With the increase in life expectancy and the significant incidence of lesions of the musculoskeletal system, both the public and private sectors seek improvements in their products and processes in order to contribute to the health of the population. Every year tons of chicken eggshell (CES) from domestic consumption are released in environment and the present work aims the production of a synthetic ceramic bone substitute using the eggshell as a source of calcium ions. According to the methodology, 5, 10, 15 and 20 mol% of iron ions were used and the characterization assays demonstrated the formation of a double calcium iron phosphate - Ca9Fe(PO4)7. MG63 cells were cultured on test specimens to cell viability assay and to each doped group analyzed, verifying cell compatibility with the studied compounds, as well as a good adhesion profile. Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) of the cells showed that material surface favored cell adhesion and the results demonstrated that the production of the compounds were viable to Ca9Fe(PO4)7 phase. So, in the future, it will be possible to have a final comprehensive biological compatibility of the prototype for further in vitro and in vivo assays. system population CES (CES methodology 5 10 1 2 mol Ca9FePO47. Ca9FePO47 CaFePO Ca9Fe PO4 7. 7 Ca Fe PO MG MG6 analyzed profile SEM (SEM Ca9Fe(PO4) phase So future FePO Ca9FePO4 CaFe Ca9Fe(PO4 Ca9FePO Ca9Fe(PO

ABSTRACT Purpose: To compare the refractive prediction error of Hill-radial basis function 3.0 with those of 3 conventional formulas and 11 combination methods in eyes with short axial lengths. Methods: The refractive prediction error was calculated using 4 formulas (Hoffer Q, SRK-T, Haigis, and Hill-RBF) and 11 combination methods (average of two or more methods). The absolute error was determined, and the proportion of eyes within 0.25-diopter (D) increments of absolute error was analyzed. Furthermore, the intraclass correlation coefficients of each method were computed to evaluate the agreement between target refractive error and postoperative spherical equivalent. Results: This study included 87 eyes. Based on the refractive prediction error findings, Hoffer Q formula exhibited the highest myopic errors, followed by SRK-T, Hill-RBF, and Haigis. Among all the methods, the Haigis and Hill-RBF combination yielded a mean refractive prediction error closest to zero. The SRK-T and Hill-RBF combination showed the lowest mean absolute error, whereas the Hoffer Q, SRK-T, and Haigis combination had the lowest median absolute error. Hill-radial basis function exhibited the highest intraclass correlation coefficient, whereas SRK-T showed the lowest. Haigis and Hill-RBF, as well as the combination of both, demonstrated the lowest proportion of refractive surprises (absolute error >1.00 D). Among the individual formulas, Hill-RBF had the highest success rate (absolute error ≤0.50 D). Moreover, among all the methods, the SRK-T and Hill-RBF combination exhibited the highest success rate. Conclusions: Hill-radial basis function showed accuracy comparable to or surpassing that of conventional formulas in eyes with short axial lengths. The use and integration of various formulas in cataract surgery for eyes with short axial lengths may help reduce the incidence of refractive surprises. Purpose Hillradial Hill radial 30 0 3. 1 Methods SRKT, SRKT SRK T, T HillRBF RBF average methods. . methods) determined 0.25diopter 025diopter diopter 0.25 25 D (D analyzed Furthermore equivalent Results 8 findings errors HillRBF, RBF, zero coefficient both 100 00 >1.0 D. D) 050 50 ≤0.5 Moreover Conclusions 25diopter 025 0.2 2 10 >1. 05 5 ≤0. 02 0. >1 ≤0 > ≤

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar a sazonalidade da bronquiolite aguda no Brasil durante a temporada 2020–2022 e compará-la com a das temporadas anteriores. Métodos: Os dados de incidência de internações por bronquiolite aguda em lactentes <1 ano de idade foram obtidos do Departamento de Informática da base de dados da Saúde Pública Brasileira para o período entre 2016 e 2022. Esses dados também foram analisados por macrorregiões do Brasil (Norte, Nordeste, Sudeste, Sul e Centro-Oeste). Para descrever características sazonais e de tendência ao longo do tempo, utilizamos o Modelo de Médias Móveis Integradas Autorregressivas Sazonais. Resultados: Em comparação com o período pré-COVID-19, a incidência de hospitalizações relacionadas com bronquiolite aguda diminuiu 97% durante as intervenções não farmacológicas (março de 2020 – agosto de 2021), mas aumentou 95% após a flexibilização das intervenções não farmacológicas (setembro de 2021 – dezembro de 2022), resultando no aumento geral de 16%. Durante o período pré-COVID-19, as hospitalizações por bronquiolite aguda seguiram um padrão sazonal, que foi interrompido em 2020–2021, mas recuperaram-se em 2022, com um pico ocorrido em maio, aproximadamente 4% superior ao pico pré-COVID-19. Conclusões: Este estudo ressalta a influência significativa das intervenções contra a COVID-19 nas hospitalizações por bronquiolite aguda no Brasil. A restauração de um padrão sazonal em 2022 sublinha a interação entre as medidas de saúde pública e a dinâmica das doenças respiratórias em crianças pequenas. Objetivo 20202022 2020–202 comparála compará la anteriores Métodos 1 < 201 Norte, Norte (Norte Nordeste Sudeste CentroOeste. CentroOeste Centro Oeste . Centro-Oeste) tempo Sazonais Resultados préCOVID19, préCOVID19 préCOVID pré COVID 19, 19 pré-COVID-19 97 março 202 2021, , 2021) 95 setembro 2022) 16 16% 20202021 2020–2021 recuperaramse recuperaram se maio 4 préCOVID19. 19. Conclusões COVID19 COVID-1 pequenas 2020202 2020–20 20 Centro-Oeste préCOVID1 pré-COVID-1 9 COVID1 COVID- 202020 2020–2 2 pré-COVID- 20202 2020– pré-COVID

