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DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702077
title: Edible coatings with avocado oil on the quality of ‘Tommy Atkins’ mangoes

description: ABSTRACT One of the main, most effective and economical techniques used in the preservation of fresh fruits is the edible coatings. We applied 0.53% and 2.52% avocado oil coatings to ‘Tommy Atkins’ mangoes at ripening stage 2. The treatment control comprised uncoated mangoes. The fruits were stored at 15 °C ±2°C and 80% ±5% relative humidity (RH) and at ambient conditions of 26 °C ±2°C and 75% ±5% RH for 24 days. Several physicochemical parameters (pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, firmness, and weight loss), color-related characteristics, and microbiological and sensory characteristics were periodically analyzed. The results indicated that the combined effect of 2.52% avocado oil coating and refrigerated storage at 15 °C ±2°C and 80% ±5% RH led to a decrease in water loss (by 20%) at the end of the storage period, delayed mango senescence, inhibited microbial growth (indicated by the absence of molds and Escherichia coli), and did not influence sensory attributes of the fruit. Thus, avocado oil coating might be used to preserve the fruit for up to 24 days.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702077.v1
title: Edible coatings with avocado oil on the quality of ‘Tommy Atkins’ mangoes

description: ABSTRACT One of the main, most effective and economical techniques used in the preservation of fresh fruits is the edible coatings. We applied 0.53% and 2.52% avocado oil coatings to ‘Tommy Atkins’ mangoes at ripening stage 2. The treatment control comprised uncoated mangoes. The fruits were stored at 15 °C ±2°C and 80% ±5% relative humidity (RH) and at ambient conditions of 26 °C ±2°C and 75% ±5% RH for 24 days. Several physicochemical parameters (pH, soluble solids, titratable acidity, firmness, and weight loss), color-related characteristics, and microbiological and sensory characteristics were periodically analyzed. The results indicated that the combined effect of 2.52% avocado oil coating and refrigerated storage at 15 °C ±2°C and 80% ±5% RH led to a decrease in water loss (by 20%) at the end of the storage period, delayed mango senescence, inhibited microbial growth (indicated by the absence of molds and Escherichia coli), and did not influence sensory attributes of the fruit. Thus, avocado oil coating might be used to preserve the fruit for up to 24 days.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702078
title: A modified tunnel technique to treat multiple gingival recessions: Case Series

description: Abstract This case series reports a modified tunnel technique with connective tissue graft for the root coverage of multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. The modified approach presents an innovative suture technique to improve the stability and position of the graft. Ten patients with multiple gingival recessions (n=85 teeth) received surgical root coverage treatment. The gingival recession height and width were measured and presented as median, minimum, and maximum values. The percentage of the root coverage after at least 12 months expressed the treatment effectiveness. The Shapiro-Wilk test evaluated the normality; pared Wilcoxon test determined the exact P-value for the differences in the height of the gingival recession before and after surgical treatment (α = 0.05). An average of 97.9% (± 5.6%, p &lt; 0.0001) root coverage after treatment occurred, and 73 out of 85 recessions presented complete root coverage after 12 months. Treatment of Miller class I and II gingival recessions resulted in root coverage higher than 99 and class III higher than 95% (p &lt; 0.0001). The presented case series report the efficacy of a modified surgical technique promoting more than 95% of root coverage after 12 months in multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. Well-designed blind randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the proposed technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702078.v1
title: A modified tunnel technique to treat multiple gingival recessions: Case Series

description: Abstract This case series reports a modified tunnel technique with connective tissue graft for the root coverage of multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. The modified approach presents an innovative suture technique to improve the stability and position of the graft. Ten patients with multiple gingival recessions (n=85 teeth) received surgical root coverage treatment. The gingival recession height and width were measured and presented as median, minimum, and maximum values. The percentage of the root coverage after at least 12 months expressed the treatment effectiveness. The Shapiro-Wilk test evaluated the normality; pared Wilcoxon test determined the exact P-value for the differences in the height of the gingival recession before and after surgical treatment (α = 0.05). An average of 97.9% (± 5.6%, p &lt; 0.0001) root coverage after treatment occurred, and 73 out of 85 recessions presented complete root coverage after 12 months. Treatment of Miller class I and II gingival recessions resulted in root coverage higher than 99 and class III higher than 95% (p &lt; 0.0001). The presented case series report the efficacy of a modified surgical technique promoting more than 95% of root coverage after 12 months in multiple Miller Class I, II, and III gingival recessions. Well-designed blind randomized controlled trials are needed to validate the proposed technique.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22132553
title: WHAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT SCOLIOSIS?

