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Introducción: Las fracturas de tibia son lesiones frecuentes. En los niños existe una mayor capacidad de curación debido al mayor grosor y mejor vascularización que presenta su periostio. Como resultado, la mayoría pueden tratarse de manera exitosa de forma no quirúrgica. Está descrito el tratamiento funcional para estas fracturas, siguiendo los principios desarrollados por Sarmiento. Dada la falta de evidencia actual acerca del tratamiento funcional en este grupo etario, realizamos el análisis del mismo mediante una serie de casos tratados siguiendo este método. Materiales y métodos: Se incluyeron pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, tratados mediante tratamiento funcional siguiendo los principios desarrollados por Sarmiento. Se evaluaron clínica y radiográficamente. Se evaluó la técnica registrando tiempos para cada período en este grupo etario, así como la satisfacción con el tratamiento de los pacientes y padres y/o tutores. Todas las complicaciones relacionadas fueron documentadas. Resultados: Evaluamos un total de 15 pacientes, con al menos 6 meses de seguimiento. La edad promedio fue de 11.7 años. Todas las fracturas consolidaron, el tiempo promedio hasta la consolidación fue de 7.6 semanas. El período agudo de 3.4 semanas y el período funcional de 4.2 semanas promedio respectivamente. Todas las fracturas consolidaron con una reducción aceptable. Existió un 100% de satisfacción tanto de los pacientes como de los padres ó tutores con el tratamiento implementado. Dos pacientes presentaron complicaciones menores. Conclusión: El tratamiento funcional para las fracturas de pierna en niños entre 10 y 15 años es una técnica segura, reproducible, con buenos resultados funcionales, que le permite tanto a los pacientes y a sus cuidadores gran independencia durante el período de curación.

Introduction: Tibial fractures are frequent injuries. In children there is a greater healing capacity due to the greater thickness and better vascularization of their periosteum. As a result, most of them can be successfully treated non-surgically. Functional treatment for these fractures is described, following the principles developed by Sarmiento. Given the lack of current evidence on functional treatment in this age group, we analyzed a series of cases treated following this method. Materials and methods: We included patients who met the inclusion and exclusion criteria, treated by functional treatment following the principles developed by Sarmiento. They were evaluated clinically and radiographically. The technique was evaluated by recording times for each period in this age group, as well as the satisfaction with the treatment of the patients and parents and/or guardians. All related complications were documented. Results: We evaluated a total of 15 patients, with at least 6 months of follow-up. The average age was 11.7 years. All fractures consolidated, the average time to consolidation was 7.6 weeks. The acute period of 3.4 weeks and the functional period of 4.2 weeks average respectively. All fractures healed with acceptable reduction. There was 100% satisfaction of both patients and parents or guardians with the treatment implemented. Two patients presented minor complications. Conclusion: Functional treatment for leg fractures in children between 10 and 15 years of age is a safe, reproducible technique, with good functional results, which allows both patients and their caregivers great independence during the healing period.

Introdução: As fracturas da tíbia são lesões comuns. Nas crianças existe uma maior capacidade de cicatrização devido à maior espessura e melhor vascularização do periósteo. Como resultado, a maioria pode ser tratada com sucesso de forma não cirúrgica. É descrito o tratamento funcional destas fracturas, seguindo os princípios desenvolvidos por Sarmiento. Dada a falta de evidência atual sobre o tratamento funcional neste grupo etário, procedeu-se à análise de uma série de casos tratados por este método. Material e métodos: Foram incluídos pacientes que preencheram os critérios de inclusão e exclusão, tratados por tratamento funcional seguindo os princípios desenvolvidos por Sarmiento. Foram avaliados clínica e radiograficamente. A técnica foi avaliada através do registro dos tempos para cada período nessa faixa etária, bem como a satisfação com o tratamento por parte dos pacientes e dos pais e/ou responsáveis. Todas as complicações relacionadas foram documentadas. Resultados: Avaliámos um total de 15 doentes, com pelo menos 6 meses de seguimento. A idade média foi de 11,7 anos. Todas as fracturas cicatrizaram, sendo o tempo médio de cicatrização de 7,6 semanas. O período agudo foi de 3,4 semanas e o período funcional de 4,2 semanas, em média, respetivamente. Todas as fracturas foram curadas com uma redução aceitável. Os doentes e os pais/encarregados de educação ficaram 100% satisfeitos com o tratamento efectuado. Dois doentes tiveram complicações ligeiras. Conclusão: O tratamento funcional das fracturas da perna em crianças com idades compreendidas entre os 10 e os 15 anos é uma técnica segura, reprodutível e com bons resultados funcionais, que permite aos doentes e aos seus cuidadores uma grande independência durante o período de cura.

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Resumen El objetivo de este estudio consistió en explicar en qué medida la resiliencia y las estrategias de afrontamiento influyeron en la salud mental positiva de jóvenes mexicanos universitarios que vivieron la pandemia de COVID-19. La muestra se conformó por 1042 universitarios mexicanos de 18 a 24 años de edad (M = 20.5 DS = 1.9). El 78.4 % son mujeres (817). Se aplicaron en formato online los instrumentos: Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Escala de Resiliencia, Escala de Afrontamiento y Escala de miedo al COVID-19. Se obtuvo un modelo con índices de bondad de ajuste satisfactorios (X 2 = 532.913, df = 114, X 2 /df = 4.6, SRMR = .053, RMSEA = .059, CFI = .927, p = .001), en el cual la resiliencia y el afrontamiento funcional son factores importantes que influyen en SMP, por lo que son variables que deben considerarse en los programas de intervención psicológica para la promoción de la salud de los jóvenes universitarios.

Abstract The objective of this study was to explain to what extent resilience and coping strategies influenced the positive mental health of young Mexican university students who have experienced the COVID-19 pandemic. The sample was made up of 1.042 Mexican university students between 18 and 24 years of age (M = 20.5 SD = 1.9). 78.4% are women (817). The instruments: Mental Health Continuum-Short Form, Resilience Scale, Coping Scale and Fear of COVID-19 Scale were applied in online format. A model was obtained with satisfactory goodness-of-fit indices (X2 = 532.913, df = 114), resilience and functional coping are important factors that influence SMP, so they are variables that should be considered in psychological intervention programs to promote the health of university students.

