ABSTRACT Purpose: This study aimed to compare the safety and effectiveness of intraocular pressure reduction between micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation in patients with refractory primary open-angle glaucoma. Methods: We included patients with primary open angle glaucoma with at least 12 months of follow-up. We collected and analyzed data on the preoperative characteristics and postoperative outcomes. The primary outcomes were a reduction of ≥20% of the baseline value (criterion A) and/or intraocular pressure between 6 and 21 mmHg (criterion B). Results: We included 128 eyes with primary open-angle glaucoma. The preoperative mean intraocular pressure was 25.53 ± 6.40 and 35.02 ± 12.57 mmHg in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups, respectively (p<0.001). The mean intraocular pressure was reduced significantly to 14.33 ± 3.40 and 15.37 ± 5.85 mmHg in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups at the last follow-up, respectively (p=0.110). The mean intraocular pressure reduction at 12 months was 11.20 ± 11.46 and 19.65 ± 13.22 mmHg in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups, respectively (p<0.001). The median preoperative logMAR visual acuity was 0.52 ± 0.69 and 1.75 ± 1.04 in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups, respectively (p<0.001). The mean visual acuity variation was −0.10 ± 0.35 and −0.074 ± 0.16 in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation, respectively (p=0.510). Preoperatively, the mean eye drops were 3.44 ± 1.38 and 2.89 ± 0.68 drugs in the micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups, respectively (p=0.017), but those were 2.06 ± 1.42 and 1.02 ± 1.46 at the end of the study in the “slow cook” and micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation groups, respectively (p<0.001). The success of criterion A was not significant between both groups. Compared with 11 eyes (17.74%) in the “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation group, 19 eyes (28.78%) in the micropulse transscleral cyclophotocoagulation group showed complete success (p=0.171). For criterion B, 28 (42.42%) and 2 eyes (3.22%) showed complete success after micropulse- and “slow cook” transscleral cyclophotocoagulation, respectively (p<0.001). Conclusion: Both techniques reduced intraocular pressure effectively. Purpose slow cook openangle Methods 1 followup. followup follow up. up follow-up 20 ≥20 andor or B. B . B) Results 2553 25 53 25.5 640 40 6.4 3502 35 02 35.0 1257 57 12.5 p<0.001. p0001 p p<0.001 0 001 (p<0.001) 1433 14 33 14.3 340 3 3.4 1537 15 37 15.3 585 5 85 5.8 followup, up, p=0.110. p0110 p=0.110 110 (p=0.110) 1120 11.2 1146 46 11.4 1965 65 19.6 1322 13 22 13.2 052 52 0.5 069 69 0.6 175 75 1.7 104 04 1.0 010 10 −0.1 035 0.3 0074 074 −0.07 016 16 0.1 p=0.510. p0510 p=0.510 510 (p=0.510) Preoperatively 344 44 138 38 1.3 289 89 2.8 068 68 p=0.017, p0017 p=0.017 , 017 (p=0.017) 206 06 2.0 142 42 1.4 102 146 17.74% 1774 17 74 (17.74% 28.78% 2878 78 (28.78% p=0.171. p0171 p=0.171 171 (p=0.171) 42.42% 4242 (42.42% 3.22% 322 (3.22% Conclusion effectively ≥2 255 25. 64 4 6. 350 35. 125 12. p000 p<0.00 00 (p<0.001 143 14. 34 3. 153 15. 58 8 5. p011 p=0.11 (p=0.110 112 11. 114 196 19. 132 13. 05 0. 7 1. 01 −0. 03 007 07 −0.0 p051 p=0.51 51 (p=0.510 2. p001 p=0.01 (p=0.017 17.74 177 (17.74 28.78 287 (28.78 p017 p=0.17 (p=0.171 42.42 424 (42.42 3.22 32 (3.22 ≥ p00 p<0.0 (p<0.00 p01 p=0.1 (p=0.11 −0 p05 p=0.5 (p=0.51 p=0.0 (p=0.01 17.7 (17.7 28.7 (28.7 (p=0.17 42.4 (42.4 3.2 (3.2 p0 p<0. (p<0.0 p=0. (p=0.1 − (p=0.5 (p=0.0 17. (17. 28. (28. 42. (42. (3. p<0 (p<0. p=0 (p=0. (17 (28 (42 (3 p< (p<0 p= (p=0 (1 (2 (4 ( (p< (p= (p

ABSTRACT In contrast to the traditional view of anthropization as simple environmental degradation, Anthropic Indicators arise from the need to understand constructive or destructive human interventions. This study aims to present the Anthropic Indicators in their structure and application, corroborating their use in Amazonian communities. The results indicate strong human influence on the environment, highlighting the need for sustainable policies to balance human actions and preserve biodiversity. degradation interventions application communities environment biodiversity

RESUMO Em contraste com a visão tradicional da antropização como simples degradação ambiental, os Indicadores Antrópicos surgem da necessidade de entender as intervenções humanas construtivas ou destrutivas. Este estudo visa a apresentar os Indicadores Antrópicos em sua estrutura e aplicação, corroborados por seu uso em comunidades amazônicas. Os resultados indicam forte influência humana no meio ambiente, destacando a necessidade de políticas sustentáveis para equilibrar as ações humanas e preservar a biodiversidade. ambiental destrutivas aplicação amazônicas ambiente biodiversidade

