scholarly journals Integrative Review Verification of the Influence of Atrazine Exposure on Behavioral, Neurochemical and Parkinsons Disease Disorders

2021 ◽  
Vol 2 (10) ◽  
pp. 1044-1058
Author(s):  
Lorena Pantaleon ◽  
Andre Rinaldi Fukushima ◽  
Leonardo Ribeiro de Paula ◽  
Guilherme Mendes Ribeiro ◽  
Beatriz do Prado Pacca ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
The Central Nervous System

Herbicides represent the largest portion of pesticides used both worldwide and in Brazil. Many of these compounds are applied on a large scale in native forests and in urban and industrial water environments, including atrazine. Due to its low cost, ability to remain active in the soil for long periods and potential effect on weed removal, atrazine ranks 5th in the ranking of most used pesticide in Brazil. Although the use of pesticides increases agricultural production, their intensive use can often cause negative effects on fauna and flora. Studies have shown that exposure to atrazine can cause various harmful effects in mammals, of both sexes, such as structural, neuroendocrine and/or behavioral changes. Considering the seriousness of the situation and the possible toxicological and pathological implications that atrazine can generate in the animal organism, the objective of this work was to carry out an integrative literature review in order to verify the scientific panorama on issues related to atrazine exposure and its impacts, mainly with regard to its toxicity on the central nervous system. To carry out this article, a bibliographic survey of scientific material obtained in the following databases was carried out: US National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health (PubMed), Virtual Health Library (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences - LILACS), Science Direct and Google® Academic, in the last 25 years. The MeSH Terms used in the search were: “Parkinson's disease”, “atrazine”, “herbicide” and “endocrine disruptor”. The following were found in the Science Direct indexers: 115 records, PubMed 52 records, in LILACS no articles were found, and 1330 records were found in Google® Academic.

scholarly journals Rapid evolution by spontaneous mutation increases genetic diversity facilitating plant population survival

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Henning Nottebrock ◽  
Mao-Lun Weng ◽  
Matthew T Rutter ◽  
Charles B. Fenster
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Community Dynamics ◽  
Spontaneous Mutation ◽  
Rapid Evolution ◽  
Potential Effect ◽  
Small Scale ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Population Survival ◽  
Population And Community Dynamics ◽  
The Impact

Using a mechanistic eco-evolutionary trait-based neighborhood-model, we quantify the impact of mutations on spatial interactions to better understand the potential effect of niche evolution through mutations on the population dynamics of Arabidopsis thaliana. We use 100 twenty-fifth generation mutation accumulation (MA) lines (genotypes) derived from one founder genotype to study mutational effects on neighbor responses in a field experiment. We created individual-based maps (15,000 individuals), including phenotypic variation, to quantify mutational effects within genotypes versus between genotypes on reproduction and survival. At small-scale, survival is enhanced but reproduction is decreased when a genotype is surrounded by different genotypes. At large-scale, seed set is facilitated by different genotypes while the same genotype has either no effect or negative effects. Mutations may provide a mechanism for plants to quickly evolve niches and may drive competition, facilitation and selection with profound consequences for future population and community dynamics.

scholarly journals Buschke-Lowenstein Tumor

10.3823/2342 ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 10 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gabriela Da Silva Alcantara ◽  
Aline Veras Morais Brilhante ◽  
Déborah Nunes de Melo ◽  
Denise Nunes Oliveira
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
International Literature ◽  
Vulvar Neoplasms ◽  
Giant Condyloma ◽  
Mesh Terms ◽  
Anogenital Region ◽  
Slow Growing ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

