POLÍTICA DE CONCESSÃO DE CRÉDITO RURAL: OS MECANISMOS DO AGROAMIGO DO NORDESTE

Brazil, due to its extensive territorial dimension, is considered a benchmark in agricultural production among developing countries. Within this context, agriculture plays a crucial role in the Brazilian economy as it contributes significantly to the balance of trade. Thus, the Brazilian agricultural production experience since year 2004, excellent prospects for sustainable growth and consistency, strong leadership in achieving the production of soybeans, corn, coffee, meat, sugar and others. Thus, since 1990 there are some institutions implementing microcredit programs. One of the most prominent is the Bank of Northeast of Brazil with Agroamigo. The present study describes how the methodology for granting credit - Agroamigo – to the farmers. The methodology used in this study was exploratory and descriptive. Research resources were books, articles, journals, reports, theses and dissertations, and especially official databases. The Agroamigo method had given positive results to communities in the municipality, as there was also a growth in rural activities, according to the BNB (2009), in the order of 40%. The program has enhanced access to rural credit for small farmers and provided improvements in their lives

Retrospective study of 289 odontogenic tumors in a Brazilian population

Background: Odontogenic tumors (OTs) are considered important among oral lesions because of their clinicopathological heterogeneity, and variable biological behavior. This paper aims to determine the frequency and distribution of OTs, over a period of 10 years, at a public university in Northeastern Brazil and compare this data with previous reports. Material and Methods: We reviewed all cases of OTs from oral pathology laboratory of University of Pernambuco (UPE), from 2004 to 2014. Diagnoses were re-evaluated and the tumors were classified according to the latest (2005) World Health Organization Classification of Tumors. In addition, we searched in the English-language literature retrospective studies on OTs that used the same classification. Results: Within the total of 6028 oral biopsies, 289 (4.79%) were OTs. Of these, 287 (99.3%) were benign and 2 (0.7%) were malignant. The overall incidence was 31.1/million. Mandible-maxilla ratio was 2.5:1 and mean age 35 years. Keratocystic odontogenic tumor (KCOT) (34.6%) was the most frequent lesion, followed by ameloblastoma (AMB) (32.9%) and odontoma (ODO) (11.4%). Conclusions: OTs are uncommon neoplasms with geographic variation. Our clinicopathological features are according to literature. In the present study, KCOT was the most frequent one, showing that the new classification of OTs altered the distribution of these lesions and possibly made KCOT the most common OT observed in diagnostic services worldwid

Remoção cirúrgica de odontoma composto causando impacção do dente 21: relato de caso / Surgical removal of compound odontoma causing tooth 21 impaction: case report

Tumores odontogênicos são lesões desenvolvidas exclusivamente em mandíbula e maxila, originadas de tecidos dentais, o odontoma é um tumor benigno de origem mesenquimal que é subdivido em composto, complexo e misto a depender de sua característica histológica. O tratamento tem um excelente prognóstico e um baixo risco de recidiva, porém quando associado a um dente retido o planejamento deve ser feito com cautela. Relata-se o caso clínico de um paciente do gênero masculino, 13 anos, buscou atendimento no ambulatório de odontologia do Centro Universitário Cesmac, após ser encaminhado por seu ortodontista, apresentando ausência no dente 21. Após avaliação clínica e diagnóstico, foi planejado e realizada a intervenção cirúrgica para remoção da lesão e colagem do dispositivo ortodôntico para posterior tracionamento do dente incluso e impactado. O diagnóstico precoce de lesões bucais e dentes impactados, bem como planejamento da conduta para o tratamento dos mesmos, são fundamentais para um bom prognóstico e melhora na qualidade de vida, evitando que o paciente sofra com problemas de ordem oclusal, estética e tratamento invasivos

Produção de biomassa vegetal hortícola através de um sistema de aquaponia associada ao cultivo de tilápia Oreochromis niloticus – variedade GIFT / Production of horticultural vegetable biomass through an aquaponics system associated with the cultivation of Nile tilapia Oreochromis niloticus - GIFT variety

A aquaponia é uma tecnologia relativamente recente a qual pode ser utilizada em diferentes contextos de clima e regiões devido a sua versatilidade. Por conta disso, maiores informações a respeito dessa tecnologia em nível regional são necessárias. Neste trabalho avaliou-se a produção de biomassa vegetal em sistema de aquaponia utilizando três fontes distintas de água, sendo duas delas sem tratamento prévio, através da produção de cúrcuma (Curcuma longa L.), quiabo (Abelmoschus esculentus L.) e tomate cereja (Solanum lycopersicum L.). Foram coletados dados referentes à altura e peso úmido dos quais foram obtidos à Taxa de Crescimento Absoluto (TCA) e Taxa de Crescimento Relativo (TCR) e, posteriormente foi analisado estatisticamente por médio de um fatorial 2x3x3 e teste de Tuckey a 5% de probabilidade a fim de mensurar quais condições foram mais produtivas. Os resultados para TCA e TCR apresentaram diferenças significativas no período chuvoso para tomate e quiabo enquanto a cúrcuma se desenvolveu melhor durante a estação seca. O módulo com água do riacho apresentou melhores resultados no período chuvoso enquanto o com água do abastecimento público no período seco. Não foram detectados metais a níveis nocivos à saúde humana ou presença de coliformes termotolerantes ao final do experimento em ambas as estações avaliadas