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the seasonality of acute bronchiolitis in Brazil during the 2020–2022 season and compare it with the previous seasons. Methods: Data from the incidence of hospitalizations due to acute bronchiolitis in infants <1 year of age were obtained from the Department of Informatics of the Brazilian Public Health database for the period between 2016 and 2022. These data were also analyzed by macro-regions of Brazil (North, Northeast, Southeast, South, and Midwest). To describe seasonal and trend characteristics over time, we used the Seasonal Autoregressive Integrated Moving Averages Model. Results: Compared to the pre-COVID-19 period, the incidence of hospitalizations related to acute bronchiolitis decreased by 97% during non-pharmacological interventions (March 2020 – August 2021) but increased by 95% after non-pharmacological interventions relaxation (September 2021 – December 2022), resulting in a 16% overall increase. During the pre-COVID-19 period, hospitalizations for acute bronchiolitis followed a seasonal pattern, which was disrupted in 2020–2021 but recovered in 2022, with a peak occurring in May, approximately 4% higher than the pre-COVID-19 peak. Conclusions: This study underscores the significant influence of COVID-19 interventions on acute bronchiolitis hospitalizations in Brazil. The restoration of a seasonal pattern in 2022 highlights the interplay between public health measures and respiratory illness dynamics in young children. Objective 20202022 2020–202 seasons Methods 1 < 201 macroregions macro regions North, North (North Northeast Southeast South Midwest. Midwest . Midwest) time Model Results preCOVID19 preCOVID pre COVID 19 pre-COVID-1 97 nonpharmacological non pharmacological March 202 95 September , 2022) 16 increase 20202021 May 4 Conclusions COVID19 COVID-1 children 2020202 2020–20 20 preCOVID1 pre-COVID- 9 COVID1 COVID- 202020 2020–2 2 pre-COVID 20202 2020–

ABSTRACT The search for more sustainable systems of rice cultivation, especially in relation to water use, has included the evaluation of more-efficient irrigation systems in addition to alternative water sources. The aim of this study was to conduct a phytosociological survey of weeds in rice crops irrigated by subsurface drip with different concentrations of treated dairy effluent, maintaining the soil moisture at saturation or field capacity. A pilot scale experiment was carried out in a protected environment using a randomised block design in a 5 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replications. The IAC 301 cultivar (Arborio rice) was chosen. The phytosociological surveys were carried out on four different dates, and considered the composition as well as the distribution of plant species in each of the applied treatments, using the importance value index (IVI) to evaluate the influence of each treatment. The results showed that cultivating irrigated rice, giving priority to water management, altered the ecology of invasive plants. Fourteen weed species were identified, distributed over 10 families. The effluent dose did not alter the incidence of invasive plants, and only at the final evaluation was there a reduction in the IVI value at effluent concentrations of 50% and 75%. For soil moisture, the highest IVI values occurred on the first two days of the survey under saturated conditions; this result was reversed closer to plant maturity, when the IVI values were higher at field capacity. cultivation use moreefficient efficient sources capacity scheme replications 30 Arborio chosen dates treatments (IVI treatment management plants identified 1 families 50 75 75% conditions maturity 3 7

Resumen Marco contextual: Los datos que caracterizan a las personas con estomas en Portugal son escasos. Establecer estimaciones epidemiológicas puede mejorar el conocimiento sobre esta población y adaptar modelos sanitarios. Objetivos: Estimar la prevalencia y la incidencia de personas con estoma de eliminación en Portugal en 2021. Metodología: Estudio observacional, longitudinal y retrospectivo, basado en una base de datos de dispensaciones de dispositivos de ostomía. Resultados: En 2021, el número estimado de personas con al menos un estoma era de 22.045, de las cuales 19.793 [IC95%:19.599;19.994] tenían un estoma de eliminación. La mayoría de ellos eran hombres (61,4%), tenían una edad media de 70,5 años y vivían principalmente en el interior del país. El tipo de estoma de eliminación más frecuente era la colostomía (48,8%). La incidencia estimada de nuevos casos fue de 6.622, de los cuales 5.834 [IC95%:5.680;5.984] eran estomas de eliminación. Conclusión: Estos resultados han permitido caracterizar el perfil de las personas con estoma de eliminación en Portugal. Podrían ser útiles para ajustar los programas de prevención/seguimiento de la salud de esta población y para asignar recursos especializados.

