A new species of () from Brazil.

sp. nov. () is described and illustrated based on specimens collected from a reforestation area in southeastern Brazil.

A prospective, randomized, controlled trial of noninvasive ventilation in pediatric acute respiratory failure.

Outcomes: To compare the benefits of noninvasive ventilation (NIV) plus standard therapy vs. standard therapy alone in children with acute respiratory failure; assess method effectiveness in improving gas exchange and vital signs; and assess method safety.

Design: Prospective, randomized, controlled study.