Resumo O objetivo desse artigo é retomar uma série de conceitos-chave e noções de Walter Benjamin - na edição alemã de seus escritos - a partir da hipótese de que, através de seu preceito de den Pessimismus organisieren, há uma passagem do enfoque da modernidade como Verfall e Verkümmerung de capacidades humanas ao seu enfoque como Katastrophe da humanidade e do mundo. Essa passagem, certamente vinculada aos acontecimentos históricos que levam à morte do autor em 1940, inicia-se com as discussões sobre Vermögen e Wahrnehmung e conclui-se com as teses sobre Begriff der Geschichte. E entre o início e a conclusão estão reflexões pertinentes à abordagem de “Untergang des Subjekts” (ADORNO 2011: 241) e de Massenproduktion em geral e na arte: Erfahrung, Phantasievorstellung, Potenz, Erinnern, Gedächtnis, Erzählen, Lyrik e Aura. Sendo assim, é necessário investigar a passagem de Verfall e Verkümmerung a Katastrophe através de quatro ensaios sobre Sprache, dos principais escritos pertinentes a Untergang des Subjekts e Massenproduktion (Passagen-Werk, “Der Erzähler”, Charles Baudelaire e ensaios sobre a obra de arte e a fotografia) e das teses de “Über den Begriff der Geschichte”. Cabe, por fim, considerar que, em todo esse processo, Benjamin não deixa de tratar de Hilfsmittel para Vertiefung der Apperzeption.

Abstract The aim of this article is to discuss a series of key concepts and notions of Walter Benjamin - in the German edition of his writings - taking as starting point the hypothesis that, in the context of his precept of den Pessimismus organisieren, there is a shift from a focus on modernity as Verfall and Verkümmerung of human capacities towards Katastrophe of humanity and the world. This shift, certainly linked to the historical events that led to the author's death in 1940, begins with discussions on Vermögen and Wahrnehmung and concludes with the theses on Begriff der Geschichte. And between the beginning and the conclusion are reflections pertinent to the approach of “Untergang des Subjekts” (ADORNO 2011: 241) and of Massenproduktion in general and in art: Erfahrung, Phantasievorstellung, Potenz, Erinnern, Gedächtnis, Erzählen, Lyrik and Aura. Therefore, it is necessary to investigate the shift from Verfall and Verkümmerung to Katastrophe through four essays on Sprache, the main writings relevant to Untergang des Subjekts and Massenproduktion (Passagen-Werk, “Der Erzähler”, Charles Baudelaire and essays on the work of art and photography) and the theses of “Über den Begriff der Geschichte”. Finally, it is worth considering that, throughout this process, Benjamin does not forget dealing with Hilfsmittel for Vertiefung der Apperzeption.

In this text, our objective was to demonstrate that municipalities can and should develop local actions towards Food and Nutritional Security (SAN) for their residents in times of pandemic. The process of decentralization of the federative pact encouraged by the Federal Constitution of 1988 and the institutional learning derived from the local implementation of federal SAN policies that took place since the mid-2000s offered structuring conditions for the municipalities to assume a greater role in this area. We identified intra-municipal and inter-municipal mechanisms and strategies with potential direct application in other municipalities with similar conditions to the ones studied. Such applications can lead to positive responses to the impending SAN crisis intensified by COVID-19.

Nesse texto, nosso objetivo foi o de demonstrar que municípios podem e devem desenvolver ações locais com vistas a garantir a Segurança Alimentar e Nutricional (SAN) de seus munícipes em tempo de pandemia. O processo de descentralização do pacto federativo incentivado pela Constituição Federal de 1988 e o aprendizado institucional derivado da implementação local de políticas federais de SAN ocorrido a partir de meados da década de 2000 ofereceram condições estruturantes para os municípios assumirem maior protagonismo nesta área. Identificamos mecanismos e estratégias intramunicipais e intermunicipais com potencial aplicação direta em outros municípios com perfis similares aos municípios estudados. Tais aplicações podem levar a respostas positivas a iminente crise de SAN intensificada pela COVID-19.