Giant Condyloma acuminatum (GCA) , or Buschke-Lowenstein tumor (BLT), is a slow-growing, locally destructive, rare tumor that may occur in the anogenital region and it is related to human papillomavirus (HPV), which was first described by Buschke - Lowenstein in 1925. After consulting the databases of Latin American and Caribbean Literature (LILACS) and International Literature in Health Sciences and Biomedical (PubMed), without temporal delimitation or study design, using the MeSH terms "vulvar neoplasms," "giant condyloma of Buschke and Lowenstein", "condylomata acuminate”, we found 24 articles. After exclusion of the articles that did not address the BLT, it remained ten cases reported in the literature. We reported a case of BLT that clashes with the profile described in the literature. Consent was obtained from the patient for publication of the case and images.

scholarly journals Positive aspects of authentic leadership in nursing work: integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Vanessa Gomes Maziero ◽  
Andrea Bernardes ◽  
Eline Aparecida Vendas Righetti ◽  
Wilza Carla Spiri ◽  
Carmen Silvia Gabriel
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Authentic Leadership ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Hospital Environment ◽  
International Studies ◽  
Work Process ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
New Nurses ◽  
National Journal

ABSTRACT Objective: To identify and analyze the existing scientific production on the positive aspects of authentic leadership in the nurse’s work process. Method: This is an integrative literature review. The databases used were Scientific Electronic Library Online; Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences; and National Library of Medicine - National Institutes of Health. Results: In this study, 17 articles were selected for analysis; 1 study (6%) was published in a national journal, and 16 (94%) were international studies. Of the 17 (100%) articles studied, 11 (65%) were developed in Canada. The hospital environment was present in the 17 (100%) articles. Final considerations: Authentic leadership has several positive aspects that significantly influence the nurse’s work process, such as engagement and job satisfaction, retention of new nurses, organizational commitment, among others.

scholarly journals Repercussions of intestinal ostomy on male sexuality: an integrative review

2020 ◽  
Vol 73 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Isabella Felix de Araújo Meira ◽  
Fernanda Rios da Silva ◽  
Anderson Reis de Sousa ◽  
Evanilda Souza de Santana Carvalho ◽  
Darci de Oliveira Santa Rosa ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Time Frame ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Male Sexuality ◽  
National Library ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Sciverse Scopus

ABSTRACT Objective: To analyze scientific productions about the repercussions of intestinal ostomy on male sexuality and discuss its implications for planning nursing care. Method: Integrative literature review conducted in the databases Scientific Electronic Library Online, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences, Sciverse Scopus, Web of Science, Cumulative Index to Nursing and Allied Health Literature and National Library of Medicine and National Institutes of Health, with no pre-established time frame and using the descriptors “sexuality,” “ostomy,” “colostomy,” “men” and “nursing.” Results: 21 articles were included to compose the interpretative analysis. Studies have shown that intestinal ostomy can affect male sexuality and reflect negatively on biophysiological, psychoemotional, and sociocultural dimensions. Final Considerations: Through education strategies in programs that follow-up ostomized men from preoperative to rehabilitation, the nurse can assist in adapting to reality, as well as in the quality of life.

scholarly journals NEUROLOGICAL DISEASE AS COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19: A LITERATURE REVIEW

2021 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Neurological Disease ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Neurological Complications ◽  
Cerebrovascular Diseases ◽  
The Body ◽  
World Health ◽  
Angiotensin Converting Enzyme 2 ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Health Organization

Neurological complications are very relevant in the current pandemic scenario. The virus has the Spike protein, which binds to the Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme 2 receptor (ACE2), receptor present in the body, triggering the infection. This enzyme is present in abundance in the respiratory epithelium, which explains the predominance of respiratory symptoms; however it is still found in neurons and glial cells, making the Central Nervous System (CNS), a possible target of the pathogen. The objective is to highlight the main neurological complications resulting from infection by the coronavirus agent of acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV-2). Thus, we conducted a literature search based on the descriptors “Covid 19”, “Neurological disease” and “Complications”, with publication period between 2020 and 2021 on the MEDLINE, PubMed, Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Science Sciences platforms (LILACS), UpToDate and World Health Organization. The most persistent neurological complications found were: aphasia, dysgeusia, cerebrovascular diseases and encephalopathies. The neurological manifestations arising from COVID-19 are a reality and very complex , so further studies are needed to further evaluation and analysis of the consequences caused by this virus infection.

