Negative impacts of the adaptation process linked to local cultural stress levels in immigrants and development of psychiatric disorders: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Background Current studies underline and enable the international scientific community to reflect on migrant needs to restart, mostly without fluency in the language from the country of destination, without a way of proving his/her knowledges and abilities, with an incomplete family core, without cultural references that until that moment defined him/her as belonging to a specific group, with defined and meaningful habits, full of symbolic representations. Iams Conduct an analysis on the implications of migration in refugees’ mental health, and the link between these implications and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). Method Indexed journals in MEDLINE and LILACS databases hosted in Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde (BVS), as well as papers hosted in Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES) Periodicals Portal. Searches were carried using the following DeCS descriptors: “Stress Disorders, Post-Traumatic”, "Refugees” e “Mental Health”. Results The 10 studies included in the present review were carried in Australia, Denmark, Ethiopia, Turkey, Uganda, Israel, South Korea and Papua New Guinea, and were published in 2014 (2), 2015 (6), and 2017 (2). Regarding the subject, 50% of the articles concentrate information regarding PTSD and mental health problems, while the remaining half deals with psychosocial effects of mass conflict on refugees. Meta-analysis concludes that a considerable percentage of refugees suffer from psychiatric disorder, I-squared (variation in ES attributable to heterogeneity) = 96,46%; Estimate of between-study variance Tau^2= 0.02. Test of ES=0 : z= 17.75 p= 0.00. Conclusion Exposure to traumatic events such as public executions and other extreme acts of violence, murder of family members, family and friends’ death due to starvation, homelessness, are closely related to PTSD prevalence in refugees. Acculturation and family’s prolonged estrangement are predictors of depressive symptoms in refugees and both exposure to a new culture and adaptation to new laws and norms of welcoming countries act as stressors and aggravators of depressive symptoms. &nbsp

RESÍDUOS DE DENIN: experiências de reutilização em confecção de jeans

O planejamento do uso de técnicas de reutilização de materiais que são desperdiçados, pode ajudar a reduzir os danos ambientais ou mesmo evitá-los. Este artigo apresenta resultados de uma pesquisa que explorou as sobras de denim em uma fábrica de confecção de jeans, bem como a proposta de reutilização dos resíduos por meio de alternativas sustentáveis, gerando possibilidades para o desenvolvimento de novos produtos, a partir do reaproveitamento do denim descartado. Para o desenvolvimento da pesquisa utilizou-se o método de pesquisa Design Science, seguindo as seguintes etapas: compreensão do problema, geração de alternativas, desenvolvimento de artefatos, avaliação e conclusões. Foram prototipadas peças a partir do reaproveitamento, sendo seis pares de calçados e seis bolsas. Os resultados alcançados demonstraram que o reaproveitamento de resíduos de denim associados a elementos agregadores do design, são formas de inovar, tornando a moda mais sustentável e ética, agregando valor ao produto, através da ressignificação

Caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica de pacientes portadores de hepatite C crónica

