A non-comparative, randomized, phase II trial of atezolizumab or atezolizumab plus tiragolumab for programmed death-ligand 1-positive recurrent cervical cancer (SKYSCRAPER-04).

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate tiragolumab (anti-TIGIT) and atezolizumab (anti-PD-L1) as second- or third-line therapy for PD-L1-positive persistent/recurrent cervical cancer. METHODS: In the open-label, non-comparative, randomized phase II SKYSCRAPER-04 trial (NCT04300647), patients with PD-L1-positive (SP263 tumor area positivity ≥5%) recurrent/persistent cervical cancer after 1-2 chemotherapy lines (≥1 platinum-based) were randomized 3:1 to atezolizumab 1200 mg with/without tiragolumab 600 mg every 3 weeks until disease progression or unacceptable toxicity. Stratification factors were performance status, prior (chemo)radiotherapy, and disease status. The primary endpoint was independent review committee-assessed confirmed objective response rate per RECIST v1.1 in patients receiving tiragolumab plus atezolizumab. An objective response rate ≥21% (one-sample z-test p≤0.0245) was required for statistical significance versus a historical reference. RESULTS: Protocol-defined independent review committee-assessed objective response rates were 19.0% (95% CI 12.6 to 27.0) in 126 patients receiving tiragolumab plus atezolizumab (p=0.0787 vs historical reference) and 15.6% (95% CI 6.5 to 29.5) in 45 atezolizumab-treated patients. Response rates were higher in PD-L1high (tumor area positivity ≥10%) than PD-L1low (tumor area positivity 5%-9%) subgroups with both regimens. At 8.5 months' median follow-up, independent review committee-assessed progression-free survival was 2.8 months (95% CI 1.7 to 4.1) with tiragolumab plus atezolizumab and 1.9 months (95% CI 1.5 to 3.0) with atezolizumab. In post hoc analyses (10.4 months' median follow-up), median overall survival was 11.1 months (95% CI 9.6 to 14.5) with the combination and 10.6 months (95% CI 6.9 to 13.8) with atezolizumab (crossover permitted). In the combination group, 3% of patients had adverse events requiring treatment discontinuation and 8% had grade ≥3 adverse events of special interest; corresponding values in the single-agent arm were 4% and 11%. There were no treatment-related deaths or new safety findings. CONCLUSION: The objective response rate with the tiragolumab-plus-atezolizumab combination was numerically higher than the historical reference but did not reach statistical significance.

Combined exercise on fatigue, quality of life and physical functioning in people under chemotherapy with oxaliplatin: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the effects of combined exercise on fatigue, anxiety, depression, quality of life and physical functioning in gastroinstestinal neoplasm in people under chemotherapy with oxaliplatin treatment. METHODS: We searched pubmed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, PEDro data base, and SciELO (until Nov 2023) for randomized controlled trials that investigated the effects of combined exercise in gastroinstestinal neoplasm people under chemotherapy with oxaliplatin treatment. Two comparisons were made: combined exercise versus usual care, combined aerobic and versus usual care (follow up). The main outcomes were muscle strength, aerobic capacity, fatigue, anxiety, depression and quality of life. Mean differences (MD) with 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated. RESULTS: Seven randomized controlled trials met the eligibility criteria, which included 464 people. Compared to usual care, combined aerobic and resistance resulted in decrease of general fatigue (-2.82; IC: 4.92 to -0.69, N = 48), physical fatigue (-5.08; IC: 8.41 to -1.74, N = 48) and improvement of domain physical functioning of quality of life (9.40; IC: 2.74 to 16.06, N = 48). Compared to usual care, combined aerobic and resistance - Follow up resulted in decrease of general fatigue (-2.32; IC: 4.41 to - 0.28, N = 48), physical fatigue (-0.92; IC: 3.31 to -1.47, N = 48) and improvement ofdomain physical functioning of (9.83; IC: 0.66 to 19.01, N = 48). CONCLUSIONS: Our results demonstrate that combined exercises improves fatigue (general; physical), domain physical functioning of quality of life in gastrointestinal neoplasm people under chemotherapy treatment when compared to usual care.

Decellularized Bovine Skeletal Muscle Scaffolds: Structural Characterization and Preliminary Cytocompatibility Evaluation.

Skeletal muscle degeneration is responsible for major mobility complications, and this muscle type has little regenerative capacity. Several biomaterials have been proposed to induce muscle regeneration and function restoration. Decellularized scaffolds present biological properties that allow efficient cell culture, providing a suitable microenvironment for artificial construct development and being an alternative for in vitro muscle culture. For translational purposes, biomaterials derived from large animals are an interesting and unexplored source for muscle scaffold production. Therefore, this study aimed to produce and characterize bovine muscle scaffolds to be applied to muscle cell 3D cultures. Bovine muscle fragments were immersed in decellularizing solutions for 7 days. Decellularization efficiency, structure, composition, and three-dimensionality were evaluated. Bovine fetal myoblasts were cultured on the scaffolds for 10 days to attest cytocompatibility. Decellularization was confirmed by DAPI staining and DNA quantification. Histological and immunohistochemical analysis attested to the preservation of main ECM components. SEM analysis demonstrated that the 3D structure was maintained. In addition, after 10 days, fetal myoblasts were able to adhere and proliferate on the scaffolds, attesting to their cytocompatibility. These data, even preliminary, infer that generated bovine muscular scaffolds were well structured, with preserved composition and allowed cell culture. This study demonstrated that biomaterials derived from bovine muscle could be used in tissue engineering.

New Trends to Treat Muscular Atrophy: A Systematic Review of Epicatechin.

