Feasibility of MALDI-MSI-Based Proteomics Using Bouin-Fixed Pathology Samples: Untapping the Goldmine of Nephropathology Archives.

The application of innovative spatial proteomics techniques, such as those based upon matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI) technology, has the potential to impact research in the field of nephropathology. Notwithstanding, the possibility to apply this technology in more routine diagnostic contexts remains limited by the alternative fixatives employed by this ultraspecialized diagnostic field, where most nephropathology laboratories worldwide use bouin-fixed paraffin-embedded (BFPE) samples. Here, the feasibility of performing MALDI-MSI on BFPE renal tissue is explored, evaluating variability within the trypsin-digested proteome as a result of different preanalytical conditions and comparing them with the more standardized formalin-fixed paraffin-embedded (FFPE) counterparts. A large proportion of the features (270, 68.9%) was detected in both BFPE and FFPE renal samples, demonstrating only limited variability in signal intensity (10.22-10.06%). Samples processed with either fixative were able to discriminate the principal parenchyma regions along with diverse renal substructures, such as glomeruli, tubules, and vessels. This was observed when performing an additional "stress test", showing comparable results in both BFPE and FFPE samples when the distribution of several amyloid fingerprint proteins was mapped. These results suggest the utility of BFPE tissue specimens in MSI-based nephropathology research, further widening their application in this field.

Plasma Jet versus Electrocarbonization in the Treatment of Wrinkles of the Upper Palpebral Region.

Background: The plasma jet is a non-surgical and minimally invasive procedure that acts by heating the superficial region of the skin, providing rejuvenation of the region. Objective: We sought to compare the clinical and histological effects of direct plasma jet versus electrocarbonization without plasma in the treatment of wrinkles in the upper palpebral region. Methods: This is a clinical trial in which 20 volunteers participated and divided into two groups: electrocarbonization (EG) and plasma jet (JPG), which were clinically evaluated before and after treatment through evaluation protocols, photographs, and questionnaires. Three treatment sessions were performed in the upper eyelid region with an interval of 30 days. After the treatment, a surgical procedure of upper blepharoplasty was performed on two volunteers to remove a skin fragment and later histological analysis. Results: The JPG showed better clinical responses in rejuvenation. The EG promoted an increase in the number of fibroblasts, the number of blood vessels and the amount of inflammation. The JPG showed an increase in the number of fibroblasts and blood vessels. It was observed that the JPG generated activation of T lymphocytes (CD3), macrophages (CD68), and plasmocytes (CD138); in addition to reducing the number of positive cells for CD57 (NK cells). The satisfaction analysis shows that 100 percent in the JPG considered themselves satisfied with the treatment. Conclusion: We verified that in comparison with electrocarbonization, the use of a direct plasma jet promoted tissue improvement at the histological level, in addition to fewer adverse reactions.

Effects at cellular level of epilation with various laser wavelengths applied simultaneously on different skins: two case reports.

This study evaluated the effects of laser application of diverse wavelengths applied simultaneously and on different skins. The sample included two participants, a woman with light skin with abdominal hair and a woman with dark skin and hair on the inner part of the lower limbs, who received a laser therapy session. After 45 days from laser application, abdominoplasty and thigh dermolipectomy surgery were performed. In the control sample, the hair follicles were in the anagen phase, showing the presence of Bcl-2 expression. In the treated areas, follicles were observed in an advanced phase (telogen), with the presence of CK-18 and negativity of Bcl-2, highlighting the phase of hair loss at that moment and the complete apoptosis of the investigated follicle. Significant difference was observed in the comparison of the anagen phase (p = .00) and it similarly occurred in the comparison of the telogen phase (p = .00). The presence of a greater amount of follicles in the anagen phase in the control area and follicles in the telogen phase in the treated area demonstrates the efficiency of the laser at different wavelengths when reaching different skin phototypes and hair thickness, being reinforced by apoptosis and cell proliferation markers. Therefore, the hair-removal process has been optimized with various laser wavelengths.