Resumo Enquadramento: Dados que caracterizam as pessoas com estoma em Portugal são escassos. Estabelecer estimativas epidemiológicas pode melhorar o conhecimento sobre esta população e adaptar modelos de cuidados de saúde. Objetivos: Estimar a prevalência e incidência de pessoas com estoma de eliminação em Portugal em 2021. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, longitudinal e retrospetivo, a partir de uma base de dados de dispensa de dispositivos para ostomia. Resultados: Em 2021, o número estimado de pessoas com pelo menos um estoma foi de 22.045. Entre estes, 19.793 [IC95%:19.599;19.994] tinham um estoma de eliminação. Na sua maioria eram homens (61,4%), em média tinham 70,5 anos e residiam preferencialmente na região interior do país. O tipo de estoma de eliminação mais prevalente foi a colostomia (48,8%). A incidência estimada de novos casos foi de 6.622, sendo 5.834 [IC95%:5.680;5.984] referentes a estomas de eliminação. Conclusão: Estes resultados permitiram caracterizar o perfil das pessoas com estoma de eliminação em Portugal. Poderão ser úteis para ajustar os programas de prevenção/acompanhamento em saúde desta população e ainda alocar recursos especializados.

Abstract Background: Data characterizing individuals with a stoma in Portugal is limited. Establishing epidemiological estimates can enhance understanding of this population and facilitate the adaptation of healthcare models. Objectives: To estimate the prevalence and incidence of individuals in Portugal who have undergone intestinal or urinary ostomy in 2021. Methodology: Observational, longitudinal, and retrospective study using a stoma appliance dispensing database. Results: In 2021, an estimated 22,045 individuals had at least one stoma, with 19,793 [95%CI:19,599;19,994] having an intestinal/urinary stoma. Most of these individuals were men (61.4%) with a mean age of 70.5 years and resided in the inland region of Portugal. Colostomy was the most prevalent type of intestinal/urinary stoma (48.8%). The estimated incidence of new cases was 6,622, of which 5,834 [95%CI:5,680;5,984] were intestinal/urinary stomas. Conclusion: These results characterize the profile of individuals with intestinal and urinary stomas in Portugal. They may be useful in adjusting prevention and health monitoring programs for this population and allocating specialized resources.

ABSTRACT Introduction/framework/objectives Multiple Sclerosis has a reasonable prevalence and the diagnosis is generally made at working age, at a stage that is still demanding on a professional level, a time when there are also generally personal/family particularities that require some dedication. Furthermore, given the incidence, diversity and severity of the symptoms presented, limitations often arise that can seriously affect the ability to work or even lead to unemployment. It is then desirable that the members working in Occupational Health and Safety teams have some knowledge on the subject, in order to better guide their performance, safeguarding the interests of everyone involved. Methodology This is a Bibliographic Review, initiated through a search carried out in April 2023, in the databases “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina and RCAAP”. Content It is a demyelinating and autoimmune disease of the Central Nervous System; it is characterized by recurrent and intermittent episodes of inflammation, with generally progressive destruction of axonal myelin. In most cases there is a cycle of relapses and remissions and symptoms of varying intensity; the evolution is unpredictable. Causes autonomic, visual, motor and sensory symptoms; which makes independent daily living and the ability to work difficult; sometimes becoming debilitating. It is incurable and neurodegenerative. The severity varies depending on the neurological areas most affected. The function of myelin is to facilitate conduction at the level of axons; with changes in this, the electrical impulses that coordinate mental and physical functions become less effective. As myelin deteriorates, it is replaced by scars of abnormal tissue, with different consistency (stiffness, plaques), which further disrupts conduction. Injuries to the frontal and parietal lobes often result in cognitive and emotional changes; in the spinal cord, problems arise more easily in the lower limbs. Changes in the optic nerve and occipital lobe can cause visual problems. This is the neurological desease that causes most limitations in the young adult active population. Given the reasonably young age at which symptoms begin, there will be a decrease in quality of life, more significant than in other chronic diseases. Discussion and Conclusions Although the bibliography is not scarce, the emphasis in the vast majority of articles is not on Occupational Health or Safety. It would be relevant for some teams working in large companies with some prevalence, to evaluate the cases in detail, describing the main problems detected, proposed measures and their subsequent evaluation, in order to publish not only the path, but also the conclusions obtained, for greater dissemination of the subject.