Epicatechin is a polyphenol compound that promotes skeletal muscle differentiation and counteracts the pathways that participate in the degradation of proteins. Several studies present contradictory results of treatment protocols and therapeutic effects. Therefore, the objective of this systematic review was to investigate the current literature showing the molecular mechanism and clinical protocol of epicatechin in muscle atrophy in humans, animals, and myoblast cell-line. The search was conducted in Embase, PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Web of Science. The qualitative analysis demonstrated that there is a commonness of epicatechin inhibitory action in myostatin expression and atrogenes MAFbx, FOXO, and MuRF1. Epicatechin showed positive effects on follistatin and on the stimulation of factors related to the myogenic actions (MyoD, Myf5, and myogenin). Furthermore, the literature also showed that epicatechin can interfere with mitochondrias' biosynthesis in muscle fibers, stimulation of the signaling pathways of AKT/mTOR protein production, and amelioration of skeletal musculature performance, particularly when combined with physical exercise. Epicatechin can, for these reasons, exhibit clinical applicability due to the beneficial results under conditions that negatively affect the skeletal musculature. However, there is no protocol standardization or enough clinical evidence to draw more specific conclusions on its therapeutic implementation.

Glycolipid Metabolic Disorders, Metainflammation, Oxidative Stress, and Cardiovascular Diseases: Unraveling Pathways.

Glycolipid metabolic disorders (GLMDs) are various metabolic disorders resulting from dysregulation in glycolipid levels, consequently leading to an increased risk of obesity, diabetes, liver dysfunction, neuromuscular complications, and cardiorenal vascular diseases (CRVDs). In patients with GLMDs, excess caloric intake and a lack of physical activity may contribute to oxidative stress (OxS) and systemic inflammation. This study aimed to review the connection between GLMD, OxS, metainflammation, and the onset of CRVD. GLMD is due to various metabolic disorders causing dysfunction in the synthesis, breakdown, and absorption of glucose and lipids in the body, resulting in excessive ectopic accumulation of these molecules. This is mainly due to neuroendocrine dysregulation, insulin resistance, OxS, and metainflammation. In GLMD, many inflammatory markers and defense cells play a vital role in related tissues and organs, such as blood vessels, pancreatic islets, the liver, muscle, the kidneys, and adipocytes, promoting inflammatory lesions that affect various interconnected organs through their signaling pathways. Advanced glycation end products, ATP-binding cassette transporter 1, Glucagon-like peptide-1, Toll-like receptor-4, and sphingosine-1-phosphate (S1P) play a crucial role in GLMD since they are related to glucolipid metabolism. The consequences of this is system organ damage and increased morbidity and mortality.

Immunological dimensions of neuroinflammation and microglial activation: exploring innovative immunomodulatory approaches to mitigate neuroinflammatory progression.

The increasing life expectancy has led to a higher incidence of age-related neurodegenerative conditions. Within this framework, neuroinflammation emerges as a significant contributing factor. It involves the activation of microglia and astrocytes, leading to the release of pro-inflammatory cytokines and chemokines and the infiltration of peripheral leukocytes into the central nervous system (CNS). These instances result in neuronal damage and neurodegeneration through activated nucleotide-binding domain and leucine-rich repeat containing (NLR) family pyrin domain containing protein 3 (NLRP3) and nuclear factor kappa B (NF-kB) pathways and decreased nuclear factor erythroid 2-related factor 2 (Nrf2) activity. Due to limited effectiveness regarding the inhibition of neuroinflammatory targets using conventional drugs, there is challenging growth in the search for innovative therapies for alleviating neuroinflammation in CNS diseases or even before their onset. Our results indicate that interventions focusing on Interleukin-Driven Immunomodulation, Chemokine (CXC) Receptor Signaling and Expression, Cold Exposure, and Fibrin-Targeted strategies significantly promise to mitigate neuroinflammatory processes. These approaches demonstrate potential anti-neuroinflammatory effects, addressing conditions such as Multiple Sclerosis, Experimental autoimmune encephalomyelitis, Parkinson's Disease, and Alzheimer's Disease. While the findings are promising, immunomodulatory therapies often face limitations due to Immune-Related Adverse Events. Therefore, the conduction of randomized clinical trials in this matter is mandatory, and will pave the way for a promising future in the development of new medicines with specific therapeutic targets.

Loss of response to calcium channel blockers after long-term follow-up treatment in patients with idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension / Perda de resposta a bloqueadores dos canais de cálcio após acompanhamento prolongado em pacientes com hipertensão arterial pulmonar idiopática

ABSTRACT Idiopathic pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) patients with a positive response to acute vasodilator challenge and a clinical response to calcium channel blockers (CCBs) for at least one year are traditionally designated true responders. Nevertheless, little is known about a sustained response to CCBs over longer periods of time. We evaluated the loss of response to CCBs after long-term treatment in a cohort of idiopathic PAH patients previously classified as being true responders. Our data suggest that idiopathic PAH patients can lose clinical response to CCBs even after one year of clinical stability, reinforcing the need for constant multidimensional reevaluation to assess the need for targeted PAH therapies and to classify these patients correctly.

RESUMO Pacientes com hipertensão arterial pulmonar (HAP) idiopática com resposta positiva ao teste de vasorreatividade aguda e resposta clínica a bloqueadores dos canais de cálcio (BCC) durante no mínimo um ano são tradicionalmente denominados "respondedores verdadeiros". No entanto, pouco se sabe sobre a manutenção da resposta a BCC durante períodos mais longos. Avaliamos a perda de resposta a BCC após tratamento prolongado em uma coorte de pacientes com HAP idiopática previamente considerados respondedores verdadeiros. Nossos dados sugerem que pacientes com HAP idiopática podem deixar de apresentar resposta clínica a BCC mesmo depois de um ano de estabilidade clínica, reforçando a necessidade de reavaliação multidimensional constante para avaliar a necessidade de terapias específicas para HAP e classificar esses pacientes corretamente.

