Cuidados pós-operatórios em reconstrução com retalhos de ferida traumática em membro inferior: revisão de escopo / Postoperative care in reconstruction with flaps of a traumatic lower limb wound: scope review / Cuidados postoperatorios en reconstrucción con colgajos de herida traumática de miembro inferior: revisión del alcance

Objetivo: mapear os cuidados pós-operatórios em reconstrução com retalhos cirúrgicos de ferida traumática em membro inferior. Método: revisão de escopo desenvolvida de acordo com as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual em bases de dados referenciais, portais de informação e literatura cinzenta. Foram traçadas duas estratégias de busca para amplo alcance das publicações. Resultados: identificados dez cuidados pós-operatórios nas reconstruções com retalhos cirúrgicos em membro inferior relacionados a momentos específicos desta fase. Sendo categorizados em: 1) Cuidados no pós-operatório imediato, 2) Cuidados no pós-operatório mediato e 3) Transição do Cuidado. Conclusão: embora as reconstruções com retalhos cirúrgicos sejam um tratamento consolidado, a assistência pós-operatória ainda é incipiente quanto aos cuidados recomendados. Não há consenso sobre a implementação dos cuidados no manejo pós-operatório. O monitoramento dos retalhos cirúrgicos, clínico ou por dispositivos, foi o único cuidado contemplado em todas as publicações selecionadas, considerado essencial no pós-operatório independente da fase(AU)

Objective: to map postoperative care in reconstruction with surgical flaps of a traumatic wound in the lower limb. Method: scope review developed according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual in reference databases, information portals and gray literature. Two search strategies were designed for the wide reach of publications. Results: ten postoperative care procedures were identified and related to specific moments in this phase. Being categorized into: 1) Care in the immediate postoperative period, 2) Care in the mediate postoperative period and 3) Transition of Care. Conclusion: although reconstructions with surgical flaps are a consolidated treatment, postoperative care is still incipient in terms of recommended care. There is no consensus on the implementation of care in postoperative management. The monitoring of surgical flaps, clinical or by devices, was the only care considered in all selected publications, considered essential in the postoperative period, regardless of the phase(AU)

Objetivo: mapear los cuidados postoperatorios en la reconstrucción con colgajos quirúrgicos de una herida traumática en miembro inferior. Método: revisión del alcance desarrollada según las recomendaciones del Joanna Briggs Institute Reviewer's Manual (Manual del Revisor del Instituto Joanna Briggs) en bases de datos referenciales, portales de información y literatura gris. Se diseñaron dos estrategias de búsqueda para el amplio alcance de las publicaciones. Resultados: se identificaron diez procedimientos de cuidados postoperatorios relacionados con momentos específicos de esta fase. Siendo categorizados en: 1) Atención en el postoperatorio inmediato, 2) Atención en el postoperatorio mediato y 3) Transición de la Atención. Conclusión: si bien las reconstrucciones con colgajos quirúrgicos son un tratamiento consolidado, los cuidados postoperatorios aún son incipientes. No existe consenso sobre la implementación de los cuidados en el manejo postoperatorio. El seguimiento de los colgajos quirúrgicos, clínico o por dispositivo, fue el único cuidado abordado en todas las publicaciones seleccionadas, considerado fundamental en el postoperatorio, independientemente de la etapa(AU)

Short-Term Intake of Theobroma grandiflorum Juice Fermented with Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ATCC 9595 Amended the Outcome of Endotoxemia Induced by Lipopolysaccharide.

Endotoxemia is a condition caused by increasing levels of lipopolysaccharide (LPS) characterized by an impaired systemic response that causes multiple organ dysfunction. Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus ATCC 9595 is a strain with probiotic potential which shows immunomodulatory properties. The incorporation of this bacterium in food rich in bioactive compounds, such as cupuaçu juice (Theobroma grandiflorum), could result in a product with interesting health properties. This work evaluated the effects of the oral administration of cupuaçu juice fermented with L. rhamnosus on the outcome of LPS-induced endotoxemia in mice. C57BL/6 mice (12/group) received oral doses (100 µL) of saline solution and unfermented or fermented cupuaçu juice (108 CFU/mL). After 5 days, the endotoxemia was induced by an intraperitoneal injection of LPS (10 mg/kg). The endotoxemia severity was evaluated daily using a score based on grooming behavior, mobility, presence of piloerection, and weeping eyes. After 6 h and 120 h, the mice (6/group) were euthanized for analysis of cell counts (in peritoneal lavage and serum) and organ weight. L. rhamnosus grew in cupuaçu juice and produced organic acids without the need for supplementation. The bacteria counts were stable in the juice during storage at 4 °C for 28 days. The fermentation with L. rhamnosus ATCC 9595 changed the metabolites profile of cupuaçu juice due to the biotransformation and enhancement of some compounds. In general, the administration of L. rhamnosus-fermented juice allowed a significant improvement in several characteristics of endotoxemic status (weight loss, hypothermia, severity index, cell migration). In addition, treatment with fermented juice significantly reduced the weight of the spleen, liver, intestine, and kidneys compared to the saline-treated endotoxemic group. Taken together, our data show that short-term intake therapy of cupuaçu juice fermented with L. rhamnosus ATCC 9595 can reduce systemic inflammation in an experimental model of LPS-induced endotoxemia in mice.