RESUMEN Objetivos: evaluar los factores de riesgo del exceso de volumen de líquido en pacientes en hemodiálisis. Métodos: estudio retrospectivo de casos y controles. Se incluyeron 392 pacientes (196 casos y 196 controles) de dos centros de hemodiálisis. Se evaluaron datos sociodemográficos y 23 factores de riesgo de exceso de volumen de líquido mediante un formulario de recolección de datos. Los datos se analizaron mediante un modelo de regresión logística multivariado. Resultados: factores de riesgo conocimiento insuficiente (OR=2,06), ingesta excesiva de líquidos (OR=2,33), retirada inadecuada de líquidos durante la hemodiálisis (OR=2,62) e ingesta excesiva de sodio (OR=1,91) pueden aumentar aproximadamente dos veces la posibilidad de que se produzca un exceso de volumen de líquido en pacientes en hemodiálisis. La educación (OR=0,95) y la edad (OR=0,97) son factores protectores del volumen excesivo de líquido. Conclusiones: conocer estos factores de riesgo puede ayudar a las enfermeras a realizar una inferencia diagnóstica precisa y rápida del riesgo de volumen excesivo de líquidos. Objetivos Métodos controles 39 (19 19 2 multivariado Resultados OR=2,06, OR206 OR OR=2,06 , 06 (OR=2,06) OR=2,33, OR233 OR=2,33 33 (OR=2,33) OR=2,62 OR262 62 (OR=2,62 OR=1,91 OR191 1 91 (OR=1,91 OR=0,95 OR095 0 95 (OR=0,95 OR=0,97 OR097 97 (OR=0,97 Conclusiones 3 (1 OR20 OR=2,0 (OR=2,06 OR23 OR=2,3 (OR=2,33 OR=2,6 OR26 6 (OR=2,6 OR=1,9 OR19 9 (OR=1,9 OR=0,9 OR09 (OR=0,9 ( OR2 OR=2, (OR=2,0 (OR=2,3 (OR=2, OR=1, OR1 (OR=1, OR=0, OR0 (OR=0, OR=2 (OR=2 OR=1 (OR=1 OR=0 (OR=0 OR= (OR= (OR

ABSTRACT Objectives: to assess risk factors for excess fluid volume in hemodialysis patients. Methods: a retrospective case-control study was conducted. A total of 392 patients (196 cases and 196 controls) from two hemodialysis centers were included. Sociodemographic data and 23 risk factors for excess fluid volume were assessed using a data collection form. Data were analyzed using a multivariate logistic regression model. Results: the insufficient knowledge (OR=2.06), excessive fluid intake (OR=2.33), inadequate fluid removal during hemodialysis (OR=2.62) and excessive sodium intake (OR=1.91) risk factors may increase the chance of occurrence of excess fluid volume in hemodialysis patients by approximately two times. Education level (OR=0.95) and age (OR=0.97) are protective factors for excessive fluid volume. Conclusions: knowing these risk factors may help nurses with accurate and rapid diagnostic inference of the risk of excessive fluid volume. Objectives Methods casecontrol case control conducted 39 (19 19 controls included 2 form model Results OR=2.06, OR206 OR OR=2.06 , 06 (OR=2.06) OR=2.33, OR233 OR=2.33 33 (OR=2.33) OR=2.62 OR262 62 (OR=2.62 OR=1.91 OR191 1 91 (OR=1.91 times OR=0.95 OR095 0 95 (OR=0.95 OR=0.97 OR097 97 (OR=0.97 Conclusions 3 (1 OR20 OR=2.0 (OR=2.06 OR23 OR=2.3 (OR=2.33 OR=2.6 OR26 6 (OR=2.6 OR=1.9 OR19 9 (OR=1.9 OR=0.9 OR09 (OR=0.9 ( OR2 OR=2. (OR=2.0 (OR=2.3 (OR=2. OR=1. OR1 (OR=1. OR=0. OR0 (OR=0. OR=2 (OR=2 OR=1 (OR=1 OR=0 (OR=0 OR= (OR= (OR

RESUMO Objetivos: avaliar os fatores de risco para o excesso de volume de líquidos em pacientes em hemodiálise. Métodos: estudo retrospectivo caso-controle. Foram incluídos 392 pacientes (196 casos e 196 controles) de dois centros de hemodiálise. Dados sociodemográficos e 23 fatores de risco para excesso de volume de líquidos foram avaliados por meio de formulário de coleta de dados. Os dados foram analisados por meio de modelo de regressão logística multivariada. Resultados: os fatores de risco conhecimento insuficiente (OR=2,06), ingestão excessiva de líquidos (OR=2,33), retirada inadequada de líquidos durante hemodiálise (OR=2,62) e ingestão excessiva de sódio (OR=1,91) podem aumentar a chance de ocorrência de excesso de líquidos volume em pacientes em hemodiálise em aproximadamente duas vezes. Escolaridade (OR=0,95) e idade (OR=0,97) são fatores de proteção para volume excessivo de líquidos. Conclusões: conhecer esses fatores de risco pode auxiliar enfermeiros na inferência diagnóstica precisa e rápida do risco de volume excessivo de líquidos. Objetivos Métodos casocontrole. casocontrole caso controle. controle caso-controle 39 (19 19 controles 2 multivariada Resultados OR=2,06, OR206 OR OR=2,06 , 06 (OR=2,06) OR=2,33, OR233 OR=2,33 33 (OR=2,33) OR=2,62 OR262 62 (OR=2,62 OR=1,91 OR191 1 91 (OR=1,91 vezes OR=0,95 OR095 0 95 (OR=0,95 OR=0,97 OR097 97 (OR=0,97 Conclusões 3 (1 OR20 OR=2,0 (OR=2,06 OR23 OR=2,3 (OR=2,33 OR=2,6 OR26 6 (OR=2,6 OR=1,9 OR19 9 (OR=1,9 OR=0,9 OR09 (OR=0,9 ( OR2 OR=2, (OR=2,0 (OR=2,3 (OR=2, OR=1, OR1 (OR=1, OR=0, OR0 (OR=0, OR=2 (OR=2 OR=1 (OR=1 OR=0 (OR=0 OR= (OR= (OR

