ABSTRACT Planting is considered one of the most essential steps in coffee growing. Lack of uniformity in planting may compromise future operations. Therefore, verifying planting operations quality is fundamental to optimizing production processes and reducing costs. This study aimed to investigate planting techniques through Statistical Process Control (SPC) and aerial images. Carried out in two areas, managed manually and semi-mechanized in the Bom Jardim Farm (MG - Brazil). Data were collected through Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA). Quality control charts and density maps were used to identify variations in distribution and spacing between plants and planting rows. It was found that the planting carried out manually was 4.7% wider than projected due to spacing reduction from 0.5 m to 0.48 m. The semi-mechanized system displayed a deficit of 7% compared to the projected planting system, using 0.55 m between plants. The density map showed the most significant planting alignment variations. Despite displaying lower results than the manual system, the semi-mechanized system improvements are valid for their minimal average variations. Thus, correcting points found outside the limits can increase the efficiency of semi-mechanized planting. growing Therefore costs SPC (SPC images areas semimechanized semi mechanized MG Brazil. Brazil . Brazil) RPA. RPA (RPA) rows 47 4 7 4.7 05 0 5 0. 048 48 0.4 055 55 Thus (RPA 4. 04

RESUMO Introdução: Doenças pulmonares são comuns em pacientes com doença renal em estágio terminal (DRET), dificultando o diagnóstico diferencial com COVID-19. Este estudo descreve achados de tomografia computadorizada de tórax (TC) em pacientes com DRET em terapia renal substitutiva (TRS) hospitalizados com suspeita de COVID-19. Métodos: Indivíduos maiores de 18 anos com DRET, encaminhados ao pronto-socorro com suspeita de COVID-19 foram incluídos. Dados clínicos e epidemiológicos foram extraídos de registros eletrônicos de saúde. A TC foi classificada como típica, indeterminada, atípica, negativa. Comparamos achados tomográficos de pacientes com COVID-19 positivos e negativos. Resultados: Recrutamos 109 pacientes (62,3% COVID-19-positivos) entre março e dezembro de 2020, idade média de 60 ± 12,5 anos, 43% mulheres. A etiologia mais comum da DRET foi diabetes. Tempo médio em diálise foi 36 meses, intervalo interquartil = 12–84. A lesão pulmonar mais comum foi opacidades em vidro fosco. O padrão típico de TC foi mais comum em pacientes com COVID-19 (40 (61%) vs. 0 (0%) em pacientes sem COVID-19, p < 0,001). Sensibilidade 60,61% (40/66), especificidade 100% (40/40). Valores preditivos positivos e negativos foram 100% e 62,3%, respectivamente. Padrão atípico de TC foi mais frequente em pacientes COVID-19-negativos (9 (14%) vs. 24 (56%) em COVID-19-positivos, p < 0,001), enquanto padrão indeterminado foi semelhante em ambos os grupos (13 (20%) vs. 6 (14%), p = 0,606), e padrão negativo foi mais comum em pacientes COVID-19-negativos (4 (6%) vs. 12 (28%), p = 0,002). Conclusões: Em pacientes com DRET em TRS hospitalizados, um padrão atípico de TC de tórax não pode excluir adequadamente o diagnóstico de COVID-19. Introdução , (DRET) COVID19. COVID19 COVID 19. 19 (TC (TRS Métodos 1 prontosocorro pronto socorro COVID-1 incluídos saúde típica indeterminada atípica negativa Resultados 10 62,3% 623 62 3 (62,3 COVID19positivos COVIDpositivos COVID-19-positivos 2020 125 5 12, 43 mulheres diabetes meses 1284 84 12–84 fosco 40 61% 61 (61% vs 0% (0% COVID19, 19, 0,001. 0001 0,001 . 001 0,001) 6061 60,61 40/66, 4066 40/66 66 (40/66) 100 40/40. 4040 40/40 (40/40) respectivamente COVID19negativos COVIDnegativos 9 ( 14% 14 (14% 2 56% 56 (56% COVID19positivos, positivos, 0,001, 13 (1 20% 20 (20% 14%, 0,606, 0606 0,606 606 0,606) 4 6% (6% 28%, 28 28% (28%) 0,002. 0002 0,002 002 0,002) Conclusões (DRET COVID1 COVID- 62,3 (62, 202 128 8 12–8 (61 (0 000 0,00 00 60,6 406 40/6 (40/66 404 40/4 (40/40 (14 (56 (20 060 0,60 (6 (28% 62, (62 12– 0,0 60, 40/ (40/6 (40/4 (5 (2 06 0,6 (28 0, (40/

ABSTRACT Introduction: Lung diseases are common in patients with end stage kidney disease (ESKD), making differential diagnosis with COVID-19 a challenge. This study describes pulmonary chest tomography (CT) findings in hospitalized ESKD patients on renal replacement therapy (RRT) with clinical suspicion of COVID-19. Methods: ESKD individuals referred to emergency department older than 18 years with clinical suspicion of COVID-19 were recruited. Epidemiological baseline clinical information was extracted from electronic health records. Pulmonary CT was classified as typical, indeterminate, atypical or negative. We then compared the CT findings of positive and negative COVID-19 patients. Results: We recruited 109 patients (62.3% COVID-19-positive) between March and December 2020, mean age 60 ± 12.5 years, 43% female. The most common etiology of ESKD was diabetes. Median time on dialysis was 36 months, interquartile range = 12–84. The most common pulmonary lesion on CT was ground glass opacities. Typical CT pattern was more common in COVID-19 patients (40 (61%) vs 0 (0%) in non-COVID-19 patients, p < 0.001). Sensitivity was 60.61% (40/66) and specificity was 100% (40/40). Positive predictive value and negative predictive value were 100% and 62.3%, respectively. Atypical CT pattern was more frequent in COVID-19-negative patients (9 (14%) vs 24 (56%) in COVID-19-positive, p < 0.001), while the indeterminate pattern was similar in both groups (13 (20%) vs 6 (14%), p = 0.606), and negative pattern was more common in COVID-19-negative patients (4 (6%) vs 12 (28%), p = 0.002). Conclusions: In hospitalized ESKD patients on RRT, atypical chest CT pattern cannot adequately rule out the diagnosis of COVID-19. Introduction ESKD, , (ESKD) COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 challenge (CT RRT (RRT COVID19. 19. Methods 1 records typical Results 10 62.3% 623 62 3 (62.3 COVID19positive COVIDpositive COVID-19-positive 2020 125 5 12. 43 female diabetes months 1284 84 12–84 opacities 40 61% 61 (61% 0% (0% nonCOVID19 nonCOVID non non-COVID-1 0.001. 0001 0.001 . 001 0.001) 6061 60.61 40/66 4066 66 (40/66 100 40/40. 4040 40/40 (40/40) respectively COVID19negative COVIDnegative 9 ( 14% 14 (14% 2 56% 56 (56% COVID19positive, positive, 0.001, 13 (1 20% 20 (20% 14%, 0.606, 0606 0.606 606 0.606) 4 6% (6% 28%, 28 28% (28%) 0.002. 0002 0.002 002 0.002) Conclusions (ESKD COVID1 COVID- 62.3 (62. 202 128 8 12–8 (61 (0 nonCOVID1 non-COVID- 000 0.00 00 60.6 40/6 406 (40/6 404 40/4 (40/40 (14 (56 (20 060 0.60 (6 (28% 62. (62 12– non-COVID 0.0 60. 40/ (40/ (40/4 (5 (2 06 0.6 (28 0.

