ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this study was to describe the phases of a decannulation protocol and the results from its application in hospitalized children. Methods: This is a retrospective, observational study. Data were collected from medical records of decannulated patients followed up in a pediatric hospital in Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais between 2011 and 2021. Results: Among the children followed up in the service (n=526), 23% (n=120) were successfully decannulated. Children aged between 2 months and 16 years, with a mean age of 4 years, 69% of whom were male, were evaluated. About 75% of the patients have tracheostomy due to upper airway obstruction and 60% of these due to acquired subglottic stenosis. At the beginning of the decannulation protocol, 5.5% of the patients had moderate oropharyngeal dysphagia, while 80.4% had normal swallowing. Correction in the upper airway pre-decannulation was performed in 39.5% of the patients, dilation in 63.8%, and endoscopic correction was performed in 55.3%. After performing the decannulation, none of the patients had complications. Conclusions: The described decannulation protocol is safe, since no complications such as death and need for recannulation happened. Objective Methods retrospective Horizonte 201 2021 Results n=526, n526 n n=526 , 526 (n=526) 23 n=120 n120 120 (n=120 1 years 69 male evaluated 75 60 stenosis 55 5 5.5 dysphagia 804 80 80.4 swallowing predecannulation pre 395 39 39.5 638 63 8 63.8% 553 3 55.3% Conclusions safe happened 20 202 n52 n=52 52 (n=526 n=12 n12 12 (n=12 6 7 5. 80. 39. 63.8 55.3 n5 n=5 (n=52 n=1 n1 (n=1 63. 55. n= (n=5 (n= (n

RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as etapas de um protocolo de decanulação e os resultados da aplicação desse protocolo em crianças hospitalizadas. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional retrospectivo. Os dados foram coletados de prontuários de pacientes decanulados acompanhados em um hospital pediátrico de Belo Horizonte, Minas Gerais, entre 2011 e 2021. Resultados: Foram analisadas 120 crianças com idade entre dois meses e 16 anos, com média de idade de quatro anos, 69% das quais eram do sexo masculino. Cerca de 75% dos pacientes apresentam traqueostomia por obstrução de vias aéreas superiores e 60% destes por estenose subglótica adquirida. No início do protocolo de decanulação, 5,5% dos pacientes apresentavam disfagia orofaríngea moderada, enquanto 80,4% apresentavam deglutição normal. A correção da pré-decanulação das vias aéreas superiores foi realizada em 39,5% dos pacientes, a dilatação em 63,8% e a correção endoscópica em 55,3%. Após a realização da decanulação, nenhum paciente apresentou complicações. Conclusões: O protocolo de decanulação descrito é seguro, pois a taxa de complicações como óbito e a necessidade de recanulação foi ausente. Objetivo hospitalizadas Métodos Tratase Trata se retrospectivo Horizonte Gerais 201 2021 Resultados 12 1 anos 69 masculino 75 60 adquirida 55 5 5,5 moderada 804 80 4 80,4 normal prédecanulação pré 395 39 39,5 638 63 8 63,8 553 3 55,3% Conclusões seguro ausente 20 202 6 7 5, 80, 39, 63, 55,3 2 55,

ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to analyze variations in intraoperative corneal thickness during corneal cross-linking in patients with keratoconus and to investigate its possible correlation with presurgical maximal keratometry (Kmax) and pachymetry. Methods: This was a prospective case series. We used a method similar to the Dresden protocol, with the application of hydroxypropyl methylcellulose 0.1% hypo-osmolar riboflavin in corneas between 330 and 400 µm after epithelium removal. Corneal thickness was measured using portable calipers before and immediately after epithelium removal, and 30 and 60 min after the procedure. Results: The 30 patients in this study were followed up for one year. A statistically significant difference was observed in pachymetry values during the intraoperative period (p<0.0001) and an increase of 3.05 µm (95%C1: 0.56-5.54) for each diopter was seen after epithelium removal (p0.019). We found an average Kmax difference of —2.12 D between men and women (p0.013). One year after treatment, there was a statistically significant reduction in pachymetry (p<0.0001) and Kmax (p0.0170) values. Conclusions: A significant increase in pachymetry measurements was seen during the procedure, and most patients showed a regression in Kmax and pachymetry values one year after surgery. Purpose crosslinking cross linking (Kmax Methods series protocol 01 0 1 0.1 hypoosmolar hypo osmolar 33 40 3 6 procedure Results p<0.0001 p00001 p 0001 (p<0.0001 305 05 3.0 95%C1 95C1 C 95 C1 (95%C1 0.565.54 056554 0.56 5.54 56 5 54 0.56-5.54 p0.019. p0019 p0.019 . p0 019 (p0.019) 2.12 212 2 12 —2.1 p0.013. p0013 p0.013 013 (p0.013) treatment p0.0170 p00170 0170 (p0.0170 Conclusions surgery 0. 4 p<0.000 p0000 000 (p<0.000 3. 95%C 95C 9 (95%C 565 0.565.5 05655 056 0.5 554 5.5 0.56-5.5 p001 p0.01 (p0.019 2.1 21 —2. (p0.013 p0.017 p0017 017 (p0.017 p<0.00 p000 00 (p<0.00 0.565. 0565 55 5. 0.56-5. p00 p0.0 (p0.01 2. —2 p<0.0 (p<0.0 0.565 0.56-5 p0. (p0.0 — p<0. (p<0. 0.56- (p0. p<0 (p<0 (p0 p< (p< (p

