Influence of Monochromatic Light during Incubation on the Production and Metabolism of Low-Temperature Broiler Chicks.

The use of artificial lighting during the incubation phase is a tool that has been studied with the aim of increasing the production rates and hatchability. Using this, this study aims to investigate the effects of the luminous incidence of white and red monochromatic light on the production and metabolism of broiler chicks subjected to low temperatures. A total of 315 eggs of Ross 708 heavy breeders were used.

The effect of Panax ginseng supplementation on markers of resistance exercise-induced muscle damage: a systematic review.

Introduction: According to the PRISMA guidelines, this systematic review of randomized controlled trials examined whether Panax ginseng supplementation reduces resistance to exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD).

Evidence Acquisition: Web of Science, SPORTDiscus and Medline databases were searched from the 16 of December 2021 to the 18 of February 2022. Inclusion criteria were studies in humans consuming Panax ginseng that employed resistance training as the damaging muscle protocol and measured markers implicated in the etiology of EIMD (muscle damage, muscle function and muscle soreness).

Niobic acid as a support for microheterogeneous nanocatalysis of sodium borohydride hydrolysis under mild conditions.

This study explores the stabilization by niobic acid, of Pt, Ni, Pd, and Au nanoparticles (NPs) for the efficient microheterogeneous catalysis of NaBH hydrolysis for hydrogen production. Niobic acid is the most widely studied NbO polymorph, and it is employed here for the first time for this key reaction relevant to green energy. Structural insights from XRD, Raman, and FTIR spectroscopies, combined with hydrogen production data, reveal the role of niobic acid's Brønsted acidity in its catalytic activity.

Gantenerumab for early Alzheimer's disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Gantenerumab is a monoclonal antibody targeting amyloid β protein (Aβ) in early Alzheimer's disease (AD). The authors sought to evaluate gantenerumab safety and efficacy in early AD patients.

Methods: MEDLINE, Embase, and Cochrane databases were systematically searched until 2 December 2023.

Effects of pilates exercises on strength, endurance and muscle power in older adults: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Pilates exercises have been used by the older adults and have shown potential to improve some components of physical fitness.

Objective: To verify the effects of Pilates on strength, endurance and muscle power in older adults.

Methods: The searches were performed in the databases: PubMed, EMBASE, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Web of Science, SPORTDiscus, LILACS and PEDro until September 2022, without filters that limited the date of publications or language.

Validation of assessments to accurately analyze the body composition of highly trained sitting volleyball players: A pilot study.

Body composition is a fundamental component of physical fitness related to the performance of Sitting volleyball (SV) players. Also, establishing the best method for evaluating the body composition of these para-athletes would be highly necessary for this field. The purpose of this study was (1) to describe the body composition of male and female highly trained SV players, (2) to compare the values obtained from this population by two different methods and (3) to establish validity on one of these methods.

Semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head activity during the single leg bridge test in healthy individuals.

Introduction: The single leg bridge test (SLBT) has been suggested as a clinical test to examine function, screen injury risk, and monitor the effectiveness of rehabilitation programes targeting the hamstring. This study aimed to determine the inter-day reliability and repeatability of both SLBT performance, semitendinosus (ST), and biceps femoris long head (BFlh) surface electromyography (sEMG) responses and characterise the BFlh and ST electrical activity during the SLBT performed until exhaustion in healthy individuals.

Methods: Twelve physically active young men without previous hamstring injury were tested for the number of repetitions attained, and sEMG signal median frequency and amplitude in both ST and BFlh of each lower limb, randomly in two sessions, with a seven-day interval between sessions.

Comparison of smile attractiveness in cases with gummy smile treated with botulinum toxin and maxillary impaction surgery: A retrospective study.

This study aimed to compare the smile's attractiveness in patients submitted to the treatment of gummy smiles with botulinum toxin or maxillary impaction surgery. The retrospective sample comprised 26 patients divided into two groups: Group 1 (BTX): 13 patients (12 females and 1 male) with a mean age of 28.06 years (s.

Same-day Catheter Removal and Hospital Discharge After Holmium Laser Enucleation of the Prostate: A Prospective Study.

Objective: To assess the feasibility, safety, and predictive factors for the success of holmium laser enucleation of the prostate (HoLEP) with catheter removal and hospital discharge on the same day of the procedure.

Methods: This prospective study included 34 patients who underwent HoLEP using a 60-W holmium laser device and the Wolf Piranha morcellation system. Surgeries began at 10:30 am and the patients were expected to be discharged by 5 pm on the same day.

Gut Microbiota Composition Correlates with Disease Severity in Myelodysplastic Syndrome.

The myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) is a heterogeneous group of clonal disorders of hematopoietic progenitor cells related to ineffective hematopoiesis and an increased risk of transformation to acute myelogenous leukemia. MDS is divided into categories, namely lineage dysplasia (MDS-SLD), MDS with ring sideroblasts (MDS-RS), MDS with multilineage dysplasia (MDS-MLD), MDS with excess blasts (MDS-EB). The International Prognostic Classification System (IPSS) ranks the patients as very low, low, intermediate, high, and very high based on disease evolution and survival rates.

The Role of Extracorporeal Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation in Pediatric Intraoperative Cardiac Arrest.

