Orofacial clefts: Reflections on prenatal diagnosis and family history based on a series of cases of a tertiary children hospital.

Prenatal diagnosis of orofacial clefts allows adequate counseling and planning for prenatal care and delivery. In 2001, two-dimensional ultrasound screening became universally used in Portugal by government guidelines, and after 2007 more advanced ultrasound became available. This study aimed to describe the prevalence of family history in patients with orofacial clefts and analyze prenatal diagnosis in patients born before 2001, between 2001 and 2007 and after 2007. Retrospective analysis of a cohort of patients with orofacial clefts followed by the trans-disciplinary team of a tertiary hospital. A total of 672 OFCs were identified: 40.9% isolated cleft palate, 38.1% cleft lip and palate, 19.7% cleft lip and 1.3% atypical cleft; 57.1% were male. The prevalence of family history was 26.0% of which 30.9% had a recognizable syndrome. Of those born before 2001, 13.7% had prenatal diagnosis; of those born between 2001 and 2007, 32.6% orofacial clefts were diagnosed in utero; and in children born after 2007, prenatal diagnosis increased to 47.1%. In our study, about one-fourth of children had a positive family history. Since the implementation of universal ultrasound screening in Portugal, more orofacial clefts were identified in utero (42.5% vs. 13.7%; p < 0.05) and after the availability of advanced ultrasound, prenatal diagnosis increased to 47.1% (vs. 20.4% before 2007; p < 0.05). Of all orofacial clefts diagnosed prenatally, ultrasound revealed more accuracy for the diagnosis of cleft lip and palate (65.4%) and cleft lip (24.8%). Cleft palate is the most difficult to detect in utero (9.3%). Prenatal ultrasound screening in Portugal has technically evolved with consequent better diagnostic accuracy for the identification of orofacial clefts, allowing better parenteral counseling.

Adesão às recomendações de boas práticas em insulinoterapia: relação com o controle glicêmico / Adherence to good practice recommendations for insulin therapy: relation with glycemic control / Adherencia a las recomendaciones de buenas prácticas en insulinoterapia: relación con el control glucémico

Objetivo: Analisar a relação entre os níveis de adesão às recomendações de boas práticas em insulinoterapia e as métricas de controle glicêmico em pacientes com diabetes mellitus. Métodos: Estudo descritivo, transversal e quantitativo, realizado com 102 pacientes com diabetes mellitus. A coleta de dados ocorreu por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e, em caráter complementar, com dados obtidos dos prontuários. Aplicaram-se quatro instrumentos de coleta: I) formulário de caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica, II) recordatório de orientações sobre insulinoterapia, III) folha de registro da automonitorização da glicemia capilar e IV) formulário de registro das métricas de avaliação do controle glicêmico. Resultados: Houve associação estatística significativa entre nível de não adesão (100%) às recomendações em insulinoterapia e tempo no alvo estimado ≤ 70%, assim como entre 80% de não adesão e desvio padrão ≥ 50 mg/dl. Conclusão: Esses achados validam que a não adesão às recomendações de boas práticas de insulinoterapia contribui para o descontrole glicêmico.

Objective: To analyze the relation between adherence levels to good practice recommendations for insulin therapy and glycemic control metrics in patients with diabetes mellitus. Methods: A descriptive, cross-sectional, quantitative study was conducted with 102 patients with diabetes mellitus. Data were collected by means of semi-structured interviews and complemented by information obtained from medical records. Participants answered four collection instruments: I) a sociodemographic and clinical characterization form, II) a reminder of insulin therapy guidelines, III) a capillary blood glucose self-monitoring record sheet and IV) a record form of glycemic control assessment metrics. Results: Results showed a statistically significant association between non-adherence level (100%) to insulin therapy recommendations with estimated time on target ≤ 70% and between non-adherence (80%) and standard deviation ≥ 50 mg/dl. Conclusion: These findings corroborate that non-adherence to good insulin therapy recommendations contribute to a lack of glycemic control

Objetivo: Analizar la relación entre los niveles de adherencia a las recomendaciones de buenas prácticas en insulinoterapia y las métricas de control glucémico en pacientes con diabetes mellitus. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo, realizado con 102 pacientes con diabetes mellitus. Para larecolección de datos se utilizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas y, de forma complementaria, se obtuvieron datos de las historias clínicas. Se aplicaron cuatro instrumentos de recolección: I) formulario de caracterización sociodemográfica y clínica, II) recordatorio de pautas de insulinoterapia, III) formulario de autocontrol de glucemia capilar y IV) formulario de registro de métricas de evaluación del control glucémico. Resultados: hubo una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre el nivel de no adherencia (100%) a las recomendaciones de insulinoterapia y el tiempo estimado ≤ 70%; así como entre el 80% de no adherencia y la desviación estándar ≥ 50 mg/dl. Conclusión: estos hallazgos evidencian que la no adherencia a las recomendaciones de buenas prácticas de insulinoterapia contribuye a la falta de control glucémico