Resumen Marco contextual: El dolor torácico agudo (DTA) es un síntoma frecuente en las personas con síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) que a menudo requiere atención de urgencias. Objetivo: Conocer el tiempo de respuesta prehospitalaria y el papel del enfermero de la ambulancia de soporte vital inmediato en casos de DTA en personas con posible SCA en dos distritos del norte de Portugal. Metodología: Estudio observacional, analítico, transversal, retrospectivo, cuantitativo, con una muestra de 75 casos. Resultados: Se registraron tiempos totales de respuesta prehospitalaria largos, superiores a 95 minutos en ambos distritos, y en infarto agudo de miocardio con elevación del segmento ST (EAMCSST), con tiempos medios de 131 ± 22,23 minutos, seguido del 10,66% de la muestra total. Los enfermeros utilizaron el protocolo de dolor torácico en la mayoría de los casos (98,7%), realizaron electrocardiogramas (97,3%) y contribuyeron a la mejoría de los síntomas (72%). Conclusión: El enfermero es fundamental para diagnosticar y controlar los síntomas, pero los tiempos de respuesta, sobre todo en el IAMCEST, superan los recomendados para el procedimiento de elección, la angioplastia.

Resumo Enquadramento: A dor torácica aguda (DTA) é um sintoma comum na pessoa com síndrome coronária aguda (SCA) que requer frequentemente cuidados de emergência. Objetivo: Conhecer o tempo de resposta pré-hospitalar e a atuação do enfermeiro da ambulância suporte imediato de vida nas ocorrências de DTA, na pessoa com suspeita de SCA, relativamente a dois distritos do interior norte de Portugal. Metodologia: Estudo observacional, analítico transversal, retrospetivo, de cariz quantitativo, numa amostra de 75 ocorrências. Resultados: Verificaram-se tempos totais longos na resposta pré-hospitalar, ultrapassando os 95 minutos em ambos os distritos e, no enfarte agudo miocárdio com elevação do segmento ST (EAMCSST), apresentando tempos médios de 131 ± 22,23 minutos, sucedido em 10,66% da amostra total. Os enfermeiros utilizaram o protocolo da dor torácica na generalidade das ocorrências (98,7%), realizaram eletrocardiograma (97,3%) e contribuíram para a melhoria dos sintomas (72%). Conclusão: O enfermeiro é essencial no diagnóstico e controlo da sintomatologia, mas os tempos de resposta, particularmente no EAMCSST, ultrapassam o recomendado para a realização do procedimento de eleição, a angioplastia.

Abstract Background: Acute chest pain (ACP) is a common symptom in patients with acute coronary syndrome (ACS) that often requires emergency care. Objective: Examine the out-of-hospital response time and the role of immediate life support nurses in the presence of ACP in patients with suspected ACS, in two districts in the interior north of Portugal. Methodology: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional, retrospective, quantitative study with a sample of 75 occurrences. Results: Total out-of-hospital response times were high, exceeding 95 minutes in both districts. In ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI), total mean times were 131 ± 22.23 minutes, which occurred in 10.66% of the total sample. The nurses used the chest pain protocol in the majority of occurrences (98.7%), performed electrocardiogram (97.3%), and contributed to symptom improvement (72%). Conclusion: Although the nurse’s role is crucial for establishing the diagnosis and managing symptoms, the response times, especially in STEMI cases, exceed the recommended time for the procedure of choice (angioplasty).

Abstract Coronary computed tomography angiography (angio-CT or CCTA) allows the coronary arteries and the rest of the heart to be analyzed, and depending on the protocol used, the anatomy, physiology and function can be evaluated. Its main indication is the characterization of atheromatous involvement of the coronary arteries. New technologies have made it possible to add physiological information to stenosis, which optimizes patient management. The ability to analyze the anatomy of the rest of the heart and its function makes it a very useful examination in the evaluation of other pathologies. The purpose of this article is to describe the current indications of the study.

Resumen La angiografía coronaria por tomografía computada (cardio-TC o angio-TC coronaria) permite analizar las arterias coronarias y el resto del corazón, y dependiendo del protocolo utilizado se pueden evaluar la anatomía, la fisiología y la función. Su principal indicación es la caracterización del compromiso ateromatoso de las arterias coronarias. Las nuevas tecnologías han permitido agregar información fisiológica a la estenosis, lo que optimiza el manejo de los pacientes. La capacidad de analizar la anatomía del resto del corazón y su función la convierten en un examen muy útil en la evaluación de otras patologías. El presente artículo tiene por objetivo describir las indicaciones actuales del estudio.

Abstract In recent years, the analysis of development conditions during the operation phase has gained attention, specially using Building Information Modeling (BIM). In this context, this research aims to delineate the frontiers of knowledge and identify future research directions with regard to the uses of BIM for the management, operation and maintenance of facilities. A mixed review method was employed, which combined scientometric analysis and a systematic literature review. To conduct the review, 4050 publications were initially retrieved from the Scopus database, which were filtered using the PRISMA protocol and resulted in 1004 publications to be analyzed. The frequency of sources and citations and the networks of co-occurrence of keywords, co-authorship of authors and countries composed the first analysis. Then, the systematic analysis of the data set was carried out, grouping the surveys into eight different categories. As a result, it was possible to identify that the field “BIM for management, operation and maintenance of facilities” is growing and that the purposes of application in this area have been expanded, in addition to there being a promising association of emerging technologies with BIM for this purpose. years attention BIM. . (BIM) context management facilities employed 405 database 100 analyzed cooccurrence co occurrence keywords coauthorship authorship Then out categories result expanded purpose (BIM 40 10 4 1