A gravidez na adolescência é um problema significativo de saúde pública no Brasil, contribuindo para altas taxas de morbimortalidade entre mulheres jovens. Durante a gestação, muitas adolescentes abandonam a escola e o trabalho, o que resulta em menor qualificação e maior vulnerabilidade ao mercado de trabalho informal. Além disso, as adolescentes grávidas enfrentam riscos elevados de complicações gestacionais e desafios emocionais, como ansiedade e depressão. A pandemia exacerbou essas vulnerabilidades, especialmente em relação ao abuso doméstico, devido ao isolamento social. Este estudo justifica-se pela necessidade de compreender o perfil demográfico e as características das parturientes adolescentes no Ceará entre 2020 e 2022, oferecendo subsídios para políticas públicas que visem melhorar a qualidade de vida dessas jovens e de seus filhos. Todos os dados foram analisados utilizando R. Durante o período analisado, foram registrados 331.924 nascimentos vivos no Ceará, dos quais 21.667 (6,53%) eram de mães com idade igual ou inferior a 17 anos. A idade média das mães adolescentes foi de 15,93 ± 1,11 anos, enquanto a média para as mães adultas foi de 28,00 ± 6,21 anos, evidenciando uma diferença estatisticamente significativa (Teste-t de Student, P &lt; 0,05). A análise também revelou uma diferença significativa entre a idade dos pais de crianças nascidas de mães adolescentes (22,25 ± 5,72 anos) em comparação à idade dos pais de crianças nascidas de mães adultas (32,45 ± 7,81 anos) (Figura 3, Teste-T, P &lt; 0,05). No que se refere à etnia, adolescentes indígenas representaram 9,95% dos casos de gravidez, seguidas pelas adolescentes pardas (7,26%) e pretas (5,9%). A menor proporção foi observada entre adolescentes brancas (4,43%). Não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa entre os grupos indígenas, pardas, pretas e a população amarela. Quanto ao estado civil, 71% das adolescentes se declararam solteiras. A análise educacional demonstrou uma tendência significativa de gravidez entre adolescentes com Ensino Fundamental II incompleto, completo, ou Ensino Médio incompleto, indicando que essas jovens ainda estavam em fase de conclusão desses ciclos escolares. Não foi observada uma relação significativa entre a redução da idade materna e a diminuição do escore APGAR em recém-nascidos (APGAR = 0,014 × “IDADE DA MÃE” + 8,5; P &lt; 0,05, R² = 0,0004). Além disso, não houve diferença significativa na proporção de anomalias congênitas entre os nascimentos de mães adolescentes e adultas.

El embarazo en la adolescencia es un problema significativo de salud pública en Brasil, que contribuye a altas tasas de morbimortalidad entre las mujeres jóvenes. Durante el embarazo, muchas adolescentes abandonan la escuela y el trabajo, lo que resulta en menor calificación y mayor vulnerabilidad en el mercado laboral informal. Además, las adolescentes embarazadas enfrentan mayores riesgos de complicaciones gestacionales y desafíos emocionales, como ansiedad y depresión. La pandemia exacerbó estas vulnerabilidades, especialmente en relación con el abuso doméstico, debido al aislamiento social. Este estudio se justifica por la necesidad de comprender el perfil demográfico y las características de las madres adolescentes en Ceará entre 2020 y 2022, ofreciendo apoyo para políticas públicas que busquen mejorar la calidad de vida de estas jóvenes y sus hijos. Todos los datos fueron analizados utilizando R. Durante el período analizado, se registraron 331.924 nacimientos vivos en Ceará, de los cuales 21.667 (6,53%) eran de madres de 17 años o menos. La edad promedio de las madres adolescentes fue de 15,93 ± 1,11 años, mientras que la media para las madres adultas fue de 28,00 ± 6,21 años, evidenciando una diferencia estadísticamente significativa (Prueba t de Student, P &lt; 0,05). El análisis también reveló una diferencia significativa entre la edad de los padres de niños nacidos de madres adolescentes (22,25 ± 5,72 años) en comparación con la edad de los padres de niños nacidos de madres adultas (32,45 ± 7,81 años) (Prueba de Wilcoxon, P &lt; 0,05). En cuanto a la etnia, las adolescentes indígenas representaron el 9,95% de los casos de embarazo, seguidas por las adolescentes mestizas (7,26%) y negras (5,9%). La menor proporción se observó entre las adolescentes blancas (4,43%). No hubo diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los grupos indígenas, mestizas, negras y la población amarilla. En cuanto al estado civil, el 71% de las adolescentes se declararon solteras. El análisis educativo demostró una tendencia significativa de embarazo entre adolescentes con secundaria incompleta o completa, o educación media incompleta, lo que indica que estas jóvenes aún estaban en proceso de completar estos niveles educativos. No se observó una relación significativa entre la disminución de la edad materna y la reducción de la puntuación APGAR en los recién nacidos (APGAR = 0,014 × "EDAD DE LA MADRE" + 8,5; P &lt; 0,05, R² = 0,0004). Además, no hubo diferencia significativa en la proporción de anomalías congénitas entre los nacimientos de madres adolescentes y adultas.

