How generalist insect herbivores respond to alien plants? The case of Aphis fabae-Myzus persicae-Rhododendron ponticum.

Background: The enemy release hypothesis (ERH) predicts that alien plant species are unsuitable hosts for native phytophagous insects. However, the biotic resistance hypothesis (BRH) predicts that generalist herbivores may prefer an alien plant over their common host plant. In this study, we have tested these two hypotheses by comparing the potential colonization of the invasive Pontic rhododendron (Rhododendron ponticum L.

Effectiveness of Shiatsu on Fatigue in Patients with Axial Spondyloarthritis: Protocol for a Randomized Cross-Over Pilot Study.

Introduction: Spondyloarthritis (SpA) is a serious chronic inflammatory rheumatism implying different painful and crippling symptoms that require a multidisciplinary approach for the patient. Fatigue is one of the less well treated symptoms, even if its repercussion on everyday life is noticeable. Shiatsu is a Japanese preventive and well-being therapy that aims to promote better health.

Breastfeeding Among People With Human Immunodeficiency Virus in North America: A Multisite Study.

Background: In North American countries, national guidelines have strongly recommended formula over breastmilk for people with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) because of concern for HIV transmission. However, data from resource-limited settings suggest the risk is <1% among virally suppressed people. Information regarding breastfeeding experience in high-resource settings is lacking.

Behavioral and Antennal Responses of to Essential Oil and Its Main Constituents: Perspective for Their Use as Repellent.

Essential oils of aromatic plants represent an alternative to classical pest control with synthetic chemicals. They are especially promising for the alternative control of stored product pest insects. Here, we tested behavioral and electrophysiological responses of the stored product pest , to the essential oil of a Brazilian indigenous plant, collected in the Caatinga ecosystem.

Paratubal Cyst Recurrence in Children and Adolescents.

Study Objective: To examine the association between patient characteristics and risk for recurrence risk of paratubal cysts (PTC) in children and adolescents.

Design: Retrospective chart review at a single institution.

Setting: Single academic children's hospital.