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What is the effect of Tribulus terrestris on testicular morphology and sperm production?An experimental study in the rat model

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Asian Journal of Andrology 2024年第1期26卷 67-70页

作者： Marcello henrique Araujo Da Silva Gabriela Faria Buys-Goncalves Joao henrique Duque Reis Estrada Francisco jose Barcellos Sampaio Diogo Benchimol de Souza Urogenital Research Unit Rio de Janeiro State UniversityRio de Janeiro 20551-030RJBrazil

The objective of this study was to investigate whether treatment with Tribulus terrestris(Tt)has any impact on the testicular morphology and function in a rodent *** male rats were divided into a control group and a group receiving 100 mg kg^(-1) body weight of Tt *** 4o days of experiment,the animals were submitted to euthanasia;epididymal tail spermatozoa were collected;and spermatozoa concentration,motility,and viability were *** addition,testicles were collected and processed for histomorphometrical *** were compared using the Student's t-test and considered significant when P<*** concentration,motility,and viability showed no difference between the ***,testicular weight and volume,seminiferous tubule diameter,tunica propria surface density,seminiferous epithelium surface density,and intertubular compartment surface density were statistically similar between the ***,seminiferous epithelium height and tubular lumen surface density were augmented in animals treated with *** with Tt does not cause a major impact on testicular morphology,promoting only subtle *** difference on spermatozoa parameters was observed.

关键词： morphometry testicle Tribulus terrestris

Resilience-Oriented Approach to the Control of Ventricular Assist Devices

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Journal of Biomedical Science and Engineering 2024年第8期17卷 137-156页

作者： Jônatas Cerqueira Dias Jeferson Cerqueira Dias Milena Victoria de Azevedo Souza Diolino josé dos Santos filho Department of Mechatronic Engineering and Mechanical Systems Universidade de So Paulo (USP) So Paulo Brazil Department of Mechatronic Engineering and Mechanical Systems Universidade de So Paulo (USP) So Paulo Brazil Department of Biomedical Technology Faculdade de Tecnologia Prefeito Hirant Sanazar (FATEC OSASCO) Osasco Brazil

Context: Advanced heart failure (AHF) poses a global challenge, where heart transplantation is a treatment option but limited by donor scarcity. Proposal: This study aims to enhance the performance of ventricular assist devices (VADs) in the face of adverse events (AEs) using a resilience-based approach. The objective is to develop a method for integrating resilience attributes into VAD control systems, employing dynamic risk analysis and control strategies. Results: The outcomes include a resilient control architecture enabling anticipatory, regenerative, and degenerative actions in response to AEs. A method of applied resilience (MAR) based on dynamic risk management and resilience attribute analysis was proposed. Conclusion: Dynamic integration between medical and technical teams allows continuous adaptation of control systems to meet patient needs over time, improving reliability, safety, and effectiveness of VADs, with potential positive impact on the health of heart failure patients.

关键词： Heart Failure Ventricular Assist Devices Resilience Dynamic Control

Opposite latitudinal gradients for species richness and phylogenetic diversity of endemic snakes in the Atlantic Forest

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Current Zoology 2024年第4期70卷 522-530页

作者： joséThales da Motta Portillo josuéAnderson Rēgo Azevedo Fausto Erritto Barbo Ricardo J.Sawaya Programa de Pos-Graduacao em Biologia Animal Instituto de BiocienciasLetras e Ciencias ExatasUniversidade Estadual Paulista"Julio de Mesquita Filho"Rua Cristovao Colombo2265Sao Josédo Rio PretoSao Paulo 15054-000Brazil Programa de Colecoes Cientificas Biologicas Coordenagao de BiodiversidadeInstituto Nacional de Pesquisas da AmazoniaAvenida AndréAraujo2936ManausAmazonas 69067-375Brazil Gothenburg Global Biodiversity Centre University of GothenburgBox 461GothenburgVastra Gotaland SE-40530Sweden Instituto Federal de Educacao Ciencia e Tecnologia de Minas GeraisRodovia Machado-Paraguacukm 3MachadoMinas Gerais 37750-000Rraizil Centro de Ciencias Naturais e Humanas UniversidadeFederaldo ABCRua Arcturus03Sao Bernardo do CampoSao Paulo09606-070Brazil

