ABSTRACT Although Selenium (Se) plays a role as a micronutrient for humans through vegetable consumption, it is also recognized as toxic when present in excessive quantities. Therefore, quantifying Se contents in soils can prevent diseases influenced by crop Se deficiency or excess. We aimed to measure background contents, establish quality reference values (QRV) for Se in soils from two Brazilian biomes (Cerrado and Caatinga), and assess how geopedological factors affect Se content and spatial variability. Two hundred and eight composite topsoil samples were analyzed for Se content, covering an area of about 251,578 km². Sampling sites were under the minimal anthropogenic influence to represent Se background contents. Selenium contents were determined by hydride generation atomic absorption spectroscopy (HGAAS), ranging from 0.002 to 4.78 mg kg-1. Most soils had contents below the world average of 0.44 mg kg-1 but still above the soil content that causes human Se deficiency (0.125 mg kg-1). Soils from Cerrado and Caatinga biomes showed similar average contents of Se, 0.41 and 0.47 mg kg-1, respectively. Organic carbon content and soil particle size (clay fraction) were the main factors governing Se content in the soils. Our results contribute to understanding the Se content and spatial distribution in tropical soils and the factors governing them. They also provide a tool for agriculture and environmental decision-makers to plan public policies regarding the management of Se levels in these and similar tropical soils in the world. (Se consumption quantities Therefore excess QRV (QRV Caatinga, , Caatinga) variability 251578 251 578 251,57 km² km HGAAS, HGAAS (HGAAS) 0002 0 002 0.00 478 4 78 4.7 kg1. kg1 kg 1. 1 044 44 0.4 kg- 0.125 0125 125 (0.12 . kg-1) 041 41 047 47 kg1, 1, respectively clay fraction them decisionmakers decision makers 25157 25 57 251,5 (HGAAS 000 00 0.0 7 4. 04 0. 0.12 012 12 (0.1 2515 2 5 251, 0.1 01 (0. (0 (

Abstract Tityus serrulatus scorpion is responsible for a significant number of envenomings in Brazil, ranging from mild to severe, and in some cases, leading to fatalities. While supportive care is the primary treatment modality, moderate and severe cases require antivenom administration despite potential limitations and adverse effects. The remarkable proliferation of T. serrulatus scorpions, attributed to their biology and asexual reproduction, contributes to a high incidence of envenomation. T. serrulatus scorpion venom predominantly consists of short proteins acting as neurotoxins (α and β), that primarily target ion channels. Nevertheless, high molecular weight compounds, including metalloproteases, serine proteases, phospholipases, and hyaluronidases, are also present in the venom. These compounds play a crucial role in envenomation, influencing the severity of symptoms and the spread of venom. This review endeavors to comprehensively understand the T. serrulatus scorpion venom by elucidating the primary high molecular weight compounds and exploring their potential contributions to envenomation. Understanding these compounds' mechanisms of action can aid in developing more effective treatments and prevention strategies, ultimately mitigating the impact of scorpion envenomation on public health in Brazil. Brazil fatalities modality effects T scorpions reproduction α β, β , β) channels Nevertheless metalloproteases proteases phospholipases hyaluronidases strategies

