Translating Health Care: Stories from Refugees, Providers, and Friends

Drawing on interviews and participatory observation, this article weaves stories of translating healthcare told from the perspectives of refugees, health care providers, and friends. The research finds that while literal translations of documents and information are important to the health care process for refugees of New Americans, cultural translations of concepts like health care and preventive care are perhaps even more important. That translation, however, is not simple or literal either; refugees and New Americans may resist, or remain suspicious of, these concepts even once understood. Friends of refugees can provide an important role in helping with cultural and institutional translations, and their role should be consider as part of a culturally-centered approach to healthcare, as outlined by Dutta (2008). Note: all participant and researcher names have been changed in order to protect human subjects

Ovarian function during hormonal contraception assessed by endocrine and sonographic markers: a systematic review

This systematic review focuses on the literature evidence for residual ovarian function during treatment with hormonal contraceptives. We reviewed all papers which assessed residual ovarian activity during hormonal contraceptive use, using endocrine markers such as serum anti-Müllerian hormone (AMH) concentrations, FSH, LH, oestradiol, progesterone and sonographic markers such as antral follicle count (AFC), ovarian volume and vascular indices. We considered every type (oestroprogestin or only progestin) and dosage of hormonal contraceptive and every mode of administration (oral, vaginal ring, implant, transdermal patch). We performed an electronic database search for papers published from 1 January 1990 until 30 November 2015 using PubMed and MEDLINE. We pre-selected 113 studies and judged 48 studies suitable for the review. Most studies showed that follicular development continues during treatment with hormonal contraceptives, and that during treatment there is a reduction in serum concentrations of FSH, LH and oestradiol, and also a reduction in endometrial thickness, ovarian volume and the number and size of antral follicles. The ovarian reserve parameters, namely AFC and ovarian volume, are lower among users than among non-users of hormonal contraception; regarding the effect of hormonal contraception on AMH, there are still controversies in the literature

DEPOIS DA PANDEMIA E DO PANDEMÔNIO: LINGUÍSTICA APLICADA E ANTIRRACISMO

Em “Depois da Pandemia e do Pandemônio: Linguística Aplicada e Antirracismo”, o décimo quarto artigo deste dossiê, Miriam Jorge (University of Missouri St. Louis) e Mara Barbosa (Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi) nos mostram a necessidade de questionar o aprofundamento das desigualdades sociais e raciais causado pelo governo bolsonarista

The monitoring systems value for health and environment: air and soil

El presente trabajo pretende destacar la importancia del monitoreo ambiental como proceso de observación con el objeto de identificar la calidad del comportamiento de un sistema, subsistema o proceso, para uno o más elementos químicos o biológicos en el espacio y el tiempo, basándose en parámetros obtenidos a partir de datos derivados del uso de métodos comparables y en lo posible, estandarizados. Se está realizando un estudio sistemático de suelos y aire en forma conjunta, en la región sudeste de la provincia de Córdoba, en proximidades de la localidad de Marcos Juárez. Los resultados obtenidos hasta el momento muestran una importante variación en la concentración de especies contaminantes (metales pesados y compuestos organoclorados) en suelo, entre las distintas campañas realizadas, aumentando notoriamente en época de siembra. En lo relacionado con los estudios llevados a cabo en aire, utilizando diversas comunidades de líquenes, se evidencia que en ambientes urbanos la comunidad se reduce y homogeniza, posiblemente en relación al efecto sinérgico de contaminantes provenientes de diferentes fuentes y naturaleza. Como resultado de este estudio, se está generando una base de datos útil a los efectos de propiciar un monitoreo continuo en la región, que permita realizar e introducir los ajustes o cambios necesarios y oportunos orientados al cuidado del entorno.The aim of this paper is to highlight the importance of the environmental monitoring and observation process in order to identify the quality of the behavior of a system or a subsystem. It is carried out based on parameters obtained by using data from comparable and standardized methods determining one or more chemical or biological elements, in space and time. A systematic study of soil and air is being done simultaneously in the south eastern region of the province of Córdoba, near of Marcos Juárez city. The results obtained so far shown a significant variation in the concentration of pollutant species (heavy metals and organochlorine compounds) in soil, between different samplings (in the time), increasing markedly in sowing season.Studies carried out in air by using several lichen communities appears diminished and homogenized in urban environments. Possibly it is related to the synergistic effect of pollutants from different sources and nature. Finally, this study is generating a useful basis for the purpose of promoting continuous monitoring in the region, and allows to insert necessary adjustments or changes and timely oriented to care environment.Fil: Avendaño, Mara Constanza. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físicas y Naturales. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra; ArgentinaFil: Filippini, Edith Raquel. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales. Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas; ArgentinaFil: Palomeque, Miriam Edid. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas Físicas y Naturales. Centro de Investigaciones en Ciencias de la Tierra; ArgentinaFil: Estrabou, Cecilia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Córdoba. Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas. Universidad Nacional de Córdoba. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas, Físicas y Naturales. Instituto de Investigaciones Biológicas y Tecnológicas; Argentin

