Immobilization, Lymphedema, and Obesity are Predictive Factors in the Development of Adhesive Capsulitis in Breast Cancer Patients.

OBJECTIVE: Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by shoulder pain and stiffness. Breast cancer treatment has been linked to the development of this condition, but its mechanisms are still little known. This study's objective was to identify predictors factors associated with the development of adhesive capsulitis in breast cancer patients. METHODS: A case control study was performed with women undergoing treatment for breast cancer in a single center. The sampling was nonprobabilistic and consecutive. Adhesive capsulitis was defined as constant pain associated with decreased active and passive shoulder movement in anterior elevation, external rotation at 0°/90° abduction, and internal rotation at 90° abduction. The study group consisted of patients with shoulder pain and range of motion limitations, while the control group consisted of women without any shoulder abnormalities. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected. A univariate logistic regression was used to assess the influence of variables on the studied outcome. For p < 0.20, a multivariate logistic regression was used. The probability of null hypothesis rejection was 5%. RESULTS: A total of 145 women were assessed, with 39 (26.9%) on the study group and 106 (73.1%) on the control group. The majority was under 60 years old. In the multivariate analysis, variables correlated to the outcome under study were shoulder immobilization (OR = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.33-7.18; p = 0.009), lymphedema (OR = 5.09; 95% CI: 1.81-14.35; p = 0.002), and obesity (OR = 3.91; 95% CI: 1.27-12.01; p = 0.017). CONCLUSION: Lymphedema, postsurgery immobilization, and obesity are predictive factors for the development of adhesive capsulitis in breast cancer patients.

OBJETIVO: Capsulite adesiva é uma afecção caracterizada por dor e limitação dos movimentos do ombro. O tratamento do câncer de mama está relacionado ao desenvolvimento dessa doença por meio de mecanismos ainda pouco conhecidos. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar os fatores associados ao desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva em pacientes com câncer de mama. MéTODOS: Um estudo caso-controle foi realizado com mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama em um centro único. A amostra foi consecutiva e não-probabilística. A capsulite adesiva foi pré-definida como dor constante e diminuição da amplitude de movimentos em elevação anterior, rotação externa em 0°/90° abdução e rotação interna em 90° abdução. O grupo caso foi constituído por pacientes com dor e limitação de todos os movimentos do ombro, enquanto o controle por pacientes sem qualquer alteração nesta articulação. Variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas foram coletadas. Foi realizada uma análise de regressão logística univariada para avaliar a influência das variáveis em relação ao desfecho estudado. Para valores de p < 0,20, realizou-se a análise de regressão logística multivariada. A probabilidade de se rejeitar a hipótese nula foi de 5%. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliadas 145 mulheres, sendo 39 casos (26,9%) casos e 106 controles (73,1%). Na análise multivariada, as variáveis associadas ao desfecho estudado foram imobilização do ombro (OR = 3,09; 95% IC: 1,33­7,18; p = 0,009), linfedema (OR = 5,09; 95% IC: 1,81­14,35; p = 0,002) e obesidade (OR = 3,91; 95% IC: 1,27­12,01; p = 0,017). CONCLUSãO: Linfedema, imobilização pós-cirúrgica e obesidade são fatores preditores associados ao desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva em pacientes com câncer de mama.

Adhesive Capsulitis' Patients Report Improvement in Functionality Trough International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Checklist and Dash After Suprascapular Nerve Blocks.

Objective To evaluate the functionality in patients with adhesive capsulitis undergoing suprascapular nerve block (SSNB). Methods A before-and-after clinical prospective study in a single center was conducted with patients with secondary adhesive capsulitis treated with four nerve blocks based on anatomical limits. The sample was non-probabilistic, and it was obtained after a routine appointment at a specialized outpatient clinic. The instruments used for evaluation were the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, which were applied at baseline (T 0 ), one week after the fourth SSNB (T 4 ), and three months after the first SSNB (T 12 ). The paired t -test was used to compare the means of the ICF checklist items and DASH in the different: T 0 xT 4 ; T 4 xT 12 ; and T 0 xT 12 ). The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis was 5%. Results The sample was composed of 25 individuals with a mean age of 58.16 years; 16 of them were female. The duration of the pain symptoms ranged from 2 to 16 months, with a mean of 5.92 months. The ICF checklist showed that all domains had already improved in T 4, except for the environmental factors, which only improved at 03 months ( p = 0.037). The patients reported improvements in shoulder function in T 4 , which increased more in T 12 , at the end of data collection ( p = 0.019). Conclusion The SSNB technique is effective in patients with adhesive capsulitis after 4 weeks of application, with improvements in individual's functionality lasting for 12 weeks.

Adhesive Capsulitis' Patients Report Improvement in Functionality Trough International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health Checklist and Dash After Suprascapular Nerve Blocks / Pacientes com capsulite adesiva relatam melhora da funcionalidade pela Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde e DASH após bloqueios do nervo supraescapular

