Are torque values of preadjusted brackets precise?

OBJECTIVE: The aim of the present study was to verify the torque precision of metallic brackets with MBT prescription using the canine brackets as the representative sample of six commercial brands. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty maxillary and 20 mandibular canine brackets of one of the following commercial brands were selected: 3M Unitek, Abzil, American Orthodontics, TP Orthodontics, Morelli and Ortho Organizers. The torque angle, established by reference points and lines, was measured by an operator using an optical microscope coupled to a computer. The values were compared to those established by the MBT prescription. RESULTS: The results showed that for the maxillary canine brackets, only the Morelli torque (-3.33º) presented statistically significant difference from the proposed values (-7º). For the mandibular canines, American Orthodontics (-6.34º) and Ortho Organizers (-6.25º) presented statistically significant differences from the standards (-6º). Comparing the brands, Morelli presented statistically significant differences in comparison with all the other brands for maxillary canine brackets. For the mandibular canine brackets, there was no statistically significant difference between the brands. CONCLUSIONS: There are significant variations in torque values of some of the brackets assessed, which would clinically compromise the buccolingual positioning of the tooth at the end of orthodontic treatment

Life stages, biological aspects and geographic distribution of Platyscytus decempunctatus (Heteroptera: Miridae: Phylinae)

Platyscytus decempunctatus is a small phytophagous mirid found only on Solanum cernuun (Solanaceae) plants. This species is characterized by the presence of two black marks on second anntenal segment and by dorsal spots on body. The authors present a taxonomic review of P. decempunctatus, with descriptions and illustrations of all stages, from egg to adult. Information about behavior and geographical distribution of the species are also presented.Platyscytus decempunctatus é um pequeno mirídeo fitófago encontrado somente em plantas de Solanum cernuun (Solanaceae). A espécie é caracterizada pela presença de duas máculas pretas no segundo segmento antenal e também por manchas dorsais no corpo. Os autores apresentam uma revisão de P. decempunctatus, com descrições e ilustrações de todos os estágios, de ovo a adulto. Informações sobre o comportamento e distribuição geográfica também são apresentadas

The moss flora of Ostrov Geologov (Geologists Island), Maxwell Bay, KingGeorge Island, Antarctica

Located of the east coast of Fildes Peninsula, South of Ardley Island, at King George Island, Ostrov Geologov (Geologist Islands) is a small island with 0.25 miles long. It only had one plant record published so far. We have conducted extensive fieldwork on the site and provide here a comprehensive checklist and a key for the moss species occurring on the island. Despite its small size, theislandcontains about 35% of all theFildes Peninsula moss flora, six new records were found. The pristine state of the island due to its relative isolation, presence of avian nesting sites and a relatively rich moss flora are strong arguments in favor of protection status for the island.Flora de musgos de Ostrov Geologov (Isla de los Geologos), Maxwell Bay, King George Island, Antártica. Ubicada en la costa este de la Península Fildes, al sur de la isla Ardley en Isla 25 de Mayo, la isla del Geólogo es una pequeña isla con 0.5 Km de extensión. Hasta ahora, solo existe un registro de planta. Hemos realizado colecciones y presentamos una lista y una clave para las especies de musgos que ocurren en la isla. Aunque de pequeño tamaño, la isla posee cerca de 35% de todas las especies de musgos que ocurren en la península Fildes y seis nuevos registros fueron encontrados. Su relativo aislamiento de los turistas es un factor que contribuye para su preservació

Internação hospitalar de motociclistas acidentados no estado da Bahia / Hospital hospitalization of bikers in the state of Bahia

