Miracle-dz/UniFAR-FTUs huggingface dataset:
Balano de nutrientes na produo de mudas ctricas cultivadas em substrato

ABSTRACT - The production of healthy and vigorous nursery trees in protected environment is the strategy adopted by Brasilian citrus indu stry toavoid diseases propagation and to improve citrus grove efficiency. A mandatory program for citrus nursery trees certification w as established, in theState of Sao Paulo in 2001, which determine that the nurseries must be produced in pathogen free substrate under screen-house c onditions. There arelittle scientific information on nutrient demand, fertilizer sources and management to advise this program. This project was se t up in order to determinenutrient balance for Valencia sweet orange nurseries production, on two rootstocks (Rangpur lime and Swingle citrumelo) using two fertilizermanagement programs (fertirrigation and slow release fertilizers). The demands of nutrient were evaluated monthly, summing up 250 days. Thetreatments were arranged in a 2 x 2 x 8 factorial experiment with four replications. The results showed that substrate have bot h sink and source effectson nutrient availability to nurseries. The N, K e P losses by leaching were respectively of 8, 26 and 12% when the nutrient wa s applied by fertirrigationand respectively of 7, 56 and 10% for slow release fertilizers. Thus, the advantage of slow release fertilizers to decrease nut rient losses by leaching inrelation to fertirrigation was not observed in citrus nursery production in screen-house.
Endoscopic Treatment of a Midbrain Cyst: Case Report and Review of the Literature

Background and Importance: Midbrain arachnoid cysts are rare and usually present with symptoms associated with the mass effect or secondary hydrocephalus and require treatment. Because of their location, minimally invasive approaches using the endoscope are ideal since the open approach is difficult. Clinical Presentation: A 52-Years-old woman presented in the hospital for an acute confusional state and headaches. On examination, she had a partial Parinaud’s syndrome, and on history, she had been complaining of progressive diplopia for over two years. Imaging showed a large non-enhancing cystic lesion in the right mesencephalic-thalamic junction and descending to the cerebral peduncle, compressing the posterior aspect of the third ventricle and the aqueduct of Sylvius and responsible for secondary ventriculomegaly. She was treated with an endoscopic fenestration of the cyst, which leads to resolution of her symptoms. Conclusion: A contralateral endoscopic approach is a good minimally invasive technique for midbrain cysts, but such cases haven’t been widely reported. We discuss our case and provide a review of the literature showing good long-term outcomes when fenestrated into the ventricular system.
Population genetic analysis of two species of non-indigenous riparian weeds in Northeast England in the context of their spatial ecology.

The population genetic structure of two species of invasive non-indigenous riparian weeds in the Northeast of England was investigated using microsatellite markers. Heracleum mantegazzianum and Impatiens glandulifera were introduced into the UK from Asia. The first records of the species in the Tees, Tyne and Wear catchment areas were in 1944 and 1892 respectively. Both species have spread rapidly, and are present over a wide area of the catchments. The pattern of genetic variation was investigated in order to determine the importance of anthropogenic introduction, and life-history and dispersal strategies to the distribution of the species. Twelve populations of each species were sampled from the Tees, Tyne and Wear catchments as well as an independent population for comparison. Genomic libraries were constructed and screened for dinucleotide repeat microsatellite loci. Four polymorphic loci of H. mantegazzianum and three of I. glandulfera were identified, and each species was also screened for variation using one universal chloroplast microsatellite locus. A large amount of variation was found in both species as the loci of H. mantegazzianum had between nine and twenty alleles and those of I. glandulifera between eight and sixteen alleles. Results revealed greater overall variation between populations from different catchments than those in the same catchment. Within a catchment, there was evidence of isolation by distance for both species in one out of two catchments examined. Populations of I. glandulifera showed greater temporal variation and there was more variation both overall and within a catchment in this species. This is likely to be due to the larger number of individuals present, and the wider distribution of this species. Low levels of chloroplast variation were found in both species. This may reflect a lack of variation in the material introduced into the UK.
Exploring the Role of EBP50 in Vascular Inflammation