Resumo Nos últimos anos a análise das condições de empreendimentos durante a fase de operação tem ganhado atenção, inclusive com o uso do Building Information Modeling (BIM). Neste âmbito, esta pesquisa tem por objetivo delinear as fronteiras do conhecimento e identificar direções de pesquisa futuras no que diz respeito aos usos do BIM para fins de gestão, operação e manutenção de instalações. Foi empregado um método misto de revisão que associou a análise cientométrica e revisão sistemática da literatura. Para condução da revisão inicialmente foram identificadas 4050 publicações da base de dados Scopus, que foram filtrados por meio do protocolo PRISMA e resultaram em 1004 publicações a serem analisadas. A frequência de fontes e citações e as redes de coocorrência de palavras-chave, de coautoria e de países compuseram a primeira análise. Em seguida, a análise sistemática do conjunto de dados foi realizada com o agrupamento das pesquisas em oito categorias diferentes. Como resultado, foi possível identificar que o campo “BIM para gestão, operação e manutenção das instalações” está em crescimento e que as finalidades de aplicação neste âmbito têm sido ampliadas, além de haver uma associação promissora das tecnologias emergentes com o BIM para este fim. atenção BIM. . (BIM) gestão instalações literatura 405 Scopus 100 analisadas palavraschave, palavraschave palavras chave, chave palavras-chave seguida diferentes resultado ampliadas fim (BIM 40 10 4 1

Abstract Incorporating BIM in the education of professionals has become a demand and a topic of high importance for higher education. Several proposals for a curricular implementation of BIM exist. However, in most cases, they are specific to a single university or domain, do not consider academic policies or simplify practice by segmenting knowledge. This work proposes a protocol for the curricular implementation of BIM similar to the industry, considering aspects of process, technology, and policies aligned with the educational institution's mission and with existing competencies. Action research was the used method. Three actions were conducted: (1) proposition, (2) systematization and (3) application. The actions were executed in cycles incrementally, resulting in (1) guidelines, (2) supporting tools and (3) implementation plans. Two Brazilian universities participated in pilot studies of Project Construa Brasil. The pilot studies inspired a network of BIM cells that have synchronously applied curricular BIM implementation guidelines on a large scale. The guidelines proved to be generic and comprehensive, guiding the transformation with an empirical basis for the academics' decision-making. Leadership of a BIM specialist was confirmed as an essential factor of success. It is observed that even with a timid introduction of BIM competence in a limited scope of engineering solutions, the impact on the BIM maturity curriculum is significant. exist However cases domain knowledge industry process technology institutions institution s competencies method conducted 1 (1 proposition 2 (2 3 (3 application incrementally plans Brasil scale comprehensive academics decisionmaking. decisionmaking decision making. making decision-making success solutions significant (

Resumo Incorporar o BIM na formação de profissionais tornou-se uma demanda e um tema de grande importância para o ensino superior. Existem várias propostas de implementação curricular do BIM. No entanto, na maioria dos casos, são específicos de uma única universidade oudomínio, não contemplam políticas acadêmicas ou simplificam a prática segmentando o conhecimento. Este trabalho propõe um protocolo para a implementação curricular do BIM semelhante aoda indústria, considerando aspectos de processo, tecnologia e políticas alinhados com a missão da instituição de ensino e com as competências existentes. Pesquisa-ação foi o método utilizado. Três ações foram realizadas: (1) proposição, (2) sistematização e (3) aplicação. As ações foram realizadas em ciclos de forma incremental, resultando em (1) diretrizes, (2) ferramentas de apoio e (3) planos de implementação. Duas universidades brasileiras participaram de estudos-piloto do Projeto Construa Brasil. Os estudos-piloto inspiraram uma rede de células BIM que aplicaram as diretrizes curriculares de implementação BIM em larga escala. As diretrizes mostraram-se genéricas e abrangentes, orientando a transformação com base empírica para a tomada de decisão dos acadêmicos. A facilitação de um especialista BIM foi confirmada como fator essencial de sucesso. Observa-se que, mesmo com uma tímida introdução de competências BIM em um escopo limitado de soluções de engenharia, o impacto na maturidade BIM do currículo é significativo. tornouse tornou se superior entanto casos oudomínio conhecimento indústria processo existentes Pesquisaação Pesquisa ação utilizado 1 (1 proposição 2 (2 3 (3 aplicação incremental estudospiloto estudos piloto Brasil escala mostraramse mostraram abrangentes acadêmicos sucesso Observase Observa engenharia significativo (

Abstract Introduction. In prepubertal heifers, Kisspeptin-10 has stimulated the secretion of luteinizing hormone (LH) and follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), and in postpartum lactating cows, it has stimulated LH secretion without evidence of inducing ovulation. Objective. To induce ovulation using Kisspeptin-10 or gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) in beef-producing cows under subtropical conditions in Mexico. Materials and methods. The study was conducted in the northeastern region of the state of Puebla uring the years 2020 to 2021, with 252 Bos taurus x Bos indicus cows. The estrous synchronization protocol involved the insertion of an intravaginal device impregnated with progesterone (1.9 g) and intramuscular injection of 2 mg of estradiol benzoate (day 0). On day seven, the intravaginal device was removed, and cows were immediately intramuscularly injected with 0.150 mg of D-cloprostenol. On the following day (day eight), Kisspeptin-10 was as effective as GnRH in inducing ovulation. 56 hours after the removal of the intravaginal device (day nine), cows were intramuscularly injected with GnRH or Kisspeptin-10. Cows were assigned to four treatments: T1, 100 µg of GnRH (positive control), T2, T3, and T4 with 500 µg, 1000 µg, and 1500 µg of Kisspeptin-10, respectively. Ovulation was detected via ultrasonography four days post-treatment. The response variable evaluated was the ovulation rate. Data were analyzed using generalized linear models with a logit link function. Results. Ovulation rates obtained with T1 and T4 were statistically equal (99.9%; p>0.05) and higher (p<0.05) than those achieved with T2 (98.5%) and T3 (88.4%), with the latter two being statistically equal (p>0.05). Conclusion. Kisspeptin-10 1500 µg was as effective as GnRH in inducing ovulation.

