Tromboembolismo pulmonar crônico

A hipertensão pulmonar é uma condição em que a pressão arterial é anormalmente alta nas artérias dos pulmões, gerando uma sequências de eventos que são semelhantes.Versão em H

The Noncommutative Doplicher-Fredenhagen-Roberts-Amorim Space

This work is an effort in order to compose a pedestrian review of the recently elaborated Doplicher, Fredenhagen, Roberts and Amorim (DFRA) noncommutative (NC) space which is a minimal extension of the DFR space. In this DRFA space, the object of noncommutativity ($\theta^{\mu\nu}$) is a variable of the NC system and has a canonical conjugate momentum. The DFRA formalism is constructed in an extended space-time with independent degrees of freedom associated with the object of noncommutativity $\theta^{\mu\nu}$. A consistent algebra involving the enlarged set of canonical operators is described, which permits one to construct theories that are dynamically invariant under the action of the rotation group. A consistent classical mechanics formulation is analyzed in such a way that, under quantization, it furnishes a NC quantum theory with interesting results. The Dirac formalism for constrained Hamiltonian systems is considered and the object of noncommutativity $\theta^{ij}$ plays a fundamental role as an independent quantity. It is also explained about the generalized Dirac equation issue, that the fermionic field depends not only on the ordinary coordinates but on $\theta^{\mu\nu}$ as well. The dynamical symmetry content of such fermionic theory is discussed, and we show that its action is invariant under ${\cal P}'$. In the last part of this work we analyze the complex scalar fields using this new framework. As said above, in a first quantized formalism, $\theta^{\mu\nu}$ and its canonical momentum $\pi_{\mu\nu}$ are seen as operators living in some Hilbert space. In a second quantized formalism perspective, we show an explicit form for the extended Poincar\'e generators and the same algebra is generated via generalized Heisenberg relations. We also consider a source term and construct the general solution for the complex scalar fields using the Green function technique

Knowledge of results precision and learning : a review

La calidad de la información que el aprendiz recibe como consecuencia de la accion, en particular la precisión del conocimiento de los resultados, parece tener un efecto positivo en el proceso del aprendizaje. En este articulo, de acuerdo con lo expuesto anteriormente y el análisis de la investigación realizada en el ámbito de la precisión del conocimiento de los resultados, enfocaremos la influencia de otras variables mencionadas, por ejemplo: las características de la habilidad motora, el nivel de desarrollo de la persona y su capacidad de procesar la informaciónThe quality of the information given to the subject after performance, particulary the Knowledge of Results (KR) precision, seems to have a positive influence on the learning process. In this article, we review the investigation produced in KR precision and emphasize the influence of some variables, like the task characteristics, the development level of subjects and their capacity to process KR informatio

Diagnosing Potts criticality and two-stage melting in one-dimensional hard-boson models

We investigate a model of hard-core bosons with infinitely repulsive nearest- and next-nearest-neighbor interactions in one dimension, introduced by Fendley, Sengupta and Sachdev in Phys. Rev. B 69, 075106 (2004). Using a combination of exact diagonalization, tensor network, and quantum Monte Carlo simulations, we show how an intermediate incommensurate phase separates a crystalline and a disordered phase. We base our analysis on a variety of diagnostics, including entanglement measures, fidelity susceptibility, correlation functions, and spectral properties. According to theoretical expectations, the disordered-to-incommensurate-phase transition point is compatible with Berezinskii-Kosterlitz-Thouless universal behaviour. The second transition is instead non-relativistic, with dynamical critical exponent $z > 1$. For the sake of comparison, we illustrate how some of the techniques applied here work at the Potts critical point present in the phase diagram of the model for finite next-nearest-neighbor repulsion. This latter application also allows to quantitatively estimate which system sizes are needed to match the conformal field theory spectra with experiments performing level spectroscopy.Comment: 18 pages, 14 figure

Exploiting Template Metaprogramming to customize an object-oriented operating system

Nowadays, the growing complexity of embedded systems demands for configurability, variability and reuse. Conditional compilation and object-orientation are two of the most applied approaches in the management of system variability. While the former increases the code management complexity, the latter leverages the needed modularity and adaptability to simplify the development of reusable and customizable software at the expense of performance and memory penalty. This paper shows how C++ TMP (Template Metaprogramming) can be applied to manage the variability of an object-oriented operating system and at the same time get ride out of the performance and memory footprint overhead. In doing so, it will be statically generated only the desired functionalities, thus ensuring that code is optimized and adjusted to application requirements and hardware resources.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT

A POLÍTICA DE EMPREGO E RENDA NO MUNICÍPIO DE JUIZ DE FORA

Resumo Esta pesquisa objetiva conhecer as políticas de emprego e renda implementadas no município de Juiz de Fora, nos últimos 5 anos. Por se encontrar em estágio inicial não poderemos apresentar dados conclusivos, apenas as políticas existentes e o público-alvo a que se destinam, sem contudo analisar seus impactos e resultados. No entanto, pretendemos ressaltar que elas seguem um direcionamento nacional e estão intimamente associadas às políticas de emprego e renda defendidas pelos organismos internacionais para o combate ao desemprego. Embora o desemprego seja um problema mundial, as alternativas para sua redução seguem direções muito distintas. No caso dos países periféricos como o Brasil, esses primam por propostas individuais, voluntaristas e empreendedoras e/ou ainda por programas de geração de renda para os comprovadamente pobres, contribuindo para mascarar o problema real do desemprego e fortalecer a lógica do assistencialismo com políticas focalizadas de combate à pobreza

Experiments with embedded system design at UMinho and AIT

Nowadays, embedded systems are central to modern life, mainly due to the scientific and technological advances of the last decades that started a new reality in which the embedded systems market has been growing steadily, along with a monthly or even weekly emergence of new products with different applications across several domains. This embedded system ubiquity was the drive for the following question ”Why should we focus on embedded systems design?” that was answered in [1, 2] with the following points: (1) high and fast penetration in products and services due to the integration of networking, operating system and database capabilities, (2) very strategic field economically and (3) a new and relatively undefined subject in academic environment. Other adja- cent questions have been raised such as ”Why is the design of embedded systems special?”. The answer for this last question is based mainly on several problems raised by the new technologies, such as the need for more human resources in specialized areas and high learning curve for system designers. As pointed in [1], these problems can prevent many companies from adopting these new technologies or force them not to respond timely in mastering these technological and market challenges. In this paper, it is described how staff at ESRG-UMinho 1 and ISE-AIT 2 faced the embedded systems challenges at several levels. It starts to de- scribe the development of the educational context for the new technolo- gies and show how our Integrated Master Curriculum in Industrial Elec- tronics and Computer Engineering has been adapted to satisfy the needs of the major university customers, the industry

ClimaWin : an intelligent window for optimal ventilation and minimum thermal loss

In this paper the ClimaWin concept is introduced. The ClimaWin project's main goals are to improve both indoor air quality and the energy efficiency of new and refurbished buildings, through the use of novel green smart windows. Generally, in order to improve windows' energy efficiency better insulation materials are used in windows frames and glasses. However, this approach leads to a severe deterioration of indoor air quality (IAQ) especially in buildings that are not equipped with heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAQ) systems. The Climawin windows do not require wires neither for power nor for communications. The window is powered through a battery (for blind operation) and a solar panel, which makes it an ideal solution for retrofitting. In order to achieve the energy efficiency requirements, the Climawin system hardware, the microcontroller software architecture and the radio communication strategy were designed for low power consumption. Furthermore, all the information about the system status can be monitored and actuated using intuitive graphical applications developed for PCs and Android OS smartphones. A remote database keeps all the relevant information about the system, making it easy to detect any anomaly or even to adjust the control algorithm parameters from a remote location. A full-set of web services are also provided in order to simplify the communication with home automation systems.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologia (FCT

Molecular Phylogeny of the Myxobolus and Henneguya Genera with Several New South American Species

