Uso das redes social Facebook como ferramenta de comunicação na área de educação em saúde: estudo exploratório produção científica da área – 2005 a 2011

El objetivo de esta investigación es registrar la producción académica reciente sobre el uso de las redes sociales como herramientas de comunicación, educación y aprendizaje en el área de la salud, con énfasis en la red social Facebook. La investigación fue recolectada sobre la base de datos del Portal de revistas de Capes, utilizando las palabras clave "Facebook, educación y salud", teniendo como criterio de búsqueda el uso de contenido de acceso abierto más actual, publicado durante el período comprendido entre 2005 y 2011. El estudio señaló 37 trabajos científicos sobre el tema estudiado, 2 brasileños y 35 internacionales.

Estacas escavadas de pequeno diâmetro nos solos argilosos da formação "Libertad", Uruguai

O estado atual do conhecimento na Engenharia de Fundações é baseado em trabalhos teóricos que fundamentam os problemas de interação solo-estrutura, em resultados de provas de carga e em soluções numéricas. Boa parte da bibliografia é dedicada a estacas cravadas, sendo as referências a trabalhos em estacas escavadas de pequeno diâmetro muito reduzidas. No Uruguai é freqüente a utilização de estacas escavadas de pequeno diâmetro; uma característica particular é que geralmente na execução das estacas utiliza-se concreto apiloado. Entre 1995 e 1999, o Instituto de Estruturas e Transporte da Faculdade de Engenharia de Montevideo, desenvolveu um programa de pesquisa nos solos argilosos da formação geológica “Libertad”, muito comum na região sul do Uruguai, a mais urbanizada do pais. Foram executadas 46 provas de carga em estacas de pequeno diâmetro, 34 à tração e 12 à compressão. A grande maioria foram levadas até à ruptura, sendo este um dos fatores que diferencia o presente estudo de outros trabalhos, uma vez que provas de carga em estacas são normalmente ensaiadas para carregamentos de 2 vezes a carga de trabalho. Esta pesquisa constitui-se em uma contribuição inédita, por tratar-se do primeiro trabalho sistemático relacionado à avaliação do desempenho de fundações dentro da prática de engenharia no Uruguai No presente trabalho diferentes critérios de interpretação da curva carga-recalque são avaliados, sendo complementarmente analisada a influência da relação comprimento/diâmetro na deformabilidade do sistema solo-estaca. Foram aplicados ainda, vários métodos de previsão da capacidade de carga com base nos ensaios SPT e CPT, estudando-se assim a validade da aplicação destes métodos à realidade uruguaia. O método de Philipponnat (1986), apresentou o melhor desempenho entre todos os métodos de previsão de capacidade de carga analisados. Porém trata-se de um método baseado no CPT, não muito utilizado na prática uruguaia. Por este motivo, recomendase os métodos de Decourt e Quaresma (1978) ou Cabral (1987); estes dois métodos utilizam os resultados do ensaio SPT, ferramenta mais utilizada no Uruguai para projeto de fundações que o CPT.

O processo de decisão de compra dos consumidores em shopping centers regionais de Porto Alegre (Brasil) e Montevidéo (Uruguai) : um estudo exploratório comparativo

A presente dissertação busca estabelecer um comparativo entre aspectos do processo de decisão de compra de consumidores em shopping centers regionais de Porto Alegre (Brasil) e Montevidéu (Uruguai). De acordo com este objetivo, o estudo foi dividido em quatro partes. No segundo capítulo, referente ao marco teórico do trabalho, o autor apresenta o shopping center e suas características. No mesmo capítulo analisa-se o processo de decisão de compra e seus elementos constitutivos. O capítulo três mostra o método de pesquisa adotado. A última parte traz os resultados da pesquisa realizada entre os consumidores brasileiros e uruguaios.

Entorno sonoro del cotidiano : cinco piezas instrumentales

Este memorial trata de los pasos y consideraciones en la composición de las piezas Impromptu, Coral, Collage Ciudadano, Construcción 1 y Rua República. Las mismas fueron compuestas para conjunto heterogéneo a partir de motivaciones provocadas por diferentes entornos sonoros de las ciudades de Porto Alegre y Montevideo. En ellas se contempla más la utilización de procedimientos sintácticos que los sonidos de los entornos mencionados. Las piezas combinan de manera simultánea o no tiempos y situaciones derivados de los entornos referenciales, y ajenos a los mismos. En su estética conviven influencias del pensamiento vivo de los compositores John Cage, Karlheinz Stockhausen, Iannis Xenakis y Murray Schafer.

