DEPRESSION SYMPTOMS IN NURSING PROFESSIONALS DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Objetivo: identificar sintomas de depressão em profissionais de enfermagem durante a pandemia de covid-19.Método: estudo transversal e observacional, via formulário eletrônico, nas cinco regiões do Brasil, entre profissionais de enfermagem. Utilizou-se instrumento com informações gerais e o Patient Health Questionnaire-9 para identificar sintomas de depressão. Adotaram-se testes de hipóteses t de Student e Análise de Variância.Resultados: participaram 3249 profissionais. Destes, 2092 (64,4%) não apresentaram ou apresentaram sintomas mínimos de depressão, 603 (18,6%) moderados, 330 (10,2%) sintomas de moderado a severos e 224 (6,9%) sintomas severos. Mulheres, trabalhadores da região Norte, adultos jovens, solteiros e com renda de até quatro salários apresentaram escore de depressão mais elevados (p<0,05).Conclusão: os profissionais de enfermagem não apresentaram ou apresentaram sintomas leves de depressão. Variáveis como sexo, faixa etária, estado civil, região do país, ter contato com pessoas com covid-19 e não usar máscaras tiveram diferenças significativas com sintomas de depressão.Objective: to identify depression symptoms in Nursing professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic.Method: a cross-sectional and observational study, conducted with Nursing professionals through an electronic form in the five Brazilian regions. An instrument with general information was used, as well as the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 to identify depression symptoms. The Student’s t hypothesis and Analysis of Variance tests were adopted.Results: the participants were 3,249 professionals. Of these, 2,092 (64.4%) did not present depression symptoms or presented minimal symptoms; 603 (18.6%) presented moderate symptoms; 330 (10.2%) had moderate to severe symptoms; and 224 (6.9%), severe symptoms. Women, workers from the North region, young adults, single and with an income of up to four minimum wages presented higher depression scores (p<0.05).Conclusion: the Nursing professionals did not present depression symptoms, or presented mild symptoms of the disease. Variables such as gender, age group, marital status, region of the country, having contact with people infected by COVID-19, and not using masks presented significant differences with depression symptoms.Objetivo: identificar síntomas de depresión en profesionales de Enfermería durante la pandemia de COVID-19. Método: estudio transversal y observacional, realizado con profesionales de Enfermería por medio de un formulario electrónico, en las cinco regiones de Brasil. Se utilizó un instrumento con información general y el Patient Health Questionnaire-9 para identificar síntomas de depresión. Se adoptaron las pruebas de hipótesis t de Student y Análisis de Variancia. Resultados: participaron 3249 profesionales. De ellos, 2092 (64,4%) no presentaron síntomas de depresión o tuvieron síntomas mínimos, 603 (18,6%) moderados, 330 (10,2%) de moderados a graves y 224 (6,9%) síntomas graves. Las mujeres, los trabajadores de la región Norte, los adultos jóvenes, las personas solteras y con un ingreso de hasta cuatrosalarios presentaron puntajes de depresión más elevados (p<0,05). Conclusión: los profesionales de Enfermería no presentaron síntomas de depresión o tuvieron síntomas leves. Variables como el sexo, el grupo etario, el estado civil, la región del país, tener contacto con personas infectadas por COVID-19 y no usar máscaras evidenciaron diferencias significativas con los síntomas de depresión

Comparative analysis between effective gain and functional gain in bone-anchored hearing aid user