Abstract Objective To evaluate the functionality in patients with adhesive capsulitis undergoing suprascapular nerve block (SSNB). Methods A before-and-after clinical prospective study in a single center was conducted with patients with secondary adhesive capsulitis treated with four nerve blocks based on anatomical limits. The sample was non-probabilistic, and it was obtained after a routine appointment at a specialized outpatient clinic. The instruments used for evaluation were the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) questionnaire, which were applied at baseline (T0), one week after the fourth SSNB (T4), and three months after the first SSNB (T12). The paired t-test was used to compare the means of the ICF checklist items and DASH in the different: T0xT4;T4xT12;and T0xT12). The probability of rejecting the null hypothesis was 5%. Results The sample was composed of 25 individuals with a mean age of 58.16 years; 16 of them were female. The duration of the pain symptoms ranged from 2 to 16 months, with a mean of 5.92 months. The ICF checklist showed that all domains had already improved in T4 except for the environmental factors, which only improved at 03 months (p = 0.037). The patients reported improvements in shoulder function in T4, which increased more in T12, at the end of data collection (p = 0.019). Conclusion The SSNB technique is effective in patients with adhesive capsulitis after4 weeks of application, with improvements in individual's functionality lasting for 12 weeks.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a funcionalidade em pacientes com capsulite adesiva submetidos a bloqueio do nervo supraescapular (BNSE). Métodos Um estudo clínico prospectivo do tipo antes e depois foi realizado em um único centro com pacientes com capsulite adesiva secundária tratados com quatro bloqueios baseados em limites anatômicos. A amostra foi não probabilística, tendo sido obtida após consulta de rotina em ambulatório especializado. Os instrumentos utilizados para avaliação foram a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) e o questionário de Disfunções do Braço, Ombro e Mão (DASH), que foram aplicados antes da intervenção (T0), uma semana após o quarto BNSE (T4),etrêsapósoprimeiroBNSE(T12).AsmédiasdositensdaCIFedoDASHnos diferentes tempos (T0 x T4; T4 x T12; e T0 x T12) foram comparadas por meio do teste t pareado. A probabilidade de rejeitar a hipótese nula foi de 5%. Resultados A amostra foi composta por 25 indivíduos com média de idade de 58,16 anos; 16 eram mulheres. A duração dos sintomas dolorosos variou de 2 a 16 meses, com média de 5,92 meses. A CIF mostrou que todos os domínios já haviam melhorado em T4 à exceção dos fatores ambientais, que só melhoraram aos 3 meses (p = 0,037). Os pacientes já relataram melhora na função do ombro em T4 emaisainda em T12,ao finaldacoletadedados (p = 0,019). Conclusão A técnica de BNSE é eficaz em pacientes com capsulite adesiva após 4 semanas de aplicação, com melhora da funcionalidade do indivíduo e sua manutenção até 12 semanas.

Association of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis.

Objective The present study aimed to assess the association between anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Methods This was a cross-sectional study carried out in a single center from a tertiary hospital with patients presenting with secondary adhesive capsulitis. The control group did not have shoulder disease, thyroid disease, anxiety, and/or depression. The instrument used was the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). An analysis of covariance compared HADS scores between groups. The significance level was 5%. Results The final sample consisted of 17 patients (case group) and 27 (control group). The Shapiro-Wilk test revealed normal distribution ( p > 0.05). A HADS score > 0.70 (Cronbach alpha) was reliable and presented good internal consistency. Patients with adhesive capsulitis reported "doubtful" (average/standard deviation = 8.88/4.50) "anxious symptoms" ( p = 0.019) but no "depressive symptoms" (average/standard deviation = 6.41/3.69), despite p = 0.015. Conclusion There is a "doubtful" positive association between anxiety symptoms and adhesive capsulitis but a negative association with depressive symptoms.

Association of Anxiety and Depressive Symptoms in Patients with Adhesive Capsulitis / Associação de sintomas ansiosos e depressivos em pacientes com capsulite adesiva

Abstract Objective The present study aimed to assess the association between anxiety and depression symptoms in patients with adhesive capsulitis. Methods This was a cross-sectional study carried out in a single center from a tertiary hospital with patients presenting with secondary adhesive capsulitis. The control group did not have shoulder disease, thyroid disease, anxiety, and/or depression. The instrument used was the Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS). An analysis of covariance compared HADS scores between groups. The significance level was 5%. Results The final sample consisted of 17 patients (case group) and 27 (control group). The Shapiro-Wilk test revealed normal distribution (p> 0.05). A HADS score > 0.70 (Cronbach alpha) was reliable and presented good internal consistency. Patients with adhesive capsulitis reported "doubtful" (average/standard deviation = 8.88/4.50) "anxious symptoms" (p= 0.019) but no "depressive symptoms" (average/standard deviation = 6.41/3.69), despite p= 0.015. Conclusion There is a "doubtful" positive association between anxiety symptoms and adhesive capsulitis but a negative association with depressive symptoms.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar a associação entre sintomas ansiosos e depressivos em pacientes com capsulite adesiva. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal realizado em centro único de um hospital terciário com pacientes portadores de capsulite adesiva secundária. O grupo controle não apresentava doença do ombro, tireoidopatias e nem ansiedade e/ou depressão. O instrumento utilizado foi a escala hospitalar de ansiedade e depressão. A análise da covariância foi utilizada para comparação dos escores do Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale (HADS, na sigla em inglês) entre os grupos. O nível de significância foi de 5%. Resultados A amostra final foi de 17 pacientes (caso) e 27 (controle). Os dados amostrais apresentaram distribuição normal por meio do teste de Shapiro-Wilk (p> 0,05). A instrumento HADS com pontuação > 0,70 (alfa de Cronbach) se mostrou confiável e com boa consistência interna. Os pacientes com capsulite adesiva, no quesito "sintomas ansiosos" (p= 0,019), relataram sintomas no patamar de "duvidosos" (média/desvio padrão = 8,88/4,50). Eles não apresentaram "sintomas depressivos" (média/desvio padrão = 6,41/3,69), apesar do p= 0,015. Conclusão Existe uma associação positiva "duvidosa" entre sintomas ansiosos e capsulite adesiva, mas negativa para sintomas depressivos.