Melhorando a autogestão do diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19: uma revisão de escopo / Improving diabetes self-management during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review

OBJETIVO: Sintetizar evidências disponíveis sobre ações de enfermagem para melhorar a autogestão do diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19. MÉTODO: Revisão de escopo usando a metodologia Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) e o Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). Identificaram-se estudos acadêmicos e literatura cinzenta de sete bases de dados primárias e seis secundárias. Dois revisores avaliaram os estudos e os dados foram analisados ​​descritivamente. RESULTADOS: Foram identificados 1.322 títulos, dos quais 31 estudos foram incluídos. Os estudos foram publicados em 2020, principalmente em inglês. A teleconsulta foi uma estratégia relevante para ajudar os pacientes a controlar o diabetes e sua saúde. CONCLUSÃO: A revisão indica que ações de enfermagem realizadas durante a pandemia para melhorar a autogestão do diabetes não foram diferentes do que está consolidado, mas algumas adaptações foram realizadas. A necessidade de autocuidado, apoio social e uma abordagem centrada no paciente é reforçada.

OBJECTIVE: To synthesize the available evidence on nursing-based actions to improve diabetes self-management during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: Scoping review using the Joanna Briggs Institute methodology (JBI) and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR). The research covered academic studies and gray literature from seven primary and six secondary databases. Two independent reviewers assessed the studies, and the data were analyzed descriptively. RESULTS: A total of 1,322 titles were identified, of which 31 studies were included. All studies were published in 2020, mainly in English. Teleconsultation was a relevant strategy to help patients manage diabetes and their general health. CONCLUSION: The review indicates that the nursing-based actions carried out during the COVID-19 pandemic to improve diabetes self-management are not different from what has been consolidated, but some adaptations have been undertaken. The need for self-care, social support, and a collaborative and patient-centered approach is reinforced.

Efeito da consulta de enfermagem na promoção de práticas seguras em insulinoterapia: estudo retrospectivo / The effect of nursing consultation on the promotion of safe practices in insulin therapy: a retrospective study

OBJETIVO: Analisar a correlação entre a consulta de enfermagem e o cumprimento de ações de autocuidado e práticas seguras em insulinoterapia por pessoas com diabetes. MÉTODO: Estudo observacional, retrospectivo e analítico. Analisaram-se características sociodemográficas e clínicas e acertos em questionário com 16 itens sobre práticas seguras em insulinoterapia, aplicado na primeira e segunda consulta de enfermagem. RESULTADOS: Constatou-se aumento significativo de acertos no questionário nos aspectos relacionados à insulinoterapia na segunda consulta (14,22±1,59), em comparação com a primeira (9,24±3,13) (p<0,001), sugerindo melhoria do autocuidado e da adesão às práticas seguras em insulinoterapia. CONCLUSÃO: Houve melhora do cumprimento de ações de autocuidado e práticas seguras em insulinoterapia, após as consultas de enfermagem, mostrando que essa intervenção é eficaz para promoção do tratamento insulínico adequado.

OBJECTIVE: To analyze the correlation between nursing consultation and the execution of self-care actions and safe practices in insulin therapy by people with diabetes. METHOD: Observational, retrospective, and analytical study. Sociodemographic and clinical characteristics and correct answers in a questionnaire with 16 items on safe practices in insulin therapy, applied in the first and second nursing consultations, were analyzed. RESULTS: There was a significant increase in the number of correct answers in the questionnaire regarding aspects related to insulin therapy in the second consultation (14.22±1.59) compared to the first (9.24±3.13) (p<0.001), suggesting improvement in self-care and adherence to safe practices in insulin therapy. CONCLUSION: There was an improvement in the execution of self-care actions and safe practices in insulin therapy after the nursing consultations, showing that this intervention effectively promotes adequate insulin treatment.

Digital technology and its effects on knowledge improvement for diabetes management: An integrative review.

AIM: To evaluate the effectiveness of educational digital technology in improving patients' and health professionals' knowledge about diabetes management. BACKGROUND: The use of digital technologies has been expanding in recent years in several areas of healthcare and education. DESIGN: Integrative literature review. DATA SOURCES: The following databases were searched: PubMed, Lilacs, BDENF, Web of Science and SciELO (1 January 2016 and 31 December 2020). REVIEW METHODS: Titles and abstracts were screened and selected by independent reviewers based on eligibility criteria. A consensus was drawn on which articles should be included. Data were extracted using an instrument created by the authors, and the synthesis of knowledge was made by compiling the results in a table and identifying thematic axes. RESULTS: Seventy-one articles were retrieved, and after the final analysis, a total of 11 were included. Most studies have pointed out benefits from the use of digital technologies in diabetes education, with two thematic categories emerging: 'Digital technologies in the education of patients with diabetes' and 'Digital technologies in continuing professional education in diabetes'. CONCLUSION: The use of digital technologies is beneficial and effective both for continuing professional education and educating patients about diabetes management.