The decrease in species richness toward higher latitudes is an expected biogeographical *** pattern could be related to particular envi-ronmental constraints and the evolutionary history of ***,species richness does not fully represent the evolutionary history of the clades behind their *** diversity better clarifies the role of historical factors in biogeographical *** analyzed envi-ronmental and historical drivers related to latitudinal variation in species richness and phylogenetic diversity of Atlantic Forest endemic *** implemented species distribution models,from voucherbased locality points,to map the snake ranges and *** used generalized additive mixed models to evaluate the relationships among the diversity metrics and area,topographical roughness,and past climate change velocity since the Last Maximum Glacial in the Atlantic Forest latitudinal *** to the expected general pattern,species richness was higher toward higher latitudes,being positively related to past climatic *** richness also increased with total area and higher topographical *** diversity,on the other hand,showed opposite relationships related to the same *** diversity increased with lower climatic stability in lower ***,dimensions of diversity were affected in different ways by historical and environmental constraints in this unique and threatened biodiversity hotspot.

关键词： biodiversity latitudinal gradient neotropical region phylogenetic diversity serpents species richness.

Urbanization drives adaptive evolution in a Neotropical bird

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Current Zoology 2023年第5期69卷 607-619页

作者： Rilquer Mascarenhas Pedro Milet Meirelles henrique Batalha-filho National Institute of Science and Technology in Interdisciplinary and Transdisciplinary Studies in Ecology and Evolution(INCT IN-TREE) Instituto de BiologiaUniversidade Federal da Bahia40170-115 SalvadorBahiaBrazil

Urbanization has dramatic impacts on natural habitats and such changes may potentially drive local adaptation of urban *** change has been specifically shown to facilitate the fast adaptation of birds to changing environments,but few studies have investigated the genetic mechanisms of this *** investigations could provide insights into questions about both evolutionary theory and management of urban *** this study,we investigated whether local adaptation has occurred in urban populations of a Neotropical bird species,Coereba flaveola,specifically addressing whether observed behavioral adaptations are correlated to genetic signatures of natural *** answer this question,we sampled 24 individuals in urban and rural environments,and searched for selected loci through a genome-scan approach based on RADseq genomic data,generated and assembled using a reference genome for the *** recovered 46 loci as putative selection outliers,and 30 of them were identified as associated with biological processes possibly related to urban adaptation,such as the regulation of energetic metabolism,regulation of genetic expression,and changes in the immunological ***,genes involved in the development of the nervous system showed signatures of selection,suggesting a link between behavioral and genetic *** findings,in conjunction with similar results in previous studies,support the idea that cities provide a similar selective pressure on urban populations and that behavioral plasticity may be enhanced through genetic changes in urban populations.

关键词： behavioral adaptation phenotypic plasticity selection selective sweep South America

Hydroelectrolytic and Energetic Replenisher in Horses Undergoing Marcha Training

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Open Journal of Veterinary Medicine 2024年第8期14卷 203-216页

作者： josé D. Ribeiro filho Bruna M. Ribeiro Micheline O. Silva Samuel R. Alves Anaïs C. Benitez Waleska M. F. Dantas Marcel F. B. Avanza Raffaella B. C. Teixeira Pedro Ancelmo N. Ermita Laice A. Silva Rinaldo B. Viana Hélio C. Manso filho Department of Veterinary Federal University of Viosa Viosa Brazil Institute of Studies of the Wet Tropic Federal University of Southern and Southeastern Par Xinguara Brazil Department of Veterinary Clinic and Surgery Federal University of Minas Gerais Belo Horizonte Brazil Institute of Animal Health and Production Federal Rural University of Amazonia Belm Brazil Zootecnics Department Federal Rural University of Pernambuco Recife Brazil

