ClientBS : Aplicació Android per a l'ajuda en les preses de medicaments

L'objectiu principal d'aquest treball és desenvolupar una aplicació Android destinada a aquells pacients en tractament mèdic que estiguin donats d'alta en alguna de les farmàcies vinculades a un servei professional paral·lel dedicat a l'ajut en l'emplenat de SPDs (sistema personalitzat de dosificació). Aquesta aplicació pretén proporcionar-li una ajuda directa al pacient en diversos aspectes: obtenint la seva posologia mèdica acordada amb la farmàcia, configurant els horaris de les preses dels medicaments i rebent notificacions o alertes relatives a aquestes preses directament al seu dispositiu.

O médico George Thomson e os primeiros desenvolvimentos do conceito de gás

The word gas was coined by the "chemical philosopher" Joan Baptista Van Helmont (1579 -- 1644) to name a very broad concept in his chemico-medical system. Eventually, some physicians who followed Helmontian ideas adopted the concept. The present paper aims to analyze the reception of the original idea of gas by an English Helmontian physician, George Thomson (1619 -- 1677). Thomson wrote that the "material cause" of the plague was a gas, and compared it to the "Gas of sulphur". He also related the human archeus to a gas, and explained some observations in the laboratory in terms of production of gases. We observe, however, that Thomson was not as interested as Van Helmont in discussing details about the structure of the matter. Thus, gas did not have the same relevance in Thomson's work as it had in Van Helmont's.

Desenvolvimento de um dispositivo de baixo custo para medidas por quimiluminescência

A simple and low cost device (ca. US$ 150) that comprises two photodiodes fixed in lab-made Perspex flow cell is proposed for chemiluminescence measurements. The characteristics of the device (large observation window and reduced thickness) allow maximizing the amount of the emitted radiation detected. A sensitivity improvement of ca. 50 % was observed by employing two photodiodes for signal measurements. The performance of the device was assessed by the oxidation of luminol by hydrogen peroxide, yielding a linear response within the range of 2.50 to 500 µmol L-1 H2O2. The detection limit was estimated as 0.8 µmol L-1 hydrogen peroxide which is comparable with those obtained by using equipments based on photomultipliers.

Desenvolvimento de um dispositivo para obtenção de monocristais de ligas à base de cobre

This paper describes the drawing, construction and optimization of a device, which can be used to obtain single crystals of different metallic materials with melting point from 550 to 1050 ºC. Components of ease obtaining and of low cost were used. The device was based on the modified Bridgman technique and it was used to obtain single crystals of copper-based alloys. The temperature axial profiles and a difference less then 1% in the temperature between the wall and the center of the ceramic tube in the critical region for obtaining single crystals of good quality indicated that the oven presents a good thermal stability. Single crystals of CuZnAl and CuAlAg alloys of good quality were growth and characterized using optical microscopy and Laüe X-ray back reflection.

Un rosarino, médico voluntario en la Guerra del Chaco

En noviembre de 1932 el médico rosarino Carlos de Sanctis se trasladó a Asunción del Paraguay para incorporarse al Cuerpo de Sanidad paraguayo. La Guerra del Chaco todavía no se había declarado formalmente, pero para Carlos de Sanctis estaba claro que ese conflicto ya había ido tomando forma en los años previos, en especial a partir del fin de la Primera Guerra Mundial. Gracias a su condición de "periodista corresponsal" del periódico rosarino La Capital, prensa hoy día vigente, el Poder Ejecutivo paraguayo le permitió a Carlos de Sanctis fotografiar su entrada a la ciudad de Asunción, el viaje que hicieron por el río Paraguay para entrar al Chaco Paraguayo por el Puerto Casado (así llamado por el español Carlos Casado del Alisal), así como el traslado del ejército hacia la zona del Fortín Arze que era dirigido por el Coronel Carlos José Fernández. Este tema histórico que presentamos a los lectores y a las lectoras, tiene vigencia hoy día: en el año 2010, la presidenta argentina Cristina Fernández intervino en la firma del Tratado de Paz definitivo entre Bolivia y Paraguay. Los presidentes Evo Morales y Fernando Lugo sellaron "La paz de la eterna guerra del Chaco".

