Dentistry for babies: Why do parents seek dental care?

This study investigated what are the main reasons that led parents to enroll children in a clinic for infants. This was studied by consulting 1368 records during the period from July 1996 to August 2001. The predominant reason for enrolling was orientation/prevention followed by other and treatment. This study demonstrated that a program for children from the first year of life encourages parents to have a new vision of dentistry.

Excreção renal de fósforo em cães nefropatas sob estimulação dopaminérgica

A dopamina possui um amplo espectro de ação no sistema urinário. Aumento da taxa de filtração glomerular, do fluxo sanguíneo renal e da excreção fracionada de sódio e fósforo é um efeito renal esperado em indivíduos normais. Este estudo foi realizado com o propósito de testar a hipótese de que a dopamina é capaz de aumentar a excreção fracionada de fósforo em cães nefropatas. Cinco cães sadios e quatro cães nefropatas, com doença predominantemente túbulo-intersticial, foram submetidos à infusão de solução controle (NaCl 0,9%) e solução de dopamina em duas taxas de infusão diferentes (1µg kg-1 min-1 e 3µg kg-1 min-1), sendo realizadas avaliações antes, durante e 30 minutos após a infusão. Os cães sadios apresentaram aumento significativo (P≤0,05) na excreção fracionada e excreção renal de fósforo durante a infusão de 3µg kg-1 min-1, porém a concentração sérica permaneceu sem alterações durante o tratamento. Já os cães nefropatas apresentaram aumento significativo (P≤0,05) na excreção fracionada e excreção renal de fósforo, tanto na dose de 1µg kg-1 min-1, como na de 3µg kg-1 min-1. Além disso, após a infusão de 1µg kg-1min-1, a concentração sérica de fósforo apresentou redução significativa. Os resultados são indicativos de que a dopamina nas doses de 1µg kg-1 min-1 e 3µg kg-1 min-1 podem ser incluídas na terapia de cães nefropatas para melhorar a homeostase de fosfato.

Toxicogenetic monitoring in urban cities exposed to different airborne contaminants

Microparticles found in the air may be associated with organic matter that contains several compounds, such as Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) and nitro-PAHs, and may pose a significant risk to human health, possibly leading to DNA mutations and cancers. This study associated genotoxicity assays for evaluating human exposure with the atmospheric air of two urban areas in southern Brazil, that received different atmospheric contributions. Site 1 was under urban-industrial influence and the other was a non-industrial reference, Site 2. Organic extracts from the airborne particulate matter were tested for mutagenicity via the Salmonella/microsome assay and analyzed for PAH composition. Cells samples of people residing in these two cities were evaluated using the comet and micronucleus assay (MN).Concentrations of the individual PAHs ranged from 0.01ng/m3 (benzo[a]anthracene) to 5.08ng/m3 (benzo[ghi]perylene). As to mutagenicity analysis of airborne, Site 1 presented all the mutagenic responses, which varied from 3.2±1.22rev/m3 (TA98 no S9) to 32.6±2.05rev/m3 (TA98, S9), while Site 2 ranged from negative to minimal responses. Site 1 presented a high quantity of nitro and amino derivatives of PAHs, and peaked at 56.0±3.68rev/μg (YG1024 strain). The two groups presented very low DNA damage levels without intergroup difference. Although Site 1 presented high mutagenic responses in the air samples, high PAH levels, healthy people exposed to this environment did not show significative damage in their genetic material. However, the evaluation of different environmental and genetic damage in such population is necessary to monitor possible damages. © 2013 Elsevier Inc.

Sexualidade e envelhecimento na percepção de pessoas idosas

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Sistema eletrônico para geração e avaliação de movimentos em paraplégicos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Avaliação de fatores preditivos de estresse oxidativo em pessoas saudáveis

Evaluation of predictive factors for oxidative stress in healthy people. This study aimed to evaluate the inÀuence of factors such as smoNing, alcohol consumption, use of medicines, contact Zith chemicals, as Zell as age and gender on marNers of oxidative stress, in healthy subMects. :e checNed the effect of age on the antioxidant capacity, Zith decreased values in older individuals, Zhich may be the cause of increased oxidative stress, associated Zith aging. Regarding the other factors, no differences Zere found in the values of the marNer of lipid peroxidation and the antioxidant capacity.