Resumo Este estudo apresenta a política educacional do Estado de Minas Gerais de formação integral de seus estudantes, em seus múltiplos aspectos, ampliando o atendimento em escolas de Ensino Fundamental. Objetiva identificar a forma como os gestores do Ensino Fundamental da educação pública na circunscrição de Poços de Caldas, interpretam essa nova configuração de educação para a melhoria da aprendizagem. Parte do interesse em entender como a política pública de educação integral tem constituído o currículo e a gestão. É realizado em quatro escolas que ofertam educação integral nos anos finais do Ensino Fundamental do âmbito da Superintendência Regional de Ensino de Poços de Caldas. É uma pesquisa de revisão de literatura e documental. A abordagem é qualitativa e a coleta de dados se dá por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, com duração aproximada de uma hora, de forma presencial, realizadas com os quatro diretores. Os dados são analisados por meio da organização, codificação, classificação e categorização. Os resultados apontam que se faz necessário reunir e interpretar o máximo de informações que revelem a situação da escola e assim detectar as potencialidades e os obstáculos e fomentar a construção da educação integral de forma que atenda a realidade interna e a melhoria da qualidade educacional. É preciso investir na formação dos gestores para exercerem com mais estímulo às funções que as demandas da educação integral exigem e, desse modo, proporcionarem os meios para o desenvolvimento de uma educação básica de melhor qualidade. As reflexões apresentadas até aqui confirmam que o trabalho dos gestores na educação integral, deve prover situações de constante reflexão, organização e reorganização do trabalho e proporcionar o crescimento profissional do grupo. É importante ressaltar que mais estudos podem e devem ser concretizados sobre o referido tema, elencando novos aspectos da educação integral, do currículo e da gestão.

Abstract This study presents the educational policy of the State of Minas Gerais for the integral formation of its students, in its multiple aspects, expanding services in Elementary Schools. It aims to identify how managers of Elementary Education in public education in the district of Poços de Caldas interpret this new configuration of education for the improvement of learning. Part of the interest in understanding how the public policy of integral education has constituted the curriculum and management. It is carried out in four schools that offer full-time education in the final years of Elementary School under the scope of the Regional Teaching Superintendence of Poços de Caldas. It is a literature review and documentary research. The approach is qualitative and data collection takes place through semi-structured interviews, lasting approximately one hour, in person, carried out with the four directors. Data are analyzed through organization, coding, classification and categorization. The results point out that it is necessary to gather and interpret the maximum amount of information that reveals the situation of the school and thus detect the potentialities and obstacles and encourage the construction of integral education in a way that meets the internal reality and the improvement of educational quality. It is necessary to invest in the training of managers to carry out with more stimulus the functions that the demands of integral education require and, in this way, provide the means for the development of a basic education of better quality. The reflections presented so far confirm that the work of managers in integral education must provide situations of constant reflection, organization and reorganization of the work and provide the professional growth of the group. It is important to point out that further studies can and should be carried out on the referred topic, listing new aspects of comprehensive education, curriculum and management.

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the time elapsed from first symptoms to the treatment of oral and oropharyngeal cancer (OOC) and to identify variables associated with treatment delay. This is an observational study with retrospective and prospective data collection. Patients with a diagnosis of OOC seen at the Head and Neck Surgery outpatient clinic of a Brazilian public hospital were included and followed up to treatment initiation. Participants answered a questionnaire for the collection of socioeconomic, demographic, cultural, and clinical information, as well as information about the time elapsed from first symptoms to the first appointment with a head and neck surgeon. Time to treatment was classified into four intervals: 1- first symptoms to first medical appointment; 2- first medical appointment to specialized medical care; 3- specialized medical care to preparation for treatment; and 4- preparation for treatment to treatment initiation. Bivariate statistics were computed. Out of 100 participants, nine died before treatment. Mean time to treatment was 217 days. Highest mean time was observed for interval 2 (94 days), followed by interval 1 (63 days), interval 4 (39 days), and interval 3 (21 days). At interval 1, a longer time was associated with severe alcohol consumption, severe smoking, and family history of cancer. At interval 2, the delay was associated with appointment with a general practitioner, clinical diagnosis of disease other than cancer, and antibiotic prescription. At interval 4, delay in treatment was associated with surgical treatment. Patients with OOC experience delays from symptom onset to treatment initiation. The longest interval was associated with professional delay, followed by patient delay in help-seeking. (OOC initiation socioeconomic demographic cultural surgeon intervals computed 10 participants 21 days 94 (9 days, , days) 63 (6 39 (3 (2 . consumption smoking practitioner prescription helpseeking. helpseeking help seeking. seeking help-seeking 9 ( 6