Abstract The objective of this work was to develop a chemical admixture to make concrete capable to heal its fissures autonomously and, consequently, mitigate the concrete’s reinforcement corrosion due to the ingress of aggressive agents. For that, polymeric microcapsules built by a shell of urea-formaldehyde-melamine (UFM) and a core of methylmethacrylate were developed and added to the concrete to further evaluation. The concrete specimens containing 0%, 3% and 6% of the proposed microcapsules (mass of microcapsules / mass of cement) were subjected to destructive and non-destructive tests. The water absorption and the mechanical tests i.e., compressive strength and indirect tensile strength (Brazilian test) were carried out to characterize concrete, while the electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (EIS) and the non-destructive ultrasonic pulse velocity (UPV) tests were conducted to evaluate the concrete self-healing ability. These tests showed that the proposed admixture was able to heal the concrete’s fissures partially. In addition, it was concluded that the samples with 3% of microcapsules presented higher self-repairing rates. Despite the microcapsules developed in this work have presented a satisfactory self-healing efficiency, their effectiveness looks to be affected by the mixing procedure once part of them is broken during the process. consequently concretes s agents ureaformaldehydemelamine urea formaldehyde melamine UFM (UFM evaluation 0 0% 3 6 cement nondestructive non ie i e i.e. Brazilian test EIS (EIS UPV (UPV selfhealing self healing ability partially addition selfrepairing repairing rates efficiency process i.e

Resumo O objetivo deste trabalho foi desenvolver um aditivo químico capaz de tornar o concreto auto reparável e, consequentemente, mitigar a corrosão da armadura em seu interior devido à entrada de agentes agressivos. Para isso, microcápsulas poliméricas compostas por uma casca de uréia-formaldeído-melamina (UFM) e um núcleo de metilmetacrilato foram desenvolvidas e adicionadas ao concreto para posterior avaliação. Os corpos de prova de concreto contendo 0%, 3% e 6% das microcápsulas propostas (massa de microcápsulas / massa de cimento) foram submetidos a ensaios destrutivos e não destrutivos. O ensaio de absorção de água e os mecânicos, ou seja, resistência à compressão e resistência à tração indireta (teste brasileiro) foram realizados para caracterizar o concreto, enquanto a espectroscopia de impedância eletroquímica (EIS) e os ensaios não destrutivos de velocidade de pulso ultrassônico (UPV) foram conduzidos para investigar a ocorrência de autorreparação. Esses testes mostraram que o aditivo proposto foi capaz de cicatrizar as fissuras do concreto parcialmente. Além disso, analisando os dados coletados com o programa de testes, concluiu-se que as amostras com 3% de microcápsulas apresentaram maiores taxas de autorreparação. Apesar das microcápsulas desenvolvidas neste trabalho terem apresentado uma eficiência de autorreparação satisfatória, sua eficácia parece ser afetada pelo procedimento de mistura, uma vez que parte delas é quebrada durante o processo. consequentemente agressivos isso uréiaformaldeídomelamina uréia formaldeído melamina UFM (UFM avaliação 0 0% 3 6 cimento mecânicos seja teste brasileiro EIS (EIS UPV (UPV parcialmente disso concluiuse concluiu se satisfatória mistura processo

ABSTRACT Diversifying pastures with forage legumes may reduce nitrogen fertilization due to biological N fixation. This study aimed to quantify forage accumulation rate and macronutrients extraction and to identify the best intercropping combination between butterfly pea (Clitoria ternatea) – a legume, and three warm-season forage grasses of different growth habits (signalgrass – Urochloa decumbunes, Guinea grass - Mega thyrsus maximus, and bermudagrass Cynodon dactylon). Treatments consisted of mixes of perennial herbaceous legume, butterfly pea (twining stem), with grasses, signalgrass (decumbent stem) and Guinea grass (erect stem), and bermudagrass (stoloniferous/rhizomatous). The experiment was arranged in a randomized complete block design, with three treatments and three replications. There was interaction between the intercropping combinations and cutting cycles for forage accumulation rate (FAR) and N, P, K, Ca, Mg, and S uptake. Phosphorus and K uptake was reduced from the second cycle onwards, except for the signalgrass-butterfly pea intercropping, whose reduction was only from the third cycle. Conversely, the signalgrass-butterfly pea and bermudagrass-butterfly pea intercropping did not differ from each other in relation to total N concentration in soil, but the signalgrass-butterfly pea intercropping showed total N concentration in soil higher than that of Guinea grass-butterfly pea intercropping. A higher predominance of the N-NH4+ form was observed in the soil. Grass-legume intercropping increased the demand for nutrients, which makes it indispensable to verify the export of macronutrients to know when to supply these nutrients removed from the soil solution. fixation Clitoria ternatea legume warmseason warm season decumbunes maximus dactylon. dactylon . dactylon) twining stem, stem , decumbent erect stoloniferous/rhizomatous. stoloniferousrhizomatous stoloniferous/rhizomatous stoloniferous rhizomatous (stoloniferous/rhizomatous) design replications FAR (FAR P Ca Mg onwards signalgrassbutterfly Conversely bermudagrassbutterfly grassbutterfly NNH4+ NNH4 NNH NH4+ NH4 NH N-NH4 Grasslegume Grass solution (stoloniferous/rhizomatous N-NH