Towards the Definition of the Molecular Hallmarks of Idiopathic Membranous Nephropathy in Serum Proteome: A DIA-PASEF Approach.

Idiopathic membranous nephropathy (IMN) is a pathologically defined disorder of the glomerulus, primarily responsible for nephrotic syndromes (NS) in nondiabetic adults. The underlying molecular mechanisms are still not completely clarified. To explore possible molecular and functional signatures, an optimised mass spectrometry (MS) method based on next-generation data-independent acquisition combined with ion-mobility was applied to serum of patients affected by IMN (n = 15) or by other glomerulopathies (PN) (n = 15). The statistical comparison highlighted a panel of 57 de-regulated proteins with a significant increase in lipoprotein-related proteins (APOC1, APOB, APOA1, APOL1 and LCAT) and a substantial quantitative alteration of key serpins (including A4, D1, A7, A6, F2, F1 and 1) possibly associated with IMN or NS and podocyte stress. A critical dysregulation in metabolisms of lipids (e.g., VLDL assembly and clearance) likely to be related to known hyperlipidemia in IMN, along with involvement of non-classical complement pathways and a putative enrolment of ficolin-2 in sustaining the activation of the lectin-mediated complement system have been pinpointed. Moreover, mannose receptor CD206 (MRC1-down in IMN) and biotinidase (BTD-up in IMN) are able alone to accurately distinguish IMN vs. PN. To conclude, our work provides key proteomic insights into the IMN complexity, opening the way to an efficient stratification of MN patients.

Associação entre hipertensão arterial sistêmica e indicadores antropométricos em idosos do estudo brazuca / Association between systemic arterial hypertension and anthropometric indicators in the elderly in the brazuca study / Asociación entre hipertensión arterial sistémica y indicadores antropométricos en adultos mayores del estudio brazuca

Introdução:A Hipertensão Arterial Sistêmica é uma doença crônica que acometea maior parte idosos brasileiros, sendo uma das principais causas de mortes prematuras e incapacidades funcionais que causam complicações cardiovasculares e cerebrais, as quais podem estar associadas a diversos fatores predisponentes como a obesidade.Objetivo:Avaliar a associação entre hipertensão arterial sistêmica e indicadores antropométricos em idosos do estudo BrazucaNatal.Metodologia: Estudo transversal de base populacional com 191 idosos do município Natal-RN. Foram coletados dados sociodemográficos, econômicos e antropométricos (peso, estatura, perímetro da cintura e perímetro do quadril) e cálculo do Índice de Massa Corporal, Razão Cintura-Estatura e Razão Cintura Quadril. A hipertensão arterial foi auto referida. Os dados foram analisados pelo software SPSS versão 20.0. Teste t de Student foi utilizado para avaliar as diferenças entre médias das variáveis de acordo com o sexo e presença de hipertensão arterial. A associação entre a presença da doença e as variáveisfoi realizadapela Regressão de Poisson, comas razões de prevalência brutas e ajustadas e seus intervalos de confiança (95%).Resultados:A maioria dos idosos eram do sexo feminino (55%), com média de idade 69,48 anos (DP=7,38) e índice de massa corporalde 28,46 (DP=5,25), 59,4% possuíamexcesso de peso e 60,1% hipertensão. Ao comparar os sexos, registramos maiores médias de índice de massa corporal, perímetro do quadrile relação cintura estaturanas mulheres (p<0,05). Observamos maiores médias de idadee indicadores antropométricos entre os idosos com hipertensão (p<0,05). Constatamos que a presença de hipertensão estava associada a perímetro da cintura e índice de massa corporal no modelo bruto, mantendo-se apenas o perímetro da cinturano modelo ajustado. Conclusões:Indicadores antropométricos de fácil aplicação e baixo custo como o perímetroda cintura podeser eficientes para a detecção precoce da hipertensão arterial em idosos (AU).

