bluuebunny/crossref_metadata_2025 huggingface dataset:
CHARACTERIZATION OF VirB4 PROTEIN OF LOCAL ISOLATE Brucella abortus WITH WESTERN BLOTTING TECHNIQUE
Authors: Praja Ratih Novita , Handijatno Didik , Koesdarto Setiawan , Yudhana Aditya
Published: November 2018

This research aimed to characterize VirB4 protein of local isolate Brucella abortus with Western blotting method. The result showed that there were four protein bands with molecular weights of 64.61, 59.25, 21.63, and 16.70 kDa by triggering a reaction between the whole Brucella abortus and anti-Brucella abortus serum. The results also revealed that there was only one protein band with a molecular weight of 59.25 kDa triggering a reaction between the whole Brucella abortus and anti-VirB Brucella abortus serum. Finally, it can be concluded that VirB4 protein can affect the virulence factor of Brucella abortus, successfully characterized with the appearance of one band with a molecular weight of 59.25 kDa by using Western blotting method.
TOTAL BACTERIA AND IDENTIFICATION OF PROTEOLYTIC RUMINAL AND RETICULUM BACTERIA FROM LOCAL KACANG GOAT
Authors: Safika Safika , Darmawi Darmawi , Ramadhani Fitria Sari , Nurhaspika Nurhaspika , Moliwati Moliwati
Published: November 2018

This study aimed to calculate the total bacteria and to identify the proteolytic bacteria in rumen and reticulum of local Kacang goat. The samples used were the rumen and reticulum fluids of five goats at abattoirs in Banda Aceh. Isolation of proteolytic bacteria was carried out using skim milk agar with pour plate method and incubated at 39° C for 48 hours. The bacterial colonies morphology was observed and the total bacterial count was recorded. DNA of the widest proteolytic index colony was isolated, amplified, and sequenced. The results showed that the dominant colonies morphology was white with position inside the agar. The average of total proteolytic bacteria in goat rumen fluid and reticulum fluid were 6.416x106 CFU/mL and 2,382x107 CFU/mL, respectively. Isolates with the widest proteolytic index was Ru3 (2.5 mm) in the rumen which homology and phylogenetic tree analysis of 16S rRNA showed 93% sequence similarity with Bacillus subtilis, while in reticulum was Re1 (2.0 mm) which has 92% sequence similarity to Tatumella. It is concluded that the number of proteolytic bacteria in reticulum is greater than the number of proteolytic bacteria in the rumen of local kacang goat. Homology analysis in this study proved that the Ru3 and Re1 isolate were probably either a new species or unconfirmed species.
MUCOLYTIC ACTIVITY OF ROSELLE (Hibiscus sabdariffa L.) CALYCES EXTRACT ON COW INTESTINAL MUCUS
Authors: Nerdy Nerdy , Manurung Kesaktian
Published: November 2018

This study aimed to examine the mucolytic activity of roselle calyces extract on cow intestinal mucus in vitro. The extraction of rosellecalyces was performed by the subsequence maceration method using different polarity solvent (n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol). Mucolyticactivity of each extract was evaluated by measuring the viscosity of mixture of cow intestinal mucus and phosphate buffer pH 7 compared toacetylcysteine as the standard mucolytic drug. The result showed that the decreasing of cow intestinal mucus and phosphate buffer pH 7 mixturesviscosity was indicated the increasing of mucolytic activity. The n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol extract of roselle calyces exhibit dosedependentmucolytic activity. Mucolytic activity of roselle calyces ethyl acetate extract with dose of 0.8% and roselle calyces methanol extractwith dose of 0.6% showed no significant difference to mucolytic activity from acetylcysteine with dose of 0.1% (positive control). An increaseddose of roselle calyces extract will decrease the viscosity of cow intestinal mucus and phosphate buffer pH 7 mixtures, indicating an increase inmucolytic activity.
O Livro XVII das Institutiones grammaticae de Prisciano: permanência ou descontinuidade em Tomás de Erfurt e Jeronymo Soares Barbosa
Authors: Beccari Alessandro Jocelito
Published: November 2018

Este artigo apresenta e discute resultados de uma pesquisa atualmente em desenvolvimento, que se fundamenta na tradução do original latino do livro XVII das Institutiones Grammaticae de Prisciano Cesariense (ca. 500 d.C.). O principal objetivo deste artigo é cotejar as ideias de Prisciano (séc. VI), do gramático especulativo Tomás de Erfurt (séc. XIII) e de Jeroymo Soares Barbosa (séc. XVIII), do ponto de vista de suas respectivas teorias do caso nominal do latim, para verificar continuidades ou desconcontinuidades nos dois últimos em relação ao primeiro. O modelo aqui adotado é a Historiografia Linguística (HoL): Koerner (1989) e Swiggers (2004).
A autoria no Sistema Nacional de Cultura sob o olhar da perspectiva bakhtiniana
Authors: Queiroz Inti Anny
Published: November 2018

No presente estudo, analisaremos os processos de criação e escrita do Sistema Nacional de Cultura, inseridos nas reflexões e tramitações dos marcos legais no Congresso Nacional brasileiro e as relações destes com o poder executivo. Essa análise será fundamentada na proposta teórica de Bakhtin que concebe o autor enquanto participante responsável e da ética da criação responsável. Buscaremos traçar os autores dos enunciados, suas relações discursivas, políticas e éticas, em cada um dos eventos e atos nos enunciados do legislativo relativos ao Sistema Nacional de Cultura (SNC) e suas respectivas tramitações. De acordo com os resultados de nosso estudo, os enunciados da esfera legislativa apresentaram não apenas autores individuais, mas também coautores e recebem influência ideológica de grupos políticos constituídos, de seus valores axiológicos e exotopias.
Planejamentos docentes a partir do PNAIC/2013: revisitando os estudos sobre sequência didática
Authors: Oliveira Andréa Ramos de , Parisotto Ana Luzia Videira
Published: November 2018

