Medical faculty's perception of students' mental health: a qualitative survey study

This study sought to explore the perspective of medical faculty on the mental health of their students. This qualitative study based on a focus group is part of a longitudinal research that studied the mental health of Brazilian students. One group was conducted with faculty employed at a medical school. Topics discussed covered the concept of mental health and medical education. Six professors participated in one group. The mental health of medical students is a construct that encompasses emotional aspects, ability to solve problems and multiple facets of a human being, according to the participants. Artistic practices, moments of socialization and leisure were perceived as stimulating students' good mental health. Excessive demands generate competitiveness and the teacher's expectation of the student's good performance based on their own experience can harm the student's mental health. Participants also highlighted that a pedagogical reformulation that makes sense for the student's learning process is necessary to update traditional curricula. Medical students' mental health is influenced by experiences and exchanges during the medical school, mainly between professor and student, understood as necessary and inherent to the process of becoming physician. The findings of this study show the need for curriculum changes in the medical education process and updating teacher training for good practices that reinforce good mental health.

Este estudio buscó explorar la perspectiva de los profesores de medicina sobre la salud mental de sus estudiantes. Este estudio cualitativo basado en un grupo focal es parte de una investigación longitudinal que estudió la salud mental de estudiantes brasileños. Un grupo se llevó a cabo con profesores empleados en una escuela de medicina. Los temas tratados abarcaron el concepto de salud mental y educación médica. Seis docentes participaron en un grupo. La salud mental de los estudiantes de medicina es un constructo que abarca aspectos emocionales, capacidad de resolución de problemas y múltiples facetas del ser humano, según los participantes. Las prácticas artísticas, los momentos de socialización y el ocio fueron percibidos como estimulantes de la buena salud mental de los estudiantes. Las exigencias excesivas generan competitividad y la expectativa del docente sobre el buen desempeño del estudiante basándose en su propia experiencia puede perjudicar la salud mental del estudiante. Los participantes también resaltaron que es necesaria una reformulación pedagógica que tenga sentido para el proceso de aprendizaje del estudiante para actualizar los currículos tradicionales. La salud mental de los estudiantes de medicina está influenciada por las experiencias y los intercambios durante la carrera de medicina, principalmente entre profesor y estudiante, entendidos como necesarios e inherentes al proceso de convertirse en médico. Los hallazgos de este estudio muestran la necesidad de cambios curriculares en el proceso de formación médica y de actualización de la formación docente hacia buenas prácticas que refuercen la buena salud mental.

Este estudo buscou explorar a perspectiva dos docentes de medicina sobre a saúde mental de seus alunos. Este estudo qualitativo baseado em grupo focal faz parte de uma pesquisa longitudinal que estudou a saúde mental de estudantes brasileiros. Um grupo foi conduzido com professores empregados em uma faculdade de medicina. Os temas discutidos abrangeram o conceito de saúde mental e educação médica. Seis professores participaram de um grupo. A saúde mental dos estudantes de medicina é um construto que engloba aspectos emocionais, capacidade de resolução de problemas e múltiplas facetas do ser humano, segundo os participantes. As práticas artísticas, os momentos de socialização e de lazer foram percebidos como estimuladores da boa saúde mental dos estudantes. Exigências excessivas geram competitividade e a expectativa do professor pelo bom desempenho do aluno com base na própria experiência pode prejudicar a saúde mental do aluno. Os participantes destacaram também que é necessária uma reformulação pedagógica que faça sentido para o processo de aprendizagem do aluno para atualizar os currículos tradicionais. A saúde mental dos estudantes de medicina é influenciada pelas experiências e trocas durante o curso de medicina, principalmente entre professor e aluno, entendidas como necessárias e inerentes ao processo de tornar-se médico. Os achados deste estudo mostram a necessidade de mudanças curriculares no processo de formação médica e de atualização da formação docente para boas práticas que reforcem a boa saúde mental.

Tips and tricks for using cement augmentation of pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements - a literature review supported by two case reports.

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of osteoporosis is escalating alongside an aging global population, increasing the demand for spinal surgeries, including those necessitating cement augmentation for enhanced construct stability. OBJECTIVE: This article delves into the nuanced application of cement augmentation techniques for pedicle screws and vertebral body replacements (VBR), aimed at optimizing surgical outcomes in osteoporotic spines. METHOD: Drawing from a comprehensive literature review according to important clinical and biomechanical studies and the authors' clinical experiences, we elucidate strategies to mitigate complications and improve surgical efficacy. RESULTS: Cement augmentation has shown promise in managing vertebral fractures and in securing pedicle screws within osteoporotic vertebrae, with the advent of polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) bone cement marking a pivotal advancement in spinal surgery. We highlight intraoperative measures like the choice between pre-injecting cement and utilizing cannulated or fenestrated screws, emphasizing the importance of controlling cement viscosity to prevent leakage and embolism. Through two case reports, we demonstrate the practical application of endplate cementation following VBR. CONCLUSION: While the use of cement augmentation poses certain risks, its judicious application-supported by evidence-based guidelines and surgical expertise-can substantially enhance the stability of spinal constructs in osteoporotic patients. This allows a reduction in instrumentation length by enhancing biomechanical stability concerning pullout, bending, and rotational forces. Furthermore, the incidence of endplate sintering following VBF can be significantly reduced. Future research, particularly on antibiotic-loaded PMMA, may further expand its utility and optimize its safety profile.

