Abstract Natural compounds are possible alternatives for wound treatment, including Ilex paraguariensis, a plant with several pharmacological actions already reported, including anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antioxidant, and healing activities. Therefore, this study aimed to perform a technological and scientific mapping of Ilex paraguariensis used for healing and/or analgesic purposes. Technological prospection was carried out in the Questel-Orbit system, while the scientific research was carried out in PubMed, Web of Science, and SCOPUS databases. The terms “Ilex paraguariensis”, “Yerba-mate”, “Painkiller”, “Analgesic”, “Wound”, “Healing”, and “Scar” were combined using Boolean operators “OR” and “AND”. The technological prospection resulted in 164 patents found initially. After sorting the abstracts, five patents were read entirely, of which three were selected. Such selected patents report using Ilex paraguariensis for analgesics, wound healing, personal care, and pharmaceutical applications. In addition, the scientific research showed a small number of studies aimed at using Ilex paraguariensis for healing and/or analgesic purposes. Among the 26 articles initially found, only 5 met the inclusion requirements. Scientific studies demonstrate that Ilex paraguariensis is used as an extract or drink, presenting promising results regarding analgesia, inflammation, and wound healing, using in vitro or in vivo models. Despite the potential of Ilex paraguariensis in skin wound therapy, our study demonstrates that few patents and scientific studies explore Ilex paraguariensis for this purpose. This fact may be an incentive for the development of further studies employing Ilex paraguariensis in cutaneous wound management and the pain associated with them. treatment reported antiinflammatory, antiinflammatory anti inflammatory, inflammatory anti-inflammatory antibacterial antioxidant activities Therefore andor purposes QuestelOrbit Questel Orbit system PubMed Science databases , paraguariensis” Yerbamate, Yerbamate Yerba mate “Yerba-mate” Painkiller, Painkiller “Painkiller” Analgesic, Analgesic “Analgesic” Wound, Wound “Wound” Healing, Healing “Healing” Scar “Scar OR “OR AND. AND . “AND” 16 abstracts entirely analgesics care applications addition 2 requirements drink analgesia inflammation models therapy purpose them “Yerba-mate “Painkiller “Analgesic “Wound “Healing “AND 1

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to examine the temporal distribution of congenital malformation rates in Rio Grande do Sul and its potential correlation with pesticide use. This quantitative research adopts an exploratory descriptive approach and was conducted in the first half of 2022. The association between malformation occurrences and pesticide use was determined using Odds Ratios, with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) applied to the sample. The study reveals variations in congenital malformation rates across the five analyzed periods. The findings suggest a likely association between malformation occurrences in Rio Grande do Sul and pesticide use. Notably, all annual percentage variation values were statistically significant, with positive values indicating an annual increase in congenital malformation incidences in the region. Moreover, the study highlights the presence of variability in the reported cases of all malformations examined throughout the analyzed period. This research underscores the importance of preventing exposure to pesticides, as their widespread and inappropriate usage is linked to detrimental effects on human health. Safeguarding against such exposure becomes crucial in mitigating the risks associated with congenital malformations. 2022 Ratios 95 CI (CI sample periods Notably significant region Moreover period pesticides health 202 9 20 2

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo é investigar a distribuição temporal das taxas de malformações congênitas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul e sua associação com o uso de agrotóxicos. A pesquisa é de abordagem quantitativa, do tipo descritivo exploratória, realizada durante o primeiro semestre de 2022. O estudo foi conduzido através da associação da ocorrência de malformações com o uso de agrotóxicos, que foi calculada por meio dos Odds Ratios, sendo o Intervalo de Confiança (IC) adotado para as amostras de 95%. Houve variação nas taxas de malformações congênitas ao longo dos cinco períodos analisados. Os resultados indicam que há probabilidade da ocorrência de malformações no estado do Rio Grande do Sul estar associada ao uso de agrotóxicos. Todos os valores de variações percentuais anuais foram significativos e a presença de valores positivos indica tendência de aumento anual da incidência de malformações congênitas no Rio Grande do Sul. É evidente ainda que há variabilidade no número de casos notificados para todas as malformações incluídas no estudo ao longo do período analisado. Ressalta-se a importância de prevenção da exposição aos agrotóxicos, visto que o uso extensivo e inadequado desses está associado a efeitos deletérios na saúde humana. agrotóxicos quantitativa exploratória 2022 Ratios IC (IC 95 95% analisados analisado Ressaltase Ressalta se humana 202 9 20 2

