Simulation of three supersonic transport configurations with the Boeing 367-80 in-flight dynamic simulation airplane

In-flight dynamic simulator used to evaluate problems of low-speed approach and landing of supersonic transpor

The Role of Host Traits, Season and Group Size on Parasite Burdens in a Cooperative Mammal

The distribution of parasites among hosts is often characterised by a high degree of heterogeneity with a small number of hosts harbouring the majority of parasites. Such patterns of aggregation have been linked to variation in host exposure and susceptibility as well as parasite traits and environmental factors. Host exposure and susceptibility may differ with sexes, reproductive effort and group size. Furthermore, environmental factors may affect both the host and parasite directly and contribute to temporal heterogeneities in parasite loads. We investigated the contributions of host and parasite traits as well as season on parasite loads in highveld mole-rats (Cryptomys hottentotus pretoriae). This cooperative breeder exhibits a reproductive division of labour and animals live in colonies of varying sizes that procreate seasonally. Mole-rats were parasitised by lice, mites, cestodes and nematodes with mites (Androlaelaps sp.) and cestodes (Mathevotaenia sp.) being the dominant ecto- and endoparasites, respectively. Sex and reproductive status contributed little to the observed parasite prevalence and abundances possibly as a result of the shared burrow system. Clear seasonal patterns of parasite prevalence and abundance emerged with peaks in summer for mites and in winter for cestodes. Group size correlated negatively with mite abundance while it had no effect on cestode burdens and group membership affected infestation with both parasites. We propose that the mode of transmission as well as social factors constrain parasite propagation generating parasite patterns deviating from those commonly predicted

EAACI position paper on occupational rhinitis

The present document is the result of a consensus reached by a panel of experts from European and non-European countries on Occupational Rhinitis (OR), a disease of emerging relevance which has received little attention in comparison to occupational asthma. The document covers the main items of OR including epidemiology, diagnosis, management, socio-economic impact, preventive strategies and medicolegal issues. An operational definition and classification of OR tailored on that of occupational asthma, as well as a diagnostic algorithm based on steps allowing for different levels of diagnostic evidence are proposed. The needs for future research are pointed out. Key messages are issued for each item

Strongest Families, Usando la Tecnología para Proporcionar Asistencia a las Familias en el Momento Adecuado

El siguiente texto corresponde al abstract de uno de los póster del International Forum on Health Care and and Information Communication Technology (HICT) , celebrado en Barcelona, entre el 8 y el 10 de marzo de 2011. Or ganizado por el Laboratorio de Psicología y Tecnologia (LabPsiTec), de la Universidad Jaume I de Castellón y de la Universidad de Valencia; el Grupo de Psicología, Salud y Red (PSiNET) de la Universitat Oberta de Catalunya y el Centre for Research in Family Health, del IWK Health Centre, de Canadá. Se trata del primer foro interna cional de estas características, cuyo objetivo fundamental es crear un espacio común para investigadores, es tudiantes y profesionales del ámbito de la Salud y las Tecnologías de la Información y la Comunicación. Bajo el título Descubriendo la Amplia Gama de Usos de las TIC en la Salud, el Foro pretendía compartir conocimientos y experiencias de investigación para explorar cómo las TIC pueden ser utilizadas en el ámbito de la salud para evaluar, prevenir y gestionar las cuestiones relacionadas con la salud. La Fundación para la eSaludFeSalud, editora de la RevistaeSalud.com, quiso apoyar la celebración de este Foro internacional, mediante la edición en el número 26 de la publicación de los Astract de las conferencias, los pos ters y workshops presentados durante esta reunión científica, contribuyendo de esta forma a la divulgación de actividades científicas relacionadas con la eSalud. La RevistaeSalud.com es, por tanto, la publición científica oficial del HICT 2011