more reflective, judicious and profound pedagogical use and integration between teachers and students. For the systematized use of the Internet and its networks in this course, proposals could be made for financial investments, teacher and student training, and the establishment of rules for safer and responsible use of the internet. In this sample of students, Facebook was used for academic organization and learning, in a way that complements classroom teaching. Educational strategies with a broader scope of professional ethical standards about digital media are necessary.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591319.v1
title: Accelerated collagen cross-linking in the management of advanced Acanthamoeba keratitis

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: To report our initial experience in the treatment of Acanthamoeba keratitis with accelerated corneal collagen cross-linking. Methods: Retrospective chart review of patients diagnosed with Acanthamoeba keratitis with progressive corneal melting who were treated with accelerated collagen cross-linking. Results: A total of 6 eyes (5 patients) were reviewed. All the patients received adjuvant therapy with moxifloxacin and chlorhexidine. In 4 cases, the ulcer healed with a mean interval to epithelialization of 108.8 days (range 59-217). In 2 eyes, there was a persistent neurotrophic ulcer. The melting was not progressive in any case, nor did any eye required emergency penetrating keratoplasy. Conclusion: This study suggests a beneficial effect of accelerated collagen cross-linking in cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis with corneal melting. Thus, collagen cross-linking may be considered as adjuvant treatment for Acanthamoeba keratitis.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591322.v1
title: Analisys of Undergraduate Medical Students’ Use of Facebook

description: ABSTRACT This study analyzed the use of Facebook and notions of ethical networking knowledge by undergraduate medical students. A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out from August to December 2015 with a structured self-administered questionnaire using medical students from a public institution in Curitiba (PR). The sample was composed of 310 academics, with a higher female participation (58.1%, p = 0.005) and a mean age of 23.3 years. Facebook was used spontaneously and informally for educational purposes three times a week for 68 (21.9%) students and daily for 188 students (60%, p &lt; 0.0001). The tools used were documents (84.2%, p &lt; 0.0001), timeline (55%), chat (50%) and events (49%). These applications were used to verify warnings with representatives, to update schedules, to solve exercises, to do work online and / or to discuss doubts with teachers and classmates regarding their undergraduate degree. Students recognized advantages in sharing information, interaction among people, ease of use, speed and formation of teams. Lack of privacy (34.5%), distraction and loss of focus (19.7%), ethical issues (11%), digital inclusion difficulty (4.2%), 3.5%), internet addiction and dependence (1.6%) and dubious content (1.3%) were percieved as disadvantages. Patient pictures or films were posted on social media by 13.1% of the students. Only 2% of the academics were aware of ethical standards for medical and health web sites. The use of Facebook, created and administered by students, based on their needs, interests and desires, extrapolated the simple incorporation of a social network. It allowed for the creation of a space for communication, interaction, sharing and collaboration that promoted learning. Educational policies for the virtual environment can improve a more reflective, judicious and profound pedagogical use and integration between teachers and students. For the systematized use of the Internet and its networks in this course, proposals could be made for financial investments, teacher and student training, and the establishment of rules for safer and responsible use of the internet. In this sample of students, Facebook was used for academic organization and learning, in a way that complements classroom teaching. Educational strategies with a broader scope of professional ethical standards about digital media are necessary.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591325.v1
title: Correlation of the aqueous humor total antioxidant capacity, total oxidant status, and levels of IL-6 and VEGF with diabetic retinopathy status

description: ABSTRACT Purpose: We aimed to compare the aqueous humor total oxidant status, total antioxidant capacity, and levels of interleukin-6 and vascular endothelial growth factor between patients with diabetic retinopathy and controls and to correlate these levels with the DR status. Methods: Patients who underwent cataract surgery were enrolled. The first group (control group) comprised patients without diabetes; the second group comprised diabetic patients without retinopathy; the third group comprised patients with nonproliferative diabetic retinopathy; and the fourth group comprised patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. All patients underwent full ophthalmologic examination before cataract surgery. Prior to surgery, samples of aqueous humor sampling were obtained and stored at -80 °C. Total antioxidant capacity, total oxidant status, and levels interleukin-6 and vascular endothelial growth factor were investigated in these samples and correlated with diabetic retinopathy status. Results: This study analyzed 86 pairs of eyes of 86 patients. All groups were statistically similar in age and sex, but the total antioxidant capacity was lowest in patients with proliferative diabetic retinopathy. Moreover, the total oxidant status and levels of vascular endothelial growth factor and interleukin-6 were found to slightly increase according to the retinopathy status. Conclusion: Oxidative stress, interleukin-6, and vascular endothelial growth factor in the aqueous humor seem to play important roles in the pathogenesis of diabetic retinopathy, especially in the proliferative type.
DOI: 10.7284/118981
title: Gyrocompass data collected during research cruise FK140420 using a Raytheon STD 22 instrument system onboard the platform RV Falkor