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge about scoliosis in teachers of municipal public schools. Methods: In total, 126 professionals were interviewed using a standard questionnaire containing issues related to scoliosis. Results: 31% of interviewees did not know what scoliosis is. Of those who knew 89.65% were partially correct about the definition. Of those who claimed to know how the scoliosis diagnosis is made, only 25.58% were completely correct. When questioned about the Adams test, 84.9% did not know it. Among the interviewees, 57.9% answered that it is impossible to identify scoliosis by a simple examination of their students and, off these, 86.3% stated the lack of knowledge about the subject; and 92.1% considered that training for the diagnosis and early identification of scoliosis in students. Conclusion: This study holds social impact since the interviewed teachers were not knowledgeable about the subject and had difficulty in providing a definition of the condition and in how to proceed with the investigation. Continuous education activities and the inclusion of this subject on the curricula of teacher education programs would improve the early diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis, with high success rates. Level of Evidence IV, Economic and Decision Analyses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.22132553.v1
title: WHAT IS THE KNOWLEDGE OF ELEMENTARY SCHOOL TEACHERS ABOUT SCOLIOSIS?

description: ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the knowledge about scoliosis in teachers of municipal public schools. Methods: In total, 126 professionals were interviewed using a standard questionnaire containing issues related to scoliosis. Results: 31% of interviewees did not know what scoliosis is. Of those who knew 89.65% were partially correct about the definition. Of those who claimed to know how the scoliosis diagnosis is made, only 25.58% were completely correct. When questioned about the Adams test, 84.9% did not know it. Among the interviewees, 57.9% answered that it is impossible to identify scoliosis by a simple examination of their students and, off these, 86.3% stated the lack of knowledge about the subject; and 92.1% considered that training for the diagnosis and early identification of scoliosis in students. Conclusion: This study holds social impact since the interviewed teachers were not knowledgeable about the subject and had difficulty in providing a definition of the condition and in how to proceed with the investigation. Continuous education activities and the inclusion of this subject on the curricula of teacher education programs would improve the early diagnosis and treatment of scoliosis, with high success rates. Level of Evidence IV, Economic and Decision Analyses.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702084
title: Food Consumption and Health Outcomes in Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

description: Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has changed food consumption. Objective Evaluate the association between metabolic phenotypes, changes in food consumption during the pandemic, and health outcomes in obese women. Methods Cross-sectional observational study including 491 women without previous diagnosis of chronic diseases, evaluated according to metabolic phenotype. During the pandemic, a subsample was re-evaluated by online questionnaires via Google Forms. Analyzed anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data as well as health outcomes (coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia or death). Information on mortality was collected from the Internal Affairs Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the Health Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical program SPSS 21, with Mann-Whitney test, Pearson’s chi-squared, Spearman correlation, and binary logistic regression, at a significance level of 5%. Results The anthropometric, glucose, and lipid profiles showed significant differences between the metabolically healthy and metabolically unhealthy groups (p = 0.00). Before the pandemic, women in the metabolically unhealthy group had higher dietary intakes of lipids (p = 0.01), saturated fat (p = 0.01) and sodium (p = 0.04), during the pandemic, they consumed more energy (p = 0.04), lipids (p = 0.02), saturated fat (p = 0.02), proteins (p = 0.03) and sodium from ultra-processed foods (p = 0.03). Consequently, health outcomes were more prevalent in the metabolically unhealthy group (p = 0.00). Conclusion Observed that metabolically healthy women had qualitatively better food intake and fewer health outcomes throughout the study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702084.v1
title: Food Consumption and Health Outcomes in Women During the COVID-19 Pandemic

description: Abstract Background The COVID-19 pandemic has changed food consumption. Objective Evaluate the association between metabolic phenotypes, changes in food consumption during the pandemic, and health outcomes in obese women. Methods Cross-sectional observational study including 491 women without previous diagnosis of chronic diseases, evaluated according to metabolic phenotype. During the pandemic, a subsample was re-evaluated by online questionnaires via Google Forms. Analyzed anthropometric, biochemical, and dietary data as well as health outcomes (coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidemia or death). Information on mortality was collected from the Internal Affairs Office of the State of Rio de Janeiro and the Health Department of the State of Rio de Janeiro. Statistical analysis was performed using the statistical program SPSS 21, with Mann-Whitney test, Pearson’s chi-squared, Spearman correlation, and binary logistic regression, at a significance level of 5%. Results The anthropometric, glucose, and lipid profiles showed significant differences between the metabolically healthy and metabolically unhealthy groups (p = 0.00). Before the pandemic, women in the metabolically unhealthy group had higher dietary intakes of lipids (p = 0.01), saturated fat (p = 0.01) and sodium (p = 0.04), during the pandemic, they consumed more energy (p = 0.04), lipids (p = 0.02), saturated fat (p = 0.02), proteins (p = 0.03) and sodium from ultra-processed foods (p = 0.03). Consequently, health outcomes were more prevalent in the metabolically unhealthy group (p = 0.00). Conclusion Observed that metabolically healthy women had qualitatively better food intake and fewer health outcomes throughout the study.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702098.v1
title: Incidence and Morphological Study of Myocardial Bridge in the State of Ceará: A Cadaveric Study

