Transvenous closure of patent ductus arteriosus with Nit-Occlud® PDA occlusion system in 13 dogs weighing less than 3 kg.

Introduction: Successful closure of patent ductus arteriosus (PDA) can be obtained with surgical ligation or with occlusion via minimally invasive per-catheter techniques. This study was performed to assess feasibility and effectiveness of transjugular PDA occlusion in dogs weighing < 3 kg with a device called Nit-Occlud® PDA.

Animals: Thirteen client-owned dogs.

Ethnoveterinary Study of Plant-Based Remedies for Treating Diseases in Small Ruminants in Maputo Province, Mozambique.

Small ruminants, particularly goats and sheep, are key livestock species in Mozambique, and their production is mainly undertaken by families. However, small ruminants are often plagued by diseases that can cause considerable economic damage. In this context, traditional remedies, including various plant species, have been widely used to manage these diseases.

Genetic Mapping, Identification, and Characterization of a Candidate Susceptibility Gene for Powdery Mildew in .

Powdery mildew (PM) in is most frequently caused by the biotrophic fungus . Based on previously characterized variation in susceptibility to PM, biparental populations were developed by crossing the most resistant cultivar evaluated, 'FL 58', with a susceptible cultivar, 'TJ's CBD'. F progeny were evaluated and displayed a range of susceptibility, and two were self-pollinated to generate two F populations.

Characteristics of orthognathic multidisciplinary team clinics in England. Part 1: A questionnaire survey.

Background: Orthognathic clinics across England are currently run in a multidisciplinary team (MDT) format. It is, however, likely that there is a large variation in the style of these clinics and care pathways for orthognathic patients across the country. This was a cross-sectional, online questionnaire with a primary aim to obtain information on the way orthognathic care is currently delivered throughout England.

Prevalence and Clinical Significance of Heart Murmurs Detected on Cardiac Auscultation in 856 Cats.

Background: Cardiac auscultation is one of the most important clinical tools to identify patients with a potential heart disease. Although several publications have reported the prevalence of murmurs in cats, little information is available in relation to the exact origin of the blood flow turbulences responsible for these murmurs. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and clinical significance of murmurs detected during physical examination in cats.

Morphological identification of ticks (Acari: Ixodidae) infesting donkeys (Equus asinus) in Maputo Province, Mozambique.

Donkeys (Equus asinus) are rustic animals, but in Africa's poorest regions, they can present multiple health problems, including tick infestation. The study's objective was to determine the species composition of ticks that infest donkeys in Maputo Province (Mozambique). Ticks were collected in five conveniently selected southern districts of Maputo Province (Moamba, Matutuíne, Marracuene, Boane, and Matola) and were identified to species level using a stereoscopic microscope with the aid of dichotomous identification keys.

The Population on in the Great Lakes Region Is Highly Diverse with a Contributory Influence of Clonality.

Shrub willows ( spp.) are emerging as a viable lignocellulosic, second-generation bioenergy crop with many growth characteristics favorable for marginal lands in New York State and surrounding areas. Willow rust, caused by members of the genus , is the most limiting disease of shrub willow in this region and remains extremely understudied.

Morphometric relationships and their contribution to biomass and cannabinoid yield in hybrids of hemp (Cannabis sativa).

The breeding of hybrid cultivars of hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) is not well described, especially the segregation and inheritance of traits that are important for yield. A total of 23 families were produced from genetically diverse parents to investigate the inheritance of morphological traits and their association with biomass accumulation and cannabinoid yield.

A Study on the Phytotoxic Potential of the Seasoning Herb Marjoram ( L.) Leaves.

In the search of new alternatives for weed control, spices appear as an option with great potential. They are rich in bioactive natural products and edible, which might minimize toxicity hazard. Marjoram ( L.

Prevalence and genome characterization of porcine rotavirus A in southern Mozambique.

Rotavirus A (RVA) is an important pathogen causing gastroenteritis in many species, including humans and pigs. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of RVA in pigs from smallholdings and commercial farms in southern Mozambique and characterize the complete genomes of selected strains. RVA was detected at a rate of 11.

Differential Susceptibility of Diverse spp. to and .

spp. willow rust is the most serious disease of shrub willow bioenergy production in the northeastern United States. Recent phylogenetic studies have identified several spp.

Synthesis of Active Strigolactone Analogues Based on Eudesmane- and Guaiane-Type Sesquiterpene Lactones.

Strigolactones are natural products that are exuded by plants and stimulate parasitic weed germination. Their use in herbicides is limited since they are produced in small quantities, but the synthesis of bioactive analogues provides an alternative source. In this work, eleven analogues have been synthesized.

Medicinal plants sold for treatment of bacterial and parasitic diseases in humans in Maputo city markets, Mozambique.

Background: In Mozambique, bacterial and parasitic diseases contribute to a high burden of mortality and morbidity. These infectious diseases are treated with antibiotics, antihelmintic or antiparasitic drugs. However, misuse of these has been affecting the potential to treat ailments.

