Carcinoma of the cervix complicating a genital prolapse.

Although uterine prolapse and carcinoma of the uterine cervix are not rare events, their association is very uncommon. The treatment of cervical cancer has been protocolled, but the management of uterovaginal prolapse associated with carcinoma of the cervix is not standardised and therapy strategies vary considerably among authors. Our case reports a 74-year-old patient, admitted to the emergency department with an ulcerated prolapsed uterus. Biopsy of the cervical lesion confirmed a squamous-cell carcinoma. The patient underwent vaginal hysterectomy plus open bilateral iliopelvic lymphadenectomy complemented with radiotherapy with quimiosensibilisation. With this aggressive treatment approach, there was progression of the disease. The authors believe that this case typiaddition to the few published reports

Geochemical signature of the Pomarinho enclave swarm (Ossa-Morena Zone, Portugal)

The enclave swarm of Pomarinho is located in the SW edge of Évora granitoid (Carvalhosa, 1983), in the SW sector of the Ossa-Morena Zone (Iberian Variscides). The Granialpa quarry constitutes a privileged exposure of that swarm and, therefore, it was used to collect samples for AMS, petrographic and geochemical studies. The dominant rock in the quarry is a medium-grained granodiorite, composed of plagioclase, quartz, alkali feldspar and biotite. This granodiorite displays a weak N-S planar anisotropy, de-fined by the arrangement of ferromagnesian minerals (mainly biotite). Dark-colored and fine-grained enclaves, that do not exceed 1% volume of the host rock, can be observed scattered throughout the quarry. However, in the NW part of the quarry, there is a cluster of enclaves which, locally, corre-spond to 40-50% of the volume of the host rock. These enclaves exhibit a significant variability in modal composition and texture; therefore, they constitute a heterogeneous swarm, according to Tobish et al. (1997). The enclaves correspond to tonalites and granodiorites, with either equi-granular or porphyritic textures. Their modal compositions comprise essentially the same minerals found in the host granitoid; the major differences are the higher abundances of biotite and plagioclase and the occurrence of small amounts of hornblende, in the enclaves. AMS measurements on both the enclaves and the host rock are very consistent and show that magnetic lineations (K1) have a N-S trend and a plunge of 36º to the South (Moita et al., 2010). Geochemically, the host granodiorite is very homogeneous considering most of the major elements. It is slightly peraluminous (A/CNK~1.03), corresponding to an I-type granite (White & Chapell, 1977). Regarding trace elements, this granodiorite exhibits negative Nb-Ta anomalies [(Th/Nb)N: 8.59-12.08; (La/Ta)N: 1.73-2.18], slightly LREE-enriched patterns [(La/Lu)N: 12.08-16.43] and negative Eu anomalies (EuN/EuN*: 0.73-0.81). The enclaves may be divided into two groups. The first comprises tonalites with SiO2 from 63% to 65%, MgO from 2.2% to 2.4%, Fe2O3t from 5.1% to 5.8%, CaO from 4.1% to 4.8% and TiO2 from 0.7% to 0.9%. Their A/CNK ratios lie in the range 0.98-1.03 and, therefore, they may be considered metaluminous to weakly peraluminous. The trace element geochemistry, similarly to the host, is characterized by the negative Nb-Ta anomalies [(Th/Nb)N: 4.45-6.86; (La/Ta)N: 2.02-2.65] and the slight enrichment in LREE [(La/Lu)N:9.12-11.38]. The second enclave group, with granodioritic compositions, is always slightly peraluminous (A/CNK ~ 1.05), and has higher SiO2 and lower MgO, Fe2O3, CaO and TiO2 values compared to the tonalitic enclaves. Compared to the host rock, the granodioritic enclaves have higher CaO and Na2O and lower K2O contents. The multi-element patterns of the second enclave group also show negative Nb-Ta anomalies [(Th/Nb)N: 9.55 and 10.88; (La/Ta)N: 1.35 and 1,58] and a small LREE enrichment [(La/Lu)N: 9.48 and 12.86]. This preliminary geochemical information suggests that the enclaves and the host rock are probably derived of co-genetic magmas. In such a picture, the tonalitic enclaves and the host granodiorite should represent different degrees of fractionation from the same parental magmas. The granodioritic enclaves, on the other hand, may represent a strong mechanical interpenetra-tion, but chemically incomplete, of the host granodiorite and the less evolved tonalite. Other da-ta, such as isotope geochemistry (in progress) and AMS information, are expected to bring new light to the discussion on the Pomarinho enclave swarm genesis and evolution

