RESUMO O uso de inoculantes contendo bactérias promotoras do crescimento vegetal é uma alternativa para aumentar a eficiência de uso dos fertilizantes nitrogenados. Em trigo de duplo propósito estudos avaliando a inoculação sobre a produção de forragem, palha e grãos são escassos. Nesse sentido, avaliou-se a produção de forragem e o rendimento de grãos em trigo de duplo propósito inoculado com Azospirillum brasilense e fertilizado com doses de nitrogênio, nos anos agrícolas de 2016 e 2017, em condições de corte. O delineamento experimental utilizado foi o de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições, organizado em esquema fatorial. Os fatores foram a inoculação (com e sem) e às doses de nitrogênio (0, 50, 100 e 150 kg de N ha-1). Foram avaliadas a produção de forragem, o número de perfilhos, a produção de palha e a produção de grãos. As médias de produção de forragem total diferiram entre os tratamentos com e sem inoculação 3952 e 3350 kg de MS ha-1, respectivamente. Não houve efeito da inoculação sobre a produção de grãos. A produção de forragem e de biomassa de lâminas foliares, o número de perfilhos e a produção de palha são incrementados com o uso da inoculação.

ABSTRACT The use of inoculants containing plant growth-promoting bacteria is an alternative to increase the efficiency of nitrogen fertilizers. Studies evaluating the effects of inoculation on forage yield, straw yield, and grain yield in dual-purpose wheat cultivars are scarce. This study aimed to evaluate the forage yield and grain yield in dual-purpose wheat inoculated with Azospirillum brasilense and fertilized with increasing nitrogen rates during two agricultural years (2016-2017) under cutting management. The trial was carried out in a completely randomized block design with four replicates, using a 2 x 4 factorial arrangement. The factors were the inoculation (control or A. brasilense) and nitrogen rates (0, 50, 100 and 150 kg ha-1 of N). Forage, grain and straw yield, and number of tillers were evaluated. Forage yield differed between treatments with inoculation and without inoculation, 3952 and 3350 kg DM ha-1, respectively. There was no effect of inoculation on grain yield. The forage and leaf biomass yield, the number of tillers and straw yield increased with inoculation.

ABSTRACT Limonium brasiliense (Boiss.) Kuntze, Plumbaginaceae, is a plant from the southern coast of Brazilian that is used for the treatment of premenstrual syndrome, menstrual disorders and genito-urinary infections. The aim of the present study was to determine the quality control parameters for rhizomes collected during different periods by pharmacopoeial and non-pharmacopoeial methods, and to develop and validate a HPLC-DAD method for quantitative control of marker substances. The measured parameters were: granulometric analysis (d50 = 0.21–0.48 mm), loss on drying (11.1–12.4%), total ash (4.9–5.7%), dry residue by extraction with acetone:water (7:3, v/v) (30.6–39.5%), total polyphenol content (8.5–15.8%), and chromatographic fingerprint by HPLC and TLC. Besides, the acetone:water (7:3, v/v) extraction solvent in combination with a turbo-extractor, yielded the crude extract with a significant increase in tannins (F4,20 = 37.0, p < 0.001). The antioxidant potential of the crude acetone:water (7:3, v/v) extract, as well as the ethyl acetate and water fractions obtained after the partition process was evaluated by DPPH and the results were, respectively: IC50 6.87, 5.91, and 6.92 µg/ml. The validation parameters for the HPLC-DAD method showed adequate specificity, precision and accuracy. The gallo- and epigallocatechin contents were, respectively, 0.8–2.7% and 1.2–2.2%. These data contribute to analysis of the pharmacognostic quality control of the commonly used part from this species.

ABSTRACT We developed a pre-clinical model in which to evaluate the impact of orally administered carbohydrates on postprandial blood glucose levels. For this purpose, we compared the effects of different carbohydrates with well-established glycemic indexes. We orally administered (gavage) increasing amounts (0.2, 0.4, 0.6, 0.8, and 1.0 g/kg) of sucrose and lactose to rats which had been fasted for 6 h or 15 h, respectively. In part of the experiments we administered frutose (gavagem). Three different models were compared for measuring postprandial blood glucose levels: a) evaluation of interstitial glucose concentrations by using a real time continuous glucose monitoring system; b) evaluation of glucose levels in blood obtained from the rat tail; c) evaluation of serum glucose levels in blood collected after decapitation. Our results showed that blood obtained from the tails of 15-h fasted rats was the best model in which to evaluate the effect of carbohydrates on postprandial blood glucose levels.

