Osteoma Osteóide Cervical - Radiofrequência ou a Clássica Curetagem?

Os Osteomas Osteóides são tumores benignos, osteoblásticos, cuja incidência ronda os 3% do total de todos os tumores. Ocorrem mais frequentemente no fémur e tíbia, e o esqueleto axial é afetado em apenas 10% dos casos, maioritariamente ao nível da coluna lombar (56,1%), sendo a coluna cervical afetada em apenas 26,8% dos casos. O clássico tratamento cirúrgico está a ser substituído por técnicas ablativas mini-invasivas, como a termoablação por radiofrequência por via percutânea. No entanto, na coluna cervical, torna-se difícil prever o efeito do calor quando aplicado na proximidade de estruturas nervosas e vasculares. Apresenta-se o caso clínico de uma doente do sexo feminino de 24 anos, observada por cervicalgia persistente, cuja tomografia computorizada realizada demonstrou um Osteoma Osteóide localizado a nível do pedículo esquerdo da 6ª vértebra cervical. A doente foi submetida a tratamento cirúrgico, através de curetagem transpedicular guiada por fluoroscopia, tendo sido obtida uma resolução imediata, completa e sustentada da dor

A dark energy multiverse

We present cosmic solutions corresponding to universes filled with dark and phantom energy, all having a negative cosmological constant. All such solutions contain infinite singularities, successively and equally distributed along time, which can be either big bang/crunchs or big rips singularities. Classicaly these solutions can be regarded as associated with multiverse scenarios, being those corresponding to phantom energy that may describe the current accelerating universe

Seismic effects in archaeological sites: Archaeoseismological cataloguing and quantification

The analysis of the damage caused by seismic events in archaeological sites provides significant information about ancient and historic earthquakes that can improve seismic hazard analysis. In this paper a methodological analysis to quantify the deformation of structural damage recorded in archaeological sites is proposed. This methodology focuses on the establishment of the seismic/non-seismic origin of the observed damage and consists of three phases: (a) identification and inventory of damage; (b) quantification of deformation; and (c) incorporation of the results to seismic catalogues. The first phase is the inventory and mapping of the damage according with the classification of archaeological effects of earthquakes (EAEs). The second phase is to quantify the deformation of damage by setting different parameters such as the direction of maximum horizontal strain (ey). This analysis is performed at different levels: for each of the recorded EAEs, for all the records of a particular category of EAEs, and finally for the complete archaeological site including all the categories of EAEs. The homogeneity of the results (damage orientation) allows us to establish the seismic origin of deformations. This methodology has been developed in the Roman site of Baelo Claudia (Cádiz, Spain) and has been applied to different historical earthquakes in the Iberian Peninsula. To calibrate the method, analyses on oriented damage were carried out immediately after the recent instrumental earthquakes of Lorca 2011 (5.1 Mw, Spain) and Emilia Romagna 2012 (5.9 Mw; Italy).The analysis of the damage caused by seismic events in archaeological sites provides significant information about ancient and historic earthquakes that can improve seismic hazard analysis. In this paper a methodological analysis to quantify the deformation of structural damage recorded in archaeological sites is proposed. This methodology focuses on the establishment of the seismic / non-seismic origin of the observed damage and consists of three phases: (a) identification and inventory of damage; (b) quantification of deformation; and (c) incorporation of the results to seismic catalogues. The first phase is the inventory and mapping of the damage according with the classification of archaeological effects of earthquakes (EAEs). The second phase is to quantify the deformation of damage by setting different parameters such as the direction of maximum horizontal strain (ey). This analysis is performed at different levels: for each of the recorded EAEs, for all the records of a particular category of EAEs, and finally for the complete archaeological site including all the categories of EAEs. The homogeneity of the results (damage orientation) allows us to establish the seismic origin of deformations. This methodology has been developed in the Roman site of Baelo Claudia (Cádiz, Spain) and has been applied to different historical earthquakes in the Iberian Peninsula. To calibrate the method, analyses on oriented damage were carried out immediately after the recent instrumental earthquakes of Lorca 2011 (5.1 Mw, Spain) and Emilia Romagna 2012 (5.9 Mw; Italy).Este trabajo ha sido financiado por los proyectos CGL2015-67169-P (QTECTSPAIN, USAL) y CATESI-07 (IGME). Es una contribución al INQUA TERPRO Project 1299 y a los grupos de trabajo QTECT-AEQUA y GQMAEQU