RESUMO: Objetivou-se testar diferentes estruturas de matrizes de (co)variâncias genotípicas e residuais em modelos de regressão aleatória para modelar a produção de ovos do 5o ao 12o mês de idade de poedeiras das raças Plymouth Rock Barrada e Plymouth Rock Branca, bem como estimar a herdabilidade no sentido amplo e as correlações ambientais e genotípicas. Foram avaliados seis modelos de regressão aleatória e, para todos os modelos, foram testadas 12 estruturas das matrizes genotípicas e residuais. O modelo de regressão aleatória com intercepto linear com estrutura de (co)variância desestruturada (UN) para a matriz de efeitos aleatórios e correlação desestruturada (UNR) para a matriz de resíduos, modela adequadamente a curva de produção de ovos das aves das duas raças estudadas. As correlações genotípicas variaram de 0.15 (entre o 5o e o 12o mês) a 0.99 (entre o 10o e o 11o mês), aumentando conforme a proximidade entre os meses. As herdabilidades para a produção de ovos entre o 5o e o 12o mês de idade aumentam com o avanço da idade, variando de 0.15 a 0.51. A partir do nono mês de idade a herdabilidade é moderada com estimativas de correlações genotípicas superiores a 90% nos meses 10, 11 e 12. Sugere-se a seleção das poedeiras através de critérios fenotípicos a partir do 9o mês de idade das aves.

ABSTRACT: This study aimed to test different genotypic and residual covariance matrix structures in random regression models to model the egg production of Barred Plymouth Rock and White Plymouth Rock hens aged between 5 and 12 months. In addition, we estimated broad-sense heritability, and environmental and genotypic correlations. Six random regression models were evaluated, and for each model, 12 genotypic and residual matrix structures were tested. The random regression model with linear intercept and unstructured covariance (UN) for a matrix of random effects and unstructured correlation (UNR) for residual matrix adequately model the egg production curve of hens of the two study breeds. Genotypic correlations ranged from 0.15 (between age of 5 and 12 months) to 0.99 (between age of 10 and 11 months) and increased based on the time elapsed. Egg production heritability between 5- and 12-month-old hens increased with age, varying from 0.15 to 0.51. From the age of 9 months onward, heritability was moderate with estimates of genotypic correlations higher than 90% at the age of 10, 11, and 12 months. Results suggested that selection of hens to improve egg production should commence at the ninth month of age.

O uso de técnicas de Processamento digital de imagem é destaque no cenário médico para o diagnóstico automático de doenças. Glaucoma é a segunda principal causa de cegueira no mundo e não possui cura. Atualmente, existem tratamentos para prevenir a perda da visão, contudo a doença deverá ser descoberta nos estágios iniciais. Assim, o objetivo deste trabalho é desenvolver um método de detecção automática do Glaucoma em imagens da retina. A metodologia utilizada no estudo foi: aquisição de bases de imagens, segmentação do Disco Óptico, extração de características de textura em diferentes modelos de cores e classificação das imagens em glaucomatosas ou não. Foram obtidos resultados da ordem de 93% de acerto

The use of digital image processing techniques is prominent in medical settings for the automatic diagnosis of diseases. Glaucoma is the second leading cause of blindness in the world and it has no cure. Currently, there are treatments to prevent vision loss, but the disease must be detected in the early stages. Thus, the objective of this work is to develop an automatic detection method of Glaucoma in retinal images. The methodology used in the study were: acquisition of image database, Optic Disc segmentation, texture feature extraction in different color models and classification of images in glaucomatous or not. We obtained results of 93% accuracy