RESUMO Introdução/enquadramento/objetivos A Esclerose Múltipla tem uma prevalência razoável e o diagnóstico faz-se geralmente em idade ativa, numa fase ainda exigente a nível profissional, altura essa onde geralmente também existem particularidades pessoais/familiares que necessitam de alguma dedicação. Para além disso, dada a incidência, diversidade e gravidade dos sintomas apresentados, com frequência surgem limitações que podem condicionar seriamente a capacidade de trabalho ou até levar ao desemprego. Será então desejável que os elementos a exercer em equipas de Saúde e Segurança Ocupacionais tenham alguns conhecimentos sobre o tema, de forma a melhor orientar o seu desempenho, salvaguardando os interesses de todos os envolvidos. Metodologia Trata-se de uma Revisão Bibliográfica, iniciada através de uma pesquisa realizada em abril de 2023, nas bases de dados “CINALH plus with full text, Medline with full text, Database of Abstracts of Reviews of Effects, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews, Cochrane Methodology Register, Nursing and Allied Health Collection: comprehensive, MedicLatina e RCAAP”. Conteúdo É uma doença desmielinizante e auto-imune do Sistema Nervoso Central; carateriza-se por episódios recorrentes e intermitentes de inflamação, com destruição de mielina axonal, geralmente progressiva. Na maioria dos casos existe um ciclo de relapsos e remissões e sintomas de intensidade oscilante; a evolução é imprevisível. Causa sintomas autonómicos, visuais, motores e sensoriais; o que dificulta a vida quotidiana independente e o trabalho, tornando-se por vezes debilitante. É incurável e neurodegenerativa. A gravidade varia com as áreas neurológicas mais atingidas. À medida que a mielina se detiora, ela é substituída por cicatrizes de tecido anormal, com diferente consistência (rigidez, placas), o que perturba ainda mais a condução. Lesões nos lóbulos frontal e parietal geralmente resultam em alterações cognitivas e emocionais; na espinal medula, mais facilmente surgem problemas nos membros inferiores. Alterações no nervo ótico e lobo occipital podem originar alterações visuais. Trata-se da doença neurológica que mais limitações causa na população ativa jovem adulta. Dada a idade razoavelmente jovem do início de sintomas, irá ocorrer diminuição da qualidade de vida, mais significativa que noutras doenças crónicas. Discussão e Conclusões Ainda que a bibliografia não seja escassa, a enfase da grande maioria dos artigos não é dada à Saúde ou Segurança Ocupacionais. Seria relevante que algumas equipas a exercer em empresas grandes e com alguma incidência, avaliassem com detalhe os casos, descrevendo os principais problemas detetados, medidas propostas e avaliação posterior das mesmas, de forma a publicar não só o caminho, mas também as conclusões obtidas, para maior divulgação do assunto.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Burnout results from chronic exposure to work-related stress and it is characterized by a reduction in professional efficacy, feelings of lack of energy/exhaustion, and negativity related to work activities. It has a higher incidence in professions with significant interpersonal contact and among caregivers, making doctors a vulnerable population. The Maslach Burnout Inventory questionnaire is considered the gold standard for measuring this disease. In 2014, quinquennial prevention was described, aiming to prevent harm to patients through strategies that reduce Burnout in doctors. Clinical Case: The case describes a 29-year-old woman, a physician in her final year of Residency in General and Family Medicine, who sought an urgent consultation due to feelings of physical and mental exhaustion, hopelessness, irritability, initial and middle insomnia, for the last three months, and hyperphagia, two months ago. She has requested a sick leave from work because “I can't stand working anymore. I need to sleep for a week”. She identified excessive workload at the Clinic, stemming from the demands of her medical residency, as the main cause. She feels unsupported by her colleagues and Training Supervisor and feels pressured to manage the medical agenda without adequate preparation. She reports occasional errors in prescriptions, leading her to feel the need to repeatedly review records and decisions she has made. She denies any appointment with her designated Work physician ever since she started her internship. Upon physical examination, she appeared slaughtered, with a depressed mood, tearful, restless, and with fleeting eye contact. Applying the Maslach Burnout Inventory: Section A- 34 points- high level; Section B- 28 points- high level; Section C- 25 points- high level. A work leave from work was issued, laboratory studies were requested, and fluoxetine 20 mg and trazodone 50 mg were initiated, along with psychotherapy. So far, the patient has been re-evaluated in three consultations, with organic causes ruled out, and in the last re-evaluation, her scores were: Section A- 20 points- moderate level; Section B- 5 points- low level; Section C- 39 points- moderate level. She reports a decrease in medical errors. She maintained the prescribed medication and psychotherapy. She declined to join a Balint group. A new re-evaluation was scheduled in six months. Discussion/Conclusion: This is a case of a General and Family Medicine Resident Physician, diagnosed with Burnout, who has managed to substantially improve her quality of life and job satisfaction, as well as her personal life, following the implementation of both pharmacological and non-pharmacological measures, along with workplace adjustments and the setting of boundaries. She has successfully reduced her perception of making medical errors, thereby improving the quality of healthcare provided to the patients. The long journey of recovery from Burnout makes the monitoring of this illness imperative not only by the patients Family Doctor and Psychologist, but also by the Occupational physician, targeting the improvement of the quality of life of the healthcare professionals in their occupational activity. This clinical case’s purpose is to address and raise awareness among professionals to the prevention of Burnout, particularly in Residents, promoting quinquennial prevention. It is important to note that only professionals who are fulfilled in their biopsychosocial sphere can provide quality care and significantly reduce medical errors.

