An evaluation of the somatosensory profile of hemiparetic individuals

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the somatosensory profile of 18 hemiparetic spastic victims of stroke with and without blocking vision. Maximal isometric contraction test was used for flexor and extensor muscles of the hip and knee, and flexor plantar muscles. The number of cycles per minute on stationary bike was also measured with eyes opened and closed. Significant differences were found suggesting the existence of miscommunication between sensory-motor neural mechanisms responsible for voluntary motor actions in these individuals

Qualidade microbiológica de queijo-coalho comercializado em Aracaju, SE Microbial quality of "coalho" cheese commercialized in Aracaju, SE

Determinou-se a ocorrência de Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp. e de microrganismos indicadores de contaminação fecal em queijos-coalho comercializados em 15 pontos de venda do Mercado Central de Aracaju, SE, durante quatro meses. Dezesseis amostras (26,7%) foram positivas para Salmonella spp. e 28 (46,7%) positivas para estafilococos coagulase positiva. Quanto à contaminação por coliformes totais, 56 (93,3%) das amostras apresentaram valores entre 8,0 x10² e 1,23 x10(4)NMP/g, e de 2,72 x10² a 1,12 x10³NMP/g para coliformes termotolerantes. Estes valores não atenderam à legislação brasileira para queijo-coalho e as amostras analizadas podem ser classificadas como impróprios ao consumo humano.<br>The occurrence of Staphylococcus aureus, Salmonella spp., and microorganisms indicators of fecal contamination in "coalho"cheese commercialized in 15 retail store at the Central Market of Aracaju, SE during four months was determined. Sixteen samples (26.7%) were positive for Salmonella spp. and 28 (46.7%) for coagulase positive staphylococci. In relation to contamination by total coliforms, 56 samples (93.3%) presented values from 8.0 x10² to 1.23 x10(4)NMP/g; and for thermal tolerant coliforms, from 2.72 x10² to 1.12 x10³NMP/g. These values are not acceptable for the Brazilian legislation for "coalho" cheese. This indicates that the analyzed products were inappropriate to the human consumption