ABSTRACT Purpose: To evaluate the effects of the experimental subcutaneous Walker-256 tumor and L-glutamine supplementation, an antioxidant, on the glomerular morphology of rats. Methods: Twenty Wistar rats were distributed into four groups (n = 5): control (C); control treated with 2% L-glutamine (CG); rats with Walker-256 tumor (WT); and rats with Walker-256 tumor treated with 2% L-glutamine (WTG). Renal histological samples were submitted to periodic acid-Schiff and Masson’s Trichrome staining to analyze glomerular density, morphometry of glomerular components and glomerulosclerosis; and to immunohistochemistry for fibroblast growth factor-2 (FGF-2). Results: WT showed 50% reduction in body mass gain and cachexia index > 10%, while WTG demonstrated reduction in cachexia (p < 0.05). WT revealed reduction of glomerular density, increase in the glomerular tuft area, mesangial area, matrix in the glomerular tuft, decrease in the urinary space and synechia, and consequently higher glomerulosclerosis (p < 0.05). L-glutamine supplementation in the WTG improved glomerular density, and reduced glomerular tuft area, urinary space, mesangial area, and glomerulosclerosis compared to WT(p < 0.05). WT showed higher collagen area and FGF-2 expression compared to C (p < 0.05). WTG presented lower collagen fibers and FGF-2 expression compared to WT (p < 0.05). Conclusions: L-glutamine supplementation reduced cachexia and was beneficial for glomerular morphology of the rats, as well as it reduced kidney damage and improved the remaining glomeruli morphology. Purpose Walker256 Walker 256 Walker-25 Lglutamine L glutamine antioxidant Methods n 5 5) (C) 2 CG (CG) (WT) WTG. . (WTG) acidSchiff acid Schiff Massons Masson s density factor2 factor factor- FGF2. FGF2 FGF (FGF-2) Results 50 10 10% p 0.05. 005 0.05 0 05 0.05) synechia WTp FGF- Conclusions Walker25 25 Walker-2 (C (CG (WT (WTG (FGF-2 1 00 0.0 Walker2 Walker- (FGF- 0. (FGF

ABSTRACT. Enteric viruses are major causes of waterborne diseases and are present in large quantities in the stools of infected individuals. Its viability in the environment lasts for months, favoring the contamination of water used for consumption and recreation. The study aimed to monitor monthly the circulation of enterovirus (EV) and group A rotavirus (RVA) in recreational freshwater from an island region used as a bathhouse in northern Brazil, from January 2012 to December 2013. The viral RNA was obtained using guanidine isothiocyanate/silica after viral concentration by adsorption-elution method. The molecular detection was carried out by semi (EV) and nested-PCR (RVA) and the amplicons were sequenced on automated sequencer. At least one of these viruses was detected on 40.4% (42/104) of the samples. RVA was the most frequent (n = 32; 30.8%) when compared to EV (n = 20; 19.2%). Co-circulation between both was identified in 9.6% (n = 10). The highest viral positivity was found in SP02 (46.1%). The highest viral positivity was observed during high tides (57.7%; 60/104). Most EV samples were characterized as coxsackievirus (CV) A5 (85.7%, 12/14) and others as Sabin 1 poliovirus (14.2%, 2/14). The RVA positive samples were genotyped as G2, G3, G9, G12, P[8], P[4], and P[6]. These viruses were detected in 35.6% (37/104) of the samples with an acceptable concentration of fecal coliform bacteria. These results demonstrate the contamination of surface water intended for recreation by enteric viruses of Public Health concern even when bacterial indicators are within the tolerated limit, a factor that confirms the need for public policies aimed the sewage treatment before its release into water bodies.

Abstract An error in Figure 2 of the work: Braga JRM, Ramalho RD, Sousa JCC de, Almeida IL de. 2022. Scorpions from Ceará State, Brazil: Distribution and ecological comments. Revista Peruana de Biología. 29(1):e21205-e21205. https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v29i1.21205. Due to an editorial mistake, the latest authors version of figure 2 was not considered. The correction refers to the image of Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922. Image: Relrison Dias. The article files that indicate in the dates of the editorial process: “Correction [Fig 2]: 05/10/2022”, already include the change.