Objective: To describe the sociodemographic and clinical characterization of patients with chronic hepatitis C followed at the outpatient clinic of a reference hospital in infectology.Method: A cross-sectional, descriptive, quantitative study with chronic hepatitis C patients attended at a referral hospital during November 2015 to April 2016 with a sample of 47 users. Results: The participants were male (76.6%), 57 years old (57.5%), brown (38.3%), married (55.3%), (61.7%), with a discovery time of up to 6 years (68.1%), not knowing the form of contamination (57.5%), immunized against hepatitis B (65.9%), undergoing drug therapy (85.1%) with Ribavirin (55.6%); And 70.2% had adverse effects. Conclusion: Sociodemographic and clinical characterization assist the clinical practice of the multiprofessional team with patients with chronic hepatitis CObjetivo: Describir la caracterización sociodemográfica y clínica de los pacientes portadores de hepatitis C crónica acompañados en el ambulatorio de un hospital de referencia en infectología. Método: Estudio transversal, descriptivo, cuantitativo, con usuarios portadores de hepatitis C crónica asistidos en el ambulatorio de un hospital de referencia durante noviembre de 2015 a abril de 2016 con una muestra de 47 usuarios. Resultados: Los participantes son de sexo masculino (76,6%) con rango de edad superior a 57 años (57,5%), pardo (38,3%), casado (55,3%), con grado de escolaridad (31,9%), y residente en la capital (61,7%), con tiempo de descubrimiento de hasta 6 años (68,1%), desconociendo la forma de contaminación (57,5%), inmunizado contra la hepatitis B (65,9%), realizando tratamiento medicamentoso (85,1%) con Ribavirina (55,6%); Y el 70,2% presentó efectos adversos. Conclusión: La caracterización sociodemográfica y clínica auxilian en la práctica clínica del equipo multiprofesional con los portadores de hepatitis C crónica.Objetivo: Descrever a caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica dos pacientes portadores de hepatite C crônica acompanhados no ambulatório de um hospital referência em infectologia. Método: Estudo transversal, descritivo, quantitativo, com usuários portadores de hepatite C crônica assistidos no ambulatório de um hospital referência durante Novembro 2015 a Abril de 2016 com uma amostra de 47 usuários. Resultados: Os participantes encontram-se no sexo masculino (76,6%) com faixa etária acima de 57 anos (57,5%), pardo (38,3%), casado (55,3%), com grau de escolaridade fundamental incompleto (31,9%), e residente na capital (61,7%), com tempo de descoberta de até 6 anos (68,1%), desconhecendo a forma de contaminação (57,5%), realizando tratamento medicamentoso (85,1%) com Ribavirina (55,6%); e 70,2% apresentaram efeitos adversos. Conclusões: A caracterização sociodemográfica e clínica auxiliam na prática clínica da equipe multiprofissional com os portadores de hepatite C crônica

Rentabilidade Das Empresas Listadas Na Carteira Ise – Índice De Sustentabilidade Empresarial Da B3 – Brasil Bolsa Balcão

This research presents as theme the profitability of the companies listed in the ISE - Corporate Sustainability Index. The general objective is to investigate whether the companies that are part of the ISE portfolio of the clothing, telephony and food industry segments in the years 2015 to 2017 presented a return and financial security for the shareholders. As for the methodology, this is a quantitative, documental and exploratory descriptive research. The data that compose the sample of this present research were collected through the financial statements of 19 companies listed in B3 for the years 2017, 2016 and 2015. The liquidity, indebtedness and economic indices are calculated to investigate whether companies classified in ISE economic and financial performance. To test whether the ISE component companies are more profitable, less indebted and have a better financial situation, the T-Student test is used. In the analyzes referring to the financial security indicators, it is stated that the companies participating in the ISE have a