Carta pastoral del Ilmo y Rmo Señor Don Francisco Valero y Losa, Arzobispo de Toledo, &c. en que manifiesta a todos sus subditos los motivos que hay para temer que la ignorancia de las verdades christianas es mayor de lo que se hace juicio, para que todos, en quanto les sea posible, soliciten el remedio ...

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Sermones del Padre D. Theodoro de Almeyda de la Congregacion del Oratorio de San Felipe Neri de Lisboa ... ; traducidos al castellano por el padre Don Francisco Vazquez Giron C.R. ; Tomo III.

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Carta pastoral del illmo ... señor don Francisco Valero y Lossa, arzobispo de Toledo, &c. : en que manifiesta à todos sus subditos los motivos, que hay para temer, que la ignorancia de las verdades christianas es mayor de lo que se hace juicio ...

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Criminal victimization surveys in 13 American cities : national crime panel surveys in Boston, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Houston, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, New Orleans, Oakland, Pittsburgh, San Diego, San Francisco, and Washington, D.C..

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Avaliação de atributos químicos em solos cultivado com uva no Vale do São Francisco.

Este trabalho foi desenvolvido com objetivo de analisar as alterações químicas de dois solos (Luvissolo Hipocrômico Órtico - L1 e um Argissolo Amarelo Eutrófico - L2) cultivados com uva visando a produção de vinho.As análises químicas constituíram-se de determinações dos teores de carbono orgânico, nitrogênio total, potássio, cálcio, magnésio e fósforo disponíveis, alumínio trocável e pH. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos casualizado, com dois tratamentos, lote (L1) e (L2) foram coletadas amostras de solo nas profundidades de 0-10 e 10-20 e 20-40 cm, com seis repetições. Os resultados da análise química das amostras de solo coletadas nos dois ambientes considerados evidenciam as alterações químicas proporcionadas pelo intenso uso de fertilizantes e corretivos empregado na condução das videiras durante os treze anos de uso do Lote 1.O desempenho produtivo das videira do lote (L1) pode ter sido afetado pela alta CE média igual a 2,30 dS.m-1 enquanto o lote (L2) apresentou uma menor CE igual a 0,45 dS.m-1 . O decréscimo de produtividade do vinhedo (L1), parece estar sendo proporcionado por desequilíbrios entre os teores dos cátions, excesso de fósforo e alta condutividade elétrica proporcionada pelo uso excessivo de fertilizantes e corretivos.Em ambos os lotes (L1 e L2) é preciso um manejo adequado do uso de fertilizantes.

Melhora atenção a saúde dos escolares de 6 a 15 anos da Escola Municipal Francisco Dantas da ESF de Estivas de Extremoz/RN

O presente estudo teve como objetivo geral melhorar a atenção à Saúde dos escolares matriculados na Escola Municipal Francisco Dantas do ensino fundamental da área adstrita da ESF de Estivas, Extremoz-RN, como objetivos específicos, ampliar a cobertura da atenção á saúde dos escolares, melhora a qualidade do atendimento em saúde dos escolares e saúde na escola, melhora os registros, mapear os escolares com risco para problemas de saúde, promoção a saúde, realizar ações de promoção à saúde e prevenção de doenças nas famílias dos escolares. A metodologia utilizada propõe trabalhar com ações que contemplem todos os componentes que constitui o PSE. As ações foram divididas em avaliação das condições de saúde, promoção da saúde e prevenção de agravos e a formação dos profissionais envolvidos. A intervenção foi realizada durante o período de 12 semanas e contou com a participação de profissionais da equipe da ESF Estivas, com a comunidade escola e também com a participação dos pais e responsáveis dos escolares. Quanto aos resultados, foi realizada uma avaliação quantitativa e qualitativa, através dos registros em fichas de acompanhamento como também a partir das planilhas de coleta de dados. A implantação da intervenção trouxe a principio, muita inquietude por parte dos profissionais, que enxergavam o PSE como sendo um trabalho extra para os profissionais da equipe, uma das limitações encontradas a exemplo, da colaboração da equipe no processo de desenvolvimento da intervenção e da dificuldade com a locomoção, pois existiram momentos que a ida a escola foi em carro próprio. Já referente aos aspectos positivos, destaco a cobertura e qualidade da atenção dispensada à saúde dos escolares, os resultados alcançados durante a intervenção mostra que foi possível presta essa assistência priorizando a qualidade e atingindo 100% do público alvo. Com a implantação da intervenção houve uma mudança no sentimento da comunidade escolar que devido o desenvolvimento da intervenção passou a acredita no trabalho do Programa Saúde na Escola. Contribui com o desenvolvimento da intervenção me possibilitou um crescimento profissional e pessoal impar, pois pode vivenciar o trabalho em equipe com as limitações existentes no município e a partir disto encontra uma maneira de colabora positivamente. Com o desenvolvimento desta intervenção abriu-se o caminho a ser percorrido pela equipe possibilitando que esta intervenção sirva como modelo a ser seguido para todas as escolas da área de abrangência da ESF Estivas.

