RESUMO Objetivo: revisar a literatura disponível sobre a relação entre alterações auditivas e deficiência da biotinidase. Métodos: a busca foi realizada entre outubro de 2018 e agosto de 2021, nas bases de dados: ELSEVIER, MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS. Utilizaram-se descritores em português, inglês e espanhol, além das ferramentas PRISMA para seleção dos artigos e STROBE para análise dos mesmos. Revisão da Literatura: foram selecionados artigos publicados entre 1983 e 2020 que respondiam à pergunta norteadora da pesquisa. Foram incluídos estudos observacionais, estudos de série de casos e relatos de caso, e excluídos os artigos sem descrição dos métodos utilizados, realizados pelo mesmo autor e com a mesma amostra. A estratégia de busca inicial identificou 152 artigos. Após aplicados os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, 14 artigos foram incluídos na presente revisão. Conclusão: a presença de biotina foi frequentemente associada à gênese das vias auditivas. Foi observada uma relação sugerida pela literatura entre deficiência da biotinidase e alterações auditivas.

ABSTRACT Purpose: to review the available literature on the relationship between hearing disorders and Biotinidase deficiency. Methods: a literature search carried out between October 2018 and August 2021, on the following databases: ELSEVIER, MEDLINE, SciELO, LILACS. Descriptors were used in English, Portuguese, and Spanish. PRISMA tools were used to select the articles and STROBE was used to analyze them. Literature Review: the selected articles were published between 1983 and 2020 and answered the guiding question of the research. Observational studies, case series studies, and case reports were included. Articles without a methodology description, or carried out by the same author and with the same sample were excluded. The initial search strategy identified 152 articles. After applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, 14 articles were selected for this review. Conclusion: the presence of Biotin was often associated with auditory pathways origins. The literature suggested a relationship between Biotinidase deficiency and hearing disorders.

RESUMO A pandemia da COVID-19 impôs a suspensão da assistência presencial oferecida por espaços comunitários, como centros dias. Pessoas com demência (PcD) e seus familiares enfrentam os riscos do distanciamento social e da suspensão dos tratamentos. Objetivos: Apresentar um programa de centro dia virtual (CDV) oferecido como estratégia preventiva para reduzir os danos causados pelo isolamento social e interrupção do tratamento impostos pela pandemia. Métodos: Relato de experiência, descrevendo a viabilidade de um programa VDC, oferecido a 26 PcD e seus cuidadores, durante o primeiro ano da pandemia. O CDV realizou reuniões individuais e em grupo com PcD e seus familiares e grupos de apoio psicoeducacional para cuidadores. Resultados: A taxa de comparecimento nas atividades em grupo foi de 80% e nos grupos de cuidadores foi 68%, demonstrando uma boa interação virtual. Ao longo do ano, três PcD interromperam o atendimento por dificuldade dos cuidadores em conciliar os horários das atividades com seus compromissos profissionais e ausência de rede de apoio, outros três faleceram e dois foram institucionalizados. PcD mantiveram-se física, social e cognitivamente ativas por meio de atividades virtuais diárias. A orientação e o apoio aos cuidadores contribuíram para a organização das rotinas, a adaptação ao isolamento e manutenção do vínculo. As reuniões familiares possibilitaram mediar conflitos e ampliar a rede de apoio. Conclusões: o CDV é uma modalidade promissora para atender às necessidades e demandas de PcD e seus cuidadores. O CDV pode contribuir para a expansão dessa intervenção a indivíduos e famílias que não têm acesso ao tratamento presencial.

