A psicanálise e o complexo de Édipo: (novas) observações a partir de Hamlet

Este artigo se constitui como um exercício de compreensão do Complexo de Édipo em Psicanálise. Neste sentido, além de traçar o desenvolvimento do conceito na obra de Freud, adota a história de Hamlet como um recurso ilustrativo para evidenciar, por meio da arte, as possíveis manifestações do fenômeno edipiano. Em termos conclusivos, evidencia ainda as possíveis inter-relações entre a Psicanálise e o contexto da tragédia.

Inquietantes traslados: uma leitura psicanalítica do filme Encontros e Desencontros

Na busca por articulações entre psicanálise e práticas culturais – aqui representadas pela magia do cinema – o presente trabalho propõe uma releitura do filme Encontros e Desencontros, utilizando-o como interlocutor privilegiado para uma discussão acerca do trato com a alteridade. Mais especificamente, direcionaremos nosso olhar para a possibilidade, presente tanto na clínica analítica quanto no filme em questão, do encontro com o inominável de si mesmo por intermédio de um estrangeiro. Trata-se de um entrechoque dialético entre o estranho mais íntimo e o íntimo mais estranho, este último vinculado ao processo primário, à lógica do inconsciente. Diante disto, aposta-se aqui que, muito embora esta não familiaridade em geral apareça vinculada a uma desconfortável angústia, possamos vislumbrar para ela uma outra expressão: aquela de potência construtiva rumo à abertura de sentido.

Psicanálise, antropologia e alteridade: apontamentos para um debate

Este trabalho trata da temática da alteridade, tomando-a como mote para um diálogo entre a psicanálise e a antropologia. Neste sentido, a partir de uma incursão pela noção de estrangeiro na obra de Freud, enfatiza a ideia de que a diferença imposta pelo inconsciente é dona de uma narrativa e de uma temporalidade particulares que se recusam a obedecer aos ditames do pensamento representacional. Em decorrência disto, a estranheza e a negatividade do encontro analítico aparecem como lugares do possível, ampliando o conceito de alteridade e as capacidades da interpretação, agora um meio-termo entre a produção de sentido e a experiência do vazio. Eis a lição da não lição proposta por este inquietante outro do inconsciente à antropologia e, em maior escala, às ciências sociais: admitir a possibilidade do sentido, mas não necessariamente o seu encerramento, fornecendo assim uma expressão menos comprometida a um estrangeiro agora irredutível a códigos preestabelecidos.

Ciência, religião e ilusão no discurso freudiano: uma leitura filosófica de O futuro de uma ilusão

Em sua obra de 1927, O futuro de uma Ilusão, Freud tenta de uma maneira geral fundamentar a função das crenças religiosas no psiquismo humano e desmistificá-las como capazes de apreender a realidade. Para ele, a origem psíquica das ideias religiosas é a ilusão, que está profundamente ligada com a repressão dos desejos humanos e a negação dos mesmos, que se dá na civilização. Freud não pretende examinar o valor de verdade das doutrinas religiosas, mas afirma que elas, em sua natureza psicológica, não passam de ilusões. Trata-se de ajustar-se à realidade com o objetivo da busca de felicidade. Para ele tal tarefa deve ser fruto da ciência, não da religião. Freud ressalva que a religião é apenas uma etapa do processo evolutivo humano. Nota-se que Freud foi amplamente influenciado pelo forte valor que o positivismo possuía em sua época. Assim, defendia que a única maneira de se chegar à verdade era através da racionalidade. Nosso trabalho pretende, portanto, analisar o discurso cientificista freudiano, na sua relação com a religião compreendida como ilusão, a partir de uma leitura filosófica de O Futuro de Uma Ilusão e levando sempre em consideração a influência dos ideais iluministas sobre o pensamento de Freud e sua obra.

Dermatophytosis diagnosed at the Evandro Chagas Institute, Pará, Brazil

Dermatophytosis is caused by a dermatophyte fungus that affects the stratum corneum and keratinized tissue. Dermatophyte fungus has been reported worldwide as the causative agent of dermatophytosis, but the etio-epidemiological aspects of these mycoses in the state of Pará remain unknown. The purpose of this study was to describe the etio-epidemiological profile of dermatophytosis diagnosed in patients at the Evandro Chagas Institute from May 2005 to June 2006. A total of 494 patients were admitted, and their samples were collected, submitted for direct microscopic examination using 20% KOH and cultured in Sabouraud and Mycosel medium. The identification was based in macro and microscopic characteristics. Direct examinations were positive in 13% (66/494) of the patients, and agent isolation by cultivation of the biological sample was successful in 4% (20/494), with a high prevalence of T. mentagrophytes (40%; 8/20). Dermatophytosis was more frequent in women (58%; 38/66). Fifty-two percent (21/38) of the cases were children with an average age of 8 years. The most frequent clinical presentation was Tinea corporis (55%, 36/66). For the cases in which the dermatophyte agent was not isolated, we discuss the factors that may be interfering with isolation. Tinea corporis occurred more frequently observed when T. mentagrophytes and T. rubrum were the major etiologic agents.

