Aplicação das regras de vinculação da Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde com a Avaliação Geriátrica Ampla / Linking the content of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment of a reference center for the health of the elderly with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health

Objetivo: Vincular o conteúdo da Avaliação Geriátrica Ampla (AGA) de um centro de referência na saúde da pessoa idosa com a Classificação Internacional de Funcionalidade, Incapacidade e Saúde (CIF) e apresentar seu Conjunto Básico de categorias da CIF. Método: A AGA foi vinculada à CIF por dois especialistas, treinados de acordo com as regras de vinculação estabelecidas. A concordância entre os especialistas foi determinada com base no índice kappa de Cohen. Resultados: A concordância entre os especialistas foi considerada perfeita para cada domínio da CIF (k= 0,91; p<0,00; concordância= 93,32%). A AGA continha 419 itens, sendo que 106 não puderam ser vinculados à CIF, por estarem associados a condições de saúde ou não se enquadrarem nas categorias da CIF. Foi verificado que 313 estavam ligados aos domínios da CIF e que 181 (60,13%) estavam relacionados às funções do corpo, 18 (5,98%) às estruturas do corpo, 73 (24,258%) à atividade e participação, 30 (9,97%) a fatores ambientais e 11 (3,51%) aos fatores pessoais. Conclusões: A CIF pode ser inserida em contextos específicos dos serviços de saúde sendo viável a vinculação da CIF com formulários elaborados pelos próprios serviços de saúde. A correspondência entre um instrumento de avaliação geriátrico e a CIF potencializa discussões de casos, planos terapêuticos e cuidado continuado. A dinâmica do processo de cuidado padronizado pela CIF pode facilitar a ampliação do cuidado e estabelecimento de metas terapêuticas que ultrapassem o contexto do serviço e alcancem a esfera familiar e social.

Objective: Linking the content of the Comprehensive Geriatric Assessment (CGA) of a reference center for the health of the elderly with the International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) and present its Basic Set of ICF codes. Method: The AGA were linked to the ICF by two specialists, trained according to the established linking rules. Agreement between the health professionals was determined based on Cohen's kappa index. Results: The agreement between the two health professionals was considered perfect for each ICF domain (k= 0.91; p<0.00; agreement= 93.32%). The AGA contained 419 items, 106 of which could not be linked to the ICF, as they were associated with health conditions or did not fit into any category. It was found that 313 were linked to the ICF domains and that 181 (60.13%) were related to body functions, 18 (5.98%) to body structures, 73 (24.258%) to activity and participation, 30 (9.97%) to environmental factors and 11 (3.51%) to personal factors. Conclusions: The ICF can be inserted in specific contexts of health services, making it feasible to link the ICF with forms prepared by the health services themselves. The correspondence between a geriatric assessment instrument and the ICF enhances case discussions, therapeutic plans and continued care. The dynamics of the care process standardized by the ICF can facilitate the expansion of care and the establishment of therapeutic goals that go beyond the context of the service and reach the family and social sphere.

Differential Type-I Interferon Response in Buffy Coat Transcriptome of Individuals Infected with SARS-CoV-2 Gamma and Delta Variants.

The innate immune system is the first line of defense against pathogens such as the acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The type I-interferon (IFN) response activation during the initial steps of infection is essential to prevent viral replication and tissue damage. SARS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2 can inhibit this activation, and individuals with a dysregulated IFN-I response are more likely to develop severe disease. Several mutations in different variants of SARS-CoV-2 have shown the potential to interfere with the immune system. Here, we evaluated the buffy coat transcriptome of individuals infected with Gamma or Delta variants of SARS-CoV-2. The Delta transcriptome presents more genes enriched in the innate immune response and Gamma in the adaptive immune response. Interactome and enriched promoter analysis showed that Delta could activate the INF-I response more effectively than Gamma. Two mutations in the N protein and one in the nsp6 protein found exclusively in Gamma have already been described as inhibitors of the interferon response pathway. This indicates that the Gamma variant evolved to evade the IFN-I response. Accordingly, in this work, we showed one of the mechanisms that variants of SARS-CoV-2 can use to avoid or interfere with the host Immune system.

The interfaces between One Health and Global Health: A scoping review.

One Health (OH) and Global Health (GH) are interconnected perspectives that may contribute to subsidizing GH policies. This scoping review aims to map the volume, nature, and characteristics of studies focused on the interface of OH and GH concepts. We used PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Scopus, and The Virtual Health Library (BVS) as the literature data sources for the review. The search strategy used the descriptors "one health", "one health concept", "one medicine", "global health", "international health", and "planetary health" in title and abstracts. We included original research presented as articles in scientific journals, book chapters or conference papers written in English, Spanish, or Portuguese, exploring the intersections between OH and GH concepts, not necessarily as their primary objectives, and published up to December 31, 2021. A total of 1.060 references were identified in the databases after removing duplicates, 139 publications selected for full-text evaluation and 45 publications were included for analysis. All included publications were published between 2011 and 2021, with the highest concentration in 2014 (22.2%). First authors were most frequently from the United States (35.6%), followed by the United Kingdom (15.6%). Overall, seven key themes were identified zoonosis, emerging infectious diseases, antimicrobial resistance, food safety, policy, human resources, and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG). The majority of the included publications employed OH concepts based on the United States Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, and the American Veterinary Medical Association definitions. We observed a common understanding of OH as an area of knowledge involving multiple disciplines and professionals and recognizing that both humans' and animals' health and the environment are interdependent. Although most authors demonstrated that health issues transcend national boundaries, a formal definition for GH was frequently not clearly identified. OH and GH interfaces are essential for accomplishing the 2030 Agenda and its SDG.

The effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines against severe cases and deaths in Brazil from 2021 to 2022: a registry-based study.

Background: Brazil started the COVID-19 mass vaccination in January 2021 with CoronaVac and ChAdOx1, followed by BNT162b2 and Ad26.COV2.S vaccines. By the end of 2021, more than 317 million vaccine doses were administered in the adult population. This study aimed at estimating the effectiveness of the primary series of COVID-19 vaccination and booster shots in protecting against severe cases and deaths in Brazil during the first year of vaccination. Methods: A cohort dataset of over 158 million vaccination and severe cases records linked from official national registries was analyzed via a mixed-effects Poisson model, adjusted for age, state of residence, time after immunization, and calendar time to estimate the absolute vaccine effectiveness of the primary series of vaccination and the relative effectiveness of the booster. The method permitted analysis of effectiveness against hospitalizations and deaths, including in the periods of variant dominance. Findings: Vaccine effectiveness against severe cases and deaths remained over 25% and 50%, respectively, after 19 weeks from primary vaccination of BNT162b2, ChAdOx1, or CoronaVac vaccines. The boosters conferred greater protection than the primary series of vaccination, with heterologous boosters providing marginally greater protection than homologous. The effectiveness against hospitalization during the Omicron dominance in the 60+ years old population started at 61.7% (95% CI, 26.1-86.2) for ChAdOx1, 95.6% (95% CI, 82.4-99.9) for CoronaVac, and 72.3% (95% CI, 51.4-87.4) for the BNT162b2 vaccine. Interpretation: This study provides real-world evidence of the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination in Brazil, including during the Omicron wave, demonstrating protection even after waning effectiveness. Comparisons of the effectiveness among different vaccines require caution due to potential bias effects related to age groups, periods in the pandemic, and eventual behavioural changes. Funding: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz (FIOCRUZ), Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ), Pan American Health Organization (PAHO), Departamento de Ciência e Tecnologia da Secretaria de Ciência, Tecnologia, Inovação e Insumos Estratégicos em Saúde do Ministério da Saúde do Brasil (DECIT/SCTIE/MS).

Estimated COVID-19 severe cases and deaths averted in the first year of the vaccination campaign in Brazil: A retrospective observational study.

Background: A nationwide Severe Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) vaccination campaign was initiated in Brazil in January 2021 with CoronaVac (Sinovac Biotech) and ChAdOx1 nCoV-19 (AstraZeneca) followed by BNT162b2 mRNA (Pfizer-BioNTech) and Ad26.COV2.S (Johnson & Johnson-Janssen) vaccines. Here we provide estimates of the number of severe cases and deaths due to coronavirus disease (COVID-19) averted during the first year of the mass vaccination campaign in Brazil. Methods: Data on COVID-19 vaccination and COVID-19-related illness and death were obtained from the Brazilian Ministry of Health and used to estimate the direct effects of the vaccination campaign on the number of severe cases and deaths due to COVID-19 occurring between January 17, 2021 and January 31, 2022. To this end, we compared the daily age-specific rates between the unvaccinated population and the "at least partly vaccinated" population (received at least one dose of a two-dose vaccine), as well as other two vaccination subgroups, "fully vaccinated" (completed the one- or two-dose vaccine schedule), and "boosted-vaccinated" (fully vaccinated and recipients of booster dose) populations. Findings: We estimated that 74% (n = 875,846; 95% confidence interval, CI 843,383-915,709) of total expected cases of severe COVID-19 and 82% (n = 303,129; 95% CI 284,019-321,681) of total expected deaths due to COVID-19 were averted in the first year of the national vaccination campaign. The averted burden was heterogeneous between age groups and higher in the more populous states. However, outcome rate differences between vaccinated and unvaccinated groups were higher in the less populated states. Interpretation: The first year of the COVID-19 vaccination program in Brazil saved the lives of at least 303,129 adults. The results highlight the need for future vaccination campaigns, including those required in the current pandemic, to rapidly achieve high uptake, particularly among the elderly and residents of the least populous regions. Funding: Ministry of Health (Brazil).