ABSTRACT The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic suspended face-to-face assistance offered by community spaces, such as day centers (DCs). People with dementia (PwD) and their families were faced with the risks posed by social detachment and suspension of treatments. Objective: This study aimed to present a virtual day center (VDC) program offered as a preventive strategy to reduce the damage caused by social isolation and interruption of treatment imposed by the pandemic. Methods: The experience report, describing the feasibility of a VDC program, offered to 26 PwD and their caregivers, during the first year of the pandemic. The VDC held individual and group meetings with PwD and their families and psychoeducational support groups for caregivers. Results: The attendance rate in group activities was 80%, and that in the caregiver group was 68%, showing a good virtual interaction. Throughout the year, three PwD interrupted the service due to difficulties of the caregivers to reconcile the schedules of the activities with their professional commitments and the absence of a support network, three others died, and two were institutionalized. PwD remained physically, socially, and cognitively active through daily virtual activities. Guidance and support for caregivers contributed to the organization of routines and adaptation to the isolation and maintenance of the bond. Family meetings made it possible to mediate conflicts and expand the support network. Conclusions: VDC is a promising modality to assist the needs and demands of PwD and their caregivers. VDC can contribute to the expansion of this intervention to individuals and families who do not have access to face-to-face treatment.

Abstract Objective: To translate and back-translate the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) Financial Well-Being Scale into Brazilian Portuguese, to assess its cross-cultural semantic equivalence, and to verify the psychometric properties of the final version. Methods: Adaptation of the original scale applied a three-step methodology: translation and back-translation, appreciation of semantic equivalence, and administration to a convenience sample of 834 subjects. The analysis of psychometric properties comprised evaluation of evidence of the instrument’s validity by factor analysis, validity by contrasting groups, and internal consistency with Cronbach’s alpha coefficient. The CFPB granted authorization to conduct cross-cultural adaptation into Brazilian Portuguese. Results: Results indicated adequate cultural adaptation between scales, with good equivalence between the original English version and the final Brazilian version. The Cronbach’s alpha coefficient for the instrument’s internal consistency in this sample was 0.89. Exploratory and confirmatory factor analyses demonstrated high levels of item reliability and goodness of fit, with all 10 items loading onto a single factor, financial well-being. The measure has shown structural stability in two different cultural contexts (Brazil and the USA). Conclusion: The Brazilian version demonstrated acceptable psychometric properties and adequate structural and cross-cultural validity and the participants found it easy to understand.

RESUMO O centro-dia (CD) permite uma pausa no cuidado diário como estratégia de apoio aos cuidadores familiares (CF) das pessoas com demência (PcD). Objetivo: analisar as estratégias de suporte aos CF oferecidas pelos CD, seus modelos metodológicos e teóricos, bem como os respectivos benefícios sobre sua sobrecarga, estratégias de enfrentamento e qualidade de vida. Métodos: uma revisão sistemática utilizando a metodologia Prisma foi realizada nos bancos de dados eletrônicos PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus e SciELO em agosto, 2018. As palavras chave da pesquisa foram “centro dia”, “demência” ou doença de Alzheimer, “cuidador”, “qualidade de vida” e “adaptação psicológica”. Resultados: vinte e um estudos foram incluídos. Não foram encontrados estudos randomizados. A oferta de educação, aconselhamento e apoio, o acesso a informações sobre a estrutura e o programa do CD, a expertise dos profissionais e a qualidade da relação destes com os usuários foram aspectos ressaltados pelos cuidadores. Comparados aos programas padrão centrados na PcD, estudos descrevendo o programa integrado, focado nas atividades para PcD e CF, mostraram um aumento no sentimento de competência e autoconfiança do CF e adiamento da institucionalização. Observou-se heterogeneidade na estrutura e organização dos programas de CD, nas estratégias de intervenção e nas bases teóricas. Conclusão: programas integrados são uma abordagem promissora que atende às necessidades e demandas das PcD e seus CF de forma multidimensional.