Resumen Introducción. En becerras prepúberes, la Kisspeptina-10 ha estimulado la secreción de las hormonas luteinizante (LH) y folículo estimulante (FSH), y en vacas posparto amamantando ha estimulado la secreción de LH sin evidencia de inducir la ovulación. Objetivo. Inducir la ovulación con Kisspeptina-10 u hormona liberadora de gonadotropinas (GnRH), en vacas productoras de carne en condiciones subtropicales de México. Materiales y métodos. El estudio se realizó en la región nororiente del estado de Puebla durante los años 2020 al 2021, con 252 vacas cruzadas Bos taurus x Bos indicus. El protocolo de sincronización estral consistió en la aplicación de un dispositivo intravaginal impregnado con progesterona (1,9 g) y la inyección intramuscular de 2 mg de benzoato de estradiol (día 0). El día siete se removió el dispositivo intravaginal y de inmediato las vacas fueron inyectadas vía intramuscular con 0,150 mg de D-cloprostenol. Al día siguiente (día ocho), las vacas fueron inyectadas vía intramuscular con 1 mg de benzoato de estradiol. Entre 52 y 56 horas posteriores al retiro del dispositivo intravaginal (día nueve), las vacas se inyectaron vía intramuscular con GnRH o Kisspeptina-10. Las vacas se asignaron a cuatro tratamientos: T1, 100 µg de GnRH (control positivo), T2, T3 y T4 500 µg, 1000 µg y 1500 µg de Kisspeptina-10, respectivamente. La ovulación se detectó mediante ultrasonografía a los cuatro días post-tratamiento. La variable de respuesta evaluada fue la tasa de ovulación. Los datos se analizaron mediante modelos lineales generalizados y se aplicó una función liga logit. Resultados. Las tasas de ovulación obtenidas con T1 y T4 fueron iguales estadísticamente (99,9 %; p>0,05) y mayores (p<0,05) que las logradas con T2 (98,5 %) y T3 (88,4 %), estas dos últimas fueron iguales estadísticamente (p>0,05). Conclusión. La Kisspeptina-10 1500 µg fue tan efectiva como la GnRH para inducir la ovulación.

Abstract Introduction: Hereditary transthyretin amyloidosis (ATTRv) is a severe autosomal dominant systemic disease. It affects the peripheral and autonomic nervous systems, heart, kidneys, and eyes. Amyloid deposition has been demonstrated in the glomerular and tubulointerstitial compartments of the kidney. Therefore, urinary acidification disorders such as renal tubular acidosis (RTA) may be early manifestations of renal involvement in this population. Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of RTA in individuals with ATTRv. Methods: We included symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals with TTR mutation, older than 18 years, GFR >45 mL/min/1.73m2, without systemic metabolic acidosis. Urinary acidification protocol was performed with furosemide and fludrocortisone after 12 h of water deprivation (water deprivation test - WDT) and measurements of urine ammonium ( UNH 4 +) and titratable acidity (UTA). Proximal RTA (pRTA) was diagnosed when FEHCO3>10%. Incomplete form distal RTA (dRTA) was diagnosed if UpH>5.3. Results: We selected 49 individuals with a mean age of 40 (35.5–56.5) years, 63% of which were female, 84% were Caucasian, and mean GFR was 85.5 ± 20.5 mL/min/1.73m2. 94% had the genetic variant Val50Met and 57% were symptomatic. The prevalence of pRTA was 2% and of dRTA was 16.3%. In the subgroup with dRTA, there was no significant increase in excretion of UNH 4 + and UTA. We observed a good correlation between UpH by potentiometry and UpH dipstick. A UpH<5.5 on the dipstick had 100% sensitivity and negative predictive value to exclude dRTA. Conclusion: A high prevalence of RTA was found in individuals with TTR mutations. The UpH dipstick after WDT had good accuracy for screening for dRTA. Further studies are needed to evaluate the impact of early diagnosis and treatment of RTA in this population. Introduction ATTRv (ATTRv disease systems heart kidneys eyes kidney Therefore (RTA population Objective Methods mutation 1 years 45 >4 mLmin173m2 mLminm mL min 73m2 m mL/min/1.73m2 UTA . (UTA) (pRTA FEHCO310 FEHCO FEHCO3 10 FEHCO3>10% (dRTA UpH53 5 3 UpH>5.3 Results 35.5–56.5 355565 35 56 (35.5–56.5 63 female 84 Caucasian 855 85 85. 205 20 20. 94 ValMet Val Met 57 2 163 16 16.3% UpH55 UpH<5. 100 Conclusion mutations > mLmin mLmin173m 73m mL/min/1.73m (UTA FEHCO31 FEHCO3>10 UpH5 UpH>5. 35.5–56. 35556 (35.5–56. 6 8 9 16.3 UpH<5 FEHCO3>1 UpH>5 35.5–56 3555 (35.5–56 16. UpH< FEHCO3> UpH> 35.5–5 355 (35.5–5 35.5– (35.5– 35.5 (35.5 35. (35. (35 (3

