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O cuidado em cenas: nas trilhas de Dona Violeta

Discutem-se as possibilidades reflexivas e práticas para compreensão do cuidado nas práticas de saúde com base na exploração de narrativas, inspiradas em vivências práticas, e em um filme, orientadas pela tríplice concepção de mimeses, que medeia tempo e narrativa (Paul Ricoeur). Essas histór...

"1, 2, 3... ação": o uso do cinema para o estudo das metáforas da enfermidade na formação em Medicina

A cinematografia tem se mostrado ferramenta versátil na educação médica podendo ser utilizada no estudo do processo saúde-adoecimento-cuidado. Objetiva-se relatar a experiência do uso da cinematografia para discussão das metáforas da enfermidade no curso médico de uma Universidade Federal. Como ...

Preparos endodônticos minimamente invasivos: construção de bases científicas

O conceito de Endodontia Minimamente Invasiva é amplo, e envolve não só a realização de acessos, mas também o uso de instrumentos com conicidades reduzidas ou geometrias inovadoras. Buscando avaliar se as estratégias minimamente invasivas adotadas apresentam vantagens frente aos tratamentos tradic...

Thrombolysis, clotting, and genotoxic activities modulated by essential oils extracted from Lippia alba

Abstract The composition and pharmacological properties of Lippia alba (Mill.) (L. alba) (Verbenaceae) flower and leaf essential oils (EO) were determined in this study. The major constituents in the flower EO were geranial (49.83%) and neral (32.75%), and in the leaf EO were geranial (38.06%), neral (31...

Association between disease activity and quality of life among patients with rheumatoid arthritis

Abstract The aim of this study is the association between the scores of disease activity, functional capacity and quality of life among patients diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, under clinical treatment at the Regional University Hospital of Campos Gerais - Wallace Thadeu de Mello and Silva. The samp...

Evaluation of the antibacterial synergism of two plant extracts belonging to Bignoniaceae family and development of a topical formulation

Abstract Fridericia caudigera and Cuspidaria convoluta (Bignoniaceae) species, which grow in the northwest of Argentina, have shown antibacterial effect against strains isolated from skin infections, and each one displayed synergism with commercial antibiotics. The aims of this work were to evaluate the ...

Profile of pharmaceutical interventions of a pharmacotherapeutic follow-up model for diabetic patients in a community pharmacy

Abstract The insertion of Pharmaceutical Care in Primary Health Care (PHC) improves patients’ clinical outcomes and quality of life. Pharmacotherapeutic follow-up can contribute to the management of chronic diseases such as diabetes, promoting better glycemic control and adherence to therapy. This stu...

Protection of intestinal immune barrier against ischemia/reperfusion injury in a swine model using anisodamine hydrobromide

Abstract Intestinal ischemia/reperfusion (I/R) causes barrier impairment and bacterial influx. This study explored the protective effects of anisodamine hydrobromide (AH) on intestinal I/R injury caused by cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) after cardiac arrest (CA). After successful CPR, minipigs were ...

Behavioral characterization of ayahuasca treatment on Wistar rats in the open field test

Abstract Ayahuasca (AYA) is a psychedelic beverage with therapeutic potential for many mood and anxiety disorders. Although there are some preclinical studies, no published reports have tested the behavioral effects of AYA gavage in animal models. This investigation aimed to characterize the behavior of ...

Antibacterial effect of isoeugenol against Pseudomonas aeruginosa

Abatsract Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important nosocomial pathogen and its clinical importance is mainly related to nosocomial infections. Increased rates of bacterial resistance in recent years has led WHO to publish a global priority list to guide research and discovery of new antibiotics, where P. a...