UVEODERMATOLOGICAL SYNDROME IN A COCKER-POODLE MIXED-BREED DOG

A síndrome uveodermatológica, um distúrbio auto-imune que apresenta sinais oculares e cutâneos, tem sido descrita freqüentemente em cães da raça Akita, raramente, em outras raças e não há relato em cães mestiços. Neste artigo, descreve-se a síndrome em um cão mestiço Cocker com Poodle. Abstract The uveodermatological syndrome, an auto-immune disorder having ophthalmic and dermal signs, has been described frequently in Akita dogs, rarely in other purebred dogs but none description of this syndrome in mixed breed dogs has been reported. In this paper, we describe the syndrome in a Cocker-Poodle mixed breed dog

The anaerobe Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 grows at nearly atmospheric oxygen levels

AbstractSulfate reducing bacteria of the Desulfovibrio genus are considered anaerobes, in spite of the fact that they are frequently isolated close to oxic habitats. However, until now, growth in the presence of high concentrations of oxygen was not reported for members of this genus. This work shows for the first time that the sulfate reducing bacterium Desulfovibrio desulfuricans ATCC 27774 is able to grow in the presence of nearly atmospheric oxygen levels. In addition, the activity and expression profile of several key enzymes was analyzed under different oxygen concentrations

Systematic Review of Psychological and Behavioral Correlates of Recreational Running

Introduction: The aim of this review was to systematically synthesize the published literature describing the psychological and behavioral correlates of recreational running in adults, defined as running for leisure, with or without a competitive component. Methods: Quantitative research published in peer-reviewed journals until January 2021 were included. Studies were identified through MEDLINE, PsycINFO, SPORTDiscus, and Web of Science and were included in this review if they (1) were aimed at recreational running, (2) included general adult samples (18 years or older, without a diagnosed medical condition or metabolic disorder), and (3) assessed psychological or behavioral correlates of recreational running. Results: Fifty-six articles reporting 58 studies met the eligibility criteria and were included. There were 27 cross-sectional studies, 12 longitudinal studies, and 19 trials (8 non-controlled trials, 5 controlled trials, and 6 randomized controlled trials) (n = 37,501, 1877 years old, 43% women). Twenty-eight studies assessed antecedents of running behavior, and 25 studies used running behavior as treatment or predictor of a given effect or outcome. Four studies examined both predictors and outcomes of running. Thirty-one studies showed poor quality, while 20 had fair and 7 good quality. Motives were the most frequently studied antecedent of running behavior (k = 19), and results suggest that the highest-ranked or more prevalent motives were physical health, psychological motives, and personal achievement. Additionally, perceived control, attitude toward running, intention and subjective norms, self-efficacy, and social support may have also played a role in the adoption of recreational running. Moreover, improvements in mood (k = 10) and well-being (k = 10) were the most frequently reported positive outcomes of running. Reductions in depression, anxiety, and stress were also reported in included studies. Discussion: To our knowledge, this is the first systematic review on this topic. The identification of behavioral and psychological correlates of recreational running across populations can contribute to inform and guide a public policy agenda, focused on helping people sustain regular physical activity, through a modality they have chosen and appear to enjoy. Systematic Review Registration: https://www.crd.york.ac.uk/prospero/display_record.php?RecordID=68954, identifier: CRD42017068954.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Antibody response among portuguese healthcare workers prior to sars-cov-2 vaccine booster administration