Incompletude da variável profissão/ocupação nos bancos de síndrome gripal, síndrome respiratória aguda grave e mortalidade, Brasil, 2020-2021 / Incompleteness of the profession/occupation variable in the flu-like syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome and mortality databases, Brazil, 2020-2021

Resumo Objetivo: descrever a incompletude da informação sobre profissão/ocupação nas bases de dados de síndrome respiratória aguda grave (SRAG), síndrome gripal (SG) e no Sistema de Informações sobre Mortalidade (SIM) no Brasil. Métodos: estudo descritivo utilizando os bancos de dados de SRAG, SG e SIM. Calcularam-se percentuais de incompletude na variável profissão/ocupação segundo sexo, macrorregiões e unidades da federação, em 2020-2021. Resultados: o percentual de incompletude foi de 94,7% no banco de SG; 97,7% no de SRAG; e 17,0% no SIM. Em todas as macrorregiões a incompletude foi superior a 91,0% nos bancos de SG e SRAG; e superior a 13,0% no SIM. Todas as unidades da federação apresentaram percentuais de incompletude acima de 90,0% para SG; de 74,0% para SRAG; e de 6,8% para óbitos. Amapá apresentou maior percentual de incompletude na base de dados de SG (98,1%); Rio Grande do Sul (99,4%) na de SRAG; e Alagoas (45,0%) no SIM. Conclusões: observaram-se elevados percentuais de incompletude da variável profissão/ocupação nos sistemas de informação estudados. Recomenda-se uma articulação intersetorial, envolvendo representantes dos governos e dos trabalhadores, para formulação de estratégias que contornem a falta de informação sobre ocupação/profissão nas bases de dados relevantes para a vigilância em saúde.

Abstract Objective: to describe the incomplete filling out of the profession/occupation variable in the flu-like syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome and mortality databases in Brazil. Methods: descriptive study with secondary data from flu-like syndrome (FLS), severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and mortality databases (SIM). We calculeted the absolute and relative filling frequencies of the profession/occupation variable according to State, gender, regions, and federative units, for 2020 and 2021. Results: we found a 94.7% incompleteness on the FLS database, 97.7% of missing profession/occupation data on the SARS, and 17.0% on the SIM database. Incompleteness frequency was above 91.0% in all Brazilian regions for FLS and SARS. Incompleteness on the mortality database was over 13.0%. All federative units presented incompleteness above 90.0% for FLS, 74.0% for SARS, and 6.8% for mortality in all genders. Higher levels of missing data were found in the states of Amapá for FLS (98.1%), Rio Grande do Sul for SARS and Alagoas (45.0%) for mortality (99.4%). Conclusions: all databases showed a high incompleteness of the profession/occupation variable. We recommend an articulation between the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and workers' representations to solve this lack of data on occupation/profession in public databases.

Prevalence and predictors of anti-SARS-CoV-2 serology in a highly vulnerable population of Rio de Janeiro: A population-based serosurvey.

Background: COVID-19 serosurveys allow for the monitoring of the level of SARS-CoV-2 transmission and support data-driven decisions. We estimated the seroprevalence of anti-SARS-CoV-2 antibodies in a large favela complex in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Methods: A population-based panel study was conducted in Complexo de Manguinhos (16 favelas) with a probabilistic sampling of participants aged ≥1 year who were randomly selected from a census of individuals registered in primary health care clinics that serve the area. Participants answered a structured interview and provided blood samples for serology. Multilevel regression models (with random intercepts to account for participants' favela of residence) were used to assess factors associated with having anti-S IgG antibodies. Secondary analyses estimated seroprevalence using an additional anti-N IgG assay. Findings: 4,033 participants were included (from Sep/2020 to Feb/2021, 22 epidemic weeks), the median age was 39·8 years (IQR:21·8-57·7), 61% were female, 41% were mixed-race (Pardo) and 23% Black. Overall prevalence was 49·0% (95%CI:46·8%-51·2%) which varied across favelas (from 68·3% to 31·4%). Lower prevalence estimates were found when using the anti-N IgG assay. Odds of having anti-S IgG antibodies were highest for young adults, and those reporting larger household size, poor adherence to social distancing and use of public transportation. Interpretation: We found a significantly higher prevalence of anti-S IgG antibodies than initially anticipated. Disparities in estimates obtained using different serological assays highlight the need for cautious interpretation of serosurveys estimates given the heterogeneity of exposure in communities, loss of immunological biomarkers, serological antigen target, and variant-specific test affinity. Funding: Fundação Oswaldo Cruz, Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq), Fundação de Amparo a Pesquisa do Estado do Rio de Janeiro (FAPERJ), the European Union's Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme, Royal Society, Serrapilheira Institute, and FAPESP.

What can we learn with the data we didn't have? The case of the variable profession/ occupation on flu-like syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome and mortality databases in Brazil / ¿Qué podemos aprender con los datos que no tenemos? El caso de la variable profesión /ocupación sobre base de datos de la síndrome gripal, síndrome respiratorio agudo severo y de mortalidad en Brasil / O que aprendemos diante dos dados que não temos? O caso da variável profissão/ocupação nos bancos de síndrome gripal, síndrome respiratória aguda grave e mortalidade no Brasil

Objective: To describe the completeness of the profession/ occupation on flu-like syndrome, severe acute respiratory syndrome and mortality databases in Brazil between 2020 and 2021 Methods:  the absolute and relative frequencies of the completeness of the variable occupation were calculated for each state for the between 2020 and 2021. Results: For the study period, there was 94.83% incompleteness for notifications of Flu-like syndrome, 97.73% for notified cases of SARS and 17.06% for deaths from all causes. Conclusions: We recommend an articulation between the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Welfare and workers' representations, such as councils and unions, to solve the problem of lack of data on occupation/profession in public databases.

