Trends and Missing Links in (De)Hydration Research: A Narrative Review.

Despite decades of literature on (de)hydration in healthy individuals, many unanswered questions remain. To outline research and policy priorities, it is fundamental to recognize the literature trends on (de)hydration and identify current research gaps, which herein we aimed to pinpoint. From a representative sample of 180 (de)hydration studies with 4350 individuals, we found that research is mainly limited to small-scale laboratory-based sample sizes, with high variability in demographics (sex, age, and level of competition); to non-ecological (highly simulated and controlled) conditions; and with a focus on recreationally active male adults (e.g., Tier 1, non-athletes). The laboratory-simulated environments are limiting factors underpinning the need to better translate scientific research into field studies. Although, consistently, dehydration is defined as the loss of 2% of body weight, the hydration status is estimated using a very heterogeneous range of parameters. Water is the most researched hydration fluid, followed by alcoholic beverages with added carbohydrates (CHO). The current research still overlooks beverages supplemented with proteins, amino acids (AA), and glycerol. Future research should invest more effort in "real-world" studies with larger and more heterogeneous cohorts, exploring the entire available spectrum of fluids while addressing hydration outcomes more harmoniously.

Effectiveness of Photobiomodulation in Reducing Pain and Disability in Patients with Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis.

OBJECTIVE: Photobiomodulation (PBM) is not implemented in routine clinical management for knee osteoarthritis. This study aims to systematically investigate the effects of PBM in patients with knee osteoarthritis, comparing to placebo to understand its true clinical effects. METHODS: PubMed, EMBASE, Web of Science, and Cochrane databases were searched up to October 2023. Randomized placebo-controlled trials applying PBM versus placebo were included. Study characteristics, intervention parameters, and patient-reported and physical examination outcome measures were collected. The risk of bias was judged using the Cochrane risk-of-bias tool for randomized trials (version 2) and the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) to interpret certainty of results. RESULTS: Ten studies were included comprising 542 participants. All studies were judged with unclear to high risk of bias. Meta-analysis for pain at rest (6 studies) showed that PBM significantly reduced pain at rest as compared to placebo (-0.7 [95% CI = -1.1 to -0.2]), moderate effect, very low certainty of evidence, whereas for the Timed "Up & Go" Test (3 studies), no significant effect was detected. Statistically significantly within-group (PBM) mean improvement was detected for pain, Lequesne Index, and gait performance outcomes, but not always clinically relevant or significant when compared to placebo. CONCLUSION: PBM reduces pain intensity in patients with knee osteoarthritis and may improve disability. However, the very low certainty of evidence does not allow to recommend its isolated use but may be used to complement other widely recommended therapies. More rigorous clinical trials and the revision of the recommended dosage guidelines are warranted to increase the strength of evidence. IMPACT: The findings indicate that photobiomodulation can reduce pain and improve disability in patients with knee osteoarthritis. However, researchers should continue to investigate isolated photobiomodulation intervention versus placebo and extend the dosage guidelines to other types of light emitters.

Is Formal Social Participation Associated with Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults? A Systematic Review with Meta-Analysis of Longitudinal Studies.

This systematic review with meta-analysis aimed to explore the association between formal social participation and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults using data from longitudinal studies. A comprehensive search was conducted in Scopus, PubMed, and Web of Science for longitudinal studies that assessed the association between formal social participation and cognitive function in middle-aged and older adults published between January 2010 to 19 August 2022. Risk of bias was judged using the RoBANS tool. Meta-analysis using a random-effects model was computed with odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) for cognitive decline probability. Sensitivity analyses were made to explore any changes to the pooled statistical heterogeneity and pooled effect size. Certainty of evidence was judged using the GRADE framework. We included 15 studies comprising 136,397 participants from 5 countries. Meta-analyses showed that formal social participation was associated with reduced cognitive decline (OR = 0.78, 95% CI 0.75-0.82, p < 0.001), with very low certainty of evidence. Formal social participation appears to enhance cognition in middle-aged and older adults, but further high-quality research is needed given the very low certainty of evidence.