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo é investigar a distribuição temporal das taxas de malformações congênitas no estado do Rio Grande do Sul e sua associação com o uso de agrotóxicos. A pesquisa é de abordagem quantitativa, do tipo descritivo exploratória, realizada durante o primeiro semestre de 2022. O estudo foi conduzido através da associação da ocorrência de malformações com o uso de agrotóxicos, que foi calculada por meio dos Odds Ratios, sendo o Intervalo de Confiança (IC) adotado para as amostras de 95%. Houve variação nas taxas de malformações congênitas ao longo dos cinco períodos analisados. Os resultados indicam que há probabilidade da ocorrência de malformações no estado do Rio Grande do Sul estar associada ao uso de agrotóxicos. Todos os valores de variações percentuais anuais foram significativos e a presença de valores positivos indica tendência de aumento anual da incidência de malformações congênitas no Rio Grande do Sul. É evidente ainda que há variabilidade no número de casos notificados para todas as malformações incluídas no estudo ao longo do período analisado. Ressalta-se a importância de prevenção da exposição aos agrotóxicos, visto que o uso extensivo e inadequado desses está associado a efeitos deletérios na saúde humana.

ABSTRACT The aim of this study is to examine the temporal distribution of congenital malformation rates in Rio Grande do Sul and its potential correlation with pesticide use. This quantitative research adopts an exploratory descriptive approach and was conducted in the first half of 2022. The association between malformation occurrences and pesticide use was determined using Odds Ratios, with a 95% Confidence Interval (CI) applied to the sample. The study reveals variations in congenital malformation rates across the five analyzed periods. The findings suggest a likely association between malformation occurrences in Rio Grande do Sul and pesticide use. Notably, all annual percentage variation values were statistically significant, with positive values indicating an annual increase in congenital malformation incidences in the region. Moreover, the study highlights the presence of variability in the reported cases of all malformations examined throughout the analyzed period. This research underscores the importance of preventing exposure to pesticides, as their widespread and inappropriate usage is linked to detrimental effects on human health. Safeguarding against such exposure becomes crucial in mitigating the risks associated with congenital malformations.

Resumen: Introducción: el cáncer de cuello uterino (CCU) causa una significativa pérdida de años por discapacidad y muerte prematura en el mundo. Se relaciona fuertemente, por su etiología, a las inequidades socioeconómicas. Alcanzar una cobertura del 80% del tamizaje poblacional a través de la colpocitología oncológica constituye una de las principales estrategias para disminuir la morbimortalidad por este cáncer. Objetivos: describir la cobertura de tamizaje en CCU de las mujeres de 21 a 64 años, usuarias del Sistema Nacional Integrado de Salud (SNIS) de Uruguay en el año 2018 y explorar su comportamiento según edad, lugar de residencia, características socioeconómicas y culturales del territorio. Métodos: estudio descriptivo, en base a fuentes de datos secundarios, con una muestra que alcanzó el 95% del universo. La técnica de tamizaje considerada fue la colpocitología oncológica de (PAP) con vigencia de hasta 3 años al 30/9/2018. Resultados: la cobertura de tamizaje en CCU en 2018 fue del 57%, siendo menor en las primeras y últimas edades consideradas, variando por zona geográfica, encontrándose menor porcentaje de PAP vigente en las mujeres residentes en departamentos con menores índices de desarrollo humano y con mayor porcentaje de hogares por debajo de la línea de pobreza. Conclusiones: la cobertura de tamizaje en CCU en Uruguay debe aumentar para disminuir la morbimortalidad por este cáncer. Se requiere implementar acciones para reducir la heterogeneidad entre edades y departamentos de residencia. Esta estimación constituye una línea de base que permite comparar la situación país pospandemia COVID-19 replicando la misma metodología.

Summary: Introduction: cervical cancer causes a significant loss of years due to disabilities and early deaths around the world. Due to its etiology, it is closely linked to socio- economic inequalities. Cervical cancer screening coverage of 80 % of the population through and pap smear constitutes one of the main strategies to reduce morbimortality of this kind of cancer. Objectives: to describe cervical cancer screening coverage in women between 21 and 64 years old, users of the National Integrated Health System (SNIS) in Uruguay in 2018 and explore their behavior according to age, place of residence, socio-economic and territorial cultural characteristics. Method: descriptive study, based on secondary data sources of a sample representing 95% of the universe. The screening technique considered in the study was a pap smear, valid for up to three years on September 30, 2019. Results: cervical cancer screening coverage in 2018 was 57%, lower in the first and last ages considered and it varied depending on the geographical area. A lower percentage of valid smear tests was found in women who were residents of provinces with lower human development index and a higher percentage of homes below the poverty line. Conclusions: cervical cancer screening coverage in Uruugay needs to increase in order to reduce morbimortality. The implementation of actions aimed at reducing differences between ages and places of residence is required. This estimation may be taken as a baseline that allows for a comparison with the post-COVID 19 pandemic situation, by replicating the same method.

