Analysis on the Application of a Tool to Support the Development Process of Biomimetic and Sustainable

Este artigo traz uma análise da aplicação de uma ferramenta para desenvolvimento de produtos Biomiméticos e sustentáveis: Método BIOS. Com a inspiração proveniente da natureza, problemas vinculados ao homem são resolvidos graças às tecnologias e estratégias obtidas dos mais diversos seres vivos que habitam o planeta, que passaram por longo período de evolução. O método auxilia na concepção de produtos bioinspirados, assimilando Design e Biologia, de forma integrada ao Processo de Desenvolvimento de Produtos. Para isso, foi analisado um produto desenvolvido com tal metodologia e seus resultados alcançados. Com isso, verificou-se que o método, é uma ferramenta eficaz no desenvolvimento de produtos,suasinovaçõestecnológicas podem contribuir para a redução de impactos negativos ao meio ambiente, quando comparado a produtos similares no mercado. Para futuras aplicações, o método será utilizado no âmbito da construção civil, para encontrar soluções que reduzam a quantidade de resíduos, ao considerar o modelo de alvenaria.The article presents an analysis of the application of a tool for the development of Biomimetic and sustainable products: BIOS Method. With inspiration provided by nature, human problems are solved with the help of technologies and strategies obtained from the various living beings on the planet, which have gone through a long period of evolution. The method assists in the development of bio-inspired products, integrating Design and Biology into the Product Development Process. For this, an analysis of a product developed with this methodology and its results. With this, it was possible to verify that the method is an efficient tool to develop products, their technological innovations can contribute to the reduction of negative impacts to the environment, when compared to similar products on the market. Forfuture applications, the method will be used in the construction industry, to find solutions that reduce the amount of waste, when considering the brickwork model

Health-related quality of life in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in the different geographical regions of Brazil : data from the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group

Background: In type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management, enhancing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is as important as good metabolic control and prevention of secondary complications. This study aims to evaluate possible regional differences in HRQoL, demographic features and clinical characteristics of patients with T1DM in Brazil, a country of continental proportions, as well as investigate which variables could influence the HRQoL of these individuals and contribute to these regional disparities. Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study performed by the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group (BrazDiab1SG), by analyzing EuroQol scores from 3005 participants with T1DM, in 28 public clinics, among all geographical regions of Brazil. Data on demography, economic status, chronic complications, glycemic control and lipid profile were also collected. Results: We have found that the North-Northeast region presents a higher index in the assessment of the overall health status (EQ-VAS) compared to the Southeast (74.6 ± 30 and 70.4 ± 19, respectively; p < 0.05). In addition, North- Northeast presented a lower frequency of self-reported anxiety-depression compared to all regions of the country (North-Northeast: 1.53 ± 0.6; Southeast: 1.65 ± 0.7; South: 1.72 ± 0.7; Midwest: 1.67 ± 0.7; p < 0.05). These findings could not be entirely explained by the HbA1c levels or the other variables examined. Conclusions: Our study points to the existence of additional factors not yet evaluated that could be determinant in the HRQoL of people with T1DM and contribute to these regional disparities

Health-related quality of life in patients with type 1 diabetes mellitus in the different geographical regions of Brazil : data from the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group

Background: In type 1 diabetes mellitus (T1DM) management, enhancing health-related quality of life (HRQoL) is as important as good metabolic control and prevention of secondary complications. This study aims to evaluate possible regional differences in HRQoL, demographic features and clinical characteristics of patients with T1DM in Brazil, a country of continental proportions, as well as investigate which variables could influence the HRQoL of these individuals and contribute to these regional disparities. Methods: This was a retrospective, cross-sectional, multicenter study performed by the Brazilian Type 1 Diabetes Study Group (BrazDiab1SG), by analyzing EuroQol scores from 3005 participants with T1DM, in 28 public clinics, among all geographical regions of Brazil. Data on demography, economic status, chronic complications, glycemic control and lipid profile were also collected. Results: We have found that the North-Northeast region presents a higher index in the assessment of the overall health status (EQ-VAS) compared to the Southeast (74.6 ± 30 and 70.4 ± 19, respectively; p < 0.05). In addition, North- Northeast presented a lower frequency of self-reported anxiety-depression compared to all regions of the country (North-Northeast: 1.53 ± 0.6; Southeast: 1.65 ± 0.7; South: 1.72 ± 0.7; Midwest: 1.67 ± 0.7; p < 0.05). These findings could not be entirely explained by the HbA1c levels or the other variables examined. Conclusions: Our study points to the existence of additional factors not yet evaluated that could be determinant in the HRQoL of people with T1DM and contribute to these regional disparities