Body mapping: A decolonial method towards intergenerational healing.

In this paper, I examine the embodied transformative memory of GuateMaya feminist group, GuateMaya Mujeres Resistiendo-Los Angeles (GMR-LA). Through a decolonial feminist perspective and feminist ethnographic approach, I built an intimate relationship with the grassroot group in Los Angeles. GMR-LA comprises Guatemala's 36-year (1960-1996) war survivors and women in the diaspora who continue to amplify the cultural memory of the disappeared. The article will delve into the concept of healing cartographies and the ethnographic work I employed in Los Angeles from 2019 to 2023. A particular method I used was body mapping to examine the embodied transformative memory of the groups and women who seek justice. Body mapping has been used with HIV-positive patients and migrant children. Latin American feminist decolonial geographers (Cabnal, 2010; Zaragocin and Caretta 2020; GeoBrujas, 2021b) are using the method of body mapping as a decolonial, counter-cartographic perspective that highlights Indigenous peoples' lived experiences. I use the method to explore the relationships between the body, memory, and healing from intergenerational trauma. Informed by decolonial feminists, I aim to center the oral and embodied testimonios of the GuateMaya feminist group and be guided by a body-mind-spirit perspective to amplify the concerns, visions, and futures of GuateMaya feminist groups across the hemisphere.

Enfrentamento do Burnout em preceptores e residentes de medicina: explorando estratégias / Facing Burnout among medical preceptors and residents: exploring strategies / Abordando el Burnout en preceptores y residentes de medicina: explorando estrategias

A síndrome do burnout é composta por sintomas de exaustão emocional, despersonalização e redução do sentimento de conquista, estando relacionada a trabalho estressante. Médicos residentes e preceptores estão em alto risco para o surgimento do . O objetivo deste trabalho foi a revisão de estratégias institucionais e individuais para o enfrentamento do burnout por essa população. Trata-se de revisão integrativa, com coleta de dados por meio da base de dados Pubmed. Dentre as estratégias organizacionais, destacam-se a modificação dos processos de trabalho, organização das demandas dos profissionais, melhoria da comunicação, incentivo à capacitação profissional, e organização de serviços de atendimento para prevenção e manejo do burnout. Do ponto de vista individual, destacam-se os hábitos saudáveis, busca espiritual, dedicação a hobbies, meditação e coping. O burnout é um problema de saúde psíquica emergente em residentes e preceptores, sendo necessário que instituições e profissionais sejam ativos no diagnóstico e enfrentamento desse agravo

Burnout syndrome comprises symptoms of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of achievement, associated with stressful work environments. Medical residents and preceptors are at a high risk for the emergence of burnout. This study aimed to review institutional and individual strategies for addressing burnout in this population. It is an integrative review, with data collected from the PubMed database. Among organizational strategies, emphasis is placed on modifying work processes, organizing professional demands, improving communication, encouraging professional development, and establishing support services to prevent and manage burnout. From an individual perspective, healthy habits, spiritual pursuits, dedication to hobbies, meditation, and coping are highlighted. Burnout is an emerging mental health issue in residents and preceptors, necessitating the active involvement of institutions and professionals in the diagnosis and management of this condition.

El síndrome de burnout está compuesto por agotamiento emocional, despersonalización y disminución del sentido de logro, asociado a entornos laborales estresantes. Los médicos residentes y preceptores tienen un alto riesgo de desarrollar burnout. El objetivo de este estudio fue revisar estrategias institucionales e individuales para abordar el burnout en esta población. Se trata de una revisión integradora, con datos recopilados de la base de datos PubMed. Entre las estrategias organizativas, se destaca la modificación de procesos de trabajo, organización de demandas profesionales, mejora de la comunicación, estímulo al desarrollo profesional y establecimiento de servicios para la prevención y el manejo del burnout. Desde una perspectiva individual, se resaltan hábitos saludables, búsqueda espiritual, dedicación a pasatiempos, meditación y el afrontamiento. El burnout es un problema de salud mental emergente en residentes y preceptores, lo que requiere la participación activa de instituciones y profesionales en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta condición.

Discursos midiáticos e o fenômeno da gordofobia: Teoria do Estado do Conhecimento / Media discourses and the phenomenon of fat phobia: Theory of the State of Knowledge / Discursos mediáticos y el fenómeno de la gordofobia: Teoría del Estado del Conocimiento

A gordofobia caracteriza-se pela discriminação e patologização do sujeito corpulento, ganhando intensidade pela veiculação midiática com discursos pautados nas ciências biomédicas que desconsideram individualidades e subjetividades. Este estudo tem como objetivo realizar um levantamento bibliográfico acerca desses discursos, entre 2002-2021, caracterizado como um estudo qualitativo do tipo Teoria do Estado do Conhecimento, com a busca nas bases de dados do SciELO (2 artigos); BDTD (3 dissertações e 1 tese) e OASISBR (2 artigos). Evidenciou-se que os saberes do modelo biomédico (normalidade e patologia) nas discursividades midiáticas têm enaltecido o corpo magro como "ideal", enquanto o corpo gordo tem sido visto como doente, impondo-se culpabilidade e estigmatização (AU).