Resumen Un error en la Figura 2 del trabajo: Braga JRM, Ramalho RD, Sousa JCC de, Almeida IL de. 2022. Scorpions from Ceará State, Brazil: Distribution and ecological comments. Revista Peruana de Biología. 29(1):e21205-e21205. https://doi.org/10.15381/rpb.v29i1.21205. Por error editorial no se consideró la última versión de la figura 2 que los autores enviaron. El cambio se refiere a la imagen de Tityus serrulatus Lutz & Mello, 1922. Image: Relrison Dias. Los archivos del articulo que indican en las fechas del proceso editorial: “Corrección [Fig 2]: 10/05/2022”, ya incluyen el cambio.

Abstract Scorpions are venomous synanthropic arachnids, in 2019 they were responsible for more than 37000 cases of envenomation in the state of Ceará, Northeastern Brazil. To update the knowledge about the scorpiofauna in Ceará, a distribution list of scorpions collected/received by municipal agents of the Health Surveillance Service was performed in 165 municipalities (89%) of Ceará (2018 - 2019) and deposited in the Dr. Thomaz Corrêa Aragão Entomology Laboratory scientific collection, including species distribution maps and ecological data. This study included a total of 999 scorpions from two families (Buthidae and Bothriuridae) and eleven species. The most abundant species were: Tityus stigmurus (40.1%), Jaguajir rochae (37.2%), Bothriurus asper (8.3%) and Bothriurus rochai (6.7%), mainly inhabiting municipalities in the Caatinga biome. The first record of Tityus confluens and Tityus maranhensis in the Sobral mesoregion is herein presented, expanding the distribution of these species in Brazil.

Resumen Los escorpiones son arácnidos sinantrópicos venenosos; durante el año 2019 fueron responsables de más de 37000 casos de envenenamiento en el estado de Ceará, noreste de Brasil. Para actualizar el conocimiento sobre la escorpiónofauna en Ceará, se realizó una lista de distribución de escorpiones recolectados / recibidos em las agencias municipales del Servicio de Vigilancia de Salud de 165 municipios (89%) de Ceará (2018 - 2019), y depositados en la colección científica de Entomología del laboratorio Dr. Thomaz Corrêa Aragão, junto con mapas de distribución de especies y datos ecológicos. Este estudio incluyó un total de 999 escorpiones pertenecientes a dos familias (Buthidae y Bothriuridae) y once especies. Entre ellos, los más abundantes fueron: Tityus stigmurus (40.1%), Jaguajir rochae (37.2%), Bothriurus asper (8.3%) y Bothriurus rochai (6.7%), que habitan principalmente municipios en el bioma Caatinga. Aquí se presenta el primer registro de Tityus confluens y Tityus maranhensis en la mesorregión de Sobral, ampliando la distribución de estas especies en Brasil.

RESUMO A cultivar de arroz BRS Tropical foi desenvolvida para várzeas tropicais, mas é suscetível à queima da bainha, tornando o bioagente Waitea circinata uma importante ferramenta no manejo da doença. Objetivou-se avaliar os mecanismos de W. circinata envolvidos no parasitismo e na indução de resistência à queima da bainha. O antagonismo in vitro foi avaliado por microscopia óptica e microscopia eletrônica de varredura, seguida da quantificação das enzimas líticas envolvidas no parasitismo, como quitinase, glucanase e protease. Observou-se efeito do micoparasita W. circinata contra Rhizoctonia solani. A aplicação de W. circinata suprimiu a queima da bainha em até 65 % e aumentou a atividade da quitinase, glucanase e lipoxigenase 72 h após a inoculação e a da peroxidase 96 h após a inoculação. Assim, W. circinata mostrou-se efficiente em suprimir a queima da bainha por parasitismo e induziu resistência por meio da ativação de mecanismos bioquímicos.