Adolescent pregnancy is a significant public health issue in Brazil, contributing to high morbidity and mortality rates among young women. During pregnancy, many adolescents drop out of school and work, leading to lower qualifications and increased vulnerability to the informal labor market. Moreover, pregnant adolescents face higher risks of gestational complications and emotional challenges, such as anxiety and depression. The pandemic exacerbated these vulnerabilities, particularly concerning domestic abuse, due to social isolation. This study is justified by the need to understand the demographic profile and characteristics of adolescent mothers in Ceará between 2020 and 2022, providing support for public policies aimed at improving the quality of life for these young women and their children. All data were analyzed using R. During the analyzed period, 331,924 live births were recorded in Ceará, of which 21,667 (6.53%) were from mothers aged 17 years or younger. The average age of adolescent mothers was 15.93 ± 1.11 years, while the average for adult mothers was 28.00 ± 6.21 years, showing a statistically significant difference (Student's t-test, P &lt; 0.05). The analysis also revealed a significant difference between the age of fathers of children born to adolescent mothers (22.25 ± 5.72 years) compared to the age of fathers of children born to adult mothers (32.45 ± 7.81 years) (Wicoxon test, P &lt; 0.05). Regarding ethnicity, indigenous adolescents accounted for 9.95% of pregnancy cases, followed by brown (7.26%) and black (5.9%) adolescents. The lowest proportion was observed among white adolescents (4.43%). There was no statistically significant difference among indigenous, mixed-race, black, and yellow populations. Concerning marital status, 71% of adolescents declared themselves single. Educational analysis showed a significant trend of pregnancy among adolescents with incomplete or complete middle school or incomplete high school education, indicating that these young women were still in the process of completing these educational levels. There was no significant relationship between decreasing maternal age and a reduction in newborns' APGAR scores (APGAR = 0.014 × "MOTHER'S AGE" + 8.5; P &lt; 0.05, R² = 0.0004). Additionally, there was no significant difference in the proportion of congenital anomalies between births of adolescent and adult mothers.

ABSTRACT The COVID-19-19 pandemic's global impact has accelerated the need for effective vaccines, challenging traditional, time-consuming, and costly vaccinology methods. Immunoinformatics emerges as a promising alternative to expedite vaccine development, thus this study aims to provide a comprehensive bibliometric analysis of its application in formulating SARS-CoV-2 vaccine prototypes. Employing VOSviewer software and data from the Web of Science database, this study conducted a bibliometric analysis. Key metrics included the global distribution of scientific publications, the most productive countries and institutions, influential authors, co-citation and co-authorship networks, and prevalent keywords in immunoinformatics research related to SARS-CoV-2 vaccines. The analysis encompassed 138 scholarly articles, with India emerging as a pivotal contributor, particularly through notable contributions from Adamas and Fakir Mohan universities. The most cited article, authored by Bhattacharya, received 226 citations, while Doytchinova was a prominent cited source, referenced in 96 of the 138 analyzed documents. The study observed substantial collaborative efforts among authors from 45 nations, with 85% of the research concentrated in just six countries. Pakistan demonstrated the highest level of international collaboration, contributing to 15/20 collaborative publications. Keywords such as 'SARS-CoV-2', 'immunoinformatics', and 'prediction' were frequently encountered across most of these documents. This bibliometric analysis elucidates the primary research trends in the field and delineates the global scope and distribution of immunoinformatics studies in the realm of SARS-CoV-2 vaccine development. These findings offer a vital overview of the current landscape, guiding future research directions and potential collaborative efforts in the pursuit of effective COVID-19 vaccines.

RESUMEN El impacto global de la pandemia de COVID-19 ha acelerado la necesidad de vacunas efectivas, lo que ha desafiado los métodos tradicionales de vacunología que son costosos y consumen mucho tiempo. La inmunoinformática surge como una alternativa prometedora para acelerar el desarrollo de vacunas. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo proporcionar un análisis bibliométrico exhaustivo de su aplicación en la formulación de prototipos de vacunas contra el SARS-CoV-2. Utilizando el software VOSviewer y datos de la base de datos Web of Science, se realizó un análisis bibliométrico. Las métricas clave incluyeron: la distribución global de publicaciones científicas, los países e instituciones más productivos, autores influyentes, redes de cocitación y coautoría y palabras clave prevalentes en la investigación de inmunoinformática relacionada con las vacunas contra el SARS-CoV-2. El análisis abarcó 138 artículos académicos; la India emergió como un contribuyente principal, particularmente a través de contribuciones notables de las universidades Adamas y Fakir Mohan. El artículo más citado fue el de Bhattacharya, que recibió 226 citas; mientras que Doytchinova fue una fuente citada prominente, referenciada en 96 de los 138 documentos analizados. El estudio observó esfuerzos colaborativos sustanciales entre autores de 45 naciones con el 85 % de la investigación concentrada en seis países. Pakistán demostró el nivel más alto de colaboración internacional, al contribuir con 15 de los 20 artículos colaborativos. Palabras clave como 'SARS-CoV-2', 'immunoinformatics' y 'prediction' se encontraron frecuentemente en la mayoría de estos documentos. Este análisis bibliométrico aclara las principales tendencias de investigación en el campo y delinea el alcance global y la distribución de los estudios de inmunoinformática en el ámbito del desarrollo de vacunas contra el SARS-CoV-2. Los hallazgos ofrecen una visión vital del panorama actual, guían investigaciones futuras y posibles esfuerzos colaborativos en la búsqueda de vacunas efectivas contra la COVID-19.

