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The development and growth of Wireless Sensor Networks (WSNs) is significantly propelled by advances in Radio Frequency (RF) and Visible Light Communication (VLC) technologies. This paper endeavors to present a comprehensive review of the state-of-the-art in cognitive hybrid RF-VLC systems for WSNs, emphasizing the critical task of seamlessly integrating Cognitive Radio Sensor Networks (CRSNs) and VLC technologies. The central challenge addressed is the intricate landscape of this integration, characterized by notable trade-offs between performance and complexity, which escalate with the addition of more devices and increased data rates. This scenario necessitates the development of advanced cognitive radio strategies, potentially facilitated by Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL) approaches, albeit introducing new complexities such as the necessity for pre-training with extensive datasets. The review scrutinizes the fundamental aspects of CRSNs and VLC, spotlighting key areas like Energy Efficient Resource Allocation, Industrial Scenarios, and Energy Harvesting, and explores the synergistic amalgamation of these technologies as a promising pathway for enhanced spectrum utilization and network performance. By delving into the integration of cognitive radio technology with visible light, this study furnishes valuable insights into the potential for innovative applications in wireless communication, presenting a balanced overview of the current advancements and prospective avenues in the field of cognitive hybrid RF/VLC systems.
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Carcinoma Hepatocelular , Vírus da Hepatite B , Neoplasias Hepáticas , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/epidemiologia , Carcinoma Hepatocelular/virologia , Guadalupe/epidemiologia , Vírus da Hepatite B/isolamento & purificação , Humanos , Neoplasias Hepáticas/epidemiologia , Neoplasias Hepáticas/virologiaRESUMO
This study aimed to characterize oligofructose-induced laminitis in zebu cattle and comparatively evaluate four different diagnostic methods for laminitis. A total of 29 rumen-cannulated Nelore heifers, weighing 474.5 ± 58.5 kg were used. Laminitis was experimentally induced by intraruminal administration of 0.765 g/kg oligofructose twice daily for three consecutive days, followed by a single dose of 10.71 g/kg oligofructose on the fourth day. The animals were evaluated before administration of the highest dose of oligofructose (basal) and every six hours for up to 24 hours (6, 12, 18, 24 hours) and thereafter, every 12 hours for up to 72 hours (36, 48, 60, 72 hours) post-induction. The following diagnostic methods were used: hoof pain sensitivity test (hoof-testing), locomotion scoring, hoof infrared thermography, and force platform. Diagnosis of laminitis was confirmed after two positive responses to hoof pressure testing. Using a receiver operator characteristic (ROC) curve, we defined the appropriate cut-off for infrared thermography and force plate as 30 °C and < 24%, respectively. From the 29 heifers, 27 developed laminitis (93.1%) which occurred between 24 h to 72 h in the digits from two limbs, with more frequent sensitivity in the lateral digits. Locomotion analysis detected twenty-eight heifers with laminitis and showed that a greater (P = 0.006) number of animals had lameness in two limbs (n = 13; 56%). Using hoof-testing as gold standard for the diagnosis of laminitis the locomotion score displayed 100% sensitivity, 97% specificity and 98% accuracy; infrared thermography showed 96% sensitivity, 63% specificity, and 75% accuracy whilst force plate had 76% sensitivity, 82% specificity and 79% accuracy. This suggests that, for the diagnosis of laminitis in cattle, pain evaluation is more efficient. Considering the difficult to evaluate pain sensitivity in Nelore animals, filmed locomotion score, infrared thermography and force plate methods can be indicated for non-invasive lameness detection in beef farms.
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Doenças dos Bovinos/diagnóstico por imagem , Doenças dos Bovinos/fisiopatologia , Doenças do Pé/veterinária , Raios Infravermelhos , Locomoção , Termografia , Animais , BovinosRESUMO
Pulmonary artery aneurysm (PAA) is a rare disease, with a poorly known natural history, complex diagnosis and may evolve with serious complications, such as compression of adjacent anatomical structures. In some cases, the presence of such complications is what determines the symptoms and is the initial manifestation of the disease. This paper aims to report the case of a patient with typical angina, submitted to cardiac catheterization, which showed, among other lesions, severe left main coronary lesion with characteristics that led to the suspicion of extrinsic compression, which was identified as caused by a PAA. The treatment chosen in this case was surgical, reported concurrently with a literature review that guided the medical team in their decision-making. RELEVANCE FOR PATIENTS: Surgical correction of PAA may provide resolution of coronary symptoms in affected individuals.
