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The rationale of this paper is to shed some light on the origin of the optical response of two similar chiral fluorene copolymers in correlation with their vibrational modes, to understand how a chiral center placed in a ramification affects the optical properties of the main chain. Various spectroscopic ellipsometric techniques, in the scope of the Stokes theory were used to characterize the optical-vibrational behavior of the polyfluorenes: ellipsometry in emission (EE), transmission (TE), and Raman (ERS). The results showed that the optical activity and the emission of the circularly polarized light depends substantially on the interaction of the chiral carbon in the ramification and the main chain through specific optically active vibrational modes, for each sample. One interesting achievement was to find the absolute dextrorotatory configuration of the studied molecules, that could induce a helicoidal structure to the entire material.

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Pulmonary disorders are common in horses, and treatment efficiency depends on an adequate diagnosis. Amyloid A is the most sensitive indicator of pathology in horses. The objective of this study was to establish the concentration of amyloid A of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in healthy horses. Health condition of horses was considered normal based on physical examination, complete blood count, biochemical parameters, and BALF cytology. Blood and BALF were collected from thirty adult female horses. Amyloid A concentrations in serum and BALF were measured using commercial ELISA tests. Amyloid A was detected in serum (mean ± SD = 3.71±2.51) and BALF (mean ± SD = 0.000745±0.000785) of all horses. In conclusion, SAA can also be measured in bronchoalveolar fluid, affording early detection of respiratory infections or inflammatory conditions.(AU)

Distúrbios pulmonares são comuns nos cavalos e a eficiência do tratamento depende de um diagnóstico adequado e precoce. A amilóide A é um biomarcador sensível na deteccção de patologias inflamatórias e infecciososa em cavalos. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer a concentração de amilóide A no líquido broncoalveolar (LBA) em cavalos saudáveis. Os cavalos foram considerados saudaveis baseado nos achados de normalidade do exame físico, hemograma, parâmetros bioquímicos e citologia do LBA. Sangue e LBA foram coletados de 30 fêmeas equinas adultas. Os níveis de Amilóide A no soro e no LBA foram mensurados por meio do teste de ELISA. A amilóide A foi detectada no soro (média ± DP = 3,71±2,51) e no LBA (média ± DP = 0,000745±0,000785) de todos os animais. Conclui-se que a amilóide A também pode ser mensurada no LBA, auxiliando no diagnóstico precoce de processos inflamatórios e infecciosos pulmonares.(AU)

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Pulmonary disorders are common in horses, and treatment efficiency depends on an adequate diagnosis. Amyloid A is the most sensitive indicator of pathology in horses. The objective of this study was to establish the concentration of amyloid A of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) in healthy horses. Health condition of horses was considered normal based on physical examination, complete blood count, biochemical parameters, and BALF cytology. Blood and BALF were collected from thirty adult female horses. Amyloid A concentrations in serum and BALF were measured using commercial ELISA tests. Amyloid A was detected in serum (mean ± SD = 3.71±2.51) and BALF (mean ± SD = 0.000745±0.000785) of all horses. In conclusion, SAA can also be measured in bronchoalveolar fluid, affording early detection of respiratory infections or inflammatory conditions.(AU)

Distúrbios pulmonares são comuns nos cavalos e a eficiência do tratamento depende de um diagnóstico adequado e precoce. A amilóide A é um biomarcador sensível na deteccção de patologias inflamatórias e infecciososa em cavalos. O objetivo deste estudo foi estabelecer a concentração de amilóide A no líquido broncoalveolar (LBA) em cavalos saudáveis. Os cavalos foram considerados saudaveis baseado nos achados de normalidade do exame físico, hemograma, parâmetros bioquímicos e citologia do LBA. Sangue e LBA foram coletados de 30 fêmeas equinas adultas. Os níveis de Amilóide A no soro e no LBA foram mensurados por meio do teste de ELISA. A amilóide A foi detectada no soro (média ± DP = 3,71±2,51) e no LBA (média ± DP = 0,000745±0,000785) de todos os animais. Conclui-se que a amilóide A também pode ser mensurada no LBA, auxiliando no diagnóstico precoce de processos inflamatórios e infecciosos pulmonares.(AU)

