FÁCIES DELTAICAS DEVONIANAS DE JACIARA - MATO GROSSO: O INDÍCIO DE UMA NOVA PROPOSTA ESTRATIGRÁFICA PARA A SUB-BACIA DE ALTO GARÇAS

O Devoniano da bacia do Paraná é caracterizado pela consolidação de duas sub-bacias, uma ao sul chamada sub-bacia Apucarana e outra ao norte chamada sub-bacia Alto Garças. Diferenças paleoambientais são notadas em ambas bacias, na sub-bacia Alto Garças as diferenças são laterais: fácies terrígenas deltáicas se estabeleceram na margem norte enquanto que fácies marinhas reinam à noroeste. Na região de Jaciara-MT, flanco noroeste da sub-bacia Alto Garças, as rochas devonianas aflorantes foram descritas apenas contendo fácies de mar aberto, no entanto aqui apresentamos novos empilhamentos estratigráficos, ambientes deposicionais e concentrações fossilíferas. Foram individualizados várias subunidades deposicionais, sendo elas da base para o topo; fácies de mar aberto com fósseis bastante representativos da fauna Malvinocáfrica (exemplares de Lingulídeos, Orbiculoidea sp., Australocoelia sp., Notiochonetes sp. e Australospirifer sp.), fácies de frente deltaica influenciada pela ação das marés, fácies de preenchimentos de vales incisos, fácies de rompimentos cíclicos de diques marginais sob planícies deltaicas, fácies fluviais, fácies transgressivas marinhas. Delimitadas por Superfície de Inundação Máxima, Superfície de Regressão Forçada e a Superfície Transgressiva

Meduloblastoma em uma criança: relato de um caso raro / Medulelblastoma in a child: report of a rare case

Introdução: O meduloblastoma é uma neoplasia embrionária altamente maligna manifestando-se predominantemente em crianças. Objetivo: Correlacionar a prevalência no âmbito neuropediátrico com a relevância clinica devido a números alarmantes de mortalidade e mau prognóstico. Descrição do Caso Clínico: G.M.S, criança do sexo masculino de 4 anos de idade. Apresentação inicial: leve desorientação espacial, quedas à própria altura, ataxia de marcha com piora progressiva nos últimos 2 meses, hipersônia e desvio da cabeça para o lado direito. Foi admitido para intervenção cirúrgica de Meduloblastoma, com introdução de Derivação Ventrículo-Peritoneal (DVP). Conclusão: O caso necessita de estudos histológicos e imunohistoquímicos adequados visando o diagnóstico correto, com impacto direto nos protocolos de tratamento.

Effect of cowpea (Vigna Unguiculata (L.) Walp) Stover dietary inclusion level on total tract apparent digestibility of nutrients in growing rabbits

[EN] Although agro-industrial co-products have low economic value as foods for human consumption, they may have potential value as animal feedstuffs. This experiment was carried out to evaluate the effect of cowpea stover inclusion in rabbits’ diet on growth performance and nutrient digestibility. A total of 180 animals were randomly assigned to 3 treatments (CS0, CS2 or CS4, with no inclusion, 20 or 40 g/kg of cowpea stover, respectively). Animal performance was evaluated between the 53rd and 67th d of age in 48 animals per treatment. The coefficients of total tract apparent digestibility (CTTAD) of organic matter, crude protein, neutral detergent fibre and gross energy were measured between 63 to 67 d of age in 12 animals per treatment. Results showed that, in general, CTTAD values were not affected by the inclusion of cowpea stover. Nevertheless, a trend towards a decrease in crude protein digestibility (P=0.0848) was observed when including cowpea stover. This had a negative influence on digestible protein (P=0.0240) and on the ratio between digestible protein and digestible energy (P=0.0231) for diet CS4. Rabbits showed normal figures for growth rate (on av. 46.8 g/d), feed intake (on av. 168.3 g/d) and feed conversion ratio (on av. 3.61). Future studies should assess the possibility of incorporating higher levels of cowpea stover while analysing the economic impact of this inclusion.This work received support by the European Project EUROLEGUME (Seventh Research Framework Programme of the European Union – FP7 research project no. 613781) and by European Investment Funds by FEDER/COMPETE/POCI– Operational Competitiveness and Internationalisation Programme, under Project POCI-01-0145-FEDER-006958 and National Funds by FCT - Portuguese Foundation for Science and Technology, under the project UID/AGR/04033/2019. 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Efeitos de 6 meses de caminhada orientada em mulheres mais velhas: uma análise de domínios selecionados da qualidade de vida / Effects of 6-months of oriented walking in older women: a selected domain analysis of quality of life