Este trabalho integra estudo de caso e analisa planejamentos de docentes de 3º ano do ensino fundamental de duas escolas de Birigui/SP participantes do Pacto Nacional pela Alfabetização na Idade Certa (PNAIC). Observadas orientações sobre sequências didáticas (SDs) constantes em cadernos de formação e à luz de estudos de Dolz e Schneuwly (2004) e de apontamentos de Bueno e Kleiman (2017) sobre o material distribuído pelo MEC, discutem-se propostas de trabalho dos docentes e o ensino de língua materna, avaliando a incorporação ao trabalho cotidiano de concepções abordadas durante o programa. Os resultados apontam que atividades elaboradas não chegam a se configurar SDs, produções que têm o professor como principal interlocutor e a forte influência do livro didático. Defende-se o desenvolvimento de posturas reflexivas dos docentes e a formação continuada voltada ao trabalho com gêneros textuais para diminuir o insucesso escolar das crianças no que concerne à leitura e à escrita.
Telegramas e ‘fala telegráfica’
Authors: Kleppa Lou-Ann
Published: November 2018

O objetivo deste estudo é criar um paralelo com Tesak e Dittmann (1991), comprovando que telegramas apresentam uma estrutura própria que não pode ser diretamente comparada com a estrutura da fala de sujeitos afásicos com agramatismo. Foram analisados 70 telegramas obtidos através de um experimento e 76 enunciados de um sujeito afásico com agramatismo, coletados numa situação de conversa informal. Neste estudo, são feitas quatro principais diferenciações entre os dois registros: eles diferem no tocante (i) às razões para a emergência do estilo telegráfico e da fala agramática, (ii) ao volume de material linguístico, (iii) à finitude dos verbos empregados e (iv) à ordem das palavras. A fala agramática é examinada a partir da Neurolinguística de orientação enunciativo-discursiva e da Teoria da Adaptação.
Os sujeitos e suas representações: a educação a distância e os dizeres dos alunos acerca da modalidade
Authors: Jeronimo Isabel Cristiane
Published: November 2018

O objetivo deste trabalho é analisar os sistemas de representação que emergem do discurso de sujeitos que concluíram (ou estão cursando) o ensino a distância, levando-se em conta: 1) a imagem que esses sujeitos constroem a respeito da modalidade; 2) a imagem que elaboram a respeito do perfil de aluno que frequenta esse tipo de ensino. No início do século XXI, com o fortalecimento das Novas Tecnologias de Informação e Comunicação incorporadas ao contexto educacional, ainda havia muita desconfiança do mercado de trabalho e das instituições de ensino presenciais acerca do êxito profissional desses alunos. Entretanto, com os resultados positivos da inserção desses profissionais em setores especializados da sociedade, a modalidade alcançou novo status nas práticas educacionais. Dessa forma, parte-se da hipótese de que a construção das representações desses sujeitos no contexto sócio-histórico-educacional contemporâneo é positiva. Pressupostos da Análise de Discurso francesa e dos Estudos Culturais fundamentarão a análise.
Comparison of non-invasive cardiac output measurement and pulse-indicated continuous cardiac output monitoring for determining hemodynamic parameters in patients with critical septic shock: a prospective study
Authors: Li Zunzhu , Wang Hao , Long Yun , Cui Na
Published: November 2018

Objective To compare non-invasive cardiac output measurement (NICOM) and pulse-indicated continuous cardiac output (PiCCO) monitoring for determining hemodynamic parameters in patients with critical septic shock and to analyze the correlation between the two techniques.
Methods Patients with critical septic shock admitted to the Department of Critical Care Medicine at Peking Union Medical College Hospital from April to December 2015 who required hemodynamic monitoring were enrolled prospectively. Cardiac output (CO) and stroke volume variation (SVV) were measured by NICOM and PiCCO in all patients and compared by Spearman’s correlation and Bland–Altman analyses. Trial registration: ChiCTR-OOB-17014129. Registered 24 September 2017. retrospectively registered.
Results Thirty-one patients were included in the study (19 males and 12 females, mean age ± standard deviation, 55.5 ± 18.1 years), with a mean Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evaluation II (APACHE II) score of 22.7±6.1. There was no significant difference in CO measured by the NICOM and PiCCO methods (5.10 [4.35, 6.50] L/min vs. 4.89 [4.34, 6.23] L/min; P > 0.05). However, SVV measured by NICOM was significantly higher than that measured by PiCCO (13.00 [11.00, 16.00] vs. 12.00 [9.00, 15.00]; P = 0.009). CO and SVV determined by NICOM and PiCCO were significantly correlated according to Spearman’s correlation analysis (CO: R = 0.904, P < 0.001, 95% confidence interval 0.932–1.135; SVV: R = 0.841, P < 0.001, 95% confidence interval 0.601–0.786). Bland–Altman analysis revealed a bias in mean CO of 0.21 L/min (P = 0.0032) and limits of agreement of −1.12 to 1.54 L/min; and a bias in mean SVV of 1.56 (P < 0.0001) and limits of agreement of −2.56 to 5.68.
Conclusions Hemodynamic parameters monitored by NICOM and PiCCO differed in patients with critical septic shock, but the correlation between the two methods was good. Use of non-invasive NICOM may therefore help to reduce complications associated with invasive procedures.