RESUMO Introdução: O Burnout resulta da exposição crónica ao stress laboral e caracteriza-se por redução da eficácia a nível profissional, sentimentos de falta de energia/exaustão e negatividade relacionados com a atividade laboral. Tem maior incidência em profissões de elevado contacto com pessoas e em prestadores de cuidados, tornando os médicos uma população vulnerável. O questionário Maslach Burnout Inventory é considerado gold standard para a medição desta patologia. Em 2014 foi descrita a prevenção quinquenária, que pretende evitar o dano para o paciente, atuando no médico através de estratégias que visem a diminuição do Burnout. Caso Clínico: Descreve-se uma mulher de 29 anos, médica, no último ano da especialização em Medicina Geral e Familiar, que recorreu a consulta aberta por sensação de exaustão física e mental, sentimentos de desesperança, irritabilidade, insónia inicial e intermédia, com três meses de evolução e hiperfagia há dois meses. Solicitou certificado de incapacidade temporária para o trabalho, porque “já não aguento mais trabalhar. Preciso de dormir uma semana”. Aponta como principal etiologia o trabalho excessivo no Centro de Saúde, decorrente da exigência do internato médico. Sente-se pouco apoiada pelos colegas de equipa e orientador de formação e considera-se pressionada a gerir a agenda médica sem ter preparação para tal. Relata erros pontuais na prescrição médica, pelo que sente necessidade de rever várias vezes os registos efetuados e as atitudes tomadas. Nega ter sido convocada para qualquer consulta de Medicina do Trabalho desde que ingressou na especialidade. Ao exame objetivo, apresentava-se cabisbaixa, com humor deprimido, chorosa, inquieta e com contacto ocular fugaz. Aplicando o questionário atrás mencionado: Secção A - 34 pontos - nível elevado; Secção B - 28 pontos - nível elevado; Secção C - 25 pontos - nível elevado. Foi emitido o certificado de incapacidade temporária para o trabalho, solicitado estudo analítico e iniciada fluoxetina 20mg e trazodona 50mg, bem como psicoterapia. Até à data, a doente foi reavaliada em três consultas, foi excluída patologia orgânica e na última reavaliação apresentava os seguintes valores: Secção A- 20 pontos- nível moderado; Secção B- 5 pontos- nível baixo; Secção C- 39 pontos- nível moderado. Refere diminuição dos erros médicos. Manteve a medicação instituída, bem como a psicoterapia. Recusou o grupo Balint. Foi programada nova reavaliação em seis meses. Discussão/Conclusão: Trata-se de uma doente, Médica Interna em Medicina Geral e Familiar com o diagnóstico de Burnout, que conseguiu melhorar substancialmente a sua qualidade de vida e satisfação no trabalho e vida pessoal, após a implementação de medidas farmacológicas e não farmacológicas e também após alterações a nível laboral e imposição de limites. Conseguiu diminuir a perceção de erro médico, melhorando assim os cuidados de saúde prestados aos utentes. O longo percurso de recuperação desta doença torna fulcral o acompanhamento destes utentes pela equipa de Medicina do Trabalho, e não só pelo Médico de Família e Psicólogo, visando melhorar a qualidade de vida e saúde dos profissionais no âmbito da sua atividade laboral. Com este caso clínico pretende-se abordar e sensibilizar os profissionais para a prevenção do Burnout, em particular nos médicos internos, fomentando a prevenção quinquenária. De ressalvar que apenas profissionais realizados na sua esfera biopsicossocial conseguem proporcionar cuidados de qualidade e reduzir de forma importante o erro médico.

ABSTRACT Orange peel, a physiological disorder, has been reported in Chilean sweet cherries (Prunus avium (L.) L.) after 35-45 d under modified atmosphere packaging (MAP). The ontogeny of the disorder is unknown, and preharvest factors have not been thoroughly investigated. This study involved two experiments to elucidate the association between environmental factors and the incidence of the orange peel disorder. In the first experiment, plant water potential, fruit position on the tree, relative humidity (RH), and radiation of sweet cherry trees were studied in ‘Regina’, ‘Kordia’, and ‘Lapins’. The second experiment focused on the interaction effect of heat during fruit development and the RH during storage in ‘Lapins’. The first experiment showed no clear response of orange peel incidence to natural variations in air temperature, vapor pressure deficit, and transmitted solar radiation (PPFD) within trees. However, significant differences in the incidence, severity, and timing of the disorder detection were observed among cultivars. In ‘Lapins’, orange peel disorder began before harvest in the green stage, 33.7 %, while ‘Regina’ and ‘Kordia’ showed negligible incidences of 1.25% and 0%, respectively. At postharvest, no differences were found among tree sections, either in incidence or severity of the disorder. For the second experiment, no differences in incidence were found in heated fruit during preharvest or postharvest RH treatments. However, it was observed that the higher the RH (100%), the lower the severity index (3.6) was for the orange peel disorder. The high incidence of the disorder during postharvest under natural or induced environmental conditions in the three cultivars evaluated demonstrates that RH mainly affects the orange peel disorder.