description: Abstract Background Myocardial bridges (MB) are anatomical anomalies with possible clinical repercussions; hence, their understanding deserves attention. Objective To determinate the prevalence and characterize MB in human hearts from the state of Ceará. Methods: Fifty hearts of adult human cadavers from the Medicine School of Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. The hearts were dissected to identify MBs that pass over part of the coronary artery. The segment of the artery (proximal, middle, and distal) with a bridge was identified. The external diameter of the artery at the proximal and distal points of the MB was measured. The length and thickness of the MB were also measured with an electronic caliper. The muscle index (MMI) of the MB was calculated as the product of length and thickness expressed in millimeters. The significance level adopted in the statistical analysis was 5%. Results MB was confirmed in 40% of sample. Approximately one third of the sample had only 1 MB. MB was most frequently found over the anterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery (59.25%, p=0.02), and its prevalence in other branches was much lower (22.23%). The most affected segments of arteries were the superior (44.44%) and medium (40.74%). The mean diameter of arteries proximal to the MB was 2.38±0.97mm (range=0.78-5.15mm), and the diameter distal to the MB was 1.71±0.75mm (range=0.42-3.58mm). The length was measured as mean=8.55±5.27mm, while the mean thickness was 0.89±0.33mm. Conclusion A high prevalence of MB is more likely to affect the left coronary artery system with larger MMI than other affected branches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702098
title: Incidence and Morphological Study of Myocardial Bridge in the State of Ceará: A Cadaveric Study

description: Abstract Background Myocardial bridges (MB) are anatomical anomalies with possible clinical repercussions; hence, their understanding deserves attention. Objective To determinate the prevalence and characterize MB in human hearts from the state of Ceará. Methods: Fifty hearts of adult human cadavers from the Medicine School of Federal University of Ceará, Brazil. The hearts were dissected to identify MBs that pass over part of the coronary artery. The segment of the artery (proximal, middle, and distal) with a bridge was identified. The external diameter of the artery at the proximal and distal points of the MB was measured. The length and thickness of the MB were also measured with an electronic caliper. The muscle index (MMI) of the MB was calculated as the product of length and thickness expressed in millimeters. The significance level adopted in the statistical analysis was 5%. Results MB was confirmed in 40% of sample. Approximately one third of the sample had only 1 MB. MB was most frequently found over the anterior interventricular branch of the left coronary artery (59.25%, p=0.02), and its prevalence in other branches was much lower (22.23%). The most affected segments of arteries were the superior (44.44%) and medium (40.74%). The mean diameter of arteries proximal to the MB was 2.38±0.97mm (range=0.78-5.15mm), and the diameter distal to the MB was 1.71±0.75mm (range=0.42-3.58mm). The length was measured as mean=8.55±5.27mm, while the mean thickness was 0.89±0.33mm. Conclusion A high prevalence of MB is more likely to affect the left coronary artery system with larger MMI than other affected branches.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702101
title: Lycopene enhances bone neoformation in calvaria bone defects of ovariectomized rats

description: Abstract Osteoporosis can affect a significant part of the population and fractures are the most common complications associated with this disease, leading to high public health costs. Thus, the prevention of fractures is relevant to individuals with signs and symptoms as well as to the health system. Postmenopausal osteoporosis has been associated with oxidative stress, emphasizing the importance of an efficient defense system to maintain bone health. Lycopene is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties that may stimulate osteoblastogenesis and inhibit osteoclastogenesis. The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the influence of lycopene in the bone neoformation of calvaria defects in ovariectomized rats utilizing the concentration of 45 mg/kg. Wistar Hannover female rats were divided into ovariectomized and sham groups. The ovariectomized animals received 45 mg/kg lycopene (OvxL) or water (Ovx) by daily gavage the day after ovariectomy/sham surgery for 16 weeks. Twelve weeks after ovariectomy, there were performed 5-mm calvaria defects followed by euthanasia after 4 weeks. Samples of bone tissue were collected to perform morphological and morphometrical analysis of the neoformed bone area, and percentage with Software Image J. Morphological evaluation showed mature bone with more osteocytes in the group OVxL when compared to the other groups. The morphometrical analysis demonstrated a significant increase of bone neoformation in the group OvxL (p&lt;0.05). The data obtained suggest that lycopene benefits bone repair in the absence of estrogenic hormones.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702101.v1
title: Lycopene enhances bone neoformation in calvaria bone defects of ovariectomized rats