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The objective of this study was to characterize oligofructose-induced acute rumen lactic acidosis and its consequences in zebu cattle. We used 29 Nellore heifers which were submitted to experimental induction of laminitis by oligofructose excess. During the induction period, the animals underwent clinical examination, including laminitis diagnosis (hoof pressure testing and locomotion score) and blood and ruminal fluid sampling every six hours (over the initial 24 h) and every 12 h (up to 72 h), after the highest dose. Almost half of the animals (48.1%) required treatment with bicarbonate and saline to correct metabolic acidosis and dehydration. Due to this treatment, the animals were analyzed in treated (n = 13) and non-treated (n = 14) groups. The induction model promoted marked reduction in rumen pH, rumen anaerobiosis, carbon dioxide pressure, and increase in rumen lactate, blood osmolarity, and cortisol concentration. The animals treated had lower values of rumen pH and marked dehydration, evidenced by the increase in globular volume and serum urea. The clinical condition caused by excess oligofructose is severe, with the differential of the appearance of ephemeral fever and respiratory compensation against systemic acidosis, in addition to the frequent appearance of laminitis.
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ABSTRACT: Until few years ago there were limited options of apple rootstocks commercially available for Brazilian growers; although, new series of Geneva® rootstocks introduced recently present desirable features such as vigor control and wider lateral branch angle. On the main apple producing regions of Brazil, intermittent rainfall eventually occurs and waterlogged condition is frequent especially in high clay oxisols; in addition, little is known about the tolerance of rootstocks M.9, Marubakaido/M.9 interstock, G.202, G.213 and G.814 to waterlogging. Thus, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate the tolerance of these rootstocks to short-term waterlogging on root and aerial parameters. Potted 'Maxi Gala' apple plants were kept under 48 hours of waterlogging weekly throughout 19 weeks to be compared with a normal hydric condition control. The evaluated variables were: leaf, stem and root dry matter, number and length of new root emission, and number of leaves, mean leaf size and chlorophyll content. Rootstocks G.202, G.814 and Marubakaido/M.9 interstock presented more tolerance to waterlogging, and the main defense mechanism was the emission of new adventitious roots.
RESUMO: Até pouco tempo, haviam poucas opções de porta-enxertos de macieira disponíveis comercialmente para produtores brasileiros. Contudo, com a nova série de porta-enxertos Geneva® introduzidos recentemente, características desejáveis foram apresentadas como, controle de vigor e ângulo de ramo aberto. Nas principais regiões produtoras de maçã no Brasil, chuvas intermitentes ocorrem eventualmente levando muitas áreas ao encharcamento, especialmente em locais com latossolos com elevados teores de argila. Em adição, pouco se sabe sobre a tolerância dos porta-enxertos M.9, Marubakaido com inter-enxerto de M.9, G.202, G.213 e G.814 ao encharcamento. Assim, o objetivo deste experimento foi avaliar a tolerância destes porta-enxertos ao encharcamento temporário através de parâmetros de raiz e parte aérea. Macieiras 'Maxi Gala', cultivadas em vasos, foram mantidas sob encharcamento semanalmente durante 48 horas por 19 semanas, para serem comparadas com o controle em condição hídrica normal. As variáveis analisadas foram: massa seca das folhas, caule e raiz, comprimento e número de raízes novas, número de folhas, tamanho de folha e teor de clorofila. Os porta-enxertos G.202, G.814 e Marubakaido com filtro de M.9 apresentaram maior tolerância ao encharcamento, sendo que o principal mecanismo de defesa para isso foi a maior emissão de raízes adventícias novas.
