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Hypoadrenokortizismus beim Hund – ein Update zu Pathogenese, Diagnose und Therapie
Authors: Kalenyak Katja , Heilmann Romy 
Published: October 2018

ZusammenfassungEin Hypoadrenokortizismus (HoAK) entsteht durch eine in der Regel primäre (immunmediierte) Entzündung der Nebennierenrinde mit der Folge einer unzureichenden Gluko-und Mineralokortikoidproduktion. Als Sonderform können Patienten mit einem “atypischen” HoAK eine reine Glukokortikoidoder eine Glukokortikoid-und Mineralokorti-koiddefizienz mit dabei stabilen Elektrolytkonzentrationen aufweisen. Das klinische Bild eines HoAK ist beim Hund sehr unspezifisch. Die Symptome reichen von Zittern, Schwäche, milden bis rezidivierenden gastrointestinalen Symptomen bis hin zu Anfällen, hypovolämischem Schock und Kollaps. Die ebenfalls unspezifischen Befunde der Routineuntersuchungen gleichen häufig denen anderer Erkrankungen. Ein fehlendes Stressleukogramm, Eosinophilie, Hyponatriämie, Hyperkaliämie, Azotämie und sonographisch kleine Nebennieren stellen die charakteristischsten Befunde eines HoAK dar. Der ACTH-Stimulationstest gilt als Goldstandard zur Diagnosesicherung. Weitere endokrinologische Tests, wie Bestimmung der endogenen ACTH-Konzentration, der basalen und ACTH-stimulierten Aldosteronkonzentration, des Kortisol:ACTH-Verhältnisses sowie des Aldosteron:Renin-Verhältnisses, helfen bei der Differenzierung zwischen primärem, sekundärem und “atypischem” HoAK. In der akuten Krise bestehen die Eckpfeiler der Therapie in einer aggressiven Flüssigkeitstherapie zur Wiederherstellung der Normovolämie und Korrektur der Elektrolytverschiebungen. Die langfristige Therapie besteht in der Supplementierung von Gluko (Prednisolon) und Mineralokortikoiden (Desoxycortonpivalat) mit dem Ziel stabiler Elektrolytkonzentrationen und eines guten Allgemeinbefindens des Hundes. Die Einstellung eines Patienten unter Desoxycortonpivalat erfolgt anhand der Natrium-und Kaliumkonzentration nach einem standardisierten Protokoll. Beim “atypischen” HoAK sind ebenfalls regelmäßige Kontrollen der Elektrolyte zwingend, um einen späteren Substitutionsbedarf an Mineralokortikoiden möglichst frühzeitig zu erkennen. Mit einer adäquaten Therapie und einer guten Besitzercompliance haben Hunde mit HoAK eine exzellente Langzeitprognose.
Signifikante Bakteriurie der Katze: bakterielle Harnwegsinfektion und subklinische Bakteriurie
Authors: Dorsch Roswitha , Teichmann-Knorrn Svenja 
Published: October 2018

ZusammenfassungBei Harnwegsinfektionen (HWI) handelt es sich um die Anheftung und Multiplikation von Erregern im Harntrakt. Acht bis 19 % der Katzen mit klinischen Symptomen einer Erkrankung der unteren Harnwege leiden an einer HWI. Bei Katzen mit einer subklinischen Bakteriurie kann eine signifikante Anzahl an Bakterien im Urin nachgewiesen werden, obwohl keine entsprechenden Symptome vorliegen. Die Prävalenz der subklinischen Bakteriurie in der Katzenpopulation beträgt 1–29 %. Neben dem am häufigsten isolierten Uropathogen Escherichia coli werden oft Streptokokken, Enterokokken und Staphylokokken nachgewiesen. Harnwegsinfektionen sind ein häufiger Grund für den Einsatz von Antibiotika. Um der zunehmenden Resistenzentstehung vorzubeugen, sollte ein Antibiotikum mit möglichst engem Wirkspektrum basierend auf den Ergebnissen der Kultur und des Antibiogramms gewählt werden. Aktuell ist die Studienlage zur Behandlung der subklinischen Bakteriurie unzureichend. Die meisten Experten empfehlen, nur Patienten mit einem erhöhten Risiko aufsteigender Infektionen antibiotisch zu behandeln.
ASPERSÃO CONVENCIONAL: SIMULAÇÕES DE DIMENSIONAMENTO ECONÔMICO EM PLANILHA ELETRÔNICA
Authors: Miranda Jarbas Honorio de , Santos Carlos Amilton Silva , Coelho Rubens Duarte 
Published: October 2018

