Effects of a Specific Stretching Protocol for the Treatment of Achilles’ Tendon Chronic Pain caused by Muscle tendon’s Stiffness

Purpose of the study The present study was aimed to investigate if a specific lower limb’s stretching protocol could benefit on Achilles’ tendon ( chronic pain caused by muscle tendon ( stiffness in NCAA D 1 men soccer players during the in season period Hypothesis It was hypothesized that a specific stretching protocol could benefit on D 1 men’s soccer players that have been experiencing AT’s chronic pain for the previous period of activity through the enhancement of superficial backline ( myofascial chain’s compliance levels Methods T wenty four NCAA D 1 men soccer players, from age 18 to 25 were included in the study and randomly assigned to an experimental group (n 12 and a control group (n 12 A 6 week stretching protocol with focus on the enhancement of lower limb’s posterior kinetic chain compliance levels was built for members of the experimental group.https://digitalcommons.gardner-webb.edu/exercise-science-research-proposal-posters/1168/thumbnail.jp

Saúde e meio ambiente: uma análise de diferenciais intra-urbanos enfocando o Município de São Paulo, Brasil

Apresenta-se projeto na área de diferenciais intra-urbanos de saúde no Município de São Paulo, SP, Brasil. Focalizam-se alguns aspectos do problema urbano na cidade, seguindo-se uma revisão bibliográfica de trabalhos que abordam a questão dos diferenciais geográficos na literatura paulista. São outras temáticas: a desagregação geográfica do território a ser estudado e a metodologia de construção do índice de carência para definição de zonas homogêneas no Município de São Paulo, Brasil. Aponta-se qual seria a aplicação dos resultados finais obtidos pelo projeto.A project concerned with the study of intra-urban health differentials in S. Paulo city, Brazil, is described. A brief outline of urban problems in the city is presented, followed by a review of the locally published literature on the subject of geographical differentials (stratification by socioeconomic status and environment). Two topics are introduced: geographical subdvision of the area studied and the methods used to choose the socio-environmental indicators for the construction of a deprivation index with to stratify the city. Suggestions are made as to possible applications of results achieved by the project

Modeling the thermal and physical evolution of Mount Sharp's sedimentary rocks, Gale Crater, Mars: Implications for diagenesis on the MSL Curiosity rover traverse

Gale Crater, the Mars Science Laboratory (MSL) landing site, contains a central mound, named Aeolis Mons (informally Mount Sharp) that preserves 5 km of sedimentary stratigraphy. Formation scenarios include (1) complete filling of Gale Crater followed by partial sediment removal or (2) building of a central deposit with morphology controlled by slope winds and only incomplete sedimentary fill. Here we model temperature-time paths for both scenarios, compare results with analyses provided by MSL Curiosity, and provide scenario-dependent predictions of temperatures of diagenesis along Curiosity's future traverse. The effects of variable sediment thermal conductivity and historical heat flows are also discussed. Modeled erosion and deposition rates are 5–37 µm/yr, consistent with previously published estimates from other Mars locations. The occurrence and spatial patterns of diagenesis depend on sedimentation scenario and surface paleotemperature. For (1) temperatures experienced by sediments decrease monotonically along the traverse and up Mount Sharp stratigraphy, whereas for (2) temperatures increase along the traverse reaching maximum temperatures higher up in Mount Sharp's lower units. If early Mars surface temperatures were similar to modern Mars (mean: −50°C), only select locations under select scenarios permit diagenetic fluids. In contrast, if early Mars surface temperatures averaged 0°C or brines had lowered freezing points, diagenesis is predicted in most locations with temperatures < 225°C. Comparing our predictions with future MSL results on diagenetic textures, secondary mineral assemblages, and their spatial variability will constrain past heat flow, Mount Sharp's formation processes, the availability of liquid water on early Mars, and sediment organic preservation potential

Programa saúde na escola: novas perspectivas e ações programáticas na atenção básica à saúde de escolares / Health at school program: new perspectives and programmatic actions in basic care to school health

O Programa Saúde na Escola (PSE), instituído no Brasil em 2007, busca fortalecer as experiências desenvolvidas no ambiente escolar e promover a articulação das ações vinculadas ao Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) com a rede pública de ensino. O trabalho teve como objetivo desenvolver ações educativas e avaliações clínicas de estudantes matriculados em uma escola estadual de ensino fundamental, situada no Município de Pelotas/RS, no período de setembro a dezembro de 2014. Participaram das intervenções 127 escolares das faixas etárias entre 06 e 19 anos. Dentre as ações realizadas ocorreram: avaliação da acuidade visual e odontológica; aferição da pressão arterial; explicações sobre alimentação saudável e prevenção de acidentes; orientação sobre sexualidade; higiene; dentre outras. Obteve-se impactante resultado relacionado às atividades de prevenção de infecções sexualmente transmissíveis (IST), gravidez na adolescência, danos causados pelo uso de álcool, drogas e tabagismo. Porém, ocorreu menor adesão pela atividade de avaliação da saúde bucal. Para a realização do trabalho foi utilizado o PSE que através de estratégias e ações contempla quatro eixos: organização e gestão focada na estrutura; processo de trabalho e equipe; monitoramento por meio de instrumentos e registros para avaliar o desenvolvimento da intervenção; engajamento público onde há o fortalecimento do vínculo entre comunidade e ESF e por último, não menos importante, a qualificação clínica para profissionais da saúde e educação, visando o fortalecimento da assistência ofertada

Surface energy budget and thermal inertia at Gale Crater: Calculations from ground‐based measurements

The analysis of the surface energy budget (SEB) yields insights into soil‐atmosphere interactions and local climates, while the analysis of the thermal inertia ( I ) of shallow subsurfaces provides context for evaluating geological features. Mars orbital data have been used to determine thermal inertias at horizontal scales of ~10 4  m 2 to ~10 7  m 2 . Here we use measurements of ground temperature and atmospheric variables by Curiosity to calculate thermal inertias at Gale Crater at horizontal scales of ~10 2  m 2 . We analyze three sols representing distinct environmental conditions and soil properties, sol 82 at Rocknest (RCK), sol 112 at Point Lake (PL), and sol 139 at Yellowknife Bay (YKB). Our results indicate that the largest thermal inertia I  = 452 J m −2  K −1  s −1/2 (SI units used throughout this article) is found at YKB followed by PL with I  = 306 and RCK with I  = 295. These values are consistent with the expected thermal inertias for the types of terrain imaged by Mastcam and with previous satellite estimations at Gale Crater. We also calculate the SEB using data from measurements by Curiosity's Rover Environmental Monitoring Station and dust opacity values derived from measurements by Mastcam. The knowledge of the SEB and thermal inertia has the potential to enhance our understanding of the climate, the geology, and the habitability of Mars. Key Points We calculate the thermal inertia and surface energy budget at Gale Crater We use MSL REMS measurements for our calculationsPeer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/108664/1/jgre20287.pd

Risco de depressão na gravidez na assistência pré-natal de risco habitual

Objective:&nbsp;to identify the risk of depression during pregnancy among pregnant women receiving routine prenatal care and the associated factors.&nbsp;Method:&nbsp;a cross-sectional study, carried out with 201 pregnant women, in a routine prenatal clinic of a university maternity hospital. Data were collected using an electronic form containing a characterization instrument and the&nbsp;Escala de Risco de Depressão na Gravidez (Depression during Pregnancy Scale). The dependent variable was the risk of depression during pregnancy. Statistical analysis was performed by calculating the Odds Ratio and using the Chi-square and Fischer’s Exact tests.&nbsp;Results:&nbsp;among the participants, 68.2% had a higher risk of depression during pregnancy. There was a statistically significant association between a higher risk of depression during pregnancy and occupation (p=0.04), that is, unemployment (OR=2.00) doubled the risk of depression.&nbsp;Conclusion:&nbsp;the high prevalence of the risk of depression during pregnancy indicates the necessity of planning, prioritizing, and integrating mental health into prenatal health services, especially in the primary healthcare environment, by health managers and policymakers.Objetivo:&nbsp;identificar el riesgo de depresión durante el embarazo en gestantes de riesgo habitual incluidas en el control prenatal y los factores asociados.&nbsp;Método:&nbsp;estudio transversal, realizado con 201 gestantes, en el consultorio de prenatal de riesgo habitual de una maternidad universitaria. Para la recolección de datos se utilizó un formulario electrónico que contenía un instrumento de caracterización y la Escala de Riesgo de Depresión del Embarazo. La variable dependiente fue el riesgo de depresión en el embarazo. El análisis estadístico se realizó mediante el cálculo de la razón de posibilidades (Odds Ratio) y utilizando las pruebas de Chi-cuadrado y exacta de Fischer.&nbsp;Resultados:&nbsp;entre las participantes, 68,2% tenían mayor riesgo de depresión durante el embarazo. Hubo asociación estadísticamente significativa entre mayor riesgo de depresión durante el embarazo y la variable ocupación (p=0,04), o sea, la ausencia del trabajo (OR = 2,00) duplicó la probabilidad de ocurrencia.&nbsp;Conclusión:&nbsp;la alta prevalencia de riesgo de depresión durante el embarazo destaca la necesidad de planificación, priorización e integración de la salud mental en los servicios de salud prenatal, especialmente en el ámbito de la Atención Primaria de Salud, por parte de los gestores de salud y de los formuladores de políticas.Objetivo:&nbsp;identificar o risco de depressão na gravidez entre gestantes inseridas na assistência pré-natal de risco habitual e os fatores associados.&nbsp;Método:&nbsp;estudo transversal, realizado com 201 gestantes, no ambulatório de pré-natal de risco habitual de uma maternidade universitária. A coleta de dados utilizou um formulário eletrônico contendo um instrumento de caracterização e a Escala de Risco de Depressão na Gravidez. A variável dependente foi o risco de depressão na gravidez. A análise estatística deu-se pelo cálculo da razão de chances (Odds Ratio) e pelos testes Qui-quadrado e Exato de Fischer.&nbsp;Resultados:&nbsp;entre as participantes, 68,2% apresentaram maior risco de depressão na gravidez. Houve associação estatisticamente significativa entre o maior risco de depressão na gravidez e a variável ocupação (p=0,04), ou seja, a ausência de emprego (OR = 2,00) aumentou em duas vezes a chance de ocorrência.&nbsp;Conclusão:&nbsp;a alta prevalência de risco de depressão na gravidez evidencia a necessidade de planejamento, priorização e integração da saúde mental nos serviços de saúde pré-natal, principalmente no ambiente da Atenção Primária à Saúde, por parte de gestores de saúde e formuladores de políticas

Secondary magnetic inclusions in detrital zircons from the Jack Hills, Western Australia, and implications for the origin of the geodynamo

The time of origin of Earth’s dynamo is unknown. Detrital zircon crystals containing ferromagnetic inclusions from the Jack Hills of Western Australia have the potential to contain the oldest records of the geodynamo. It has recently been argued that magnetization in these zircons indicates that an active dynamo existed as far back as 4.2 Ga. However, the ages of ferromagnetic inclusions in the zircons are unknown. Here we present the first detailed characterization of the mineralogy and spatial distribution of ferromagnetic minerals in Jack Hills detrital zircons. We demonstrate that ferromagnetic minerals in most Jack Hills zircons are commonly located in cracks and on the zircons’ exteriors. Hematite is observed to dominate the magnetization of many zircons, while other zircons also contain significant quantities of magnetite and goethite. This indicates that the magnetization of most zircons is likely to be dominantly carried by secondary minerals that could be hundreds of millions to billions of years younger than the zircons’ crystallization ages. We conclude that the existence of the geodynamo prior to 3.5 Ga has yet to be established

Reevaluating the evidence for a Hadean-Eoarchean dynamo.

The time of origin of the geodynamo has important implications for the thermal evolution of the planetary interior and the habitability of early Earth. It has been proposed that detrital zircon grains from Jack Hills, Western Australia, provide evidence for an active geodynamo as early as 4.2 billion years (Ga) ago. However, our combined paleomagnetic, geochemical, and mineralogical studies on Jack Hills zircons indicate that most have poor magnetic recording properties and secondary magnetization carriers that postdate the formation of the zircons. Therefore, the existence of the geodynamo before 3.5 Ga ago remains unknown