ABSTRACT: The use of nitrogen (N) in pastoral ecosystems leads to increased productivity, as it allows the plant to elongate its leaves and, therefore, grazing herbivores harvest the green leaves. However, there are very volatile N sources, which can be replaced by ammonium nitrate, which is less volatile and less dependent on the application in rainy days. The treatments are compound of Marandu palisade grass pastures managed under continuous stocking at a canopy height of 25 cm, with different levels of N fertilizer: 0, 75, and 150 kg ha-1year-1, as ammonium nitrate (32% of N), with four replicates (pastures) in a completely randomized design. Nitrogen uptake (54.9, 96.5, 113.8 kg N ha-1) and N nutrition index (0.67, 0.98, 1.15) were different between N level, respectively, 0, 75 and 150 kg ha-1 year-1. The N recovery (58.3, 40.9 %) differed between 75 and 150 kg ha-1 year-1, respectively. The dose of 75 kg N kg ha-1 year-1 results in better N utilization, while the dose of 150 kg N ha-1 year-1 enables greater stocking rate; therefore, requiring less grazing area. ABSTRACT (N productivity therefore However sources days 2 cm fertilizer 0 15 ha1year1, ha1year1 hayear ha 1year 1, 1 year ha-1year-1 32% 32 (32 N, , N) (pastures design 54.9, 549 54 9 (54.9 965 96 5 96.5 1138 113 8 113. ha1 0.67, 067 67 (0.67 098 98 0.98 1.15 115 level respectively 7 ha- year1. year1 1. 58.3, 583 58 3 (58.3 409 40 40. % year1, year- utilization rate area ha1year ha-1year- (3 54.9 (54. 96. 11 0.67 06 6 (0.6 09 0.9 1.1 58.3 (58. 4 ha-1year ( 54. (54 0.6 (0. 0. 58. (58 (5 (0

RESUMO: O uso de nitrogênio (N) em ecossistemas pastoris leva ao aumento da produtividade, pois permite que a planta alongue suas folhas e, portanto, os herbívoros colham as folhas verdes. Porém, existem fontes de nitrogênio muito voláteis, que devem ser substituídas por nitrato de amônio, que é menos volátil e menos dependente da aplicação em dias chuvosos. Os tratamentos foram compostos por pastagens de capim-marandu, manejadas sob lotação contínua, na altura do dossel a 25 cm, com diferentes doses de N: 0, 75 e 150 kg ha-1 ano-1, na forma de nitrato de amônio (32% de N), com quatro repetições (piquetes), em delineamento inteiramente casualizado. A absorção de nitrogênio (54,9; 96,5; 113,8 kg N ha-1) e o índice nutricional de N (0,67; 0,98; 1,15) foram diferentes entre as doses de N, respectivamente, 0, 75 e 150 kg ha-1 ano-1. A recuperação de N (58,3; 40,9%) diferiu entre 75 e 150 kg ha-1 ano-1, respectivamente. A dose de 75 kg N kg ha-1 ano-1 resultou em melhor aproveitamento do N, enquanto a dose de 150 kg N ha-1 ano-1 possibilita maior taxa de lotação; portanto, exigindo menos área de pastagem. RESUMO (N produtividade portanto verdes Porém voláteis chuvosos capimmarandu, capimmarandu capim marandu, marandu capim-marandu contínua 2 cm 0 7 15 ha1 ha 1 ha- ano1, ano1 ano 1, 32% 32 (32 , N) piquetes, piquetes (piquetes) casualizado 54,9 549 54 9 (54,9 96,5 965 96 5 1138 113 8 113, 0,67 067 67 (0,67 0,98 098 98 1,15 115 respectivamente ano1. 1. 58,3 583 58 3 (58,3 40,9% 409 40 ano- pastagem (3 (piquetes 54, (54, 96, 11 0,6 06 6 (0,6 0,9 09 1,1 58, (58, 40,9 4 ( (54 (0, (58 40, (5 (0

RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar las evidencias sobre la efectividad de las intervenciones para fortalecer las creencias de autoeficacia en estudiantes universitarios. Métodos: Revisión Integrativa realizada en las bases de datos Lilacs, PubMed, CinahL, Cochrane Collaboration Databases, Scopus y PsycInfo. La calidad metodológica de los estudios se evaluó utilizando herramientas propuestas por el Instituto Joanna Briggs y los resultados se analizaron de forma descriptiva. Resultados: De los 10 estudios seleccionados, seis demostraron que las intervenciones para fortalecer la autoeficacia fueron efectivas (niveles de evidencia II y III) y cuatro arrojaron resultados contrarios (niveles de evidencia I y II). Los programas dirigidos al fortalecimiento de la autoeficacia deben incluir contenido sobre salud mental positiva, estrategias de psicoeducación, abarcar un período de ocho a doce semanas y considerar la realización de ejercicios para hacer en casa. Conclusión: La síntesis de evidencia señala el camino para la construcción de un programa efectivo de fortalecimiento de las creencias de autoeficacia que debe implementarse en las universidades. Objetivo universitarios Métodos Lilacs PubMed CinahL Databases PsycInfo descriptiva Resultados 1 seleccionados niveles III II. . II) positiva psicoeducación casa Conclusión universidades