Competências do enfermeiro especialista em dermatologia: revisão de escopo / Skills of specialist nurses in dermatology: a scoping review

OBJETIVO: Mapear as competências do enfermeiro especialista em Dermatologia. MÉTODO: Trata-se de uma scoping review, desenvolvida conforme as recomendações do Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). Para elaboração da questão de pesquisa utilizou-se a estratégia Population, Concept e Context. A busca por publicações, sem limitar idioma e recorte temporal, foi realizada nas fontes: The Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Scopus, Embase e Cochrane Library, além de sites das associações de especialistas e no Google Acadêmico. RESULTADOS: Foram selecionadas 17 publicações, originando as categorias: avaliação integral do paciente dermatológico, prescrição de medicamentos, detecção precoce e prevenção do câncer de pele, tratamento de feridas e estética. CONCLUSÃO: Diante da vasta possibilidade de atuação do enfermeiro nesta área, constata-se a necessidade de ampliação da discussão e de pesquisas sobre o tema.

OBJECTIVE: To map the competencies of specialist nurses in Dermatology. METHOD: A scoping review was conducted according to the recommendations of the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI). The Population, Concept, and Context framework established the research question. The search for publications was carried out in different sources, including Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature (CINAHL), Latin America and the Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences (LILACS), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE) via PubMed, Scopus, Embase, and the Cochrane Library. Additionally, expert association websites and Google Scholar were searched. No language or time restrictions were applied. RESULTS: Seventeen publications were selected, originating the categories: integral evaluation of the dermatological patient, drug prescription, early detection and prevention of skin cancer, wound care, and aesthetics. CONCLUSION: Faced with the vast possibilities for nurses to work in Dermatology, there is a need to expand the discussion and research on the subject.

Root perforating internal replacement resorption: a case report clinical with 10-year follow-up

This study aims to report a root perforating internal replacement resorption treated and followed up for ten years. A 19-years female showed in periapical tomography enlargement of the entire length of the root canal of tooth 11. The cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) showed a hypodense area with jagged edges involving the pulp cavity space and communication with the periodontium. After being accessed and prepared, the canal and its resorption defect were obturated with mineral trioxide aggregate. The cervical third was sealed with glass ionomer, and the tooth was restored with composite resin. Ten years later, the tomography showed intact root canal filling and periapical and periodontal injury absence. The use of repair cement for root canal obturation with perforating internal replacement resorption is an alternative for these cases, being fundamental to have a clinical, radiographic and tomographic follow-up to evaluate the treatment success.

Ações e atitudes das enfermeiras na abordagem das parturientes sobre tecnologias não invasivas de cuidado / Nurse's actions and attitudes in approaching parturient women on non-invasive care technologies / Acciones y actitudes de las enfermeras en el enfoque de las parturientas sobre tecnologías de cuidado no invasivas

Objetivos: conhecer as ações das enfermeiras obstétricas para mobilizar as parturientes quanto ao uso das tecnologias não invasivas de cuidado; e discutir as atitudes destas profissionais diante da não adesão das parturientes a estas tecnologias. Método: estudo qualitativo e exploratório, com 17 enfermeiras obstétricas. Os dados foram coletados de novembro de 2019 a janeiro de 2020, através de entrevistas, submetidos à análise temática e discutidos à luz do conceitos da Teoria de Madeleine Leininger. Resultados: as mulheres são mobilizadas com as seguintes ações: construção de vínculo; compartilhamento de saberes; colaboração de outras enfermeiras; e incentivo à participação do acompanhante. Diante da não adesão, as atitudes das enfermeiras perpassam pela negociação ou imposição cultural. Conclusão: Incorporar os valores da parturiente no processo de cuidar é fundamental para evitar o choque cultural, seja por meio da negociação do cuidado desmedicalizado ou da preservação do padrão medicalizado.