greater capacity to honor their commitments with or without dependence on their inventory, but in the analysis of dry liquidity under the standardized criteria of significance level, the averages are the same. In relation to the level of indebtedness, listed companies have a greater record of short-term debt and, on the other hand, non-ISE companies are more dependent on third-party capital. However, the study evidences a higher profitability of the companies included in the ISE portfolio and proves the viability for shareholders to invest in companies that are classified by the ISE.Incluir o resumo em inglês.Esta investigación presenta como tema la rentabilidad de las empresas listadas en la cartera ISE - Índice de Sustentabilidad Empresarial. El objetivo general de investigar si las empresas componentes de la cartera ISE de los segmentos de vestuario, telefonía e industria alimentaria en los años 2015 a 2017 presentaron retorno y seguridad financiera para los accionistas. En cuanto a la metodología, se trata de una investigación cuantitativa, documental y exploratoria descriptiva. Los datos que componen la muestra de esta presente investigación fueron recolectados a través de los estados financieros de 19 empresas listadas en la B3, referente a los años de 2017, 2016 y 2015. Se calculan los índices de liquidez, endeudamiento y económicos para investigar si las empresas encuadradas en el ISE tienen un mejor desempeño económico y financiero. Para probar si las empresas componentes del ISE son más rentables, menos endeudadas y tienen una mejor situación financiera, se utiliza la prueba T-Student. En los análisis referentes a los indicadores de seguridad financiera se afirma que las empresas participantes del ISE tienen mayor capacidad de honrar sus compromisos con o sin dependencia de su stock, sin embargo, en el análisis de la liquidez seca bajo los criterios de nivel de significancia estandarizados, que los promedios son iguales. En cuanto al nivel de endeudamiento, las empresas listadas poseen mayor registro de divisiones a corto plazo y en contrapartida las empresas no participantes del ISE poseen mayor dependencia de capital de terceros. Sin embargo, el estudio evidencia una mayor rentabilidad de las empresas encuadradas en la cartera ISE y demuestra la viabilidad para los accionistas a invertir en las empresas que son clasificadas por el ISE.Esta pesquisa apresenta como tema a rentabilidade das empresas listadas na carteira ISE - Índice de Sustentabilidade Empresarial. O objetivo geral investigar se as empresas componentes da carteira ISE dos segmentos de vestuário, telefonia e indústria alimentícia nos anos de 2015 à 2017 apresentaram retorno e segurança financeira para os acionistas. Quanto à metodologia, trata-se de uma pesquisa quantitativa, documental e exploratória descritiva. Os dados que compõem a amostra desta presente pesquisa foram coletados através dos demonstrativos financeiros de 19 empresas listadas na B3, referente aos anos de 2017, 2016 e 2015. São calculados os índices de liquidez, endividamento e econômicos para investigar se as empresas enquadradas no ISE possuem melhor desempenho econômico e financeiro. Para testar se as empresas componentes do ISE são mais rentáveis, menos endividadas e possuem uma melhor situação financeira, é utilizado o teste T-Student. Nas análises referentes aos indicadores de segurança financeira afirma-se que as empresas participantes do ISE possuem maior capacidade de honrar seus compromissos com ou sem dependência de seu estoque, porém, na análise da liquidez seca sob os critérios de nível de significância padronizados, nota-se que as médias são iguais. Em relação ao nível de endividamento, as empresas listadas possuem maior registro de dividas a curto prazo e em contrapartida as empresas não participantes do ISE possuem maior dependência de capital de terceiros. Contudo, o estudo evidência uma maior rentabilidade das empresas enquadradas na carteira ISE e comprova a viabilidade para os acionistas a investirem nas empresas que são classificadas pelo ISE

