ABSTRACT Advances in treatment of structural heart disease have been disruptive to cardiovascular surgery, and there have been discussions about how to incorporate these technologies into the surgeons’ therapeutic arsenal. Transcatheter procedures, complex redo interventions, and endovascular aortic approaches are already practiced by cardiovascular surgeons in Brazil. The expansion of these techniques, coupled with recent changes in the country’s medical residency program in cardiovascular surgery, has led to an urgent need to acquire catheter-based skills. In this article, we discuss these aspects in the light of the reality of cardiovascular surgery training in Brazil. arsenal procedures interventions Brazil techniques countrys country s catheterbased catheter based skills article

ABSTRACT In Brazil, the COVID-19 burden was substantial, and risk factors associated with higher in-hospital mortality rates have been extensively studied. However, information on short-term all-cause mortality and the factors associated with death in patients who survived the hospitalization period of acute SARS-CoV-2 infection is limited. We analyzed the six-month post-hospitalization mortality rate and possible risk factors of COVID-19 patients in a single center in Brazil. This is a retrospective cohort study focused on a six-month follow-up. The exclusion criteria were death during hospitalization, transference to another hospital, and age under 18. We collected data from the charts of all hospitalized patients from March 2020 to December 2020 with a positive RT-PCR test for SARS-CoV-2, resulting in a sample size of 106 patients. The main outcome was death after hospitalization, whereas comorbidities and demographics were evaluated as risk factors. The crude post-hospitalization death rate was 16%. The first 30 days of follow-up had the highest mortality rate. In a Cox regression model for post-hospitalization mortality, previous chronic kidney disease (HR, 4.06, 95%CI 1.46 – 11.30) and longer hospital stay (HR 1.01, 95%CI 1.00 – 1.02) were the only factors statistically associated with death. In conclusion, a high six-month all-cause mortality was observed. Within the six-month follow-up, a higher risk of death was observed for patients who had prior CKD and longer hospital stay. These findings highlight the importance of more intensive medical surveillance during this period. Brazil COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 substantial inhospital studied However shortterm short term allcause cause SARSCoV2 SARSCoV SARS CoV 2 SARS-CoV- limited sixmonth six month posthospitalization post followup. followup follow up. up 18 202 RTPCR RT PCR SARSCoV2, 2, 10 16 16% 3 HR, HR 406 4 06 4.06 95CI CI 95 146 1 46 1.4 11.30 1130 11 101 01 1.01 100 00 1.0 1.02 102 02 conclusion followup, up, COVID1 COVID- SARS-CoV 20 40 0 4.0 9 14 1. 11.3 113 4. 11.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Gastric tonometry is a useful tool for examining regional splanchnic perfusion as it provides an indirect assessment of the state of the liver graft. This is because splanchnic hypoperfusion is a critical parameter in the context of liver transplantation, being associated with the development of problems such as acute liver failure and multiple organ failure. Objective: To analyze the effects of gastrointestinal tonometry in the perioperative period of patients undergoing liver transplantation. Methodology This is an Integrative Review using the PubMed and VHL databases. The following descriptors were used: “Tonometry”, “Splanchnic circulation” and “Liver transplantation” with the Boolean operator “AND”, and articles of relevance to the topic were selected. Initially, 24 articles were selected, all published in the last 20 years, in Portuguese and/or English. After analysis, 6 articles matched the proposed objective. Results: It was observed that the difference between PraCO2 at the end of surgery and in the anepathic phase was greater in patients without liver graft dysfunction. A positive correlation was found between ΔpraCO2 and peak ALT after liver transplantation. In another study, it was found that the relationship between poor graft function was the presence of elevated liver enzymes, worsening synthetic liver function, coagulopathy and encephalopathy. It has also been shown that intramucosal gastric pH can predict early graft function. In a group with liver dysfunction, patients had an intramucosal gastric pH of less than 7.3 in the perioperative period, which remained low until the 24th hour postoperatively, while the group without dysfunction had an intramucosal gastric pH of more than 7.3, except in the anepathic phase when it was below this value. Conclusion: The usefulness of gastrointestinal tonometry to monitor splanchnic circulation and liver graft function during liver transplantation has been described and although support for this statement was found in some studies, this review had limitations due to the small number of articles available, which prevents it from covering a wide range of scientific evidence. Introduction Objective databases used Tonometry, Tonometry , “Tonometry” Splanchnic Liver AND, AND “AND” selected Initially 2 years andor or English analysis objective Results PraCO ΔpraCO study enzymes encephalopathy 73 7 3 7. th postoperatively value Conclusion studies available evidence “Tonometry “AND