Objective: to learn what action is taken by obstetric nurses to mobilize parturient women towards the use non-invasive care technologies; and to discuss nurses' attitudes to parturients' non-adherence to these technologies. Method: in this exploratory, qualitative study, with 17 obstetric nurses, data were collected through interviews, from November 2019 to January 2020, subjected to thematic analysis and discussed in light of the concepts of Madeleine Leininger's Theory. Results: women were mobilized by the following actions: bonding; knowledge sharing; collaboration from other nurses; and encouragement for companion participation. Faced with non-adherence to technologies, nurses' actions hinge on negotiation or cultural imposition. Conclusion: incorporating the mother's values into the care process, either by negotiating de-medicalized care or maintaining standard medicalized care, is essential in order to avoid culture shock.

Objetivo: conocer las acciones de las enfermeras obstétricas para movilizar a las parturientas sobre el uso de tecnologías de atención no invasivas; y discutir las actitudes de estos profesionales frente a la no adherencia de las parturientas a estas tecnologías. Método: estudio cualitativo y exploratorio, junto a 17 enfermeras obstétricas. Los datos fueron recolectados de noviembre de 2019 a enero de 2020, a través de entrevistas, sometidos a análisis temático y discutidos a la luz de los conceptos de la Teoría de Madeleine Leininger. Resultados: las mujeres se movilizan con las siguientes acciones: construcción de vínculos; intercambio de conocimientos; colaboración de otras enfermeras; y fomento a la participación del acompañante. Frente a la no adherencia, las actitudes de los enfermeros pasan por la negociación o imposición cultural. Conclusión: Incorporar los valores de la madre en el proceso de cuidado es fundamental para evitar el choque cultural, ya sea a través de la negociación de la atención desmedicalizada o la preservación del estándar medicalizado.

First report of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 detection in two asymptomatic cats in the state of Pernambuco, Northeastern Brazil.

BACKGROUND AND AIM: Despite worldwide case reports, including Brazilian cases, no frequency study on infection of pets by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been conducted to date in Brazil. Accordingly, the present study was aimed to assess dogs and cats belonging to positive owners in Recife, Northeastern Brazil. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This was a longitudinal prospective study on dogs and cats in the city of Recife whose owners were in isolation at home due to a confirmed laboratory diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2 through reverse-transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (RT-qPCR). Oral and rectal swabs from the pets were tested for the presence of SARS-CoV-2-specific RNA by means of RT-qPCR. RESULTS: Among the pets tested, 0/16 dogs and 2/15 cats were positive for SARS-CoV-2. Interestingly, the two positive cats were owned by two unrelated asymptomatic veterinary students, which, therefore, post a warning to veterinarians worldwide. CONCLUSION: The findings herein indicate that cats may act as sentinels for human cases, particularly sharing households with asymptomatic human cases. Although with small sampling and convenient recruiting, the presence of infected cats by SARS-CoV-2 was most likely due to close cat-human contact with positive owners, posting a human-animal health threat when pets share the same bed and interact with owners without protection, particularly during owner self-isolation. Thus, infected owners should follow the same human preventive guidelines with their pets to avoid spreading infection.

Strategies of nurse-midwives in relation to working conditions in maternity hospitals.

OBJECTIVES: to understand the working conditions and strategies adopted by nurse-midwives in maternity hospitals. METHODS: a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study with 20 nurse-midwives from public maternity hospitals in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected from June to September 2018 through semi-structured interviews, submitted to thematic content analysis and discussed in the light of the psychodynamics of work. RESULTS: working conditions are inadequate due to poor infrastructure and resource deficit. Therefore, they develop defensive strategies to mitigate suffering, avoid destabilization of professional identity and minimize losses on care, through material purchase, lunch hour abdication, task reorganization and break implementation. FINAL CONSIDERATIONS: the strategies adopted hide work precariousness and suggest alienation of workers, evidencing the need to foster political awareness of this collective to promote concrete transformations in their work reality.

Nursing diagnoses of the self-perception domain in women in the puerperium.

