Abstract Background: Real-world, primary data on the treatment of psoriasis are scarce, especially concerning the role of soluble biomarkers as outcome predictors. Objective: The authors evaluated the utility of Th1/Th17 serum cytokines along with clinical characteristics as predictors of drug survival in the treatment of psoriasis. Methods: The authors consecutively included participants with moderate to severe psoriasis who were followed up for 6 years. Baseline interferon-α, tumor necrosis factor-α, and inter-leukin (IL)-2, IL-4, IL-6, IL-10, and IL-17A were measured using a cytometric bead array; clinical data were assessed. The authors calculated hazard ratios (HRs) for drug survival using a Cox proportional hazards model. Results: The authors included 262 patients, most of whom used systemic immunosuppressants or biologics. In the multivariate model, poor quality of life measured by the Dermatology Life Quality Index (HR = 1.04; 95% CI 1.01–1.07; p = 0.012) and elevated baseline IL-6 (HR = 1.99; 95% CI 1.29–3.08; p = 0.002) were associated with treatment interruption. Study limitations: The main limitation of any cohort study is the presence of confounders that could not be detected in clinical evaluation. Conclusions: Poor quality of life and elevated baseline serum IL-6 level predicted treatment interruption in patients with moderate to severe psoriasis. Although IL-6 is not the most important mediator of the inflammatory pathway in the skin environment, it is an interesting biomarker candidate for predicting psoriasis treatment response.

ABSTRACT: When applied at growing phase, lighting program aims to obtain quails with body weight and physiological maturity suitable for the beginning of laying. This study evaluated lighting programs at growing phase on performance, sexual maturity and egg quality of meat quail breeders (Coturnixcoturnix) at laying phase. From 7 to 49 days of age, 300 female meat quails were subjected to three lighting programs (natural, intermittent and continuous), with 5 replicates of 20 birds each. At 49 days of age, 240 quails were transferred to a shed, maintaining the same experimental conditions. Meat quails submitted to continuous and intermittent lighting programs had higher weight of reproductive system and lower ages for first egg production and to reach 50% of egg production (P < 0.05). Quails submitted to natural lighting had lower feed intake from 49 to 70 and 71 to 92 days of age and worse feed conversion up to 114 days of age. Continuous and intermittent lighting programs resulted in more precocious quails compared to natural lighting program. Quails submitted to natural lighting at growing phase presented lower egg production during all periods, not differing for birds submitted to continuous and intermittent programs from the second period (71 to 92 days of age). Intermittent and continuous lighting result in better feed conversion of breeding quails up to 114 days and a higher percentage of laying (49 to 136 days), reducing the number of days to produce the first egg and to reach 50% of laying, in relation to natural lighting.

RESUMO: Quando aplicado na fase de crescimento, o programa de luz visa obter codornas com peso corporal e maturidade fisiológica adequados para o início da postura. Este estudo avaliou programas de iluminação na fase de crescimento sobre o desempenho, maturidade sexual e qualidade dos ovos de codornas de corte reprodutoras (Coturnix coturnix) na fase de postura. Durante o período de sete a 49 dias de idade, 300 codornas de corte fêmeas foram submetidas a três programas de iluminação (natural, intermitente e contínuo), com cinco repetições de 20 aves cada. Aos 49 dias de idade, 240 codornas foram transferidas para um galpão, mantendo a mesma distribuição experimental e submetidas às mesmas condições. As aves submetidas aos programas de iluminação contínuo e intermitente na fase de crescimento apresentaram maiores peso relativo do sistema reprodutivo e consequentemente menores idades para produção do primeiro ovo e para atingir 50% da produção de ovos (P < 0.05). As aves que receberam apenas iluminação natural apresentaram menor consumo de ração nos períodos de 49 a 70 e 71 a 92 dias de idade e pior conversão alimentar até 114 dias de idade. Os programas de iluminação contínua e intermitente na fase de crescimento resultaram em codornas mais precoces quando comparados as aves submetidas ao programa de iluminação natural. Codornas submetidas a programa de luz natural na fase de crescimento apresentaram menor produção de ovos durante todos os períodos, não diferindo das aves submetidas a programas contínuos e intermitentes a partir do segundo período (71 a 92 dias de idade). A iluminação intermitente e contínua na fase de crescimento resulta em melhor conversão alimentar de codornas reprodutoras até 114 dias e maior percentual de postura (49 a 136 dias), reduzindo o número de dias para produzir o primeiro ovo e atingir 50% de postura, em relação a iluminação natural..