Resumo Introdução: A amiloidose hereditária por transtirretina (ATTRv) é uma doença sistêmica autossômica dominante grave. Afeta os sistemas nervoso periférico e autônomo, coração, rins e olhos. A deposição de amiloide foi demonstrada nos compartimentos glomerular e tubulointersticial do rim. Portanto, distúrbios de acidificação urinária, como acidose tubular renal (ATR), podem ser manifestações precoces de envolvimento renal nessa população. Objetivo: Avaliar a prevalência de ATR em indivíduos com ATTRv. Métodos: Incluímos indivíduos sintomáticos e assintomáticos com mutação na TTR, maiores de 18 anos, TFG >45 mL/min/1,73m2, sem acidose metabólica sistêmica. Realizou-se protocolo de acidificação urinária com furosemida e fludrocortisona após 12 horas de privação hídrica (teste de restrição hídrica - TRH) e medições de amônia urinária ( uNH 4 +) e acidez titulável (uTA) na urina. ATR proximal (ATRp) foi diagnosticada quando FEHCO3>10%. ATR distal (ATRd) de forma incompleta foi diagnosticada se pHu>5,3. Resultados: Selecionamos 49 indivíduos com idade média de 40 (35,5–56,5) anos, 63% mulheres, 84% caucasianos e TFG média de 85,5 ± 20,5 mL/min/1,73m2. 94% apresentaram a variante genética Val50Met; 57% eram sintomáticos. A prevalência de ATRp foi 2% e a de ATRd foi 16,3%. No subgrupo com ATRd, não houve aumento significativo na excreção de uNH 4 + e uTA. Observamos uma boa correlação entre pHU por potenciometria e pHU por fita reagente. Um pHU<5,5 na fita reagente apresentou 100% de sensibilidade e valor preditivo negativo para excluir a ATRd. ConclusÃO: Uma alta prevalência de ATR foi encontrada em indivíduos com mutações na TTR. O pHU por fita reagente após TRH teve boa precisão para triagem de ATRd. São necessários mais estudos para avaliar o impacto do diagnóstico e tratamento precoces da ATR nessa população. Introdução ATTRv (ATTRv grave autônomo coração olhos rim Portanto ATR, , (ATR) população Objetivo Métodos TTR 1 anos 45 >4 mLmin173m2 mLminm mL min 73m2 m mL/min/1,73m2 Realizouse Realizou teste uTA (uTA urina (ATRp FEHCO310 FEHCO FEHCO3 10 FEHCO3>10% (ATRd pHu53 pHu 5 3 pHu>5,3 Resultados 35,5–56,5 355565 35 56 (35,5–56,5 63 mulheres 84 855 85 85, 205 20 20, 94 Val50Met ValMet Val Met 57 2 163 16 16,3% pHU55 pHU<5, 100 ConclusÃO (ATR > mLmin mLmin173m 73m mL/min/1,73m FEHCO31 FEHCO3>10 pHu5 pHu>5, 35,5–56, 35556 (35,5–56, 6 8 9 16,3 pHU5 pHU<5 FEHCO3>1 pHu>5 35,5–56 3555 (35,5–56 16, pHU< FEHCO3> pHu> 35,5–5 355 (35,5–5 35,5– (35,5– 35,5 (35,5 35, (35, (35 (3

ABSTRACT Considering previous studies on the potential use of vinasse in the agricultural sector, this study seeks to design a feed for broilers in three presentations according to the stages of the animal’s feeding program (start 1-14, growth 15-30 and end 31-42 days) that includes vinasse in the formulation. To this end, soybeans were considered as a source of protein, a diet with metabolizable energy between 12,351.06 and 14,025.78 kJ∙kg-1. The granulometry was determined according to the broiler management manuals, and the feed manufacturing process was specified in a block diagram and a flow diagram; in the same way, a test protocol for the use of the feed formulated in a sample of broilers of the Cobb breed. This research suggests that using vinasse in feed formulations for broilers could provide significant benefits to the agricultural sector.

RESUMEN Considerando estudios previos sobre el potencial uso de la vinaza en el sector agropecuario, este estudio busca diseñar un alimento para pollos de engorde en tres presentaciones de acuerdo con las etapas del programa de alimentación del animal (inicio 1-14, crecimiento 15-30 y finalización 31-42 días) que incluya vinaza en la formulación. Para ello, se consideró el grano de soya como fuente de proteína, una dieta con energía metabolizable entre 12.351,06 a 14.025,78 kJ∙kg-1. Se determinó la granulometría de acuerdo con los manuales de manejo de pollos de engorde, y se especificó el proceso de fabricación del alimento en un diagrama de bloques y un diagrama de flujo; de igual forma se propone un protocolo de prueba para el uso del alimento formulado en una muestra de pollos de engorde de la raza Cobb. Esta investigación sugiere que el uso de la vinaza en las fórmulas de los beneficios para pollos de engorde podría aportar importantes beneficios al sector agrícola.