Abstract In many cases, traditional analysis of breeding trials based on analysis of variance (ANOVA) do not allow a suitable genetic evaluation. Alternatively, mixed model-based approaches create the possibility of dealing with unbalanced data and modeling spatial trends. The aims of this study were to compare the goodness-of-fit of the model and the genotype ranking through different residual modeling approaches and to select the best performing tropical wheat genotypes based on the best-fitting model. A panel of tropical wheat genotypes was evaluated in three field trials conducted between 2020 and 2021 for grain yield. Linear mixed model analyses were used on the data to estimate the genetic parameters and to predict the genotypic values in analyses of single- and multi-environment trials. Accounting for spatial trends in the analyses of single- and multi-environment trials provides better outcomes than the compound symmetry model does. cases ANOVA (ANOVA evaluation Alternatively modelbased goodnessoffit goodness fit bestfitting fitting 202 yield single multienvironment multi environment does 20 2

ABSTRACT Objective: This study analyzed the impact of sex on self-reported health and lifestyle parameters in peripheral artery disease patients at two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: In this longitudinal study, 99 patients with peripheral artery disease (53 men and 46 women) were evaluated during two periods of the COVID-19 pandemic ( i.e ., at onset: May to August 2020, and on follow-up: May to August 2021). Patients were interviewed via telephone, and information regarding lifestyle and health parameters was obtained. Results: At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, health and habit parameters were similar between women and men, with 63.0% and 45.3% indicating frequent fatigue, 73.9% and 84.9% reporting increased sitting time, and 23.9% and 39.6% practicing physical activity, respectively. At follow-up, difficulties in physical mobility (women: from 26.1% to 73.9%, p<0.001; men: from 39.6% to 71.7%, p=0.001) and the frequency of hospitalization for reasons other than COVID-19 increased similarly in women and men (women: from 4.3% to 21.7%, p=0.013; men: from 9.4% to 24.5%, p=0.038). The other parameters were similar between the periods. Conclusion: Self-reported physical mobility difficulties and hospitalization frequency increased in women and men with peripheral artery disease. Objective selfreported self reported COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 Methods 9 53 (5 4 ie i e . 2020 followup follow up follow-up 2021. 2021 2021) telephone obtained Results 630 63 0 63.0 453 45 3 45.3 fatigue 739 73 73.9 849 84 84.9 time 239 23 23.9 396 39 6 39.6 activity respectively followup, up, (women 261 26 1 26.1 p<0.001 p0001 p 001 717 71 7 71.7% p=0.001 43 4.3 217 21 21.7% p=0.013 p0013 013 94 9.4 245 24 5 24.5% p=0.038. p0038 p=0.038 038 p=0.038) Conclusion Selfreported Self COVID1 COVID- 202 63. 45. 73. 8 84. 2 23. 39. 26. p<0.00 p000 00 71.7 p=0.00 4. 21.7 p=0.01 p001 01 9. 24.5 p003 p=0.03 03 20 p<0.0 p00 71. p=0.0 21. 24. p<0. p0 p=0. p<0 p=0 p< p=

Abstract Background In view of the high prevalence of hypertension and the importance of adequate drug therapy in the prevention of complications, it is necessary to know the adherence to drug treatment in this population. Objective To verify adherence to antihypertensive drug treatment in Brazilian patients with hypertension using the Morisky-Green Test (MGT), relating it with demographic data. Methods Prospective, observational, multicenter, national registry study, with 2,578 hypertensive patients participating in study I, the Brazilian Cardiovascular Registry of Arterial Hypertension (I-RBH), recruited in the five regions of Brazil. The analyses carried out on the data were descriptive statistics, qui-square tests, ANOVA, and logistic regression, adopting 5% as the significance level for the tests. Results The research shows that 56.13% of patients in the sample were female; 56.71% were elderly (≥ 65 years); 55.86% were White; 52.37% were from the Southeast Region; and 59.74% were non-adherent. Logistic regression showed an independent relationship between patients’ age, ethnicity, and region with medication adherence. Conclusion Adherence to treatment is the key to reducing high rates of cardiovascular complications. The study brings a successful outcome in the relationship between the factors ethnicity, age, and region of patients with hypertension and medication adherence. To this end, it is necessary to understand these factors, considering systematic evaluation in the care of patients with hypertension and other chronic non-communicable diseases. This study is a significant contribution to multidisciplinary teams, as it highlights which risk factors interfere with medication adherence, incorporating better strategies in health education. complications population MoriskyGreen Morisky Green MGT, MGT , (MGT) Prospective observational multicenter 2578 2 578 2,57 I IRBH, IRBH RBH (I-RBH) Brazil statistics quisquare qui square tests ANOVA 5 5613 56 13 56.13 female 5671 71 56.71 ≥ ( 6 years years) 5586 55 86 55.86 White 5237 52 37 52.37 Region 5974 59 74 59.74 nonadherent. nonadherent non adherent. adherent non-adherent age ethnicity end noncommunicable communicable diseases teams education (MGT 257 57 2,5 (I-RBH 561 1 56.1 567 7 56.7 558 8 55.8 523 3 52.3 597 59.7 25 2, 56. 55. 52. 59.

Abstract Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are small groups of proteins obtained from plants and animals. AMPs participate in the immune response, as they provide a quick line of defense against infections, while others may be related to the plant's defense against certain pests and pathogens. The objective of the present study was to evaluate an inhibitory activity of fractions obtained from immature fruits of Capsicum chinense Jacq. (accession UENF 1755) on trypsin, chymotrypsin and α-amylase families and on yeast growth. The peptides were obtained from the immature fruits using saline extraction. The extract was semi-purified by DEAE-Sepharose chromatography into two fractions: D1 (non-retained fraction) and D2 (retained fraction), and analyzed using SDS-tricine-gel electrophoresis. The antifungal activity of these fractions was tested on Candida albicans, Candida buinensis, Candida parapsilosis and Candida tropicalis. To elucidate the antimicrobial mechanism of these fractions, membrane permeabilization and endogenous reactive oxygen species (ROS) induction assays were performed. The fractions were also tested for inhibition of trypsin, chymotrypsin and α-amylase enzymes. The two fractions, D1 and D2, inhibited yeast growth at a concentration of 100 μg.mL-1, promoted membrane permeabilization and caused an increase in the induction of endogenous ROS in C. albicans and C. tropicalis. Both these fractions were able to inhibit trypsin and α-amylase enzyme, while only D1 inhibited chymotrypsin activity. Thus, D1 was found to possess a greater antifungal and enzymatic inhibition activity on trypsin, chymotrypsin and α-amylase. (AMPs animals response infections plant s pathogens Jacq accession 1755 αamylase α amylase extraction semipurified semi purified DEAESepharose DEAE Sepharose D nonretained non retained fraction fraction, , SDStricinegel SDS tricine gel electrophoresis buinensis tropicalis (ROS performed enzymes 10 μg.mL1, μgmL1 μgmL μg.mL 1, μg mL 1 μg.mL-1 C enzyme Thus αamylase. amylase. 175 mL1 μg.mL1 μg.mL- 17

