Uso e ocupação do solo e a disseminação da hantavirose na região de São Sebastião, Distrito Federal: 2004 - 2008

INTRODUÇÃO: As hantaviroses apresentam distribuição mundial e constituem importante problema de saúde pública. A epidemiologia da hantavirose no Brasil mostra que vem aumentando a cada ano o número de casos que são notificados e de variantes que têm sido descobertas em diversos estados e no Distrito Federal. Neste contexto, o estudo tem como objetivo principal analisar o uso e da ocupação do solo na disseminação da hantavirose no Distrito Federal, no período de 2004 a 2008. MÉTODOS: Para a realização desta pesquisa, foram utilizados dados epidemiológicos e do uso da terra com fins de elaborar tabelas e cartogramas para detalhar a espacialização da hantavirose no território. RESULTADOS: Dos 40 locais prováveis de infecção (LPIs) plotados no Mapa de Cobertura e Uso da Terra, 19 (47%) ocorreram em áreas de pastagens, 10 (25%) em área urbana (periurbana), 6 (15%) em áreas utilizadas para a agricultura e 5 (12%) em espaços de cerrado. CONCLUSÕES: Sendo assim, as atividades agrícolas e a expansão urbana em direção às áreas de cerrado vêm favorecendo a disseminação da hantavirose no Distrito Federal e em especialmente em São Sebastião.

Cardiovascular Research Publications from Latin America between 1999 and 2008. A Bibliometric Study

Background:Cardiovascular research publications seem to be increasing in Latin America overall.Objective:To analyze trends in cardiovascular publications and their citations from countries in Latin America between 1999 and 2008, and to compare them with those from the rest of the countries.Methods:We retrieved references of cardiovascular publications between 1999 and 2008 and their five-year post-publication citations from the Web of Knowledge database. For countries in Latin America, we calculated the total number of publications and their citation indices (total citations divided by number of publications) by year. We analyzed trends on publications and citation indices over time using Poisson regression models. The analysis was repeated for Latin America as a region, and compared with that for the rest of the countries grouped according to economic development.Results:Brazil (n = 6,132) had the highest number of publications in1999-2008, followed by Argentina (n = 1,686), Mexico (n = 1,368) and Chile (n = 874). Most countries showed an increase in publications over time, leaded by Guatemala (36.5% annually [95%CI: 16.7%-59.7%]), Colombia (22.1% [16.3%-28.2%]), Costa Rica (18.1% [8.1%-28.9%]) and Brazil (17.9% [16.9%-19.1%]). However, trends on citation indices varied widely (from -33.8% to 28.4%). From 1999 to 2008, cardiovascular publications of Latin America increased by 12.9% (12.1%-13.5%) annually. However, the citation indices of Latin America increased 1.5% (1.3%-1.7%) annually, a lower increase than those of all other country groups analyzed.Conclusions:Although the number of cardiovascular publications of Latin America increased from 1999 to 2008, trends on citation indices suggest they may have had a relatively low impact on the research field, stressing the importance of considering quality and dissemination on local research policies.

Plan para la promoción de la actividad física y la alimentación equilibrada : 2004-2008

Publicado en la página web de la Consejería de Salud: www.juntadeandalucia.es/salud (Consejería de Salud / Ciudadanía / Nuestra Salud / Vida sana / Alimentación equilibrada y actividad física / Plan para la Promoción de la Actividad Física y la Alimentación Equilibrada)

Spain in Europe 2004-2008

In March of 2004, the Observatory of European Foreign Policy published a special monograph about Spain in Europe (1996-2004) in digital format. The objective of the monograph was to analyse Spain’s foreign policy agenda and strategy during the period of José María Aznar’s presidency. As the title suggests, one of the initial suppositions of the analysis is the Europeanization of Spanish foreign activities. Is that how it was? Did Aznar’s Spain see the world and relate to it through Brussels? The publication was well received, considering the number of visits received and above all the institutions which asked to link the publication to their web pages. Among these, the EUobserver published the introduction to the piece in English titled Aznar: thinking locally, acting in Europe (described by the EUobserver as a paper of utmost importance). The fact that the elections were held three days after the tragic events of the 11th of March dramatically increased interest in Spain and the implications for Europe. This publication is the second of its type, in this case analysing the period of the Zapatero government (2004-2008). Once again the starting premise (the Europeanization of the agenda and the methods employed) has been considered by the analysts. And once again the articles collected in this publication serve to “triangulate” the analysis. Spain and Europe are two vertices (more or less distant, in essence and in form) which the authors handle in their analysis of the case (third vertex).