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Contexto e objetivo: O envelhecimento está associado a diversas alterações fisiológicas que podem afetar a aptidão física e a capacidade funcional, como a sarcopenia e a dinapenia. O presente estudo teve como objetivo descrever e comparar aspectos físicos e funcionais de adultos em relação aos critérios de sarcopenia e dinapenia. Desenho e local: Os participantes faziam parte do Projeto Misto Longitudinal de Aptidão Física e Capacidade Funcional de São Caetano do Sul, que busca avaliar e acompanhar a saúde e o desempenho físico de idosos na região. A amostra foi composta por 1480 participantes com idade acima de 50 anos e média de 66,5 anos. Métodos: Para a classificação da sarcopenia e dinapenia, foram adotados os critérios do Asian Working Group for Sarcopenia e do European Working Group on Sarcopenia in Older People. Uma análise estatística foi realizada utilizando a análise de covariância ANCOVA não paramétrica, ajustada pelo sexo, idade e índice de massa corporal (IMC), buscando comparar a capacidade funcional entre os grupos. Foi adotado um nível de significância de P < 0,05 e o software utilizado para as análises foi o SPSS versão 25. Resultados: A prevalência de sarcopenia na amostra foi de 3% e de dinapenia, 62,3%. Foram identificadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas nas variáveis de aptidão física e capacidade funcional. Conclusão: A massa muscular isoladamente pode não ser um critério adequado para definir sarcopenia em adultos, pela não-linearidade da relação entre massa muscular e capacidade físico-funcional.

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Os dentistas são um grupo de alto risco para o desenvolvimento de doenças de desordens musculoesqueléticas e tendo em vista que o sistema de produção industrial desenvolve produtos que atendem a maioria da população destra, os estudantes canhotos precisam se adequar a uma formação acadêmica, usando instrumentais, cadeiras odontológicas eoutros objetos projetados para destros. O presente trabalho teve como objetivo a coletade informações sobre os canhotos nos cursos de Odontologia da cidade de Uberlândia ­Minas Gerais. Foram incluídos todos os alunos canhotos matriculados no ano de 2022 e que estavam cursando ou já cursaram disciplinas com atividades laboratoriais ou clínicas. Questionários foram aplicados para identificação do perfil, das dificuldades, da ergonomia e das dores osteomusculares dos alunos canhotos em suas atividades. Os dados foram em seguida tabulados e passaram por análise estatística. Da quantidade total de alunos das três instituições (n=1.578), foram entrevistados 45 (2,8%) alunos canhotos, sendo a maioria feminina (80%), na qual identificou-se um posicionamento inadequado do operador canhoto quando comparado ao preconizado pela ISO-FDI, além da limitação de movimento na presença de auxiliar (82,2%). Os locais com maior frequência de dor/desconforto foram: pescoço (79%), costas superior esquerda (63%) e inferior esquerda (61%) e punhos/ mãos esquerda (56%). A intensidade da dor variou entre alguma, moderada e bastante. O impedimento de realizar atividades diárias foi relatado por 17% dos alunos (n=7) e destes somente 1 buscou atendimento médico. Não houve diferença estatística na comparação entre instituição pública e privada. Diante dos resultados, concluiu-se que os canhotos representam minoria dos alunos de Odontologia e apresentam várias regiões de dor/ desconforto devido às adaptações e posturas erradas durante os atendimentos. Apesar de grande parte apresentar dor, poucos tiveram impedimento de atividades rotineiras ou procuraram ajuda médica(AU)

Dentists are a high risk group for the development of musculoskeletal disorders and considering that the industrial production system develops products that serve the majority of the right-handed population, lefthanded students need to adapt to an academic training, using instruments, dental chairs and other objects designed for right-handers. This study aimed to collect information about left-handers in Dentistry courses in the city of Uberlândia - Minas Gerais. All left- handed students enrolled in the year 2022 and who were taking or had taken courses with laboratory or clinical activities were included. Questionnaires were applied to identify the profile, difficulties, ergonomics and musculoskeletal pain of left-handed students in their activities. The data were tabulated and then undergo statistical analysis. Of the total number of students from the three institutions (n=1,578), 45 (2.8%) left-handed students were interviewed, the majority being female (80%), in which an inadequate positioning of the left-handed operator was identified when compared to the recommended one by ISO-FDI, in addition to limitation of movement in the presence of an assistant (82.2%). The places with the highest frequency of pain/discomfort were: neck (79%), upper left back (63%) and lower left back (61%) and left wrists/hands (56%). The intensity of pain varied between some, moderate and a lot. The impediment to carrying out daily activities was reported by 17% of the students (n=7) and of these, only 1 sought medical attention. There was no statistical difference when comparing public and private institutions. In view of the results, it was concluded that left-handers represent a minority of dentistry students and have several regions of pain/discomfort due to adaptations and wrong postures during consultations. Although most of them had pain, few were prevented from performing routine activities or sought medical help(AU)

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Introducción: El envejecimiento poblacional y el aumento de enfermedades crónicas han incrementado la prevalencia de discapacidad en adultos mayores. Evaluar la capacidad funcional en actividades básicas de la vida diaria (ABVD) es esencial para mantener la independencia y calidad de vida. Este estudio se enfocó en evaluar la capacidad funcional de adultos mayores en ABVD en el ámbito familiar de Asunción en el año 2023. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, en noviembre del 2023, con 91 adultos mayores (≥65 años) de Asunción, en hogares familiares. Se aplicaron encuestas mediante Google Formulario y se utilizó el Índice de Barthel para medir la capacidad funcional. El muestreo fue no probabilístico por bola de nieve. Se empleó estadística descriptiva e inferencial, con un nivel de significancia de p≤0,05. Se respetaron los aspectos éticos de la investigación. Resultados: Participaron 91 adultos mayores, con una edad promedio de 79 años±8,2. El 62,6% fueron mujeres y 41,8% del grupo de edad de 75 a 84 años. Según el Índice de Barthel, el 59,3% necesita ayuda para cortar alimentos y el 34,1% depende de otra persona para la higiene personal. El 28,6% tiene incontinencia en deposiciones y el 30,8% en micción. La puntuación promedio del Índice de Barthel fue 68,5±33,9, indicando dependencia leve en el 61,5% de los participantes. El 77% de los adultos mayores reciben cuidados de un familiar. Conclusión: Un alto porcentaje de los adultos mayores mostró algún grado de dependencia, especialmente en actividades de alimentación e higiene. La edad avanzada y el sexo femenino se asociaron con mayores niveles de dependencia. La mayoría de los adultos mayores dependieron de familiares para su cuidado, destacando la necesidad de fortalecer las redes de apoyo y capacitar a los cuidadores informales.