scholarly journals Scientific production on the effects of COVID-19 on the central nervous system: a systematic review

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eluan Joel Rodrigues da Silva ◽  
Cristiano de Bem Torquato de Souza ◽  
Raphael Henrique Chappuis ◽  
Sarah Evelyn Silva Fernandes ◽  
Kleber Fernando Pereira
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Central Nervous System ◽  
Nervous System ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Scientific Production ◽  
System A ◽  
The World ◽  
The Central Nervous System ◽  
Number Of Publications

Background: The presence of COVID-19 in the world has brought changes to our society. The research groups around the world started an analysis of how the SARS-CoV-2 virus interacts pathophysiologically with biological systems. Objectives: Quantify, based on the literature, the scientific production by Institution and country of origin, which related the damage of COVID-19 in the Central Nervous System (CNS). Design and setting: We conducted a literature review. It was use the databases of PubMed, LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences), SciElo and The Lancet. Results: 91 articles were included. The Institutions with the most publications were: University of California (United States), All India Institute Of Medical Sciences (India) and Qingdao University (China), with May 2020 being the period with the most publications. The most frequent symptoms caused by COVID-19 in the CNS were: Anosmia, Headache, Vomiting, Nausea and Hyposmia. Conclusions: United States, India and China were the countries with an expressive, even small, number of publications relating the effects of COVID-19 on the CNS. The largest number of publications in May 2020 shows that studies were rapidly developed shortly after the disease was raised to the level of a pandemic in March of the same year. The symptomatic effects of the disease show the primary involvement of the respiratory system with effects on the CNS.

Nursing strategies for the prevention of postpartum depression

2020 ◽  
pp. 953-957
Author(s):  
Marina Delli Zotti Souza Viana ◽  
Fernanda Almeida Fettermann ◽  
Mônica Bimbatti
Keyword(s):  
Postpartum Depression ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Retrieval System ◽  
Medical Literature ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Literature Analysis ◽  
Sharing Space ◽  
Latin American And Caribbean

Objective: The study’s main purpose has been to identify the strategies used by the registered nurses for the prevention of postpartum depression. Methods: It is an integrative literature review that was performed in the following databases of the Virtual Health Library: the Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde (LILACS) [Latin American and Caribbean Literature on Health Sciences], Base de Dados de Enfermagem (BDENF) (Nursing Database) using the descriptors: “depressão pós-parto” and “enfermagem”; and in the database named Medical Literature Analysis and Retrieval System Online (MEDLINE), through the following descriptors: “depression postpartum” and “nursing”. Results: The sample consisted of nine studies. The categorization of each work was performed according to their similarities; accordingly, two categories were created for data analysis: User embracement as a strategy for the prevention of postpartum depression; and, The group of pregnant women as an experience-sharing space. Conclusion: Preventing postpartum depression is an easy-to-approach action, with low cost and feasible execution during nurses’ professional practice.

scholarly journals Biosafety measures in dental practice: Literature Review

2019 ◽  
Vol 22 (1) ◽  
pp. Process
Author(s):  
Ana Amélia Barbieri ◽  
Fernanda Feitosa ◽  
Carolina Judica Ramos ◽  
Symone Cristina Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Latin American ◽  
Good Health ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
National Institutes Of Health ◽  
Health Improvement ◽  
Dental Practice ◽  
National Library ◽  
Electronic Library ◽  
Operational Risks ◽  
Practice Literature

