Aim The main purpose of this study was to conduct a narrative review investigating the possible relationship between permanent maxillary anterior teeth and anthropometric facial parameters in different populations. Methods Searches were performed in the PubMed, BVS (Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde) and SciELO databases to identify relevant scientific articles using the following search terms: “maxillary anterior teeth”, “facial measurements” and “anthropometry”, in such a way that 218 publications were found. After application of inclusion and exclusion criteria, 13 publications remained for full-text reading. Results All studies involved male and female samples and it was notorious that male measurements were unanimously higher than those obtained in the opposite sex. The age of the analyzed participants ranged from 17 to 60 years; however, a mean age of 18 to 25 years was the most investigated in literature. In addition, facial measurements including the bizygomatic width, interpupillary distance, intercanthal distance, interalar width and intercommissural width have been proposed to help determine the correct size of anterior teeth. Conclusion It was concluded that despite the limited number of studies, some factors that influence dental and facial dimensions, such as sex and age, can be identified. However, there is no standardization of the facial or dental parameters used in the studies, a fact that makes it difficult to establish a universal ratio for clinical dental practice. populations PubMed Biblioteca Saúde terms teeth, , teeth” anthropometry, anthropometry “anthropometry” 21 found criteria 1 fulltext full text reading 6 however 2 literature addition distance dimensions identified However practice “anthropometry

Abstract The therapeutic drugs to treat Herpes simplex virus (HSV) infections have toxic side effects and there has been an emergence of drug-resistant strains. Therefore, the search for new treatments for HSV infections is mounting. In the present study, semi-solid formulations containing a crude hydroethanolic extract (CHE) from Schinus terebinthifolia were developed. Skin irritation, cutaneous permeation, and in vivo therapeutic efficacy of the formulations were investigated. Treatment with the ointment formulations did not result in any signs of skin irritation while the emulsions increased the thickness of the epidermis in Swiss mice. The cutaneous permeation test indicated that the CHE incorporated in the formulations permeated through the skin layers and was present in the epidermis and dermis even 3 h after topical application. In vivo antiviral activity in BALB/c mice treated with the CHE ointments was better than those treated with the CHE emulsions and did not significantly differ from an acyclovir-treated group. Taken together, this suggests that the incorporation of CHE in the ointment may be a potential candidate for the alternative topical treatment of herpetic lesions.

RESUMO Relatamos um caso incomum de uma jovem de 24 anos com história de episódios recorrentes de paralisia hipocalêmica e lesões cutâneas em membros inferiores e nádegas, ambas de evolução aguda. Em investigações subsequentes, verificou-se que a paciente apresentava nefrocalcinose, nefrolitíase, acidose metabólica hiperclorêmica e pH urinário persistentemente alcalino. Os achados foram consistentes com acidose tubular renal distal como causa da paralisia hipocalêmica. Achados clínicos, exames imunológicos e o resultado da biópsia de pele foram compatíveis com a síndrome de Sjögren primária como causa subjacente. A paciente evoluiu com azotemia em decorrência da nefrolitíase obstrutiva. Todas as características apresentadas nesse caso são uma manifestação incomum de acidose tubular renal distal; até o momento, não temos conhecimento de um relato semelhante na literatura.

ABSTRACT We report an unusual case of a 24-year-old girl with a history of recurrent hypokalemic paralysis episodes and skin lesions on the lower limbs and buttocks, both of which had an acute evolution. In subsequent investigations, the patient also had nephrocalcinosis, nephrolithiasis, hyperchloremic metabolic acidosis and persistent alkaline urinary pH. The findings were consistent with distal renal tubular acidosis as the cause of hypokalemic paralysis. Clinical findings, immunological tests and the result of skin biopsy suggested primary Sjögren's syndrome as an underlying cause. The patient developed azotemia due to obstructive nephrolithiasis. All the features presented in this case are an unusual manifestation of distal renal tubular acidosis; so far, we are not aware of a similar report in the literature.

