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During the 2018 election campaign and throughout his term, President Jair Bolsonaro used the word secularism several times, recognizing it is a legal rule of Brazilian society. However, the use of the word secularism was always accompanied by the word Christianity, showing that in the president's logic, the last word reveals itself to be preeminent in relation to the first word. This text announces clues to show that the Christian reference evidenced by the president consists of conservative Christianity and, particularly, the conservative evangélical segment, with which he maintains strong political and religious alignment. Therefore, it is argued here, on the one hand, that Bolsonaro navigates in the waters of recognition of the constitutional principle of regulation of the religious, which provides for the dissociation of the political field and the religious field without, however, preventing approximations and even imbrications between them; but, on the other hand, that Bolsonaro, not without interests, introduces important reconfigurations in the historic Brazilian secularism, such as the exaggeration in appealing to the transcendent; the exacerbation of the narrowing of the relationship between State and religion; and the effort to deepen its alliance with the conservative evangelical segment, which is why it can be said that we are currently living in times of "Bolsonaro-style secularism". [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent condition, influenced by environmental factors, that requires frequent medical prescriptions. The aim of this study was to investigate if children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis treated at a public clinic reported exacerbation of the disease or self-care problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study. Data were collected from the medical records of patients aged < 18 years with atopic dermatitis treated at a public outpatient clinic in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The perception of disease exacerbation in children and adolescents was evaluated using the chi-square test or Fisher's exact test. Poisson regression was used to estimate the risk of worsening of skin lesions according to the fear of COVID-19. Results: The study sample included 33 patients, of whom 70% were female and 57.6% lived in the state's capital city. Mean patient age was 9.6 ± 3.9 years, and mean time of clinic follow-up was 4.6 ± 2.9 years. The perception of disease exacerbation during the pandemic was reported by 81.8% of children/adolescents. Children reported increased itching (78.3%) and desquamation (60.9%), whereas adolescents reported increased redness (60%). The fear of contracting COVID-19 was associated with an eight-fold increased risk of worsening of skin lesions. Conclusion: The high percentage of children/adolescents with worsening of skin lesions and the association between disease exacerbation and the fear of COVID-19 reinforce the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on pathophysiological and psychosocial factors in patients with atopic dermatitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Atopic dermatitis is a chronic and recurrent condition, influenced by environmental factors, that requires frequent medical prescriptions. The aim of this study was to investigate if children and adolescents with atopic dermatitis treated at a public clinic reported exacerbation of the disease or self-care problems during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: We conducted a retrospective longitudinal study. Data were collected from the medical records of patients aged < 18 years with atopic dermatitis treated at a public outpatient clinic in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. The perception of disease exacerbation in children and adolescents was evaluated using the chi-square test or Fisher’s exact test. Poisson regression was used to estimate the risk of worsening of skin lesions according to the fear of COVID-19. Results: The study sample included 33 patients, of whom 70% were female and 57.6% lived in the state’s capital city. Mean patient age was 9.6 ± 3.9 years, and mean time of clinic follow-up was 4.6 ± 2.9 years. The perception of disease exacerbation during the pandemic was reported by 81.8% of children/adolescents. Children reported increased itching (78.3%) and desquamation (60.9%), whereas adolescents reported increased redness (60%). The fear of contracting COVID-19 was associated with an eight-fold increased risk of worsening of skin lesions. Conclusion: The high percentage of children/adolescents with worsening of skin lesions and the association between disease exacerbation and the fear of COVID-19 reinforce the importance of a multidisciplinary approach that focuses on pathophysiological and psychosocial factors in patients with atopic dermatitis. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This text has as its goal to reflect on the power of Freire’s work in general and, in particular, on the currentness of the Pedagogy of the Opressed as a way to face the Neo Conservative Wave that has strong roots on the fascist thought. Certainly not all nationalist/ultranationalist thought ends up in fascist regimes. However, one has to be watchful, because a nationalistic policy and the construction of a fascist state could be just one step separated from each other. In that sense, all people and institutions that have an appreciation for democracy need to be alert to the signs of exacerbation of practices and ideologies that encourage ultra-nationalistic regimes. On the other hand, one has to understand that fascism does not have only one face. On the opposite, it can present itself in many different skins. This confirmation, however, must not lead us to despair. On the opposite, it should stimulate the discomfort, to make us reflect on the Brazilian reality, and, in that sense, move us towards the direction of an education more similar to the mixed faces of the people of Pindorama. To those who cheer on the expulsion of Freire and his ideas of our schools and universities, we should answer with more Freire-inspired proposals, and not less. If we had been able to make Freire and his legacy more present in our education, a certain obscure revival would most definitely have a bigger difficulty to be reborn from the ashes of a sad-memoir, authoritarian past. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease may be defined as a preventable and treatable disease, however not fully reversible. The worsening of symptoms characterizes the so-called exacerbations, which are the main cause of death in such individuals. The objective of this study was to identify factors of exacerbation in COPD. For the integrative review of the literature, an electronic search was performed in the databases Pubmed, Lilacs, Scielo and PEDro based on the key words Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease AND Exacerbation. Original articles published in the period between January 2010 and June 2016 was included, both in Portuguese and English languages, which were available in the free full text form. Out of a total of 6,909 articles found in the databases before the application of the filters, 28 were selected for final inclusion in the present study. The studies were carried out in four continents, reaching 16 countries, the majority being developed in Europe. The researches presented great variability in relation to the sample size, from 30 to 58,589 individuals, who were predominantly male, aged ≥ 40 years. It was concluded that the risk factors for exacerbation of COPD are: exacerbations in the previous year, advanced age, low body mass index, female gender, low forced expiratory volume in the first second, more severe COPD (GOLD III and IV classification) and lower quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a chronic disease related to various systemic manifestations including dyspnea, exercise intolerance and peripheral muscular dysfunction, with a direct impact on functional capacity. Objectives: To describe a whole body vibration exercises (WBVE) protocol to verify the clinical benefits, and the potential of exacerbation of the disease. Methods: Individuals diagnosed with COPD, aged = 40 years, will be randomly distributed into 4 groups: control group (CG) who will not undergo WBVE, with their normal daily routine, group who will be exposed to WBVE in the sitting position in an auxiliary chair once a week (GS1) and twice a week (GS2) and WBVE group twice a week in the standing position with knee flexion (GP2). The protocol will last 6 weeks, each session will have 5 sets of 1 min vibration with 1 min rest, frequency 25 Hz and peak-to-peak displacement 2.5 mm. Muscle strength and function will be assessed through manual dynamometry and surface electromyography and dyspnea using the Modified Borg Scale (MBS) and the Medical Research Council (MRC) Scale. Discussion: WBVE, due to the various effects already described, seem to be a promising exercise modality for individuals with COPD, potentially being used as an instrument for pulmonary rehabilitation. Conclusions: The results of this study may provide evidence to justify a WBVE program to the improvement on the physical performance and on neuromuscular function of individuals with COPD. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introdiction: endodontic flare-up can be defined as pain and/or inflammation in a few hours or days after the endodontic treatment of a tooth. Knowledge of the causes and mechanisms related to flare-ups is of great importance for the professional to effectively prevent or manage this undesirable condition. Objective: to review and discuss the scientific evidences regarding of frequency and factors associated with endodontic flare-ups. Methods: it was carried out a literature review in the electronic databases PubMed and Scholar Google from June to July of 2016 using as descriptors: Flare-up and Endodontics or Endodontic Flare-ups, Postoperative Pain and Endodontic Treatment. Original articles and clinical trials published in English in the last 10 years were included. Literature Review: controversies remain regarding of sex, age, tooth position and pulp diagnosis, instrumentation technique, irrigating solutions and dressing, as well as number of clinical session son the development of endodontic flare-ups. Conclusion: the presence of apical lesion was a strong predictor for the development of flare-ups compared to those without periapical involvement. However, It should carried out future studies with appropriate methodologies to evaluate the relationship of other factors in the manifestation of this undesirable condition. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Aimed to understand the meaning of childhood asthma by family members during the exacerbation of symptoms. Qualitative study in Fortaleza-Ce. Data collection took place between August and November 2014 by 14 semi-structured interviews. Content analysis was performed, and then, the following categories emerged: meanings attributed to asthma; triggers that exacerbate asthma symptoms; Family impression about the daily obstacles of children with asthma. Health professionals working in a pediatric emergency need to know the real needs of this clientele, in order to improve customer service and thereby minimize acute events and exacerbations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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