The study aimed to assess the clinical, laboratory, and blood gas analysis of horses undergoing Marcha training and the effects of voluntary ingestion of hydroelectrolytic and energy replenishers after exercise. Eight horses of both genders aged between 5 and 10 years, were included in the study. The exercise consisted of a 10-min warm-up followed by 45 min uninterrupted Marcha on a flat dirt track in the morning. After exercise, the horses received one of the following treatments: Drinking water (control group);Hydroelectrolytic and energy replenisher containing sodium chloride, potassium chloride, calcium acetate, magnesium chloride, sodium citrate, dextrose, maltodextrin, and sucrose in three different concentrations (Replenishers A, B, and C). The horses were distributed across the four treatments in a 4 × 4 Latin Squares design using a Split-plot system with 48-hr intervals. Clinical and laboratory evaluations were conducted at four time points: T0 - 5 min before exercise;T1 - up to 5 min after exercise;T2 - 2 hr after starting treatment;and T4 - 4 hr after beginning treatment. Concentrations of urea, creatinine, lactate, phosphorus, and ionized calcium significantly changed after exercise. An increase in blood pH and a decrease in chloride concentrations were observed when replenishers B and C were offered after exercise. The replacements were ingested spontaneously by the animals in a volume greater than that of the control group (water). Replacement B was the most ingested by the animals, demonstrating its greatest potential.

关键词： Dehydration Electrolyte Replacement Exercise Rehydration Voluntary Intake

The Use of Triancinolone for the Treatment of Keloid Scars

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Journal of Cosmetics, Dermatological Sciences and Applications 2024年第3期14卷 270-275页

作者： josé Humberto Cardoso Resende Luís Otávio Torres Anderson Alves Brandão Delma dos Santos Assis Mercadante Jessyka Oliveira Barbosa Batista William Felix de Oliveira Pacheco Elisangelo Aparecido Costa Da Silva Douglas henrique Farias de Oliveira Nébia Maria Almeida de Figueiredo UNIFAN-Centro Universitrio Alfredo Nasser Aparecida de Goinia Brazil UNIRIO Rio de Janeiro Brazil

Scars, when in good evolution, result in a smooth, thin and discreet tissue. Keloid scars, however, are a type of abnormal and exacerbated repair response to tissue injury, whether in surgical interventions or in various injuries, which present in a prominent and gross way. In this context, there is an excess of collagen deposition in the tissue repair process, which can lead to the formation of keloids. The diagnosis of the condition presented is made by the medical professional or by the patient himself after the surgical intervention or skin injury. Under this analysis, protruding, rough and bad-looking scars are identified. In addition, we highlight the existence of keloids similar to large tumors, described as Jorge Lobo disease. The treatment encompasses massages, compressions, corticosteroids, chemotherapy, collagenase and cryotherapy. At first, we used corticosteroid-based massages, and then we started using compressive dressings until we started intrakeloid infiltrations with injectable triamcinolone. Triamcinolone 10 mg injectable—1/10—in 0.9% saline, with syringe and fixed needle 0.3 mm × 8 mm, intralesional infiltrate, in this context, proved to be effective for its treatment when applied sequentially and linearly. In cases where the medication was applied, there was an improvement after 21 days of application and a definitive improvement 2 months after the injury. In comparison, on the other hand, patients who were not subjected to the application of the medication may improve after 4 months of the injury or worsen compared to the initial case. We have come to the conclusion that this procedure may be one of the chosen ones for the treatment of keloid scars, being one of the most recommended for cases of keloid already installed.

关键词： Keloid Scar Hypertrophy Collagen Affection

Assessing the inter-annual variability of separation distances around odour sources to protect the residents from odour annoyance

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Journal of Environmental Sciences 2019年第5期31卷 11-24页

作者： Marlon Brancher Martin Piringer Davide Franco Paulo Belli filho henrique De Melo Lisboa Gunther Schauberger Postgraduate Program in Environmental Engineering (PPGEA) Federal University of Santa Catarina (UFSC) 88040900 Florianopolis Brazil.CAPES Foundation scholarship holder (main author) Brazilian Ministry of Education Brasilia Brazil WG Environmental Health Department of Biomedical Sciences University of Veterinary Medicine ViennaVeterinarplatz1 A-1210Vienna Austria Central Institute for Meteorology and Geodynamics Hohe Warte 38 A-1190 Vienna Austria

In recent years, there has been a growing concern about potential impacts on public health and wellbeing due to exposure to environmental odour. Separation distances between odour-emitting sources and residential areas can be calculated using dispersion models, as a means of protecting the neighbourhood from odour annoyance. This study investigates the suitability of using one single year of meteorological input data to calculate reliable direction-dependent separation distances. Accordingly, we assessed and quantified the inter-annual variability of separation distances at two sites with different meteorological conditions, one in Brazil and the other in Austria. A 5-year dataset of hourly meteorological observations was used for each site. Two odour impact criteria set in current regulations were selected to explore their effect on the separation distances. The coefficient of variation was used as a statistical measure to characterise the amount of annual variation. Overall,for all scenarios, the separation distances had a low degree of inter-annual variability(mean coefficient of variation values from 8% to 21%). Reasonable agreements from year to year were therefore observed at the two sites under investigation, showing that one year of meteorological data is a good compromise to achieve reliable accuracy. This finding can provide a more cost-effective solution to calculate separation distances in the vicinity of odour sources.