Non-pharmacological management of neonatal pain: a systematic review.

INTRODUCTION: Shortly after birth, neonates are exposed to several painful medical procedures, such as newborn metabolic screening, vaccination and venipuncture, without proper management of pain. Unpleasant experiences during the neonatal period are proven to be associated with negative long-term consequences. Non-pharmacological interventions have been studied, although rarely administered and seldom documented. The aim of this systematic review was to assess non-pharmacological approaches to neonatal pain during diagnostic and treatment procedures. EVIDENCE ACQUISITION: Extensive literature research to access randomized controlled trials on non-pharmacological pain management in neonates was performed in MEDLINE (through PubMed), Scopus and Web of Science from October 2011 to September 2021. First analysis included all article titles and abstracts screening to identify relevant studies, and second analysis included a full-text screening of previously selected studies. Eligibility was assessed independently by two authors, and disagreements were resolved by discussion and consensus. In the end, 19 published studies were included, representing a total of 1930 newborns. Main outcome, neonatal pain, was assessed by different neonatal pain evaluation scales. EVIDENCE SYNTHESIS: Non-pharmacological interventions including sucrose/glucose solutions, non-nutritive sucking, breastfeeding, olfactive stimulus, auditory stimulus and sensory stimulus (skin-to-skin care, kangaroo/maternal holding, heat, therapeutic massage, swaddling/facilitated tucking and acupressure) showed decreased behavioral and physiologic pain responses. CONCLUSIONS: Evidence suggests non-pharmacological approaches are safe, effective and can be easily applied in daily practice. There is the need for continued research on non-pharmacological interventions on neonatal pain to help healthcare providers build a tailored pain treatment plan for neonates submitted to procedural pain.

Relação interpessoal no cuidado de enfermagem a pessoas com diabetes tipo 2 / Interpersonal relationships in the nursing care of people with type 2 diabetes / Relación interpersonal en el cuidado de enfermería a personas con diabetes tipo 2

Objetivo: analisar a efetividade da relação interpessoal no cuidado de enfermagem e sua relação com as práticas de autocuidado geral e com os pés em pessoas com diabetes tipo 2. Método: estudo transversal, analítico, realizado em um Hospital Universitário, com 150 pessoas com diabetes tipo 2 que responderam ao Questionário relação interpessoal no cuidado de enfermagem, questionário de atividades de autocuidado com diabetes e questionário da avaliação da adesão ao autocuidado com os pés. Resultados: os resultados mostraram que a efetividade da relação interpessoal no cuidado variou de moderada a alta. Os escores do questionário mostraram significância comorbidades nefropatia, acidente vascular encefálico, aderir à dieta e receber orientações sobre cuidados som os pés. Conclusão: a relação interpessoal no cuidado efetiva pode fortalecer a criação de vínculos, a confiança e verbalização de sentimentos, contribuindo para melhoria na educação em diabetes e para adesão de comportamentos de autocuidado.

Objectives: to analyze the effectiveness of the interpersonal relationship in nursing care and its relationship with general self- care and foot care in people with type 2 diabetes. Method: this cross-sectional, analytical study was conducted at a University Hospital with 150 people with type 2 diabetes who answered the Interpersonal Relationship in Nursing Care Questionnaire, a questionnaire on self-care activities with diabetes, and a questionnaire to assess adherence to feet self-care. Results: the results showed that the effectiveness of the interpersonal relationship in care ranged from moderate to high. The questionnaire scores were significant with nephropathy comorbidities, cerebrovascular accident, diet adherence, and receiving foot care guidance. Conclusion: interpersonal relationships in effective care can strengthen bonding, trust, and verbalization of feelings, improving diabetes education and adherence to self-care behaviors.

Objetivos:analizar la efectividad de la relación interpersonal en el cuidado de enfermería y su relación con las prácticas generales de autocuidado y con los pies en personas con diabetes tipo 2. Método: estudio transversal, analítico, realizado en un Hospital Universitario, con 150 personas con diabetes tipo 2 que respondieron el Cuestionario de Relación Interpersonal en el Cuidado de Enfermería, cuestionario sobre actividades de autocuidado con diabetes y cuestionario para la evaluación de adherencia al autocuidado con los pies. Resultados:los resultados mostraron que la efectividad de la relación interpersonal en el cuidado varió de moderada a alta. Los puntajes del cuestionario mostraron significación con las comorbilidades de la nefropatía, el accidente cerebrovascular, la adherencia a la dieta y recibir orientación sobre el cuidado de los pies. Conclusión:la relación interpersonal en el cuidado efectivo puede fortalecer la creación del vínculo, la confianza y la verbalización de los sentimientos, contribuyendo para una mejoría en la educación en diabetes y la adherencia a las conductas de autocuidado.

