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2015 EN
Bertolotto Michele · Derchi Lorenzo E. · Secil Mustafa
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Pooled data from 16 radiology centers were retrospectively analyzed to seek patients with pathologically proven testicular lymphoma and grayscale and color Doppler images available for review. Forty‐three cases were found: 36 (84%) primary and 7 (16%) secondary testicular lymphoma. With unilateral primary lymphoma, involvement was unifocal (n = 10), multifocal (n = 11), or diffuse (n = 11). Synchronous bilateral involvement occurred in 6 patients. Color Doppler sonography showed normal testicular vessels within the tumor in 31 of 43 lymphomas (72%). Testicular lymphoma infiltrates through the tubules, preserving the normal vascular architecture of the testis. Depiction of normal testicular vessels crossing the lesion is a useful adjunctive diagnostic criterion.
American Institute of Ultrasound in Medicine
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2015 PO
Daniela Tômio · Michele Francine Muniz Andrade · Patrícia Leopoldo da Silva Oliveira
Em tempos em que, na construcao da cidadania, e preciso incorporar no universo cultural a ciencia e a tecnologia como atividades sociais, o ensino na modalidade pedagogia hospitalar representa um desafio tambem para o professor de ciencias. Com base nesse pressuposto, relata-se uma pratica de ensino de ciencias desenvolvida em uma classe hospitalar. Esta e uma modalidade de educacao, regulamentada pelo Ministerio da Educacao, que assiste estudantes na impossibilidade de frequencia a escola, durante o periodo sob tratamento de saude. Diante disso, apresenta-se uma experiencia desenvolvida em um hospital de Blumenau/SC que consistiu no trabalho com um grupo de adolescentes internados a partir do tema “sistema esqueletico e as fraturas”. Foram desenvolvidas atividades relacionando as historias de vidas dos estudantes, conhecimentos cientificos e tecnologicos e uma forma de socializacao dos trabalhos para alem do quarto de hospital.
Fundacao Universidade Regional de Blumenau
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2015 EN
Dilia Giuggioli · Michele Colaci · Giulia Cassone
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Aims: To describe a case of systemic sclerosis (SSc) associated with severe alopecia areata (AA) responsive to topical and systemic treatments, including vasoactive and immunosuppressive drugs (mycophenolate mofetil).\udPresentation of the Case: A 56 year old woman, affected by SSc as from 5 years back, developed a rapid hair loss that progressively involved a large area of the scalp. AA was diagnosed, after the exclusion of an overlapping systemic lupus erythematosus or fungal infection. Treatment with topical steroids and minoxidil, plus mycophenolate mofetil that was introduced for interstitial lung disease, led to progressive improvement of alopecia up to a complete resolution\udwithin 4 months.\udDiscussion: This is an interesting observation of SSc complicated by severe AA, which is often observed in patients affected by various autoimmune disorders. A possible common pathogenesis of AA and SSc is also discussed
Sciencedomain International
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2015 EN
Jigjidsuren Chinburen · Michele Gillet · Masakazu Yamamoto
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Approaches to surgical resection of centrally located HCC remain controversial. Traditionally, hemi- or extended hepatectomy is suggested. However, it carries a high risk of postoperative complications in patients with cirrhosis. An alternative approach is Glissonean pedicle transection method. This study was conducted to assess the surgical and survival outcomes associated with central liver resection using the Glissonean pedicle transection. Sixty-nine patients with centrally located HCC were studied retrospectively. They were divided into conventional approach group with hemi- or extended hepatectomy, and Glissonean approach group with multisegmental central liver resection using the Glissonean pedicle transection. Glissonean pedicle transection method has comparable or superior surgical and survival outcomes to conventional hemi- or extended hepatectomy with regard to intraoperative bleeding, complications, hospital stay, and postoperative mortality and survival outcomes in patients with centrally located HCC. The 1-, 3-, and 5-year overall survival rates of the conventional approach group were 74%, 64%, and 55% respectively. For the Glissonean approach group, the 1 and 3-year overall survival rates were 86% and 61%, respectively. Glissonean pedicle transection method is a safe and effective surgical procedure in patients with centrally located HCC.
The International College of Surgeons
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2015 EN
Davide Monaco · Barbara Padalino · Giovanni Michele Lacalandra
Female dromedary camel are seasonal breeders and induced ovulators therefore the follicular wave pattern differs from that of other domestic animals and notably it is composed of recruitment phase, growth phase, mature phase and regression phase. Ultrasonography allows a more clear determination of the ovarian activity. The optimum time for inducing ovulation, either with GnRH or hCG, is when the dominant follicle diameter measures between 13 and 18 mm. The semen should be deposited into the uterus at least 24 hours after induction of ovulation. Pregnancy rates depend on the number of sperm deposited and on the site of deposition as well as on the semen extender. The corpus luteum start developing two-three days after the ovulating stimulus and, if the maternal recognition of the pregnancy does not occur, it is completely regressed the 13th day after it. The placenta of camelids is epitheliochorial and the pregnancy is located in the left uterine horn in 98% of the cases. Pregnancy could be diagnosed at 18 days, by ultrasonography, or later if diagnosed by rectal palpation of the uterus. The pregnancy lasts about 13 months and the uterine involution is completed within 40 days after parturition. After parturition, the period of resumption of the ovarian activity is variable
United Arab Emirates University
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2015 EN
Barbara Padalino · Davide Monaco · Giovanni Michele Lacalandra
The present article reviews male camel behavior and bre eding management strategies, providing an insight into the handling procedures and the most relevant welfare issues on these topics. Furthermore, it suggests some procedures for rearing, handling and collecting semen from camel bulls, based on results that have been achieved in the last twenty years and, recently, literature published with the aim of optimizing dromedary camel breeding. Camels are seasonal breeders and their breeding season (BS) is confined to the coolest winter months of the year; during the BS, also called “rutting period” or "rut", males exhibit morphological, behavioral and endocrinological peculiarities. Short breeding season, low libido and high aggressiveness are still some of the major cause of economic loss, poor reproductive perfor mance and injuries, for camel breeding and industry. The application of ethology to approach, to train and to study camel bulls may be useful in the future to improve camel welfare and productive performances. Strong knowledge of animal learning and correct management procedure could be useful for camel technicians, owners, breeders, but also for veterinarians and others scientists.
