Use of IoT technologies to improve shooting performance in basketball

Dissertation presented as the partial requirement for obtaining a Master's degree in Information Management, specialization in Knowledge Management and Business IntelligenceTechnology is revolutionizing the world of sports in every way, from the experience of fans to the making and customising of training plans and even refereeing. Inertial sensors are now being used in many sports as they allow effective tracking of metrics that were previously not “within reach” without affecting the performance of players, due to the improvement of their size and “durability”. But it is not just the technological component that is evolving; new strategies and tactical displays are being increasingly seen in several sports, such as basketball. Indeed, in the NBA, in recent years a new trend has emerged as teams are shooting more 3pt shots, and the centre position is progressing as taller players are asked to be more skilled than ever. However, although the game of basketball is changing, a gain in efficiency is not being observed in jump shooting since the percentages of 3pt shots made in the NBA are not increasing as it would be expected from the increase in 3pt shot attempts. The purpose of this study was thus to analyse and make recommendations concerning the use of current technology for tracking shooting performance, as well as the use of new sensors. In order to do so, the main factors behind shooting success were taken into account, to guarantee that the recommendations were as well-founded as possible. The chosen methodology was design science research, where the proposed artifacts were submitted to validation through interviews, and according to received feedback, the proposed artifacts were updated

Promoting community-based networks through digital media

Digital media can provide an essential contribution to the development of local communities by creating digital environments that facilitate the sharing of information, dissemination of knowledge, and construction of organizational learning. Digital media can also promote interaction and collaboration processes among different regional agents, fostering a continuous flow of territorial-based innovation. The study reported in this paper was carried out within the research activities of the CeNTER project, aiming to deepen the knowledge about the conditions that influence the dynamics of community-led territorial-based innovation in the Centro Region of Portugal, focusing on the areas of Tourism, Health, and Wellbeing. As part of this project, a mobile application is being designed, aiming to strengthen the relationship among agents of local communities/entities and to promote mediation mechanisms among all stakeholders in the process of territorial-based innovation. This paper presents the main concepts underlying the development of the CeNTER application and the outcomes from a usability evaluation of the mobile app prototype. The first section discusses the most relevant topics that this paper covers. In the second section, an overview of the theoretical background in digital media used to promote territory-based innovation is presented. The third section describes the concept of the CeNTER application and the main features of the prototype/mobile app. The fourth section addresses the methodology adopted for evaluating the prototype and the fifth presents the main outcomes of this process. Finally, the sixth and final section presents the main conclusions about the potential of the CeNTER application, and current and future research activities.publishe

Mastoiditis and facial paralysis as initial manifestations of Wegener's Granulomatosis

Wegener's Granulomatosis (WG) is characterized by necrotizing granulomas and vasculitis. If left untreated, the prognosis is poor - a 90% mortality rate within 2 years. Several authors have described the otologic manifestations of WG; these authors, however, have not mentioned the stage of the disease in which these findings present - whether as initial manifestations or subsequent to other findings. Aim: To describe three confirmed cases of WG with mastoiditis as the first manifestation, progressing to peripheral facial paralysis (PFP). Material and Method: A clinical series study. Patients diagnosed with WG that initially presented with otologic findings are described. Results: The three cases presented with unilateral otalgia, otorrhea, and hearing loss associated with ipsilateral PFP. None recovered in spite of the treatment; an investigation of associated diseases was therefore undertaken. Positive ANCA-C titers where detected in all patients, confirming the diagnosis of WG. Clinical improvement was seen after treatment of WG; the PFP regressed and hearing thresholds improved partially. Conclusion: Complications of otitis media (mastoiditis and PFP) that do not respond to the usual treatment require an investigation of associated diseases; WG should be included for an early diagnosis to change the prognosis in these patients.A Granulomatose de Wegener (GW) é caracterizada por granulomas necrotizantes e vasculite. Sem tratamento a doença tem prognóstico pobre com índice de mortalidade de 90% em 2 anos. Diversos autores citam as manifestações otológicas no curso da GW, entretanto não é especificado em que momento da doença elas apareceram, isto é, se como manifestação inicial ou subsequente a outros achados. Objetivo: Descrever três casos confirmados de GW que apresentaram inicialmente mastoidite e evoluíram com paralisia facial periférica (PFP). Material e Método: Estudo de série de casos. Pacientes diagnosticados com GW que apresentaram inicialmente manifestações otológicas são descritos. Resultados: Os três casos descritos abriram o quadro com otalgia, otorreia e hipoacusia unilateral, associada a paralisia facial periférica ipsilateral. Tiveram resposta inadequada aos tratamentos instituídos o que motivou uma investigação de outras doenças associadas. Nessas circunstâncias, detectaram-se títulos positivos de ANCA-C em todos pacientes, confirmando-se o diagnóstico de GW, após período variável de investigação. Institui-se o tratamento para GW observando-se melhora do quadro clínico, regressão da PFP e melhora parcial dos limiares auditivos. Conclusão: Complicações de otites médias agudas (mastoidite e PFP) refratárias as terapêuticas habituais impõem a investigação de doenças associadas e a GW deverá ser pesquisada para que se possa fazer o diagnóstico o mais precocemente possível, alterando desta forma o prognóstico destes pacientes.UNIFESP-EPM Departamento de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e PescoçoUNIFESP, EPM, Depto. de Otorrinolaringologia e Cirurgia de Cabeça e PescoçoSciEL

