Publications by authors named "D Amorim"
Taxonomic study of wasp species in the Polybia (Myrapetra) occidentalis group morphologically related to P. scrobalis and P. flavifrons, with description of a new species (Hymenoptera, Vespidae, Polistinae).
Zootaxa
July 2024
Article Synopsis
- Polybia is a large genus of swarming wasps in the Neotropics, with over 59 species and several subgenera, particularly the Myrapetra subgenus.
- This study focuses on distinguishing certain species related to P. occidentalis and identifies a new species (P. rosalinae), along with reclassifying three subspecies as separate species.
- The research also includes descriptions of male genitalia for certain taxa and a new identification key for the species analyzed.
Article Synopsis
- Chilean flies are critical to understanding the evolution and diversity of Diptera, with significant updates revealing 97 families, 930 genera, and 4,108 species in the region.
- The study highlights an increase in diversity among Lower Diptera and Calyptratae groups, with notable descriptions of new genera and species for Chile, including a new family record.
- It identifies three major research gaps in Diptera systematics in Chile: insufficient long-term sampling, biases in taxonomic studies, and a lack of understanding regarding ecological impacts from human activities.
Translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the prolapse and incontinence knowledge quiz (PIKQ-Br) for Brazilian women with urinary incontinence.
Braz J Phys Ther
December 2024
Background: The Prolapse and Incontinence Knowledge Quiz (PIKQ) was developed to assess women's knowledge of pelvic organ prolapse (POP) and urinary incontinence (UI).
Objective: To perform the translation, cross-cultural adaptation, and measurement properties of the PIKQ for Brazilian women with UI (PIKQ-Br).
Methods: The measurement properties were tested for validity (content and face, structural, and hypotheses testing) and reliability (internal consistency, test-retest, and measurement error) in 130 women with UI from Recife, Brazil.
Osteoprotegerin and Vascular Dysfunction in Patients with Stage 3 Chronic Kidney Disease and Those without Renal Dysfunction: A Case-Control Study.
Arq Bras Cardiol
October 2024
Background: Osteoprotegerin (OPG) is a marker of vascular calcification and cardiovascular risk in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD).
Objective: This study aimed to compare and correlate OPG values with flow-mediated dilation (FMD) and pulse wave velocity (PWV) measurements in patients in stage 3 CKD and those without renal dysfunction.
Methods: This case-control study was conducted in a specialized hypertension center in 2022.
Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent chronic autoimmune disease with a high impact on global health, affecting millions of adults and resulting in significant morbidity and mortality. Achieving optimal blood glucose levels is crucial for diabetes management to prevent acute and long-term complications. Carbohydrate counting (CC) is widely used by patients with type 1 diabetes to adjust prandial insulin bolus doses based on estimated carbohydrate content, contributing to better glycemic control and improved quality of life.
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