The importance of logical thinking for clinical nursing care.

OBJECTIVE: To present a reflection on the importance of logical thinking for clinical nursing care. METHOD: Reflection paper. REFLECTION: The exercise of an effective clinical care brings with it the need for logical thinking and adequate reasoning for safe and effective nursing practices. Therefore, training based on philosophical principles that encourage the increase of logical and critical thinking is considered unquestionable, ensuring professionals the systematization of assistance with the application of the nursing process based on scientific understanding and strong arguments supported by the path of truthfulness, morality, ethics and critical self-reflection in order to value clinical practices. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: The importance of logical thinking for nursing care is ratified here, supporting nursing care systematization and the nursing process stages. Thus, nurses can use clinical reasoning skills to deliver a humane, ethical, and effective professional performance.

E-MunDiabetes: A Mobile Application for Nursing Students on Diabetes Education During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused tremendous disruption of health systems worldwide. Patients with diabetes are at a high risk of COVID-19 exposure because face-to-face consultations have been standard for diabetes management. This study describes the development and validation of a mobile application for nursing students on diabetes education during the COVID-19 pandemic. The application was developed by a certified diabetes educator nurse and by a freelance programmer and, in the next step, validated in terms of content and appearance by a group of expert nurses on diabetes (n = 29), nursing students (n = 40), and information technology experts (n = 11). Validity indexes of 0.99 for content and 0.92 for appearance were obtained, and usability values of 78.9 (±15.3) and 78.2 (±10.8) were obtained from nursing and information technology experts, respectively. The self-assessment and satisfaction items evaluated by nursing students had a total agreement of 96.3% and an intraclass correlation coefficient of 0.91. Both the content and the appearance of the application were considered adequate, and the usability scores indicate that the application is useful and easy to use.

The importance of logical thinking for clinical nursing care / La importancia del pensamiento lógico para el cuidado de enfermería clínica / A importância do pensamento lógico para o cuidado clínico de enfermagem

ABSTRACT Objective To present a reflection on the importance of logical thinking for clinical nursing care. Method Reflection paper Reflection The exercise of an effective clinical care brings with it the need for logical thinking and adequate reasoning for safe and effective nursing practices. Therefore, training based on philosophical principles that encourage the increase of logical and critical thinking is considered unquestionable, ensuring professionals the systematization of assistance with the application of the nursing process based on scientific understanding and strong arguments supported by the path of truthfulness, morality, ethics and critical self-reflection in order to value clinical practices. Final considerations The importance of logical thinking for nursing care is ratified here, supporting nursing care systematization and the nursing process stages. Thus, nurses can use clinical reasoning skills to deliver a humane, ethical, and effective professional performance.

RESUMEN Objetivo Presentar una reflexión sobre la importancia del pensamiento lógico para el cuidado de enfermería. Método Estudio de reflexión. Reflexión El ejercicio de un cuidado clínico efectivo trae consigo la necesidad de un pensamiento lógico y un razonamiento adecuado para prácticas de enfermería seguras y efectivas. Por tanto, se considera incuestionable la formación basada en principios filosóficos que propicien el pensamiento lógico y crítico, asegurando la sistematización de la asistencia y el proceso de enfermería basados en la comprensión científica y argumentos sólidos sustentados en el camino de la verdad, moral, ética. y autocrítica, con el fin de favorecer la valorización de prácticas clínicas. Consideraciones finales Se confirma la importancia del pensamiento lógico para el cuidado de enfermería, apoyando la sistematización del cuidado y las etapas del proceso de enfermería. De esta manera, las enfermeras pueden utilizar las habilidades de razonamiento clínico, proporcionando un desempeño profesional humano, ético y eficaz.

RESUMO Objetivo Apresentar uma reflexão sobre a importância do pensamento lógico para o cuidado clínico de enfermagem. Método Estudo de reflexão. Reflexão Pensar em exercer o cuidado clínico eficaz remete à necessidade de um pensamento lógico e raciocínio adequado para a realização de práticas de enfermagem seguras e eficazes. Para tanto, considera-se inquestionável a formação baseada nos princípios filosóficos que estimulem o incremento do pensamento lógico e crítico, assegurando aos profissionais a sistematização da assistência com aplicação do processo de enfermagem a partir do entendimento científico e argumentos sólidos abalizados pelo caminho da verdade, moral, ética e autocrítica, de forma a favorecer a valorização das práticas clínicas. Considerações finais Ratifica-se a importância do pensamento lógico para o cuidado de enfermagem fundamentando a Sistematização da Assistência de Enfermagem e as etapas do Processo de Enfermagem. Desta forma, o enfermeiro pode fazer uso do raciocínio clínico propiciando uma atuação profissional humana, ética e eficaz.