关键词： Environmental odour Odour annoyance Impact assessment Dispersion modelling Regulatory criteria Separation distance

The coppice-with-standards silvicultural system as applied to Eucalyptus plantations-a review

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Journal of Forestry Research 2014年第2期25卷 237-248页

作者： Antonio Carlos FERRAZ filho josé Roberto Soares SCOLFORO Blas MOLA-YUDEGO Departamento de Ciências Florestais Universidade Federal de Lavras (UFLA) School of Forest Sciences University of Eastern Finland (UEF)

We review the management of Eucalyptus species under a coppice-with-standards （CWS） silvicultural system. CWS management results in product diversification, permitting production of small and large scale timber from the same stand. Eucalyptus species are suitable candidates for CWS management because： there are large worldwide plantation areas, sprouting capacity is high, and eucalypts are multipur- pose species. We discuss （1） short rotation Eucalyptus coppice manage- ment for energy and pulping and （2） Eucalyptus seedling management for solid wood products. We review the literature and discuss experi- ences with Eucalyptus managed under the CWS system. We also assess projects dealing with Eucalyptus coppice management, stand density regulation, pruning, and stand and wood quality. The growth environ- ment of the standard trees （heavy competition up to the first harvest, free growth afterwards） coupled with long rotations （〉20 years） results in high quality logs for solid wood products. Early pruning should be ap- plied to enhance wood quality. We propose a system for the silvicultural management of Eucalyptus under the CWS system, elaborating on the consequences of initial planting density, site productivity, and standard tree densities as well as timing of basic silvicultural applications.

关键词： stand density regulation coppice management pruning silvicultural system stand production diversification CWS

Five Year Follow up after Surgical Treatment of Type 2 Diabetes with Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy Associated with a Duodenal Ileal Interposition

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Surgical Science 2024年第6期15卷 396-408页

作者： Augusto Cláudio de Almeida Tinoco Matheus Paula da Silva Netto henrique Benedito Aureo Ludovico DePaula Luciana Janene El-Kadre Department of Digestive Surgery Hospital So Jos do Ava Itaperuna Brazil Department of Metabolic and Obesity Surgery Hospital So Jos do Ava Itaperuna Brazil

Introduction: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) is a chronic disease, primarily caused by a combination of defective insulin secretion and the inability of insulin-sensitive tissues to respond to insulin. Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy associated with duodenal ileal interposition (SGDII) has been shown to be a feasible treatment option for patients with T2D, as it provides improvement and control of glycemia, dyslipidemia and arterial hypertension. The aim of this study was to evaluate the mid and long-term results of SGDII for the treatment of diabetic patients, considering diabetic remission, weight loss and postoperative complications. Materials and Methods: Retrospective study with 96 patients with T2D submitted to SGDII, between 2010 and 2016. The glycated hemoglobin (HbA1c) value Results: Sixty-one patients (62.8%) were male, and 36 patients (37.2%) were female. The average age was 50.9 years. Median BMI was 33.43 kg/m2. The incidence of major postoperative complications in the first 30 days was 2.1%, with no mortality. Dyslipidemia control was sustained, after five years, in 62% of the patients. The five years follow-up demonstrated that 80% of patients had T2D remission at one year, 74.5% at three years and 61.8% at five years. Univariate analysis demonstrated that preoperative values of HbA1c and BMI, preoperative use of insulin, gender, and 30-day complication were not predictors of remission at all study intervals. The average duration of the disease was nine years and the mean glycated hemoglobin before surgery was 8.95%. Conclusion: SGDII resulted in good glycemic control at 5-years follow-up and represents a valid alternative for the treatment of T2D.

关键词： Diabetes Surgery Metabolic Syndrome Dyslipidemia Ileal Interposition Metabolic Surgery Bariatric Surgery Obesity