Resumo: Introdução: A warfarina é um dos medicamentos mais prescritos para o tratamento e prevenção de doenças tromboembólicas. O benefício na prevenção de eventos trombóticos e na redução da mortalidade está amplamente documentado. No entanto, problemas de segurança limitaram seu uso. O acompanhamento dos pacientes, com atenção especial à informação e educação sobre suas patologias, hábitos saudáveis, adesão ao tratamento e compreensão dos riscos, é fundamental para o alcance de bons resultados, reduzindo a morbimortalidade e internações. Informações sobre o perfil de segurança e a qualidade da anticoagulação em um programa de intervenção educacional são escassas no Uruguai. O objetivo deste estudo é analisar o efeito de um plano de intervenção educacional aprimorado com assistência farmacêutica (IEPAF) , na qualidade da anticoagulação com warfarina em pacientes ambulatoriais na unidade multidisciplinar de insuficiência cardíaca (UMIC), e comparar a eficácia e segurança de tratamento e avaliar a utilidade do escore SAMeTT2R2. Metodologia: Ensaio clínico randomizado. Pacientes em acompanhamento em UMIC em tratamento com warfarina foram recrutados e randomizados para controle médico usual versus controle médico com ajustes de dose de acordo com protocolo estabelecido, além IEPAF. Resultados: Após 24 meses de seguimento, ambos os grupos mantiveram um bom nível de anticoagulação, com tempo na faixa terapêutica (TTR) de 83,15% e 83,80% para os grupos controle e intervenção, respectivamente. A intervenção educacional aprimorada e o protocolo de ajuste de dose de warfarina forneceram resultados comparáveis ao monitoramento de anticoagulação convencional. Conclusões: O IEPAF com assistência farmacêutica promoveu resultado comparável em segurança, eficácia e adesão em relação ao acompanhamento convencional. Ambos os grupos alcançaram um excelente nível de anticoagulação avaliado pela TTR. Da análise post hoc emerge uma associação estatisticamente significativa dos valores 4 e 6 do SAMeTT2R2 com a ocorrência de eventos, com risco relativo 5 vezes maior para o sexo feminino.

Resumen: Introducción: La warfarina es uno de los medicamentos más prescritos en el tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades tromboembólicas. El beneficio en la prevención de eventos trombóticos y en la reducción de la mortalidad está ampliamente documentado. Sin embargo, los aspectos relacionados con la seguridad han limitado su uso. El acompañamiento de pacientes, con especial atención en la información y educación sobre sus patologías, hábitos saludables, cumplimiento de tratamientos y comprensión de riesgos, es fundamental para conseguir buenos resultados, disminuyendo la morbi-mortalidad y las internaciones. La información respecto al perfil de seguridad y la calidad de la anticoagulación bajo un programa de intervención educativa es escasa en Uruguay. El objetivo de este estudio es analizar el efecto de un plan de intervención educativa potenciada con atención farmacéutica (IEPAF), sobre la calidad de anticoagulación con warfarina de pacientes ambulatorios de la unidad multidisciplinaria de insuficiencia cardíaca (UMIC), comparar la efectividad y seguridad del tratamiento, y evaluar la utilidad del score SAMeTT2R2. Metodología: Ensayo clínico randomizado. Se reclutaron pacientes en seguimiento en la UMIC tratados con warfarina y se randomizaron a control médico habitual vs control médico con ajustes de dosis según un protocolo establecido, más IEPAF. Resultados: Luego de 24 meses de seguimiento, ambos grupos mantuvieron buen nivel de anticoagulación, con tiempo en rango terapéutico (TTR) de 83,15% y 83,80% para grupo control e intervención respectivamente. La intervención educativa potenciada y el protocolo de ajuste de dosis de warfarina, aportó un resultado equiparable al seguimiento convencional de la anticoagulación. Conclusiones: La IEPAF promovió un resultado equiparable en seguridad, efectividad y adherencia con respecto al seguimiento convencional. Ambos grupos lograron un excelente nivel de anticoagulación evaluado por TTR. Del análisis post hoc surge una asociación estadísticamente significativa de los valores de SAMeTT2R2 4 y 6, con la aparición de eventos, con un riesgo relativo 5 veces mayor para el sexo femenino.

Abstract: Introduction: Warfarin is one of the most prescribed drugs for the treatment and prevention of thromboembolic diseases. The benefit of the prevention of thrombotic events and the reduction of mortality is widely documented. However, security issues have limited its use. Monitoring patients, with special attention to information and education about their pathologies, healthy habits, compliance with treatment, and understanding of risks, is essential to achieve good results, reducing morbidity, mortality and hospitalizations. Information regarding anticoagulation’s safety profile and quality under an educational intervention program is scarce in Uruguay. The objective of this study is to analyze the effect of an enhanced educational intervention plan with pharmaceutical care (IEPAF), on the quality of anticoagulation with warfarin in outpatients in the multidisciplinary heart failure unit (UMIC), and to compare the effectiveness and safety of treatment, and to evaluate the usefulness of the SAMeTT2R2 score. Methodology: Randomized clinical trial. Patients under follow-up in UMIC treated with warfarin were recruited and randomized to usual medical control vs medical control with dose adjustments according to an established protocol, plus enhanced educational intervention IEPAF. Results: After 24 months of follow-up, both groups maintained a good level of anticoagulation, with time in therapeutic range (TTR) of 83,15% and 83,80% for the control and intervention groups, respectively. The enhanced educational intervention and the warfarin dose adjustment protocol provided results comparable to conventional anticoagulation monitoring. Conclusions: The IEPAF with pharmaceutical care promoted a comparable result in safety, effectiveness, and adherence concerning conventional follow-up. Both groups achieved an excellent level of anticoagulation as assessed by TTR. From the post hoc analysis, a statistically significant association of SAMeTT2R2 values 4 and 6 emerges with events, with a relative risk 5 times greater for the female sex.

