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OBJETIVO: O objetivo do estudo foi apresentar a motivação e o estado de flow em atletas brasileiras de basquetebol sub 23 em função das características sociodemográficas. MÉTODOS: O estudo foi conduzido por meio de questionários realizados com as atletas de basquetebol durante o Campeonato Brasileiro Interclubes Sub 23 no ano de 2022 em São José dos Pinhais - PR. Foram utilizadas fichas de identificação das atletas, questionários SMS-II (Sport Motivation Scale) e o FSS-2 (Escala de Estado de Flow). Para verificar a normalidade dos dados utilizou-se o teste de Shapiro-Wilk. A amostra foi composta por 75 atletas do sexo feminino, com 20,8±2,20 anos, que treinavam em média 13,4±5,47 horas semanais, e tinham em média 9,82±3,05 anos de experiência na modalidade. RESULTADOS: Os resultados demonstraram que as atletas se percebem motivadas intrinsecamente, identificando-se positivamente dentre as regulações da motivação, Regulação Intrínseca (Md=6,00), Regulação Integrada (Md=6,00) e Regulação Identificada (Md=5,67). Em relação ao estado de flow foi identificado que as atletas apresentam maiores medianas nas metas claras (Md=4,00), concentração intensa (Md=4,00) e experiência autotélica (Md=4,33). CONCLUSÃO: Conclui-se, que no contexto brasileiro de basquetebol sub-23 as atletas se encontram motivadas intrinsecamente e apresentam percepeção do estado de flow na prática da modalidade.

Objetivos. Identificar em folhetos de cordel, os assuntos relacionados à saúde. Especificamente, cotejar as temáticas da saúde, presentes nos cordéis, com documentos científicos validados. Métodos. Estudo bibliográfico, documental, descritivo e qualitativo, no qual foi empregada a Revisão Bibliográfica Integrativa, que tem por finalidade reunir, construir e sintetizar resultados que estejam relacionados ao tema. Foi possível o acesso a 163 (cento e sessenta e três) folhetos de cordel do poeta Manoel Monteiro. Após cuidadosa seleção, optou-se pela análise de quatro folhetos de cordel, número considerado suficiente para a elucidação da proposta. Resultados. Os temas e conteúdos identificados estão relacionados a saúde humana, os quais encontram-se também, relacionados ao meio ambiente, bem-estar e a qualidade de vida. Sendo assim, os folhetos analisados foram: “Novos tempos para a saúde mental, “cuidar sim – excluir não”; “Salvem a fauna! Salvem a flora! Salvem as águas do Brasil”; “Cartilha do Diabético” e “Brincar de bullying? É... besteira!”. Conclusões. Os folhetos de cordel são importantes recursos informacionais, que influenciam o aprendizado e a construção do conhecimento. Evidencia-se, que os folhetos produidos por Manoel Monteiro, tem fundamentação científica. Haja vista, seu reconhecido compromisso social ao produzir suas obras e narrativas. Com relação à disseminação desses folhetos, vislumbra-se o processo de informação, em que os dados são transformados em conhecimento visando a coletividade. Sendo assim, destaca-se o interesse e competência da Ciência da Informação, ao propiciar condições para o diálogo entre o conteúdo e o leitor, bem como a interseção com outras ciências. Consolida-se, desta forma, o caráter interdisciplinar da Área, ao colaborar com outros saberes científicos, possibilitando a ampliação de perspectivas, com vistas ao processo de democratização e socialização da informação para a saúde.

Italy’s demographic setting is rapidly evolving and is characterized by a substantial increase in the older population segment. This trend, driven by prolonged life expectancy and declining birth rates, positions Italy as a leader in global aging patterns. The 38th National Congress of the Società Italiana di Geriatria Ospedale e Territorio (SIGOT), held in Rome, underlined the importance of addressing the health needs of this aging population, particularly focusing on preventing sarcopenia and cardiovascular diseases. Recent data challenge the notion of functional decline as an inevitable consequence of aging, highlighting the interplay of genetic, environmental, and lifestyle factors in modulating health outcomes. Sarcopenia, a prevalent condition and biological substrate of frailty, significantly impacts physical function and mortality rates, necessitating behavioral interventions to mitigate its effects. Physical exercise emerges as a key strategy for maintaining cardiovascular health and reducing the risk of arrhythmias, prevalent in older age groups. However, the complex relationship between physical activity intensity, age, and cardiovascular risk underlines the importance of tailored interventions and preliminary screenings. Looking ahead, proactive measures such as enhanced screening, promoting lifelong healthy habits, research and innovation, robust community support systems, and adaptable policies are essential to address the multifaceted challenges posed by an aging population. With this consensus paper, we aimed to summarize the key messages from the three intensive days of the SIGOT National Congress.

Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has given rise to post-acute cognitive symptoms, often described as ‘brain fog’. To comprehensively grasp the extent of these issues, we conducted a study integrating traditional neuropsychological assessments with experimental cognitive tasks targeting attention control, working memory, and long-term memory, three cognitive domains most commonly associated with ‘brain fog’. We enrolled 33 post-COVID patients, all self-reporting cognitive difficulties, and a matched control group (N = 27) for cognitive and psychological assessments. Our findings revealed significant attention deficits in post-COVID patients across both neuropsychological measurements and experimental cognitive tasks, evidencing reduced performance in tasks involving interference resolution and selective and sustained attention. Mild executive function and naming impairments also emerged from the neuropsychological assessment. Notably, 61% of patients reported significant prospective memory failures in daily life, aligning with our recruitment focus. Furthermore, our patient group showed significant alterations in the psycho-affective domain, indicating a complex interplay between cognitive and psychological factors, which could point to a non-cognitive determinant of subjectively experienced cognitive changes following COVID-19. In summary, our study offers valuable insights into attention challenges faced by individuals recovering from COVID-19, stressing the importance of comprehensive cognitive and psycho-affective evaluations for supporting post-COVID individuals.

IntroductionZika virus (ZIKV) infection has been associated to Guillain-Barré syndrome in adults and congenital malformations during pregnancy, leading to the manifestation of congenital Zika syndrome (CZS). The ZIKV envelope protein (EZIKV), prominently displayed on the virus surface, is a primary target for the humoral immune response. However, limited information exists regarding its capacity to induce cellular immunity, particularly in pregnant women with a history of ZIKV infection. The EZIKV protein comprises three domains: the central domain (EDI), a dimerization domain (EDII), and a domain responsible for binding to the cell surface receptor (EDIII). To examine the regions of EZIKV targeted by cellular immunity, we examined cellular immune responses in a cohort of mothers infected with ZIKV, whose infants exhibited microcephaly.MethodsTo assess the ZIKV-specific response, we used inactivated virus and different recombinant viral envelope proteins (EZIKV, EDI/IIZIKV and EDIIIZIKV). All women in the study contracted the infection during pregnancy, with 72% experiencing symptoms such as fever, rash, joint pain, and retro-orbital pain. Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PMBC) were collected post- ZIKV diagnosis confirmation, with a median time of 18 months (IQR 13.5-19) after parturition. Using the ELISpot assay, we quantified specific interferon-gamma (IFNγ) producing cells by stimulating PBMC with either inactivated ZIKV particles or equimolar amounts of recombinant EZIKV, EDI/IIZIKV and EDIIIZIKV.Results and discussionOur findings demonstrate the induction of IFN-γ producing cells in PBMC from ZIKV-convalescent mothers, whose infants manifested microcephaly, upon stimulation with both inactivated ZIKV particles and recombinant proteins. The identification of immunodominant regions within ZIKV can contribute for the development of targeted treatments and vaccine candidates tailored for pregnant women.

O objetivo deste estudo foi revisar sistematicamente a contribuição da família e da escola no desenvolvimento de habilidades para a vida (HV) no contexto de formação esportiva. As buscas foram conduzidas em sete bases de dados e por meio da pesquisa de referências. Foram seguidas as descrições do Prisma, identificando 51 estudos. Os resultados demonstraram uma predominância de investigações no Canadá e nos Estados Unidos. Os autores dos estudos têm utilizado diferentes instrumentos, variáveis e modelos teóricos para verificar a contribuição da escola e/ou da família no desenvolvimento de habilidades para a vida. Conclui-se que o envolvimento escolar e o familiar no esporte podem contribuir com a aquisição, refinamento e transferência de características que podem ser aplicadas na vida dos indivíduos. Por fim, existe a necessidade de construir instrumentos quantitativos específicos que avaliem em conjunto a contribuição da escola e da família neste processo.