Inflammation is a necessary biological response to injury and infections, but chronic activation can lead to a host of diseases. This beneficial-turned-destructive process plays a fundamental role in the development of cardiovascular diseases, and the vascular response requires communication between multiple cell types such as vascular smooth muscle cells (VSMC) and macrophages. A PDZ-domain scaffolding protein, Ezrin-Radixin-Moesin-Binding Phosphoprotein 50 (EBP50, also known as NHERF1), is expressed at low levels in normal vessels but is upregulated following arterial wire injury and promotes neointima formation. However, the mechanisms underlying these actions are not fully understood. I hypothesized that EBP50 functions as a central mediator of macrophage activation and the response of VSMC to inflammation. EBP50 expression increased in an NF-κB-dependent manner upon LPS or TNFα treatment macrophages and VSMC. Conversely, NF-κB activation was impaired in EBP50 knockout (KO) VSMC and macrophages. Mechanistically, inflammatory stimuli induced the formation of an EBP50-PKCζ complex that promoted PKCζ membrane translocation and subsequent NF-κB signaling. Macrophage cytokine production (IL-1β, TNFα) and vascular adhesion molecule expression (ICAM-1, VCAM-1) after acute LPS or TNFα treatment were reduced in KO cells and mice compared to WT. Bridging the multicellular effects of EBP50, macrophage recruitment to lesions in the femoral artery one week after wire injury was significantly reduced in KO mice. The effect of myeloid cell-specific EBP50 on atherosclerosis was determined in Ldlr-/- mice, a well-established model of diet-induced atherosclerosis. Mice were lethally irradiated and transplanted with bone marrow from WT or KO mice and kept on a high-cholesterol diet for 12 weeks. A complete blood count and genotyping of hematopoietic cells established the successful ablation of original bone marrow and the full reconstitution of the donor marrow. No differences in weight, blood glucose, or cholesterol levels were observed between the two groups. Oil Red O staining of sections throughout the aorta revealed a 25% reduction in lesion area in KO bone marrow recipients compared to WT. Collectively, these new findings indicate that EBP50 potentiates macrophage activation and the response of VSMC to inflammation. Thus, EBP50 is a key regulator of vascular remodeling during both acute and chronic inflammatory states.
Der statische Nhrstoffmangelversuch Thyrow. Ergebnisse nach 65 Versuchsjahren

The Long-term Nutrient Deficiency Experiment Thyrow-Results after 65 years of experimentation. The Static Nutrient Deficiency Experiment Thyrow is a long-term fertilization field trial on a poor silty sand soil. Since its establishment by K. Opitz in 1937, it has been carried out unmodified. Eight treatments (without fertilization, farm-yard manure, FYM+NPK+ lime, NPK+ lime, NPK, NP+ lime, NK+ lime, PK+ lime) caused major differences on the soil fertility status of these low buffered soils. Correspondence: Prof. F. Ellmer, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Institut für Pflanzenbauwissenschaften, Albrecht-Thaer-Weg 5, D-14195 Berlin, Germany. E-mail: frank.ellmer@agrar.hu-berlin.de Archives of Agronomy and Soil Science April 2005; 51(2): 151 – 161 ISSN 0365-0340 print/ISSN 1476-3567 online # 2005 Taylor & Francis Group Ltd DOI: 10.1080/03650340400026669 Presently, soil organic carbon content ranges between 390 and 590 mg 100 . During the last 35 years the Corg contents decreased by one sixth independently of fertilization, as a result of longer time of mineralization. The pH value currently varies actually between 4,4 and 6,4, the PDL content between 4,6 and 12, 8 mg 100 g , the KDL content between 2,5 bis 16,3 mg 100 g 7 1 and the Mg content between 0,9 and 4,5 mg 100 g . Soil fertility defects caused by acidification and nutrient depletion show greater influence on yields of spring barley than of potatoes or maize. In order of their impact, the minimum effects resulting from a lack of nutrients decrease as following: N 4K 4 lime 4P. Applications of 15 t ha 1 FYM lead a balanced nutrient fluxes for P and K.
Effects of Germination in Brown Rice by Addition Chitosan/Glutamic acid

