Hādhihi taqrīrāt sharīfah wa-tadqīqāt munīfah ʻalá ḥāshiyat Abī al-Najā ʻalá sharḥ Khālid al-Azharī [microform] /

Microfilm.

Dīwān Maʻdin al-ifāḍāt fī madḥ ashraf al-kāʼināt, ṣallá Allāh taʻālá ʻalayhi wa-ʻalá ālihi wa-sallam [microform] /

Microfilm.

Alabama-Coosa river and tributaries, Ala. and Ga.

Joseph J. Mansfield, chairman.

Jacobi Balde Ludus Palamedis; sive latrunculorum vulgo, scacchus;

Einladungsschrift--Neuburg an der Donau.

Sharḥ Ibn al-Qāṣiḥ ʻalā al-Shāṭibīyah al-musammā bi-Sirāj al-qāriʼ al-mubtadiʼ wa-tizkār al-muqriʼ al-muntahī; wa-bi-hāmishihi Ghayth al-nafʻ fī al-qirāʼāt al-sabʻ,

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Association between chronic fatigue syndrome and the corticosteroid-binding globulin gene ALA SER224 polymorphism

Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS) is characterized by idiopathic fatigue of greater than 6 months' duration with postexertional exacerbation and many other symptoms. A trend toward relative hypocortisolism is described in CFS. Twin and family studies indicate a substantial genetic etiologic component to CFS. Recently, severe corticosteroid-binding globulin (CBG) gene mutations have been associated with CFS in isolated kindreds. Human leukocyte elastase, an enzyme important in CBG catabolism at inflammatory sites, is reported to be elevated in CFS. We hypothesized that CBG gene polymorphisms may act as a genetic risk factor for CFS. A total of 248 patients with CFS defined by Centers for Disease Control criteria, and 248 controls were recruited. Sequencing and restriction enzyme testing of the CBG gene coding region allowed detection of severe CBG gene mutations and a common exon 3 polymorphism (c.825G --> T, Ala-Ser(224)). Plasma CBG levels were measured in 125 CFS patients and 198 controls by radioimmunoassay. Total and free (calculated and measured) cortisol levels were ascertained in single samples between 8-10 a.m. The age of onset (mid 30s) and gender ratio (2.2:1, female:male) of the patients were similar to those reported in U.S. epidemiologic studies. A trend toward a preponderance of serine(224) homozygosity among the CFS patients was noted, compared with controls (chi(2) = 5.31, P = 0.07). Immunoreactive-CBG (IR-CBG) levels were higher in Serine/Alanine (Ser/Ala) than Ala/Ala subjects and higher again in Ser/Ser subjects, this effect was strongest in controls; Ser/Ser: 46.1 +/- 1.8 (n = 31, P = 0.03) vs. Ser/Ala: 42.4 +/- 1.0 (n = 56, P = 0.05) vs. Ala/Ala: 40.8 +/- 1.7 mug/mL (n = 21). Despite higher CBG levels, there was a nonsignificant trend toward lower total and free plasma cortisol in serine allele positive patients, total cortisol: Ser/Ser: 13.3 +/- 1.4 (n = 34) vs. Ser/Ala: 14.0 +/- 0.7 (n = 66) vs. Ala/Ala: 15.4 +/- 1.0 (n = 23). Homozygosity for the serine allele of the CBG gene may predispose to CFS, perhaps due to an effect on hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis function related to altered CBG-cortisol transport function or immune-cortisol interactions.

Evidências de validade de conteúdo de instrumentos para o cuidado à pessoa com lesão cutânea

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior - CAPES

Trajetória de vida dos pescadores vítimas de lesão medular por mergulho: experiências, representações sociais e estresse