Introduction:SystemicArterial Hypertension is a chronic disease that affects most Brazilian older adults and is one of the main causes of premature deaths and functional disabilities that cause cardiovascular and brain complications. Obesityis among the several predisposing factorsassociatedwithhypertension. Objective:To evaluate the association between SAHand anthropometric indicators in older adultsof the Brazuca Natal study.Methodology: Cross-sectional population-based study with 191 older adults in the city of Natal-RN.Sociodemographic, economic and anthropometric data (weight, height, waist circumference,and hip circumference),Body Mass Index, Waist-Height Ratio and Waist-Hip Ratio were collected. Hypertension was self-reported. Data were analyzed using the SPSS software, version 20.0. The Student's t-test was used to compare themeans of the variables according to sexand presence of hypertension. The association between the presence of the disease and the variables wasperformed by Poisson regression, with crude and adjusted prevalence ratios and respectiveconfidence intervals (95%).Results:The majority of the elderly were female (55%), with a mean age of 69.48 years (SD = 7.38) andBody Mass Indexof 28.46 (SD = 5.25), 59.4% were overweight and 60.1% had hypertension. Mean Body Mass Index, hip circumference and Waist-Height Ratiovalues were higher in women (p<0.05). The age and anthropometric indicators values were higher among the older adults with hypertension (p<0.05). We found that the presence of hypertension was associated with body weight and Body Mass Index,in the crude model and only with body weight in the adjusted model. Conclusions:Anthropometric indicators of easy application and lowcost such as waist circumference can be efficient todetect hypertension in older adults (AU).

Introducción:La Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica es una enfermedad crónica que afecta principalmente ancianos brasileños, siendo una de las principales causas de muertes prematuras ydiscapacidades funcionales que causan complicaciones cardiovasculares y cerebrales, las cuales pueden estar asociadas a diversos factores predisponentes como la obesidad. Objetivo:Evaluar la asociación entre la hipertensión arterial sistémica y los indicadores antropométricos en ancianos del estudio Brazuca Natal. Metodología:Estudio transversal de base poblacional con 191 ancianos del municipio Natal-RN. Se reconpilaron datos sociodemográficos, económicos y antropométricos (peso, estatura, perímetro de la cintura y perímetro de la cadera) y cálculo del Índice de Masa Corporal,Razón Cintura-Estatura y Razón Cintura Cadera. La hipertensión fue auto referida. Los datos fueron analizados por el software SPSSversión 20.0. Test t de Student fue realizado para evaluar las diferencias entre medias de las variables de acuerdo con el sexo y la presencia de hipertensión arterial. La asociación entre la presencia de la enfermedad y las variables fue realizada por la Regresión de Poisson, con las razones de prevalencia brutas y ayustadas y sus intervalos de confianza (95%). Resultados:La mayoría de los ancianos eran mujeres (55%), con una media de 69,48 años (DP= 7,38) y Índice de Masa Corporalde 28,46 (DP= 5,25), 59,4% poseían exceso de peso y 60,1% hipertensión. Observamos mayores medias de edady indicadores antropométricosentre los ancianos con hipertensión (p<0,05).Constatamos que la presencia de hipertensión estaba asociada al perímetro de la cinturae Índice de Masa Corporalen el modelo bruto, manteniendo solo el perímetro de la cinturaen el modelo ayustado. Conclusiones:Indicadores antropométricos de fácil aplicación y bajo costo como el perímetro de la cintura puede ser eficaz para la detección temprana de la hipertensión arterial en los ancianos (AU).

Spatial resolution of renal amyloid deposits through MALDI-MSI: a combined digital and molecular approach to monoclonal gammopathies.

