Saúde oral e cuidados primários em Odontopediatria

Introdução: A cárie dentária é uma doença multifatorial, infeciosa, transmissível e dependente da dieta, que provoca a desmineralização das estruturas dentárias. Devido a esta natureza etiológica multifatorial é fundamental o aumento da sensibilização e educação das crianças e pais, quer por profissionais de saúde, quer pelos professores em ambiente escolar. A aquisição de hábitos de higiene oral e nutricionais adequados pela criança é um fator imperativo para a manutenção de uma boa saúde oral. Objetivos: Avaliação da Saúde Oral e cuidados primários num grupo de crianças e adolescentes pertencentes ao Agrupamento de Escolas de Alijó. Método: A amostra é constituída por 216 alunos do Agrupamento de Escolas de Alijó, agrupados em três escalões etários: 6-9 anos, 10-14 anos e 15-16 anos. Foi realizada uma observação oral com base no índice de higiene oral simplificado e no índice de cárie (CPOd/cpod- Dentes Cariados, Perdidos e Obturados). Após esta observação foi aplicado um questionário escrito sobre diversos temas relacionados com a saúde oral. Resultados: A percentagem de crianças livres de lesões cariosas aos 6, 12 e 15 anos foi de 33,3%, 28,4% e 16,2%, respetivamente. Os valores da média de número de escovagens diárias aumentam de acordo com a faixa etária. O número de escovagens médias aos 6-9anos, 10-14anos e 15-16anos foi 1,37; 1,48 e 1,55 no sexo masculino, no caso de sexo feminino estes valores passam para 1,58; 1,80 e 1,89 respetivamente. Discussão: Os números registados no presente estudo são semelhantes aos do I Estudo Nacional de Prevalência da Cárie Dentária, onde se verificou percentagens de 33%, 27% e 18,9% para os escalões referentes aos 6 anos, 9 anos e 15 anos. Existe uma melhoria significativa em cada um destes escalões nos dois estudos seguintes realizados pela DGS. Em 2008 estas percentagens foram de 51%, 44% e 28%, respetivamente para cada um dos escalões. Em 2015 existiu apenas um pequeno acréscimo, com percentagens registadas de 54,8%, 53% e 32,4%, respetivamente. A última percentagem, de 32,4%, refere-se neste caso ao escalão dos 18 anos, uma vez que a DGS substituiu o escalão de estudo dos 15 anos de idade. Quando nos referimos ao número de escovagens médio, os números registados neste estudo têm uma evolução semelhante aos encontrados no III Estudo Nacional de Prevalência da Cárie Dentária, publicado em 2015 pela DGS, que refere que aos 6 anos 53% dos inquiridos escova duas vezes ao dia e 25,7% apenas uma vez, enquanto que aos 12 anos nos deparamos com uma descida para 19,9% dos que escovam 1x por dia e um aumento para 69,9% dos que escovam duas vezes. O mesmo estudo afirma ainda que as jovens escovam mais vezes os dentes, tal como no presente estudo. Conclusão: Os últimos anos têm-se revelado determinantes na melhoria da Saúde Oral dos portugueses e a aposta na prevenção, nomeadamente nos Cuidados Primários de Saúde Oral tem apresentado uma mais-valia inquestionável. Como em todos os percursos que se iniciam, a monitorização dos resultados e a sua melhoria contínua podem conduzir à otimização das estratégias e no seu conjunto contribuir para fazer ainda mais e melhor. Este estudo permitiu aferir, que a realidade, em contextos de Saúde Oral, no Concelho de Alijó é preocupante sugerindo que existem assimetrias em Portugal e cabe a todos os intervenientes em Saúde Oral diminuí-las. O envolvimento de cada Médico Dentista neste processo é fundamental.