ABSTRACT The use of non-conventional feeds in poultry farming can reduce production costs, mainly because of its low cost, availability and chemical composition. Thus, parboiled whole rice bran (PWRB) appears as a potential use in feeding quails. Two experiments were carried out to evaluate the effects of the inclusion of PWRB in the diet of quails. In each experiment, a total of 288 seven-day-old European quails of both sexes, were distributed in a completely randomized design with six treatments and six replicates of eight quails each. The treatments consisted in the inclusion of PWRB in the proportions of 0; 5; 10; 15; 20 and 25% (first) and 0; 8; 16; 24; 32 and 40% (second). In the first experiment, a linear reduction in feed intake and weight gain was observed with the inclusion of PWRB above 5%, with no significant effect on feed conversion and carcass characteristics. However, there was no loss in the performance and carcass characteristics of quails fed with different levels of PWRB in comparison to the control group. In the second, it was observed that the inclusion of PWRB above 8% promoted a linear reduction in feed intake, weight gain and improvement in feed conversion, with no significant effect on carcass characteristics. However, quails fed 40% PWRB showed reduced intake and weight gain when compared to the control group. The use of PWRB provided an improvement in economic viability. Considering the effect on growth, PWRB can be used in the feeding of meat quails up to 32%.

Resumo Introdução: A Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de Goiás (SES-GO), Brasil, elaborou um programa de reabilitação voltado para a Atenção Primária e tem por finalidade a recuperação dos usuários que apresentam consequências funcionais após a COVID-19. Por conseguinte, as avaliações dos protocolos propostos são importantes para subsidiar ações e políticas públicas de saúde para a oferta dos serviços de reabilitação à população. Objetivo: Compreender as percepções dos usuários do programa de reabilitação da Secretaria de Estado da Saúde de Goiás quanto aos serviços de acompanhamento oferecidos para sua recuperação pós-COVID-19 na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo descritivo, exploratório, com abordagem qualitativa. Realizou-se a aplicação de uma pergunta norteadora a 18 usuários, de duas cidades da Região Metropolitana de Goiânia. As respostas foram redigidas pela pesquisadora e tratadas com a análise de conteúdo temática. Resultados: Da análise, surgiram duas categorias temáticas, quais sejam: percepções dos efeitos na funcionalidade e; percepções dos efeitos terapêuticos atribuídas pelos usuários após o programa de reabilitação idealizado pela Secretaria de Saúde do Estado de Goiás. A melhora física potencializa a sua participação no convívio social, o que proporciona benefícios nos seus aspectos emocionais. As diferenças foram perceptíveis pelos usuários em comparação com os momentos em que não tinham realizado nenhum procedimento terapêutico antes da proposta idealizada pela SES-GO. A autoeficácia foi outro elemento latente nas respostas dos usuários referente à implementação do programa. A satisfação dos usuários com a proposta é externada pelos usuários, sendo um fator essencial para evidenciar a sua qualidade. Considerações finais: O programa de reabilitação pode ser um aliado imprescindível ao levar em consideração os aspectos do modelo biopsicossocial na recuperação dos usuários. Esses resultados podem implicar na ampliação do programa de reabilitação proposto pela SES-GO junto às Secretarias Municipais de Saúde.

Abstract Introduction: The State Department of Health of Goiás (SES-GO), Brazil, developed a rehabilitation program aimed at Primary Care and aims at the recovery of users who have functional consequences after COVID-19. Therefore, the evaluation of the proposed protocols is important to support public health actions and policies for the provision of rehabilitation services to the population. Methods: This is a descriptive, exploratory study with a qualitative approach. A guiding question was applied to 18 users, from two cities in the Metropolitan Region of Goiânia. The answers were written by the researcher and treated with thematic content analysis. Results: From the analysis, two thematic categories emerged, namely: perceptions of the effects on functionality and; perceptions of therapeutic effects attributed by users after the rehabilitation program designed by the Health Department of the State of Goiás. Physical improvement enhances their participation in social life, which provides benefits in their emotional aspects. The differences were noticeable by the users in comparison with the moments when they had not performed any therapeutic procedure before the proposal idealized by SES-GO. Self-efficacy was another latent element in users' responses regarding program implementation. The users' satisfaction with the proposal is expressed by the interviewees, being an essential factor to demonstrate its quality. Final Consideration: The rehabilitation program can be an essential ally when considering aspects of the biopsychosocial model in the recovery of users who have had the consequences of COVID-19. These results may imply the expansion of the rehabilitation program proposed by the Health Department of Goiás to other local and regional Health Departments.