Efeito da atividade física na sensibilidade à insulina e no sinal insulínico em ratos com doença periodontal

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Microbiological analysis of dental casts stored long-term

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Prevalence of Candida spp. during radiographic examination in Diabetes mellitus patients

Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)

Comportamento locomotor, quadro clínico, incidência de quedas e nível de atividade física em pacientes com doença de Parkinson: um estudo longitudinal de dois anos

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)

Inquérito sobre a mobilidade articular entre universitários de 18 a 25 anos

Pós-graduação em Saúde Coletiva - FMB

Physical activity: practice this idea

Sedentary habits or insufficient activities to promote health benefits can influence the occurrence of chronic diseases. The cardiovascular risk factors arise, at least partially, from the individual-environment interaction during life, and worsen with aging and lack of physical exercise. Health promotion and prevention are among the greatest challenges of public health policies. However, physical activity turns out to be rarely recommended and, thus have a very poor adhesion. In spite of consensus about the benefits of physical activity in both primary and secondary prevention, only 32% of adults and 66% of children and adolescents, according to Healthy People 2010 guideline, practice leisure-time physical activity. Thus, the regular practice of physical activity and healthy habits require changes in basic concepts in government and social policies. The higher involvement of public and private sectors related to health and education, the more expressive would be the reduction in socioeconomic costs and the improvement in quality of life.

Exercise programs improve mobility and balance in people with Parkinson's disease

Compromised balance and loss of mobility are among the major consequences of Parkinson's disease (PD). The literature documents numerous effective interventions for improving balance and mobility. The purpose of this study was to verify the effectiveness of two exercise programs on balance and mobility in people with idiopathic PD. Thirty-four participants, with idiopathic PD that ranged from Stage I to Stage III on the Hoehn & Yahr (H&Y) scale, were assigned to two groups. Group 1 (n = 21; 67±9 years old) was engaged in an intensive exercise program (aerobic capacity, flexibility, strength, motor coordination and balance) for 6 months: 72 sessions, 3 times a week, 60 minutes per session; while Group 2 (n = 13; 69±8 years old) participated in an adaptive program (flexibility, strength, motor coordination and balance) for 6 months: 24 sessions, once a week, 60 minutes per session. Balance and basic functional mobility were assessed in pre- and post-tests by means of the Berg Balance Scale and the Timed Up and Go Test. Before and after the interventions, groups were similar in clinical conditions (H&Y, UPDRS, and Mini-Mental). A MANOVA 2 (programs) by 2 (moments) revealed that both groups were affected by the exercise intervention. Univariate analyses showed that participants improved their mobility and balance from pre- to post-test. There were no differences between groups in either mobility or balance results. Both the intensive and adaptive exercise programs improved balance and mobility in patients with PD. © 2009 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Effect of different exercise programs on the psychological and cognitive functions of people with Parkinson's disease

The purpose of this study was to analyze the effect of different exercise programs on the psychological and cognitive functions in patients with Parkinson's disease (PD). Forty-five patients with PD participated in the study. The participants were randomized in three intervention programs: Group-1 (n=15, cognitive-activities), Group-2 (n=15, multimodal exercise) and Group-3 (n=15, exercises for posture and gait). The clinical, psychological and cognitive functions were assessed before and after 4 months of intervention. Univariate analysis did not reveal significant interactions between groups and time (p>0.05). However, univariate analysis for time revealed differences in stress level and memory. Participants showed less physical stress (p<0.01) and overall stress (p < 0.04) and higher performance in episodic declarative memory (p < 0.001) after exercise. These findings suggest that group work with motor or non-motor activities can improve cognitive and psychological functions of patients with PD.

Obstacle Crossing with Dual Tasking is a Danger for Individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and for Healthy Older People

Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)