INFLUÊNCIA DA EDUCAÇÃO EM SAÚDE NA AUTOEFICÁCIA EM AMAMENTAR: ESTUDO QUASE EXPERIMENTAL

Objetivo: avaliar a intervenção educativa de enfermagem para a promoção da autoeficácia em amamentação em nutrizes internadas em uma maternidade do Norte do Brasil. Método: estudo quase experimental, longitudinal, composto por um grupo de intervenção (n=80) e observacional (n=78). A intervenção educativa deu-se mediante roda de conversa. A coleta de dados ocorreu no período de janeiro a março de 2018. Resultados: no grupo de intervenção as nutrizes apresentaram alta eficácia para a amamentação, enquanto que no grupo de observação encontrou-se moderada eficácia. Entre as nutrizes com maior escolaridade, que trabalham fora de casa e tinham mamilos íntegros, a intervenção educativa influenciou para melhor autoeficácia na amamentação. O grupo de intervenção apresentou média mais elevada para autoeficácia na amamentação e maior frequência de aleitamento materno exclusivo. Conclusão: nas nutrizes internadas na maternidade estudada, a intervenção educativa influenciou para a manutenção da amamentação exclusiva nos 60° primeiros dias após o parto.Descritores: Amamentação. Educação em Saúde. Saúde Materno-infantil. Enfermagem

Cooking Workshops Increase the Sensory Acceptability of Watercress-Added Products Among Children

The objective of the research was to evaluate the knowledge, consumption and acceptance of children in relation to vegetables, especially the watercress, their participation in the preparation of meals and the degree of food neophobia of this public. Also, evaluate the effect of cooking workshops on the acceptability of watercress-added food products among children, in addition to analyzing the products physico-chemical composition. Twenty-three school-age children answered questionnaires and participated in cooking workshops for the preparation and sensory evaluation of cookie and cheese bread, added of watercress. The products were also evaluated in relation to the physico-chemical composition. Most children had low knowledge of vegetables and low acceptance of watercress. In general, the participation of children in the cooking workshops increased the products acceptability. The products presented a good nutritional profile and can be offered to school-age children, since they contain a better nutrient content than those traded without the addition of vegetables, especially for the contents of minerals and fibers. It was concluded that school-age children have low knowledge and acceptability of vegetables, among them the watercress. Cooking workshop is an effective educational strategy to improve the acceptability of food products added of watercress by this public. In addition, these products have a good nutritional profile, which promotes the supply of healthier foods, contributing to the reduction of the risk of future chronic non-communicable diseases

Mechanistic Insights into the Anti-angiogenic Activity of Trypanosoma cruzi Protein 21 and its Potential Impact on the Onset of Chagasic Cardiomyopathy

Chronic chagasic cardiomyopathy (CCC) is arguably the most important form of the Chagas Disease, caused by the intracellular protozoan Trypanosoma cruziit is estimated that 10-30% of chronic patients develop this clinical manifestation. The most common and severe form of CCC can be related to ventricular abnormalities, such as heart failure, arrhythmias, heart blocks, thromboembolic events and sudden death. Therefore, in this study, we proposed to evaluate the anti-angiogenic activity of a recombinant protein from T. cruzi named P21 (rP21) and the potential impact of the native protein on CCC. Our data suggest that the anti-angiogenic activity of rP21 depends on the protein's direct interaction with the CXCR4 receptor. This capacity is likely related to the modulation of the expression of actin and angiogenesis-associated genes. Thus, our results indicate that T. cruzi P21 is an attractive target for the development of innovative therapeutic agents against CCC.Univ Fed Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Departamento Microbiol Imunol Parasitol, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Uberlandia, Inst Ciencias Biomed, Dept Imunol, Lab Tripanosomatideos, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilUniv Fed Uberlandia, Inst Genet & Bioquim, Lab Bioquim & Toxinas Animais, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilCeTICS, Inst Butantan, Sao Paulo, BrazilUniv Fed Uberlandia, Fac Med, Centro Referencia Nacl Dermatol Sanitaria Hanseni, Lab Patol Mol & Biotecnol, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilUniv Fed Uberlandia, Inst Ciencias Biomed, Dept Immunol, Lab Osteoimunol & Imunol Tumores, Uberlandia, MG, BrazilUniv Fed Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Departamento Microbiol Imunol Parasitol, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilUniv Fed Sao Paulo, Escola Paulista Med, Departamento Microbiol Imunol Parasitol, BR-05508 Sao Paulo, SP, BrazilWeb of Scienc