Introduction: Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between obesity and psychiatric diseases, especially mood disorders. However, few have evaluated the correlation between morbid obesity and affective temperament. Objective: To study the existence of affective temperament in morbidly obese individuals before surgical treatment of obesity. Methods: The material for reading and analysis was selected from research on virtual platforms focusing on affective temperaments (hyperthymia, dysthymia and cyclothymia). A search was carried out for descriptors related to the topic ("temperament, morbid obesity, bariatric surgery, mood disorders” and their equivalents in English with AND or OR search), considering the title and/or abstract, and then reading the work in full. Results: The most common psychiatric comorbidities in overweight and obesity were mood, anxiety and binge eating disorders. The estimated prevalence of affective temperaments in morbidly obese people is about 65%. Conclusion: The prevalence of affective temperaments is higher in morbidly obese people, candidates for bariatric surgery, compared to the general population. Cyclothymic temperament is the most common in the morbidly obese patient population.

Introdução: Inúmeros estudos têm demonstrado forte relação entre obesidade e doenças psiquiátricas, especialmente doenças do humor. Contudo, poucos avaliaram a correlação entre obesidade mórbida e temperamento afetivo. Objetivo: Estudar a existência de temperamento afetivo em obesos mórbidos antes do tratamento cirúrgico da obesidade. Métodos: O material para leitura e análise foi selecionado a partir de pesquisa em plataformas virtuais com foco nos temperamentos afetivos (hipertimia, distimia e ciclotimia). Inicialmente foi realizada busca por descritores relacionados ao tema (temperamento, obesidade mórbida, cirurgia bariátrica, transtornos do humor” e seus equivalentes em inglês com busca AND ou OR), considerando o título e/ou resumo, e a seguir a leitura do trabalho na íntegra. Resultados: As comorbidades psiquiátricas mais frequentes no sobrepeso e obesidade foram os transtornos do humor, de ansiedade e da compulsão alimentar. A prevalência estimada de temperamentos afetivos em obesos mórbidos é cerca de 65%. Conclusão: A prevalência de temperamentos afetivos é maior em obesos mórbidos, candidatos a cirurgia bariátrica, em comparação a população geral. O temperamento ciclotímico é o mais comum na população de pacientes com obesidade mórbida.

Introduction: Affective temperaments are understood as part of the spectrum of mood disorders and comprise the concepts of hyperthymia, dysthymia and cyclothymia. Numerous studies have demonstrated a strong relationship between obesity and psychiatric illnesses, especially mood illnesses. However, few studies have evaluated the association between morbid obesity and affective temperament. Objectives: To evaluate the frequency of the 3 main types of affective temperaments in morbidly obese individuals and in controls without a diagnosis of obesity, and to establish a possible association between affective temperaments and morbid obesity in candidates for bariatric surgery. Methods: The is a case-control study and evaluated 206 individuals, 106 from the Case Group (diagnosed with morbid obesity) and 100 from the Control Group (without a diagnosis of obesity). Assessment was carried out using the Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, San Diego Autoquestionnaire – TEMPS, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) and Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Results: The average age was 48.1 years; women represented 73.8%; at least 1 affective temperament was 74.5% in the Case Group and 63% in the Control Group. In the morbidly obese group, dysthymic temperament was found in 9.4%, cyclothymic in 21.7% and hyperthymic in 61.3%. When comparing the 2 groups, the age subgroup aged 50 or over showed an Odds Ratio of 2.56 for the hyperthymic temperament. Conclusions: In the subgroup aged 50 or over, cases of morbid obesity were significantly more likely (2.56 times) to occur in individuals with a hyperthymic temperament, compared to individuals who do not have this temperament. Among the 3 types of affective temperaments evaluated, only hyperthymia was considered a risk factor for morbid obesity.