OBJETIVO: O MHOT14/33 é um instrumento de avaliação específico para pacientes jovens com problemas no quadril. O objetivo deste trabalho é traduzir e adaptar culturalmente este questionário para a língua portuguesa. MÉTODO: Foram realizadas tradução e adaptação transcultural conforme metodologia descrita por Guillemin: tradução inicial, retro tradução, versão pré-final, aplicação em pacientes e confecção da versão final. RESULTADOS: A versão de consenso foi aplicada em 30 pacientes jovens com problemas no quadril, sendo verificadas dificuldades no entendimento de algumas palavras e expressões, as quais foram substituídas por termos de mais fácil entendimento. Na reaplicação do questionário com a nova versão houve entendimento pela totalidade dos pacientes. CONCLUSÃO: A confecção da versão brasileira do MAHORN Hip Outcome Tool 14/33 permitiu a disponibilização nacional deste questionário para avaliação de pacientes jovens com problema no quadril, tendo boa aceitação e compreendimento pelos pacientes testados. Nível de evidência II, Desenvolvimento de critérios diagnósticos em pacientes consecutivos (com padrão de referência "ouro" aplicado).

OBJECTIVE: MHOT14/33 is an outcome tool designed for young patients with hip problems. The objective of this study is to translate and establish a cross-cultural adaptation of this questionnaire to Portuguese. METHOD: The Guillemin guidelines were followed for the translation and cross-cultural adaptation consisting on: translation, back-translation, prefinal version, administration of the Questionnaire, and editing of the final version. RESULTS: The prefinal version was applied to 30 young patients with hip problems. Some difficulties in understanding some of the words and expressions were noted, and these were replaced with simpler ones, achieving the patient's full acceptability in the final version of the Questionnaire. CONCLUSION: The creation of the Brazilian version of the MAHORN Hip Outcome Tool 14/33 enables this questionnaire to be used in the evaluation of patients with hip problems in Brazil, and was clearly understood, with good acceptance by the patients tested. Level of evidence II - Development of diagnostic criteria on consecutive patients (with universally applied reference "gold" standard).

Foram estudados os efeitos do meloxicam, aplicado por diferentes vias, em uveítes experimentais em cães. Realizou-se paracentese de câmara anterior em dois momentos (M0 e M1), com intervalo de cinco horas entre si. Em M0 e M1, foram coletados 0,2mL de humor aquoso e determinou-se a concentração de proteína total e de prostaglandina E2 (PGE2). Constituíram-se quatro grupos (n=5), que receberam meloxicam ao final de M0 pelas vias subcutânea (GI), subconjuntival (GII) e tópica (GIII). Um quarto grupo não recebeu tratamento (Controle). Procedeu-se à avaliação histopatológica nos indivíduos do GII. Os resultados foram avaliados estatisticamente (p≤0,05). Em todos os grupos, encontrou-se aumento significativo dos níveis protéicos e de PGE2 em M1. Não se observou diferença significativa, em M1, entre os grupos para nenhum dos parâmetros estudados. Exsudado inflamatório de caráter agudo e hemorragia discreta foram vistos à histopatologia após a aplicação do meloxicam. O meloxicam foi ineficaz em inibir a síntese de PGE2 e o influxo de proteínas para a câmara anterior, por qualquer uma das vias testadas.

Efficacy of meloxicam, administered by different routes was studied in experimental uveitis in dogs. Anterior chamber paracenteses was accomplished at two different moments (M0 and M1), with a five hour interval among them. At M0 and M1, 0.2mL of aqueous humor was collected and total protein and prostaglandin E2 (PGE2) quantitation was determined. Four groups were formed (n=5), which received meloxicam at the end of M0. by the following routes: subcutaneous (GIm), subconjunctival (GII), and topical (GIII). A fourth group that received no treatment was instituted (Control). Conjunctival histopathology of the GII was performed. Results were evaluated statistically (P≤0.05). In all groups, protein and PGE2 values enhanced significantly in M1. Protein and PGE2 values did not change significantly between groups at M1. Inflammatory exudate of acute character and mild hemorrhage were seen at histopathology, after meloxicam administration. Meloxicam were unable to inhibit PGE2 synthesis and the protein influx to the anterior chamber by any of the tested routes.