Paracrine effects of oocyte secreted factors and stem cell factor on porcine granulosa and theca cells in vitro

Oocyte control of granulosa and theca cell function may be mediated by several growth factors via a local feedback loop(s) between these cell types. This study examined both the role of oocyte-secreted factors on granulosa and thecal cells, cultured independently and in co-culture, and the effect of stem cell factor (SCF); a granulosa cell derived peptide that appears to have multiple roles in follicle development. Granulosa and theca cells were isolated from 2-6 mm healthy follicles of mature porcine ovaries and cultured under serum-free conditions, supplemented with: 100 ng/ml LR3 IGF-1, 10 ng/ml insulin, 100 ng/ml testosterone, 0-10 ng/ml SCF, 1 ng/ml FSH (granulosa), 0.01 ng/ml LH (theca) or 1 ng/ml FSH and 0.01 ng/ml LH (co-culture) and with/without oocyte conditioned medium (OCM) or 5 oocytes. Cells were cultured in 96 well plates for 144 h, after which viable cell numbers were determined. Medium was replaced every 48 h and spent medium analysed for steroids.Oocyte secreted factors were shown to stimulate both granulosa cell proliferation (P < 0.001) and oestradiol production (P < 0.001) by granulosa cells throughout culture. In contrast, oocyte secreted factors suppressed granulosa cell progesterone production after both 48 and 144 hours (P < 0.001). Thecal cell numbers were increased by oocyte secreted factors (P = 0.02), together with a suppression in progesterone and androstenedione synthesis after 48 hours (P < 0.001) and after 144 hours (P = 0.02), respectively. Oocyte secreted factors also increased viable cell numbers (P < 0.001) in co-cultures together with suppression of progesterone (P < 0.001) and oestradiol (P < 0.001). In granulosa cell only cultures, SCF increased progesterone production in a dose dependent manner (P < 0.001), whereas progesterone synthesis by theca cells was reduced in a dose dependent manner (P = 0.002). Co-cultured cells demonstrated an increase in progesterone production with increasing SCF dose (P < 0.001) and an increase in oestradiol synthesis at the highest dose of SCF (100 ng/ml). In summary, these findings demonstrate the presence of a co-ordinated paracrine interaction between somatic cells and germ cells, whereby oocyte derived signals interact locally to mediate granulosa and theca cell function. SCF has a role in modulating this local interaction. In conclusion, the oocyte is an effective modulator of granulosa-theca interactions, one role being the inhibition of luteinization

Determinación de la eficacia de la profilaxis antibiótica en pacientes con heridas limpias y limpias contaminadas, servicio de cirugía general, Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso Cuenca-Ecuador 2007: estudio a realizarse en patologia biliar, apendicular y herniaria

Determinar la prevalencia de infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica y factores asociados en pacientes que acudieron al Centro Quirúrgico del hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso, de la ciudad de Cuenca, en el 2007-2008.Se realizó un estudio transversal; en un universo de 385 pacientes. Los datos se obtuvieron por entrevista directa y se analizaron con el software Excel y Epi-Info. Resultados. La prevalencia de infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica fue del 10.6(IC 959.03-12.17). La mayoría fueron de sexo femenino; la edad varió entre los 16 y 87 años. La asociación entre infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica con cirugía de emergencia proporcionó una p=0.019 (IC 95de la RP 1.10 - 3.99); con cirugía convencional p= 0.778 (IC 95de RP 0.61-1.95); con herida limpia p= 0.238 (IC 95de RP 0.10 - 1.55); con la utilización de cefazolina p= 0.023 (IC 95de la RP 0.09-0.94) y con el tiempo quirúrgico menos de una hora p= 0.000 (IC 95de RP 0.01-0.32). Conclusión, la prevalencia de infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica fue del 10.6(IC 959.03-12.17). La cirugía de emergencia fue factor de riesgo para infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica y la cefazolina, utilizado como antibiótico profiláctico, y el tiempo quirúrgico, menos de una hora, fueron factores de protección

Prognosis following acute coronary syndromes according to prior coronary artery bypass grafting: Meta-analysis