Internação hospitalar de motociclistas acidentados no estado da bahia. Os acidentes envolvendo motocicletas e seus custos sociais e econômicos à sociedade são temas amplamente debatidos e discutidos na atualidade, uma vez que vez que os traumas são responsáveis por inúmeros casos de internação, lesões em órgãos alvos e sequelas; além de ser a principal causa de morte nos jovens e na população economicamente ativa. O objetivo do estudo foi caracterizar o perfil epidemiológico das internações por acidente de trânsito envolvendo motociclistas no estado da Bahia. Metodologia: Trata-se de um estudo de agregados baseado em dados secundários obtidos do SIH/DATASUS; foram utilizados os casos notificados como acidente de transporte envolvendo motociclista (CID-10: V20-V29), cujo local de internação foi o estado da Bahia no período compreendido entre 2008 até 2015. Os dados foram analisados de forma descritiva, utilizando-se números absolutos e relativos. As variáveis analisadas foram: características sociodemográficas,  distribuição geográfica, tempo médio de internação, estabelecimento hospitalar de internação, alta hospitalar por óbito e custo financeiro por Macrorregião de Saúde e Ano. Resultados: Constatou-se um número total de 33.706  internações. Quanto ao perfil sociodemográfico, 85,3% ocorreram em indivíduos do sexo masculino, cor parda (18,7%), seguida de brancos (2,5%), na  faixa etária de 20 a 29 anos (34,3%); Em média, o internamento durou 4,2 dias. Nas Macrorregiões Leste e Centro-Leste ocorreu o maior número absoluto de internamentos por acidentes de moto, o que corresponde ao maior custo absoluto em decorrência desses acidentes. A incidência mais elevada se encontra na Macrorregião Norte (76,0/100.000) e o maior crescimento percentual na Oeste (7716,6%). A Norte apresentou o maior custo percapita (R$ 61,7/100). A maior letalidade hospitalar ocorre na Centro-Leste, com 4,1 durante o período. O hospital Geral do Estado foi o que mais atendeu vítimas de acidentes do estado. Conclusão: Trata-se de um problema de saúde pública na Bahia, sobretudo pelo elevado número de internações por acidente de moto e que é essencial a educação e  prevenção nas ações no controle dos acidentes com motocicletas, buscando redução na mortalidade e na incapacidade física das vítimas pós-trauma.

MarinEye - A tool for marine monitoring

This work presents an autonomous system for marine integrated physical-chemical and biological monitoring – the MarinEye system. It comprises a set of sensors providing diverse and relevant information for oceanic environment characterization and marine biology studies. It is constituted by a physicalchemical water properties sensor suite, a water filtration and sampling system for DNA collection, a plankton imaging system and biomass assessment acoustic system. The MarinEye system has onboard computational and logging capabilities allowing it either for autonomous operation or for integration in other marine observing systems (such as Observatories or robotic vehicles. It was designed in order to collect integrated multi-trophic monitoring data. The validation in operational environment on 3 marine observatories: RAIA, BerlengasWatch and Cascais on the coast of Portugal is also discussed.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

MAMMALS IN PORTUGAL : A data set of terrestrial, volant, and marine mammal occurrences in P ortugal

Mammals are threatened worldwide, with 26% of all species being includedin the IUCN threatened categories. This overall pattern is primarily associatedwith habitat loss or degradation, and human persecution for terrestrial mam-mals, and pollution, open net fishing, climate change, and prey depletion formarine mammals. Mammals play a key role in maintaining ecosystems func-tionality and resilience, and therefore information on their distribution is cru-cial to delineate and support conservation actions. MAMMALS INPORTUGAL is a publicly available data set compiling unpublishedgeoreferenced occurrence records of 92 terrestrial, volant, and marine mam-mals in mainland Portugal and archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira thatincludes 105,026 data entries between 1873 and 2021 (72% of the data occur-ring in 2000 and 2021). The methods used to collect the data were: live obser-vations/captures (43%), sign surveys (35%), camera trapping (16%),bioacoustics surveys (4%) and radiotracking, and inquiries that represent lessthan 1% of the records. The data set includes 13 types of records: (1) burrowsjsoil moundsjtunnel, (2) capture, (3) colony, (4) dead animaljhairjskullsjjaws, (5) genetic confirmation, (6) inquiries, (7) observation of live animal (8),observation in shelters, (9) photo trappingjvideo, (10) predators dietjpelletsjpine cones/nuts, (11) scatjtrackjditch, (12) telemetry and (13) vocalizationjecholocation. The spatial uncertainty of most records ranges between 0 and100 m (76%). Rodentia (n=31,573) has the highest number of records followedby Chiroptera (n=18,857), Carnivora (n=18,594), Lagomorpha (n=17,496),Cetartiodactyla (n=11,568) and Eulipotyphla (n=7008). The data setincludes records of species classified by the IUCN as threatened(e.g.,Oryctolagus cuniculus[n=12,159],Monachus monachus[n=1,512],andLynx pardinus[n=197]). We believe that this data set may stimulate thepublication of other European countries data sets that would certainly contrib-ute to ecology and conservation-related research, and therefore assisting onthe development of more accurate and tailored conservation managementstrategies for each species. There are no copyright restrictions; please cite thisdata paper when the data are used in publications.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Erratum to: The study of cardiovascular risk in adolescents – ERICA: rationale, design and sample characteristics of a national survey examining cardiovascular risk factor profile in Brazilian adolescents

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