Objetivo: descrever o preenchimento da variável profissão/ocupação nos bancos de dados do Sistema de Informação de Mortalidade (SIM), de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave (SRAG) e Síndrome Gripal (SG) entre 2020 e 2021 no Brasil. Métodos: foram calculadas as frequências absolutas e relativas do preenchimento da variável profissão/ocupação por Unidade da Federação para cada base de dados durante o período de estudo. Resultados: Para o período de estudo, verificou-se 94,83% de incompletude para as notificações de SG, 97,73% para casos notificados de SRAG e 17,06% para óbitos por todas as causas. Conclusões: Recomendamos uma articulação entre o Ministério da Saúde, Ministério do Trabalho e Previdência e representações de trabalhadores, como conselhos e sindicatos para formulação de estratégias para contornar o problema da falta de dados de ocupação/profissão nos bancos de dados públicos.

Electroacupuncture modulates cortical excitability in a manner dependent on the parameters used.

INTRODUCTION: There is evidence that electroacupuncture (EA) acts through the modulation of brain activity, but little is known about its influence on corticospinal excitability of the primary motor cortex (M1). OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of EA parameters on the excitability of M1 in healthy individuals. METHODS: A parallel, double blind, randomized controlled trial in healthy subjects, evaluating the influence of an EA intervention on M1 excitability. Participants had a needle inserted at LI4 in the dominant hand and received electrical stimulation of different frequencies (10 or 100 Hz) and amplitude (sensory or motor threshold) for 20 min. In the control group, only a brief (30 s) electrical stimulation was applied. Single and paired pulse transcranial magnetic stimulation coupled with electromyography was applied before and immediately after the EA intervention. Resting motor threshold, motor evoked potential, short intracortical inhibition and intracortical facilitation were measured. RESULTS: EA increased corticospinal excitability of M1 compared to the control group only when administered with a frequency of 100 Hz at the sensory threshold (p < 0.05). There were no significant changes in the other measures. CONCLUSION: The results suggest that EA with an intensity level at the sensorial threshold and 100 Hz frequency increases the corticospinal excitability of M1. This effect may be associated with a decrease in the activity of inhibitory intracortical mechanisms. TRIAL REGISTRATION NUMBER: U1111-1173-1946 (Registro Brasileiro de Ensaios Clínicos; http://www.ensaiosclinicos.gov.br/).

Health care network model for older adults: a co-creation and participatory action research approach / Modelo assistencial à saúde do idoso em rede: uma abordagem de cocriação e pesquisa-ação participativa

OBJECTIVE: To develop a collaborative, multidisciplinary care model for older adults that improves interdisciplinary teamwork and increases access to specialized services for frail patients, helping solve management problems in the Brazilian Unified Health System. In the state of Bahia, the health care network for older adults requires better interaction and integration with the Unified Health System and the Unified System of Social Assistance to improve patient flow in the network. METHODS: We used a co-creation and participatory action research approach based on reflection, data collection, interaction, and feedback with participants and stakeholders. Data was collected from health professionals, representatives of health agencies, and older adults through collective and individual interviews, reflective diaries, and direct communication. RESULTS: An action plan involving members of the older adult care network was developed to put the new model into practice. A pilot study with a multidisciplinary team allowed adjustments and implementation of the model at our institution. CONCLUSIONS: The new model improved both the internal management of the State Reference Center for Older Adult Health Care (Centro de Referência Estadual de Atenção à Saúde do Idoso - CREASI) and its interaction with primary care, optimizing patient flow and establishing rules for shared management between CREASI and primary care institutions. In view of this, restructuring the care model reorganized relations between the agencies, expanding CREASI's role in the management and systematization of older adult health.

OBJETIVO: Desenvolver um modelo assistencial colaborativo, multiprofissional e centrado na pessoa idosa para melhorar o trabalho em equipe interdisciplinar e o acesso de idosos frágeis ao serviço especializado, ajudando na resolução de problemas com o gerenciamento do idoso no Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS). A rede de assistência à saúde do idoso na Bahia requer avanços na interação e na integração entre os órgãos do SUS e do Sistema Único de Assistência Social para melhorar o fluxo dos pacientes na rede. METODOLOGIA: Foi realizada uma pesquisa-ação participativa e cocriação baseadas na reflexão, coleta de dados, interação e feedback com participantes e partes interessadas. A coleta dos dados foi realizada com os profissionais de saúde, representantes dos órgãos de saúde e idosos por meio entrevistas coletivas e individuais, diários reflexivos e registros de comunicação direta. RESULTADOS: Foi elaborado um plano de ação com participação dos membros da rede de assistência ao idoso para colocar em prática o novo modelo. Realizou-se um piloto com uma equipe multidisciplinar que possibilitou ajustes e a implementação do modelo na instituição. CONCLUSÕES: O novo modelo favoreceu tanto o gerenciamento interno do Centro de Referência Estadual de Atenção à Saúde do Idoso (CREASI) como a interação com a atenção básica, otimizando o fluxo de pacientes e estabelecendo regras de gerenciamento compartilhado entre CREASI e atenção básica. Diante disso, a reestruturação do modelo assistencial representou uma reorganização das relações entre os órgãos, ampliando o papel do CREASI no gerenciamento e na sistematização da saúde do idoso.