Derotational high tibial osteotomy in cases of anterior knee pain and/or patellofemoral instability: a systematic review.

IMPORTANCE: Derotational high tibial osteotomy (HTO) is a surgical intervention for correcting rotational malalignments in the lower limb, which may contribute to anterior knee pain (AKP) and/or patellofemoral instability (PFI). This surgical technique is not yet widely implemented and requires a systematic evaluation of its outcomes. AIM: To assess the effectiveness of derotational HTO in correcting rotational malalignments of the lower limb in patients with AKP and/or PFI through radiological, clinical, and patient-reported outcome measures. EVIDENCE REVIEW: Searches were conducted in the PubMed, Embase, and Web of Science databases up to March 3, 2023, to identify studies utilizing derotational HTO in patients with AKP and/or PFI. The primary outcome measures of interest were measurements of lower limb angular correction. Other radiological, clinical, and patient-reported outcome measures were also analyzed. The risk of bias was judged with the RoBANS tool. FINDINGS: A total of 8 studies were included, comprising 215 patients (27.0 â€‹± â€‹3.9 years) and 245 knees. The most reported angle was tibial torsion (k â€‹= â€‹6 studies, n â€‹= â€‹173 knees), with a mean difference between postoperative and preoperative values (postsurgical correction) ranging from -37.8° to -10.8°. Patient-reported outcome measures showed significant improvements in the postoperative moment, exceeding the minimal clinically important difference in almost all cases, and with high patient satisfaction (93.6%). CONCLUSIONS AND RELEVANCE: Derotational HTO allows the correction of rotational malalignments of the lower limb (tibial torsion) and promotes patient satisfaction. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV.

What We Do Not Know About Stretching in Healthy Athletes: A Scoping Review with Evidence Gap Map from 300 Trials.

BACKGROUND: Stretching has garnered significant attention in sports sciences, resulting in numerous studies. However, there is no comprehensive overview on investigation of stretching in healthy athletes. OBJECTIVES: To perform a systematic scoping review with an evidence gap map of stretching studies in healthy athletes, identify current gaps in the literature, and provide stakeholders with priorities for future research. METHODS: Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) 2020 and PRISMA-ScR guidelines were followed. We included studies comprising healthy athletes exposed to acute and/or chronic stretching interventions. Six databases were searched (CINAHL, EMBASE, PubMed, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) until 1 January 2023. The relevant data were narratively synthesized; quantitative data summaries were provided for key data items. An evidence gap map was developed to offer an overview of the existing research and relevant gaps. RESULTS: Of ~ 220,000 screened records, we included 300 trials involving 7080 athletes [mostly males (~ 65% versus ~ 20% female, and ~ 15% unreported) under 36 years of age; tiers 2 and 3 of the Participant Classification Framework] across 43 sports. Sports requiring extreme range of motion (e.g., gymnastics) were underrepresented. Most trials assessed the acute effects of stretching, with chronic effects being scrutinized in less than 20% of trials. Chronic interventions averaged 7.4 ± 5.1 weeks and never exceeded 6 months. Most trials (~ 85%) implemented stretching within the warm-up, with other application timings (e.g., post-exercise) being under-researched. Most trials examined static active stretching (62.3%), followed by dynamic stretching (38.3%) and proprioceptive neuromuscular facilitation (PNF) stretching (12.0%), with scarce research on alternative methods (e.g., ballistic stretching). Comparators were mostly limited to passive controls, with ~ 25% of trials including active controls (e.g., strength training). The lower limbs were primarily targeted by interventions (~ 75%). Reporting of dose was heterogeneous in style (e.g., 10 repetitions versus 10 s for dynamic stretching) and completeness of information (i.e., with disparities in the comprehensiveness of the provided information). Most trials (~ 90%) reported performance-related outcomes (mainly strength/power and range of motion); sport-specific outcomes were collected in less than 15% of trials. Biomechanical, physiological, and neural/psychological outcomes were assessed sparsely and heterogeneously; only five trials investigated injury-related outcomes. CONCLUSIONS: There is room for improvement, with many areas of research on stretching being underexplored and others currently too heterogeneous for reliable comparisons between studies. There is limited representation of elite-level athletes (~ 5% tier 4 and no tier 5) and underpowered sample sizes (≤ 20 participants). Research was biased toward adult male athletes of sports not requiring extreme ranges of motion, and mostly assessed the acute effects of static active stretching and dynamic stretching during the warm-up. Dose-response relationships remain largely underexplored. Outcomes were mostly limited to general performance testing. Injury prevention and other effects of stretching remain poorly investigated. These relevant research gaps should be prioritized by funding policies. REGISTRATION: OSF project ( https://osf.io/6auyj/ ) and registration ( https://osf.io/gu8ya ).

