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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367942
title: INFLUENCE OF DILUTION, TIME, AND TEMPERATURE AFTER PREPARATION ON THE OSMOLALITY OF INFANT FORMULAS GIVEN TO NEWBORNS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the influence of dilution, time, and temperature after preparation on the osmolality of infant formulas given to newborns (NBs). Methods: Experimental and descriptive study with samples of different neonatal formulas to verify the osmolality of the milk according to dilution, time, and temperature after preparation. We analyzed seven neonatal formulas in the following times after preparation: immediately (up to 5 minutes); 20 and 40 minutes; every hour up to 8 hours; and 12 and 24 hours. The samples were evaluated at room temperature and after refrigeration. Osmolality curves were designed with the mean of triplicate samples of each milk sample. The digital Osmometer A+, model 3320, from Advanced Instruments measured the osmolality. Results: The time and temperature at which the milk was subjected after preparation did not cause the osmolality to exceed its safety cut-off point at a 1:30 dilution in any of the types of milk analyzed. At a 1:25 dilution, the formula with prebiotics in its composition went over the limit after 4 hours. Conclusions: The milk tested did not exceed the cut-off point of 450 mOsm/kg (approximately 400 mOsm/L), indicated as safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) at a dilution recommended by manufacturers. It is important to know the factors that may or may not contribute to the rise of osmolality, in order to establish safe and quality practices for NBs, following protocols based on scientific evidence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367942.v1
title: INFLUENCE OF DILUTION, TIME, AND TEMPERATURE AFTER PREPARATION ON THE OSMOLALITY OF INFANT FORMULAS GIVEN TO NEWBORNS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the influence of dilution, time, and temperature after preparation on the osmolality of infant formulas given to newborns (NBs). Methods: Experimental and descriptive study with samples of different neonatal formulas to verify the osmolality of the milk according to dilution, time, and temperature after preparation. We analyzed seven neonatal formulas in the following times after preparation: immediately (up to 5 minutes); 20 and 40 minutes; every hour up to 8 hours; and 12 and 24 hours. The samples were evaluated at room temperature and after refrigeration. Osmolality curves were designed with the mean of triplicate samples of each milk sample. The digital Osmometer A+, model 3320, from Advanced Instruments measured the osmolality. Results: The time and temperature at which the milk was subjected after preparation did not cause the osmolality to exceed its safety cut-off point at a 1:30 dilution in any of the types of milk analyzed. At a 1:25 dilution, the formula with prebiotics in its composition went over the limit after 4 hours. Conclusions: The milk tested did not exceed the cut-off point of 450 mOsm/kg (approximately 400 mOsm/L), indicated as safe by the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) at a dilution recommended by manufacturers. It is important to know the factors that may or may not contribute to the rise of osmolality, in order to establish safe and quality practices for NBs, following protocols based on scientific evidence.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367945.v1
title: Evaluation of various soaking agents as a novel tool for heavy metal residues mitigation from spinach

description: Abstract Heavy metals pollution is a global threat to the environment and ecosystem due to various human and natural activities. Heavy metal intake through vegetables and diet leads to numerous ailments such as nervous disorder, kidney damage tubular growth and bone disease. The present study was conducted to mitigate the residue of heavy metals Hg, Pb, Zn and As in spinach collected from self-grown supervised field by using different washing treatments. Amount of trace metals was measured in fresh and chemically washed spinach samples with the help of Atomic Absorption Spectrophotometer (AAS). Results revealed that highest reduction of mercury, lead, zinc and arsenic residues with 10% citric acid was 23%, 28%, 54% and 22% respectively among the tested solutions. However, tap water treatment also reduced 7%, 7%, 15% and 6, respectively. Among various washing solutions citric acid proved maximum reduction potential followed by Lemon extract, sodium carbonate, reddish extract and hydrogen peroxide respectively. The percent reduction by various solutions ranged from 7 to 23%, 7 to 28%, 15 to 54% and 6 to 22% for elimination of mercury, lead, zinc and arsenic, respectively. More reduction was found in zinc followed lead, mercury and arsenic.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367948.v1
title: Anoxia stress and effect on flesh quality and gene expression of tilapia