Resumo: Introdução: o câncer do colo do útero (CCU), causa uma perda significativa de anos por incapacidade e morte prematura no mundo estando fortemente relacionada, por sua etiologia, às iniquidades socioeconômicas. Uma das principais estratégias para reduzir a morbimortalidade por esse câncer é alcançar 80% de cobertura de rastreamento populacional por meio da colpocitologia oncológica. Objetivos: descrever a cobertura do rastreamento do CCU em mulheres de 21 a 64 anos, usuárias do Sistema Nacional Integrado de Saúde (SNIS) do Uruguai em 2018 e analisar seu comportamento de acordo com idade, local de residência, características socioeconômicas e culturais do território. Métodos: estudo descritivo, baseado em fontes de dados secundárias de uma amostra que atingiu 95% do universo. A técnica de rastreamento considerada foi a colpocitologia oncológica (PAP) válida por até 3 anos a partir de 30/09/2018. Resultados: a cobertura de rastreamento no CCU em 2018 foi de 57%, sendo menor nas primeiras e últimas idades consideradas, variando por área geográfica, encontrando menor percentual de PAP atual em mulheres residentes em departamentos com menores índices de desenvolvimento humano e com maior percentual de famílias abaixo da linha de pobreza. Conclusões: deve-se aumentar a cobertura de rastreamento no CCU no Uruguai para reduzir a morbimortalidade por esse câncer. É necessário implementar ações para reduzir a heterogeneidade entre idades e departamentos de residência. Essa estimativa constitui uma linha de base que permite comparar a situação do país pós-pandemia por COVID-19, replicando a mesma metodologia.

ABSTRACT Background: Non-metastatic castration resistant prostate cancer (M0 CRPC) has seen important developments in drugs and diagnostic tools in the last two years. New hormonal agents have demonstrated improvement in metastasis free survival in M0 CRPC patients and have been approved by regulatory agencies in Brazil. Additionally, newer and more sensitive imaging tools are able to detect metastasis earlier than before, which will impact the percentage of patients staged as M0 CRPC. Based on the available international guidelines, a group of Brazilian urology and medical oncology experts developed and completed a survey on the diagnosis and treatment of M0 CRPC in Brazil. These results are reviewed and summarized and associated recommendations are provided. Objective: To present survey results on management of M0 CRPC in Brazil. Design, setting, and participants: A panel of six Brazilian prostate cancer experts determined 64 questions concerning the main areas of interest: 1) staging tools, 2) treatments, 3) side effects of systemic treatment/s, and 4) osteoclast-targeted therapy. A larger panel of 28 Brazilian prostate cancer experts answered these questions in order to create country-specific recommendations discussed in this manuscript. Outcome measurements and statistical analysis: The panel voted publicly but anonymously on the predefined questions. These answers are the panelists' opinions, not a literature review or meta-analysis. Therapies not yet approved in Brazil were excluded from answer options. Each question had five to seven relevant answers including two non-answers. Results were tabulated in real time. Conclusions: The results and recommendations presented can be used by Brazilian physicians to support the management of M0 CRPC patients. Individual clinical decision making should be supported by available data, however, for Brazil, guidelines for diagnosis and management of M0 CRPC patients have not been developed. This document will serve as a point of reference when confronting this disease stage.

This work aimed to assess the photocatalytic degradation of a model odor compound (dimethyl disulfide, DMDS), found in liquid and gaseous wastes of plants for processing poultry byproducts. The effect of pH and temperature on adsorption and photocatalytic degradation was evaluated through factorial experimental designs. The results suggest the presence of an optimum region for adsorption, at 45.0 ºC and pH 4.0. In the photocatalytic runs an optimum for temperature and pH was also observed. At 45 ºC and pH 4.0 the removal of DMDS was 99% after 60 min of irradiation.

É relatado o caso de um paciente masculino, de 34 anos, com paraplegia le instalação súbita e nível sensitivo em D8, cujo diagnóstico, realizado por ocasião da autópsia, foi de tumor seminomatoso de mediastino anterior, com metástase para o corpo vertebral de D8, determinando compressão medular.

The case of a 24 year old male with crural paraplegia and sensitive level at T8 is reported. The thoracic spine films revealed an expansive process producing spinal cord compression and deformation of T8 vertebral body. A laminectomy was performed and the patient died by cardio-respiratory arrest during the surgery. The post-mortem examination discovered an anterior mediastinal tumor, the T8 vertebral body being involved by a mass with the same caracteristics. The histopathologic study revealed a mediastinal seminoma like-tumor, metastasizing at T8 vertebral body.