ABSTRACT Objective: The purpose of this video is to present the laparoscopic repair of a VUF in a 42-year-old woman, with gross hematuria, in the immediate postoperative phase following a cesarean delivery. The obstetric team implemented conservative management, including Foley catheter insertion, for 2 weeks. She subsequently developed intermittent hematuria and cystitis. The urology team was consulted 15 days after cesarean delivery. Cystoscopy indicated an ulcerated lesion in the bladder dome of approximately 1.0cm in size. Hysterosalpingography and a pelvic computed tomography scan indicated a fistula. Materials and Methods: Laparoscopic repair was performed 30 days after the cesarean delivery. The patient was placed in the lithotomy position while also in an extreme Trendelenburg position. Pneumoperitoneum was established using a Veress needle in the midline infra-umbilical region, and a primary 11-mm port was inserted. Another 11-mm port was inserted exactly between the left superior iliac spine and the umbilicus. Two other 5-mm ports were established under laparoscopic guidance in the iliac fossa on both sides. The omental adhesions in the pelvis were carefully released and the peritoneum between the bladder and uterus was incised via cautery. Limited cystotomy was performed, and the specific sites of the fistula and the ureteral meatus were identified; thereafter, the posterior bladder wall was adequately mobilized away from the uterus. The uterine rent was then closed using single 3/0Vicryl sutures and two-layer watertight closure of the urinary bladder was achieved by using 3/0Vicryl sutures. An omental flap was mobilized and inserted between the uterus and the urinary bladder, and was fixed using two 3/0Vicryl sutures, followed by tube drain insertion. Results: The operative time was 140 min, whereas the blood loss was 100ml. The patient was discharged 3 days after surgery, and the catheter was removed 12 days after surgery. Discussion: Laparoscopy has advantages over open surgery in that it is associated with less pain, shorter length of hospital stay, better cosmesis, quicker recovery, and equal efficacy. Although cases of VUF are rarely noted, the laparoscopic skill obtained through other urological procedures suggest, that laparoscopic repair may be the procedure of choice for such cases (2). The reported operative time for the laparoscopic repair of VUF in the literature varies between 140 and 220 min (3). However, laparoscopic techniques should be considered as a mode of abdominal access and should not influence the method of surgical repair. Surgical success should depend on the adherence to good technique rather than the approach. Hence, this method appears to be a viable alternative for surgeons experienced with laparoscopic suturing techniques. Conclusion: Laparoscopic repair appears to be a viable alternative for surgeons experienced with laparoscopic suturing techniques.

Avaliaram-se as características reprodutivas de duas raças puras de poedeiras semipesadas. Foram utilizadas 800 fêmeas, 400 da raça Plymouth Rock White (PRW) e 400 da raça Plymouth Rock Barred (PRB) no período compreendido entre a 16ª e a 24ª semanas de idade, quando todas as aves tiveram o mesmo manejo e receberam água e ração ad libitum. Semanalmente, foram mensurados os parâmetros peso corporal, consumo alimentar, taxa de postura, conversão alimentar, peso dos ovos, peso de oviduto e número de folículos ovarianos. Foi utilizado um delineamento inteiramente casualizado (DIC) com dois tratamentos (PRW e PRB) e cinco repetições de oitenta aves cada, sendo que os dados foram submetidos à análise de variância e as médias comparadas pelo teste "T" de Student a 5% de significância. Observou-se que na 24ª semana de idade as aves da raça PRW apresentaram uma maior taxa de postura (P=0,006) e melhor conversão alimentar (P=0,020), comparado às aves da raça PRB. As aves PRB apresentaram maior peso corporal, comparado ao peso das PRW, entretanto, o peso do oviduto em relação ao peso corporal na 24ª semana e o número de folículos grandes amarelos na 20ª semana de idade foram maiores nas aves da raça PRW, comparado com as aves da raça PRB (P=0,029). Aves poedeiras da raça PRW são mais eficientes nos parâmetros produtivos e apresentam o desenvolvimento do aparelho reprodutivo mais precoce em relação às aves da PRB.

It was evaluated the reproductive traits of two pure breed laying hens. There were used 800 females, 400 White Plymouth Rock (PRW) and 400 Barred Plymouth Rock pullets, from 16 to 24 week of age. Pullets were managed in the same manner and received water and feed ad libitum. Body weight, feed intake, hen-day egg production, feed conversion, egg weight, oviduct weight and number of ovarian follicles were weekly measured. It was used a completely randomized design with two breeds (PRW and PRB) and five replicates of 80 pullets. The data were submitted to ANOVA and means compared by Student's T test 5% of significance. At 24 weeks of age the PRW pullets had a higher egg production (P=0.006) and better feed conversion (P=0.020) than the PRBs. The PRBs presented higher body weight than the PRWs, however, the number of large yellow follicles at 20 weeks, and the relative oviduct weight at 24 weeks of age were greater in the PRW pullets (P=0.029). The PRW pullets were more efficient in the production parameters and were more precocious in the development of the reproductive tract than PRB pullets.