Taxa de falha em enxertos de pele em pacientes queimados e fatores relacionados / Failure rate in skin grafts in burn patients and related factors / Tasa de fracasso en injertos de piel en pacientes quemados y factores relacionados

Objetivo: Estimar a taxa de falha dos enxertos de pele em pacientes com queimaduras e os fatores relacionados. Método: Trata-se de um estudo de abordagem quantitativa, longitudinal, do tipo coorte prospectiva, realizado com pacientes vítimas de queimadura submetidos a procedimento cirúrgico de enxertia de pele. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio de entrevistas, análise de prontuário e avaliação dos enxertos. Resultados: O tempo médio de acompanhamento foi de 20,7 dias. Na amostra estudada 41,67% dos pacientes apresentaram falha na adesão da enxertia de pele e os fatores que se mostraram significativos para o sucesso foram: alteração de níveis séricos de albumina; presença de sangramento; presença, quantidade e aspecto de exsudato e presença de odor. Conclusão: Pode-se constatar que aspectos relacionados às condições do leito da ferida são determinantes no sucesso do enxerto de pele.

Objective: To estimate the failure rate of skin grafts in patients with burns and related factors. Method: This is a quantitative, longitudinal, prospective cohort study, carried out with burn victims undergoing skin grafting. Data collection was performed through interviews, analysis of medical records and evaluation of grafts. Results: The mean follow-up time was 20.7 days. In the sample studied, 41.67% of the patients had failed to adhere to skin grafting and the factors that proved to be significant for success were: change in serum albumin levels; presence of bleeding; presence, amount and appearance of exudate and presence of odor. Conclusion: It can be seen that aspects related to the conditions of the wound bed are decisive in the success of the skin graft.

Objetivo: Estimar la tasa de fracasso de los injertos de piel en pacientes con quemaduras y factores relacionados. Método: Se trata de un estudio de cohortes prospectivo, longitudinal, cuantitativo, realizado con víctimas de quemaduras sometidas a injertos de piel. La recolección de datos se realizó a través de entrevistas, análisis de historias clínicas y evaluación de injertos. Resultados: El tiempo medio de seguimiento fue de 20,7 días. En la muestra estudiada, el 41,67% de los pacientes no habían logrado adherirse al injerto de piel y los factores que resultaron significativos para el éxito fueron: cambio en los niveles de albúmina sérica; presencia de sangrado; presencia, cantidad y apariencia de exudado y presencia de olor. Conclusión: Se puede apreciar que los aspectos relacionados con las condiciones del lecho de la herida son determinantes en el éxito del injerto de piel.

Immobilization, Lymphedema, and Obesity are Predictive Factors in the Development of Adhesive Capsulitis in Breast Cancer Patients / Imobilização, linfedema e obesidade são fatores preditivos no desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva em pacientes com câncer de mama

Abstract Objective Adhesive capsulitis is a condition characterized by shoulder pain and stiffness. Breast cancer treatment has been linked to the development of this condition, but its mechanisms are still little known. This study's objective was to identify predictors factors associated with the development of adhesive capsulitis in breast cancer patients. Methods A case control study was performed with women undergoing treatment for breast cancer in a single center. The sampling was nonprobabilistic and consecutive. Adhesive capsulitis was defined as constant pain associated with decreased active and passive shoulder movement in anterior elevation, external rotation at 0°/90° abduction, and internal rotation at 90° abduction. The study group consisted of patients with shoulder pain and range of motion limitations, while the control group consisted of women without any shoulder abnormalities. Sociodemographic and clinical variables were collected. A univariate logistic regression was used to assess the influence of variables on the studied outcome. For p< 0.20, a multivariate logistic regression was used. The probability of null hypothesis rejection was 5%. Results A total of 145 women were assessed, with 39 (26.9%) on the study group and 106 (73.1%) on the control group. The majority was under 60 years old. In the multivariate analysis, variables correlated to the outcome under study were shoulder immobilization (OR = 3.09; 95% CI: 1.33-7.18; p= 0.009), lymphedema (OR = 5.09; 95% CI: 1.81-14.35; p= 0.002), and obesity (OR = 3.91; 95% CI: 1.27-12.01; p= 0.017). Conclusion Lymphedema, postsurgery immobilization, and obesity are predictive factors for the development of adhesive capsulitis in breast cancer patients.

Resumo Objetivo Capsulite adesiva é uma afecção caracterizada por dor e limitação dos movimentos do ombro. O tratamento do câncer de mama está relacionado ao desenvolvimento dessa doença por meio de mecanismos ainda pouco conhecidos. O objetivo do estudo foi identificar os fatores associados ao desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva em pacientes com câncer de mama. Métodos Um estudo caso-controle foi realizado com mulheres em tratamento para câncer de mama em um centro único. A amostra foi consecutiva e não-probabilística. A capsulite adesiva foi pré-definida como dor constante e diminuição da amplitude de movimentos em elevação anterior, rotação externa em 0°/90° abdução e rotação interna em 90° abdução. O grupo caso foi constituído por pacientes com dor e limitação de todos os movimentos do ombro, enquanto o controle por pacientes sem qualquer alteração nesta articulação. Variáveis sociodemográficas e clínicas foram coletadas. Foi realizada uma análise de regressão logística univariada para avaliar a influência das variáveis em relação ao desfecho estudado. Para valores de p< 0,20, realizou-se a análise de regressão logística multivariada. A probabilidade de se rejeitar a hipótese nula foi de 5%. Resultados Foram avaliadas 145 mulheres, sendo 39 casos (26,9%) casos e 106 controles (73,1%). Na análise multivariada, as variáveis associadas ao desfecho estudado foram imobilização do ombro (OR = 3,09; 95% IC: 1,33-7,18; p= 0,009), linfedema (OR = 5,09; 95% IC: 1,81-14,35; p= 0,002) e obesidade (OR = 3,91; 95% IC: 1,27-12,01; p= 0,017). Conclusão Linfedema, imobilização pós-cirúrgica e obesidade são fatores preditores associados ao desenvolvimento de capsulite adesiva em pacientes com câncer de mama.

