Disseminated tuberculosis in an immunocompetent 15-year-old adolescent.

Tuberculosis is one of the oldest known diseases and it remains one of the main causes of morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. It is associated with social inequalities and affects different age groups. Tuberculosis in children and adolescents should be considered a sentinel event, since it is linked to a recent infection through contact with bacilliferous adults. We report an immunocompetent 15-year-old adolescent with tuberculosis, exhibiting pulmonary, osteoarticular, and cutaneous involvement. Conventional treatment with tuberculostatic drugs for a year had satisfactory results without sequelae.

Synthesis and Phytocytogenotoxic Activity of N-Phenyl-2-phenoxyacetamides Derived from Thymol.

The excessive use of herbicides has caused a series of problems related to human health, environmental pollution, and an increase in the resistance of plants to commercial herbicides. As an alternative, natural compounds and their semisynthetic derivatives have been widely studied to obtain environmentally friendly and more effective herbicides than the usual ones. In view of these factors, the aim of this work was to synthesize new molecules with herbicidal potential using thymol as a starting material, a natural phenol that has a pronounced phytotoxic effect. Novel N-phenyl-2-thymoxyacetamides were synthesized and characterized by MS and by 1H and 13C NMR. All prepared molecules were subjected to phytotoxic and cytotoxic activity assays using Lactuca sativa L. and Sorghum bicolor L. as model plants. Molecules containing chlorine in the para position of the thymoxy group exhibited phytotoxic and cytogenotoxic effects superior to those of the commercial herbicides 2,4-D and glyphosate.

Can exposure to lisdexamfetamine dimesylate from juvenile period to peripubertal compromise male reproductive parameters in adult rats?

Lisdexamfetamine (LDX) is a d-amphetamine prodrug used to treat attention deficit and hyperactivity disorder, a common neurodevelopmental disorder in children and adolescents. Due to its action mediated by elevated levels of catecholamines, mainly dopamine and noradrenaline, which influence hormonal regulation and directly affect the gonads, this drug may potentially disrupt reproductive performance. This study evaluated the effects of exposure to LDX from the juvenile to peripubertal period (critical stages of development) on systemic and reproductive toxicity parameters in male rats. Male Wistar rats (23 days old) were treated with 0; 5.2; 8.6 or 12.1 mg/kg/day of LDX from post-natal day (PND) 23 to 53, by gavage. LDX treatment led to reduced daily food and water consumption, as well as a decrease in social behaviors. The day of preputial separation remained unaltered, although the treated animals exhibited reduced weight. At PND 54, the treated animals presented signs of systemic toxicity, evidenced by a reduction in body weight gain, increase in the relative weight of the liver, spleen, and seminal gland, reduction in erythrocyte and leukocyte counts, reduced total protein levels, and disruptions in oxidative parameters. In adulthood, there was an increase in immobile sperm, reduced sperm count, morphometric changes in the testis, and altered oxidative parameters, without compromising male sexual behavior and fertility. These findings showed that LDX-treatment during the juvenile and peripubertal periods induced immediate systemic toxicity and adversely influenced reproductive function in adult life, indicating that caution is necessary when prescribing this drug during the peripubertal phase.

A low dose of benzo(a)pyrene during prepuberty in male rats generated immediate oxidative stress in the testes and compromised steroidogenic enzymes/proteins.

The prepubertal period is crucial for sexual development and any alterations can interfere with the reproductive system in adulthood. The aim of this study was to evaluate how Benzo(a)pyrene (BaP) can affect the testes during the prepubertal period. Juvenile male Wistar rats were divided into a control (corn oil + DMSO) and a BaP-group (0.1 µg/kg/day), exposed to BaP for 31 days (gavage), and all parameters were evaluated on postnatal day (PND) 54. Leukocyte counts were decreased. Histological analyses of the testes revealed that height and seminiferous tubules diameters (STDs) were reduced, tubular dynamics were altered, and Leydig cell atrophy was evident in the BaP-group. The testosterone concentration was decreased while FSH levels increased within the BaP-exposed group. Steroidogenic enzymes in the testes were decreased, but steroidogenic acute regulatory protein was not altered. The expression of gstp1 and ckit enzymes was decreased. Reduced glutathione (GSH) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) were increased, whereas malondialdehyde (MDA) was decreased in the testes. In conclusion, BaP or its metabolites causes low systemic toxicity; however, it adversely influences testicular function by disrupting the hormonal axis, unbalancing testicular antioxidative, and blocking the action of the steroidogenic mechanisms.

Prevenção à violência sexual na adolescência: construção e validação de cartilha digital / Prevención de la violencia sexual en la adolescencia: elaboración y validación de cartilla digital / Preventing sexual violence in adolescence: digital booklet construction and validity

Resumo Objetivo Desenvolver e analisar como prova de validade de conteúdo cartilha digital para prevenção da violência sexual na adolescência. Métodos Estudo metodológico desenvolvido em três etapas: construção da cartilha digital a partir do modelo de Falkembach, validação do material por um comitê de especialistas por meio do Índice de Concordância (IC), considerando-o maior que 80%; e avaliação pelo público-alvo (adolescentes) a partir da aplicação do instrumento Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), considerando-o "Superior" entre 70% a 100%; "Adequado", de 40 a 69%; "Inadequado", de 0 a 39%. Resultados A cartilha digital foi considerada válida pelos especialistas, com o índice de concordância entre 86% e 100%; e qualificada como "Superior" pelos adolescentes com percentual de escore de 97% no instrumento SAM. Conclusão A cartilha foi considerada válida pelos especialistas e público-alvo, estando apta a ser utilizada como recurso tecnológico para identificar situações de violência sexual na adolescência e possibilitar a adoção de comportamentos preventivos.

Resumen Objetivo Elaborar y analizar como prueba de validez de contenido una cartilla digital para la prevención de la violencia sexual en la adolescencia. Métodos Estudio metodológico llevado a cabo en tres etapas: elaboración de la cartilla digital a partir del modelo de Falkembach; validación del material por un comité de especialistas mediante el Índice de Concordancia (IC), considerado mayor a 80 %; y evaluación por parte del público destinatario (adolescentes) a partir de la aplicación del instrumento Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), considerado "Superior" entre 70 y 100 %, "Adecuado" de 40 a 69 %; "Inadecuado" de 0 a 39 %. Resultados La cartilla digital fue considerada válida por parte de los especialistas, con un índice de concordancia entre 86 y 100 %, y fue calificada como "Superior" por los adolescentes, con un porcentaje de la puntuación de 97 % en el instrumento SAM. Conclusión La cartilla fue considerada válida por los especialistas y por el público destinatario y es apta para utilizarla como recurso tecnológico para identificar situaciones de violencia sexual en la adolescencia y permitir la adopción de comportamientos preventivos.

Abstract Objective To develop and analyze a digital booklet for preventing sexual violence in adolescence as proof of content validity. Methods This is a methodological study developed in three stages: digital booklet construction based on the Falkembach model; material validity by a committee of experts using the Index of Agreement (IA), considering it greater than 80%; and assessment by the target audience (adolescents), based on the application of the Suitability Assessment of Materials (SAM), considering it "Superior" between 70% and 100%; "Suitable", between 40 and 69%; "Unsuitable", between 0 and 39%. Results The digital booklet was considered valid by experts, with an agreement rate between 86% and 100%, and qualified as "Superior" by adolescents with a score percentage of 97% on the SAM. Conclusion The booklet was considered valid by experts and target audience, being able to be used as a technological resource to identify situations of sexual violence in adolescence and enable the adoption of preventive behaviors.

Ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde com adolescentes durante a pandemia COVID-19: revisão integrativa / Health education tools/resources with adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: an integrative review

Objetivo: Identificar ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde utilizados com adolescentes durante a pandemia COVID-19.Métodos: Revisão integrativa, cuja busca ocorreu durante o mês de janeiro de 2022, nas bases de dados National Library of Medicine/PUBMED (PMC), Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Sciencee Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature(CINAHL). Resultados: A amostra foi constituída por 22 artigos, cujos temas encontrados deram origem a quatro categorias: ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde focados na prevenção e redução de agravos relacionados à saúde mental (oito estudos); ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde focados na promoção de hábitos de vida saudáveis (cinco estudos); ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde focados no estabelecimento de sentimentos ligados ao bem-estar (Dois estudos); e ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde de temas variados (sete estudos).Conclusão: As ferramentas/recursos de educação em saúde voltadas para a saúde dos adolescentes foram abordadas, principalmente no contexto sobre prevenção e redução de agravos relativos à saúde mental, desencadeados pelo cenário da pandemia COVID-19. Descritores: Educação em Saúde; Saúde do Adolescente;COVID-19.