RESUMO Introdução: A tonometria gástrica é uma ferramenta útil para examinar a perfusão esplâncnica regional por permitir o fornecimento de uma avaliação indireta do estado do enxerto hepático. Isso ocorre devido à hipoperfusão esplâncnica ser um parâmetro crítico no contexto do transplante de fígado, estando associada ao desenvolvimento de problemas como insuficiência hepática aguda e falência de múltiplos órgãos. Objetivo: Analisar os efeitos da tonometria gastrointestinal no perioperatório dos pacientes submetidos ao transplante hepático. Metodologia: Trata-se de uma Revisão Integrativa realizada nas bases de dados PubMed e BVS. Foram utilizados os descritores: “Tonometry”, “Splanchnic circulation” e “Liver transplantation”, incluindo o operador booleano “AND”, e selecionados artigos de relevância para o tema. Foram selecionados inicialmente 24 artigos, todos publicados nos últimos 20 anos, em português e/ou inglês. Após análise, seis artigos corresponderam ao objetivo proposto. Resultado: Observou-se que a diferença entre a PraCO2 no final da cirurgia e na fase anepática foi maior em pacientes sem disfunção do enxerto hepático. Foi identificada uma correlação positiva entre ΔpraCO2 e o pico de ALT após o transplante de fígado. Em outro estudo, verificou-se que a presença de enzimas hepáticas elevadas e a piora da função hepática sintética, coagulopatia e encefalopatia estava relacionada à má função do enxerto. Também foi comprovado que o pH gástrico intramucoso pode predizer a funcionalidade precoce do enxerto. Em um grupo com disfunção hepática, os pacientes apresentaram pH gástrico intramucoso abaixo de 7,3 no período perioperatório, mantendo-se baixo até a 24ª hora pós-operatória, enquanto o grupo sem disfunção apresentou pH gástrico intramucoso acima de 7,3, exceto na fase anepática, quando ficou abaixo desse valor. Conclusão: Descreve-se a utilidade da tonometria gastrointestinal para monitorar a circulação esplâncnica e a função do enxerto hepático durante o transplante hepático. Embora alguns estudos ofereçam suporte a essa afirmação, esta revisão apresenta limitações devido à quantidade restrita de artigos disponíveis, o que a impede de abranger uma ampla gama de evidências científicas. Introdução fígado órgãos Objetivo Metodologia Tratase Trata se BVS descritores Tonometry, Tonometry , “Tonometry” Splanchnic circulation Liver transplantation, transplantation transplantation” AND, AND “AND” tema 2 anos eou ou inglês análise proposto Resultado Observouse Observou PraCO ΔpraCO estudo verificouse verificou sintética 73 7 3 7, mantendose mantendo ª pósoperatória, pósoperatória pós operatória, operatória pós-operatória valor Conclusão Descrevese Descreve afirmação disponíveis científicas “Tonometry “AND

Abstract Background The Primary Sjögren’s Syndrome Quality of Life questionnaire (PSS-QoL) is the first specific instrument to assess health-related quality of life (HRQoL) in Sjögren’s disease (SjD). The aim is to translate and cross-culturally adapt the PSS-QoL into Brazilian Portuguese and to evaluate its psychometric properties. Methods The original English version was translated into Brazilian Portuguese by two native Brazilians who were proficient in the English language. The retranslation was conducted by two native Americans proficient in Brazilian Portuguese. A committee undertook an analysis of the translated and retranslated versions, resulting in the generation of the first Brazilian version, which was submitted to the cross-cultural adaptation phase. In this phase, 50 participants with SjD responded to the instrument in Stages I and II, resulting in the generation of the second and final Brazilian version. To assess the psychometric properties, demographic and clinical data were collected from 75 patients. The HRQoL questionnaires (final Brazilian version of the PSS-QoL, Short Form-36 Health Survey (SF-36) and EuroQoL-5 dimension (EQ-5D)) were completed. Construct validity was analyzed using the Pearson or Spearman correlation coefficient. Reliability was analyzed using Cronbach’s alpha and the intraclass correlation coefficient (ICC). Results Eight questions and one response item were revised due to an incomprehension rate of greater than 15% among the participants in the cross-cultural adaptation phase. The final Brazilian version of the PSS-QoL was validated, revealing a high correlation between the total score and functional capacity (r= −0.713, p < 0.001), and vitality (r= −0.770, p < 0. 001) and mental health (r= −0.742, p < 0.001) domains of the SF-36 and a moderate correlation with the other domains of the SF-36 and a moderate correlation with the EQ-5D-tto (r= −0.573, p < 0.001), and EQ-5D-VAS (r= −0.559, p < 0.001). The intraobserver (ICC = 0.939; Cronbach’s alpha = 0.964) and interobserver (ICC = 0.965; Cronbach’s alpha = 0.964) reliability of the total score showed very high consistency. Conclusion The Brazilian version of the PSS-QoL has been demonstrated to be a valid and reproducible instrument for the assessment of HRQoL in patients with SjD. Sjögrens Sjögren s PSSQoL PSS QoL (PSS-QoL healthrelated related (HRQoL . (SjD) crossculturally cross culturally properties language versions crosscultural cultural phase 5 II 7 PSSQoL, QoL, Form36 Form 36 Form-3 SF36 SF (SF-36 EuroQoL5 EuroQoL EuroQoL- EQ5D EQD EQ 5D D (EQ-5D) completed Cronbachs Cronbach ICC. ICC (ICC) 15 validated r= r (r 0713 0 713 −0.713 0.001, 0001 0.001 , 001 0770 770 −0.770 0742 742 −0.742 SF-3 EQ5Dtto EQDtto tto 0573 573 −0.573 EQ5DVAS EQDVAS VAS 0559 559 −0.559 0.001. 0.939 0939 939 0.964 0964 964 0.965 0965 965 consistency (SjD Form3 3 Form- SF3 (SF-3 (EQ-5D 1 071 71 −0.71 000 0.00 00 077 77 −0.77 074 74 −0.74 SF- Dtto 057 57 −0.57 DVAS 055 55 −0.55 0.93 093 93 0.96 096 96 (SF- 07 −0.7 0.0 05 −0.5 0.9 09 9 (SF −0. −0 −