Assessment of the Performance of Orthopedic Residents in Clinical Practice.

Objective To evaluate the performance of orthopedic residents while conducting clinical examinations. Methods The Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) was applied by three teaching doctors at four different moments. The instrument was adapted by the authors for use in orthopedics, with the development of descriptors for each evaluated skill. Supervisors were trained to use the Mini-CEX by the principal investigator through teaching materials and discussions, with standardization of the instrument descriptors. Results The mean scores obtained in the 4 evaluations for each of the 21 residents reveal improvement in the performances of residents in all skills assessed from the 1 st to the 4 th meeting. Conclusions We have found that the performance of orthopedic residents presented a satisfactory evolution, with progressive improvement in all skills.

Assessment of the Performance of Orthopedic Residents in Clinical Practice / Avaliação do desempenho dos residentes em ortopedia na prática clínica

Abstract Objective To evaluate the performance of orthopedic residents while conducting clinical examinations. Methods The Mini Clinical Evaluation Exercise (Mini-CEX) was applied by three teaching doctors at four different moments. The instrument was adapted by the authors for use in orthopedics, with the development of descriptors for each evaluated skill. Supervisors were trained to use the Mini-CEX by the principal investigator through teaching materials and discussions, with standardization of the instrument descriptors. Results The mean scores obtained in the 4 evaluations for each of the 21 residents reveal improvement in the performances of residents in all skills assessed from the 1st to the 4th meeting. Conclusions We have found that the performance of orthopedic residents presented a satisfactory evolution, with progressive improvement in all skills.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o desempenho de residentes de ortopedia na realização de exames clínicos. Métodos O Mini-CEX foi aplicado por três docentes em quatro momentos distintos. O instrumento foi adaptado pelos autores para uso em ortopedia, com desenvolvimento de descritores para cada habilidade avaliada. Os supervisores foram treinados pelo pesquisador principal para utilização do Mini-CEX por meio de materiais didáticos e discussões e os descritores do instrumento foram padronizados. Resultados As pontuações médias obtidas nas quatro avaliações de cada um dos 21 residentes revelaram melhora no desempenho de todas as habilidades entre o primeiro e o quarto encontro. Conclusões O desempenho dos residentes em ortopedia apresentou evolução satisfatória, com melhora progressiva de todas as habilidades.

Association between spirituality/religiousness and quality of life among healthy adults: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is determined by multiple factors that include components such as spirituality and religiousness (S/R). Even though various systematic reviews have investigated the association between S/R and improved health outcomes in the most different groups, healthy young individuals are seldom addressed. OBJECTIVE: To assess the association between S/R and HRQoL among young, healthy individuals. METHODS: Systematic review of papers published in the last ten years and indexed in four academic research databases (PubMed, Web of Science, Cochrane Library, and Scopus) and two gray literature databases. Inclusion criteria were studies assessing S/R and HRQoL using validated instruments and assessing healthy adults (i.e., non-clinical patients, not belonging to any specific group of chronic diseases), aged between 18 and 64 years old. RESULTS: Ten out of 1,952 studies met the inclusion criteria: nine cross-sectional and one longitudinal cohort study, in which 89% of the participants were college students. Nine studies report a positive association between S/R and HRQoL, while one study did not report any significant association. The main HRQoL domains associated with S/R were the psychological, social relationships, and environment domains, while the S/R most influent facets/components were optimism, inner strength, peace, high control, hope, and happiness. CONCLUSIONS: Higher S/R levels among healthy adult individuals were associated with higher HRQoL levels, suggesting the S/R can be an important strategy to deal with adverse environmental situations even among those without chronic diseases, enhancing the wellbeing of individuals. Registration of systematic review: PROSPERO-CRD42018104047.

Intestinal microbiota and active systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review.

BACKGROUND: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, characterized by being multi-systemic and, therefore, reaching various organs and affecting mainly young women. Its pathogenesis comprehends many factors, including the interaction between microbiota and immune system. This systematic review assessed the relationship between intestinal microbiota and SLE in activity, highlighting microbiota representative patterns regarding quantity and diversity. METHODS: This study considered researches carried out in patients with SLE, with no restriction of age or gender, which fulfilled the classification criteria of either Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinic (SLICC), American College of Rheumatology (ACR) or European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and used the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) to classify disease in activity or remission were included. The search was carried out from October, 2020 to January, 2021 using the following databases: Medline via Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase. Five papers were included with a total of 288 participants with SLE. RESULTS: Regarding microbiota in patients with SLE in activity, there was significant increase in the following genera: Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Megasphaera, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, Oribacterium, Odoribacter, Blautia, and Campylobacter. On the other hand, decrease in Faecalibacterium and Roseburia genera as well as Ruminococcus gnavus species was observed in remission cases, showing differences between the microbiota profile in SLE in activity and in remission. CONCLUSIONS: Results suggest that dysbiosis may be involved in the disease activity process. TRIAL REGISTRATION: CRD42021229322 .