Capital social e desenvolvimento rural no Rio Grande do Sul

A tese tem o objetivo de analisar o potencial heurístico do capital social para interpretar o processo de desenvolvimento do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul, principalmente nos seus territórios rurais. Além disso, identifica-se a relevância da cultura política para a qualificação da democracia e o empoderamento do cidadão. Utilizou-se o método comparativo onde o capital social é variável independente e o desenvolvimento social e econômico variável dependente. Os dados foram angariados em informações secundárias, além de pesquisas empíricas inéditas realizadas no CORDE Nordeste, Porto Alegre e Ijuí no Rio Grande do Sul e Montevideo no Uruguai. Os resultados demonstram que o capital social é categoria adequada para explicar às desigualdades regionais, além de configurar-se como potencialidade de empoderamento da cidadania e qualificar a democracia.

Os antagonismos da integração sul-americana na ordem jurídica brasileira

The economic regional integration is a phenomenon observed in numerous occasions inside the global economic reality. Watchful to that phenomenon, the 1988 s Brazilian constitutional order establish in its 4th article, single paragraph, the commitment to seek for the Latin- American integration, as a Fundamental Principle to the Brazilian Federative Republic. Regarding the mentioned constitutional disposition s realization, the Brazilian State celebrated, specially, the 1980 s Montevideo Treaty, creating the Latin-American Integration Association, and the 1991 s Asuncion Treaty, performing the duty to establish a common market, in sub regional level, with Argentina, Paraguay and Uruguay, called Mercado Comum do Sul. However, due to an addiction to a wrong comprehension of State s Sovereignty Principle, the Constitution imposes to the international rules an incorporation process, without providing any privilege to those ones regarding the integration constitutional disposition s realization, whether original or derived. The Brazilian s Supreme Court, as matter of fact, affirmed that it is not possible, facing the actual constitutional order, to grant any character of preference. Also in the controversies solution mechanism, responsible for the law s execution in case of its noncompliance, where found malfunctions, most notably the system s open character and its excessive procedural flexibility, in addiction to restricting the access of individuals. It follows from these findings, then, the lack of legal certainty provided by the Mercosul s legal system, considering its effects both international and within the Brazilian state. Among the possible solutions to reduce or eliminate the problem are using the practice of the so-called executive agreements in the Mercosul s original rules incorporation to the Brazilian state, the creation of a Mercosul s court of law and/or a constitutional reform

Antioxidant supplementation and premature rupture of the membranes: a planned secondary analysis

OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this study was to determine if antioxidant supplementation during pregnancy reduces the incidence of premature rupture of the membranes (PROM).STUDY DESIGN: A placebo-controlled, double-blind trial was conducted. PROM and preterm PROM (PPROM) were planned secondary outcomes of the trial. Women between 12(0/7) and 19(6/7) weeks of gestation and diagnosed to have chronic hypertension or a prior history of preeclampsia were randomized to daily treatment with both vitamin C (1000 mg) and E (400 IU) or placebo.RESULTS: Outcome data for PROM were available for 697 of 739 patients. The rates of PROM (37/349 [10.6%] vs 19/348 [5.5%]; adjusted risk ratio [RR] 1.89 [95.42% CI, 1.11-3.23]; P = .015), and PPROM (16/349 [4.6%] vs 6/348 [1.7%]; RR 2.68 [1.07-6.71]; P = .025) were increased in the antioxidant group.CONCLUSION: Contrary to expectations, vitamins C and E supplementation in this dose combination may be associated with an increased risk of PROM and PPROM.

The impact of prior preeclampsia on the risk of superimposed preeclampsia and other adverse pregnancy outcomes in patients with chronic hypertension

OBJECTIVE: We sought to compare the rates of superimposed preeclampsia and adverse outcomes in women with chronic hypertension with or without prior preeclampsia.STUDY DESIGN: We conducted secondary analysis of 369 women with chronic hypertension (104 with prior preeclampsia) enrolled at 12-19 weeks as part of a multisite trial of antioxidants to prevent preeclampsia (no reduction was found). Outcome measures were rates of superimposed preeclampsia and other adverse perinatal outcomes.RESULTS: Prepregnancy body mass index, blood pressure, and smoking status at enrollment were similar between groups. The rates of superimposed preeclampsia (17.3% vs 17.7%), abruptio placentae (1.0% vs 3.1%), perinatal death (6.7% vs 8.7%), and small for gestational age (18.4% vs 14.3%) were similar between groups, but preterm delivery <37 weeks was higher in the prior preeclampsia group (36.9% vs 27.1%; adjusted risk ratio, 1.46; 95% confidence interval, 1.05-2.03; P = .032).CONCLUSION: In women with chronic hypertension, a history of preeclampsia does not increase the rate of superimposed preeclampsia, but is associated with an increased rate of delivery at <37 weeks.

Serum inhibin A and angiogenic factor levels in pregnancies with previous preeclampsia and/or chronic hypertension: are they useful markers for prediction of subsequent preeclampsia?