Introduction: Population aging and the increase in chronic diseases have raised the prevalence of disability in older adults. Evaluating functional capacity in basic activities of daily living (BADL) is essential to maintaining independence and quality of life. This study focused on evaluating the functional capacity of older adults in BADL within the family setting of Asunción in 2023. Material and methods: An observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study was conducted in November 2023, with 91 older adults (≥65 years) from Asunción, in family homes. Surveys were administered via Google Forms, and the Barthel Index was used to measure functional capacity. The sampling was non-probabilistic snowball sampling. Descriptive and inferential statistics were employed, with a significance level of p≤0.05. Ethical aspects of the research were respected. Results: Ninety-one older adults participated, with an average age of 79 years±8.2. Of these, 62.6% were women and 41.8% were in the age group of 75 to 84 years. According to the Barthel Index, 59.3% needed help cutting food, and 34.1% depended on another person for personal hygiene. Additionally, 28.6% had bowel incontinence, and 30.8% had urinary incontinence. The average Barthel Index score was 68.5±3.9, indicating mild dependence in 61.5% of participants. Furthermore, 77% of older adults received care from a family member. Conclusion: A high percentage of older adults showed some degree of dependence, especially in activities related to feeding and hygiene. Advanced age and female sex were associated with higher levels of dependence. Most older adults relied on family members for care, highlighting the need to strengthen support networks and train informal caregivers.

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Abstract Introduction: This review article develops the basic principles for the use and action mechanisms of neuromodulators applied in clinical practice and their role in treating different disorders of gutbrain interaction (DGBI), particularly, esophageal disorders in part I. Materials and methods: The working group reviewed the most frequent pathologies and medications used according to the most recent literature and presented those with the best clinical evidence in each case. Results: Due to the diversity of disorders, types of studies, and therapeutic options, we decided to present the evidence with the best results for each case. We determined the doses used, their results, and the side effects of each one. Conclusions: The basic principles of the use and mechanisms of action of the main neuromodulators were reviewed, including their use in this section in the main esophageal gastrointestinal functional disorders. Given that the available evidence is not definitive, more controlled clinical trials are needed for each condition to confirm the effectiveness and safety of neuromodulators.

Resumen Introducción: En este artículo de revisión se desarrollan los principios básicos para el uso y los mecanismos de acción de los neuromoduladores utilizados en la práctica clínica y su papel en el tratamiento de los diferentes trastornos de la interacción cerebro-intestino (TICI), particularmente los esofágicos en la parte I. Materiales y métodos: El grupo de trabajo revisó las patologías más frecuentes y los medicamentos utilizados según la bibliografía más reciente, y presenta a los que tienen la mejor evidencia clínica en cada caso. Resultados: Debido a la diversidad de trastornos, tipos de estudios y opciones terapéuticas, se decide presentar las evidencias con los mejores resultados para cada caso, y en cada uno se determinan las dosis utilizadas, sus resultados y efectos colaterales. Conclusiones: Se revisan los principios básicos del uso y mecanismos de acción de los principales neuromoduladores, así como la utilización de los mismos en esta sección en los principales trastornos funcionales gastrointestinales esofágicos. Dado que la evidencia disponible no resulta definitiva, para cada condición se requieren más experimentos clínicos controlados que puedan confirmar la efectividad y seguridad de los neuromoduladores.

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ABSTRACT Aquatic macrophytes play an important role in lentic systems, since they constitute the particular habitat of several groups of aquatic insects and play a fundamental role in structuring their communities. The objective of this study was to contribute to the knowledge of the aquatic entomofauna associated with macrophytes in wetlands of the middle basin of the Atrato River, Chocó-Colombia. For four months, collections of aquatic insects associated with the roots of different aquatic plants were made, using a quadrat of one m2, equipped with a 0.5 mm mesh, with three replicates per swamp. Simultaneously, some physical and chemical variables of the water were measured. The community of aquatic insects was composed of 6 orders, 23 families, and 36 genera. The most representative orders were Hemiptera (Heteroptera) and Odonata and the most abundant families were Noteridae (Coleoptera) and Libellulidae (Odonata). The diversity index presented a range between 2.39 and 2.07 bits/ind, with Plaza Seca as the most representative wetlands, while the dominance was between 0.16 and 0.11. The most abundant functional group was that of predators. The variables pH, water temperature and transparency presented significant differences between swamps and there were important associations between the aquatic entomofauna, and the abiotic variables analyzed.

RESUMEN-+ Las macrófitas acuáticas juegan un rol importante en los sistemas lénticos, ya que constituyen el hábitat particular de varios grupos de insectos acuáticos y desempeñan un papel fundamental en la estructuración de sus comunidades. El objetivo de este estudio fue contribuir al conocimiento de la entomofauna acuática asociada las macrófitas en ciénagas de la cuenca media del Río Atrato, Chocó-Colombia. Durante cuatro meses se hicieron colectas de insectos acuáticos asociados a las raíces de diferentes plantas acuáticas, utilizando un cuadrante de un m2, dotado de una malla de 0,5 mm, con tres replicas por ciénaga. Simultáneamente se midieron algunas variables físicas y químicas del agua. La comunidad de insectos acuáticos estuvo compuesta por 6 órdenes, 23 familias y 36 géneros. Los órdenes más representativos fueron Hemiptera (Heteroptera) y Odonata y las familias más abundantes fueron Noteridae (Coleoptera) y Libellulidae (Odonata). El índice de diversidad presentó un rango de entre 2,39 y 2,07 bits/ind, sobresaliendo la ciénaga Plaza Seca, mientras que la dominancia estuvo entre 0,16 y 0,11. El grupo funcional de mayor abundancia fue el de los predadores. Las variables pH, temperatura del agua y transparencia presentaron diferencias significativas entre ciénagas y existieron importantes asociaciones entre la entomofauna acuática y las variables abióticas analizadas.