To improve the levels of -aminobutyric acid (GABA) in germinated brown rice, chitosan and glutamic acid were treated during the brown rice germination. The GABA contents in germinated brown rices were 425.7 nmole/g and 637.0 nmole/g at germination temperature of and germination time of 72 hrs. Response surface methodology(RSM) was used to monitor characteristics of germination from brown rices. As glutamic acid and chitosan concentration were increased, the GABA content was also increased. The ranges of optimum conditions were in chitosan concentration and in glutamic acid concentration. Predicted values at the optimized conditions were acceptable in comparison with experimental values.
Transtibial Socket Design, Interface, and Suspension: A Clinical Practice Guideline

ABSTRACT Materials: NA Methods: The guideline is based upon the best available evidence as it relates to socket design, interface, and suspension of definitive transtibial prostheses. Where possible, recommendations are drawn from systematic review and meta-analysis. Where this standard is unavailable, alternate academic literature has been used to support individual recommendations. Results: Recommendation 1: The static and dynamic pressure distribution of the residual limb within the socket are essential considerations in patient comfort, function and well-being. ecommendation 2: Total Surface Bearing sockets are indicated to decrease fitting times and enable higher activity levels. Recommendation 3: Compared to traditional foam-based interfaces, viscoelastic interface liners are indicated to decrease dependence on walking aides, improve suspension, improve load distribution, decrease pain and increase comfort. Recommendation 4: Amongmodern suspension options, vacuum assisted suspension (VAS) sockets permits the least amount of pistoning within the socket, followed by suction suspension and then pin lock suspension. The traditional suspension options of supracondylar, cuff and sleeve suspension provide comparatively compromised suspension. Recommendation 5: VAS sockets are indicated to decrease daily limb volume changes of the limb in the socket while facilitating more favorable pressure distribution during gait. Recommendation 6: VAS sockets require both awareness and compliance on the part of the end user and are not universally indicated. Conclusions: These clinical practice guidelines summarize the available evidence related to the socket design, interface, and suspension of definitive transitibial prostheses. The noted clinical practice guidelines are meant to serve on as “guides. ” They may not apply to all patients and clinical situations. (J Prosthet Orthot. 2018;00:00–00)
Foramen Venosum in macerated skulls from the North-East of Brazil: morphometric study

The foramen venosum (FV) is a small, inconstant orifice in the middle cranial fossa, located anterior and medial to the foramen ovale (FO). The object of the present study was to analyse the frequency of the FV, its side of appearance, diameter and distance from the FO, in macerated skulls of adult Brazilians from the north-eastern region of Brazil. 194 macerated skulls were analysed. The diameter of the FV and its distance from the FO (FV-FO) were measured with a digital calliper. The FV was present in 18.5% of the skulls. Unilateral presence (12.4%) was more frequent than bilateral (6.1%). When unilateral, the FV was more frequent on the left side (9.3%) than the right (3.1%). We observed asymmetry in the size of the FV, which was larger on the left side (p=0.043). No statistically significant difference was observed between sides for FV-FO, however this distance was significantly greater in women than in men (p=0.006). The FV is an important anatomical variation, and may occur bilaterally or unilaterally. It is asymmetrical, with larger diameter found on the left side. The findings of this study provide important information for surgeons and morphologists on the anatomy of the middle cranial fossa.
Did Evoked Potential Studies Lose Their Significance in the Diagnosis of Multiple Sclerosis?