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591310
title: Idioblasts formation and essential oil production in irrigated Piper aduncum

description: ABSTRACT The growing of Piper aduncum for essential oil extraction has increased, but there is a lack of basic information about its management and cultivation, which allows the productivity and quality of the oil, in order to attend the market demands. This study aimed to evaluate the relation between the production of essential oils from P. aduncum and soil water pressure heads (20 kPa, 40 kPa, 60 kPa, 100 kPa and non-irrigated). The assessment comprised the quantification of idioblasts and the production of essential oil extracted from leaves of cultivated plants. The variation in the soil water pressure head alters the amount of idioblasts in P. aduncum leaves, with impacts on the essential oil production. A soil water pressure head range of 20-60 kPa is sufficient for this species to express the highest amount of idioblasts and the highest level of essential oil production. The species adapts itself to different water availability conditions in the soil. Under stress conditions, due to water deficit or excess, the production of essential oil is reduced.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591313
title: In vitro Evaluation of Ca, Cu, and Mg Bioaccessibility in Fresh and Dried Fruits

description: In this work, the bioaccessibility of Ca, Mg, and Cu in commercial dried fruits was evaluated in vitro, and compared with that in the corresponding fresh fruits. In fresh fruits, the bioaccessibility of Ca was found to be between 72.3 and 92.2%, while Mg bioaccessibility was observed to be in the range 59.5-66.3%. In dried fruits, the bioaccessibility of Mg was approximately 45%, while that of Ca was in the range of 12.2-52%. The average bioaccessibility of Ca in banana (dried fruit) was lower (12.2%) than papaya (22.9%) and apple (52%). In addition, for all samples, Cu content was below the limit of detection (LOD) (1.12 µg g-1), suggesting that Cu is present in the researched fruits in a chemical form that is poorly absorbed by the human body. Considering these results, it is possible to conclude that the bioaccessibility of Ca and Mg was significantly lower in dried fruits than in fresh fruits, whereas Cu bioaccessibility was below the LOD of the method. These results demonstrate that the dehydration process negatively affected the bioaccessibility of all elements evaluated in this study, reducing the amount of nutrients that can be absorbed by the human body.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591316
title: Health of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals: from Medical Training to Professional Activities

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite and Transsexual) population is inserted in a very specific context, in terms of their degree of vulnerability to disease, bringing challenges for the consolidation of the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) as a universal, integral and equitable system. Thus, medical practices for the implementation of actions aimed at the care of LGBT can contribute substantially to improving the quality of access to basic health services, but first, health practitioners must undergo medical education and training. Objective To analyze the medical training for health care of the LGBT population from the perspective of primary care physicians. Methods This is an exploratory, descriptive study, with qualitative analysis. The key subjects were 14 physicians who work in Primary Care. Semi-structured interviews were used for the data collection, and the Meanings Interpretation Method was used to produce the data. Results Two categories emerged; the first highlighted the importance of the construction of medical-scientific knowledge for LGBT health, pointing out deficiencies, from the curricular training of the medical course through to the training offered by the services. The second category outlined the fragilities of daily life in the health care of LGBT, pointing out the realities in LGBT health care in the health units. Conclusion there is an urgent need to disseminate and implement a National Health Policy for LGBT, as an effective tool for promoting human rights among medical professionals, from graduation through to professional practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591313.v1
title: In vitro Evaluation of Ca, Cu, and Mg Bioaccessibility in Fresh and Dried Fruits

description: In this work, the bioaccessibility of Ca, Mg, and Cu in commercial dried fruits was evaluated in vitro, and compared with that in the corresponding fresh fruits. In fresh fruits, the bioaccessibility of Ca was found to be between 72.3 and 92.2%, while Mg bioaccessibility was observed to be in the range 59.5-66.3%. In dried fruits, the bioaccessibility of Mg was approximately 45%, while that of Ca was in the range of 12.2-52%. The average bioaccessibility of Ca in banana (dried fruit) was lower (12.2%) than papaya (22.9%) and apple (52%). In addition, for all samples, Cu content was below the limit of detection (LOD) (1.12 µg g-1), suggesting that Cu is present in the researched fruits in a chemical form that is poorly absorbed by the human body. Considering these results, it is possible to conclude that the bioaccessibility of Ca and Mg was significantly lower in dried fruits than in fresh fruits, whereas Cu bioaccessibility was below the LOD of the method. These results demonstrate that the dehydration process negatively affected the bioaccessibility of all elements evaluated in this study, reducing the amount of nutrients that can be absorbed by the human body.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591316.v1
title: Health of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals, Transvestites and Transsexuals: from Medical Training to Professional Activities