ABSTRACT The BRS Tropical rice cultivar was developed for tropical foodplains, but is susceptible to sheath blight, making the Waitea circinata bioagent an important tool in managing the disease. This study aimed to assess the W. circinata mechanisms involved in the parasitism and resistance induction to sheath blight. The in vitro antagonism was assessed by optical microscopy and scanning electron microscopy, followed by quantification of the lytic enzymes involved in parasitism, such as chitinase, glucanase and protease. An effect of the W. circinata mycoparasite against Rhizoctonia solani was observed. The W. circinata application suppressed the sheath blight by up to 65 % and increased the chitinase, glucanase and lipoxygenase activity 72 h after the inoculation and that of the peroxidase 96 h after the inoculation. Thus, W. circinata showed to be efficient in suppressing sheath blight by parasitism and induced resistance via the activation of biochemical mechanisms.

Abstract This work aims to ascertain the comprehensiveness of dissolution tests for oral suspensions registered in Brazil and the USA. After consulting literature since 1994, a paucity of information about dissolution methods for suspensions was detected. It makes it difficult to establish the most appropriate test parameters. In January, 2019, there were 46 drugs registered in Anvisa (Brazil) as oral suspension, being 47 reference, 173 generic and 114 interchangeable similar (IS) medicines; while in the USA, 90 drugs were registered as oral suspension by FDA, 235 Abreviatted New Drug Application and 111 New Drug Application medicines. Out of 46 and 90, only six and 15 drugs as oral suspension had a pharmacopeial dissolution test, corresponding to 70 (20.9%) and 82 (23.7%) products in Brazil and the USA, respectively. Dissolution studies were found for 17 drugs as oral suspension in the non-compendial literature. Dissolution test conditions were established to few marketable oral suspension drugs, most of which are BCS class II or IV. Thus, investing in dissolution studies could subsidize the registration of these products by regulators, especially for generic and IS drugs, by comparing dissolution profiles, and predicting their in vivo behavior to avoid exposure of healthy individuals to clinical research.

RESUMO - O feijão-caupi é um alimento muito importante para as populações das regiões Norte e Nordeste do Brasil, representando uma excelente fonte de proteínas e minerais. O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar o potencial de 100 genótipos de feijão-caupi para biofortificação de ferro, zinco e proteína, e qualidade de cozimento. Os teores de ferro e zinco foram analisados por espectrometria de fluorescência de raios X; o conteúdo de proteínas foi baseado na determinação de nitrogênio, pelo método de Kjeldahl; e a qualidade de cozimento foi avaliada com uso de panela de pressão elétrica e cozedor de Mattson. A superioridade dos genótipos para ferro, zinco, proteínas e qualidade de cozimento foi realizada utilizando-se o índice de qualidade nutricional e de cozimento. O teor de ferro variou de 3,58 a 6,06 mg 100g-1, com uma média geral de 4,66 mg 100g-1, enquanto o teor de zinco entre 2,35 e 4,57 mg 100g-1 e média de 3,31 mg 100g-1. O ter de proteínas apresentou amplitude de 20,82 a 26,92 g 100g-1 e média de 24,30 g 100g-1. A porcentagem de grãos cozidos variou de 20 a 98%, com média de 68,7%. Os grãos da linhagem MNC11-1023E-28 apresentam melhor perfil de qualidade nutricional e de cocção, apresentando potencial como um alimento para atender às demandas dos consumidores e reverter a deficiência de ferro, zinco e proteínas na população brasileira.