Melatonin treatment decreases c-fos expression in a headache model induced by capsaicin

The aim of the present work was to analyze c-fos response within the trigeminal nucleus caudalis (TNC) of pinealectomized rats and animals that received intraperitoneal melatonin, after intracisternal infusion of capsaicin, used to induce intracranial trigeminovascular stimulation. Experimental groups consisted of animals that received vehicle solution (saline-ethanol-Tween 80, 8:1:1, diluted 1:50) only (VEI, n = 5); animals that received capsaicin solution (200 nM) only (CAP, n = 6); animals submitted to pinealectomy (PX, n = 5); sham-operated animals (SH, n = 5); animals submitted to pinealectomy followed by capsaicin stimulation (200 nM) after 15 days (PX + CAP, n = 7); and animals that received capsaicin solution (200 nM) and intraperitoneal melatonin (10 mg/kg) (CAP + MEL, n = 5). Control rats, receiving vehicle in the cisterna magna, showed a small number of c-fos-positive cells in the TNC (layer I/II) as well as the sham-operated and pinealectomized rats, when compared to animals stimulated by capsaicin. On the other hand, pinealectomized rats, which received capsaicin, presented the highest number of c-fos-positive cells. Animals receiving capsaicin and melatonin treatment had similar expression of the vehicle group. Our data provide experimental evidence to support the role of melatonin and pineal gland in the pathophysiology of neurovascular headaches.

Cellular prion protein (PrP(C)) and superoxide dismutase (SOD) in vascular cells under oxidative stress

The PrP(C) is expressed in several cell types but its physiological function is unknown. Some studies associate the PrP(C) with copper metabolism and the antioxidant activity of SOD. Our hypothesis was that changes in PrP(C) expression lead to abnormal copper regulation and induce SOD downregulation in the vascular wall. Objectives: to study whether the PrP(C) expression undergoes induction by agents that trigger endoplasmic reticulum stress (ERS) and, in this context, to evaluate the SOD activity. Methods: To trigger ERS, in vitro, rabbit aortic smooth muscle cells were challenged for 4, 8 and 18 hours, with angiotensin-II, tunicamycin and 7-ketocholesterol. For in vivo studies rabbit aortic arteries were subjected to injury by balloon catheter. Results: In vitro baseline SOD activity, determined through inhibition of cytochrome-c reduction, was 13.9 +/- 1.2 U/mg protein, angiotensin-II exposed for 8 hours produced an increase in SOD activity, and cellular copper concentration was about 9 times greater only under these conditions. Western blotting analysis for SOD isoenzymes showed an expression profile that was not correlated with the enzymatic activity. PrP(C) expression decreased after exposure to all agents after different incubation periods. RT-PCR assay showed increased mRNA expression for PrP(C) only in cells stimulated for 8 hours with the different stressors. The PrP(C) mRNA expression in rabbit aortic artery fragments, subjected to balloon catheter injury, showed a pronounced increase immediately after overdistension. The results obtained indicated a PrP(C) protection factor during the early part of the ERS exposure period, but did not demonstrate a SOD-like profile for the PrP(C). (C) 2009 Elsevier GmbH. All rights reserved.

Diagnostic value of interleukin-6 and C-reactive protein on early onset bacterial infection in preterm neonates with respiratory distress

Aims: To evaluate the C-reactive protein (CRP) and interleukin-6 (IL-6) as diagnostic tools for early onset infection in preterm infants with early respiratory distress (RD). Methods: CRP and IL-6 were quantified at identification of RD and 24 h after in 186 newborns. Effects of maternal hypertension, mode of delivery, Apgar score, birth weight, gestational age, mechanical ventilation, being small for gestational age (SGA), and the presence of infection were analyzed. Results: Forty-four infants were classified as infected, 42 as possibly infected, and 100 as uninfected. Serum levels of IL-6 (0 h), CRP (0 h), and CRP (24 h), but not IL-6 (24 h) were significantly higher in infected infants compared to the remaining groups. The best test for identification of infection was the combination of IL-6 (0 h) 36 pg/dL and/or CRP (24 h) 0.6 mg/dL, which yielded 93% sensitivity and 37% specificity. The presence of infection and vaginal delivery independently increased IL-6 (0 h), CRP (0 h) and CRP (24 h) levels. Being SGA also increased the CRP (24 h) levels. IL-6 (24 h) was independently increased by mechanical ventilation. Conclusions: The combination of IL-6 (0 h) and/or CRP (24 h) is helpful for excluding early onset infection in preterm infants with RD but the poor specificity limits its potential benefit as a diagnostic tool.