Effect of Combined Training on Body Image, Body Composition and Functional Capacity in Patients with Breast Cancer: Controlled Clinical Trial / Efeito do treinamento combinado na imagem corporal, composição corporal e capacidade funcional em pacientes com câncer de mama: ensaio clínico controlado

Abstract Objective Evaluate the effect of combined training on body image (BI), body composition and functional capacity in patients with breast cancer. As also the relationship of BI with body composition and functional capacity. Methods This was a Controlled Clinical Trial study, this study including 26 patients with breast cancer (30 to 59 years). The training group (n = 13) underwent 12 weeks of training, including three 60-min sessions of aerobic exercise and resistance training, and two sessions of flexibility training per week; each flexibility exercise lasted 20s. The Control Group (n = 13) received only the standard hospital treatment. Participants were evaluated at baseline and after 12 weeks. BI (primary outcomes) was assessed using the Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire; Body composition was estimated with the indicators: Body mass index; Weight, Waist hip Ratio; Waist height ratio; Conicity index; Reciprocal ponderal index; Percentage of fat; Circumference of the abdomen and waist; Functional capacity by cardiorespiratory fitness (cycle ergometer) and strength (manual dynamometer). The statistic was performed in the Biostatistics and Stata 14.0 (α = 5%). Results The patients in the training group showed a reduction in the limitation dimension (p = 0.036) on BI, However, an increase in waist circumference was observed in both groups. In addition an increase in VO2max (p < 0.001) and strength in the right (p = 0.005) and left arms (p = 0.033). Conclusion Combined training demonstrates to be an effective and non-pharmacological strategy to patients with breast cancer, with improvement on BI and functional capacity, changing related variables negatively when there is no physical training.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar o efeito do treinamento combinado na imagem corporal (IB), composição corporal e capacidade funcional em pacientes com câncer de mama. Assim como a relação do IB com a composição corporal e capacidade funcional. Métodos Este foi um estudo de Ensaio Clínico Controlado, este estudo incluiu 26 pacientes com câncer de mama (30 a 59 anos). O grupo de treinamento (n = 13) foi submetido a 12 semanas de treinamento, incluindo três sessões de 60 min de exercício aeróbio e treinamento de resistência, e duas sessões de treinamento de flexibilidade por semana; cada exercício de flexibilidade durou 20s. O Grupo Controle (n = 13) recebeu apenas o tratamento hospitalar padrão. Os participantes foram avaliados no início e após 12 semanas. O IB (desfechos primários) foi avaliado por meio do Body Image After Breast Cancer Questionnaire; A composição corporal foi estimada com os indicadores: índice de massa corporal; Peso, relação cintura-quadril; Relação da altura da cintura; Índice de conicidade; Índice ponderal recíproco; Porcentagem de gordura; Circunferência do abdômen e cintura; Capacidade funcional por aptidão cardiorrespiratória (cicloergômetro) e força (dinamômetro manual). A estatística foi realizada na Bioestatística e no Stata 14.0 (α = 5%). Resultados Os pacientes do grupo de treinamento apresentaram redução da dimensão da limitação (p = 0,036) no IB, porém, foi observado aumento da circunferência da cintura em ambos os grupos. Além disso, um aumento do VO2máx (p <0,001) e da força nos braços direito (p = 0,005) e esquerdo (p = 0,033). Conclusão O treinamento combinado demonstra ser uma estratégia eficaz e não farmacológica para pacientes com câncer de mama, com melhora do IB e da capacidade funcional, alterando variáveis relacionadas negativamente quando não há treinamento físico.

Atualização no Tratamento da Hipertensão Arterial Pulmonar / Update on the Treatment of Pulmonary Arterial Hypertension

Resumo Muitos avanços ocorreram nas últimas décadas na terapêutica da hipertensão arterial pulmonar (HAP), uma doença grave, progressiva, incurável e potencialmente fatal. Para seu tratamento adequado, são fundamentais o diagnóstico hemodinâmico e a classificação de sua etiologia, em que várias delas (colagenoses, hipertensão portal, cardiopatia congênitas, esquistossomose) requerem medidas específicas, além do tratamento farmacológico característico para HAP. O tratamento com fármacos-alvo para HAP baseia-se em produtos farmacêuticos que interferem em três vias fisiopatológicas moleculares: da prostaciclina, da endotelina e do óxido nítrico. Tais fármacos apresentam múltiplas apresentações (oral, endovenosa, subcutânea e inalatória) e mudaram a história da HAP. Essas medicações e suas estratégias de uso, assim como particularidades das diferentes formas de HAP, são o foco desta revisão.

Abstract In the last decades, important advances have been made in the treatment of pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH), a severe, progressive, incurable, and potentially fatal disease. For an adequate therapy, correct hemodynamic diagnosis and etiology classification are fundamental. Many etiologies - rheumatic disease, portal hypertension, congenital heart diseases, schistosomiasis - require specific measures, in addition to drug therapy for PAH. The specific therapy for PAH is based on medications that act on three pathophysiological pathways - prostacyclin, endothelin, and nitric oxide pathways. These drugs have multiple presentations (oral, intravenous, subcutaneous, and inhaled) and have changed the history of PAH. This review presents an overview of drug therapy strategies and different forms and peculiarities of PAH.

Educação moral e cívica: a retomada da obrigatoriedade pela agenda conservadora / Moral and civic education: the resumption of obligation by the conservative agenda / Educación moral y cívica: la reanudación de la obligación por parte de la agenda conservadora / La reprise de l'obligation de l'enseignement moral et civique par l'agenda politique conservateur

Resumo O artigo tem como objetivo problematizar a proposta de reintrodução da educação moral e cívica como disciplina obrigatória na escola em um contexto favorável a grupos defensores do que seria o arquétipo de moral e bons costumes, cuja articulação está em consonância com o Programa Nacional das Escolas Cívico-Militares. Foi utilizada a ferramenta analítica do ciclo de políticas e considerado o processo de hibernação como mecanismo para influenciar a entrada e saída dessa disciplina. Pesquisamos a oferta da disciplina em peças legislativas a partir de 1996, atribuindo ênfase aos ordenamentos da agenda conservadora pós-eleição presidencial de 2018. Conclui-se que tal disputa relaciona-se a um projeto de gestão como tecnologia moral, que se contrapõe à gestão democrática da escola pública.

Abstract This paper seeks to confront the proposal of reintroducing the moral and civic education as a compulsory subject at school by the group who defends an archetype of morality and good customs, whose this favorable context have been articulated with de National Program of the Civic-Military Schools. We use the analytical tool of the policy cycle and consider the concept of hibernation as a mechanism to maintain this subject in activity. The empirical analysis is based on legislatives documents which are intent to offer the moral and civic education as a subject since 1996, putting emphasis on documents of the conservative agenda after the presidential election, in 2018. We conclude that this dispute is related to a management project as moral technology that opposes the democratic management of public schools.