PURPOSE: Conduct a meta-analysis to study the prognostic influence of a previous coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) in patients admitted for an acute coronary syndrome (ACS). METHODS: A systematic review of the literature was performed using electronic reference databases through January 2013 (MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, Web of Knowledge, Google Scholar and references cited in other studies). Studies in which ACS outcomes with a previous history of CABG were compared with ACS outcomes with no history of previous CABG were considered for inclusion. The main endpoints of interest were mortality and non-fatal acute myocardial infarction. Data was aggregated at three follow-up times using random-effects meta-analysis models. RESULTS: Twenty-four studies were included which provided 387,181 patients for analysis. Previous CABG ACS patients were older, more diabetic and had a more frequent history of a previous myocardial infarction. Pooled in-hospital mortality was higher for the previous CABG ACS patients (OR 1.22 [1.04-1.44], p<0.01, I(2) 88%). The pooled adjusted OR showed no significant differences for the two groups (adjusted OR 1.13 [0.93-1.37], p=0.22, I(2) 92%). Previous CABG ACS patient had a higher pooled 30-day mortality (OR 1.28 [1.05-1.55], p=0.02, I(2) 74%); a higher non-adjusted (OR 1.61 [1.38-1.88], p<0.01, I(2) 70%) and adjusted (adjusted OR 1.37 [1.15-1.65], p<0.01, I(2) 0%) long-term mortality. Both the in-hospital and the long-term re-infarction rates were higher for the previous CABG ACS patients. CONCLUSIONS: According to our data, ACS patients with previous CABG history had a higher risk for short- and long-term adverse events.

Physical properties of Physalis peruviana L

Physalis (Physalis peruviana L.), also known as cape gooseberry or ground-cherry, plays an important role in nutrition as an excellent base for dietetic products. Highly valued for its unique flavour, texture and colour, recent research has shown that physalis fruit is rich in many beneficial compounds. In this study, the diameter and mass of physalis fruits were measured, which can be used to calculate other biometric characteristics of the fruit, such as: surface area, volume or density. Other physical properties were measured, namely the colour coordinates, by means of a Chroma meter, whilst the textural parameters firmness and elasticity were measured with a texturometer. The following values were calculated for the physalis fruits analysed in the present work: 1.69 cm for average diameter; 8.98 cm2 for surface area, 2.51 cm3 for volume; 2.77 g for mass was, and 1.10 g/cm3 for density. The colour coordinates were 56.72 for lightness, 16.69 for redness, and 58.11 for yellowness. Skin firmness and elasticity were evaluated for texture attributes, and their average values were 2.40 N and 2.94 mm, respectively. The results of this work are in accordance

Modelagem eletroquímica e do distúrbio ácido-básico em atletas de karatê participantes do campeonato mundial WKO 2014

The objective of this study was to analyze the electrochemical and acid-base disorders in high performance athletes during the World Karate Championship hosted by the WKO (World Karate Organization) in 2014. In this study 19 male athletes were analyzed (age 34 ± 8), black belts and with over 5 years of experience in the sport. Capillary blood samples from the digital pulp of the finger were collected in three stages: rest, 5 minutes after and 10 minutes after fighting (kumite). The sample was analyzed using blood gas analyzer GEM Premier 3000, using the parameters pH, Na+, K+, Ca2+, lactate e HCO3−. The values related to acid-base disturbance presented statistical differences (p <0.05) in most of the collected moments. The lactate levels found were 2.77 ± 0.97mmol / L in rest, 6.57 ± 2.1 for 5 minutes after and 4.06 ± 1.55 for 10 minutes after combat. The samples collected for the electrolytic markers showed no statistical differences in their values (p <0.05). Through the data collected, we conjecture that the sport can be characterized as a high-intensity exercise and with a predominance of the glycolytic system. The analysis of acid-base disturbance is an efficient method to assist in the control of training loads.

Macroalgas epífitas de Zostera marina L. en Bahía Concepción, B.C.S., México

Macroalgas epífitas de Zostera marina L. en Bahía Concepción, B. C. S. México.

