This study aimed to review literature from the past five years, focusing on the use of educational videos as a guidance tool for parents and guardians of children with lip and palate clefts.
...Conducted between April and July 2022, this integrative literature review was framed around the question: 'What is the evidence regarding the use of videos in health education for parents/guardians of children with cleft lip and palate? PICO strategy was used to develop the research. A literature search was undertaken across PubMed, Web of Science, Scopus, and the Virtual Health Library databases. Of the eight articles included in this review, four were sourced from the PubMed database, with three published in 2021.
The findings indicated that YouTube videos were moderately satisfactory and met the needs of parents or legal guardians to a partial extent. The majority of the videos analyzed in this review were characterized by a moderate level of informational content. One study particularly underscored that the content of these videos only partially satisfies the requirements of the parents or legal guardians of the children.
Nevertheless, such videos are considered viable alternatives for health education, offering numerous benefits yet facing challenges, primarily due to the scarcity of information on orofacial malformations.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic and its spatial distribution in Pernambuco, Brazil. Methods This was an ecological, descriptive and analytical study of ...deaths, by municipality, recorded on the Mortality Information System, in 2020 and 2021. Excess mortality was measured by comparing observed and expected deaths, the latter estimated by calculating standardized mortality ratio (SMR). SMR and respective confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated. Spatial analysis was performed by calculating the Global and Local Moran Index. Results Excess mortality was 20.6% and 27.5%, respectively, in 2020 and 2021, with positive spatial correlation (p-value < 0.05). More populous municipalities (2020: SMR = 1.26; 95%CI 1.24;1.27 and 2021: SMR = 1.34; 95%CI 1.32;1.34), more developed municipalities (2020: SMR = 1.43; 95%CI 1.41;1.44 and 2021: SMR = 1.51;95%CI 1.50;1.53) and municipalities in the Sertão region (2020:SMR = 1.31;95%CI 1.30;1.33 and 2021: SMR = 1.44; 95%CI 1.42;1.46) showed greater excess deaths. Conclusion Excess mortality coincided with peak periods of COVID-19 transmission.
RESUMEN Objetivo Investigar el exceso de mortalidad durante la pandemia de Covid-19 y su distribución espacial en Pernambuco. Métodos Estudio ecológico, descriptivo y analítico de las defunciones, por municipio, registradas en el Sistema de Información de Mortalidad, en 2020 y 2021. El exceso de mortalidad se midió comparando las defunciones observadas y esperadas, estimada por tasas de mortalidad estandarizadas. Se calcularon la SMR y los respectivos intervalos de confianza (IC95%). El análisis espacial se realizó mediante el cálculo del Índice de Moran Global y Local. Resultados Hubo un exceso de mortalidad del 20,6% y 27,5%, respectivamente, en 2020 y 2021, y una correlación espacial positiva (valor p < 0,05). Municipios más poblados (2020: SMR = 1,26; IC95%: 1,24;1,27 y 2021: SMR = 1,34; IC95%: 1,32;1,34), más desarrollados (2020: SMR = 1,43; IC95%: 1,41;1,44 y 2021: SMR = 1,51; IC95%: 1,50;1,53) y Sertão (2020:SMR = 1,31;IC95%: 1,30;1,33 y 2021: SMR = 1,44; IC95%: 1,42;1,46) presentaron mayor exceso fallecidos. Conclusión El exceso de mortalidad coincidió con períodos pico de transmisión de Covid-19.
RESUMO Objetivo Investigar o excesso de mortalidade na pandemia de covid-19 e sua distribuição espacial no estado de Pernambuco. Métodos Estudo ecológico, descritivo e analítico dos óbitos, por município, registrados no Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade, em 2020 e 2021. O excesso de mortalidade foi mensurado comparando-se os óbitos observados e esperados, este último estimado pelo cálculo das taxas de mortalidade padronizadas. Foram calculados a standardized mortality ratio (SMR) e os respectivos intervalos de confiança (IC95%). A análise espacial foi realizada pelo cálculo do Índice de Moran Global e Local. Resultados Verificou-se excesso de mortalidade de 20,6% e de 27,5%, respectivamente, em 2020 e 2021, e correlação espacial positiva (p-valor < 0,05). Municípios mais populosos (2020: SMR = 1,26; IC95% 1,24;1,27 e 2021: SMR = 1,34; IC95% 1,32;1,34), mais desenvolvidos (2020: SMR = 1,43; IC95% 1,41;1,44 e 2021: SMR = 1,51; IC95% 1,50;1,53) e do Sertão (2020: SMR = 1,31; IC95% 1,30;1,33 e 2021: SMR = 1,44; IC95% 1,42;1,46) apresentaram maior excesso de mortes. Conclusão O excesso de mortalidade coincidiu com os períodos de pico de transmissão da covid-19.