Keywords: Septic shock; Non-invasive cardiac output measurement; Cardiac output; stroke volume variation
Anais da X Jornada Odontológica da Universidade Brasil
Authors: Arruda Farid Jamil Silva de , Rolim Valéria Cristina Lopes de Barros , Boer Nagib Pezati , Mandarini Danilo Rodrigues , Sartori Elisa Mattias , Batista Fábio Roberto de Souza , Moreti Lucieni Cristina Trovati , Ramos Rogério Rodrigo , Nóbrega Adhara Smith , Bortoluzo Paulo Henrique , Fernandes Karina Camara Gonzales , Simonato Luciana Estevam , Cláudio Marina Módolo , Cruz Marlene Coimbra Cabral da , Marques Tais Cristina Nascimento , Garcia da Silva Tales Candido , Fabris André Luis da Silva , Martin Ovídio César Lavesa , Ogata Mitsuru , Boer Nilton César Pezati , Martin Ovídio César Lavesa , Fernandes Samuel Lucas
Published: November 2018

Caro (a) leitor (a)A UNIVERSIDADE BRASIL CAMPUS DE FERNANDÓPOLIS vivenciará, no período de 27 a 31 de agosto de 2018, a X Jornada Odontológica. Este evento homenageia a "Profa. Dra. Elisa Mattias Sartori” levando, assim, o seu nome.Nesta décima edição, a nossa Jornada traz em sua Grade Científica uma abordagem do mais alto nível, apresentando palestras ministradas por profissionais da área odontológica do mais alto renome, além dos trabalhos, para apresentação oral ou painel, nas modalidades Pesquisa Científica, Caso Clínico, Revisão de Literatura e Projeto de Extensão Universitária. As palestras, serão ministrados por renomados expoentes da Odontologia, sempre embasados no que há de mais atual em termos de pesquisa científica. Serão abordados temas relevantes sobre saúde e estética bucal voltados para a prática clínica, transmitindo e gerando conhecimentos aos participantes deste evento e, desta forma, atingindo e proporcionando benefícios à população.Peço que todos os participantes deste evento façam uma reflexão sobre a responsabilidade social do cirurgião-dentista no que diz respeito à sua atuação para a melhoria da qualidade de vida da sociedade brasileira, valorizando a saúde bucal e a harmonia e estética do sorriso, celebrando, desta forma, a vida no seu sentido mais amplo.Convido todos vocês para que desfrutem deste momento, esperando que aproveitem ao máximo os ensinamentos que serão transmitidos. Lembro-os que neste mundo globalizado e competitivo não há como crescer profissionalmente sem agregar novos conhecimentos. Todos os dias!!!Obrigado, sejam bem vindos,Prof.Farid Jamil Silva de Arruda - Presidente da X Jornada Odontológica da Universidade Brasil.
Failure rate of pterygomandibular block in lower third molar extraction procedures
Authors: Sánchez María del Pilar Rodríguez , Conforte Jadison Junio , Bonardi João Paulo , Galafassi Débora Bressan , Ponzoni Daniela
Published: November 2018

The aim of this study was to evaluate the anaesthetic failure rate of the pterygomandibular technique with an inferior alveolar nerve block in lower third molar extraction procedures.  Materials and Methods: A total of 67 healthy patients (men and women, aged between 18–35 years) requiring third molar extractions were selected from the Discipline of Surgery, of the Araçatuba Dental School. The anaesthetic technique utilised was a pterygomandibular block using 2% mepivacaine hydrochloride with epinephrine 1:100,000 (Mepivalem®) in a maximum standardised amount of three tubes (5.4 ml) per procedure (performed by the same operator). Surgical procedures were initiated after confirming the sensation of anaesthesia in the area anesthetised at the inferior alveolar nerve. Painful symptoms were recorded during surgery. Results: In total, 117 surgical procedures, i.e., 114 exodontias and three coronectomies, were performed. During surgical procedures, four patients reported pain during manoeuvres of odontosection, representing an anaesthetic failure rate of 3.41%. Alternative techniques utilised in these four patients involved milohioideo nerve, intraligamentaria, and intrapulpal anaesthesia. Conclusion: The success of inferior alveolar nerve block anaesthesia is difficult to predict due to large anatomical variations, and it is difficult to observe via diagnostic means. The relatively low percentage of anaesthetic failure reported in this study may be related to the number of procedures performed.Descriptors: Anesthesia, Dental; Anesthesia, Local; Molar, Third.
Considerações sobre fixadores externos sob a perspectiva do paciente
Authors: Souza Júnior Eli Avila , Campos Pedro Henrique Silva , Mourão Rafael Luiz de Pinho Teixeira , Baumfeld Daniel Soares , Campos Tulio Vinicius de Oliveira , Andrade Marco Antônio Percope de
Published: November 2018

Introdução: Dentre as medidas terapêuticas impostas nas fraturas, os fixadores externos são dispositivos frequentemente usados, principalmente em hospitais referência de trauma. A fixação externa pode gerar desfiguramento ao corpo humano e conduzir a um grau de invalidez. Ocorre um inevitável insulto a imagem corporal e causa rompimento do relacionamento pessoal e social, podendo gerar depressão e retração. Objetivos: Avaliar as considerações de pacientes atendidos em um hospital referência de trauma sobre o uso dos fixadores externos. Métodos: Estudo qualitativo e descritivo realizado no Hospital Universitário Risoleta Tolentino Neves, Belo Horizonte, com 20 pacientes em uso de fixadores externos. Para a análise e apresentação dos resultados utilizou-se o Discurso do Sujeito Coletivo, redigido na primeira pessoa do singular, composto por expressões chaves que tiveram as mesmas ideias centrais e mesma ancoragem. Resultados: Quanto à função dos fixadores externos, os pacientes demonstraram conhecimento, exibindo como ideias centrais, sua atuação como tratamento definitivo, tratamento temporário, uso em casos complexos, e controle da dor. Ainda, quanto às suas impressões sobre o uso dos mesmos, foram mencionadas considerações negativas como a ocorrência de dor e incômodo; referências sobre as condições estéticas; todavia, a maioria manifestou otimismo sobre o uso do mesmo, exibindo compreensão sobre o seu benefício. Conclusão: A despeito do escasso conteúdo na literatura que explora as percepções dos pacientes sobre os fixadores externos, notamos que a maioria tem conhecimento sobre a função do mesmo, manifestando, sobretudo, otimismo em relação ao seu uso.Descritores: Pesquisa Qualitativa; Bioética; Qualidade de Vida; Fixação de Fratura.
Emprego dos cimentos resinosos autoadesivos: uma abordagem sobre a eficácia e os protocolos empregados
Authors: Melo Eloiza Leonardo de , Aguiar Lídia Dinoah , Gomes Mayara Aragão de Lira , Furtado Daiany Catão , Pontes Kaíse Tavares , Silveira Olimpia Crispim da , Neves José Lacerda das , Braz Rodivan
Published: November 2018