Fatphobia is characterized by discrimination and patho-logization of the corpulent subject, gaining intensity through me-dia coverage with discourses based on biomedical sciences that disregard individualities and subjectivities. This study aimed to car-ry out a bibliographical survey regarding these speeches, between 2002-2021, characterized as a qualitative study of the Theory of the State of Knowledge type, with a search in the SciELO databases (2 articles); Brazilian Digital Library of Theses and Dissertations - (BDTD) (3 dissertations and 1 thesis) and Brazilian Open Access Publications and Scientific Data Portal - (OASISBR) (2 articles). It was evident that the knowledge of the biomedical model (norma-lity and pathology) in the media discourse has praised the thin body as "ideal", while the fat body has been seen as sick, imposing guilt and stigmatization (AU).

La gordofobia se caracteriza por la discriminación y pa-tologización del sujeto corpulento, cobrando intensidad a través de la divulgación mediática con discursos basados en las ciencias biomédicas que prescinden de individualidades y subjetividades. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo realizar un levantamiento biblio-gráfico sobre estos discursos, entre 2002-2021, caracterizado como un estudio cualitativo del tipo Teoría del Estado del Conocimiento, con búsqueda en las bases de datos SciELO (2 artículos); BDTD (3 disertaciones y 1 tesis) y OASISBR (2 artículos). Se evidenció que el conocimiento del modelo biomédico (normalidad y patología) en el discurso mediático ha elogiado el cuerpo delgado como "ideal", mientras que el cuerpo gordo ha sido visto como enfermo, impo-niendo culpa y estigmatización (AU).

A rare intraocular foreign body resulting from a workplace accident.

A 54-year-old man presented to the ophthalmic emergency department of our center with eye pain and blurred vision in his right eye following a workplace accident. Examination revealed a penetrating corneal injury with the presence of an intraocular foreign body (IOFB) involving the corneoscleral limbus, perforating the cornea, iris, anterior lens capsule, and lens. Immediate surgical intervention was carried out with the extraction of the IOFB, identified as an 8mm mussel shell fragment, and the removal of the resulting traumatic cataract. Both preoperative and postoperative examinations showed an attached retina with no signs of retinal tears or vitreous hemorrhage. Appropriate management in this case, along with the timely identification of the agent, led to favorable outcomes despite the size of the intraocular foreign body.

Una ingesta explosiva / An explosive intake

La ingesta de petardo supone un riesgo potencial para la vida del paciente si este contiene el compuesto tóxico denominado fósforo amarillo (FA). Afortunadamente, dicho material no es utilizado actualmente en nuestro país para la fabricación de productos de pirotecnia, no siendo así en otras regiones del mundo como Asia o América Latina. La ingesta de FA puede causar el fallecimiento del paciente hasta en un 20-50% de los casos por acumulación tóxica en el organismo, produciendo fundamentalmente fallo hepático y, consecuentemente, fallo multiorgánico. Los petardos en España contienen materiales no tóxicos para el organismo, por lo que su ingesta puede producir náuseas y molestias abdominales, pero no un riesgo letal para el paciente. (AU)

The ingestion of firecrackers poses a potential risk to the patient's life if they contain the toxic component called yellow phosphorus (YFP). Fortunately, this material is not currently used in our country for the manufacture of pyrotechnic products, but this is not the case in other regions of the world such as Asia or Latin America. The ingestion of YFP can cause the death of up to 20-50% of cases, by toxic accumulation in the organism, producing mainly hepatic failure and consequently multiorgan failure. Firecrackers in Spain contain non-toxic materials for the organism, so their ingestion may cause nausea and abdominal discomfort, but not a lethal risk for the patient. (AU)

El cadáver en los sistemas jurídicos colombiano y español: una discusión jurídica, ética y bioética / El cadàver en els sistemes jurídics colombià i espanyol: una discussió jurídica, ètica i bioètica / The corpse in the Colombian and Spanish legal systems: Alegal, ethical and bioethical discussion

El objeto de este trabajo es contribuir al desarrollo conceptual de la categoría jurídica del cadáver en razón a la dificultad que representa la dualidad de sujeto–objeto y que eventualmente puede generar una desprotección al mismo. El estudio se limita a las legislaciones de España y Colombia, cuya regulación, además de estar estrechamente relacionada en sus orígenes, es similar en muchos aspectos. La hipótesis sostenida es que el cadáver es una sustancia corpórea que contiene información personal y en virtud de ello, la bioética se convierte en una fuente útil para su tratamiento y regulación.(AU)

L'objecte d'aquest treball és contribuir al desenvolupament conceptual de la categoria jurídica del cadàver en raó a la dificultat que representa la dualitat de subjecte–objectei que, eventualment, pot generar una des protecció a aquest. L'estudi es limita a les legislacions d'Espanya i Colòmbia, que a més d'estar estretament relacionada en els seus orígens, és similar en molts aspectes. La hipòtesi sostinguda és que el cadàver és una substància corpòria que conté informació personal i en virtut d'això, la bioètica es converteix en una font útil per al seu tractament i regulació.(AU)

The purpose of this work is to contribute to the conceptual development of the legal category of the corpse because of the difficulty represented by the duality of subject–object, which can eventually generate a lack of protection for the corpse. The study is limited to the legislation of Spain and Colombia, whose regulations, in addition to being closely related in their origins, are similar in many aspects. The hypothesis sustained is that the corpse is a corporeal substance that contains personal informationand by this, bioethics becomes a useful source of bioethical principles for its treatment and regulation.(AU)

Perspectiva holística en salud: la contribución de la Homeopatía / Holistic Perspective in Health: The Contribution of Homeopathy