Nootkatone (NTK) is a sesquiterpenoid found in essential oils of many species of
(Rutaceae). Considering previous reports demonstrating that NTK inhibited inflammatory signaling pathways, this study ...aimed to investigate the effects of this compound in mice models of acute and chronic inflammation. Murine models of paw edema induced by carrageenan, dextran, histamine, and arachidonic acid, as well as carrageenan-induced peritonitis and pleurisy, were used to evaluate the effects of NTK on acute inflammation. A murine model of granuloma induced by cotton pellets was used to access the impact of NTK treatment on chronic inflammation. In the acute inflammation models, NTK demonstrated antiedematogenic effects and inhibited leukocyte recruitment, which was associated with decreased vascular permeability, inhibition of myeloperoxidase (MPO), interleukin (IL)1-β, and tumor necrosis factor (TNF)-α production. In silico analysis suggest that NTZ anti-inflammatory effects may also occur due to inhibition of cyclooxygenase (COX)-2 activity and antagonism of the histamine receptor type 1 (H
). These mechanisms might have contributed to the reduction of granuloma weight and protein concentration in the homogenates, observed in the chronic inflammation model. In conclusion, NTK exerted anti-inflammatory effects that are associated with inhibition of IL1-β and TNF-α production, possibly due to inhibition of COX-2 activity and antagonism of the H1 receptor. However, further studies are required to characterize the effects of this compound on chronic inflammation.
To investigate the efficacy of hip strengthening on pain, disability, and hip abductor strength in musculoskeletal conditions of the trunk and lower limbs, we searched eight databases for randomized ...controlled trials up to 8 March 2022 with no date or language restrictions. Random-effect models estimated mean differences (MDs) with 95% confidence intervals (CIs), and the quality of evidence was assessed using the GRADE approach. Very low quality evidence suggested short-term effects (≤3 months) of hip strengthening on pain intensity (MD of 4.1, 95% CI: 2.1 to 6.2; two trials, n = 48 participants) and on hip strength (MD = 3.9 N, 95% CI: 2.8 to 5.1; two trials, n = 48 participants) in patellofemoral pain when compared with no intervention. Uncertain evidence suggested that hip strengthening enhances the short-term effect of the other active interventions on pain intensity and disability in low back pain (MD = -0.6 points, 95% CI: 0.1 to 1.2; five trials, n = 349 participants; MD = 6.2 points, 95% CI: 2.6 to 9.8; six trials, n = 389 participants, respectively). Scarce evidence does not provide reliable evidence of the efficacy of hip strengthening in musculoskeletal conditions of the trunk and lower limbs.
Brazilian consumers are increasingly seeking unique vegetable products, such as mini lettuces. However, their production is hampered by a wide variety of pathogens, including Pectobacterium ...carotovorum subsp. carotovorum, which causes soft rot in lettuce. In this study, we aimed to select biofortified mini lettuce genotypes with good agronomic traits and resistance to P. carotovorum. A randomized block design consisting of 12 treatments, conducted in a field and greenhouse (Federal University of Uberlândia UFU), was used to select biofortified mini lettuce with good agronomic traits: SPAD index, stem and plant diameter, stem length, plant height, number of leaves, fresh weight, and bolt resistance. A completely randomized design consisting of 13 treatments was used for resistance or susceptibility testing. The bacterial suspension was inoculated and the following were assessed: disease severity, 16 days after inoculation; area under the disease progress curve, calculated separately at 4, 8, 12, and 16 days after inoculation as well as the sum of data calculated on all the assessment days; and the disease resistance class. The genotypes UFU 215#1 and UFU 215#2 had significantly high carotenoid concentrations. The genotypes UFU 66#4, UFU 215#1, and UFU 215#7 showed high bolt resistance. All genotypes were classified as resistant or moderately resistant to the P. carotovorum isolate, UFU A7.