Com o avanço da Odontologia Adesiva, através da criação dos cimentos resinosos autoadesivos, ocorreu uma melhoria na interação química com os substratos e os procedimentos que necessitam de um material cimentante, os quais passaram a apresentar sensível melhora, tanto na técnica quanto na garantia de longevidade do procedimento restaurador/reabilitador. Entretanto, assim como os cimentos resinosos convencionais, os autoadesivos apresentam limitações, sendo, portanto, imprescindível o conhecimento das recomendações da literatura atual para uma correta utilização do material sem prejudicar seu desempenho. Este trabalho objetivou através de uma revisão de literatura coletar as informações mais atuais sobre os cimentos resinosos autoadesivos bem como elucidar possíveis limitações destes materiais. Para o esmalte as recomendações encontradas são de realização de condicionamento ácido seletivo. Para a dentina, como se trata de um substrato altamente orgânico, onde o condicionamento ácido pode remover a smear layere promover uma sensibilidade pós- operatória a aplicação do cimento apenas, parece ser a melhor indicação. Para substratos a base de ligas metálicas e a zircônia a criação de micro retenções ou a utilização de agentes de união química ainda é recomendável devido à fraca interação dos ácidos dos cimentos resinosos autoadesivos com estas superfícies.Descritores: Cimentos Dentários; Cimentos de Resina; Revisão.
Teaching English As Second Language through Drama for Effective Communication Skills: A Pragmatic Perspective
Authors: Idogho Joseph Agofure
Published: November 2018

Literatures have reveal that teaching English Language in a conventional classroom with all the available methodology hardly gives the students opportunity to use the language effectively or gain the competence and confidence of using the language in and outside the classroom and probably develop fluency in it: especially when English is a second language other than the learner’s language like the Nigeria situation. This paper thus opines that with the use of drama as a tool or technique in teaching English Language as second language; learners would be equipped with the essential skills of communication and gain fluency in the language. This paper therefore explores the array of models through which language exploration through drama is related to Language Acquisition theories. The paper examines the theories of Language acquisition to establish the relevance of drama-in-education to the domain of teaching and learning and probably language teaching. It further x-rays the mimesis concept of drama as a basis and model for language learning by explaining the three imitative models of language learning among humans as they relates to communicative activities: to prove the relevance of drama as a potent tool for fostering effective communication skills in English as Second Language Learners.
Powaby brzydoty. Ciało groteskowe w poezji Jana Andrzeja Morsztyna
Authors: Pfeifer Kasper
Published: November 2018

Attraction of ugliness. A grotesque body in the poetry of Jan Andrzej MorsztynThe aim of this article is to explicate relationships between the concepts of beauty, ugliness and grotesque as well as the category of a grotesque body in the poetry of Jan Andrzej Morsztyn. The author indicates the sources of grotesque performances, ways of their poetic implementation, and attempts to contextualize Morsztyn’s grotesque images in the literary tradition. Wolfgang Kayser’, Michail Bachtin’s and Mieczysław Wallis’s studies constitute theoretical background of the paper.
Comunidades de invertebrados terrestres de pastagem em área com produção animal no sul do Brasil
Authors: Fioreze Kelly , Sordi André , Cericato Alceu , Preuss Jackson Fábio
Published: November 2018

A suinocultura tem importância econômica e social, mas a produção tem um grande potencial poluidor. Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar as alterações nos atributos químicos do solo e a composição de invertebrados terrestres em pastagem submetida à aplicação sucessiva de ejeções suínas. O estudo ocorreu na Fazenda Nardino, localizada no município de Cunha Porã (SC). As coletas para determinação de fósforo (P), potássio (K), pH, carbono orgânico e densidade foram realizadas em dez pontos de coleta em cada tipo de pastagem, nas camadas de 0-5, 5-10, 10-20, 20-30 cm de profundidade do solo. Instalouse um conjunto de 30 armadilhas de queda em cada um dos ambientes. A aplicação de ejeção líquida suína aumentou significativamente a concentraçãode P na superfície do solo e o tornou mais ácido. Apesar da alta similaridade da comunidade de invertebrados (r ² = 0,98) entre os ambientes analisados, percebeu-se que a sucessiva aplicação de ejeções suínas afetou negativamente os invertebrados edáficos sensíveis às variações ambientais. A abundância não foi determinada estatisticamente pela temperatura, umidade relativa do ar epluviosidade média mensal, entretanto é possível notar uma relação entre a abundância dos invertebrados e a curva da pluviosidade.
DESCRIÇÃO CONSTRUTIVA DE MINIBAR COMPACTO PARA COWORKING
Authors: Sperandio Debora Eloise , Gollnick Samantha , Guedes Aline Effting , Nazário Amanda Guesser , Senna Carlos Eduardo , Prado Scolari Sérgio Henrique
Published: November 2018