Resumen: El síndrome carcinoide es un síndrome paraneoplásico que se presenta en tumores neuroendocrinos. Aunque es una entidad infrecuente suele ser la primera manifestación de la enfermedad. La baja incidencia junto a la presentación inespecífica genera retrasos diagnósticos importantes. Se presenta el caso de una paciente con síntomas digestivos y tuforadas que posteriormente agrega insuficiencia cardíaca, logrando mediante un ecocardiograma típico y marcadores analíticos el diagnóstico de síndrome carcinoide. Posteriormente se evidencia que su origen en un tumor neuroendocrino bronquial. Conocer las características de este síndrome es fundamental para mantener una alta sospecha clínica en pacientes con síntomas sugestivos logrando un diagnóstico precoz y adecuado.

Abstract: Carcinoid syndrome is a paraneoplastic syndrome that occurs in neuroendocrine tumors. Although It is an uncommon entity, it is usually the first manifestation of the disease. The low incidence besides the non-specific presentation generates important diagnostic delays. We present the case of a patient presenting digestive symptoms and flushing that subsequently adds heart failure, achieving though a typical echocardiogram and analytical markers the diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome. Later it is discovered its origin in a bronchial neuroendocrine tumor. Knowing the characteristics of this syndrome is essential to maintain a high clinical suspicion in patients with suggestive symptoms, in order to achieve an early and adequate diagnosis.

Resumo: El síndrome carcinoide é um síndrome paraneoplásico que ocorre em tumores neuroendócrinos. Embora seja uma entidade rara, geralmente é a primeira manifestação da doença. A baixa incidência, juntamente com a apresentação inespecífica, resulta em atrasos importantes no diagnóstico. Apresentamos o caso de uma paciente com sintomas digestivos e ruborização cutânea, que posteriormente desenvolve insuficiência cardíaca. O diagnóstico de síndrome carcinoide foi estabelecido por meio de um ecocardiograma característico e marcadores analíticos. Posteriormente, foi evidenciada a origem em um tumor neuroendócrino brônquico. Conhecer as características deste síndrome é fundamental para manter uma alta suspeita clínica em pacientes com sintomas sugestivos, permitindo um diagnóstico precoce e adequado.

Resumen: La vasculitis reumatoidea es una complicación sistémica y poco frecuente de la Artritis Reumatoidea. Si bien su incidencia ha descendido en los últimos años con el advenimiento de las nuevas terapias inmunosupresoras y biológicas, continua teniendo una alta morbimortalidad. Predomina en el sexo masculino, en pacientes seropositivos y con un largo período de la enfermedad establecida. Requiere de alta presunción diagnostica, siendo el compromiso cutáneo y nervioso periférico el más frecuente. La biopsia de nervio o piel es requerida habitualmente para su diagnóstico. El tratamiento se basa en corticoides e inmunosupresores. Presentamos tres casos clínicos y realizamos una revisión de la literatura.

Abstract: Rheumatoid vasculitis is a rare systemic complication of rheumatoid arthritis. Although its incidence has decreased in recent years with the advent of new immunosuppressive and biological therapies, it continues to have a high morbidity and mortality. It predominates in males, in seropositive patients and with a long period of established disease. It requires high diagnostic presumption, with skin and peripheral nervous involvement being the most affected. Nerve or skin biopsy is usually required for diagnosis. Treatment is based on corticosteroids and immunosuppressants. We present three clinical cases and carry out a review of the literature.

Resumo: A vasculite reumatóide é uma complicação sistêmica rara da artrite reumatóide. Embora sua incidência tenha diminuído nos últimos anos com o advento de novas terapias imunossupressoras e biológicas, continua apresentando elevada morbidade e mortalidade. Predomina no sexo masculino, em pacientes soropositivos e com longo período de doença estabelecida. Exige alta presunção diagnóstica, sendo o envolvimento cutâneo e nervoso periférico os mais afetados. A biópsia de nervo ou pele geralmente é necessária para o diagnóstico. O tratamento é baseado em corticosteroides e imunossupressores. Apresentamos três casos clínicos e realizamos uma revisão da literatura.

Abstract This research aims to identify the main factors that have been studied about the marketing of services and guest satisfaction in the hotel industry through a review of the literature during the period 2003 to 2023. The research path that was considered was of a qualitative order, since the first attempt was to discover and refine research questions until the main components around the study variables were identified using the database through the LENS platform. ORG, and the use of the VOSviewer tool to carry out bibliometric networks. Two clusters were identified that, through a bibliometric network directed towards the incidence of marketing in the hotel field with emphasis on the hospitality industry, the main study components were distinguished. It can be affirmed that, by effectively linking the advocacy component to human resources towards the organizational goals and objectives, as well as towards the adaptation of the prevailing organizational culture, people can be recruited, developed, encouraged, and retained to gain a competitive advantage; therefore, the success at a strategic and tactical level of a company immersed in the hotel industry.