The cases of ear malformations, conductive, mixed, and single-sided deafness hearing loss are candidates for surgery and use of Bone-Anchored Hearing Aids (BAHA). Commonly, the literature highlights two procedures to assess the benefits and characteristics of amplification in users: functional gain (FG) and effective gain (EG).&nbsp;Objective: Estimate and compare the EG and the FG to evaluate the benefits obtained by users of BAHA and, later, to compare tests of speech perception in silence and in noise.&nbsp;Methodology: The sample (n=79) was divided into four groups, implanted from February 2014 to February 2021. The following tests were analyzed: pure-tone audiometry by air and bone; research of audiometric thresholds in free field; speech perception tests in silence and in noise.&nbsp;Results: EG presented lower values than FG in all frequencies. The positive results of the speech perception tests were correlated with worse FG values. EG is the best method for evaluation, as it allows a proper comparison between devices, as well as a comparison with the prescription of validated rules.&nbsp;Conclusions:&nbsp; A better evaluation of results was observed on the EG values, indicating that it is a relevant method to assess auditory performance. In addition, the FG results were incompatible with the benefits obtained in the speech perception tests, showing that it is not a reliable tool for monitoring the results with the use of BAHA

Factors associated with gestational weight gain above recommended: systematic review / Fatores associados ao ganho de peso gestacional acima do recomendado: revisão sistemática

Objetivo: estimar os fatores que estão relacionados ao ganho de peso gestacional acima do recomendado. Métodos: a busca foi realizada em maio de 2021 nas bases de dados: LILACS, PubMed e COCHRANE, com os descritores: “Pregnant women”; “Gestational weight gain”; “Pregnancy”; “Gestation”; “Risk Factors”; “Socioeconomic Factors”. O protocolo do estudo foi registrado na PROSPERO sob o nº CRD42021258655. A seleção dos artigos foi realizada com foco na pergunta norteadora “Quais fatores estão associados ao ganho de peso gestacional acima do recomendado?”.  Artigos selecionados foram analisados pelos sistemas “JBI Critical Appraisal Checklist” e Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation. Resultados: foram selecionados 15 artigos. Os fatores mais prevalentes, foram: peso pré-gestacional, uso de tabaco, paridade e renda familiar. Conclusão: estimar esses fatores contribui para a obtenção de um melhor período gestacional, parto e período pós-parto.

Otitis Media and Internal with Brainstem Extension in a French Bulldog

Background: Otitis is a frequent condition in dogs, with a multifactorial etiology covering primary causes, predisposing and perpetuating factors. It is characterized by an inflammatory process of structures that make up the auditory system, with prevalence data ranging from 15 to 20%, which can occur in any age group and without sex predisposition. According to the location, it can be classified as uni or bilateral, affecting the outer, middle and / or inner ear, the latter two being associated with neurological changes such as vestibulopathy, facial nerve paresis and Horner's syndrome. The morbidity and mortality of otitis media and internal may increase with delay in diagnosis, resulting in delay in the correct treatment, and the extension to brainstem is described in felines and considered rare in dogs. The present study aims to report an atypical case of otitis media and internal, with extension to the brain parenchyma in a brachycephalic dog.Case: A 3-year-old bitch French Bulldog canine was seen, weighing 12 kg, with a history of vomiting, apathy, nystagmus, ataxia and acute evolution hemiparesis. As a result of adoption, it was not known about the animal's morbid past. On special physical and clinical examination, depressed mental status, changes in postural reactions, nostril stenosis with unilateral mucopurulent nasal discharge, corneal ulcer, palpebral and labial ptosis, absence of eyelid reflex and spontaneous strabismus were observed, all of these findings observed on the left side of the face. No signs of otitis external to otoscopy were found. The clinical signs found characterize left facial nerve paresis and peripheral and central vestibulopathy. Otitis media / internal and meningoencephalitis were suspected. Hemogram, serum biochemistry (glucose, urea, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, total proteins, albumin, globulin, alkaline phosphatase, gamma glutamyltransferase, phosphorus, total bilirubin, cholesterol and total calcium), urinalysis, rapid tests for erlichiosis, anaplasms , borreliosis, heartworm, distemper and leishmaniasis, CSF analysis, neurological panel performed by PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction) that tested the animal for Bartonellosis, Lyme Disease (Borrelia burgdorferi), Blastomyces dermatitidis, Cryptococcus sp., Virus West Nile, Distemper, Toxoplasmosis, Neosporose and Coccidioides sp. using conjunctival swab, whole blood, urine and CSF samples. The samples were negative for all of these tests. As an image exam, brain magnetic resonance was performed. In the latter, otitis media and left internal was observed with extension of the lesion to the brain parenchyma. CSF analysis showed cytological changes compatible with a non-suppurative inflammatory process, mild pleocytosis with predominantly mononuclear leukocyte infiltrate. As a form of treatment, antibiotic therapy and total ablation of the auditory canal with lateral bulectomy were performed, showing good results with reduced clinical symptoms.Discussion: It is concluded that although the diagnosis of otitis media and internal with extension to brainstem is more common in cats, it should be included as a differential for central vestibular disorders in dogs, and that the diagnosis together with early and effective treatment are important, since that the evolution of the infection to the central nervous system represents a risk to the patient.Keywords: vestibulopathy, meningoencephalitis, brachycephalic.Descritores: vestibulopatia, meningoencefalite, braquicefálico.Título: Otite média e interna com extensão para tronco encefálico em cão buldogue francês

