Social isolation and post-weaning environmental enrichment effects on rat emotional behavior and serotonergic system.

Social isolation (SI) is related to adverse neurobehavioral effects and neurochemical changes when it occurs early in development. On the other hand, environmental enrichment (EE) is associated with a reduction in anxiety-like and depression-like behavior, as well as an increase in serotonin (5-HT) levels in the prefrontal cortex and hippocampus in rodents. This study systematically reviewed the effects of SI and EE on emotional behavior and serotonergic system components in rats after weaning. Primary experimental studies that used subgroups of rats subjected to SI, EE, and normal social conditions after weaning were considered eligible. Studies that used transgenic rodents, ex vivo studies, in vitro studies, human research, or in silico studies were ineligible. Two authors completed searches in Medline/PubMed, LILACS, Scopus, Web of Science, EMBASE, and Open Gray. The Kappa index was calculated to assess agreement between reviewers and assess study quality. The results showed that the animals exposed to EE showed better adaptation to a new environment. Furthermore, EE increased 5-HT levels in the hippocampus and prefrontal cortex of rodents. Thus, it appears that an EE during the critical period of development may reduce anxiety/depression-like behaviors, as well as increase long-term neurotransmitter response.

The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on People With Lymphedema in an Endemic Area for Lymphatic Filariasis in Brazil.

Objectives: To investigate the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on lymphedema patients from an endemic area of lymphatic filariasis. Methods: The study descriptive compared sociodemographic and clinical aspects, risk of falling and quality of life, prior and during the COVID-19 pandemic in 28 lymphedema patients, older than 18 years old and under investigation of filarial infection. For the evaluation of functional mobility, the Time Up and Go test and The Medical Outcome Study Short Form-36 Health for quality of life, was used. Results: An increase in interdigital and dermal lesions, a higher frequency of acute dermatolymphangioadenitis crises and risk of falling, worsening of quality of life in the domains of physical functioning, general health, vitality, and mental health during the pandemic was observed. Conclusion: Our findings of clinical worsening and quality of life of patients during the COVID-19 pandemic indicate the need to reinforce the goal of the Lymphatic Filariasis Program regarding the follow-up of these patients in the actions of the Global Program for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis, due to the discontinuity in the care during the pandemic.

Factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction in the elderly: an integrative literature review / Fatores associados à disfunção temporomandibular em pessoas idosas: uma revisão integrativa da literatura

Abstract Objective: To identify the factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction among elderly persons. Method: An integrative literature review was carried out, evaluated by scientific publications indexed in five databases: MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, CINAHL and LILACS, without date or language restrictions. The adapted Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to evaluate the articles. Results: Of the 888 articles from the databases, four were considered eligible for this review. Risk of bias analysis classified one article as low risk and the other as intermediate risk. Conclusion: The factors associated with temporomandibular dysfunction in the elderly indicated by the studies were: female gender, age between 60-70 years, a low income, suffering from tinnitus, dizziness, depression, headache or bruxism; experience temporomandibular joint palpation, masticatory and cervical muscle pain, a low number of teeth and the use of complete dentures.

Resumo Objetivo: Identificar os fatores associados à disfunção temporomandibular em pessoas idosas. Método: Trata-se de revisão integrativa da literatura, em que foram avaliadas publicações científicas indexadas em cinco bases de dados: MEDLINE/PubMed, SCOPUS, WEB OF SCIENCE, CINAHL e LILACS, sem restrição temporal ou de idioma. Os artigos foram avaliados pelo instrumento The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale adaptado. Resultados: Dos 888 artigos provenientes das bases de dados, quatro foram considerados elegíveis para esta revisão. Segundo a análise do risco de viés, um artigo foi classificado como de baixo risco e os demais como de risco intermediário. Conclusão: Os fatores associados à disfunção temporomandibular em pessoas idosas indicados nos estudos foram: ser do sexo feminino, ter idade entre 60-70 anos, ser de baixa renda, apresentar zumbido, tontura, depressão, cefaleia ou bruxismo; ter dor à palpação da articulação temporomandibular, músculos mastigatórios e cervicais, número de dentes reduzido e fazer uso de próteses totais.