AIMS: Identification and characterisation of monoclonal gammopathies of renal significance (MGRS) is critical for therapeutic purposes. Amyloidosis represents one of the most common forms of MGRS, and renal biopsy remains the gold standard for their classification, although mass spectrometry has shown greater sensitivity in this area. METHODS: In the present study, a new in situ proteomic technique, matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation mass spectrometry imaging (MALDI-MSI), is investigated as an alternative to conventional laser capture microdissection MS for the characterisation of amyloids. MALDI-MSI was performed on 16 cases (3 lambda light chain amyloidosis (AL), 3 AL kappa, 3 serum amyloid A amyloidosis (SAA), 2 lambda light chain deposition disease (LCDD), 2 challenging amyloid cases and 3 controls). Analysis began with regions of interest labelled by the pathologist, and then automatic segmentation was performed. RESULTS: MALDI-MSI correctly identified and typed cases with known amyloid type (AL kappa, AL lambda and SAA). A 'restricted fingerprint' for amyloid detection composed of apolipoprotein E, serum amyloid protein and apolipoprotein A1 showed the best automatic segmentation performance (area under the curve >0.7). CONCLUSIONS: MALDI-MSI correctly assigned minimal/challenging cases of amyloidosis to the correct type (AL lambda) and identified lambda light chains in LCDD cases, highlighting the promising role of MALDI-MSI for amyloid typing.

Análise do perfil medicamentoso e de fatores associados à polifarmácia em pessoas idosas assistidas por uma Unidade de Saúde em Vitória - ES

Introdução: Levando em consideração a prevalência da polifarmácia na pessoa idosa, objetiva-se analisar o perfil medicamentoso e a prevalência de fatores associados à polifarmácia em idosos assistidos por uma Unidade de Saúde da Família de Vitória-ES. Materiais e métodos: Estudo observacional transversal com 236 idosos e dados obtidos através de entrevista domiciliar com coleta de características socio-demográficas, comportamentais e de saúde. A polifarmácia foi considerada a partir do uso contínuo de 5 ou mais fármacos e a classificação dos medicamentos foi feita de acordo com o Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System feito pelo World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology. Realizou-se o teste Qui-Quadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Os medicamentos mais utilizados pelos idosos correspondem a drogas com ação nos sistemas cardiovascular (48,7 %) e digestório e metabólico (21,5 %). A prevalência da polifarmácia foi de 37,7 % e os fatores associados foram idade de 75 anos ou mais (56,9 %), não sair de casa sozinho (55,3 %), presença de multimorbidade (51,3 %), ausência de hábitos alcoólicos (41,5 %) e autoavaliação negativa de saúde (45,9 %). Conclusão: A alta prevalência da polifarmácia pode estar relacionada com a cultura de automedicação e prescrições inadequadas por parte dos profissionais da saúde. O perfil medicamentoso dos idosos diz respeito às principais doenças crônicas não transmissíveis prevalentes no país, como hipertensão arterial e diabetes mellitus. Em vista disso, é de suma importância medidas protetivas e preventivas para a saúde da pessoa idosa, de forma a diminuir a quantidade de medicamentos em uso e, com isso, restaurar a funcionalidade dos pacientes.

Introducción: Teniendo en cuenta la prevalencia de la polifarmacia en los ancianos, este estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar el perfil de la medicación y la prevalencia de los factores asociados a la polifarmacia en ancianos atendidos por una Unidad de Salud Familiar en Vitória, ES, Brasil. Materiales y métodos: Estudio observacional transversal con 236 individuos y datos obtenidos a través de la entrevista domiciliaria con la coleta de características sociodemográficas, comportamentales y de salud. La polifarmacia se consideró a partir del uso continuo de 5 o más fármacos y la clasificación de los medicamentos se hizo de acuerdo con el Sistema de Clasificación Química Terapéutica Anatómica elaborado por el Centro Colaborador de la Organización Mundial de la Salud para la Metodología de las Estadísticas de Medicamentos. Se realizó la prueba de Chi-cuadrado de Pearson. Resultados: Los medicamentos más utilizados por los ancianos corresponden a fármacos con acción sobre el sistema cardiovascular (48,7 %) y los sistemas digestivo y metabólico (21,5 %). La prevalencia de polifarmacia fue del 37,7 % y los factores asociados fueron la edad de 75 años o más (56,9 %), no salir solo de casa (55,3 %), la presencia de multimorbilidad (51,3 %), la ausencia de hábitos alcohólicos (41,5 %) y la autoevaluación negativa de la salud (45,9 %). Conclusiones: La elevada prevalencia de la polifarmacia puede estar relacionada con la cultura de la automedicación y la prescripción inadecuada por parte de los profesionales sanitarios. El perfil de la medicación de los ancianos se refiere a las principales enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles que prevalecen en el país, como la hipertensión y la diabetes mellitus. En vista de esto, es de suma importancia las medidas de protección y prevención para la salud de los ancianos, con el fin de disminuir la cantidad de medicamentos en uso y así restaurar la funcionalidad de los pacientes.