Hematobiochemical changes of lead Poisoning and amelioration with Coconut ( Cocos nucifera L.) Water in wistar albino rats

To determine the ameliorative effect of coconut water on haematobiochemical changes due to lead poisoning in wistar albino rats for six weeks, sixty rats were assigned to four groups. 0.10g/l of lead and 75ml coconut ( cocus nucifera l.) water were given orally for six weeks. The mean values of red blood cells, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, red blood cell distribution width and platelets (8.10±0.63(×106μl), 52.7±0.87(μm3), 17.9±0.56(pg), 34.73±0.65(g/dl), 17.90±0.67(%) and 670.00±42.22(×103μl) respectively) reduced in lead treated rats when compared with control mean values (8.41 ± 0.90(×106μl), 56.60 ± 1.55(μm3), 19.33 ± 0.82(pg), 34.93 ± 0.90(g/dl), 18.27 ± 0.73(%) and 818.33± 123.68(×103μl) respectively ) and these values increased in75ml coconut water only group and the group of 0.10g/l lead + 75ml coconut water except mean corpuscular haemoglobin, mean corpuscular haemoglobin concentration, and red blood cell distribution width of the 75ml coconut water only. The mean values of white blood cells, lymphocytes, total cholesterol, triglyceride, high density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol, low density lipoprotein-cholesterol/high density lipoproteincholesterol and total cholesterol/high density lipoprotein-cholesterol increased (12.23±0.57(×103μl), 79.83±3.87(%), 64.66±6.01(mg/dl), 89.00±7.94(mg/dl), 22.67±6.93(mg/dl), 21.00±4.58(mg/dl), 1.29±0.62 and 3.36±0.83 respectively ) in the lead group when compared with mean values of control group (5.83±0.74(×103μl), 69.07±10.57(%), 54.00±4.04(mg/dl), 97.33±11.34(mg/dl), 20.00±3.06(mg/dl), 17.00±6.51(mg/dl), 0.97±0.41 and 2.87±0.55 respectively) but the mean values decreased when compared with the mean values of group of 75ml coconut water only and group of 0.10g/l lead + 75ml coconut water, except the mean values of high density lipoprotein-cholesterol. These results indicate that coconut water could ameliorate effects of lead toxicity

An explorative analysis of the socialization of positive emotions: Insights from the consulting field

Common accounts on socialization are predominantly slanted towards cognitive conceptions. When emotions are considered, most of the time emphasis lays upon negative emotions. Against this background, this study refines prior research in two ways. First, we offer an emotion-oriented perspective of socialization processes. Second, we concentrate on the socialization of positive emotions. We confirm these assumptions by means of an explorative case study in the field of consulting firms. Results suggest that positive emotions play a crucial role throughout the different socialization phases, and can manifest themselves over time in a virtuous cycle. In addition, conventional notions on socialization agents are refined by this research, while arguing that clients ought to be taken similarly into consideration. The article concludes by offering managerial implications, as well as suggestions for future research activities with regard to the socialization of positive emotions.

Formulação de grautes leves para a cimentação de poços de petróleo onshore

Grautes are dry mixes with hydraulic characteristics widely used in construction. This material comprises cement, mineral additives and dosed in accordance with the desired properties. The use of grautes in cementing oil wells potentially increases the precision in the composition of the mixture, since it is requires only the addition of the mixing water before its pumping. Such benefit may be availed in cementing wells since the formulations grautes meet the temperature and pressure characteristics typical of wells. The objective of this study is to evaluate the effect of adding different percentages of industrial minerals properties of light grautes for onshore oil wells. For the formulation of the employees were grautes light industrial minerals and waste minerals abundant in the Northeast, in addiction to Portland cement and chemical additives Special class. Grautes were formulated with densities between 1.55 g/cm3 (13.0 lb/gal) and 1.68 g/cm3 (14 lb/gal). Tests results showed that grautes with higher density in the range studied meet the specifications for cementation of shallow wells onshore. The compositions lighter can also be adjusted for applying the material in the cementation of oil wells

Diseño e implementación de una aplicación informática para la observación de las interacciones sociales en ambientes naturales