Spinal cord injury causes permanent disabling manifestations, affecting the anatomic integrity, bodily changes and functional limitations related to the disability state. It was aimed to analyze the social representation, stress level and experiences of fishermen victims of spinal cord injury caused by diving accident in the Northern beaches of Brazil. It is a descriptive - exploratory study with quantitative, qualitative and representational data developed i n fishermen’s villages in nine beaches of Northern shore/RN, between October 2013 to August 2014, after the approval of the Ethics Committee in Research of the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Norte, under the number 431.891/2013, CAAE 20818913.0.0000 .5537. The sample was composed by 44 fishermen with spinal cord injury, defined from inclusion and exclusion criteria of the participants. It was used as instrument to collect the data a semi structured interview. Quantitative data was analyzed by descrip tive statistics, showing the data through table, boxes and graphics by Microsoft Excel. Data from interviews were submitted to the software called Analyse Lexicale par Contexte d’un Ensemble de Segments de Texte (ALCESTE) using the analysis of the Social R epresentation Theory and Center Core Theory. It is shown the outcomes of the research through four articles, following the normative recommendations of the journals. Participants of the study were all male, age mean 49,6 years, elementary school (68,2%), m arried (77,3%); paraplegia sequel (50,0%). Most of them showed stress (75,0%), almost in the exhaustion stage (33,3%), prevalent insomnia symptoms (95,5%) in the last hours; hypertension (97,7%) in the last week and sexual troubles (95,5%) in the last mont h). Decompressive illness caused spinal cord injury (57,1%), occurred prevalently in low summer (75,0%), northern shore (96,4%), having as main consequences the paresthesia and pain in the upper and lower limbs (67,9%), followed by death (25,0%). Interview analysis under the understanding of Social Representation of spinal cord injury allowed the appearance of seven categories: Treatment: limitation and expectative; Spinal Cord injury: before and after; Retirement: reality yet to come; Disability: dependenc y, incapacity, vulnerability; Overcoming and autonomy; Self feelings: physics losses and new start; Life and labor: impediments, plans and changes. The center core of the representation is found in the first category by the expectative and limitation on th e treatment, meanwhile the outskirt elements are in seventh and third categories. Physics limitation for fishing activities and retirement expectative is the most outstanding of the structure. Social representation concerning spinal cord injury is found in a transaction moment between before and after with the prevented fishing activity, coping of the situation with the potential remaining. The anchoring is established in the desire for changes related to the improvements of life and health conditions exper ienced day by day through faith. This study finishes pointing out the range of the objectives, which topic is relevant for public health of fishermen. It is suggested prevention measures, promotion and health recovery of fishermen, besides safe, healthy an d worthy conditions as a compromise of social and health politics.

Análise comparativa da imunoexpressão de GLUT-1, GLUT-3 e M-CSF em lesão periférica e central de células gigantes

The peripheral giant cell lesion ( PG CL ) and the central giant cell lesion ( CGC L) are lesions histologically similar affecting the head and neck region . The study aimed to analyze the immunohistochemical expression of markers GLUT - 1 , GLUT - 3 and M - CSF in a series of cases of PGCL and CGCL , in trying to understand the different biological behavior of these pathologies . The sample consisted of 20 tissue specimens of PGCL 20 central lesion of not aggressive giant cell ( CLNAGC) and 20 central lesi on of aggressive giant cell ( CLAGC), coming from the Pathology Unit of Oral Pathology of the Department of Dentistry of UFRN . W as performed the s emi - quantitative and qualitative analysis of immunohistochemical expression of the markers in giant cells and m ononuclear cells . In relation to the GLUT - 1, it was found a statistically significant difference (p < 0.05) in the number of mononuclear cells immunomarked between the PGCL and the CLNAGC and between the PGCL and CLAGC . Regarding the intensity of staining w as also observed a statistically significant difference both at the mononuclear cells as in giant cells between PL and CLNAGC and between PGCL and CLAGC , at the giant cells there was also a statistically significant difference between the CLNAGC and CLAGC . In relation to GLUT - 3 , was found a statistically significant difference between PGCL and CLAGC and between CLAGC and CLNAGC in amount of mononuclear cells immunomarked . Regarding the intensity of labeling for such protein was found a statistically signifi cant difference at the giant cells between PL and CLAGC . To the M - CSF was observed only a statistically significant difference in the intensity of labeling at the mononuclear cells between PGCL and CLNAGC and between PGCL and CLAGC . Based on these results, we can conclude the participation of GLUT - 1, GLUT - 3 and M - CSF in the pathogenesis of the lesions studied. The bigger immunostaining of these proteins in mononuclear cells show that these cells perform a higher metabolic activity and osteoclastogenic, espe cially in CLAGC . It was found that the mononuclear cells were more related to the pathogenesis of the studied lesions than properly the giant s cell s.