An overview of migratory birds in Brazil

We reviewed the occurrences and distributional patterns of migratory species of birds in Brazil. A species was classified as migratory when at least part of its population performs cyclical, seasonal movements with high fidelity to its breeding grounds. Of the 1,919 species of birds recorded in Brazil, 198 (10.3%) are migratory. Of these, 127 (64%) were classified as Migratory and 71 (36%) as Partially Migratory. A few species (83; 4.3%) were classified as Vagrant and eight (0,4%) species could not be defined due to limited information available, or due to conflicting data.Fil: Somenzari, Marina. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Amaral, Priscilla Prudente do. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Cueto, Víctor. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Patagonia Norte. Centro de Investigación Esquel de Montaña y Estepa Patagóica. Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia "San Juan Bosco". Facultad de Ciencias Naturales - Sede Esquel. Centro de Investigación Esquel de Montaña y Estepa Patagónica; ArgentinaFil: Guaraldo, André de Camargo. Universidade Federal do Paraná; BrasilFil: Jahn, Alex. Universidade Estadual Paulista Julio de Mesquita Filho; BrasilFil: Lima, Diego Mendes. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Lima, Pedro Cerqueira. Fundação BioBrasil; BrasilFil: Lugarini, Camile. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Machado, Caio Graco. Universidade Estadual de Feira de Santana; BrasilFil: Martinez, Jaime. Universidade de Passo Fundo; BrasilFil: do Nascimento, João Luiz Xavier. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Pacheco, José Fernando. Comitê Brasileiro de Registros Ornitológicos; BrasilFil: Paludo, Danielle. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Prestes, Nêmora Pauletti. Universidade de Passo Fundo; BrasilFil: Serafini, Patrícia Pereira. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Silveira, Luís Fábio. Universidade de Sao Paulo; BrasilFil: de Sousa, Antônio Emanuel Barreto Alves. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: de Sousa, Nathália Alves. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: de Souza, Manuella Andrade. Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservação de Aves Silvestres. Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservação da Biodiversidade; BrasilFil: Telino-Júnior, Wallace Rodrigues. Universidade Federal de Pernambuco; BrasilFil: Whitney, Bret Myers. State University of Louisiana; Estados Unido

Factors Associated with Emotion Regulation in Men with Internet Access Living in Brazil during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Publisher Copyright: © 2022 by the authors. Licensee MDPI, Basel, Switzerland.Objective: to evaluate the factors associated with emotion regulation in men with internet access living in Brazil during the COVID-19 pandemic. Method: an epidemiological survey, conducted with 1015 men. An electronic form was applied containing sociodemographic and occu-pational characteristics, support and coping strategies, as well as emotional and behavioral aspects. Emotion regulation was assessed using the Emotion Regulation Questionnaire. Results: The prevalence values observed were 44.6% for Low Cognitive Reappraisal and of 47.1% for High Emotional Sup-pression. The following factors were identified as associated: (a) with Low Cognitive Reappraisal: being aged 30 years old or more, practicing physical activity, worrying about social distancing and having positive emotions and feelings; and (b) with High Emotional Suppression: being heterosexual, non-white race/skin color, having security support or public administration, not sanitizing food, worrying about lack of physical activity and not having negative emotions. Conclusion: the adoption of emotion regulation strategies was associated with individual, contextual and emotional/behavioral characteristics. Masculinity ideals seem to exert an influence on these relationships.publishersversionpublishe