Resumo A platinosomose é uma hepatopatia causada por Platynosomum illiciens(= P. fastosum) (Trematoda: Dicrocoelidae), que ocorre principalmente em felinos domésticos e selvagens de áreas tropicais e subtropicais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi verificar a ocorrência de P. illiciens em gatos domésticos do município de Araguaína, Tocantins, Brasil, por meio de necrópsia e exames coproparasitológicos, bem como avaliar o uso de diferentes técnicas no diagnóstico de P. illiciens em gatos domésticos e verificar a associação da parasitose com características individuais dos felinos. O estudo foi realizado em 54 gatos com diferentes idades, machos e fêmeas. O percentual de infecção foi de 33,3% (IC= 21,1% - 47,5%), a carga parasitária observada foi de 09-509, a intensidade média de 151,7 e a abundância média de 50,5 trematódeos por animal. As fêmeas apresentaram maior chance de infecção do que os machos (OR=5,00; P=0,017). O teste coproparasitológico que demonstrou maior sensibilidade e especificidade foi o de sedimentação espontânea. O presente estudo faz o primeiro relato da ocorrência de P. illiciens em gatos no estado do Tocantins, região Norte do Brasil.

Abstract Platynosomiasis is a hepatopathy caused by Platynosomum illiciens(= P. fastosum) (Trematoda: Dicrocoelidae), which occurs mainly in domestic and wild cats in tropical and subtropical areas. The objective of this study was to verify the occurrence of P. illiciens infection in domestic cats in the city of Araguaína, Tocantins, Brazil, using necropsy and coproparasitological tests. Additionally, we aimed to evaluate the use of two different techniques to diagnose P. illiciens infection in domestic cats and verify whether this parasitism was associated with individual feline characteristics. For this, 54 cats of different ages were analyzed. The percentage of infection was 33.3% (CI = 21.1-47.5%), parasite load was 9-509, mean intensity was 151.7, and mean abundance was 50.5 trematodes per animal. The risk of infection was higher for females than for males (OR = 5.00; P = 0.017). The spontaneous sedimentation coproparasitological test demonstrated the greatest sensitivity and specificity in diagnosing P. illiciens. This study is the first to report the occurrence of P. illiciens in cats in the state of Tocantins, northern Brazil.

This study aimed to report an experience of academic mentoring of the care process in the perioperative period of ostomy surgery in an undergraduate nursing course, with a group of mentors consisting of five students. METHOD: A descriptive experience report study conducted at the university hospital in Belém/PA/Brazil, from March of 2011 to December of 2012, during clinical classes on curricular activity in medical-surgical nursing, taking as reference the process of caring for people with a stoma. RESULTS:Mentoring is a teaching-learning process that contributes to concrete academic development. CONCLUSION:The mentoring activities stimulate learning by other students under the teaching responsibility, along with the actions of health education across the rehabilitation process of people with a stoma.

Este estudio tiene como objetivo describir una experiencia de monitoreo del curso de grado en Enfermería con un equipo de 5 monitores durante el período pre operatorio de cirugía de ostomía. Se trata de un estudio descriptivo, tipo relato de experiencia, desarrollado en el hospital universitario de la ciudad de Belém / PA / Brasil, entre marzo de 2011 y diciembre de 2012, durante las clases prácticas de la asignatura Enfermería Médico-quirúrgica, tomando como referencia el proceso de atención de pacientes ostomizados. El monitoreo es el proceso de ensehanza-aprendizaje que contribuye al desarrollo acadêmico específicamente. Estas prácticas impulsan el aprendizaje de los demás estudiantes bajo responsabilidad de los docentes y, principalmente, las acciones de educación en salud ante el proceso de rehabilitación de los pacientes ostomizados.

Este estudo tem como objetivo relatar uma experiência de monitoria do curso de graduação em Enfermagem com uma equipe de monitores que foi composta de cinco estudantes sobre o processo de cuidar no período pré-operatório de cirurgia geradora de estomia. MÉTODO: estudo descritivo, tipo relato de experiência, desenvolvido no hospital universitário na cidade de Belém-PA, Brasil, no período de março de 2011 a dezembro de 2012, durante aulas práticas na Atividade Curricular Enfermagem Médico-Cirúrgica, tomando como referência o processo de cuidar de pessoas com estomia. RESULTADOS: a monitoria é processo de ensino-aprendizagem que contribui para o desenvolvimento acadêmico concretamente. CONCLUSÃO: as atividades desenvolvidas na monitoria impulsionam o aprendizado dos demais estudantes sob a responsabilidade docente e, principalmente, as ações de educação em saúde frente ao processo de reabilitação de pessoas com estomia.