Existen múltiples aplicaciones informáticas (Perea, 2008) para registrar conductas perceptibles que el desarrollo tecnológico actual ha posibilitado, pero la gran mayoría de los programas informáticos tienen problemas en facilitar la: observación, codificación, registro y análisis en contextos naturales; esto hace que dificulten la labor de los investigadores (Hernández-Mendo, Castellano, Camerino, Jonsson, Blanco-Villaseñor, Lopes, y Anguera, 2014). Este trabajo se inscribe en el marco de las investigaciones sobre software relacionados con la Metodología Observacional (Anguera y Hernández-Mendo, 2013, 2014, 2015). El objetivo general es el diseño e implementación de una herramienta que facilite la observación, codificación, registro y análisis de contextos naturales. Desarrollo Teórico HOISAN (Herramienta de observación de las interacciones en ambientes naturales) es una herramienta implementada haciendo uso de la plataforma .NET y del lenguaje C#, que nos ayuda en la tarea de observación, codificación, registro, descripción, manipulación y visionado de las conductas en el marco de la Metodología Observacional. Permite al usuario trabajar con varios tipos de datos (Bakeman y Quera, 1996). Por lo que respecta a la métrica del registro observacional se han calculado parámetros primarios y secundarios. El programa admite el intercambio de datos con programas específicos de uso en Metodología Observacional (SDIS-GSEQ, SAGT y THEME). Este programa satisface la vertiente más profesional al tiempo que la investigadora en su implementación. Hoisan permite un acercamiento a la Metodología Cualitativa con un carácter cuantitativo y mediante el análisis de los registros con producción verbal. Permite la estimación de la calidad del dato y realiza análisis secuencial de retardos y a partir de éste calcula los valores Z para un posterior análisis de coordenadas polares. Conclusiones El programa diseñado permite la realización de distintos cálculos de uso común en Metodología Observacional (MO) (Anguera y Hernández-Mendo, 2013, 2014, 2015). Esta característica hace al software Hoisan (Hernández-Mendo, López-López, Castellano, Morales-Sánchez y Pastrana, 2012) convertirse en una de las herramientas más completas para trabajar con MO en investigaciones de distintos ámbitos. Bibliografía Anguera, M.T. y Hernández-Mendo, A. (2013). La metodología observacional en el ámbito del deporte. E-balonmano.com: Revista de Ciencias del Deporte 9(3), 135-160. http://www.e-balonmano.com/ojs/index.php/revista/article/view/139. Anguera, M.T. y Hernández-Mendo, A. (2014). Metodología observacional y psicología del deporte: Estado de la cuestión. Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 23(1), 103-109. Anguera, M.T. y Hernández-Mendo, A. (2015). Técnicas de análisis en estudios observacionales en ciencias del deporte. Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte, 15(1), 13-30. Bakeman, R. y Quera, V. (1996). Análisis de la interacción. Análisis secuencial con SDIS y GSEQ. Madrid: RA-MA. Hernández-Mendo, A., Castellano, J., Camerino, O., Jonsson, G., Blanco-Villaseñor, A., Lopes, A. y Anguera, M.T. (2014). Programas informáticos de registro, control de calidad del dato, y análisis de datos. Revista de Psicología del Deporte, 23(1), 111-121. Hernández-Mendo, A., López-López, J.A., Castellano, J., Morales-Sánchez, V. y Pastrana, J.L. (2012). HOISAN 1.2: Programa informático para uso en Metodología Observacional. Cuadernos de Psicología del Deporte, 12(1), 55- 78. Perea, A. (2008). Análisis de las acciones colectivas en el futbol de rendimiento. Tesis doctoral no publicada. San Sebastián: Universidad del País Vasco.

Physical and chemical properties of starch and flour from different common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) cultivar.

The physical, chemical and pasting properties of the flour and isolated starches from six different bean cultivars (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) were investigated in order to obtain information for application in new products. The protein and total starch contents of the bean flours ranged from 17.72 to 20.27% and from 39.68 to 43.78%, respectively. The bean starches had low amounts of proteins, lipids and ash and showed an amylose content ranging between 45.32 and 51.11% and absolute density values between 1.55 and 1.78 g.cm?3. The bean starch granules were round to oval with a smooth surface. Results viscoamylographic profiles of the starches and flours showed the possibility of selecting cultivars for specific applications according to these characteristics.

