Vitamin d sufficiency in hemodialysis patients and its association with nutritional and clinical parameters

Renal failure is a complicating factor in the maintenance of vitamin D adequate levels, which can interfere in the patients’ nutritional status. The aim of this study was to evaluate the association of serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D [25(OH)D] with clinical and nutritional parameters. Prevalent hemodialysis (HD) patients were submitted to a single evaluation about demographic characteristics, clinical data and laboratory measurements. Anthropometric measurements and electrical bioimpedance were performed to obtain BMI, percentage of standard MAMC (%MAMC), fat percentage (%Fat) and phase angle (PA). Deficiency was defined as a 25(OH)D level<15ng/mL, insufficiency as 15-30 ng/mL and sufficiency as>30ng/mL. Univariate models were constructed and the variables associated with 25(OH)D sufficiency were included subsequently in the multiple regression model. Statistical significance was p<0.05.One hundred twelve patients (59 male, 53 female) were included. Twenty seven (24.1%) were 25(OH)D deficient, 43 (38.4%) insufficient and 42 (37.5%) sufficient. In univariate regression, creatinin, albumin and PA were positively associated with serum 25(OH)D, while age, glucose, BMI and %MAMC were negatively associated. In multivariate regression, age and %MAMC were negatively associated with sufficiency. Most studied sample showed inadequate 25(OH)D levels. In our study, the result to be highlighted was the negative associations of 25(OH)D sufficiency with age and %MAMC, but all the findings suggest that fat interferes with vitamin D stores in HD patients

Effects of metformin on inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone loss in a rat model of periodontitis.

AimTo evaluate the effects of metformin (Met) on inflammation, oxidative stress, and bone loss in a rat model of ligature-induced periodontitis.Materials &amp; methodsMale albino Wistar rats were divided randomly into five groups of twenty-one rats each, and given the following treatments for 10 days: (1) no ligature + water, (2) ligature + water, (3) ligature + 50 mg/kg Met, (4) ligature + 100 mg/kg Met, and (5) ligature + 200 mg/kg Met. Water or Met was administered orally. Maxillae were fixed and scanned using Micro-computed Tomography (μCT) to quantitate linear and bone volume/tissue volume (BV/TV) volumetric bone loss. Histopathological characteristics were assessed through immunohistochemical staining for MMP-9, COX-2, the RANKL/RANK/OPG pathway, SOD-1, and GPx-1. Additionally, confocal microscopy was used to analyze osteocalcin fluorescence. UV-VIS analysis was used to examine the levels of malondialdehyde, glutathione, IL-1β and TNF-α from gingival tissues. Quantitative RT-PCR reaction was used to gene expression of AMPK, NF-κB (p65), and Hmgb1 from gingival tissues. Significance among groups were analysed using a one-way ANOVA. A p-value of p&lt;0.05 indicated a significant difference.ResultsTreatment with 50 mg/kg Met significantly reduced concentrations of malondialdehyde, IL-1β, and TNF-α (p &lt; 0.05). Additionally, weak staining was observed for COX-2, MMP-9, RANK, RANKL, SOD-1, and GPx-1 after 50 mg/kg Met. OPG and Osteocalcin showed strong staining in the same group. Radiographically, linear measurements showed a statistically significant reduction in bone loss after 50 mg/kg Met compared to the ligature and Met 200 mg/kg groups. The same pattern was observed volumetrically in BV/TV and decreased osteoclast number (p&lt;0.05). RT-PCR showed increased AMPK expression and decreased expression of NF-κB (p65) and HMGB1 after 50 mg/kg Met.ConclusionsMetformin, at a concentration of 50 mg/kg, decreases the inflammatory response, oxidative stress and bone loss in ligature-induced periodontitis in rats

Analysis of congenital syphilis in northeastern Brazil

Justificativa e Objetivo: no Brasil, houve crescimento da transmissão vertical, tornando a sífilis congênita um problema de saúde pública. Nos últimos anos, houve um aumento nos casos de sífilis nas cinco regiões do Brasil, destacando-se as Regiões Nordeste e Sudeste com maior número de casos. Por isso, este estudo teve como objetivo descrever o perfil epidemiológico da sífilis congênita no nordeste brasileiro. Métodos: trata-se de um estudo retrospectivo, descritivo e quantitativo, a partir do levantamento das variáveis sociodemográfica, clínica e de óbitos do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação (SINAN), referente ao período de 2014 a 2018. Utilizou-se estatística descritiva. Resultados: Pernambuco apresentou o maior número de casos (25,2%), com aumento gradativo de incidência. Em 2018, a taxa de detecção foi de 9,6/1.000 nascidos vivos. Tendência crescente foi observada no número de óbitos por sífilis congênita nos anos de 2014 a 2018. Houve predomínio de gestantes com a faixa etária entre 20 e 29 anos (52,0%), com baixa escolaridade (31,3%) e de cor parda (77,1%). A maioria das gestantes infectadas realizaram acompanhamento pré-natal (79,8%), porém com esquema de tratamento inadequado (59,2%), bem como sem o tratamento do parceiro (59,5%). Conclusão: a sífilis congênita está em crescimento na Região Nordeste, acompanhado pelo tratamento inadequado no pré-natal. Isto evidencia a importância de novas abordagens em saúde, com a finalidade de capacitação dos profissionais, especialmente da Atenção Primária à Saúde, para prevenção, rastreamento e tratamento efetivo da sífilis em gestantes

Assessment of carvacrol paste as endodontic medication associated with laser photobiomodulation in tissue repair: an experimental study in rats

This study aimed to analyze the tissue reaction caused by carvacrol paste associated or not with laser photobiomodulation (LPBM) at λ660 nm in the subcutaneous tissue of rats. Sixty Wistar rats were divided into four groups and they received the following interventions: subcutaneous implantation of empty polyethylene tubes (CTR), implantation of tubes containing carvacrol paste (CVC), implantation of empty tubes and LPBM (LLLT), and implantation of tubes containing carvacrol paste and LPBM (CVCLT). The animals were euthanized at three, eight, and 15 days after surgery. The inflammatory reaction and fibroplasia were analyzed histomorphometrically. Significant differences among the groups were determined by ANOVA and Tukey's test (p<0.05). In the 3-day period, the CVCLT group had low inflammatory infiltration (p<0.01). In the 8- and 15-day periods, the LLLT and CVCLT groups presented a low amount of lymphocytic inflammatory infiltrate (p<0.01 and p<0.05). Regarding the formation of fibrous tissue, the CVC group had the highest formation of type III collagen in the 8-day period (p<0.001). In the 15-day period, the CVCLT group had a lower formation of type I collagen than the CTR and LLLT groups (p<0.05). The use of the carvacrol paste associated with photobiomodulation optimizes the inflammatory period and tissue repair

Integrando Educação em Saúde como Estratégia-Chave na Prevenção do Câncer de Colo de Útero: Uma Revisão Sistemática

Introduction: Cervical cancer prevention poses a significant challenge in the global public health arena, as this pathology continues to affect women worldwide. In this context, the integration of health education emerges as a key strategy, playing a crucial role in raising awareness, prevention, and promoting women's health. Methodology: The search was restricted to the last 5 years, considering the timeliness of the information. The applied filters included the requirement for access to the full text, prioritizing systematic reviews as a means to ensure a comprehensive and consolidated analysis of the existing scientific literature. The initial number of identified articles was 33. Results: Promoting proactive attitudes towards cervical cancer prevention goes beyond simple information dissemination. It involves cultivating a preventive mindset, encouraging women to adopt regular care practices and integrate preventive measures into their health routines. Conclusion: When considering patient profiles, risk factors, the importance of educational initiatives, screening, and the use of protective measures, it is possible to develop comprehensive and culturally sensitive approaches. These approaches aim not only to reduce the incidence of cervical cancer but also to promote women's overall health.Introdução: A prevenção do câncer de colo de útero representa um desafio significativo na arena global de saúde pública, uma vez que essa patologia continua a afetar mulheres em todo o mundo. Nesse contexto, a integração da educação em saúde surge como uma estratégia-chave, desempenhando um papel crucial na conscientização, prevenção e promoção da saúde feminina. Metodologia: A busca foi restrita aos últimos 5 anos, considerando a atualidade das informações, e os filtros aplicados incluíram a necessidade de acesso ao texto completo, priorizando revisões sistemáticas como forma de garantir uma análise abrangente e consolidada da literatura científica existente. O número inicial de artigos identificados foi de 33. Resultados: Promover atitudes proativas em relação à prevenção do câncer cervical vai além da simples disseminação de informações. Envolve cultivar uma mentalidade preventiva, encorajando as mulheres a adotarem práticas de cuidado regular e a integrarem medidas preventivas em suas rotinas de saúde Conclusão: Ao considerar o perfil do paciente, os fatores de risco, a importância das ações educativas, do rastreamento e da utilização de preservativos, é possível desenvolver abordagens abrangentes e culturalmente sensíveis, visando não apenas à redução da incidência, mas também à promoção da saúde feminina em sua totalidade. &nbsp; &nbsp

A list of land plants of Parque Nacional do Caparaó, Brazil, highlights the presence of sampling gaps within this protected area

Brazilian protected areas are essential for plant conservation in the Atlantic Forest domain, one of the 36 global biodiversity hotspots. A major challenge for improving conservation actions is to know the plant richness, protected by these areas. Online databases offer an accessible way to build plant species lists and to provide relevant information about biodiversity. A list of land plants of “Parque Nacional do Caparaó” (PNC) was previously built using online databases and published on the website "Catálogo de Plantas das Unidades de Conservação do Brasil." Here, we provide and discuss additional information about plant species richness, endemism and conservation in the PNC that could not be included in the List. We documented 1,791 species of land plants as occurring in PNC, of which 63 are cited as threatened (CR, EN or VU) by the Brazilian National Red List, seven as data deficient (DD) and five as priorities for conservation. Fifity-one species were possible new ocurrences for ES and MG states

Uso de AAS em pacientes cardiopatas e ocorrência de Úlcera Perfurada quais as melhores soluções? uma revisão sistemática com metánalise

A administração do ácido acetilsalicílico (AAS) é uma das medidas indicadaspelos médicos em caso de suspeita de infarto agudo do miocárdio. De acordo com os especialistas, o medicamento serve para diminuir a agregação de plaquetas e inibir a formação de coágulos no interior das artérias. O objetivo deste estudo é verificar na literatura o uso do Ácido Acetilsalicílico (AAS) em pessoas cardiopatas e sua possível relação com o aparecimento de úlcera. Trata-se de uma revisão sistemática com base em publicações, dos último cinco anos, que essa temática, extraídas de bases de dados eletrônicas como Scielo, PubMed, Lilacs, BVS, Embase e Medline, em língua inglesa e portuguesa. Dos estudo que se aproximaram do objetivo da pesquisa, muitos não relataram a estreita relação entre o uso AAS e o surgimento de úlcera. Assim, espera-se que este estudo sirva de incentivo para que mais estudos sejam realizados sobre essa temática afim de estabelecer e conhecer se há alguma relação entre o fármaco e a doença