Usability evaluation of a community-led innovation mobile app

Digital media can facilitate collaborative processes among local agents, value endogenous resources, and promote assets associated with territory. This article presents the results of a study concerning the development and validation of a mobile app for promoting the relationship among agents of the Portuguese Centro region’s communities/entities. This paper focuses on the results of a heuristic evaluation of the mobile app carried out with two groups of experts in Digital Technologies, Tourism, Health, and Well-Being, besides providing an overview of the mobile app that was developed and a theoretical background regarding community-led innovation, usability, and heuristics. For the CeNTER app prototype evaluation itself, the use of Nielsen's heuristics, a MATCH-MED scale, together with a Think-Aloud Protocol allowed us to improve its usability. This article contributes to a reflection about the evaluation of mobile apps in the scope of territorial-based innovation initiatives, engaging its stakeholders in the process.publishe

Fequency distribution of HLA DQ2 and DQ8 in celiac patients and first-degree relatives in Recife, northeastern Brazil

AIMS: The aim of this study was to evaluate the frequencies of the HLA genotypes DQ2 and DQ8 and the alleles A1*05, A1*0201, B1*0201 and B1*0302 in individuals with celiac disease in Recife, northeastern Brazil. METHODS: HLA DQ2 and DQ8 genotyping was performed for 73 individuals with celiac disease and 126 first-degree relatives with negative transglutaminase serology. The alleles DQA1*05, DQA1*0201, DQB1*02 and DQB1*0302 were identified by sequencing using specific primers and the EU-DQ kit from the Eurospital Laboratory, Trieste, Italy and double-checked by the All Set SPP kit (Dynal). RESULTS: Among the 73 cases, 50 (68.5%) had the genotype DQ2, 13 (17.8%) had DQ8, 5 (6.8%) had DQ2 and DQ8, and 5 did not have any of these genotypes. Among the 5 negative individuals, four had the B1*02 allele and one did not have any of the alleles studied. B1*02 was the most frequent allele in both groups (94% in the patients and 89% in the control relatives). CONCLUSIONS: In this study, celiac disease was associated with the genotypes DQ2 and DQ8. DQ2 predominated, but the distribution of the frequencies was different from what has been found in European populations and was closer to what has been found in the Americas. The high frequencies of the HLA genotypes DQ2 and DQ8 that were found in first-degree relatives would make it difficult to use these HLA genotypes for routine diagnosis of celiac disease in this group