Refractory pediatric intraoperative cardiac arrest is a rare but challenging situation for the anesthesiologist. This case describes an intraoperative extracorporeal cardiopulmonary resuscitation (ECPR) in a 16-year-old male who suffered a sudden cardiac arrest during elective thoracolumbar stabilization. The patient recovered to his pre-operative baseline without any neurological sequela secondary to cardiac arrest.

Vanilla from Brazilian Atlantic Forest: In vitro and in silico toxicity assessment and high-resolution metabolomic analysis of Vanilla spp. ethanolic extracts.

The natural vanilla market, which generates millions annually, is predominantly dependent on Vanilla planifolia, a species characterized by low genetic variability and susceptibility to pathogens. There is an increasing demand for natural vanilla, prized for its complex, authentic, and superior quality compared to artificial counterparts. Therefore, there is a necessity for innovative production alternatives to ensure a consistent and stable supply of vanilla flavors.

The reverse Trendelenburg position in proximal ureteral stone management: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Introduction: Ureteroscopy lithotripsy (URSL) presents a therapeutic option for patients with proximal ureteral calculi warranting active removal. This systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to assess the efficacy of the reverse Trendelenburg (RT) position during this procedure.

Materials: A comprehensive literature search was conducted across PubMed, Embase, and Cochrane databases to identify randomized controlled trials and observational studies comparing RT versus standard positioning (STD) in patients undergoing URSL for proximal ureteral stones.

Contributions for the Validation of the European Portuguese Version of the Vascular Quality of Life-6 Questionnaire for Peripheral Artery Disease.

Introduction: Peripheral arterial disease (PAD) is an occlusive atherosclerotic disease of the arteries of the extremities of the body that affects more than 230 million people worldwide. The most common symptom is intermittent claudication, described as leg pain which occurs mainly while walking. The symptoms impair the ambulation and functional capacity of patients, leading to loss of mobility, disease deterioration, increased risk of other cardiovascular diseases, and lower quality of life (QoL).

Genomic decoding of Theobroma grandiflorum (cupuassu) at chromosomal scale: evolutionary insights for horticultural innovation.

Background: Theobroma grandiflorum (Malvaceae), known as cupuassu, is a tree indigenous to the Amazon basin, valued for its large fruits and seed pulp, contributing notably to the Amazonian bioeconomy. The seed pulp is utilized in desserts and beverages, and its seed butter is used in cosmetics. Here, we present the sequenced telomere-to-telomere genome of cupuassu, disclosing its genomic structure, evolutionary features, and phylogenetic relationships within the Malvaceae family.

Centrorhynchus spp. (Acanthocephala) in South America: new anuran record and checklist of vertebrate hosts.

The aim of this study was to record Centrorhynchus sp. associated with the exotic species Aquarana catesbeiana (bullfrog) in southern Brazil and to present a checklist of vertebrate hosts in South America. Twenty-nine adults and juveniles of A.

Automatic mapping of high-risk urban areas for Aedes aegypti infestation based on building facade image analysis.

Background: Dengue, Zika, and chikungunya, whose viruses are transmitted mainly by Aedes aegypti, significantly impact human health worldwide. Despite the recent development of promising vaccines against the dengue virus, controlling these arbovirus diseases still depends on mosquito surveillance and control. Nonetheless, several studies have shown that these measures are not sufficiently effective or ineffective.

Phaco-Chop versus Divide-and-Conquer in Patients Who Underwent Cataract Surgery: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.

Background: Cataract surgery is one of the most frequently performed eye surgeries worldwide, and among several techniques, phacoemulsification has become the standard of care due to its safety and efficiency. We evaluated the advantages and disadvantages of two phacoemulsification techniques: phaco-chop and divide-and-conquer.

Methods: PubMed, Cochrane, Embase, and Web of Science databases were queried for randomized controlled trial (RCT), prospective and retrospective studies that compared the phaco-chop technique over the divide-and-conquer technique and reported the outcomes of (1) Endothelial cell count change (ECC); (2) Ultrasound time (UST); (3) Cumulated dissipated energy (CDE); (4) Surgery time; and (5) Phacoemulsification time (PT).

Antimicrobial resistance patterns of Staphylococcus spp. isolated from clinical specimens of companion animals in Northern Portugal, 2021-2023.

Staphylococcus spp. are growing pathogens in humans and companion animals. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacterial infections, such as methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus-associated infections, due to zoonotic transmission, is a major public health concern.

Toward greater realism in inclusive fitness models: the case of caste fate conflict in insect societies.

In the field of social evolution, inclusive fitness theory has been successful in making a wide range of qualitative predictions on expected patterns of cooperation and conflict. Nevertheless, outside of sex ratio theory, inclusive fitness models that make accurate quantitative predictions remain relatively rare. Past models dealing with caste fate conflict in insect societies, for example, successfully predicted that if female larvae can control their own caste fate, an excess should opt to selfishly develop as queens.

Community-acquired acute kidney injury in Southeast Brazil and independent risk predictors: a prospective cohort study.

Background: The prevalence and risk factors for community-acquired acute kidney injury (CA-AKI) are unknown. This study aimed to explore the incidence of CA-AKI in a tertiary care center and to depict the main clinical characteristics related to this condition.

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study involving patients admitted to the emergency department (Hospital de Clínicas, UNICAMP, Campinas, Brazil) between January 2019 and September 2021.