SUMMARY Introduction: Taking into account the prevalence of polypharmacy in the elderly, this study aimed to analyze the medication profile and the prevalence of factors associated with polypharmacy in the elderly assisted by a Family Health Unit in Vitória, ES, Brazil. Materials and methods: This is a cross-sectional observational study with 236 elderly people and data obtained through home interviews that collected sociodemographic, behavioral and health characteristics. Polypharmacy was considered from the continuous use of 5 or more drugs and the classification of drugs was made according to the Anatomical Therapeutic Chemical Classification System made by the World Health Organization Collaborating Centre for Drug Statistics Methodology. Pearson's chi-square test was performed. Results: The drugs most used by the elderly correspond to drugs with action on the cardiovascular system (48.7 %) and digestive and metabolic systems (21.5 %). The prevalence of polypharmacy was 37.7 % and the associated factors were age 75 years or older (56.9 %), not leaving home alone (55.3 %), presence of multimorbidity (51.3 %), absence of alcoholic habits (41.5 %) and negative self-assessment of health (45.9 %). Conclusions: The high prevalence of polypharmacy may be related to the culture of self-medication and inappropriate prescriptions by health professionals. The medication profile of the elderly concerns the main chronic non-communicable diseases prevalent in the country, such as hypertension and diabetes mellitus. In view of this, protective and preventive measures are of utmost importance for the health of the elderly, in order to decrease the number of medications in use and thus restore the functionality of patients.

Multimorbidade em idosos de uma comunidade de Vitória- ES: prevalência e fatores associados / Elderly multimorbidity in a community of Vitória -ES: prevalence and associated factors

Introdução: multimorbidade é uma condição frequente entre os idosos e pode ser caracterizada pela presença de duas ou mais doença crônicas simultaneamente no indivíduo. Os fatores relacionados tangem às áreas socioeconômica e ambiental, além da relação com o processo de envelhecimento e os hábitos de vida. Objetivo: verificar a prevalência e analisar os fatores associados à multimorbidade em idosos de uma comunidade. Métodos: configura-se como um estudo observacional transversal quantitativo e possui amostragem composta por 241 idosos com idade ≥ 60 anos. Para este estudo foi considerada a variável multimorbidade (sim/não), a partir do diagnóstico ≥ 2 morbidades e as variáveis independentes foram as características sociodemográficas, de saúde e hábitos de vida. Realizou-se análises de forma descritiva e inferencial mediante ao teste Qui-quadrado de Pearson e o cálculo da Razão de Prevalência para as variáveis com significância estatística de p<0,05. Resultados: a prevalência de multimorbidade foi de 64,7% e as variáveis que se mostraram significativamente associadas à multimorbidade foram: idade ≥ 75 anos, sexo feminino, ser restrito ao lar, não apresentar hábitos alcoólicos, não praticar atividade físicas, polifarmácia, sintomas depressivos, incapacidade para as atividades básicas e instrumentais de vida diária e percepção inferior da qualidade de vida. Conclusão: apresentando-se em mais da metade da população estudada, a multimorbidade associou-se a diversas variáveis, modificáveis e não modificáveis, sendo possível perceber, na prática de atividades físicas, no estilo de vida saudável e no acompanhamento da saúde, uma minimização de sintomas incapacitantes e melhora da qualidade de vida, contribuindo para a saúde física e mental.(AU)