ASPECTOS CLÍNICO-EPIDEMIOLÓGICOS DA FEBRE MACULOSA BRASILEIRA: UMA PERSPECTIVA CONTEMPORÂNEA

Introduction: Brazilian Spotted Fever (BSF) is an infectious disease transmitted by ticks of the genus Amblyomma, whose main etiological agent is the bacterium Rickettsia rickettsii, manifesting itself through an acute febrile condition. Objective: This narrative review aimed to address the epidemiological and clinical aspects of Brazilian Spotted Fever in Brazil. Methodology: A descriptive study with a retrospective approach carried out through a literature search based on data obtained from articles available free of charge in the Medline, PubMed, Scopus and SciELO databases, published from 2013 to 2023. In order to address the main theme more broadly, gray literature and data from the Notifiable Diseases Information System - SINAN were also used, which were statically analyzed using the Epi Info and BioEstat programs. Results and Discussion: In Brazil, the main species of tick vectors of Rickettsia rickettsii, obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacilli that cause Rocky Mountain spotted fever are Amblyomma cajennense and A. aureolatum. Retrospective analysis of SINAN data found an average of 163.7 cases and a lethality of 31.6. The epidemiological study found a higher incidence and mortality from FMB in the Southeast Region, mainly in white men aged 20 to 60 years. Variables such as gender, race, age group, site of infection and macro-region were also relevant in the study. Prominent symptoms include fever, headache and myalgia, and may present a broad clinical spectrum with severe cases. Serology is the basis of diagnosis and indirect immunofluorescence is the preferred test. The treatment of choice is doxycycline from the tetracycline group. Conclusion: Early detection and appropriate treatment are important to reduce morbidity and mortality from tick-borne pathogens.Introdução: A Febre Maculosa Brasileira (FMB) é uma doença infecciosa transmitida por carrapatos do gênero Amblyomma, tendo como principal agente etiológico a bactéria Rickettsia rickettsii, manifestando-se por um quadro febril agudo. Objetivo: A presente revisão narrativa teve por objetivo abordar os aspectos epidemiológicos e clínicos da Febre Maculosa Brasileira no Brasil. Metodologia: Estudo de caráter descritivo e abordagem retrospectiva realizado por meio de uma pesquisa de literatura a partir dos dados obtidos em artigos disponíveis free no banco de dados Medline, PubMed, Scopus e SciELO, publicados no período de 2013 a 2023. Além disso, no intuito de abordar a temática principal de forma mais ampla, também se utilizou a literatura cinzenta e dados do Sistema de Informação de Agravos de Notificação – SINAN, os quais foram analisados estaticamente por meio dos programas Epi Info e BioEstat. Resultados e Discussão: No Brasil, as principais espécies de carrapatos vetores da Rickettsia rickettsii, bacilos Gram-negativos intracelulares obrigatórios, causadora da febre maculosa são a Amblyomma cajennense e a A. aureolatum. A análise retrospectiva dos dados do SINAN constatou uma média de 163,7 casos e uma letalidade de 31,6. O estudo epidemiológico constatou uma maior incidência e mortalidade por FMB na Região Sudeste, principalmente em homens brancos com idade de 20 a 60 anos. Variáveis como sexo, raça, faixa etária, local de infecção e macrorregião também se mostraram relevantes no estudo. Os sintomas proeminentes incluem febre, cefaléia e mialgia, podendo apresentar um amplo espectro clínico com casos graves. A sorologia é a base do diagnóstico e a imunofluorescência indireta é o teste de preferência. O tratamento de escolha é a doxiciclina do grupo das tetraciclinas. Conclusão: A detecção precoce e o tratamento adequado são importantes para reduzir a morbidade e a mortalidade por patógenos transmitidos por carrapatos

Assessment of risk scores to predict mortality of COVID-19 patients admitted to the intensive care unit

ObjectivesTo assess the ABC2-SPH score in predicting COVID-19 in-hospital mortality, during intensive care unit (ICU) admission, and to compare its performance with other scores (SOFA, SAPS-3, NEWS2, 4C Mortality Score, SOARS, CURB-65, modified CHA2DS2-VASc, and a novel severity score).Materials and methodsConsecutive patients (≥ 18 years) with laboratory-confirmed COVID-19 admitted to ICUs of 25 hospitals, located in 17 Brazilian cities, from October 2020 to March 2022, were included. Overall performance of the scores was evaluated using the Brier score. ABC2-SPH was used as the reference score, and comparisons between ABC2-SPH and the other scores were performed by using the Bonferroni method of correction. The primary outcome was in-hospital mortality.ResultsABC2-SPH had an area under the curve of 0.716 (95% CI 0.693–0.738), significantly higher than CURB-65, SOFA, NEWS2, SOARS, and modified CHA2DS2-VASc scores. There was no statistically significant difference between ABC2-SPH and SAPS-3, 4C Mortality Score, and the novel severity score.ConclusionABC2-SPH was superior to other risk scores, but it still did not demonstrate an excellent predictive ability for mortality in critically ill COVID-19 patients. Our results indicate the need to develop a new score, for this subset of patients

The complete genome sequence of Chromobacterium violaceum reveals remarkable and exploitable bacterial adaptability

Chromobacterium violaceum is one of millions of species of free-living microorganisms that populate the soil and water in the extant areas of tropical biodiversity around the world. Its complete genome sequence reveals (i) extensive alternative pathways for energy generation, (ii) ≈500 ORFs for transport-related proteins, (iii) complex and extensive systems for stress adaptation and motility, and (iv) wide-spread utilization of quorum sensing for control of inducible systems, all of which underpin the versatility and adaptability of the organism. The genome also contains extensive but incomplete arrays of ORFs coding for proteins associated with mammalian pathogenicity, possibly involved in the occasional but often fatal cases of human C. violaceum infection. There is, in addition, a series of previously unknown but important enzymes and secondary metabolites including paraquat-inducible proteins, drug and heavy-metal-resistance proteins, multiple chitinases, and proteins for the detoxification of xenobiotics that may have biotechnological applications