Espaços de trabalho colaborativos, conhecidos como coworking, são cada vez mais comuns nas cidades brasileiras. Nesses espaços são valorizados diferentes elementos, com o intuito de estabelecer ações internas de interação. Estudar e compreender esses ambientes são de suma importância para o designer, que pode propor novas soluções técnicas de modo a atender às demandas de mercado. O presente artigo descreve parte do processo de concepção de um móvel do tipo minibar compacto, pensado para uso durante reuniões informais ou momentos de descontração. O produto em questão apresenta disposição construtiva que garante benefícios de praticidade. Tal característica tornou-se evidente por meio da busca de anterioridade, que foi realizada para conhecimento do estado datécnica.
Maus-tratos na infância e adolescência: percepção e conduta de profissionais de nível superior que atuam na Estratégia Saúde da Família Maltreatment in childhood and adolescence: perception and conduct of higher education professionals acting at Family Health Strategy
Authors: Condori Priscilla Lesly Perlas , Nascimento Stephanie Camila Lopes do , Mitie Aline Both Dubal , Pizzatto Eduardo , Mazza Verônica De Azevedo , Buffon Marilene Da Cruz Magalhães
Published: November 2018

Introdução: Os maus-tratos infantis são um problema mundial com graves consequências que podem perdurar por toda a vida. Objetivo: Analisar o processo de notificações de maus-tratos contra crianças e adolescentes por profissionais de saúde com nível superior que atuam na Estratégia Saúde da Família (ESF) em dois municípios da região metropolitana de Curitiba/PR. Material e métodos: Trata-se de um estudo observacional, transversal, descritivo, com abordagem quantitativa. Participaram 97 profissionais que atuam na ESF nos municípios de Colombo/PR e Piraquara/PR. Foi utilizado um  questionário autoaplicável sobre dados sociodemográficos, formação profissional, conhecimento sobre o tema e notificação de casos de maus-tratos infantojuvenis. Resultados: Observou-se que a maioria dos profissionais conhecia a ficha de notificação (64,9%), sabia conduzir o caso suspeito, optando pela notificação (69,5%), e que se sente capaz de identificar casos de maus-tratos (75,2%). Conclusão: Apesar de grande parte desses profissionais demonstrar conhecimento sobre o tema, é necessário que seja abordado de forma contínua no processo de educação permanente do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS).
Reabilitação oral com prótese total em pacientes infantis com displasia ectodérmica – relato de caso clínico Oral rehabilitation with total prosthesis in children with ectodermal dysplasia – a clinical case report
Authors: Taborda Evelyn Caroline , Pais Gabriele Madureira , Simette Luciana Polo , Silva Juliana Yassue Barbosa da
Published: November 2018

Introdução: A displasia ectodérmica é uma patologia genética rara, na sua maioria monogênica recessiva, que ocorre no tecido ectodérmico, acarretando alterações nas estruturas anatômicas derivadas de tal tecido. Dessa maneira, afeta unhas, pelos, cabelos, pele, dentes, glândulas salivares e glândulas sudoríparas. Objetivo: Relatar o tratamento odontológico reabilitador protético de duas crianças portadoras de displasia ectodérmica. Relato de caso: Duas crianças com displasia ectodérmica hipo-hidrótica compareceram ao serviçode referência para tratamento reabilitador de anomalias craniofaciais congênitas, no município de Curitiba, Paraná, para atendimento. Ao exame clínico verificou-se, além de pele e cabelos ressecados, anodontia total. O plano de tratamento odontológico proposto foi reabilitação com próteses totais dentárias, para melhorar a função mastigatória, psicológica e estética dessas crianças. Conclusão: A reabilitação protética dentária de crianças com displasia ectodérmica é uma possibilidade para o restabelecimento de suas funções eestética, porém, em idade precoce, constitui um desafio para o cirurgião-dentista, em razão da pouca cooperação e entendimento do paciente. Dessa maneira, constata-se que a participação e o interesse dos pais são essenciais para a adaptação da criança e o sucesso do tratamento
A Narrative Review of Diabetes Group Visits in Low-Income and Underserved Settings
Authors: Vaughan Elizabeth M. , Johnston Craig A. , Arlinghaus Katherine R. , Hyman David J. , Foreyt John P.
Published: November 2018

Background:

Prior studies have supported the efficacy of diabetes group visits. However, the benefit of diabetes group visits for low-income and underserved individuals is not clear. The purpose of this study was to conduct a narrative review in order to clarify the efficacy of diabetes group visits in low-income and underserved settings.

Methods:

The authors performed a narrative review, categorizing studies into nonrandomized and randomized.

Results:

A total of 14 studies were identified. Hemoglobin A1c was the most commonly measured outcome, which improved for the majority of group visit participants. Preventive care showed consistent improvement for intervention arms. There were several other study outcomes including metabolic (i.e., blood pressure), behavioral (i.e., exercise), functional (i.e., quality of life), and system-based (i.e., cost).

Conclusion:

Diabetes group visits for low-income and underserved individuals resulted in superior preventive care but the impact on glycemic control remains unclear.
A Clinical study to evaluate the role of Kharjooradi Mantha in the enhancement of Ojo Guna in Madatyayi subjects
Authors: Javeed Dr. Aqeeb , Chate Dr. Vasudev , . Dr. Shreevathsa
Published: November 2018