Intestinal microbiota and active systemic lupus erythematosus: a systematic review

Abstract Background: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease, characterized by being multi-systemic and, therefore, reaching various organs and affecting mainly young women. Its pathogenesis comprehends many factors, including the interaction between microbiota and immune system. This systematic review assessed the relationship between intestinal microbiota and SLE in activity, highlighting microbiota representative patterns regarding quantity and diversity. Methods: This study considered researches carried out in patients with SLE, with no restriction of age or gender, which fulfilled the classification criteria of either Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinic (SLICC), American College of Rheumatology (ACR) or European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) and used the Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Disease Activity Index (SLEDAI) to classify disease in activity or remission were included. The search was carried out from October, 2020 to January, 2021 using the following databases: Medline via Pubmed, Scopus, and Embase. Five papers were included with a total of 288 participants with SLE. Results: Regarding microbiota in patients with SLE in activity, there was significant increase in the following genera: Lactobacillus, Streptococcus, Megasphaera, Fusobacterium, Veillonella, Oribacterium, Odoribacter, Blautia, and Campylobacter. On the other hand, decrease in Faecalibacterium and Roseburia genera as well as Ruminococcus gnavus species was observed in remission cases, showing differences between the microbiota profile in SLE in activity and in remission. Conclusions: Results suggest that dysbiosis may be involved in the disease activity process. Trial registration: CRD42021229322 .

Detection of resistance genes in pyometra isolated bacteria in bitches / Detecção de genes de resistência em bactérias isoladas de piometra em cadelas

Pyometra has several immunological and molecular changes that are responsible for uterine inflammation and the disease may or may not have infections. This study aimed to isolate and identify bacteria in the uterine content of bitches with pyometra, to analyze the susceptibility profile to antibiotics, detect ß-lactamase enzyme production by phenotypic tests, and resistance genes to ß-lactams. Eighteen samples of uterine content were collected by aspiration puncture. The samples were inoculated in bacteriological media and identified by biochemical tests. Subsequently, antibiogram tests, screening for detection of ß-lactamases, and Real-Time PCR for detection of resistance genes was performed. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacter spp., Staphylococcus spp., and Streptococcus spp. were identified in the analyzed samples of uterine content. In the antibiogram test, 90.5% of the isolates showed resistance to at least one antibiotic, and of these, 36.8% were considered MDR, with three Staphylococcus spp., three E. coli, and one Klebsiellaspp. Concerning bacterial resistance to the groups of antibiotics tested, 38.1% of the isolates were resistant to at least one type of ß-lactam, 33.3% to tetracycline, 19.0% to aminoglycosides, and 14.3% to fluoroquinolones, macrolides, and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole. In the phenotypic test to detect ß-lactamase production, E. coli samples were negative and Klebsiella spp. was positive for the production of AmpC, which presented the blaCMY, blaSPM, and blaSIM genes. Bacteria that are resistant to antibiotics represent a great challenge and laboratory support is therefore essential, without which therapeutic success decreases and death may be inevitable.(AU)

A piometra apresenta diversas alterações imunológicas e moleculares que são responsáveis pela inflamação uterina, e a doença pode ser infecciosa ou não. O objetivo deste estudo foi isolar e identificar bactérias no conteúdo uterino de cadelas com piometra, analisar o perfil de suscetibilidade aos antibióticos, detectar a produção de enzimas ß-lactamase por testes fenotípicos e genes de resistência aos ß-lactâmicos. Dezoito amostras de conteúdo uterino foram coletadas por punção aspirativa. As amostras foram inoculadas em meio bacteriológico e identificadas por testes bioquímicos. Posteriormente, foram realizados testes de antibiograma, triagem para detecção de ß-lactamases e PCR em tempo real para detecção de genes de resistência. Escherichia coli, Klebsiella spp., Enterobacter aerogenes, Citrobacter spp., Staphylococcus spp. e Streptococcus spp. foram identificados nas amostras de conteúdo uterino analisadas. No teste de antibiograma, 90,5% dos isolados apresentaram resistência a pelo menos um antibiótico, e destes, 36,8% foram considerados MR, sendo três Staphylococcus spp., três E. coli e uma Klebsiella spp. Sobre a resistência bacteriana aos grupos de antibióticos testados, 38,1% dos isolados foram resistentes a pelo menos um tipo de ß-lactâmico, 33,3% à tetraciclina, 19,0% aos aminoglicosídeos e 14,3% às fluorquinolonas, macrolídeos e trimetoprim-sulfametoxazol. No teste fenotípico para detecção da produção de ß-lactamase, as amostras de E. coli foram negativas, e Klebsiella spp. foi positiva para a produção de AmpC, que apresentou os genes blaCMY, blaSPM e blaSIM. As bactérias resistentes aos antibióticos representam um grande desafio e, portanto, o suporte laboratorial é essencial, sem o qual o sucesso terapêutico diminui e a morte pode ser inevitável.(AU)

Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine in a pediatric population: incidental findings.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of incidental findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in a paediatric population. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We evaluated 190 spinal MRI examinations of patients aged ≤ 18 years of age. The study included only patients for whom complete medical records were available and who underwent complete MRI examination of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine, including whole-spine sagittal T2-weighted sequences. Imaging findings not related to the symptom or indication for MRI were considered incidental findings. RESULTS: Of the 190 MRI examinations evaluated, 110 were in women and 80 were in men. The mean age of the study population was 12.46 ± 3.68 years. The main clinical indications for MRI in the sample were lumbago, scoliosis, dorsalgia and cervicalgia. Incidental findings were detected in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in 40 (21.05%), 26 (13.83%) and 43 (22.63%) of the patients, respectively. The most common were (in the cervical spine) reversal/correction of the normal curvature; (in the thoracic spine) intravertebral disc herniation (Schmorl's node) and disc dehydration; and (in the lumbar spine) disc protrusion (12 cases), Schmorl's node (5 cases) and spondylolysis (4 cases). CONCLUSION: Incidental findings on MRI of the spine are less common in the paediatric population than in the adult population. Nevertheless, careful clinical evaluation of paediatric patients with complaints of axial and radiating pain is necessary in order to determine the correlation between symptoms and imaging findings.