ASPERSÃO CONVENCIONAL: SIMULAÇÕES DE DIMENSIONAMENTO ECONÔMICO EM PLANILHA ELETRÔNICA Jarbas Honorio de MirandaBolsista do CNPq - ESALQ-USP - Departamento de Engenharia RuralFone: (019) 429-4217; Fax: (019) 433-0934CEP: 13418-900 - Piracicaba-SPCarlos Amilton Silva SantosBolsista CAPES - ESALQ-USP - Departamento de Engenharia RuralFone: (019) 429-4217; Fax: (019) 433-0934CEP: 13418-900 - Piracicaba-SPRubens Duarte CoelhoESALQ-USP - Departamento de Engenharia RuralFone: (019) 429-4217; Fax: (019) 433-0934CEP: 13418-900 - Piracicaba-SP 1 RESUMO O sistema de irrigação por aspersão convencional constitui-se tradicionalmente de um conjunto de condutos forçados formando a linha principal e as linhas laterais portáteis, que são deslocadas ao longo do campo, a fim de que toda a área seja irrigada.O dimensionamento de um sistema de aspersão convencional portátil baseado na análise econômica, permite a escolha dos diâmetros a serem utilizados em diferentes situações de trabalho, proporcionando alternativas de projeto não só mais econômicas como também mais convenientes.O presente trabalho tem como objetivo analisar diferentes situações de operação de um sistema de aspersão portátil, por meio de planilha eletrônica, buscando assim qual a melhor combinação em termos de custo total por hectare, para o referido sistema.De acordo com os valores obtidos em combinações da planilha, linha principal (4,5,6 e 8”) e linha lateral (2, 3 e 4”) é possível selecionar as melhores alternativas. Nas combinações obtidas observou-se que os diâmetros mais econômicos, foram 6 polegadas para a linha principal e 4 polegadas para a linha lateral. UNITERMOS: dimensionamento econômico, aspersão convencional, planilha eletrônica. MIRANDA, J.H. DE, SANTOS, C.A.S., COELHO, R.D. SPRINKLER IRRIGATION: ECONOMIC DESIGN USING SPREADSHEET 2 ABSTRACT The most difunded sprinkler hand-move system has a pipe network based on principal and lateral lines, moving latter over the field to irrigate all area.The design of a sprinkler hand-moving system based on an economic analysis, allow a choice of diameters to be used in different situations, supplying project options not only more economic but also convenient.The present paper analyzes different operational situations of a sprinkler portable system, through eletronic spreadsheet, searching the best combination in terms of total cost per hectare. According to the values obtained in different combinations, of the principal (4,5,6 and 8”) and lateral lines (2,3 and 4”) it’s possible to select the best alternative.It was observed that the most economic combination of different diameters, was 6 inches for the principal line and 4 inches for the lateral line. KEYWORDS: economic design, sprinkler hand-moving system, eletronic spreadsheet.
CRESCIMENTO VEGETATIVO DO QUIABEIRO EM FUNÇÃO DA SALINIDADE DA ÁGUA DE IRRIGAÇÃO
Authors: Silva Alexandre Paiva da , Santos Clodoaldo Júnior Oliviera , Santos João Batista dos , Cavalcante Lourival Ferreira 
Published: October 2018