ABSTRACT Day care (DC) provides a break in daily care as a support strategy for family caregivers (FC) of people with dementia (PwD). Objective: to analyze the support strategies used by the DC for FC, their methodological and theoretical models, as well as the respective benefits for FC burden, coping strategies and quality of life. Methods: a systematic review following the Prisma methodology was performed on PubMed, PsycInfo, Scopus and SciELO electronic databases in August, 2018. The search keywords were “day care”, “dementia” or Alzheimer disease, “caregiver”, “quality of life” and “psychological adaptation”. Results: twenty-one studies were included. No randomized controlled trials were found. The provision of education, counseling and support, access to information, the professionals' expertise and the quality of their relationship with DC users were highlighted by caregivers. Compared to standard programs centering on PwD, the integrated program focused on PwD and FC activities showed increased feelings of competence and self-confidence of FC to postpone institutionalization. Heterogeneity in the structure and organization of the DC programs, intervention strategies and theoretical basis was observed. Conclusion: Integrated programs are a promising approach that addresses the needs and demands of PwD and their FC in a multidimensional manner.

RESUMO. Ferramentas clínicas adicionais devem ser investigadas para facilitar e auxiliar o diagnóstico prévio do declínio cognitivo. O controle postural piora com o envelhecimento e este fato pode estar relacionado com o comprometimento cognitivo patológico. Objetivo: comparar o equilíbrio de adultos idosos sem demência no grupo controle (GC) e com doença de Alzheimer (DA), observar as possíveis associações com as variáveis independentes (diagnóstico, idade, sexo e estado cognitivo global) e verificar as melhores análises posturográficas para determinar a diferença entre os grupos. Métodos: 86 idosos (DA = 48; GC=38) foram avaliados utilizando a escala de equilíbrio Berg (EEB) e o controle postural pela estabilometria no Wii Balance Board ® (WBB). Testes T independente, Mann Whitney U, o tamanho de efeito (TE) e uma regressão linear foram realizados. Resultados: houve diferença significativa para AE, VT, ML com OA e OF, AP com OF e EEB entre os grupos. Estas variáveis mostraram um TE grande para EEB (-1.02), AE (0,83) com OF, ML (0,80; 0,96) e VT (0,92; 1,10) com OA e OF, respectivamente. A regressão indicou que a cognição global acompanhada da idade, gênero e diagnóstico contribuem para as alterações do controle postural. Conclusão: pacientes com DA apresentam comprometimento do controle postural quando comparados a idosos saudáveis. A VT com OF foi o parâmetro mais sensível para diferenciar os grupos e deve ser melhor investigada como possível biomarcador motor de demência na análise posturográfica com o WBB.

ABSTRACT. Additional clinical tools should be investigated to facilitate and aid the early diagnosis of cognitive decline. Postural control worsens with aging and this may be related to pathological cognitive impairment. Objective: to compare the balance of older adults without dementia in a control group (CG) and with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), to observe the possible association with the independent variables (diagnosis, age, gender, and global cognition) and to verify the best posturographic analyses to determine the difference between the groups. Methods: 86 older adults (AD = 48; CG = 38) were evaluated using the Berg Balance Scale (BBS) and postural control was assessed by stabilometry on the Wii Balance Board ® (WBB). Independent T, Mann-Whitney U-tests, Effect Size (ES) and a linear regression were performed. Results: there was a significant difference for Elliptical Area, Total Velocity, Medio-Lateral displacements with closed eyes and open eyes, antero-posterior, with closed eyes and BBS between groups. These variables showed a large effect size for BBS (-1.02), Elliptical Area (0.83) with closed eyes, Medio-Lateral (0.80, 0.96) and Total Velocity (0.92; 1.10) with eyes open and eyes closed, respectively. Regression indicated global cognition accompanied by age, gender, and diagnosis influenced postural control. Conclusion: patients with AD showed impaired postural control compared to Control Group subjects. Total Velocity with closed eyes was the most sensitive parameter for differentiating groups and should be better investigated as a possible motor biomarker of dementia in posturographic analysis with WBB.