Introdução: Os temperamentos afetivos são entendidos como parte do espectro das doenças do humor e compreendem os conceitos de hipertimia, distimia e ciclotimia. Inúmeros estudos têm demonstrado forte relação entre obesidade e doenças psiquiátricas, especialmente doenças do humor. Contudo, poucos estudos avaliaram a associação entre obesidade mórbida e temperamento afetivo. Objetivos: Avaliar a frequência dos 3 principais tipos de temperamentos afetivos em obesos mórbidos e em controles sem o diagnóstico de obesidade, e estabelecer possível associação entre os temperamentos afetivos e a obesidade mórbida em candidatos à cirurgia bariátrica. Métodos: O estudo é de caso-controle e avaliou 206 indivíduos, sendo 106 do Grupo Caso (com diagnóstico de obesidade mórbida) e 100 do Grupo Controle (sem o diagnóstico de obesidade). A avaliação foi realizada aplicando-se as escalas Temperament Evaluation of Memphis, San Diego Autoquestionnaire – TEMPS, Hamilton Depression Rating Scale (HAM-D), Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale (HAM-A) e Young Mania Rating Scale (YMRS). Resultados: A média de idade foi de 48,1 anos; mulheres representaram 73,8%; pelo menos 1 temperamento afetivo foi de 74,5% no Grupo Caso e de 63% no Grupo Controle. No grupo de obesos mórbidos encontrou- se temperamento distímico em 9,4%, ciclotímico em 21,7% e hipertímico em 61,3%. Na comparação entre os 2 grupos, o subgrupo etário com 50 anos ou mais mostrou para o temperamento hipertímico Odds Ratio de 2,56. Conclusões: No subgrupo de 50 anos ou mais os casos de obesidade mórbida apresentou chance significativamente maior (2,56 vezes) de ocorrer em indivíduos com temperamento hipertímico, em comparação com indivíduos que não apresentam este temperamento. Dentre os 3 tipos de temperamentos afetivos avaliados, apenas a hipertimia foi considerado fator de risco para a obesidade mórbida.

ABSTRACT Essential oils in plants are produced in very low concentrations and elicitation stands out among the techniques used to increase their productivity. This work evaluated the potential elicitor of salicylic acid (SA) or seaweed extract (SE) on the biomass yield, physiological parameters and essential oil production in Varronia curassavica Jacq. plants. The elicitors were applied through foliar spray in four serial applications (21, 34, 53 and 70 d after transplanting the seedlings to the pots - DAT), in concentrations of 1 mM (SA) and 5 mL L-1 (SE). The control plants were sprayed with water. Biometric measurements of plant height and number of branches were performed after 2, 3 and 4 elicitor applications. Plants were harvested at 91 DAT and biometric, biochemical and phytochemical parameters were evaluated. Application of SA resulted in increases in number of leaves (11.68%) and foliar concentrations of chlorophylls (57.67%), anthocyanins (73.80%), carotenoids (42.58%), total soluble sugars (19.48%) and essential oil (18%). The plants treated with SE had no changes in leaf biomass or essential oil production. The SA treatment increased by twice the amount of α-humulene and (E)-caryophyllene present in the essential oil while for SE treatment there was an average increase of 78.6%. It was concluded that the elicitation of V. curassavica plants by SA foliar pulverization is an efficient strategy for promoting the higher productivity of leaves and essential oil. Foliar pulverization of SA or SE modifies essential oil quality, inducing increases in the compounds of greatest interest for the pharmaceutical industry.

Abstract Background Controlling blood pressure and glycemic levels is a challenge that requires innovative solutions. Objective To assess the feasibility of implementing a text message intervention among low-income primary care patients, as well as to assess self-reported behavioral change. Methods A set of 200 text messages was developed on healthy eating, physical activity, adherence, and motivation. Participants from Vale do Mucuri, MG, Brazil diagnosed with diabetes or hypertension or undergoing screening for those diseases, received 5 to 8 messages per week for 6 months. They answered a questionnaire to report their satisfaction and behavioral changes. Results Of the 136 patients, 117 (86.0%) answered the questionnaire. Most reported that the messages were very useful (86.3%), easy to understand (90.6%), and were very helpful for behavioral change (65.0%); 84.6% reported that they had started eating healthier. The most frequent reported lifestyle changes were: improved diet quality (85.5%), reduced portions (65.8%), and weight loss (56.4%). The majority of patients shared the messages (60.7%) with family or other acquaintances, considered the number of messages to be adequate (89.7%) and would recommend the program to others (95.7%). Conclusion An intervention based on text messages to promote behavioral change in patients with hypertension or diabetes in primary care is feasible in low-resource settings. Future studies are needed to assess the program’s long-term effects on clinical outcomes.