Un análisis de tendencia temporal (2012-2021)

Funding Information: Funding Source: The present work was carried out with the support of the Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior – Brasil (CAPES) – Finance Code 001. Publisher Copyright: © 2023, Sociedad Chilena de Nutricion Bromatologia y Toxilogica. All rights reserved.The present study aimed to analyze trends in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Primary Health Care users in Piauí between 2012 and 2021. We conducted an ecological study with data from the Food and Nutrition Surveillance System. Overweight and obesity were classified as recommended by the World Health Organization. A linear regression was performed to estimate the trend in the prevalence of overweight and obesity. There was an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity in Piauí in the period studied in all age groups and in both sexes. However, the growth trend was stationary for overweight in males in the age groups of children and adolescents, and for obesity in both sexes amongst 0-9-year-olds. The study showed an increase in the prevalence of overweight and obesity between 2012 and 2021 in all age groups and in both sexes. However, the growth trend was stationary in some.publishersversionpublishe

Bullous Keratopathy in a dog treated with Third Eyelid Flap and Autologous Serum Eye Drops

Background: Bullous Keratopathy (BK) is characterized by decompensation of the corneal stroma resulting in visual impairment by corneal opacity, discomfort, excessive tearing, blepharospasm and pain. The aim of this study was to report a case of BK in a dog and the complete recovery of the ocular structure and visual function, with a third eyelid flap associated with the use of autologous blood serum topically.Case: A 2-year-old Shih Tzu male dog, weighing 4.3 kg, with recurrent bilateral eye discomfort was brought to Ophthalmologist Veterinarian Assistance. The patient had already been seen by other veterinarians, but the signs returned in a short period of time after the prescription was suspended. During physical examination it was observed moderate blepharospasm in the right eye, epiphora in the left eye, and in both eyes was noted exophthalmos, medial corneal entropion, caruncle trichiasis and ectopic cilia in the upper and lower eyelids. Fluorescein test was positive in both eyes, and a large bullous, opaque and gelatinous lesion with irregular appearance was observed occupying a large part of the cornea of the right eye. Superficial corneal ulcer was diagnosed in left eye and BK in right eye, both probably in consequence of ectopic cilia presence. Surgical intervention was made, with the cauterization and excision of the ectopic cilia and third eyelid flap in the right eye. The cauterization of caruncle trichiasis was not authorized by the owner. Moxifloxacin eye drops in the dose of one drop four times a day in both eyes, lubricant based on hyaluronic acid in the dose of one drop four times a day in both eyes, and autogenous blood serum, obtained from the centrifugation of a blood sample of the dog itself, in the dose of one drop every hour in the right eye for 24 hours, and meloxicam in the dose of 0.1 mg/kg every 24 h for 3 days were prescribed. Elizabethan collar was recommended until removal of the third eye flap. During the surgery, a sample of eye secretion was collected and sent for culture and antibiogram and did not show growth of microorganisms. After seven days of the procedure, the animal did not show eye discomfort and corneal ulcer in the left eye was healed. The third eye flap remained stable until the return of 28 days and after removal of the capton, adhesions were identified, which were removed with Castroviejo scissors after application of topical anesthetic proxymetacaine hydrochloride eye drops. A fluorescein test was performed and the absence of corneal keratitis was confirmed. Discrete corneal scars (macula) were identified.Discussion: The patient in this report had several changes in ocular morphology that favored the formation of recurrent injuries which contributed to the formation of BK. The use of topical medications as unique treatment was not performed due to the severity of the lesion and the presence of alterations such as medial entropion, caruncle trichiasis and ectopic cilia that needed surgical corrections to resolve the causes of the lesions. In order to protect the cornea and provide compression of its epithelium, a third eyelid flap was performed, a low-invasive procedure that is quick and easy to perform. Ectopic cilia were cauterized to eliminate one of the causes of the corneal injuries, however, the other changes could not be corrected because they were not authorized by the owner. The adjuvant uses of ocular lubricant based on hyaluronic acid, a broad-spectrum topical antibiotic and mainly autogenous blood serum favored the epithelial reconstruction of the cornea by providing protection, vitamins, growth factors, immunoglobulins, anti-collagenolytic and bacteriostatic substances. The protocol used it enabled a rapid reduction in patient discomfort, reversal of injuries and recovery of visual function

Fibromialgia e saúde mental: evolução depressiva: Fibromyalgia and mental health: depressive evolution

A literatura trata a fibromialgia como uma síndrome crônica, difusa, não inflamatória, com sítios dolorosos específicos à palpação, de etiologia e etiopatogenia pouco clarificada e diagnóstico clínico. Este estudo objetivou identificar como a literatura correlaciona os quadros de fibromialgia com saúde mental. Trata-se de uma revisão bibliográfica baseada na literatura mais recente, de até 5 anos, realizada por meio de consulta a artigos científicos selecionados através de busca em março de 2022 na base de dados PubMed por meio de MeSH Terms (Medical Subject Headings), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), utilizando os descritores:  fibromialgia, depressão e saúde mental. Foram encontrados 367 artigos, excluídos 359 e lidos 8 artigos em sua íntegra.  Os estudos encontrados apontaram para o entendimento de que a fibromialgia é a segunda causa médica mais comum relacionada à depressão. Entretanto, não está claro se a depressão é resultado de sintomas crônicos; se ambos compartilham a mesma base genética ou se há combinação entre esses dois mecanismos. Os parâmetros que embasaram o estudo foram: a correlação entre fibromialgia e aumento dos casos secundários de depressão, especialmente quando associados a uma piora na qualidade de vida. Evidenciou-se, então, que apesar da associação da síndrome fibromiálgica (SFM) a transtornos psicofuncionais classicamente conhecidos, não é claro, até o momento, se há uma relação de causa e efeito entre os ambos, visto que os estudos demonstram tanto um comprometimento da saúde mental dos indivíduos com SFM já estabelecida, como também quadros depressivos prévios ao diagnóstico da mesma