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Resumen: Los cormos de malanga son tallos subterráneos con alto valor nutrimental por su contenido de carbohidratos y proteínas, además de ser altamente digestivos. El almidón que se extrae de ellos puede ser utilizado en la encapsulación de microorganismos probióticos, de gran importancia para la salud. El objetivo de este trabajo fue desarrollar un suplemento alimenticio con características funcionales, usando bacterias ácido lácticas (BAL) (Lactobacilos casei), encapsuladas en almidón de malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium). El suplemento se realizó mezclando 150 mL de pulpa de fruta cocida (mango o manzana) con 400 mL de suero de leche (pH de 6.0), a 45 ± 1 °C, hasta conseguir la consistencia deseada (449.9 mPas/s a una temperatura de 25 ºC). Posteriormente, se adicionaron 1 % o 2 % de almidón de malanga (p/v) y 10 mL de cultivo probiótico por cada 100 mL de mezcla. Se deshidrató a 80 ºC y 150 ºC con flujo de aire de 20 mL/min para manzana y 8 mL/min para mango mediante secado por aspersión. El rendimiento fue de 12 %, con una viabilidad de las BAL en el suplemento deshidratado a los 3 meses de almacenamiento superior a 1 x 108 UFC/g. La ausencia de bacterias coliformes, así como de salmonella y shigella, indican que los suplementos son inocuos y aptos para consumo. La composición nutrimental del suplemento de manzana obtenido fue2.23 % de fibra, 5.93 % de grasa, 4.95 % de proteína y un 79 % de hidratos de carbono; el suplemento de mango, el contenido fue 0.59 % de fibra, 7.6 % de grasa, 4.2 % de proteína y 80.20 % de hidratos de carbono. El almidón de malanga permitió la microencapsulación de las BAL y mantener su viabilidad durante el almacenamiento de los suplementos alimenticios desarrollados con base en suero de leche y fruta.

Abstract: Malanga corms are an underground stem with a high nutritional value as it contains carbohydrates and proteins, in addition to being highly digestive; The starch extracted from them can be used in the encapsulation of probiotic microorganisms, which are of great importance for human health. The objective of this work was to develop a food supplement with functional characteristics, added with lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacillus casei) (LAB), using malanga (Xanthosoma sagittifolium) starch. The supplement was obtained by mixing 150 mL of cooked fruit pulp (mango or apple) with 400 mL of sweet whey (pH of 6.0), at a temperature of 45 ± 1 °C until the desired consistency (449.9 mPas/s at a temperature of 25 °C) was achieved. Subsequently, 1 % or 2 % of malanga starch (p/v) and 10 mL of probiotic cultures were added per each 100 mL of mixture. it was then dehydrated at 80 ºC and 150 °C with an air flow of 20 mL/min for apple and 8 mL/min for mango by spray drying. The yield was 12 %, with viability of LAB in the dehydrated supplement at 3 months of storage higher than 1 x 108 CFU/g. The absence of coliform bacteria, as well as Salmonella and Shigella, indicate that the supplements are safe and suitable for consumption. The nutritional composition of the apple supplement was 2.23 % fiber, 5.93 % fat, 4.95 % protein and 79 % carbohydrates; the mango supplement content was 0.59 % fiber, 7.6 % fat, 4.2 % protein and 80.20 % carbohydrates. The malanga starch allowed the LAB microencapsulation and the maintenance of their viability during the storage of sweet whey and fruit-based food supplements.

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Introducción: La enfermedad del Chikungunya es una arbovirosis, producida por el virus Alfavirus de la familia Togaviridae, transmitida por la picadura de mosquitos Aedes aegypti o Aedes albopictus. Objetivo: Determinar las características clínicas y la calidad de vida posterior a la infección por el virus de Chikungunya (CHIKV). Materiales y Métodos: estudio observacional, descriptivo, de corte transversal, de pacientes con CHIKV durante el mes de agosto de 2023. Se realizó un cuestionario, se midieron datos sociodemográficos, al diagnóstico de infección por CHIKV, duración de la enfermedad y manifestaciones clínicas. Se incluyó la versión española del "Cuestionario de calidad de vida SF-36". Resultados: Participaron 192 personas que tuvieron chikungunya. La edad promedio de la población de estudio fue 36 +/- 13,62 años. El 53,65% fue del sexo femenino. Con respecto al estado de salud, tenían un peor estado de salud las mujeres (M: 68.93% vs H: 55,06%), empeorando con el aumento de la edad. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron la fiebre y las poliartralgias. Conclusión: Todos los individuos presentan algún tipo de afectación en la calidad de vida, siendo más notorio en los dominios de rol físico, vitalidad y dolor.

Introduction: Chikungunya disease is an arboviroais, caused by an Alfavirus virus of the Togaviridae family, transmitted by Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquitoes. Objective: To determine the clinical characteristics and quality of life after Chikungunya virus (CHIKV) infection. Materials and Methods: observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study of patients with CHIKV during the month of August 2023. A questionnaire was carried out, sociodemographic data, diagnosis of CHIKV infection, duration of the disease and clinical manifestations were measured. The Spanish version of the "SF-36 Quality of Life Questionnaire" was included. Results: A group of 192 patients was evaluated during the study period. The average age of the study population was 36 +/- 13.62 years and 53.65% were female. Women reported worse health status (M: 68.93% vs. M: 55.06%) in general, and this increased with age. The most frequent symptoms were fever and polyarthralgia. Conclusion: All individuals reported some type of impairment in quality of life, particularly in the domains of physical role, vitality and pain.

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OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the clinical effect of overlap anastomosis and functional end-to-end anastomosis (FEEA) in laparoscopic radical resection of colorectal cancer (CRC). METHODS: The clinical data of 180 patients who underwent laparoscopic radical resection of CRC and side-to-side anastomosis were retrospectively collected; the patients were divided into the Overlap group and FEEA group, according to the anastomosis method that was used to treat them. RESULTS: The Overlap group had a shorter operation time, anastomosis time, post-operative hospital stay, post-operative feeding time, and post-operative exhaust time than the FEEA group (p < 0.05). The total incidence of post-operative complications was 14.4% (13/90) in the FEEA group and 0.7% (6/90) in the Overlap group, and there was no significant difference between the two groups (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Overlapping anastomosis can shorten the operation time and accelerate the recovery of intestinal function without increasing the incidence of post-operative complications, and it will not affect the quality of life and survival of patients in the short term after surgery.