The Methionine 549 and Leucine 552 Residues of Friedelin Synthase from Maytenus ilicifolia Are Important for Substrate Binding Specificity.

Friedelin, a pentacyclic triterpene found in the leaves of the Celastraceae species, demonstrates numerous biological activities and is a precursor of quinonemethide triterpenes, which are promising antitumoral agents. Friedelin is biosynthesized from the cyclization of 2,3-oxidosqualene, involving a series of rearrangements to form a ketone by deprotonation of the hydroxylated intermediate, without the aid of an oxidoreductase enzyme. Mutagenesis studies among oxidosqualene cyclases (OSCs) have demonstrated the influence of amino acid residues on rearrangements during substrate cyclization: loss of catalytic activity, stabilization, rearrangement control or specificity changing. In the present study, friedelin synthase from Maytenus ilicifolia (Celastraceae) was expressed heterologously in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Site-directed mutagenesis studies were performed by replacing phenylalanine with tryptophan at position 473 (Phe473Trp), methionine with serine at position 549 (Met549Ser) and leucine with phenylalanine at position 552 (Leu552Phe). Mutation Phe473Trp led to a total loss of function; mutants Met549Ser and Leu552Phe interfered with the enzyme specificity leading to enhanced friedelin production, in addition to α-amyrin and ß-amyrin. Hence, these data showed that methionine 549 and leucine 552 are important residues for the function of this synthase.

Digital technologies in the care of people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review.

OBJECTIVE: To map evidence on the use of digital technologies in the care of people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. METHOD: This is a scoping review, based on the JBI manual, which included scientific articles and gray literature from nine primary and seven secondary databases. Articles were independently assessed by two reviewers. Rayyan® was used to select the studies. The description of study characterization is presented in a table and tables, ending in a narrative synthesis. RESULTS: A total of 1,964 studies were identified and, after selection, 23 publications remained for analysis. It turned out that telemedicine was used in all studies and remote consultation support technologies included continuous glucose monitoring devices, glucose data analysis software, insulin delivery systems, applications, audio and/or voice communication devices, which facilitated remote diabetes mellitus monitoring and management. CONCLUSION: Telehealth, monitoring technologies, insulin delivery systems and communication devices were tools used to monitor patients with diabetes during the pandemic.

Adaptation of the Teacher Emotions Scales (TES) to the brazilian context / Adaptação da Teacher Emotions Scale (TES) ao contexto brasileiro / Adaptación de la Teacher Emotions Scale (TES) al contexto brasileño

Emotions are complex psychobiological reactions, articulating motivational patterns, an impulse for action, and physiological changes. The aim was to adapt and validate a self-report instrument for the assessment of teachers' emotions in a Brazilian context. We propose the adaptation of the Teacher Emotions Scales (TES) - developed in German and translated to English -, which assesses teachers' enjoyment, anger, and anxiety. Eight specialists translated and back-translated the scale in and from both English and German. Participants were 410 teachers and professors, who also answered the Affect Scale (AS) and the Work Burnout Inventory (WBI). Exploratory factorial analysis found three factors (enjoyment, ω = .88, anxiety, ω = .67, and anger, ω = .81), as in the original scale. We also found meaningful correlations between the dimensions of the scales and the AS and WBI subscales. Adapting this scale will contribute to current research on teacher emotions in Brazil (AU).

As emoções são reações psicobiológicas complexas, articulando padrões motivacionais, impulso de ação e mudanças fisiológicas. O objetivo foi validar um instrumento de autorrelato para avaliação das emoções de professores em um contexto brasileiro. Propõe-se a adaptação da Escala de Emoções do Professor (TES) - desenvolvido em alemão e traduzido para o inglês -, que avalia o prazer, a raiva e a ansiedade dos professores. Oito especialistas traduziram e retraduziram a escala de e para inglês e alemão. Os participantes foram 410 professores, que também responderam à Escala de Afeto (AS) e ao Work Burnout Inventory (WBI). A análise fatorial exploratória encontrou três fatores (prazer, α = 0,88, ansiedade, α = 0,67 e raiva, α = 0,81), como na escala original e correlações significativas entre as dimensões das escalas e as subescalas AS e WBI. A adaptação dessa escala contribuirá para as pesquisas atuais sobre as emoções dos professores no Brasil (AU).

Las emociones son reacciones psicobiológicas complejas, que articulan patrones motivacionales, impulsos de acción y cambios fisiológicos. El objetivo fue validar un instrumento de autoinforme para la evaluación de las emociones de los docentes para el contexto brasileño - la Escala de Emociones de los Docentes (TES), desarrollada en alemán y traducida al inglés, que evalúa el placer, la ira y la ansiedad de los profesores. Los participantes fueron 410 docentes, quienes también respondieron a la Escala de Afecto (AS) y el Inventario de Burnout en el Trabajo (WBI). El análisis factorial exploratorio encontró tres factores (placer, α = 0,88, ansiedad, α = 0,67 e ira, α = 0,81), como en la escala original. También se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre las dimensiones de las escalas y las subescalas AS y WBI. La adaptación de esta escala contribuirá a la investigación actual sobre las emociones de los profesores en Brasil (AU).