CONHECIMENTOS E PRÁTICAS DAS MULHERES ACERCA DO EXAME PAPANICOLAU E PREVENÇÃO DO CÂNCER CÉRVICO-UTERINO

This descriptive-exploratory research has as the main purpose: describe the problems caused for the cultural influence for the accomplishment of the Papanicolau and identify and analyze critically the performance of nurse ahead of the accomplishment of the Papanicolau. It’s justified because it is increasing the number of women contaminated for the HPV. Methods: has as focus the field research, where questionnaires with sexually active women or not had been used in high school in Niterói/RJ. All women had signed the Term of Free and Clarified Assent. We analised the answers through quanti-qualitative survey and separated them in categories: Problems evidenced for the accomplishment of the Papanicolau; Cultural influence front to the accomplishment of the preventive examination; Know-making of the women in relation to the Papanicolau and the HPV; professional of health x Preventive. Results: the problems faced by women for the accomplishment of Papanicolau confront-in the ones with the lack of information yielded for the professionals; the belief in the linking of the examination as a close and sexual act; the familiar and the partner support for the accomplishment of the Papanicolau; the women’s unfamiliarity on the importance of the Papanicolau; the intense necessity of nurses to specializing among others.Pesquisa descritiva-exploratória com objetivo: descrever os problemas causados pela influência cultural para realização do Papanicolau e identificar e analisar criticamente a atuação do enfermeiro diante da realização deste. Justifica-se por ser crescente o número de mulheres contaminadas pelo HPV, cerca de 6,2 milhões de novos casos/ano. Métodos: Pesquisa de campo onde foram empregados questionários com mulheres sexualmente ativas ou não de uma escola em Niterói/RJ. Todas as mulheres assinaram o Termo de Consentimento Livre e Esclarecido. A análise possibilitou um levantamento quanti-qualitativo onde emergiram as categorias: Problemas evidenciados para realização do Papanicolau; Influência cultural frente à realização do exame preventivo; Saber-fazer das mulheres em relação ao Papanicolau/HPV; Profissional de saúde x Preventivo. Resultados: a vergonha (52%) e o desconforto (14%) da realização do exame são os sentimentos mais freqüentes em relação à realização do mesmo; a dificuldade de acesso (2%) e o constrangimento também são abordados (8%). Conclusão: problemas enfrentados pelas mulheres para realização do Papanicolau defronta-nos com a falta de informação cedida pelos profissionais; associação do exame como um ato sexual; apoio família/parceiro para a realização do Papanicolau; desconhecimento das mulheres sobre Papanicolau; necessidade de especialização do enfermeiro

Liquid-Ordered Phase Formation by Mammalian and Yeast Sterols: A Common Feature With Organizational Differences

Here, biophysical properties of membranes enriched in three metabolically related sterols are analyzed both in vitro and in vivo. Unlike cholesterol and ergosterol, the common metabolic precursor zymosterol is unable to induce the formation of a liquid ordered (lo) phase in model lipid membranes and can easily accommodate in a gel phase. As a result, Zym has a marginal ability to modulate the passive membrane permeability of lipid vesicles with different compositions, contrary to cholesterol and ergosterol. Using fluorescence-lifetime imaging microscopy of an aminostyryl dye in living mammalian and yeast cells we established a close parallel between sterol-dependent membrane biophysical properties in vivo and in vitro. This approach unraveled fundamental differences in yeast and mammalian plasma membrane organization. It is often suggested that, in eukaryotes, areas that are sterol-enriched are also rich in sphingolipids, constituting highly ordered membrane regions. Our results support that while cholesterol is able to interact with saturated lipids, ergosterol seems to interact preferentially with monounsaturated phosphatidylcholines. Taken together, we show that different eukaryotic kingdoms developed unique solutions for the formation of a sterol-rich plasma membrane, a common evolutionary trait that accounts for sterol structural diversity.Peer Reviewe

Reabilitação oral com prótese imediata: relato de caso clínico/ Oral rehabilitation with immediate prosthesis: case report

A prótese imediata consiste num aparelho reabilitador e uma alternativa viável para a reabilitação oral com a intenção de recuperar a condição de saúde, bem-estar e autoestima da paciente. Assim, este tipo de tratamento proporciona preservação da dimensão vertical de oclusão, evitando a degradação dos músculos da face. O objetivo deste relato de caso clínico foi apresentar o planejamento da reabilitação de uma paciente, por meio de prótese parcial imediata superior e inferior. Após anamnese, exame físico e avaliação radiográfica, providenciou-se tratamento cirúrgico-protético, que consistiu de planejamento e confecção prévia das próteses dentárias parciais, exodontia dos elementos dentários comprometidos e imediata instalação das próteses. A paciente foi submetida a controles posteriores para acompanhamento e ajustes. Conclui-se que as próteses imediatas representam um procedimento clínico com características definidas, vantajosas e eficazes para os pacientes que perderão dentes de forma total ou parcial, sendo necessário seguir os preceitos já estabelecidos para obter os melhores resultados

Hipertermia maligna en Brasil: análisis de la actividad del hotline en 2009

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Malignant hyperthermia (MH) is a pharmacogenetic disease that causes abnormal hypermetabolic reaction to halogenated anesthetics and/or depolarizing muscle relaxants. In Brazil, there is a hotline telephone service for MH since 1991, available 24 hours a day in São Paulo. This article analyzes the activity of the Brazilian hotline service for MH in 2009. METHODS: Prospective analysis of all phone calls made to the Brazilian hotline service for MH from January to December 2009. RESULTS: Twenty-two phone calls were received: 21 from the South/Southeast region of Brazil and one from the North region. Fifteen calls were requests for general information about MH. Seven were about suspected MH acute episodes, two of which were not considered as MH. In five episodes compatible with MH, all patients received halogenated volatile anesthetics (2, isoflurane; 3, sevoflurane) and one also used succinylcholine; there were four men and one woman, with a mean age of 18 years (2-27). The problems described in the five MH episodes were tachycardia (5), increased expired carbon dioxide (4), hyperthermia (3), acidemia (1), rhabdomyolysis (1), and myoglobinuria (1). One patient received dantrolene. All five patients with MH episodes were follow-up in the intensive care unit and recovered without sequelae. Susceptibility to MH was later confirmed in two patients by in vitro muscle contracture test. CONCLUSIONS: The number of calls per year in the Brazilian hotline service for MH is still low. The characteristics of MH episode were similar to those reported in other countries. The knowledge of MH in Brazil needs to be increased.JUSTIFICATIVA Y OBJETIVOS: La Hipertermia Maligna (HM) es una enfermedad farmacogenética, con una reacción hipermetabólica anormal a los anestésicos halogenados y/o relajantes musculares despolarizantes. Desde 1991 existe un servicio hotline de atención telefónica para la HM en Brasil a disposición las 24 horas del día en São Paulo. Este artículo analiza la actividad del servicio brasileño de hotline para la HM en el 2009. MÉTODOS: Análisis prospectivo de todas las llamadas telefónicas realizadas al servicio brasileño de hotline para la HM, desde enero a diciembre de 2009. RESULTADOS: Se recibieron 22 llamadas; 21 provenientes del Sur y Sudeste de Brasil y una del Norte. Quince eran solicitudes de informaciones generales sobre la HM. Siete fueron sobre sospechas de crisis agudas de HM, de las cuales dos no fueron consideradas como HM. En las cinco crisis compatibles con la HM, todos los pacientes recibieron anestésicos inhalatorios halogenados (2 isoflurano, 3 sevoflurano) y uno también usó succinilcolina. Había cuatro hombres y una mujer, con un promedio de edad de 18 años (2-27). Los problemas descritos en las cinco crisis de HM: taquicardia (cinco), aumento del gas carbónico espirado (cuatro), hipertermia (tres), acidemia (uno), rabdomiólisis (uno) y mioglobinuria (uno). Un paciente recibió dantrolene. Todos los cinco pacientes con crisis de HM recibieron acompañamiento en la unidad de cuidados intensivos y se recuperaron sin secuelas. La susceptibilidad a la HM fue posteriormente confirmada en dos pacientes por medio del test de la contractura muscular in vitro. CONCLUSIONES: El número de llamadas por año al servicio brasileño de hotline para la HM todavía es pequeño. Las características de las crisis fueron similares a las descritas en otros países. Es necesario aumentar el conocimiento que se tiene sobre la HM en Brasil.JUSTIFICATIVA E OBJETIVOS: Hipertermia maligna (HM) é doença farmacogenética, com reação hipermetabólica anormal a anestésicos halogenados e/ou relaxantes musculares despolarizantes. Desde 1991 há um serviço hotline de atendimento telefônico para HM no Brasil, disponível 24 horas por dia, em São Paulo. Este artigo analisa a atividade do serviço brasileiro de hotline para HM em 2009. MÉTODOS: Análise prospectiva de todas chamadas telefônicas paria maligna (HM) é doença farmacogenética, com reação hipermetabólica anormal a anestésicos halogenados e/ou relaxantes musculares despolarizantes. Desde 1991 há um serviço hotline de atendimento telefônico para HM no Brasil, disponível 24 horas por dia, em São Paulo. Este art go analisa a at vidade do serviço brasileiro de hotline para HM em 2009a o serviço brasileiro de hotline para HM, de janeiro a dezembro de 2009. RESULTADOS: Foram recebidas 22 ligações; 21 provenientes do Sul-Sudeste do Brasil e uma do Norte. Quinze eram pedidos de informações gerais sobre HM. Sete foram suspeitas de crises agudas de HM, das quais duas não foram consideradas como HM. Nas cinco crises compatíveis com HM, todos os pacientes receberam anestésicos inalatórios halogenados (2 isoflurano, 3 sevoflurano) e um usou também succinilcolina; havia quatro homens e uma mulher, com média de idade de 18 anos (2-27). Problemas descritos nas cinco crises de HM: taquicardia (cinco), aumento do gás carbônico expirado (quatro), hipertermia (três), acidemia (um), rabdomiólise (um) e mioglobinúria (um). Um paciente recebeu dantrolene. Todos os cinco pacientes com crises de HM foram seguidos em unidade de terapia intensiva e recuperaram-se sem sequelas. A suscetibilidade à HM foi posteriormente confirmada em dois pacientes por meio do teste de contratura muscular in vitro. CONCLUSÕES: O número de chamadas por ano no serviço brasileiro de hotline para HM ainda é reduzido. As características das crises foram similares às descritas em outros países. É preciso aumentar o conhecimento sobre HM no Brasil.Universidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP) Escola Paulista de MedicinaUniversidade Federal de São Paulo (UNIFESP), Escola Paulista de Medicina (EPM) Setor de Doenças NeuromuscularesUNIFESP, EPM, Setor de Doenças NeuromuscularesSciEL

FHP NURSES AND THE PREVENTION OF CERVIX CANCER

ABSTRACT: Objective: To describe actuation of nurses in prevent cancer of the cervix. Methods: search descriptive, with exploratory qualitative approach, held through bibliographic survey in the VHL, with the data base: LILACS, BDENF and SciELO, also in Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia and a Monograph. They were selected 10 bibliographies, that after reading and analysis emerged 03 categories. Results: We noticed that in practice it is important to educational participation across multidisciplinary team, and is aiming to jointly work to prevent, which is the foundation of the family health program. The consultation of nursing provides the nurse condition to act in a direct and independent with user facilitating accession therapy, featuring their professional autonomy. The difficulties were reported. Conclusion: the nurse depends not only on itself to meet the programs of health, must be supported by a multidisciplinary team, government and society, and they try dribbler difficulties, upgrading, is approaching the user, seeking perform an education will preventive in its UBS. In regard to relation nurse / client, based on dialogue, orientation, planning actions, nurturing health Descriptors: Nurse, FHP, Prevention, Uterine Cervical Neoplasms and Vaginal Smears.RESUMO: Objetivo: descrever atuação dos enfermeiros na prevenção do câncer do colo do útero. Metodologia: pesquisa descritiva, exploratória com abordagem qualitativa, realizada através de levantamento bibliográfico na BVS, tendo como base de dados: LILACS, BDENF e SciELO e também na Revista Brasileira de Cancerologia. Foram selecionadas 09 bibliografias, que após a leitura e análise emergiram 03 categorias. Resultados: Observamos que, na prática educativa é importante a participação de toda equipe multidisciplinar, e que esteja voltada conjuntamente para trabalhar em prol da prevenção, que é a base do programa saúde da família. A consulta de enfermagem proporciona ao enfermeiro condições para atuar de forma direta e independente com o usuário facilitando a adesão terapêutica, caracterizando sua autonomia profissional. As dificuldades existentes foram relatadas. Conclusão: o enfermeiro não depende apenas de si mesmo para cumprir os programas de saúde, tem que existir apoio de uma equipe multidisciplinar, Governo e sociedade, cabendo aos mesmos tentar driblar as dificuldades, atualizando, se aproximando do usuário, buscando realizar uma educação preventiva na sua UBS. Já no que diz respeito à relação enfermeiro/cliente, baseia-se no diálogo, orientação, planejando ações visando promover saúde. Descritores: Enfermeira, PSF, Prevenção, Neoplasia de colo de uterino e Papanicolaou