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Abstract Aim: To verify the acute effect of sodium bicarbonate (NaHCO3) supplementation on performance during CrossFit® workout. Methods: Nine experienced males (30.8 ± 3.5 years; 84.4 ± 9.5 kg; 177.5 ± 4.03 cm; 2.2 ± 1.0 years) in CrossFit® participated in this study. They were allocated to two conditions: a) supplementation with 0.3 g.kg-1 of body weight of NaHCO3 and b) supplementation with 0.045 g.kg-1 of body weight of sodium chloride (NaCl). Blood lactate was analyzed at two different moments: before (lac-pre) and after the training protocol (lac-post). The heart rate (HR) and the rating of perceived exertion (RPE) were also collected every two minutes during the execution of the training protocol, and the RPE was also collected after it was finished. At the end of the training protocol, a questionnaire to measure gastrointestinal side effects (GSE) was answered by the participants. Repetitions performed in the training protocol was computed to evaluate the performance during the workout. Results: The results showed that there were no differences found when comparing the conditions for all parameters. HR and RPE were different in the first few minutes (< 4-6 minutes) when compared to the final minutes (> 14 minutes) of the workout. The area under the curve of HR and RPE was significantly lower in the NaHCO3 condition. Conclusion: Acute NaHCO3 supplementation did not improve performance during workout 'Cindy' in experienced men. Supplementation also did not alter hemodynamic and perceptual parameters, nor did it cause any GSE. However, responses as a function of time were reduced with NaHCO3 supplementation.

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Traça o percurso evolutivo dos hospitais. Explica os diversos setores hospitalares e suas funções, orientando quem trabalha em projetos de infraestrutura em saúde

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ABSTRACT Purpose: The objective of the present study is to test the efficiency and practicality of a new artificial sphincter "BR - SL - AS - 904" in the control of urinary incontinence in post - PR patients and to evaluate their complications. Patients and Methods: Fifteen patients with incontinence after one year of radical prostatectomy were included prospectively. All patients underwent artificial urethral sphincter (AUS) implant "BR - SL - AS - 904" according to established technique. Independent variables such as free urinary flow, PAD weight test, ICIQ - SF score and urinary symptoms through the IPSS score were compared in different follow-up moments. Results: Patients submitted to AUS implantation did not present trans - operative or post - operative complications related to the surgical act such as: infection, hematoma, erosion or urinary retention. Device was inert to the body during the follow-up, showing an excellent adaptation of the patients, besides the easy handling. The mean age was 68.20 years 40% of the patients had systemic arterial hypertension, 6.7% diabetes mellitus, 6.7% were hypertensive and diabetic, 13.4% were hypertensive, had diabetes and hypercholesterolemia and 26.7% patients had no comorbidities. It was evidenced that the urinary flow peak during the follow-up remained stable. Decreased averages and median PAD weight test were 135.19 to 75.72 and 106.00 to 23.50, respectively. The IPSS score decreased and the quality of life increased (12.33 to 3.40 and 2.50 to 3.20 respectively). The ICQF - SF questionnaire score also showed a decrease, ranging from 16, 71 to 7.33. Conclusion: The artificial sphincter implant "BR - SL - AS 904" was reproducible, safe and effective in the control of urinary incontinence in post - PR patients.

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PURPOSE: The objective of the present study is to test the efficiency and practicality of a new artificial sphincter "BR - SL - AS - 904" in the control of urinary incontinence in post - PR patients and to evaluate their complications. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Fifteen patients with incontinence after one year of radical prostatectomy were included prospectively. All patients underwent artificial urethral sphincter (AUS) implant "BR - SL - AS - 904" according to established technique. Independent variables such as free urinary flow, PAD weight test, ICIQ - SF score and urinary symptoms through the IPSS score were compared in different follow-up moments. RESULTS: Patients submitted to AUS implantation did not present trans - operative or post - operative complications related to the surgical act such as: infection, hematoma, erosion or urinary retention. Device was inert to the body during the follow-up, showing an excellent adaptation of the patients, besides the easy handling. The mean age was 68.20 years 40% of the patients had systemic arterial hypertension, 6.7% diabetes mellitus, 6.7% were hypertensive and diabetic, 13.4% were hypertensive, had diabetes and hypercholesterolemia and 26.7% patients had no comorbidities. It was evidenced that the urinary flow peak during the follow-up remained stable. Decreased averages and median PAD weight test were 135.19 to 75.72 and 106.00 to 23.50, respectively. The IPSS score decreased and the quality of life increased (12.33 to 3.40 and 2.50 to 3.20 respectively). The ICQF - SF questionnaire score also showed a decrease, ranging from 16, 71 to 7.33. CONCLUSION: The artificial sphincter implant "BR - SL - AS 904" was reproducible, safe and effective in the control of urinary incontinence in post - PR patients.