Resumen El artículo problematiza la propuesta de restablecer la disciplina de educación moral y cívica como obligatoria en la escuela, en un contexto favorable a grupos defensores de lo que sería el arquetipo de la moral y de los buenos costumbres, cuya articulación está en consonancia con el Programa Nacional de las Escuelas Cívico-Militares. Utilizamos la herramienta analítica del ciclo de políticas y consideramos el proceso de hibernación como mecanismo para influir en la entrada y la salida de los contenidos de esa disciplina. De este modo, pesquisamos en el escenario brasileño el ofrecimiento de la disciplina en las leyes, desde 1996, con destaque a los ordenamientos de la agenda conservadora pos elección presidencial de 2018. Concluimos que tal disputa se relaciona a un projecto de gestión como tecnología moral, lo que se contrapone a la gestión democrática de la escuela pública.

Résumé L'article a comme but de problématiser la proposition de la réintroduction de l'obligation de l'enseignement moral et civique à l'école, dans un contexte favorable à des groupes qui défendent l'archétype de la morale et de bonnes mœurs et dont l'articulation est en accord avec le Programa Nacional das Escolas Cívico-Militares.. On a utilisé comme outil l'analyse du cycle de politiques et considéré le processus d'hibernation comme un mécanisme pour influencer l'apparition et disparition de ce sujet. On a recherché son offre dans des documents légistatifs à partir de 1996, en mettant l'accent sur les commandes de l'agenda politique conservateur après les éléctions de 2018. La conclusion indique que tel litige a un rapport avec un projet de gestion comme technologie morale, contraire à la gestion démocratique de l'école publique.

Uso de resúmenes de evidencia para informar el tratamiento farmacológico de personas con sospecha o diagnóstico de infección respiratoria por SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 / Use of evidence summaries to inform pharmacological treatment of people with suspected or diagnosedSARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 respiratory infection

Resumen Introducción: debido a la emergencia del coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 desde diciembre del 2019, se ha generado un gran volumen de producción científica, en algún caso incierta o controvertida especialmente en el manejo farmacológico de los pacientes con esta infección; por lo tanto, se considera relevante buscar alternativas metodológicas para realizar su síntesis rigurosa, sistemática y de calidad, pero con menor tiempo de ejecución y menor costo. Objetivo: presentar la evidencia disponible respecto al manejo farmacológico de personas con sospecha o diagnóstico de infección respiratoria por SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) utilizando el método de revisiones sistemáticas rápidas (RS-R) en medicamentos poten- cialmente eficaces para su manejo. Metodología: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática y estructurada en Medline, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Clinical trials y Google Scholar en inglés. Los estudios incluidos fueron guías de práctica clínica, consensos, revisiones sistemáticas, metaanálisis, ensayos clínicos y otros estudios primarios. La búsqueda y extracción de datos se realizó por múltiples revisores, pero ninguna fue pareada. Resultados: dieciseis preguntas de interés clínico fueron resueltas, relacionadas con el uso en COVID-19 de lopinavir/ ritonavir, nelfinavir, oseltamivir, remdesivir, ribavirina, teicoplanina, umifenovir, favipiravir, tocilizumab, ivermectina y plasma convaleciente; también se evaluó el uso de medicamentos de soporte e incluidos en el manejo como la dexametasona, así como el uso concomitante de medicamentos que generaron dudas como son los AINES, los IECA y los ARA II. Conclusiones: los resúmenes de evidencia se muestran dentro del escenario de la pandemia como una buena alternativa metodológica para ofrecer información de calidad a corto plazo para los tomadores de decisiones.

Abstract Introduction: Due to the emergence of the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus since December 2019, a large volume of scientific production has been generated, in some cases uncertain or controversial, especially in the pharmacological management of patients with this infection; therefore, it is considered a relevant search for methodological alternatives to carry out its rigorous, systematic and quality synthesis, but with less execution time and lower cost. Objective: To present the available evidence regarding the pharmacological management of people with suspected or diagnosed respiratory SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) using the method of rapid systematic reviews (RS-R) in potentially effective drugs for their management. Methodology: A systematic and structured search was conducted in Medline, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Library, Clinical trials and Google Scholar in English. Studies included clinical practice guidelines, consensus, systematic reviews, meta-analyses, clinical trials, and other primary studies. Data search and extraction were performed by multiple reviewers, but none were paired. Results: Sixteen questions of clinical interest were resolved, related to the use in COVID-19 of lopinavir/ritonavir, nelfinavir, oseltamivir, remdesivir, ribavirin, teicoplanin, umifenovir, favipiravir, tocilizumab, ivermectin, convalescent plasma; the use of support management drugs such as dexamethasone were also evaluated, as well as the concomitant use of drugs that generated doubts, such as NSAIDs, ACEis, and ARA IIs. Conclusions: Summaries of evidence are within the pandemic scenario as a good methodological alternative to offer quality information in the short term for decision-makers.

Pulmonary arteriovenous malformations: diagnostic and treatment characteristics / Malformações arteriovenosas pulmonares: características diagnósticas e de tratamento

ABSTRACT Objective: To present a case series of pulmonary arteriovenous malformations (PAVMs), describing the main clinical findings, the number/location of pulmonary vascular abnormalities, the clinical complications, and the treatment administered. Methods: This was a retrospective observational study evaluating patients with PAVM divided into two groups: hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT); and idiopathic PAVM (iPAVM). Results: A total of 41 patients were selected for inclusion, but only 33 had PAVMs. After clinical evaluation, 27 and 6 were diagnosed with HHT and iPAVM, respectively. In the HHT group, the mean age was 49.6 years and 88.9% were female. In that group, 4 patients had an SpO2 of < 90% and the most common clinical finding was epistaxis. In the iPAVM group, the mean age was 48.1 years and 83.3% were female. In that group, 3 patients had an SpO2 of < 90%. Computed tomographic pulmonary angiography showed that most of the PAVMs were in the lower lobes: 56.4% in the HHT group and 85.7% in the iPAVM group. Embolization was performed in 23 patients (in both groups). At this writing, 10 patients are scheduled to undergo the procedure. One of the patients who underwent embolization was subsequently referred for pulmonary resection. Conclusions: In both of the PAVM groups, there was a predominance of women and of fistulas located in the lower lobes. Few of the patients had respiratory symptoms, and most had an SpO2 > 90%. The treatment chosen for all patients was percutaneous transcatheter embolization.