Efeitos da pompage associada ao exercício aeróbico sobre dor, fadiga e qualidade do sono em mulheres com fibromialgia: um estudo piloto / Los efectos de la pompage con ejercicios aeróbicos en el dolor, fatiga y en la calidad de sueño de mujeres con fibromialgia: un estudio piloto / Effects of pompage associated with aerobic exercises on pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in female patients with fibromyalgia: a pilot study

RESUMO O objetivo da pesquisa foi avaliar os efeitos da pompage como terapia complementar a exercícios aeróbicos e de alongamento sobre dor, fadiga e qualidade do sono em mulheres com fibromialgia. Para isso, 23 mulheres com esse diagnóstico foram alocadas aleatoriamente nos grupos: Experimental (GE, n=13) e Controle (GC, n=10), e em seguida foram avaliadas através do Questionário McGill de Dor, Questionário de Fadiga de Chalder e Inventário do Sono. Durante 12 semanas, duas vezes por semana, o GE realizou pompage, exercícios aeróbicos e alongamentos, enquanto o GC fez apenas exercícios aeróbicos e alongamentos. A avaliação foi repetida após 6 e 12 semanas. Ocorreram perdas amostrais, resultando em 15 indivíduos (GE, n=7/GC, n=8). Na análise estatística, utilizou-se ANOVA para medidas repetidas, seguido do teste t para amostras independentes em que houve diferença significativa (p ≤ 0,05). Houve redução significativa do escore da dimensão mista do Questionário McGill de Dor após 12 semanas no GE comparado ao GC. Nos outros aspectos avaliados de dor, fadiga e qualidade do sono, não foram observadas alterações significativas. Assim, sugere-se que a pompage como terapia complementar a exercícios aeróbicos e de alongamento não apresentou efeitos benéficos importantes para mulheres com fibromialgia, uma vez que houve melhora em apenas uma das dimensões de dor avaliadas. Estudos com amostras maiores são necessários para uma análise mais consistente dos desfechos investigados.

RESUMEN Para evaluar los efectos de la pompage como terapia complementaria a los ejercicios aeróbicos y de estiramiento en el dolor, fatiga y en la calidad de sueño de mujeres con fibromialgia (MF), se dividieron veintitrés mujeres con este diagnóstico en grupos al alzar: Grupo Experimental (GE, n=13) y Grupo Control (GC, n=10). Después les aplicaron el Cuestionario de dolor McGill, el Cuestionario de fatiga de Chalder y el Inventario del sueño. Durante 12 semanas, dos veces a la semana, el GE hizo pompage, ejercicios aeróbicos y estiramientos, mientras que el GC solo hizo ejercicios aeróbicos y estiramientos. Se repitió la evaluación después de 6 y 12 semanas. La cantidad de participantes redujo para 15 (GE, n=7, GC, n=8). En el análisis estadístico se empeló la ANOVA para medidas iguales, la prueba t para las muestras independientes, en las cuales presentaron diferencias significantes (p ≤ 0,05). En la puntuación de dimensión mixta del Cuestionario de dolor McGill tras 12 semanas presentó reducción significativa en el GE comparado al GC. En los demás ítems evaluados, dolor, fatiga y calidad de sueño, no se observaron diferencias significantes. Así que la pompage como terapia complementaria a ejercicios aeróbicos y de estiramiento no presentó efectos relevantes en mujeres con FM, debido a que solamente uno de los ítems de dolor evaluados ha presentado mejora. Son necesarios estudios con muestras más grandes para un análisis más detenido de los ítems evaluados.

ABSTRACT Aiming at evaluating the effects of pompage as a complementary therapy to aerobic exercises and stretching on pain, fatigue, and sleep quality in women with fibromyalgia, 23 women with this diagnosis were allocated randomly in the groups: Experimental (EG, n = 13) and Control (CG, n = 10). Subsequently, they were assessed using McGill Pain Questionnaire, Chalder Fatigue Questionnaire, and Sleep Inventory. For 12 weeks, twice a week, the EG made pompage, aerobic exercises, and stretching, while the CG only aerobic exercises and stretching. Evaluation was repeated after 6 and 12 weeks. We had sample losses totaling 15 individuals (EG, n=7/CG, n=8). We used ANOVA for repeated measurements in the statistical analysis, followed by the T test for independent samples with significant differences (p≤0.05). There was a significant reduction of McGill Pain Questionnaire joint score after 12 weeks in the EG compared with CG. There were not significant changes in other aspects evaluated for pain, fatigue and sleep quality. Therefore, we suggest that pompage as a complementary therapy to aerobic exercises and stretching did not have beneficial effects on women with fibromyalgia, since there was improvement in only one aspect of the pain evaluated. Studies with larger samples are necessary for a more consistent analysis of the results investigated.