ABSTRACT Objective: To assess the evidence regarding the effectiveness of interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy beliefs in college students. Methods: Integrative Review conducted on the Lilacs, PubMed, CinahL, Cochrane Collaboration Databases, Scopus, and PsycInfo databases. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using tools proposed by the Joanna Briggs Institute, and the results were analyzed descriptively. Results: Out of the 10 selected studies, six demonstrated that interventions aimed at strengthening self-efficacy were effective (Levels of Evidence II and III), and four revealed contrary results (Levels of Evidence I and II). Programs aimed at enhancing self-efficacy should include content on positive mental health, psychoeducation strategies, cover a period of eight to twelve weeks, and consider the completion of homework assignments. Conclusion: The synthesis of evidence pointed to pathways for building an effective self-efficacy strengthening program to be implemented in universities. Objective selfefficacy self efficacy students Methods Lilacs PubMed CinahL Databases Scopus databases Institute descriptively Results 1 Levels III, III , III) II. . II) health strategies weeks assignments Conclusion universities

RESUMO Objetivo: Avaliar as evidências sobre a efetividade das intervenções para fortalecer as crenças de autoeficácia em universitários. Métodos: Revisão Integrativa, realizada nas bases de dados Lilacs, PubMed, CinahL, Cochrane Collaboration Databases, Scopus e PsycInfo. A qualidade metodológica dos estudos foi avaliada por meio de ferramentas propostas pelo Joanna Briggs Institute e os resultados foram analisados de forma descritiva. Resultados: Dos 10 estudos selecionados, seis demonstraram que as intervenções para fortalecer a autoeficácia foram efetivas (níveis de evidências II e III) e quatro revelaram resultados contrários (níveis de evidências I e II). Os programas direcionados ao fortalecimento da autoeficácia devem possuir conteúdo sobre saúde mental positiva, estratégias de psicoeducação, abranger o período de oito a doze semanas e considerar a realização de exercícios para casa. Conclusão: A síntese das evidências apontou caminhos para a construção de um programa efetivo de fortalecimento das crenças de autoeficácia a ser implementado em universidades. Objetivo universitários Métodos Integrativa Lilacs PubMed CinahL Databases PsycInfo descritiva Resultados 1 selecionados níveis III II. . II) positiva psicoeducação casa Conclusão universidades

ABSTRACT. Fig orchard expansion requires knowledge of the thermal requirements of genotypes available in different climatic regions. The budburst of fig cultivars was assessed by biological single-node cutting and exposure to artificial chilling. Cuttings from five cultivars were collected during two crop seasons, subsequently packaged in a horizontal position in a cold chamber (8 ± 0.5ºC), and artificially chilled for 0, 40, 80, 120, and 160h. Cuttings were preserved under controlled conditions (23 ± 1°C, RH 85%, and 16h photoperiod). The variables evaluated were the budding velocity, average time and final rate of sprouting, vigorous shoot rate, and average time to leaf opening. The single-node cutting test allowed the assessment of dormancy, which is influenced by the accumulation of chilling in each crop season. The average time and final budding rate varied depending on the temperature requirements for budding. The cultivars were classified on an increasing scale according to their chilling requirements as follows: Pingo de Mel < Roxo de Valinhos < Brown Turkey < White Genova < Troyano. The traditional cultivar in Brazil is Roxo de Valinhos, but all of the cultivars studied had the potential to diversify the fig orchards in this region. ABSTRACT regions singlenode single node seasons 8 ( 0.5ºC, 05ºC ºC 0.5ºC , 0 5ºC 0.5ºC) 40 80 120 160h h 23 (2 1C C 1 1°C 85 85% photoperiod. photoperiod . photoperiod) velocity sprouting opening dormancy season follows Troyano region 4 12 2