Digital technologies in the care of people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic: a scoping review / Tecnologías digitales en la atención de personas con diabetes durante la pandemia de COVID-19: revisión del alcance / Tecnologias digitais no cuidado a pessoas com diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19: revisão de escopo

Abstract Objective: To map evidence on the use of digital technologies in the care of people with diabetes during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: This is a scoping review, based on the JBI manual, which included scientific articles and gray literature from nine primary and seven secondary databases. Articles were independently assessed by two reviewers. Rayyan® was used to select the studies. The description of study characterization is presented in a table and tables, ending in a narrative synthesis. Results: A total of 1,964 studies were identified and, after selection, 23 publications remained for analysis. It turned out that telemedicine was used in all studies and remote consultation support technologies included continuous glucose monitoring devices, glucose data analysis software, insulin delivery systems, applications, audio and/or voice communication devices, which facilitated remote diabetes mellitus monitoring and management. Conclusion: Telehealth, monitoring technologies, insulin delivery systems and communication devices were tools used to monitor patients with diabetes during the pandemic.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Mapear la evidencia sobre el uso de tecnologías digitales en la atención de personas con diabetes durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Revisión del alcance, basada en el manual del JBI, que incluyó artículos científicos y literatura gris de nueve bases de datos primarias y siete secundarias. Los artículos fueron evaluados de forma independiente por dos revisores. Se utilizó Rayyan® para la selección de estudios. La descripción de la caracterización de los estudios se presenta en tabla y tablas, finalizando en una síntesis narrativa. Resultados: Se identificaron 1.964 estudios y, tras la selección, quedaron 23 publicaciones para análisis. Resultó que la telemedicina se utilizó en todos los estudios y las tecnologías de apoyo a la consulta remota incluyeron dispositivos de monitoreo continuo de glucosa, software de análisis de datos de glucosa, sistemas de administración de insulina, aplicaciones, dispositivos de comunicación de audio y/o voz, que facilitaron el control y el manejo remotos de la diabetes mellitus. Conclusión: La telesalud, las tecnologías de monitoreo, los sistemas de administración de insulina y los dispositivos de comunicación fueron herramientas utilizadas para monitorear a los pacientes con diabetes durante la pandemia.

RESUMO Objetivo: Mapear as evidências sobre a utilização de tecnologias digitais no cuidado a pessoas com diabetes durante a pandemia de COVID-19. Método: Revisão de escopo, fundamentada no manual do JBI, que incluiu artigos científicos e literatura cinza oriunda de nove bancos de dados primários e sete secundários. Os artigos foram avaliados de forma independente por dois revisores. Utilizou-se o Rayyan® para seleção dos estudos. A descrição da caracterização dos estudos se encontra apresentada em tabela e quadros, findando em síntese narrativa. Resultados: Identificaram-se 1.964 estudos e, após seleção, restaram 23 publicações para análise. Revelou-se que a telemedicina foi utilizada em todos os estudos e as tecnologias de apoio à consulta remotas incluíam dispositivos de monitoramento de glicose contínuo, software de análise de dados de glicose, sistemas de aplicação de insulina, aplicativos, aparelhos de comunicação áudio e/ou voz, que facilitaram o acompanhamento e o gerenciamento remoto do diabetes mellitus. Conclusão: Telessaúde, tecnologias de monitoramento, sistemas de aplicação de insulina e aparelhos de comunicação foram ferramentas utilizadas para o acompanhamento dos pacientes com diabetes durante a pandemia.

Outcome indicators of multi-professional diabetes care in a reference service / Indicadores de resultado de la atención multiprofesional en diabe-tes en servicio de referencia / Indicadores de resultado da atenção multiprofissional em diabetes em serviço de referência

ABSTRACT Objective to identify outcome indicators of the multi-professional Diabetes Mellitus care of a reference outpatient service. Method a descriptive study of evaluative nature, according to the health evaluation framework, carried out by documentary analysis of 173 medical charts, from August to October 2018. The variables were analyzed in the Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), version 22.0, by descriptive statistics, as well as the association of variables, with the Chi-square, Mann-Whitney, and Wilcoxon tests being used, considering p-values ≤ 0.05 as statistically significant. Results predominance of older adult women, with a mean diagnosis time of 11.9 years. The tracking of complications due to Diabetes Mellitus occurred in 90.2% of the users, with a prevalence of 68.2%, of which 34.7% were diagnosed in the service. Absenteeism was 21.4%. The systolic and diastolic arterial pressure and total cholesterol parameters were in line with the proposed goals, while glycated hemoglobin (A1c), fasting glycaemia, HDL-c, LDL-c, triglyceride fractions, and BMI did not reach the target range. There was a significant reduction in final A1c, comparing to initial A1c, as well as an increase in the proportions of users who reached the goals in glycemic control. Conclusion a significant improvement in glycemic control, despite the fact that the parameters did not fully meet the goals, ratifying the importance of an effective assistance model for successful care strategies of Diabetes Mellitus.