Estimulação transcraniana por corrente contínua (ETCC) sobre o córtex motor na modulação autonômica em pessoas com lesão medular com diferentes graus e níveis de lesão

Introduction: Transcranial Direct Current Stimulation (tDCS) has been used in studies for the treatment of chronic pain, but their effects on the autonomic nervous system (ANS) are non-existent. Therefore, the need for studies is of fundamental importance, as these individuals have autonomic imbalance and the intensity of this is dependent on the degree and level of injury. Objective: We investigated the effect of tDCS on the ANS in people with spinal cord injury (SCI) with different degrees and levels of injury. Methods: Randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind, applied anodal tDCS or sham on the primary motor cortex (M1), bilaterally. The subjects (lower incomplete injury, n = 7; lower complete injury, n = 9; and high complete thoracic injury, n = 3) visited the laboratory three times and received active or sham tDCS for 13min. The heart rate variability (HRV) was measured before, during and after stimulation and analyzed the variables LF, HF and LF / HF. Results: The tDCS modulated the ANS in different ways among the groups. In individuals with SCI high complete thoracic the tDCS did not change the HRV. However, for individuals with SCI low incomplete, tDCS changed the HRV in order to increase sympathetic (LF, p = 0.046) and reduced parasympathetic (HF, p = 0.046). For individuals SCI low complete to tDCS changed the HRV reduction sympathetic (LF, p = 0.017) and increased parasympathetic (HF, p = 0.017). Conclusions: The present study suggests that anodal tDCS applied on the motor cortex bilaterally could modulate the ANS balance in people with spinal cord injury and that this effect is dependent on the degree and level of injury.

Inter-relação entre lesão cervical não cariosa e comprometimento periodontal: diagnóstico, tratamento e previsibilidade - estudo clínico prospectivo e laboratorial

The coexistence of gingival recession (GR) with root coverage indication and non-carious cervical lesions (LCNC) generates the need for a protocol that respects and promotes health of dental and periodontal tissues and allows treatment predictability. The main objectives of this theses were: (1) verify, through clinical evaluations, the connective tissue graft for root coverage on direct and indirect restorations made of ceramic resin; (2) analyze the influence of the battery level of the LED curing unit in the composite resin characteristics; (3) assess the influence of restorative materials, composite resin and ceramics, on the viability of gingival fibroblasts from primary culture. Nine patients with good oral hygiene and occlusal stability diagnosed with LCNCs the anterior teeth including premolars associated with gingival recession (class I and II of Miller) and only gingival recession were selected. After initial clinical examination, occlusal adjustment was performed and the patients had their teeth randomized allocated on direct composite resin restoration of LCNC, polishing and GR treatment with connective tissue graft and advanced coronally flap CR group (n = 15); and indirect ceramic restoration of the LCNC's and GR treatment (CTG+CAF) Group C (n = 15). The GR presented teeth with no clinically formed LCNCs cavity were treated using (CTG+CAF) being the control group (n = 15). Sorption and solubility tests, analysis of the degree of conversion and diametral tensile strength were performed in composite resin samples (n = 10) photoactivated by 100, 50 and 10% battery charge LED unit. The viability of fibroblasts on composite resin, ceramics and dentin disks (n = 3) was examined. Clinical follow-up was performed for three months. The data obtained at different stages were tabulated and subjected to analysis for detection of normal distribution and homogeneity. The results showed that: the LED unit with 10% battery affects the characteristics of the composite resin; restorative materials present biocompatibility with gingival fibroblasts; and the association of surgical and restorative treatment of teeth affected by NCCL and GR presents successful results at 3-month follow-up.