Abstract A male of Pteronura brasiliensis (Carnivora: Mustelidae) was found dead on the banks of the Rio Negro, in the Pantanal wetlands of Mato Grosso do Sul state, Aquidauana municipality. Two ticks found attached to its skin were morphologically identified as a second-instar nymph of Ornithodoros rostratus (Argasidae) and a male of Amblyomma sculptum (Ixodidae). In order to complement the morphological identification, these tick specimens were subjected to DNA extraction, and tested using PCR assays to confirm the molecular identity the specimens. Also, the tick DNA samples were tested and were negative in the PCR assays for all the pathogens tested. We also examined 30 batches, consisting of 174 individuals of O. rostratus deposited in the Acari Collection of the Butantan Institute, and we found material from four Brazilian states, including one batch containing 2 males and 2 females from Aquidauana, of Mato Grosso do Sul state, collected from the soil. This was therefore the first record of O. rostratus parasitizing P. brasiliensis and the first locality record (Aquidauana). Likewise, A. sculptum is commonly found in the Pantanal and is reported here for the second time parasitizing the giant otter, which is a host little studied regarding the ectoparasites. Carnivora (Carnivora Mustelidae Negro state municipality secondinstar instar Argasidae (Argasidae Ixodidae. Ixodidae . (Ixodidae) identification extraction Also 3 batches 17 O Institute states soil P Aquidauana. (Aquidauana) Likewise otter ectoparasites (Ixodidae 1 (Aquidauana

Resumo Um macho de Pteronura brasiliensis (Carnivora: Mustelidae) foi encontrado morto às margens do Rio Negro, no Pantanal do estado de Mato Grosso do Sul, município de Aquidauana. Dois carrapatos encontrados aderidos à sua pele foram identificados, morfologicamente, como uma ninfa de segundo ínstar de Ornithodoros rostratus (Argasidae) e um macho de Amblyomma sculptum (Ixodidae). Para complementar a identificação morfológica, esses espécimes de carrapatos foram submetidos à extração de DNA e testados por meio de ensaios de PCR, para confirmar a identidade molecular dos espécimes. Além disso, os extraídos dos carrapatos foram testados e revelaram-se negativos nos ensaios de PCR para todos os patógenos testados. Também foram examinados 30 lotes, compostos por 174 indivíduos de O. rostratus, depositados na Coleção Acari do Instituto Butantan, e encontramos material de quatro estados brasileiros, incluindo-se um lote contendo 2 machos e 2 fêmeas de Aquidauana, estado de Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), coletado do solo. Este foi, portanto, o primeiro registro de O. rostratus parasitando P. brasiliensis e o primeiro registro de localidade (Aquidauana). Da mesma forma, A. sculptum é comumente encontrado no Pantanal e relatado aqui, pela segunda vez, parasitando a ariranha, hospedeiro pouco estudado em relação a ectoparasitas. Carnivora (Carnivora Mustelidae Negro Aquidauana identificados morfologicamente Argasidae (Argasidae Ixodidae. Ixodidae . (Ixodidae) morfológica disso revelaramse revelaram se 3 lotes 17 O Butantan brasileiros incluindose incluindo MS, MS , (MS) solo portanto P (Aquidauana) forma A aqui vez ariranha ectoparasitas (Ixodidae 1 (MS (Aquidauana

Abstract Germ cell transplantation in fish is a promising technique for surrogate broodstock parents with broader application in aquaculture and conserving endangered and valuable genetic resources. Herein, we describe the establishment of an intrapapillary xenogeneic transplant of germ cells from sexually mature goldfish (C. auratus) males into common carp (C. carpio) males cytoablated with a thermochemical treatment (two doses of busulfan at 40 mg/kg at 35°C). To analyze the presence and development of donor germ cells in recipient testes, donor germ cells were labeled with PKH26, a fluorescent cell membrane dye, before transplantation. Our results demonstrated that thermochemical treatment caused effective spermatogenesis suppression and pronounced germ cell loss. Moreover, transplanted spermatogonial cells were able to colonize the recipients’ testes, resume spermatogenesis, and generate spermatozoa within eight weeks after germ cell transplantation. These findings suggested that recipient testes provided suitable conditions for the survival, colonization, proliferation, and differentiation of donor spermatogonia from a related species. This study indicated that recipients’ testes exhibited a high degree of plasticity to accept and support xenogeneic donor germ cells, which were able to form sperm in a short time frame. This approach has significant implications for assisted animal reproduction, biotechnology, conservation, and the production of valuable genetic resources and endangered fish species. Herein C. C (C auratus carpio two 4 mgkg mg kg 35°C. 35C 35°C . 35 35°C) PKH26 PKH dye loss Moreover recipients survival colonization proliferation species frame reproduction biotechnology conservation 3 PKH2