CRESCIMENTO VEGETATIVO DO QUIABEIRO EM FUNÇÃO DA SALINIDADE DA ÁGUA DE IRRIGAÇÃO Alexandre Paiva da SilvaClodoaldo Júnior Oliveira SantosJoão Batista dos SantosPós Graduação em Manejo de Solo e Água/Universidade Federal da Paraíba - CEP: 58397-000, Areia-PB. E-mail: alexsolos@zipmail.com.brLourival Ferreira CavalcanteDepartamento de Solos e Engenharia Rural/Centro de Ciências Agrárias-UFPB.CEP:58397-000. Areia-PB. E-mail: lofeca@cca.ufpb.br 1 RESUMO O trabalho foi realizado em abrigo protegido do CCA/UFPB-Campus III, Areia-PB, com o objetivo de avaliar os efeitos da salinidade da água de irrigação e conteúdos de água disponível do solo sobre o crescimento vegetativo do quiabeiro, Abelmoschus esculentus L. Os tratamentos foram distribuídos em blocos casualizados com três repetições e duas plantas por parcela, arranjados num fatorial 5 x 2, referentes aos valores de salinidade da água 0,5; 1,5; 3,0; 4,5 e 6,0 dS m-1 e aos níveis de 80 e 100% da água disponível do solo. Os resultados evidenciaram que o aumento da salinidade da água de irrigação provocou reduções significativas sobre o crescimento em altura, diâmetro do caule, área foliar e rendimento biológico das raízes, caules e folhas das plantas, independente de serem irrigadas ao nível de 80 e 100% da água útil ou disponível do solo. UNITERMOS: salinidade, água disponível, Abelmoschus esculentus L. SILVA, A.P., SANTOS, C.J.O., SANTOS, J.B., CAVALVANTE, L.F. VEGETATIVE GROWTH OF OKRA AS FUNCTION OF SALINITY WATER IRRIGATION 2 ABSTRACT This study was carried out in order to evaluate the effects of water salinity irrigation and content of availability water into soil on vegetative growth in okra plants, Abelmoschus esculentus L. The treatments were distributed in randomized blocks in factorial design 5 x 3 referring to salinity water irrigation levels: 0.5; 1.5; 3.0, 4.5 and 6.0 dS m-1 and 80 and 100% of availability water level into soil. The data showed that increment of salinity of water decreased the plants growth in height, stem diameter, leaf area and dry matter production by roots, stems and leaves of plants irrigated with water volums at level of 80 and 100% of water availability into soil. KEYWORDS: saline water, soil water availability, Abelmoschus esculentus L.
ABSORÇÃO DE CÁTIONS E PRODUÇÃO DE MATÉRIA SECA POR GENÓTIPOS DE ALGODÃO SOB CONDIÇÕES SALINAS.
Authors: Queiroz Sérgio Oliveira Pinto de , Bull Leonardo Theodoro 
Published: October 2018

ABSORÇÃO DE CÁTIONS E PRODUÇÃO DE MATÉRIA SECA POR GENÓTIPOS DE ALGODÃO SOB CONDIÇÕES SALINAS. Sérgio Oliveira Pinto de QueirozDoutorando, Faculdade de Engenharia Agrícola, Universidade Estadual de Campinas, Departamento de Água e Solos, Campinas, SP, Bolsista CNPq. CEP 13093.970,Cx. Postal 6011, tel.: (19) 788 1029, fax: (19) 788 1010.E-mail: queiroz@agr.unicamp.br.Leonardo Theodoro Büll Faculdade de Ciências Agronômicas UNESP - Departamento de Recursos Naturais, Fazenda Experimental Lageado, Botucatu, SP. CEP 18603 970, Cx. Postal 237, telefax: (14)6802 7169.E-mail: bull@fca.unesp.br 1 RESUMO Este estudo foi conduzido com o objetivo de estudar a tolerância aos sais de cinco cultivares de algodão (Gossypium hirsutum, L.): Acala 1, Precoce 1, IAC 19, IAC 20 e Epamig 4, além de avaliar a influência específica do sódio na absorção de cátions nutrientes. O experimento foi conduzido em casa de vegetação, utilizando-se vasos plásticos contendo 8,5 kg de terra, na qual foi aplicado NaCl em quantidades suficientes para elevar o nível de condutividade elétrica de 0 para próximos de 8, 16 e 24 dS . m-1 a 25° C. Todos os vasos receberam aplicações de 150 mg P. kg-1 solo, solução nutritiva contendo 30 mg N e 40 mg K . kg-1 solo e, semanalmente, solução diluída de micronutrientes.O solo foi avaliado pela Relação de Adsorção de Sódio (RAS) e Relação de Sódio Trocável (RST), através de amostras coletadas dos vasos, ao final do experimento.Pelos dos resultados constatou-se que a elevação na concentração de sódio na solução no solo, além de reduzir o potencial osmótico da solução do solo, reduziu a absorção de potássio, cálcio e magnésio e a produção de matéria seca por todos os cultivares de algodão. UNITERMOS: algodão, salinidade, sódio. QUEIROZ, S.O.P., BÜLL, L.T. CATION ABSORPTION AND DRY MATTER PRODUCTION BY COTTON GENOTYPES UNDER SALINITY CONDITIONS 2 ABSTRACT This study was carried out in order to evaluate the tolerance to salt by five cultivars of cotton (Gossypium hirsutum, L.): Acala 1, Precoce 1, IAC 19, IAC 20 and Epamig 4, besides evaluating the specific influence of sodium for cation absorption. The experiment were installed at greenhouse, in 8.5 kg plastic pots on benches, in which NaCl was applied to promote 8, 16 and 24 dS/m electric conductivity (at 25°C ) 150 mg P, 30 mg N. and 4 mg K peer kg soil and, weekly, diluted solution of micronutrients. The soil was evaluated by the Sodium Adsorption Relation (SAR) and Exchangeable Sodium Relations (ESR), through samples from pots, at the end of the experiment.From the results, it was possible to conclude that occurred sodium increase in the soil solution and sodium absorption but decrease of potassium, calcium, magnesium and dry matter in all cultivars. KEYWORDS: cotton, salinity, sodium.
EFEITO DE NÍVEIS DE COBERTURA DO SOLO SOBRE O MANEJO DA IRRIGAÇÃO DO FEIJOEIRO (Phaseolus vulgaris L.)
Authors: Pereira Ana Lucia , Moreira José Aloisio Alves , Klar Antonio Evaldo 
Published: October 2018

