6 research outputs found

    Cestodes Diphyllobothriidea parasitizing blackfin goosefish, Lophius gastrophysus Miranda-Ribeiro, 1915

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    Entre os meses de março de 2000 e dezembro de 2005, 87 espécimes de L. gastrophysus foram obtidos de supermercados e empresas de exportação localizadas nos municipios de Cabo Frio, Niteroi, Duque de Caxias e Rio de Janeiro. Os peixes foram necropsiados, filetados e seus órgãos investigados para presença de helmintos. Dois espécimes (2,3%) estavam parasitados por plerocecoides de Diphyllobothrium Cobbold, 1858 na cavidade abdominal e serosa do intestino, com intensidade média de um parasito por peixe e abundância média de 0,02, mostrando baixo potencial infectivo. Este é o primeiro registro de plerocercoides de Diphyllobothrium sp. no peixe sapo-pescador

    Seleção de progênies de eucalipto pelo índice Z por MQM e Blup

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    O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a eficiência do índice Z (índice somatório das variáveis padronizadas) na seleção de progênies de irmãos completos entre Eucalyptus grandis e Eucalyptus urophylla via método dos quadrados mínimos (MQM) e da melhor predição linear não viesada (Blup). Os experimentos foram realizados em dois tipos de solo e de ambiente, em blocos ao acaso com cinco repetições, oito plantas por parcela e espaçamento de 3x2 m. Aos três anos de idade, as plantas foram avaliadas quanto ao incremento médio anual de madeira, à densidade básica, ao rendimento de celulose e ao álcali efetivo. Para a comparação da eficiência da seleção das melhores progênies, pelos procedimentos MQM e Blup, foi obtido o índice Z para cada indivíduo. Posteriormente, foram obtidas as médias preditas das progênies para o índice Z, ranqueadas em sentido favorável ao melhoramento. O índice clássico também foi utilizado. A coincidência entre as melhores progênies selecionadas pelos índices clássico e Z foi boa. No entanto, o índice Z permite visualização gráfica, o que possibilita verificar em quais caracteres uma determinada progênie apresenta alguma deficiência. Não há diferença entre as melhores progênies selecionadas pelo índice Z via MQM e Blup

    Electron impact fragmentation of adenine: partial ionization cross sections for positive fragments

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    Using computer-controlled data acquisition we have measured mass spectra of positive ions for electron impact on adenine, with electron energies up to 100 eV. Ion yield curves for 50 ions have been obtained and normalized by comparing their sum to the average of calculated total ionization cross sections. Appearance energies have been determined for 37 ions; for 20 ions for the first time. All appearance energies are consistent with the fragmentation pathways identified in the literature. Second onset energies have been determined for 12 fragment ions (for 11 ions for the first time), indicating the occurrence of more than one fragmentation process e.g. for 39 u (C2HN+) and 70 u (C2H4N3+). Matching ion yield shapes (118–120 u, 107–108 u, 91–92 u, and 54–56 u) provide new evidence supporting closely related fragmentation pathways and are attributed to hydrogen rearrangement immediately preceding the fragmentation. We present the first measurement of the ion yield curve of the doubly charged parent ion (67.5 u), with an appearance energy of 23.5 ± 1.0 eV

    Safety of hospital discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery

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    Background: Ileus is common after colorectal surgery and is associated with an increased risk of postoperative complications. Identifying features of normal bowel recovery and the appropriateness for hospital discharge is challenging. This study explored the safety of hospital discharge before the return of bowel function. Methods: A prospective, multicentre cohort study was undertaken across an international collaborative network. Adult patients undergoing elective colorectal resection between January and April 2018 were included. The main outcome of interest was readmission to hospital within 30 days of surgery. The impact of discharge timing according to the return of bowel function was explored using multivariable regression analysis. Other outcomes were postoperative complications within 30 days of surgery, measured using the Clavien\u2013Dindo classification system. Results: A total of 3288 patients were included in the analysis, of whom 301 (9\ub72 per cent) were discharged before the return of bowel function. The median duration of hospital stay for patients discharged before and after return of bowel function was 5 (i.q.r. 4\u20137) and 7 (6\u20138) days respectively (P < 0\ub7001). There were no significant differences in rates of readmission between these groups (6\ub76 versus 8\ub70 per cent; P = 0\ub7499), and this remained the case after multivariable adjustment for baseline differences (odds ratio 0\ub790, 95 per cent c.i. 0\ub755 to 1\ub746; P = 0\ub7659). Rates of postoperative complications were also similar in those discharged before versus after return of bowel function (minor: 34\ub77 versus 39\ub75 per cent; major 3\ub73 versus 3\ub74 per cent; P = 0\ub7110). Conclusion: Discharge before return of bowel function after elective colorectal surgery appears to be safe in appropriately selected patients
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