ABSTRACT - Cowpea is a very important food for the populations of the North and Northeast regions of Brazil, representing an excellent source of proteins and minerals. The purpose of this study was to evaluate the potential of 100 cowpea genotypes for biofortification of iron, zinc, and proteins, and cooking quality of the grain. The iron and zinc contents were analyzed by x-ray fluorescence spectrometry; protein content was based on nitrogen determination, using the Kjeldahl method; and cooking quality was assessed using an electric pressure cooker and Mattson cooker. The superiority of genotypes for iron, zinc, proteins, and cooking quality was carried out using the nutritional quality and cooking index. The iron content ranged from 3.58 to 6.06 mg 100g-1, with an overall average of 4.66 mg 100g-1, while the zinc content between 2.35 and 4.57 mg 100g-1 and average of 3.31 mg 100g-1. Protein range ranged from 20.82 to 26.92 g 100g-1 and an average of 24.30 g 100g-1. The percentage of cooked grains ranged from 20 to 98%, with an average of 68.7%. The line MNC11-1023E-28 has the best profile of nutritional and cooking quality, showing potential as a food to meet consumer demands and reverse iron and zinc deficiency in the Brazilian population.

Resumo Introdução A doença de Crohn (DC) e a retocolite ulcerativa (RU) são condições inflamatórias crônicas do trato gastrointestinal. Estudos indicam que os polimorfismos do gene do receptor de vitamina D (RVD) são promissores para a patogênese da DC. Objetivos Avaliar papel dos os polimorfismos do gene do RVD (ApaI, BsmI, FokI e TaqI) no desenvolvimento da DC. Métodos Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática com metanálise. Foram identificados 50 artigos em inglês e português publicados entre 2000 a 2020 em 3 bases de dados. Destes, foram selecionados 16 artigos que contemplavama relação entre a DC e o genedo RVD. Resultados Para o polimorfismo TaqI, a amostra foi composta por 3.689 pacientes e 4.645 controles (razão de probabilidade [RP]=0,948; intervalo de confiança de 95% [IC95%]=0,851-1,056; p=0,3467). Para o polimorfismo ApaI, 3.406 pacientes e 4.415 controles (RP=1,033; IC95%=0,854-1,250; p=0,7356). Para o polimorfismo FokI, 2.998 pacientes e 4.146 controles (RP=0,965; IC95%=0,734-1,267; p=0,7958). E, para o polimorfismo BsmI, 2.981 pacientes e 4.477 controles (RP =1,272; IC95%=0,748-2,161; p=0,3743). Conclusão Esses quatro polimorfismos do gene do RVD não apresentaram associação coma DC. Logo, sugere-se a realização de mais estudos com amostras maiores a fimde corroborar ou retificar a conclusão desta metanálise.

Abstract Introduction Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC) are chronic inflammatory conditions of the gastrointestinal tract. Studies have shown that polymorphisms of the vitamin D receptor (VDR) gene may help elucidate the pathogenesis of CD. Objectives To analyze the role of VDR gene polymorphisms (ApaI, BsmI, FokI, and TaqI) in the development of CD. Methods The present study is a systematic review with meta-analysis. a total of 50 articles in English and Portuguese published from 2000 to 2020 were selected from 3 databases. The relationship between CD and the VDR gene was addressed in 16 articles. Results The TaqI polymorphism was analyzed in 3,689 patients and 4,645 control subjects (odds ratio [OR]=0.948; 95% confidence interval [95%CI]=0.851-1.056; p=0.3467). The ApaI polymorphism was studied in 3,406 patients and 4,415 control subjects (OR=1,033; 95%CI=0.854-1.250; p=0.7356). For FokI polymorphism, there were 2,998 patients and 4,146 control subjects (OR=0.965; 95%CI=0.734-1.267; p=0.7958). Lastly, the BsmI polymorphism was analyzed in 2,981 patients and 4,477 control subjects (OR=1,272; 95%CI=0.748-2.161; p=0.3743). Conclusion These four VDR gene polymorphisms were not associated with CD. Therefore, further studies with larger samples are required to corroborate or rectify the conclusions from the present meta-analysis.