Religion as a protective factor against drug use among brazilian university students: a national survey

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the relationship between religiosity and drug use among Brazilian university students. METHODS: This manuscript is part of the "First Nationwide Survey on the Use of Alcohol, Tobacco and Other Drugs among College Students in the 27 Brazilian State Capitals". In this study, 12,595 university students were divided into two groups according to their attendance at religious services: frequent attenders (FR; 39.1%) and non-frequent attenders (NFR; 60.8%). Subsequently, we analyzed their responses to a structured, anonymous questionnaire on drug use and other behaviors. Individual multivariate logistic regression models tested the association between religiosity and drug use (alcohol, tobacco, marijuana and at least one illicit drug). RESULTS: Drug use over the last 30 days was higher among NFR students even after controlling for demographic variables. NFR students were more likely to use alcohol OR = 2.52; 95% CI: 2.08-3.06, tobacco (2.83; 2.09-3.83), marijuana (2.09; 1.39-3.11) and at least one illicit drug (1.42; 1.12-1.79) compared to FR students. CONCLUSION: Religiosity was found to be a strongly protective factor against drug use among Brazilian university students. However, more studies are needed to identify the mechanisms by which religiosity exerts this protective influence.

Mudanças na cinemática articular em crianças com paralisia cerebral durante o andar com e sem órteses de reação ao solo

INTRODUCTION: The floor reaction ankle-foot orthosis is commonly prescribed in the attempt to decrease knee flexion during the stance phase in the cerebral palsy (CP) gait. Reported information about this type of orthosis is insufficient. PURPOSE: The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of clinically prescribed floor reaction ankle-foot orthosis on kinematic parameters of the hip, knee and ankle in the stance phase of the gait cycle, compared to barefoot walking on children with cerebral palsy. METHODS: A retrospective chart review of 2200 patients revealed that 71 patients (142 limbs) had a diagnosis of diplegia, with no contractures in hip, knee or ankle flexion. Their average age was 12.2 &plusmn; 3.9. All of them were wearing clinically prescribed hinged floor reaction ankle-foot orthosis undergoing a three dimensional gait analysis. We divided the patients in three groups: Group I, with limited extension (maximum knee extension less than 15º); Group II, with moderate limited extension (maximum knee extension between 15º and 30º) and Group III Crouch (maximum knee extension in stance more than 30º). RESULTS: Results indicate the parameters maximum knee extension and ankle dorsiflexion were significant in Group II e III; no change was observed in Group I. The maximum hip extension was not significant in all three groups. Conclusion: when indicated to improve the extension of the knees and ankle in the stance of the CP patients floor reaction ankle-foot orthosis was effective.INTRODUÇÃO: A órtese de reação ao solo é freqüentemente prescrita com o objetivo de reduzir a flexão do joelho durante a fase de apoio na marcha de pacientes com paralisia cerebral. Não há informações suficientes relatadas na literature sobre este tipo de órteses. OBJETIVOS: O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar o efeito que a órtese de reação ao solo tem na cinamática angular das articulações do quadril, joelho e tornozelo durante a fase de apoio da marcha de crianças com paralisia cerebral, comparando a marcha descalça e com o uso das órteses MÉTODOS: Após um estudo retrospectivo de 2200 pacientes avaliados no laboratório de marcha, 71 pacientes com diagnóstico de paralisia cerebral do tipo diparesia espástica e idade média de 12.2 &plusmn; 3.9 foram selecionados (142 membros). Nenhum deles apresentou contratura em flexão dos quadris, joelhos e tornozelos. Todos usavam órteses do tipo reação ao solo articulada durante a avaliação da marcha. Os pacientes foram divididos em três grupos: Grupo I Extensão Limitada (pico de extensão do joelho menor que 15º); Grupo II Extenão Moderadamente Limitada (pico de extensão do joelho entre 15º e 30º) e Grupo III Agachamento (pico de extensão do joelho no apoio maior que 30º). RESULTADOS: Os resultados demostraram que o pico de extensão do joelho e o pico de dorsiflexão tiveram alterações significantes nos grupos II e III enquanto que o grupo I não apresentou alteração. O pico de extensão do quadril não mostrou alteração nos três grupos CONCLUSÃO: A órtese de reação ao solo é eficaz quando indicada para aumentar a extensão do joelho e tornozelo durante a fase de apoio da marcha de crianças com paralisia cerebra

