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The influence of foreign patterns in the morphology section of Ioan Piuariu-Molnar’s grammar (Deutsch-Walachische Sprachlehre, Vienna, 1788)
Authors: Minuț Ana-Maria , Lihaciu Ion
Published: April 2018

One of the stages we have made in the process of publishing the German–Romanian grammar of Ioan Piuariu Molnar consisted in identifying the patterns followed by the author. The statement which claims that Molnar’s grammar followed the pattern of Samuel Micu and George Șincai’s grammar, Elementa linguæ daco-romanæ sive valachicæ (Vienna, 1780) is widespread in today’s literature review. We have found that, in case of some grammar chapters, the influence of this model is clearly confirmed. But there are also chapters different from their corresponding ones in Elementa or chapters that emerge only in Molnar’s grammar, not in that one of Micu and Șincai. This is explained by the fact that Molnar also followed the pattern of foreign grammars, which at that time were successful and were widely spread; these are two French grammars written in German with Latin grammatical terminology: the work of J.R. des Pepliers, Nouvelle et parfaite grammaire royale françoise et allemande. Neue und vollständige königliche französische Grammatik, bisher unter dem Nahmen des Herrn der Pepliers vielmals herausgegeben (Leipzig, 1765, M.G. Weidmanns Erben und Reich Printing House), respectively the grammar of Hilmar Curas, Erleichterte und durch lange Erfahrung verbesserte französische Grammatik (Berlin, 1759, Friedrich Nicolai Printing House). In this article we have revealed the chapters of morphology in which the influence of the Pepliers and Curas’ grammars is confirmed. The influence of foreign patterns is reflected in: the structure of the chapters, the used terminology and the German sequence of words; on the latter, we have highlighted where German equivalents for the Romanian words indicated by Molnar are identical with the German equivalents listed in Pepliers’ grammar or that of Curas for the French words.
„Au greșit” în Iv, 4, 11; de ce nu și în Pv, 30, 30? Implicit, despre limite filologice și acceptarea lor
Authors: Chirilă Adina
Published: April 2018

Existența termenului furnicoleu (gr. μυρμηκολέων) în Iov, 4, 11, în textul biblic de tradiție ortodoxă, pe linia neabătută a LXX, a părut în răstimpuri bizară și a intrigat în suficientă măsură încît să fie abordată ca problemă textologică în cîteva articole și studii, unele dintre ele ample și bine documentate, în ultimul secol. Concluzia acestora este că ne aflăm în fața unei simple greșeli de traducere: traducătorul evreu elenizat al LXX a ratat echivalentul ebr. ַׁל ֭י ִש (layish [lah’-yish]) ‘un leu’ din secvența originară a povestirii ebraice a lui Iov, producînd în schimb un termen singular în textul sacru, obscur. Redeschizînd chestiunea, studiul de față propune, pe baza unor argumente și analogii de natură lingvistică, o altă lecțiune decît cele care au fost presupuse, îndeobște, pentru gr. μυρμηκολέων, care exclude aflarea în eroare a vechiului traducător. Mai mult decît atît însă, prin critica și rezervele pe care le formulează față de soluțiile precedente și față de raționamentele care au dus la ele, studiul reamintește de necesitatea aplicării unor judecăți și cîntăriri lucide ale argumentelor ce par a favoriza o anumită poziție într-un demers de natură filologică.
O perspectivă asupra lexicului comun latinei clasice și latinei vulgare
Authors: Țâra George Bogdan
Published: April 2018

Articolul are ca punct de plecare perspectiva diferită a latiniștilor și a romaniștilor asupra conceptului de ‘latină vulgară’, concretizată în polemica amicală dintre Pierre Flobert și Eugeniu Coșeriu. Avînd în vedere lexicul limbii latine, încercăm să arătăm o seamă de elemente comune între latina clasică și latina vulgară. În demersul nostru, am considerat, asemenea Mariei Iliescu, că viziunea diacronică asupra limbii trebuie să aibă în vedere suma istoriilor cuvintelor ce o compun. Spațiul restrîns al unui articol ne-a determinat să alegem un număr limitat de lexeme atestate în scris. Pe baza exemplelor excerptate din texte aparținînd unor epoci diferite ale literaturii latine (arhaică, clasică, tîrzie), de la autori clasici (Cicero, Vergilius etc.) și de la scriitori ale căror opere conțin elemente de limbă vorbită (Plautus, Petronius etc.), din lucrări cu un nivel ridicat de limbă (epopee, discurs, tratat etc.) și din texte cu mărci ale oralității (comedii, corespondență, predici), am putut observa evoluția semantică a unor termeni păstrați în limbile romanice. Concluzia noastră susține ideea de ‘limbă comună’, care explică existența în paralel a acelorași termeni (casa, pauimentum, caballus, formosus, uetulus, auricula, gula, bucca, manducare, incendere, draco) în latina clasică și în latina vulgară, fără diferențe notabile.
Buccal Bifurcation Cyst: Two Case Reports and a Literature Review
Authors: Kim Hee-Ra , Nam Soon-Hyeun , Kim Hyeun-Jung , Choi So-Young
Published: April 2018