Derotational distal femoral osteotomy corrects excessive femoral anteversion in patients with patellofemoral instability: A systematic review.

PURPOSE: Patellofemoral instability (PFI) is a common condition that can be caused from multiple factors, including lower limb rotational malalignments. Determining precise criteria for performing corrective torsional osteotomy can be a daunting task due to the lack of consensus on normal and excessive values and the limited evidence-based data in the postoperative results. The purpose was to assess the clinical, functional and imaging outcomes following derotational distal femoral osteotomy (DDFO) in patients with PFI and/or anterior knee pain (AKP) associated with lower limb rotational malalignments. METHODS: Searches were conducted on PubMed, EMBASE and Web of Science databases up to October 2023. Studies reporting outcomes after DDFO in patients with PFI and/or AKP were eligible for the systematic review. The primary outcome was imaging metrics, especially femoral anteversion. Secondary outcomes included the patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) (clinical and functional). Quantitative synthesis involved the use of weighted averages to calculate pre- to postoperative mean differences (MD) and compare them against the minimal clinically important difference (MCID). RESULTS: Ten studies (309 knees) were included with a mean follow-up of 36.1 ± 11.7 months. Imaging outcomes consistently indicated the correction of femoral anteversion (MD = -19.4 degrees, 95% confidence interval: -20.1 to -18.7) following DDFO. PROMs showed significant improvements in most studies, exceeding the MCID. Patient satisfaction with the DDFO was high (93.3%). CONCLUSIONS: The DDFO was an effective treatment option for correcting excessive femoral anteversion in patients with PFI associated with clinically relevant functional and clinical improvement and a high satisfaction rate. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE: Level IV, systematic review of level II-IV studies.

Permanent Subluxation of the Lateral Meniscus in a 10-year-old Boy: A Case Report with Short Literature Review.

Introduction: Locking of the knee attributed to non-discoid lateral meniscus in an atraumatic setting is a rare phenomenon. One such cause is permanent subluxation of lateral meniscus (PSLM). In the entire literature, there is only one documented case of a 37-year-old female. Case Report: We present a case of a 10-year-old boy who suffered two episodes of knee locking reported radiologically as a bucket handle tear of the lateral meniscus. No tear was found during arthroscopy. The lateral meniscus was malformed with meniscocapsular discontinuity and irreducibly subluxated into the intercondylar space. No salvage procedure was possible. We ended up performing a subtotal meniscectomy. Conclusion: This is the first case of PSLM reported in the pediatric age group and second overall. Management options are limited. Further genetic and fetal studies are needed in this area to determine the exact causality.

Transfer of the radial nerve branches for the treatment of the anterior interosseous nerve lesion: an anatomical study / Transferência dos ramos do nervo radial para tratamento da lesão do nervo interósseo anterior: estudo anatômico