OBJETIVO: Investigar el efecto clínico de la anastomosis superpuesta y de la anastomosis funcional de extremo a extremo (AFEE) en la resección radical laparoscópica del cáncer colorrectal (CCR). MÉTODO: Se recolectaron retrospectivamente los datos clínicos de 180 pacientes sometidos a resección radical laparoscópica de CCR y anastomosis de lado a lado. Los pacientes se dividieron en grupo de anastomosis superpuesta y grupo AFEE, según el método de anastomosis que se utilizó para tratarlos. RESULTADOS: El grupo de anastomosis superpuesta tuvo un tiempo de operación, un tiempo de anastomosis, una estancia hospitalaria posoperatoria, un tiempo de alimentación posoperatorio y un tiempo de escape posoperatorio más cortos que el grupo AFEE (p < 0.05). La incidencia total de complicaciones posoperatorias fue del 14.4% (13/90) en el grupo AFEE y del 0.7% (6/90) en el grupo de anastomosis superpuesta, y no hubo diferencias significativas entre los dos grupos (p > 0.05). CONCLUSIONES: La anastomosis superpuesta puede acortar el tiempo operatorio y acelerar la recuperación de la función intestinal sin aumentar la incidencia de complicaciones posoperatorias, y sin afectar la calidad de vida y la supervivencia de los pacientes a corto plazo después de la cirugía.

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RESUMEN Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto de la movilización activa temprana (MAT) en comparación con el cuidado habitual activo (CHA) en sujetos adultos críticamente enfermos respecto de la fuerza muscular y del estado funcional. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión sistemática con metaanálisis. Se incluyeron ensayos clínicos aleatorizados que compararon la MAT con el CHA en sujetos >18 años, de ambos sexos, en estado crítico durante o después del período de ventilación mecánica en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). La búsqueda se realizó en las bases de datos Cochrane, Medline/Pubmed, Embase (Elsevier), SciELO, LILACS/BVS, www.controlled-trials.com/, clinicaltrials.gov/ y www.who.int/ictrp/en/. Se analizó el riesgo de sesgo mediante la herramienta RoB 1. Se generó una síntesis cualitativa y cuantitativa (metaanálisis) de los resultados. Registro: OSF: https://bit.ly/430fF72. Resultados: Se incluyeron siete estudios, con un total de 1905 sujetos. La mayoría de los sujetos eran del sexo masculino (57 %) y tenían entre 54 y 66 años. Los desenlaces reportados mostraron baja certeza de evidencia, según la Clasificación de la valoración, desarrollo y evaluación de las recomendaciones (GRADE, por sus siglas en inglés). En el metaanálisis del estado funcional al alta hospitalaria, se observó un efecto a favor del grupo MAT, con una diferencia de medias estandarizada de 0,26 (IC 95 % 0,11 - 0,41) y baja heterogeneidad (I2 = 0 %). Conclusión: Con una baja certeza de evidencia, el efecto de la MAT en sujetos adultos críticamente enfermos en la UCI podría mejorar el estado funcional al alta hospitalaria en comparación con el CHA.

ABSTRACT Objective: To evaluate the effect of early active mobilization (EAM) compared to active usual care (AUC) in critically ill adult subjects regarding muscle strength and functional status. Materials and methods: A systematic review with meta-analysis were conducted. Randomized clinical trials comparing EAM with AUC in subjects >18 years of age, of both sexes, in critical condition during or after the period of mechanical ventilation in the intensive care unit (ICU) were included. The search was performed in the Cochrane, Medline/Pubmed, Embase (Elsevier), SciELO, LILACS/BVS, www.controlled-trials.com/, clinicaltrials.gov/, and www.who.int/ictrp/en/ databases. Bias risk was assessed using the RoB 1 tool. A qualitative and quantitative synthesis (meta-analysis) of the results was generated. Registration: OSF: https://bit.ly/430fF72. Results: Seven studies were included in this review, comprising a total of 1905 subjects. The majority of subjects were male (57 %) and aged between 54 and 66 years. The reported outcomes showed low certainty of evidence, according to the Grading of Recommendations Assessment, Development and Evaluation (GRADE) system. In the meta-analysis of functional status at hospital discharge, a favorable effect was observed in the EAM group, with a standardized mean difference of 0.26 (95 % CI 0.11 - 0.41) and low heterogeneity (I2 = 0 %). Conclusion: With low certainty of evidence, the effect of EAM on critically ill adult subjects in the ICU may improve functional status at hospital discharge compared to AUC.

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Objetivo: Identificar as características sociodemográficas e analisar a associação das variáveis sociodemográficas com os sistemas funcionais mobilidade e comunicação de idosos vinculados à Atenção Domiciliar da Atenção Básica. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa transversal e analítica, realizada via contato telefônico com 108 idosos. Utilizou-se um questionário sociodemográfico e o instrumento Índice de Vulnerabilidade Clínico Funcional-20. Aplicou-se análise bivariada. Resultados: A idade média constatada foi de 78,7 anos, com predomínio do sexo feminino (71,3%), estado civil casado (44,4%), ensino fundamental incompleto (65,7%), renda domiciliar total inferior a dois salários-mínimos (58,3%) e alto índice de presença de comorbidade (98,1%). Referente aos sistemas funcionais mobilidade e comunicação, grande parte era independente para a maioria dos indicadores de vulnerabilidade, exceto o indicador referente a dificuldade para caminhar (63%). Constatou-se associação significativa entre problemas de audição e sexo (p=0,024) e com faixa etária (p=0,015). Conclusão: A partir disso, é possível traçar estratégias de cuidados aos idosos visando reduzir incapacidades e ampliar a independência. (AU)

Objective: Identify the sociodemographic characteristics and analyze the association of sociodemographic variables with the functional systems mobility and communication of the elderly linked to the Home Care of Primary Care. Methods: This is a cross-sectional and analytical research, carried out via telephone contact with 108 elderly people. We used a sociodemographic questionnaire and the instrument Functional Clinical Vulnerability Index-20. Bivariate analysis was applied. Results: The mean age was 78,7 years, with a predominance of females (71,3%), married (44,4%), incomplete elementary school education (65,7%), total household income of less than two minimum wages (58,3%) and a high presence of comorbidities (98,1%). Regarding the functional mobility and communication systems, most were independent for most of the vulnerability indicators, except for the indicator referring to difficulty to walk (63%). A significant association was found between hearing problems and gender (p=0,024) and also with age (p=0,015). Conclusion: From this, it is possible to outline strategies for elderly care aimed at reducing disability and increasing independence. (AU)