OBJECTIVE: Our objective was to determine whether measurement of placenta growth factor (PLGF), inhibin A, or soluble fms-like tyrosine kinase-1 (sFlt-1) at 2 times during pregnancy would usefully predict subsequent preeclampsia ( PE) in women at high risk. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed serum obtained at enrollment (12(0/7) to 19(6/7) weeks) and follow-up (24-28 weeks) from 704 patients with previous PE and/or chronic hypertension (CHTN) enrolled in a randomized trial for the prevention of PE. Logistic regression analysis assessed the association of log-transformed markers with subsequent PE; receiver operating characteristic analysis assessed predictive value. RESULTS: One hundred four developed preeclampsia: 27 at 37 weeks or longer and 77 at less than 37 weeks (9 at less than 27 weeks). None of the markers was associated with PE at 37 weeks or longer. Significant associations were observed between PE at less than 37 weeks and reduced PLGF levels at baseline (P =.022) and follow-up (P <.0001) and elevated inhibin A (P <.0001) and sFlt-1 (P =.0002) levels at follow-up; at 75% specificity, sensitivities ranged from 38% to 52%. Using changes in markers from baseline to follow-up, sensitivities were 52-55%. Associations were observed between baseline markers and PE less than 27 weeks (P <=.0004 for all); sensitivities were 67-89%, but positive predictive values (PPVs) were only 3.4-4.5%. CONCLUSION: Inhibin A and circulating angiogenic factors levels obtained at 12(0/7) to 19(6/7) weeks have significant associations with onset of PE at less than 27 weeks, as do levels obtained at 24-28 weeks with onset of PE at less than 37 weeks. However, because the corresponding sensitivities and/or PPVs were low, these markers might not be clinically useful to predict PE in women with previous PE and/or CHTN.

Antioxidant therapy to prevent preeclampsia - A Randomized controlled trial

OBJECTIVE: To study whether antioxidant supplementation will reduce the incidence of preeclampsia among patients at increased risk.METHODS: A randomized, placebo-controlled, double-blind clinical trial was conducted at four Brazilian sites. Women between 12 0/7 weeks and 19 6/7 weeks of gestation and diagnosed to have chronic hypertension or a prior history of preeclampsia were randomly assigned to daily treatment with both vitamin C (1,000 mg) and vitamin E (400 International Units) or placebo. Analyses were adjusted for clinical site and risk group (prior preeclampsia, chronic hypertension, or both). A sample size of 734 would provide 80% power to detect a 40% reduction in the risk of preeclampsia, assuming a placebo group rate of 21% and alpha=.05. The a level for the final analysis, adjusted for interim looks, was 0.0458.RESULTS: Outcome data for 707 of 739 randomly assigned patients revealed no significant reduction in the rate of preeclampsia (study drug, 13.8% [49 of 355] compared with placebo, 15.6% [55 of 352], adjusted risk ratio 0.87 [95.42% confidence interval 0.61-1.25]). There were no differences in mean gestational age at delivery or rates of perinatal mortality, abruptio placentae, pre-term delivery, and small for gestational age or low birth weight infants. Among patients without chronic hypertension, there was a slightly higher rate of severe preeclampsia in the study group (study drug, 6.5% [11 of 170] compared with placebo, 2.4% [4 of 168], exact P=.11, odds ratio 2.78, 95% confidence interval 0.79-12.62).CONCLUSION: This trial failed to demonstrate a benefit of antioxidant supplementation in reducing the rate of preeclampsia among'patients with chronic hypertension and/or prior preeclampsia.

Salmonella em carcaças de frango congeladas

Hundred and fifty frozen broiler carcasses of four commercial brands, purchased at retail stores for Salmonella research, were examined: 43 of the carcasses referred to each of the brands A, B, D and 21 of brand C. Thirty-two percent of the samples were found positive; 11 serotypes were identified as S. Agona, S. Anatum, S. Enteritidis, S. Hadar, S. Havana, S. Mbandaka, S. Montevideo, S. Ouakam, S. Poona, S. Schwarzengrund and S.14, 5, 12:-. Antibiogram testing of the isolated strains showed 100% resistance to ampicilin, 75.0% to cefhalotin, 52.1% to cephoxitin, 22.9% to tobramicin, 6.2% to polimixin B and to tetracyclines, 4.2% to gentamicin, and 2.1% to netilmicin, to aztreonam and to amicacin. All strains showed total sensibility to chloramphenicol and to sulfazotrim.

Análisis de "best practices" en capacitación en empresas líderes en Argentina

Incluye Bibliografía

Tratados de libre comercio y desafíos competitivos para Chile: la extensión de la ISO 9000

Incluye Bibliografía