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The author started injecting large quantities of fat in the breasts, thighs, and buttocks in 1985. The Brazilian Buttock technique was first presented in 1987; since then, The author has been writing and lecturing about it worldwide. In the past few years, the technique became very popular; it has changed the ideal of beauty in many countries. Recently, The author started using adipose-derived stem cell-based therapies for buttock augmentation to improve the results of fat graft survival.

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O autor aborda a questão do ingresso da homoparentalidade nos discursos jurídico, social e científico no Brasil. Ao fazê-lo, apresenta o cenário de intensas mudanças ocorridas na última década e as reações de instituições de saúde, religiosas e políticas à existência e à busca das mesmas por direitos e visibilidade. Ao final, são retomados trechos de entrevistas realizadas com membros de famílias homoparentais e destacados alguns de seus aspectos mais recorrentes, tais como: a expectativa de rejeição, o embate com as vozes religiosas, a defesa da própria normalidade e as preocupações em relação aos filhos.(AU)

The author addresses the entrance of the gay families into the legal, social and scientific speeches in Brazil. In order to do so, the author presents the intense changes occurred during the last decade and the reaction of health, religious and politic institutions in relation to such changes involving rights and visibility. In the end, the interviews with gay families members are resumed and some of their most frequent aspects are highlighted, such as: the rejection expectative, the conflict between religious speeches, the defense of oneself normality and the preoccupation regarding the children.(AU)

El autor plantea la cuestión del ingreso de la homoparentalidad en los discursos jurídico, social y científico en Brasil. Al hacerlo, presenta el escenario de intensos cambios ocurridos en la última década y las reacciones de instituciones de salud, religiosas y políticas a la existencia y a la busca de las mismas por derechos y visibilidad. Al final, se retoman fragmentos de entrevistas realizadas con miembros de familias homoparentales y se destacan algunos de sus aspectos más recurrentes, tales como: la expectativa de rechazo, el choque con las voces religiosas, la defensa de la propia normalidad y las preocupaciones con relación a los hijos.(AU)

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Os autores refletem sobre as mudanças nas configurações familiares no Brasil e em outros países, o declínio progressivo do patriarcalismo e o surgimento mais recente das demandas por direitos das famílias homoparentais. Ao discorrer sobre a homoparentalidade, a história do surgimento do termo homossexualidade e as tentativas de “cura” da mesma são retomadas, apresentando a posição de Freud como uma ruptura com a tradição de sua época. As divisões internas do movimento psicanalítico também são mencionadas em dois momentos-chave: no debate sobre o acesso dos homossexuais à formação psicanalítica (nos anos 20) e na participação de psicanalistas em audiências de discussão a respeito do Projeto de Lei que tratava do tema da união estável entre pessoas do mesmo sexo no Brasil.(AU)

The authors reflect on the modifications of the family configuration in Brazil and in other countries, the continuing decline of the patriarchal familiy structure and the recent appearence of claims for the homoparental families rights. During the discussion regarding homoparentality, the authors resume the history of the use of the term homossexuality and of the "healing" techniques for homossexuality, and expose Freud's opinion regarding this matter, which is regarded as a rupture with the tradition of his time. The internal disputes of the psychoanalitical movement are also mentioned in two important moments: the discussions regarding the possibility of homossexuals having access to the psychoanalisys formation (in 1920) and the participation of psychoanalists in the elaboration of the Law Project regarding civil union of people of the same sex in Brazil.(AU)

Los autores reflexionan sobre los cambios en las configuraciones familiares en Brasil y en otros países, el descenso progresivo del patriarcalismo y el surgimiento, más reciente, de las demandas por los derechos de las familias homoparentales. Al discurrir sobre la homoparentalidad, la historia del surgimiento del término homosexualidad y los intentos de “curación” de la misma son retomados, presentando la posición de Freud como una ruptura con la tradición de su época. Las divisiones internas del movimiento psicoanalítico también se mencionan en dos momentos clave: en el debate sobre el acceso de los homosexuales a la formación psicoanalítica (en los años 20) y en la participación de psicoanalistas en audiencias de discusión respecto al Proyecto de Ley que trataba del tema de la unión estable entre personas del mismo sexo en Brasil.(AU)

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This study aimed to quantify sweat, urine and fecal losses of sodium, potassium and chloride and its variations in blood concentration of equine ones in rest subjected to the climatic predominant conditions in Brazil. Eight 13-mo-old Arabian-crossbred filies were used, four accommodated ones in cages for metabolic individual studies in open shed, covered with roof and exposed to a maximum temperature of 28.33 ± 0.81C, and four in climatic chamber with environment heated to the maximum temperature of 35.33 ± 0.81C. Electrolyte concentration in sweat, urine, blood and feces were measured. After 25 days of adaptation to cages, six days for sampling were performed. Individual and daily feed and water intake, sweating rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature, urine and fecal excretion were recorded. Significantly higher urinary and sweat electrolyte loss in those animals exposed to hotter conditions indicate the need of an increase in mineral supplementation in equine nutrition in Brazil.