Técnicas fisioterapêuticas utilizadas para tratar a espasticidade em indivíduos paraplégicos com lesão medular: uma revisão de literatura

Mestrado em Fisioterapia

Kulttuurimaiseman syntyvaiheita Ala-Satakunnasta. Köyliönjärven kansallismaiseman kehittyminen 1600-1800-luvuilla Karhian ja Kankaanpään kylissä

Karhian ja Kankaanpään kylien muodostama jakokunta on 1600-1800-luvuilla muodostanut talonpoikaisen Köyliön muun pitäjän kuuluessa Köyliön kartanoiden alaisuuteen. Tutkimus keskittyy tämän kyläalueen maisemahistoriaan tarkastellen omistussuhteita ja maanjakoa. Tarkastelut on tehty pääosin 1700-lukuisten karttojen ja isojaon toimitusasiakirjojen kautta. Muuna tutkimusmateriaalina on käytetty arkistolähteitä sekä 1800-luvun ja 1900-luvun alun karttamateriaalia. Osana tutkimusta olen asemoinut yli 100 kartanosaa koordinaatistoon. Kylien asutus oli vielä 1600-luvulla keskittynyt vanhoille kylätonteille. Tutkimuksessa on tarkasteltu talojen ja asutuksen siirtymistä pois kylätonteilta 1700- ja 1800-lukujen aikana. Karhian vanha kylätontti autioitui 1800-luvun loppuun mennessä. Kankaanpään vanhalla kylätontilla tilakeskusten määrä väheni yhdeksästä kolmeen vastaavana ajanjaksona. Kylätonttien autioitumiseen vaikutti isojaon lisäksi hetkelliset omistusten keskittymiset. Tutkimuksessa havaitsin talonpoikaisen Köyliön olleen 1600- ja 1700-luvuilla uhattuna säätyläisten omistusten lisääntyessä kylässä. Aiemmassa historiankirjoituksessa romantisoitu talonpoikainen Köyliö ei ollutkaan niin itsenäinen kuin oli annettu ymmärtää. Uutena faktana havaitsin suurimman osan kylien taloista kuuluneen 1651-1679 Loimaan vapaaherrankunnan läänitykseen, joka osaltaan on estänyt Köyliön kartanon perintörälssin laajemman leviämisen alueelle. Kankaanpäähän muodostettiin 1700-luvun vaihteessa ratsutila, joka oli osin säätyläisten omistama. Pääosa kylän muista tiloista oli tämän rusthollin augmentteina käytännössä läänitetty ratsutilallisille. Talonpoikainen omistus vahventui ja keskittyi 1800-luvulla. Köyliönjärven rantaeroosion vaikutuksia alueen maisemahistoriaan tarkastellessani havaitsin Karhian kylän keskiaikaisen kylätontin ja tunnistamieni vanhimpien peltojen osin sortuneen järveen jo 1600-luvulla. Samasta syystä ennen rantaviivaa kulkenut Huovintie/Pyhän Henrikin tie siirrettiin isojaon yhteydessä karkaisemaan vanhan kylävainion pitkät peltosarat. Rantaeroosio saattaa selittää myös tämän pitkään viljellyn alueen arkeologisten löytöjen vähäisyyden. Tutkimuksen tavoitteena on myös arvioida poikkitieteellisten tutkimusmenetelmien soveltuvuutta maiseman ja historian tutkimiseen. Tämä tutkimus on poikkitieteellinen analyysi maisema-alueesta, eräänlainen maisemahistoriallinen selvitys, jonka tavoitteena on kuitenkin olla perinteisiä selvityksiä syväluotaavampi. Opinnäytetyön tekijä on aiemmalta koulutukseltaan yhdyskuntatekniikan diplomi-insinööri, jonka tutkinnossa maisemantutkimus oli sivuaineena. FM-tutkinnon sivuaineena tekijällä on Visuaalinen kulttuuri Aalto yliopiston Taideteollisesta korkeakoulusta.

Système de prédiction des pays vulnérables aux conséquences de la fluctuation de la production du maïs américain dû à un aléa climatique

Au travers de cette étude, nous proposons de mettre en place un système d’information géographique (SIG) prédictif afin d’obtenir le classement des pays vulnérables à la brusque variation des prix du maïs. L'élément déclencheur de cette variation sera un aléa climatique sur la zone de culture américaine, premier pays producteur. Afin d'analyser les conséquences d'une catastrophe naturelle, il fut nécessaire de construire un indice final de vulnérabilité par le regroupement de plusieurs thématiques (agricole, économique et socio politique). Les données des différentes thématiques ainsi que les résultats sont intégrés dans une base de données à référence spatiale pour permettre la restitution des résultats dans un SIG web.