EFEITO DE NÍVEIS DE COBERTURA DO SOLO SOBRE O MANEJO DA IRRIGAÇÃO DO FEIJOEIRO (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) Ana Lúcia PereiraAGENCIARURAL - Campo Experimental de Rio Verde, Rua do Ginásio, 554, Centro,CEP 75.901-210- Rio Verde, GOJosé Aloísio Alves MoreiraEmbrapa Arroz e Feijão, Cx. Postal 179, CEP 74001-970 – Goiânia, GOAntônio Evaldo Klar*Dept o de Eng. Rural – FCA-UNESP, Cx. Postal 237, CEP 18603-970 – Botucatu, SP*Pesquisador Científico do CNPq 1 RESUMO Este trabalho teve por objetivo estudar os efeitos da cobertura do solo sobre o manejo da irrigação do feijoeiro (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). Os tratamentos constaram de diferentes níveis de cobertura morta com palhada de capim braquiária (Brachiaria decumbens), obedecendo delineamento experimental de blocos ao acaso com quatro repetições para os seguintes tratamentos: 0% (0 t/ha), 25% (2,25 t/ha), 50% (4,50 t/ha), 75% (6,75 t/ha) e 100% (9,0 t/ha). O experimento foi conduzido na Embrapa Arroz e Feijão, no município de Santo Antonio de Goiás, GO, a 16° 28’ 00” de latitude sul, 49° 17’00” de longitude oeste e 823 m de altitude, num Latossolo Vermelho escuro argiloso, durante o período de junho a setembro de 1997. O manejo da irrigação por microaspersão foi realizado utilizando tensiômetro e a curva característica de água no solo, irrigando toda vez que tensão matricial da água do solo atingia 30 kPa. A análise dos resultados mostrou diminuição do número de irrigações e aumento do turno de rega nos tratamentos onde a cobertura atingiu mais de 50% da superfície do solo. Os valores médios da tensão da água do solo nos tratamentos com 0,25 e 50% apresentaram maior variação (turno de rega menor). A cobertura do solo propiciou maior eficiência do uso da água.A produção de grãos foi avaliada não havendo diferença de produtividade entre os tratamentos de cobertura morta. UNITERMOS: Cobertura do solo, Irrigação, Phaseolus vulgaris L. PEREIRA, A. L.; MOREIRA , J. A. A.; KLAR, A. E. THE EFFECTS OF MULCH ON IRRIGATION MANAGEMENT OF COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) 2 ABSTRACT The aim of this study was to evaluate the effects of mulch on irrigation management of common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.). The randomized block design with four replications was applied on five mulch rates: 0% (0 t/ha), 25% (2,25 t/ha), 50% (4,5 t/ha), 75% (6,75 t/ha) and 100% (9,0 t/ha).The study was set up at the Experimental Station of Embrapa – CNAF, Santo Antonio de Goias, 16°2’ south, 49° 17’ west and 820 m altitude from June to September, 1997 in a Dark – Red Latosol soil. A microsprinkle irrigation system was used.The results showed: - bean yield was not affected by mulch treatments; - the irrigation number was decreased when mulch application was higher than 50%. KEYWORDS: mulch, irrigation, Phaseolus vulgaris L.
Symptom Expression in Patients with Advanced Cancer Admitted to an Acute Supportive/Palliative Care Unit With and Without Delirium
Authors: Mercadante Sebastiano , Adile Claudio , Ferrera Patrizia , Cortegiani Andrea , Casuccio Alessandra 
Published: October 2018