PURPOSE: During puerperium, women experience changes that may be responsible for disorders in the phenomenon of self-perception. Thus, the present study aims to analyze the nursing diagnoses of the self-perception domain of NANDA International Taxonomy II in puerperal women. METHODS: Descriptive, cross-sectional, and quantitative study. The sample consisted of 153 women on puerperium followed in a University Hospital in a Brazilian capital. Data were collected through interviews with the application of an instrument. Data analysis was performed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee (CAAE: 02849818.0. 0000.5208). FINDINGS: The most prevalent Nursing Diagnosis of the self-concept class was Readiness for enhanced self-concept, which presented statistically significant associations with two defining characteristics. The risk for situational low self-esteem was the most prevalent Nursing Diagnosis in the Self-esteem class and presented associations to two risk factors. The Nursing Diagnosis Disrupted body image, present in the Body Image class, showed associations with 11 significant defining characteristics. CONCLUSIONS: The analysis of the Nursing Diagnosis of the Self-Perception domain can assist in planning interventions directed to the specific needs of women in the puerperium. IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING PRACTICE: This study may contribute to the development of specific interventions to the reality of the puerperal, encouraging the nursing professional to implement the Nursing Process in the clinical practice. It may also contribute to the refinement of the NANDA-II taxonomy and the advancement of nursing research, in addition to providing safe clinical practice grounded in scientific knowledge for planning educational actions in puerperal women in order to minimize the negative perceptions experienced by them.

Strategies of nurse-midwives in relation to working conditions in maternity hospitals / Estrategias de las enfermeras obstetrices frente a las condiciones de trabajo de maternidad / Estratégias das enfermeiras obstétricas frente às condições de trabalho em maternidades

ABSTRACT Objectives: to understand the working conditions and strategies adopted by nurse-midwives in maternity hospitals. Methods: a qualitative, descriptive, exploratory study with 20 nurse-midwives from public maternity hospitals in the city of Rio de Janeiro. Data were collected from June to September 2018 through semi-structured interviews, submitted to thematic content analysis and discussed in the light of the psychodynamics of work. Results: working conditions are inadequate due to poor infrastructure and resource deficit. Therefore, they develop defensive strategies to mitigate suffering, avoid destabilization of professional identity and minimize losses on care, through material purchase, lunch hour abdication, task reorganization and break implementation. Final Considerations: the strategies adopted hide work precariousness and suggest alienation of workers, evidencing the need to foster political awareness of this collective to promote concrete transformations in their work reality.

RESUMEN Objetivos: conocer las condiciones laborales y las estrategias adoptadas por las enfermeras obstetrices en las maternidades. Métodos: estudio cualitativo, descriptivo, exploratorio con 20 matronas de maternidades públicas de la ciudad de Río de Janeiro. Los datos fueron recolectados de junio a septiembre de 2018 a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas, sometidas a análisis de contenido temático y discutidas a la luz de la psicodinámica del trabajo. Resultados: las condiciones de trabajo son inadecuadas debido a la precaria infraestructura y al déficit de recursos. Ante esto, se desarrollan estrategias defensivas para mitigar el sufrimiento, evitar desestabilizar la identidad profesional y minimizar el daño al cuidado, mediante la compra de materiales, abdicación de horas de almuerzo, reorganización de tareas e implementación de descansos. Consideraciones Finales: las estrategias adoptadas esconden la precariedad del contexto laboral, sugiriendo la alienación de estos trabajadores, destacando la necesidad de fomentar la conciencia política de este colectivo, para promover transformaciones concretas en su realidad laboral.

RESUMO Objetivos: compreender as condições de trabalho e as estratégias adotadas pelas enfermeiras obstétricas nas maternidades. Métodos: estudo qualitativo, descritivo, exploratório, com 20 enfermeiras obstétricas de maternidades públicas do município do Rio de Janeiro. Os dados foram coletados de junho a setembro de 2018 através de entrevistas semiestruturadas, submetidos à análise temática de conteúdo e discutidos à luz da psicodinâmica do trabalho. Resultados: as condições laborais são inadequadas pela infraestrutura precária e pelo déficit de recursos. Diante disso, elaboram-se estratégias defensivas para mitigar o sofrimento, evitar a desestabilização da identidade profissional e minimizar os prejuízos sobre o cuidado, através da compra de materiais, abdicação do horário de almoço, reorganização das tarefas e implementação de pausas. Considerações Finais: as estratégias adotadas ocultam a precariedade do contexto do trabalho, sugerindo a alienação dessas trabalhadoras, evidenciando a necessidade de fomentar a consciência política deste coletivo, para promover transformações concretas em sua realidade laboral.

Massa Valvar Mitral em Paciente com Suspeita de Lúpus Sistêmico: Tumor, Endocardite ou Ambos? / Mitral Valve Mass in a Patient Suspected of Systemic Lupus: Tumor, Endocarditis or Both?