BACKGROUND. The Health Professions Council of South Africa implemented a compulsory research component for specialist practitioner registration through the Master of Medicine (MMed) degree in 2011, eliciting both commendation and critique. Chief among the concerns is the extended time required for MMed completion. This study explores the duration of each component of the MMed research thesis and discusses the potential problematic areas in terms of its timeous completion, about which there is currently a lack of data, with particular regard to the South African (SA) setting. OBJECTIVES. To quantitatively delineate the various components of the MMed research thesis process, identify potential barriers to its completion, and formulate a recommended evidence-based proposed timeline allowing for successful and timeous completion of the MMed. METHODS. We conducted a retrospective review of MMed degrees completed by paediatrics registrars at the University of the Witwatersrand, Johannesburg, SA, from 1 January 2011 to 31 December 2018, and an electronic survey of former MMed students, detailing the duration of each of the components of the MMed research thesis process. RESULTS. The survey had a 70.5% response rate (n=148 respondents, of whom 141 fully completed the survey). The median (interquartile range) time to complete the MMed research thesis was 30 (21 - 42) months. While 78.0% of respondents deemed 4 years adequate for completion, 15.6% reported durations exceeding 4 years, and 2.1% had not completed the MMed. The components of the research thesis with the longest duration in terms of completion included development of a first draft of the research protocol, data analysis, and development of the first draft of the final report. Factors reportedly associated with successful completion of the thesis were a supportive supervisor and the provision of a research rotation. CONCLUSION. A significant portion of candidates do not complete the MMed research thesis within the 4-year training period, hindering specialist registration. The major contributing factors appear to be related to candidates' inexperience regarding the research process and lack of exposure to it, as well as some of the administrative procedures involved. Utilisation of the recommendations and structured timeline will help identify problematic areas timeously and ensure successful completion of the thesis.

Abstract Background Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic inflammatory disease that leads to the formation of nodules, abscesses and fistulas, with the formation of scars and fibrosis, causing significant impairment in patient quality of life. The diagnosis is clinical, using scores to classify the severity of the condition; currently the most recommended classification is the International Hidradenitis Suppurativa Severity Scoring System (IHS4). Doppler ultrasound has been used to complement the clinical evaluation of patients with HS. It is possible to observe subclinical lesions that change the staging, the severity of the case, and its treatment, either clinical or surgical. Correct treatment is essential to minimize the consequences of this disease for the patient. Objective To establish an outpatient protocol for the use of Doppler ultrasound in the care of patients with HS. Methods A narrative review of the literature was carried out on the use of Doppler ultrasound in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa; a referring protocol and technique orientations for imaging assessment in HS were created. Results Recommendation to perform ultrasound evaluation of symptomatic areas eight weeks after using antibiotics and four, 12, and 24 weeks after starting immunobiologicals; apply SOS-HS ultrasound severity classification. Study limitations The review did not cover all literature on ultrasound and HS; no systematic review was carried out, but rather a narrative one. Conclusions The correct assessment of patients staging must be carried out using dermatological ultrasound to avoid progression to scars and fibrosis, which compromise patients quality of life. (HS nodules fistulas fibrosis life condition IHS4. IHS4 IHS . (IHS4) case surgical created four 12 2 immunobiologicals SOSHS SOS one (IHS4 1 (IHS

Abstract Introduction: Monochorionic monoamniotic (MCMA) pregnancy accounts for 1% of multiple pregnancies, with two fetuses sharing a placenta and amniotic cavity, representing a high obstetric risk pregnancy. Objective: To describe characteristics and perinatal outcomes of MCMA pregnancies, monitored, managed, and resolved according to the ultrasound follow-up protocol. Method: Observational, longitudinal, retrospective study, including all patients with MCMA pregnancies, from August 2010 to April 2022, monitored and evaluated at public hospital. Results: A total of 475 twin pregnancies; 1.3% MCMA pregnancies. Average maternal age 31.1 years (24-40), 50% primiparas. One case presented late miscarriage at 19 weeks, the remaining cases all delivered by cesarean section at 32.2 weeks (31-34). Average birth weight of 1,774 grams (1,150-2,050). Of the total pregnancies, 50% had two live twins at one year of age, 66.6% had two live twins at birth. Of the total fetuses: 17% late miscarriages, 8.3% stillbirths, and 8.3% neonatal deaths. Newborns hospitalized in neonatology had an average of 26 days (3-60). Conclusion: The management and follow-up of MCMA pregnancies is a significant challenge due to their high morbidity and mortality and potential complications. A multidisciplinary approach, applying standardized protocols, would be essential to ensure proper management.

Resumen Introducción: El embarazo monocorial monoamniótico (MCMA) corresponde al 1% de embarazos múltiples, dos fetos que comparten placenta y cavidad amniótica, lo que representa un embarazo de alto riesgo obstétrico. Objetivo: Describir características y resultados perinatales de gestaciones MCMA, controladas, manejadas y resueltas según protocolo de seguimiento ultrasonográfico. Método: Estudio observacional, longitudinal, retrospectivo, que incluyó a todas las pacientes con embarazos MCMA, de agosto de 2010 hasta abril de 2022, controladas y evaluadas en un hospital público. Resultados: Total de 475 gestaciones gemelares; 1,3% embarazos MCMA. Edad materna promedio 31,1 años (24-40), el 50% primigestas. Un caso presentó aborto tardío de 19 semanas, los restantes casos, todos partos vía cesárea a las 32,2 semanas (31-34). Promedio de peso al nacer de 1.774 gramos (1.150-2.050). Del total de embarazos, el 50% tenía dos gemelos vivos al año de vida, el 66,6% tenía dos gemelos vivos al parto. Del total de fetos: 17% abortos tardíos, 8,3% mortinatos y 8,3% mortineonatos. Recién nacidos hospitalizados en neonatología, promedio 26 días (3-60). Conclusión: El manejo y seguimiento del embarazo MCMA es un gran desafío, debido a su elevada morbimortalidad y complicaciones potenciales. Un enfoque multidisciplinario, aplicando protocolos estandarizados, sería esencial para garantizar un adecuado manejo.