Abstract

Aim
The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between delirium and symptom expression in patients with advanced cancer admitted to an acute supportive/palliative care unit (ASPCU).

Methods
A consecutive sample of patients with advanced cancer who were admitted to an ASPCU was prospectively assessed for a period of 10 months. The Edmonton Symptom Assessment Scale (ESAS) and the MDAS (Memorial Delirium Assessment Scale) were measured at admission (T0) and after 7 days of palliative care (T7).

Results
Two hundred forty-six patients had complete data regarding MDAS measurements, at either T0 and T7. Of these, 75 (30.5%) and 63 patients (25.6%) had delirium at T0 and after a week of palliative care (T7), with a decrease in the frequency of delirium of 4.9% (from 30.5% to 25.6%); that means that 16% of patients with delirium improved their cognitive status after initiation of palliative care. Intensities of pain, depression, poor well-being, and global ESAS were significantly higher in patients with delirium. Patients who did not have delirium at T0 but developed delirium during admission after 1 week of palliative care had a higher level of symptom expression for pain, weakness, nausea, anxiety, dyspnea, appetite, and consequently global ESAS. Patients who did not develop delirium at any time had a relevant decrease in intensity of all ESAS items after 1 week of palliative care. The decrease of symptom intensity was significant for pain, insomnia, appetite, poor well-being, and global ESAS in patients with delirium either at T0 and T7, although these differences were less relevant than those observed in patients without delirium. In patients with delirium at T0 who improved their cognitive function at T7 (no delirium), significant changes were found in most ESAS items.

Conclusion
Symptom expression is amplified in patients with delirium, whereas patients without delirium may be more responsive to palliative treatments with a significant decrease in intensity of ESAS items.
iRest Meditation for Older Adults with Depression Symptoms: A Pilot Study
Authors: Wahbeh Helané , Nelson Melissa 
Published: October 2018

Abstract
Older adults, a rapidly growing population in the United States, have fewer physiological reserves and are more likely to be affected by stress, making them especially susceptible to depression symptoms. Meditation offers promising potential as an effective treatment; however, few studies have evaluated meditation interventions for this demographic. The objectives of this pilot study were to evaluate the feasibility and acceptability of an iRest meditation program in older adults with depression symptoms and to collect preliminary data on its effect on depression and depression-related symptoms compared to a vacation control. The study occurred at the Institute of Noetic Sciences EarthRise Retreat Center and participants' homes. Thirty generally healthy older adults, aged 55–90, with depression symptoms were recruited. Participants were randomly assigned to a 2-day retreat of either iRest meditation training or vacation. After the retreat, participants were asked to complete 20 minutes of home practice per day for 6 weeks; this consisted of either guided meditations (iRest) or music (vacation). Data were collected pre- and post-retreat and then 6 weeks later. Measures included depression-related variables (expectancy, depression symptoms, perceived stress, resilience, pain, sleep quality, and spirituality) and biomarkers (voice stress analysis, heart rate, heart rate variability). We found the iRest intervention for older adults with depression symptoms to be feasible and acceptable. Preliminary results at 6 weeks demonstrated improvements in sleep impairment in older adults compared to the control group and promising trends in improvements in depression symptoms and pain severity.
A comparative study of efficacy and safety of glucosamine plus chondroitin sulphate versus rosehip as add on therapy to NSAIDs in patients suffering from osteoarthritis
Authors: Kaur Kiranpreet , Kaur Anjleen , Singh Prabhsimran , Bakshi Amandeep Singh 
Published: October 2018