OBJETIVO: Determinar a prevalência de achados incidentais em exames de ressonância magnética (RM) da coluna cervical, torácica e lombar em uma população pediátrica. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Foram avaliados 190 exames de RM da coluna vertebral de pacientes com até 18 anos de idade. Foram incluídos pacientes submetidos a RM de algum segmento da coluna vertebral (cervical, torácica e lombar) com exame completo para análise (inclusive sagital T2 da coluna total) e prontuário médico devidamente preenchido. Foram considerados achados incidentais todas as alterações de imagem que não apresentavam qualquer relação com a indicação do exame ou sintoma do paciente. RESULTADOS: Dos 190 exames de RM avaliados, 110 eram de pacientes do sexo feminino e 80 de pacientes do sexo masculino. A idade média da população em estudo era de 12,46 ± 3,68 anos. As principais indicações clínicas para realização do exame de RM na amostra estudada foram lombalgia, escoliose, dorsalgia e cervicalgia. Os achados incidentais encontrados na coluna cervical, torácica e lombar foram 40 (21,05%), 26 (13,83%) e 43 (22,63%), respectivamente. Os achados incidentais mais frequentes no segmento cervical foram inversão/retificação da curvatura cervical fisiológica, no segmento torácico foram hérnia discal intrassomática (nódulo de Schmorl), seguida de desidratação discal, e no segmento lombar foram encontrados 12 exames com protrusão discal, 5 com hérnia discal intrassomática (nódulo de Schmorl) e 4 com espondilólise. CONCLUSÃO: A frequência de achados incidentais nos exames de RM da coluna vertebral na população pediátrica é menor do que na população adulta, sendo necessária avaliação clínica cuidadosa dos pacientes com queixa de dor axial e irradiada, para se estabelecer a estreita relação dos sintomas com os achados de imagem.

Magnetic resonance imaging of the spine in a pediatric population: incidental findings / Ressonância magnética da coluna vertebral em uma população pediátrica: achados incidentais

Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of incidental findings on magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans of the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in a paediatric population. Materials and Methods: We evaluated 190 spinal MRI examinations of patients aged ≤ 18 years of age. The study included only patients for whom complete medical records were available and who underwent complete MRI examination of the cervical, thoracic or lumbar spine, including whole-spine sagittal T2-weighted sequences. Imaging findings not related to the symptom or indication for MRI were considered incidental findings. Results: Of the 190 MRI examinations evaluated, 110 were in women and 80 were in men. The mean age of the study population was 12.46 ± 3.68 years. The main clinical indications for MRI in the sample were lumbago, scoliosis, dorsalgia and cervicalgia. Incidental findings were detected in the cervical, thoracic and lumbar spine in 40 (21.05%), 26 (13.83%) and 43 (22.63%) of the patients, respectively. The most common were (in the cervical spine) reversal/correction of the normal curvature; (in the thoracic spine) intravertebral disc herniation (Schmorl's node) and disc dehydration; and (in the lumbar spine) disc protrusion (12 cases), Schmorl's node (5 cases) and spondylolysis (4 cases). Conclusion: Incidental findings on MRI of the spine are less common in the paediatric population than in the adult population. Nevertheless, careful clinical evaluation of paediatric patients with complaints of axial and radiating pain is necessary in order to determine the correlation between symptoms and imaging findings.

Resumo Objetivo: Determinar a prevalência de achados incidentais em exames de ressonância magnética (RM) da coluna cervical, torácica e lombar em uma população pediátrica. Materiais e Métodos: Foram avaliados 190 exames de RM da coluna vertebral de pacientes com até 18 anos de idade. Foram incluídos pacientes submetidos a RM de algum segmento da coluna vertebral (cervical, torácica e lombar) com exame completo para análise (inclusive sagital T2 da coluna total) e prontuário médico devidamente preenchido. Foram considerados achados incidentais todas as alterações de imagem que não apresentavam qualquer relação com a indicação do exame ou sintoma do paciente. Resultados: Dos 190 exames de RM avaliados, 110 eram de pacientes do sexo feminino e 80 de pacientes do sexo masculino. A idade média da população em estudo era de 12,46 ± 3,68 anos. As principais indicações clínicas para realização do exame de RM na amostra estudada foram lombalgia, escoliose, dorsalgia e cervicalgia. Os achados incidentais encontrados na coluna cervical, torácica e lombar foram 40 (21,05%), 26 (13,83%) e 43 (22,63%), respectivamente. Os achados incidentais mais frequentes no segmento cervical foram inversão/retificação da curvatura cervical fisiológica, no segmento torácico foram hérnia discal intrassomática (nódulo de Schmorl), seguida de desidratação discal, e no segmento lombar foram encontrados 12 exames com protrusão discal, 5 com hérnia discal intrassomática (nódulo de Schmorl) e 4 com espondilólise. Conclusão: A frequência de achados incidentais nos exames de RM da coluna vertebral na população pediátrica é menor do que na população adulta, sendo necessária avaliação clínica cuidadosa dos pacientes com queixa de dor axial e irradiada, para se estabelecer a estreita relação dos sintomas com os achados de imagem.