United Arab Emirates University
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2015 EN
Stefania Muzzachi · Ahmad Oulmouden · Youcef Amine Cherifi
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Myostatin (MSTN), a negative regulator of skeletal muscle development in mammals, represents a key target for genetic investigations in meat-producing animals, with mutations responsible for increased skeletal-muscle mass currently described in several livestock species. Dromedary camels play a major economic role as suppliers of meat for human consumption across several countries. Notwithstanding, a comprehensive characterization of the sequence variability at the Camelus dromedarius MSTN locus was still lacking. Here we present the first extensive sequence and polymorphism analysis of the MSTN gene in the Camelus dromedarius species. Out of more than 3.6 kb of nucleotide sequence screened on 22 animals from 3 different Northern African regions, only 3 variant sites in the first intron were detected. The low observed diversity may reflect the evolutionary history of the species, likely developed as domesticates from a low variable wild ancestor population. Sequence identity among Camelus dromedarius and other Cetartiodactyla highlighted a tree topology consistent with previous reports of a closer relationship between Tylopoda and Suiformes. A close similarity between C. ferus and Camelus dromedarius was observed within Tylopoda. A markedly higher sequence identity between Camelus dromedarius and the other vertebrate species was observed at the MSTN locus compared to other genes, thus confirming it as a highly conserved target across mammals
United Arab Emirates University
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2015 PO
Michele de Barcelos Agostinho
Este trabalho apresenta a personagem Celenia Pires Ferreira e, a partir da sua trajetória, analisa a atuação de missionários protestantes em Angola e a sua colaboração com o colonialismo português. Professora em Campina Grande, Paraíba, e missionária da Igreja Congregacional, Celenia Pires foi para Angola em 1929, onde permaneceu por seis anos. Em 1936, doou ao Museu Nacional do Rio de Janeiro uma coleção de objetos etnográficos adquiridos entre os ovimbundos, grupo com o qual conviveu enquanto esteve em missão. Dentre os objetos doados, há algumas publicações que circularam nas escolas missionárias do planalto central de Angola, nas décadas de 1920 e 1930, que contribuíram para a difusão das bases ideológicas do colonialismo e que são o foco desta análise. Palavras-chave : colonialismo - Angola - missão protestante - coleção - impressos.
Universidade Federal da Bahia
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2015 PO
Elizeu Maria · Michele Monteiro Lirio Maria
Em 2005 foi criado o Comitê de Pronunciamentos Contábeis, organização formada exclusivamente por entidades de direito privado e representação dos profissionais da área, com o intuito de emitir pronunciamentos para operacionalizar a convergência contábil do Brasil aos padrões do International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS). Assim, dois anos depois foi aprovada a lei 11.638/2007 colocando o país definitivamente em direção à convergência contábil internacional. É neste contexto que a pesquisa foi realizada, com o objetivo de verificar se houve interferência da adoção das normas internacionais no comportamento dos índices econômico-financeiros das empresas listadas na BM&FBOVESPA. Este estudo caracteriza-se como descritivo com abordagem quantitativa, no qual foram coletadas 11.120 observações em uma amostra de 155 empresas, durante os períodos de 2003 e 2012. Foi aplicado o modelo econométrico da Análise de Chow, que acusa quebras no comportamento de variáveis por trás de um fluxo de tempo, como conseqüência de um evento específico. Os resultados demonstraram que de forma geral houve mudanças estatisticamente significantes no comportamento dos indicadores econômico-financeiros nas empresas estudadas na amostra a partir da adoção dos padrões IFRS, exceto para o indicador de liquidez corrente. Entretanto, por meio da análise setorial foi verificado que nos setores de Agro e Pesca; Alimentos e Bebidas; Comércio; Construção; Eletroeletrônicos e Máquinas Industriais; pelo menos um dos índices não sofreu mudança de comportamento com a adoção dos padrões IFRS.
Universidade Federal da Bahia
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2015 PO
Fabiani Weiss Pereira · Raquel Einloft Kleinübing · Silomar Ilha
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Objetivo: Identificar as estratégias que os profissionais utilizam para auxiliar na adesão ao tratamento de gestantes soropositivas para o Vírus da Imunodeficiência Humana. Métodos: Trata-se de uma pesquisa exploratória, descritiva de caráter qualitativo desenvolvida com dez profissionais que atuam em um Centro de Testagem e Aconselhamento no sul do Brasil. Os dados, coletados no período de maio de 2010 por meio de entrevistas semiestruturadas, foram submetidos à análise temática. Resultados: Os resultadosapontaram como estratégias ações de acolhimento, visando a inclusão dessas gestantes no serviço e a aproximação com a equipe; a realização de atividades grupais e a busca ativa das faltosas, respeitando sua autonomia e preservando seu sigilo. Conclusão: Concluiu-se que para a adesão ao tratamento é necessário que a equipe esteja envolvida no atendimento de forma interdisciplinar, humanizada e qualificada, podendo o enfermeiro ser o articulador das ações. Descritores: HIV, Gestantes, Profissionais da saúde, Enfermagem
Federal University of the State of Rio de Janeiro