Abstract Fruit ripening promoted by the exogenous application of ethylene analogs, such as calcium carbide, has commercial advantages. Thus, the knowledge of the responses of fruits treated with ethylene-inducing agents is essential to optimize the use of these substances. This work aimed to evaluate the influence of exposure to calcium carbide on the anticipation and standardization of postharvest ripening of cajá-manga fruits. Physiologically mature fruits were exposed to calcium carbide for 24 hours at concentrations 0, 20, 40, 80, and 110 g m-3. The fruits were stored at a temperature of 28±2 °C and evaluated at 0, 2, 4, and 6 days for the loss of fresh mass, color of the epidermis and pulp given by the CIELAB color space, titratable acidity, soluble solids content, the ratio between soluble solids content and titratable acidity, and vitamin C content. Cajá-manga fruits treated with different concentrations of calcium carbide had their ripening anticipated without compromising their characteristics. The concentrations of 20, 40, and 80 g m-3 of calcium carbide allowed the anticipation and standardization of fruit ripening within four days during storage, while for the highest concentration (110 g m-3), complete maturation was accelerated, occurring between two and four days of storage.

Resumo O amadurecimento de frutos promovido pela aplicação exógena de análogos de etileno, como o carbureto de cálcio, tem vantagens comerciais. Assim, o conhecimento das respostas de frutos tratados com agentes indutores de etileno é essencial para otimizar o uso dessas substâncias. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a influência da exposição ao carbureto de cálcio na antecipação e na padronização do amadurecimento pós-colheita de frutos de cajá-manga. Frutos fisiologicamente maduros foram expostos ao carbureto de cálcio nas concentrações de 0; 20; 40; 80 e 110 g m-3 por 24 horas. Os frutos foram armazenados a uma temperatura de 28±2 °C e avaliados aos 0; 2; 4 e 6 dias quanto à perda de massa fresca, cor da epiderme e polpa dada pelo espaço de cor CIELAB, acidez titulável, teor de sólidos solúveis, relação entre o teor de sólidos solúveis e a acidez titulável, e teor de vitamina C. Frutos de cajá-manga tratados com diferentes concentrações de carbureto de cálcio tiveram seu amadurecimento antecipado sem comprometer suas características. As concentrações de 20; 40 e 80 g m-3 de carbureto de cálcio permitiram a antecipação e a padronização do amadurecimento dos frutos em quatro dias, durante o armazenamento, Enquanto para a maior concentração (110 g m-3), a maturação completa foi acelerada, ocorrendo entre dois e quatro dias de armazenamento.

ABSTRACT Background: Determining the basic density of the wood is usually defined as a simple process, but it requires caution and the operator’s skill to avoid errors in the analysis. In addition, it involves sample preparation and time to saturate the wood until obtaining the dry sample mass. The development of alternative measurement techniques could reduce the time to obtain the results and provide reliable values. Therefore, this study aimed to develop multivariate models to estimate the basic density of native woods using near-infrared spectra (NIR). Basic densities were determined by the water immersion method, and the values were associated with NIR signatures. Spectra were directly collected on the wood transversal and radial faces with an integrating sphere. Partial least squares regression (PLS-R) was calibrated and validated to estimate basic density based on spectral signatures. Results: In the cross-validation and prediction of the models, the results were promising. The coefficients of determination varied from 0.87 to 0.93 with a standard error of 0.01 %. The partial least squares discriminant analysis (PLS-DA) efficiently classified the wood species. The ratio of performance to deviation obtained satisfactory values, a minimum of 2.81 and a maximum of 4.20. Conclusion: The statistical parameters of the models based on NIR spectra showed potential for density measurements in floors, furniture, and solid wood products.