España en Europa 2004-2008

En marzo de 2004 el Observatorio de Política Exterior Europea publicó, en versión digital, un monográfico especial sobre España en Europa (1996-2004). Su objetivo era analizar la agenda y la estrategia de España durante el período de José María Aznar en materia de relaciones internacionales. Como bien indicaba el título de aquella publicación, uno de los supuestos de partida del análisis era la europeización de la actividad internacional de España. ¿Era así?, ¿la España de Aznar veía el mundo y se aproximaba a él a través de Bruselas? Aquella publicación tuvo una buena acogida, a la vista de las visitas recibidas y sobre todo de las instituciones que nos pidieron vincular dicha publicación a sus páginas web y, entre ellas, hay que destacar que EUObserver publicó como comentario su artículo introductorio, en versión inglesa, Aznar: thinking locally, acting in Europe (calificado por EUObserver como lectura de máxima relevancia). El hecho de que las elecciones de 2004 se celebraran tres días después de los trágicos acontecimientos del 11-M hizo que el interés por España y por su proyección europea e internacional aumentara de manera destacada. La presente publicación constituye un segundo ejercicio de dicho tipo, en este caso para analizar el período del gobierno Zapatero (2004-2008). Una vez más, el supuesto de partida (la europeización de la agenda y del método) está en la mente de los analistas. Y una vez más los artículos recogidos en esta publicación hacen el ejercicio de “triangular” el análisis. España y Europa son dos vértices (más o menos alejados, en el fondo y en la forma) que los autores manejan en sus análisis de caso (tercer vértice)

Fusões e Aquisições e a Criação de Valor Para os Accionistas:Aplicação às Empresas Portuguesas cotadas no Período 2004-2008

Numa economia global, em que é importante as fusões e aquisições como motor de crescimento empresarial, justifica-se estudar este tema muito importante no mundo das finanças e da estratégia empresarial. A criação de valor para as empresas e para os seus accionistas tornou-se um imperativo na gestão das empresas, pelo que os seus responsáveis devem preocupar-se em criar riqueza através de fontes geradoras de valor como fusões e aquisições. Esta dissertação teve como objectivo analisar se os processos de fusões e aquisições realizadas em Portugal no período de 2004 a 2008 aumentaram a riqueza para os accionistas das empresas evolvidas nestes processos. Para analisarmos se efectivamente as fusões e aquisições criaram valor para os accionistas procedeu-se a um estudo empírico, que se traduz no estudo de casos, e que foi realizada através da análise dos indicadores tradicionais de desempenho e do EVA® (Economic Value Added). Após a análise realizou-se testes estatísticos com o objectivo de verificar quais destes indicadores têm maior poder explicativo das cotações das acções.

Department of Human Services Central Office, FY 2008

These Facts sheets have been developed to provide a multitude of information about executive branch agencies/departments on a single sheet of paper. The Facts provides general information, contact information, workforce data, leave & benefits information, and affirmative action data. This is the most recent update of information for the fiscal year 2007.

Système de suivi de la stratégie de lutte contre le VIH/sida en Suisse 2004-2008: étude de faisabilité pour une enquête "sentinelle" auprès des femmes migrantes - d'origine subsaharienne en particulier

[Table des matières] 1. Introduction. 2. Méthodologie. 3. Résultats. 3.1. Données sociodémographiques. 3.2. Comportements sexuels. 3.3. Besoins en conseils concernant le VIH/sida et les autres IST. 3.4. Facteurs associés à l'utilisation du préservatif lors du dernier rapport sexuel. 3.5. Facteurs associés à la condition de femme migrante dans la consultation de la policlinique gynécologique. 3.6. Faisabilité de l'étude. 4. Conclusions. 5. Bibliographie.

Infection after total ankle replacement : A 5-year retrospective analysis of 92 implanted ankle prostheses (2004-2008).