Abstract Objective: To describe the accuracy of HealthVCF, a software product that uses artificial intelligence, in the detection of incidental moderate-to-severe vertebral compression fractures (VCFs) on chest and abdominal computed tomography scans. Materials and Methods: We included a consecutive sample of 899 chest and abdominal computed tomography scans of patients 51–99 years of age. Scans were retrospectively evaluated by the software and by two specialists in musculoskeletal imaging for the presence of VCFs with vertebral body height loss > 25%. We compared the software analysis with that of a general radiologist, using the evaluation of the two specialists as the reference. Results: The software showed a diagnostic accuracy of 89.6% (95% CI: 87.4–91.5%) for moderate-to-severe VCFs, with a sensitivity of 73.8%, a specificity of 92.7%, and a negative predictive value of 94.8%. Among the 145 positive scans detected by the software, the general radiologist failed to report the fractures in 62 (42.8%), and the algorithm detected additional fractures in 38 of those scans. Conclusion: The software has good accuracy for the detection of moderate-to-severe VCFs, with high specificity, and can increase the opportunistic detection rate of VCFs by radiologists who do not specialize in musculoskeletal imaging. Objective HealthVCF intelligence moderatetosevere moderate severe (VCFs Methods 89 5199 51 99 51–9 age 25 25% reference Results 896 6 89.6 95% 95 (95 CI 87.4–91.5% 874915 87 4 91 5 738 73 8 73.8% 927 92 7 92.7% 948 94 94.8% 14 42.8%, 428 42.8% , 42 (42.8%) 3 Conclusion 519 9 51– 2 89. (9 87.4–91.5 87491 73.8 92.7 94.8 1 42.8 (42.8% ( 87.4–91. 8749 73. 92. 94. 42. (42.8 87.4–91 874 (42. 87.4–9 (42 87.4– (4 87.4 87.

Resumo Objetivo: Descrever a acurácia do software HealthVCF na detecção incidental de fraturas compressivas de corpos vertebrais moderadas a graves em exames de tomografia computadorizada do tórax e abdome. Materiais e Métodos: Foram incluídos 899 exames consecutivos de pacientes com idades entre 51 e 99 anos. As imagens foram retrospectivamente avaliadas pelo software e por dois radiologistas especializados em musculoesquelético que investigaram fraturas compressivas de corpos vertebrais com perda da altura somática > 25%. A análise comparativa foi realizada entre o software e um radiologista geral, usando a avaliação do especialista como referência. Resultados: O software apresentou uma acurácia de 89,6% (IC 95%: 87,4–91,5%) para fraturas compressivas moderadas a graves, com sensibilidade de 73,8%, especificidade de 92,7% e valor preditivo negativo de 94,8%. Entre as 145 tomografias positivas detectadas pelo software, o radiologista geral deixou de relatar as fraturas em 62 (42,8%) e o algoritmo detectou fraturas adicionais em 38 dessas tomografias. Conclusão: O software possui boa acurácia na detecção de fraturas compressivas moderadas a graves, com alta especificidade, podendo aumentar a taxa de detecção oportunística dessas fraturas por radiologistas não especializados em musculoesquelético. Objetivo abdome Métodos 89 5 9 anos 25 25% referência Resultados 896 6 89,6 IC 95% 95 87,4–91,5% 874915 87 4 91 738 73 8 73,8% 927 92 7 92,7 948 94 94,8% 14 42,8% 428 42 (42,8% 3 Conclusão 2 89, 87,4–91,5 87491 73,8 92, 94,8 1 42,8 (42,8 87,4–91, 8749 73, 94, 42, (42, 87,4–91 874 (42 87,4–9 (4 87,4– ( 87,4 87,

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to identify parameters, before the start of the breeding season, that affect the conception rate of precocious Nelore heifers through ultrasonographic ovarian evaluation and evaluation of weight and body condition score (BCS). A total of 407 heifers aged 404±69 days (≈14 months old), weighing 267.1±31.2 kg, and with mean BCS of 3.1±0.5, were used. Heifers were subjected to hormone treatment to induce cyclicity and, 30 days later, to a fixed-time artificial insemination (FTAI) program with three managements. Morphometric measurements of ovaries and ovarian structures were performed by transrectal ultrasonographic evaluation, as well as weighing and evaluation of BCS on D −30 and D0. Conception rate was evaluated 30 days after FTAI. The conception rate of heifers did not vary according to ovary diameter, weight, BCS, and age at first calving. However, heifers with the presence of follicle with a diameter > 6 mm at D −30 and D0 had a higher conception rate at the first FTAI. The presence of a dominant follicle greater than 6 mm at D −30 is an efficient complementary criterion to identify 14-month-old Nelore heifers with greater ability to conceive at the first FTAI before the breeding season. Antral follicle count performed on D −30 is not a good tool to predict fertility at the first FTAI, and the weight may not be a limiter to select heifers under good nutritional and health management. parameters season BCS. . (BCS) 40 40469 404 69 404±6 ≈14 14 (≈1 old, old , old) 2671312 267 1 31 2 267.1±31. kg 3105 3 0 5 3.1±0.5 used later fixedtime fixed time (FTAI managements −3 calving However 14monthold monthold month management (BCS 4 4046 404± ≈1 (≈ 267131 26 267.1±31 310 3.1±0. − ≈ ( 26713 267.1±3 3.1±0 2671 267.1± 3.1± 267.1 3.1 267. 3.

Abstract Objective The Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire for Scoliosis (BIDQ-S) for scoliosis derives from the Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ) with specific adaptation for scoliosis patients. Despite its significance and applicability, this instrument has never been translated into Brazilian Portuguese. The current study aimed to translate, transculturally adapt, and validate the BIDQ-S into Brazilian Portuguese. Methods BIDQ-S was translated and culturally adapted into Brazilian Portuguese using the American Association of Orthopedic Surgeons (AAOS) criteria. The questionnaire validation relied on internal consistency and comparison with the Cobb angle, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL), and Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22). The Brazilian version (BR-)BIDQ-S validation occurred in a sample of 35 adolescents with scoliosis waiting for specialized treatment. Results Internal consistency of the BR-BIDQ-S was 0.899 according to the Cronbach's index (i.e., virtually perfect). Although BR-BIDQ-S did not correlate with the Cobb angle, it presented correlations with the Physical, Emotional, and Social domains from the PedsQL and the Function/Activity domain from the SRS-22. Conclusion BR-BIDQ-S was reliable in evaluating the body image of adolescents with scoliosis, presenting an internal consistency of 0,899 (virtually perfect). Moreover, similar to the original instrument, it correlated with PedsQL and SRS-22. BIDQS BIDQ S (BIDQ-S (BIDQ patients applicability translate adapt AAOS (AAOS criteria angle PedsQL, , (PedsQL) SRS22. SRS22 SRS 22 . (SRS-22) BRBIDQS BR 3 treatment 0899 0 899 0.89 Cronbachs Cronbach s i.e., ie i e (i.e. perfect. perfect perfect) Physical Emotional FunctionActivity Function Activity 22. SRS-22 0,89 Moreover (PedsQL SRS2 2 (SRS-22 089 89 0.8 i.e. (i.e SRS-2 0,8 (SRS-2 08 8 0. i.e SRS- 0, (SRS- (SRS