PURPOSE : To describe video-assisted ovariohysterectomy (OHE) with two portals access in adult intact queens. METHODS Fifty-two females cats were used. A 4 mm cannula was positioned in the abdomen through an incision close to the umbilicus (first portal), and a pneumoperitoneum was established. A second portal was positioned in the midline of the pre-pubic region. Females were positioned in right lateral recumbency to locate the left ovarian pedicle, and the uterine horn was held by a transcutaneous suture. The pedicle was cauterized and incised. The procedure was then performed on the contralateral ovary. The ovaries were exteriorized from the abdomen, along with the uterus, through the second access point. The uterine body was exposed, fixed and sectioned, and the abdominal incisions were sutured. RESULTS Surgeries were performed in an average of 41.4±14.2 minutes. The main complications included hypotension (7.7%) and subcutaneous emphysema (7.7%), and 13.5% of the surgeries were converted to laparotomy. CONCLUSION Ovariohysterectomy using a video-assisted technique and two access portals is safe, has minimal risks and is effective for the spaying of queens.

O presente artigo aborda as metáforas presentes na fala de uma paciente, mãe de um adolescente psicótico, atendida no contexto de uma psicoterapia de base psicanalítica. Um dos conflitos da paciente era sua dificuldade de diferenciação com o filho. Pôde-se identificar como as metáforas foram se transformando ao longo do processo psicoterápico e como a relação entre mãe e filho recebeu os impactos dessa transformação. Essa situação contribuiu para uma nova disposição da economia psíquica da paciente, e até mesmo para um rompimento na dinâmica familiar rigidamente estabelecida.

Metaphors in psychotherapy: expression of the conflict in the relationship between a mother and son in psychosis. The present article explores the occurrence of metaphors in the context of psychotherapeutic care of psychoanalytic orientation of the mother of a psychotic adolescent. One of the patient's main conflicts was her inability to differentiate from her son. It was identified how the metaphors expressed by this patient in the beginning of the process shifted as the treatment progressed and how the relationship between mother and son was impacted by this transformation. This process contributed to a rearranged psyche for the patient and even allowed the disruption of the family's rigidly established dynamics.

The aim of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature regarding the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular diseases. An article search of the ISI Web of Science and PubMed databases using the search terms "sexual dysfunction”, “cardiovascular diseases”, “coronary artery disease", “myocardial infarct" and “prevalence” was performed. In total, 893 references were found. Non-English-language and repeated references were excluded. After an abstract analysis, 91 references were included for full-text reading, and 24 articles that evaluated sexual function using validated instruments were selected for this review. This research was conducted in October 2012, and no time restrictions were placed on any of the database searches. Reviews and theoretical articles were excluded; only clinical trials and epidemiological studies were selected for this review. The studies were mostly cross-sectional, observational and case-control in nature; other studies used prospective cohort or randomized clinical designs. In women, all domains of sexual function (desire, arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual dissatisfaction and pain) were affected. The domains prevalent in men included erectile dysfunction and premature ejaculation and orgasm. Sexual dysfunction was related to the severity of cardiovascular disease. When they resumed sexual activity, patients with heart disease reported significant difficulty, including a lack of interest in sex, sexual dissatisfaction and a decrease in the frequency of sexual activity.

Objective: To conduct a review of the literature on the possible neuropsychological deficits present in patients with panic disorder. Methods: We performed a systematic review and search of the PubMed, ISI and PsycInfo scientific databases, with no time limits, using the following key words: cognitive, function, panic, and disorder. Of the 971 articles found, 25 were selected and 17 were included in this review. The inclusion criterion was at least one neuropsychological assessment task in patients with panic disorder. Results: The number of publications has grown gradually, especially those assessing executive functions, corresponding to the neurobiological model most widely accepted. Of all the functions evaluated, these patients had lower performance in memory tasks and higher performance in affective processing tasks related to the disorder. However, these data require further investigation due to the high rate of comorbidities, the small sample sizes of the included studies and little standardization of instruments used. Conclusion: The results showed a greater occurrence of deficits in memory and enhanced affective processing related to panic disorder.