Alpine structure and evolution of central Spain

Dirección General de Investigación Científica y Técnica; PB91-039

A graceful multiversal link of particle physics to cosmology

In this paper we work out a multiverse scenario whose physical characteristics enable us to advance the following the conjecture that whereas the physics of particles and fields is confined to live in the realm of the whole multiverse formed by finite-time single universes, that for our observable universe must be confined just in one of the infinite number of universes of the multiverse when such a universe is consistently referred to an infinite cosmic time. If this conjecture is adopted then some current fundamental problems that appear when one tries to make compatible particle physics and cosmology- such as that for the cosmological constant, the arrow of time and the existence of a finite proper size of the event horizon- can be solved.Comment: 10 pages, LaTe

An extreme proto-cluster of luminous dusty starbursts in the early Universe

We report the identification of an extreme proto-cluster of galaxies in the early Universe whose core (nicknamed Distant Red Core, DRC) is formed by at least ten dusty star-forming galaxies (DSFGs), confirmed to lie at $z_{\rm spec} = 4.002$ via detection of [CI](1-0), $^{12}$CO(6-5), $^{12}$CO(4-3), $^{12}$CO(2-1) and ${\rm H_2O} (2_{11} - 2_{02})$ emission lines, detected using ALMA and ATCA. The spectroscopically-confirmed components of the proto-cluster are distributed over a ${\rm 260\, kpc \times 310\, kpc}$ region and have a collective obscured star-formation rate (SFR) of $\sim 6500 \, M_\odot \, {\rm yr}^{-1}$, considerably higher than has been seen before in any proto-cluster of galaxies or over-densities of DSFGs at $z \gtrsim 4$. Most of the star formation is taking place in luminous DSFGs since no Ly$\alpha$ emitters are detected in the proto-cluster core, apart from a Ly$\alpha$ blob located next to one of the DRC dusty components and extending over $60\,{\rm kpc}$. The total obscured SFR of the proto-cluster could rise to ${\rm SFR} \sim 14,400 \, M_\odot \, {\rm yr}^{-1}$ if all the members of an over-density of bright DSFGs discovered around DRC in a wide-field LABOCA 870-$\mu$m image are part of the same structure. The total halo mass of DRC could be as high as $\sim 4.4 \times 10^{13}\,M_\odot$ and could be the progenitor of a Coma-like cluster at $z = 0$. The relatively short gas-depletion times of the DRC components suggest either the presence of a mechanism able to trigger extreme star formation simultaneously in galaxies spread over a few hundred kpc or the presence of gas flows from the cosmic web able to sustain star formation over several hundred million years.Comment: Submitted to ApJ. Minor updates added, including a change of the source name. Comments welcom

Analysis of the mechanical properties of wood attacked by Xylotrechus arvicola (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) larvae, and its influence on the structural properties of the plant

Xylotrechus arvicola is an invasive insect on Vitis vinifera in the main wine-producing regions of the Iberian Peninsula. X. arvicola larvae bore into the grapevine wood and make galleries, which cause structural damages to the plant. The aim of this study was to investigate how grapevine wood infested by larvae affects the mechanical properties of the plant in comparation with those of uninfested wood. Samples of grapevine wood uninfested and infested by larvae were collected from vineyards. Compression and flexural strengths as well as simulated structures of grapevine wood in field, in relation to harvest weight by variety, were used to quantify the wood mechanical properties. Infested wood endured a lower strength and normal tension, and exhibited a reduction in the structural capacities in the simulation of harvest weight of 'Cabernet-Sauvignon' variety (up to 62.0 %). 'Tempranillo' (despite its high mechanical slenderness values) and 'Cabernet-Sauvignon', were the varieties that showed a higher resistance on trunks and branches, respectively. A lower bending moment was observed on the infested branches of all varieties. Changes in the mechanical properties of infested wood suggest a decrease in mechanical resistance of wood attacked by larvae that could contribute to the rupture of the infested grapevine over time. Grapevine wood attacked by X. arvicola larvae could be more sensitive to mechanical external factors in vineyards such as strong winds, harvest weight and vibration exerted by harvesting machines

Caracterización de la captura de tiburones por la pesca artesanal en los manglares de David, Golfo de Chiriquí, Pacífico de Panamá