Abstract: The influenza-like illness (ILI) sentinel surveillance operates in Brazil to identify respiratory viruses of public health relevance circulating in the country and was first implemented in 2000. Recently, the COVID-19 pandemic reinforced the importance of early detection of the circulation of new viruses in Brazil. Therefore, an analysis of the design of the ILI sentinel surveillance is timely. To this end, we simulated a sentinel surveillance network, identifying the municipalities that would be part of the network according to the criteria defined in the design of the ILI sentinel surveillance and, based on data from tested cases of severe acute respiratory illness (SARI) from 2014 to 2019, we drew samples for each sentinel municipality per epidemiological week. The draw was performed 1,000 times, obtaining the median and 95% quantile interval (95%QI) of virus positivity by Federative Unit and epidemiological week. According to the ILI sentinel surveillance design criteria, sentinel units would be in 64 municipalities, distributed mainly in capitals and their metropolitan areas, recommending 690 weekly samples. The design showed good sensitivity (91.65% considering the 95%QI) for qualitatively detecting respiratory viruses, even those with low circulation. However, there was important uncertainty in the quantitative estimate of positivity, reaching at least 20% in 11.34% of estimates. The results presented here aim to assist in evaluating and updating the ILI sentinel surveillance design. Strategies to reduce uncertainty in positivity estimates need to be evaluated, as does the need for greater spatial coverage. Abstract influenzalike influenza like (ILI 2000 Recently COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Therefore timely end SARI (SARI 201 2019 week 1000 1 000 1,00 times 95 95%QI 95QI QI (95%QI 6 areas 69 91.65% 9165 91 65 (91.65 However 20 1134 11 34 11.34 evaluated coverage 200 COVID1 COVID- 100 00 1,0 9 91.65 916 (91.6 2 113 3 11.3 10 0 1, 91.6 (91. 11. 91. (91 (9 (

Resumen: La vigilancia centinela de la enfermedad tipo infuenza (ETI) funciona en Brasil para identificar los virus respiratorios de importancia para la salud pública que circulan en el país y comenzó a ser implementada en 2000. Recientemente, la pandemia de COVID-19 ha reforzado la importancia de la detección temprana de la circulación de nuevos virus en el territorio brasileño. Así, se hace oportuno un análisis del diseño de la vigilancia centinela de la ETI. Para ello, simulamos una red centinela identificando los municipios que formarían parte de la red según los criterios definidos en el diseño de la vigilancia centinela de la ETI y, a partir de los datos de casos testados de infección respiratoria aguda grave (IRAG) de 2014 a 2019, se extrajeron muestras para cada municipio centinela por semana epidemiológica. El sorteo se repitió 1.000 veces y se obtuvo la mediana y el intervalo cuantílico del 95% (IC95%) de la positividad por virus, por Unidad Federativa y semana epidemiológica. Según los criterios del diseño de la vigilancia centinela de la ETI, unidades centinelas estarían en 64 municipios, distribuidas principalmente en capitales y zonas metropolitanas de las capitales, preconizando 690 muestras semanales. El diseño presentó una buena sensibilidad (total de 91,65% considerando el IC95%) para la detección cualitativa de los virus respiratorios, incluso los de baja circulación. Sin embargo, hubo una importante incertidumbre en la estimación cuantitativa de la positividad, alcanzando al menos el 20% en el 11,34% de las estimaciones. Los resultados presentados aquí tienen como objetivo ayudar en la evaluación y actualización del diseño de la red centinela. Es necesario evaluar las estrategias para reducir la incertidumbre en las estimaciones de positividad, al igual que la necesidad de una mayor cobertura espacial. Resumen (ETI 2000 Recientemente COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 brasileño Así ello IRAG (IRAG 201 2019 epidemiológica 1000 1 000 1.00 95 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95% 6 69 semanales total 9165 91 65 91,65 embargo 20 1134 11 34 11,34 espacial 200 COVID1 COVID- 100 00 1.0 9 IC9 (IC95 916 91,6 2 113 3 11,3 10 0 1. (IC9 91, 11, (IC

Resumo: A vigilância sentinela de síndrome gripal atua no Brasil identificando os vírus respiratórios de importância para a saúde pública circulantes no país, e começou a ser implementada em 2000. Recentemente, a pandemia de COVID-19 reforçou a importância da detecção precoce de novos vírus em circulação no território brasileiro. Assim, se faz oportuna uma análise do desenho da vigilância sentinela de síndrome gripal. Para tal, simulamos uma rede sentinela, identificando os municípios que fariam parte da rede segundo os critérios definidos no desenho da vigilância sentinela de síndrome gripal, e, a partir dos dados de casos testados de síndrome respiratória aguda grave (SRAG) de 2014 a 2019, sorteamos amostras para cada município sentinela por semana epidemiológica. O sorteio foi repetido mil vezes, obtendo-se a mediana e intervalo quantílico de 95% (IQ95%) da positividade para cada vírus por Unidade Federativa e semana epidemiológica. Segundo os critérios do desenho da vigilância sentinela de síndrome gripal, unidades sentinelas estariam em 64 municípios, distribuídas principalmente em capitais e suas zonas metropolitanas, o que preconizou 690 amostras semanais. O desenho apresentou boa sensibilidade (total de 91,65%, considerando o IQ95%) para a detecção qualitativa dos vírus respiratórios, mesmo os de baixa circulação. Porém, houve importante incerteza na estimativa quantitativa de positividade, chegando a, pelo menos, 20% em 11,34% das estimativas. Os resultados aqui apresentados visam auxiliar a avaliação e a atualização do desenho da rede sentinela. Estratégias para reduzir a incerteza nas estimativas de positividade precisam ser avaliadas, assim como a necessidade de maior cobertura espacial. Resumo país 2000 Recentemente COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 brasileiro Assim tal SRAG (SRAG 201 2019 epidemiológica vezes obtendose obtendo 95 IQ95% IQ95 IQ (IQ95% 6 metropolitanas 69 semanais total 9165 91 65 91,65% Porém menos 20 1134 11 34 11,34 avaliadas espacial 200 COVID1 1 COVID- 9 IQ9 (IQ95 916 91,65 2 113 3 11,3 (IQ9 91,6 11, (IQ 91,