Transição da idade de casos, internações e óbitos em internações por Covid-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro / Age transition of cases, admissions, and deaths by COVID-19 in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro / Transición de la edad de casos, admisiones y muertes en admisiones por Covid-19 en el municipio de Río de Janeiro

O presente trabalho objetiva analisar a evolução de casos, internações e óbitos por Covid-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro por faixas etárias entre março de 2020 e abril de 2021. Foram calculadas as frequências absolutas e relativas de casos e óbitos por Covid-19 para faixas etárias decenais das semanas epidemiológicas (SE) 13 de 2020 a 21 de 2021 e intervalos de valores esperados por grupo etário e SE. Os resultados mostram que a maior carga de casos correspondeu às faixas etárias de 20 a 29 e 30 a 39 anos. Internações e óbitos se concentraram nos grupos de 60 a 69, 70 a 79 e 80 anos ou mais, com uma marcante tendência de rejuvenescimento da carga de óbitos a partir da SE 10 de 2021. Conclui-se que há uma transição da idade da pandemia no Rio de Janeiro, possivelmente pelo progresso da vacinação, mostrando, portanto, o sucesso desta medida. Reforçamos a necessidade de aceleração do processo de imunização da população para controle e prevenção da Covid-19.

To describe the evolution of cases, hospitalizations, and deaths from COVID-19 in the city of Rio de Janeiro by age group between March 2020 and April 2021. Methods: the relative frequencies of COVID-19 cases and deaths were calculated for ten-year age groups in the epidemiological week (EW) 13 from 2020 to 21 of 2021 and expected value ranges by age group and EW. Results: the higher burden of cases was concentrated in the 20-29 and 30-39 age groups. Hospitalizations and deaths were concentrated in the age groups 60-69 years, 70-79 years and 80 years or more, with a marked tendency to rejuvenate the burden of deaths from EW 10 of 2021. Conclusions: There is an age transition in the pandemic in Rio de Janeiro, possibly due to the progress of vaccination. This is, therefore, a successful measure. We insist on the need to accelerate the population immunization process for the control and prevention of COVID-19.

Analizar la evolución de casos, hospitalizaciones y muertes por Covid-19 en la ciudad de Río de Janeiro por franjas etarias entre marzo de 2020 y abril de 2021. Métodos: se calcularon las frecuencias absolutas y relativas de casos y defunciones por Covid-19 para grupos de diez años desde la semana epidemiológica (SE) 13 de 2020 hasta la 21 de 2021 e intervalos de valores esperados por grupo etario y SE. Resultados: la mayor carga de casos se concentró en las franjas etarias de 20 a 29 y de 30 a 39 años. Las hospitalizaciones y las muertes se concentraron en los grupos de 60 a 69, 70 a 79 años y 80 o más años, con una marcada tendencia a rejuvenecer la carga de muertes a partir de la SE 10 de 2021. Conclusiones: Hay una transición de la edad de la pandemia en Río de Janeiro, posiblemente debido al avance de la vacunación. Por lo tanto, esta medida es exitosa. Reforzamos la necesidad de acelerar el proceso de inmunización de la poblaciona para el control y la prevención del Covid-19.

Spatial analysis of the origin-destination flow of admissions for severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by COVID-19 in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro. / Análise espacial do fluxo origem-destino das internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro.

This study analyzed the inter-municipality flow of hospital admissions due to severe acute respiratory syndrome by COVID-19 in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. We identified 12,676 inter-municipality hospitalizations for COVID-19 involving the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. In total, 11,288 (89.0%) admissions were of residents of the Metropolitan Region (RM), 87% residents in other municipalities of the same region and admitted to hospitals from the state capital, and 13% residents of the capital admitted to hospitals from other municipalities in the RM. There was a negative correlation when it comes to the distance between cities and the origin-destination flow (r=0.62, p<0.001). The RM of the capital Rio de Janeiro imports more admissions for SARS by COVID-19 than it exports. This study highlights the importance of care networks intended for more severe cases that mainly require specialized care.

Este estudo analisou o fluxo intermunicipal das internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. Foram identificadas 12.676 internações intermunicipais por COVID-19 envolvendo o município do Rio de Janeiro. Dessas, 11.288 (89,0%) eram de residentes na região metropolitana, 87% de residentes em outros municípios da mesma região e internados na capital do estado, e 13% eram residentes da capital internados em outros municípios da região. Há correlação negativa entre a distância dos municípios e o fluxo origem-destino (r=0,62, p<0,001). O município do Rio de Janeiro importa mais internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 do que exporta. Este estudo evidenciou a importância das redes de atendimento para casos mais graves, os quais necessitem, principalmente, de atenção especializada.