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar uma série de casos de malformações arteriovenosas pulmonares (MAVP) e descrever os principais achados clínicos, a quantidade e localização das MAVP, as complicações clínicas e os tratamentos realizados. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo observacional que avaliou pacientes com MAVP divididos em dois grupos: telangiectasia hemorrágica hereditária (THH) e MAVP idiopática (MAVPi). Resultados: Foram avaliados 41 pacientes, sendo 33 pacientes portadores de MAVP. Após a avaliação clínica, 27 e 6 foram diagnosticados com THH e MAVPi, respectivamente. No grupo THH a média de idade foi de 49,6 anos e 88,9% eram do sexo feminino. Desses pacientes, 4 tinham SpO2 < 90% e o achado clínico mais frequente era epistaxe. No grupo MAVPi a média de idade foi de 48,1 anos, sendo que 83,3% eram do sexo feminino. Desses, 3 tinham SpO2 < 90%. Após a realização de angiotomografia de tórax observou-se que a maior parte das MAVP se situava nos lobos inferiores, totalizando 56,4% e 85,7% nos grupos THH e MAVPi, respectivamente. O tratamento por embolização foi realizado em 23 pacientes nos dois grupos, enquanto 10 aguardavam o procedimento até o momento da escrita deste estudo. Um paciente submetido à embolização foi encaminhado para ressecção pulmonar. Conclusões: Em ambos os grupos de pacientes com MAVP observou-se uma predominância de mulheres e de fístulas localizadas nos lobos inferiores. A maioria era assintomático respiratório com SpO2 > 90%. O tratamento de escolha para todos foi a embolização percutânea por cateter.

Avaliação das linhas B pulmonares utilizando ultrassonografia à beira leito por diferentes médicas intensivistas: um estudo de confiabilidade / Evaluation of pulmonary B lines by different intensive care physicians using bedside ultrasonography: a reliability study

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a concordância entre médicos intensivistas que receberam treinamento semelhante para utilização do ultrassom pulmonar à beira do leito, na identificação das linhas B pulmonares visualizadas em tempo real, a fim de verificar a reprodutibilidade do método. Métodos: Foram analisados 67 pacientes que apresentaram alguma piora ventilatória identificada nas últimas 12 horas da realização do ultrassom pulmonar, no período de novembro de 2016 a março de 2017, estando todos internados em um centro de terapia intensiva de um hospital privado de Belo Horizonte (MG). Os ultrassons pulmonares foram realizados por três profissionais diferentes, denominados A, B e C, sendo o intervalo de tempo entre cada ultrassom pulmonar menor que 3 horas. As zonas torácicas visualizadas foram apenas as anteriores e laterais, sendo definidas como zonas anteriores (1) direita e esquerda (Z1D e Z1E, respectivamente), delimitadas pela clavícula, esterno, linha horizontal perpendicular ao processo xifoide e linha axilar anterior; e zonas laterais (2) direita e esquerda (Z2D e Z2E, respectivamente), abrangendo a área entre linha axilar anterior e posterior lateralmente, tendo como limite inferior a mesma linha horizontal correspondente à altura do processo xifoide. Uma zona pulmonar era considerada positiva para linhas B, quando houvesse visualização de três ou mais dessas linhas, caracterizando possível síndrome interstício-alveolar. Por meio do valor Kappa, avaliamos a concordância dentre as quatro zonas, conforme execução de cada dupla de profissional (AB, AC e BC). Resultados: Cerca de 80% das áreas visualizadas tiveram concordância classificada como moderada a substancial, com Kappa variando de 0,41 - 079 (p < 0,05; IC95%). Os maiores graus de concordância ocorreram nas zonas superiores Z1D e Z1E entre os subgrupos AC e BC, com Kappa em torno de 0,65 (p < 0,001). Já a Z2E apresentou uma das menores concordâncias, com Kappa de 0,36. Conclusão: A possível limitação do ultrassom pulmonar quanto ao efeito examinador-dependente não se mostrou presente neste trabalho, sugerindo boa reprodutibilidade dessa modalidade diagnóstica à beira do leito.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the agreement between intensive care physicians with similar training in the use of bedside lung ultrasonography in identifying pulmonary B lines, visualized in real time, to verify the reproducibility of the method. Methods: A total of 67 patients with some ventilatory deterioration identified within 12 hours after a pulmonary ultrasonography in the period from November 2016 to March 2017 were analyzed, and all were admitted to an intensive care unit of a private hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais. The lung ultrasonographies were performed by three different professionals, termed A, B and C, and the time interval between each lung ultrasonography was less than 3 hours. The only visualized chest zones were the anterior and lateral, defined as right and left anterior (1) zones (Z1R and Z1L, respectively), which were delimited by the clavicle, the sternum and the horizontal line perpendicular to the xiphoid process and anterior axillary line. The right and left lateral (2) zones (Z2R and Z2L, respectively) covered the lateral area between the anterior and posterior axillary lines, with the lower limit being the same horizontal line corresponding to the height of the xiphoid process. A lung zone was considered positive for B lines upon visualization of three or more of these lines, suggesting the presence of alveolar-interstitial syndrome. Using the Kappa value, we evaluated the agreement among the four zones according to the execution of each pair of professionals (AB, AC and BC). Results: Approximately 80% of the areas that were visualized showed a moderate to substantial agreement, with the Kappa values ranging from 0.41 - 079 (p < 0.05; 95% CI). The highest levels of agreement occurred in the upper zones Z1R and Z1L between subgroups AC and BC, with a Kappa of approximately 0.65 (p < 0.001). In turn, Z2L showed one of the lowest agreements, with a Kappa of 0.36. Conclusion: The possible limitation of an examiner-dependent effect on lung ultrasounds was not found in this study, suggesting the good reproducibility of this diagnostic modality at the bedside.