Objective: There is a great concern with biosafety nowadays, given the knowledge of diseases and potential complications in health practice. In this context, this review aims to provide information capable of improving good health practices and consequent minimization of operational risks in dental practice. Material and Methods: A review of biosafety literature was carried out covering the last seven years considering the health descriptors: "odontologia" and "biossegurança" / "Contenção de Riscos Biológicos" in the following Databases: Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde - BVS (Virtual Health Library); Bibliografia Brasileira de Odontologia - BBO (- Brazilian Bibliography of Dentistry ) and Literatura Latino-Americana e do Caribe em Ciências da Saúde – LILACS (Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences); and with the descriptors "dentistry" and "biosecurity" / "Containment of Biohazards" in the Databases: Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), National Library of Medicine (MEDLINE), US National Library of Medicine National Institutes of Health Search (PubMed) and SCOPUS. Results: There were found 33 articles that met the criteria established for this research. Conclusion: From the literature, it is concluded that the evaluation of procedures, knowledge and constant study, the improvement of procedures and joint action of all staff is of fundamental importance so that health improvement can go beyond health care and the resolution of a specific problem.KeywordsDentistry; Containment of biohazards; Biosafety.

IMPLANTATION OF THE INVASIVE BLOOD PRESSURE CATHETER: AN INTEGRATIVE REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE

2018 ◽  
Vol 4 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fabiana Rezer ◽  
Hélio Penna Guimarães ◽  
Grazia Maria Guerra
Keyword(s):  
Blood Pressure ◽  
Patient Care ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Scientific Evidence ◽  
Caribbean Literature ◽  
Health Sciences ◽  
Integrative Review ◽  
Review Of The Literature ◽  
Medical Subject Headings ◽  
Invasive Blood Pressure

Objective: to describe scientific evidence on the implementation and control of the device for measuring invasive blood pressure (IBP). Methods: integrative review of the literature, based on Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Sciences (LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SciELO), PubMed, through the Descriptors in Health Sciences (DeCS) and the Medical Subject Headings (MesH): hemodynamic; monitoring; blood pressure; invasive. Articles were selected in English, Portuguese and Spanish, published between 2009 and 2018. The search resulted in a sample of 10 articles. Results: The articles were analyzed and presented in 4 thematic groups according to the information they provided regarding the puncture of the IBP catheter, being: 1- Indications for IBP catheter puncture; 2 -Contraindications and complications resulting from the use of the IBP catheter; 3 -Most indicated puncture sites; 4- Implementation and maintenance of IBP catheter. Conclusion: Further research may contribute to patient care with an IAP device, as well as assisting physicians and nurses in patient care, reducing the risks and potential adverse events of the IAP.

СОЦИАЛЬНО-ЭКОНОМИЧЕСКИЕ КОНФЛИКТЫ В РАМКАХ «КАПИТАЛИЗМА ПЛАТФОРМ»

2019 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 33
Author(s):  
L. V. Tomin
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Network Effects ◽  
Corporate Control ◽  
Balance Of Power ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Potential Threat ◽  
Communication Infrastructure ◽  
Political Effects ◽  
Information And Communication ◽  
Integrated Information

The article is devoted to the analysis of the structure, the peculiarities of functioning and the socio-economic and political effects of the «platform capitalism». The basis of this model is the network effects produced by the integrated information and communication infrastructure, which contribute to the monopolization and the constant expansion of platform companies into new areas. The principle of functioning of this infrastructure is the continuous collection and further monetization of data extracted from the interactions of individuals among themselves or with one of the elements of a digitalized economy or government structures. Such an infrastructure — forms a potential threat of strengthening state and corporate control over citizens. In addition, the activities of platform companies produce negative effects on the labor market, reinforcing the process of precarization of employment. The integrated information and communication infrastructure of platform companies form a system of a kind of «digital Taylorism», which deprives the employee of autonomy and privacy in the workplace. The influence of digitalization, subjected to the technocratic logic of the neoliberal model of governance in democratic countries, strengthens the de-politicization of relations between the citizen and the state and further changes the balance of power between labor and capital in favor of the latter. Large-scale protests of the last years against the companies of “capitalism of platforms” demonstrated the structural contradictions of this model and formed new forms of organization and actions of grassroots workers of the “digital economy”.

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