Introduction: multimorbidity is a frequent condition among the elderly and can be characterized by the presence of two or more chronic diseases simultaneously in the individual. The factors related to the socio-economic and environmental areas, besides the relationship with the aging process and life habits. Purpose: the study aims to verify the prevalence and analyze the factors associated with multi- morbidity in elderly people in a community. Methods: It is configured as a quantitative cross-sectional observational study and has a sample composed of 241 elderlies with age ≥ 60 years. For this study, the multimorbidity variable (yes/no) was considered from the diagnosis ≥ 2 morbidities and the independent variables were the sociodemographic characteristics, health, and living habits. Descriptive and inferential analyses were performed using the Pearson Chi-square test and the calculation of the Prevalence Ratio for the variables with a statistical significance of p < 0.05. Results: the prevalence of multimorbidity was 64.7%, and the variables that were significantly associated with multimorbidity were: age ≥ 75 years old, female, being restricted to the home, not presenting alcoholic habits, not practicing physical activity, polypharmacy, depressive symptoms, incapacity for basic and instrumental activities of daily life and inferior perception of quality of life. Conclusion: present in more than half of the studied population, multimorbidity was associated with several variables, modifiable and non-modifiable, being possible to notice, in the practice of physical activities, healthy lifestyle, and health monitoring, a minimization of disabling symptoms and improvement in quality of life, contributing to physical and mental health.(AU)

Atuação da fisioterapia no paciente queimado e identificação do perfil clínico em um centro de referência estadual / Physiotherapy performance in burnt patients and identification of the clinical profile in a state referral center / Actuación de la fisioterapia en el paciente quemado e identificación del perfil clínico en un centro de referencia estatal

OBJETIVO: Identificar o perfil clínico de pacientes queimados e as condutas fisioterapêuticas adotadas em um centro de referência estadual. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma pesquisa observacional, retrospectiva e quantitativa. Foram analisados 167 prontuários de pacientes internados no Pronto Socorro de Queimados de Goiânia. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva e inferencial. RESULTADOS: O perfil clínico encontrado consistiu majoritariamente em homens, na fase adulta da vida, pardos e solteiros. Os acidentes ocorreram em sua grande maioria em domicílio, por agentes térmicos, causando queimaduras de 3º grau. Em quase 90% não houve complicações durante a internação hospitalar e a taxa de óbito foi de 6,6%. No que tange à fisioterapia, 100% dos pacientes fizeram fisioterapia motora e 95,8%, respiratória. Os procedimentos fisioterapêuticos mais utilizados foram a cinesioterapia global, deambulação, posicionamento, reexpansão pulmonar, exercícios respiratórios e tosse assistida. CONCLUSÃO: A assistência fisioterapêutica ao paciente vítima de queimadura progrediu bastante e encontra-se em constante aperfeiçoamento. As técnicas fisioterapêuticas identificadas foram diversificadas e abrangentes, todavia, vale ressaltar a necessidade de novos estudos a fim de que protocolos de fisioterapia possam ser desenvolvidos para uma melhor efetividade da recuperação deste paciente, reintegrando-o mais rapidamente para seu convívio social.

OBJECTIVE: To identify the clinical profile of burned patients and the physiotherapeutic conduct adopted in a state referral center. METHODS: This is an observational, retrospective and quantitative research. We analyzed 167 medical records of patients admitted to the Emergency Room in Burns at Goiânia. Descriptive and inferential analysis was done. RESULTS: The clinical profile found consisted mainly of men, adulthood, brown and singles. The accidents occurred mostly at home, by thermal agents, leading to third-degree burns. Nearly 90% had no complications during the hospital stay and the death rate was 6.6%. Regarding physical therapy, 100% of the patients had physical therapy and 95.8% respiratory therapy. The most used physiotherapeutic procedures were global kinesiotherapy, ambulation, positioning, pulmonary reexpansion, breathing exercises and assisted cough. CONCLUSION: Physiotherapeutic care for the burn victim patient has already progressed well and is constantly improving. Physiotherapeutic techniques have been diversified and comprehensive, however, it is worth emphasizing the need for further studies so that physiotherapy protocols can be developed for better effectiveness of patients recovery, reintegrating them more quickly into their social life.

