Life Sciences

The present work had as objective to evaluate the yield of two varieties of fava in function of application of organic compost and dairy waste. The experiment was carried out at the Experimental Farm belonging to the Federal Rural University of Pernambuco (UFRPE). The experiment was carried out in a randomized block design in a factorial scheme [(2x3) + 4], with two varieties of Lima bean, three forms of organic fertilization plus four additional controls, in three repetitions. Data were subjected to analysis of variance and treatment means, compared by the Tukey test (P <0.05).

A 16-year-old male cockatiel (Nymphicushollandicus) was presented with a multinodular mass at the base of the second and third digits of the right foot. Manipulation resulted in amputation of the toes. The bird showed emaciation, respiratory signs, and died. Histology revealed an infiltrative neoplasm in the deep dermis and underlying bone tissue composed of epithelial cells arranged in cords and nests. Neoplastic cells demonstrated intense immunolabeling for the anti-pan cytokeratin antibody. A severe necroheterophilic bronchopneumonia was also observed.

The growing popularity of catch-and-release fishing and consequent injuries to fish need to be studied to develop species-specific techniques that limit damage. Therefore, we tested the hypothesis that the hook type used in catch-and-release fishing affects fish health.

The species Sideroxylon obtusifolium (Roem. & Schult.) T.D. Penn., belongs to the Sapotaceae family, is native to the Caatinga, and currently some of its populations are going through an increasingly scarcity. Studies focused in the obtaining of seedlings of forest species using industrial residues as components of substrates have been the subject of some research, however, there is lack of information for many species, including for Sideroxylon obtusifolium. The objective of this study was to evaluate the growth of Sideroxylon obtusifolium seedlings in different substrate composition.

Neurosurgical patients are at significant risk of complications in the postoperative period. Knowledge of these events is essential, since most complications can be recognized and treated early, which increases patient survival. Methodology: Retrospective descriptive study with a quantitative approach, performed in a public oncology reference hospital in the state of Pará. The information sources were medical records of patients in the immediate postoperative period of neurosurgery admitted to the intensive care unit. Data analysis was performed using descriptive statistics.

Objective: Determine the prevalence of vaginal and rectal colonization by Streptococcus agalactiae (SGB) and determine risk factors for the development of early neonatal sepsis. Methods: The study considered pregnant women seeking obstetric services in a maternity school in Rio de Janeiro State, Brazil. The study was divided into two phases: i) material collection from the vaginal and anorectal regions using swabs, to be cultured on agar-blood plates, to determine the prevalence of SGB among 60 patients after the 28th week of pregnancy.

The low seed germination index reduces the propagation of Crateva tapia L. Adequate sowing position and depth can maximize the stand and emergence speed of C. tapia seedlings. The objective of this study was to determine the adequate position and depth of sowing for emergence and growth of C. tapia seedlings. C. tapia seeds were sown in plastic trays containing sterile sand. Sowing at the depths of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 cm were performed in three positions (upward, downward and side-facing hilum). The emergence, first counting, emergence speed index and seedling length were evaluated.

Background: Assessment of Pulmonary Function has been used as a clinical tool in diagnosis, management, and follow-up of different respiratory disorders. Ethnic-specific standard norms in the form of regression Equations are necessary for a good interpretation of these parameters. But equations for a tribal population mainly Sabar tribal population is not available till now. Method: 55 males and 48 females sabar tribal adults were taken randomly from Sabar villages of Jhargram District of West Bengal.

O objetivo deste artigo é descrever e analisar a percepção da equipe de enfermagem quanto ao uso do bundle de manutenção do cateter vesical de demora em uma UTI clinico oncologica. Trata-se de um estudo descritivo com abordagem qualitativa, realizado na UTI do Hospital Ophir Loyolaem Belém-Pa. A coleta de dados foi através de entrevista semiestruturada com perguntas abertas envolvendo 19 profissionais de enfermagem, para análise utilizou-se a analise de conteudo de Bardin.

In the educational system, higher education occupies a special position as it is one of the most important apexes of the entire educational structure that influences all levels of education. In context to higher education, society’s expectations have not remained the same always as it may change with differing social concerns, economic situations and political conditions. As we know, education is a system of institutions organized by society to deliberately transmit its cultural heritage, its accumulated knowledge, values and skills from one generation to another.