Abstract Trauma is a leading cause of death, permanent disability, and health care cost worldwide. The young and economically active are the most affected population. Exsanguination due to noncompressible torso hemorrhage is one of the most frequent causes of early death, posing a significant challenge to trauma and vascular surgeons. The possibility of limb loss due to vascular injuries must also be considered. In recent decades, the approach to vascular injuries has been significantly modified. Angiotomography has become the standard method for diagnosis, endovascular techniques are currently incorporated in treatment, and damage control, such as temporary shunts, is now the preferred approach for the patients sustaining physiological derangement. Despite the importance of this topic, few papers in the Brazilian literature have offered guidelines on vascular trauma. The Brazilian Society of Angiology and Vascular Surgery has developed Projetos Diretrizes (Guideline Projects), which includes this publication on vascular trauma. Since treating trauma patients is a multidisciplinary effort, the Brazilian Trauma Society (SBAIT) was invited to participate in this project. Members of both societies reviewed the literature on vascular trauma management and together wrote these guidelines on vascular injuries of neck, thorax, abdomen, and extremities.

Resumo Trauma é uma causa importante de morbimortalidade, que acomete principalmente jovens. A hemorragia incoercível é o principal mecanismo de óbito precoce nessas vítimas, e as lesões vasculares não compressíveis representam grandes desafios para os cirurgiões. O traumatismo vascular impacta diretamente a viabilidade de membros traumatizados, aumentando o risco de amputação. Nas últimas décadas, muitas condutas de diagnóstico e tratamento de lesões vasculares traumáticas foram modificadas. A angiotomografia suplantou a angiografia como padrão ouro para diagnóstico, as técnicas endovasculares foram incorporadas ao arsenal terapêutico e o conceito de “controle de danos” foi estabelecido. No entanto, há lacunas na literatura nacional sobre a normatização de condutas em trauma vascular, principalmente considerando as limitações do Brasil. Por isso, a Sociedade Brasileira de Angiologia e de Cirurgia Vascular e a Sociedade Brasileira de Atendimento Integrado ao Traumatizado revisaram a literatura disponível sobre trauma vascular e organizaram diretrizes sobre o diagnóstico e tratamento dessas lesões.

ABSTRACT This study aimed to establish the skin temperature thermal profile of upper- and lower-body for high-performance volleyball players and evaluate the thermal symmetry of contralateral body regions. Thermograms were obtained from 14 male volleyball players (age: 19.4± 2.6 years, body mass: 82.4± 13.6 kg, height: 190.3± 10.4 cm, body fat: 11.9%), members of an elite Brazilian team. Average and maximum skin temperatures were measured in the forearms, arms, shoulders, thighs, legs, and trunk region. The independent T-test was used to compare the temperature between bilateral body regions. We observed thermal similarity between the right and left sides in all analyzed body regions (p> 0.05). In all body regions, mean bilateral thermal differences were considered clinically acceptable (≤ 0.49°C), with effect sizes ranging between insignificant and small. In conclusion, high-performance volleyball players show contralateral thermal symmetry in their upper and lower limbs, suggesting a normal thermographic assessment indicative of injuries. The trunk’s skin temperature values are higher when compared to lower and upper limbs.

RESUMO O objetivo do presente estudo foi estabelecer o perfil térmico de membros superiores, inferiores e tronco de jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento, além de avaliar o nível de simetria térmica de regiões corporais bilaterais. Foram obtidos termogramas de 14 jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento, do sexo masculino, vinculados a uma equipe brasileira de elite (idade: 19,4± 2,6 anos, massa corporal: 82,4± 13,6 kg, estatura: 190,3± 10,4 cm, gordura corporal: 11,9%). A temperatura da pele média e máxima foi mensurada nos antebraços, braços, ombros, coxas, pernas e na região do tronco. O teste T independente foi usado para comparar a temperatura de regiões bilaterais. Foi encontrada similaridade térmica entre os lados direito e esquerdo em todas regiões corporais bilaterais analisadas (p> 0.05). As diferenças térmicas bilaterais médias foram consideradas clinicamente aceitáveis em todas regiões corporais (≤ 0.49°C), com tamanhos de efeito variando entre insignificante e pequeno. Em conclusão, jogadores de voleibol de alto rendimento apresentam simetria térmica bilateral nos membros superiores e inferiores, sugerindo uma avaliação termográfica normal indicativa de ausência de lesão. Valores de temperatura da pele do tronco são mais elevados que nos membros superiores e inferiores.