Resumo Objetivo O questionário BIDQ-S para escoliose se originou a partir do Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire (BIDQ) e representa a versão adaptada e validada especificamente em pacientes com escoliose. Este instrumento, a despeito da sua aplicabilidade e importância, ainda não tem versão para uso no Brasil. O presente estudo teve como objetivo traduzir, adaptar transcuturalmente e validar o BIDQ-S para o português brasileiro. Método Foi realizado estudo de tradução adaptação transcultural e validação do instrumento Body Image Disturbance Questionnaire-Scoliosis version (BIDQ-S) para o português brasileiro, utilizando os critérios recomendados pela American Association of Orthopedic Surgeon (AAOS). A validação do instrumento foi realizada por meio de consistência interna e confrontando-se com ângulo de Cobb, Pediatric Quality of Life Inventory (PedsQL) e Scoliosis Research Society (SRS-22). O BR-BIDQ-S (versão brasileira) foi validado em um grupo de 35 adolescentes portadores de escoliose idiopática do adolescente que se encontravam na fila de espera para tratamento. Resultados A consistência interna do Br-BIDQ-S foi de 0,899 medido pelo coeficiente Alfa de Cronbach (considerada quase perfeita). Não houve correlação com o ângulo de Cobb, contudo o Br-BIDQ-S teve correlação com os domínios Dimensão Física, Dimensão Emocional e Dimensão Social do PedsQL e também com a Dimensão Função/Atividade do SRS-22. Conclusão O Br-BIDQ-S mostrou-se confiável para avaliar a imagem corporal de adolescentes com escoliose, com validade interna de 0,899 (considerada quase perfeita), similar àquela do instrumento original, havendo correlação com o PedsQL e com o SRS-22. BIDQS BIDQ S (BIDQ importância Brasil traduzir brasileiro QuestionnaireScoliosis (BIDQ-S AAOS. AAOS . (AAOS) confrontandose confrontando Cobb (PedsQL SRS22. SRS22 SRS 22 (SRS-22) BRBIDQS BR brasileira 3 tratamento BrBIDQS Br 0899 0 899 0,89 considerada perfeita. perfeita perfeita) Física FunçãoAtividade Função Atividade 22. SRS-22 mostrouse mostrou perfeita, , original (AAOS SRS2 2 (SRS-22 089 89 0,8 SRS-2 (SRS-2 08 8 0, SRS- (SRS- (SRS

ABSTRACT Objective: Cystic fibrosis (CF) affects multiple organs, the most severe consequences being observed in the lungs. Despite significant progress in developing CF transmembrane conductance regulator-specific treatments for CF lung disease, exploring alternative CF-targeted medications seems reasonable. We sought to evaluate the potential beneficial effects of oral benzbromarone as an adjuvant therapy in CF patients with reduced lung function. Methods: This was a prospective open-label pilot study of oral benzbromarone (100 mg/day) administered once daily for 90 days. Patients were followed at a tertiary referral center in southern Brazil. Safety was assessed by the number of reported adverse events. Secondary objectives included percent predicted FEV1 (FEV1%) and pulmonary exacerbations. Results: Ten patients were enrolled. Benzbromarone was found to be safe, with no serious drug-related adverse events. Eight patients completed the study; the median relative change in FEV1% tended to increase during the treatment, showing an 8% increase from baseline at the final visit. However, a nonparametric test showed that the change was not significant (p = 0.06). Of a total of ten patients, only one experienced at least one pulmonary exacerbation during the study. Conclusions: Oral benzbromarone appears to be safe, and improved FEV1% has been observed in patients with CF. Further assessment in larger trials is warranted to elucidate whether oral benzbromarone can be a potential adjuvant therapy for CF. Objective (CF organs lungs regulatorspecific regulator specific disease CFtargeted targeted reasonable function Methods openlabel open label 100 (10 mg/day mgday mg day 9 days Brazil events FEV (FEV1% exacerbations Results enrolled safe drugrelated drug related treatment 8 visit However p 0.06. 006 0.06 . 0 06 0.06) Conclusions 10 (1 (FEV1 00 0.0 1 ( (FEV 0.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Construir una teoría de rango medio para el diagnóstico de enfermería Sobrepeso en adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. Métodos: Estudio metodológico a la luz de los marcos teóricos de Roy y de Lopes, Silva y Herdman. Un total de 3.925 artículos fueron recuperados y evaluados utilizando el software State of the Art Through Systematic Review. La muestra final fue de 28 artículos. Resultados: Los resultados convergieron en 3 atributos esenciales, 13 antecedentes y 7 consecuencias. Se construyó una teoría de rango medio compuesta por un diagrama ilustrado, 11 proposiciones y 12 relaciones causales. Consideraciones finales: A partir de la creación de la teoría, fue posible comprender mejor el diagnóstico de enfermería Sobrepeso en el contexto de adolescentes y adultos jóvenes. La comprensión de los fenómenos de enfermería contribuye para el avance y fortalecimiento de la ciencia de enfermería. Objetivo jóvenes Métodos Lopes Herdman 3925 925 3.92 Review 2 Resultados esenciales 1 consecuencias ilustrado causales finales 392 92 3.9 39 9 3.