A ocronose exógena consiste em hiperpigmentação crônica de áreas previamente tratadas com agentes tópicos como: a hidroquinona, a resorcina, os antimaláricos e o fenol. O diagnóstico precoce permite suspender prontamente o agente causador, uma vez que as opções terapêuticas disponíveis são escassas e com resultados insatisfatórios. Reportam-se três casos de ocronose exógena na face, diagnosticados pela dermatoscopia. O estudo dermatoscópico evidenciou estruturas amorfas de coloração cinza-enegrecido, algumas obliterando as aberturas foliculares. O exame histopatológico corroborou o diagnóstico

Exogenous ochronosis consists of chronic hyperpigmentation of areas previously treated with topical agents such as hydroquinone, resorcinol, antimalarials and phenol. Early diagnosis allows to promptly suspend the causative agent and it is imperative since the available therapeutic options are scarce and have presented so far unsatisfactory results. Three cases of exogenous ochronosis on the face which were diagnosed with the use of dermoscopy are presented. Dermatoscopy showed blackish-gray amorphous structures, some obliterating the follicular openings. Histopathological examination confirmed the diagnosis

A utilização dos diagnósticos de Enfermagem no alojamento conjunto tem a finalidade de guiar as ações de enfermagem, qualificando a assistência. O objetivo foi identificar os Diagnósticos de Enfermagem (DE), segundo a Taxonomia NANDA II 2007/2008, em recém-nascidos, e descrever os fatores relacionados e os fatores de risco. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo, realizado com 35 neonatos, no mês de janeiro de 2008. Após exame físico, foram identificados os DE´s. Os dados foram organizados em tabelas. Nos resultados, os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram amamentação eficaz, e amamentação ineficaz, risco para infecção e integridade da pele prejudicada. A utilização dos DE´s torna o serviço de enfermagem mais estruturado, favorecendo a autonomia do enfermeiro no cuidado prestado ao recém-nascido.

The use of nursing diagnoses in the rooming unit aims to guide nursing actions, qualifying the assistance. The aim was to identify the Nursing Diagnoses (ND) according to the taxonomy NANDA II 2007/2008, in newborns, and to describe the facts related to it and the risk factors. It is an exploratory descriptive study, conducted with 35 newborns, in January 2008. After physical examination, one identified the ND. The data were organized in charts. Out of the results the most common diagnoses were efficient and inefficient breastfeeding, risk of infection and damaged skin integrity. The use of ND makes nursing service more structured, favoring the nurse's autonomy in the care rendered to the newborn.

La utilización de los diagnósticos de enfermería en el alojamiento conjunto tiene la finalidad de identificar las acciones de enfermería, cualificándose la atención. El objetivo fue identicar los Diagnósticos de Enfermería (DE) según la Taxonomía NANDA II 2007/2008, en recién nacidos, y describir los factores relacionados y los factores de riesgo. Se trata de una investigación exploratoria y descriptiva, hecha con 35 neonatos, en el mes de enero de 2008. Después del examen físico, fueron identificados los DE. Los datos fueron organizados en tablas. En los resultados, los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron el amamantamiento eficaz, y el amamantamiento ineficiente, riesgo para infección e integridad de la piel perjudicada. El uso de los DE torna el servicio de enfermería más estructurado, favoreciendo la autonomía del enfermero en la atención ofrecida al recién nacido.

The use of nursing diagnoses in the rooming unit aims to guide nursing actions, qualifying the assistance. The aim was to identify the Nursing Diagnoses (ND) according to the taxonomy NANDA II 2007/2008, in newborns, and to describe the facts related to it and the risk factors. It is an exploratory descriptive study, conducted with 35 newborns, in January 2008. After physical examination, one identified the ND. The data were organized in charts. Out of the results the most common diagnoses were efficient and inefficient breastfeeding, risk of infection and damaged skin integrity. The use of ND makes nursing service more structured, favoring the nurse's autonomy in the care rendered to the newborn.