ABSTRACT The goal of this study is to describe the effect of hyaluronic acid filler on thin lips, evaluating the distribution of the material and its relationship with tissue vascularization, as well as the effectiveness of structuring tissue shape and volume through the immediate clinical results achieved. In addition, this study observes the longevity of the results for a period of 10 months after performing this intervention on the lips. Methodology: A healthy 40-year-old Caucasian woman, complaining of thin lips and who had never undergone clinical or surgical procedures on her lips, participated in this study. An analysis of the lip vascularization and distribution of the filler material in the tissues was carried out using ultrasound images. The adequacy of volume, contour, lip hydration and patient satisfaction were also analyzed. Results: To achieve the desired lip profile, 3 ml of filler material was used throughout 4 sessions. Botulinum toxin therapy was applied to control the depressant muscle forces of the angle of the mouth, the orbicularis oris muscle, and the tip of the nose. A small amount of filler material was used at the tip of the nose to harmonize the facial profile. Conclusions: Thin lips required larger volumes of filler material, which was considered safe and effective if the vascularization is monitored to decide on the best insertion plan for the filler material. A combination with complementary therapies, such as the use of botulinum toxin, may be recommended for the effectiveness of the contour and shape of this lip pattern. achieved addition 1 Methodology 40yearold yearold 40 year old woman images analyzed Results profile sessions mouth Conclusions therapies pattern

RESUMO O objetivo deste estudo é descrever o efeito de um preenchedor de ácido hialurônico em lábios finos, avaliando a distribuição do material e sua relação com a vascularização tecidual bem como a efetividade da estruturação da forma e volume tecidual através dos resultados imediatos e sua longevidade após o período de 10 meses. Participou deste estudo uma mulher caucasiana, 40 anos de idade, com queixa de lábios finos, que nunca havia feito qualquer procedimento clínico ou cirúrgico nos lábios e sem qualquer alteração sistêmica. Foi realizado análise da vascularização labial e distribuição do material preenchedor nos tecidos através de imagens de ultrassom. Também foram analisados a adequação do volume, contorno, hidratação dos lábios e satisfação da paciente. Para se atingir o perfil labial desejado utilizou-se 3 ml do material preenchedor ao longo de 4 sessões. Terapia com toxina botulínica foi associada para o controle das forças musculares depressoras do ângulo da boca, orbicular bucal e ponta do nariz. Uma pequena quantidade de material preenchedor foi usada na ponta do nariz para a harmonia do perfil facial. Lábios finos exigem maiores volumes de material preenchedor considerados seguros e efetivos desde que se monitore a vascularização para a decisão do melhor plano de inserção do material preenchedor. A conjugação com terapias complementares como uso da toxina botulínicas pode ser indicada para a efetividade do contorno e forma deste padrão labial. 1 meses caucasiana idade sistêmica ultrassom paciente utilizouse utilizou sessões boca facial

ABSTRACT Drimys brasiliensis Miers, popularly known as cataia, is a tree species native to the Atlantic Forest that has phytochemical, phytotherapeutic, aromatic and economic importance, with wide use in folk medicine. It is considered a species of difficult multiplication via seeds, presenting dormancy due to embryonic immaturity. Thus, the objective of this study was to analyze the vegetative rescue, in vitro establishment and propagation by way of cuttings of Drimys brasiliensis. For the rescue, the girdling techniques were applied at 30 and 90 cm from the ground, semi-girdling at 30 cm from the ground and pruned branches conditioned vertically and horizontally, being evaluated the shoot emission capacity. With the shoots obtained by vegetative rescue, the explants used for in vitro establishment were made, evaluating different immersion times in sodium hypochlorite 1.0 % (v/v) (0, 10, 15 and 20 minutes). The percentages of total, bacterial, fungal contamination and phenolic oxidation were evaluated. On the cuttings, shoots from vegetative rescue, from the aerial part of an adult individual and from detached branches were tested and placed in a mini-tunnel. The percentage of cuttings survival, percentage of cuttings with callus and percentage of rooting were evaluated. Regarding the vegetative rescue, the technique of pruned branches resulted in the induction of shoots, highlighting the branches conditioned vertically (100%). In the in vitro establishment, the immersion in sodium hypochlorite (1%) for 20 minutes proved to be efficient in the control of fungal contamination, however, no significant differences were observed in relation to the control of bacterial contamination. In cuttings, the use of cuttings from pruned branches or girdling/semi-girdling showed potential for these techniques in the cloning of the species, obtaining results close to 10% rooting. In general, the species has the potential for vegetative propagation, however, adjustments are necessary in the in vitro establishment and cutting protocols. Miers cataia phytochemical phytotherapeutic importance medicine seeds immaturity Thus rescue 3 9 semigirdling semi horizontally capacity made 10 1 0 1. v/v vv v (v/v 0, (0 2 minutes. . minutes) total minitunnel. minitunnel mini tunnel. tunnel mini-tunnel survival 100%. 100 100% (100%) 1% (1% however girdling/semigirdling girdlingsemigirdling girdling/semi general protocols ( (100% (1 girdlingsemi (100 (10

