HIPERPLASIA PROSTÁTICA BENIGNA (HPB): TRATAMENTO E CONSIDERAÇÕES ANESTÉSICAS

Benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) is a common condition affecting elderly men, characterized by benign enlargement of the prostate that can lead to significant urinary symptoms. Therefore, management of this condition involves a variety of therapeutic options, from medications to surgical procedures. Objective: To explore the various therapeutic approaches to BPH and analyze the specific anesthetic considerations associated with these treatments.  Methodology: The Cochrane, Scielo and Medline databases were used, searching for articles published between 2022 and 2024, in Portuguese or English. Final Considerations: A multidisciplinary approach is essential for the effective management of BPH. In this way, a detailed understanding of treatment options, from drug therapies to surgical interventions, allows the personalization of care according to the individual needs of patients. Therefore, specific anesthetic considerations for each procedure are crucial to minimize risks and maximize patient safety and comfort. Furthermore, the continuous assessment of clinical outcomes and the identification of associated risk factors contribute to the continuous improvement of clinical practices.A hiperplasia prostática benigna (HPB) é uma condição comum que afeta homens idosos, caracterizada pelo aumento benigno da próstata que pode levar a sintomas urinários significativos. Dessa forma, o manejo dessa condição envolve uma variedade de opções terapêuticas, desde medicamentos até procedimentos cirúrgicos. Objetivo: Explorar as diversas abordagens terapêuticas para a HPB e analisar as considerações anestésicas específicas associadas a esses tratamentos.  Metodologia:  Foram utilizadas as bases de dados Cochrane, Scielo e Medline, buscando artigos publicados entre os anos de 2022 e 2024, nos idiomas Português ou Inglês. Considerações Finais: A abordagem multidisciplinar é essencial para o manejo eficaz da HPB. Dessa forma, o entendimento detalhado das opções de tratamento, desde terapias medicamentosas até intervenções cirúrgicas, permite a personalização do cuidado de acordo com as necessidades individuais dos pacientes. Assim, as considerações anestésicas específicas para cada procedimento são cruciais para minimizar riscos e maximizar a segurança e o conforto dos pacientes. Além disso, a avaliação contínua dos desfechos clínicos e a identificação de fatores de risco associados contribuem para a melhoria contínua das práticas clínicas

NEOTROPICAL ALIEN MAMMALS: a data set of occurrence and abundance of alien mammals in the Neotropics

Biological invasion is one of the main threats to native biodiversity. For a species to become invasive, it must be voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into a nonnative habitat. Mammals were among first taxa to be introduced worldwide for game, meat, and labor, yet the number of species introduced in the Neotropics remains unknown. In this data set, we make available occurrence and abundance data on mammal species that (1) transposed a geographical barrier and (2) were voluntarily or involuntarily introduced by humans into the Neotropics. Our data set is composed of 73,738 historical and current georeferenced records on alien mammal species of which around 96% correspond to occurrence data on 77 species belonging to eight orders and 26 families. Data cover 26 continental countries in the Neotropics, ranging from Mexico and its frontier regions (southern Florida and coastal-central Florida in the southeast United States) to Argentina, Paraguay, Chile, and Uruguay, and the 13 countries of Caribbean islands. Our data set also includes neotropical species (e.g., Callithrix sp., Myocastor coypus, Nasua nasua) considered alien in particular areas of Neotropics. The most numerous species in terms of records are from Bos sp. (n = 37,782), Sus scrofa (n = 6,730), and Canis familiaris (n = 10,084); 17 species were represented by only one record (e.g., Syncerus caffer, Cervus timorensis, Cervus unicolor, Canis latrans). Primates have the highest number of species in the data set (n = 20 species), partly because of uncertainties regarding taxonomic identification of the genera Callithrix, which includes the species Callithrix aurita, Callithrix flaviceps, Callithrix geoffroyi, Callithrix jacchus, Callithrix kuhlii, Callithrix penicillata, and their hybrids. This unique data set will be a valuable source of information on invasion risk assessments, biodiversity redistribution and conservation-related research. There are no copyright restrictions. Please cite this data paper when using the data in publications. We also request that researchers and teachers inform us on how they are using the data