RESUMO: As reflexões da Teoria Crítica da Sociedade sobre a razão instrumental estão no cerne das análises críticas às catástrofes do século XX, representadas por Auschwitz. O imperativo ético expresso por Adorno para a educação, de que Auschwiz não se repita, segue sendo importante na medida em que as mudanças históricas ocorridas no século XXI não alteraram as características fundamentais da razão instrumental. A atual tendência de propor o ajustamento da escola às demandas criadas pelas tecnologias digitais é apontada neste artigo como um sintoma da persistência do predomínio da razão instrumental na educação. O objetivo deste artigo é criticar a forma como vem sendo proposta a inserção de novas tecnologias na escola por deixar de considerar tanto a dimensão ética da educação como as relações entre forma e conteúdo nos novos aparatos. Conclui-se que a crítica realizada ao conceito de razão instrumental continua sendo fundamental para a recuperação da discussão ética na educação.

Neurological involvement following coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) is thought to have a neuroinflammatory etiology. Co-ultraPEALut (an anti-inflammatory molecule) and luteolin (an anti-oxidant) have shown promising results as neuroinflammation antagonists. The aim of this study was to describe cognitive impairment in patients with post-COVID-19 treated with co-ultraPEALut. The Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), the Prospective–Retrospective Memory Questionnaire (PRMQ), the Fatigue Severity Scale (FSS), and a subjective assessment were administered at baseline and after 10 months. Patients treated with co-ultraPEALut were retrospectively compared with controls. Twenty-six patients treated with co-ultraPEALut showed a significant improvement in PRMQ (T0: 51.94 ± 10.55, T1: 39.67 ± 13.02, p < 0.00001) and MoCA raw score (T0: 25.76 ± 2.3, T1: 27.2 ± 2, p 0.0260); the MoCA-adjusted score and the FSS questionnaires also showed an improvement, even though it was not statistically significant; and 80.77% of patients reported a subjective improvement. In the control subjects (n = 15), the improvement was not as pronounced (PRMQ T0: 45.77 ± 13.47, T1: 42.33 ± 16.86, p 0.2051; FSS T0: 4.95 ± 1.57, T1: 4.06 ± 1.47, p 0.1352). Patients treated with co-ultraPEALut and corticosteroids were not statistically different from those treated with co-ultraPEALut alone. Neuro-post-COVID-19 patients treated with co-ultraPEALut scored better than controls in MoCA and PRMQ questionnaires after 10 months: this may support the importance of neuroinflammation modulation for neuro-long-COVID-19.

ABSTRACT Background Methods Results Conclusion Dental trauma (DT) and falls have shown to be associated. On the other hand, postural balance is associated with falls and depends on the integration of the body's regulatory systems. The aim of this study was to investigate the potential relationship between DT and alteration of orthostatic balance in children.This was a population‐based case–control study involving 296 six‐year‐old schoolchildren. The case group included children with previous history of DT. The control group included children with no previous history of DT. Stabilometric measurements were the main exposure of this study. Logistic regression analyzes were performed to estimate potential differences in terms of chance of occurrence.The cases reviewed showed a 4.37 times chance of reduced balance in the measurement of the anteroposterior trajectory speed of the orthostatic center of pressure (COP), when children had their eyes closed. It also presented a chance of 3.06 times reduced balance in the measurement of the orthostatic center of pressure latero‐lateral sway, with children with open eyes and stepping on a foam pad, and 4.00 times of reduced balance in the width of the latero‐lateral sway of the orthostatic center of pressure, with children with open eyes and stepping on a foam pad.Children with previous history of DT showed a higher chance of experiencing a reduced orthostatic balance in different conditions when compared to children without the occurrence of trauma. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of developmental defects in dental enamel and its possible association with prenatal, neonatal and postnatal conditions in six-year-old schoolchildren in a southern Brazilian municipality. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted involving 655 six-year-old schoolchildren. Sociodemographic and health data were collected through interviews with mothers and children’s oral examinations at schools. Multivariate analyses were performed using Poisson regression with robust estimator. Results: The prevalence of developmental defects of enamel was 44.0%. Demarcated opacities were the most prevalent, followed by diffuse opacities. Late pregnancy, maternal schooling less than eight years, female gender and child’s white skin color were independently associated with the prevalence of demarcated opacities. Conclusions: The prevalence of developmental defects in dental enamel was 44.0%. Late pregnancy, maternal schooling less than eight years, female gender and child’s white skin color were associated with the prevalences. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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