ABSTRACT Objective: To build a mid-range theory for the nursing diagnosis Overweight in adolescents and young adults. Methods: A methodological study in the light of the theoretical frameworks of Roy and of Lopes, Silva and Herdman. A total of 3,925 articles were retrieved and assessed using the State of the Art Through Systematic Review software. The final sample consisted of 28 articles. Results: The findings converged to 3 essential attributes, 13 antecedents, and 7 consequences. A mid-range theory was built consisting of an illustrated diagram, 11 propositions, and 12 causal relationships. Final considerations: From the creation of the theory, it was possible to better understand the nursing diagnosis Overweight within the context of adolescents and young adults. Understanding nursing phenomena contributes to nursing science’s advancement and strengthening. Objective midrange mid range adults Methods Lopes Herdman 3925 925 3,92 software 2 Results attributes 1 antecedents consequences diagram propositions relationships considerations sciences science s strengthening 392 92 3,9 39 9 3,

RESUMO Objetivo: Construir uma teoria de médio alcance para o diagnóstico de enfermagem Sobrepeso em adolescentes e adultos jovens. Método: Estudo metodológico à luz dos referenciais teóricos de Roy e Lopes, Silva e Herdman. Um total de 3.925 artigos foram identificados e avaliados usando o programa State of the Art Through Systematic Review. A amostra final foi composta por 28 artigos. Resultados: Os achados convergiram para 3 atributos essenciais, 13 antecedentes e 7 consequentes. Foi construída uma teoria de médio alcance composta por um diagrama ilustrado, 11 proposições e 12 relações causais. Considerações finais: A partir da elaboração da teoria, foi possível compreender melhor o diagnóstico de enfermagem Sobrepeso no contexto de adolescentes e adultos jovens. A compreensão dos fenômenos da enfermagem contribui para o avanço e fortalecimento da ciência da enfermagem. Objetivo jovens Método Lopes Herdman 3925 925 3.92 Review 2 Resultados essenciais 1 consequentes ilustrado causais finais 392 92 3.9 39 9 3.

Resumo Contaminação por microplásticos (MPs) é um impacto bem estabelecido nos oceanos, embora sejam escassos enfoques combinando análises simultâneas dos componentes bióticos e abióticos. Este estudo foi direcionado para esta lacuna, demonstrando a ingestão de MPs por Atherinella brasiliensis (espécie de peixe) e comparando com a presença do contaminante na água e sedimento. Três praias de Ubatuba (exposta, calma e estuário abrigado) foram amostradas para os componentes peixe, água e sedimento durante o verão e o inverno. Dados ambientais evidenciaram diferenças espaciais e sazonais (ACP/ANOVA). A presença de partículas sintéticas (PSs) em peixes foi alta (~38%). Concentrações máximas ocorreram no estuário, para água (490 PSs/m³), e na praia exposta, para sedimento (62 PSs/50g). O formato fibra predominou em todos os componentes. Preferência dos peixes pela cor azul parece ocorrer. Relações estatísticas significativas foram determinadas para comprimento dos peixes e tamanho das PSs e entre concentrações de PSs na água e nos peixes. As identidades químicas (μ-FTIR spectra), polipropileno, polietileno, poliamida, poliéster e celulose/papelão predominaram. Influências da hidrodinâmica local (e.g., tamanhos das PSs) e da redução do turismo durante a epidemia de Covid-19 (e.g., menos PSs no verão) são discutidas. Este estudo confirma a contaminação por PSs (a maioria MPs) nas praias de Ubatuba, afetando os peixes através da ingestão direta na coluna d’água. Ações urgentes por parte das autoridades e mudanças de hábitos dos usuários locais são cruciais. (MPs oceanos abióticos lacuna espécie peixe exposta (exposta abrigado inverno ACP/ANOVA. ACPANOVA ACP/ANOVA . ACP ANOVA (ACP/ANOVA) (PSs ~38%. 38 ~38% (~38%) 490 (49 PSs/m³, PSsm³ PSsm PSs/m³ , m³ m PSs/m³) 62 (6 PSs/50g. PSs50g PSsg PSs/50g 50g g PSs/50g) ocorrer μFTIR μ FTIR spectra, spectra spectra) polipropileno polietileno poliamida celulosepapelão celulose papelão predominaram e.g., eg (e.g. Covid19 Covid 19 Covid-1 discutidas dágua. dágua d água. d’água cruciais (ACP/ANOVA 3 ~38 (~38% 49 (4 PSs/m 6 ( e.g. (e.g Covid1 1 Covid- ~3 (~38 4 e.g ~ (~3 (~