Resumo Apresentamos o relato de caso de uma paciente com mixoma valvar mitral infectado e uma revisão da literatura sobre o assunto. Uma mulher de 33 anos apresentou histórico de febre e dispneia com evolução de alguns dias. Na hospitalização, ela apresentava uma síndrome semelhante ao lúpus, com hemoculturas positivas para Haemophilus spp . O ecocardiograma revelou uma massa gigante envolvendo ambos os folhetos mitrais associada à regurgitação grave, necessitando de troca valvar mitral biológica. A microscopia revelou mixoma infectado e a paciente recebeu alta assintomática após o término da antibioticoterapia. Ela apresentou bons resultados no seguimento. Este é o sexto caso de mixoma valvar mitral infectado relatado na literatura e o terceiro caso de mixoma cardíaco infectado pelo grupo HACEK. Devido à alta incidência de eventos embólicos, a antibioticoterapia precoce aliada à pronta intervenção cirúrgica são decisivos para a redução da morbimortalidade. O tempo para o diagnóstico foi muito mais breve do que o geralmente relatado em casos de endocardite por HACEK. A troca valvar foi a intervenção mais comum e todos os pacientes em relatos de caso anteriores apresentaram bons resultados no seguimento.

Abstract We present a case report of a patient with an infected mitral valve myxoma and a literature review on the subject. A 33-year-old female presented with a history of fever and dyspnea evolving over a few days. On admission, she had a lupus-like syndrome with positive blood cultures for Haemophilus species . Echocardiogram revealed a giant mass involving both mitral leaflets causing severe regurgitation, requiring biological mitral valve replacement. Microscopy showed an infected myxoma and the patient was discharged asymptomatic upon completion of antibiotics. She did well on follow-up. This is the sixth case of an infected mitral valve myxoma reported in the literature and the third case of a cardiac myxoma infected by the HACEK group. Exceedingly high incidence of embolic events makes prompt imaging, antibiotic therapy and surgery crucial for better outcomes. Time to diagnosis was much briefer than usually reported in other cases of HACEK endocarditis. Valve replacement was the most common surgical procedure and all patients from previous reports did well on follow-up.

Nutritional and metabolic parameters of children and adolescents with phenylketonuria.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Considering that phenylalanine-poor diets may be monotonous and compromise the development and nutritional status of children and adolescents with phenylketonuria, the aim of this study was to evaluate the anthropometric and biochemical characteristics of children and adolescents with this condition. METHODS: Retrospective study with anthropometric and biochemical data collection from patients with phenylketonuria in the age group 2-19.9 years. Nutritional status was classified according to the World Health Organization. Biochemical tests were compared to current recommendations. RESULTS: A total of 84 patients (71.8%) were eligible, with a median age of 10.7 years (2.4-19.9 years). There was predominance of adequate (n = 58, 69%) with presence of overweight and obesity in 24 (28.5%) patients. The biochemical tests revealed hyperphosphatemia in 46 (55%), hypertriglyceridemia in 27 (50%), vitamin B12 elevated in 34 (41.2%), selenium deficiency in 10 (13.7%), insufficient zinc in 7 (8.9%), low globulin in 21 (26.9%), low HDL in 35 (59.3%) and elevated phenylalanine level in 28 (34.5%) patients in the sample. Overweight and obesity were correlated with low HDL (p = 0.04) and lowest adequate frequency of LDL (p = 0.09). Higher phosphorus values were associated with lower body weight (r = -0.72) and age (r = -0.75), as well as vitamin B12 in the same parameters (r = -0.67 and r = -0, 68). A positive correlation of phenylalanine with body weight and age (r = 0.62 and r = 0.66) was observed. CONCLUSION: Most patients presented adequate according to anthropometric parameters and appropriate biochemical tests, except HDL, and moderate metabolic control of the disease. However, attention should be paid to the presence of overweight and need for biochemical monitoring of triglycerides, selenium, zinc, HDL, and phenylalanine.

Mitral Valve Mass in a Patient Suspected of Systemic Lupus: Tumor, Endocarditis or Both? / Massa Valvar Mitral em Paciente com Suspeita de Lúpus Sistêmico: Tumor, Endocardite ou Ambos?

We present a case report of a patient with an infected mitral valve myxoma and a literature review on the subject. A 33-year-old female presented with a history of fever and dyspnea evolving over a few days. On admission, she had a lupus-like syndrome with positive blood cultures for Haemophilus species . Echocardiogram revealed a giant mass involving both mitral leaflets causing severe regurgitation, requiring biological mitral valve replacement. Microscopy showed an infected myxoma and the patient was discharged asymptomatic upon completion of antibiotics. She did well on follow-up. This is the sixth case of an infected mitral valve myxoma reported in the literature and the third case of a cardiac myxoma infected by the HACEK group. Exceedingly high incidence of embolic events makes prompt imaging, antibiotic therapy and surgery crucial for better outcomes. Time to diagnosis was much briefer than usually reported in other cases of HACEK endocarditis. Valve replacement was the most common surgical procedure and all patients from previous reports did well on follow-up.

