Host plant of anastrepha pulchra (Diptera: Tephritidae) in central amazon, brazilmistaken identity resolved

Pouteria oblanceolata, the true natural host of Anastrepha pulchra, is reported in the state of Amazon, Brazil. Parasitoids attacking A. pulchra are also reported. Comments on a previous erroneous identification of the host plant of A. pulchra are also included. Copyright © 2011 BioOne All rights reserved

Moscas-das-frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) em um pomar de goiabeira, no semiárido Brasileiro

Fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) are key pests of guava Psidium guajava L. crops, with different dominant species according to the Brazilian growth region The objectives of this study were to determine the fruit fly diversity and submit the results of flies captured in guava orchard from the municipality of Cruzeta, state of Rio Grande do Norte, Brazilian semiarid to the faunistic analysis. Fruit flies were collected weekly with McPhail traps using protein hydrolisate at 5% v/v. Five species were recorded in the orchard: Ceratitis capitata (Wied.), Anastrepha zenildae Zucchi, Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) and Anastrepha dissimilis Stone. Ceratitis capitata was the most frequent, constant, and dominant species and could be considered an invasive species with potential to become pest on guava orchards in the Brazilian semiarid

Common mental disorders prevalence in adolescents : a systematic review and meta-analyses

An increasing number of original studies suggest the relevance of assessing mental health; however, there has been a lack of knowledge about the magnitude of Common Mental Disorders (CMD) in adolescents worldwide. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of CMD in adolescents, from the General Health Questionnaire (GHQ-12). Only studies composed by adolescents (10 to 19 years old) that evaluated the CMD prevalence according to the GHQ-12 were considered. The studies were searched in Medline, Embase, Scopus, Web of Science, Lilacs, Adolec, Google Scholar, PsycINFO and Proquest. In addition, the reference lists of relevant reports were screened to identify potentially eligible articles. Studies were selected by independent reviewers, who also extracted data and assessed risk of bias. Meta-analyses were performed to summarize the prevalence of CMD and estimate heterogeneity across studies. A total of 43 studies were included. Among studies that adopted the cut-off point of 3, the prevalence of CMD was 31.0% (CI 95% 28.0–34.0; I2 = 97.5%) and was more prevalent among girls. In studies that used the cut-off point of 4, the prevalence of CMD was 25.0% (CI 95% 19.0–32.0; I2 = 99.8%). Global prevalence of CMD in adolescents was 25.0% and 31.0%, using the GHQ cut-off point of 4 and 3, respectively. These results point to the need to include mental health as an important component of health in adolescence and to the need to include CMD screening as a first step in the prevention and control of mental disorders

Does probiotic consumption enhance wound healing? a systematic review

The use of probiotics is one of the emerging lines of treatment for wound healing. This systematic review aimed to summarize currently available evidence on the effect of oral or enteral probiotic therapy on skin or oral mucosal wound healing in humans. To verify the developments in this field and the level of available scientific evidence, we applied a broad search strategy with no restrictions on wound type, target population, probiotic strain, or intervention protocol used. This review included seven studies involving 348 individuals. Four studies reported positive outcomes for healing improvement after probiotic therapy, and none of the studies reported adverse effects or a marked increase in wound healing time. The positive or neutral results observed do not generate strong evidence regarding the effectiveness of probiotics for wound healing. However, they suggest a promising field for future clinical research where the probiotic strains used, type of wounds, and target population are controlled for

Natural host plants and native parasitoids associated with Anastrepha pulchra and other Anastrepha species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in Central Amazon, Brazil

A natural host (Mouriri collocarpa) and a parasitoid (Doryctobracon areolatus) for Anastrepha pulchra are reported for the first time in Brazil. We report new hosts for Anastrepha atrigona and Anastrepha bahiensis in the Brazilian Amazon. Parasititoids attacking A. atrigona, Anastrepha coronilli, and A. pulchra are reported

Effect of physical exercise on muscle strength in adults following bariatric surgery : a systematic review and meta-analysis of different muscle strength assessment tests

Individuals following bariatric surgery are considered at high risk for the development of sarcopenic obesity (excess fat mass, low muscle mass and low physical function), and exercise may play an important role in its prevention and treatment. We systematically reviewed 5 scientific databases (Embase, Medline, Scopus, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science) and 2 grey literature databases (ProQuest and Google Scholar) for clinical trials that evaluated the effect of exercise on muscle strength in adults following bariatric surgery and conducted a separate meta-analysis for studies that used different muscle strength tests. Random-effect models, restricted maximum likelihood method and Hedges’ g were used. The review protocol was registered at the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO) database (CRD42020152142). Fifteen studies were included (638 patients), none had a low risk of bias, and all were included in at least 1 of the 5 meta-analyses (repetition maximum [lower and upper limbs], sit-to-stand, dynamometer, and handgrip tests). Exercise interventions improved both upper (effect size, 0.71; 95% CI, 0.41–1.01; I 2 = 0%) and lower (effect size, 1.37; 95% CI, 0.84–1.91; I2 = 46.14) limb muscle strength, as measured by repetition maximum tests. Results were similar for the sit-to-stand (effect size, 0.60; 95% CI, 0.20–1.01; I2 = 68.89%) and dynamometer (effect size, 0.46; 95% CI, 0.06–0.87; I2 =31.03%), but not for the handgrip test (effect size, 0.11; 95% CI, -0.42–0.63; I2 = 73.27%). However, the certainty level of the meta-analyses was very low. Exercise with a resistance training component performed post bariatric surgery may improve muscle strength, which is related to sarcopenic obesity, functional capacity, and mortality risk, therefore should be included in the follow-up