Abstract The use of forest species for the production of seedlings has been intensified due to the need for recovery of deforested areas and biomass production. However, the domestication of native forest species is restricted due to a lack of studies related to the ecology, physiology, and morphology of its seeds. The species Tachigali micropetala (Ducke) Zarucchi & Pipoly, which belongs to the family Fabaceae, presents tegument dormancy that hinders the entry of water and consequently the germination. The objective of this work was to select the best treatments for breaking dormancy in T. micropetala seeds. The treatments were: control (without pre-germinative treatment), cut in the integument, scarification in sandpaper, immersion in sulfuric acid for 5, 10, 15, and 20 minutes and immersion in water at 80 °C for 20 minutes. The sowing was done in germitest paper and the statistical design used was the completely randomized with eight treatments, five replicates of 25 seeds. For the sanity test, the seeds were submitted to two types of treatments: asepsis with 1.5% of sodium hypochlorite and control (seeds without asepsis). Each treatment contained 10 replicates, with 20 seeds each. The results obtained show that the treatments in acid for 15 and 10 minutes and mechanical scarification with sandpaper presented 90.4, 85.6 and 83.2% of germination, respectively, being these the most efficient for overcoming dormancy in T. micropetala seeds.

Resumo O uso de espécies florestais na produção de mudas tem sido intensificado devido à necessidade de recuperação de áreas desmatadas e produção de biomassa. No entanto, a domesticação de espécies florestais nativas é restrita devido à falta de estudos relacionados à ecologia, fisiologia e morfologia de suas sementes. A espécie Tachigali micropetala (Ducke) Zarucchi & Pipoly, pertencente à família Fabaceae, apresenta dormência de tegumento que dificulta a entrada de água e, consequentemente, a germinação. O objetivo deste trabalho foi selecionar os melhores tratamentos para a quebra da dormência em sementes de T. micropetala. Os tratamentos foram: controle (sem tratamento pré-germinativo), desponte, escarificação em lixa, imersão em ácido sulfúrico por 5, 10, 15 e 20 minutos e imersão em água a 80 ° C por 20 minutos. A semeadura foi realizada em papel germiteste e o delineamento estatístico utilizado foi o inteiramente casualizado com oito tratamentos, cinco repetições de 25 sementes. Para o teste de sanidade, as sementes foram submetidas a dois tipos de tratamentos: assepsia com 1,5% de hipoclorito de sódio e controle (sementes sem assepsia). Cada tratamento continha 10 repetições, com 20 sementes cada. Os resultados obtidos mostram que os tratamentos em ácido por 15 e 10 minutos e a escarificação mecânica com lixa apresentaram 90,4%, 85,6% e 83,2% de germinação, respectivamente, sendo estes os mais eficientes para superar a dormência em sementes de T. micropetala.

Abstract Background Telemedicine allows Parkinson disease (PD) patients to overcome physical barriers to access health care services and increases accessibility for people with mobility impairments. Objective To investigate the feasibility indicators of a telehealth intervention for PD patients, including patient recruitment, attendance, technical issues, satisfaction, and benefits on levels of physical activity and sleep. Methods We conducted a single-center, single-arm study of telehealth video consultations using WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, CA, USA). Also, we collected the feasibility indicators as the primary endpoints. All the patients in the study were previously evaluated in person by the same team. Results Patient recruitment, attendance, and technical issues rates were 61.3%, 90.5%, and 13.3%, respectively, with good scores of patient acceptance and satisfaction with the study intervention. The telehealth intervention improved physical activity, including the number of walks for at least 10 continuous minutes (p = 0.009) and the number of moderate-intensity activities lasting at least 10 continuous minutes (p = 0.001). The Pittsburgh sleep quality index (PSQI) scores also improved for one of its components: perceived sleep duration (p < 0.001) and for total Pittsburgh score (p < 0,001). The average travel time saving was 289.6 minutes, and money-saving was R$106.67 (around USD 18; almost 10% of the current minimum wage in Brazil). Conclusions Direct-to-patient telehealth video consultations proved to be feasible and effective and had a positive impact on physical activity levels and sleep in PD patients.