A study was conducted to access clinical efficacy of ‘Kharjooradi Mantha in the enhancement of Ojo Guna in the subjects of Madatyaya. As Madhya has 10 Gunas which are exactly opposite to the 10 Gunas of Ojas. 35 patients of Madatyaya were selected by simple random sampling method. Kharjooradi Mantha was given in two divided doses once in the morning and evening after food with Jala as Anupana for duration of 28 days. Gradation scale was used depending upon their severity to assess the effect of the treatment objectively and to monitor the disease; however at the time of statistical analysis the outcome was statistically analyzed i.e. before treatment and after treatment by using Descriptive Statistics, Chi squares test and Cramer’s V by using windows SPSS Software. It was revealed that Kharjooradi Mantha was effective in the enhancement of Ojo Guna in the subjects of Madatyayia. It significantly reduced the symptoms such as Chardi, Aruchi, Hrullasa, Tandra, Staimitya, Gaurava, Hikka, Svasa, Kasa, Pralapa, Sirakampa, Parashvashola, Nidranasha, Trsna, Daha, Dourbalya, Murcha and Sweda. Kharjooradi Mantha did the Tarpana, Agnideepana and Anulomana there by increasing the Ojo Gunas.
Review on Shukradhara Kalaa and its applied aspect
Authors: Anjum Dr. Mahrosh , Kumar Dr. Waghmare Ashwini , Ghule Dr. Suryakanth V. , . Dr. Menaka
Published: November 2018

According to Sushruta the Kalaa has been defined as interior receptacles for Dhatus and act as a separator for Dhatus from their Ashaya. They are inner most lining limit between Dhatu and Ashaya which are seven in number. In the series of Sapta Kalaa, Shukradhara Kalaa is seventh in number. Before we go for the applied anatomy of the Shukradhara Kalaa it becomes important to know where the Kalaa is situated or spreaded and so that we can understand the clinical importance of Kalaa. In classics it is been said that Shukradhara Kalaa is spreaded in entire body of the living being. For the applied aspect point of view for the understanding of Shukradhara Kalaa we should have knowledge of Shukravaha Srotas. So here we have to understand what are the structures involved in the formation of Shukravahava Srotas and its Moolasthana and Shukradhara Kalaa and their Anatomy, Pathophysiological changes in their respective structures and its management. So the collection and comphrensive review information regarding Shukradhara Kalaa is very significant.
A Study on the Limitations for Anupana
Authors: Keskar Dr. Kirti Anil , K. A Dr. Sri Nagesh
Published: November 2018

Ayurveda has a speciality that it can cater both healthy and sick people by using same raw drugs. Anupana is a wonder tool which helps to enhance drug action, change mode of action, helps to get rid of undesired effects, enhance bio availability and makes the medicine palatable as well as target oriented. Anupana is used for both medicine as well as food. Even though there are so many advantages of proper Anupana, there are many practical difficulties while selecting Anupana in day to day practice. Various reasons like availability, palatability, difficulty in preparations are few to name. Patient comes with such difficulties in every day practice which forces a Vaidya to use anything available and comfortable to the patient. This definitely results in action of medicine as well as food. This article aims to find out such hassles and ways to overcome it.
Concept and application of Pramana Pareeksha
Authors: Javeed Dr. Aqeeb , Chate Dr. Vasudev , . Dr. Shreevathsa
Published: November 2018

Science is the knowledge about the natural world that is based on facts learned through experiments and observations. A scientific study is the concerted human efforts to understand, or to understand better, the history of natural world and how the natural world works with the observable physical evidence as the basis of understanding. It includes annotations, measurements of entities addition of data’s and lastly scrutiny of entire findings to arrive at a conclusion. To unscrew the pathology of various diseases and to assess the Bala Pramana of an individual, thorough understanding of the structural and functional built up of human physique is inevitable. Among Dashavidha Pareeksha, Pramana Pareeksha is one of such aspect of Charaka which includes the study of measurements of human body constituents. It is of great significance as it proves the individualistic approach of Ayurveda rather than a generalized one. Applications of Swangula Pramana can be seen in different contexts like in preparing different Shastras, Yantras realated to Shalya, Shalakya and Panchakarma and probably these are prepared by assessing the Swa-angula Pramana of Rogi who is under treatment. Charakacharya enumerates that a person endowed with ‘Pramanavat Shareera’ has longevity, strength, happiness, power, wealth and virtues where as those with high or poor measurements hold qualities contrary to that which explained in the classics. Hence, this paper conveys the relevance of concept of Pramana Pareeksha, and throws light on its role in clinical practice
Pharmacology of Shothahara Dravyas - A Literary Survey
Authors: Rabb Dr.Umakant N.
Published: November 2018

The word Shotha refers to oedema and the drugs which relieves the Shotha (oedema) called as Shothahara Dravyas. Ayurveda enumerated number of Shothahara drugs, among them the Dashamoola have given prime importance. The Dashamoola are Bilva, Agnimantha, Shyonaka, Patala, Kashmari, Brihati, Kantakari, Shalaparni, Prishniparni and Gokshura. The roots of these drugs are used to treat oedema. The Shotha is caused by vitiated condition, due to aggravation of Vata, movement or Rasa Dhatu is obstructed. Due to this it gets accumulated in between Twacha and Maamsa, which is known as Shotha, though it is caused by Tridosha, Vatadosha has predominant role. As the Dashamoola is having the Vatagna and Shothagna property so used in these conditions. The present study reveals the reference regarding Shothagna drugs from various classical texts their Rasa Panchakas, pharmacological activities and various research works are reviewed systematically. The further scope of the study is that to make available these drugs as a standard drug (Control Drug) to evaluate the Shothagna activity with the other available drugs along with the clinical study
Holistic approach to Geriatric Care
Authors: VS Dr. Sreelekshmi , MJ. Dr. Prashasth , . Dr. Muralidhara
Published: November 2018