Prevalência de hipertensão arterial entre adolescentes : revisão sistemática e metanálise

Objetivo: estimar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial entre adolescentes escolares brasileiros. Métodos: foi realizada revisão sistemática de estudos transversais de base escolar. Os artigos foram pesquisados nas bases de dados Medline, Embase, Scopus, Lilacs, SciELO, Web of Science, Banco de teses da Capes e Tripdatabase. Além disso, foram examinadas as listas de referências bibliográficas dos estudos relevantes para identificar artigos potencialmente elegíveis. Não foram aplicadas restrições da data de publicação, idioma ou status de publicação. Os estudos foram selecionados por duas avaliadoras independentes que também extraíram os dados e avaliaram a qualidade metodológica seguindo oito critérios relacionados à amostragem, mensuração da pressão arterial e apresentação dos resultados. Calculou-se a metanálise utilizando modelo de efeitos randômicos e foram realizadas análises para investigação de heterogeneidade. Resultados: foram recuperados 1.577 artigos na busca, e 22 foram incluídos na revisão. Os artigos incluídos corresponderam a 14.115 adolescentes, sendo 51,2% (n = 7.230) do sexo feminino. Houve variedade de técnicas, equipamentos e referências utilizados. A prevalência de hipertensão foi 8,0% (IC95% 5,0–11,0; I2 = 97,6%), sendo no sexo masculino 9,3% (IC95% 5,6–13,6; I2 = 96,4%) e no feminino, 6,5% (IC95% 4,2–9,1; I2 = 94.2%). A metarregressão não identificou as causas da heterogeneidade entre os estudos. Conclusões: apesar das diferenças encontradas nas metodologias dos estudos incluídos, os resultados desta revisão sistemática indicam que a hipertensão arterial é prevalente na população escolar adolescente no Brasil. Para investigações futuras sugere-se a padronização de técnicas, equipamentos e referências visando à melhoria da qualidade metodológica dos estudos.Objective: to estimate the prevalence of hypertension among adolescent Brazilian students. Methods: a systematic review of school-based cross-sectional studies was conducted. The articles were searched in the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO, Web of Science, CAPES thesis database and Trip Database. In addition, we examined the lists of references of relevant studies to identify potentially eligible articles. No restrictions regarding publication date, language, or status applied. The studies were selected by two independent evaluators, who also extracted the data and assessed the methodological quality following eight criteria related to sampling, measuring blood pressure, and presenting results. The meta-analysis was calculated using a random effects model and analyses were performed to investigate heterogeneity. Results: we retrieved 1,577 articles from the search and included 22 in the review. The included articles corresponded to 14,115 adolescents, 51.2% (n = 7,230) female. We observed a variety of techniques, equipment, and references used. The prevalence of hypertension was 8.0% (95%CI 5.0–11.0; I2 = 97.6%), 9.3% (95%CI 5.6–13.6; I2 = 96.4%) in males and 6.5% (95%CI 4.2–9.1; I2 = 94.2%) in females. The meta-regression failed to identify the causes of the heterogeneity among studies. Conclusions: despite the differences found in the methodologies of the included studies, the results of this systematic review indicate that hypertension is prevalent in the Brazilian adolescent school population. For future investigations, we suggest the standardization of techniques, equipment, and references, aiming at improving the methodological quality of the studies

