Influência do tempo de hospitalização sobre o desenvolvimento neuromotor de recém-nascidos pré-termo Influence of length of hospitalization on neuromotor development in premature newborn infants

O objetivo deste estudo foi avaliar a influência do tempo de hospitalização sobre o desenvolvimento neuromotor de recém-nascidos pré-termo (RNPT). Foi feito um estudo prospectivo com 67 RNPT de idade gestacional <36 semanas. O desenvolvimento neuromotor foi avaliado pela escala motora infantil de Alberta (Alberta infant motor scale, AIMS), aplicada no ambulatório de seguimento, quando os RN tinham mediana de idade corrigida de 39 a 44 semanas. Para a análise comparativa, os RNPT foram distribuídos em dois grupos segundo o tempo de hospitalização (TH): grupo A (n=35), com TH <34 dias, e grupo B (n=32), com TH >34 dias. Na análise estatística considerou-se o nível de significância p<0,05. Os escores medianos na AIMS (numa faixa possível de 0 a 21) foram 7 no grupo A, 5 no grupo B; foram encontradas fracas correlações significativas nos dois grupos (r=0,32; r=0,34) entre o escore na AIMS e o TH. Os resultados indicam que os RNPT que permaneceram por mais de 34 dias hospitalizados mostraram atraso no desenvolvimento neuromotor, sugerindo que, sem excluir outros fatores, quanto maior o tempo de internação do RN, maior seu comprometimento motor.<br>The purpose of this study was to assess the influence of the length of hospital stay on the neuromotor development of preterm newborns (PTNB). This prospective study was carried out with 67 PTNB (gestational age <36 weeks). Neuromotor development was assessed by the Alberta Infant Motor Scale (AIMS) when NB returned to out-patient follow-up, at median 39 to 44 weeks corrected age. For comparative analysis, PTNB were divided into two groups, according to the length of hospitalization period (HP): group A (n=35) with HP <34 days, and group B (n=32) with HP >34 days. In statistical analysis significance level was set at p<0.05. Median AIMS scores (possible range 0-21) were 7 in group A, 5 in group B; weak, significant correlations were found at both groups (r=0.32; r=0.34) between AIMS scores and HP. Results show that PTNB who stayed in hospital for more than 34 days showed developmental delay, suggesting that, without excluding other factors, the longer PTNB length of stay, the greater the motor impairment

From RFLP to DArT: molecular tools for wheat (Triticum spp.) diversity analysis

Wheat (Triticum spp.) is a universally lucrative agricultural crop. An increase in wheat production has been shown through selection by the farmers which can increase the grain profitability. The determination of genetic associations among domestic cultivars is facilitated by molecular markers. Data on genetic polymorphism is valuable for the germplasm association and regarding the developing management strategies. The information would be supportive for potential genome mapping programs and for the relevance of intellectual property rights of wheat breeders. Present review is an effort for providing support information to wheat breeders to develop varieties with varied genetic environment to attain continuity in large-scale wheat production. In this review, we have tried to provide a collective depiction of relevant information about the usage of some commonly used markers in wheat. It may help researchers to find out the frequentness and application of different markers and compare their results. The manuscript may serve as a platform helping the intellectuals for the selection and modification of their marker system in wheat diversity analysis. The heart of this review is the emphasis on the performance of various molecular genetic markers in diversity studies in relation to definite approaches that are in practice since several years allied with the multifaceted wheat molecular breeding and its polyploid nature