Estudos têm demonstrado que o aumento nos níveis de atividade física podem beneficiar indivíduos mais velhos em vários aspectos, psicológicos, fisiológicos, sociais e afetivos, inclusive propriciando melhora significativa da qualidade de vida. Este recorte objetivou analisar os efeitos da prática de caminhada orientada sobre a melhora de alguns parâmetros relacionados a qualidade de vida das pessoas idosas participantes do projeto da cidade de Miracema – TO. Este é um estudo de campo. Para avaliar a qualidade de vida utilizamos a versão em português do World Health Organization Quality of Life (WHOQOL) abreviado, selecionando  apenas as categorias referentes aos domínios físicos (dor e desconforto; sono e repouso; dependência de medicação ou de tratamentos) e psicológico (sentimentos positivos; autoestima; sentimentos negativos). Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva. O teste t-student foi realizado através do software Jamovi 2.2, para amostras dependentes. Foi adotado um nível de significância de p ≤ 0,05  para todas as variáveis. Percebemos através das estatísticas descritivas referentes aos domínios da qualidade de vida quando comparadas as coletas iniciais com as coletas após 6 meses de atividade de caminhada, que houve uma melhora em todos os domínios, o que é de suma importância para a melhora e manutenção da qualidade de vida das pessoas idosas participantes deste projeto

Anatomia foliar de capim-marandu cultivado em arranjos de plantio em sistemas agrossilvipastoris

The objective of this work was to evaluate the effects of different arrangements of eucalyptus plants on the morphoanatomical characteristics of leaf blades of 'Marandu' grass [(Urochloa brizantha (Syn. Brachiaria brizantha)] plants cultivated in agrosilvopastoral systems. The experiment was set in field conditions in a randomized complete block design with four replicates, in which the plots were represented by planting spacings of eucalyptus (12x2 and 12x4 m), and the subplots, by the distance between 'Marandu' grass and eucalyptus rows (6, 4, and 2 m). A control was added, composed by 'Marandu' grass cultivated in full sun. Variables of the leaf anatomy of 'Marandu' grass were evaluated for shading interference by trees. The distance of 'Marandu' grass plants from the eucalyptus lines interfered with the leaf blade anatomy of the forage, and the highest modifications occurred in linear measures and tissue proportions in the arrangements with the highest eucalyptus density. The shading interference of eucalyptus on the anatomical characteristics of leaf blades of 'Marandu' grass depends on the adopted arrangement. This occurs due to the grass adaptation to the low-light incidence, with a consequent reduction in its physiological activity and growth.O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos de diferentes arranjos de plantas de eucalipto sobre as características morfoanatômicas de lâminas foliares de plantas de capim 'Marandu' [(Urochloa brizantha (Syn. Brachiaria brizantha)] cultivadas em sistemas agrossilvipastoris. O experimento foi estabelecido em condições de campo, em um delineamento de blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições, em que as parcelas foram representadas pelos espaçamentos de plantio de eucalipto (12x2 e 12x4 m), e as subparcelas, pela distância entre o capim 'Marandu' e as fileiras de eucalipto (6, 4 e 2 m). Adicionou-se um controle apenas com capim 'Marandu', cultivado a sol pleno. As variáveis de anatomia foliar do capim 'Marandu' foram avaliadas quanto à interferência do sombreamento pelas árvores. A distância entre as plantas de capim 'Marandu' e as linhas de eucalipto interferiram na anatomia da lâmina foliar da forragem, e as maiores modificações ocorreram nas medidas lineares e proporções teciduais nos arranjos com maior densidade de eucalipto. A interferência do sombreamento pelo eucalipto nas características anatômicas das folhas de capim 'Marandu' depende do arranjo adotado. Isto ocorre em razão da adaptação do capim à baixa incidência de luz, com a consequente redução de sua atividade fisiológica e crescimento

