Detection of new eruptions in the Magellanic Clouds LBVs R 40 and R 110

We performed a spectroscopic and photometric analysis to study new eruptions in two luminous blue variables (LBVs) in the Magellanic Clouds. We detected a strong new eruption in the LBV R40 that reached $V \sim 9.2$ in 2016, which is around $1.3$ mag brighter than the minimum registered in 1985. During this new eruption, the star changed from an A-type to a late F-type spectrum. Based on photometric and spectroscopic empirical calibrations and synthetic spectral modeling, we determine that R\,40 reached $T_{\mathrm{eff}} = 5800-6300$~K during this new eruption. This object is thereby probably one of the coolest identified LBVs. We could also identify an enrichment of nitrogen and r- and s-process elements. We detected a weak eruption in the LBV R 110 with a maximum of $V \sim 9.9$ mag in 2011, that is, around $1.0$ mag brighter than in the quiescent phase. On the other hand, this new eruption is about $0.2$ mag fainter than the first eruption detected in 1990, but the temperature did not decrease below 8500 K. Spitzer spectra show indications of cool dust in the circumstellar environment of both stars, but no hot or warm dust was present, except by the probable presence of PAHs in R\,110. We also discuss a possible post-red supergiant nature for both stars

Outcomes of Long Pouch Gastric Bypass (LPGB): 4-Year Experience in Primary and Revision Cases

Background: One of the most important complications of the one anastomosis gastric bypass (OAGB) is enterobilio acid reflux (EBAR). We report the concept of the long pouch Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (LPRYGB) meaning a Roux-en-Y with a long pouch and a 100-cm alimentary limb to avoid EBAR, with a long biliopancreatic limb to increase metabolic effects. Methods: A total of 300 LPRYGB cases in a 4-year period, with a 90% follow-up rate, were analysed. Anthropometric, technical feasibility, morbidity, weight loss and comorbidity outcomes were analysed. Results: The percentage total weight loss (%TWL) was 30.5% at 4 years of follow-up (32.3% in primary and 28.3% in revisions). Six intra-operative (2%) and 28 postoperative complications (9.3%) were seen. Out of this 28 complications, 11 (3.6%) were late complications. Reoperations were performed in 15 patients (5.0%). Clinically relevant EBAR was present in 3 cases only (1%) 4 years after the operation. Conclusions: The LPRYGB combines the main advantages of the OAGB (light restriction and moderate malabsorption) with the anti-reflux effect from the Roux-en-Y diversion.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Comparing the cost of non-metastatic breast cancer care in a low-income vs a high-income country: A plea for an optimal allocation of health resources in Sub-Saharan Africa

Breast cancer incidence is rising in low-income countries, but there is limited information regarding health resource allocation for its care. We assessed the cost of care during the first three years after diagnosis in a low-income country (Mozambique; n = 162 women) and compared it with a high-income country (Portugal, n = 703 women). Local currency prices were converted to 2019 international dollars (Int$). In Mozambique, the median cost was lower than in Portugal (2888 vs 18,533 Int$, respectively) and did not vary across stage or tumor subtype. These findings may help improving resource allocation for breast cancer care in Sub-Saharan Africa, despite reflecting an underfunding of treatment in this setting.The Moza-BC cohort (Mozambique) was funded by the Beginning Investigator Grant for Catalytic Research (BIG Cat) program, an African Organisation for Research and Training in Cancer (AORTIC) program with support from the U.S. National Cancer Institute (grant 59-210-6-004). The NEON-BC cohort (Portugal) was funded by FEDER and by FCT (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-016867; ref. PTDC/DTP-EPI/7183/2014; info:eu-repo/grantAgreement/FCT/6817 - DCRRNI ID/UIDB/04750/2020/PT); by the Chair on Pain Medicine of the Faculty of Medicine, University of Porto and the Grünenthal Foundation, Portugal. SM was also funded by FEDER and FCT (POCI-01-0145-FEDER-032358; ref. PTDC/SAU-EPI/32358/2017). The funding sources had no involvement in the analysis, interpretation of data, writing of the report, or decision to submit this manuscript for publication

Padrão de fermentação das silagens de seis cultivares de milho. 1- Matéria seca, proteína bruta, nitrogênio amoniacal, pH e carboidratos solúveis.

Foram avaliados os teores de materia seca (MS), proteina bruta (PB), nitrogenio amoniacal em relacao ao nitrogenio total (N-NH3/NT, pH e carboidratos soluveis (CHO's) das silagens de seis cultivares de milho: BR 106, BR 205, HD 9486, AG 1051, C 701 e FO-01. estes foram plantados nas dependencias da EMBRAPA Milho e Sorgo, em Sete Lagoas, MG. A colheita do material foi realizada considerando 3/4 de linha de leite no grao. Para a ensilagem, foram utilizados silos confeccionados de PVC com 10 cm de diametro e 40 cm de comprimento. os silos foram abertos apos 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 28 e 56 dias de fermentacao. As analises de MS, PB e CHO's procederam-se tambem para o material original (MO). O delineamento experimental foi inteiramente casualizado e para a comparacao das medias utilizou-se p teste SNK. O teor de MS dos cultivares variou de 32,9 a 42,6%. Os valores de Pi variaram, de 7,0 a 8,3% e os cultivares que apresentaram os maiores valores foram BR 106 e o FO-01. Os valores de N-NH3/NT foram sempre inferiores a 10% e aumentaram com o desenvolver dos processos fermentativos. O pH das silagens estabilizaram em distinto dias de abertura dos silos para os diferentes cultivares e o pH final para todos os genotipos ficou abaixo de 3,8. O teor de CHO's no MO variou de 4,0 a 9,2 g/% e a partir da abertura do dia 3 foram semelhantes ente os cultivares

Teores de matéria seca, pH, proteína bruta e nitrogênio amoniacal das silagens de três genótipos de sorgo (Sorghum bicolor L. Moench) ensilados em cinco diferentes épocas.

Avaliaram-se a qualidade das silagens de tres genotipos de sorgo colhido em cinco diferentes epocas usando-se silos experimentais de PVC. Foram determinados os teores de materia seca, pH, proteina bruta e nitrogenio amoniacal em relacao ao nitrogenio total. A primeira epoca de corte (83 dias) foi a que apresentou os valores de MS mais proximos ao indicado para a ensilagem, para os tres genotipos de sorgo. Os valores de pH, PB e nitrogenio amoniacal encontrados foram satisfatorios para todas as epocas estudadas

Padrão de fermentação das silagens de seis cultivares de milho. 2- Digestibilidade in vitro da matéria seca e frações fibrosas.

Foram avaliados a qualidade e o padrao de fermentacao das silagens de seis cultivares de milho: BR 106, BR 205, HD 9486, AG 1051, C 701 e FO-01. Estes foram plantados nas dependencias da EMBRAPA, Milho e Sorgo, em Sete Lagoas, MG. A colheita do material foi realizada considerando 3/4 de linha de leite no grao. Para a ensilagem, foram utilizados silos confeccionados de PVC com 10 cm de diametro e 40 cm de comprimento. Os silos foram abertos apos 1, 3, 5, 7, 14, 28 e 56 dias de fermentacao. Determinou-se a digestibilidade in vitro da materia seca (DIVMS) e as fracoes fibrosas - fibra insoluvel em detergente neutro (FDN),, fibra insoluvel em detergente acido *FDA), hemicelulose, celulose e lignina das silagens e do material original. O delineamento utilizado foi inteiramente casualizado e para a composicao das medias entre cultivares e periodos de abertura utilizou-se o teste SNK, Os valores d DIVMS variaram de 51,5 a 62,1%. As variacoes pra os teores das fracoes fibrosas foram: FDN de 56,37 a 59,90%; FDA de 25,6 a 33,0%, hemicelulose de 20,1 a 32,0%, celulose de 21,9% a 27,7%; e lignina de 3,8 a 5,1. A DIVMS foi pouco afetada com o desenvolver o processo fermentativo. Quanto as fracoes fibrosas, houve poucas diferenças entre os cultivares, porem ocorreu diminuicao nos teores de FDN com a fermentacao devido a diminuicao nos teores de hemicelulose que foram utilizadas como substratos adicionais durante o processo de ensilagem