Objective: To identify Health Education tools/resources used with adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic.Methods: An integrative review conducted during January 2022 in the following databases: National Library of Medicine National/PUBMED (PMC), Embase, Cochrane Library, Web of Science and Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL). Results: The sample consisted of 22 articles, and the topics identified gave rise to four categories: Health Education tools/resources focused on preventing and reducing mental health-related problems (eight studies); Health Education tools/resources focused on promoting healthy lifestyle habits (five studies); Health Education tools/resources focused on establishing well-being-related feelings (two studies); and Health Education tools/resources on various topics (seven studies).Conclusion: The Health Education tools/resources focused on adolescents' health were mainly discussed in the context of preventing and reducing mental health-related problems triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic scenario. Descriptors: Health Education; Adolescents' Health; COVID-19

Functional Fruit Trees from the Atlantic and Amazon Forests: Selection of Potential Chestnut Trees Rich in Antioxidants, Nutrients, and Fatty Acids.

The Amazon rainforest and the biodiversity hotspot of the Atlantic Forest are home to fruit trees that produce functional foods, which are still underutilized. The present study aimed to select potential functional nut donor trees from two Brazilian chestnuts, by evaluating the nutritional and antioxidant composition of the nuts and the fatty acid profile of the oil. The nutritional characteristics, antioxidants, oil fatty acid profile, and X-ray densitometry of the nuts were evaluated, as well as the characterization of leaf and soil nutrients for each parent tree. The nut oil was evaluated through Brix (%), mass (g), yield (%), and the fatty acid profile. For L. pisonis, the most nutritious nuts were produced by L. pisonis tree 4 (N > P > K > Mg > Ca > Zn > Fe) and L. pisonis tree 6 (P > Ca > Mg > Mn > Zn > Cu > Fe), and for the species L. lanceolata, L. lanceolata tree 6 (N > P > Ca > Mg > Zn > Fe > Cu) and L. lanceolata tree 2 (P > K > Mg > Zn > Cu). In L. pisonis, the highest production of anthocyanins, DPPH, total phenolics, and flavonoids was obtained from the nuts of L. pisonis tree 4 as well as for L. lanceolata, from L. lanceolata tree 1, except for flavonoids. The Brix of the oil from the nuts of both species showed no difference between the trees and the fatty acid profile with a similar amount between saturated (48-65%) and unsaturated (34-57%) fatty acids. Both species have nuts rich in nutrients and antioxidant compounds and can be considered unconventional functional foods. The data collected in the present study confirm that the nuts of these species can replace other foods as a source of selenium.

Factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice on skin cancer prevention.

OBJECTIVES: to identify factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding skin cancer prevention. METHODS: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out with 120 older adults from a Basic Health Unit in Quixadá, Ceará, from September to November 2018. RESULTS: individuals aged 60 to 69 years and working were statistically associated with adequate knowledge (p=0.038). Having light skin, eyes and hair was associated with adequate attitude (p=0.030). Having skin problems, such as bleeding wounds, was associated with adequate practice (p=0.016). With regard to inappropriate behavior for skin cancer prevention, there was a statistically significant association between working or having worked under direct exposure to the sun, inadequate knowledge (p=0.036), inadequate attitude (p=0.010) and having incomplete primary education and inadequate practice (p<0.001). CONCLUSIONS: sociodemographic and clinical factors influence older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding skin cancer prevention.

Severe form of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis: a case report.

Sporotrichosis is the most frequent subcutaneous mycosis in Latin America. It is caused by species of the genus Sporothrix. Infection in humans occurs through the entry of the fungus into the skin. Zoonotic outbreaks involving cats in the transmission of the disease have been frequently reported. The lymphocutaneous form is the most commonly observed and the upper limbs are the most affected sites. We report a case of a 64-year-old healthy female patient with a lymphocutaneous form with rapid progression of lesions, which was refractory to initial treatment with itraconazole. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B was performed with a satisfactory resolution, but aesthetic and functional sequelae in the left upper limb were installed.