RESUMEN Objetivo identificar indicadores de resultado de la atención multiprofesional en Diabetes Mellitus en servicio ambulatorio de referencia. Método estudio descriptivo, de carácter evaluativo, según el referencial de evaluación en materia de salud, llevado a cabo mediante análisis documental de 173 fichas, de agosto a octubre de 2018. Las variables fueron analizadas en el Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), versión 22.0, por medio de estadística descriptiva, y de asociación de variables, habiéndose utilizado las pruebas de Chi cuadrado, Mann-Whitney y Wilcoxon, en las cuales se consideró como estadísticamente significativos los valores de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados predominio de mujeres ancianas, con tiempo medio de diagnóstico de 11,9 años. El cribado de complicaciones de la Diabetes Mellitus se produjo en el 90,2% de los usuarios, cuya prevalencia fue del 68,2%, de los cuales el 34,7% fueron diagnosticados en el servicio. El absentismo fue del 21,4%. Los parámetros de presión arterial sistólica y diastólica y colesterol total estuvieron de acuerdo con los objetivos propuestos, mientras que la hemoglobina glucosilada (A1c), glucosa en ayunas, HDL-c, fracciones de LDL-c, triglicéridos e IMC no alcanzaron el rango objetivo. Hubo una reducción significativa en la A1c final, en comparación con la A1c inicial, así como un aumento en la proporción de usuarios que lograron los objetivos de control glucémico. Conclusión mejora significativa del control glicémico, aunque los parámetros no alcancen las metas en su totalidad, hecho que confirma la importancia de contar con un modelo de atención eficaz para garantizar estrategias exitosas en la atención de la Diabetes Mellitus.

RESUMO Objetivo identificar indicadores de resultado da atenção multiprofissional em Diabetes Mellitus de serviço ambulatorial de referência. Método estudo descritivo, de caráter avaliativo, segundo referencial de avaliação em saúde, conduzido pela análise documental de 173 prontuários, de agosto a outubro de 2018. As variáveis foram analisadas no Statistical Package for the Social Science (SPSS), versão 22.0, pela estatística descritiva, bem como associação de variáveis, tendo sido utilizados os testes de qui-quadrado, Mann-Whitney e Wilcoxon, sendo considerados estatisticamente significativos os valores de p ≤ 0,05. Resultados predomínio de mulheres idosas, com tempo médio de diagnóstico de 11,9 anos. O rastreamento de complicações do Diabetes Mellitus ocorreu em 90,2% dos usuários, cuja prevalência foi de 68,2%, das quais 34,7% foram diagnosticadas no serviço. O absenteísmo foi de 21,4%. Os parâmetros de pressão arterial sistólica e diastólica e colesterol total estiveram em conformidade com as metas propostas, ao passo que hemoglobina glicada (A1c), glicemia de jejum, frações HDL-c, LDL-c, triglicerídeos e IMC não atingiram a faixa-alvo. Houve redução significativa da A1c final, em comparação com a A1c inicial, bem como aumento da proporção de usuários que alcançaram as metas de controle glicêmico. Conclusão melhora significativa do controle glicêmico, a despeito de os parâmetros não atingirem as metas em totalidade, ratificando a importância de modelo de assistência efetivo para estratégias exitosas de atenção ao Diabetes Mellitus.

Percepções de enfermeiros sobre competências desenvolvidas nos cuidados pós-operatórios de transplante de fígado / Perceptions of nurses about the competences developed in postoperative care after a liver transplant

Objetivo: desvelar percepções de enfermeiros acerca das competências desenvolvidas no pós-operatório imediato do transplante de fígado. Métodos: pesquisa qualitativa. Dados coletados por meio de entrevista semiestruturada e observação sistemática não participante, com oito enfermeiros da unidade de pós-operatório imediato de transplante de fígado de um hospital de referência. Para explanação dos resultados, utilizou-se a técnica de Análise de Conteúdo. Resultados: o conteúdo obtido a partir das entrevistas foi sistematizado em três eixos temáticos: preparo da Unidade de Terapia Intensiva pós-operatória para admissão do receptor de fígado; atuação de enfermeiros na internação do receptor de fígado em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva pós-operatória; atividades exercidas no âmbito gerencial, ensino e pesquisa. Conclusão: aponta-se que as competências desenvolvidas pelos enfermeiros ocorrem de forma direcionada e individualizada, envolvendo, de modo integrado, as dimensões administrativas, organizacionais, gerenciais, assistenciais e de ensino-pesquisa.(AU)