The present study consists of a detailed phylogenetic analysis of myxosporeans of the Myxobolus and Henneguya genera, including sequences from 12 Myxobolus/Henneguya species, parasites of South American pimelodids, bryconids and characids. Maximum likelihood and maximum parsimony analyses, based on 18 S rDNA gene sequences, showed that the strongest evolutionary signal is the phylogenetic affinity of the fish hosts, with clustering mainly occurring according to the order and/or family of the host. of the 12 South American species studied here, six are newly described infecting fish from the Brazilian Pantanal wetland. Henneguya maculosus n. sp. and Myxobolus flavus n. sp. were found infecting both Pseudoplatystoma corruscans and Pseudoplatystoma reticulatum; Myxobolus aureus n. sp. and Myxobolus pantanalis n. sp. were observed parasitizing Salminus brasiliensis and Myxobolus umidus n. sp. and Myxobolus piraputangae n. sp. were detected infecting Brycon hilarii.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Centro Nacional de Pesquisa e Conservacao de Peixes Continentais of the Instituto Chico Mendes de Conservacao da BiodiversidadeConselho Nacional de Desenvolvimento Científico e Tecnológico (CNPq)Univ São Paulo, Fac Zootecnia & Engn Alimentos, Dept Vet Med, Pirassununga, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ciencias Biol, Diadema, SP, BrazilUniv Estadual Campinas, Inst Biol, Dept Biol Anim, Campinas, SP, BrazilInst Chico Mendes Conservacao Biodiversidade, Ctr Nacl Pesquisa & Conservacao Peixes Continenta, Pirassununga, SP, BrazilUniversidade Federal de São Paulo, Dept Ciencias Biol, Diadema, SP, BrazilFAPESP: 06/59075-6FAPESP: 2009/03320-0CNPq: 477658/2010-5Web of Scienc

Resistance of Clostridium difficile from ribotype 017 to imipenem: contribution of the whole genome sequencing

A infeção por Clostridium difficile é a principal causa de diarreia infeciosa associada aos cuidados de saúde. Neste estudo, caracterizámos um conjunto de estirpes clínicas de Clostridium difficile, provenientes de diversos hospitais portugueses, com o objetivo de estudar a resistência aos carbapenemos neste agente patogénico. Um total de 191 estirpes clínicas, isoladas entre 2012 e 2015 de 15 hospitais em Portugal, foram incluídas no estudo; a suscetibilidade ao imipenemo foi determinada por um método de gradiente de difusão em agar. Foram selecionadas estirpes sensíveis e resistentes ao imipenemo, para estudos fenotípicos adicionais e para contributo da sequenciação do genoma completo. A resistência ao imipenemo foi detetada em 24 (12,6%) das estirpes, 22 das quais pertencentes ao ribotipo (RT) 017 (apenas toxina B positivo), todas provenientes do mesmo hospital, durante o período em estudo, e com perfil de multiresistência. Pela análise dos dados de sequenciação dos genomas, foram identificadas duas substituições de aminoácidos (Ala555Thr e Tyr721Ser) nos domínios funcionais de duas enzimas envolvidas na síntese do peptidoglicano (penicillin-binding proteins - PBP). Uma PBP adicional foi também identificada nas estirpes RT017. Este estudo descreve pela primeira vez alterações em PBPs como base genética provável da resistência ao imipenemo em C. difficile.Clostridium dif ficile is a major cause of healthcare-associated infections. Here, we characterized C. dif ficile strains isolated in Por tuguese hospitals, in order to search for impenem resistance and the underlying genetic determinants. Imipenem susceptibility testing by agar gradient dif fusion was per formed on 191 C. dif ficile strains, isolated from 15 portuguese hospitals, between 2012-2015. Some of the imipenem-resistant and imipenem-susceptible strains were selected for downstream phenotypic analyses and for whole genome sequencing (WGS). Resistance to imipenem was detected in 24 (12.6 %) strains, 22 of which were ribotype (RT) 017 strains, only positive for toxin B, isolated in the same hospital, and presenting resistance to several other antibiotics. Through analysis of WGS data, two amino acid changes (Ala555Thr and Tyr721Ser) targeting the transpeptidase domain of two penicillin-binding proteins (PBP) were identified. An additional PBP was also identified in this ribotype. We describe, for the first time, mutations in PBP-encoding genes as the probable genetic basis for C. dif ficile imipenem resistance.Este trabalho foi financiado pelo INSA (projeto 2016DDI1284) e pela Fundação para a Ciência e Tecnologia (bolsa de investigação no âmbito do projeto Pest-C/EQB/LA0006/2011; programa IF IF/00268/2013/CP1173/CT0006, a MS; bolsa de doutoramento PD/BD/105738/2014, a ALM).info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio