Estudo Cienciométrico sobre a Enfermagem Gerontológica no Brasil

Este estudo objetivou identificar as publicações da enfermagem referentes ao idoso no âmbito nacional. Seguiu o método de pesquisa bibliométrica e cienciométrica, realizada no Scientific Electronic Library Online, com os descritores “enfermagem” e “idoso”, com artigos publicados no período de 2005 a 2015. Investigou-se o objetivo do estudo, titulação e vínculo do primeiro autor, ano, revista, estrato de classificação e o tipo de estudo. Foram incluídas 55 publicações, analisadas por estatística descritiva simples. Os resultados demonstram que os mestres e doutores produzem os maiores conhecimentos na área da enfermagem gerontológicos, vinculados às instituições de ensino da região Sudeste. As publicações foram A1, A2, B1. As categorias estiveram relacionadas aos diagnósticos de enfermagem, cuidado com o idoso, produção científica de enfermagem, enfermagem gerontológica como profissão e significados atribuídos ao ser idoso. A produção em gerontologia aumentou devido à necessidade de haver profissionais de enfermagem capacitados para cuidar da população que envelhece. Descritores: Bibliometria, enfermagem, idoso

New Natural Diterpene-Type Abietane from Tetradenia riparia Essential Oil with Cytotoxic and Antioxidant Activities

Tetradenia riparia (Hochstetter) Codd belongs to the Lamiaceae family and it was introduced in Brazil as an exotic ornamental plant. A previous study showed its antimicrobial, acaricidal and analgesic activities. Two compounds were isolated from essential oil of T. riparia leaves and identified as 9 beta, 13 beta-epoxy-7-abietene (1), a new one, and 6,7-dehydroroyleanone (2), already reported for another plant. The structure of these compounds was determined by spectroscopic analysis and by comparison with literature data. The cytotoxic activities of the essential oil and compounds 1 and 2 were determined by a 3-(4,5-dimethylthiazol-2-yl)-2,5-diphenyl-2H-tetrazolium bromide (MTT) assay, and by tumor cells MDA-MB-435 (human breast carcinoma), HCT-8 (human colon), SF-295 (human nervous system) and HL-60 (human promyelocytic leukemia). The essential oil and compound 1 showed high cytotoxic potential of the cell lines SF-295 (78.06% and 94.80%, respectively), HCT-8 (85.00% and 86.54%, respectively) and MDA-MB-435 (59.48% and 45.43%, respectively). Compound 2 had no cytotoxic activity. The antioxidant activity was determined by 2,2-diphenyl-1-picryl-hydrazyl (DPPH), beta-carotene-linoleic acid system and 2,2'-azinobis-(3-ethylbenzothiazoline-6-sulfonic acid) (ABTS) assays. The inhibitory concentration (IC50 in mu g mL(-1)) for essential oil and compound 2 was, respectively 15.63 and 0.01 for DPPH; 130.1 and 109.6 for beta-carotene-linoleic acid and 1524 and 1024 for ABTS. Compound 1 had no antioxidant activity. By fractioning the oil, it was possible to identify two unpublished compounds: 1 with high cytotoxic potential and 2 with high antioxidant potential

Use of medicinal plants by primary care elderly

Our study objective was to verify the use of medicinal plants by elderly users of the primary care. The study has a cross-sectional, correlational, analytical and descriptive design with a quantitative approach. It was carried out in the west of Paraná state, in 2016. We applied 252 questionnaires with socio-demographic information and questions about the use of medicinal plants. Our results showed that 72.22% of elderly use plants, and of the most cited ones, Peppermint, Lemon Grass, Boldo and Rosemary were noteworthy. Elderly report to use them because they are better for healing, they prefer them, and it does not harm. There was disagreement regarding the recommendations, where 36.81% does not recommend them for fear to cause harm. About toxicity, they reported adverse events that are not found in the scientific literature. We highlight the importance of a correct guidance regarding the toxicity of some plants, as well as their benefits, and the importance of the nurse in this context acting as a health promoter

Traditional use of medicinal plants by elderly

Objective: identify the traditional use of medicinal plants by the elderly. Methods: exploratory and descriptive study conducted in the Intermunicipal Consortium on Health. Three hundred and fifty-one questionnaires were applied to the elderly to survey socio-demographic information and issues related to plants. Results: the use of plants was reported by 78.4% of the elderly, and these were collected in backyards. The most often cited plants were mint, boldo, fennel, lemongrass and chamomile. Regarding the reason for use, 33.3% participants said that “it’s not harmful to health”, 61.8% usually indicate the use to other people. Most elderly make use of plants in a safe manner, and these are present in the daily lives of these people as a therapeutic method. Conclusion: the elderly make use of medicinal plants as an important therapeutic resource

Efeito do extrato bruto hidroalcoólico e de frações de folhas da Averrhoa carambola L. (Oxalidaceae) no metabolismo glicêmico de ratos Wistar = Effect of Hydroalcoholic extract and fractions of Averrhoa carambola L. (Oxalidaceae) leaves on the glycemic metabolism of Wistar rats

As folhas de carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) são utilizadas na fabricação do fitoterápico Glico-Vitae., indicado no tratamento do diabetes melittus tipo 2. Em nossos estudos, ratos machos Wistar que receberam, por via intragástrica, o extrato bruto liofilizado (EC) e as frações de EC (20 mg/kg), durante duas semanas, apresentaram redução da glicemia. Mas, diferentemente da insulina, o EC e suas frações não estimularam a síntese de glicogênio e a produção de lactato em músculo sóleo isolado. Da fração mais ativa, empregando métodos espectroscópicos de EM, RMN1H e RMN13C, foram isoladas trêsfrações semipurificadas majoritárias e, por comparação com os dados da literatura, foram identificadas como misturas complexas de açúcares.<br><br>Carambola (Averrhoa carambola L.) leaves have been used for the production of Glico-Vitae., a phytotherapic medicine indicated for type 2 diabetes mellitus. Male Wistar rats, which received intragastric administration of the liophyliled extract (EC) and fractions of EC (20 mg/kg) during 2 weeks, showed decreased (p < 0.05) blood glucose levels. However, in contrast to insulin, EC and its fractions neither increased the glycogen synthesis or thelactate production in isolated soleus muscle. In addition, by using spectroscopic methods (MS, NMR1H and NMR13C) a mixture of complex sugars were obtained from the fraction with the highest activity

EFFECTS OF PHYSICAL EXERCISE ON TYPE 1 DIABETES MELLITUS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF CLINICAL AND RANDOMIZED TESTS

<p></p><p>ABSTRACT Type 1 Diabetes mellitus (DM1) is characterized as chronic autoimmune pathology. Physical exercise (PE) is considered a positive strategy in DM1 therapy. The aim of the study was to systematize scientific evidence linking EF interventions in individuals with DM1. This is a systematic review of the literature, from clinical and randomized studies. A survey was carried out in indexed journals in the PUBMED, SCOPUS, COCHRANE, LILACS and SCIELO databases. The Descritors Health Sciences used were: diabetes mellitus, type 1 AND exercise and their correspondents in portuguese and spanish. We included 28 articles published between the years 2012 and 2016. All studies addressed the relationship between pathology management and different types, frequency, volume, duration and intensity of exercises. Different subjects were approached, such as: artificial pancreas, diet, supplementation, insulin and hypoglycemia. One of the great challenges to ensure good management of DM1 with EF practice is related to glycemic control and hypoglycemia during, shortly after or after intervention. The aerobic, resisted, pilates and intermittent PE, along with adequate diet, meal times and supplementation were effective in managing the various metabolic and clinical variables of patients with DM1.</p><p></p