Avanço tecnológico da cirúrgia refrativa nos distúrbios refracionais

As falhas refrativas da visão são decorrentes de alterações no tamanho do olho ou no formato da córnea ou cristalino, assim os raios de luz não conseguem ser focados na retina, levando a uma alteração da imagem. E para enxergar nitidamente o ser humano depende da refração, e para corrigir as imperfeições que não deixa esse fenômeno acontecer usa-se as cirurgias refrativas, que são um dos principais avanços tecnológicos desejados pela maioria da população que possui necessidade de usar óculos ou lentes de contato, o objetivo principal do estudo é abordar os benefícios das cirurgias refrativas para melhorar a qualidade de vida dos pacientes acometidos por distúrbios refrativos diversos. Assim realizou-se uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados Pubmed, Scielo e Google acadêmico. Foram empregados trabalhos dos últimos 5 anos, e selecionados 17 referências relacionados ao tema. Sendo assim, temos como conclusão que Lasik e Prk são as mais conhecidas técnicas para corrigir os erros refrativos de miopia, hipermetropia, astigmatismo e presbiopia, apesar de serem consideradas seguras podem gerar alguma complicação no pós-operatório que deve ser comunicada previamente a todos os pacientes. Portanto, é imprescindível analisar cada caso clínico de acordo com suas peculiaridades no pré-operatório e com a atuação da equipe multidisciplinar, realizar uma investigação oftalmológica específica sobre esse assunto para direcionar mais benefícios para os indivíduos

Covid-19 and cardiovascular diseases: Breaking news

COVID-19 disease is associated with a high inflammatory load that can induce vascular inflammation, myocarditis, and cardiac arrhythmias. Mortality from COVID-19 disease in 2019 is strongly associated with cardiovascular disease, diabetes, and hypertension. These disorders share the underlying pathophysiology related to the renin-angiotensin system (SARS). Cardiovascular disease and SARS pharmacological inhibition increase ACE2 levels, which can increase coronavirus virulence in the lung and heart. On the other hand, there is evidence that coronavirus infection can decrease ACE2, leading to toxic over-accumulation of angiotensin II, which induces acute respiratory distress syndrome and fulminant myocarditis. In addition, there is scientific evidence that SARS-CoV-2 can bind chemically to the heme group of hemoglobin and thus cause the release of iron ions (Fe2+ and Fe3+) that can damage tissues, including the lungs and heart. Another important information is that the heme group is produced by mitochondria and, in this case, the oral or intramuscular use of Coenzyme Q10 (ubiquinone) is strongly recommended, as it stimulates the increase in mitochondrial production. Therefore, the use of chelators of iron ions is notorious, as well as the administration of Coenzyme Q10 as a treatment for patients infected with SARS-CoV-2

Insomnia symptoms during the covid-19 pandemic: a case-control study

OBJECTIVE: To identify lifestyle-related, sociodemographic, and mental health characteristics of people with insomnia symptoms and people without insomnia during the pandemic. METHODS: A case-control study was conducted with data collected by snowball sampling using an online questionnaire. From November 2020 to April 2021, 6,360 people with a mean age of 43.5 years (SD = 14.3) participated in the survey. For this study, we considered 158 cases of insomnia disorder and 476 controls (three controls per case) randomly selected from the participants without sleep problems. RESULTS: The results of the comparative analysis between cases and controls showed that sleeping less than six hours daily (OR = 3.89; 95%CI 2.50-6.05), feeling sadness frequently (OR = 2.95; 95%CI 1.69-5.17), residing in metropolitan areas (OR = 1.71; 95%CI 1.04-2.84), being 40 years or older (OR = 1.93; 95%CI 1.22-3.06), and the interaction between occupation and poorer education (OR = 2.12; 95%CI 1.22-3.69) were predictors for symptoms of insomnia disorder during the pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: In addition to confirming the hypothesis that mental health problems are associated with insomnia symptoms, the results point to insomnia as an important outcome for studies on the effects of unemployment, vulnerability and low education of the population, especially in large cities, highlighting that the effects of the crisis on health and the economy are extremely unequally distributed.OBJETIVO: Identificar características relacionadas ao estilo de vida, sociodemográficas e saúde mental de pessoas com sintomas de insônia e pessoas sem insônia durante a pandemia. MÉTODOS: A partir de dados coletados por amostragem em bola de neve, por meio de um questionário online foi realizado um estudo caso-controle. Durante o período de novembro de 2020 a abril de 2021, 6.360 pessoas com idade média de 43,5 anos (DP = 14,3) participaram da pesquisa. No presente estudo, foram considerados 158 casos de transtorno de insônia e 476 controles (três controles por caso) selecionados aleatoriamente dentre os participantes sem problemas de sono. RESULTADOS: Os resultados da análise comparativa entre casos e controles mostraram que dormir menos de seis horas diárias (OR = 3,89; IC95% 2,50–6,05), sentir tristeza frequentemente (OR = 2,95; IC95% 1,69–5,17), residir em metrópoles (OR = 1,71; IC95% 1,04–2,84), estar com 40 anos ou mais (OR = 1,93; IC95% 1,22–3,06) e a interação entre ocupação e escolaridade mais precária (OR = 2,12; IC95% 1,22–3,69) foram fatores preditores para sintomas de transtorno de insônia durante a pandemia. CONCLUSÕES: Além da confirmação da hipótese de que problemas de saúde mental estão associados a sintomas de insônia, os resultados apontam para a insônia como um desfecho importante para estudos sobre efeitos do desemprego, vulnerabilidade e baixa escolaridade da população, sobretudo nas grandes metrópoles, ressaltando que os efeitos da crise sobre a saúde e a economia são distribuídos de forma extremamente desiguais