Objetivo: Identificar el perfil clinico de los pacientes quemados y las conductas fisioterapéuticas adoptadas en un centro de referencia estatal. Método: Se trata de una investigación observacional, retrospectiva y cuantitativa. Analizamos 167 registros médicos de pacientes hospitalizados en la Sala de Emergencias de Quemados de Goiania. Los datos fueron analizados descriptiva e inferencialmente. Resultados: El perfil clinico encontrado consistía principalmente en hombres, en la edad adulta de la vida, morenos y solteros. Los accidentes ocurrieron principalmente en el hogar por agentes térmicos, causando quemaduras de tercer grado. Casi el 90% no tuvo complicaciones durante la hospitalización y la tasa de mortalidad fue del 6,6%. En cuanto a la fisioterapia, el 100% de los pacientes se sometieron a fisioterapia motora y al 95,8% respiratorio. Los procedimientos fisioterapéuticos más utilizados fueron la kinesioterapia global, la deambulación, el posicionamiento, la reexpansión pulmonar, los ejercicios de respiración y la tos asistida. Conclusión: La atención fisioterapéutica para la víctima de quemaduras ya ha progresado mucho y está mejorando constantemente. Las técnicas fisioterapéuticas identificadas fueron diversas y exhaustivas, sin embargo, vale la pena destacar la necesidad de nuevos estudios para que se desarrollen protocolos de fisioterapia para una mejor eficacia de la recuperación de este paciente, reintegrando más rapidamente para su vida social.

Análise da qualidade físico-química com ênfase na detecção de fraudes em méis comercializados no Estado do Rio de Janeiro / Analysis of the physical-chemical quality with an emphasis in the detection of frauds in means marketed in the State of Rio de Janeiro

O presente estudo avaliou a qualidade e a possível ocorrência de fraudes em méis comercializados no Estado do Rio de Janeiro. Dez amostras de méis foram adquiridas em comércios da região, onde foram submetidas às analises de qualidade (HMF, Açucares Redutores, Sacarose aparente e Umidade) estabelecidas pela Normativa nº11 de outubro de 2000 do MAPA (BRASIL, 2000), bem como a analises específicas para detecção de fraudes (Reação de Fiehe, Reação de Lund e Teste de Lugol). Os resultados demonstraram que os níveis de sacarose aparente e umidade apresentaram-se acima do limite estabelecido pela normativa. Os outros parâmetros de qualidade avaliados estavam dentro do permitido. Nos testes específicos de adulteração apenas uma amostra (10%) foi positiva, tanto para o Teste de Lugol, quanto para Reação de Fiehe, confirmando a presença de fraude e a necessidade de maior fiscalização desses produtos.

Avaliação da qualidade de méis artesanais e méis oriundos de entrepostos registrados / Evaluation of the honey quality of beekeepers and honey from registered places

O presente estudo analisa as propriedades físico-químicas de méis oriundos de entrepostos registrados e de méis de apicultores não registrados. Dez amostras de méis da região Sudeste do Brasil foram analisadas. Os resultados demonstraram que em méis registrados a umidade variou de 17,8 a 19,9%, o hidroximetilfurfural (HMF) de 0,5 a 41,3 meq/kg, os açúcares redutores de 73,8 a 77%, a sacarose aparente de 2,25 a 6% e a acidez de 37,5 a 52,7 meq/kg. Já em méis não registrados, a umidade variou de 18,4 a 22,6%, o HMF de 2 a 25 meq/kg, os açúcares redutores de 67 a 77%, a sacarose aparente de 2 a 11% e a acidez de 31,2 a 140,5 meq/kg. Os resultados sugerem que a grande variação na qualidade das amostras pode ser diretamente influenciada pela forma de manejo de coleta, transporte, beneficiamento e armazenamento do produto.