Abstract Introduction. In major blood group incompatible bone barrow hematopoietic progenitor cells (HPC-BM) transplant efficient red blood cells (RBC) depletion is essential to minimize adverse effects during and after the product infusion. Different procedures are used to reduce RBC in this case, particularly the hydroxyethyl starch sedimentation (HES) technique is widely used but is very laborious and requires experienced personnel. In this work we show the results of our laboratory in the validation of another methodology for this purpose; processing with Sepax 2 automated equipment, using the SmartRedux v314 protocol. Materials and methods. We evaluated 9 BM hematopoietic progenitor cell products. Data of post processing recovery nucleated cells (NC) and CD34+ cells, viability results, microbiological studies and processing time were obtained. Besides the adverse reactions during the infusion of the products and their engraftment. Results. A mean reduction of GR of 92.5% (88.2 - 95.4%), a recovery of NC of 74.1% (60.1 - 84.3%) and a recovery of CD34+ cells of 83.6% (62.6 - 99.5%) was obtained. The mean viability of CD45+ cells was 93.3% (87% - 98%) and of CD34 cells was 97% (94% - 99%). All microbiology results were negative. After processing, the products were all infused to patients at our institution without relevant adverse reactions, with the median hematopoietic recovery being 15 days for absolute neutrophils and 28 days for platelets. All achieved complete chimerism. Discussion. Having the possibility of implementing a new methodology for the processing of BM progenitor cell products with major blood group incompatibility, the procedure was validated according to the INCUCAI regulations and voluntary standards. An option is proposed for the processing of these products, with advantages and disadvantages. Each center must evaluate and validate the procedure with best adjustment to its needs.

Resumen Introducción. En los trasplantes de células progenitoras hematopoyéticas de médula ósea (CPH-MO) con incompatibilidad mayor de grupo sanguíneo una depleción de glóbulos rojos (GR) eficiente es fundamental para minimizar los efectos adversos durante y posterior a la infusión del producto. Distintos procedimientos se utilizan para la reducción de GR en estos casos, particularmente la técnica de sedimentación con hidroxietil almidón (HES) es ampliamente utilizada, pero es muy laboriosa y requiere de personal experimentado. En este trabajo presentamos los resultados de nuestro laboratorio en la validación de otra metodología para este propósito, el procesamiento con el equipo automatizado Sepax 2, utilizando el protocolo SmartRedux v314. Materiales y métodos. Se evaluaron 9 productos de células progenitoras hematopoyéticas de MO. Se obtuvieron datos de recuperación post procesamiento de células nucleadas (CN) y células CD34+, resultados de viabilidad, estudios microbiológicos y tiempo de procesamiento, además de las reacciones adversas durante la infusión de los productos y datos del injerto de los mismos. Resultados. Se obtuvo una media para la reducción de GR de 92,5% (88,2 - 95,4%), una recuperación de CN de 74,1% (60,1 - 84,3%) y una recuperación de células CD34+ de 83,6% (62,6 - 99,5%). La media de viabilidad de células CD45+ fue 93,3% (87% - 98%) y la de células CD34+ 97% (94% - 99%). Todos los resultados de microbiología fueron negativos. Luego del procesamiento los productos se infundieron todos a pacientes de nuestra institución sin reacciones adversas relevantes, siendo la mediana de recuperación hematopoyética de 15 días para neutrófilos absolutos y de 28 días para plaquetas. Todos lograron quimerismo completo. Discusión. Ante la posibilidad de implementar una nueva metodología para el procesamiento de productos de células progenitoras de MO con incompatibilidad mayor de grupo sanguíneo se validó el procedimiento según establecen las normas de INCUCAI y los estándares voluntarios. Se plantea una opción para el procesamiento de estos productos, con ventajas y desventajas. Cada centro deberá evaluar y validar el procedimiento que mejor se ajuste a sus necesidades.

Resumo Este relato descreve a criação de um protocolo para uma pesquisa interdisciplinar com métodos mistos sobre o acesso ao aborto legal no Brasil. Desenvolvemos um Plano de Manejo e Mitigação de Riscos, parte do Procedimento Operacional Padrão (POP), para orientar as pesquisadoras em uma abordagem epistêmica feminista. O protocolo oferece diretrizes para pesquisas qualitativas sobre temas sensíveis em saúde, com recomendações para lidar com situações durante as entrevistas, gerenciar riscos, e garantir anonimato, sigilo e proteção de dados das/os participantes. Brasil Riscos POP, POP , (POP) feminista saúde entrevistas riscos anonimato dasos das os participantes (POP

Abstract This report describes the creation of a protocol for an interdisciplinary mixed-methods research study on access to legal abortion in Brazil. We developed a Risk Management and Mitigation Plan, which is part of the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP), to guide researchers within a feminist epistemic approach. The protocol provides guidelines for qualitative research on sensitive health topics, offering recommendations on how to handle situations during interviews, manage risks, and ensure the anonymity, confidentiality, and protection of participants' data. mixedmethods mixed methods Brazil Plan SOP, SOP , (SOP) approach topics interviews risks anonymity confidentiality participants data (SOP