description: Abstract We evaluated the effect of the length of stay out of water on stress, gene expression, pH variation, blood parameters, histological analysis and water holding capacity (WHC) in fillets of the Nile tilapia (Oreochromis niloticus) cultivated in net-tanks. For this purpose, the fishes were maintained out of water under different periods of anoxia. Three and 6 min of anoxia in the pre-slaughter period increased the blood levels and mRNA expression of heat shock protein 70 the Nile tilapia and produced fillets with a less firm texture (greater sarcomere length). The evaluated periods of anoxia did not markedly affect pH and WHC. These results demonstrate that a pre-slaughter period of acute stress of up to 6 min does not considerably affect the quality of meat. The fillets of fish slaughtered in the early evening had a higher WHC and lower plasma glucose level than those slaughtered at the other time periods (morning and afternoon).
DOI: 10.7284/135586
title: Water Temperature data collected during research cruise OC1910X using a Sea-Bird SBE-48 instrument system onboard the platform RV Oceanus

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367936
title: USE OF DRUGS IN CHILDREN AGED ZERO TO FIVE YEARS OLD IN TUBARÃO, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the context of drug use in children aged zero to five years old. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on interviews conducted at home with caregivers (parents, uncles or grandparents) of the children enrolled in ten Family Health Strategy units across different geographical points of the city of Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Results: A total of 350 caregivers were interviewed, whose children’s mean age was 2.6 years. Of these, 56.9% had used at least one drug in the 15 days prior to the interview, 31.1% had been exposed to self-medication and 35.7% had used at least one medication obtained by current prescription. The use of medication was associated with the age range up to 24 months, periodic consultation with pediatricians and diagnosis of chronic and acute diseases. Among medicated children, 19.1% inappropriately had been exposed to at least one medication (considering dose, dose interval or period of treatment). Regarding medication storage, 55.2% of interviewees stored them in unsafe places that could be accessed by children and 32.0% in inappropriate places, with exposure to light, heat or humidity. Moreover, 45.2% of the interviewees stored drugs out of their packages, 38.9% without secondary packaging, and 1.6% of drugs had expired date. Conclusions: Drug use is high among children in this age range, and actions aimed at the safe and rational use of these substances in this population should be encouraged.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367939
title: Effects of ethanol and ultraviolet-c treatments on inactivation of Rhizopus oryzae spores which cause postharvest rot

description: Abstract Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungi reported as a postharvest pathogen in recent years. Ethanol treatment (0, 10, 20, and 30%) and UVC irradiation (0, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes) were used both individually and in combination for the inactivation of Rhizopus oryzae spores. Survival ratio of the spores and LD50 values for ethanol and UVC irradiation were determined to quantify the germicidal effect. UVC exposure is found to be significantly more effective than ethanol treatment on the reduction of R. oryzae spore survivability. The combination of UVC exposure and ethanol treatment enhanced the lethality of applying each treatment separately and the enhancement increased as the UVC exposure time and ethanol concentrations increased. The lowest spore survival ratio was 0.015%, obtained after 30% ethanol treatment followed by 10 minute of UVC exposure. These observations suggest that ethanol treatment and UVC exposure can effectively be used as a possible strategy to inactivate R. oryzae spores.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367933
title: Determining the effects of encapsulated polyphosphates on quality parameters and oxidative stability of cooked ground beef during storage

