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Grupos virtuais no enfrentamento do medo e da morte durante a epidemia de covid-19: contribuições da saúde coletiva
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Abstract This paper describes a virtual group activity developed during the covid-19 pandemic with 13 university students and professors. Based on a group intervention operating as a conversation network, carried out between May and August 2020, the goal was to offer a safe listening space and to create strategies to cope with the anguish and fear resulting from the pandemic. The group engaged in horizontal dialogue on topics chosen jointly, seeking shared solutions to various problems. This article analyzes the dialogue that took place during meetings where fear was discussed. In these meetings, participants identified the fear of death and loss of loved ones as the feelings that arouse the most suffering, heightened when people are geographically distant. The analysis showed that such meetings and dialogues produced relief and well-being, and that working on a virtual platform did not hinder communication. Intervention groups developed virtually are low-cost yet powerful methodologies, easy to operate and possible to be implemented in the most diverse collectives.
Resumo Este texto apresenta uma atividade grupal desenvolvida durante a epidemia de covid-19 em espaço virtual, com 13 participantes, estudantes e professores universitários. O objetivo foi oferecer um espaço de escuta protegido e criar estratégias para enfrentar a angústia e o medo decorrentes da epidemia. A ferramenta metodológica utilizada foi a intervenção grupal, realizada entre maio e agosto de 2020, que operou como uma rede de conversação. No grupo, produziu-se um diálogo horizontal com temas escolhidos conjuntamente e buscando soluções compartilhadas para diversos problemas. Este artigo analisa o diálogo ocorrido nos encontros em que se falou sobre o medo. Neles, os(as) participantes identificaram o medo da morte e da perda de pessoas amadas como aquele que desperta maior sofrimento, acentuado quando as pessoas estão distantes geograficamente. A avaliação mostrou que os encontros e os diálogos produziram alívio e bem-estar, e que trabalhar em plataforma virtual não constituiu empecilho à comunicação. Grupos de intervenção desenvolvidos em espaço virtual compõem metodologias de baixo custo, porém potentes, fáceis de operar e possíveis de serem nucleadas nos mais diversos coletivos.
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Grupos virtuais no enfrentamento do medo e da morte durante a epidemia de covid-19: contribuições da saúde coletiva
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Abstract This paper describes a virtual group activity developed during the covid-19 pandemic with 13 university students and professors. Based on a group intervention operating as a conversation network, carried out between May and August 2020, the goal was to offer a safe listening space and to create strategies to cope with the anguish and fear resulting from the pandemic. The group engaged in horizontal dialogue on topics chosen jointly, seeking shared solutions to various problems. This article analyzes the dialogue that took place during meetings where fear was discussed. In these meetings, participants identified the fear of death and loss of loved ones as the feelings that arouse the most suffering, heightened when people are geographically distant. The analysis showed that such meetings and dialogues produced relief and well-being, and that working on a virtual platform did not hinder communication. Intervention groups developed virtually are low-cost yet powerful methodologies, easy to operate and possible to be implemented in the most diverse collectives.
Resumo Este texto apresenta uma atividade grupal desenvolvida durante a epidemia de covid-19 em espaço virtual, com 13 participantes, estudantes e professores universitários. O objetivo foi oferecer um espaço de escuta protegido e criar estratégias para enfrentar a angústia e o medo decorrentes da epidemia. A ferramenta metodológica utilizada foi a intervenção grupal, realizada entre maio e agosto de 2020, que operou como uma rede de conversação. No grupo, produziu-se um diálogo horizontal com temas escolhidos conjuntamente e buscando soluções compartilhadas para diversos problemas. Este artigo analisa o diálogo ocorrido nos encontros em que se falou sobre o medo. Neles, os(as) participantes identificaram o medo da morte e da perda de pessoas amadas como aquele que desperta maior sofrimento, acentuado quando as pessoas estão distantes geograficamente. A avaliação mostrou que os encontros e os diálogos produziram alívio e bem-estar, e que trabalhar em plataforma virtual não constituiu empecilho à comunicação. Grupos de intervenção desenvolvidos em espaço virtual compõem metodologias de baixo custo, porém potentes, fáceis de operar e possíveis de serem nucleadas nos mais diversos coletivos.
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The health-related quality of life in patients with Chagas disease: the state of the art
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Almeida, Igor Lucas Geraldo Izalino de
; Oliveira, Luciano Fonseca Lemos de
; Figueiredo, Pedro Henrique Scheidt
; Oliveira, Rafael Dias de Brito
; Damasceno, Thayrine Rosa
; Silva, Whesley Tanor
; Oliveira, Lucas Frois Fernandes de
; Ávila, Matheus Ribeiro
; Lima, Vanessa Pereira
; Lages, Ana Thereza Chaves
; Mediano, Mauro Felippe Felix
; Rocha, Manoel Otávio Costa
; Costa, Henrique Silveira
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Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
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ABSTRACT Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected tropical disease associated with poverty in which patients are surrounded by stigma. These factors can contribute to reducing health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Therefore, a broad discussion of HRQoL in the CD population is required. This study aimed to discuss the main findings of HRQoL in patients with CD, focusing on the association between sociodemographic and lifestyle factors, echocardiographic and functional determinants, and the effect of non-invasive interventions on HRQoL. A literature search of the MEDLINE, Web of Science, CINAHL, Scopus, and LILACS databases was performed with no data or language restrictions. Twenty-two articles were included in this meta-analysis. In general, HRQoL is worse in patients with CD than in healthy individuals, particularly in the presence of cardiovascular and/or gastrointestinal symptoms. Sex, age, functional class, level of physical activity, healthy habits, and medications received could affect HRQoL. Among the echocardiographic and functional determinants, decreased systolic function seems to negatively affect HRQoL. No association with the peak oxygen uptake was observed in the maximal tests. By contrast, well-tolerated field tests with submaximal intensities were associated with HRQoL. Both pharmaceutical care and exercise training have a positive effect on the HRQoL of patients with Chagas cardiomyopathy, and the mental component can be a prognostic marker in this population. In conclusion, assessment of HRQoL can provide important information about the health status of patients with CD, and its use in clinical practice is warranted.