En el panorama de la salud, el cuerpo humano, en su estado natural, se revela como una intrincada unidad que opera en armonía para mantener el equilibrio dinámico. Sin embargo, esta homeostasis puede verse afectada, dando lugar a la dualidad y a trastornos que comprometen la estabilidad vital. Este artículo propone una reflexión sobre la perspectiva homeopática, destacando su enfoque único en comparación con la medicina convencional. Diferenciándose al tratar al individuo como un todo integrado, la Homeopatía reconoce la transitoriedad de la dualidad representada por las enfermedades y enfatiza la importancia de la armonía entre el cuerpo y la mente en la búsqueda de la homeostasis. Inspirada en las ideas de Hahnemann, la Homeopatía se destaca por su visión holística, rechazando el dualismo estricto y proponiendo intervenciones que van más allá de la supresión de los síntomas. Anclada en la ley de los similares, busca sustancias que reproduzcan los síntomas del paciente en un estado saludable, buscando una cura profunda y la restauración de la unidad dinámica del organismo. A pesar de los desafíos, como la resistencia y la falta de métodos de investigación universalmente aceptados, la Homeopatía persiste a nivel mundial, sugiriendo un valor único. Este artículo promueve una reflexión sobre el enfoque homeopático, enfatizando su contribución a la comprensión de la salud y su papel en el panorama terapéutico.

n the landscape of health, the human body, in its natural state, reveals itself as an intricate unity, operating harmoniously to maintain dynamic balance. However, this homeostasis can be disrupted, leading to duality and disturbances that compromise vital stability. This article reflects on the homeopathic perspective, highlighting its unique approach compared to conventional medicine. Distinguishing itself by treating the individual as an integrated whole, homeopathy recognizes the transience of duality represented by diseases and emphasizes the importance of harmony between body and mind in the pursuit of homeostasis.Inspired by Hahnemann's ideas, homeopathy stands out for its holistic view, rejecting strict dualism and proposing interventions that go beyond symptom suppression. Anchored in the Law of Similars, it seeks substances that would reproduce the patient's symptoms in a healthy state, aiming for a profound cure and the restoration of the dynamic unity of the organism. Despite challenges, such as resistance and a lack of universally accepted research methods, homeopathy persists globally, suggesting unique value. This article encourages reflection on the homeopathic approach, emphasizing

Complicaciones perianales causadas por agentes modeladores inyectados en glúteos / Perianal complications caused by gluteal injection of modeling agents

En este reporte presentamos tres pacientes en quienes ocurrieron condiciones inflamatorias perianales tardías, luego de la administración de sustancias modeladoras no identificadas en los glúteos. El diagnóstico inicial y supuesto no fue correcto, ya que no se investigó durante la evaluación preliminar el antecedente de la administración de elementos modeladores. Recomendamos que los pacientes con patologías inflamatorias del ano, sobre todo aquellos cuyo curso es extraño, se les pregunte acerca de la administración de agentes modeladores en los glúteos. Esta práctica puede contribuir a la eficacia del diagnóstico de manifestaciones perianales caracterizadas por flogosis, que se presentan de forma inusual. (AU)

In this report we present three patients in which late perianal inflammatory conditions occurred after administration of unidentified modeling agents to the buttocks. The initial diagnosis was not correct because of the administration of modeling agents was not investigated during the initial eval-uation. We recommend inquiring patients with inflammatory pathologies of the anus, especially those whose course is unusual, about the adminis-tration of modeling agents to the buttocks. This approach can contribute to the efficiency of the diagnosis of perianal complaints characterized by inflammation, but rare in its appearance. (AU)

Extubation failure: Upper airway obstruction by chewing gum. A case report.

Extubation failure can result from different complications, mostly well described in the literature such as laryngeal edema. Airway obstruction by foreign bodies is a less frequent and unexpected complication and its detection remains a challenge to healthcare professionals. In this case-report, we describe a patient admitted in an intensive care unit following a motor vehicle accident and who underwent an extubation failure and tracheostomy placement due to a misdiagnosed obstruction of a foreign body in the upper airway. Thus, screening of foreign bodies should be considered with a careful interpretation of medical imagery and clinical evaluation in these patients. Finally, cuff leak test, ultrasonography and videolaryngoscopy can be important adjuvants to the identification of suspected foreign bodies.

Tumor de cuerpo carotídeo en adolescente. Reporte de un caso / Carotid body tumor in an adolescent. A case report

Introducción. Los paragangliomas del cuerpo carotídeo son neoplasias infrecuentes y representan el 0,6 % de los tumores de cabeza y cuello. La edad de presentación promedio es la quinta década de vida. El objetivo de este artículo fue describir un caso de paraganglioma del cuerpo carotídeo en una adolescente. Caso clínico. Se presenta el caso de una paciente adolescente con paraganglioma de cuerpo carotídeo derecho, de 5x3x3 cm, Shamblin III. Se analizaron la historia clínica, los exámenes diagnósticos, la técnica quirúrgica utilizada y su evolución correspondiente. La información fue obtenida a partir de la ficha clínica, previa autorización por consentimiento de los padres de la paciente. Resultados. Se hizo resección quirúrgica completa y reparo vascular con injerto de vena safena invertida, con evolución favorable y permeabilidad completa del puente vascular, sin secuelas. Conclusión. Este caso podía corresponder a un tumor de etiología familiar, dada su edad temprana de presentación. Se hizo necesario complementar su estudio con imágenes y objetivar el compromiso vascular asociado para la planificación quirúrgica. En estos pacientes, la complejidad de su localización y el compromiso vascular del tumor requiere de un equipo multidisciplinario, con cirujanos de cabeza y cuello y cirujanos vasculares para un resultado exitoso.