ABSTRACT Sporotrichosis is caused by fungi belonging to the genus Sporothrix, and is generally acquired by traumatic inoculation. A 26-year-old man developed pustular lesions and a 6-kg weight loss after developing a lesion on his right hand 6 months previously. He was diagnosed with acquired human immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and disseminated sporotrichosis cultures of bone and muscle biopsy and blood samples grew Sporothrix schenckii. The patient underwent reconstructive surgery and 9 months of treatment with amphotericin B and itraconazole, and showed complete wound healing and improved hand functionality. Suspicion of the disease is necessary in immunosuppressed patients living in endemic areas. inoculation 26yearold yearold 26 year old 6kg kg previously AIDS (AIDS schenckii itraconazole functionality areas 2

RESUMO RACIONAL: A hérnia incisional (HI) é um defeito da parede abdominal decorrente de laparotomia prévia e o reparo cirúrgico é o único tratamento. A HI tem impacto negativo na qualidade de vida dos pacientes. Nas últimas décadas, a abordagem evoluiu da cirurgia aberta para a laparoscópica e robótica com o objetivo de promover melhor função da parede abdominal após a reconstrução. Hoje, a visão robótica aprimorada totalmente extraperitoneal (reTEP) é uma das técnicas mais avançadas para reconstrução da parede abdominal. OBJETIVOS: Analisar os resultados precoces de pacientes portadores de hérnia incisional submetidos à correção com visão robótica aprimorada totalmente extraperitoneal (reTEP). MÉTODOS: Estudo de coorte, retrospectivo, em que foram incluídos todos os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia reTEP para hérnia incisional, em 2021 e 2022. Os únicos critérios de exclusão foram pacientes submetidos a outro tipo de herniorrafia. A análise estatística foi realizada utilizando o software Stata. RESULTADOS: Dentre os 32 pacientes submetidos ao reTEP, a maioria apresentava hérnia incisional, e o escore EHS-M 3 foi o mais prevalente. O tempo cirúrgico médio foi de 170 minutos e o tempo de console foi de 142 minutos. A maioria dos pacientes permaneceu 2 dias no hospital. Não foram relatadas complicações intraoperatórias. CONCLUSÕES: A técnica reTEP é segura e eficaz e teve resultados favoráveis no pós-operatório imediato. Mais estudos com amostras maiores e períodos de acompanhamento mais longos são necessários para confirmar esses achados. RACIONAL (HI tratamento décadas Hoje (reTEP OBJETIVOS reTEP. . MÉTODOS coorte retrospectivo 202 2022 herniorrafia Stata RESULTADOS EHSM EHS M prevalente 17 14 hospital intraoperatórias CONCLUSÕES pósoperatório pós operatório imediato achados 20 1

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Incisional hernia (IH) is an abdominal wall defect due to a previous laparotomy, and surgical repair is the only treatment. IH has a negative impact on patients’ quality of life. In the last decades, the approach has improved from open to laparoscopic and robotic surgery with the objective of promoting better abdominal wall function after reconstruction. Today, robotic enhanced-view totally extraperitoneal (reTEP) is one of the most advanced techniques for abdominal wall reconstruction. AIMS: The aim of this study was to analyze the early results of patients with incisional hernia submitted to repair with reTEP. METHODS: This is a retrospective cohort study, and all patients who underwent reTEP surgery for ventral hernia in the years 2021 and 2022 were included. The only exclusion criteria were patients who underwent another type of herniorrhaphy. Statistical analysis was performed using the Stata software. RESULTS: A total of 32 participants were submitted to reTEP; the majority had an incisional hernia, and according to the European Hernia Society, EUS-M score 3 was the most prevalent. The mean surgical time was 170 min, and the console time was 142 min. Most patients stayed 2 days in the hospital. No intraoperative complications were reported. CONCLUSIONS: reTEP is a safe and effective technique and has favorable outcomes in the early postoperative period. Further studies with larger sample sizes and longer follow-up periods are needed to confirm these findings. BACKGROUND (IH laparotomy treatment life decades reconstruction Today enhancedview enhanced view (reTEP AIMS METHODS 202 included herniorrhaphy software RESULTS Society EUSM EUS M prevalent 17 min 14 hospital reported CONCLUSIONS period followup follow up findings 20 1