Background: Osteoarthritis is a chronic and debilitating disease. Management of disease is a big challenge. NSAIDS play an important role but have many adverse reactions. So, this study was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of natural compound rosehip versus glucosamine and chondroitin sulphate in patients of osteoarthritis.Methods: An open label, randomized, parallel group comparative study, conducted on patients of either sex with confirmed diagnosis of osteoarthritis on standard NSAIDs therapy, attending the outpatient department of orthopedics in a tertiary care centre. 150 patients were enrolled and divided into three groups (group A, group B and group C) of 50 each. Patients of group A were given Glucosamine plus chondroitin sulphate for 12 weeks. Group B was given rosehip for 12 weeks and group C placebo. These supplements were given as add on therapy. Patients were monitored and adverse drug reactions were noted. The data was analysed statistically using t- test for efficacy and descriptive stats for assessing the safety.Results: Efficacy was assessed by comparing mean reduction in the pain intensity between group A and B, group B gives highly significant results as compared to group A. While comparing joint tenderness, swelling around joint, mean functional capacity and improvement in the overall assessment, group B gives significant results as compared to group A. It was also observed that group A and group B were better than group C in all the efficacy parameters. All the drugs were well tolerated and systemically safe.Conclusions: There was significant difference in efficacy of rosehip compared with glaucosamine and chondroitin sulphate in patients of osteoarthritis. In comparison there was no significant difference in safety of two drugs and both were considered safe in patients.
UTILIZAÇÃO DO BAMBU COMO MATÉRIA-PRIMA NA OBTENÇÃO DE POLPA CELULÓSICA VOLTADA À FABRICAÇÃO DE PAPEL DE EMBALAGEM SACKRAFT
Authors: Pedersoli Borges Felipe , Colodette Jorge Luiz , Borges Gomes Fernando José 
Published: October 2018

A tendência de aumento no custo da madeira nos últimos anos tem estimulado a busca por matérias-primas alternativas, onde o bambu surge como potencial biomassa. Sendo assim, esse estudo objetiva analisar a aplicabilidade do bambu da espécie Bambusa vulgaris para a produção de polpa celulósica kraft voltada à produção de papel de embalagem sackraft. Realizou-se a caracterização química e morfológica das fibras do bambu e polpação kraft com bambu livre de amido. O bambu apresentou teores de holocelulose (63,4%) e lignina (23,2%) favoráveis à sua utilização em polpação kraft. O rendimento de polpação (54,9%) foi mais elevado que o obtido em coníferas. As dimensões das fibras do bambu favorecem as características físico-mecânicas necessárias para a produção de papéis do tipo sackraft. Conclui-se, portanto, ser possível utilizar o bambu em substituição à madeira na aplicação sugerida.
Integrated geophysical and mechanical study on the wooden structures of the ceiling of the Church of Beata Vergine Maria Assunta in Cielo
Authors: De Giorgi Lara , Leucci Giovanni , Melica Davide 
Published: October 2018

Non-destructive testing by mean of ground penetrating radar were performed on the wooden elements constituting the roofing of the Cathedral of Foggia. These measurements were related to the restoration work of the roof. Measurements campaign aimed at the assessment of the conservation status of the wooden elements of the all major and secondary elements of the truss of the nave, as well as on those main of the dome and the apse. Results show various abnormalities which correspond to nodes and/or slots. The presence of the nodes allow a rapid and accurate analysis of the electromagnetic waves velocity and the volumetric water content.
Mimickers of Cervical Spondylotic Myelopathy
Authors: Kouri Anthony , Tanios Mina , Herron Joseph S. , Cooper Maxwell , Khan Mustafa 
Published: October 2018

* Many disorders present similar to cervical spondylotic myelopathy.* Mimickers can be differentiated from cervical spondylotic myelopathy through a detailed history and physical examination.* Differentiating between etiologies is aided by electrodiagnostic studies and adjunctive studies using radiographs and magnetic resonance images.