Introduction. Carotid body paragangliomas are rare, representing 0.6% of head and neck tumors, with average age of presentation in the fifth decade of life. The objective of this article is to describe a clinical case of carotid body paraganglioma in an adolescent. Clinical case. Review and analysis of the clinical case, reviewing its clinical history, study tests, surgical technique used and its corresponding evolution. Information obtained from the clinical record prior authorization by consent of the patient's parents. Results. Adolescent patient with paraganglioma of the right carotid body, 5x3x3 cm, Shamblin III. With complete surgical resection and inverted saphenous vein graft, favorable evolution, with complete permeability of the vascular bridge, without sequelae. Conclusion. This case could correspond to a tumor of familiar etiology, given its early age of presentation. It is necessary to complement the study with images and to objectively determine the associated vascular involvement for surgical planning. In these patients, the complexity of their location and vascular involvement of the tumor requires a multidisciplinary team with head and neck and vascular surgeons for a successful outcome.

Evaluación del músculo ciliar y del grosor escleral anterior en miopes altos mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica / Assessment of the ciliary muscle and scleral anterior thickness in high myopia by optical coherence tomography

Propósito: Evaluar las dimensiones del músculo ciliar (MC) y del grosor escleral anterior (AST) in vivo en miopes altos mediante tomografía de coherencia óptica de fuente de barrido (SS-OCT) y comparar con sujetos emétropes e hipermétropes.MétodosEstudio transversal en el que se incluyeron 34 miopes altos (≥−6dioptrías [D]), 90 emétropes (−1 a +1D) y 38 hipermétropes (≥+3,5D). Se midieron el grosor del MC (CMT) y el AST en los cuadrantes temporal y nasal a 1, 2 y 3mm del espolón escleral utilizando la SS-OCT. Además, se evaluó la longitud del MC (CML).ResultadosLas dimensiones tanto del CML como del CMT en cualquiera de sus puntos de medida fueron mayores en miopes altos y en emétropes que en hipermétropes, tanto en el cuadrante nasal como en el temporal (p<0,001). Sin embargo, no existieron diferencias entre miopes magnos y emétropes para ninguno de los parámetros (p≥0,076), salvo para el CMT a 3mm en temporal (p<0,001). No existieron diferencias en el AST entre miopes altos, emétropes e hipermétropes, en ninguno de los puntos de medida ni cuadrantes estudiados (p>0,05).ConclusionesLa SS-OCT permite medir el MC in vivo, no observándose diferencias en sus dimensiones entre miopes altos y emétropes, pero sí que fueron menores en hipermétropes. En la medida de la esclera anterior no se observaron diferencias entre los tres grupos analizados según la refracción. (AU)

Purpose: To assess ciliary muscle (CM) and anterior scleral thickness (AST) dimensions in vivo in high myopia using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and to compare with emmetropic and hyperopic subjects.MethodsCross-sectional study that included 34 high myopic patients (≥−6 diopters [D]), 90 emmetropes (−1 to +1D) and 38 hyperopic patients (≥+3.5D). CM thickness (CMT) and AST were measured in the temporal and nasal quadrants at 1, 2, and 3mm from the scleral spur using SS-OCT. In addition, the length of the CM (CML) was evaluated.ResultsThe dimensions of the CML and the CMT at any of their measurement points were greater in high myopes and emmetropes than in hyperopes, both in the nasal and temporal quadrants (P<.001). However, there were no differences between high myopes and emmetropes for any of the parameters (P≥.076) except for the CMT at 3mm in the temporal quadrant (P<.001). There were no differences in the AST between high myopes, emmetropes and hyperopes, in any of the measurement points or quadrants studied (P>.05).ConclusionsThe SS-OCT allows to measure the CM in vivo, not observing differences in its dimensions between high myopes and emmetropes, but they were smaller in hyperopes. In the measurement of the anterior sclera, no differences were observed between the three groups analyzed according to refraction. (AU)

The role of interoception in reducing trauma-associated distress: a feasibility study.

Background: Altered interoception plays an important role in chronic stress and posttraumatic stress disorder. The aim of this study was to evaluate the feasibility of a Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TSY) intervention for improving emotional distress and psychological discomfort in women living under circumstances of social and gender vulnerability. We assessed the effect of the treatment on the interoceptive mechanisms, and whether the psychological improvements were mediated by the changes in these mechanisms.Methods: The study involved a sample of 62 women who attended public community centres dedicated to supporting women victims of gender-based violence or who were socially and economically disadvantaged because of their gender. Participants underwent a six-week TSY programme. We evaluated dropout rate, adherence, and intervention satisfaction. We measured emotional distress, psychological discomfort, interoceptive mechanisms, and two nonequivalent dependent variables to enhance internal validity. We compared pre-post differences using paired samples t-test and a structural equation model (SEM) analysis was performed to compare the changes in the outcomes with the changes in the nonequivalent dependent variables. Mediation models were adjusted to evaluate the role of changes in interoception on outcome changes.Results: Fourteen (23%) women dropped out, mainly after the first intervention session. Intervention adherence (mean attendance 5.3 over 6 sessions) and acceptability were high (mean satisfaction 3.4 over 4). We observed post-intervention improvements in anxiety, depression, psychological discomfort, body responsiveness, and interoceptive awareness. The changes in the outcomes were larger than the changes in the nonequivalent dependent variables. Additionally, we found that the changes in body responsiveness partially mediated the change in anxiety and psychological discomfort but not in depression.Conclusions: TSY could be an interesting therapeutic approach for women experiencing chronic posttraumatic stress symptomatology. Our findings underscore the role of interoceptive mechanisms in traumatic stress and emphasize the importance of addressing these aspects.