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Posicionamento Brasileiro sobre o Uso da Multimodalidade de Imagens na Cardio-Oncologia – 2021
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Melo, Marcelo Dantas Tavares de
; Paiva, Marcelo Goulart
; Santos, Maria Verônica Câmara
; Rochitte, Carlos Eduardo
; Moreira, Valéria de Melo
; Saleh, Mohamed Hassan
; Brandão, Simone Cristina Soares
; Gallafrio, Claudia Cosentino
; Goldwasser, Daniel
; Gripp, Eliza de Almeida
; Piveta, Rafael Bonafim
; Silva, Tonnison Oliveira
; Santo, Thais Harada Campos Espirito
; Ferreira, Waldinai Pereira
; Salemi, Vera Maria Cury
; Cauduro, Sanderson A.
; Barberato, Silvio Henrique
; Lopes, Heloísa M. Christovam
; Pena, José Luiz Barros
; Rached, Heron Rhydan Saad
; Miglioranza, Marcelo Haertel
; Pinheiro, Aurélio Carvalho
; Vrandecic, Bárbara Athayde Linhares Martins
; Cruz, Cecilia Beatriz Bittencourt Viana
; Nomura, César Higa
; Cerbino, Fernanda Mello Erthal
; Costa, Isabela Bispo Santos da Silva
; Coelho Filho, Otavio Rizzi
; Carneiro, Adriano Camargo de Castro
; Burgos, Ursula Maria Moreira Costa
; Fernandes, Juliano Lara
; Uellendahl, Marly
; Calado, Eveline Barros
; Senra, Tiago
; Assunção, Bruna Leal
; Freire, Claudia Maria Vilas
; Martins, Cristiane Nunes
; Sawamura, Karen Saori Shiraishi
; Brito, Márcio Miranda
; Jardim, Maria Fernanda Silva
; Bernardes, Renata Junqueira Moll
; Diógenes, Tereza Cristina
; Vieira, Lucas de Oliveira
; Mesquita, Claudio Tinoco
; Lopes, Rafael Willain
; Segundo Neto, Elry Medeiros Vieira
; Rigo, Letícia
; Marin, Valeska Leite Siqueira
; Santos, Marcelo José
; Grossman, Gabriel Blacher
; Quagliato, Priscila Cestari
; Alcantara, Monica Luiza de
; Teodoro, José Aldo Ribeiro
; Albricker, Ana Cristina Lopes
; Barros, Fanilda Souto
; Amaral, Salomon Israel do
; Porto, Carmen Lúcia Lascasas
; Barros, Marcio Vinícius Lins
; Santos, Simone Nascimento dos
; Cantisano, Armando Luís
; Petisco, Ana Cláudia Gomes Pereira
; Barbosa, José Eduardo Martins
; Veloso, Orlando Carlos Glória
; Spina, Salvador
; Pignatelli, Ricardo
; Hajjar, Ludhmilla Abrahão
; Kalil Filho, Roberto
; Lopes, Marcelo Antônio Cartaxo Queiroga
; Vieira, Marcelo Luiz Campos
; Almeida, André Luiz Cerqueira
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Endocardite Infecciosa em Idosos: Características Distintas
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Lemos, Luiz Henrique Braga
; Silva, Leonardo Ribeiro da
; Correa, Marcelo Goulart
; Golebiovski, Wilma
; Weksler, Clara
; Garrido, Rafael Quaresma
; Barbosa, Giovanna Ferraiuoli
; Lamas, Cristiane da Cruz
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Práticas de ressuscitação volêmica em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras: uma análise secundária do estudo Fluid-TRIPS
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Freitas, Flavio Geraldo Rezende de
; Hammond, Naomi
; Li, Yang
; Azevedo, Luciano Cesar Pontes de
; Cavalcanti, Alexandre Biasi
; Taniguchi, Leandro
; Gobatto, André
; Japiassú, André Miguel
; Bafi, Antonio Tonete
; Mazza, Bruno Franco
; Noritomi, Danilo Teixeira
; Dal-Pizzol, Felipe
; Bozza, Fernando
; Salluh, Jorge Ibrahin Figueira
; Westphal, Glauco Adrieno
; Soares, Márcio
; Assunção, Murillo Santucci César de
; Lisboa, Thiago
; Lobo, Suzana Margarete Ajeje
; Barbosa, Achilles Rohlfs
; Ventura, Adriana Fonseca
; Souza, Ailson Faria de
; Silva, Alexandre Francisco
; Toledo, Alexandre
; Reis, Aline
; Cembranel, Allan
; Rea Neto, Alvaro
; Gut, Ana Lúcia
; Justo, Ana Patricia Pierre
; Santos, Ana Paula
; Albuquerque, André Campos D. de
; Scazufka, André
; Rodrigues, Antonio Babo
; Fernandino, Bruno Bonaccorsi
; Silva, Bruno Goncalves
; Vidal, Bruno Sarno
; Pinheiro, Bruno Valle
; Pinto, Bruno Vilela Costa
; Feijo, Carlos Augusto Ramos
; Abreu Filho, Carlos de
; Bosso, Carlos Eduardo da Costa Nunes
; Moreira, Carlos Eduardo Nassif
; Ramos, Carlos Henrique Ferreira
; Tavares, Carmen
; Arantes, Cidamaiá
; Grion, Cintia
; Mendes, Ciro Leite
; Kmohan, Claudio
; Piras, Claudio
; Castro, Cristine Pilati Pileggi
; Lins, Cyntia
; Beraldo, Daniel
; Fontes, Daniel
; Boni, Daniela
; Castiglioni, Débora
; Paisani, Denise de Moraes
; Pedroso, Durval Ferreira Fonseca
; Mattos, Ederson Roberto
; Brito Sobrinho, Edgar de
; Troncoso, Edgar M. V.
; Rodrigues Filho, Edison Moraes
; Nogueira, Eduardo Enrico Ferrari
; Ferreira, Eduardo Leme
; Pacheco, Eduardo Souza
; Jodar, Euzebio
; Ferreira, Evandro L. A.
; Araujo, Fabiana Fernandes de
; Trevisol, Fabiana Schuelter
; Amorim, Fábio Ferreira
; Giannini, Fabio Poianas
; Santos, Fabrício Primitivo Matos
; Buarque, Fátima
; Lima, Felipe Gallego
; Costa, Fernando Antonio Alvares da
; Sad, Fernando Cesar dos Anjos
; Aranha, Fernando G.