Resumen Esta investigación tiene como objetivo identificar los principales factores que se han estudiado acerca de la mercadotecnia de servicios y la satisfacción del huésped en la hotelería a través de una revisión de la literatura durante el periodo 2003 a 2023. La ruta de investigación que se consideró fue de orden cualitativo, ya que, se trató primero de descubrir y refinar preguntas de investigación hasta identificar los principales componentes alrededor de las variables de estudio usando la base de datos a través de la plataforma LENS. ORG, y, el uso de la herramienta VOSviewer para realizar redes bibliométricas. Se identificaron dos clústeres que, a través una red bibliométrica dirigida hacia la incidencia de la mercadotecnia en el ámbito hotelero con énfasis en la industria de la hospitalidad se distinguieron los principales componentes de estudio. Se puede afirmar que, al vincular de forma efectiva el componente de incidencia a los recursos humanos hacia las metas y objetivos organizacionales, así también, como hacia la adaptación de la cultura organizacional prevaleciente, las personas pueden ser reclutados, desarrollados, alentados y retenidos para obtener una ventaja competitiva; por lo tanto, el éxito a nivel estratégico y táctico de una empresa inmersa en la industria hotelera.

Abstract The rupture of the anterior cruciate ligament is common during physical activities; however, when associated with a multiple ligament injury, it represents an uncommon condition. The diagnosis of this injury is commonly delayed or missed. Consequently, the incidence of this injury may in fact be higher than reported. We present a case of a 27-year-old man with complete tear of the anterior cruciate ligament and of the medial collateral ligament and partial tear of the posterior cruciate, lateral collateral and patellar ligaments treated surgically.

Resumo A ruptura do ligamento cruzado anterior é comum durante atividades físicas; entretanto, quando associada a lesão ligamentar múltipla, representa uma condição incomum. O diagnóstico desta lesão é comumente tardio ou esquecido. Consequentemente, a incidência desta lesão pode de facto ser superior à relatada. Apresentamos o caso de um homem de 27 anos com ruptura completa do ligamento cruzado anterior e do ligamento colateral medial e ruptura parcial dos ligamentos cruzado posterior, colateral lateral e patelar tratados cirurgicamente.

Resumen La rotura del ligamento cruzado anterior es común durante las actividades físicas; sin embargo, cuando se asocia con una lesión de múltiples ligamentos, representa una condición poco común. El diagnóstico de esta lesión comúnmente se retrasa o se pasa por alto. En consecuencia, la incidencia de esta lesión puede ser mayor de lo informado. Presentamos el caso de un varón de 27 años con rotura completa del ligamento cruzado anterior y del ligamento colateral medial y rotura parcial de los ligamentos cruzado posterior, colateral lateral y rotuliano tratados quirúrgicamente.

Abstract Frailty, defined as an inappropriate response to stressful situations due to the loss of physiological reserve, was initially described in the elderly population, but is currently being identified in younger populations with chronic diseases, such as chronic kidney disease. It is estimated that about 20% of patients are frail at the time of kidney transplantation (KT), and there is great interest in its potential predictive value for unfavorable outcomes. A significant body of evidence has been generated; however, several areas still remain to be further explored. The pathogenesis is poorly understood and limited to the extrapolation of findings from other populations. Most studies are observational, involving patients on the waiting list or post-KT, and there is a scarcity of data on long-term evolution and possible interventions. We reviewed studies, including those with Brazilian populations, assessing frailty in the pre- and post-KT phases, exploring pathophysiology, associated factors, diagnostic challenges, and associated outcomes, in an attempt to provide a basis for future interventions. Frailty reserve population diseases disease 20 KT, KT , (KT) outcomes generated however explored observational postKT, postKT post longterm long term interventions pre phases pathophysiology factors challenges 2 (KT

Resumo A fragilidade, conceituada como a resposta inadequada a situações de estresse devido à perda da reserva fisiológica, foi descrita incialmente na população idosa, mas atualmente vem sendo identificada em populações mais jovens com doenças crônicas, como a doença renal crônica. Estima-se que cerca de 20% dos pacientes sejam frágeis no momento do transplante renal (TR), e há grande interesse pelo seu potencial valor preditor de desfechos desfavoráveis. Um número expressivo de evidências tem sido gerado, entretanto, ainda persistem várias áreas a serem mais exploradas. A patogênese é pouco conhecida e limitada à extrapolação dos achados de outras populações. A maioria dos estudos é observacional, envolvendo pacientes em lista ou após o TR, e há escassez de dados sobre a evolução em longo prazo e possíveis intervenções. Revisamos os estudos, incluindo aqueles com populações brasileiras, de avaliação de fragilidade nas fases pré e pós-TR, explorando a fisiopatologia, os fatores associados, os desafios do diagnóstico e os desfechos associados, na tentativa de fornecer embasamento para futuras intervenções. fisiológica idosa crônicas crônica Estimase Estima se 20 TR , (TR) desfavoráveis gerado entretanto exploradas observacional intervenções brasileiras pósTR, pósTR pós pós-TR fisiopatologia associados 2 (TR

Abstract Introduction: The study describes the way in which a group of people justified drug trafficking activities on the northern border of México, based on the theory of neutralization. Objective: the objective of the study is to describe the way in which a group of people justified their activities related to drug trafficking on the northern border of Mexico. Methodology: Using qualitative methodology, through semi-structured interviews with 9 men and 2 women deprived of liberty for drug trafficking in Sonora, México, the various neutralization techniques that they considered in their process of entering these activities were explored. Conclusions: The results show that denial of responsibility and discrediting justice bodies are the most commonly used justifications. It is concluded that neutralization is a contribution to the understanding of social control, crime incidence and recidivism.