Percepção Discente sobre o Ambiente Educacional da Disciplina de Semiologia Médica / Student's Perception of the Educational Environment within the Medical Semiology Subject

Resumo: Introdução: A Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal de Goiás (FM-UFG) iniciou um novo processo de mudança curricular em 2014. As disciplinas de Semiologia I e II passaram a adotar metodologias ativas de ensino para adequação às necessidades da reforma curricular. O objetivo deste artigo foi avaliar a percepção dos discentes do primeiro ano da FM-UFG sobre o ambiente educacional das disciplinas de Semiologia I e II. Método: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, do tipo corte transversal, envolvendo 86 alunos. O instrumento de coleta de dados foi o questionário Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (Dreem), versão em português. Os resultados foram considerados em três níveis: questões individuais, cinco dimensões e Dreem global. Calcularam-se a média, o desvio padrão e os respectivos intervalos de confiança de 95%. Obteve-se a confiabilidade interna do Dreem pelo cálculo do alfa de Cronbach, avaliou-se a distribuição dos dados da amostra pelo teste de Shapiro-Wilk e realizou-se a comparação entre os percentuais da média dos escores dos domínios e do DRREM global pela ANOVA, seguida do teste de Tukey. Resultados: A média do Dreem global foi de 134,83/200 ± 17,42, uma percepção mais positiva que negativa. As cinco dimensões tiveram os seguintes resultados: percepção da aprendizagem (32,74 / 48 ± 5,59 / uma visão mais positiva); percepção dos docentes (32,71 / 44 ± 6,23 / na direção certa); percepção dos resultados acadêmicos (20,22 / 32 ± 4,09 / sentimento positivo); percepção do ambiente geral (31,74 / 48 ± 5,69 / atitude positiva); percepção das relações sociais (17,42 / 28 ± 3,83 / não é tão ruim). Foram encontrados alguns pontos problemáticos em relação a fatos memorizáveis, metodologia de ensino prévio e cansaço para cursarem a disciplina. A dimensão com mais áreas fortes foi a percepção dos docentes. Houve significância estatística quando os percentuais da média dos escores dos domínios e do Dreem global foram comparados. Conclusão: O ambiente educacional das disciplinas de Semiologia I e II da Faculdade de Medicina da UFG criado pelas inovações metodológicas foi avaliado positivamente pelos discentes participantes, com destaque para o domínio percepção dos docentes.

Abstract: Introduction: In 2014, the Medical School of the Federal University of Goias (FM-UFG) started its curricular changing process. The disciplines of Semiology I and II started to use active teaching methodologies to fit the curricular reform needs. The objective of this article was to evaluate the FM-UFG students' perception of the Educational Environment in the disciplines of Semiology I and II. Method: This is a descriptive, cross-sectional study encompassing 86 students. The data collection tool was the Dundee Ready Education Environment Measure (DREEM) questionnaire, in its Portuguese version. Results were considered at three levels: individual questions, five domains and global DREEM. Mean values, standard deviation and respective 95% confidence intervals were calculated. The internal reliability of the DREEM was determined using Cronbach's alpha; the sample normality was determined using the Shapiro-Wilk test; and the comparison between the mean score percentages of the domains and of the global DREEM was performed by ANOVA ,followed by Tukey's test. Results: The global DREEM mean was 134.83 / 200 ± 17.42, a more positive than negative perception. The five domains showed the following results: Students' Perception of Learning - SPL (32.74 / 48 ± 5.59 / a more positive approach); Students' Perception of Teachers - SPT (32.71 / 44 ± 6.23 / going in the right direction); Students' Academic Self-Perception - SASP: (20.22 / 32 ± 4.09 / feeling more on the positive side); Students' Perception of the Atmosphere - SPA (31.74 / 48 ± 5.69 / a more positive attitude); Students' Social Self-Perception - SSSP: (17.42 / 28 ± 3.83 / not too bad). Some issues were found in relation to: memorizable facts; previous teaching methodology; and, fatigue to attend the discipline. The SPT was the domain with the largest number of strong areas. Statistical significance was found when comparing the mean score percentages of the domains and the global DREEM. Conclusion: Students positively evaluated the educational environment in the subjects Semiology I and II created by the new active teaching methodologies adopted by the institution, with the SPT domain being highlighted.

Treinamento Físico Combinado Melhora a Tolerância ao Exercício e o Prognóstico em Indivíduos com DPOC / Combined Physical Training Improves Exercise Tolerance and Prognosis in Individuals with COPD / El entrenamiento físico combinado mejora la tolerancia al ejercicio y el pronóstico en individuos con EPOC

Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito deste treinamento sobre a tolerância ao exercício em pessoas com DPOC e sobre o prognóstico da doença. Método: Nove idosos com DPOC (GDPOC) e nove idosos saudáveis (GS) foram avaliados antes e após TFC por Teste de caminhada de seis minutos (TC6'), teste incremental no cicloergometro (TIC), composição corporal e teste de 1 repetição máxima (1RM). O GDPOC foi avaliado também pelo índice BODE. O TFC constou de trinta minutos de treinamento aeróbio e três séries de quinze repetições de treinamento resistido em leg press horizontal com carga de 40-60% do teste de 1 repetição máxima, com intervalo de cinco minutos para recuperação. Foram realizadas três sessões semanais durante seis semanas. Resultados: No GDPOC, houve aumento significativo na distância percorrida e melhora no índice BODE. Conclusão: O TFC de seis semanas evidencia ser efetivo para melhora da tolerância ao exercício em indivíduos idosos com DPOC e do prognóstico de indivíduos da doença.