Objetivo: Identificar las características sociodemográficas y analizar la asociación de las variables sociodemográficas con los sistemas funcionales de movilidad y comunicación de los ancianos vinculadas a la Atención Domiciliaria de Atención Primaria. Métodos: Se trata de una investigación transversal y analítica, realizada vía telefónica con 108 personas. Se utilizó un cuestionario sociodemográfico y el instrumento Índice de Vulnerabilidad Clínico Funcional-20. Se aplicó un análisis bivariante. Resultados: La edad media constatada fue de 78,7 años, con predominio del sexo femenino (71,3%), estado civil casado (44,4%), educación fundamental incompleta (65,7%), renta domiciliaria total inferior a dos salarios mínimos (58,3%) y alto índice de presencia de comorbilidad (98,1%). En cuanto a los sistemas funcionales de movilidad y comunicación, la mayoría eran independientes para la mayoría de los indicadores de vulnerabilidad, excepto el indicador referido a la dificultad para caminar (63%). Se encontró una asociación significativa entre los problemas de audición y el género (p=0,024) y también con el grupo de edad (p=0,015). Conclusión: A partir de ahí, es posible trazar estrategias de atención a los ancianos con el fin de reducir las incapacidades y ampliar la independencia. (AU)

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SUMMARY: Frailty affects the functional autonomy (FA) of older adults and could manifest itself in muscle imbalances in the limbs, resulting in a disparity in size and strength between them. In Chile, information on the relationship between muscle strength (MS) levels and FA asymmetries in older women is limited. This study related the levels of MS, anthropometric parameters, and asymmetries of the lower and upper limbs, with the FA of a group of older Chilean women. The study included 39 women who participated, and their FA was evaluated using the GDLAM index (IG). Based on the score obtained in the IG, they were classified by percentiles as Group 1 with favorable FA (P ≤ 50) and Group 2 with low FA (P > 50). Anthropometric parameters were BMI, fat percentage, bone mass, circumferences (arm, thigh, calf), diameters (humerus, femur) and upper/lower limb strength was evaluated to determine asymmetries. The differences between the covariates of both groups were evaluated using the student's t test and the Mann-Whitney test for independent samples. G1 presented less asymmetry (p > 0.05) in the lower limbs and greater calf circumference than G2 (p < 0.05). G1 presented greater bilateral strength (dominant and non-dominant limb) compared to G2 (p < 0.05). The covariates of age, anthropometry, MS, and lower/upper limb asymmetries influence FA in older women.

La fragilidad afecta la autonomía funcional (AF) de las personas mayores y podría manifestarse en desequilibrios musculares en los miembros, dando lugar a una disparidad de tamaño y fuerza entre ellos. En Chile, la información que relaciona los niveles de fuerza muscular (FM) y las asimetrías con la AF en mujeres mayores es limitada. Este estudio relacionó los niveles de FM, parámetros antropométricos y asimetrías de los miembros inferiores y superiores, con la AF de un grupo de mujeres mayores chilenas. Participaron 39 mujeres, cuya AF se evaluó mediante el índice GDLAM (IG). En función de la puntuación obtenida en el IG, se clasificaron por percentiles en Grupo 1 con AF favorable (P ≤ 50) y Grupo 2 con AF baja (P > 50). Los parámetros antropométricos fueron IMC, porcentaje de grasa, masa ósea, circunferencias (brazo, muslo, pantorrilla), diámetros (húmero, fémur) y se evaluó la fuerza de los miembros superiores/ inferiores para determinar asimetrías. Las diferencias entre las covariables de ambos grupos se evaluaron mediante la prueba t de student y la prueba de Mann-Whitney para muestras independientes. G1 presentó menor asimetría (p > 0,05) en los miembros inferiores y mayor perímetro de pantorrilla que G2 (p < 0,05). G1 presentó mayor fuerza bilateral (miembro dominante y no dominante) en comparación con G2 (p < 0,05). Las covariables de antropometría, FM y asimetrías de extremidades inferiores/superiores influyen en la AF en mujeres mayores.

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Objective: To investigate the factors associated with urinary incontinence in older adults living in nursing homes. Methods: This was an exploratory, cross-sectional, observational, and quantitative study using exploratory and path analysis (PA). Eighty-six older adults living in nursing homes in the city of Salvador, Brazil, and the city of Brasília, Brazil, were included. Data were collected from January to March 2020, before the Covid-19 pandemic. The following variables were evaluated: sex, age group, functional performance, global cognitive function, comorbidities, and health conditions. Results: Urinary incontinence was associated with educational level, marital status, hypertension, one or more difficulties in basic activities of daily living, mood, insomnia, loss of appetite, fecal incontinence, and difficulty swallowing. In the PA, depression and difficulty swallowing were directly associated with urinary incontinence, and urinary incontinence was directly and significantly associated with insomnia and fecal incontinence. Conclusion: Given the variety of social and health components associated with urinary incontinence, it is necessary to assess, prevent, treat, and rehabilitate this condition in Brazilian nursing homes. Interventions in urinary incontinence demand integrated actions in functional, clinical, and mental health aspects to promote the well-being of older adults living in nursing homes. (AU)

Objetivo: Investigar os fatores associados à incontinência urinária em pessoas idosas institucionalizadas segundo a Análise de Caminhos. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo transversal. Foram avaliados 86 idosos em Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos brasileiras de Salvador (BA) e Brasília (DF), no período entre janeiro e março de 2020, período pré-pandemia de COVID-19. Os fatores analisados incluíram: sexo, faixa etária, desempenho funcional, desempenho cognitivo global, comorbidades e condições de saúde. Resultados: Observou-se que a incontinência urinária esteve associada ao nível de escolaridade, estado civil, hipertensão, uma ou mais dificuldades nas atividades básicas da vida diária, humor, insônia, perda de apetite, incontinência fecal e dificuldade de deglutição. Na Análise de Caminhos, os sintomas depressivos e as dificuldades de deglutição tiveram associação direta com a incontinência urinária, e a incontinência urinária teve associação direta e significativa com a insônia e a incontinência fecal. Conclusão: Dada a variedade de componentes sociais e de saúde associados à incontinência urinária, é necessário avaliar, prevenir, recuperar e reabilitar essa condição nas Instituições de Longa Permanência para Idosos brasileiras. Intervir na incontinência urinária requer ações integradas nos aspectos funcionais, clínicos e de saúde mental, que podem favorecer o bem-estar das pessoas idosas institucionalizadas. (AU)