RESUMO Introdução: a pandemia COVID-19 levou a um importante declínio mundial no volume cirúrgico devido ao adiamento de procedimentos eletivos. Este estudo avaliou o impacto da pandemia COVID-19 nos volumes e nos resultados da cirurgia abdominal em pacientes criticos. Métodos: pacientes internados para cuidados pósoperatórios foram avaliados retrospectivamente. Dados relativos aos desfechos perioperatórios foram comparados em dois períodos: janeiro-2017 a dezembro-2019 e janeiro-2020 a dezembro-2022, respectivamente, antes (período I) e depois (período II) da pandemia COVID-19. Resultados: foram investigados 1.402 pacientes (897 mulheres, idade 62+17 anos). A maioria dos pacientes foi submetida a cirurgia colorretal (n=393) e pancreatobiliar (n=240), sendo 52% dos procedimentos eletivos. O volume cirúrgico foi significativamente menor no período II (n=514) quando comparado ao período I (n=888). Não foi observada recuperação no número de procedimentos cirúrgicos em 2022 (n=135) quando comparado a 2021 (n=211) e 2020 (n=168). Indivíduos submetidos à cirurgia abdominal no período II apresentaram maior índice de comorbidade de Charlson (4,85+3,0 vs. 4,35+2,8, p=0,002), mais procedimentos emergenciais/urgentes (51% vs. 45%, p =0,03) e mais feridas potencialmente contaminadas (73,5% vs. 66,8%, p=0,02). Observou-se diminuição significativa no volume de cirurgia colorretal (24% vs, 31%, p<0,0001) após o início da pandemia de COVID-19, com 125 (8,9%) óbitos, nenhuma morte por COVID-19. A mortalidade foi maior no período II quando comparada ao período I (11% vs. 8%, p=0,08). Conclusões: a pandemia de COVID-19 foi associada à diminuição do volume cirúrgico de pacientes de alto risco sem recuperação aparente nos últimos anos. Nenhuma influência da COVID-19 foi observada na mortalidade pósoperatória. Introdução COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 eletivos criticos Métodos retrospectivamente períodos janeiro2017 janeiro 2017 janeiro-201 dezembro2019 dezembro 2019 dezembro-201 janeiro2020 janeiro-202 dezembro2022, dezembro2022 2022, dezembro-2022 respectivamente COVID19. 19. Resultados 1402 1 402 1.40 897 (89 mulheres 6217 62 17 62+1 anos . anos) n=393 n393 n 393 (n=393 n=240, n240 n=240 , 240 (n=240) 52 n=514 n514 514 (n=514 n=888. n888 n=888 888 (n=888) 202 n=135 n135 135 (n=135 n=211 n211 211 (n=211 n=168. n168 n=168 168 (n=168) 4,85+3,0 48530 4 85 3 0 (4,85+3, vs 43528 35 2 8 4,35+2,8 p=0,002, p0002 p=0,002 002 p=0,002) emergenciaisurgentes emergenciais urgentes 51% 51 (51 45 45% =0,03 003 03 73,5% 735 73 5 (73,5 668 66 66,8% p=0,02. p002 p=0,02 02 p=0,02) Observouse Observou se 24% 24 (24 31 31% p<0,0001 p00001 0001 COVID19, 19, 12 8,9% 89 9 (8,9% óbitos 11% 11 (11 8% p=0,08. p008 p=0,08 08 p=0,08) Conclusões pósoperatória COVID1 COVID- janeiro201 201 janeiro-20 dezembro201 dezembro-20 janeiro202 dezembro202 dezembro-202 140 40 1.4 (8 621 6 62+ n=39 n39 39 (n=39 n24 n=24 (n=240 n=51 n51 (n=51 n88 n=88 88 (n=888 20 n=13 n13 13 (n=13 n=21 n21 21 (n=21 n16 n=16 16 (n=168 4,85+3, 4853 (4,85+3 4352 4,35+2, p000 p=0,00 00 (5 =0,0 73,5 7 (73, 66,8 p00 p=0,0 (2 p<0,000 p0000 000 8,9 (8,9 (1 janeiro20 janeiro-2 dezembro20 dezembro-2 14 1. ( n=3 n3 (n=3 n2 n=2 (n=24 n=5 n5 (n=5 n8 n=8 (n=88 n=1 n1 (n=1 (n=2 (n=16 4,85+3 485 (4,85+ 435 4,35+2 =0, 73, (73 66, p0 p=0, p<0,00 8, (8, janeiro2 janeiro- dezembro2 dezembro- n= (n= (n=8 4,85+ 48 (4,85 43 4,35+ =0 (7 p=0 p<0,0 (n 4,85 (4,8 4,35 = p= p<0, 4,8 (4, 4,3 p<0 4, (4 p<

ABSTRACT Backgrounds: COVID-19 pandemic led to a sharp decline in surgical volume worldwide due to the postponement of elective procedures. This study evaluated the impact of COVID-19 pandemic in surgical volumes and outcomes of abdominal surgery in high-risk patients requiring intensive care unit admission. Methods: patients admitted for postoperative care were retrospectively evaluated. Data concerning perioperative variables and outcomes were compared in two different periods: January 2017-December 2019 and January 2020-December 2022, respectively, before (period I) and after (period II) the onset of COVID-19 pandemic. Results: 1.402 patients (897 women, mean age 62+17 years) were investigated. Most of the patients underwent colorectal (n=393) and pancreato-biliary (n=240) surgery, 52% of elective procedures. Surgical volume was significantly lower in period II (n=514) when compared to period I (n= 888). No recovery was observed in the number of surgical procedures in 2022 (n=135) when compared to 2021(n=211) and 2020 (n=168). Subjects who underwent abdominal surgery in period II had higher Charlson comorbidity index (4,85+3,0 vs. 4,35+2,8, p=0,002), more emergent/urgent procedures (51% vs. 45%, p=0,03) and more clean-contaminated wounds (73,5% vs. 66,8%, p=0,02). A significant decrease in the volume of colorectal surgery was also observed (24% vs, 31%, p<0,0001) after the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, 125 (8,9%) died, no deaths due to COVID-19 infection. Mortality was higher in period II when compared to period I (11% vs. 8%, p=0,08). Conclusions: COVID-19 pandemic was associated with a decrease in surgical volume of high-risk patients without apparent recovery in recent years. No influence of COVID-19 was noted in postoperative mortality. Backgrounds COVID19 COVID 19 COVID-1 highrisk high risk admission Methods periods 2017December December 2017 201 2020December respectively Results 1402 1 402 1.40 897 (89 women 6217 62 17 62+1 years investigated n=393 n393 n 393 (n=393 pancreatobiliary pancreato biliary n=240 n240 240 (n=240 52 n=514 n514 514 (n=514 n= (n 888. 888 . 888) 202 n=135 n135 135 (n=135 2021n=211 2021n211 2021 n=211 211 2021(n=211 n=168. n168 n=168 168 (n=168) 4,85+3,0 48530 4 85 3 0 (4,85+3, vs 43528 35 2 8 4,35+2,8 p=0,002, p0002 p p=0,002 , 002 p=0,002) emergenturgent emergent urgent 51% 51 (51 45 45% p=0,03 p003 03 cleancontaminated clean contaminated 73,5% 735 73 5 (73,5 668 66 66,8% p=0,02. p002 p=0,02 02 p=0,02) 24% 24 (24 31 31% p<0,0001 p00001 0001 12 8,9% 89 9 (8,9% died infection 11% 11 (11 8% p=0,08. p008 p=0,08 08 p=0,08) Conclusions mortality COVID1 COVID- 20 140 40 1.4 (8 621 6 62+ n=39 n39 39 (n=39 n=24 n24 (n=24 n=51 n51 (n=51 88 n=13 n13 13 (n=13 2021n 2021n=21 2021n21 n211 n=21 21 2021(n=21 n16 n=16 16 (n=168 4,85+3, 4853 (4,85+3 4352 4,35+2, p000 p=0,00 00 (5 p=0,0 p00 73,5 7 (73, 66,8 (2 p<0,000 p0000 000 8,9 (8,9 (1 14 1. ( n=3 n3 (n=3 n=2 n2 (n=2 n=5 n5 (n=5 n=1 n1 (n=1 2021n=2 2021n2 n21 2021(n=2 (n=16 4,85+3 485 (4,85+ 435 4,35+2 p=0, p0 73, (73 66, p<0,00 8, (8, 2021n= 2021(n= 4,85+ 48 (4,85 43 4,35+ p=0 (7 p<0,0 2021(n 4,85 (4,8 4,35 p= p<0, 4,8 (4, 4,3 p<0 4, (4 p<