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ABSTRACT: Until few years ago there were limited options of apple rootstocks commercially available for Brazilian growers; although, new series of Geneva® rootstocks introduced recently present desirable features such as vigor control and wider lateral branch angle. On the main apple producing regions of Brazil, intermittent rainfall eventually occurs and waterlogged condition is frequent especially in high clay oxisols; in addition, little is known about the tolerance of rootstocks M.9, Marubakaido/M.9 interstock, G.202, G.213 and G.814 to waterlogging. Thus, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate the tolerance of these rootstocks to short-term waterlogging on root and aerial parameters. Potted Maxi Gala apple plants were kept under 48 hours of waterlogging weekly throughout 19 weeks to be compared with a normal hydric condition control. The evaluated variables were: leaf, stem and root dry matter, number and length of new root emission, and number of leaves, mean leaf size and chlorophyll content. Rootstocks G.202, G.814 and Marubakaido/M.9 interstock presented more tolerance to waterlogging, and the main defense mechanism was the emission of new adventitious roots.
RESUMO: Até pouco tempo, haviam poucas opções de porta-enxertos de macieira disponíveis comercialmente para produtores brasileiros. Contudo, com a nova série de porta-enxertos Geneva® introduzidos recentemente, características desejáveis foram apresentadas como, controle de vigor e ângulo de ramo aberto. Nas principais regiões produtoras de maçã no Brasil, chuvas intermitentes ocorrem eventualmente levando muitas áreas ao encharcamento, especialmente em locais com latossolos com elevados teores de argila. Em adição, pouco se sabe sobre a tolerância dos porta-enxertos M.9, Marubakaido com inter-enxerto de M.9, G.202, G.213 e G.814 ao encharcamento. Assim, o objetivo deste experimento foi avaliar a tolerância destes porta-enxertos ao encharcamento temporário através de parâmetros de raiz e parte aérea. Macieiras Maxi Gala, cultivadas em vasos, foram mantidas sob encharcamento semanalmente durante 48 horas por 19 semanas, para serem comparadas com o controle em condição hídrica normal. As variáveis analisadas foram: massa seca das folhas, caule e raiz, comprimento e número de raízes novas, número de folhas, tamanho de folha e teor de clorofila. Os porta-enxertos G.202, G.814 e Marubakaido com filtro de M.9 apresentaram maior tolerância ao encharcamento, sendo que o principal mecanismo de defesa para isso foi a maior emissão de raízes adventícias novas.
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Until few years ago there were limited options of apple rootstocks commercially available for Brazilian growers; although, new series of Geneva® rootstocks introduced recently present desirable features such as vigor control and wider lateral branch angle. On the main apple producing regions of Brazil, intermittent rainfall eventually occurs and waterlogged condition is frequent especially in high clay oxisols; in addition, little is known about the tolerance of rootstocks M.9, Marubakaido/M.9 interstock, G.202, G.213 and G.814 to waterlogging. Thus, the objective of this experiment was to evaluate the tolerance of these rootstocks to short-term waterlogging on root and aerial parameters. Potted Maxi Gala apple plants were kept under 48 hours of waterlogging weekly throughout 19 weeks to be compared with a normal hydric condition control. The evaluated variables were: leaf, stem and root dry matter, number and length of new root emission, and number of leaves, mean leaf size and chlorophyll content. Rootstocks G.202, G.814 and Marubakaido/M.9 interstock presented more tolerance to waterlogging, and the main defense mechanism was the emission of new adventitious roots.(AU)
Até pouco tempo, haviam poucas opções de porta-enxertos de macieira disponíveis comercialmente para produtores brasileiros. Contudo, com a nova série de porta-enxertos Geneva® introduzidos recentemente, características desejáveis foram apresentadas como, controle de vigor e ângulo de ramo aberto. Nas principais regiões produtoras de maçã no Brasil, chuvas intermitentes ocorrem eventualmente levando muitas áreas ao encharcamento, especialmente em locais com latossolos com elevados teores de argila. Em adição, pouco se sabe sobre a tolerância dos porta-enxertos M.9, Marubakaido com inter-enxerto de M.9, G.202, G.213 e G.814 ao encharcamento. Assim, o objetivo deste experimento foi avaliar a tolerância destes porta-enxertos ao encharcamento temporário através de parâmetros de raiz e parte aérea. Macieiras Maxi Gala, cultivadas em vasos, foram mantidas sob encharcamento semanalmente durante 48 horas por 19 semanas, para serem comparadas com o controle em condição hídrica normal. As variáveis analisadas foram: massa seca das folhas, caule e raiz, comprimento e número de raízes novas, número de folhas, tamanho de folha e teor de clorofila. Os porta-enxertos G.202, G.814 e Marubakaido com filtro de M.9 apresentaram maior tolerância ao encharcamento, sendo que o principal mecanismo de defesa para isso foi a maior emissão de raízes adventícias novas.(AU)