Old age is an integral part of human life. The branch of medicine or social science dealing with the health and care of old people is called Geriatrics. Diseases prevention and health maintenance is more important in old age because sickness related morbidity is more frequent, serious, chronic and more expensive to treat in this age group. Geriatric problems are best confronted by preventive measures than curative ones. Clinical consequences in various system of the body due to changes with ageing are described in text books. Various Ayurveda classics gives detailed classification of Vaya based on the degenerative changes in the body. The Nidana, Poorvaroopa and Lakshanas of Jara is clearly mentioned in Madhava Nidana. Importance of Dinacharya and Ritucharya in preventing Jara is mentioned by Acharyas. Ayurveda has the abeyantto avert disease by health promotion and noncommunicable disease prevention. Jara is considered as one among the eight branches of Ayurveda. Rasayana (Rejuvenation) and Jarachikitsa promote healthy longevity. Jarachikitsa and Rasayana helps to delay Vruddhavastha (ageing) and control geriatric degenerative changes in body.
A comprehensive study on Niragni Sweda
Authors: Vyas Vd. Poorvi K. , Vyas Dr. Kaushik B. , Raghavani Dr. Hemang
Published: November 2018

Swedana Karma is one of the Poorvakarma for Panchakarma procedures which relieves Shoola, Stambha, Gaurava and Shaitya as well as which induces sweating and softness in the body. Several types of classification of Sweda are mentioned in our classics and according to Agni Bheda, there are two types of Sweda, 1) Sagni Sweda 2) Niragni Sweda. Vyayama, Ushnasadan, Guru Pravarana, Kshudha, Bahupan, Bhaya, Krodha, Upanah, Aahav, Aatapa, Adhva and Bharharan are the types of Niragni Sweda which are useful in the diseases of Kapha Avrita Vata and Meda Avrita Vata. It is also important for (OPD level) those patients who can’t hospitalised and can be performed by themselves without any precaution or need of instruments. Niragni Sweda is very useful in the diseases which are in the list of contraindicated for Sagni Sweda, like Prameha, Sthaulya, Urustambha etc. Among these ten types, Vyayam, Upanaha, Guru Pravarana, Ushnasadan and Kshudha are main types of non thermal sudation.
Critical Review on Standard Operative Procedure of Yapana Basti Karma
Authors: Sharma Dr. Rishu , Shukla Dr. Gyanendra Datta , Srivastava Dr. Alok Kumar
Published: November 2018

Panchakarma therapy is one of the vital branch of Ayurveda, which deals mainly with purification of the provoked Doshas from the body. Basti Chikitsa is regarded as the prime treatment modality among the Panchakarma. It is having not only curative action but also preventive and promotive actions. It is considered as best treatment for Vata Dosha. Yapana Basti is a subtype of Asthapana Basti, which is having the property to support life and promote longevity and widely used in various disorders. Rajayapana Basti is superior amongst all the Yapana Bastis described by Acharya Charaka as it is the king of Yapana. This Rasayana Yapana Basti performs dual function of both Anuvasana and Niruha; hence this is Srotoshodhaka and Brimhana at the sametime. That’s why there is no need to administer separate Anuvasana while giving Yapana Basti. There is an urgent need of standardizing the classical Panchakarma procedures in consideration of the need of today. The dosage schedule, exact procedures, medicaments, effects, and side effects are to be standardized so that uniform procedure of practice should be followed all over nation. Standardization is the need of hour for physicians, to prevent Atiyoga (over activity), Ayoga (less or no activity) and to get adequate effects in a systematic and sophisticated manner within desired time period.
The Ayurvedic management for Tinea Versicolor by Virechana Karma
Authors: B. S. Dr. Savadi , Srujana Om Sai , Gouthami N.
Published: November 2018

Tinea versicolor is a common skin rash caused by over growth of yeast over skin surface resulting in uneven skin colour and scaling which is harmless, asymptomatic and non-contagious.[1] In this case generally medication used are antifungal i.e. Ketaconazoles systemic and tropically which may lead to many side effects and re-occurrence. In Ayurveda there is no detail explanation but somehow correlated with Sidma Kusta, which is one among the Maha Kusta. Which can be treated by Vamana Karma, Virechana Karma or Rakthamokshana.[2] By this we can say Ayurvedic treatment modalities are utilized according to presentation of disease.
The Role of Pratisarana Kshara in the management of External Abscess
Authors: B. S. Dr. Savadi , Sangameshwar Hiremath , Kembhavi Dr. Aakash
Published: November 2018

Abscess is an acquired condition seen all over the body. The clinical features of abscess are swelling, pain, redness, local temperature and tenderness. Salivary gland infection complications are uncommon. Submandibular abscess is caused when a salivary gland infection is left untreated, pus can collect and cause an abscess. Here, the commonly used treatment is incision and drainage followed by antibiotics which may have chance of re-occurrences. Hence, incision and drainage followed by the use of Pratisarana Kshara was used as the treatment modality to cure submandibular abscess.
Nuevos registros de palomillas (Sphingidae y Erebidae) para el estado de Puebla
Authors: Molina-Martínez Arcángel , Aragón-García Agustín , Pérez-Torres Betzabeth Cecilia
Published: November 2018

A partir de la revisión de especímenes depositados en colecciones científicas, reportamos un nuevo registro de Sphingidae y tres de Erebidae (Lepidoptera) para el estado de Puebla. Los registros provienen de colectas realizadas en la parte norte del estado y contribuyen a incrementar el conocimiento de grupos de insectos.
Variación estacional del contenido nutricional de la dieta del borrego cimarrón (Ovis canadensis weemsi), en Baja California Sur, México
Authors: Guerrero-Cárdenas Israel , Álvarez-Cárdenas Sergio , Gallina Sonia , Corcuera Pablo , Ramírez-Orduña Rafael , Tovar-Zamora Ivonne
Published: November 2018