Abstract Introduction: body fat reflects important clinical impacts among hemodialysis patients; thus, simple and safe methods are required for a careful evaluation of this body compartment. Objectives: to evaluate the concordance of estimates of total body fat percentage (%BF), calculated using bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) and sum of four skinfolds (SSKD) measures, with those obtained using dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DEXA) in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD) receiving hemodialysis. Methods: a cross-sectional study was conducted in 317 patients undergoing hemodialysis. The %BF was evaluated using BIA, SSKD measurement, and DEXA, and stratified by sex and tertiles. The Wilcoxon test for paired samples was used to compare the %BF obtained using the different methods, and Lin's concordance correlation coefficient (CCC-L) to evaluate concordance. Results: the average %BF estimated using DEXA was 29.3 ± 9.3 %, with significant differences among the three methods (p < 0.05). SSKD measurement presented a higher CCC-L concordance with DEXA, regardless of sex. After stratification of the sample in tertiles, BIA presented a higher CCC-L concordance with DEXA among the patients with CKD with a %BF above 34.4 % (third tertile). Conversely, SSKD measurement presented better concordance with DEXA for those with a %BF equal to or less than 34.4 %. Conclusions: in terms of the estimates of the %BF, SSKD measurement displayed a better concordance with DEXA.

Resumen Introducción: la grasa corporal refleja importantes impactos clinicos entre los pacientes en hemodialisis; por lo tanto, se requieren metodos simples y seguros para una evaluacion cuidadosa de este compartimiento del cuerpo. Objetivos: evaluar la concordancia de las estimaciones del porcentaje de grasa corporal total (%GC), calculadas mediante el analisis de impedancia bioelectrica (BIA) y la suma de las medidas de cuatro pliegues cutaneos (CPC), con las obtenidas mediante absorciometria dual energetica de rayos X (DEXA) en pacientes con enfermedad renal cronica (ERC) que reciben hemodialisis. Métodos: se realizo un estudio transversal en 317 pacientes en hemodialisis. La %GC se evaluo mediante BIA, medicion de CPC y DEXA, y se estratifico por sexos y terciles. Se utilizo la prueba de Wilcoxon para muestras pareadas para comparar los %GC obtenidos con los diferentes metodos, y el coeficiente de correlacion de concordancia de Lin (CCC-L) para evaluar la concordancia. Resultados: el %GC promedio estimado usando DEXA fue del 29,3 ± 9,3 %, con diferencias significativas entre los tres metodos (p < 0,05). La medicion de los CPC presento una mayor concordancia de CCC-L con DEXA, independientemente del sexo. Tras la estratificacion de la muestra en terciles, la BIA presento una mayor concordancia de CCC-L con DEXA entre los pacientes con ERC con un %GC superior al 34,4 % (tercer tercil). Por el contrario, la medicion de los CPC presento una mejor concordancia con la DEXA para aquellos con un %GC igual o inferior al 34,4 %. Conclusión: en terminos de las estimaciones del %GC, la medicion de los CPC mostro una mejor concordancia con la DEXA.

RESUMO Waitea circinata (Warcup & Talbot) é um fungo antagonista micorrízico de orquídea, com potencial de biocontrole contra patógenos de arroz. Objetivou-se otimizar o método de extração, obter um novo extrato e avaliar sua eficiência contra patógenos de arroz in vitro e in vivo, bem como compará-lo com outros métodos de extração e W. circinata. Os extratos foram obtidos e testados para inibição de crescimento in vitro contra os patógenos Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Monographella albescens e Sarocladium oryzae, utilizando-se os seguintes extratos: micelial, bruto, liofilizado e de massa micelial. Um ensaio adicional in vitro foi realizado com o principal patógeno do arroz (Magnaporthe oryzae), para avaliar a germinação de conídios e a formação de apressórios. Com base nessa avaliação, os extratos liofilizado e de massa micelial foram testados in vivo contra a brusone do arroz (M. oryzae) e comparados com a suspensão micelial de W. circinata, em diferentes formas de aplicação (simultânea e prévia). O extrato de massa micelial inibiu todos os patógenos, e os extratos bruto e liofilizado inibiram C. miyabeanus e M. albescens, respectivamente. O extrato de massa micelial inibiu a germinação de conídios e a formação de apressórios de M. oryzae em 80 %, e as aplicações simultâneas e prévias suprimiram a brusone em 94 %. Os resultados indicam que o novo extrato pode ser usado para controlar patógenos de arroz.