Resumo Introdução: O estudo descreve a forma como um grupo de pessoas justificou as atividades do tráfico de drogas na fronteira norte do México, com base na teoria da neutralização. Objetivo: o objetivo do estudo é descrever a forma como um grupo de pessoas justificou suas atividades relacionadas ao tráfico de drogas na fronteira norte do México. Metodologia: Utilizando metodologia qualitativa, por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas com 9 homens e 2 mulheres privados de liberdade por tráfico de drogas em Sonora, México, foram exploradas as diversas técnicas de neutralização que eles consideraram em seu processo de ingresso nessas atividades. Conclusões: Os resultados mostram que a negação de responsabilidade e o descrédito dos órgãos de justiça são as justificações mais utilizadas. Conclui-se que a neutralização é uma contribuição para a compreensão do controle social, da incidência da criminalidade e da reincidência.

Resumen Introducción: el estudio describe la manera en que un grupo de personas justificaron actividades de tráfico de drogas en la frontera norte de México, partiendo de la teoría de la neutralización. Objetivo: el objetivo del estudio es describir la manera en que un grupo de personas justificaron sus actividades relacionadas con el tráfico de drogas en la frontera norte de México. Metodología: usando metodología cualitativa, mediante entrevista semiestructurada a 9 hombres y 2 mujeres privados de la libertad por tráfico de drogas en Sonora, México, se exploraron las diversas técnicas de neutralización que consideraron en su proceso de ingreso a dichas actividades. Conclusiones: los resultados muestran que la negación de la responsabilidad y desacreditar los órganos de justicia, son justificaciones de mayor uso. Se concluye que la neutralización aporta al entendimiento del control social, la incidencia y reincidencia delictiva.

ABSTRACT Purpose: Vacuum-assisted mini-percutaneous nephrolithotomy (vmPCNL) is being increasingly adopted due to its faster operating times and lower incidence of postoperative infectious complications (IC), however, studies have been limited by small sample sizes. We hypothesize that vmPCNL is an efficacious treatment for renal stone disease with acceptable stone-free rates (SFR) and low incidence of IC. The objectives of this study were to measure SFR three months after surgery, determine the factors influencing SFR, and determine the rates of postoperative IC after vmPCNL. Materials and Methods: Seven hundred and sixty seven patients underwent vmPCNL for the treatment of renal stones > 20 mm at a single institution. Patients underwent postoperative computed tomography at three months to assess SFR. Postoperative fever and SIRS/Sepsis were recorded for individual patients. Multivariate logistics regression was performed to assess predictors of SFR. Results: The SFR was found to be 73.7% at three months. Stone burden (OR 0.39, 95% CI [0.33-0.46]) and age (OR 1.03, 95% CI [1.01-1.04]) emerged as statistically significant predictors of SFR on multivariate analysis. 5.5% of patients experienced postoperative fever, while 2.9% experienced SIRS/Sepsis. Conclusions: This is the largest continuous cohort of patients to undergo vmPCNL for stone disease and demonstrates that vmPCNL is safe and efficacious, with an SFR of 74% at three months. The incidence of postoperative fever and SIRS/Sepsis is 5.5% and 2.9% respectively. Further randomized studies with large sample sizes are required to ascertain the rates of these complications in comparison to conventional approaches. Purpose Vacuumassisted Vacuum assisted minipercutaneous mini percutaneous (vmPCNL IC, , (IC) however stonefree free (SFR surgery Methods 2 institution SIRSSepsis SIRS Sepsis Results 737 73 7 73.7 OR 039 0 39 0.39 95 0.330.46 033046 0.33 0.46 33 46 [0.33-0.46] 103 1 03 1.03 1.011.04 101104 1.01 1.04 01 04 [1.01-1.04] analysis 55 5 5.5 29 9 2.9 Conclusions 74 respectively approaches (IC 73. 3 0.3 330 0.330.4 03304 033 046 0.4 4 [0.33-0.46 10 1.0 011 1.011.0 10110 101 104 [1.01-1.04 5. 2. 0. 0.330. 0330 [0.33-0.4 1. 1.011. 1011 [1.01-1.0 0.330 [0.33-0. 1.011 [1.01-1. [0.33-0 [1.01-1 [0.33- [1.01- [0.33 [1.01 [0.3 [1.0 [0. [1. [0 [1 [