Objective: Since magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) became central in the diagnosis and follow-up of Multiple Sclerosis (MS), evoked potentials (EP) studies appear to have lost their value, despite their ability to indicate the real-time status of the physiological system, and the nature of the lesion. In this study, we investigated the diagnostic utility of EPs and their correlation with MRI findings in our patients who were evaluated for suspected MS. Materials and Methods: In this study, the medical records at first admission of 100 patients who were evaluated for suspected MS were analyzed retrospectively. The correlations of EPs with clinical and MRI findings were analyzed. Results: The VEP test was more sensitive than orbital MRI in detecting optic nerve involvement. tSEP agreed with 81% of the MRI findings and mSEP with 55%. On the other hand, in patients with normal spinal MRI, mSEP and tSEP indicated functional impairment in 44% and 67% of the cases, respectively. Although MRI seems to be more useful in detecting brainstem abnormalities, only the BAEP study revealed subclinical involvement in 12% of the patients. Again, VEP indicated subclinical involvement in 18% and mSEP in 29% of the cases. Discussion: Evoked potential studies are still valuable in revealing abnormalities that cannot be detected by conventional MRI techniques. It is an indisputable fact that EP is more sensitive than MRI in detecting optic nerve lesions. In particular, EPs are especially useful for diagnosis and follow-up when MRI cannot be performed or takes too much time.
Effect of collection methods on the recovery rate and in vitro maturation rate of ovine oocytes

Ovaries of slaughtered ewes were collected from abattoirs in normal saline solution containing 50µg gentamicin sulphate / ml to study the effect of collection methods, viz. slicing, puncture and aspiration on the recovery rate and in vitro maturation rate of oocytes. The number of good, usable and total oocytes collected per ovary by slicing (3.4, 5.27 and 7.03) and puncture (3.4, 5.23 and 6.83) was significantly higher than the aspiration (1.67, 3.03 and 4.36) technique. Comparatively, slicing method yielded higher number of usable and total oocytes than the other 2 methods and poor oocytes recovered were lowest for aspiration and highest for slicing method. However, recovery rate of good quality oocytes was equal for slicing and puncture (3.4) method. The usable oocytes collected by slicing and puncture were matured in vitro , and maturation rate of oocytes collected by slicing and puncture was 62.66% and 71.63% respectively. The maturation rate was higher for oocytes retrieved by puncture method than slicing method. Thus, it was concluded that puncture technique is better oocyte collection method for ovaries of abattoir origin in ovine.
Peningkatan Motivasi dan Penerimaan Keluarga dalam Merawat Pasien GGK dengan Terapi Hemodialisa melalui Supportive Educative Group Therapy

Patients with chronic renal failure (CRF) are terminal patients who require hemodialysis therapy to sustain life and improve their quality of life. Decrease in motivation and acceptance of the family will affect the patient, so that intervention is needed to increase motivation and family acceptance, one of which can be done through supportive educative group therapy. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of supportive educative group therapy on motivation and family acceptance in caring for CRF patients with hemodialysis therapy. This research used Pre-Experimental design with one-group pre-post test design. Sample consists of 30 respondents picked up with Accidental sampling technique. Supportive Educative group therapy interventions for 45 minutes each session, consisting of 4 sessions and conducted in 2 meetings in 1 week. Before intervention supportive educative group therapy some respondents have motivation in the low category and acceptance in the category enough. After the intervention given the majority of respondents have motivation and acceptance in the high category. The data obtained in the analysis using the statistical test Wilcoxon sign rank test, with p-value=0.005 (motivation) and p-value=0.001 (family acceptance), α=0,05 and p<α. The result of research showed there influence educative group therapy to motivation and family acceptance in treating patients with chronic renal failure who undergo hemodialysis therapy. Recommendations on the Hemodialisa RS unit can be able to apply supportive educative group therapy as a specialist therapy to provide comprehensive family nursing care and nursing services .
Knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding cervical cancer and screening among Ethiopian health care workers