Esophageal Perforation Associated with a Foreign Body in a Dog

Background: The esophagus is a tubular organ that connects the laryngopharynx to the stomach. This organ has three points of narrowing: the thoracic inlet, the base of the heart, and the diaphragmatic hiatus; these are common sites of obstruction by foreign bodies. Clinical signs of esophageal obstructions include sialorrhea, dysphagia, regurgitation, dehydration, and depression. The diagnosis is based on clinical examination, anamnesis, and complementary imaging. The treatment requires the removal of the foreign body. Herein, we report a case of esophageal perforation associated with a foreign body in a Spitz German treated at the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco.Case: A 2-year-old female German Spitz was referred to the Veterinary Hospital of the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (HV-UFRPE); she presented with recurrent drooling and emesis. According to the instructor, approximately five days after a party at the residence, the animal began to exhibit clinical signs. She was examined at a veterinary clinic, where she remained hospitalized for three days, without clinical improvement. She was then taken to the HV-UFRPE for further assessment. Upon physical examination, sialorrhea, hypercormed conjunctival mucosa, hyperthermia (41ºC), and regurgitation were observed. Imaging tests (simple radiography and ultrasonography), blood count, and a serum biochemistry panel (urea, creatinine, alanine aminotransferase, alkaline phosphatase, total protein, and albumin) were requested. The radiographic examination revealed a pulmonary interstitial pattern and pleural effusion. Analysis of the thoracic fluid yielded results consistent with a septic exudate. No significant changes were observed on total abdominal ultrasonography. The hemogram showed thrombocytosis, leukocytosis with absolute neutrophilia, as well as relative and absolute monocytosis. Esophagoscopy was offered, but the test was not performed and the patient died 24 h after its, being heading for necropsy. On necropsy, diffuse fibrinous pleuropneumonia filling the thorax was observed. The heart showed concentric hypertrophy of the left ventricle. The esophagus was obstructed by a food object, causing a necrotic, ulcerative esophagitis with perforation. In the abdominal cavity, hepatic and renal congestion were observed along with early-phase gestation (first trimester). Other organs lacked significant changes, and the cause of death was attributed to septic shock secondary to esophageal perforation. Tissue samples from the heart, lungs, and esophagus were obtained for histopathological examination. Diagnoses included cardiomyocyte hypertrophy and heart congestion, subacute interstitial pneumonia, diffuse chronic pulmonary edema, and necrotizing ulcerative esophagitis.Discussion: The presence of an esophageal foreign body is considered a veterinary emergency. Small-breed dogs are more often affected by foreign bodies, as are young animals with a depraved appetite and lack of selectivity with respect to food. The most common foreign bodies reported in literature are bones, as they are frequently offered to pets. In this report, a carrot caused esophageal obstruction. Current literature recommends that a complete anamnesis and physical examination, including cervical and thoracic radiography, be performed in animals with suspected foreign material in their esophagus. This case contextualizes a problem that requires full attention, directly related to a dog’s accessibility to and consumption of objects or foods that can result in esophageal obstruction. Therefore, education by the instructor is considered essential in the prevention of these conditions

Sensibilidade e especificidade dos métodos para rastreamento das lesões cérvico uterinas: Uma revisão sistemática / Sensitivity and specificity of methods for screening uterine cervical lesions: A systematic review

Esse trabalho buscou comparar a sensibilidade e especificidade de métodos de rastreamento para HPV em mulheres, através de uma revisão sistemática e retrospectiva.   Durante a busca de artigos em diversas bases de dados, 165 estudos foram encontrados, com idiomas nacionais e internacionais, porém após a análise somente 51 foram selecionados para a pesquisa, todos no período de 2012 a 2018. A citologia e VILI foram as duas técnicas que obtiveram estudos demonstrando 100% de sensibilidade para NIC1/NIC2/NIC 3. JÁ a IVA e PCR obtiveram estudos que demonstram ser 100% específicos para as 3 lesões conjuntas. Para NIC 2/NIC 3 a CH2 foi a que obteve melhor sensibilidade (96,10%). Já em relação à especificidade a citologia demonstrou melhor resultado (97,70%). Para NIC 1 a IVA foi mais sensível (90,40%), e a citologia mais específica (98,50%). Para NIC 2 a colposcopia e a CH2 foram mais sensíveis (100%) enquanto que a IVA e a VILI foram mais específicas (99,90%). Para NIC 3 a IVA foi mais sensível (100%), já a citologia é mais específica (100%). Portanto, através desta revisão verificamos a possibilidade de associação de alguns exames de rastreio do câncer cervical, para  melhorar o diagnóstico das lesões pré-malignas do colo uterino

Biocompatible Magic Sized Quantum Dots: Luminescent Markers and Probes

Nanoscience and nanobiotechnology have aroused great academic and technological interest. Works relating biomaterials at the nanoscale can reach new biotechnologies and help in the development and use of tools for bioimage and diagnosis applications. In this work we demonstrated the advantages of magic sized quantum dots as luminescent markers and probes to bioimage applications. The visualization of MSQDs bioconjugated with biological probes in cells were performed at periods greater than 2 h, and visualization with no commercial dye would not be possible. Therefore, we demonstrated that theses biocompatible nanocrystals are luminescent markers and probes to diagnosis