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Malus , Inundações , Raízes de Plantas/fisiologia , HipóxiaRESUMO
Objetivo: A oferta de radioterapia de alta tecnologia para população atendida pelo Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) é limitada, por não pertencer ao rol de procedimentos e, muitas vezes, pela capacidade instalada frente à demanda e dificuldade de retenção de recursos humanos especializados. Dessa forma, o acesso à radioterapia de intensidade modulada (IMRT) é restrito a poucos serviços no Brasil. Pretendemos apresentar as características dos primeiros 508 tratamentos de IMRT durante os primeiros anos de instalação da técnica em um hospital universitário. Materiais e Métodos: Foram analisados 508 tratamentos de IMRT, de maio de 2011 a setembro de 2013, que completaram a radioterapia. A técnica empregada foi multilâminas estático. Resultados: De um total de 4.233 pacientes tratados no período, 12,5% realizaram IMRT. As principais indicações foram para crânio, cabeça e pescoço, e próstata. Aproximadamente 30% das radioterapias de crânio e 50% das de próstata foram por IMRT. A toxicidade total foi 4%. Conclusão: Em razão das restrições de acesso à radioterapia e da não cobertura deste procedimento, as indicações de IMRT para pacientes do SUS devem ser apoiadas nos protocolos clínicos das instituições em acordo com sua realidade, com especial atenção à redução da toxicidade. .
The Bosniak classification for renal cysts was developed in the late 1980s in an attempt to standardize the description and management of complex cystic renal lesions. Alterations were made to such a classification in the 1990s and, the last one, in 2005. Currently, five categories of cystic renal lesions are defined - namely, I, II, II-F, III and IV –, according to their degree of complexity and likelihood of malignancy. Despite being initially described for computed tomography, this classification has been also utilized with some advantages also for magnetic resonance imaging. The present article reviews the different phases of this classification, its diagnostic efficacy and the most controversial features of its use.
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BACKGROUND: The prevalence of chronic hepatitis B and C was evaluated some twenty years ago among specific populations in Guadeloupe. The present study was designed to update these data and determine epidemiological features of chronic hepatitis B and C infections in the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe. FINDINGS: The present study was carried out at the Sainte Genevieve Health and Prevention Center (Guadeloupe), between May 2006 and July 2007. This is a medical center where patients can attend a free medical check-up paid for by the Social Security system. Data on hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) status and epidemiological factors were collected for this study.A total of 2,200 patients were included in the study. The prevalence of HBV surface antigen was 1.41% (95% CI: 1.0-2.0), and 0.55% (95% CI: 0.28-0.96) for HCV. The vaccination rate against HBV was 42.0%. HBV transmission was associated with piercing (12.9%, p = 0.014) and familial exposure (6.4%, p < 0.001) and HCV transmission with gynecological surgery (50.0%, p = 0.01). The HBV profile was generally hepatitis B e antigen-negative (94.5%). No hepatitis delta was found. For HCV, genotype 1 was predominant (80%). CONCLUSIONS: This is the first study on the prevalence of HBV and HCV among a general clinic based population in Guadeloupe and the Caribbean islands. This study reveals that Guadeloupe is an area of low endemicity for HBV and low HCV prevalence. The reasons for these low prevalence rates are mainly related to the vaccination campaigns carried out during the past twenty years for HBV and the decrease of nosocomial transmission for HCV.