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Introduction: The World Health Organization (WHO) has proposed to monitor intrinsic capacity (IC) in the older population as a public health strategy through the Integrated Care for Older People (ICOPE) program. Although the program has been developed based on solid concepts, scientific evidence on its practical applicability is still scarce. Objectives: To evaluate IC in Brazilian older adults, its progress over time, and its association with sociodemographic and health factors and outcomes. To evaluate the psychometric properties of the WHO/ICOPE screening tool. Methods: This is a prospective multicenter cohort study with a 36-month follow-up. We will recruit 3838 people aged ≥60 years, registered in the health care units included in the study by the participating centers. We will collect sociodemographic and health data and will administer tools to assess IC domains, both those provided for in the ICOPE screening tool and the sequence of confirmatory assessments provided for in the program. Participants will be reassessed every 6 months for 36 months. Expected results: To establish the profile of IC in the study population and to understand its progress and the variables associated with the clinical outcomes of interest. To reveal the diagnostic and psychometric properties of the WHO/ICOPE screening tool. The project is funded by the Brazilian National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq). Relevance: Understanding the potential use of the ICOPE public health strategy proposed by the WHO within the scope of the Brazilian Unified Health System (SUS) by integrating several research centers in the field of Geriatrics and Gerontology throughout Brazil. (AU)

Introdução: A Organização Mundial da Saúde (OMS) propõe o monitoramento da capacidade intrínseca (CI) da população idosa como estratégia de saúde pública por meio do Programa ICOPE (Integrated Care for Older People). Embora construído com base em conceitos sólidos, a evidência científica sobre a aplicabilidade prática da proposta ainda é escassa. Objetivo: Avaliar a capacidade intrínseca da população idosa brasileira, sua trajetória e sua associação com variáveis sociodemográficas, de saúde e desfechos. Avaliar as propriedades psicométricas da ferramenta de triagem da estratégia ICOPE da OMS. Metodologia: Coorte multicêntrica prospectiva com seguimento de 36 meses. Serão recrutadas 3.838 pessoas com 60 anos ou mais, cadastradas nas unidades de saúde incluídas no estudo pelos centros participantes. Serão coletados dados sociodemográficos e de saúde e aplicados instrumentos para avaliação dos domínios da CI, tanto aqueles previstos no instrumento de triagem do ICOPE quanto a sequência de avaliações confirmatórias previstas no programa. Os participantes serão acompanhados semestralmente ao longo de 36 meses. Resultados esperados: Estabelecer o perfil da CI na população estudada, entender a sua trajetória e as variáveis associadas aos desfechos clínicos avaliados. Revelar as propriedades diagnósticas e o perfil psicométrico da ferramenta de triagem do ICOPE da OMS. O projeto tem financiamento do Conselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq). Relevância: Compreensão sobre o potencial de utilização da estratégia ICOPE de saúde pública proposta pela OMS no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) pela integração de diversos centros de pesquisa científica na área de Geriatria e Gerontologia de todo o Brasil. (AU)

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La dispepsia es un conjunto de síntomas gastrointestinales superiores, como sensación de plenitud, saciedad temprana, náuseas, ardor o malestar abdominal que se presentan por un mínimo de 4 semanas. Se cree que los mecanismos subyacentes implican anomalías en la motilidad gastrointestinal, hipersensibilidad visceral, alteración del microbiota gastrointestinal, factores genéticos, factores psicológicos (estrés, ansiedad), así como factores dietéticos y ambientales. Se clasifica en dispepsia orgánica y funcional; en éstas existe asociación con la infección por Helicobacter pylori, uso crónico de medicamentos (antinflamatorios no esteroideos), consumo de tabaco y el sexo femenino. Los criterios de Roma IV se utilizan para identificar y clasificar la dispepsia funcional en subtipos según los síntomas, serían: Síndrome de distrés posprandial que presenta plenitud posprandial molesta o saciedad posprandial 3 veces a la semana, y el Síndrome de dolor epigástrico que demuestra al menos dolor y/o ardor epigástrico al menos 1 vez a la semana.  (provisto por Infomedic International)

Dyspepsia is a cluster of upper gastrointestinal symptoms, such as fullness, early satiety, nausea, burning or abdominal discomfort that occur for a minimum of 4 weeks. The underlying mechanisms are thought to involve gastrointestinal motility abnormalities, visceral hypersensitivity, altered gastrointestinal microbiota, genetic factors, psychological factors (stress, anxiety), as well as dietary and environmental factors. It is classified into organic and functional dyspepsia; in the latter there is an association with Helicobacter pylori infection, chronic use of medications (non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs), tobacco use and female sex. The Rome IV criteria are used to identify and classify functional dyspepsia into subtypes according to symptoms, which are: Postprandial Distress Syndrome presenting with bothersome postprandial fullness or postprandial satiety 3 times a week, and Epigastric Pain Syndrome demonstrating at least epigastric pain and/or burning at least 1 time a week. (provided by Infomedic International)

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INTRODUCTION AND AIMS: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is one of the most frequent functional gastrointestinal disorders. Prevalence worldwide is estimated at 11%. There is little information on the prevalence of the other functional bowel disorders (FBDs). Our aim was to establish the prevalence of IBS and other FBDs according to the Rome IV criteria, in Uruguay. MATERIALS AND METHODS: An observational, population-based prevalence study was conducted. Data were collected through an online questionnaire, utilizing the Rome IV criteria. RESULTS: Of the 1,052 participants (79% women, mean patient age 44 years), 47.2% met the Rome IV diagnostic criteria for at least one of the FBDs analyzed. Functional constipation (FC) was the most frequent, at 18.7% (16.4-21.1), followed by IBS at 17.1% (14.9-19.4) and functional diarrhea (FD) at 15.4% (13.3-17.6). IBS with constipation (IBS-C) was the most frequent IBS subtype (35%) and the IBS with diarrhea (IBS-D) subtype predominated in men. All FBDs were more prevalent in women and youths. Of the survey participants with a FBD, 59% stated that they perceived no worsening of their symptoms related to the COVID-19 pandemic. CONCLUSIONS: Ours is the first prevalence study on FBDs conducted on the Uruguayan general population. Half of the participants surveyed presented with a FBD analyzed in the study. FC was the most frequent, followed by IBS and FD. The prevalence rate of IBS was the highest, based on the Rome IV diagnostic criteria, and constipation was the most frequent subtype.