A 6-week Trauma Sensitive Yoga programme is feasible and acceptable to address chronic and trauma-related stress in vulnerable women.The intervention reduces emotional distress and psychological discomfort and increases interoceptive awareness.Interoceptive mechanisms could play a crucial role in addressing stress-related symptoms, contributing to the overall positive outcomes.

Assessment of the ciliary muscle and scleral anterior thickness in high myopia by optical coherence tomography.

PURPOSE: To assess ciliary muscle (CM) and anterior scleral thickness (AST) dimensions in vivo in high myopia using swept-source optical coherence tomography (SS-OCT) and to compare with emmetropic and hyperopic subjects. METHODS: Cross-sectional study that included 34 high myopic patients (≥ -6 diopters [D]), 90 emmetropes (-1 to +1 D) and 38 hyperopic patients (≥ +3.5 D). CM thickness (CMT) and AST were measured in the temporal and nasal quadrants at 1, 2, and 3 mm from the scleral spur using SS-OCT. In addition, the length of the CM (CML) was evaluated. RESULTS: The dimensions of the CML and the CMT at any of their measurement points were greater in high myopes and emmetropes than in hyperopes, both in the nasal and temporal quadrants (P < .001). However, there were no differences between high myopes and emmetropes for any of the parameters (P ≥ .076) except for the CMT at 3 mm in the temporal quadrant (P < .001). There were no differences in the AST between high myopes, emmetropes and hyperopes, in any of the measurement points or quadrants studied (P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: The SS-OCT allows to measure the CM in vivo, not observing differences in its dimensions between high myopes and emmetropes, but they were smaller in hyperopes. In the measurement of the anterior sclera, no differences were observed between the three groups analyzed according to refraction.

Trilha Digital Gamificada: Relato de experiência de um trabalho colaborativo entre Universidade e Escola / Gamified Digital Trail: Experience report of collaborative work between University and School / Sendero Digital Gamificado: Informe de experiencia de trabajo colaborativo entre Universidad y Escuela

tendo como foco a criação de um recurso pedagógico digital inovador destinado a aprimorar o ensino de fisiologia humana na Escola Básica. Método:Trata-se de um relato de experiência, de caráter descritivo, acerca das vivências de professores da Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana e de uma Escola Pública do Estado da Bahia, entre outubro de 2022 a outubro de 2023. As atividades foram organizadas em duas etapas interconectadas: 1) Realização de um Curso de formação de Educação à Distância (EaD) durante a Semana Nacional de Ciência e Tecnologia (SNCT). 2) Elaboração de um material didático inovador envolvendo as tecnologias digitais educacionais, como produto final do Curso EaD realizado na SNCT. Resultados:Elaboração do jogo de tabuleiro, intitulado jogo de trilha gamificada denominada "Trilha Corpo Humano: Conhecer para Cuidar". Conclusão:A proposta desenvolvida no presente trabalho vislumbrou a inovação da prática pedagógica, por meio do desenvolvimento de novas tecnologias educacionais, contribuindo para a melhoria do ensino na Escola.

Objective: To report the experience of integrating University and Primary School Teachers, focusing on the creation of an innovative digital pedagogical resource aimed at improving the teaching of human physiology in Primary Schools. Method:This is an experience report, of a descriptive nature, about the experiences of teachers at the State University of Feira de Santana and a Public School in the State of Bahia, between October 2022 and October 2023. The activities were organized in two interconnected stages: 1) Carrying out a Distance Education (EaD) training course during National Science and Technology Week (SNCT). 2) Creation of innovative teaching material involving digital educational technologies, as the final product of the Distance Learning Courseheld at SNCT. Results:Preparation of the board game, entitled gamified trail game called "Human Body Trail: Knowing to Care". Conclusion: The proposal developed in this work envisioned the innovation of pedagogical practice, through the development of new educational technologies, contributing to the improvement of teaching at School.

Objetivo: Reportar la experiencia de integración de Profesores Universitarios y de Educación Primaria, centrándose en la creación de un recurso pedagógico digital innovador orientado a mejorar la enseñanza de la fisiología humana en la Escuela Primaria. Método: Se trata de un relato de experiencia, de carácter descriptivo, sobre las vivencias de docentes de la Universidad Estatal de Feira de Santana y de una Escuela Pública del Estado de Bahía, entre octubre de 2022 y octubre de 2023. Las actividades se organizaron en dos espacios interconectados. etapas: 1) Realización de un curso de capacitación en Educación a Distancia (EaD) durante la Semana Nacional de Ciencia y Tecnología (SNCT). 2) Desarrollo de material didáctico innovador que involucre tecnologías educativas digitales, como producto final del Curso a Distancia realizado en el SNCT. Resultados:Elaboración del juego de mesa, titulado Juego de Sendero gamificado denominado "Human Body Trail: Saber Cuidar". Conclusión:La propuesta desarrollada en este trabajo vislumbró la innovación de la práctica pedagógica, a través del desarrollo de nuevas tecnologías educativas, contribuyendo a la mejora de la enseñanza en la Escuela.