Laser spot welding of laser textured steel to aluminium

Laser welding of dissimilar metals (steel and aluminium) was investigated with the aim to increase the maximum tensile shear load of the Fe-Al joints. The increase was achieved by texturing the surface of steel prior to the laser spot welding process which was performed in a lap-joint configuration with the steel positioned on top of the aluminium and with a texture faced down to the aluminium surface. This configuration enabled an increase of the bonding area of the joints, because the molten aluminium filled in the gaps of the texture, without the need of increasing the process energy which typically leads to the growth of the intermetallic compounds. Different textures (containing hexagonally arranged craters, parallel lines, grid and spiral patterns) were tested with different laser welding parameters. The Fe-Al joints obtained with the textured steel were found to have up to 25% higher maximum tensile-shear load than the joints obtained with the untextured steel

Pomarinho enclave swarm (Évora granitoid): a preliminary study

No bordo SW do granitóide de Évora (junto a Pomarinho), encontra-se um enxame de encraves ígneos, máficos a intermédios. Dados de ASM, obtidos nos encraves e na rocha hospedeira, revelam uma forte coerência nas lineações magnéticas (K1), com direcção N-S e inclinação de 35º para S. Estes resultados permitem sugerir que a disposição das lineações tivesse sido controlada por factores como: i) reajustamento tectónico nas fases finais da cristalização magmática; ii) forte influência do bordo lateral da intrusão (N-S); iii) fluxo simultâneo dos magmas félsico e máfico próximo do topo da intrusão.A swarm of mafic to intermediate igneous enclaves can be observed in the SW border of the Évora granitoid, near Pomarinho. AMS measurements, on both the enclaves and the host rock are very consistent and show that magnetic lineations (K1) have a N-S trend and a plunge of 36º to the S. The attitude of the studied linear features could have been controlled by: i) the tectonic stress field, during the final stages of igneous crystallization; ii) the orientation of the wall of the intrusion; iii) the simultaneous flow of the felsic and mafic magmas close to the top of the intrusion

Contribution of primary producers to mercury trophic transfer in estuarine ecosystems: Possible effects of eutrophication

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Analisis Brand Equity Pada Produk Sepatu Sport Di Online Shop

This study aims to to analyze brand awareness ,brand association, perception of the qualities ( perceived quality and their brand loyalty) of their products shoes sport in online shop. The population of the study are all customers shoes sport in online shop on students FEB Muhammadiyah University Surakarta. The research sample this is 100 customers shoes sport in online shop on students FEB Muhammadiyah University Surakarta. The research sample this is 100 customers shoes sport in online shop on students FEB Muhammadiyah University Surakarta. Analysis of data was undertaken with an analysis brand equity consisting of the trial differensial, semantic scale cochran, test Importance-Performance Analysis ( IPA) brand switching his patterns and the matrix. Based on the research done be seen that a brand that to be top of mind through to the customer is nike brand, sport shoes that was followed by the adidas brand, reebok and brands other. sport shoesBased on measurements on brand perceived quality got that third, sport that is nike branded shoes adidas, and reebok not substantially.These feelings are reflected in an average rate of approaching the same for all attributes the lab test.But the attribute of being the highest value in the eyes of customers for the third out to reposition the brand is on an attribute availability.In the form of associations asosociation brand products shoes sport is their prices affordable save to use high in quality, as well as ease of getting this product in a shop online. The results of brand loyalty of all three branded shoes sport can be determined with manifest to all customers loyal with the buy benar-benar kebiasaaan because that can be identified with a pattern of a pembeliannya. beruntunan together Keywords: awareness , association, perceptions and loyalt

Crescimento e qualidade da carcaça de suinos Landrace X Large White submetidos a acabamento intensivo até elevado peso de abate