Efficiency in the use of phosphorus by common bean genotypes

Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) is frequently grown in weathered soils with low phosphorus (P) availability, and this is one of the main limitations on its production. This study aimed to assess 20 common bean genotypes in a hydroponic system to select the best P concentration for inducing nutritional deficiency and to classify the genotypes in terms of nutrient utilization efficiency. The concentrations of P applied were 8.00, 4.00, 2.00 and 0.05 mg L¹. At 21 days, in the plot subjected to an application of the most severe stress, the 0.05 mg L¹ dose of P, had smaller plant size and early leaf abscission was observed. The 4.00 mg L¹ dose of P was the most efficient in inducing stress for discrimination of cultivars in terms of efficiency of use of P. The following genotypes: IAPAR 81, Carioca Comum, IAC Carioca Tybatã, IAC Imperador and G 2333 stood out as being efficient and responsive to P, while the two cultivars DOR 364 and Jalo Precoce were the most inefficient and unresponsive

Dental care of a patient with Systemic Erythematosus Lupus : a clinical case report

Objetivo: relatar o atendimento odontológico na clínica de Odontologia para Pacientes com Necessidades Especiais do Hospital de Ensino Odontológico da Universidade Federal de Rio Grande do Sul, de uma paciente de 31 anos de idade, do gênero feminino, que apresentava Lúpus Eritematoso Sistêmico (LES) e outras comorbidades. Detalhamentos de Caso: Ao exame clínico identificou ser uma paciente cárie ativa com biofilme visível e sangramento gengival em quase todas as superfícies dentárias e sangramento gengival. Realizou-se a maioria dos procedimentos odontológicos planejados preservando sempre os cuidados pertinentes a sua condição sistêmica, proporcionando-lhe um benefício emocional positivo, através de estímulos constantes, inclusão gradual da paciente no ambiente clínico odontológico associada às atividades de reforço preventivo-educativo. Conclusão: a paciente relatada necessitou de um atendimento diferenciado, com cuidados especiais, para evitar risco de infecção relacionado ao uso de medicamentos imunossupressores. O reforço educativo da paciente foi uma constante durante seu tratamento, mas a depressão e a ansiedade foram condições altamente prevalentes na paciente o que impactou negativamente de forma significativa no término de seu tratamento odontológico e, por consequência, em sua qualidade de vida.Objective: To report the dental care at the Dental Clinic for Special Needs Patients of the Dental Teaching Hospital of the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul of a female 31-year-old patient that presented Systemic Erythematosus Lupus (SEL) and other comorbidities. Case Detailing: Upon clinical examination, it was identified that the patient had active cavities with visible biofilm on almost all tooth surfaces and gum bleeding. Most of the planned dental procedures were performed, always preserving the care pertinent to her systemic condition, providing her a positive emotional benefit through constant stimuli and the gradual inclusion of the patient into the dental clinical environment associated with the preventive-educational reinforcement activities. Conclusion: The reported patient needed differentiated assistance with special care to avoid the risk of infection related to the use of immunosuppressing medications. The educational reinforcement of the patient was constant during her treatment; however, the depression and anxiety were highly prevalent conditions in the patient, which negatively and significantly impacted the completion of her dental treatment and, consequently, her quality of life

Antagonistic effect of Trichoderma isolates and its metabolites against Fusarium solani and F. oxysporum in chickpea / Efeito antagonista de isolados de Trichoderma e seus metabólitos contra Fusarium solani e F. oxysporum em grão-de-bico

The aim of this work was to study and select Trichoderma sp. strains with biocontrol potential against Fusarium solani and F. oxysporum, the causal agents of root rot and wilt in chickpea. Antagonism against pathogenic isolates of F. solani and F. oxysporum of twenty-one isolates of Trichoderma sp. obtained from the rhizosphere of chickpea plants were evaluated in vitro through competition in dual culture tests as well as the production of volatile and non-volatile organic compounds exhibiting fungicidal and/or fungistatic activity. In the in vivo experiment, four isolates of Trichoderma sp. were selected and their antagonism was evaluated separately and combined with a commercial product based on T. asperellum under greenhouse conditions. Trichoderma sp. isolates were efficient competitors and produced metabolites capable of inhibiting mycelial growth of both species of Fusarium. Our results show the great versatility of the mechanisms of action from Trichoderma isolates, mainly associated with the production of volatile organic compounds. Despite the antagonistic effect of Trichoderma isolates observed in vitro, these isolates did not control Fusarium neither promote chickpea growth in in vivo conditions.