Fotografía, medicina y corporalidad: el dispositivo de la imagen en las formas de aprehensión discursiva de la enfermedad / Photography, medicine and corporeality: the device of the image in the forms of discursive apprehension of the disease

Resumen Estudiar y reflexionar sobre la enfermedad es poner de relieve las formas de ver y decir acerca de lo que puede un cuerpo y su potencia de ser afectado ante las huellas o vestigios que lo degradan. Este artículo expone los soportes epistemológicos de una investigación sobre las representaciones sociales (en la que se inscribe el saber médico) de la enfermedad desde el registro de la dermatología clínica durante la segunda mitad del siglo XIX. Para esto, se recurrió a un análisis de fotografías médicas conservada en archivos de Colombia y España y como horizonte discursivo las formas de ver y decir la enfermedad que tiene efectos deformantes en el cuerpo.

Abstract To study about and reflect on the disease is to highlight the ways of seeing and saying what can a body and its power to be affected before fingerprints or traces that degrade it. This article exposes epistemological research on social representations brackets (where register know doctor) disease from the registry of Clinical Dermatology in the second half of the 19th century. This is resorted to an analysis of medical photographs preserved in archives of Colombia and Spain taking as discursive forms of seeing and saying the disease who have disfiguring effects in the body.

Quadrinhos como linguagem para o processo formativo de corpos / Comic books as a language in the formative process of bodies / Cómics como lenguaje para el proceso formativo de cuerpos

O processo formativo é considerado a criação contínua de formas somáticas ao longo da existência para fazer presença, para responder aos acontecimentos e para ampliar a função da vida em seu processo evolutivo. Dispõe de uma prática corporal fortemente baseada em imagens, uma vez que se inclui ver e trabalhar em processo e como realidade somática por meio de imagens gráficas e vídeo. Neste texto, discorremos sobre o uso da linguagem das histórias em quadrinhos (HQ) para cartografar o processo formativo de corpos, que emergiu do trabalho realizado pelo Laboratório do Processo Formativo durante a pandemia de Covid-19 em grupos on-line, diante da necessidade urgente de mutação dos corpos devido a confinamento e ameaça à vida e de adaptação a um cotidiano intensamente permeado pelas telas.

The formative process can be defined as the continuous creation of somatic forms throughout existence to establish presence, respond to events and expand the function of life in the evolutionary process. It comprises a heavily image-based bodily practice, since it includes seeing and working on oneself as part of a process and somatic reality using visual image and videos. We discuss the use of comic book language to map the formative process of bodies. This initiative emerged from work developed by the Formative Process Laboratory during the Covid-19 pandemic with on-line groups in response to the urgent need for the mutation of bodies in the face of confinement, the threat to life and the adaption of daily lives intensely permeated by screens.

El proceso formativo se considera la creación continua de formas somáticas a lo largo de la existencia para señalar presencia, para responder a los acontecimientos y para la ampliación de la función de la vida en su proceso evolutivo. Dispone de una práctica corporal fuertemente basada en imágenes, puesto que incluye verse y trabajarse en el proceso y como realidad somática por medio de imágenes gráficas y en video. En este texto trataremos sobre el uso del lenguaje de los cómics, para cartografiar el proceso formativo de cuerpos, que surgió del trabajo realizado por el Laboratorio del Proceso Formativo durante la pandemia de Covid-19 en grupos on-line, ante la necesidad urgente de mutación de los cuerpos frente al confinamiento y a la amenaza a la vida y de adaptación a un cotidiano intensamente ocupado por las pantallas.

Arte, corpo e humanidades na formação do profissional em saúde / Art, body, and humanities in the formation of the health professional / Arte, cuerpo y humanidades en la formación de los profesionales de la salud

RESUMO: O presente artigo teve por objetivo principal explicitar os fundamentos teórico-metodológicos de uma experiência pedagógica realizada na Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade Federal da Bahia, no campo das 'humanidades médicas'. Trata-se da disciplina 'Arte e saúde', ministrada desde 2016, na qual se procurou desenvolver uma estratégia de ensino que explicita e discute, na prática médica, questões relacionadas a corporeidade, gênero e cuidado à saúde. Nessa perspectiva, procurou-se explorar a potencialidade transgressora da arte como uma forma de problematizar um conjunto de pressupostos, princípios e valores subjacentes às relações sociais que, usualmente, são estabelecidas nos encontros entre terapeutas e pacientes. Neste artigo, discutimos apenas sobre um módulo dessa disciplina: aquele em que usamos exemplos de performances artísticas para refletir a dimensão corporal da experiência humana (corporeidade) e o mundo da vida cotidiana.

ABSTRACT: The primary focus of this article was to elucidate the theoretical and methodological underpinnings of a unique and innovative pedagogical endeavor undertaken at the Faculdade de Medicina of Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brazil, within the realm of 'medical humanities.' This is the domain of 'Art and Health,' introduced in 2016, where our aim was to devise a teaching approach that delves into and deliberates, in the context of medical practice, on issues pertaining to corporeality, gender, and health care. From this standpoint, we endeavored to harness the transformative power of art as a means of questioning a set of assumptions, principles, and values that underlie social interactions typically observed in therapeutic encounters. This article specifically delves into one module of this course: a module that employs instances of artistic performances to contemplate the physical aspect of human existence (corporeality) and the realm of everyday life.