description: Abstract Effects of encapsulated (e) sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), sodium pyrophosphate (SPP) and various combinations of encapsulated and un-encapsulated (u) forms of these polyphosphates on lipid oxidation in the cooked ground beef during storage (0, 1, 7 d at 4 0C) were determined. pH, color, cooking loss (CL), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), lipid hydroperoxide (LPO) and soluble orthophosphate (OP) analysis were conducted. Study results indicated that STP increased pH, whereas SPP decreased pH compared to control (p&lt;0.05). SPP was determined as the most effective polyphosphate type to inhibit lipid oxidation (p&lt;0.05). In addition, the use of eSPP significantly reduced OP content compared to uSPP (p&lt;0.05). The lowest TBARS and LPO formation were determined in the groups produced with only eSPP or its combinations with uSPP or uSTP or eSTP (p&lt;0.05). Since the group containing a combination of 0.25% eSTP and 0.25% eSPP was found to have lower CL than the other groups produced with only eSPP or its combinations with uSPP or uSTP, this group was suggested as the most appropriate group which can be used in ready to eat meat product processing by the meat industry.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367936.v1
title: USE OF DRUGS IN CHILDREN AGED ZERO TO FIVE YEARS OLD IN TUBARÃO, SANTA CATARINA, BRAZIL

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the context of drug use in children aged zero to five years old. Methods: Cross-sectional study based on interviews conducted at home with caregivers (parents, uncles or grandparents) of the children enrolled in ten Family Health Strategy units across different geographical points of the city of Tubarão, Santa Catarina, Brazil. Results: A total of 350 caregivers were interviewed, whose children’s mean age was 2.6 years. Of these, 56.9% had used at least one drug in the 15 days prior to the interview, 31.1% had been exposed to self-medication and 35.7% had used at least one medication obtained by current prescription. The use of medication was associated with the age range up to 24 months, periodic consultation with pediatricians and diagnosis of chronic and acute diseases. Among medicated children, 19.1% inappropriately had been exposed to at least one medication (considering dose, dose interval or period of treatment). Regarding medication storage, 55.2% of interviewees stored them in unsafe places that could be accessed by children and 32.0% in inappropriate places, with exposure to light, heat or humidity. Moreover, 45.2% of the interviewees stored drugs out of their packages, 38.9% without secondary packaging, and 1.6% of drugs had expired date. Conclusions: Drug use is high among children in this age range, and actions aimed at the safe and rational use of these substances in this population should be encouraged.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367939.v1
title: Effects of ethanol and ultraviolet-c treatments on inactivation of Rhizopus oryzae spores which cause postharvest rot

description: Abstract Rhizopus oryzae is a filamentous fungi reported as a postharvest pathogen in recent years. Ethanol treatment (0, 10, 20, and 30%) and UVC irradiation (0, 1, 2, 5, 10 minutes) were used both individually and in combination for the inactivation of Rhizopus oryzae spores. Survival ratio of the spores and LD50 values for ethanol and UVC irradiation were determined to quantify the germicidal effect. UVC exposure is found to be significantly more effective than ethanol treatment on the reduction of R. oryzae spore survivability. The combination of UVC exposure and ethanol treatment enhanced the lethality of applying each treatment separately and the enhancement increased as the UVC exposure time and ethanol concentrations increased. The lowest spore survival ratio was 0.015%, obtained after 30% ethanol treatment followed by 10 minute of UVC exposure. These observations suggest that ethanol treatment and UVC exposure can effectively be used as a possible strategy to inactivate R. oryzae spores.
DOI: 10.7284/135591
title: Water Temperature data collected during research cruise OC1910X using a Sea-Bird SBE-38 instrument system onboard the platform RV Oceanus

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367933.v1
title: Determining the effects of encapsulated polyphosphates on quality parameters and oxidative stability of cooked ground beef during storage