Introduction: A buccal bifurcation cyst (BBC) is an uncommon inflammatory odontogenic cyst associated with the permanent mandibular first or second molar in children. Case reports: These reports present two cases of BBC and describes the clinical and radiographic features leading to the diagnosis and the treatment of this lesion. Two patients complained of mandibular buccal swelling around the permanent first molar. The diagnosis of BBC in both cases was based on the clinical and radiographic features. In both cases, only enucleation was performed without extracting the involved tooth. Results: There were no recurrences during follow up. All teeth remained vital and erupted normally. Conclusion: The most appropriate treatment is usually enucleation of the cyst without extraction of the associated tooth. Therefore, knowledge of the distinct features of BBC is important for diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Oral Health of Portuguese Children with Type 1 Diabetes: A Multiparametric Evaluation
Authors: Coelho Ana Sofia Estima da Cunha , Carneiro Andreia Silva , Pereira Vânia Filipa , Paula Anabela Pereira , Macedo Ana Paula , Carrilho Eunice Virgínia Palmeirão
Published: April 2018

Objective: To perform a multiparametric evaluation of the oral health of 36 children with type 1 diabetes. Study design: A group of type 1 diabetic children and a sex-age-matched control group were formed. Seven parameters were evaluated: probing depth, bleeding on probing, plaque index (O'Laery index), calculus index (according to Ramfjord), dental caries (using ICDAS), salivary pH and unstimulated salivary flow rate. Statistical analysis was performed and the significance level was set at 5%. Results: Both groups consisted of 36 children with a mean age of 13 years. With regard to bleeding on probing, plaque index and calculus index, higher values were obtained in the diabetic group and the differences between groups were statistically significant for all three parameters. Concerning dental caries and salivary parameters, there were no significant differences between groups. However, a statistically significant correlation between salivary parameters and metabolic control was found. Conclusion: This study suggests that type 1 diabetic children are associated with some risk factors related to periodontal disease and dental caries. The proven relationship between diabetes and oral health complications imposes the need for these patients to be integrated into preventive dental programs from a young age.
Gender Differences in Dental Anxiety and Medical Fear in Croatian Adolescents
Authors: Katanec T , Singh S , Majstorovic M , Klaric I , Herman NG , Moursi AM
Published: April 2018

Objectives: The aim of this study was to differentiate anxious from nonanxious adolescents and evaluate gender differences in anxiety with respect to previous negative dental and medical experiences. The purpose was also to evaluate a causative relationship between child medical fear and dental anxiety. Study Design: This study sampled 113 Croatian adolescents from 15 to18 years of age. Children's Fear Survey Schedule – Dental Subscale (CFSS-DS) was used for the assessment of child dental anxiety regarding visits to the dentist and receiving dental treatment. A modified version of Child Medical Fear Questionnaire (CMFQ-M) was used for evaluation of child medical fear related to medical treatment and doctors in general. Results and Conclusion: The results showed significantly higher dental anxiety (CFSS-DS) and medical fear (CMFQ-M) in adolscent girls (p<0,001) as compared to adolescent boys. A significantly strong correlation between medical fear and dental anxiety in adolescent girls was proved by Pearson's correlation coefficient (p < 0,01). In this study, CMFQ-M and CFSS-DS questionnaires were standardized in the Croatian adolescent population and proved reliable in the estimation of anxious behaviour with respect to specific medical and dental situations.
Contribution of Streptococcus Mutans Virulence Factors and Saliva Agglutinating Capacity to Caries Susceptibility in Children: A Preliminary Study
Authors: de Camargo Eloa Ramalho , Canalle Jonas Bitencourt , Capozzoli Rodriguo , dos Santos Tanila Wood , Ballini Margareth Bulhman , Ferraz Lucio Fabio Caldas , Parisotto Thaís Manzano , Darrieux Michelle
Published: April 2018

Background: Many factors contribute to caries development in humans, such as diet, host factors – including different saliva components – and the presence of acidogenic bacteria in the dental biofilm, particularly Streptococcus mutans (S. mutans). Despite the influence of S. mutans in caries, this bacterium is also prevalent among healthy individuals, suggesting the contribution of genetic variation on the cariogenic potential. Based on this hypothesis, the present work investigated the influence of S. mutans virulence factors and saliva agglutinating capacity on caries susceptibility in children. Study design: Saliva samples of 24 children from low income families (13 caries-free and 11 caries-active individuals) were collected and tested for their ability to agglutinate S. mutans. The bacteria were isolated from these samples and analyzed for the presence of the gene coding for mutacin IV (mut IV). Biofilm formation and acid tolerance were also investigated in both groups (caries-free and caries-active). Results: Saliva samples from caries-free children showed an increased capacity to agglutinate S. mutans (p=0.006). Also, bacteria isolated from the caries-free group formed less biofilm when compared to the caries-active group (p=0.04). The presence of mut IV gene did not differ between bacteria isolated from caries-free and caries-active individuals, nor did the ability to tolerate an acidic environment, which was the same for the two groups. Conclusions: Altogether, the results suggest that the adhesive properties of S. mutans and the agglutinating capacity of the saliva samples correlated with the presence of caries lesions in children.
Dental Age Difference in Children with ADHD
Authors: Wadhwa Puneet , Yu Qingzhao , Zhu Han , Townsend Janice A.
Published: April 2018