Risk assessment for preterm delivery using the fetal fibronectin test associated with the measurement of uterine cervix length in symptomatic pregnant women / Avaliação do risco para parto pré-termo utilizando o teste da fibronectina fetal, associado à medida de comprimento de colo uterino, em gestantes sintomáticas

Abstract Objective To analyze the use of the measurement of uterine cervix length (MUCL) and the fetal fibronectin (fFN) rapid test as predictors of preterm delivery (PTD) in symptomatic pregnant women assisted at the Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Sobral Maternity Hospital. Methods This was a prospective and analytic study involving 53 parturients assisted between September of 2015 and July of 2016; the participants were between 24 and 34 weeks of gestational age (GA) and presented complaints related to preterm labor (PTL) prodromes. Vaginal secretion was collected for fFN testing, and the MUCL was obtained via transvaginal ultrasonography. Results A total of 58.49% of the subjects showed MUCL < 25 mm, and 41.51% were positive in the fFNrapid test.Atotal of 48 patients were followed-up until their delivery date, and 54.17% resulted in PTL. The relative risk (RR) for PTD in patients with MUCL < 25 mm was 1.83 (p = 0.09, 0.99-3.36, 95% confidence interval [CI]), with a mean time before delivery of 2.98 weeks. Based on fFN positive results, the RR was 3.50 (p = 0.002, 1.39- 8.79, 95%CI) and themean time until delivery was 1.94weeks. The RRwas 2.70 (p = 0.002, 1.08-6.72, 95%CI) when both tests were used. The RR of PTD within 48 hours, and 7 and 14 days were, respectively, 1.30 (p = 0.11, 95% CI 1.02-1.67), 1.43 (p = 0.12, 95% CI % 0.99-2.06), and 2.03 (p = 0.008, 95% CI 1.26-3.27), when based on the MUCL, and 1.75 (p = 0.0006, 95% CI 1.20-2.53), 2.88 (p = 0.0001, 95% CI, 1.57-5.31), and 3.57 (p = 0.0002, 95% CI 1.63-7.81) when based on positive fFN results. The RR at 48 hours and 7 and 14 days considering both tests was 1.74 (p = 0.0001, 95% CI 1.14-2.64), 2.22 (p = 0.0001, 95% CI 1.22-4.04), and 2.76 (p = 0.0002, 95% CI 1.27-5.96), respectively. Conclusion In symptomatic pregnant women, we concluded that the MUCL < 25 mm associated with positive fFN rapid test indicate increased the risk for PTD. Further studies with larger sample sizes could contribute in supporting the results presented in the current study.

Resumo Objetivo Analisar a utilização da medida do comprimento do colo uterino (MCCU), e do teste da fibronectina fetal (FNf) como preditores do trabalho de parto pré-termo (PPT), em gestantes sintomáticas, atendidas na Maternidade da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Sobral. Métodos Foi realizado umestudo prospectivo e analítico, envolvendo 53 parturientes atendidas no período de setembro de 2015 a julho de 2016, com idade gestacional (IG) entre 24 e 34 semanas que tiveram queixas relacionadas a pródromos de trabalho de parto prematuro (TPP), sendo realizada coleta de secreção vaginal para FNf e MCCU por via ultrassonográfica transvaginal. Resultados Um total de 58,49% das pacientes tinham MCCU < 25 mm, e 41,51% tiveram teste rápido de fFN positivo. Foi feito o acompanhamento de 48 pacientes, com 54,17% de PPTs. O risco relativo (RR) para PPT com MCCU < 25 mm foi de 1,83 (p = 0,09, 0,99-3,36, intervalo de confiança [IC] 95%), com média de tempo até o parto de 2,98 semanas. Para fFN, o RR foi de 3.50 (p = 0.002, 1.39-8.79, IC 95%) e a média até o parto foi de 1,94 semanas. Quando os dois testes forampositivos, o RR foi de 2,70 (1,08-6,72). Para a MCCU, o RR para PPT em 48 horas, 7 e 14 dias foram 1,30 (p = 0.11, 95% IC 1.02-1.67), 1,43 (p = 0.12, 95% CI % 0.99-2.06) e 2,03 (p = 0.008, 95% IC 1.26-3.27), respectivamente. Para FNf, em 48 horas, 7 e 14 dias foi de 1,75 (p = 0.0006, 95% IC 1.20-2.53, 2,88 (p = 0.0001, 95% IC, 1.57-5.31) e 3,57 (p = 0.0002, 95% IC 1.63-7.81) respectivamente. Com os dois testes, o RR em 48 horas, 7 e 14 dias foi 1,74 (p = 0.0001, 95%IC 1.14-2.64), 2,22 (p = 0.0001, 95% IC 1.22-4.04) e 2,76 (p = 0.0002, 95% IC 1.27-5.96) respectivamente. Conclusão Em mulheres grávidas sintomáticas, concluímos que a MCCU < 25 mm e o teste rápido de FNf positivo indicam aumento do risco de PPT. Outros estudos com tamanhos de amostra maiores podem contribuir para apoiar os resultados apresentados no presente estudo.

Representações Sociais sobre a Deficiência: Perspectivas de Alunos de Educação Física Escolar / Social Representations on Disability: Perspectives from Physical Education Students

RESUMO: as representações sociais da deficiência (RSD) podem ter amplo impacto na efetiva inclusão nas aulas de Educação Física. O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar as RSD por alunos de Educação Física e avaliar as repercussões destas na efetiva participação do aluno com deficiência nas atividades pedagógicas propostas. O estudo descritivo, qualitativo e exploratório contou com a participação de 29 estudantes da rede Estadual de Ensino dos municípios de Itaguaí e Seropédica - RJ, de ambos os sexos, com idade média de 19,55 anos (DP=5,05), com ou sem a manifestação de uma deficiência e que praticavam aulas de Educação Física. A Entrevista semiestruturada foi utilizada para coleta de dados. As entrevistas foram gravadas, transcritas na íntegra e analisadas com a técnica de análise de conteúdo. Três categorias emergiram: (1) RSD: modelos teóricos; (2) RSD: conceitos e valores; (3) representações sociais e participação nas aulas de Educação Física. Cada uma destas foi discutida junto com sugestões para estudos futuros. Conclui-se que a maioria das RSD foi pautada no modelo médico, com características estigmatizantes e excludentes, as quais podem ter amplo impacto na participação dos alunos com deficiência nas aulas de Educação Física, o que torna essencial a elaboração de intervenções que enfoquem esta problemática e contribuam para efetiva inclusão.