In this work, natural cashew apple juice was used as cultivation medium as an alternative to substitute brain heart infusion medium. The effect of aeration and juice supplementation with yeast extract on the production of hyaluronic acid in batch fermentation was also investigated. Similar levels of cell mass were obtained in inoculum using cashew apple juice supplemented with yeast extract or the conventional brain heart infusion medium. Fermentation in Erlenmeyer flasks produced low biomass and hyaluronic acid concentrations. The hyaluronic acid concentration and viscosity increased from 0.15 g/L and 3.87 cP (no aeration or medium supplementation) to 1.76 g/L and 107 cP, when aeration (2 vvm) and 60 g/L of yeast extract were used. The results suggest the production of low-molecular weight hyaluronic acid oligomers instead of the high molecular weight polymer.

O ácido hialurônico é um polissacarídeo da família dos glicosaminoglicanos e está presente nos tecidos conjuntivos dos mamíferos. No olho, pode ser encontrado na córnea, na esclera e, principalmente, no humor vítreo. Atualmente, vem sendo empregado em várias especialidades médicas, incluindo a oftalmologia. O objetivo desse artigo é demonstrar as diversas aplicações oftalmológicas atuais e futuras dessa substância.

Hyaluronic acid is a polysaccharide of the glycosaminoglycan family present in mammal tissues. In the eye, it can be found in the cornea, the sclera and the vitreous humor. Currently, it has been employed in several medical specialties, including ophthalmology. The objective of this paper is to demonstrate the various current and future ophthalmic applications of this substance.

INTRODUÇÃO: Estudos anteriores detectaram a presence de anticorpos anti-célula endotelial (AACE) em pacientes com doença de Behçet, porém não há nenhuma evidência se a presença destes anticorpos exerce alguma influência na apresentação clínica ou atividade da doença. OBJETIVOS: Determinar a freqüência de AACE em pacientes com doença de Behçet e analisar possíveis associações clínicas. MÉTODOS: Foram selecionados 50 pacientes que preencheram corretamente os critérios diagnósticos para a doença de Behçet. Trinta e sete pacientes eram do sexo feminino e 13 do sexo masculino, média de idade de 44 ± 9 anos e tempo médio de seguimento de 10 ± 7,5 anos. O AACE foram analisados por ELISA utilizando células ECV-304 como substrato antigênico. A prevalência de AACE foi determinada e foram investigadas possíveis relações com características clínicas atuais e pregressas. RESULTADOS: Os AACE foram detectados no soro de 38% dos pacientes (13 na forma IgG, 4 IgM e 2 nas formas IgG e IgM). Observamos uma associação entre o AACE e história pregressa de envolvimento de sistema nervoso central (OR=5,4; p=0,03). Esta associação era mais evidente para o AACE na forma IgG (OR=6,0; p=0,02). Observamos também uma tendência de risco aumentado de aneurismas em pacientes com AACE na forma IgG (OR=2,58; p=0,77). Nenhuma outra característica clínica mostrou-se relevante com o anticorpo estudado. CONCLUSÃO: Nossos dados sugerem que o AACE na forma IgG pode ser uma marcador de lesão mais grave em pacientes com doença de Behçet baseado no fato de encontrarmos uma maior freqüência de história pregressa de manifestação de sistema nervoso central em pacientes com AACE circulante.

INTRODUCTION: Previous studies have detected the presence of anti-endothelial cell antibodies (AECA) in patients with Behçet's disease (BD). However, no real evidence exists whether these antibodies exert any influence on clinical presentation and/or activity of this disease. OBJECTIVES: To determine the frequency of AECA in patients with BD and analyze possible clinical associations. METHODS: 50 patients with BD who fulfilled diagnostic criteria were selected. Thirty-seven patients were females, and 13 were males; the mean age was 44 ± 9 years with a mean follow-up time of 10 ± 7.5 years. AECA were assayed by ELISA using ECV-304 cells as the antigenic substrate. The prevalence of AECA was determined, and their possible relationships with present and past clinical features were investigated. RESULTS: AECA were detected in the sera of 38% of the patients (IgG in 13, IgM in four, and IgG plus IgM in two). An association was observed between AECA and a previous history of central nervous system involvement (OR= 5.4, p= 0.03). This association was more evident for IgG-AECA (OR= 6.0, p= 0.02). A trend of an increased risk of aneurysms was also observed in patients with IgG-AECA (OR= 2.58, p= 0.77). None of the other clinical characteristics showed a relevant association with these antibodies. CONCLUSION: Our data suggest that IgG-AECA may be a marker of more severe lesions in patients with BD based on the higher frequency of previous central nervous system manifestations in patients who presently display circulating AECA.