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PrevalĂȘncia de danos neurolĂłgicos graves e perfil clĂnico de pacientes em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva
Objective: to identify the prevalent neurological damage in patients admitted to an Intensive Care Unit and their relationship with social and clinical characteristics, care, and clinical outcome. Method: cross-sectional study with analysis of 83 medical records of patients with neurological damage and hospitalized in the period from 2016 to 2018. Results: predominance of Hemorrhagic Stroke (55.4%). Traumatic Brain Injury affected only men (16.9%). Systemic Arterial Hypertension was the main comorbidity evidenced (51.8%). Altered muscle strength was the main sign of severe neurological damage (36.2%). Analgesia prevailed among intensive care dedicated to patients with severe neurological damage (95.1%). Death as clinical outcome predominated (85.6%). Conclusion: Hemorrhagic stroke predominates, especially in women. Analgesia is the main care evidenced, and the mortality rate was higher than the rates found in the literature.Objetivo: identificar os danos neurolĂłgicos prevalentes em pacientes internados em Unidade de Terapia Intensiva e a relação destes com as caracterĂsticas sociais e clĂnicas, os cuidados e o desfecho clĂnico. MĂ©todo: estudo transversal com anĂĄlise de 83 prontuĂĄrios de pacientes com danos neurolĂłgicos e internados no perĂodo de 2016 a 2018. Resultados: predomĂnio do Acidente Vascular EncefĂĄlico HemorrĂĄgico (55,4%). O Traumatismo CranioencefĂĄlico acometeu apenas homens (16,9%). A HipertensĂŁo Arterial SistĂȘmica foi a principal comorbidade evidenciada (51,8%). A alteração da força muscular foi o principal sinal de dano neurolĂłgico grave (36,2%). A analgesia prevaleceu entre os cuidados intensivos dedicados aos pacientes com danos neurolĂłgicos graves (95,1%). PredomĂnio do Ăłbito como desfecho clĂnico (85,6%). ConclusĂŁo: predomina o Acidente Vascular EncefĂĄlico HemorrĂĄgico, especialmente em mulheres. A analgesia Ă© o principal cuidado evidenciado, e a taxa de mortalidade foi superior Ă dos Ăndices encontrados na literatura
The bias of gender in discourse and psychiatric interventions
El artĂculo aborda el sesgo de gĂ©nero existente en el campo de la psiquiatrĂa. Para explorar este tema, hemos dividido nuestra presentaciĂłn en tres partes. Inicialmente exploramos el sesgo de gĂ©nero en la historia de la psiquiatrĂa, particularmente en el nacimiento de la psiquiatrĂa moderna. En un segundo momento, analizamos las crĂticas feministas a la psiquiatrĂa actual, observando la persistencia del sesgo de gĂ©nero desde la dĂ©cada de 1970, cuando aparecieron los primeros estudios crĂticos, hasta la actualidad. Finalmente, en la tercera parte de este escrito, presentamos una narraciĂłn en primera persona, resultado de una entrevista con una usuaria de un CAPS en FlorianĂłpolis.O artigo aborda o viĂ©s de gĂȘnero existente no campo da psiquiatria. Para explorar esta questĂŁo, dividimos nossa apresentação em trĂȘs partes. Inicialmente exploramos o viĂ©s de gĂȘnero na histĂłria da psiquiatria, particularmente no nascimento da psiquiatria moderna. Em um segundo momento, analisamos as crĂticas feministas Ă psiquiatria atual, observando a persistĂȘncia do viĂ©s de gĂȘnero desde a dĂ©cada de 1970, quando surgiram os primeiros estudos crĂticos, atĂ© os dias atuais. Por fim, na terceira parte desta escrita apresentamos uma narrativa em primeira pessoa, resultado de uma entrevista com uma usuĂĄria de um CAPS de FlorianĂłpolis.The article addresses the existing gender bias in the field of psychiatry. To explore this topic, we have divided our presentation into three parts. Initially we explore