Vigipé®: tecnologia de estratificação de risco dos pés de pacientes com diabetes mellitus / Vigipé®: foot risk stratification technology for patients with diabetes mellitus / Vigipé®: tecnología de estratificación de riesgo para pies de pacientes con diabetes mellitus

RESUMO Objetivo: construir e validar um aplicativo que estabeleça o grau de risco do pé diabético associando suas condições de saúde. Metodologia: estudo metodológico realizado entre março de 2019 a dezembro de 2021, em Crato - CE - Brasil, dividido em três fases: 1) Revisão das diretrizes nacionais e internacionais; 2) Construção da tecnologia educativa e 3) Validação do conteúdo e aparência da tecnologia. Este estudo seguiu as diretrizes do guia Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence. Resultados: na fase de revisão, identificou-se conteúdo semelhante entre as diretrizes para o delineamento e a organização do constructo. A tecnologia construída possibilitou a coleta de dados, avaliação e classificação de risco do pé diabético. Na etapa de validação, 18 juízes avaliaram o instrumento, que teve o IVC 0,96. Conclusão: o estudo poderá contribuir para melhorar os indicadores referente as hospitalizações, amputações, mobilidade diminuída, dependência, fragilidade e mortalidade advindos do pé diabético.

ABSTRACT Objective: to create and validate an app that establishes the diabetic foot risk degree by associating the patients' health conditions. Methodology: a methodological study conducted between March 2019 and December 2021 in Crato - CE - Brazil, and divided into three phases: 1) Review of the national and international guidelines; 2) Creation of the educational technology; and 3) Face and content validation of the technology. This study followed the guidelines set forth in the Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence guide. Results: in the review phase, similar content was identified between the guidelines for designing and organizing the content. The technology that was created enabled data collection, as well as diabetic foot risk assessment and classification. A total of 18 judges evaluated the instrument in the validation stage, obtaining a CVI value of 0.96. Conclusion: the study may contribute to improving the indicators referring to hospitalizations, amputations, reduced mobility, dependence, frailty and mortality resulting from diabetic foot.

RESUMEN Objetivo: crear y validar una aplicación que establezca el grado de riesgo del pie diabético asociándolo a sus condiciones de salud. Metodología: estudio metodológico realizado entre marzo de 2019 y diciembre de 2021, en Crato, CE, Brasil, dividido en tres fases: 1) Revisión de directrices nacionales e internacionales; 2) Creación de la tecnología educativa y 3) Validación del contenido y la apariencia de la tecnología. Este estudio siguió los lineamientos de la guía Revised Standards for Quality Improvement Reporting Excellence. Resultados: en la fase de revisión, se identificaron contenidos similares entre las directrices para el diseño y la organización del constructo. La tecnología creada permitió recolectar datos, evaluar y clasificar el riesgo del pie diabético. En la etapa de validación, 18 jueces evaluaron el instrumento, que contó con un IVC de 0,96. Conclusión: el estudio puede contribuir a mejorar los indicadores de hospitalización, amputación, movilidad reducida, dependencia, fragilidad y mortalidad derivados del pie diabético.

Intervenções para uso do preservativo por adolescentes em situação de rua: protocolo de revisão sistemática / Interventions for condom use by homeless adolescents: a systematic review protocol

OBJETIVO: Avaliar a eficácia de intervenções em saúde para o uso do preservativo entre adolescentes em situação de rua. MÉTODO: Revisão sistemática de ensaios clínicos randomizados e não randomizados, estudos controlados antes e depois, coortes e caso-controle que apresentem intervenções que contribuem para o uso de preservativo em adolescentes em situação de rua, sem restrição de idioma. As buscas serão realizadas em bases de dados e seguirão os Guidelines Cochranee o checklist PRISMA. RESULTADOS: Espera-se identificar estudos que apontem intervenções relacionadas ao uso do preservativo e redução das IST/HIV/Aids, entre adolescentes em situação de rua, visando contribuir para promoção da saúde e das políticas públicas brasileiras. CONCLUSÃO: Este estudo encontra-se em andamento e o protocolo está aprovado na PROSPERO sob o número CRD42021266572.

OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the effectiveness of health interventions for condom useamong homeless adolescents. METHOD: A systematic review of randomized and non-randomized clinical trials, before-and-after controlled studies, cohort, and case-control studies will be conducted on interventions that contribute to the use of condoms by homeless adolescents without language restrictions. The searches will be carried out in data bases and follow the Cochrane Guidelines and the PRISMA checklist. RESULTS: We expect to identify studies that point to interventions related to the use of condoms and the reduction of STI/HIV/AIDS among homeless adolescents, aiming to contribute to the promotion of health and Brazilian public policies. CONCLUSION: This study is in progress, and the protocol is registered at PROSPERO under the code CRD42021266572.

Phytogenotoxicity of thymol and semisynthetic thymoxyacetic acid in pre/post emergence of model plants and weeds.