Resumo Antecedentes A telemedicina permite que pacientes com doença de Parkinson (DP) superem barreiras físicas para acessar serviços de saúde e aumenta a acessibilidade para pessoas com mobilidade reduzida. Objetivo Investigar indicadores de viabilidade de uma intervenção em telessaúde para pacientes com DP, incluindo recrutamento, atendimento, aderência, problemas técnicos, satisfação e benefícios nos níveis de atividade física e sono. Métodos Foi conduzido um estudo de centro e braço únicos baseado em consultas por telessaúde com utilização do WhatsApp (Meta Platforms, Inc., Menlo Park, CA, EUA). Foram calculados indicadores de viabilidade como desfechos primários. Resultados As taxas de recrutamento, atendimento e problemas técnicos foram 61,3%, 90,5% e 13,3%, respectivamente, com bons escores de aceitação e satisfação com a intervenção. A intervenção melhorou os níveis de atividade física, incluindo o número de passos por pelo menos 10 minutos contínuos (p = 0,009) e o número de atividades intensas e moderadas com duração de pelo menos 10 minutos contínuos (p = 0,001). O Índice de Qualidade do Sono de Pittsburgh melhorou nos seguintes componentes: duração percebida do sono (p < 0,001) e escore total (p < 0,001). A média do tempo de viagem médio poupado foi de 289,6 minutos, e a economia financeira foi de R$ 106,67 reais (por volta de USD 18; quase 10% do salário mínimo atual do Brasil). Conclusões As consultas por vídeo provaram ser viáveis e efetivas, com impacto positivo nos níveis de atividade física e sono de pacientes com DP.

Resumo Os incêndios ocorrem devido às ações antrópicas e causam problemas socioambientais no Nordeste do Brasil (NEB). Portanto, este estudo avaliou a variabilidade espaço-temporal dos focos de calor (FC) nas três mesorregiões climáticas de Alagoas: Sertão, Leste e Agreste Alagoano. Os dados de FC foram obtidos do Banco de Dados de Queimadas (BDQueimadas) entre 1998-2020. A série temporal de FC foi submetida às análises estatísticas descritiva, exploratória e multivariada aplicada aos 102 municípios alagoanos. Com base no agrupamento hierárquico identificaram-se três grupos homogêneos (G1, G2 e G3) no Sertão e dois grupos homogêneos de FC no Agreste e Leste Alagoano (G1 e G2). Alguns municípios não formaram grupos (NA), tais como: Belo Monte (26,83 ± 25,87 focos), Limoeiro de Anadia (54,48 ± 38,65 focos), Penedo (262,83 ± 183,80 focos) e Coruripe (553 ± 369,40 focos). A variabilidade interanual dos FC em Alagoas está associada com atividades agrícolas, desmatamento, novas áreas para a criação de animais e colheita da cana-de-açúcar. Na avaliação espacial via densidade de FC por município utilizou-se o período total (1998-2020) e os anos de destaque na série temporal (2012 e 2019). O maior registro de densidade de FC no período total encontra-se na mesorregião do Leste Alagoano e não se descarta que os anos em destaque sejam influenciados pela ocorrência de seca e períodos de estiagens em Alagoas.

Abstract Fires occur due to anthropic actions and cause socio-environmental problems in Northeast Brazil (NEB). Therefore, this study evaluated the spatiotemporal variability of fire focis (FF) in the three climatic mesoregions of Alagoas: Arid Zone, East and Hinterland Alagoano. FF data were obtained from the Queimadas Database (BDQueimadas) between 1998-2020. The FF time series was submitted to descriptive, exploratory, and multivariate statistical analysis applied to 102 municipalities in Alagoas. Based on the hierarchical grouping, three homogeneous groups were identified (G1, G2 and G3) in the Arid Zone and two homogeneous groups of FF in the Hinterland and East Alagoas (G1 and G2). Some municipalities did not form groups (NA), such as: Belo Monte (26.83 ± 25.87 foci), Limoeiro de Anadia (54.48 ± 38.65 foci), Penedo (262.83 ± 183.80 foci) and Coruripe (553 ± 369.40 foci). The interannual FF variability in Alagoas is associated with agricultural activities, deforestation, new areas for animal husbandry and sugarcane harvest. In the spatial evaluation via FF density per municipality, the total period (1998-2020) and the years highlighted in the time series (2012 and 2019) were used. The highest FF density record in the total period is found in the East Alagoas mesoregion and it is not ruled out that the highlighted years are influenced by the occurrence of drought and dry periods in Alagoas.