ABSTRACT Waitea circinata (Warcup & Talbot) is an orchid antagonist mycorrhizal fungus with biocontrol potential against rice pathogens. This study aimed to optimize the extraction method, obtain a new extract and evaluate its efficiency against rice pathogens in vitro and in vivo, as well as to compare it with other extraction methods and W. circinata. The extracts were obtained and screened for in vitro growth inhibition against the pathogens Cochliobolus miyabeanus, Monographella albescens and Sarocladium oryzae, using the following extracts: mycelial, crude, lyophilized and mycelial mass. An additional in vitro assay was performed with the principal rice pathogen (Magnaporthe oryzae), in order to evaluate the conidial germination and appressorium formation. Based on this evaluation, the lyophilized and mycelial mass extracts were tested in vivo against rice blast (M. oryzae) and compared to the W. circinata mycelial suspension, in different application forms (simultaneous and previous). The mycelial mass extract inhibited all the pathogens, and the crude and lyophilized extracts inhibited C. miyabeanus and M. albescens, respectively. The mycelial mass extract inhibited the M. oryzae conidial germination and appressorium formation by 80 %, and the simultaneous and previous applications suppressed the rice blast by 94 %. These results indicate that the new extract can be used to control rice pathogens.

RESUMO Objetivo: avaliar o uso de medicamentos psicoativos sem prescrição médica e suas associações com o uso de substâncias psicoativas e aspectos de saúde entre estudantes de enfermagem. Método: estudo transversal realizado com 182 estudantes em uma escola de enfermagem localizada no Vale do Ribeira, Brasil. As informações sociodemográficas, triagem do uso álcool, tabaco e de outras drogas, informações sobre saúde física, mental e práticas de atividades físicas foram avaliadas. Resultados: mais da metade dos estudantes (79,2%) fizeram uso de medicamentos psicoativos sem prescrição, com predomínio do consumo mensal. Constatou-se que o consumo destes medicamentos esteve associado ao uso de álcool, ao binge drinking, ao tabagismo e o consumo de drogas ilícitas. Conclusão: esses achados têm implicações para a implementação de estratégias de promoção de saúde junto aos estudantes de enfermagem, tendo em vista mudanças no estilo de vida.

ABSTRACT Objective: to assess the use of nonprescription psychoactive medications and their associations with psychoactive substance use and health aspects among nursing students. Method: a cross-sectional study conducted with 182 students at a nursing school in the city of Vale do Ribeira, Brazil. Sociodemographic information, screening for alcohol, tobacco and other drug use, information on physical and mental health and physical activity practices were assessed. Results: more than half of the students (79.2%) used psychoactive drugs without prescription, with a predominance of monthly consumption. Consumption of these drugs was found to be associated with alcohol use, binge drinking, smoking and illicit drug use. Conclusion: the findings have implications for the implementation of health promotion strategies among nursing students, in view of lifestyle changes.

RESUMEN Objetivo: evaluar el uso de drogas psicoactivas de venta libre y sus asociaciones con el uso de sustancias psicoactivas y aspectos de salud entre estudiantes de enfermeira. Método: estudio transversal realizado con 182 estudiantes en una escuela de enfermería ubicada en Vale do Ribeira, Brasil. Se evaluó información sociodemográfica, detección de consumo de alcohol, tabaco y otras drogas, información sobre salud física y mental y prácticas de actividad física. Resultados: más de la mitad de los estudiantes (79,2%) usaban drogas psicoactivas sin receta, con un predominio del consumo mensual. Se descubrió que el consumo de estas drogas estaba asociado con el consumo de alcohol, el consumo excesivo de alcohol, el tabaquismo y el consumo de drogas ilícitas. Conclusión: estos hallazgos tienen implicaciones para la implementación de estrategias de promoción de la salud entre los estudiantes de enfermería en vista de los cambios en el estilo de vida.