Herbicides are commonly used to control weed. However, some plants are resistant to such products. To identify less harmful herbicides, it is crucial to search for different mechanisms of action. Thymol is an easily acquired allelopathic compound, capable of producing its respective semisynthetic derivative, thymoxyacetic acid. The aim of this study was to determine the effects of thymol and thymoxyacetic acid molecules as bioherbicides in greenhouse at the concentration of 3 mmol L-1 in pre- and postemergence applications in five species: Amaranthus viridis L., Cucumis sativus L., Lactuca sativa L., Eleusine indica L., and Sorghum bicolor L. The initial seedling development and DNA changes were analyzed. These molecules were contrasting with the solvent, in the negative control, and with the glyphosate, in the positive control, promoting phytogenotoxic activities. The toxic effect of thymoxyacetic acid was more effective in preemergence and thymol's in postemergence. We also observed a reduction in the germination speed index and root growth with a negative correlation to the increase in potassium leaching. Damage to the root and shoot of the seedlings was verified at the DNA level, and the phytotoxicity of the plants treated with the herbicide glyphosate was similar to the plants treated with the natural molecules tested. The bioherbicidal effect of thymol and thymoxyacetic acid exacerbates the reduction of the environmental impact caused by the disordered and increased use of residual pesticides.

Cognitive Complaints Assessment and Neuropsychiatric Disorders After Mild COVID-19 Infection.

OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to analyze cognitive impairment associated with long-term coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) syndrome and its correlation with anxiety, depression, and fatigue in patients infected with severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study of 127 patients with COVID-19. Tests to screen for neuropsychiatric symptoms included the Fatigue Severity Scale, Mini-Mental State Exam 2 (MMSE-2), Symbol Digit Modalities Test (SDMT), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale. RESULTS: In cognitive tests, SDMT was abnormal in 22%, being more sensitive than MMSE-2 to detect cognitive changes. Furthermore, although manifestations such as fatigue, depression, and anxiety were frequent in the post-COVID-19 phase, these 3 conditions, known to contribute to cognitive impairment, were slightly correlated with worse performance on the rapid screening tests. CONCLUSIONS: In patients with mild COVID-19 and cognitive complaints, SDMT helped to confirm disturbances in the attention domain and processing speed.

Beyond brewing: ß-acid rich hop extract in the development of a multifunctional polylactic acid-based food packaging.

Hops' (Humulus lupulus L.) phytochemicals are well known for their bioactivity. In the present study, the functional properties of hop extract rich in ß-acids, as potassium-salts structures (KBA), were investigated to develop a sustainable active food packaging. Polylactic acid (PLA)-based sheets were incorporated with increasing concentrations of hop extract (0.1-5 % w/w in terms of KBA) and characterized through performance and bioactive properties. KBA-added sheets presented decreased crystallinity and affected mechanical and thermal properties, especially with higher KBA amounts. The sheets' surface hydrophobicity gradually decreased by KBA-extract addition, while the water vapor permeability was not affected. A Fickian diffuse behavior and a better fit to application in fatty foods were observed during release tests. UV-blocking and antioxidant properties were improved by KBA incorporation. Furthermore, results from antibacterial assays revealed great susceptibility of Staphylococcus aureus and Listeria monocytogenes towards sheets added with 5 % of KBA. Moreover, the atomic force microscopy (AFM) observations revealed that KBA led to strong effects on the cell membranes of both bacteria, including disruption of membrane integrity and cell death. Therefore, this study is a sign of great prospects of hop ß-acids use, as KBA compound, in the production of sustainable active packaging for safe food shelf-life extension.

Maternal exposure of rats to sodium saccharin during gestation and lactation on male offspring†.

We investigated the effects of fetal programming in Sprague-Dawley rats through the maternal consumption of sodium saccharin on the testicular structure and function in male offspring. Feed intake and efficiency, organ and fat weight, quantification and expression of androgen receptor (AR), and proliferating cell nuclear antigen (PCNA) proteins, sperm count, and hormone levels were determined. Consumption alterations were found in the final weeks of the experiment. Decreases in AR and PCNA expression and quantification, tubular diameter, and luminal volume, and increases in epithelial and interstitial relative volumes were observed. Lower sperm count and transit, and lower estradiol concentration were also found. Sodium saccharin consumption by dams programmed male offspring by affecting the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonad axis with alterations in the Sertoli cell population, in spermatogonia proliferation, the expression and quantification of AR, and in sperm count. We hypothesized that these changes may be due to an estradiol reduction that caused the loosening of adhesion junctions of the blood-testis barrier, causing cell losses during spermatogenesis, also reflected by a decrease in tubular diameter with an increase in epithelial volume and consequent decrease in luminal volume. We conclude that maternal sodium saccharin consumption during pregnancy and lactation programmed alterations in the reproductive parameters of male offspring, thus influencing spermatogenesis.

Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes internados com o novo coronavírus que evoluíram para óbito em hospital de doenças infecciosas / Clinical-epidemiological profile of hospitalized patients with the new coronavirus that evolved to death in hospital of infectious diseases / Perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes hospitalizados con el nuevo coronavirus que evolucionó hasta la muerte en hospital de enfermedades infecciosas

Objetivo: descrever o perfil clínico-epidemiológico de pacientes internados com o novo coronavírus, que evoluíram para óbito, em hospital de referência em doenças infecciosas. Método: estudo transversal, realizado em um hospital público do Estado do Ceará, Brasil, no período de janeiro a março de 2021, por meio de acesso aos 244 prontuários dos pacientes que foram internados com a COVID-19, com exame confirmatório de RT-PCR, teste rápido, sorologia ou tomografia, entre os meses de março a dezembro de 2020, e que evoluíram para óbito durante a internação hospitalar. Resultados: público formado por homens, com idade igual ou maior a 60 anos, casado/união estável, aposentado, residente na capital, com hipertensão e diabetes associadas, que foi a óbito em março e junho, em enfermaria. Os principais sinais e sintomas na internação foram saturação de oxigênio em ar ambiente menor que 92%, dispneia, síndrome respiratória aguda grave e febre; a principal indicação clínica para internação foi a insuficiência respiratória; e o principal esquema terapêutico utilizado foi uma combinação de outros antibióticos, anticoagulantes, azitromicina, corticoide e cloroquina/hidroxicloroquina. Conclusão: o estudo revela um público de homens, com mais de 60 anos de idade com dupla carga de doença crônica não transmissível

Objective: to describe the clinical-epidemiological profile of patients hospitalized with the new coronavirus, who died at a referral hospital for infectious diseases. Method: cross-sectional study, conducted in a public hospital in the State of Ceará, Brazil, from January to March 2021, through access to the 244 medical records of patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19, with confirmatory examination of RT-PCR, rapid test, serology or tomography, between March and December 2020, and who evolved to death during hospitalization. Results: public formed by men, aged 60 years or older, married/stable union, retired, residing in the capital, with associated hypertension and diabetes, who died in March and June, in the ward. The main signs and symptoms at admission, they were oxygen saturation in ambient air below 92%, dyspnea, severe acute respiratory syndrome and fever; the main clinical indication for admission was respiratory failure; and the main therapeutic regimen used was a combination of other antibiotics, anticoagulants, azithromycin, corticosteroids and chloroquine/hydroxychloroquine. Conclusion: the study reveals a population of men, over 60 years of age, with a double burden of chronic non-communicable disease

Objetivo: describir el perfil clínico y epidemiológico de los pacientes hospitalizados con el nuevo coronavirus, que evolucionaron hasta la muerte, en un hospital de referencia en enfermedades infecciosas. Método: estudio transversal, realizado en un hospital público del Estado de Ceará, Brasil, de enero a marzo de 2021, a través del acceso a las 244 historias clínicas de pacientes que fueron hospitalizados con COVID-19, con examen confirmatorio de RT-PCR, prueba rápida, serología o tomografía, entre marzo y diciembre de 2020, y que evolucionaron hasta la muerte durante la hospitalización. Resultados: público formado por hombres, de 60 años o más, casados/estables, jubilados, residentes en la capital, con hipertensión y diabetes asociada, fallecidos en marzo y junio, en la sala. Los principales signos y síntomas al ingreso fueron saturación de oxígeno en el aire ambiente inferior al 92%, disnea, síndrome respiratorio agudo severo y fiebre; la principal indicación clínica para la hospitalización fue la insuficiencia respiratoria; y el principal régimen terapéutico utilizado fue una combinación de otros antibióticos, anticoagulantes, azitromicina, corticosteroides y cloroquina/hidroxicloroquina. Conclusión: o El estudio revela una audiencia de hombres mayores de 60 años con una doble carga de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles

Factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice on skin cancer prevention / Factores asociados al conocimiento, actitud y práctica de los ancianos sobre la prevención del cáncer de piel / Fatores associados a conhecimento, atitude e prática de idosos sobre prevenção do câncer de pele

ABSTRACT Objectives: to identify factors associated with older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding skin cancer prevention. Methods: this is a cross-sectional study, carried out with 120 older adults from a Basic Health Unit in Quixadá, Ceará, from September to November 2018. Results: individuals aged 60 to 69 years and working were statistically associated with adequate knowledge (p=0.038). Having light skin, eyes and hair was associated with adequate attitude (p=0.030). Having skin problems, such as bleeding wounds, was associated with adequate practice (p=0.016). With regard to inappropriate behavior for skin cancer prevention, there was a statistically significant association between working or having worked under direct exposure to the sun, inadequate knowledge (p=0.036), inadequate attitude (p=0.010) and having incomplete primary education and inadequate practice (p<0.001). Conclusions: sociodemographic and clinical factors influence older adults' knowledge, attitude and practice regarding skin cancer prevention.

RESUMEN Objetivos: identificar factores asociados al conocimiento, actitud y práctica de los ancianos en relación a la prevención del cáncer de piel. Métodos: estudio transversal, realizado con 120 ancianos de una Unidad Básica de Salud de Quixadá, Ceará, de septiembre a noviembre de 2018. Resultados: los individuos de 60 a 69 años y que trabajaban se asociaron estadísticamente con conocimientos adecuados (p=0,038). Tener piel, ojos y cabello claros se asoció con una actitud adecuada (p=0,030). Tener problemas en la piel, como heridas sangrantes, se asoció con una práctica adecuada (p=0,016). Sobre conductas inapropiadas para la prevención del cáncer de piel, hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre trabajar o haber trabajado bajo exposición directa al sol, conocimientos inadecuados (p=0,036), actitud inadecuada (p=0,010), tener instrucción primaria incompleta y práctica inadecuada (p<0,001). Conclusiones: los factores sociodemográficos y clínicos influyen en el conocimiento, la actitud y la práctica de los ancianos respecto a la prevención del cáncer de piel.

RESUMO Objetivos: identificar fatores associados a conhecimento, atitude e prática de idosos sobre a prevenção do câncer de pele. Métodos: estudo transversal, realizado com 120 idosos de uma Unidade Básica de Saúde em Quixadá, Ceará, de setembro a novembro de 2018. Resultados: indivíduos na faixa etária de 60 a 69 anos e trabalhando estiveram associados estatisticamente ao conhecimento adequado (p=0,038). O fato de ter pele, olhos e cabelos claros estava associado à atitude adequada (p=0,030). Ter problemas de pele, do tipo ferida sangrante, estava associado à prática adequada (p=0,016). Acerca das condutas inadequadas para a prevenção do câncer de pele, observou-se associação estatisticamente significante entre trabalhar ou já ter trabalhado sob exposição direta ao sol, conhecimento inadequado (p=0,036), atitude inadequada (p=0,010), ter o ensino fundamental incompleto e prática inadequada (p<0,001). Conclusões: fatores sociodemográficos e clínicos influenciam no conhecimento, atitude e prática de idosos sobre a prevenção do câncer de pele.

Severe form of lymphocutaneous sporotrichosis: a case report

ABSTRACT Sporotrichosis is the most frequent subcutaneous mycosis in Latin America. It is caused by species of the genus Sporothrix. Infection in humans occurs through the entry of the fungus into the skin. Zoonotic outbreaks involving cats in the transmission of the disease have been frequently reported. The lymphocutaneous form is the most commonly observed and the upper limbs are the most affected sites. We report a case of a 64-year-old healthy female patient with a lymphocutaneous form with rapid progression of lesions, which was refractory to initial treatment with itraconazole. Treatment with liposomal amphotericin B was performed with a satisfactory resolution, but aesthetic and functional sequelae in the left upper limb were installed.