Abstract Objectives To identify and understand the evidence regarding hearing changes related to acquired Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika virus infection in adult individuals. Methods A scoping review was performed according to the recommendations of The Joanna Briggs Institute and guidelines of the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews in the Embase, PubMed/Medline, ScienceDirect, Scopus, and Web of Science databases without restriction on language and year of publication. Case studies, observational studies, and clinical trials reporting hearing loss in adult subjects (>18-60 years of age) of both sexes with DENV, CHIKV, or ZIKV diagnosed by positive molecular/serological examination by RT-PCR or IgM/IgG by ELISA method were included. Results Thirteen studies met the inclusion criteria and were selected for review. The occurrence of auditory symptoms caused by arboviroses and the presence of permanent or transient sensorineural hearing loss was variable in adults. Conclusions Dengue, Chikungunya, and Zika infections in adults are associated with a variety of auditory symptoms. The frequency of permanent or transient sensorineural hearing loss is low but not negligible. Dengue Chikungunya individuals MetaAnalyses Meta Analyses Embase PubMedMedline PubMed Medline PubMed/Medline ScienceDirect Scopus publication >1860 1860 >18 60 18 (>18-6 age DENV CHIKV molecularserological molecular serological RTPCR RT PCR IgMIgG IgM IgG included negligible >186 186 >1 6 1 (>18- > (>18 (>1 (> (

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: There are several illness-specific cultural and system-based barriers to palliative care (PC) integration and end-of-life (EOL) care in the field of oncohematology. OBJECTIVES: This study aimed to investigate the variability in the perceptions of PC and EOL care. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was conducted in the Hematology Division of our University Hospital in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil. METHODS: Twenty physicians responded to a sociodemographic questionnaire and an adaptation of clinical questionnaires used in previous studies from October to December 2022. RESULTS: The median age of the participants was 44 years, 80% of the participants identified as female, and 75% were hematologists. Participants faced a hypothetical scenario involving the treatment of a 65-year-old female with a poor prognosis acute myeloid leukemia refractory to first-line treatment. Sixty percent of the participants chose to follow other chemotherapy regimens, whereas 40% opted for PC. Next, participants considered case salvage for the patient who developed septic shock following chemotherapy and were prompted to choose their most probable conduct, and the conduct they thought would be better for the patient. Even though participants were from the same center, we found a divergence from the most probable conduct among 40% of the participants, which was due to personal convictions, legal aspects, and other physicians’ reactions. CONCLUSIONS: We found considerable differences in the perception of PC and EOL care among professionals, despite following the same protocols. The study also demonstrated variations between healthcare professionals’ beliefs and practices and persistent historical tendencies to prioritize aggressive interventions. BACKGROUND illnessspecific illness specific systembased system based (PC endoflife end life (EOL oncohematology OBJECTIVES SETTING crosssectional cross sectional Salvador Bahia Brazil METHODS 2022 RESULTS 4 years 80 75 hematologists 65yearold yearold 65 year old firstline first line regimens 40 Next center convictions aspects reactions CONCLUSIONS professionals protocols interventions 202 8 7 6 20 2

ABSTRACT PURPOSE To describe and analyze the healthiness of formal and informal food establishments in bus terminals of the metropolitan region of the state of Rio de Janeiro. METHOD An audit was conducted in 156 formal and 127 informal food establishments located in 14 bus terminals of the five most populous cities of the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro. Proportions of types of establishments and means (95%CI) of food availability indicators in formal and informal settings were calculated. For the formal setting, prices, proportions of accepted payment methods, days and hours of operation, and food categories with displayed advertising were described. RESULTS The healthiness of food establishments in bus terminals was low (less than 36%). On average, ultra-processed food subgroups were 250% more available for purchase than fresh or minimally processed food. Purchasing food at these places was convenient because several forms of payment were available, and the opening hours of the establishments followed the peaks of movement. In addition, 73.3% of the advertising referred to ultra-processed drinks, and the cost-benefit of buying ultra-processed food was better than fresh or minimally processed food. CONCLUSION The food environment of bus terminals in the metropolitan region of Rio de Janeiro promotes unhealthy eating. Regulatory public policies should focus on initiatives to limit the wide availability and advertising of ultra-processed food in spaces of great circulation of people. 15 12 1 95%CI 95CI CI 95 (95%CI calculated setting prices methods operation described less 36%. 36 36% . 36%) average ultraprocessed ultra 250 movement addition 733 73 3 73.3 drinks costbenefit cost benefit eating people 9 25 7 73. 2