Space-time analysis of the first year of COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

OBJECTIVE: To describe the space-time evolution of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in the Rio de Janeiro municipality, Brazil, during the first year of the pandemic. METHODS: An ecological study was carried out. The units of analysis were the neighborhoods of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Incidence and mortality rates, excess risk, Global Moran's Index (Moran's I), local indicator for spatial association, standardized incidence ratio, and standardized mortality ratio were estimated for neighborhoods in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. RESULTS: Over the first year of the pandemic, registries in the city of Rio de Janeiro included 204,888 cases and 19,017 deaths due to COVID-19. During the first three months of the pandemic, higher incidence rates were verified in the municipality compared with the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, in addition to higher mortality rates compared with the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil from May 2020 to February 2021. Bonsucesso was the neighborhood with the highest incidence and mortality rates, and throughout the neighborhoods and months, there is no synchrony between the worst moments of the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSION: The authors emphasize the need for implementing more rigid control and prevention measures, increasing case detection, and accelerating the COVID-19 immunization campaign.

Spatial analysis of the origin-destination flow of admissions for severe acute respiratory syndrome by COVID-19 in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro / Análise espacial do fluxo origem-destino das internações de Síndrome Respiratória Aguda Grave por COVID-19 na Região Metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro

This study analyzed the intercity flow of SRAG admissions by COVID-19 in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. We identified 12,676 inter-municipal hospitalizations for COVID-19 involving the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Among these admissions, 11,288 (89.0%) were residents of the RM, 87% were residents of other cities in the RM and hospitalized in the MRJ and 13% residents of the MRJ and hospitalized in other municipalities in the RM. There is a negative correlation between the distance between cities and the origin-destination flow (r=0.62, p<0.001). MRJ imports more SRAG admissions by COVID-19 than it exports. This study highlights the importance of care networks for more severe cases that mainly require specialized care.

Este estudo analisou o fluxo intermunicipal das internações de SRAG por COVID-19 na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. Foram identificadas 12.676 internações intermunicipais por COVID-19 envolvendo o município do Rio de Janeiro. Dentre estas internações, 11.288 (89,0%) eram residentes da RM, 87% residentes de outros municípios da RM e internados no MRJ e 13% residentes do MRJ e internados em outros municípios da RM. Há correlação negativa entre a distância entre os municípios e o fluxo origem-destino (r=0,62, p<0,001). O MRJ importa mais internações de SRAG por COVID-19 do que exporta. Este estudo evidencia a importância das redes de atendimento para casos mais graves que necessitem, principalmente, de atenção especializada.

Does deforestation drive visceral leishmaniasis transmission? A causal analysis.

Vector-borne diseases (VBDs) are important contributors to the global disease burden and are a key factor in perpetuating economic inequality. Although environmental changes are often cited as drivers of VBDs, the link between deforestation and VBD occurrence remains unclear. Here, we examined this relationship in detail using the spread of visceral leishmaniasis (VL) in São Paulo state (Brazil) as the case study. We used a two-step approach to estimate the causal effects (overall, direct, and indirect) of deforestation on the occurrence of the VL vector, canine visceral leishmaniasis (CVL), and human visceral leishmaniasis (HVL). We first estimated the parameters via a double Metropolis-Hastings algorithm and then estimated the causal effects through a Gibbs sampler. We observed that the odds of vector, CVL, and HVL occurrence were 2.63-, 2.07-, and 3.18-fold higher, respectively, in deforested compared with forested municipalities. We also identified a significant influence of the presence of vector, CVL, and HVL in one municipality on disease occurrence in previously naive neighbouring municipalities. Lastly, we found that a hypothetical reduction in deforestation prevalence from 50 to 0% across the state would reduce vector, CVL, and HVL occurrence by 11%, 6.67%, and 29.87%, respectively. Our results suggest that implementing an eco-friendly development strategy that considers trade-offs between agriculture, urbanization, and conservation could be an effective mechanism of controlling VL.

Associação entre comprometimento cognitivo e circunferência da panturrilha em idosos: um estudo transversal / Association between cognitive commitment and calf circumference in elderly: a transversal study

INTRODUÇÃO: O Comprometimento cognitivo está correlacionado com circunferência da panturrilha esquerda (CPE) que corresponde a um marcador indireto de sarcopenia. A CPE é uma medida simples e rápida de ser coletada em ambulatórios. Contudo, a magnitude desta correlação parece ser distinta entre os diferentes graus de fragilidade do idoso. OBJETIVO: Verificar a correlação entre a CPE e comprometimento cognitivo nos diferentes níveis de fragilidade do idoso. MATERIAIS E MÉTODOS: Estudo transversal com dados secundários provenientes dos prontuários dos idosos com diagnóstico de demência cadastrados no Centro de Referência Estadual de Atenção à Saúde do Idoso (CREASI). Dados do Mini Exame do estado mental (MEEM) e da CPE foram obtidos da avaliação geriátrica ampla realizada no ingresso ao CREASI. Os dados sociodemográficos dos idosos foram registrados para caracterização da amostra, divididos quanto ao sexo e ao grau de fragilidade. Em cada grupo foi aplicado o teste de Pearson para verificar a correlação entre MEEM e CPE considerando p valor de 0,05. RESULTADOS: Foram avaliados 470 prontuários, 342 mulheres e 128 homens. Os idosos frágeis demonstraram fraca correlação entre os sexos. CONCLUSÃO: Comprometimento cognitivo e CPE estão fracamente correlacionados nos idosos frágeis. O sexo não modificou a correlação entre comprometimento cognitivo e CPE.