Resumo Fundamento: A identificação de fatores de riscos na cirurgia cardiovascular auxilia na previsibilidade resultando na otimização de desfechos e redução de custos. Objetivo: Identificação dos preditores de risco pré e intraoperatórios para internação prolongada após cirurgia de revascularização do miocárdio (CRM) no Estado de São Paulo. Métodos: Análise transversal no banco de dados REPLICCAR II, registro prospectivo, consecutivo, multicêntrico que incluiu cirurgias de revascularização miocárdica realizadas entre agosto de 2017 e julho de 2019. O desfecho principal foi o tempo de internação prolongado, definida como período de pós-operatório superior a 14 (quatorze) dias. Para a identificação dos preditores foram realizadas análises de regressão logística uni- e multivariada. Os valores de p menores de 0,05 foram considerados significativos. Resultados: A mediana de idade foi de 63 (57-70) anos e 26,55% eram do sexo feminino. Dos 3703 pacientes analisados, 228 (6,16%) apresentaram longa permanência hospitalar (LPH) após a CRM e a mediana da internação foi de 17 (16-20) dias. Foram preditores da LPH após a CRM: idade >60 anos (OR 2,05; IC95% 1,43 - 2,87; p<0,001); insuficiência renal (OR 1,73; IC95% 1,29 - 2,32; p<0,001) e transfusão de hemácias no intraoperatório (OR 1,32; IC 1,07 - 2,06; p=0,01). Conclusão: Nesta análise, a idade > 60 anos, insuficiência renal e a transfusão de hemácias no intraoperatório foram preditores independentes de LPH após a CRM. A identificação destas variáveis pode ajudar no planejamento estratégico multiprofissional visando melhoria de resultados e otimização de recursos no estado de São Paulo. Fundamento custos Objetivo (CRM Paulo Métodos II prospectivo consecutivo 201 2019 prolongado pósoperatório pós operatório 1 quatorze (quatorze dias uni multivariada 005 0 05 0,0 significativos Resultados 6 5770 57 70 (57-70 2655 26 55 26,55 feminino 370 analisados 22 6,16% 616 16 (6,16% (LPH 1620 20 (16-20 >6 OR 2,05 205 2 IC95 143 43 1,4 2,87 287 87 p<0,001 p0001 001 1,73 173 73 129 29 1,2 2,32 232 32 1,32 132 107 07 1,0 2,06 206 06 p=0,01. p001 p=0,01 . 01 p=0,01) Conclusão análise 00 0, 577 5 7 (57-7 265 26,5 37 6,16 61 (6,16 162 (16-2 2,0 IC9 4 1, 2,8 28 8 p<0,00 p000 1,7 12 2,3 23 3 1,3 13 10 p00 p=0,0 (57- 26, 6,1 (6,1 (16- 2, p<0,0 p0 p=0, (57 6, (6, (16 p<0, p=0 (5 (6 (1 p<0 p= ( p<

Abstract Background: Identifying risk factors in cardiovascular surgery assists in predictability, resulting in optimization of outcomes and cost reduction. Objective: This study aimed to identify preoperative and intraoperative risk predictors for prolonged hospitalization after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery in the state of São Paulo, Brazil. Methods: A cross-sectional analysis using data from the REPLICCAR II database, a prospective, consecutive, multicenter registry that included CABG surgeries performed between August 2017 and July 2019. The primary outcome was a prolonged hospital stay (PHS), defined as a postoperative period exceeding 14 days. Univariate and multivariate logistic regression analyses were performed to identify the predictors with significance set at p <0.05. Results: The median age was 63 (57-70) years and 26.55% of patients were female. Among the 3703 patients analyzed, 228 (6.16%) had a PHS after CABG, with a median hospital stay of 17 (16-20) days. Predictors of PHS after CABG included age >60 years (OR 2.05; 95% CI 1.43-2.87; p<0.001); renal failure (OR 1.73; 95% CI 1.29-2.32; p <0.001) and intraoperative red blood cell transfusion (OR 1.32; 95% CI 1.07-2.06; p=0.01). Conclusion: Age >60 years, renal failure, and intraoperative red blood cell transfusion were independent predictors of PHS after CABG. The identification of these variables can help in multiprofessional strategic planning aimed to enhance results and resource utilization in the state of São Paulo. Background predictability reduction Objective (CABG Paulo Brazil Methods crosssectional cross sectional database prospective consecutive 201 2019 PHS, , (PHS) 1 days 005 0 05 <0.05 Results 6 5770 57 70 (57-70 2655 26 55 26.55 female 370 analyzed 22 6.16% 616 16 (6.16% 1620 20 (16-20 60 >6 OR 2.05 205 2 95 1.432.87 143287 1.43 2.87 43 87 1.43-2.87 p<0.001 p0001 001 p<0.001) 1.73 173 73 1.292.32 129232 1.29 2.32 29 32 1.29-2.32 <0.001 0001 1.32 132 1.072.06 107206 1.07 2.06 07 06 1.07-2.06 p=0.01. p001 p=0.01 . 01 p=0.01) Conclusion (PHS 00 <0.0 577 5 7 (57-7 265 26.5 37 6.16 61 (6.16 162 (16-2 > 2.0 9 432 1.432.8 14328 143 1.4 287 2.8 4 8 1.43-2.8 p<0.00 p000 1.7 292 1.292.3 12923 129 1.2 232 2.3 3 1.29-2.3 <0.00 000 1.3 13 072 1.072.0 10720 107 1.0 206 1.07-2.0 p00 p=0.0 <0. (57- 26. 6.1 (6.1 (16- 2. 1.432. 1432 1. 28 1.43-2. p<0.0 1.292. 1292 12 23 1.29-2. 1.072. 1072 10 1.07-2. p0 p=0. <0 (57 6. (6. (16 1.432 1.43-2 p<0. 1.292 1.29-2 1.072 1.07-2 p=0 < (5 (6 (1 1.43- p<0 1.29- 1.07- p= ( p<

