In recent years, there has been a growing interest in the use of reference conceptual models to capture information about complex and sensitive business domains (e.g., finance, healthcare, space).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFXylella fastidiosa subsp. pauca is genetically diverse and has many vector species. However, there is limited information on vector specificity and efficiency for different sequence types (STs) within the pathogen subspecies.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFLung cancer (LC) ranks as the most prevalent and deadliest cause of cancer death worldwide. Treatment options include surgery, chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy, depending on LC staging, without specific highlight. The aim was to evaluate the effects of X-radiation in three LC cell lines.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To analyze the prevalence of obesity in elderly women and its association with socio-demographic, biochemical and hypertension variables.
Material And Methods: By means of a cross sectional study, 188 outpatient women, 60 to 89 years-old were assessed. Obesity was defined by a BMI > 30 Kg/m2 (WHO, 1998).