Evaluation of massive education in prison health: a perspective of health care for the person deprived of freedom in Brazil.

Education, with an emphasis on prison health, has acted as a policy inducing changes in work processes, which the Brazilian National Health System (SUS) has used, and which is present in permanent health education, which promotes health care for people deprived of liberty. This article aims to present an analysis of the impacts of the strategy of massive education on prison health in Brazil from the perspective of health professionals and other actors operating in the Brazilian prison system. The data used in the study come from a questionnaire consisting of 37 questions applied nationwide between March and June 2022.

Evaluation in design science: A framework to support project studies in the context of University Research Centres.

This paper proposes a discussion of the evaluation of an artefact developed under the Design Science paradigm using the Delphi method. It evaluates the Ecosystem framework of University Research Centres in Project Studies, considering a set of criteria pre-established in the literature. The Delphi method is an evaluation implemented in an electronic platform involving twenty-one participants, among whom were academics, practitioners, and PhD candidates in the field of project management.

Physical and chemical characterization of drill cuttings: A review.

Drill cuttings comprise a mixture of rocks generated during drilling activities of exploration and production of oil and gas. These residues' properties are variable, depending on several drilling parameters and drilled rock composition. Many scientific studies have been published regarding the characterization of these residues.

Association of habitual coffee consumption with obesity, sarcopenia, bone mineral density and cardiovascular risk factors: A two-year follow-up study in kidney transplant recipients.

Background & Aims: Recent evidence suggests that moderate coffee intake is associated with multiple health benefits, including lower risk of obesity, sarcopenia and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in the general population. However, to date, no study has evaluated these associations in kidney transplant recipients (KTR). The aim of the present study was to evaluate the association of habitual coffee consumption with obesity, sarcopenia, bone mineral density and CVD risk factors in KTR.

Flushing in Intravenous Catheters: Observational Study of Nursing Practice in Intensive Care in Brazil.

An observational study was developed with 108 nursing professionals who managed vascular access devices in 4 intensive care units of a university hospital in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The objective was to analyze the practice of the nursing staff in performing flushing for the maintenance of vascular access devices in critically ill patients. Data were collected by observing the flushing procedure using a structured checklist and analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics.

TP53 and p21 (CDKN1A) polymorphisms and the risk of systemic lupus erythematosus.

Background: The p53 and p21 proteins are important regulators of cell cycle and apoptosis and may contribute to autoimmune diseases, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE). As genetic polymorphisms may cause changes in protein levels and functions, we investigated associations of TP53 and p21 (CDKN1A) polymorphisms (p53 72 G > C-rs1042522; p53 PIN3-rs17878362; p21 31 C > A-rs1801270; p21 70 C > T-rs1059234) with the development of systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) in a Southeastern Brazilian population.

Methods: Genotyping of 353 female volunteers (cases, n = 145; controls, n = 208) was performed by polymerase chain reaction, restriction fragment length polymorphism and/or DNA sequencing.

A Practical Algorithm for the Management of Superficial Folliculitis of the Scalp: 10 Years of Clinical and Dermoscopy Experience.

Introduction: Superficial folliculitis of the scalp (SFS) is a common complaint in clinical practice, and initial presentation may be difficult to differentiate as they may appear very similar to each other.

Objectives: The aim of this thesis is to describe the pathologies that occur clinically as folliculitis of the scalp, identify their causes and characteristics and create a standardized classification.

Methods: This is a retrospective clinical, dermoscopic and histopathological study over 10 years of dermatologic consultations.

Linking centennial scale anthropogenic changes and sedimentary records as lessons for urban coastal management.

Coastal eutrophication and urban flooding are increasingly important components of global change. Although increased seawater renewal by barrier openings and channelizing are common mitigation measures in coastal lagoons worldwide, their effects on these ecosystems are not fully understood. Here, we evaluated the relationships between human interventions in the watershed, artificial connections to the sea, and the sediment burial rates in an urban coastal lagoon (Maricá lagoon, Southeastern Brazil).

Cellular Pathophysiology of Leptospirosis: Role of Na/K-ATPase.

Inada and Ido identified sp. as the pathogen responsible for Weil's Disease in 1915. Later, it was confirmed that Leptospira causes leptospirosis.

Arterial Stiffness Associated with Sympathetic Hyperactivity in Obese Individuals with Moderate to Severe Obstructive Sleep Apnea.

Introduction: Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA) is a chronic disorder associated with several risk factors, and increased Body Mass Index (BMI) and waist circumference are correlated with it is severity.

Aim: To evaluate vascular function, central hemodynamics, and autonomic modulation in obese individuals with moderate and severe OSA.

Methods: Individuals of both sexes, aged 40-70 years and BMI ≥ 30 and < 40 kg/m, were submitted to assessment of heart rate variability, endothelial function by flow-mediated dilatation, central parameters by oscillometry and carotid ultrasound.

Feasibility of the Glittre-ADL test in the preoperative period of thoracic surgery.