Dispositivo y método para medir magnitudes eléctricas de sensores analógicos

La presente solicitud de patente tiene por objeto un dispositivo y método para medir magnitudes eléctricas de sensores analógicos, que 10 incorpora notables innovaciones y ventajas.La presente invención se refiere, en general, a los sistemas de medida de sensores analógicos, incluidos aquellos que generan directamente una corriente o una tensión eléctrica.

Pilhas alcalinas: um dispositivo útil para o ensino de Química

This paper presents the alkaline battery (MnO2/Zn) as a useful device in the teaching of chemistry. The preparation of the battery, the materials used in the preparation of the MnO2 electrode, the mechanism of energy storage and the parameters often used in the understanding of general batteries are discussed in detail. In addition, a schedule and a questionnaire that can be applied in an experimental class have been developed, which allow the assembly of an alkaline battery, its discharge using a galvanostatic or a load-resistance procedure, and the elaboration of a report based on the main text. This experimental class has been offered in the chemistry course of FFCLRP.

Controvérsias sobre a proteção patentária de segundo uso médico de compostos químicos conhecidos

The present work provides an overview of patent protection for second medical use of known chemical compounds, in Brazil and other countries, through the approach of the main controversies related to this theme. That issues encompass aspects related to the legality of the protection granted by the patent, the general requirements of patenteability, the ethic and social concepts and the politic and economic factors involved. This work also introduces the diverging views of the two Brazilian government agencies involved in the procedure for granting patent in the pharmaceutical area, INPI and ANVISA.

Desenvolvimento de dispositivo caseiro para dessalinização de água salobra a partir de sementes de umbu (Spondias tuberosa Arruda Câmara)

The goal of this work was to develop a homemade device to desalinate brackish water, using biological material like seeds from different plant species of the semi arid regions. Umbu seeds (Spondias tuberosa Arruda Câmara) were found to be the most appropriate material, removing a higher quantity of salt from the water compared to the other tested materials. The salt content in 1 L of brackish water typical of the region can be removed with only 1 g of the material, if the water is heated to 50 °C and it may also lower the water hardness, achieving drinking water standards.

Uso de hardware de código fonte aberto "Arduino" para acionamento de dispositivo solenoide em sistemas de análises em fluxo

This paper describes the use of the open source hardware platform, denominated "Arduino", for controlling solenoid valves for solutions handling in flow analysis systems. System assessment was carried out by spectrophotometric determination of iron (II) in natural water. The sampling rate was estimated as 45 determinations per hour and the coefficient of variation was lower than 3%. Per determination, 208 µg of 1-10-phenanthroline and ascorbic acid were consumed, generating 1.3 mL of waste. "Arduino" proved a reliable microcontroller with low cost and simple interfacing, allowing USB communication for solenoid device switching in flow systems.

Caracterização mecânica e estrutural de um dispositivo PDLC baseado em hidrogéis de PAAm e cristal líquido liotrópico LP/DeOH/H2O

In this work, a novel device based on polyacrylamide (PAAm) hydrogels and KL - DeOH - H2O lyotropic liquid crystal (LLC), with potential for application as Polymer Dispersed Liquid Crystals (PDLC), was proposed and its properties characterized. The confinement of LLC promoted significant changes in spectroscopic, morphological, optical, hydrophilic, structural and mechanical properties due to the interaction between the LLC-PAAm matrix and entropic parameter changes. The mechanical and structural properties can be controlled by adjusting AAm, temperature and presence of LLC, which can be useful for technological applications of these systems in optical devices.