Objetivou-se com este projeto quantificar as perdas sudativas, urinárias e fecais e a variação da concentração sangüínea de cloreto, sódio e potássio de eqüinos em repouso submetidos às condições climáticas predominantes no Brasil. Foram utilizadas oito fêmeas mestiças da raça Árabe, de 13 meses de idade em média, quatro alojadas em gaiolas para estudos metabólicos individuais em galpão aberto, com cobertura em telha cerâmica, em ambiente natural, e temperatura média máxima de 28,33 ± 0,81C, e quatro em câmara climática com ambiente aquecido à temperatura máxima de 35,33 ± 0,81C. Foram analisadas as concentrações dos eletrólitos no suor, no sangue, nas fezes e na urina. Após 25 dias de adaptação às gaiolas, procedeu-se à coleta das amostras durante seis dias. Foram registrados o consumo individual diário de volumoso, concentrado e água, a taxa de sudação, a freqüência respiratória, a temperatura retal e a excreção diária de urina e fezes. As perdas significativamente maiores de eletrólitos por via urinária e sudativa nos animais submetidos a temperaturas mais elevadas justificam uma revisão na suplementação destes elementos na alimentação de eqüinos no Brasil.

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This study aimed to quantify sweat, urine and fecal losses of sodium, potassium and chloride and its variations in blood concentration of equine ones in rest subjected to the climatic predominant conditions in Brazil. Eight 13-mo-old Arabian-crossbred filies were used, four accommodated ones in cages for metabolic individual studies in open shed, covered with roof and exposed to a maximum temperature of 28.33 ± 0.81C, and four in climatic chamber with environment heated to the maximum temperature of 35.33 ± 0.81C. Electrolyte concentration in sweat, urine, blood and feces were measured. After 25 days of adaptation to cages, six days for sampling were performed. Individual and daily feed and water intake, sweating rate, respiratory rate, rectal temperature, urine and fecal excretion were recorded. Significantly higher urinary and sweat electrolyte loss in those animals exposed to hotter conditions indicate the need of an increase in mineral supplementation in equine nutrition in Brazil.

Objetivou-se com este projeto quantificar as perdas sudativas, urinárias e fecais e a variação da concentração sangüínea de cloreto, sódio e potássio de eqüinos em repouso submetidos às condições climáticas predominantes no Brasil. Foram utilizadas oito fêmeas mestiças da raça Árabe, de 13 meses de idade em média, quatro alojadas em gaiolas para estudos metabólicos individuais em galpão aberto, com cobertura em telha cerâmica, em ambiente natural, e temperatura média máxima de 28,33 ± 0,81C, e quatro em câmara climática com ambiente aquecido à temperatura máxima de 35,33 ± 0,81C. Foram analisadas as concentrações dos eletrólitos no suor, no sangue, nas fezes e na urina. Após 25 dias de adaptação às gaiolas, procedeu-se à coleta das amostras durante seis dias. Foram registrados o consumo individual diário de volumoso, concentrado e água, a taxa de sudação, a freqüência respiratória, a temperatura retal e a excreção diária de urina e fezes. As perdas significativamente maiores de eletrólitos por via urinária e sudativa nos animais submetidos a temperaturas mais elevadas justificam uma revisão na suplementação destes elementos na alimentação de eqüinos no Brasil.

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Low-level laser-assisted liposuction (LLLL), known as the Neira 4 L technique, is an excellent adjuvant tool for the surgeon practicing liposculpture. A low-level laser is used to create a transitory pore in the cell membrane of the adipocyte to move fat from inside the cell to the interstitial space outside without killing the cell. LLLL has been performed successfully in in-vitro and human adipose tissue cultures. It protects the patient from the surgical trauma of liposuction by protecting and preparing tissues for the surgical trauma; modulating the inflammatory response to prevent short and long-term side effects of surgery; and improving the quality and quantity of the healing process by accelerating recovery time, modulating secondary cicatrization, and preventing postoperative neuralgias.