The ATC/TTC haplotype in the Interleukin 8 gene in response to Gram-negative bacteria: A pilot study.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the functionality of ATC/TTC (Hap-1) and ATT/TTC (Hap-2) Interleukin (IL) 8 gene haplotypes in the response of neutrophils to Gram-negative bacteria associated with periodontitis. DESIGN: Neutrophils were isolated by gradient centrifugation from whole peripheral blood of systemically healthy individuals presenting the two IL8 gene haplotypes. Neutrophils were stimulated with P. gingivalis, A. actinomycetemcomitans and PMA/ionomycin. Cytokine gene expression (RT-qPCR) and migration/chemotaxis (boyden chamber assay) were compared according to the presence of Hap-1 or Hap-2 haplotypes. Protein production was also evaluted in the multiplex assay using the mixed population of leukocytes present in the whole blood from the same individuals. The influence of these two haplotypes on the IL8 promoter activity was assessed in gene-reporter experiments. RESULTS: Hap-1 haplotype in neutrophils and leukocytes exacerbated the response to stimulation with Gram-negative bacteria, with higher levels of TNF-α (mRNA and protein), IL-1ß, IL-2R and IFN-γ (protein) and with increased chemotaxis. Presence of the T allele at the rs4071 polymorphism (alias -251) was associated with increased activity of IL8 proximal promoter. CONCLUSIONS: Neutrophils and leukocytes carrying the Hap-1 haplotype (ATC/TTC) in the IL8 gene present an enhanced response to stimulation with Gram-negative bacteria associated with periodontitis. Presence of the T allele (rs4073) in the IL8 proximal promoter increases transcription activity.

Flavonoids from Plinia cauliflora (Mart.) Kausel (Myrtaceae) with antifungal activity.

Plinia cauliflora is a plant species with edible fruits but its chemical composition is not totally known yet although former studies showed its potential as antifungal agent. This work aimed the chemical analysis of the leaves, the activity against fungi species and evaluated cytotoxicity. Extract was obtained with 70% ethanol. An ethyl acetate fraction was obtained and glycosylated quercetin and myricetin were isolated. Samples were tested against Candida species, dermatophytes and entomopathogenic fungi. Cytotoxicity was evaluated against fibroblast cells. Extract showed good activity against C. albicans (minimum inhibitory concentration at 156 µg/mL), C. parapsilosis (78 µg/mL), C. krusei (19 µg/mL), Trichophyton rubrum (78 µg/mL) and Microsporum canis (156 µg/mL). Isolated compounds were more active against C. krusei and T. rubrum. The extract, which was the more active sample, demonstrated low cytotoxic effect and encourage more studies against rising non-albicans species and dermatophyte T. rubrum.

Conversation map: an educational strategy in the care of elderly people with diabetes mellitus.

OBJECTIVE: To report the experience of using diabetes conversation maps as an educational strategy for diabetic elderly people. METHOD: Experience report, conducted from July to December 2016 in a specialized outpatient clinic for diabetics, in Fortaleza, Ceará, Brazil. A total of 72 users participated, between diabetics and those accompanying them. RESULTS: The participants talked about issues that were not addressed in personal consultations, and could see themselves through the stories of others, thus realizing they were not alone and that others also experienced the same difficulties as them. Through empathy and the accounts of others, participants built knowledge and practices for their own daily lives. Final Considerations: The conversation map enables professionals to empower patients with diabetes, promoting self-care and ensuring better control over the disease, in order to prevent or delay the onset of related complications.

Screening of 2A peptides for polycistronic gene expression in yeast.

A complexity of pathway expression in yeast compared to prokaryotes is the need for separate promoters and terminators for each gene expressed. Single transcript expression and separated protein production is possible via the use of 2A viral peptides, but detailed characterization to assess their suitability and applications is needed. The present work aimed to characterize multiple 2A peptide sequences to determine suitability for metabolic engineering applications in Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We screened 22 peptides placed between fluorescent protein sequences. Cleaving efficiency was calculated by western blot intensity of bands corresponding to the cleaved and uncleaved forms of the reporter. Three out of the 22 sequences showed high cleavage efficiency: 2A peptide from Equine rhinitis B virus (91%), Porcine teschovirus-1 (85%) and Operophtera brumata cypovirus-18 (83%). Furthermore, expression of the released protein was comparable to its monocistronic expression. As a proof-of-concept, the triterpene friedelin was successfully produced in the same yeast strain by expressing its synthase with the truncated form of HMG1 linked by the 2A peptide of ERBV-1, with production titers comparable to monocistronic expression (via separate promoters). These results suggest that these peptides could be suitable for expression and translation of multiple proteins in metabolic engineering applications in S. cerevisiae.