description: ABSTRACT Introduction The LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transvestite and Transsexual) population is inserted in a very specific context, in terms of their degree of vulnerability to disease, bringing challenges for the consolidation of the Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) as a universal, integral and equitable system. Thus, medical practices for the implementation of actions aimed at the care of LGBT can contribute substantially to improving the quality of access to basic health services, but first, health practitioners must undergo medical education and training. Objective To analyze the medical training for health care of the LGBT population from the perspective of primary care physicians. Methods This is an exploratory, descriptive study, with qualitative analysis. The key subjects were 14 physicians who work in Primary Care. Semi-structured interviews were used for the data collection, and the Meanings Interpretation Method was used to produce the data. Results Two categories emerged; the first highlighted the importance of the construction of medical-scientific knowledge for LGBT health, pointing out deficiencies, from the curricular training of the medical course through to the training offered by the services. The second category outlined the fragilities of daily life in the health care of LGBT, pointing out the realities in LGBT health care in the health units. Conclusion there is an urgent need to disseminate and implement a National Health Policy for LGBT, as an effective tool for promoting human rights among medical professionals, from graduation through to professional practice.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591304
title: Growth and quality of Garcinia humilis seedlings as a function of substrate and shading level

description: ABSTRACT The successful establishment of a Garcinia humilis orchard depends on planting high-quality seedlings. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of the shading level (0 %, 18 % and 50 %) and substrate composition on the formation of G. humilis seedlings. Four substrates (S) were evaluated combining different proportions (v:v) of soil (SO), cattle manure (CM), commercial substrate (CS), sand (SA) and fine grain vermiculite (FV): S1 = 0 % SO + 45 % CM + 20 % CS + 20 % SA + 15 % FV; S2 = 15 % SO + 30 % CM + 20 % CS + 20 % SA + 15 % FV; S3 = 30 % SO + 15 % CM + 20 % CS + 20 % SA + 15 % FV; S4 = 45 % SO + 0 % CM + 20 % CS + 20 % SA + 15 % FV. The experiment was conducted in a completely randomized design in each environment, being the environments compared by a joint analysis. The G. humilis seedlings with the highest quality were obtained in the environment with a 50 % shading screen. G. humilis seedlings do not grow when exposed to full sunlight and, therefore, the seedling production of this species with direct solar radiation, without some shading level, should not be recommended. Different combinations from the mixture of soil, cattle manure, commercial substrate, sand and fine grain vermiculite may be used in the formulation of substrates for G. humilis seedlings.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591307
title: Agronomic performance of strawberry plants under growing environments and organomineral fertilization

description: ABSTRACT Organic fertilization, associated to cultivation under a climatized environment, can make profitable the growth of strawberry plants in the Brazilian Northeast region, increasing the market value for their fruits. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic and/or mineral fertilization on strawberry plants grown under different environments. The experiment was carried out in a complete split-plot randomized block design, with four replications. The plots were composed by three cultivation environments and the subplots by six types of fertilization, associating mineral and organic fertilization. The organomineral fertilization with equal proportions of bovine manure and NPK mineral fertilizer provides a higher number of fruits per plant, average fruit mass per plant, yield and fruit length. There was no significant difference among the evaluated environments; however, in general, the climatized environment provides greater results, regarding the development and quality of the plants, improving the physicochemical characteristics of the fruits.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7591307.v1
title: Agronomic performance of strawberry plants under growing environments and organomineral fertilization

description: ABSTRACT Organic fertilization, associated to cultivation under a climatized environment, can make profitable the growth of strawberry plants in the Brazilian Northeast region, increasing the market value for their fruits. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of organic and/or mineral fertilization on strawberry plants grown under different environments. The experiment was carried out in a complete split-plot randomized block design, with four replications. The plots were composed by three cultivation environments and the subplots by six types of fertilization, associating mineral and organic fertilization. The organomineral fertilization with equal proportions of bovine manure and NPK mineral fertilizer provides a higher number of fruits per plant, average fruit mass per plant, yield and fruit length. There was no significant difference among the evaluated environments; however, in general, the climatized environment provides greater results, regarding the development and quality of the plants, improving the physicochemical characteristics of the fruits.