A collective autoethnography of coproduction in mental health research by academic researchers and young people in Brazil

Introduction Coproduction of mental health research and interventions involving researchers and young people is increasingly common. However, this model raises challenges, related, for instance, to communication, power and control. This paper narrates—from a collective first-person perspective—the lived experience of coproduction of a digital intervention by institutional researchers and young citizen researchers in Brazil. Method This study employed a collaborative autoethnographic methodology, utilising autobiographical data such as meeting recordings, individual notes and collective guided reflections on the coproduction process. Our analysis focused on challenges and solutions that arose during the process. Results Throughout the project, we created formal and informal mechanisms for accountability, transparency and fair inclusion of multiple voices. We engaged in mutual capacity-building, invested in building interpersonal knowledge, and implemented practices to reduce overload and promote equitable participation. Through ongoing reflection and readjustment in response to challenges, we progressively embraced more democratic and egalitarian values. The collective care invested in the process fostered synergy, trust, and intergroup friendship. Conclusion Our experience points to the value of creating a space for multiple research identities: the citizen young person and the institutional researcher, both of whom critically reflect on their roles in the research process. Our focus on coproduced care calls into question participation metaphors that represent the process via a single axis—young people—who linearly progress from minimal participation to full autonomy. Instead, our analysis highlights the importance of a social and caring bond that supports the radical co-production of innovative health solutions in contexts of vulnerability

Molecular and serological diagnosis of toxoplasmosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Toxoplasmosis is an infection of vast worldwide distribution whose etiologic agent is Toxoplasma gondii. This disease can cause problems ranging from mild symptoms to serious conditions, such as encephalitis, miscarriage and blindness. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to perform a diagnosis with reproducible techniques in order to obtain a good prognosis. The aim of this review was to analyze the efficiency of toxoplasmosis diagnostic techniques based on sensitivity and specificity results. Five research platforms in English language were used (Eric, Elsevier, Google Scholar, PubMed and SciELO), which contained data on the diagnosis of toxoplasmosis. The search and selection were performed for studies published prior to June 2021. The search resulted in the inclusion of 13 articles published from 2005 to 2020. The data revealed the use of different samples in the standardization of techniques such as serum, total blood, colostrum and amniotic fluid. The flow cytometry, lateral flow immunoassay and qPCR techniques showed 100% sensitivity, whereas the ELISA, western blotting, qPCR and RE-LAMP techniques achieved 100% specificity. Significantly, the qPCR and LAMP techniques were more accurate when the likelihood ratio was assessed. The meta-analysis identified that ISAGA and western blotting have low sensitivity values and LIASON, ELFA and ELISA, using a silica bioconjugate, also have low specificity values. It was noted that a wide range of methods have high values of sensitivity and specificity. Therefore, the choice of the method will be based on the conditions and its financial viability