RESUMO Drimys brasiliensis Miers, conhecida popularmente por cataia, é uma espécie arbórea nativa da Mata Atlântica que apresenta importância fitoquímica, fitoterapêutica, aromática e econômica, com amplo uso na medicina popular. É considerada uma espécie de difícil multiplicação via sementes, apresentando dormência por imaturidade embrionária. Assim, objetivou-se com este estudo analisar o resgate vegetativo, estabelecimento in vitro e a propagação via estaquia de Drimys brasiliensis. Para o resgate, realizou-se a aplicação das técnicas de anelamento a 30 e 90 cm do solo, semianelamento a 30 cm do solo e galhos podados acondicionados vertical e horizontalmente, sendo avaliada a capacidade de emissão de brotações. Com as brotações obtidas pelo resgate vegetativo, foram confeccionados os explantes utilizados para o estabelecimento in vitro, avaliando diferentes tempos de imersão em hipoclorito de sódio 1,0 % (v/v) (0, 10, 15 e 20 minutos). Foram avaliadas as percentagens de contaminação total, bacteriana, fúngica e oxidação fenólica. Na estaquia foram testadas brotações oriundas do resgate vegetativo, da parte aérea de indivíduo adulto e de galhos destacados e acondicionados em mini-túnel. Avaliaram-se a porcentagem de sobrevivência das estacas, porcentagem de estacas com calos e porcentagem de enraizamento. Em relação ao resgate vegetativo, a técnica de galhos podados resultou na indução de brotações, destacando os galhos acondicionados verticalmente (100%). No estabelecimento in vitro, a imersão em hipoclorito de sódio (1%) por 20 minutos se mostrou eficiente no controle da contaminação por fungos, entretanto, não foram observadas diferenças significativas em relação ao controle de contaminação bacteriana. Na estaquia, o uso de estacas provenientes de galhos podados ou anelamento/semianelamento mostrou potencial para estas técnicas na clonagem da espécie, obtendo resultados próximos a 10% de enraizamento. No geral, a espécie apresenta potencial de propagação vegetativa, contudo, são necessários ajustes nos protocolos de estabelecimento in vitro e estaquia. Miers cataia fitoquímica fitoterapêutica econômica popular sementes embrionária Assim objetivouse objetivou vegetativo realizouse realizou 3 9 horizontalmente 10 1 0 1, v/v vv v (v/v 0, (0 2 minutos. . minutos) total bacteriana fenólica minitúnel. minitúnel mini túnel. túnel mini-túnel Avaliaramse Avaliaram enraizamento 100%. 100 100% (100%) 1% (1% fungos entretanto anelamentosemianelamento geral vegetativa contudo ( (100% (1 (100 (10

BACKGROUND Leishmania RNA virus 1 (LRV1) is commonly found in South American Leishmania parasites belonging to the subgenus Viannia, whereas Leishmania RNA virus 2 (LRV2) was previously thought to be restricted to the Old-World pathogens of the subgenus Leishmania. OBJECTIVES In this study, we investigated the presence of LRV2 in strains of Leishmania (L.) infantum, the causative agent of visceral leishmaniasis (VL), originating from different hosts, clinical forms, and geographical regions. METHODS A total of seventy-one isolates were screened for LRV2 using semi-nested reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) targeting the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase (RdRp) gene. FINDINGS We detected LRV2 in two L. infantum isolates (CUR268 and HP-EMO) from canine and human cases, respectively. MAIN CONCLUSIONS To the best of our knowledge, this is the first detection of LRV2 in the New World. LRV1 LRV (LRV1 Viannia (LRV2 OldWorld Old World study L (L. VL, VL , (VL) hosts forms regions seventyone seventy one seminested semi nested transcriptionpolymerase transcription RTPCR RT PCR (RT-PCR RNAdependent dependent RdRp (RdRp gene CUR268 CUR (CUR26 HPEMO HP EMO HP-EMO cases respectively knowledge (LRV (L (VL CUR26 (CUR2 CUR2 (CUR

Abstract Introduction The Strengthening and Stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand (SARAH) program is a personalized, progressive 12-week exercise program for people with hand problems due to rheumatoid arthritis (RA). Patients are provided with two guidance documents, the ‘Patient Exercise Booklet’ and the ‘Personal Exercise Guide’, to continue the exercises independently at home. Objective This study aimed to translate and culturally adapt the SARAH protocol into Brazilian Portuguese and validate its content. Methods The guidance documents ‘Patient Exercise Booklet’ and ‘Personal Exercise Guide’ of the SARAH program were translated and culturally adapted to Brazilian Portuguese. The content validity was obtained by calculating the content validity index (CVI). Results The Brazilian version of the SARAH protocol reached semantic, idiomatic, conceptual, and cultural equivalences. The CVI was greater than 0.8, corresponding to a satisfactory index. The verbal comprehension was 4.9, showing good verbal comprehension ofthe target population. Conclusion The Brazilian Portuguese version of the SARAH protocol is available to Brazilian people with compromised hands due to RA with satisfactory content validity. (SARAH personalized 12week week 12 RA. . (RA) Patient Booklet Personal Guide, Guide , home CVI. (CVI) semantic idiomatic conceptual equivalences 08 0 8 0.8 49 4 9 4.9 population 1 (RA (CVI 0. 4.