Reabilitação oral com prótese parcial removível dupla: revisão de literatura / Oral rehabilitation with double removable partial prosthesis: literature review

O objetivo deste artigo foi discutir, por meio de uma revisão de literatura, as considerações das alternativas reabilitadoras mais comuns como a Próteses Parciais Removíveis (PPRs), as Próteses Parciais Fixas (PPFs) e Implantes Dentais, levando em consideração o edentulismo, fatores psicossociais e estéticos. É bem notável o avanço da odontologia na área da reabilitação oral, o alto nível de brasileiros com perda dentária, e os prejudiciais efeitos na vida das pessoas impactadas, estimulam a odontologia a reduzir esse problema, tornando as próteses removíveis o método de preferência para a grande parte da população. A reabilitação oral com a prótese parcial removível quando bem escolhida, desempenha diretamente na melhoria da saúde oral e sistêmica de pacientes edêntulos parciais. Uma prótese parcial removível quando é bem planejada e confeccionada, promove a mesma eficácia associada a outros tratamentos reabilitadores, conseguindo devolver a oclusão, estética e fonética para o paciente que havia perdido as mesmas, devido à ausência dental, fazendo assim também o papel de proteção de seus dentes pilares e gengiva adjacente. Dessa forma a prótese parcial removível é considerada de ótima escolha pelos pacientes por ser um procedimento notavelmente rápido, não invasivo e de baixo custo benéfico comparando a próteses fixas e o implante dental

Playing remotely in times of crisis: a program to overcome social isolation

Objectives: This study aims to examine the feasibility of an intergenerational remote intervention program designed to promote the wellbeing and social connection of vulnerable older adults, mainly people with aphasia and dementia during the COVID‐19 pandemic in the south of Brazil. Undergraduate students were guided to lead weekly sessions of clowning, storytelling, dancing, and cooking‐ related activities for 3 months (from November/2020 to February/2021). Method: The mixed‐method design of the study addresses the implementation and feasibility of the program. Data analysis considered both quantitative—number of individuals who accepted the invitation to participate, voluntary dropouts, attendance—and qualitative data—participative observation and thematic analysis of evaluative conversations. An inclusive group of 34 older adults with stroke‐ induced cognitive impairments, dementia and individuals without any neurological conditions enrolled in the program based on social and racial equity principles. Feasibility and acceptability were addressed in terms of recruitment, implementation, remote evaluation, delivery of remote intervention, adherence, and attendance. Activities and participants' perceptions are described. Results: The initial period of the program achieved 83.7% of adherence and sustainability for additional 3 months. Preliminary results suggest feasibility and acceptability, considering formal and informal support in digital inclusion. Participatory observations describe that the structure of sessions and activities were well received. The analysis of participants' perceptions detects the thematic saliency of feelings of social connection and a sense of having learned with the group. Conclusions: Preliminary results of this study demonstrate the feasibility and acceptability of the program, pointing to its potential mental health benefits

Influence of high temperature on the reproductive biology of dry edible bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)

The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of heat stress on 12 bean genotypes through the analysis of their reproductive biology in terms of flowering, pollen viability, meiotic behavior, and production. Plants were grown in a climate chamber at 25-20 °C (day and night) and at a high temperature treatment 37-26 °C (day and night) from the vegetative (V4) development stage to physiological maturity. The experimental design was 2 × 12 factorial arrangement with six replications and the factors consisted of heat treatments and genotypes. In three replications, the number of newly opened flowers was checked daily. At physiological maturity, the following traits were evaluated: percentage of pod set, number of pods, number of viable seeds, number of aborted seeds, 100 seed weight, and seed yield (g per plant). The other three replications were used to collect flowers to create slides to study viability of the pollen grain and analyze the meiotic behavior. The heat treatment factor significantly affected the following traits: total number of pollen grains, number of flowers, number of pods, pod set, number of viable seeds, 100 seed weight, and seed yield. The raised temperature reduced these variables, except for percentage of pod set, and increased meiotic irregularities. The mean values regarding seed yield were 16.39 g per plant for the control treatment and 7.46 g per plant under high temperature. IAC Imperador, FT Nobre, Pérola, BRS Estilo, and IAC Diplomata stood out for higher bean seed yield under increased temperature