description: Abstract Osteoporosis can affect a significant part of the population and fractures are the most common complications associated with this disease, leading to high public health costs. Thus, the prevention of fractures is relevant to individuals with signs and symptoms as well as to the health system. Postmenopausal osteoporosis has been associated with oxidative stress, emphasizing the importance of an efficient defense system to maintain bone health. Lycopene is a carotenoid with antioxidant properties that may stimulate osteoblastogenesis and inhibit osteoclastogenesis. The purpose of this investigation was to analyze the influence of lycopene in the bone neoformation of calvaria defects in ovariectomized rats utilizing the concentration of 45 mg/kg. Wistar Hannover female rats were divided into ovariectomized and sham groups. The ovariectomized animals received 45 mg/kg lycopene (OvxL) or water (Ovx) by daily gavage the day after ovariectomy/sham surgery for 16 weeks. Twelve weeks after ovariectomy, there were performed 5-mm calvaria defects followed by euthanasia after 4 weeks. Samples of bone tissue were collected to perform morphological and morphometrical analysis of the neoformed bone area, and percentage with Software Image J. Morphological evaluation showed mature bone with more osteocytes in the group OVxL when compared to the other groups. The morphometrical analysis demonstrated a significant increase of bone neoformation in the group OvxL (p&lt;0.05). The data obtained suggest that lycopene benefits bone repair in the absence of estrogenic hormones.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702102
title: Fall of ground study using seismic hazard assessment methods for an underground mine

description: Abstract This article proposes to evaluate the application of Seismic Hazard methodologies for the study of falls of ground (FOG) that occurred in the Cuiabá underground mine. Specifically, a fall of ground that occurred in 2018 in the Serrotinho mineralized body (level 18) was elected as the object of study, since it had characteristics common to other FOGs that occurred deep in the mine. Because of the close proximity and timing of the events, another three FOGs were considered in order to understand the relationship between these rock detachment events and microseismicity. Regarding seismic hazard methods, the apparent stress ratio (ASR) could provide an overview of the evolution of apparent stress in the region. The interpolation of the ASR of microseismic events to the mine levels, in 3 of the 4 cases studied, mapped the FOG region as having a high apparent stress ratio before its occurrence. A rockburst early warning methodology, in turn, proved to be helpful in the identification of precursor conditions of a microseismic event of greater local magnitude (ML = 0.5) in the analyzed period. Although, during application of this method, some difficulties were found in identifying the right precursors patterns of the microseismic parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702102.v1
title: Fall of ground study using seismic hazard assessment methods for an underground mine

description: Abstract This article proposes to evaluate the application of Seismic Hazard methodologies for the study of falls of ground (FOG) that occurred in the Cuiabá underground mine. Specifically, a fall of ground that occurred in 2018 in the Serrotinho mineralized body (level 18) was elected as the object of study, since it had characteristics common to other FOGs that occurred deep in the mine. Because of the close proximity and timing of the events, another three FOGs were considered in order to understand the relationship between these rock detachment events and microseismicity. Regarding seismic hazard methods, the apparent stress ratio (ASR) could provide an overview of the evolution of apparent stress in the region. The interpolation of the ASR of microseismic events to the mine levels, in 3 of the 4 cases studied, mapped the FOG region as having a high apparent stress ratio before its occurrence. A rockburst early warning methodology, in turn, proved to be helpful in the identification of precursor conditions of a microseismic event of greater local magnitude (ML = 0.5) in the analyzed period. Although, during application of this method, some difficulties were found in identifying the right precursors patterns of the microseismic parameters.
DOI: 10.6084/m9.figshare.23702105
title: Consumption of fruits and vegetables among older adults: findings from the ELSI‐Brazil study

description: Abstract This study aimed to assess the prevalence of recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables and their associated factors in a national sample representative of the Brazilian population aged 60 or over. Baseline data from the Brazilian Longitudinal Study of Aging (ELSI-Brazil), conducted from 2015 to 2016, including 4,982 older individuals, were used. The recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables was assessed based on questions on the weekly and daily frequency of fruits, natural fruit juice, and vegetables. Intake of five or more servings of these foods on five or more days per week was considered as recommended consumption. Exploratory variables included socio-demographic characteristics, health behaviors, health conditions, and use of health services. Univariate and multiple logistic regression were used to examine the factors associated with the recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables. The prevalence of recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables was 12.9% (95%CI: 11.5-14.3). This consumption showed associations with gender (women - OR = 1.40; 95%CI: 1.08-1.82), age group (80 years or older - OR = 1.66; 95%CI: 1.16-2.37), education level (8 years or more - OR = 2.07; 95%CI: 1.51-2.86), smoking (former smokers - OR = 0.69; 95%CI: 0.55-0.85 and current smokers - OR = 0.50; 95%CI: 0.33-0.77) and medical appointments in the previous 12 months (OR = 1.88; 95%CI: 1.31-2.71). Our findings showed a low prevalence of the recommended consumption of fruits and vegetables among older Brazilian adults, drawing attention to the need for policies aimed at increasing this consumption in the studied population.