RESUMEN: Este artículo tiene como objetivo principal exponer los fundamentos teóricos y metodológicos de una experiencia pedagógica llevada a cabo en la Faculdade de Medicina of Universidade Federal da Bahia, Brasil, en el ámbito de las 'humanidades médicas'. Se trata de la asignatura 'Arte y Salud', que se imparte desde 2016, con el objetivo de desarrollar una estrategia didáctica que evidencie y discuta cuestiones relacionadas con la corporalidad, el género y el cuidado de la salud en la práctica médica. Desde esta perspectiva, se buscó explorar el potencial transgresor del arte como una manera de problematizar un conjunto de presupuestos, principios y valores subyacentes a las relaciones sociales que suelen establecerse en los encuentros entre terapeutas y pacientes. En este artículo, hablaremos de un solo módulo de esta asignatura: aquel en el que utilizamos ejemplos de representaciones artísticas para reflexionar sobre la dimensión corporal de la experiencia humana (corporeidad) y el mundo de la vida cotidiana.

Aspectos gerais do retículo peritonite traumática em bovinos / General aspects of traumatic reticulum peritonitis in cattle / Aspectos generales de la peritonitis del retículo traumático en ganado

A Retículo Peritonite Traumática está diretamente ligada à ingestão de objetos metálicos perfuro cortantes, como pregos e pedaços de arame, que podem penetrar ou perfurar a parede do retículo. Embora a ocorrência de corpos estranhos de alumínio seja rara, outros elementos, como fios de pneus usados para fixar lonas em silagens e até cerdas de arame de escovas utilizadas em pequenos aeroportos, têm sido registrados como causas dessa afecção. A ingestão desses objetos pode resultar em lesões no retículo, desencadeando episódios de retículo peritonite traumática e suas sequelas, como pericardite traumática, inflamação do fígado, abscessos no baço e muito mais. Os sinais clínicos podem variar, mas incluem comportamento anormal, motilidade reduzida do rúmen, fezes mal digeridas, febre e sinais de dor. O diagnóstico baseia-se na avaliação dos sinais clínicos do animal, juntamente com exames complementares, como hemograma, bioquímico, ultrassom e radiografia. É importante considerar as alterações hematológicas, como leucocitose e hiperfibrinogenemia, como indicadores-chave desta afecção. O diagnóstico também envolve testes de dor ao corpo estranho. O tratamento pode ser conservativo ou cirúrgico. A abordagem conservativa envolve a administração de antibióticos, anti-inflamatórios e soluções intravenosas, além do tratamento de deficiências nutricionais subjacentes. A opção cirúrgica exige a remoção do corpo estranho do retículo, seguida de cuidados pós-operatórios.

Traumatic Reticulum Peritonitis this directly linked to the ingestion of sharp metallic objects, such as nails and pieces of wire, which can penetrate or pierce the wall of the reticulum. Although the occurrence of aluminum foreign bodies is rare, other elements, such as tire wires used to attach tarpaulins to silage and even wire bristles from brushes used in small airports, have been recorded as causes of this condition. Ingestion of these objects can result in damage to the reticulum, triggering episodes of traumatic reticulum peritonitis and its sequelae, such as traumatic pericarditis, liver inflammation, spleen abscesses and more. Clinical signs may vary but include abnormal behavior, reduced rumen motility, poorly digested feces, fever and signs of pain. The diagnosis is based on the evaluation of the animal's clinical signs, together with complementary tests, such as blood count, biochemistry, ultrasound and radiography. It is important to consider hematological changes, such as leukocytosis and hyperfibrinogenemia, as key indicators of this condition. Diagnosis also involves foreign body pain testing. Treatment can be conservative or surgical. The conservative approach involves administering antibiotics, anti-inflammatories and intravenous solutions, in addition to treating underlying nutritional deficiencies. The surgical option requires removal of the foreign body from the reticulum, followed by post-operative care.

La peritonitis traumática del retículo esto directamente ligada a la ingestión de objetos metálicos punzantes, como clavos y trozos de alambre, que pueden penetrar o perforar la pared del retículo. Aunque la aparición de cuerpos extraños de aluminio es rara, se han registrado como causas de esta afección otros elementos, como los alambres de neumáticos utilizados para fijar las lonas al ensilaje e incluso las cerdas de alambre de los cepillos utilizados en los aeropuertos pequeños. La ingestión de estos objetos puede provocar daños en el retículo, desencadenando episodios de peritonitis traumática del retículo y sus secuelas, como pericarditis traumática, inflamación del hígado, abscesos del bazo y más. Los signos clínicos pueden variar, pero incluyen comportamiento anormal, motilidad ruminal reducida, heces mal digeridas, fiebre y signos de dolor. El diagnóstico se basa en la evaluación de los signos clínicos del animal, junto con pruebas complementarias, como hemograma, bioquímica, ecografía y radiografía. Es importante considerar los cambios hematológicos, como la leucocitosis y la hiperfibrinogenemia, como indicadores clave de esta afección. El diagnóstico también implica la prueba del dolor por cuerpo extraño. El tratamiento puede ser conservador o quirúrgico. El enfoque conservador implica la administración de antibióticos, antiinflamatorios y soluciones intravenosas, además de tratar las deficiencias nutricionales subyacentes. La opción quirúrgica requiere la extracción del cuerpo extraño del retículo, seguida de cuidados postoperatorios.