ABSTRACT: Social representations of disability (SRD) can have a broad impact on effective inclusion in Physical Education classes. This study aimed to investigate the SRD by Physical Education students and to evaluate their repercussions on the effective participation of students with disabilities in the proposed pedagogical activities. The descriptive, qualitative and exploratory study consisted of the participation of 29 students from the State Education of the municipalities of the Itaguaí and Seropédica - RJ, of both sexes, with a mean age of 19.55 years (SD = 5.05), with or without a disability and who regularly practiced Physical Education. A semi-structured interview was used for data collection. All interviews were recorded, transcribed and analyzed using the content analysis technique. Three categories emerged: (1) SRD: theoretical models; (2) SRD: concepts and values; (3) social representations and participation in Physical Education. Each of these was discussed along with suggestions for future studies. It is concluded that most of the SRD was based on the medical model, with stigmatizing and exclusionary characteristics, which can have a broad impact on the participation of students with disabilities in Physical Education classes, which makes it essential to develop interventions that focus on this issue and contribute to effective inclusion.

Jogos recreativos para a terceira idade: uma análise a partir da percepção dos idosos / Recreational games for seniors: an analysis from elderly's perception / Juegos recreativos para la tercera edad: un análisis a partir de la percepción de los ancianos

Resumo Objetivou-se analisar as percepções dos idosos sobre a sua participação nos Jogos Recreativos da Terceira Idade. Foram entrevistados 15 homens e 11 mulheres, (69,62 ± 6,54 anos) por meio de entrevista semiestruturada analisada à luz da análise de conteúdo. Os resultados são expressos nas categorias: interação social; cuidados com a saúde; combate ao sedentarismo, adesão e permanência em programas de exercícios físicos. Essas denotam que tais intervenções são vistas pelos idosos como oportunidade de melhoria da saúde e socialização. A participação ativa enquanto coautor na elaboração contribuiu para adesão e permanência. Assim, eventos esportivos e recreativos são percebidos como direito materializado e ferramenta importante no processo de educação para saúde de pessoas idosas.

Abstract This paper aimed to analyze the perception of the elderly about their participation in Recreational Games to Elderly. We interviewed 15 men and 11 women (69.62 ± 6.54 years) through a semi-structured interview later analyzed in the light of Content Analysis. Results are expressed in categories: social interaction, health care, combating sedentary lifestyle, adherence and retention in physical exercise programs. These denote that such interventions are perceived by elderly as an opportunity to improve health and socialization. Active participation as a coauthor in formulation contributed to adherence and retention. Thus, recreational and sporting events are perceived as an important tool in the process of health education for the elderly.

Resumen: El objetivo fue analizar la percepción de los ancianos sobre su participación en juegos recreativos. Se entrevistó a 15 hombres y a 11 mujeres (69,62 ± 6,54 años) mediante entrevistas semiestructuradas analizadas a la luz del análisis de contenido. Los resultados se expresan en categorías: interacción social, asistencia sanitaria, lucha contra el sedentarismo, adhesión y permanencia en programas de actividad física. Estos indican que los ancianos ven este tipo de intervenciones como una oportunidad para mejorar la salud y la socialización. La participación activa como coautor en la redacción contribuyó a la adhesión y permanencia. Así, eventos recreativos y deportivos se perciben como una herramienta adecuada e importante en el proceso de educación para la salud en los ancianos.

Características epidemiológicas y clínicas de niños hospitalizados con tos convulsa durante el 2012 en el Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell

Introducción: en Uruguay desde la incorporación de la vacuna antipertussis en 1963 disminuyó significativamente las notificaciones de tos convulsa. En el año 2011 se registra un aumento del número de casos con formas graves especialmente en niños menores de 4 meses. En febrero del 2012 se incorporó la vacuna antipertussis acelular a los 12 años. Objetivos: describir las características epidemiológicas y clínicas de los niños hospitalizados con diagnóstico de tos convulsa confirmado en el HP-CHPR. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo, retrospectivo. Incluye los niños hospitalizados con diagnóstico de tos convulsa confirmado entre el 1 de enero y el 31 de diciembre de 2012. Variables: edad, sexo, criterios de hospitalización, complicaciones, inmunizaciones, estadía hospitalaria, ingreso a CTI, muertes. Resultados: ingresaron 84 niños con diagnóstico confirmado de tos convulsa, 18 a UCI (21,4%); 42 menores de 4 meses (50%) niños; 58 niños presentaron certificado esquema de vacunación vigente (69%); la media de la estadía hospitalaria fue 7 días (rango 1-25 días); presentaron complicaciones 21 niños: apneas siete (33,3%), atelectasias tres (14,3%), neumonía cuatro (19%), convulsiones tres (14,3%), insuficiencia respiratoria uno (4,8%), hipertensión pulmonar-hiperleucocitosis dos (9,5%), uno con síndrome funcional respiratorio (4,8%). Los casos más graves ingresaron a UCI, los que desarrollaron hipertensión pulmonar y recibieron exsanguinotransfusión. Se encontró una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre ingreso a CTI y recuento leucocitario elevado (30.000-60.000 elementos/mm3), menor edad, apneas reiteradas e HTP. Falleció un niño en UCI. Discusión y conclusión: la tos convulsa afecta principalmente a menores de 12 meses, la gravedad se asocia con la edad, la presencia de apneas reiteradas, hiperleucocitosis e hipertensión pulmonar. Se debe mantener la vigilancia y fortalecer las estrategias de vacunación.