Objectives: Total ankle replacement (TAR) is increasingly used for treatment of primary or posttraumatic arthritis of the ankle joint, if joint movement is intended to be preserved. Data on characteristics and treatment of ankle prosthetic joint infection (PJI) is limited and no validated therapeutic algorithm exist. Therefore, we analyzed all infections, which occurred in a cohort of implanted ankle prostheses during a 5-year-period.Methods: Between 06/2004 and 12/2008, all patients with an implanted ankle prosthesis at our institution were retrospectively reviewed. All patients were operated by the same surgical team. Ankle PJI was defined as visible purulence, acute inflammation on histopathology, sinus tract, or microbial growth in periprosthetic tissue or sonication fluid of the removed prosthesis. The surgery on the infected ankle prosthesis and the follow-up were performed by the surgical team, who implanted the prosthesis. A specialized septic team consisting of an orthopaedic surgeon and infectious diseases consultant were included in the treatment.Results: During the study period, 92 total ankle prostheses were implanted in 90 patients (mean age 61 years, range 28-80 years). 78 patients had posttraumatic arthritis, 11 rheumatoid arthritis and 3 other degenerative disorder. Ankle PJI occurred in 3 of 92 TAR (3.3%), occurring 1, 2 and 24 months after implantation; the causative organisms were Enterobacter cloacae, Streptococcus pyogenes and Staphylococcus epidermidis, respectively. The ankle prosthesis was removed in all infected patients, including debridement of the surrounding tissue was debrided and insertion of an antibiotic loaded spacer. Provisional arthrodesis was performed by external fixation in two patients and by plaster cast in one. A definitive ankle arthrodesis with a retrograde nail was performed 6 to 8 weeks after prosthesis removal. One patient needed a flap coverage. All 3 patients received intravenous antibiotic treatment for 2 weeks, followed by oral antibiotics for 4-6 weeks. At follow-up visit up to 18 months after start of treatment, all patients were without clinical or laboratory signs of infection.Conclusions: The infection incidence after TAR was 3.3%, which is slightly higher than reported after hip (<1%) or knee arthroplasty (<2%). A two-step approach consisting of removal of the infected prosthesis, combined with local and systemic antibiotic treatment, followed by definitive ankle arthrodesis shows good results. Larger patient cohort and longer follow-up evaluation is needed to define the optimal treatment approach for ankle PJI.

Système de suivi de la stratégie de lutte contre le VIH/sida en Suisse : rapport de synthèse 2004-2008

[Table des matières] 1. Résumé des principaux résultats. 2. Introduction. 3. Epidémiologie du VIH/sida. 4. Hommes ayant des relations sexuelles avec des hommes (HSH). 5. Usagers de drogue par voie intraveineuse (UDI). 6. Migrants. 7. Prostitution. 8. Personnes vivant avec le VIH/sida (PVA). 9. Population générale. 10. Jeunes de 17 à 20 ans. 11. Comportements sexuels dans le contexte du VIH/sida : évolution avec l'âge. 12. Conclusions et recommandations. 13. Bibliographie. 14. Annexes.

Las relaciones comerciales colombo-venezolanas en el periodo 2004-2008

La Comunidad Andina de Naciones, es uno de los bloques regionales existentes más antiguos. Ha servido para mejorar las relaciones comerciales entre sus países miembros (Perú, Colombia, Ecuador, Bolivia, y hasta 2006 Venezuela), y para generar mayores niveles de desarrollo entre ellos. Con lo anterior se puede afirmar que las relaciones comerciales colombo-venezolanas han presentado un balance positivo en el caso de Colombia mientras que para Venezuela fue lo contrario. Con la presente monografía se presente mostrar la dinámica comercial presentada entre Colombia y Venezuela en el periodo 2004-2008, para así obtener el balance presentado, tras el retiro de Venezuela de la CAN.

Análisis de la relación entre ONG locales e internacionales para afianzar procesos de luchas políticas. Caso de estudio: Colombia Diversa y Human Rights Watch con respecto a la población LGBT entre 2004 – 2008

Esta monografía pretende establecer en que medida la relación entre ONG locales e internacionales ha logrado afianzar procesos de luchas políticas de la población LGBT a partir del estudio de la relación entre Colombia Diversa y Human Rights Watch. Los propósitos particulares que persigue la investigación giran en torno a tres puntos: primero, analizar el surgimiento y la consolidación de Colombia Diversa y el papel de las ONG en el sistema internacional; segundo, analizar la relación entre ONG locales y ONG internacionales, y tercero, analizar el efecto “bumerang” producto de la relación entre ONG nacionales e internacionales. La investigación recoge y aplica el modelo analítico de Margaret Keck y Kathryn Sikkink sobre redes trasnacionales de defensa y lo aplica al caso de estudio de Colombia Diversa y Human Rigths Watch. El estudio detallado del modelo planteado por Keck y Sikkink nos permite reconocer diferentes etapas de lucha, deslocalización e influencia o incorporación que permite mirar un número importante de variables para lograr comprender el trabajo de las ONG. Se espera que el presente texto sirva para que el lector entienda el funcionamiento de las redes trasnacionales de defensa aplicado a un caso poco estudiado, que incluye análisis de dinámicas internas e internacionales. Diferente a lo planteado hasta el momento en los textos que abordan el tema LGBT en Colombia, esta monografía no hace un análisis jurisprudencial fuerte de las sentencias que han reconocido los derechos de las parejas del mismo sexo, por el contrario pretende hacer un análisis amplio de la actuación de las ONG en general, sus acciones e incorporaciones a partir de los postulados del transnacionalismo.