Masseter muscle thickness three years after surgical correction of class III dentofacial deformity

Objective: To analyse the effect of integrated orthodontic treatment, orthognathic surgery and orofacial myofunctional therapy on masseter muscle thickness in patients with class III dentofacial deformity three years after orthognathic surgery. Design: A longitudinal study was conducted on 13 patients with class III dentofacial deformities, denoted here as group P1 (before surgery) and group P3 (same patients 3 years to 3 years and 8 months after surgery). Fifteen individuals with no changes in facial morphology or dental occlusion were assigned to the control group (CG). Masseter muscle ultrasonography was performed in the resting and biting situations in the three groups. Data were analysed statistically by a mixed-effects linear model considering a level of significance of P < 0.05. Results: Significantly higher values (P < 0.01) of masseter muscle thickness (cm) were detected in group P3 (right rest: 0.82 +/- 0.16, left rest: 0.87 +/- 0.21, right bite: 1 +/- 0.22, left bite: 1.04 +/- 0.28) compared to group P1 (right rest: 0.63 +/- 0.19, left rest: 0.64 +/- 0.15, right bite: 0.87 +/- 0.16, left bite: 0.88 +/- 0.14). Between P3 and CG (right rest: 1.02 +/- 0.19, left rest: 1 +/- 0.19, right bite: 1.18 +/- 0.22, left bite: 1.16 +/- 0.22) there was a significant difference on the right side of the muscle (P < 0.05) in both situations and on the left side at rest. Conclusion: The proposed treatment resulted in improved masseter muscle thickness in patients with class III dentofacial deformity. (C) 2011 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

Lubrificação de compressores que aspiram fluido frigorigéneo a temperaturas inferiores a -30° C

Trabalho Final de Mestrado para obtenção do grau de Mestre em Engenharia Mecânica

Prevalence of hepatitis C virus in Brazil’s inmate population: a systematic review

OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in Brazil’s inmate population.METHODS Systematic review on hepatitis C virus infection in the inmate population. Brazilian studies published from January 1, 1989 to February 20, 2014 were evaluated. The methodological quality of the studies was assessed using a scale of 0 to 8 points.RESULTS Eleven eligible studies were analyzed and provided data on hepatitis C virus infection among 4,375 inmates from seven states of Brazil, with a mean quality classification of 7.4. The overall hepatitis C virus prevalence among Brazilian inmates was 13.6% (ranging from 1.0% to 41.0%, depending on the study). The chances of inmates being seropositive for hepatitis C virus in the states of Minas Gerais (MG), Sergipe (SE), Mato Grosso do Sul (MS), Rio Grande do Sul (RS), Goiás (GO) and Espirito Santo (ES) were 84.0% (95%CI 0.06;0.45), 92.0% (95%CI 0.04;0.13), 88.0% (95%CI 0.09;0.18), 74.0% (95%CI 0.16;0.42), 84.0% (95%CI 0.08;0.31) and 89.0% (95%CI 0.01;0.05) respectively, lower than that observed in the Sao Paulo state (seroprevalence of 29.3%). The four studies conducted in the city of Sao Paulo revealed a lower prevalence in more recent studies compared to older ones.CONCLUSIONS The highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in Brazil’s inmate population was found in Sao Paulo, which may reflect the urban diversity of the country. Despite Brazilian studies having good methodological quality to evaluate the prevalence of the hepatitis C virus, they are scarce and lack data on risk factors associated with this infection, which could support decisions on prevention and implementation of public health policies for Brazilian prisons.

New evidence of shared dinosaur across upper jurassic proto-North Atlantic: stegosaurus from Portugal

Naturwissenschaften 94,367–374

Dynamic and interaction of cytochrome c with Pf1 virus

Dissertação apresentada na Faculdade de Ciências e Tecnologia da Universidade Nova de Lisboa para obtenção do grau de Mestre em BioOrgânica