CONSTRUÇÃO DE UM DISPOSITIVO DE PRESSURIZAÇÃO A VÁCUO PARA A PREPARAÇÃO DE FASES ESTACIONÁRIAS MONOLÍTICAS VIA PROCESSO SOL-GEL

The filling of capillaries via the sol-gel process is growing. Therefore, this technical note focuses on disseminating knowledge acquired in the Group of Analytical Chemistry and Chemometrics over seven years working with monolithic stationary phase preparation in fused silica capillaries. We believe that the detailed information presented in this technical note concerning the construction of an alternative high pressurization device, used to fill capillary columns via the sol-gel process, which has promising potential for applications involving capillary electrochromatography and liquid chromatography in nano scale, may be enlightening and motivating for groups interested in developing research activities within this theme.

DISPOSITIVO PARA EXTRAÇÃO LÍQUIDO-LÍQUIDO EM SISTEMAS DE ANÁLISES EM FLUXO

AbstractA device comprising a lab-made chamber with mechanical stirring and computer-controlled solenoid valves is proposed for the mechanization of liquid-liquid extractions. The performance was demonstrated by the extraction of ethanol from biodiesel as a model of the extraction of analytes from organic immiscible samples to an aqueous medium. The volumes of the sample and extractant were precisely defined by the flow-rates and switching times of the valves, while the mechanic stirring increased interaction between the phases. Stirring was stopped for phase separation, and a precise time-control also allowed a successful phase separation (i.e., the absence of the organic phase in the aqueous extract). In the model system, a linear response between the analytical response and the number of extractions was observed, indicating the potential for analyte preconcentration in the extract. The efficiency and reproducibility of the extractions were demonstrated by recoveries of ethanol spiked to biodiesel samples within 96% and 100% with coefficients of variation lower than 3.0%.

As narrativas em medicina: contribuições à prática clínica e ao ensino médico

O objetivo do artigo é discutir o papel da narrativa em Medicina. Após realização de pesquisa bibliográfica explanatória e cuidadosa leitura analítica de conteúdo dos materiais publicados, concluiu-se que as narrativas em Medicina são um tópico de grande interesse para os profissionais de saúde e acadêmicos preocupados com a educação médica no futuro imediato. Para englobar toda a gama de artigos e livros sobre o assunto, o presente artigo foi divido em três partes com a finalidade de apresentar as formas de discussão mais comumente encontradas sobre o tema. A primeira articula-se a uma classificação das narrativas médicas. A segunda sublinha as inter-relações entre Medicina e Literatura, que vem sendo considerada como uma ferramenta fundamental para garantir a competência narrativa tão necessária ao soerguimento das hipóteses diagnósticas a partir da história da doença contada pelo paciente. Finalmente, são discutidas as posições atuais dos especialistas no que tange ao papel da narrativa na ética médica. Também é apontado como uma epistemologia narrativa sempre esteve contida no ensino e na prática da Medicina.

A interdisciplinaridade no ensino médico

Este artigo discute a interdisciplinaridade no ensino médico, reconhecendo que as denúncias sobre a fragmentação deste ensino e a ênfase disciplinar na conformação do projeto pedagógico, centrada em concepções biologicistas e visões especializadas, intensificam-se frente aos processos de consolidação das reformulações curriculares dos cursos de graduação em Medicina. A partir de um rastreamento conceitual sobre interdisciplinaridade, privilegiando as interlocuções com Morin, Fazenda, Fourez, Pombo e Furlanetto, analisa-se a existência de múltiplos olhares e compreensões sobre o seu significado. Construir caminhos no ensino médico a partir da interdisciplinaridade inclui a implementação de desenhos curriculares que possibilitem a articulação de conteúdos, valorizem o enfoque problematizador e desenvolvam atividades acadêmicas que tenham como eixos a prática médica no contexto do trabalho em saúde, a inserção do estudante e do professor como sujeitos, a produção contextualizada de saberes. Delineiam-se desafios e possibilidades para a construção de propostas formativas que empreendam práticas interdisciplinares frente à complexidade das dinâmicas de ensinar, aprender e cuidar em Medicina.