Objective: The purpose of this study was to determine if changes in dental development are associated with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) or ADHD medications. Study Design: This retrospective chart review evaluated the dental age of 128 patients between 6 and 16 years of age using the Demirjian method from the following two groups a) children with ADHD b) unaffected children. The ADHD group was further stratified into four groups according to the medication type. The impact of ADHD on dental age difference (the difference between dental age and chronologic age) was analyzed using T-test and the association between medication type and dental age difference was analyzed through one way ANOVA. Results: The mean difference between estimated dental age and chronologic age (dental age difference) for all subjects was 0.80 years. There was no significant dental age difference in subjects with ADHD and the control group (0.78±1.28vs. 0.84 ±1.09 years respectively; P=0.75) and there was no significant difference in dental age difference and type of medication (P=0.84). Conclusion: No significant difference was found between children with ADHD and unaffected children with respect to dental age difference. No significant differences were found in dental age difference in the four medication groups.
The Prevalence of ADHD Patients among Pediatric Dentists in Israel and Knowledge of Dental and Behavioral Aspects of Treating Them
Authors: Blumer Sigalit , Khoury Rula Shehadi , Peretz Benjamin
Published: April 2018

Objective: There are no clear guidelines for managing the dental treatment of children with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). The use of sedation in combination with chronic ADHD medication use is also not well defined. This study surveyed the prevalence of ADHD children, management techniques and knowledge of pharmacologic therapies of these children among Israeli dentists. Study Design: A specially designed questionnaire was distributed to all Israeli dentists attending a national conference in 2016. Results: Of the 160 dentists who attended the conference, 96 completed the survey (60% response rate), and they included 46 (51%) pediatric dental specialists and 50 (49%) general dental practitioners. The medications Ritalin and Concerta were most familiar to the respondents (98.9%). Eighty-seven (91.1%) of the practitioners responded that their ADHD patients take their usual doses of any drug for treating ADHD symptoms, regardless of whether or not the dentists intended to use sedatives. The practitioners invented their own behavior management techniques with varying degrees of success. Conclusions: There are no specific guidelines for the most effective pharmacologic protocol (co-administration of ADHD drugs and dental sedatives) or behavior management techniques for the provision of optimal dental care to children with ADHD.
Detection of exacerbactions of chronic obstructive lung disease in the ambulatory practice
Authors: Maliavko Natalia S , Shatyi Nikita O , Alagova Elena V , Pokhaznikova Marina A , Lebedev Anatoliy K
Published: April 2018

The article presents the results of a retrospective study aimed at identifying exacerbations in outpatients with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) during the previous 12 months. А telephone interview was conducted with 20 patients with COPD from the departments of general medical practice of three polyclinics in the Kalininsky district of St. Petersburg. The obtained data were compared with records in outpatient cards to determine the presence of registered cases of appeals to the polyclinic for exacerbation of the disease.7 patients (35%) were identified retrospectively using the questionnaire, which can be attributed to the phenotype of COPD with frequent exacerbations. Among them, five people were hospitalized in a hospital for exacerbation of COPD, and two patients had 2 or more exacerbations in an outpatient card that did not lead to hospitalization. In 5 patients (33%), among those who were not in hospital for an exacerbation of COPD for the previous 12 months, indirect signs of low self-esteem were revealed, indicating that it is necessary to raise awareness of the exacerbation of COPD and the education patients self-management skills. (For citation: Maliavko NS, Shatyi NO, Alagova EV, et al. Detection of exacerbactions of chronic obstructive lung disease in the ambulatory practice. Russian Family Doctor. 2018;22(1):18-22. doi 10.17816/RFD2018118-22).
Features of cognitive disorders in elderly and old patients with hypertension
Authors: Sharashkina Natalia V , Ostapenko Valentina S , Runikhina Nadezda K
Published: April 2018

Aim. To assess cognitive status of the elderly and old patients with arterial hypertension, in outpatient setting. Material and methods. Totally, 356 patients included, age 74,9 ± 6,1 y., 80,4% females. For cognition assessment before and after the treatment, neuropsychological test was done, with MMSE - short scale of psychic status assessment, drawing test; literal and categoric associations test. Results. In the group <80 y. o. The prominence of MMSE disorders correlated with blood pressure values (BP): for systolic BP (r = -0,22, p = 0,0003), for diastolic BP (r = -0,13, p = 0,03), i.e. in higher BP patients there were lower points in cognition scale by Spearman correlation. In the group ≥80 y. both correlations were non-significant, for systolic BP (r = -0,05, p = 0,64), and for diastolic BP (r = -0,13, p = 0,25). Conclusion. In older age and senile patients with arterial hypertension there should be differential approach to BP management according to the age and cognition disorders, complex approach to treatment in these patients might prevent further worsening of cognitive decline. (For citation: Sharashkina NV, Ostapenko VS, Runikhina NK. Features of cognitive disorders in elderly and old patients with hypertension. Russian Family Doctor. 2018;22(1):36-40. doi 10.17816/RFD2018136-40).
Diagnóstico Ambiental e Produtivo de Comunidades Rurais do Município de Una da Região Sul da Bahia
Authors: Ramalho Antônio Ricardo Dos Santos , Rech Carmen Lucia De Souza , Rech José Luiz , Farias Filho Ronaldo Vasconcelos , Costa Ícaro Assunção
Published: April 2018