RESUMO OBJETIVO Descrever e analisar a saudabilidade dos estabelecimentos com venda formal e informal de alimentos em terminais rodoviários da região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. MÉTODOS Realizou-se auditoria em 156 estabelecimentos formais e 127 pontos informais de venda de alimentos localizados em 14 terminais rodoviários das cinco cidades mais populosas da região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro. Foram calculadas proporções de tipos de estabelecimentos e médias (IC95%) de indicadores de disponibilidade de alimentos nos ambientes formal e informal. Para o ambiente formal, foram descritos preços, proporções das formas de pagamento aceitas, dias e horários de funcionamento e categorias de alimentos com propaganda exposta. RESULTADOS A saudabilidade dos pontos de venda de alimentos nos terminais rodoviários era baixa (inferior a 36%). Em média, estavam disponíveis para compra 250% mais subgrupos de alimentos ultraprocessados do que in natura ou minimamente processados. Adquirir comida nesses locais era conveniente porque diversas formas de pagamento estavam disponíveis e os horários de funcionamento dos estabelecimentos acompanhavam os picos de movimentação. Além disso, 73,3% das propagandas se referiam a bebidas ultraprocessadas e o custo-benefício da compra de alimentos ultraprocessados era melhor que o de alimentos in natura ou minimamente processados. CONCLUSÃO O ambiente alimentar dos terminais rodoviários da região metropolitana do Rio de Janeiro promove uma alimentação não saudável. Políticas públicas de regulação devem se concentrar em iniciativas que limitem a ampla disponibilidade e publicidade de alimentos ultraprocessados nesses espaços de grande circulação de pessoas. Realizouse Realizou 15 12 1 IC95% IC95 IC (IC95% preços aceitas exposta inferior 36%. 36 36% . 36%) média 250 processados movimentação disso 733 73 3 73,3 custobenefício custo benefício saudável pessoas IC9 (IC95 25 7 73, (IC9 2 (IC

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze the spatiotemporal epidemiological dynamics of meningitis in Brazil, between 2010 and 2019. Methods: Descriptive ecological study with cases and deaths due to meningitis in Brazil (2010-2019) in the National Notifiable Diseases Information System (Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação – SINAN). The following analyses were performed: (I) frequency analyses of cases and deaths, prevalence rates, mortality, lethality, Fisher's exact test, and chi-square test; (II) Prais-Winstein regression; and (III) Global, Local Moran's index, and Kernel density. Results: 182,126 cases of meningitis were reported in Brazil, of which 16,866 (9.26%) resulted in death, with prevalence rates of 9.03/100,000 inhabitants, mortality of 0.84/100,000 inhabitants, and lethality of 9.26%. There was a noted trend of decreasing prevalence rates (−9.5%, 95% confidence interval — 95%CI −13.92; −4.96, p<0.01) and mortality (−11.74%, 95%CI −13.92; −9.48, p<0.01), while lethality remained stable (−2.08%, 95%CI −4.9; 0.8; p<0.1941). The majority of cases were viral meningitis (45.7%), among 1-9 years old (32.2%), while the highest proportion of deaths was due to bacterial meningitis (68%), among 40-59 years old (26.3%). In the Moran and Kernel maps of prevalence and mortality rates, municipalities in the South, Southeast, and the capital of Pernambuco in the Northeast stood out with high rates; as for lethality, the North, Northeast, and Southeast coastal areas were highlighted. Conclusion: A decrease in meningitis cases and deaths was found in this study; however, the lethality rate was higher in areas with lower prevalence, emphasizing the need to enhance actions for identifying, monitoring, and providing health care for cases, as well as expanding vaccination coverage. Objective 201 2019 Methods 20102019 (2010-2019 Sistema SINAN. SINAN . SINAN) performed I (I Fishers Fisher s test chisquare chi square II (II PraisWinstein Prais Winstein regression III (III Global Morans index density Results 182126 182 126 182,12 16866 16 866 16,86 9.26% 926 9 26 (9.26% death 903100000 03 100 000 9.03/100,00 inhabitants 084100000 0 84 0.84/100,00 −9.5%, 95 5 (−9.5% 95CI CI −13.92 1392 13 92 496 4 96 −4.96 p<0.01 p001 p 01 −11.74%, 1174 11 74 (−11.74% 948 48 −9.48 p<0.01, , −2.08%, 208 2 08 (−2.08% −4.9 49 0.8 8 p<0.1941. p01941 p<0.1941 1941 p<0.1941) 45.7%, 457 45.7% 45 7 (45.7%) 19 1 1- 32.2%, 322 32.2% 32 (32.2%) 68%, 68 68% (68%) 4059 40 59 40-5 26.3%. 263 26.3% 3 (26.3%) South North highlighted Conclusion however identifying monitoring coverage 20 2010201 (2010-201 18212 18 12 182,1 1686 86 16,8 9.26 (9.26 90310000 10 00 9.03/100,0 08410000 0.84/100,0 −9.5% (−9.5 −13.9 139 p<0.0 p00 −11.74% 117 (−11.74 94 −9.4 −2.08% (−2.08 −4. 0. p0194 p<0.194 194 45.7 (45.7% 32.2 (32.2% 6 (68% 405 40- 26.3 (26.3% 201020 (2010-20 1821 182, 168 16, 9.2 (9.2 9031000 9.03/100, 0841000 0.84/100, −9.5 (−9. −13. p<0. p0 −11.74 (−11.7 −9. −2.08 (−2.0 −4 p019 p<0.19 45. (45.7 32. (32.2 (68 26. (26.3 20102 (2010-2 9. (9. 903100 9.03/100 084100 0.84/100 (−9 −13 p<0 −11.7 (−11. −9 −2.0 (−2. − p01 p<0.1 (45. (32. (6 (26. (2010- (9 90310 9.03/10 08410 0.84/10 (− −1 p< −11. (−11 −2. (−2 (45 (32 ( (26 (2010 9031 9.03/1 0841 0.84/1 −11 (−1 −2 (4 (3 (2 (201 903 9.03/ 084 0.84/ (20 90 9.03 0.84 9.0