Abstract Background ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) is defined by symptoms accompanied by typical electrocardiogram changes. However, the characterization of ischemic symptoms is unclear, especially in subgroups such as women and the elderly. Objectives To analyze the typification of ischemic symptoms, temporal metrics and observe the occurrence of in-hospital outcomes, in the analysis of predictive scores, in patients with STEMI, in a drug-invasive strategy. Methods Study involving 2,290 patients. Types of predefined clinical presentations: typical pain, atypical pain, dyspnea, syncope. We measured the time between the onset of symptoms and demand for care and the interval between arrival at the medical unit and thrombolysis. Odds-ratios (OR; CI-95%) were estimated in a regression model. ROC curves were constructed for mortality predictors. The adopted significance level (alpha) was 5%. Results Women had a high prevalence of atypical symptoms; longer time between the onset of symptoms and seeking care; delay between arrival at the emergency room and fibrinolysis. Hospital mortality was 5.6%. Risk prediction by Killip-Kimball classification: AUC: [0.77 (0.73-0.81)] in class ≥II. Subgroups studied [OR (CI-95%)]: women [2.06 (1.42-2.99); p=0.01]; chronic renal failure [3.39 (2.13-5.42); p<0.001]; elderly [2.09 (1.37-3.19) p<0.001]; diabetics [1.55 (1.04-2.29); p=0.02]; obese 1.56 [(1.01-2.40); p=0.04]: previous stroke [2.01 (1.02-3.96); p=0.04] correlated with higher mortality rates. Conclusion Despite higher mortality rates in some subgroups, significant disparity persists in women, with delays in symptom recognition and prompt thrombolysis. We highlight the applicability of the Killip-Kimball score in prediction, regardless of the clinical presentation. STsegment ST segment STEMI (STEMI changes However unclear inhospital hospital outcomes scores druginvasive drug invasive strategy 2290 2 290 2,29 presentations pain dyspnea syncope thrombolysis Oddsratios Odds ratios OR (OR CI95% CI95 CI 95% 95 CI-95% model predictors alpha (alpha 5 5% fibrinolysis 56 6 5.6% KillipKimball Killip Kimball classification AUC 0.77 077 0 77 [0.7 0.730.81 073081 0.73 0.81 73 81 (0.73-0.81) II ≥II (CI-95%)] 2.06 206 06 [2.0 1.422.99 142299 1.42 2.99 1 42 99 (1.42-2.99) p=0.01 p001 p 01 p=0.01] 3.39 339 3 39 [3.3 2.135.42 213542 2.13 5.42 13 (2.13-5.42) p<0.001 p0001 001 p<0.001] 2.09 209 09 1.373.19 137319 1.37 3.19 37 19 (1.37-3.19 1.55 155 55 [1.5 1.042.29 104229 1.04 2.29 04 29 (1.04-2.29) p=0.02 p002 02 p=0.02] 156 1.5 1.012.40 101240 1.01 2.40 40 [(1.01-2.40) p=0.04 p004 2.01 201 1.023.96 102396 1.02 3.96 96 (1.02-3.96) presentation 229 2,2 CI9 9 CI-95 5.6 0.7 07 7 [0. 730 0.730.8 07308 073 081 0.8 8 (0.73-0.81 (CI-95%) 2.0 20 [2. 422 1.422.9 14229 142 1.4 299 2.9 4 (1.42-2.99 p=0.0 p00 3.3 33 [3. 135 2.135.4 21354 213 2.1 542 5.4 (2.13-5.42 p<0.00 p000 00 373 1.373.1 13731 137 1.3 319 3.1 (1.37-3.1 15 [1. 042 1.042.2 10422 104 1.0 2.2 (1.04-2.29 1. 012 1.012.4 10124 101 240 2.4 [(1.01-2.40 023 1.023.9 10239 102 396 3.9 (1.02-3.96 22 2, CI-9 5. 0. [0 0.730. 0730 08 (0.73-0.8 (CI-95% 2. [2 1.422. 1422 14 (1.42-2.9 p=0. p0 3. [3 2.135. 2135 21 54 (2.13-5.4 p<0.0 1.373. 1373 31 (1.37-3. [1 1.042. 1042 10 (1.04-2.2 1.012. 1012 24 [(1.01-2.4 1.023. 1023 (1.02-3.9 CI- [ 0.730 (0.73-0. (CI-95 1.422 (1.42-2. p=0 2.135 (2.13-5. p<0. 1.373 (1.37-3 1.042 (1.04-2. 1.012 [(1.01-2. 1.023 (1.02-3. (0.73-0 (CI-9 (1.42-2 p= (2.13-5 p<0 (1.37- (1.04-2 [(1.01-2 (1.02-3 (0.73- (CI- (1.42- (2.13- p< (1.37 (1.04- [(1.01- (1.02- (0.73 (CI (1.42 (2.13 (1.3 (1.04 [(1.01 (1.02 (0.7 (1.4 (2.1 (1. (1.0 [(1.0 (0. (2. (1 [(1. (0 (2 ( [(1 [(