Background: The Glittre-ADL test (TGlittre) broadly meets the need for an objective evaluation of physical function, using similar activities to those of daily living.

Objective: To assess whether TGlittre in the preoperative assessment of patients who are candidates for thoracic surgery is associated with measures of pulmonary function, body balance, and quality of life and, secondarily, whether TGlittre may be related to postoperative complications.

Methods: This study evaluated 34 patients in the preoperative period of thoracic surgery.

Design and application of a paper-based optoelectronic nose for the on-site discrimination of essential oils using a chemometric web app.

Essential oils are appreciated worldwide for their pleasant aroma, in addition to their therapeutic, pharmacological, and cosmetic functions. For these reasons, adulteration is a common practice that decreases product quality causing economic and health issues. In this study, we present for the first time the application of a simple, inexpensive and disposable paper-based optoelectronic nose ( colorimetric sensor array) to (i) discriminate sixteen different types of essential oils and (ii) detect adulterated samples.

Assessment of Functional Capacity in Patients with Nondialysis-Dependent Chronic Kidney Disease with the Glittre Activities of Daily Living Test.

This study evaluated the functional capacity measured by the Glittre-ADL test (TGlittre) in patients with nondialysis-dependent chronic kidney disease (NDD-CKD) and analyzed the test's associations with muscle strength, physical activity level (PAL), and quality of life. Methods: Thirty patients with NDD-CKD underwent the following evaluations: the TGlittre; the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ); the Short Form-36 (SF-36); and handgrip strength (HGS). The absolute value and percentage of the theoretical TGlittre time were 4.

The interfaces between One Health and Global Health: A scoping review.

One Health (OH) and Global Health (GH) are interconnected perspectives that may contribute to subsidizing GH policies. This scoping review aims to map the volume, nature, and characteristics of studies focused on the interface of OH and GH concepts. We used PubMed (MEDLINE), Embase, Scopus, and The Virtual Health Library (BVS) as the literature data sources for the review.

The sequence of the repetitive motif influences the frequency of multistep mutations in Short Tandem Repeats.

Microsatellites, or Short Tandem Repeats (STRs), are subject to frequent length mutations that involve the loss or gain of an integer number of repeats. This work aimed to investigate the correlation between STRs' specific repetitive motif composition and mutational dynamics, specifically the occurrence of single- or multistep mutations. Allelic transmission data, comprising 323,818 allele transfers and 1,297 mutations, were gathered for 35 Y-chromosomal STRs with simple structure.

Effects of Polydextrose Supplementation on Intestinal Function in Hemodialysis Patients: A Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

Objectives: Intestinal constipation is a frequent complication in hemodialysis (HD) patients. Polydextrose (PDX), a nondigestible oligosaccharide, has been reported as a fermentable fiber with potential benefits. This study aimed to investigate the possible influence of PDX supplementation on intestinal function in HD patients.

Chocolate-Colored Pseudochylothorax in a Woman with a History of Pleuropulmonary Tuberculosis.

BACKGROUND Pseudochylothorax is a rare entity, with only a few hundred case reports worldwide. It presents as a pleural effusion rich in lipids, typically with a cloudy, milky appearance. The diagnosis is made based on the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides in the pleural fluid.

Microplastics in coastal and oceanic surface waters and their role as carriers of pollutants of emerging concern in marine organisms.

Microplastics (Mps) pose a significant environmental challenge with global implications. To examine the effect of Mps on coastal and oceanic surface waters, as well as in marine organisms, 167 original research papers published between January 2013 and September 2022 were analyzed. The study revealed an unequal distribution of research efforts across the world.

Comprehensive Retrospective Analysis of Corneal Donor Characteristics at the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics Eye Bank (2013-2021).

Background: Corneal transplantation success depends on good practices in tissue selection and preservation. This study aimed to assess the relationship between the time from the donor's death to the end of processing and corneal cellularity provided by the Eye Bank.

Methods: This was a retrospective study of 839 donor records (2013-2021) from the Eye Bank of the National Institute of Traumatology and Orthopedics, totaling 1445 corneas.

Neural Responses to a Working Memory Task in Acute Depressed and Remitted Phases in Bipolar Patients.

(1) Cognitive impairments such as working memory (WM) deficits are amongst the most common dysfunctions characterizing bipolar disorder (BD) patients, severely contributing to functional impairment. We aimed to investigate WM performance and associated brain activation during the acute phase of BD and to observe changes in the same patients during remission. (2) Frontal brain activation was recorded using functional near-infrared spectroscopy (fNIRS) during n-back task conditions (one-back, two-back and three-back) in BD patients in their acute depressive ( = 32) and remitted ( = 15) phases as well as in healthy controls ( = 30).

What Is the Microbial Profile in Persistent Endodontic Infections? A Scoping Review.

Introduction: This scoping review aimed to map the evidence about the microbiota found in persistent endodontic infections.

Methods: The study protocol was prospectively registered and is available at https://osf.io/3g2cp.