Prioritizing healthcare workers (HCWs) for vaccination against the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) allowed to study the vaccine effectiveness in this professional group. The quantification of antibodies levels after vaccination among HCWs could give insights about SARS-CoV-2 protection. The aim of this study is to investigate SARS-CoV-2 immune response based on quantitation of antibodies against the spike receptor binding domain (RBD) of the S protein (anti-SRBD) and nucleocapside (anti-N) after the first vaccination stage in HCWs from the Local Health Unit of the Northeast of Portugal. Methods: Serum samples from 427 vaccinated HCW were tested for anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoglobulin with chemiluminescent microparticle SARS-CoV-2 2 IgG I (anti-N) and IgG II (anti-SRBD) immunoassays detected by using ARCHITECT i1000SR (Abbot) equipment. Blood samples were collected between November and December of 2021, before the administration of 3rd vaccine dose. The chemiluminescent reaction anti-N immunoassay was expressed as an index classified as positive for values higher than 0.6. Anti-SRBD was quantified between 21.0 and 40,000.0 arbitrary units per ml (AU/mL) and values ≥ 50 AU/ml were considered positive. We obtained data about age, gender), infection with SARS-CoV-2 (PCR+), smoking habits and number of days between complete vaccination and blood sample collection Median, interquartile interval IIQ) and frequencies were obtained. Multivariate regression linear model was conducted to assess the factors affecting the values of anti-SRBD (logarithmized variable). Results: From all 427 HCW with median age 45.7 years [IIQ: 37.8-55.0], 89 (20.8%) were males, 89 (20.8%) had PCR+, 422 (98.8%) and 46 (21%) tested positive for IgG anti-SRBD and anti-N, respectively. The median of anti- SRBD was 737.3 (IIQ: 376.2-2270.1). According to the multivariate regression analysis, anti-SRBD values decrease as increase age (p = 0.004) and number of days since vaccination (p =0.004). Also, be a smoker decreases but a PCR+ increases anti-SRBD values. Conclusions/Recommendations: The SARS-CoV-2 antibody measurements suggested that quantitative anti-SRBD responses fall over the time (from days of complete immunization) and are lower among older vaccinated HCW.info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio

Acute complications of chronic liver diseases

As doenças hepáticas crônicas, em fases avançadas, cursam com graves complicações, responsáveis pela maioria das indicações de internações hospitalares e causas de morte dos pacientes. Neste capítulo, são discutidas as principais complicações das doenças hepáticas crônicas, que são a encefalopatia hepática, a peritonite bacteriana espontânea e a síndrome hepatorrenal. São apresentados os aspectos importantes, na prática médica, dessas três condições clínicas, com ênfase na abordagem diagnóstica e terapêutica.Advanced chronic liver diseases lead to severe complications that are responsible for the majority of indications of hospitalization and patients’ death. In this article the main complications of chronic liver diseases such as hepatic encephalopathy, spontaneous bacterial peritonitis and hepatorenal syndrome are discussed. The main aspects in practical clinic of these three clinical conditions with emphasis in the diagnostic and therapeutic approach are shown

Padrões de crescimento no cavalo de desporto: aplicação de funções não-lineares

Apresentação oralO conhecimento das taxas de crescimento mais adequadas a cada raça e tipo de utilização é fundamental para criadores e utilizadores. O presente estudo teve como objetivo caracterizar os padrões de crescimento de cavalos de desporto, nascidos e criados numa coudelaria de referência, em França, utilizando funções não lineares. Para o efeito, 72 poldros (39 machos e 33 fêmeas) das raças Hanoveriana e Oldenburgo foram periodicamente pesados e medidos, tendo sido obtidos 1.382 registos para o peso vivo (PV) e altura ao garrote (AG). Os dados foram recolhidos entre o nascimento e os 5 anos de idade, quando os cavalos já estavam em trabalho regular. Inicialmente, foram ajustadas várias funções não-lineares (Brody, Logistic, Gompertz, von Bertalanffy e Richards) utilizando o procedimento NLIN do SAS. Contudo, a equação de Richards y = A(1 – b.exp(-kt))M foi escolhida para a análise posterior por se tratar do modelo que melhor se ajustou às duas variáveis. As taxas de crescimento (GMD, kg/d ou cm/d) foram obtidas a partir da primeira derivada das equações e o efeito do sexo foi também avaliado. O PV médio à idade adulta foi de 623,2±14,1 kg e a altura ao garrote 172,9±1,3 cm. Segundo os modelos obtidos, as proporções (%) do PV adulto aos 6, 12, 24, 36 e 48 meses de idade foram, respetivamente, 39, 55, 74, 84 e 90%. As proporções da AG para as mesmas idades foram 80, 87, 93, 96 e 98%. Não foi observado dimorfismo sexual para a AG. No entanto, os modelos relativos ao PV são diferentes entre poldros e poldras (P<0,0001). As taxas de crescimento obtidas são semelhantes às descritas noutras raças de desporto para um crescimento moderado. O estudo apresentado demonstra que a equação de Richards pode ser utilizada para descrever com precisão o crescimento e o desenvolvimento de cavalos de desporto.Fundação para a Ciência e a Tecnologiainfo:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersio