Características agronômicas dos acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva.

Este trabalho teve por objetivo caracterizar agronomicamente 19 acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva (BAGUva), por um período compreendido entre sete e 11 anos. Os materiais são cultivados a campo, em condições padronizadas, sob porta-enxerto '101-14?, com sistema de sustentação em espaldeira e poda em Guyot. Foram avaliadas características relacionadas ao cacho, à baga, à produtividade e à incidência das principais doenças da videira no país

Caracterização da qualidade do mosto de acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar a qualidade do mosto, com relação ao pH, conteúdo de sólidos solúveis totais (SS) e acidez total titulável (ATT) de 19 acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva

Análise fenológica de acessos mantidos pelo Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva.

O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o ciclo fenológico de 19 acessos mantidos no Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva

Características agronômicas dos acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva da Embrapa Uva e Vinho.

A caracterização de acessos de uva mantidos em coleção é uma etapa importante, que contribui para o melhoramento genético. Este trabalho teve como objetivo caracterizar agronomicamente 43 acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva (BAG-Uva), mantido pela Embrapa Uva e Vinho, localizada em Bento Gonçalves-RS

Avaliação físico-química de acessos do Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva (BAG-Uva).

O objetivo deste trabalho é caracterizar 43 acessos do BAG-Uva, com relação à qualidade do mosto [pH, Sólidos Solúveis Totais (SS) e Acidez Total Titulável (ATT)], por um período que variou entre sete e 10 anos. Trinta e oito acessos também foram avaliados com relação ao Índice de Polifenóis Totais (IPT) e conteúdo de antocianinas (ANT), por um período que variou de dois e três anos

Long-term effect of lifestyle intervention on adiposity, metabolic parameters, inflammation and physical fitness in obese children: a randomized controlled trial

Epidemiology in Pediatrics and Child Healt

Magnetically Guided Laser Surgery for the Treatment of Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome

Twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome (TTTS) is a severe disorder that often leads to the death of monochorionic twin fetuses, if left untreated. Current prenatal interventions to treat the condition involve the use of rigid fetoscopes for targeted laser coagulation of the vascular anastomoses. These tools are limited in their area of operation, making treatment challenging, especially in cases with anterior placentation. Herein, a robotic platform to perform this task using remote magnetic navigation is proposed. In contrast to rigid tools, the presented custom magnetic fetoscope is highly flexible, dexterous, and has considerable advantages, including safety and precision. A visual servoing algorithm that allows the surgeon to navigate in the uterus with submillimeter precision is introduced. The system has been validated on ex vivo human placentas in a setting that mimics the real intraoperative conditions

Fenologia de acessos mantidos pelo Banco Ativo de Germoplasma de Uva (BAG-Uva).

Cultivares de videira com ciclos produtivos diferenciados são importantes para a viticultura praticada em clima tropical e temperado. O objetivo deste trabalho foi avaliar o ciclo fenológico de 43 acessos mantidos no BAG-Uva. Os acessos foram avaliados em condições padronizadas no campo por um período que variou entre 7 e 10 anos em clima temperado (29º09?S, 51º31'W, 680m de altitude)

An immunocompetent farmer with isolated cerebral alveolar echinococcosis: illustrative case

BACKGROUND: Alveolar echinococcosis is a rare condition, but living or working in a rural environment is a substantial risk factor. The liver is the organ primarily affected, with additional extrahepatic manifestations in approximately 25% of cases. Primary extrahepatic disease is rare, and isolated cerebral involvement is extremely unusual. OBSERVATIONS: The authors described an illustrative case of isolated cerebral alveolar echinococcosis in an immunocompetent farmer. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed a predominantly cystic lesion with perifocal edema and a “bunch of grapes” appearance in the left frontal lobe. Histology revealed sharply demarcated fragments of a fibrous cyst wall accompanied by marked inflammation and necrosis. Higher magnification showed remnants of protoscolices with hooklets and calcified corpuscles. Immunohistochemistry and polymerase chain reaction (PCR) analysis confirmed the diagnosis of cerebral alveolar echinococcosis. Interestingly, serology and thoracic and abdominal computed tomography results were negative, indicative of an isolated primary extrahepatic manifestation. LESSONS: Isolated, primary central nervous system echinococcosis is extremely rare, with only isolated case reports. As in the authors’ case, it can occur in immunocompetent patients, especially persons with a rural vocational history. Negative serology results do not exclude cerebral echinococcosis, which requires histological confirmation. Immunohistochemical staining and PCR analysis are especially useful in cases without classic morphological findings

Randomized controlled trial of a good practice approach to treatment of childhood obesity in Malaysia: Malaysian childhood obesity treatment trial (MASCOT)

Context. Few randomized controlled trials (RCTs) of interventions for the treatment of childhood obesity have taken place outside the Western world. Aim. To test whether a good practice intervention for the treatment of childhood obesity would have a greater impact on weight status and other outcomes than a control condition in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Methods. Assessor-blinded RCT of a treatment intervention in 107 obese 7- to 11-year olds. The intervention was relatively low intensity (8 hours contact over 26 weeks, group based), aiming to change child sedentary behavior, physical activity, and diet using behavior change counselling. Outcomes were measured at baseline and six months after the start of the intervention. Primary outcome was BMI z-score, other outcomes were weight change, health-related quality of life (Peds QL), objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior (Actigraph accelerometry over 5 days). Results. The intervention had no significant effect on BMI z score relative to control. Weight gain was reduced significantly in the intervention group compared to the control group (+1.5 kg vs. +3.5 kg, respectively, t-test p < 0.01). Changes in health-related quality of life and objectively measured physical activity and sedentary behavior favored the intervention group. Conclusions. Treatment was associated with reduced rate of weight gain, and improvements in physical activity and quality of life. More substantial benefits may require longer term and more intensive interventions which aim for more substantive lifestyle changes