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Introducción: Curcuma longa (cúrcuma) es una planta de origen hindú, compuesta principalmente por curcumina, entre sus múltiples atributos se le confiere propiedades antioxidantes, hipolipidémicas, antinflamatorias y anticancerígenas. Objetivo: Confirmar según la evidencia científica, si la cúrcuma posee propiedades anticancerígenas. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en bases de datos como PubMed, MEDLINE y SciELO. El periodo comprendido para la revisión fue desde el primer semestre del 2006 hasta el primer semestre del 2018. Resultados: Se confirmaron características anticancerígenas en la curcumina, así como otros de sus beneficios en la inhibición del crecimiento tumoral y la acción de autofagia, la protección del daño oxidativo y su acción anti-proliferativa para la reducción en el desarrollo de células tumorales. Conclusión: Curcuma longa es útil en los procesos de prevención y tratamiento del cáncer; esto genera nuevos conocimientos y diversas aplicaciones en la lucha contra la enfermedad.

Introduction: Curcuma longa (turmeric) is a plant of Hindu origin that is mainly composed of curcumin and has many attributes, including hypolipidemic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatatory and anticancer properties. Objective: To determine whether turmeric has anticancer properties, based on scientific evidence. Materials and methods: A literature review of PubMed, MEDLINE and Scielo databases was conducted. The review covered the first semester in 2006 to first semester of 2018 time period. Results: Anticancer characteristics as well as other benefits of curcumin such as inhibition of tumor growth, autophagy activities, oxidative damage protection, and reduction of proliferation of tumor cells were confirmed. Conclusion: Curcuma longa can be used for the prevention and treatment of cancer, which generates new knowledge and different applications in the fight against this disease.

Introdução: A Curcuma longa (cúrcuma) é uma planta de origem indiana, composta principalmente por curcumina, dentre seus diversos atributos confere-se propriedades antioxidantes, hipolipidêmicas, anti-inflamatórias e anticancerígenas. Objetivo: Confirmar, de acordo com evidências científicas, se a cúrcuma possui propriedades anticancerígenas. Materiais e métodos: Foi realizada revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados PubMed, MEDLINE e SciELO. O período abrangido pela revisão foi do primeiro semestre de 2006 ao primeiro semestre de 2018. Resultados: As características anticancerígenas da curcumina foram confirmadas, assim como outros benefícios na inibição do crescimento tumoral e ação autofágica, proteção contra danos oxidativos e sua ação antiproliferativa para a redução do desenvolvimento de células tumorais. Conclusão: A curcuma longa é útil nos processos de prevenção e tratamento do câncer; isso gera novos conhecimentos e diversas aplicações no combate à doença.

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Tropical species richness is threatened by habitat degradation associated with land-use conversion, yet the consequences for functional diversity remain little understood. Progress has been hindered by difficulties in obtaining comprehensive species-level trait information to characterize entire assemblages and insufficient appreciation that increasing land-cover heterogeneity potentially compensates for species loss. We examined the impacts of tropical deforestation associated with land-use heterogeneity on bird species richness, functional redundancy, functional diversity, and associated components (i.e., alpha diversity, species dissimilarity, and interaction strength of the relationship between abundance and functional dissimilarity). We analyzed over 200 georeferenced bird assemblages in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil. We characterized the functional role of the species of each assemblage and modeled biodiversity metrics as a function of forest cover and land-cover heterogeneity. Replacement of native Atlantic Forest with a mosaic of land uses (e.g., agriculture, pastures, and urbanization) reduced bird species richness in a nonrandom way. Core forest species, or species considered sensitive to edges, tended to be absent in communities in heterogenous environments. Overall, functional diversity and functional redundancy of bird species were not affected by forest loss. However, birds in highly heterogenous habitats were functionally distinct from birds in forest, suggesting a shift in community composition toward mosaic-exclusive species led by land-cover heterogeneity. Threatened species of the Atlantic Forest did not seem to tolerate degraded and heterogeneous environments; they remained primarily in areas with large forest tracts. Our results shed light on the complex effects of native forest transformation to mosaics of anthropogenic landscapes and emphasize the importance of considering the effects of deforestation and land-use heterogeneity when assessing deforestation effects on Neotropical biodiversity.

Pérdida de especies y funciones en un bosque tropical megadiverso deforestado Resumen La riqueza de especies tropicales está amenazada por la degradación asociada con la conversión del uso de suelo, y aun así entendemos muy poco de las consecuencias que esto tiene para la diversidad funcional. El progreso está obstaculizado por las dificultades para obtener información completa de los rasgos a nivel de especie para caracterizar ensamblajes completos y la apreciación insuficiente de que la heterogeneidad creciente de la cobertura del suelo tiene el potencial para compensar la pérdida de especies. Analizamos el impacto que tiene la deforestación tropical asociada con la heterogeneidad del uso de suelo sobre la riqueza de especies de aves, la redundancia funcional, la diversidad funcional y sus componentes asociados (es decir, diversidad alfa, disimilitud de especies y fuerza de interacción de la relación entre la abundancia y la disimilitud funcional). Analizamos más de 200 ensamblajes georreferenciados de aves en el Bosque Atlántico de Brasil. Caracterizamos el papel funcional de las especies de cada ensamblaje y modelamos las medidas de biodiversidad como función de la cobertura forestal y de la heterogeneidad del uso de suelo. La sustitución del Bosque Atlántico nativo con un mosaico de usos de suelo (p. ej.: agricultura, pastura y urbanización) redujo la riqueza de especies de una manera no aleatoria. Las especies nucleares del bosque, o las especies consideradas como sensibles a los bordes, tendieron a estar ausentes en las comunidades de los ambientes heterogéneas. En general, la diversidad y la redundancia funcionales de las especies de aves no se vieron afectadas por la pérdida del bosque. Sin embargo, las aves en los hábitats con alta heterogeneidad eran funcionalmente distintas a las aves de los bosques, lo que sugiere un cambio en la composición x de la comunidad hacia especies exclusivas de mosaicos llevadas por la heterogeneidad de la cobertura del suelo. Las especies amenazadas del Bosque Atlántico no parecieron tolerar el ambiente degradado y heterogéneo pues permanecieron principalmente en las áreas con grandes extensiones de bosque. Nuestros resultados arrojan luz sobre los efectos complejos de la transformación de los bosques nativos en mosaicos de paisajes antropogénicos y recalcan la importancia de considerar los efectos de la deforestación y la heterogeneidad del uso de suelo cuando se evalúan los efectos de la deforestación sobre la biodiversidad neotropical.

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