A pesquisa foi realizada por meio de diagnósticos ambiental e produtivo das famílias de quatro comunidades rurais da região sul da Bahia do município de Una, localizadas em uma região de remanescentes florestais e de grande riqueza de fauna e flora. Os dados foram coletados por meio da aplicação de questionários em visitas nas casas dos agricultores familiares e o modelo estatístico empregado foi o descritivo, em que foram avaliadas três variáveis: perfil do agricultor, perfil da unidade de produção familiar e práticas ambientais realizadas nas propriedades. É imprescindível para a melhoria na qualidade de vida destes agricultores rurais a inserção das famílias em projetos que visem despertar a consciência acerca do uso da água, da utilização de agrotóxicos e, principalmente, sobre a questão do destino do lixo e das queimadas realizadas, garantindo-lhes tecnologias para produção, manejo sustentável e assegurando-lhe comercialização dos seus produtos agrícolas.Palavras-chaves: Impacto Ambiental. Agricultura Familiar. Unidade de Conservação.Abstract The research was performed through environmental and productive diagnoses of four rural communities in the Southern region of the Una municipality from Bahia state, located in a forest remnants region and rich in fauna and flora. Data were collected through questionnaires in visits at the family farmers’ houses and the statistical model used was the descriptive, where three variables were evaluated: farmer’s profile, profile of family production unit and environmental practices carried out in the facilities. It is essential in order to improve the rural farmers’ life quality the inclusion of families in activities to raise awareness about water use, pesticides use, and especially on the issue of garbage disposal and vegetation fires carried out , ensuring them technologies for production, sustainable management and assuring them commercialization for their agricultural products.Keywords: Environmental Impact. Family Farming. Conservation Unit.
Redes de Atenção à Saúde: Movimentos do Ensino e Serviço Rumo à Efetivação do Modelo Assistencial
Authors: Maffissoni André Lucas , Vendruscolo Carine , Metelski Fernanda Karla
Published: April 2018

Revisão integrativa da literatura, que objetivou caracterizar as produções bibliográficas sobre Redes de Atenção à Saúde no Brasil entre o período de 2005 e 2015. Na busca dos trabalhos, ocorrida em janeiro de 2016, utilizaram-se os termos: “Redes de Atenção à Saúde” e “Assistência à Saúde”, no portal Biblioteca Virtual em Saúde. Um total de 16 produções, que se relacionavam ao tema proposto foram selecionadas e divididas, em duas temáticas de discussão: “As Redes e sua implicação no modelo de atenção à saúde” e “A participação dos diferentes setores e sujeitos para a efetivação das Redes”. Os artigos discutem acerca das potencialidades, que um sistema operacionalizado na dinâmica de Redes pode trazer para a atenção em saúde, bem como revelam a importância do envolvimento do setor ensino no processo de construção e consolidação destas, em decorrência de sua função de notável importância nos processos formativos de futuros profissionais da saúde. As publicações também demonstram diversas dificuldades na concretização desse modelo de atenção, o que advém da falta de conscientização e adesão ao modelo, por parte dos sujeitos, que atuam diretamente ou indiretamente no Sistema de Saúde, incluindo-se profissionais, estudantes, professores, usuários e gestores. Foi encontrado um número limitado de artigos científicos, o que demonstra necessidade de ampliar as pesquisas na área.Palavras-chave: Redes de Atenção à Saúde. Assistência à Saúde. Educação em Saúde.AbstractIntegrative review of literature that aims to characterize the bibliographic productions about Health Care Networks in Brazil between the period of 2005 and 2015. The search of the articles, collected in January of 2016, included the terms “Health Care Networks” and “Delivery of Health Care”, on Health Library Virtual portal. An entire of 16 publications that were related to the proposed theme were selected and divided into two thematic discussions: “The impact produced by Networks on health care system” and “The participation of different sectors and people to the Networks establishment”. The articles discuss about the potential that an operationalized system in Networks dynamics can bring to health care as well as reveal the importance of the education sector involvement concerning the construction and consolidation of the same, due to their remarkable importance when it comes to theformation process of future health professionals. The publication also demonstrates several difficulties achieving this care model, which arise from the lack of awareness and accession to the model by the subjects that act directly or indirectly on the Health System, including professional, students, professors and managers. A limited number of scientific articles were found which shows the need to expand the researches in this area.Keywords: Health Care Networks. Health Delivery. Health Education.
Conhecimento Populacional Sobre o Caramujo Africano (Achatina Fulica) em Várzea Grande-MT: Visão de Moradores e Estudantes
Authors: Silva Alves Maria Aparecida da , Sales Rodrigues Neiva , Freitag Renata , Bofinger Jakson
Published: April 2018

O molusco exótico Achatina fulica é classificado como uma das mais preocupantes espécies invasoras do mundo, sendo considerado sério problema ambiental, de saúde pública e econômica, sendo frequentemente encontrado em ambientes antrópicos, e em vários locais do Brasil. Esse molusco pode estar associado ao tipo de ambiente e a sua capacidade de se adaptar, principalmente, em bairros que propiciam locais com muito entulho, lixo e umidade, em que este molusco se adapta com muita facilidade. Este trabalho tem o objetivo de avaliar o grau de conhecimento dos moradores e estudantes do bairro Marajoara II, em Várzea Grande-MT, a respeito do caramujo africano, e dispor soluções para o controle populacional da espécie. Um questionário foi aplicado na comunidade do bairro e na escola Estadual Maria Leite Marcoski para saber o grau de conhecimento dos moradores sobre o caramujo africano. Os resultados da pesquisa apontaram que tanto os entrevistados do bairro, quanto os da escola não têm informações sobre o molusco A. fulica, o que gera a necessidade de palestras educativas com a comunidade escolar e do bairro, para mais informações sobre o assunto.Palavras-chave: Conhecimento Local. Espécie Exótica. Molusco.AbstractThe exotic mollusk Achatina fulica is classified as one of the most troublesome invasive species in the world and is considered a serious environmental, public and economic health problem, often being found in man-made environments, and in many parts of Brazil. This mollusk may be associated with the type of environment and its ability to adapt, especially in neighborhoods that provides places with a lot of garbage, trash and moisture where it fits very easily. This study aims to assess the degree of knowledge of the residents from Marajoara II district of Várzea Grande-MT, about the African snail, and propose solutions to control this species population . A questionnaire was applied to the neighborhood community and the state school Maria Leite Marcoski to know the inhabitants knowledge degree of the African snail. The survey results showed that both respondents in the neighborhood, as the school has no information about the mollusk A. fulica, which creates the need for educational lectures with the school community and neighborhood, for more information on the subject.Keywords: Local Knowledge. Exotic Species. Mollusk.
Tempo de Chegada do Paciente Infartado na Unidade de Terapia Intensiva: a Importância do Rápido Atendimento
Authors: Ouchi Janaina Daniel , Teixeira Cintia , Góes Ribeiro César Augusto , Oliveira Cibeli Cristina
Published: April 2018