Background Though cervical cancer incidence has dramatically decreased in resource rich regions due to the implementation of universal screening programs, it remains one of the most common cancers affecting women worldwide and has one of the highest mortality rates. The vast majority of cervical cancer-related deaths are among women that have never been screened. Prior to implementation of a screening program in Addis Ababa University-affiliated hospitals in Ethiopia, a survey was conducted to assess knowledge of cervical cancer etiology, risk factors, and screening, as well as attitudes and practices regarding cervical cancer screening among women’s health care providers. Methods Between February and March 2012 an anonymous, self-administered survey to assess knowledge, attitudes, and practices related to cervical cancer and its prevention was distributed to 334 health care providers at three government hospitals in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and three Family Guidance Association clinics in Awassa, Adama, and Bahir Dar. Data were analyzed using SPSS software and chi-square test was used to test differences in knowledge, attitudes, and practices across provider type. Results Overall knowledge surrounding cervical cancer was high, although awareness of etiology and risk factors was low among nurses and midwives. Providers had no experience performing cervical cancer screening on a routine basis with <40% having performed any type of cervical cancer screening. Reported barriers to performing screening were lack of training (52%) and resources (53%); however the majority (97%) of providers indicated cervical cancer screening is an essential part of women’s health care. Conclusion There is a clear need among women’s health care providers for education regarding cervical cancer etiology, risk factors and for training in low-tech, low-cost screening methods. Meeting these needs and improving the infrastructure necessary to implement appropriate screening programs is essential to reduce the burden of cervical cancer in Ethiopia.
Coronary Angiographic (CAG) Findings between Diabetic and non diabetic Patients in Coronary artery disease: A Comparative Study

1 DM Cardiology PG, 2 HOD and Professor in Cardiology 3 MD Medicine PG Student, 4 Professor in Cardiology, 5 Internship in Cardiology Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Mysore Road, Bangalore 560074, India Abstract Introduction: Coronary artery disease (CAD) accounts for the major chunk of mortality in diabetes. Coronary angiography or arteriography remains the “gold-standard” technique for diagnosing and evaluating CAD. Material and Methods: The present study was undertaken at Rajarajeswari Medical College and Hospital, Bangalore , India between the periods of 1 ST December2016 to 31 st June -2018. Percutaneous coronary angiography (CAG) was Performed in 200 consecutive patients with suggestive of ischaemic chest pain. The population consisted of of which 75 cases are diabetic and 125 cases are nondiabetic Results: We observed positive angiographic lesion among both groups comparing site & number of vessel(s) involvement also average percentage of stenosis. The presence of coronary risk factors was not significantly different between the two populations. Total positive angiographic lesion was 131 (65.5%) in both groups. Among the Diabetes mellitus patients positive CAG finding 61 (81.33%). The recognized lesions were single vessel disease (SVD) 16 (26.24),double vessel disease (DVD) 25 (40.98%), triple vessel disease (TVD) 20 (32.78%), diffuse lesions 6 (9.8%) and average vessel stenosis 82.63%. On the other hand, total positive angiographic lesion was 70 (56%) in non--diabetic group; among them single vessel disease (SVD) 23 (32.85%), double vessel disease (DVD) 28(40%), triple vessel disease (TVD) 19 (27.15%), no diffuse lesions was found and average vessel stenosis was 78.03%. The results of the angiographic finding suggest that diabetic patients have a higher incidence of coronary heart disease (CHD), DVD, TVD, diffuse lesion & marked stenosis of coronary vessel than nondiabetic patient. Conclusion: CAD in diabetics had considerably higher percent of severe and unpredictable presentation. This increased frequency of complex lesion morphology is more difficult to treat by definitive intervention like percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PCI) & coronary artery bypass graft (CABG). Diabetics have a higher risk factor profile and poor clinical outcome. Early diagnosis and appropriate management will reduce the risk of complication after the onset of disease.