Effects of Cryolipolysis on Abdominal Adiposity.

Cryolipolysis is a noninvasive technique of localized fat reduction. Controlled cold exposure is performed in the selective destruction of fat cells. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of cryolipolysis on adipocytes elimination through histological and sonographic analyses. This study reports the case of a 46-year-old female patient, with complaint of localized abdominal fat and in the preoperative period of abdominoplasty. The patient was submitted to a single 60-minute application of cryolipolysis, temperature of -5°C, on the hypogastrium area, 5 cm below the umbilicus. To study the effects of this treatment, ultrasound images taken before the session and 7, 15, 30, and 45 days after the therapy were analysed. After the abdominoplasty, parts of the treated and the untreated withdrawn abdominal tissues were evaluated macro- and microscopically. In ultrasound images, as well as in macroscopic and histological analyses, significant adipocytes destruction was detected, with consequent fat layer reduction and integrity of areas that were adjacent to the treated tissue. The presence of fibrosis observed during therapy and acknowledged through performed analyses encourages further studies to clarify such finding.

Outbreak of Bluetongue virus serotype 4 in dairy sheep in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

In late January 2013, 10 nonpregnant Lacaune dairy ewes raised under extensive husbandry management on a farm in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, presented with the general clinical signs of lethargy, hyporexia, edema of the face, hyperemia of the exposed parts of the skin, mouth lesions, pyrexia, and lameness. Additionally, 2 pregnant ewes died suddenly after the onset of respiratory signs. The complete blood counts and biochemistry analyses showed neutrophilic leukocytosis with monocytosis and reactive lymphocytes, normocytic normochromic anemia and increased aspartate aminotransferase levels. Postmortem examination revealed erosions on the lingual mucosa, bilateral submandibular ganglia infarctions, yellow foamy fluid accumulation in the trachea and bronchial bifurcation, pulmonary congestion, and edema associated with hemorrhagic lesions on the pulmonary artery and heart. The clinical and pathological findings were suggestive of bluetongue. For a molecular and virological diagnosis, tissue samples were analyzed by Bluetongue virus-specific real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (qRT-PCR), and viral isolation was performed in embryonated chicken eggs. For viral typing, positive tissue and egg-isolated samples were analyzed by qRT-PCR using primers and probes specific for the structural VP2 gene in genome segment 2 of all 26 serotypes. There are still no contingency plans for responding to an outbreak of bluetongue disease in Brazil, and this episode emphasizes the need for continuing serological and entomological surveillance programs. Additionally, this report describes the isolation of Bluetongue virus serotype 4 in sheep in the Americas.

Mycobiota in poultry feeds and natural occurrence of aflatoxins, fumonisins and zearalenone in the Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil.

The intake of mycotoxin-contaminated feeds can lead to nutrient losses and may have adverse effects on animal health and on productivity. The aims of this study were (1) to determine the mycobiota present in poultry feed samples, and (2) to evaluate the natural occurrence of aflatoxin B(1), fumonisin B(1) and zearalenone. Fungal counts were similar between all culture media tested (10(3 )CFU g(-1)). The most frequent genus isolated was Penicillium spp. (41.26%) followed by Aspergillus spp. (33.33%) and Fusarium spp. (20.63%). High precision liquid chromatography was applied to quantify aflatoxin B(1) and fumonisin B(1). Thin layer chromatography was used to determine zearalenone levels. Aflatoxin B(1 )values ranged between 1.2 and 17.5 microg kg(-1). Fumonisin B(1) levels ranged between 1.5 and 5.5 microg g(-1). Zearalenone levels ranged between 0.1 and 7 microg g(-1). The present study shows the simultaneous occurrence of two carcinogenic mycotoxins, aflatoxin B(1) and fumonisin B(1), together with another Fusarium mycotoxin (zearalenone) in feed intended for poultry consumption. Many samples contained AFB(1 )levels near the permissible maximum and it could affect young animals. A synergistic toxic response is possible in animals under simultaneous exposure.