RESUMO Objetivo: Analisar a dinâmica epidemiológica espaçotemporal das meningites no Brasil, entre os anos de 2010 e 2019. Métodos: Estudo ecológico descritivo com os casos e óbitos por meningites no Brasil (2010–2019) no Sistema de Informações de Agravos de Notificação. Realizaram-se (I) análises de frequências dos casos e óbitos, taxas de prevalência, mortalidade, letalidade, testes de exato de Fisher e qui-quadrado; (II) regressão de Prais-Winsten; e (III) índice de Moran global, local e densidade de Kernel. Resultados: Notificaram-se 182.126 casos de meningites no Brasil, dos quais 16.866 (9,26%) evoluíram para óbito, com taxas de prevalência de 9,03/100.000/habitantes, mortalidade de 0,84/100.000/habitantes e letalidade de 9,26%. Destaca-se a tendência de decrescimento das taxas de prevalência (−9,5%, intervalo de confiança de 95% — IC95% −13,92; −4,96, p<0,01) e mortalidade (−11,74%, IC95% −13,92; −9,48, p<01,01), enquanto a letalidade se manteve estacionária (−2,08%, IC95% −4,9; 0,8; p<0,1941). A maioria dos casos foi de meningites virais (45,7%), entre 1 e 9 anos (32,2%), enquanto a maior parcela dos óbitos foi por meningites bacterianas (68%), entre 40 e 59 anos (26,3%). Nos mapas de Moran e Kernel das taxas de prevalência e mortalidade, destacaram-se com altas taxas os municípios do sul, sudeste e a capital de Pernambuco, no nordeste; já na letalidade, evidenciaram-se o norte, o nordeste e o litoral do sudeste. Conclusão: Encontrou-se decréscimo dos casos e óbitos por meningites neste estudo, entretanto a taxa de letalidade foi maior em áreas com menor prevalência, reforçando a necessidade do aprimoramento das ações de identificação, vigilância e assistência em saúde dos casos, bem como da ampliação da cobertura vacinal. Objetivo 201 2019 Métodos 2010–2019 20102019 (2010–2019 Notificação Realizaramse Realizaram I (I quiquadrado qui quadrado qui-quadrado II (II PraisWinsten Prais Winsten Prais-Winsten III (III global Resultados Notificaramse Notificaram 182126 182 126 182.12 16866 16 866 16.86 9,26% 926 26 (9,26% óbito 903100000habitantes habitantes 03 100 000 9,03/100.000/habitantes 084100000habitantes 0 84 Destacase Destaca −9,5%, 95 5 (−9,5% IC95 IC −13,92 1392 13 92 496 4 96 −4,96 p<0,01 p001 p 01 −11,74%, 1174 11 74 (−11,74% 948 48 −9,48 p<01,01, p0101 p<01,01 , p<01,01) −2,08%, 208 2 08 (−2,08% −4,9 49 0,8 8 p<0,1941. p01941 p<0,1941 . 1941 p<0,1941) 45,7%, 457 45,7% 45 7 (45,7%) 32,2%, 322 32,2% 32 (32,2%) 68%, 68 68% (68%) 26,3%. 263 26,3% 3 (26,3%) destacaramse destacaram sul Pernambuco evidenciaramse evidenciaram norte Conclusão Encontrouse Encontrou estudo identificação vacinal 20 2010–201 2010201 (2010–201 18212 18 12 182.1 1686 86 16.8 9,26 (9,26 10 00 −9,5% (−9,5 IC9 −13,9 139 p<0,0 p00 −11,74% 117 (−11,74 94 −9,4 p010 p<01,0 −2,08% (−2,08 −4, 0, p0194 p<0,194 194 45,7 (45,7% 32,2 (32,2% 6 (68% 26,3 (26,3% 2010–20 201020 (2010–20 1821 182. 168 16. 9,2 (9,2 −9,5 (−9, −13, p<0, p0 −11,74 (−11,7 −9, p01 p<01, −2,08 (−2,0 −4 p019 p<0,19 19 45, (45,7 32, (32,2 (68 26, (26,3 2010–2 20102 (2010–2 9, (9, (−9 −13 p<0 −11,7 (−11, −9 p<01 −2,0 (−2, − p<0,1 (45, (32, (6 (26, 2010– (2010– (9 (− −1 p< −11, (−11 −2, (−2 (45 (32 ( (26 (2010 −11 (−1 −2 (4 (3 (2 (201 (20

ABSTRACT Hyalohyphomycosis and phaeohyphomycosis are groups of mycoses caused by several agents and show different clinical manifestations. We report a case of an immunocompromised patient who presented rare manifestations of opportunistic mycoses: mycetoma-like hyalohyphomycosis on his right foot caused by Colletotrichum gloeosporioides, followed by cutaneous phaeohyphomycosis on his right forearm caused by Exophiala oligosperma. Further to the rarity of this case, the patient's lesion on the foot shows that the clinical aspects of mycetomas could falsely appear in other fungal infections similar to hyalohyphomycosis. We also show that the muriform cells that were seen in the direct and anatomopathological examination of the skin are not pathognomonic of chromoblastomycosis, as observed in the lesion of the patient's forearm. mycetomalike mycetoma like gloeosporioides oligosperma patients s chromoblastomycosis

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Some maternal characteristics are related to alcohol intake during pregnancy, which irreversibly compromises the maternal-fetal binomial integrity. OBJECTIVES: To identify the frequency, impact, and factors associated with alcohol consumption during pregnancy. DESIGN AND SETTING: A cross-sectional study was performed at the Hospital Materno Infantil Presidente Vargas (HMIPV) in Porto Alegre/RS between March and December 2016. METHODS: A structured questionnaire was administered along with a medical records review. They refer to the maternal sociodemographic and gestational status, alcohol consumption patterns, and characteristics of the fetus/newborn. In the statistical analysis, P values < 0.05 were considered significant. RESULTS: The frequency of alcohol intake was 37.3%; this was characterized by the consumption of fermented beverages (89.3%), especially during the first trimester (79.6%). Risky consumption (high and/or early) occurred for 30.2% of participants. Risk factors associated with maternal alcohol consumption during pregnancy were tobacco use (P < 0.001) and abortion attempt (P = 0.023). Living with a partner (P = 0.002) and planning pregnancy (P = 0.009) were protective factors. Risky consumption was related to all of the aforementioned variables as well as threatened abortion (P = 0.023). CONCLUSIONS: Alcohol intake during pregnancy is common and affects nearly one-third of pregnant women. Knowledge of the population at risk and protective factors is essential for the development of campaigns that seek to reduce consumption and, therefore, its consequences for the mother and fetus. BACKGROUND maternalfetal fetal integrity OBJECTIVES impact SETTING crosssectional cross sectional HMIPV (HMIPV AlegreRS Alegre RS 2016 METHODS review status patterns fetusnewborn fetus newborn fetus/newborn analysis 005 0 05 0.0 significant RESULTS 37.3% 373 37 3 89.3%, 893 89.3% , 89 (89.3%) 79.6%. 796 79.6% . 79 6 (79.6%) high andor or early 302 30 2 30.2 participants 0.001 0001 001 0.023. 0023 0.023 023 0.023) 0.002 0002 002 0.009 0009 009 CONCLUSIONS onethird one third women therefore 201 00 0. 37.3 89.3 8 (89.3% 79.6 7 (79.6% 30. 0.00 000 0.02 02 20 37. 89. (89.3 79. (79.6 (89. (79. (89 (79 (8 (7 (