Apresentamos o relato de caso de uma paciente com mixoma valvar mitral infectado e uma revisão da literatura sobre o assunto. Uma mulher de 33 anos apresentou histórico de febre e dispneia com evolução de alguns dias. Na hospitalização, ela apresentava uma síndrome semelhante ao lúpus, com hemoculturas positivas para Haemophilus spp . O ecocardiograma revelou uma massa gigante envolvendo ambos os folhetos mitrais associada à regurgitação grave, necessitando de troca valvar mitral biológica. A microscopia revelou mixoma infectado e a paciente recebeu alta assintomática após o término da antibioticoterapia. Ela apresentou bons resultados no seguimento. Este é o sexto caso de mixoma valvar mitral infectado relatado na literatura e o terceiro caso de mixoma cardíaco infectado pelo grupo HACEK. Devido à alta incidência de eventos embólicos, a antibioticoterapia precoce aliada à pronta intervenção cirúrgica são decisivos para a redução da morbimortalidade. O tempo para o diagnóstico foi muito mais breve do que o geralmente relatado em casos de endocardite por HACEK. A troca valvar foi a intervenção mais comum e todos os pacientes em relatos de caso anteriores apresentaram bons resultados no seguimento.

A metamorfose em "A Vegetariana" de Han Kang / The metamorphosis in Han Kang's "The Vegetarian"

Resenha da obra "A Vegetariana" da sul-coreana Han Kang, publicada em 2007 e premiada em 2016 com o Prémio Internacional Man Booker. O livro divide-se em três partes: A Vegetariana, Mancha Mongólica e Árvores Flamejantes. A protagonista, a jovem Yeong-hye, apenas tem voz em pequenos fragmentos, desconexos, dispersos pelas três partes do livro. Conta-nos num desses excertos o sonho, o sonho que a perturba e que dará início ao seu processo de metamorfose.

Financiamento público no esporte: os repasses do estado de Santa Catarina para projetos na mesorregião grande Florianópolis (2007-2014) / Public funding in sport: transfers from the state of Santa Catarina to projects in the large mesoregion Florianópolis (2007-2014) / Financiamiento público en el deporte: los traspasos del estado de Santa Catarina para proyectos en la mesorregión grande Florianópolis (2007-2014)

Este artigo propõe uma leitura dos repasses do Fundo Estadual de Incentivo ao Esporte de Santa Catarina (FUNDESPORTE) para a mesorregião Grande Florianópolis. Mais especifi-camente, busca-se caracterizar a demanda de propostas submetidas e aprovadas com esses re-cursos, considerando sua divisão por ano, para os diferentes programas e para os tipos de en-tidades favorecidas, no período de 2007 a 2014. Em diálogo com a literatura nacional no as-sunto, destaca-se que: essa mesorregião é privilegiada, em comparação aos números popula-cionais e econômicos no estado; houve uma prioridade de submissão e maior volume de re-cursos para atletas ou equipes, infraestrutura e eventos; entidades privadas e pessoas físicas submetem mais propostas, sendo que essa demanda rege, até certo ponto, as finalidades dessa política.

This article proposes an interpretation on the transferrings from the Santa Catarina state sport fund (FUNDESPORTE) to the mesoregion of Grande Florianópolis. Especifically, it charac-terizes the demand on the submitted and approved proposals, considering the division by year, according to the different programs and the types of organizations between 2007 and 2014. Through a dialogue with the Brazilian literature, it is highlighted: the mesoregion is privileged statewise, compared to its population and economy; higher demand on proposals and more resources were given to athletes or teams, facilities and events; private organizations and in-dividuals sent more proposals, whereas this demand rules the objectives of this policy.

El artículo propone una lectura de los envíos de recursos desde el fundo de deporte del estado de Santa Catarina (FUNDESPORTE) para la mesorregión Grande Florianópolis. Específica-mente, él caracteriza la demanda de propuestas sometidas y aprobadas, considerando la divi-sión por año, por los distintos programas y por los tipos de organizaciones de 2007 hasta 2014. En un diálogo con la literatura brasileña, se resalta: esa mesorregión es privilegiada en comparación con su población y economía en el estado; hay una mayor demanda de propues-tas y más recursos son enviados para atletas o equipos, infraestructura y eventos; organizacio-nes privadas e individuos envían más propuestas, las cuales reglan los objetivos de la política.