Baseado em um estudo já realizado, em que se abordava a importância do rápido atendimento de Emergência ao paciente infartado ou com suspeita de Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM), surgiu a motivação para realizar este trabalho em que se abordará a continuação do atendimento nas Unidades de Terapia Intensiva ao paciente infartado, mostrando que o rápido atendimento, diagnóstico e encaminhamento para o centro de referência será primordial na posterior recuperação do paciente. De acordo com a IV Diretriz da Sociedade Brasileira de Cardiologia sobre Tratamento do Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio (IAM), a maioria das mortes nesta condição ocorre nas primeiras horas de manifestação da doença, sendo 40% a 65% na primeira hora e, aproximadamente, 80% nas primeiras 24 horas. Esse é um dos fatos que demonstram a importância do domínio pelos profissionais da saúde dos sinais e sintomas iniciais do IAM e a importância da tomada de decisão imediata para minimizar ou zerar os danos decorrentes de um infarto ao paciente.Palavras-chave: Cardiologia. Infarto Agudo do Miocárdio. Protocolo. Unidades de Terapia Intensiva.AbstractBased on a study already carried out that addressed the importance of quick response of emergency to patients with myocardial infarction or suspected AMI, motivation arose to carry out this work which will address the continued care in Intensive Care Units to patients with myocardial infarction, showing that quick service, diagnosis and referral to the reference center will be paramount in the subsequent recovery of the patient. According to IV Guidelines of the Brazilian Cardiology Society for Treatment of Acute Myocardial Infarction, most deaths in AMI occurs in the first hours of disease onset, 40% to 65% in the first hour and approximately 80% in first 24 hours. This is one of the facts that demonstrate the importance of the field by health professionals of the initial signs and symptoms of AMI and the importance of taking immediate decision to minimize or zero damage from a heart attack patient.Keywords: Cardiology. Acute Myocardial Infarction. Protocol. Intensive Care Unit.
Serrapilheira e Efluxo de Co2 do Solo em Floresta Sazonalmente Alagável no Pantanal Brasileiro
Authors: Barbosa da Silva Ludymilla , Zangeski Novais Jonathan Willian , Sanches Luciana , Gomes Machado Nadja , Aquino Aryadne Marcia , Da Silva Sallo Fernando
Published: April 2018

Áreas naturais alagadas estão entre os ecossistemas com alta produtividade e são amplamente distribuídas no mundo. O Pantanal se constitui uma das maiores planícies inundáveis contínuas do mundo e cerca de 30% da sua área compreende florestas sazonalmente inundáveis. Nesse sentido, o presente trabalho visa contribuir para a compreensão de processos pouco estudados nas florestas inundáveis como a serrapilheira, e efluxo de CO2 no solo, ambos influenciados pelas cheias pantaneiras. Tendo em vista a importância desses ecossistemas florestais, o objetivo geral deste trabalho foi analisar a dinâmica de serrapilheira e efluxo de CO2 em uma floresta sazonalmente inundável no Pantanal Mato- Grossense. Foram monitorados 55 pontos em 5 transectos para medições de efluxo de CO2, IAF e umidade do solo, além de 20 coletores de 1m2 para coletas de serrapilheira. A média de produção mensal de serrapilheira foi de 1005 g m-2 para litterpool e 213 g m-2 para a litterfall. A média anual do efluxo foi de 1,11 g CO2 m-2 h-1, ocorrendo em setembro o menor valor, mês mais seco, 0,691 g CO2 m-2 h-1. Houve sazonalidade característica para todas as variáveis analisadas, sendo a diminuição da umidade do solo fator determinante para a produção de serrapilheira e inibição do efluxo de CO2 do solo.Palavras-chaves: Litterpool. Litterfall. Dióxido de Carbono. Respiração do Solo. Vochysia Divergens Phol.AbstractFlooded natural areas are among the ecosystems with high ecological productivity and are widely distributed in the world. Pantanal is one of the largest continuous floodplains in the world and about 30% of its area comprises seasonally flooded forests. In this sense, the present work aims to contribute to the understanding of processes that are not studied in the floodplain forests, such as litter, and CO2 efflux in the soil, both influenced by the floods pulse. Considering the importance of these forest ecosystems, the general objective of this work was to analyze the litter dynamics and CO2 efflux in a seasonally flooded forest in Mato Grosso Pantanal. Fifty-five points were monitored in 5 transects for measurements of CO2 efflux, LAI and soil moisture, and 20 collectors of 1m2 for litter collection. The average monthly litter yield was 1005 g m-2 for litterpool and 213 g m-2 for litterfall. The annual average of the efflux was 1.11 g CO2 m-2 h-1, occurring in September the lowest value, the driest month, 0.691 g CO2 m-2 h-1. There was a characteristic seasonality for all analyzed variables, being the decrease of the soil moisture determining factor for litter production and inhibition of soil CO2 efflux.Keywords: Litterpool. Litterfall. Carbon Dioxide. Soil Respiration. Vochysia Divergens Phol.
Los nombres de enclaves de los países nórdicos en el "Libro del conoscimiento de reynos, tierras y señoríos” (s. XIV) y en una relación del diplomático Juan Scheffer (1627). Una comparación diacrónica
Authors: Izquierdo Diaz Jorge Simon
Published: April 2018