BACKGROUND: Cognitive impairment is correlated with left calf circumference (LCC), which corresponds to an indirect marker of sarcopenia. LCC is a simple and quick measure to be collected in outpatient clinics. However, the magnitude of this correlation seems to be different between the different degrees of frailty in the elderly. OBJECTIVE: Verify the correlation between LCC and cognitive impairment at different levels of frailty in the elderly. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional study with secondary data from medical records of elderly people diagnosed with dementia registered at the State Reference Center for Health Care for the Elderly (CREASI). Data were collected from the MiniMental State Examination (MMSE), and the left calf circumference (LCC) was obtained from the comprehensive geriatric assessment carried out on admission of the elderly to CREASI. In addition, the elderly's sociodemographic data were recorded to characterize the sample, divided into gender and degree of frailty. In each group, Pearson's test was applied to verify the correlation between MMSE and LCC, considering a p-value of 0.05. RESULTS: 470 medical records were evaluated, 342 women and 128 men. The frail elderly showed a weak correlation between the sexes. CONCLUSION: Cognitive impairment and LCC are only weakly correlated in frail older adults. Gender did not modify the correlation between cognitive impairment and LCC.

Space-time analysis of the first year of COVID-19 pandemic in Rio de Janeiro municipality / Análise espaço-temporal do primeiro ano da pandemia de COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro

Objective: To describe the space-time evolution of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in the Rio de Janeiro municipality during the first year of the pandemic. Methods: We carried out an ecological study whose units of analysis were the neighborhoods of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. We calculated Incidence and mortality rates, excess risk, global Moran index (Moran's I), Local indicator of spatial association (LISA), standardized incidence ratio (SIR) and standardized mortality ratio (SMR) for neighborhoods in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Results: Over the first year, City of Rio de Janeiro registries included 204,888 cases and 19,017 deaths due to COVID-19. During the first three months of the pandemic, the municipality show higher incidence rates than the State of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and higher mortality rates than the State of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil from May 2020 to February 2021. Bonsucesso was the neighborhood with the highest incidence and mortality rates, and throughout the communities and months, there is no synchrony between the worst moments of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: We emphasize the need to implement more rigid control and prevention measures, increase case detection, and accelerate the COVID-19 immunization campaign.

Objetivo: descrever a evolução espaço-temporal de detecção de casos e mortalidade por COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo ecológico cujas unidades de análise foram os bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Foram calculadas as taxas de incidência e mortalidade, excesso de risco, índice de Moran global (I de Moran), indicador local de associação espacial (LISA), razão de incidência padronizada (SIR) e razão de mortalidade padronizada (SMR) para bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Resultados: foram notificados 204.888 casos e 19.017 óbitos por COVID-19, o município apresentou durante os 3 primeiros meses de pandemia taxas de incidência superiores ao Estado do Rio de Janeiro e ao Brasil e taxas de mortalidade superiores ao Estado do Rio de Janeiro e Brasil a partir de maio de 2020 até fevereiro de 2021. Bonsucesso foi o bairro com maiores taxas de incidência e mortalidade, e ao longo dos bairros e dos meses não há sincronia entre os piores momentos da pandemia de COVID-19 Conclusão: ressaltamos a necessidade de implantação de medidas mais rígidas para controle e prevenção, aumento na detecção de casos e a aceleração da campanha de imunização da COVID-19.

Space-time analysis of the first year of COVID-19 pandemic in Rio de Janeiro municipality / Análise espaço-temporal do primeiro ano da pandemia de COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro

Objective: To describe the space-time evolution of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in the Rio de Janeiro municipality during the first year of the pandemic. Methods: We carried out an ecological study whose units of analysis were the neighborhoods of the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. We calculated Incidence and mortality rates, excess risk, global Moran index (Moran's I), Local indicator of spatial association (LISA), standardized incidence ratio (SIR) and standardized mortality ratio (SMR) for neighborhoods in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Results: Over the first year, City of Rio de Janeiro registries included 204,888 cases and 19,017 deaths due to COVID-19. During the first three months of the pandemic, the municipality show higher incidence rates than the State of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil and higher mortality rates than the State of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil from May 2020 to February 2021. Bonsucesso was the neighborhood with the highest incidence and mortality rates, and throughout the communities and months, there is no synchrony between the worst moments of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusions: We emphasize the need to implement more rigid control and prevention measures, increase case detection, and accelerate the COVID-19 immunization campaign.