ABSTRACT Objective: This anatomical study aimed to analyze the possibility of transferring the radial nerve branches destined to the brachioradialis (BR), extensor carpi radialis longus (ECRL), extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), and supinator (SM) muscles to innervate the AIN. Methods: Ten limbs from five male cadavers were prepared by intra-arterial injection of a solution of 10% glycerol and formalin. Results: The presence of only one branch to the BR muscle was noted in 7 limbs and two branches were noted in three limbs. In two members of a common trunk with branch to the ECRL. In eight cases, we identified one branch for the ERLC and two branches in two cases. We identified only one branch for the ECRB, while in six limbs, two branches were noted, penetrating the muscular body at two different points. We identified at least two branches innervating the supinator muscle. The AIN was detached from the median nerve distal to the intercondylar line of the humerus. In seven limbs, it originated from the nervous fascicles of the posterior region of the median nerve and from the posterolateral fascicles in three limbs. The flexor pollicis longus and flexor digitorum profundus muscles received more than one branch of the AIN in all limbs. Conclusion: The radial nerve branches for the ECRL, ECRB, and supinator muscles can be transferred directly to the AIN or to one of its branches after intraneural dissection, without tension even in elbow movements. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a possibilidade de transferir os ramos do nervo radial (NR) destinados aos músculos braquiorradial (BR), extensor radial longo do carpo (LREC), extensor radial curto do carpo (ERCC) e supinador (SM) para reinervar o nervo interósseo anterior (NIA). Métodos: Estudo anatômico, no qual foram dissecados dez membros de cinco cadáveres preparados com solução de glicerina e formol a 10%. Resultados: A presença de apenas um ramo para o músculo BR foi registrada em sete membros e de dois ramos em três membros. Em dois membros de um tronco comum com ramo para o ERLC. Em oito membros, identificamos um ramo para o ERLC e, em dois membros, dois ramos. Identificamos apenas um ramo para o ECRB, este em seis membros, se dividia em dois ramos. Ainda, identificamos pelo menos dois ramos para o SM. Em sete membros, originou-se dos fascículos nervosos da região posterior do MN e, em três membros, dos fascículos posterolaterais.Os músculos flexores longo do polegar (FLP) e profundo dos dedos (FPD) receberam mais que um ramo do NIA em todos os membros. Conclusão: Os ramos do NR destinados aos músculos BR, ERLC, ECRB e SM podem ser transferidos ao NIA ou a um de seus ramos, sem tensão mesmo durante a movimentação do cotovelo. Nível de Evidência IV, Série de casos.

Anastomosis between the deep branch of ulnar nerve and a branch of the median nerve (Cannieu-Riché anastomosis) and thenar muscles innervation: anatomical study and clinical implications / Anastomosis entre el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar y un ramo del nervio mediano (anastomosis de Cannieu-Riché) e inervación de la eminencia tenar: estudio anatómico e implicaciones clínicas

SUMMARY: The aim of this paper was to report the incidences of the anastomosis between deep branch of ulnar nerve and a branch of the median nerve commonly named Cannieu-Riché anastomosis (CRA) and thenar muscles innervation. The anatomical dissection of 80 limbs from 40 fresh adult cadavers were performed in the Department of Anatomy at the Medical School of the Catholic University of São Paulo. The incidence of CRA and thenar muscle innervation were studied. The CRA was found in all of the dissected hands (100 %). The abdutor pollicis brevis and the opponens pollicis muscle are innervated exclusively by median nerve in all dissected hands. The superficial head of flexor pollicis brevis was innervated by the median nerve in of 56 the hands (70 %), in 24 (30 %) it had double innervation (median nerve and deep branch of ulnar nerve). The deep head of flexor pollicis brevis were absent in 11 hands (14 %), in 52 hands (65 %), a double innervation was observed. In 14 (17.5 %) exclusively by deep branch of ulnar nerve and in 3 hands (3.6 %) exclusively by a branch of median nerve. The oblique head of adductor pollicis muscle was innervated only by deep branch of ulnar nerve in 66 hands (82 %) of dissected hands, 14 (17.5 %) had a double innervation. The transverse head of adductor pollicis was innervated exclusively by deep branch of ulnar nerve in 77 hands (96.4 %), and in 3 (3.6 %) had a double innervation. According to our study the pattern of innervation was more frequent in relation to the flexor pollicis brevis muscle and should be considered as a normal pattern, in that the superficial head receives innervation of branches of median nerve, and the deep head receives innervation of deep branch of ulnar nerve and branches of median nerve (dual innervation). The abductor pollicis brevis and opponens pollicis received innervation exclusively by median nerve. Both the oblique and transverse head of adductor pollicis exclusively by ulnar nerve. The RCA was found in all of the dissected hands (100 %).