El presente trabajo tuvo como finalidad caracterizar la pesca de tiburones en los manglares de David. Para ello se realizaron giras mensuales a bordo de embarcaciones artesanales entre septiembre de 2010 y junio de 2011. Los muestreos incluyeron, esteros, manglares y zonas más abiertas cerca a la costa. Para la captura se utilizaron redes agalleras. En cada viaje de pesca se registraron las especies capturadas, sitio de la captura, tallas, pesos y condición reproductiva. También se analizaron los volúmenes de comercialización y los precios de venta del tiburón. Se capturaron un total de 8 especies, donde la mayor frecuencia correspondió a Sphyrna lewini (49%), Carcharhinus porosus (28%), el restante 23% estuvo representado por S. tiburo, S. media, S. corona, C. limbatus, C. leucas y Rhizoprionodon longurio, en orden descendente. El 99% de las capturas de S. lewiini y C. porosus estuvo representada por neonatos y juveniles, los demás Sphyrnidae presentaron ejemplares maduros, al igual que R. longurio, mientras que C. leucas y C. limbatus se presentaron inmaduros. Indistintamente de las especies la máxima captura de neonatos y juveniles se registró en marzo y también correspondió al mes donde se registraron hembras maduras y con embriones presentes. El análisis de la comercialización reflejó que los tiburones aportan un importante volumen en la actividad, con precios similares a las especies de mayor valor comercial. La pesca del tiburón en los manglares es una actividad insostenible desde el punto de vista biológico, pues está dirigida a la captura de neonatos y juveniles

ANÁLISIS BIOLÓGICO Y PESQUERO DE LA EXTRACCIÓN DEL POLIQUETO AMERICONUPHIS REESEI EN EL GOLFO DE MONTIJO, PACÍFICO PANAMEÑO

The common polychaete, Americonuphis reesei is used to stimulate the reproductive process of broodstocks lines in shrimp farms. In accordance, the Aquatic Resources Authority of Panama (ARAP) regulates concessions for the harvest at different locations of the Panamanian Pacific, including the Gulf of Montijo. This motivated the present study to characterize the status of this fishery resource under the work frame of the management plan for the resources of the Montijo Gulf wetland assemblage.  Sampling campaigns were completed between March and October 2013 at the harvest sites to obtain samples and analyze size, weight, density and the catch unit effort (kg/tide∙fisherman).  Data on the total catch by locality was also obtained from the ARAP registry alongside records from the local concessionary fishing company. The results indicate that the density of polychaetes is low, averaging 0.38 ind/m2 (SD = 0.39, n = 42). Total length averaged 72.86 cm (SD = 20.33, N = 30), while the total weight 32.21 g (SD = 13.75, N = 30). The extraction biomass has shown variation over time with the maximum during 2013 at 10588.00 kg, highly above the mean annual value between 2008 and 2013 at 5411 kg. The Catch per unit effort remained between 4 to 5 kg /tide∙fisherman in 2013 as well as for the period 2008 to 2011.         El poliqueto, Americonuphis reesei es utilizado para estimular el proceso reproductivo en reproductores de fincas camaroneras. Debido a esto la Autoridad de los Recursos Acuáticos de Panamá (ARAP) otorga concesiones para su explotación en diferentes localidades del Pacífico panameño, incluyendo el Golfo de Montijo. Esto motivó que dentro de las prioridades del Plan de Manejo del Área de Recursos Manejados Humedal Golfo de Montijo, se hiciera una caracterización biológica y pesquera de este recurso con el objetivo de conocer su estado biológico pesquero. Para esto se hicieron giras entre marzo y octubre de 2013 a los sitios de extracción para obtener muestras para analizar tallas y pesos, estimar densidades  y la captura por unidad de esfuerzo (kg/marea∙extractor).  También se recopiló información sobre volúmenes anuales totales y por localidad a partir de datos de la ARAP y de la empresa cocesionaria. Los resultados indican que la densidad del poliqueto es baja, en promedio 0.38 ind/m2 (DE = 0.39, n = 42). En promedio la LT fue de 72.86 cm (DE = 20.33, N = 30) y el PT promedio fue de 32.21 g (DE = 13.75, N = 30). La biomasa extraída ha sido variable en el tiempo con el máximo en el 2013, con 10588.00 kg, muy por encima del promedio de extracción anual estimado  entre el 2008 y 2013 (5411 kg). La CPUE se mantuvo entre 4 y 5 kg /marea∙extractor, tanto para el 2013, como para el periodo 2009 al 2011