La utilización de los diagnósticos de enfermería en el alojamiento conjunto tiene la finalidad de identificar las acciones de enfermería, cualificándose la atención. El objetivo fue identicar los Diagnósticos de Enfermería (DE) según la Taxonomía NANDA II 2007/2008, en recién nacidos, y describir los factores relacionados y los factores de riesgo. Se trata de una investigación exploratoria y descriptiva, hecha con 35 neonatos, en el mes de enero de 2008. Después del examen físico, fueron identificados los DE. Los datos fueron organizados en tablas. En los resultados, los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron el amamantamiento eficaz, y el amamantamiento ineficiente, riesgo para infección e integridad de la piel perjudicada. El uso de los DE torna el servicio de enfermería más estructurado, favoreciendo la autonomía del enfermero en la atención ofrecida al recién nacido.

A utilização dos diagnósticos de Enfermagem no alojamento conjunto tem a finalidade de guiar as ações de enfermagem, qualificando a assistência. O objetivo foi identificar os Diagnósticos de Enfermagem (DE), segundo a Taxonomia NANDA II 2007/2008, em recém-nascidos, e descrever os fatores relacionados e os fatores de risco. Trata-se de um estudo exploratório, descritivo, realizado com 35 neonatos, no mês de janeiro de 2008. Após exame físico, foram identificados os DE´s. Os dados foram organizados em tabelas. Nos resultados, os diagnósticos mais frequentes foram amamentação eficaz, e amamentação ineficaz, risco para infecção e integridade da pele prejudicada. A utilização dos DE´s torna o serviço de enfermagem mais estruturado, favorecendo a autonomia do enfermeiro no cuidado prestado ao recém-nascido.

Trichoderma é um dos gêneros de fungos produtores de metabólitos de interesse industrial. O crescimento destes organismos é conseqüência das fontes nutricionais utilizadas, juntamente com as condições físicas de cultivo. Neste trabalho, o sistema automatizado Bioscreen C foi utilizado para avaliar a influência de diferentes fontes nutricionais sobre o crescimento de linhagens de Trichoderma (T. hamatum, T. harzianum, T. viride e T. longibrachiatum) isoladas do solo da Estação Ecológica da Juréia-Itatins (JIES), São Paulo - Brasil. Os cultivos foram feitos em meios líquidos de cultura contendo diferentes fontes de carbono (2%; w / v) e nitrogênio (1%; w / v) a 28ºC, pH 6,5 e agitados a 150 rpm durante 72 h. Os resultados mostraram, conforme esperado, que a glicose é melhor do que a sacarose como fonte de carbono indutora de crescimento das linhagens de Trichoderma testadas, enquanto que, o extrato de leveduras e a triptona foram boas fontes de nitrogênio indutoras de crescimento para os cultivos de T. hamatum e T. harzianum.

Trichoderma is one of the fungi genera that produce important metabolites for industry. The growth of these organisms is a consequence of the nutritional sources used as also of the physical conditions employed to cultivate them. In this work, the automated Bioscreen C system was used to evaluate the influence of different nutritional sources on the growth of Trichoderma strains (T. hamatum, T. harzianum, T. viride, and T. longibrachiatum) isolated from the soil in the Juréia-Itatins Ecological Station (JIES), São Paulo State - Brazil.The cultures were grown in liquid culture media containing different carbon- (2%; w/v) and nitrogen (1%; w/v) sources at 28ºC, pH 6.5, and agitated at 150 rpm for 72 h. The results showed, as expected, that glucose is superior to sucrose as a growth-stimulating carbon source in the Trichoderma strains studied, while yeast extract and tryptone were good growth-stimulating nitrogen sources in the cultivation of T. hamatum and T. harzianum.