Ao longo dos últimos anos, em muitos países, e como já é habitual em Itália, o peso vivo de abate de suínos tem registado um progressivo aumento, o que tem sido possível devido ao melhoramento genético de raças industriais, com potencial para produzir mais carne magra. Utilizaram-se 30 suínos, F1 cruzados de Landrace x Large White, castrados, submetidos a acabamento intensivo com alimento composto (Energia Bruta 3833 kcal / kg MS), distribuído ad libitum, até um peso elevado ao abate (90-160 kg de PV). Avaliou-se o desempenho produtivo dos animais, espessura da gordura e profundidade do Longissimus dorsi, in vivo, e peso de carcaça. Os animais foram pesados semanalmente e a ingestão de alimento controlada, individual e diariamente, permitindo calcular os GMD e IC. Efetuaram-se diversas medições, in vivo, da espessura da gordura (P1 - linha média da última vertebra torácica, P2 - a 6 cm da linha média ao nível da última vertebra torácica e P3 - linha média da última vertebra lombar) e da profundidade do Longissimus dorsi, por ultra-sonografia, aos 90, 120 e 160 kg PV. Os animais foram abatidos em matadouro experimental, registando-se o peso de carcaça, a quente e a frio (24 h post mortem), bem como o total das gorduras rejeitadas e miudezas. Os GMD dos animais foram de 828,3 ± 110,3 g e de 673,1 ± 112,2 g, nos períodos 90-120 kg e 120- 160 kg, respetivamente, o que representa um decréscimo de 19% do GMD, entre os períodos considerados. Nos mesmos períodos, os IC foram de 4,27 ± 0,32 e de 4,99 ± 0,49, representando um incremento de 17%. O consumo médio de alimento foi de 3,34 kg / dia. Para as três medições de espessura da gordura efetuadas e da profundidade do Longissimus dorsi, registou-se um crescimento constante ao longo do ensaio, no total de 1,1 cm, e de 1,2 cm, respetivamente. Observou-se apenas uma diferenciação do crescimento do P2, menos acentuado entre os 90 e os 120 kg, mas recuperando, no período 120-160 Kg. Os pesos médios da carcaça, a quente e a frio, foram respectivamente 132,1 Kg e 130 kg, representando 82,4% e 81% do peso vivo ao abate. Obteve-se um peso médio da perna (com chispe) de 19 kg. Os resultados obtidos indiciam uma possível utilização deste cruzamento na produção de suínos em sistema intensivo com objetivo de produção de pernas para presunto e com aproveitamento das restantes peças cárneas.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Amazonian scorpions and scorpionism : integrating toxinological, clinical, and phylogenetic data to combat a human health crisis in the world’s most diverse rainforest

Correspondence: [email protected] from Amazonian scorpions of the genus Tityus contains components capable of eliciting a distinct clinical, mostly neurological, syndrome. This contrasts with the mainly autonomic manifestations produced after envenomation by congeneric southern and northern South American species. Herein, we summarize Pan-Amazonian scorpionism by synthesizing available toxinological, clinical, and molecular data gathered from all affected areas in Amazonia, including Brazil, Ecuador, Colombia, Peru, Venezuela, and French Guiana. We searched multiple databases, as well as our own records, for reports of scorpion envenomations in Amazonia by confirmed Tityus spp., and compared the clinical manifestations. To help uncover clinical and venom relationships among problematic species, we explored phylogenetic relationships with a rate-calibrated analysis of mitochondrial COI data from available species. The possible existence of diversity gradients for venom toxic and immunogenic components despite the predicted strong phylogenetic association among species is underscored by discussed clinical and toxinological findings. A multicentric effort, involving all nations affected by this neglected disease, is urgently needed to offer alternatives for treating and understanding this pathology, including the preparation of neutralizing antibodies with a broad range of efficacy.Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y TecnologíaPrograma Paraguayo para el Desarrollo de la Ciencia y Tecnología. Programa de repatriación y radicación de investigadores del exterio

Phosphorus speciation and availability in intertidal sediments of a temperate estuary: relation to eutrophication and annual P-fluxes

For a better understanding of the phosphorus dynamics and bioavailability in temperate climates, sequential chemical extraction techniques were used to study sediment P-pools distribution and relative importance in a eutrophicated estuary.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/B6WDV-4D34K0B-4/1/81664d8a2942d81fa74d7a11d696e2b