; Ganem, Fernando
; Callil, Flavio
; Costa Filho, Francisco Flávio
; Dall´Arto, Frederico Toledo Campo
; Moreno, Geovani
; Friedman, Gilberto
; Moralez, Giulliana Martines
; Silva, Guilherme Abdalla da
; Costa, Guilherme
; Cavalcanti, Guilherme Silva
; Cavalcanti, Guilherme Silva
; Betônico, Gustavo Navarro
; Betônico, Gustavo Navarro
; Reis, Hélder
; Araujo, Helia Beatriz N.
; Hortiz Júnior, Helio Anjos
; Guimaraes, Helio Penna
; Urbano, Hugo
; Maia, Israel
; Santiago Filho, Ivan Lopes
; Farhat Júnior, Jamil
; Alvarez, Janu Rangel
; Passos, Joel Tavares
; Paranhos, Jorge Eduardo da Rocha
; Marques, José Aurelio
; Moreira Filho, José Gonçalves
; Andrade, Jose Neto
; Sobrinho, José Onofre de C
; Bezerra, Jose Terceiro de Paiva
; Alves, Juliana Apolônio
; Ferreira, Juliana
; Gomes, Jussara
; Sato, Karina Midori
; Gerent, Karine
; Teixeira, Kathia Margarida Costa
; Conde, Katia Aparecida Pessoa
; Martins, Laércia Ferreira
; Figueirêdo, Lanese
; Rezegue, Leila
; Tcherniacovsk, Leonardo
; Ferraz, Leone Oliveira
; Cavalcante, Liane
; Rabelo, Ligia
; Miilher, Lilian
; Garcia, Lisiane
; Tannous, Luana
; Hajjar, Ludhmila Abrahão
; Paciência, Luís Eduardo Miranda
; Cruz Neto, Luiz Monteiro da
; Bley, Macia Valeria
; Sousa, Marcelo Ferreira
; Puga, Marcelo Lourencini
; Romano, Marcelo Luz Pereira
; Nobrega, Marciano
; Arbex, Marcio
; Rodrigues, Márcio Leite
; Guerreiro, Márcio Osório
; Rocha, Marcone
; Alves, Maria Angela Pangoni
; Alves, Maria Angela Pangoni
; Rosa, Maria Doroti
; Dias, Mariza D’Agostino
; Martins, Miquéias
; Oliveira, Mirella de
; Moretti, Miriane Melo Silveira
; Matsui, Mirna
; Messender, Octavio
; Santarém, Orlando Luís de Andrade
; Silveira, Patricio Júnior Henrique da
; Vassallo, Paula Frizera
; Antoniazzi, Paulo
; Gottardo, Paulo César
; Correia, Paulo
; Ferreira, Paulo
; Torres, Paulo
; Silva, Pedro Gabrile M. de Barros e
; Foernges, Rafael
; Gomes, Rafael
; Moraes, Rafael
; Nonato filho, Raimundo
; Borba, Renato Luis
; Gomes, Renato V
; Cordioli, Ricardo
; Lima, Ricardo
; López, Ricardo Pérez
; Gargioni, Ricardo Rath de Oliveira
; Rosenblat, Richard
; Souza, Roberta Machado de
; Almeida, Roberto
; Narciso, Roberto Camargo
; Marco, Roberto
; waltrick, Roberto
; Biondi, Rodrigo
; Figueiredo, Rodrigo
; Dutra, Rodrigo Santana
; Batista, Roseane
; Felipe, Rouge
; Franco, Rubens Sergio da Silva
; Houly, Sandra
; Faria, Sara Socorro
; Pinto, Sergio Felix
; Luzzi, Sergio
; Sant’ana, Sergio
; Fernandes, Sergio Sonego
; Yamada, Sérgio
; Zajac, Sérgio
; Vaz, Sidiner Mesquita
; Bezerra, Silvia Aparecida Bezerra
; Farhat, Tatiana Bueno Tardivo
; Santos, Thiago Martins
; Smith, Tiago
; Silva, Ulysses V. A.
; Damasceno, Valnei Bento
; Nobre, Vandack
; Dantas, Vicente Cés de Souza
; Irineu, Vivian Menezes
; Bogado, Viviane
; Nedel, Wagner
; Campos Filho, Walther
; Dantas, Weidson
; Viana, William
; Oliveira Filho, Wilson de
; Delgadinho, Wilson Martins
; Finfer, Simon
; Machado, Flavia Ribeiro
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Abstract Objective: To describe fluid resuscitation practices in Brazilian intensive care units and to compare them with those of other countries participating in the Fluid-TRIPS. Methods: This was a prospective, international, cross-sectional, observational study in a convenience sample of intensive care units in 27 countries (including Brazil) using the Fluid-TRIPS database compiled in 2014. We described the patterns of fluid resuscitation use in Brazil compared with those in other countries and identified the factors associated with fluid choice. Results: On the study day, 3,214 patients in Brazil and 3,493 patients in other countries were included, of whom 16.1% and 26.8% (p < 0.001) received fluids, respectively. The main indication for fluid resuscitation was impaired perfusion and/or low cardiac output (Brazil: 71.7% versus other countries: 56.4%, p < 0.001). In Brazil, the percentage of patients receiving crystalloid solutions was higher (97.7% versus 76.8%, p < 0.001), and 0.9% sodium chloride was the most commonly used crystalloid (62.5% versus 27.1%, p < 0.001). The multivariable analysis suggested that the albumin levels were associated with the use of both crystalloids and colloids, whereas the type of fluid prescriber was associated with crystalloid use only. Conclusion: Our results suggest that crystalloids are more frequently used than colloids for fluid resuscitation in Brazil, and this discrepancy in frequencies is higher than that in other countries. Sodium chloride (0.9%) was the crystalloid most commonly prescribed. Serum albumin levels and the type of fluid prescriber were the factors associated with the choice of crystalloids or colloids for fluid resuscitation.