RESUMO Objetivo Investigar o excesso de mortalidade na pandemia de covid-19 e sua distribuição espacial no estado de Pernambuco. Métodos Estudo ecológico, descritivo e analítico dos óbitos, por ...município, registrados no Sistema de Informação sobre Mortalidade, em 2020 e 2021. O excesso de mortalidade foi mensurado comparando-se os óbitos observados e esperados, este último estimado pelo cálculo das taxas de mortalidade padronizadas. Foram calculados a standardized mortality ratio (SMR) e os respectivos intervalos de confiança (IC95%). A análise espacial foi realizada pelo cálculo do Índice de Moran Global e Local. Resultados Verificou-se excesso de mortalidade de 20,6% e de 27,5%, respectivamente, em 2020 e 2021, e correlação espacial positiva (p-valor < 0,05). Municípios mais populosos (2020: SMR = 1,26; IC95% 1,24;1,27 e 2021: SMR = 1,34; IC95% 1,32;1,34), mais desenvolvidos (2020: SMR = 1,43; IC95% 1,41;1,44 e 2021: SMR = 1,51; IC95% 1,50;1,53) e do Sertão (2020: SMR = 1,31; IC95% 1,30;1,33 e 2021: SMR = 1,44; IC95% 1,42;1,46) apresentaram maior excesso de mortes. Conclusão O excesso de mortalidade coincidiu com os períodos de pico de transmissão da covid-19.
ABSTRACT Objective To investigate excess mortality during the COVID-19 pandemic and its spatial distribution in Pernambuco, Brazil. Methods This was an ecological, descriptive and analytical study of deaths, by municipality, recorded on the Mortality Information System, in 2020 and 2021. Excess mortality was measured by comparing observed and expected deaths, the latter estimated by calculating standardized mortality ratio (SMR). SMR and respective confidence intervals (95%CI) were calculated. Spatial analysis was performed by calculating the Global and Local Moran Index. Results Excess mortality was 20.6% and 27.5%, respectively, in 2020 and 2021, with positive spatial correlation (p-value < 0.05). More populous municipalities (2020: SMR = 1.26; 95%CI 1.24;1.27 and 2021: SMR = 1.34; 95%CI 1.32;1.34), more developed municipalities (2020: SMR = 1.43; 95%CI 1.41;1.44 and 2021: SMR = 1.51;95%CI 1.50;1.53) and municipalities in the Sertão region (2020:SMR = 1.31;95%CI 1.30;1.33 and 2021: SMR = 1.44; 95%CI 1.42;1.46) showed greater excess deaths. Conclusion Excess mortality coincided with peak periods of COVID-19 transmission.
RESUMEN Objetivo Investigar el exceso de mortalidad durante la pandemia de Covid-19 y su distribución espacial en Pernambuco. Métodos Estudio ecológico, descriptivo y analítico de las defunciones, por municipio, registradas en el Sistema de Información de Mortalidad, en 2020 y 2021. El exceso de mortalidad se midió comparando las defunciones observadas y esperadas, estimada por tasas de mortalidad estandarizadas. Se calcularon la SMR y los respectivos intervalos de confianza (IC95%). El análisis espacial se realizó mediante el cálculo del Índice de Moran Global y Local. Resultados Hubo un exceso de mortalidad del 20,6% y 27,5%, respectivamente, en 2020 y 2021, y una correlación espacial positiva (valor p < 0,05). Municipios más poblados (2020: SMR = 1,26; IC95%: 1,24;1,27 y 2021: SMR = 1,34; IC95%: 1,32;1,34), más desarrollados (2020: SMR = 1,43; IC95%: 1,41;1,44 y 2021: SMR = 1,51; IC95%: 1,50;1,53) y Sertão (2020:SMR = 1,31;IC95%: 1,30;1,33 y 2021: SMR = 1,44; IC95%: 1,42;1,46) presentaron mayor exceso fallecidos. Conclusión El exceso de mortalidad coincidió con períodos pico de transmisión de Covid-19.
Background There is a scarcity of knowledge as to whether rates of myocardial reperfusion use and 30-day mortality for patients with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction are similar among ...patients using the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) and those using the private healthcare system. Methods and Results A total of 707 patients were analyzed using the VICTIM (Via Crucis for the Treatment of Myocardial Infarction) register database; 589 patients from the SUS and 118 from the private network with ST-segment-elevation myocardial infarction, who attended hospitals with the capacity to perform primary percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) were investigated. The timeline, rates of use of PCI, and the 30-day probability of death were investigated, comparing the SUS patients to those in the private system. The mean time between symptom onset and arrival at the PCI hospital was higher for SUS patients compared with users of the private system (25.4±36.5 versus 9.0±21 hours;
<0.001, respectively). Rates of primary PCI were low in both groups, but significantly lower for the SUS patients (45% versus 78%;
<0.001). The 30-day mortality rate of SUS patients was 11.9% and of private patients was 5.9% (
=0.04). In the fully adjusted model, the odds ratio for 30-day mortality for the SUS patients was higher (odds ratio, 2.96; 95% CI, 1.15-7.61;
=0.02). Conclusions The delay in reaching a PCI hospital was almost 3 times higher for the SUS patients. Primary PCI was underused in both groups, especially in the SUS patients. The SUS patients were more likely to die during the 30-day follow-up.
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