Predicting Factors of Surgical Mortality in Children and Adolescents Undergoing Correction of Tetralogy of Fallot

Abstract Background In tetralogy of Fallot, correction surgery is a priority choice, seeing that it is desirable to minimize pulmonary hypoflow and severe hypoxemia, which result in hypoxemic crises, with sudden worsening of cyanosis, tachypnea, and, in some cases, loss of consciousness, seizures, and even death. Objective To evaluate the predicting factors of surgical mortality in children and adolescents undergoing correction of tetralogy of Fallot. Methods Retrospective cross-sectional study carried out by consulting all surgical records of the Child and Adolescent Cardiology Service of the Brazilian National Institute of Cardiology, during the period from 2007 to 2010. Results with p values < 0.05 were considered significant. Results The study evaluated 93 medical records. In relation to the characteristics of the population at the time of surgery, the median age was 3.69 (2.13 to 5.79) years, and 58.06% (n = 54) were male. White was the most common skin color, accounting for 55.43% (n = 51) of cases. In relation to assessment of nutritional status, median weight was 13.25 (10.10 to 17.60) kg, and body mass index was 14.49 (13.44 to 16.28) kg/m2. Down syndrome was present in 11.83% (n = 11) of the patients. All patients underwent correction surgery (n = 93, 100%). Prior cyanotic crisis was found in 53.85% (n = 49) with p = 0.013; surgical procedure duration was 218.83 ± 60.63 minutes, with p = 0.003, and lactate was 1.88 ± 1.33 mg/dL during the immediate postoperative period, with p = 0.009. Regarding the outcome of surgical death, it was found in 15.05% (n = 14) of patients. Mean follow-up lasted 5.68 ± 3.76 years. Conclusions According to the factors analyzed, the duration of the surgical procedure, prior cyanotic crisis, and blood lactate level may be relevant to surgical mortality.

School Nursing Guide for student health promotion: construction and validity / Guía de Enfermería Escolar para la promoción de la salud de jóvenes estudiantes: construcción y validación / Guia de Enfermagem Escolar para promoção da saúde de jovens estudantes: construção e validação

ABSTRACT Objectives: to describe the process of construction and validity of a School Nursing Guide for student health promotion. Methods: a methodological study, carried out from February to December 2021, composed of Convergent Care Research based on Pender's Health Promotion Model. Based on the literature and dialogue with 11 nurses in the seven online focus groups, actions were constructed. Subsequently, 24 judges assessed content and appearance. Results: the guide proposes strategies for developing school nursing practices focusing on health promotion. The Appearance Validity Index ranged from 0.63 to 1.0, and the total was 0.84. The Content Validity Index ranged from 0.95 to 1.0, and the total was 0.997. Conclusions: the guide incorporated the needs of young people recognized by professionals, and the assessment phase confirms its validity, and can be used in the context of practice with young people.

RESUMEN Objetivos: describir el proceso de construcción y validación de la Guía Escolar de Enfermería para la promoción de la salud de los jóvenes estudiantes. Métodos: estudio metodológico, realizado de febrero a diciembre de 2021, compuesto por Investigación de Atención Convergente basada en el Modelo de Promoción de la Salud de Pender. Con base en la literatura y el diálogo con 11 enfermeras en los siete grupos focales en línea, se construyeron acciones. Posteriormente, 24 jueces evaluaron el contenido y la apariencia. Resultados: la guía propone estrategias para el desarrollo de prácticas escolares de enfermería con foco en la promoción de la salud. El índice de validez de apariencia osciló entre 0,63 y 1,0 y el total fue de 0,84. El índice de validez de contenido osciló entre 0,95 y 1,0 y el total fue de 0,997. Conclusiones: la guía incorporó las necesidades de los jóvenes reconocidas por los profesionales, y la fase de evaluación confirma su validación, pudiendo ser utilizada en el contexto de la práctica con jóvenes.

RESUMO Objetivos: descrever o processo de construção e validação do Guia de Enfermagem Escolar para promoção da saúde de jovens estudantes. Métodos: estudo metodológico, realizado de fevereiro a dezembro de 2021, composto por Pesquisa Convergente-Assistencial fundamentada no Modelo de Promoção da Saúde de Pender. A partir da literatura e diálogo com 11 enfermeiros nos sete grupos focais online, foram construídas ações. Posteriormente, 24 juízes avaliaram o conteúdo e a aparência. Resultados: o guia propõe estratégias para o desenvolvimento das práticas de enfermagem escolar enfocando a promoção da saúde. O Índice de Validade de Aparência variou de 0,63 a 1,0, e o total foi de 0,84. O Índice de Validade de Conteúdo variou de 0,95 a 1,0, e o total foi de 0,997. Conclusões: o guia incorporou as necessidades dos jovens reconhecidas pelos profissionais, e a fase de avaliação confirma sua validação, podendo ser utilizado no contexto da prática com jovens.