Intimidade na clínica contemporânea: estudo psicanalítico

Coordenação de Aperfeiçoamento de Pessoal de Nível Superior (CAPES)

Notas para a compreensão da constituição do sujeito em Freud

In this paper we intend to understand the functioning of Freudian psychism concerning the constitution of the psychic subject in his relation with knowledge. In order to do that, we will analyze one of the most important writings by Freud: An Outline of Psycho-Analysis. This choice was made because we think that the author synthesizes his thought in that book, whose maturity makes possible for us to access a later elaboration of the functioning and the conceptions we intend to analyze: The regions of Psychic apparatus; The problem of the Psycho-Analysis approach: science and philosophy; and The psychic qualities of the subject.

Contribuições da psicanálise de Freud e Lacan e do materialismo histórico para a terapia ocupacional: uma clínica do desejo e do carecimento na saúde coletiva

Pós-graduação em Psicologia - FCLAS

Prevalence of inadequacy intake for older people: the use o National Cancer Institute (NCI) method

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

Nebraska Panhandle Connects with German Institute on Agri Benchmark Project

In the Spring of 2009, the University of Nebraska Panhandle Research and Extension Center was contacted by a representative from the Institute of Farm Economics at the Johann Heinrich von Thunen Institute (vTI) in Braunschweig, Germany. In the initial meeting, a partnership was arranged to provide Western Nebraska irrigated economic data for the Agri Benchmark project operated by vTI, with the University of Nebraska receiving access to the worldwide data set that exists within the project. This relationship has grown over the past 18 months to include a number of other opportunities.

Evaluation of Long-Term Outcomes, Cytogenetic and Molecular Responses with Imatinib Mesylate in Early and Late Chronic-Phase Chronic Myeloid Leukemia: A Report from a Single Institute

Here we compare the management and survival outcomes of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients who had early or late imatinib mesylate (IM) therapy. The cytogenetic and molecular responses of 189 CML patients were analyzed. Of this group, 121 patients were classified as the early chronic phase (ECP) group and started IM within 12 months of diagnosis. The other 68 patients were classified as the late chronic phase (LCP) group who had been treated with interferon (IFN)-alpha-2 and crossed over to IM more than 12 months after diagnosis. The overall rates of complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) and major molecular response (MMR) at last follow-up were 83.6 and 78.1% in the ECP and LCP groups, respectively. The CCyR rates were 89.3 (for ECP patients) versus 73.5% (for LCP patients; p < 0.0001). At last follow-up, 82.4% ECP and 64.2% LCP patients had achieved an MMR (p < 0.0001). No significant differences were noted between the two groups with regard to survival outcomes. Our experience reveals that IM is an effective rescue therapy in most CML LCP patients who are intolerant or in whom IFN-alpha therapy fails. Such therapeutic options should be considered in LCP patients, particularly in countries where IM may not be available. Copyright (C) 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel

Using the National Institute of Health Stroke Scale to Predict Dysphagia in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Background and Purpose: Oropharyngeal dysphagia is a common manifestation in acute stroke. Aspiration resulting from difficulties in swallowing is a symptom that should be considered due to the frequent occurrence of aspiration pneumonia that could influence the patient's recovery as it causes clinical complications and could even lead to the patient's death. The early clinical evaluation of swallowing disorders can help define approaches and avoid oral feeding, which may be detrimental to the patient. This study aimed to create an algorithm to identify patients at risk of developing dysphagia following acute ischemic stroke in order to be able to decide on the safest way of feeding and minimize the complications of stroke using the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NHISS). Methods: Clinical assessment of swallowing was performed in 50 patients admitted to the emergency unit of the University Hospital, Faculty of Medicine of Ribeirao Preto, Sao Paulo, Brazil, with a diagnosis of ischemic stroke, within 48 h after the beginning of symptoms. Patients, 25 females and 25 males with a mean age of 64.90 years (range 26-91 years), were evaluated consecutively. An anamnesis was taken before the patient's participation in the study in order to exclude a prior history of deglutition difficulties. For the functional assessment of swallowing, three food consistencies were used, i.e. pasty, liquid and solid. After clinical evaluation, we concluded whether there was dysphagia. For statistical analysis we used the Fisher exact test, verifying the association between the variables. To assess whether the NIHSS score characterizes a risk factor for dysphagia, a receiver operational characteristics curve was constructed to obtain characteristics for sensitivity and specificity. Results: Dysphagia was present in 32% of the patients. The clinical evaluation is a reliable method of detection of swallowing difficulties. However, the predictors of risk for the swallowing function must be balanced, and the level of consciousness and the presence of preexisting comorbidities should be considered. Gender, age and cerebral hemisphere involved were not significantly associated with the presence of dysphagia. NIHSS, Glasgow Coma Scale, and speech and language changes had a statistically significant predictive value for the presence of dysphagia. Conclusions: The NIHSS is highly sensitive (88%) and specific (85%) in detecting dysphagia; a score of 12 may be considered as the cutoff value. The creation of an algorithm to detect dysphagia in acute ischemic stroke appears to be useful in selecting the optimal feeding route while awaiting a specialized evaluation. Copyright (C) 2012 S. Karger AG, Basel