Abstract Leprosy reactions are among the main causes of physical disability resulting from an infectious disease and can culminate in irreversible physical disabilities, therefore they should be considered a clinical emergency, as well as the elucidation of its cause. Co-infections are considered one of the main triggering causes of leprosy reactions, aggravating and maintaining these reactions for longer in these patients. After reporting a high rate of Bartonella henselae infection in patients with chronic type 2 leprosy reaction, 19/47 (40.4 %) compared to the control group, 9/50 (18.0 %), p = 0.0149, we conducted this study to observe the rate of infection by Bartonella sp. in a group of patients with chronic type 1 leprosy reactions. Blood samples from 14 patients with chronic type 1 leprosy reactions were analyzed by molecular and microbiological tests and compared. The results showed that, like patients with chronic type 2 leprosy reactions, this group of patients has a high proportion of B. henselae infection 6/14 (42.9 %), p = 0.88. We conclude that these bacteria can trigger chronic leprosy reactions and should be investigated in all chronic leprosy reactions patients. Summary Line: Our results showed that, like patients with chronic type 2 leprosy reactions, this group of patients has the same proportion of B. henselae DNA detection 6/14 (42.9 %), p = 0.88. disabilities emergency cause Coinfections Co infections reaction 1947 19 47 19/4 40.4 404 40 4 (40. % 950 9 50 9/5 18.0 180 18 0 (18. %, , 00149 0149 0.0149 sp B 614 6 6/1 42.9 429 42 (42. 088 88 0.88 Line 194 19/ 40. (40 95 5 9/ 18. (18 0014 014 0.014 61 6/ 42. (42 08 8 0.8 (4 (1 001 01 0.01 0. ( 00 0.0

ABSTRACT. Lima bean cultivation has not received proper national and regional attention by research agencies, impairing the knowledge of the agronomic characteristics and its potential, information that is essential for the selection and launching of superior genotypes. The objective of this work was to characterize the seeds of 17 lima bean genotypes produced by family farmers in Paraíba State. The characterization was based on the descriptors for Phaseolus lunatus. A completely randomized design was used with 15 replicates. Data were submitted to analysis of variance with a subsequent grouping of means by the Scott-Knott test at 1% of probability. For analysis of the genetic diversity, the Tocher method was used based on the generalized Mahalanobis distance. There is variability among the genotypes. According to the means test, genotype 10 has a higher seed length, width, and weight. Considering the diversity among the groups and aiming to select light-colored and higher means of the evaluated traits, the selection of genotypes 8, 13, 4, and 10 is recommended to establish a breeding program that satisfies both the consumer and the producer. ABSTRACT agencies potential 1 State lunatus replicates ScottKnott Scott Knott probability distance length width weight lightcolored light colored traits 8 13 4 producer

ABSTRACT Background: Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness worldwide. It is a neglected tropical disease caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. The objective of this study was to analyze the trachoma-associated morbidity and mortality in Brazil from 2000 to 2022. This ecological time-series study was based on secondary data on trachoma obtained from hospital admissions (trachoma as the primary or secondary cause) and death certificates (trachoma as the underlying or associated cause). Methods: We calculated the sex- and age-standardized rates of hospital admissions and trachoma-specific mortality according to sociodemographic variables and analyzed the spatial distribution. Results: We identified 141/263,292,807 hospital admissions (primary cause: 83.0%) and 126/27,596,830 death certificates (associated cause: 91.3%) related to trachoma. Trachoma-related sequelae were reported in 8.5% of hospital admissions and 6.3% of death certificates. Trachoma was more common in males (hospital admissions and death certificates), people aged ≥70 years (hospital admissions and death certificates), those with brown skin (hospital admissions and death certificates), and those living in the North (hospital admissions) and Northeast (death certificates) regions of Brazil. Conclusions: Despite the relatively low rates of trachoma morbidity in Brazil, the associated mortality rates are of concern. The heterogeneous patterns of occurrence in the country in terms of population and territory reinforce the need to evaluate and monitor the available data, despite the low prevalence, in order to achieve and maintain the elimination targets in Brazil in the future. Background worldwide trachomatis trachomaassociated 200 2022 timeseries time series cause. . Methods sex agestandardized age standardized trachomaspecific specific distribution Results 141263292807 141 263 292 807 141/263,292,80 83.0% 830 83 0 12627596830 126 27 596 126/27,596,83 91.3% 913 91 3 Trachomarelated 85 8 5 8.5 63 6 6.3 certificates, , 70 ≥7 Conclusions concern prevalence future 20 202 14126329280 14 26 29 80 141/263,292,8 83.0 1262759683 12 2 59 126/27,596,8 91.3 9 8. 6. 7 ≥ 1412632928 1 141/263,292, 83. 126275968 126/27,596, 91. 141263292 141/263,292 12627596 126/27,596 14126329 141/263,29 1262759 126/27,59 1412632 141/263,2 126275 126/27,5 141263 141/263, 12627 126/27, 14126 141/263 1262 126/27 1412 141/26 126/2 141/2 126/ 141/