In Vivo Detection of External Apical Root Resorption Induced by Apical Periodontitis Using Periapical Radiography and Cone-Beam Computed Tomography

Objective:&nbsp;To compare the accuracy of periapical radiography (PR) and cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) for the detection of external apical root resorption (EARR) due to root canal contamination.&nbsp;Material and Methods:&nbsp;Dog’s teeth with experimentally induced root resorption due to root canal contamination underwent or not root canal treatment (n=62). True positives (TP), false positives (FP), true negatives (TN), and false negatives (FN) in PR and CBCT diagnoses were determined using histopathologic findings as the gold standard. Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive value (PPV), negative predictive value (NPV), and diagnostic accuracy (TP + TN) in the diagnosis of EARR were calculated. Data were compared using chi-squared test (⍺=0.05).&nbsp;Results:&nbsp;EARR was detected in 35% of roots by PR, in 47% by CBCT, and in 50% of the roots by microscopy (p=0.03 PR versus microscopy; p=0.67 CBCT versusmicroscopy). Overall, CBCT produced more accurate diagnoses than PR (p=0.008). PR and CBCT allowed the identification of large resorption in 100% of the cases and showed the same accuracy. However, for small resorptions, PR showed an accuracy of 0.83, whereas CBCT showed an accuracy of 0.96 (p=0.003).&nbsp;Conclusion:&nbsp;Cone-beam computed tomography&nbsp;showed higher accuracy in detecting&nbsp;external apical root resorption&nbsp;of endodontic origin

SÍNDROME DO PTERÍGIO POPLÍTEO: RELATO DE CASO

INTRODUÇÃO: A síndrome do pterígio poplíteo é uma doença autossômica dominante rara que afeta o desenvolvimento facial, genital e dos membros, com uma incidência de cerca de 1 em 300 000 nascidos vivos. As principais manifestações clínicas são: correias poplíteas, fissura labial, fenda palatina, fossetas de lábio inferior, sindactilia e anomalias genitais e das unhas. RELATO DE CASO: Neste artigo, é apresentado o caso de uma criança do sexo masculino, que ao nascimento apresentava fenda labial superior bilateral, fosseta mediana em lábio inferior, anquilobléfaro em olho esquerdo, limitada abertura da boca devido a bandas congênitas de tecido entre a maxila e a mandíbula e nenhuma outra anomalia aparente em membros e sistema genitourinário. Foi submetido a procedimentos cirúrgicos para a retirada de bandas fibróticas, do anquilobléfaro e cirurgia de correção das fendas labiais e palatinas. CONCLUSÃO: A síndrome do pterígio poplíteo, quando tratada no momento apropriado e por equipe multidisciplinar, apresenta bom prognóstico