Easy Access to Alkoxy, Amino, Carbamoyl, Hydroxy, and Thiol Derivatives of Sesquiterpene Lactones and Evaluation of Their Bioactivity on Parasitic Weeds.

It has been hypothesized that the α-methylene-γ-lactone moiety of sesquiterpene lactones is a key unit for their bioactivity. As a consequence, modifications of these compounds have been focused on this fragment. In the work reported here, two sesquiterpene lactones, namely, dehydrocostuslactone and β-cyclocostunolide, a eudesmanolide obtained by controlled cyclization of costunolide, were chosen for modification by Michael addition at C-13.

Elevation of Postmortem Cerebrospinal Fluid Sodium and Chloride Levels Is a Potential Adjunct Test in the Diagnosis of Salt Water Drowning.

Postmortem vitreous humor biochemistry is a useful test in the diagnosis of salt water drowning (SWD). A significant limitation of vitreous humor is the potential effect of prolonged immersion. A recent animal study and case report suggested that cerebrospinal fluid biochemistry may be an alternative to vitreous because it is more resistant to the effects of immersion, given its protected anatomical location.

Differences in Sampling Site on Postmortem Cerebrospinal Fluid Biochemistry: A Preliminary Study.

Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is often analyzed at postmortem. The presented preliminary study compared postmortem CSF samples for biochemical analysis from the subarachnoid space around the spinal cord and ventricular space of the brain. This study compared 15 paired CSF samples in which the CSF from the subarachnoid space via lumbar puncture had higher sodium and chloride levels and lower magnesium and potassium levels than CSF from the ventricles.

(+)-Epoformin, a Phytotoxic Fungal Cyclohexenepoxide: Structure Activity Relationships.

(+)--Epoformin (), is a fungal cyclohexene epoxide isolated together with diplopimarane and sphaeropsidins A and C, a --pimarane and two pimaranes, from the culture filtrates of , a fungal pathogen for cork oak in Sardinia, Italy. Compound possesses a plethora of biological activities, including antifungal, zootoxic and phytotoxic activity. The last activity and the peculiar structural feature of suggested to carry out a structure activity relationship study, preparing eight key hemisynthetic derivatives and the phytotoxicity was assayed.

Combining Postmortem Vitreous Sodium and Chloride and Lung-Body Ratio in Aiding the Diagnosing Saltwater Drowning.

Diagnosing death due to drowning can be difficult, and several postmortem findings have been postulated to aid the diagnosis. Increased lung weights are often seen in drowning deaths. Lung-body (LB) ratio was described to be the best anatomical lung measurement in diagnosing drowning.

The Potential Diagnostic Accuracy of Autopsy Lung Weights, Lung-Heart Ratio, and Lung-Body Ratio in Drowning Deaths.

Lung weights are often increased in drowning deaths as well as in other types of deaths. Lung weights may also vary with age, sex, and body weight. A variety of methods have been proposed to utilize lung weight data to assist with the diagnosis of drowning.

Postmortem Vitreous Sodium and Chloride Elevate After 1 Hour and Magnesium After 2 Hours in Bovine Eyeballs Immersed in Salt Water.

Background: Postmortem vitreous sodium (Na) and chloride (Cl) are good ancillary tests in diagnosing salt-water drowning. Vitreous Na and Cl appear to elevate from salt-water drowning and immersion, whereas vitreous magnesium (Mg) appears to be unaffected by drowning, but elevates from immersion. The relative changes of these electrolytes during salt-water immersion are unknown, particularly with shorter immersion times.

Elevated Postmortem Vitreous Sodium and Chloride Level in a Salt Water Drowning Death During Self-Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus Diving With Diving Mask in Place: Case Report.

Elevation of postmortem vitreous sodium and chloride (PMVSC) levels in salt water drowning (SWD) is hypothesized to result from electrolyte changes in blood from salt water inhalation/ingestion during drowning. After approximately 1 hour after death, electrolytes may diffuse into the vitreous humor via the eye coverings. This hypothesis was based on a study where bovine eyeballs were immersed in salt water.

Post mortem vitreous magnesium in adult population.

Background: The study of post mortem vitreous magnesium (Mg) is less common than sodium (Na), chloride (Cl) and potassium (K) in the forensic literature. There is no accepted normal range for post mortem vitreous Mg and the relationship between post mortem vitreous Mg levels and post mortem interval (PMI), other electrolyte levels, disease conditions, age and sex have not been fully established.

Aim: To investigate the relationship of post mortem vitreous Mg with age, sex, PMI, vitreous electrolyte levels and diabetic status.

Post mortem tryptase cut-off level for anaphylactic death.

Serum mast cell tryptase is used to support the diagnosis of anaphylaxis. The recommended clinical cut-off for total tryptase (<11.4μg/L) appears unsuitable in the post mortem setting due to largely unknown processes which result in significantly elevated levels in these samples.