description: Abstract Effects of encapsulated (e) sodium tripolyphosphate (STP), sodium pyrophosphate (SPP) and various combinations of encapsulated and un-encapsulated (u) forms of these polyphosphates on lipid oxidation in the cooked ground beef during storage (0, 1, 7 d at 4 0C) were determined. pH, color, cooking loss (CL), thiobarbituric acid reactive substances (TBARS), lipid hydroperoxide (LPO) and soluble orthophosphate (OP) analysis were conducted. Study results indicated that STP increased pH, whereas SPP decreased pH compared to control (p&lt;0.05). SPP was determined as the most effective polyphosphate type to inhibit lipid oxidation (p&lt;0.05). In addition, the use of eSPP significantly reduced OP content compared to uSPP (p&lt;0.05). The lowest TBARS and LPO formation were determined in the groups produced with only eSPP or its combinations with uSPP or uSTP or eSTP (p&lt;0.05). Since the group containing a combination of 0.25% eSTP and 0.25% eSPP was found to have lower CL than the other groups produced with only eSPP or its combinations with uSPP or uSTP, this group was suggested as the most appropriate group which can be used in ready to eat meat product processing by the meat industry.
DOI: 10.7284/135590
title: Timeserver data collected during research cruise OC1910X using a Microsemi SyncServer S350 instrument system onboard the platform RV Oceanus

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367918
title: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy by vestibular approach (TOETVA): initial experience in Brazil.

description: ABSTRACT Objective: to present the initial experience in Brazil with transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy by vestibular approach (TOETVA). Methods: prospective study of patients undergoing TOETVA in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of Hospital Regional do Oeste, Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Patients between 18 and 65 years of age, ASA I and II, with maximum glandular volume of 35cm3 and nodules up to 4cm were candidates for the study. Data of the patients, nodules, surgical time, complications, and length of hospital stay were recorded. Results: nine patients were operated between May 2017 and April 2018. All were women, aged 33-64 years. The size of the nodule ranged from 1cm to 4cm. Two patients had malignant neoplasia and total thyroidectomy was performed in eight cases. Seven patients were hospitalized for only one day. One patient had a minor complication on skin, but there were no lesions of the laryngeal recurrent nerves or definitive hypoparathyroidism. Conclusion: TOETVA is a safe technique for well-selected patients, with favorable conditions and special concern for aesthetic results.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367921
title: OVERWEIGHT, PERCEIVED ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION: A STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate parents’ or guardians’ perception of their residential proximity to food retailers, leisure areas, and spaces for physical activity according to neighborhood social deprivation, and test associations between the perceived environment and their children’s overweight. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 408 children and adolescents (6- to 15-year-olds) attending public schools in a medium-sized Brazilian city. Data were collected from 2011 to 2014. A telephone interview using a structured research tool determined the presence of overweight and the walking time between the participants’ home and the places evaluated. The indicator of social deprivation adopted was the Health Vulnerability Index. Logistic regression models were constructed to predict the perception of proximity (social deprivation as an explanatory variable) and evaluate perceived environmental factors (explanatory variables) associated with overweight (outcome). Results: Residents of areas with higher social vulnerability showed a probability of perceived proximity 50 to 71% lower to supermarkets, street/produce markets, parks, recreation areas/community centers, and gyms compared to residents of less vulnerable areas. The perceived proximity to parks reduced the chance of overweight in children and adolescents in 73%, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.27 (95%CI 0.07-0.95; p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: The perceived environment of the residential area infrastructure might be related to neighborhood social deprivation and the presence of overweight in children and adolescents.
DOI: 10.7284/135594
title: ADCP (Acoustic Doppler Current Profiler) data collected during research cruise OC1911A using a Hawaii UHDAS instrument system onboard the platform RV Oceanus

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367921.v1
title: OVERWEIGHT, PERCEIVED ENVIRONMENT, AND SOCIAL DEPRIVATION: A STUDY ON THE PERCEPTION OF PARENTS OR GUARDIANS