El borrego cimarrón (Ovis canadensis) es uno de los grandes ungulados silvestres nativos de Norte América. Es un herbívoro selectivo, que se alimenta de forrajes con valores altos en nutrientes. El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la variación estacional en la calidad nutricional de las especies consumidas por el borrego cimarrón en la Sierra El Mechudo, BCS México. Las muestras se recolectaron en las cuatro estaciones de los años 2010 y 2011, y para los análisis consideramos porcentajes de ceniza, proteína cruda (PC), fibra detergente neutra (FDN), fibra detergente ácida (FDA), extracto etéreo (EE) y digestibilidad in vitro de la materia seca (DIVMS). Se encontraron cambios estacionales en el contenido de nutrientes de las especies de plantas que se estudiaron. El mayor número de forrajes con altos porcentajes de nutrientes se encontró durante la primavera en Viscainoa geniculata (71.9% DIVMS), Buddleja corrugata (11.7% ceniza), Lysiloma candida (22.03% proteína cruda), Condalia globosa (56.9% FDA), Aristida adscensionis (80.2% FDN) y Bursera epinnata (5.3% EE). En invierno, los porcentajes más elevados de nutrientes fueron para Opuntia cholla (71.7% IVDMD), Fouquieria diguetii (16.04% PC), Bouteloua aristidoides (78.4% NDF) y Croton caboencis (5.7% EE). Mientras que para el verano y el otoño solo se encontraron dos especies con altos valores: L. candida (9.1% ceniza) y Krameria parvifolia (50.2% FDA). Con base en los dos indicadores de selección (Bonferroni e Ivlev) tres especies por año resultaron ser principalmente seleccionadas durante las diferentes estaciones. Caesalpinia placida fue la única especie seleccionada en los dos años, particularmente durante otoño e invierno. Encontramos que los principales nutrientes (ceniza o minerales, proteína cruda y extracto etéreo) del forraje consumido estuvieron asociados principalmente con la segunda etapa de la gestación (finales de verano y todo el otoño) y con la primera y segunda etapas del parto y lactancia (invierno y primavera). En la Sierra El Mechudo las hembras seleccionan especies de plantas de buena y mediana calidad, obteniendo de ellas la mejor combinación de nutrientes.
Mechanical characterization of the Amazonian Pomacea dolioides (Reeve, 1856) shell
Authors: Andrade F. Ariana , Nogueira B. Rodrigo
Published: November 2018

We investigated the mechanical behavior of freshwater mollusk shells, Pomacea dolioides, collected from a floodplain area located in Amazonas, Brazil. With the purpose of characterizing the mechanical properties of the shells, bending, hardness and roughness tests were carried out. To determine the shell flexural strength, a new methodology was proposed for the calculation of it, considering the curved geometry of the specimens taken from the shells. It was also described the mechanical properties as a function of shell position and thickness, variation of the surface hardness along the shell and the low level of superficial irregularity in the inner layer of the shells. Shell presented a mean flexural rupture modulus (MOR) of 128.0 MPa, Rockwell HR15N hardness = 50 ± 8.3 and a low level of irregularities in the inner layer, roughness Ra = 0.160 μm.
Rediscovery of Omalodes (Omalodes) fassli Bickhardt, 1911 (Coleoptera: Histeridae) in Colombia and first report of the species on banana crops (Musa paradisiaca)
Authors: Torres Domínguez Diana Marcela , Trevisan Leivas Fernando Willyan , Londoño Sanchez Carolina , Montoya Lerma James , Armbrecht Inge
Published: November 2018

After 106 years, the presence of Omalodes (Omalodes) fassli in Colombia has been confirmed, and new distributional data for the country has been provided. This is the first report of the species on banana crops (Musa paradisiaca), it highlights its potential role in the control of the banana weevil, a key pest of this crop worldwide.
Ectoparasites associated with a Great Horned Owl nesting population in fragmented landscape of Baja California peninsula, México
Authors: Bolaños-García Raquel , Rodríguez-Estrella Ricardo , Guzmán-Cornejo Carmen
Published: November 2018

Ectoparasites are important in avian host population because they can affect health condition, regulate population dynamics and alter interspecific competition. Studies of ectoparasites in wild raptors are scarce and even few have been made in owls. This is the first study of the prevalence and intensity of ectoparasites in Great Horned Owl (Bubo virginianus) fledglings. We studied ectoparasites on fledglings from nests in a fragmented arid landscape at Baja California peninsula, during the breeding seasons of 2015 and 2017. The fledglings of 40 days of age were handled and taken from their nests for the collection of ectoparasites. A total of 81 epizoic species were collected from 36 nestlings from 15 nests, distributed in five orders: Diptera (Icosta americana); Hemiptera (Cimicidae gen. sp.); Phthiraptera (Neohaematopinus sciurinus, Colpocephalum pectinatum); Siphonaptera (Orchopea sp.) and Mesostigmata (Ornihtonysus sylviarum). Likewise, one species of chewing lice (n=5) (Geomydoecus telli) and one species of feather mite (n=7) were also recorded associated with the Great Horned Owl. Five species were hematophagous parasites. Louse fly I. americana and chewing louse C. pectinatum showed the highest levels of prevalence (26.5% and 20.6% respectively), while the hematophagous feather mite Ornihtonysus silviarum presented the higher mean intensity in only one nest (15.5). The flea Orchopea sp. and the chewing louse G. telli and sucking louse N. sciurinus exhibited the lowest values of prevalence and mean intensity; these species have been recorded in association mainly with rodents, so probably they could have been transmitted to the owls when they were captured as preys and taken into their nest. Additionally a bug (Cimicidae gen. sp.) was found in one host. Colpocephalum pectinatum is the first recorded from Great Horned owl, such as new host. The abundance of ectoparasites in one owl nest was independent of their abundance in neighbor nests (Moran´s I = 0.010; z = 0.16, P > 0.05). We discuss the implications of ectoparasitism for a Great Horned owl population in fragmented habitat of the Baja California arid desert.