Normalização de Publicações Oficiais

Definição de publicações oficiais e medidas para a nor­malização da apresentação, controle editorial e depósito legal dessas publicações. O trabalho da ABNT, indicação sumária de todas as normas e projeto da Comissão de Documentação. A referência e apresentação de tabelas estatísticas e mapas. Partes que devem compor a estrutura de trabalhos técnicos, inclusive projetos. A adoção do Sistema Normalizado para Numeração de Livros (ISBN), para efetivo controle editorial e aceleração do processo de aquisição e de intercâmbio. Fina­lidades da catalogação na fonte e o funcionamento de cen­trais de catalogação, inclusive no Brasil. Depósito legal no Brasil e tentativa da Biblioteca da Câmara dos Deputados de se tornar depositária de toda a produção bibliográfica brasileira. Recomendações quanto ao depósito legal de publi­cações oficiais e quanto à  edição de catálogos anuais de publicações, por órgãos governamentais.

Spatiotemporal patterns of macrophage migration inhibitory factor (Mif) expression in the mouse placenta

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) has special pro-inflammatory roles, affecting the functions of macrophages and lymphocytes and counter-regulating the effects of glucocorticoids on the immune response. The conspicuous expression of MIF during human implantation and early embryonic development also suggests this factor acts in reproductive functions. The overall goal of this study was to evaluate Mif expression by trophoblast and embryo placental cells during mouse pregnancy.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Mif was immunolocalized at implantation sites on gestation days (gd) 7.5, 10.5, 13.5 and 17.5. Ectoplacental cones and fetal placentas dissected from the maternal tissues were used for Western blotting and qRT-PCR assays on the same gestation days.</p> <p>Results</p> <p>During the post-implantation period (gd7.5), trophoblast giant cells showed strong Mif reactivity. In later placentation phases (gds 10.5-17.5), Mif appeared to be concentrated in the junctional zone and trophoblast giant cells. Mif protein expression increased significantly from gd7.5 to 10.5 (p = 0.005) and from gd7.5 to 13.5 (p = 0.03), remaining at high concentration as gestation proceeded. Higher mRNA expression was found on gd10.5 and was significantly different from gd13.5 (p = 0.048) and 17.5 (p = 0.009).</p> <p>Conclusions</p> <p>The up-regulation of Mif on gd10.5 coincides with the stage in which the placenta assumes its three-layered organization (giant cells, spongiotrophoblast and labyrinth zones), fetal blood circulation begins and population of uNK cells reaches high proportions at the maternal counter part of the placenta, suggesting that Mif may play a role in either the placentation or in the adaptation of the differentiated placenta to the uterus or still in gestational immunomodulatory responses. Moreover, it reinforces the possibility of specific activities for Mif at the maternal fetal interface.</p

Pollution and risk indexes assessment in agrochemicals exposed areas, southeast province of Cordoba

Se presenta una evaluación parcial de los índices de polución y riesgo a la salud ambiental y humana para suelos superficiales del sur este de la provincia de Córdoba. Los muestreos fueron en mayo y diciembre de 2015 y junio del 2016. En las muestras de suelo se determinó el contenido semitotal y disponible de metales (Pb, Cr, Cd, Zn y Ni) siguiendo el protocolo de sBCR mediante detección por absorción atómica con horno de grafito y espectrometría de plasma inducido (ICP-MS) y se efectuó la determinación cuali y cuantitativa de pesticidas aplicando cromatografía gaseosa. Se calcularon: Índice de Polución integrado de Nemerow (NIPI) y el Índice de grado de contaminación total modificado (mCd) para evaluar polución total (metales y agroquímicos) e índices de evaluación de riesgo (HQ). Se expondrán gráficos y mapas de distribución por interpolación de los índices calculados. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que en general, se supera la línea de contaminación moderada.Centro de Investigaciones Geológica

Pollution and risk indexes assessment in agrochemicals exposed areas, southeast province of Cordoba

Se presenta una evaluación parcial de los índices de polución y riesgo a la salud ambiental y humana para suelos superficiales del sur este de la provincia de Córdoba. Los muestreos fueron en mayo y diciembre de 2015 y junio del 2016. En las muestras de suelo se determinó el contenido semitotal y disponible de metales (Pb, Cr, Cd, Zn y Ni) siguiendo el protocolo de sBCR mediante detección por absorción atómica con horno de grafito y espectrometría de plasma inducido (ICP-MS) y se efectuó la determinación cuali y cuantitativa de pesticidas aplicando cromatografía gaseosa. Se calcularon: Índice de Polución integrado de Nemerow (NIPI) y el Índice de grado de contaminación total modificado (mCd) para evaluar polución total (metales y agroquímicos) e índices de evaluación de riesgo (HQ). Se expondrán gráficos y mapas de distribución por interpolación de los índices calculados. Los resultados obtenidos muestran que en general, se supera la línea de contaminación moderada.Centro de Investigaciones Geológica