RESUMEN: El objetivo de este trabajo fue informar la anastomosis entre el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar y un ramo del nervio mediano (Anastomosis de Cannieu-Riché) y de la inervación de los músculos de la eminencia tenar. Se realizó la disección anatómica de 80 miembros de 40 cadáveres adultos frescos en el Departamento de Anatomía de la Facultad de Medicina de la Universidad Católica de São Paulo, Brasil. Se estudió la incidencia de formación de la ACR y la inervación de los músculos tenares. La ACR se encontró en todas las manos disecadas (100 %). El músculo abductor corto del pulgar y el músculo oponente del pulgar recibían inervación exclusivamente por el nervio mediano en todas las manos disecadas. La cabeza superficial del músculo flexor corto del pulgar estaba inervada por el nervio mediano (70 %), en 24 casos, (30 %) presentó inervación doble (nervio mediano y ramo profundo del nervio ulnar). La cabeza profunda del músculo flexor corto del pulgar estuvo ausente en 11 manos (14 %), mientras que en 52 manos (65 %) se produjo una doble inervación. En 14 casos (17,5 %) se vio inervado exclusivamente por el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar y en 3 manos (3,6 %) exclusivamente por un ramo del nervio mediano. La cabeza oblicua del músculo aductor del pulgar estaba inervada sólo por el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar en 66 manos (82 %), en 14 casos (17,5 %) tenía una doble inervación. La cabeza transversa del músculo aductor del pulgar estaba inervada exclusivamente por el ramo profundo del nervio ulnar en 77 manos (96,4 %), en 3 manos (3,6 %) presentó una doble inervación. De acuerdo con nuestro estudio, el patrón de inervación más frecuente en relación al músculo flexor corto del pulgar debe ser considerado como un patrón normal, en el que la cabeza superficial recibe inervación de ramos del nervio mediano y la cabeza profunda recibe inervación del ramo profundo de nervio ulnar y ramos del nervio mediano (inervación dual). El músculo abductor corto del pulgar y el músculo oponente del pulgar recibieron inervación exclusivamente por el nervio mediano. Tanto la cabeza oblicua como transversa del músculo aductor del pulgar están inervadas exclusivamente por el nervio ulnar. La ACR se encontró en todas las manos disecadas (100 %).

Coronary arterial disease after electroconvulsive therapy: a case report / Doença arterial coronariana após eletroconvulsoterapia: um relato de caso

Objectives Unipolar depression (UPD) is a leading cause of global burden of diseases, particularly among the elderly, whose treatment may be challenging. In such cases, ECT is often recommended due to its safety and efficacy. This report presents a case of a 67-year-old male inpatient that developed a rare cardiac complication during ECT. Methods Clinical case report with patient’s consent and bibliographic review. Results A 67-year-old male inpatient with recurrent severe psychotic depression was hospitalized and ECT was indicated after failure of the pharmacological treatment. A comprehensive clinical pre-evaluation revealed only nonspecific ST-segment changes in electrocardiogram. During the 7th ECT session, it was observed transitory ST-segment depression followed by a discrete increase of plasma troponin I. Severe tri-vessel coronary artery stenosis was found and a percutaneous coronary angioplasty was performed, with satisfactory psychiatric and cardiac outcomes. Conclusions Unipolar depression (UPD) and cardiovascular disease are often coexistent conditions, especially among the elderly. In the current case, myocardial ischemia was detected lately during ECT therapy and its treatment allowed the UPD treatment to be completed adequately. .