Abstract Microplastics (MPs) contamination is a well-established impact in oceans, but integrated approaches combining simultaneous analyzes of biotic and abiotic components are scarce. This study addresses this gap, demonstrating Atherinella brasiliensis (fish species) ingestion of MPs and comparing with the contaminant presence in water and sediment. Three Ubatuba beaches (exposed, calm and sheltered estuary) were surveyed for fish, water, and sediment components in summer and winter. Environmental data evidenced spatial and seasonal differences (PCA/ANOVA). Presence of synthetic particles (SPs) in fish was high (~38%). Maximum concentrations occurred in the estuary, for water (490 SPs/m³), and in the exposed beach, for sediment (62 SPs/50g). Fibers format predominated in all components. Fish preference for blue color seems to occur. Significant statistical relationships were determined for fish length and SPs size and between SPs concentrations in water and fish. The chemical identities (μ-FTIR spectra) polypropylene, polyethylene, polyamide, polyester, and cardboard/cellulose predominated. Influences of local hydrodynamics (e.g., SPs sizes) and reduction in tourism during Covid-19 epidemic (e.g.,less SPs in summer) are discussed. This study confirms environmental contamination by SPs (mostly MPs) in Ubatuba beaches, affecting fish through direct water column ingestion. Urgent actions from authorities and changes in local user’s habits are crucial. (MPs wellestablished well established oceans scarce gap species exposed, (exposed estuary winter PCA/ANOVA. PCAANOVA PCA/ANOVA . PCA ANOVA (PCA/ANOVA) (SPs ~38%. 38 ~38% (~38%) 490 (49 SPs/m³, SPsm³ SPsm SPs/m³ , m³ m SPs/m³) beach 62 (6 SPs/50g. SPs50g SPsg SPs/50g 50g g SPs/50g) occur μFTIR μ FTIR spectra polypropylene polyethylene polyamide polyester cardboardcellulose cardboard cellulose e.g., eg e (e.g. sizes Covid19 Covid 19 Covid-1 e.g.,less egless less discussed mostly users user s crucial (PCA/ANOVA 3 ~38 (~38% 49 (4 SPs/m 6 ( e.g. (e.g Covid1 1 Covid- ~3 (~38 4 e.g ~ (~3 (~

Abstract The diabetic foot interacts with anatomical, vascular, and neurological factors that challenge clinical practice. This study aimed to compile the primary scientific evidence based on a review of the main guidelines, in addition to articles published on the Embase, Lilacs, and PubMed platforms. The European Society of Cardiology system was used to develop recommendation classes and levels of evidence. The themes were divided into six chapters (Chapter 1 - Prevention of foot ulcers in people with diabetes; Chapter 2 - Pressure relief from foot ulcers in people with diabetes; Chapter 3 -Classifications of diabetic foot ulcers; Chapter 4 - Foot and peripheral artery disease; Chapter 5 - Infection and the diabetic foot; Chapter 6 - Charcot's neuroarthropathy). This version of the Diabetic Foot Guidelines presents essential recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up of patients with diabetic foot, offering an objective guide for medical practice. anatomical vascular practice guidelines Embase Lilacs platforms diabetes Classifications disease Charcots Charcot s neuroarthropathy. neuroarthropathy . neuroarthropathy) prevention diagnosis treatment followup follow up

Resumo O pé diabético corresponde a uma interação entre fatores anatômicos, vasculares e neurológicos que representam um desafio na prática clínica. O objetivo deste trabalho foi compilar as principais evidências científicas com base em uma revisão das principais diretrizes, além de artigos publicados nas plataformas Embase, Lilacs e PubMed. O sistema da Sociedade Européia de Cardiologia foi utilizado para desenvolver classes de recomendação e níveis de evidência. Os temas foram divididos em seis capítulos (Capítulo 1-Prevenção de úlceras nos pés de pessoas com diabetes; Capítulo 2-Alívio da pressão de úlceras nos pés de pessoas com diabetes; Capítulo 3-Classificações das úlceras do pé diabético; Capítulo 4-Pé diabético e a doença arterial periférica; Capítulo 5-Infecção e o pé diabético; Capítulo 6-Neuroartropatia de Charcot). A versão atual das Diretrizes sobre pé diabético apresenta importantes recomendações para prevenção, diagnóstico, tratamento e seguimento dos pacientes com pé diabético, oferecendo um guia objetivo para prática médica. anatômicos clínica diretrizes Embase PubMed evidência 1Prevenção Prevenção 1 diabetes 2Alívio Alívio 2 3Classificações Classificações 3 4Pé Pé 4 periférica 5Infecção Infecção 5 6Neuroartropatia Neuroartropatia 6 Charcot. Charcot . Charcot) prevenção diagnóstico médica

ABSTRACT There is increasing interest in ultrasound-guided ablation treatments for thyroid diseases, including benign and malignant ones. Surgeons, radiologists, and endocrinologists carry out these treatments, and various organizations within these specialties have recently released multiple international consensus statements and clinical practice standards. The aim of the present consensus statement is to provide guidance, cohesion, and standardization of best practices for thermal ablation procedures of thyroid nodules. The statement includes the indications for these procedures, preprocedural evaluations, technical aspects of the procedures, posttreatment care, follow-up, complications, and training recommendations. This document was written by a panel of specialists from the Brazilian Society of Interventional Radiology and Endovascular Surgery (SOBRICE), the Brazilian Society of Head and Neck Surgery (SBCCP), and the Brazilian Society of Endocrinology and Metabolism (SBEM). The statement does not aim to provide criteria for assessing the capability of specialists to perform the procedure. Instead, it aims to promote the standardization of best practices to reduce potential adverse outcomes. Additionally, it strives to enhance the delivery of high-quality care and the widespread adoption of these technologies on a national level. The recommendations collectively serve as a guidebook for applying best practices in thyroid ablation. ultrasoundguided ultrasound guided diseases ones Surgeons radiologists standards guidance cohesion nodules evaluations followup, followup follow up, up follow-up complications SOBRICE, SOBRICE , (SOBRICE) SBCCP, SBCCP (SBCCP) SBEM. SBEM . (SBEM) procedure Instead outcomes Additionally highquality high quality level (SOBRICE (SBCCP (SBEM