La comparación diacrónica entre el léxico empleado en el Libro del conoscimiento de reynos, tierras y señoríos, de autor anónimo, siglo XIV, y una relación del diplomático Iuan Scheffer (1627) ilustra el grado de conocimiento de la costa de los países nórdicos en nuestro país, escaso hasta la Edad Moderna y de rápido crecimiento desde el siglo XVII.
JOSÉ LUIS GÓMEZ URDÁÑEZ, El marqués de la Ensenada, el secretario de todo, Punto de Vista Editores, Madrid, 2017
Authors: Martínez Shaw Carlos
Published: April 2018

JOSÉ LUIS GÓMEZ URDÁÑEZ, El marqués de la Ensenada, el secretario de todo, Punto de Vista Editores, Madrid, 2017
ADOLFO HAMER, Antonio de Ubilla, secretario del Despacho Universal de la Monarquía Hispánica (1643-1726), Sílex Ediciones, Madrid, 2016
Authors: Pérez Fernández Francisco José
Published: April 2018

ADOLFO HAMER, Antonio de Ubilla, secretario del Despacho Universal de la Monarquía Hispánica (1643-1726), Sílex Ediciones, Madrid, 2016
Global field experiments for potato simulations
Authors: Raymundo Rubi , Asseng Senthold , Prasad Rishi , Kleinwechter Ulrich , Condori Bruno , Bowen Walter , Wolf Joost , Olesen Jørgen E. , Dong Qiaoxue , Zotarelli Lincoln , Gastelo Manuel , Alva Ashok , Travasso Maria , Arora Vijay
Published: April 2018

A large field potato experimental data set has been assembled for simulation modeling. The data are from temperate, subtropical, and tropical regions across the world and include 87 experiments with 204 treatments. Treatments include nitrogen fertilizer, irrigation, atmospheric CO2 levels, temperature, cultivars, and locations. For all experiments, measurements include tuber fresh and dry weight. For some experiments, measurements include in-season biomass, leaf area index, stem and leaf weight, N uptake, soil water, and soil N contents. Each experiment has soil characteristics and daily data for solar radiation, rainfall, and maximum and minimum temperature. The data have been quality checked and used in a previous simulation exercise. All data are in AGMIP format. Data access via doi 10.7910/DVN/4KJ5ME.
Sublocations of cancers of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx, primary lymph node and other epidemiological features in a French Tropical Island in the Indian Ocean 2009-2013
Authors: Delagranda Antoine , Ferreira Romain , Dufour Xavier , Poisson Maria , Leterme Gaelle
Published: April 2018

Background: This study had two objectives: firstly, to describe and compare sublocations of all cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx, larynx and primary carcinoma cervical lymph node  diagnosed in Reunion Island, a tropical French overseas territory in the southern hemisphere between 2009 to 2013; and secondly others epidemiological features.

Methods: A retrospective study included 621 patients diagnosed with cancer of the oral cavity, oropharynx, hypopharynx or larynx or primary cervical node between 2009 and 2013 in Reunion Island. 13 possible sublocations of cancer for mouth are described, 14 for larynx, 12 for oropharynx, 3 for hypopharynx, 8 for primary cervical lymph node. Demographic characteristics, data on alcohol consumption, smoking habits, HPV infection, denutrition were analyzed.  

Results: Cancer location consisted of oropharynx (36.2%), larynx (25.6%), oral cavity (20.8%), hypopharynx (13.8%), primary carcinoma lymph node (3.6%). Sublocations in oral cavity mainly concerned palatin tonsil and base tongue. Vocal fold was the mostly frequent sublocation involved in larynx. Cancer in oral cavity were portion out more homogeneously. Excluding primary lymph node, sex ratio was 7.7 and mean age was 60 years. Cancer consisted of squamous cell carcinoma in 99.1% of patients. 340/375 patients (81.25%) showed alcohol abuse; 309/359 (86.1%) were smokers; 31/184 (16.8%) had HPV infection.

Conclusions: First study including all cases of pharyngolarynx and oral cavity cancer and depicting all sublocations involved in one series. We found no significant difference of distribution between sublocations for larynx but some for oropharynx and oral cavity compared to literature.

 
A study on impact of fess in the outcome of management of active mucosal type of CSOM
Authors: Sachithanandam Suresh kumar , Sankaralingam Ganapathy , Chellakani Ravikumar , Chinnadurai Karuppasamy , Palaramakrishnan Rajeswari
Published: April 2018

Background: Chronic suppurative otitis media is one of the commonest diseases in the developing countries. The route of infection of ear is predominately through the Eustachian tube orifice. One of the potential risk factor for CSOM is the persistent post nasal discharge associated with chronic sinusitis. This study is done in Tirunelveli Medical College is aimed to document the impact of FESS on the active mucosal type of CSOM.

Methods: 80 patients of active mucosal type of CSOM with radiologically proved chronic sinusitis were taken and were subjected to FESS. In those patients 104 ear perforations (including bilateral disease in 24 cases) are categorised into 25 small, 32 medium and 47 large sized perforation depending on the number of quadrants involved. Post-Operative reduction in ear discharge and size of the perforations are noted.  