RESUMO Objetivo: Descrever as práticas de ressuscitação volêmica em unidades de terapia intensiva brasileiras e compará-las com as de outros países participantes do estudo Fluid-TRIPS. Métodos: Este foi um estudo observacional transversal, prospectivo e internacional, de uma amostra de conveniência de unidades de terapia intensiva de 27 países (inclusive o Brasil), com utilização da base de dados Fluid-TRIPS compilada em 2014. Descrevemos os padrões de ressuscitação volêmica utilizados no Brasil em comparação com os de outros países e identificamos os fatores associados com a escolha dos fluidos. Resultados: No dia do estudo, foram incluídos 3.214 pacientes do Brasil e 3.493 pacientes de outros países, dos quais, respectivamente, 16,1% e 26,8% (p < 0,001) receberam fluidos. A principal indicação para ressuscitação volêmica foi comprometimento da perfusão e/ou baixo débito cardíaco (Brasil 71,7% versus outros países 56,4%; p < 0,001). No Brasil, a percentagem de pacientes que receberam soluções cristaloides foi mais elevada (97,7% versus 76,8%; p < 0,001), e solução de cloreto de sódio a 0,9% foi o cristaloide mais comumente utilizado (62,5% versus 27,1%; p < 0,001). A análise multivariada sugeriu que os níveis de albumina se associaram com o uso tanto de cristaloides quanto de coloides, enquanto o tipo de prescritor dos fluidos se associou apenas com o uso de cristaloides. Conclusão: Nossos resultados sugerem que cristaloides são usados mais frequentemente do que coloides para ressuscitação no Brasil, e essa discrepância, em termos de frequências, é mais elevada do que em outros países. A solução de cloreto de sódio 0,9% foi o cristaloide mais frequentemente prescrito. Os níveis de albumina sérica e o tipo de prescritor de fluidos foram os fatores associados com a escolha de cristaloides ou coloides para a prescrição de fluidos.
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Differences in children and adolescents with SARS-CoV-2 infection: a cohort study in a Brazilian tertiary referral hospital
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Marques, Heloisa Helena de Sousa
; Pereira, Maria Fernanda Badue
; Santos, Angélica Carreira dos
; Fink, Thais Toledo
; Paula, Camila Sanson Yoshino de
; Litvinov, Nadia
; Schvartsman, Claudio
; Delgado, Artur Figueiredo
; Gibelli, Maria Augusta Bento Cicaroni
; Carvalho, Werther Brunow de
; Odone Filho, Vicente
; Tannuri, Uenis
; Carneiro-Sampaio, Magda
; Grisi, Sandra
; Duarte, Alberto José da Silva
; Antonangelo, Leila
; Francisco, Rossana Pucineli Vieira
; Okay, Thelma Suely
; Batisttella, Linamara Rizzo
; Carvalho, Carlos Roberto Ribeiro de
; Brentani, Alexandra Valéria Maria
; Silva, Clovis Artur
; Eisencraft, Adriana Pasmanik
; Rossi Junior, Alfio
; Fante, Alice Lima
; Cora, Aline Pivetta
; Reis, Amelia Gorete A. de Costa
; Ferrer, Ana Paula Scoleze
; Andrade, Anarella Penha Meirelles de
; Watanabe, Andreia
; Gonçalves, Angelina Maria Freire
; Waetge, Aurora Rosaria Pagliara
; Silva, Camila Altenfelder
; Ceneviva, Carina
; Lazari, Carolina dos Santos
; Abellan, Deipara Monteiro
; Santos, Emilly Henrique dos
; Sabino, Ester Cerdeira
; Bianchini, Fabíola Roberta Marim
; Alcantara, Flávio Ferraz de Paes
; Ramos, Gabriel Frizzo
; Leal, Gabriela Nunes
; Rodriguez, Isadora Souza
; Pinho, João Renato Rebello
; Carneiro, Jorge David Avaizoglou
; Paz, Jose Albino
; Ferreira, Juliana Carvalho
; Ferranti, Juliana Ferreira
; Ferreira, Juliana de Oliveira Achili
; Framil, Juliana Valéria de Souza
; Silva, Katia Regina da
; Kanunfre, Kelly Aparecida
; Bastos, Karina Lucio de Medeiros
; Galleti, Karine Vusberg
; Cristofani, Lilian Maria
; Suzuki, Lisa
; Campos, Lucia Maria Arruda
; Perondi, Maria Beatriz de Moliterno
; Diniz, Maria de Fatima Rodrigues
; Fonseca, Maria Fernanda Mota
; Cordon, Mariana Nutti de Almeida
; Pissolato, Mariana
; Peres, Marina Silva
; Garanito, Marlene Pereira
; Imamura, Marta
; Dorna, Mayra de Barros
; Luglio, Michele
; Rocha, Mussya Cisotto
; Aikawa, Nadia Emi
; Degaspare, Natalia Viu
; Sakita, Neusa Keico
; Udsen, Nicole Lee
; Scudeller, Paula Gobi
; Gaiolla, Paula Vieira de Vincenzi
; Severini, Rafael da Silva Giannasi
; Rodrigues, Regina Maria
; Toma, Ricardo Katsuya
; Paula, Ricardo Iunis Citrangulo de
; Palmeira, Patricia
; Forsait, Silvana
; Farhat, Sylvia Costa Lima
; Sakano, Tânia Miyuki Shimoda
; Koch, Vera Hermina Kalika
; Cobello Junior, Vilson
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OBJECTIVES: To compare demographic/clinical/laboratory/treatments and outcomes among children and adolescents with laboratory-confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). METHODS: This was a cross-sectional study that included patients diagnosed with pediatric COVID-19 (aged <18 years) between April 11, 2020 and April 22, 2021. During this period, 102/5,951 (1.7%) of all admissions occurred in neonates, children, and adolescents. Furthermore, 3,962 severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) detection samples were processed in patients aged <18 years, and laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 occurred in 155 (4%) inpatients and outpatients. Six/155 pediatric patients were excluded from the study. Therefore, the final group included 149 children and adolescents (n=97 inpatients and 52 outpatients) with positive SARS-CoV-2 results. RESULTS: The frequencies of sore throat, anosmia, dysgeusia, headache, myalgia, nausea, lymphopenia, pre-existing chronic conditions, immunosuppressive conditions, and autoimmune diseases were significantly reduced in children and adolescents (p<0.05). Likewise, the frequencies of enoxaparin use (p=0.037), current immunosuppressant use (p=0.008), vasoactive agents (p=0.045), arterial hypotension (p<0.001), and shock (p=0.024) were significantly lower in children than in adolescents. Logistic regression analysis showed that adolescents with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 had increased odds ratios (ORs) for sore throat (OR 13.054; 95% confidence interval [CI] 2.750-61.977; p=0.001), nausea (OR 8.875; 95% CI 1.660-47.446; p=0.011), and lymphopenia (OR 3.575; 95% CI 1.355-9.430; p=0.010), but also had less hospitalizations (OR 0.355; 95% CI 0.138-0.916; p=0.032). The additional logistic regression analysis on patients with preexisting chronic conditions (n=108) showed that death as an outcome was significantly associated with pediatric severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) (OR 22.300; 95% CI 2.341-212.421; p=0.007) and multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C) (OR 11.261; 95% CI 1.189-106. 581; p=0.035). CONCLUSIONS: Half of the laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 cases occurred in adolescents. Individuals belonging to this age group had an acute systemic involvement of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Pediatric SARS and MIS-C were the most important factors associated with the mortality rate in pediatric chronic conditions with COVID-19.
