Publications by authors named "R A Pasini"
Aspergillosis is a mycotic infection induced by airborne fungi that are ubiquitous. Inhalation of Aspergillus conidia results in transmission through the respiratory tract. The clinical presentation is dependent on organism and host specifics, with immunodeficiency, allergies, and preexisting pulmonary disease constituting the most important risk factors.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArtificial intelligence algorithms can learn by assimilating information from large datasets in order to decipher complex associations, identify previously undiscovered pathophysiological states, and construct prediction models. There has been tremendous interest and increased incorporation of artificial intelligence into various industries, including healthcare. As a result, there has been an exponential rise in the number of research articles and industry participants producing models intended for a variety of applications in medical imaging, which can be challenging to navigate for radiologists.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFAssociation of growth-regulating insecticides and limonoid-based formulations: physicochemical compatibility and toxicity against Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae).
J Econ Entomol
June 2023
Article Synopsis
- The study aimed to assess the compatibility and toxicity of mixtures of synthetic (growth regulators) and botanical limonoid-based insecticides for managing Spodoptera frugiperda, a significant pest.
- Results showed that mixing the insecticides reduced the mixture's pH and increased electrical conductivity, but the mixtures remained stable and compatible, similar to distilled water.
- Laboratory and field tests indicated that combining certain synthetic insecticides with botanical formulations, particularly with Azamax or Azact CE, enhanced toxicity against S. frugiperda and effectively reduced crop damage, highlighting their potential in pest management strategies.
Endemic fungal infections are responsible for high rates of morbidity and mortality in certain regions of the world. The diagnosis and management remain a challenge, and the reason could be explained by the lack of disease awareness, variability of symptoms, and insidious and often overlooked clinical presentation. Imaging findings are nonspecific and frequently misinterpreted as other more common infectious or malignant diseases.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFTrichopria anastrephae Costa Lima, 1940 (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae) is a pupal endoparasitoid of Drosophila suzukii Matsumura, 1931 (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Brazil. This species is of great agricultural importance and is almost exclusively managed by organophosphate, spinosyn, pyrethroid, neonicotinoid, and avermectin insecticides. However, frequent application of insecticides can have negative effects on the parasitoid.
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