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The aesthetic and functional treatment of the abdominal region has always been one of the main concerns of plastic surgeons. Some patients belong in a "gray area" where there is no clear indication of which technique should be applied. Individual variations in anatomy should be the first consideration in determining the correct procedure. The Type I abdomen can be treated by lipoplasty alone. Types II, III, and IV are considered to be in the "gray area," because we can use different approaches and techniques based not only on this classification system but also on patients' preferences. Types V and VI can be treated by dermolipectomy with or without lipoplasty.

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Este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o volume líquido e a taxa de turnover no rúmen de zebuínos da raça Nelore e bubalinos da raça Mediterrâneo submetidos a dietas com proporções idênticas de feno de capim coast-cross (65%) e concentrado (20% de fubá de milho e15% de farelo de algodão), e sal mineral no cocho, à vontade. A mistura constituiu-se numa ração com 9,9% de PB,88,8% de MS e 2,4 Mcal/kg de ED, dividida em duas refeições e oferecidas às 8 e 16 horas. Foram utilizados quatro bovídeos, de cada espécie, providos de cânulas no rúmen, com peso médio de 530 kg. Paralelamente, foram colhidas amostras de líquido ruminal para contagens e identificação de protozoários ciliados. O delineamento estatístico empregado foi inteiramente casualizado, com repetição do experimento no tempo, de modo que cada animal era testemunha de si próprio. Os valores de volume ruminal dos bubalinos foram mais elevados que os encontrados para zebuínos (159±0,09 litros versus 106,2 ±16,14 litros, p

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Este trabalho foi realizado com o objetivo de avaliar o volume líquido e a taxa de turnover no rúmen de zebuínos da raça Nelore e bubalinos da raça Mediterrâneo submetidos a dietas com proporções idênticas de feno de capim coast-cross (65%) e concentrado (20% de fubá de milho e15% de farelo de algodão), e sal mineral no cocho, à vontade. A mistura constituiu-se numa ração com 9,9% de PB,88,8% de MS e 2,4 Mcal/kg de ED, dividida em duas refeições e oferecidas às 8 e 16 horas. Foram utilizados quatro bovídeos, de cada espécie, providos de cânulas no rúmen, com peso médio de 530 kg. Paralelamente, foram colhidas amostras de líquido ruminal para contagens e identificação de protozoários ciliados. O delineamento estatístico empregado foi inteiramente casualizado, com repetição do experimento no tempo, de modo que cada animal era testemunha de si próprio. Os valores de volume ruminal dos bubalinos foram mais elevados que os encontrados para zebuínos (159±0,09 litros versus 106,2 ±16,14 litros, p

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O autor preceitua que um desenvolvimento natural da sexualidade evita que se forcem sublimaçöes prematuras, quase sempre doentias. Essas diretrizes, a de forçar sublimaçöes prematuras, säo transmitidas através da formaçäo do superego e geralmente apoiadas em noçöes ditas como religiosas, o que dificulta, ainda mais, sua eliminaçäo. A opçäo para utilizar as sublimaçöes no lugar de vivências encarnadas, necessárias para que ocorra o desenvolvimento da psicossexualidade, leva às neuroses e psicoses, muitas vezes disfarçadas em "mitos religiosos". A partir de comentários de fragmentos do mito de Eros e Psique propõe que o desenvolvimento natural ocorre quando se parte do Inconsciente e se utiliza o Eu para buscar a satisfaçäo dos "desejos", usando como balizamento o "pecado" grego, a "hybris", que ampara a saudável elaboraçäo das etapas narcísicas e edipiana

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O autor propöe que a transferência erótica seja pensada como mais uma atuaçäo perversa, no sentido como a entende Janine Chasseguet-Smirgel, que descreve o núcleo do perverso como uma tentativa anal-sádica de anular as diferenças tanto entre as geraçöes, os sexos, os níveis de maturaçäo do organismo como um todo e, portanto, das capacidades emocionais e intelectuais. Leva, porém, em conta, que o perverso näo o é porque quer, mas por ter se sentido usado e, com isso, tem baixa auto-estima, apesar de muitas vezes aparentar o contrário. Logo, aqueles que buscam despertar uma transferência erótica säo carentes de amor que temem assumir essa dolorosa situaçäo. Lembra o mito de Eros e Psique, que considera simbolizar o desenvolvimento dos seres humanos, como paradigma a ser pensado pelos novos colegas

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