Objetivo: descrever a evolução espaço-temporal de detecção de casos e mortalidade por COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Métodos: foi realizado um estudo ecológico cujas unidades de análise foram os bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Foram calculadas as taxas de incidência e mortalidade, excesso de risco, índice de Moran global (I de Moran), indicador local de associação espacial (LISA), razão de incidência padronizada (SIR) e razão de mortalidade padronizada (SMR) para bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Resultados: foram notificados 204.888 casos e 19.017 óbitos por COVID-19, o município apresentou durante os 3 primeiros meses de pandemia taxas de incidência superiores ao Estado do Rio de Janeiro e ao Brasil  e taxas de mortalidade superiores ao Estado  do Rio de Janeiro e Brasil a partir de maio de 2020 até fevereiro de 2021. Bonsucesso foi o bairro com maiores taxas de incidência e mortalidade, e aos longo dos bairros e dos meses não há sincronia entre os piores momentos da pandemia de COVID-19 Conclusões: ressaltamos a necessidade de implantação de medidas mais rígidas para controle e prevenção, aumento na detecção de casos e a aceleração da campanha de imunização da COVID-19.

Análise espacial do fluxo origem-destino das internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro / Spatial analysis of the origin-destination flow of admissions for severe acute respiratory syndrome caused by COVID-19 in the Metropolitan Region of Rio de Janeiro

RESUMO: Este estudo analisou o fluxo intermunicipal das internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 na região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. Foram identificadas 12.676 internações intermunicipais por COVID-19 envolvendo o município do Rio de Janeiro. Dessas, 11.288 (89,0%) eram de residentes na região metropolitana, 87% de residentes em outros municípios da mesma região e internados na capital do estado, e 13% eram residentes da capital internados em outros municípios da região. Há correlação negativa entre a distância dos municípios e o fluxo origem-destino (r=0,62, p<0,001). O município do Rio de Janeiro importa mais internações por síndrome respiratória aguda grave por COVID-19 do que exporta. Este estudo evidenciou a importância das redes de atendimento para casos mais graves, os quais necessitem, principalmente, de atenção especializada.

ABSTRACT: This study analyzed the inter-municipality flow of hospital admissions due to severe acute respiratory syndrome by COVID-19 in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. We identified 12,676 inter-municipality hospitalizations for COVID-19 involving the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. In total, 11,288 (89.0%) admissions were of residents of the Metropolitan Region (RM), 87% residents in other municipalities of the same region and admitted to hospitals from the state capital, and 13% residents of the capital admitted to hospitals from other municipalities in the RM. There was a negative correlation when it comes to the distance between cities and the origin-destination flow (r=0.62, p<0.001). The RM of the capital Rio de Janeiro imports more admissions for SARS by COVID-19 than it exports. This study highlights the importance of care networks intended for more severe cases that mainly require specialized care.

Space-time analysis of the first year of COVID-19 pandemic in the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil / Análise espaço temporal do primeiro ano da pandemia de COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe the space-time evolution of cases and deaths due to COVID-19 in the Rio de Janeiro municipality, Brazil, during the first year of the pandemic. Methods: An ecological study was carried out. The units of analysis were the neighborhoods of the city of Rio de Janeiro. Incidence and mortality rates, excess risk, Global Moran's Index (Moran's I), local indicator for spatial association, standardized incidence ratio, and standardized mortality ratio were estimated for neighborhoods in the municipality of Rio de Janeiro. Results: Over the first year of the pandemic, registries in the city of Rio de Janeiro included 204,888 cases and 19,017 deaths due to COVID-19. During the first three months of the pandemic, higher incidence rates were verified in the municipality compared with the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil, in addition to higher mortality rates compared with the state of Rio de Janeiro and Brazil from May 2020 to February 2021. Bonsucesso was the neighborhood with the highest incidence and mortality rates, and throughout the neighborhoods and months, there is no synchrony between the worst moments of the COVID-19 pandemic. Conclusion: The authors emphasize the need for implementing more rigid control and prevention measures, increasing case detection, and accelerating the COVID-19 immunization campaign.

RESUMO: Objetivo: Descrever a evolução espaço temporal de detecção de casos e mortalidade por COVID-19 no município do Rio de Janeiro durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. Métodos: Foi realizado um estudo ecológico cujas unidades de análise foram os bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Calcularam-se as taxas de incidência e mortalidade, excesso de risco, índice de Moran global (I de Moran), indicador local de associação espacial, razão de incidência padronizada e razão de mortalidade padronizada para bairros do município do Rio de Janeiro. Resultados: Foram notificados 204.888 casos e 19.017 óbitos por COVID-19. O município apresentou durante os três primeiros meses de pandemia taxas de incidência superiores às do estado do Rio de Janeiro e do Brasil e taxas de mortalidade superiores às do estado do Rio de Janeiro e Brasil de maio de 2020 até fevereiro de 2021. Bonsucesso foi o bairro com maiores taxas de incidência e mortalidade, e ao longo dos bairros e dos meses não há sincronia entre os piores momentos da pandemia de COVID-19. Conclusão: Ressaltamos a necessidade de implantação de medidas mais rígidas para controle e prevenção da COVID-19, aumento na detecção de casos e aceleração da campanha de imunização.