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COVID-19: The question of genetic diversity and therapeutic intervention approaches
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Figueiredo, David Livingstone Alves
; Ximenez, João Paulo Bianchi
; Seiva, Fábio Rodrigues Ferreira
; Panis, Carolina
; Bezerra, Rafael dos Santos
; Ferrasa, Adriano
; Cecchini, Alessandra Lourenço
; Medeiros, Alexandra Ivo de
; Almeida, Ana Marisa Fusco
; Ramão, Anelisa
; Boldt, Angelica Beate Winter
; Moya, Carla Fredrichsen
; Chin, Chung Man
; Paula, Daniel de
; Rech, Daniel
; Gradia, Daniela Fiori
; Malheiros, Danielle
; Venturini, Danielle
; Tavares, Eliandro Reis
; Carraro, Emerson
; Ribeiro, Enilze Maria de Souza Fonseca
; Pereira, Evani Marques
; Tuon, Felipe Francisco
; Follador, Franciele Aní Caovilla
; Fernandes, Glaura Scantamburlo Alves
; Volpato, Hélito
; Cólus, Ilce Mara de Syllos
; Oliveira, Jaqueline Carvalho de
; Rodrigues, Jean Henrique da Silva
; Santos, Jean Leandro dos
; Visentainer, Jeane Eliete Laguila
; Brandi, Juliana Cristina
; Serpeloni, Juliana Mara
; Bonini, Juliana Sartori
; Oliveira, Karen Brajão de
; Fiorentin, Karine
; Lucio, Léia Carolina
; Faccin-Galhardi, Ligia Carla
; Ferreto, Lirane Elize Defante
; Lioni, Lucy Megumi Yamauchi
; Consolaro, Marcia Edilaine Lopes
; Vicari, Marcelo Ricardo
; Arbex, Marcos Abdo
; Pileggi, Marcos
; Watanabe, Maria Angelica Ehara
; Costa, Maria Antônia Ramos
; Giannini, Maria José S. Mendes
; Amarante, Marla Karine
; Khalil, Najeh Maissar
; Lima Neto, Quirino Alves de
; Herai, Roberto H.
; Guembarovski, Roberta Losi
; Shinsato, Rogério N.
; Mainardes, Rubiana Mara
; Giuliatti, Silvana
; Yamada-Ogatta, Sueli Fumie
; Gerber, Viviane Knuppel de Quadros
; Pavanelli, Wander Rogério
; Silva, Weber Claudio da
; Petzl-Erler, Maria Luiza
; Valente, Valeria
; Soares, Christiane Pienna
; Cavalli, Luciane Regina
; Silva Jr, Wilson Araujo
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Abstract Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus type 2 (SARS-CoV-2), is the largest pandemic in modern history with very high infection rates and considerable mortality. The disease, which emerged in China’s Wuhan province, had its first reported case on December 29, 2019, and spread rapidly worldwide. On March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic and global health emergency. Since the outbreak, efforts to develop COVID-19 vaccines, engineer new drugs, and evaluate existing ones for drug repurposing have been intensively undertaken to find ways to control this pandemic. COVID-19 therapeutic strategies aim to impair molecular pathways involved in the virus entrance and replication or interfere in the patients’ overreaction and immunopathology. Moreover, nanotechnology could be an approach to boost the activity of new drugs. Several COVID-19 vaccine candidates have received emergency-use or full authorization in one or more countries, and others are being developed and tested. This review assesses the different strategies currently proposed to control COVID-19 and the issues or limitations imposed on some approaches by the human and viral genetic variability.
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Neurological consultations and diagnoses in a large, dedicated COVID-19 university hospital
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STUDART-NETO, Adalberto
; GUEDES, Bruno Fukelmann
; TUMA, Raphael de Luca e
; CAMELO FILHO, Antonio Edvan
; KUBOTA, Gabriel Taricani
; IEPSEN, Bruno Diógenes
; MOREIRA, Gabriela Pantaleão
; RODRIGUES, Júlia Chartouni
; FERRARI, Maíra Medeiros Honorato
; CARRA, Rafael Bernhart
; SPERA, Raphael Ribeiro
; OKU, Mariana Hiromi Manoel
; TERRIM, Sara
; LOPES, Cesar Castello Branco
; PASSOS NETO, Carlos Eduardo Borges
; FIORENTINO, Matheus Dalben
; DE SOUZA, Julia Carvalhinho Carlos
; BAIMA, José Pedro Soares
; DA SILVA, Tomás Fraga Ferreira
; MORENO, Cristiane Araujo Martins
; SILVA, Andre Macedo Serafim
; HEISE, Carlos Otto
; MENDONÇA, Rodrigo Holanda
; FORTINI, Ida
; SMID, Jerusa
; ADONI, Tarso
; GONÇALVES, Marcia Rubia Rodrigues
; PEREIRA, Samira Luisa Apóstolos
; PINTO, Lecio Figueira
; GOMES, Helio Rodrigues
; ZANOTELI, Edmar
; BRUCKI, Sonia Maria Dozzi
; CONFORTO, Adriana Bastos
; CASTRO, Luiz Henrique Martins
; NITRINI, Ricardo
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ABSTRACT Background: More than one-third of COVID-19 patients present neurological symptoms ranging from anosmia to stroke and encephalopathy. Furthermore, pre-existing neurological conditions may require special treatment and may be associated with worse outcomes. Notwithstanding, the role of neurologists in COVID-19 is probably underrecognized. Objective: The aim of this study was to report the reasons for requesting neurological consultations by internists and intensivists in a COVID-19-dedicated hospital. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, a 900-bed COVID-19 dedicated center (including 300 intensive care unit beds). COVID-19 diagnosis was confirmed by SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR in nasal swabs. All inpatient neurology consultations between March 23rd and May 23rd, 2020 were analyzed. Neurologists performed the neurological exam, assessed all available data to diagnose the neurological condition, and requested additional tests deemed necessary. Difficult diagnoses were established in consensus meetings. After diagnosis, neurologists were involved in the treatment. Results: Neurological consultations were requested for 89 out of 1,208 (7.4%) inpatient COVID admissions during that period. Main neurological diagnoses included: encephalopathy (44.4%), stroke (16.7%), previous neurological diseases (9.0%), seizures (9.0%), neuromuscular disorders (5.6%), other acute brain lesions (3.4%), and other mild nonspecific symptoms (11.2%). Conclusions: Most neurological consultations in a COVID-19-dedicated hospital were requested for severe conditions that could have an impact on the outcome. First-line doctors should be able to recognize neurological symptoms; neurologists are important members of the medical team in COVID-19 hospital care.
RESUMO Introdução: Mais de um terço dos pacientes com COVID-19 apresentam sintomas neurológicos que variam de anosmia a AVC e encefalopatia. Além disso, doenças neurológicas prévias podem exigir tratamento especial e estar associadas a piores desfechos. Não obstante, o papel dos neurologistas na COVID-19 é provavelmente pouco reconhecido. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar os motivos para solicitar consultas neurológicas por clínicos e intensivistas em um hospital dedicado à COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo realizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil, um centro dedicado à COVID-19 com 900 leitos (incluindo 300 leitos para unidades de terapia intensiva). O diagnóstico de COVID-19 foi confirmado por SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR em swabs nasais. Todas as interconsultas de neurologia hospitalar entre 23 de março e 23 de maio de 2020 foram analisadas. Os neurologistas realizaram o exame neurológico, avaliaram todos os dados disponíveis para diagnosticar a patologia neurológica e solicitaram exames adicionais conforme necessidade. Diagnósticos difíceis foram estabelecidos em reuniões de consenso. Após o diagnóstico, os neurologistas participaram da condução dos casos. Resultados: Foram solicitadas consultas neurológicas para 89 de 1.208 (7,4%) em pacientes internados por COVID-19 durante o período. Os principais diagnósticos neurológicos incluíram: encefalopatia (44,4%), acidente vascular cerebral (16,7%), doenças neurológicas prévias (9,0%), crises epilépticas (9,0%), transtornos neuromusculares (5,6%), outras lesões encefálicas agudas (3,4%) e outros sintomas leves inespecíficos (11,2%). Conclusões: A maioria das consultas neurológicas em um hospital dedicado à COVID-19 foi solicitada para condições graves que poderiam afetar o desfecho clínico. Os médicos na linha de frente devem ser capazes de reconhecer sintomas neurológicos. Os neurologistas são membros importantes da equipe médica no atendimento hospitalar à COVID-19.
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[SciELO Preprints] - Neurological consultations and diagnoses in a large, dedicated COVID-19 university hospital
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Studart-Neto, Adalberto
Guedes, Bruno Fukelmann
Tuma, Raphael De Luca E
Camelo Filho, Antonio Edvan
Kubota, Gabriel Taricani
Iepsen, Bruno Diógenes
Moreira, Gabriela Pantaleão
Rodrigues, Júlia Chartouni
Ferrari, Maíra Medeiros Honorato
Carra, Rafael Bernhard
Spera, Raphael Ribeiro
Oku, Mariana Hiromi Manoel
Terrim, Sara
Lopes, Cesar Castello Branco
Passos Neto, Carlos Eduardo Borges
Dalben, Matheus
De Souza, Julia Carvalhinho Carlos
Baima, José Pedro Soares
Da Silva, Tomás Fraga Ferreira
Moreno, Cristiane Araujo Martins
Silva, Andre Macedo Serafim
Heise, Carlos Otto
Mendonça, Rodrigo Holanda
Fortini, Ida
Smid, Jerusa
Adoni, Tarso
Gonçalves, Marcia Rubia Rodrigues
Pereira, Samira Luisa Apóstolos
Pinto, Lecio Figueira
Gomes, Helio Rodrigues
Zanotelli, Edmar
Brucki, Sonia Maria Dozzi
Conforto, Adriana Bastos
Castro, Luiz Henrique Martins
Nitrini, Ricardo
Introdução: Mais de um terço dos pacientes com COVID-19 apresentam sintomasneurológicos que variam de anosmia a AVC e encefalopatia. Além disso, doençasneurológicas prévias podem exigir tratamento especial e estar associadas a pioresdesfechos. Não obstante, o papel dos neurologistas na COVID-19 é provavelmentepouco reconhecido. Objetivo: O objetivo deste estudo foi relatar os motivos para solicitarconsultas neurológicas por clínicos e intensivistas em um hospital dedicado à COVID-19. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo realizado no Hospital das Clínicas da Faculdade deMedicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brasil, um centro dedicado à COVID-19 com900 leitos (incluindo 300 leitos para unidades de terapia intensiva). O diagnóstico deCOVID-19 foi confirmado por SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR em swabs nasais. Todas asinterconsultas de neurologia hospitalar entre 23 de março e 23 de maio de 2020 foramanalisadas. Os neurologistas realizaram o exame neurológico, avaliaram todos os dadosdisponíveis para diagnosticar a patologia neurológica e solicitaram exames adicionaisconforme necessidade. Diagnósticos difíceis foram estabelecidos em reuniões deconsenso. Após o diagnóstico, os neurologistas participaram da condução dos casos.Resultados: Foram solicitadas consultas neurológicas para 89 de 1.208 (7,4%) empacientes internados por COVID-19 durante o período. Os principais diagnósticosneurológicos incluíram: encefalopatia (44,4%), acidente vascular cerebral (16,7%),doenças neurológicas prévias (9,0%), crises epilépticas (9,0%), transtornosneuromusculares (5,6%), outras lesões encefálicas agudas (3,4%) e outros sintomasleves inespecíficos (11,2%). Conclusões: A maioria das consultas neurológicas em umhospital dedicado à COVID-19 foi solicitada para condições graves que poderiam afetaro desfecho clínico. Os médicos na linha de frente devem ser capazes de reconhecersintomas neurológicos. Os neurologistas são membros importantes da equipe médica noatendimento hospitalar à COVID-19.