Objetivos Depressão unipolar é uma das principais causas de sobrecarga global de doenças, particularmente entre os idosos, cujo tratamento pode ser desafiador. Nesses casos, a eletroconvulsoterapia (ECT) é frequentemente indicada, por causa de sua segurança e eficácia. Este relato apresenta o caso de um paciente de 67 anos internado e que desenvolveu uma complicação cardíaca rara após ECT. Métodos Relato de caso clínico e revisão da literatura. Resultados Um homem de 67 anos com transtorno depressivo grave, com sintomas psicóticos recorrentes, foi hospitalizado, sendo indicada ECT após falha do tratamento farmacológico. Foi realizada uma pré-avaliação clínica, a qual revelou alterações não específicas do segmento ST ao eletrocardiograma. Durante a sétima sessão de ECT, foi observada depressão transitória do segmento ST seguida por discreto aumento da troponina I sérica. Foi diagnosticada estenose coronária triarterial, sendo realizada angioplastia coronária percutânea, com boa evolução clínica e psiquiátrica. Conclusões Depressão unipolar e doença cardiovascular são condições que coexistem com frequência, especialmente entre os idosos. No presente relato, isquemia miocárdica foi detectada tardiamente durante a ECT e a sua correção permitiu que a depressão unipolar fosse tratada adequadamente. .

Neuroendoscopia / Neuroendoscopy

O procedimento endoscópico tem sido bastante utilizado na neurocirurgia para tratamento de várias patologias. Atualmente, vários procedimentos são realizados de forma mais simples com melhores resultados para o paciente. Os autores deste artigo fazem uma revisão do tratamento neuroendoscópico para as hidrocefalias, tumores intraventriculares e os cistos de aracnoide...

Tratamento estético da columela nasal: columela oculta e columela pendente / Aesthetic treatment of retracted and hanging nasal columellas

Os autores revelam, no presente trabalho, suas abordagens frente às alterações estéticas da columela nasal, mais observadas em sua prática clínica, a columela oculta e a columela pendente. Para a columela oculta os autores descrevem o uso de um retalho condro-mucopericondral do septo nasal como escolha preferencial. Para o tratamento da columela pendente os autores utilizam as abordagens, direta e indireta, descritas por Randall, nos casos leves a moderados, e para os casos mais acentuados utilizam uma associação de táticas além de uma modificação do que é descrito por Armstrong e Joseph. Suas opções de tratamento são confrontadas com o que há descrito na literatura da especialidade e seus resultados comparativos são apresentados.

This study discusses approaches for aesthetic correction of nasal columellas, i.e. retracted and hanging columellas, most commonly observed in clinical practice. We describe a chondral-mucoperichondrial nasal septal flap and direct or indirect approaches described by Randall as our preferred procedures to correct retracted and mild to moderate hanging columella, respectively. A combination of procedures is used in more severe cases, in addition to modified Armstrong and Joseph's approaches. These treatment options are compared to other literature reports on this specialty.

Aumento de coroa estético associado ao reposicionamento labial com cimento ortopédico / Aesthetic crown lengthening combined with lip repositioned using bone cement

O sorriso gengival é uma das queixas mais comuns dos pacientes em relação à estética. De acordo com as diferentes etiologias diversos tipos de tratamento são propostos. O objetivo deste relato de caso é descrever uma técnica de tratamento desorriso gengival, utilizando o aumento de coroa estético, associado ao reposicionamento do lábio com o uso de cimento ortopédico. Concluiu-se que o aumento de coroa estético associado ao reposicionamento labial com cimento ortopédico é uma técnica inovadora e adequada para tratamento de sorriso gengival por falta de suporte labial.

The gummy smile is one of the most common complaints of patients regarding aesthetics. According to the different etiologies, several treatments are sought to resolve this complaint. This report describes a different technique to increase crown aesthetic associated with the repositioning of the lip with the use of orthopedic cement. It was concluded that is an innovative and suitable technique for treatment of gummy smile due to lack of lip support.

