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Propolis and its components can help reduce the physiopathological consequences of Covid-19 infection

Many researchers and scientists have studied the new Coronavirus strain, COVID-19, searching of possible vaccines and treatments. Natural products have been widely used as an adjuvant treatment to prevent and relieve diseases, as they are generally inexpensive, widely available, rarely have adverse side effects and some have proven antiviral activity.

Inclusão de discentes com transtorno do espectro autista na educação superior

O objetivo primário deste artigo é descrever, por meio das percepções dos profissionais da Diretoria de Acessibilidade (DACES), como vem ocorrendo a inclusão de discentes com o Transtorno do Espectro Autista (TEA) na Universidade Federal do Maranhão/Campus Dom Delgado (UFMA). Nesse sentido, foi realizada uma pesquisa do tipo exploratória, descritiva, com abordagem qualitativa, com dois profissionais da DACES. Os dados foram coletados por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas.

Caracterização biométrica de frutos de Endopleurauchi (Huber) cuatrecasas de diferentes procedências da amazônia oriental

Objetivou-se neste trabalho a caracterização biométricados frutos de Endopleurauchi (Huber) Cuatrecasas de diferentes procedências da região Amazônica, visando a identificação de matrizes com potencial agroindustrial. Os frutos foram coletados em seis localidades do estado do Pará: Tomé-Açu, Ilha do Combu, Santa Izabel, Alça Viária, Vigia e Santa Barbara no período de safra do fruto.

Protective measures of contagion and dissemination in civil construction for Covid-19

The objective of study was toidentify the contention measures for contagion and dissemination in civil construction against Covid-19. The study is an integrative, qualitative review, based on data from the scientific literature published in the Virtual Health Library (VHL), SciELO and Google academic databases consulted in September 2020. The studies were selected from DeCS, with the respective descriptors and synonyms: “Construction Industry” and “Coronavirus Infections”. Articles indexed in these databases were selected according to the theme.

Prevalence of coronary atherosclerosis, evaluated from multislice tomography, in hypertensive afro descendants

The occurrence of atherosclerosis and associated factors in different Brazilian ethnic groups, especially among Afrodescendants, is not yet well established. To determine the prevalence and factors associated with coronary atherosclerosis among hypertensive Afrodescendants of Quilombola communities.The study evaluated 138 hypertensive individuals from the PREVRENAL study, a population-based cohort that evaluated Afrodescendants from 32 remaining Quilombola communities in the State of Maranhão. The coronary calcification score was obtained by non-contrast computed tomography.

Analysis of the relationship between successful aging and spirituality in elderly people

The world aging process has shown accelerated growth in the last decades, mainly in developing countries. Research on the successful aging process has been relevant to understand the variables that need to be addressed to maintain and increase old age with quality of life. Many variables deserve to be highlighted during development throughout life. Still, this study will focus on the variables of spirituality and strategies for promoting successful aging.

Suicide prevention actions in Brazil

Adolescence is a phase that marks a transition between childhood and adult life, characterized by physical, emotional, sexual, mental and social development, where the individual seeks his identity in the environment in which he lives and the achievement of his goals. Adolescence is marked by several adversities, such as fights with parents, not being understood and bullying, making this group the most vulnerable to show suicidal behaviors or to commit suicide. The study aimed to identify suicide prevention actions for adolescents in Brazil.

Assistência de enfermagem ao paciente queimado no serviço de emergência: uma revisão de literatura

O objetivo deste estudo foi realizar um levantamento bibliográfico acerca da assistência de enfermagem ao paciente queimado no serviço de emergência. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa da literatura. Para a busca das produções, utilizou-se as bases de dados LILACS, BDENF e a biblioteca google acadêmico. Os artigos foram coletados no período de julho e agosto de 2020. Foram utilizados os descritores: assistência de enfermagem, queimadura e emergência. Ao final das análises, 10 artigos foram incluídos na revisão por atenderem aos critérios de elegibilidade.

Public and technological policies for the family agriculture transformation: Effects on the rural development

In the reality of the rural world, it is necessary to provide services and infrastructure that allow family farmers to maintain competitiveness, which is why it is essential for the participation of local agricultural development. Sustainable development means obtaining the necessary economic growth, guaranteeing the preservation of the environment and social development for the present and future generations.

Public policies and rights of the users of Brazilian public health system with diabetes Mellitus (DM)

Este trabalho teve como objetivo revisar os conhecimentos sobre os direitos dos usuários diabéticos no âmbito do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) no Brasil, trazendo subsídios para conhecimento dos profissionais de saúde e incentivando a divulgação e orientação sobre os direitos destes. Trata-se de estudo narrativo de revisão bibliográfica baseado na legislação e em artigos científicos.