OBJETIVO: Determinar a resistência mecânica à tração e à flexão de três modelos de pinos de Schanz, dois disponíveis no Brasil e o proposto neste estudo: o cônico com 4,0 a 5,0mm de diâmetro máximo, o pino com diâmetro de 5,0mm, comprimento de rosca de 40mm e alma de 3,2mm e o proposto neste trabalho, com 5,0mm de diâmetro, alma de 3,2mm e comprimento de rosca de 15mm, com o propósito de apontar o mais eficaz. MÉTODOS: Foram construídos 48 corpos de provas, distribuídos em seis grupos com oito corpos cada. A resistência à tração foi testada nos grupos 1, 2 e 3 utilizando-se uma máquina de tração de fabricação ITM®. Para verificar a resistência à flexão, nos grupos 4, 5 e 6, foram usados um perfurador de bancada, marca Cardoso® FFC-20 na instalação do pino e, em seguida, a máquina universal de ensaios ZD100PU. RESULTADOS: Nos testes de tração os pinos cônicos suportaram a tração média de 98,462kgf; os de rosca uniforme longa (40mm), 283,70kgf; e os pinos propostos com rosca uniforme de 15mm, a força média de 116,947kgf. A diferença estatística não foi significante entre os grupos. Nos testes de flexão, os pinos cônicos resistiram à força de 6,563kgf; os pinos com rosca uniforme de 40mm, à força média de 6,177kgf; e os pinos propostos, à força média de 30,275kgf, existindo diferença significativa com os grupos anteriores. CONCLUSÕES: Os três modelos de pinos de Schanz apresentaram resistência equivalente à tração e o modelo proposto - comprimento de rosca de 15mm - é significativamente mais resistente às forças de flexão.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the mechanical resistance to traction and flexion of three models of Schanz pins, two of them available in Brazil, and the one proposed in this study: a conic pin with 5.0 mm diameter, 40 mm thread length, 3.2 mm bore, and the one proposed in this paper, with 5.0 mm in diameter, 3.2 mm bore, and 15 mm thread length, in order to show which one is the most effective. METHODS: The authors built 48 test samples divided in six groups, with eight sample per group. Traction strength was tested in groups 1, 2, and 3 using a traction machine manufactured by ITM®. To check flexion strength in groups 4, 5, and 6, they used a bench perforator manufactured by Cardoso® FFC-20 in the pin installation, and then the Universal Assay Machine ZD100PU. RESULTS: In traction tests, the conic pins stood a mean traction of 98.462 kgf, those with uniform long thread (40 mm) 283.70 kgf, and the proposed pins with uniform thread of 15 mm, stood the mean strength of 116.947 kgf. The statistic difference among the groups was not significant. In the flexion test, the conic pins stood a strength of 6.563 kgf, the pins with uniform thread of 40 mm stood the mean strength of 6.177 kgf, and the proposed pins stood the mean strength of 30.275 kgf, there being a significant difference when compared to the previous groups. CONCLUSIONS: The three models of Schanz pins presented equivalent traction strength, and the proposed model - thread length of 15 mm - is significant more resistant to flexion strengths.

The increasing use of routine CT scan, along with advances in imaging technology, have facilitated the early diagnosis of incidental renal masses. This has resulted in the reduction in the rate of metastatic disease diagnosis. Although surgery remains the mainstay in the treatment of renal tumors, the decreasing incidence of lymph node involvement has created controversy regarding the importance and the ideal extent of lymph node dissection, formerly considered mandatory at the time of radical nephrectomy. In this review, we critically assessed the role of lymph node dissection at the time of radical nephrectomy. To date, randomized trials have failed to show a benefit of lymph node dissection when broadly employed. This is likely due to the low prevalence of lymph node metastasis at the time of presentation, the unpredictable pattern of lymph node metastasis from renal tumors, and the continued downward stage migration of the disease. As a result, lymph node dissection for renal cancer is currently not recommended in the absence of gross lymphadenopathy. In high risk patients, lymph node dissection may be considered, but it remains controversial and more clinical evidence is warranted. Extended lymph node dissection is still recommended in individuals with isolated gross nodal disease or those with lymphadenopathy at the time of cytoreductive surgery prior to systemic therapy. A practical approach is summarized in an algorithm form.