Esporte para o desenvolvimento e a paz: leituras acadêmicas em diálogo com os usos do esporte para a pacificação no Rio de Janeiro / Sports for development and peace: academic readings on the use of sports for pacification in Rio de Janeiro / Deporte para el desarrollo y la paz: lecturas académicas en diálogo con los usos del deporte para la pacificación en el Rio de Janeiro

Este artigo discute o uso do esporte para a promoção da paz e os principais aspectos analisados no contexto internacional, traçando correspondências e alteridades com as ações promovidas nas áreas de pacificação no Rio de Janeiro. A partir da revisão da literatura com base em procedimentos da revisão sistemática, observou-se que a falta de sensibilidade cultural e de consideração dos processos de exclusão social por parte de seus idealizadores resultam na crescente militarização do espaço das comunidades, o que impõe limites à sustentabilidade desses projetos esportivos a longo prazo

This article discusses the use of sports to promote peace and the main aspects analyzed in the international context, indicating similarities to and differences from the actions promoted in the so-called "pacification" in areas in Rio de Janeiro. A literature review based on systematic review procedures found that the lack of cultural sensitivity and consideration for social exclusion processes by its creators results in increasing militarization of space in those communities, which restricts the long-term sustainability of those sports projects

En este artículo se discute el uso del deporte para promover la paz a partir de los principales aspectos analizados en el contexto internacional, indicando las similitudes y las alteridades con las acciones promovidas en las zonas de pacificación de Río de Janeiro. A partir de la revisión de la literatura basada en los procedimientos de revisión sistemática, se observó que la falta de sensibilidad cultural y consideración de los procesos de exclusión social por sus creadores dan como resultado el aumento de la militarización del espacio de las comunidades, que impone límites en la sostenibilidad de estos proyectos deportivos en el largo plazo

Stress-related salivary proteins affect the production of volatile sulfur compounds by oral bacteria.

OBJECTIVE: To determine whether stress-related substances and sex hormones influence the growth and in vitro production of volatile sulfur compounds (VSCs) by Solobacterium moorei and Fusobacterium nucleatum. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Bacteria growth and VSCs production were evaluated in the presence of alpha-amylase, beta-defensin-2, mucin, estradiol, and progesterone. Growth was evaluated by colony counting, and the production of the VSCs hydrogen sulfide (H2 S) and methyl mercaptan (CH3 SH) was measured using the Oral Chroma™ instrument. RESULTS: Mucin induced the production of H2 S by both bacteria, but had a slight inhibitory effect on CH3 SH production by F. nucleatum. It also increased the viability of F. nucleatum. Alpha-amylase increased H2 S production by S. moorei and CH3 SH production by F. nucleatum, but had no effect on H2 S production by F. nucleatum. No substance altered the viability of S. moorei. No effects of beta-defensin-2, estradiol, or progesterone were observed. CONCLUSION: The salivary stress-related proteins mucin and alpha-amylase altered VSCs production by F. nucleatum and S. moorei, favoring H2 S production. These findings are a step toward understanding the relation between stress and increased amounts of H2 S.

Association between Microvolt T-Wave Alternans and Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias in Chagas Disease / Associação entre Microalternância de Onda T e Arritmias Ventriculares Malignas na Doença de Chagas

Abstract Background: Sudden cardiac death is the most frequent death mechanism in Chagas disease, responsible for 55% to 65% of the deaths of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC). The most often involved electrophysiological mechanisms are ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has a beneficial role in preventing sudden death due to malignant ventricular arrhythmias, and, thus the correct identification of patients at risk is required. The association of microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) with the appearance of ventricular arrhythmias has been assessed in different heart diseases. The role of MTWA is mostly unknown in patients with CCC. Objectives: To evaluate the association between MTWA and the occurrence of malignant ventricular arrhythmias in patients with CCC. Method: This is a case-control study including patients with CCC and ICD, with history of malignant ventricular arrhythmias (case group), and patients with CCC and no history of those arrhythmias (control group). The MTWA test results were classified as negative and non-negative (positive and indeterminate). The significance level adopted was a = 0.05. Results: We recruited 96 patients, 45 cases (46.8%) and 51 controls (53.1%). The MTWA test was non-negative in 36/45 cases (80%) and 15/51 controls (29.4%) [OR = 9.60 (95%CI: 3.41 - 27.93)]. After adjustment for known confounding factors in a logistic regression model, the non-negative result continued to be associated with malignant ventricular arrhythmias [OR = 5.17 (95%CI: 1.05 - 25.51)]. Conclusion: Patients with CCC and history of malignant ventricular arrhythmias more often have a non-negative MTWA test as compared to patients with no history of arrhythmia.