Prevalence of hypertension among adolescents: systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJETIVO Estimar a prevalência de hipertensão arterial entre adolescentes escolares brasileiros. MÉTODOS Foi realizada revisão sistemática de estudos transversais de base escolar. Os artigos foram pesquisados nas bases de dados Medline, Embase, Scopus, Lilacs, SciELO, Web of Science, Banco de teses da Capes e Tripdatabase. Além disso, foram examinadas as listas de referências bibliográficas dos estudos relevantes para identificar artigos potencialmente elegíveis. Não foram aplicadas restrições da data de publicação, idioma ou status de publicação. Os estudos foram selecionados por duas avaliadoras independentes que também extraíram os dados e avaliaram a qualidade metodológica seguindo oito critérios relacionados à amostragem, mensuração da pressão arterial e apresentação dos resultados. Calculou-se a metanálise utilizando modelo de efeitos randômicos e foram realizadas análises para investigação de heterogeneidade. RESULTADOS Foram recuperados 1.577 artigos na busca, e 22 foram incluídos na revisão. Os artigos incluídos corresponderam a 14.115 adolescentes, sendo 51,2% (n = 7.230) do sexo feminino. Houve variedade de técnicas, equipamentos e referências utilizados. A prevalência de hipertensão foi 8,0% (IC95% 5,0–11,0; I2 = 97,6%), sendo no sexo masculino 9,3% (IC95% 5,6–13,6; I2 = 96,4%) e no feminino, 6,5% (IC95% 4,2–9,1; I2 = 94.2%). A metarregressão não identificou as causas da heterogeneidade entre os estudos. CONCLUSÕES Apesar das diferenças encontradas nas metodologias dos estudos incluídos, os resultados desta revisão sistemática indicam que a hipertensão arterial é prevalente na população escolar adolescente no Brasil. Para investigações futuras sugere-se a padronização de técnicas, equipamentos e referências visando à melhoria da qualidade metodológica dos estudos.OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence of hypertension among adolescent Brazilian students. METHODS A systematic review of school-based cross-sectional studies was conducted. The articles were searched in the databases MEDLINE, Embase, Scopus, LILACS, SciELO, Web of Science, CAPES thesis database and Trip Database. In addition, we examined the lists of references of relevant studies to identify potentially eligible articles. No restrictions regarding publication date, language, or status applied. The studies were selected by two independent evaluators, who also extracted the data and assessed the methodological quality following eight criteria related to sampling, measuring blood pressure, and presenting results. The meta-analysis was calculated using a random effects model and analyses were performed to investigate heterogeneity. RESULTS We retrieved 1,577 articles from the search and included 22 in the review. The included articles corresponded to 14,115 adolescents, 51.2% (n = 7,230) female. We observed a variety of techniques, equipment, and references used. The prevalence of hypertension was 8.0% (95%CI 5.0–11.0; I2 = 97.6%), 9.3% (95%CI 5.6–13.6; I2 = 96.4%) in males and 6.5% (95%CI 4.2–9.1; I2 = 94.2%) in females. The meta-regression failed to identify the causes of the heterogeneity among studies. CONCLUSIONS Despite the differences found in the methodologies of the included studies, the results of this systematic review indicate that hypertension is prevalent in the Brazilian adolescent school population. For future investigations, we suggest the standardization of techniques, equipment, and references, aiming at improving the methodological quality of the studies

Moscas-das-frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) em um pomar de goiabeira, no semiárido brasileiro

As moscas-das-frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) são pragas-chave na cultura da goiabeira Psidium guajava L., com predominância de diferentes espécies de acordo com a região produtora no Brasil. Os objetivos do presente trabalho foram conhecer a diversidade e analisar parâmetros faunísticos das moscas-das-frutas obtidas em um pomar de goiabeira, no município de Cruzeta, Rio Grande do Norte, situado no semiárido brasileiro. As moscas-das-frutas foram coletadas semanalmente, com auxílio de armadilhas McPhail, tendo como atrativo proteína hidrolisada a 5% v/v. Foram registradas cinco espécies no pomar estudado: Ceratitis capitata (Wied.), Anastrepha zenildae Zucchi, Anastrepha sororcula Zucchi, Anastrepha obliqua (Macquart) e Anastrepha dissimilis Stone. Ceratitis capitata foi a espécie mais frequente, constante e dominante, considerada como uma praga invasiva, potencial em pomares de goiabeira no semiárido brasileiro

Primeiro levantamento de mosca das frutas (Diptera: Tephritidae) e diversidade de parasitoides entre frutos de myrtaceae em todo o Estado da Bahia, Brasil

The objective of this study was to evaluate the diversity of fruit fly (Diptera: Tephritidae) species that use myrtaceous fruit, particularly guava, as hosts in several localities in the state of Bahia and to determine the infestation rates, pupal viability rates, and fruit fly-parasitoid associations. Sampling of myrtaceous fruit was carried out in 24 municipalities in different regions in the state of Bahia. Four fruit fly species, Anastrepha fraterculus, Anastrepha zenildae, Anastrepha sororcula, and Ceratitis capitata were obtained from the collected fruit. Three parasitoid species (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) emerged from Anastrepha larvae/pupae, Doryctobracon areolatus, Utetes anastrephae, and Asobara anastrephae. Doryctobracon areolatus emerged from A. fraterculus, A. sororcula and A. zenildae; Utetes anastrephae emerged from A. fraterculus and A. zenildae; and Asobara anastrephae emerged from A. fraterculus. Fruit fly and myrtaceous fruit associations are reported for the first time in several municipalities in the state of Bahia. A. zenildae was found infesting Syzygium malaccense for the first time in Brazil