Introduction: notifications of whooping cough was significantly reduced by in Uruguay since the introduction of the vaccine antipertussis in 1963. In the year 2011 is recorded an increase in the number of cases with severe forms specially in children younger than 4 months. In February 2012 was incorporated acellular pertussis vaccine at age 12. Objectives: to describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of children hospitalized with a diagnosis of cough whooping confirmed in HP-CHPR. Material and methods: retrospective descriptive study. It includes children hospitalized with whooping cough diagnostic confirmed from 1/1 to 31/12/12. Variables: age, sex, criteria for hospitalization, complications, immunizations, hospital stay, admission to CTI, deaths. Results: entered 84 children with whooping cough confirmed, to UCI 18 (21,4%); less than 4 months 42 (50%) children; presented certified 58 existing immunization schedule (69%) children; the average hospital stay was 7 days (range 1-25 days); 21 children presented complications: apneas 7 (33,3%), atelectasis 3 (14,3%), pneumonia 4 (19%), seizures 3 (14,3%), 1 respiratory failure (4,8%), pulmonary hypertension - hiperleucocitosis 2 (9,5%), functional respiratory syndrome 1 (4,8%). The most serious cases admitted to ICU, which developed HTP and received exchange transfusion, found a statistically significant association between high WBC count (30.000-60.000 elements/mm3), younger age, repeated apneas and admission to ICU. Died 1 child in ICU. Discussion and conclusion: the whooping cough affects mainly children under 12 months; gravity is associated with age, the presence of repeated apneas, hiperleucocitosis and pulmonary hypertension. Must be vigilance and strengthen vaccination strategies.

Efeito de um programa de treinamento funcional de curta duração sobre a composição corporal de mulheres na pós-menopausa / Effect of a short-term functional training program on body composition in postmenopausal women

OBJETIVO: Avaliar o efeito de 8 semanas de treinamento funcional sobre a composição corporal de mulheres na pós-menopausa. MÉTODOS: Participaram do estudo 38 mulheres menopausadas, distribuídas em dois grupos: Grupo Treino (GT) e Grupo Controle (GC). As participantes do GT (n=21) realizaram, por um período de 8 semanas, um programa de exercícios físicos, com frequência de 3 vezes por semana, em dias não consecutivos, e duração de 90 minutos por sessão. Pelo mesmo período, as mulheres do GC (n=17) não realizaram nenhum tipo de atividade física sistematizada. Todas as participantes foram avaliadas no momento inicial da pesquisa e após 8 semanas. As avaliações foram conduzidas pelos mesmos avaliadores treinados. A análise da composição corporal foi realizada no equipamento de absortiometria de raios X de dupla energia (DEXA) que permite estimar a composição corporal no todo e por segmento. As participantes do GT realizaram um programa de exercícios físicos funcionais, 3 dias da semana (não consecutivos), com sessões compostas por 11 estações de exercícios desenvolvidas em formato de circuito. Os exercícios realizados tinham como proposta o desenvolvimento das capacidades força, agilidade, coordenação e propriocepção, e eram seguidos de exercício aeróbio (caminhada). Depois de constatada normalidade dos dados verificada pelo teste Shapiro-Wilk (p<0,05), procedeu-se ao teste t de Student para amostras independentes para verificação de possíveis diferenças em variáveis de composição corporal e antropométricas entre grupos nos dois momentos da intervenção (pré e pós-teste). Todas as análises foram realizadas com o software SPSS, v. 17.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) com valor de ...

PURPOSE: To evaluate the effect of 8 weeks of functional training on body composition in postmenopausal women. METHODS: The study was conducted on 38 postmenopausal women, divided into two groups: Training Group (TG) and Control Group (CG). TG women (n=21) performed a program of physical exercise for a period of 8 weeks, 3 times a week on nonconsecutive days, with 90 minutes per session. For the same period, CG women (n=17) did not perform any systematic physical activity. All participants were assessed at baseline and after 8 weeks. The evaluations were performed by the same trained raters. Analysis of body composition was performed using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA), which allows estimation of body composition in the whole body and by segment. TG participants performed a functional exercise program 3 days a week (non-consecutive), with 11 stations consisting of exercises developed in circuit format sessions. The objectives of the exercises were the development of strength, agility, coordination and proprioception, followed by aerobic exercise (walking). After normality of the data was determined by the Shapiro-Wilk test (p<0.05), we applied the Student t-test for independent samples to check for possible differences in anthropometric variables and body composition between groups at both times of intervention (pre and post-test). All analyses were performed using the SPSS software v. 17.0 (SPSS Inc., Chicago, IL, USA) with the level of significance set at 5%. RESULTS: At baseline, no significant difference was observed between groups regarding anthropometric body variables or age composition, indicating homogeneity of the groups. After 8 weeks of training, significant differences were observed between TG and CG regarding fat - CG=0.2±0.7 and TG=-0.4±0.5, total body fat (kg) - CG=0.2±1.3 and TG=-0.7±0.8, and total weight - CG=0.4±1.4 and TG=-0.6±1.1. Percent body fat was reduced in ...

Menopausa: marco biopsicossocial do envelhecimento feminino / Menopause: biopsychossocial landmark of female aging

O presente estudo é derivado da pesquisa "Gênero, Corpo e Envelhecimento em Mulheres de Meia-Idade" e versa sobre a emersão da categoria menopausa como marco biopsicossocial do envelhecimento feminino, apontada através das entrevistas realizadas pelo estudo qualitativo exploratório em questão. Tal categoria deriva da utilização da Análise de Conteúdo como metodologia para o tratamento dos dados obtidos através de um painel amostral de 47 participantes de uma mesma realidade social e cadastradas na Unidade Básica de Saúde utilizada como referência. Foi constatado que 41 das 47 entrevistadas citaram a menopausa como marcador determinante do envelhecimento, sendo que 37 o fizeram diretamente. Dessa forma, o artigo proporciona uma discussão entre o que é proposto na literatura e marcador apontado pelas participantes da pesquisa.

The present study is derived from the research "Gender, Body and Aging in Women at Middle Age" and deals with the emergence of the category menopause as a biopsychossocial landmark of female aging, indicated through the interviews conducted by the qualitative exploratory study in question. This class comes from the use of content analysis as a methodology for processing data obtained from a panel sample of 47 participants from the same social reality and registered in the Basic Health Unit used as reference. It was noted that 41 of the 47 interviewed cited the menopause as determinant landmark of aging process, and 37 did it directly. Thus, the article provides a discussion between what is proposed by the literature and the landmark pointed by the participants of the research.