RESUMO: A crescente demanda por água de coco tem ocasionado a expansão do cultivo de coqueiro-anão-verde irrigado, no entanto, o uso ineficiente da água tem contribuído com a degradação e desperdício dos recursos hídricos, tornando fundamental estudos que visem otimizar o uso da água. Objetivou-se determinar a produtividade física e a produtividade da água do coqueiro-anão-verde, nas condições climáticas de Santa Izabel do Pará, leste da Amazônia, Brasil. O experimento foi realizado no período de 2020 a 2021, em um plantio de coqueiro-anão-verde em espaçamento 7,5 m x 7,5 m em triângulo, na Fazenda Reunidas Sococo, apresentando uma área de aproximadamente 7 ha. A produtividade da água (PA) foi determinada tanto em termos de produção de frutos (PAf) como de produção de água de coco (PAac), através da relação da produtividade de frutos (biomassa do fruto e volume de água) com a evapotranspiração acumulada. O coqueiro-anão apresentou uma produção total de 105 e de 186 frutos planta-1 e de 37 e de 62 L planta-1 de água de coco nos anos de 2020 e 2021. A evapotranspiração total foi de 56,2 m³ (2020) e 53,2 m-3 (2021). A PAf foi de 1,87 frutos m-3 (2020) e 2,94 frutos m-3 (2021) e a PAac de 0,66 L m-3 (2020) e 0,98 L m-3 (2021). RESUMO coqueiroanãoverde coqueiro anão verde irrigado entanto hídricos Objetivouse Objetivou se coqueiroanãoverde, verde, Pará Amazônia Brasil 202 2021 75 5 7, triângulo Sococo ha PA (PA (PAf PAac, , (PAac) biomassa acumulada coqueiroanão 10 18 planta1 planta 1 planta- 3 6 562 56 2 56, (2020 532 53 53, m3 m- . 187 87 1,8 294 94 2,9 (2021 066 0 66 0,6 098 98 0,9 20 (PAac (202 8 1, 29 9 2, 06 0, 09 (20 (2 (

ABSTRACT: The growing demand for coconut water has led to the expansion of irrigated green dwarf coconut cultivation; however, the inefficient use of water has contributed to the degradation and waste of water resources, making fundamental studies aiming to optimize the use of water. The objective of this study was to determine the physical productivity and water productivity of green dwarf coconut palms under the climatic conditions of Santa Izabel do Pará, eastern Amazonia, Brazil. The experiment was carried out from 2020 to 2021, in a green dwarf coconut plantation spaced 7.5 m x 7.5 m in a triangle, at Fazenda Reunidas Sococo, with an area of approximately 7 ha. Water productivity (WP) was determined both in terms of fruit production (WPf) and coconut water production (WPca), through the relationship of fruit productivity (fruit biomass and water volume) with accumulated evapotranspiration. The dwarf coconut tree presented a total production of 105 and 186 fruits plant-1 and 37 and 62 L plant-1 of coconut water in the years 2020 and 2021. The largest volumes of water and the highest weights occurred during the wettest season. WPf was of 1.87 fruits m-3 (2020) and 2.94 fruits m-3 (2021) and WPca 0.66 L m-3 (2020) and 0.98 L m-3 (2021). ABSTRACT cultivation however resources Pará Amazonia Brazil 202 2021 75 5 7. triangle Sococo ha WP (WP (WPf WPca, , (WPca) volume evapotranspiration 10 18 plant1 plant 1 plant- 3 6 season 187 87 1.8 m3 m- (2020 294 2 94 2.9 (2021 066 0 66 0.6 098 98 0.9 . 20 (WPca 8 1. (202 29 9 2. 06 0. 09 (20 (2 (

ABSTRACT Inadequate management of the irrigation system has compromised yield and favoured the degradation and waste of water resources. To ensure efficient irrigation management, providing yield increases, sustainability in the use of water resources and reduction of production costs, studies about the water demand of coconut palms are needed. The objective of this study was to determine the energy partition, crop evapotranspiration (ETc), and the simple crop coefficients (Kc) of the green dwarf coconut palms in Santa Izabel do Pará, Pará, Brazil. The experiment was carried out in a coconut plantation at Reunidas Sococo Farm, with an area of approximately 7 ha in a triangular spacing of 7.5 × 7.5 m, during 2020 and 2021. The ETc was determined by the Bowen ratio method, with measurements of temperature and relative humidity at two levels above the crop canopy and reference evapotranspiration (ETo) by the FAO Penman-Monteith method, using data from the National Institute of Meteorology. The Kc was determined by the ratio between ETc and ETo. The total water demand of the coconut palm was 489 (2020) and 480 mm (2021), with a daily average of 4.21 (2020) and 4.14 mm (2021) for the dry season. The mean value of Kc was 1.06 (± 0.12). Evapotranspiration was driven mainly by energy availability, associated with a control of atmospheric demand on Kc values, suggesting a possible influence of coconut trees on Kc values even under good water availability and small variability in vegetation cover. increases costs needed partition ETc, , (ETc) (Kc Pará Brazil Farm 75 5 7. m 202 2021 method ETo (ETo PenmanMonteith Penman Monteith Meteorology 48 (2020 2021, 421 4 21 4.2 414 14 4.1 (2021 season 106 1 06 1.0 ± ( 0.12. 012 0.12 . 0 12 0.12) cover (ETc 20 (202 42 2 4. 41 10 1. 01 0.1 (20 0. (2