Results: Significant changes are seen in ear discharge by 6 weeks. 18 ears out of 104 ears with perforation became dry. 55 and 57 ears became dry post operatively at 3 months and 6 months respectively. Reduction in the size of perforation seen at 3 months and significant changes seen in small and medium perforation categories. 11 out of 25 small sized perforation got closed at 6 months. No significant reduction is seen in large perforation category.

Conclusions: There is significant impact of FESS in the outcome of treatment for active mucosal type of CSOM. Significant impact is seen in Small perforations in which more than one third of ears got healed and need not be operated. In others, by making into dry ear the success rate of following ear surgery can be increased.
A comparative study between coblation adenoidectomy and conventional adenoidectomy
Authors: Saravana Selvan V. , Silambu Muthamil , Vinodh Kumaran D.
Published: April 2018

Background: The objective of the study was to compare the advantages and results between coblation adenoidectomy and conventional adenoidectomy by curettage.

Methods: The study was conducted in Stanley medical college, Chennai (a tertiary care centre) from June 2013 to June 2016. Fifty patients were studied who underwent adenoidectomy. Twenty five patients underwent conventional adenoidectomy by curettage and rest by nasal endoscopy assisted coblation adenoidectomy. Following outcomes were evaluated: pain score on first day, days reporting pain, analgesic days, school absenteeism, endoscopic adenoid grading and intraoperative bleeding.  

Results: Patients who underwent coblation adenoidectomy showed better results during follow up with lesser complications.

Conclusions: Coblation adenoidectomy is a better technique when compared to conventional technique of curettage.
The role of anterior tucking of graft in subtotal perforation of tympanic membrane
Authors: Prakash Mylanahalli Doddarangaiah , Abhilasha Somashekhar
Published: April 2018

Background: Tympnaoplasty has been well accepted as the surgery of choice for chronic otitis media. Since the introduction of tympanoplasty, there has been many modifications in terms of technique, approach, and materials used for grafting the tympanic membrane; each with their respective advantages and disadvantages. But irrespective of procedure done, very large and subtotal perforations have always posed a problem with failure after surgery. This demands further modification of the procedure to support the graft. This study was done to know the role of Anterior tucking of graft in subtotal perforation of tympanic membrane in terms of graft uptake rate and hearing outcome.

Methods: A systemic retrospective analysis of case files was done. The case files of patient who fulfilled the inclusion criteria were selected. Detailed preoperative and postoperative clinical and audiometric findings were noted down.  

Results: Total of 40 cases with 3 cases being bilateral, 43 ears were operated by cortical mastoidectomy with tympanoplasty along with anterior tucking of the graft. Our success rate was 95.3% (n=40). 40 patients had showed the improvement in hearing with average air bone gap gain of 12.7 dB HL.

Conclusions: Underlay grafting for subtotal perforations of tympanic membrane is a surgically challenging and results in poor outcome. Modification to this method by anterior tucking of the graft is an effective surgical technique with satisfactory outcomes and hence is advocated for the routine practice.
Assessment of functional outcome after parotidectomy reconstruction
Authors: Kumar Jitendra , Kumar Sunil , Singh H. P. , Verma Veerendra , Mishra Anupam
Published: April 2018

Background: Total or superficial parotidectomy, when a reconstructive technique is not used, usually leads to Frey’s syndrome, preauricular and retromandibular depression. These together with the scar from a classic or modified Blair incision limit the final aesthetic outcome. The superiorly based sternocleidomastoid muscle (SCM) flap or superficial musculo-aponeurotic system (SMAS) flap can be used for reconstruction of the defect to achieve better facial contour restoration. The aim and objective of the study was to evaluate the functional and cosmetic outcome of patients after reconstruction in parotid surgeries.

Methods: This study was done in the department of Otorhinolaryngology & Head-Neck Surgery. Total number of patients with parotid tumours were 24 in each group namely- Group A: Patients undergoing parotid surgery without reconstruction. Group B: Patients undergoing parotid surgery with reconstruction using superiorly based sternocleidomastoid muscle flap. All patients were followed and analyzed on 6 weeks, 6 months and 1 year postoperatively on the basis of patient’s satisfaction, cosmesis, subjective Frey’s syndrome, retromandibular and pre-auricular depression using visual analogue scale.  

Results: In Group A, subjective Frey’s syndrome was present in 8.3% patients from 6 month to 1 year. In contrast, in Group B, it remain absent in all patients at all periods. In Group A, preauricular depression was present in 79.2% patients in immediate postop and 95.8% patients from 6 week to 1 year. In contrast, in Group B, it was present in only 4.2% patients at all periods. In Group A, retromandibular depression was present in 70.8% patients while in Group B, it was absent in all patients.

Conclusions: The superiorly based SCM flap for reconstruction of defect following superficial or total parotidectomy improves the final outcome in terms of the facial deformity (pre-auricular, retro-auricular depression) and lowers the incidence of Frey’s syndrome.
Comparative study of type I tympanoplasty using temporalis fascia and tragal cartilage with perichondrium as graft material
Authors: Sood Arvinder Singh , Pal Pooja , Singla Anshul
Published: April 2018

Background: Temporalis fascia and cartilage are the most commonly used graft materials, though contradictory reports are available in literature as regards their efficacy. The purpose of this study was to compare graft acceptance and auditory outcomes of tympanoplasty using cartilage versus temporalis fascia as graft material.