Resumo Fundamento: A morte súbita cardíaca é o mecanismo de morte mais comum na doença de Chagas, responsável pelo óbito de 55% a 65% dos pacientes com cardiomiopatia chagásica crônica (CCC). Os mecanismos mais frequentemente envolvidos são as taquiarritmias ventriculares. O cardioversor-desfibrilador implantável (CDI) apresenta impacto na redução da mortalidade por arritmias ventriculares e faz-se necessária a correta identificação de pacientes sob risco. A associação de microalternância de onda T (MTWA) com o aparecimento de arritmias ventriculares foi avaliada em diferentes cardiopatias através de um teste. O papel da MTWA na identificação de pacientes sob risco na CCC permanece incerto. Objetivo: Avaliar a associação entre MTWA e a ocorrência de arritmias ventriculares malignas na CCC. Método: Trata-se de um estudo caso-controle, que incluiu pacientes com CCC em uso de CDI, com história prévia de arritmias ventriculares malignas (casos) ou sem história prévia (controles). Os resultados do teste foram classificados em negativo e não negativo (positivo e indeterminado). O nível de significância foi a = 0,05. Resultado: Foram recrutados 96 pacientes, 45 no grupo caso (46,8%) e 51 no grupo controle (53,1%). O teste de MTWA apresentou resultado não negativo em 36/45 pacientes no grupo caso (80%) e 15/51 no grupo controle (29,4%), OR = 9,60 (IC95%: 3,41 - 27,93). Após ajuste para fatores de confusão num modelo de regressão logística, o resultado não negativo continuou associado à presença de arritmias ventriculares malignas, com OR = 5,17 (IC95%: 1,05 - 25,51). Conclusão: Na CCC, pacientes com história de arritmia ventricular maligna apresentam maior frequência de teste de MTWA não negativo quando comparados a pacientes sem ocorrência prévia de arritmias.

Association between Microvolt T-Wave Alternans and Malignant Ventricular Arrhythmias in Chagas Disease.

BACKGROUND: Sudden cardiac death is the most frequent death mechanism in Chagas disease, responsible for 55% to 65% of the deaths of patients with chronic Chagas cardiomyopathy (CCC). The most often involved electrophysiological mechanisms are ventricular tachycardia and ventricular fibrillation. The implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) has a beneficial role in preventing sudden death due to malignant ventricular arrhythmias, and, thus the correct identification of patients at risk is required. The association of microvolt T-wave alternans (MTWA) with the appearance of ventricular arrhythmias has been assessed in different heart diseases. The role of MTWA is mostly unknown in patients with CCC. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the association between MTWA and the occurrence of malignant ventricular arrhythmias in patients with CCC. METHOD: This is a case-control study including patients with CCC and ICD, with history of malignant ventricular arrhythmias (case group), and patients with CCC and no history of those arrhythmias (control group). The MTWA test results were classified as negative and non-negative (positive and indeterminate). The significance level adopted was a = 0.05. RESULTS: We recruited 96 patients, 45 cases (46.8%) and 51 controls (53.1%). The MTWA test was non-negative in 36/45 cases (80%) and 15/51 controls (29.4%) [OR = 9.60 (95%CI: 3.41 - 27.93)]. After adjustment for known confounding factors in a logistic regression model, the non-negative result continued to be associated with malignant ventricular arrhythmias [OR = 5.17 (95%CI: 1.05 - 25.51)]. CONCLUSION: Patients with CCC and history of malignant ventricular arrhythmias more often have a non-negative MTWA test as compared to patients with no history of arrhythmia.

Molecular detection of fungi of public health importance in wild animals from Southern Brazil.

Some animals have an important relationship with fungal infections, and searching for pathogens in animal samples may be an opportunity for eco-epidemiological research. Since studies involving wildlife are generally restricted, using samples from road kills is an alternative. The aim of this study was to verify whether pathogenic fungi of public health importance occur in wildlife road kills from Santa Catarina State, Brazil. Organ samples (n = 1063) from 297 animals were analysed according to Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) using universal primers to detect fungi in general and, subsequently, using primers specific to Paracoccidioides brasiliensis, Histoplasma capsulatum and Cryptococcus spp. There were 102 samples positive for fungal species. Eight samples were positive for P. brasiliensis, three samples were positive for Cryptococcus spp. and one sample had coinfection by these two fungi. No sample was positive for Histoplasma spp. according to the molecular detection. Genetic sequencing allowed the identification of Fungal sp. in 89 samples, Cryptococcus neoformans in two samples and Aspergillus penicillioides in three samples. This study shows the importance of wild animals in the epidemiology of fungal infections and assists in the mapping of pathogen occurrence in a region that was not previously evaluated.