the gender bias in the history of psychiatry, particularly in the birth of modern psychiatry. In a second moment, we analyze the feminist criticisms of current psychiatry, regarding the persistence of the gender bias since the 1970s, when the first critical studies appeared, up to the present. Finally, in the third part of this writing, we present a first-person narrative, the result of an interview with a user of a CAPS in FlorianĂłpolis.Ministerio de Ciencia, TecnologĂa e InnovacioĂłn de Brasil, Consejo Nacional de Desarrollo CientĂfico y TecnolĂłgico CNPqBeca MarĂa Zambran
Gray zones around diffuse large B cell lymphoma. Conclusions based on the workshop of the XIV meeting of the European Association for Hematopathology and the Society of Hematopathology in Bordeaux, France
The term âgray-zoneâ lymphoma has been used to denote a group of lymphomas with overlapping histological, biological, and clinical features between various types of lymphomas. It has been used in the context of Hodgkin lymphomas (HL) and non-Hodgkin lymphomas (NHL), including classical HL (CHL), and primary mediastinal large B cell lymphoma, cases with overlapping features between nodular lymphocyte predominant Hodgkin lymphoma and T-cell/histiocyte-rich large B cell lymphoma, CHL, and EpsteinâBarr-virus-positive lymphoproliferative disorders, and peripheral T cell lymphomas simulating CHL. A second group of gray-zone lymphomas includes B cell NHL with intermediate features between diffuse large B cell lymphoma and classical Burkitt lymphoma. In order to review controversial issues in gray-zone lymphomas, a joint Workshop of the European Association for Hematopathology and the Society for Hematopathology was held in Bordeaux, France, in September 2008. The panel members reviewed and discussed 145 submitted cases and reached consensus diagnoses. This Workshop summary is focused on the most controversial aspects of gray-zone lymphomas and describes the panelâs proposals regarding diagnostic criteria, terminology, and new prognostic and diagnostic parameters
Avaliação da expressĂŁo gĂȘnica de CSNK2A1 e CSNK2B em leucemia linfoblĂĄstica aguda de cĂ©lulas precursoras B
A leucemia linfoblĂĄstica aguda de cĂ©lulas precursoras B (LLA-CPB) corresponde a 85% das LLAs pediĂĄtricas, sendo caracterizada por alteraçÔes cromossĂŽmicas primĂĄrias utilizadas na estratificação de risco, alĂ©m de alteraçÔes adicionais, como deleçÔes no gene Ikaros (ÎIKZF1), responsĂĄvel por orquestrar a linfopoese atravĂ©s da regulação de EBF1, RAG1 e outros genes. Dessa forma, as ÎIKZF1 contribuem para a leucemogĂȘnese e tambĂ©m estĂŁo associadas a um pior prognĂłstico na LLA-CPB. Como a proteĂna caseĂna kinase 2 (CK2) inativa Ikaros, estudos propĂ”em que a inibição farmacolĂłgica de CK2 poderia restaurar a função de Ikaros e apresentar um efeito antileucĂȘmico em pacientes com ÎIKZF1. Portanto, este estudo teve como objetivo compreender o perfil de expressĂŁo de CSNK2A1 e CSNK2B (CK2), IKZF1 e seus genes-alvo (EBF1 e RAG1) nas LLA-CPB pediĂĄtricas. AlĂ©m disso, correlacionamos o perfil de expressĂŁo destes genes com o status de IKZF1 e com as caracterĂsticas clĂnicas dos pacientes. Metodologia: Foram incluĂdos trĂȘs grupos (n=24) de acordo com o status de IKZF1 (selvagem, dominante negativo e haploinsuficiente), compostos por pacientes com LLA-CPB (2004-2016) 30% de blastos. Pacientes com sĂndromes genĂ©ticas foram excluĂdos. A expressĂŁo gĂȘnica foi avaliada por reação da cadeia da polimerase em tempo real, com o ensaio customizado TaqMan Array Plate (CSNK2A1, CSNK2B, EBF1 e RAG1) e SYBR green (IKZF1). Os dados foram comparados com o teste estatĂstico Mann Whitney no programa GraphPad Prism 5. Resultados: A maioria dos casos eram meninos (53,3%) com idade ao diagnĂłstico entre 1 e 9 anos (73,3%) e diagnosticados com LLA-comum (78,3%). AtravĂ©s da anĂĄlise de expressĂŁo gĂȘnica, foi observada uma redução gradual da expressĂŁo de IKZF1, CSNK2A1 e CSNK2B de acordo com o aumento da idade ao diagnĂłstico dos pacientes. Em relação ao sexo, a mediana de expressĂŁo foi maior nas meninas do que nos meninos. A expressĂŁo de CSNK2A1 foi ligeiramente inferior em pacientes com alta leucocitose (â„ 50.000 leucĂłcitos por mm3) (p=0,04). Apesar da ausĂȘncia de significĂąncia estatĂstica, a anĂĄlise integrada de CK2, IKZF1 e seus genes alvos mostrou razĂŁo de expressĂŁo de CK2 e IKZF1 inversamente proporcional Ă expressĂŁo de EBF1 e RAG1, concordando com a hipĂłtese de que CK2 inibe Ikaros. ConclusĂŁo: O estudo mostra que a expressĂŁo de CK2 e IKZF1 sofre variaçÔes com a idade e sexo do indivĂduo, sem diferença estatĂstica. AlĂ©m disso, nossos resultados preliminares corroboram com a literatura e sugerem que CK2 pode inibir a ação de Ikaros em pacientes com LLA-CPB levando a diminuição da expressĂŁo de seus genes alvo e ao comprometimento da linfopoese.B cell precursor acute lymphoblastic leukemia (BCP-ALL) corresponds to 85% of pediatric ALL. They are characterized by chromosomic alterations used in risk stratification, and also additional alterations, such as IKZF1 deletions (ÎIKZF1). This gene is responsible for orchestrating the lymphoid development process by regulating EBF1, RAG1, and other genes. Thereby, ÎIKZF1 contribute to leukemogenesis and are associated to a poor outcome in patients with BCP-ALL. Since casein-kinase 2 (CK2) protein inactive Ikaros, studies suggest that a pharmacological inhibition of CK2 can restore Ikaros function and have an antileukemic effect. The aim of this study was to evaluate the expression of CSNK2A1 and CSNK2B (CK2), IKZF1 and its target genes (EBF1 and RAG1) to understand the expression profile of these transcripts in pediatric BCP-ALL. In addition, we correlated the expression profile of these genes with the IKZF1 status and the clinical characteristics of the patients. Methodology: Three groups (n = 24) of patients with BCP-ALL (2004-2016) 30% of blasts were included in the study, according to IKZF1 status (wild type, dominant negative and haploinsufficient). Patients with genetic syndromes were excluded. The genes expression were evaluated by real-time polymerase chain reaction with the custom TaqMan Array Plate assay (CSNK2A1, CSNK2B, EBF1 and RAG1) and SYBR green (IKZF1). The data were compared through the Mann Whitney statistical test using the GraphPad Prism 5 program. Results: Most of the cases were male (53.3%), aged between 1 and 9 years-old at diagnosis (73.3%) and with common-ALL (78.3%). The gene expression analysis showed a gradual reduction of IKZF1, CSNK2A1 and CSNK2B expression according to the increase of the age at the diagnosis of the patients. About the gender, the median expression was higher in females than in males. CSNK2A1 expression was slightly lower in patients with high leukocytosis (â„ 50,000 leukocytes per mm3) (p = 0.04). Despite the lack of statistical significance, the integrated analysis of CK2, IKZF1 and its target genes showed that CK2 and IKZF1 expression ratio are inversely proportional to the expression of EBF1 and RAG1, agreeing with the hypothesis that CK2 inhibits Ikaros. Conclusion: The study shows that CK2 and IKZF1 expression undergoes variations regarding the age and sex of individuals, with no statistical difference. In addition, our results corroborate with the literature and suggest that CK2 may inhibit Ikaros activity in BCP-ALL patients leading to a decrease in their target genes expression and to impairment of lymphoid development