Methods: This prospective study included 40 consecutive cases of chronic otitis media in a tertiary care centre randomised in two groups of 20 patients each to be subjected to tympanoplasty using either tragal cartilage-perichondrium or temporalis fascia graft from January 2011 to November 2012. Graft uptake rates and subjective as well as objective hearing improvement at 2 months and 6 months postoperative follow-up were compared.  

Results: The mean age of presentation was 34.4 years (range 15-60 years). At 2 months post operatively, the graft uptake was better with tragal cartilage group (95%) than temporalis fascia (90%), while at the end of 6 months graft uptake was better with temporalis fascia (75%) compared to tragal cartilage (70%). Hearing improvement was better for tragal cartilage group compared to the temporalis fascia group at both 2 months and 6 months follow-up. The subjective improvement in hearing at the end of 6 months was also better for tragal cartilage- perichondrium group than the temporalis fascia group.

Conclusions: Both temporalis fascia and tragal cartilage–perichondrium are suitable graft materials for tympanoplasty. Graft uptake was superior with temporalis fascia, while hearing improvement was better with tragal cartilage- perichondrium, although the results were not statistically significant.

 
Tumours and tumour like lesions of larynx: a clinicopathological study
Authors: Kavitha Y. , Chaitanya V. , Basavaraju K. P.
Published: April 2018

Background: Larynx is an important structure in human being forming a part of upper airway and responsible for voice production. Varieties of tumours and tumour like lesions of larynx significantly affect its functions. The aim of the study was to study the clinicopathological aspects of various lesions of larynx.

Methods: An observational study was conducted from January 2012 to December 2017 in a tertiary care centre retrospectively. Data collected from departmental registers. History, clinical presentation, relevant investigations and histopathology of biopsy from laryngeal lesions were analysed.  

Results: The incidence of laryngeal lesions was found to be high between 30-40 years (30.8%) followed by 51-60 years age group (20.9%) with higher preponderance among males (80.25%) compared to females (19.75%). Hoarseness of voice was the commonest presenting symptom in our patients accounting for 80%. It was observed that 27.1% patients were smokers, 10% were addicted to alcohol, and 6% patients had history of both smoking and alcohol consumption. Vocal polyp was the commonest tumour like lesion found in our study (31.4%) followed by vocal nodule (14.1%). Laryngeal papilloma was the only type of benign tumour found in our study (8%) and squamous cell carcinoma of larynx accounts for majority of malignant tumours most of which were moderately differentiated (40%).

Conclusions: Majority of the laryngeal lesions are seen among rural population with poor socioeconomic status. Hence, creating awareness about risk factors, symptomatology and better cure with early detection can be life saving.
Paraplegia as a rare complication of tracheal resection anastomosis
Authors: Noh Khairul Bariah , Mohamad Irfan , Maruthamuthu Thevagi , Nadarajah Sanjeevan , Nik Hassan Nik Fariza Husna
Published: April 2018

Tracheal resection is the definitive surgical treatment whereby resection of stenotic segment with end-to-end anastomosis is performed. The procedure is indicated in a case of grade IV tracheal stenosis. Known complications include granulation tissue formation, restenosis of the trachea, anastomotic separation, tracheoesophageal fistula (TEF) and tracheoinnominate fistula (TIF), wound infection, laryngeal edema and laryngeal dysfunction. We present an 18- year-old gentleman whom previously ambulating, developed acute paraplegia following this surgery. In this report we discuss the possible causes that may lead to paraplegia in our case.
Rhinolithiasis: lesion specificities of the first case described in Togo
Authors: Amana Bathokedeou , Foma Winga , Pegbessou Essobozou , Lawson Stephen Lionel Antoine , Dolou Warou , Boko Essohanam , Kpemissi Eyawèlohn
Published: April 2018

Rhinolithiasis is a solid concretion by progressive deposition of calcareous salts around an endogenous or exogenous central body, resorbable or not, of variable shape and sizes. Its diagnosis is based on endoscopic nasal examination completed by a computed tomography (CT) of the naso-sinus cavities. We are reporting the first described case of rhinolithiasis in Togo, particularly remarkable for its association with septal perforation, nasal mycosis, and granulomatous reaction.
A rare diagnosis of nasal mass: extramedullary plasmacytoma
Authors: Kamath Shrinath , Pratap Deepika , Shetty Kishore Chandra , . Biniyam
Published: April 2018

Extramedullary plasmacytomas (EMPs) are localized plasma cell neoplasms that occur within the soft tissue. Solitary plasmacytoma of the head and neck is a rare disease entity. They account for 1–2% of all plasma cell growths and have a great predilection for the upper respiratory tract. Males are more frequently affected during the fifth and sixth decades of life. We report a case of maxillary sinus plasmacytoma in an elderly man. Complete resolution of the tumour was seen with radiotherapy. 
Life threatening complication of fine needle aspiration of neck mass in a child: a case report
Authors: S. Pramod , Reddy Rewanth
Published: April 2018

Fine needle aspiration biopsy has become an important first line of investigation in palpable neck masses. It is simple, sensitive, inexpensive and safe investigation. Minor complications include pain, rashes and irritation at the site of aspiration. Life threatening complication occurs rarely. This is a report of child who presented with internal carotid artery injury with a massive hematoma causing respiratory distress following Fine needle aspiration. The child underwent neck exploration with evacuation of hematoma. Though life threatening complications post Fine needle aspiration are rare, this case highlights the precautions to be taken while performing fine needle aspiration in deep seated neck mass. 