Determinación de la eficacia de la profilaxis antibiótica en pacientes con heridas limpias y limpias contaminadas, servicio de cirugía general. Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso, Cuenca-Ecuador 2007: estudio a realizarse en patología biliar, apendicular y herniaria

Se realizó un estudio transversal; en un universo de 385 pacientes. Los datos se obtuvieron por entrevista directa y se analizaron con el software Excel y Epi-Infor, Resultados: la prevalencia de infección del sistio de la herida quirúrgica fue del 10.6% (IC 95% 9.03-12.17). La mayoría fueron de sexo femenino; la edad varió entre los 16 y 87 años. La asociación entre infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica con cirugía de emergencia proporcionó una p=0.0019 (IC 95% de la RP 1.10-3,99); con cirugía convencional p=0.778 (IC 95% de RP 0.61-1,95); con herida limpia p=0.238 (IC 95% de RP 0.10-1.55); con la utilización de cefazolina p=0.023 (IC 95% de la RP 0.09-0.94) y con el tiempo quirúrgico menos de una hora p=o.000 (IC 95% de RP 0.01-0.32). Conclusión: la prevalencia de ainfección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica fue del 10.6% (IC 95% 0.03-12,17). La cirugía de emergencia fue factor de riesgo para infección del sitio de la herida quirúrgica y la cefazolina, utilizado como antibiótico profiláctico, y el tiempo quirúrgico, menos de una hora, fueron factores de protección

Prevalencia de depresión y factores asociados, en adolescentes de 10 a 19 años de edad de los colegios urbanos de la ciudad de Cuenca, mayo-octubre del 2007

Determinar la prevalencia de depresión y factores asociados en adolescentes de 10 a 19 años de edad de los colegios urbanos de Cuenca, Mayo - Octubre del 2007. Estudio de prevalencia, muestra representativa y aleatoria (264), universo finito N=41270, probabilidad de ocurrencia del 6 por ciento probabilidad de no ocurrencia del 94 por ciento, nivel de confianza (seguridad) del 95 por ciento (1,96); y, error de inferencia del 0,03 (3 por ciento). Levantamiento de los datos con cuestionario y test de depresión de Hamilton, información analizada mediante Epi Info. El 32.7 por ciento (88/269) de los casos presentan depresión mayor, de éstas 10.4 por ciento (28/88) han sufrido alguna enfermedad grave en el pasado. Existió asociación estadísticamente significativa OR 1.81, IC 95 por ciento (1,02-3,23) p=0.041. El 33.2 por ciento (88/265) casos de depresión mayor, 3.8 por ciento (10/88) sufren alguna enfermedad grave en la actualidad. Se encontró asociación estadisticamente significativa OR 4.41 IC 95 por ciento (1,45 - 13.34) p=0.004. Se presentó 32.7 por ciento (89/272) de presión mayor, de éstos el 8.8 por ciento (24/89) toma alcohol. Se encontró asociacion estadisticamente significativa OR 3,01 IC 95 por ciento (1,55 - 5,81) p= 0.0008. Se presentó 32.6 por ciento (89/273) de casos de depresión mayor, de éstos el 51.7 por ciento (46/89) pertenecen a la etapa media: 14-16 años. Se encontró asociación estadísticamente significativa p=0.016. Chi2 Pearson = 8.26

Análisis de las barreras para la unificación de una Historia Clínica Electrónica -HCE- en Colombia

Objetivo: Identificar las barreras para la unificación de una Historia Clínica Electrónica –HCE- en Colombia. Materiales y Métodos: Se realizó un estudio cualitativo. Se realizaron entrevistas semiestructuradas a profesionales y expertos de 22 instituciones del sector salud, de Bogotá y de los departamentos de Cundinamarca, Santander, Antioquia, Caldas, Huila, Valle del Cauca. Resultados: Colombia se encuentra en una estructuración para la implementación de la Historia Clínica Electrónica Unificada -HCEU-. Actualmente, se encuentra en unificación en 42 IPSs públicas en el departamento de Cundinamarca, el desarrollo de la HCEU en el país es privado y de desarrollo propio debido a las necesidades particulares de cada IPS. Conclusiones: Se identificaron barreras humanas, financieras, legales, organizacionales, técnicas y profesionales en los departamentos entrevistados. Se identificó que la unificación de la HCE depende del acuerdo de voluntades entre las IPSs del sector público, privado, EPSs, y el Gobierno Nacional.