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate parents’ or guardians’ perception of their residential proximity to food retailers, leisure areas, and spaces for physical activity according to neighborhood social deprivation, and test associations between the perceived environment and their children’s overweight. Methods: Cross-sectional study conducted with 408 children and adolescents (6- to 15-year-olds) attending public schools in a medium-sized Brazilian city. Data were collected from 2011 to 2014. A telephone interview using a structured research tool determined the presence of overweight and the walking time between the participants’ home and the places evaluated. The indicator of social deprivation adopted was the Health Vulnerability Index. Logistic regression models were constructed to predict the perception of proximity (social deprivation as an explanatory variable) and evaluate perceived environmental factors (explanatory variables) associated with overweight (outcome). Results: Residents of areas with higher social vulnerability showed a probability of perceived proximity 50 to 71% lower to supermarkets, street/produce markets, parks, recreation areas/community centers, and gyms compared to residents of less vulnerable areas. The perceived proximity to parks reduced the chance of overweight in children and adolescents in 73%, with an odds ratio (OR) of 0.27 (95%CI 0.07-0.95; p&lt;0.05). Conclusions: The perceived environment of the residential area infrastructure might be related to neighborhood social deprivation and the presence of overweight in children and adolescents.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367918.v1
title: Transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy by vestibular approach (TOETVA): initial experience in Brazil.

description: ABSTRACT Objective: to present the initial experience in Brazil with transoral endoscopic thyroidectomy by vestibular approach (TOETVA). Methods: prospective study of patients undergoing TOETVA in the Department of Head and Neck Surgery of Hospital Regional do Oeste, Chapecó, Santa Catarina. Patients between 18 and 65 years of age, ASA I and II, with maximum glandular volume of 35cm3 and nodules up to 4cm were candidates for the study. Data of the patients, nodules, surgical time, complications, and length of hospital stay were recorded. Results: nine patients were operated between May 2017 and April 2018. All were women, aged 33-64 years. The size of the nodule ranged from 1cm to 4cm. Two patients had malignant neoplasia and total thyroidectomy was performed in eight cases. Seven patients were hospitalized for only one day. One patient had a minor complication on skin, but there were no lesions of the laryngeal recurrent nerves or definitive hypoparathyroidism. Conclusion: TOETVA is a safe technique for well-selected patients, with favorable conditions and special concern for aesthetic results.
DOI: 10.7284/135595
title: Fluorometer data collected during research cruise OC1911A using a WET Labs WETStar instrument system onboard the platform RV Oceanus

description: Original (unprocessed) data collected during a Field_expedition
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.7367903
title: Comparing lacustrine environments: the importance of the kind of habitat on the structure of fishes

description: Abstract Aim Fish diversity in two lentic environments: a lake connected (Barbosa lake) to a river and an artificial reservoir (Ninfeias reservoir) were determined in the dry and rainy periods in 2015. We expected to find more diversity in the connected lake and greater abundance in the reservoir. Methods Specimens were caught using gill nets. Moreover, environmental parameters such as temperature, electrical conductivity, pH, dissolved oxygen and water transparency were measured during the two periods. Results 546 specimens were collected from 9 families, 12 genera and 15 species of the orders Characiformes, Siluriformes, Cichliformes and Gymnotiformes. Pimelodus maculatus was the most abundant species in the connected lake. Two species were caught from the reservoir: Geophagus brasiliensis and Hoplias malabaricus, the former being predominant. The dominant species in the studied environments corresponded to 48.71% of the total number of specimens. The ichthyofaunal composition from the lake showed a high richness of the order Characiformes (66.7%). Siluriformes and Gymnotiformes represented 13.3% each and the order Cichliformes only 6.7% of the total number of species. In the artificial reservoir, there was an equivalent contribution of Cichliformes and Characiformes. The diversity was higher in the lake (H' = 2.05) and lower in the reservoir (H' = 0.34). Significant differences (p&lt;0.05) of diversity were found between the connected lake and the reservoir. The catch of fish was lower in the dry season (24.7%) than the rainy season (62.3%). The principal component analysis (PCA) showed segregation between the two environments and periods, which was due to the difference in water electrical conductivity. The prevalence of species of the orders Characiformes and Siluriformes follows the pattern found for the ichthyofauna in the Neotropical region. Conclusions The analysis of distinct patterns of diversity and abundance of the ichthyofauna from the studied environments showed that the environment connected to the river has a high diversity when compared to the reservoir. The presence of aquatic macrophytes of different species may be a regulating factor in structuring the fish community of the lake connected to the river.