Resumo Fundamento O infarto do miocárdio com elevação do segmento-ST (IAMCSST) é definido por sintomas acompanhados por alterações típicas do eletrocardiograma. Entretanto, a caracterização dos sintomas isquêmicos não é clara, principalmente em subgrupos, como mulheres e idosos. Objetivos Analisar a tipificação dos sintomas isquêmicos, métricas temporais e observar a ocorrência de desfechos intra-hospitalares, em análise dos escores preditivos, em pacientes com IAMCSST, em estratégia fármaco-invasiva. Métodos Estudo envolvendo 2.290 pacientes. Tipos de apresentações clínicas pré-definidas: dor típica, dor atípica, dispnéia, sincope. Medimos o tempo entre o início dos sintomas à demanda pelo atendimento e o intervalo entre a chegada à unidade-médica e trombólise. Odds-ratios (OR; IC-95%) foram estimadas em modelo de regressão. Curvas ROCs foram construídas para preditores de mortalidade. Nível de significância adotado (alfa) foi de 5%. Resultados Mulheres apresentaram alta prevalência de sintomas atípicos; maior tempo entre o início dos sintomas e a procura por atendimento; atraso entre a chegada ao pronto-socorro e a fibrinólise. A mortalidade hospitalar foi de 5,6%. Predição de risco pela classificação Killip-Kimball: AUC: [0,77 (0,73-0,81)] em classe ≥II. Subgrupos estudados [OR (IC-95%)]: mulheres [2,06 (1,42-2,99); p=0,01]; insuficiência renal crônica [3,39 (2,13-5,42); p<0,001]; idosos [2,09 (1,37-3,19) p<0,001]; diabéticos [1,55 (1,04-2,29); p=0,02]; obesos 1,56 [(1,01-2,40); p=0,04]; acidente vascular cerebral prévio [2,01 (1,02-3,96); p=0,04] correlacionaram-se com maiores taxas de mortalidade. Conclusão Apesar das mais altas taxas de mortalidade em alguns subgrupos, disparidade significativa persiste nas mulheres, com atrasos no reconhecimento dos sintomas e trombólise imediata. Destaca-se a aplicabilidade do escore Killip-Kimball na predição, independentemente da apresentação clínica. segmentoST segmento ST IAMCSST (IAMCSST eletrocardiograma Entretanto clara subgrupos intrahospitalares, intrahospitalares intra hospitalares, hospitalares intra-hospitalares preditivos fármacoinvasiva. fármacoinvasiva fármaco invasiva. invasiva fármaco-invasiva 2290 2 290 2.29 prédefinidas pré definidas pré-definidas típica atípica dispnéia sincope unidademédica unidade médica Oddsratios Odds ratios OR (OR IC95% IC95 IC 95% 95 IC-95% regressão alfa (alfa 5 5% atípicos prontosocorro pronto socorro fibrinólise 56 6 5,6% KillipKimball Killip Kimball AUC 0,77 077 0 77 [0,7 0,730,81 073081 0,73 0,81 73 81 (0,73-0,81) II ≥II (IC-95%)] 2,06 206 06 [2,0 1,422,99 142299 1,42 2,99 1 42 99 (1,42-2,99) p=0,01 p001 p 01 p=0,01] 3,39 339 3 39 [3,3 2,135,42 213542 2,13 5,42 13 (2,13-5,42) p<0,001 p0001 001 p<0,001] 2,09 209 09 1,373,19 137319 1,37 3,19 37 19 (1,37-3,19 1,55 155 55 [1,5 1,042,29 104229 1,04 2,29 04 29 (1,04-2,29) p=0,02 p002 02 p=0,02] 156 1,5 1,012,40 101240 1,01 2,40 40 [(1,01-2,40) p=0,04 p004 2,01 201 1,023,96 102396 1,02 3,96 96 (1,02-3,96) correlacionaramse correlacionaram se imediata Destacase Destaca predição clínica 229 2.2 IC9 9 IC-95 5,6 0,7 07 7 [0, 730 0,730,8 07308 073 081 0,8 8 (0,73-0,81 (IC-95%) 2,0 20 [2, 422 1,422,9 14229 142 1,4 299 2,9 4 (1,42-2,99 p=0,0 p00 3,3 33 [3, 135 2,135,4 21354 213 2,1 542 5,4 (2,13-5,42 p<0,00 p000 00 373 1,373,1 13731 137 1,3 319 3,1 (1,37-3,1 15 [1, 042 1,042,2 10422 104 1,0 2,2 (1,04-2,29 1, 012 1,012,4 10124 101 240 2,4 [(1,01-2,40 023 1,023,9 10239 102 396 3,9 (1,02-3,96 22 2. IC-9 5, 0, [0 0,730, 0730 08 (0,73-0,8 (IC-95% 2, [2 1,422, 1422 14 (1,42-2,9 p=0, p0 3, [3 2,135, 2135 21 54 (2,13-5,4 p<0,0 1,373, 1373 31 (1,37-3, [1 1,042, 1042 10 (1,04-2,2 1,012, 1012 24 [(1,01-2,4 1,023, 1023 (1,02-3,9 IC- [ 0,730 (0,73-0, (IC-95 1,422 (1,42-2, p=0 2,135 (2,13-5, p<0, 1,373 (1,37-3 1,042 (1,04-2, 1,012 [(1,01-2, 1,023 (1,02-3, (0,73-0 (IC-9 (1,42-2 p= (2,13-5 p<0 (1,37- (1,04-2 [(1,01-2 (1,02-3 (0,73- (IC- (1,42- (2,13- p< (1,37 (1,04- [(1,01- (1,02- (0,73 (IC (1,42 (2,13 (1,3 (1,04 [(1,01 (1,02 (0,7 (1,4 (2,1 (1, (1,0 [(1,0 (0, (2, (1 [(1, (0 (2 ( [(1 [(

Resumo Objetivo Nosso objetivo é mostrar como a diversidade é vista e como pode ser representada como um conjunto de significados e crenças e esquemas interpretativos dentro de uma teoria do movimento social. Referencial teórico Nosso estudo está fundamentado em teorias de diversidade e de movimentos sociais. Metodologia Por meio de um estudo bibliométrico, analisamos 121 artigos publicados em 89 periódicos da área de gestão e estratégia. Os estudos foram classificados e analisados de acordo com sua distribuição em duas linhas de pesquisa. A primeira linha compreende estudos que correlacionam padrões de diferenças sociais. A segunda linha inclui estudos de diversidade desenvolvidos com base em paradigmas de pesquisa crítica sobre características relacionadas a grupos sociais específicos ou minorias. Resultados Considerando as duas linhas de pesquisa que predominam nos estudos da diversidade humana, elas apresentam focos claramente distintos em relação aos objetivos; esta pesquisa descreveu a configuração das publicações nestas linhas. Propomos quatro proposições de análise organizacional e estudos de estratégia considerando a diversidade como um movimento social. Implicações práticas e sociais da pesquisa Nosso trabalho possui uma implicação teórica, incluindo um novo conceito de organização – e nossa implicação prática é a possibilidade de um caminho inclusivo para a diversidade no contexto organizacional. Contribuições Este trabalho de pesquisa fornece insights informativos sobre o estudo dos movimentos sociais como categoria de diversidade. Também complementa a compreensão da diversidade humana como tema de interesse nos estudos organizacionais. Ele serve como informação útil para melhorar o desenvolvimento dos temas da diversidade no ambiente de trabalho.