Background: More than one-third of COVID-19 patients present neurological symptomsranging from anosmia to stroke and encephalopathy. Furthermore, pre-existingneurological conditions may require special treatment and may be associated with worseoutcomes. Notwithstanding, the role of neurologists in COVID-19 is probablyunderrecognized. Objective: The aim of this study was to report the reasons forrequesting neurological consultations by internists and intensivists in a COVID-19-dedicated hospital. Methods: This retrospective study was carried out at Hospital dasClínicas da Faculdade de Medicina da Universidade de São Paulo, Brazil, a 900-bedCOVID-19 dedicated center (including 300 intensive care unit beds). COVID-19 diagnosiswas confirmed by SARS-CoV-2-RT-PCR in nasal swabs. All inpatient neurologyconsultations between March 23rd and May 23rd, 2020 were analyzed. Neurologistsperformed the neurological exam, assessed all available data to diagnose theneurological condition, and requested additional tests deemed necessary. Difficultdiagnoses were established in consensus meetings. After diagnosis, neurologists wereinvolved in the treatment. Results: Neurological consultations were requested for 89 outof 1,208 (7.4%) inpatient COVID admissions during that period. Main neurologicaldiagnoses included: encephalopathy (44.4%), stroke (16.7%), previous neurologicaldiseases (9.0%), seizures (9.0%), neuromuscular disorders (5.6%), other acute brainlesions (3.4%), and other mild nonspecific symptoms (11.2%). Conclusions: Mostneurological consultations in a COVID-19-dedicated hospital were requested for severeconditions that could have an impact on the outcome. First-line doctors should be able torecognize neurological symptoms; neurologists are important members of the medicalteam in COVID-19 hospital care.
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Does CO2 pneumoperitoneum in laparoscopy interfere with collagen deposition in abdominal surgical wounds?
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Morais, Pedro Henrique Alves de
; Silva, Rafael Francisco Alves
; Ribeiro, Thiago da Silva
; Farias, Igor Eduardo Caetano de
; Lino Junior, Ruy de Souza
; Carneiro, Fabiana Pirani
; Durães, Leonardo de Castro
; Sousa, João Batista de
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Abstract Purpose To determine by histomorphometric analysis whether CO2 pneumoperitoneum interferes with collagen deposition in surgical wounds in the aponeurosis of rats. Methods This experiment involved 80 male Wistar rats, randomly allocated into four groups according to pneumoperitoneum period (PRE: 30 min preoperatively; POST: 30 min postoperatively; PP: 30 min pre- and postoperatively; C: control group). CO2 pneumoperitoneum was insufflated to 5 mmHg of pressure. A laparotomy was performed; 1 cm of the left colon was then resected, and an end-to-end anastomosis was performed to simulate surgical trauma, after which the abdominal wall was closed. On postoperative days 7 or 14, a sample of the abdominal wall was collected, stained with picrosirius red and observed under polarized light in an optical microscope. The amount of collagen was estimated by computerized histomorphometric analysis. Results There were no significant differences in collagen deposition between the control and experimental groups on postoperative days 7 (p=0.720) or 14 (p=0.933). The amount of collagen increased as expected in all groups between postoperative days 7 and 14 (p=0.0003). Conclusion At 5 mmHg, CO2 pneumoperitoneum does not interfere with collagen deposition in abdominal wall surgical wounds in rats.
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#StayHome: Monitoring and benchmarking social isolation trends in Caruaru and the Região Metropolitana do Recife during the COVID-19 pandemic
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Endo, Patricia Takako
; Silva, Ivanovitch
; Lima, Luciana
; Bezerra, Leonardo
; Gomes, Rafael
; Ribeiro-Dantas, Marcel
; Alves, Gisliany
; Monteiro, Kayo Henrique de Carvalho
; Lynn, Theo
; Sampaio, Vanderson de Souza
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Abstract: This technical report presents information related to the Social Isolation Index (SII) of the city of Caruaru, Pernambuco, Brazil. The data was provided by In Loco, a technology startup that has collected the movement of around 60 million Brazilians through cell phone location.
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Efeito da palha de cana-de-açúcar e da precipitação na eficácia de indaziflam
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Silva, Paulo Vinicius da
; Alves, Rafael Botacine
; Malardo, Marcelo Rafael
; Duarte, Pedro Henrique Nanini
; Ribeiro, Nágilla Moraes
; Dias, Roque de Carvalho
; Monquero, Patrícia Andrea
; Christoffoleti, Pedro Jacob
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A quantidade de palha sobre o solo, após a colheita da cana-de-açúcar, afeta a emergência de plantas daninhas e o comportamento de herbicidas residuais. O objetivo deste trabalho consistiu em estudar a eficácia de diferentes doses do herbicida indaziflam no controle de plantas daninhas monocotiledóneas, quando aplicados em quantidades diferentes de palha de cana-de-açúcar e de precipitação. O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado, em esquema fatorial 4 x 2, com quatro repetições, sendo quatro quantidades de palha (0, 2, 5 e 10 t ha-1) e duas doses de indaziflam (75 e 100 g ha-1). Esse fatorial foi isolado para a simulação da precipitação (10, 30 e 40 mm) e plantas daninhas (Urochloa plantaginea, Digitaria nuda, Panicum maximume Rottboelia exaltata). Para todas as doses de herbicida, valores de simulação de chuva e plantas daninhas o controle foi superior a 80% em 0 t ha-1 de palha. Para Urochloa plantaginea, Panicum maximum e Rottboellia exaltata, na dose 75 g ha-1 de indaziflam, o controle foi menor nas maiores quantidades de palha. O controle de Digitaria nudafoi superior a 90% em todos os tratamentos. Em síntese, a eficácia do herbicida indaziflam pode ser afetada negativamente pela quantidade de palha e de precipitação.
The amount of straw on the soil after a harvest of sugarcane affects the weed emergency in the field and the behaviour of the pre-emergent herbicides. The objective of this work was to study the effectiveness of the indaziflam herbicide in the control of monocotyledon weeds, when to spread in different rates, amount of sugarcane straw and rainfall simulations. The experimental design was completely randomized, in a 4 x 2 factorial scheme, with four replications, being four straw amounts (0, 2, 5 and 10 t ha-1) and two indaziflam doses (75 and 100 g ha -1). This factorial was isolated for rain (10, 30 and 40 mm) and weeds (Urochloa plantaginea, Digitaria nuda, Panicum maximum and Rottboelia exaltata). For all doses of herbicide, rainfall simulations and weed, the control was higher than 80% in 0 t ha-1 of straw. For Urochloa plantaginea, Panicum maximum and Rottboellia exaltata, at the dose of 75 g ha-1 of indaziflam, the control was lower in the larger amounts of straw. Digitaria nuda control was greater than 90% in all treatments. In conclusion, the amount of straw and rainfall can have a negative effect on weed control through indaziflam.
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Sunflower cake in diets for beef cattle: digestibility, kinetics and in vitro ruminal fermentation parameters
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Goes, Rafael Henrique de Tonissi e Buschinelli de
; Silva, Luiz Henrique Xavier da
; Diaz, Tatiana Garcia
; Branco, Antonio Ferriani
; Teodoro, Ana Lúcia
; Ferreira, Gislaine Ribeiro
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ABSTRACT. The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of the inclusion of sunflower cake replacing soybean meal in beef cattle diets on the in vitro digestibility of dry matter (IVDDM), organic matter (IVDOM), crude protein (IVDCP) and the ruminal fermentation kinetics and parameters. The experiment was analyzed according to a completely randomized design. The treatments consisted of four levels of sunflower cake, 0, 200, 400, 600 g kg-1, replacing soybean meal in the concentrate of beef cattle diets. The coefficients of IVDDM, IVDOM and IVDCP presented a quadratic effect with the addition of sunflower cake. The soluble fraction (fraction B) degradation rate and total gas production decreased linearly with the inclusion of sunflower cake. Values of pH in ruminal fluid were higher for levels 0, 200 and 600 g kg-1 sunflower cake. Sunflower cake can replace soybean meal by up to 280 g kg-1 in the concentrate of beef cattle diets, improving the in vitro digestibility of dry matter organic, matter and crude protein. Levels above 400 g kg-1 reduce ruminal digestion rate, digestibility and release of final fermentation products.
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Avaliação do efeito do tratamento a plasma sobre a superfície de filmes de polietileno verde e argila vermiculita
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Conceição, Isaías Damasceno da
; Silva, Lucas Rafael Carneiro da
; Carvalho, Laura Hecker de
; Costa, Thércio Henrique de Carvalho
; Silva, Heurison de Sousa e
; Alves, Tatianny Soares
; Barbosa, Renata
; Sousa, Rômulo Ribeiro Magalhães de
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ABSTRACT Green Polyethylene (PE) is a synthetic polymer that has low surface energy, which results in poor adhesion properties. This factor causes some problems regarding the practical applications of polymers, such as poor adherence of printing inks, coatings, adhesives and metals to the surface of the polymer, among others. One way to alter this property is by applying a plasma treatment. In this sense, the objective of this work was to prepare, by flat extrusion, biocomposite films with Green PE matrix (PEPURO) and load of Expanded Vermiculite Clay (VMT) in the 1% content. The films were treated by plasma under two different conditions: under O2 atmosphere (C1); (Ar/H2) and a subsequent treatment by plasma under O2 (C2) atmosphere. The results indicated that the plasma treatments and the incorporation of VMT increased the hydrophilicity of the films, and the application of condition 2 (C2) was shown more efficiently. The untreated PEPURO presented a significant reduction of maximum tensile strength with the insertion of VMT, already with the application of treatments (C1 and C2) the resistance values were higher. In relation to the roughness it was possible to verify that the application of the plasma increased the surface roughness of the samples. These results indicated that increased hydrophilicity and roughness resulted in a significant increase in the interaction of fluids with the surface and also improvement of the adhesive characteristics of the polymer.
RESUMO O Polietileno (PE) Verde é um polímero sintético que apresenta baixa energia superficial, que resulta em fraca propriedade de adesão. Esta baixa adesão, provoca alguns problemas relativos às aplicações práticas dos polímeros, como fraca aderência de tintas de impressão, revestimentos, adesivos e metais à superfície do polímero, entre outros. Uma maneira de alterar essa propriedade é por meio da aplicação de um tratamento por plasma. Neste sentido, o objetivo deste trabalho foi preparar, via extrusão plana, filmes de biocompósitos com matriz de PE Verde (PEPURO) e carga de argila Vermiculita Expandida (VMT) no teor de 1%. Os filmes foram tratados por plasma em duas condições distintas: sob atmosfera de Oxigênio (O2) (C1); e sob atmosfera correspondendo a mistura de Argônio/Hidrogênio (Ar/H2) e um posterior tratamento por plasma sob atmosfera de O2 (C2). Os resultados indicaram que os tratamentos a plasma e a incorporação de VMT aumentaram a hidrofilicidade dos filmes, sendo que a aplicação da condição 2 (C2) mostrou-se de maneira mais eficiente. O PEPURO não tratado apresentou redução significativa de resistência máxima a tração com a inserção de VMT, já com a aplicação dos tratamentos (C1 e C2) os valores de resistência foram superiores. Em relação à rugosidade foi possível verificar que a aplicação do plasma aumentou a rugosidade na superfície das amostras. Estes resultados indicaram que o aumento da hidrofilicidade e da rugosidade resultaram em um aumento significativo na interação de fluidos com a superfície e também melhora das características adesivas do polímero.
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