Molecular characterization and epidemiology of Toxoplasma gondii isolates from free-range chickens in the southwest region of Goiás: new genotypes.

The purpose of this study was to isolate Toxoplasma gondii from tissues of free-range chickens in the southwestern region of Goiás, to detect and molecularly characterize the genetic material of the parasite, and to determine the seroprevalence of the protozoan parasite in these animals. A seroprevalence of T. gondii antibodies of 76% (19/25) was found among the chickens, while genetic material from their tissues was detected in 56% (14/25).

Electronic textile-based electrocardiogram monitoring in cardiac patients: a scoping review.

Objective: The objectives of this scoping review were to explore, organize and present the existing research literature on the use of electronic textile (e-textile)-based resting, signal-averaged, ambulatory or exercise electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring to evaluate the application of e-textile technologies for ECG cardiac monitoring.

Introduction: E-textile-based ECG monitoring of cardiac patients offers a possible new alternative for in-hospital monitoring and post-discharge monitoring during cardiac rehabilitation.

Inclusion Criteria: Studies that included patients (inpatients or outpatients) who qualified for cardiac rehabilitation programs or continuous ambulatory ECG monitoring were considered.

A wearable fabric-based speech-generating device: system design and case demonstration.

Existing speech generating devices (SGD) often require caregiver intervention for setup and positioning, and thus limit opportunities for spontaneous social interaction. The advent of conductive fabrics presents an opportunity to render SGDs wearable, thus persistently available. Our goal was to design and test a wearable SGD incorporating resistive textile-based switches for a nonverbal pediatric participant with vision impairment.

Statistical persistence and timing characteristics of repetitive circle drawing in children with ASD.

Objective: Standardized tests to assess movement difficulties in autism spectrum disorder (ASD) evaluate motor output, but do not provide information about underlying dynamics. The objective of this research is to study the statistical persistence and temporal dynamics of a circle drawing task in children with ASD.

Methods: For this study 15 children diagnosed with ASD, aged 4-8 years, were asked to draw circles under various conditions using a computerized tablet.