Abstract Purpose Our aim is to demonstrate how diversity is seen and how it could be represented as a set of meanings and beliefs and interpretative schemes within a social movement theory. Theoretical framework Our study is grounded in diversity and social movement theories. Design/methodology/approach Through a bibliometric study, we analyzed 121 papers published in 89 journals in the management and strategy field. The studies were classified and analyzed according to their distribution in two lines of research. The first line comprises studies that correlate patterns in social differences. The second line includes diversity studies developed based on critical research paradigms regarding characteristics related to specific social groups or minorities. Findings Considering the two lines of research that predominate in studies of human diversity, which clearly present different focuses in relation to their objectives, this research described the configuration of publications in these lines. We offer four propositions for organizational analysis and strategy studies considering diversity as a social movement. Practical & social implications of research Our work has a theoretical implication by including a new concept of organization and our practical implication lies in the possibilities for an inclusive way to view diversity in the organizational context. Originality/value This research paper provides informative insights in studying social movements as a category of diversity. It also complements the understanding of human diversity as a topic of interest in organization studies. This serves as good information to improve the development of themes of diversity in the workplace.

RESUMO Antecedentes: A Pandemia por COVID-19 tem trazido desafios subtanciais para a prática clínica no tratamento das doenças neuromusculares hereditárias (DNMh). A infecção não tem sido a única preocupação para os pacientes. O distanciamento social tem comprometido a assistência multidisciplinar, atividade física e tem trazido problemas mentais em decorrência do próprio isolamento. Nós apresentamos aqui um seguimento de 363 pacientes com DNMh de um centro terciário Brasileiro durante o pico da Pandemia de Covid-19. Objetivos: Mostrar a frequência e gravidade da infecção por Sars-Cov-2 em pacientes com DNMh e demonstrar os efeitos da pandemia nos hábitos de vida, na progressão da doença e no cuidado multidisciplinary. Métodos Trezentos e sessenta e três pacientes (58% homens and 42% mulheres) foram acompanhados por 3 meses através de 3 teleconsultas durante o pico da Pandemia de Covid-19 no Brasil. Resultados Houve um decréscimo no número de pacientes que faziam terapia física, respiratória e fonoaudiológica. Em muitos pacientes, o apetite (33%) e hábitos do sono (25%) se alteraram. Exercícios físicos e terapias foram interrompidas pela maioria dos pacientes. Physical exercises and therapies were interrupted for most of the patients. Eles relataram piora ou aparecimento de fadiga (17%), dor (17%), retrações (14%), e escoliose (7%). Irritabilidade, mudanças no sono, peso e apetite, sendo principalmente diminuição do apetite e peso foram mais frequentemente encontrados em pacientes que apresentaram piora clinica da doença. Houve uma baixa taxa de contaminação por Covid-19 (0.8%), e todos os pacientes infectado apresentaram quadro clinico leve. Conclusão O isolamento por si só se mostrou protetor na perspectiva de infecção por Covid-19, mas pode desencadear um cenário complexo com mudanças nos hábitos de vida e curso desfavorável da doença de base.

ABSTRACT Background The COVID-19 pandemic has brought substantial challenges for current practices in treating hereditary neuromuscular disorders (hNMDs). However, this infection has not been the only concern for these patients. Social distancing has compromised multidisciplinary assistance and physical activity, and has brought about several mental health issues. We presented a follow-up on 363 patients with hNMDs at a Brazilian tertiary center during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic. Objective We aimed to show the frequency and severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection among hNMD patients and to demonstrate the effects of the pandemic on life habits, disease progression and multidisciplinary supportive care status. Methods Three hundred and sixty-three patients (58% male and 42% female) were followed for three months through three teleconsultations during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic in Brazil. Results There were decreases in the numbers of patients who underwent physical, respiratory and speech therapies. For several patients, their appetite (33%) and sleep habits (25%) changed. Physical exercises and therapies were interrupted for most of the patients. They reported new onset/worsening of fatigue (17%), pain (17%), contractions (14%) and scoliosis (7%). Irritability and sleep, weight and appetite changes, and especially diminished appetite and weight loss, were more frequent in the group that reported disease worsening. There was a low COVID-19 contamination rate (0.8%), and all infected patients had a mild presentation. Conclusion The isolation by itself was protective from a COVID-19 infection perspective. However, this isolation might also trigger a complex scenario with life habit changes that are associated with an unfavorable course for the NMD.

RESUMO: Ainda não há consenso sobre qual é o protocolo mais apropriado para a produção in vivo de embriões em ovinos, apesar do crescente conhecimento. Uma abordagem para mitigar a variabilidade de resposta de ovelhas à superovulação (SOV) é iniciar a aplicação de gonadotrofinas em uma condição ovariana favorável. O presente estudo comparou três tratamentos em delineamento do tipo crossover: protocolo de SOV tradicional (TRAD) e “Dia 0” D0 SOV sem (D0-GnRH) ou com GnRH (D0+GnRH). Quinze ovelhas Santa Inês foram superovuladas com 200 mg de FSH em seis doses decrescentes e receberam PGF2α na quinta dose de FSH. As ovelhas foram submetidas a monta natural com carneiros férteis e os embriões colhidos por via cirúrgica. O número de embriões viáveis não diferiu entre os tratamentos (TRAD = 6,0 ± 4,7; D0-GnRH = 3,8 ± 6,4; D0+GnRH = 7,5 ± 6,5). Independentemente do tratamento, ovelhas com folículos ≤ 4 mm na primeira dose de FSH produziram mais embriões viáveis (9,6 ± 6,0; P < 0.05) quando comparadas aos animais que apresentavam folículos > 4 mm no início da SOV (2,9 ± 3,1 embriões viáveis). Os grupos TRAD e D0+GnRH apresentaram menor número de animais com folículos grandes (> 4 mm), no momento da primeira dose de FSH, quando comparados ao grupo D0-GnRH (P < 0,05). Em conclusão, os protocolos TRAD e D0+GnRH induziram uma condição ovariana mais favorável (folículos ≤ 4 mm) para a SOV. No entanto, os três tratamentos apresentaram eficiência semelhante em ovelhas Santa Inês.

ABSTRACT: There is still no consensus regarding the best protocol for in vivo embryo production in sheep despite increasing studies in this area. Moreover, there is variability in the response of ewes to superovulation (SOV). An approach to mitigate this inconsistency is to initiate gonadotropin administration under favorable ovarian conditions. The present study compared three treatments in a crossover design: a traditional SOV protocol (TRAD) and “Day 0” D0 SOV protocol with (D0+GnRH), or without Lecilerin (D0-GnRH). Fifteen Santa Inês ewes received 200 mg of FSH at six decreasing doses and PGF2α with the fifth dose of FSH. They were naturally mated with fertile rams and subjected to surgical embryo collection. The number of viable embryos was similar among the different treatments (TRAD = 6.0 ± 4.7; D0-GnRH = 3.8 ± 6.4; D0+GnRH = 7.5 ± 6.5). Regardless of the treatment method, ewes with follicles ≤ 4 mm, at the first FSH dose, produced more viable embryos (9.6 ± 6.0, P < 0.05) compared to ewes that had follicles > 4 mm at the beginning of the SOV (2.9 ± 3.1, viable embryos). Both the TRAD and D0+GnRH groups had fewer animals with large follicles (> 4 mm) at the first FSH dose than the D0-GnRH group (P < 0.05). In conclusion, both the TRAD and D0+GnRH treatments induced a more favorable ovarian condition (follicles ≤ 4 mm) for adequate SOV; although, all three treatments exhibited similar efficacies in Santa Inês sheep.

ABSTRACT Symptoms in post-COVID-19 patients who require hospitalization can persist for months, significantly affecting their health-related quality of life (HRQoL). Thus, the present study aimed to discuss the main findings regarding HRQoL in post-COVID-19 patients who required hospitalization. An electronic search was performed in the MEDLINE, EMBASE, CINAHL, Web of Science, LILACS, and Scopus databases, without date and language restrictions, until July 2021. Twenty-four articles were included in the analysis. It seems that HRQoL partially improved soon after hospital discharge, although the negative impact on HRQoL may persist for months. The physical and mental aspects are affected because patients report pain, discomfort, anxiety, and depression. The HRQoL of COVID-19 infected patients was worse than that of uninfected patients. Additionally, HRQoL seemed worse in patients admitted to the intensive care unit than in those who remained in the ward. Improvements in HRQoL after hospital discharge are independent of imaging improvement, and there seems to be no association between HRQoL after hospital discharge and disease severity on hospital admission. Many factors have been identified as determinants of HRQoL, with women and advanced age being the most related to worse HRQOL, followed by the duration of invasive mechanical ventilation and the need for intensive care. Other factors included the presence and number of comorbidities, lower forced vital capacity, high body mass index, smoking history, undergraduate education, and unemployment. In conclusion, these findings may aid in clinical management and should be considered in the aftercare of patients.

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.

RESUMO O ácido indol-3-acético (AIA) é um fitohormônio produzido por muitas espécies de rizobactérias para mediar a colonização de plantas enquanto promove o seu crescimento. O ensaio colorimétrico é amplamente utilizado para analisar a biossíntese de AIA bacteriano por ser uma técnica simples, econômica e rápida. No entanto, a caracterização de partes ou frações de formulações de inoculantes raramente é realizada. Objetivou-se determinar a fração do inoculante que é eficaz em promover o crescimento da planta, se o crescimento de bactérias ou meios pode induzir os fitohormônioss a expandirem a zona radicular da planta e se a bacterização de sementes ou a aplicação foliar pode alterar o crescimento das plantas. As amostras de inóculo (caseiro e comercial) foram obtidas em meio de crescimento Luria-Bertani com e sem triptofano-L e os inoculantes divididos em duas frações: pellet e sobrenadante. Para a quantificação do AIA, a fração pellet foi submetida a tratamento físico (sonicação) e químico (lisozima) isoladamente e combinados. Os níveis de AIA foram avaliados por ensaio colorimétrico e o efeito sobre o crescimento das plantas determinado pela inoculação de plântulas de milho. As formulações caseira e comercial apresentaram padrões distintos, em termos de síntese de AIA. A fração sobrenadante forneceu maiores quantidades de AIA e foi eficaz em melhorar a área radicular. A lisozima foi superior à sonicação na otimização da liberação de AIA de células bacterianas. Não foram observadas diferenças significativas entre inoculação por sementes ou foliar.

ABSTRACT Indole-3-acetic acid (IAA) is a phytohormone produced by many rhizobacterial species to mediate plant colonization while promoting plant growth. The colorimetric assay is widely used to analyze the bacterial IAA biosynthesis because it is a straightforward, cost-effective and fast technique. However, the characterization of parts or fractions of inoculant formulations is rarely performed. This study aimed to determine the fraction of the inoculant that is effective in promoting the plant growth, whether the bacteria or media growth can induce the phytohormones to expand the radicular zone of the plant, and whether the seed bacterization or foliar application can alter the plant growth. The inoculum samples (homemade and commercial) were obtained in a Luria-Bertani growth medium with and without tryptophan-L and the inoculants were divided into two fractions: pellet and supernatant. For the IAA quantification, the pellet fraction was subjected to physical (sonication) and chemical (lysozyme) treatments alone and combined. The IAA levels were evaluated using the colorimetric assay, and the effect on plant growth was determined by the inoculation of maize seedlings. The homemade and commercial formulations showed distinct patterns, in terms of IAA synthesis. The supernatant fraction provided higher amounts of IAA and was effective in improving the root area. Lysozyme was superior to sonication in mediating the release of IAA from bacterial cells. No significant differences were observed between seed or foliar inoculation.