Quantificação de antígenos HLA classe I solúveis pela técnica de ELISA / Quantification of soluble HLA class I antigens by ELISA assay

As moléculas HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigens) são consideradas, principalmente, estruturas de superfície celular envolvidas em uma variedade de reações imunes associadas com transplante, infecções e doenças autoimunes. Os antígenos HLA também podem ser encontrados, em forma solúvel, no soro e em diferentes fluidos do organismo humano. Este trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver a técnica imunoenzimática (ELISA) para quantificar os níveis séricos de antígenos HLA classe I, específicos e totais, em indivíduos normais e em pacientes renais. A técnica de ELISA foidesenvolvida para demonstrar a presença, no soro, de antígenos HLA classe I totais (sHLAI) e as especificidades HLA-A2 (sHLA-A2) e HLA-B7 (sHLA-B7). Oitenta e oito amostras de soro foram envolvidas neste estudo, sendo 61 amostras provenientes de indivíduos sadioscadastrados no Hemocentro Regional de Maringá, Estado do Paraná, e 27 pacientes renais, provenientes dos centros de diálise da cidade de Maringá, Estado do Paraná. As concentrações médias de sHLA para as especificidades -A2 e -B7, detectadas somente emindivíduos sadios, foram 504.06 ng mL-1 ± 142.10 e 427.33 ng mL-1 ± 140.73,respectivamente. Resultados preliminares mostraram que sHLA-I, em indivíduos sadios, foi de 253,77 ng mL-1 e, em indivíduos renais em diálise, de 381,67 ng mL-1. A técnica de ELISA para detecção de antígenos HLA solúveis poderá ser útil em estudos comparativos, em diferentes populações saudáveis, diferentes patologias e no monitoramento das rejeiçõe sem transplantes.

HLA (Human Leucocyte Antigens) molecules are regarded mainly as cell surface structures involved in several immune reactions associated with transplants, infections and auto-immunediseases. HLA antigens can be also found in soluble form in serum and in different fluids of the human body. The aim of this work was to develop the immunoenzymatic assay (ELISA) to quantify serum levels of specific and total soluble HLA class I antigens innormal individuals and in kidney patients. ELISA assay was developed to demonstrate the presence, in serum, of HLA-A2 (sHLA-A2), HLA-B7 (sHLA-B7) and total class I (sHLA-I) antigens. Eighty-eight serum samples were involved in this study, 61 from healthy individuals registered in the Regional Blood Center of the city of Maringá, Paraná State, and 27 kidney patients from dialysis centers of Maringá. The mean concentrations of sHLA-A2 and sHLA-B7, in healthy individuals, were respectively, 504.06 ng mL-1 ± 142.10and 427.33 ng mL-1 ± 140.73. Preliminary results showed that sHLA-I in healthy individuals was 253.77 ng mL-1, and 381.67 ng mL-1 in kidney dialysis patients. The ELISA assay couldbe useful to detect soluble HLA antigens in comparative studies in different healthy populations, in several pathologies and in monitoring rejection in transplantation.

Intubação nasotraqueal guiada por rinoscópio em criança de um ano de idade portadora de Osteogenesis imperfecta: relato de caso / Intubación nasotraqueal guiada por rinoscopio en niño de un año de edad portador de Osteogenesis imperfecta: relato de caso / Rhinoscope-guided nasotracheal intubation in a one-year old child with Osteogenesis imperfecta: case report

JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: A Osteogênesis Imperfecta (OI) é uma rara doença genética de herança autossômica dominante. A anestesia para o paciente portador da OI inclui diversos desafios, entre eles o manuseio da via aérea e a escolha da técnica anestésica. O objetivo do presente artigo foi descrever caso de criança portadora desta doença associada à hidrocefalia, submetida à anestesia venosa total e intubação nasotraqueal guiada por rinoscópio para realização de derivação ventrículo-peritoneal. RELATO DO CASO: Paciente do sexo masculino, um ano e três meses de idade, com diagnósticos de OI (tipo III) e hidrocefalia submetido à derivação ventrículo-peritoneal. Após a administração de midazolam (1 mg.kg-1) por via oral 30 minutos antes do procedimento, a criança foi monitorizada, seguindo-se a venóclise com cateter 24G. Após oxigenação, procedeu-se à indução anestésica com remifentanil, propofol e cisatracúrio. A intubação nasotraqueal foi guiada por rinolaringoscópio (Olimpus® ENF P3) e cânula de 4,5 mm com balonete foi inserida sem intercorrências. A anestesia foi mantida com infusão de remifentanil e propofol. A operação teve duração de 120 minutos, sem intercorrências. CONCLUSÕES: O presente relato descreveu alternativa de aces-so à via aérea em crianças submetidas à anestesia geral e que por algum motivo não podem ser ventiladas através da máscara laríngea. O rinolaringoscópio, por apresentar diâmetro reduzido, permite a inserção de cânulas traqueais que não poderiam ser utilizadas com o emprego do fibroscópio convencional.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI) is a rare, autosomal dominant disease. Anesthesia for patients with OI has several challenges; among them, management of the airways and the choice of anesthetic technique should be mentioned. The objective of this report was to describe the case of a child with this disorder associated with hydrocephalus who underwent total intravenous anesthesia and rhinoscope-guided nasotracheal intubation for a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. CASE REPORT: This is a 15-month old male with OI (type III) and hydrocephalus who underwent placement of a ventriculoperitoneal shunt. After the oral administration of midazolam (1 mg.kg-1) 30 minutes before the procedure, the child was monitored and, afterwards, a 24G catheter was used for venipuncture. After oxygenation, anesthesia was induced with remifentanil, propofol, and cisatracurium. A 4.5-mm ETT with balloon was used for the rhinoscopeguided (Olimpus® ENF P3) nasotracheal intubation without intercurrences. Anesthesia was maintained with the infusion of remifentanil and propofol. The surgery lasted 120 minutes, without intercurrences. CONCLUSIONS: The present report described an alternative for the access of the upper airways in children undergoing general anesthesia and who, for some reason, cannot be ventilated with a laryngeal mask. Since the rhinolaryngoscope has a reduced diameter, it allows the insertion of ETTs that could not be used with conventional fiberscopes.

JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: La Osteogénesis Imperfecta (OI) es una rara enfermedad genética de herencia autosómica dominante. La anestesia para el paciente portador de la OI incluye diversos retos, entre ellos el manejo de la vía aérea y la elección de la técnica anestésica. El objetivo del presente artículo, fue describir el caso de un niño portador de esa enfermedad asociada a la hidrocefalia, y sometido a la anestesia venosa total e intubación nasotraqueal, guiada por rinoscopio para la realización de la derivación ventrículo-peritoneal. RELATO DEL CASO: Paciente del sexo masculino, un año y tres meses de edad, con diagnósticos de OI (tipo III) e hidrocefalia sometido a la derivación ventrículo-peritoneal. Después de la administración de midazolam (1 mg.kg-1) por vía oral, 30 minutos antes del procedimiento, el niño fue monitorizado, con posterior venoclisis con catéter 24G. Después de la oxigenación, se procedió a la inducción anestésica con remifentanil, propofol y cisatracurio. La intubación nasotraqueal fue guiada por rinolaringoscopio (Olimpus® ENF P3) y cánula de 4,5 mm con balón e insertada sin intercurrencias. La anestesia se mantuvo con infusión de remifentanil y propofol. La operación duró 120 minutos sin intercurrencias. CONCLUSIONES: El presente relato describió una alternativa de acceso a la vía aérea en niños sometidos a la anestesia general y que por algún motivo no pueden ser ventilados a través de la máscara laríngea. El rinolaringoscopio, por presentar un diámetro reducido, permite la inserción de cánulas traqueales que no podrían ser utilizadas con el uso del fibroscopio convencional.

Influência das condições de aeração no tratamento de efluentes fenólicos com biofilmes em reator aeróbio / Influence of aeration conditions in phenolics effluents treatment using biofilms in aerobic reactor

No presente trabalho foi estudada a influência das condições de aeração no tratamento de efluentes fenólicos com biofilmes. Os ensaios foram realizados com efluente sintético para simular dejetos industriais com elevadas concentrações de fenol. Foram testadas vazões de aeração de 0,7, 1,6, 2,3 vvm na cinética de biodegradação de fenol. Nas melhores condições testadas, quais sejam: reator de leito empacotado, com suporte de esferas de cerâmica e vazão de 2,3 vvm, foi atingida eficiência de remoção de fenol de aproximadamente 96 por cento.