Objective: To identify the effect of this training on exercise tolerance in people with COPD and on the prognosis of the disease. Method: Nine elderly patients with COPD (COPDG) and nine healthy elderly (HG), were avaluated before and after physical training to: six-minute walk test (6MWT), incremental test (ICT), body composition and test 1 repetition maximum (1RM), it was avaluated also in COPDG the BODE index. The training consisted of thirty minutes of aerobic training and three sets of fifteen repetitions of resistance training in leg press horizontal with 40-60% of 1RM, with an interval of five minutes for recovery. Three weekly sessions were held for six weeks. Results: In COPDG, there was a significant increase in the distance covered and an improvement in the BODE index. Conclusion: The 6-week CPT evidence to be effective in improving exercise tolerance in both elderly COPD subjects and the prognosis of disease.

Objetivo: evaluar el efecto de esta capacitación sobre la tolerancia al ejercicio en personas con EPOC y sobre el pronóstico de la enfermedad. Métods: Nueve personas mayores con EPOC (GEPOC) y nueve personas mayores sanas (GS) fueron evaluadas antes y después de TFC mediante una prueba de caminata de seis minutos (6MWT), prueba incremental en el cicloergómetro (ICT), composición corporal y una prueba de 1 repetición máxima (1RM). El GEPOC también se evaluó utilizando el índice BODE. El TFC consistió en treinta minutos de entrenamiento aeróbico y tres series de quince repeticiones de entrenamiento de resistencia en press de piernas horizontal con una carga del 40-60% de la prueba de 1 repetición máxima, con un intervalo de cinco minutos para la recuperación. Se realizaron tres sesiones semanales durante seis semanas. Resultados: En GEPOC, hubo un aumento significativo en la distancia recorrida y una mejora en el índice BODE. Conclusión: El TFC de seis semanas demuestra ser efectivo para mejorar la tolerancia al ejercicio en personas mayores con EPOC y el pronóstico de las personas con la enfermedad.

Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Improves Depressive Symptoms and Quality of Life of Poststroke Patients-Prospective Case Series Study.

BACKGROUND: Poststroke depression (PSD) is a serious psychiatric complication often reported after a stroke. Nearly a third of stroke survivors experience depressive symptoms at some point, affecting their functional recovery and quality of life. In recent years, repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) has been studied by many researchers and found to be a safe supporting tool for the treatment of PSD. OBJECTIVE: We aim to evaluate the effects of rTMS on PSD and on the quality of life of poststroke patients. METHOD: A prospective clinical case series, performed at CRER Rehabilitation, Brazil, between June 2016 and May 2017. A nonprobabilistic sample (n = 15) was divided into 2 groups (excitatory stimulation in F3, n = 8; inhibitory stimulation in F4, n = 7) and underwent 20 sessions of rTMS. Individuals were assessed according to the 17-item Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D17) and World Health Organization Quality of Life-Brief Version (WHOQOL-BREF) questionnaire at 3 different moments: baseline, at the end of the treatment, and in a 1-month follow-up meeting. RESULTS: Both groups presented a significant change in the score of all WHOQOL-BREF domains and in HAM-D17. In the group that received inhibitory stimulation (F4), score changes were continuous and gradual, comparing the 3 moments. In the excitatory stimulated (F3) group, however, the improvement in scores was more expressive between baseline and the second moment, without significant changes in the follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: The findings of this clinical study suggest that rTMS can be a promising tool, capable of relieving depressive symptoms and helping in the improvement of poststroke patients' quality of life.

Brinquedo terapêutico na enfermagem pediártrica brasileira: uma revisão da literatura das evidências atuais / Therapeutic toy in brazilian pediatric nursing: a literature review of current evidence

Analisar os resultados sobre a aplicabilidade da utilização do brinquedo terapêutico pela enfermagem pediátrica brasileira nos últimos anos. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura cujos dados foram extraídos de artigos científicos selecionados por meio das ferramentas de busca Google Acadêmico, Scielo (Scientific Eletronic Libray Online) e Biblioteca Virtual de Saúde (B.V.S), a partir dos descritores brinquedo terapêutico, brinquedoterapia e enfermagem. Um total de 19 artigos foram previamente selecionados, e após a aplicação dos critérios de elegibilidade, 07 publicações foram incluídas. O uso do brinquedo terapêutico representa uma linha de exteriorização do pensamento subjetivo de aspecto lúdico, onde a equipe dos profissionais de saúde dispõe de instrumentos capazes de olhar o quanto o brincar é importante nas práticas assistenciais para ativar e estruturar as relações humanas, bem como fugir da rotina hospitalizar para produzir relações humanas baseadas em sentimentos que preservem o vinculo saudável e seguro

To analyze the results on the applicability of the use of therapeutic play by Brazilian pediatric nursing in recent years. This is an integrative literature review whose data were extracted from scientific articles selected through the search tools Google Academic, Scientific Electronic Library Online (Scielo) and Virtual Health Library (B.V.S), using the descriptors therapeutic toy, toy therapy and nursing. A total of 19 articles were previously selected, and after applying the eligibility criteria, 07 publications were included. The use of therapeutic play represents a line of externalization of subjective thinking of playful aspect, where the team of health professionals has tools capable of looking at how important playing is in care practices to activate and structure human relationships, as well to escape routine hospitalize to produce feelings-based human relationships that preserve the healthy and secure bond