Abstract Background: Premature loss of deciduous teeth is the exfoliation or extraction before physiological replacement with < 50% or < 75% of the root of the substitute tooth formed or if there is > 1 mm of alveolar bone covering the permanent successor tooth organ. This study aimed to estimate the prevalence of premature tooth loss in children and identify associated factors in a health center in Acapulco, Guerrero. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study in which we collected information from 109 clinical records of children examined from January 2019 to August 2021. Sociodemographic data of the children and parents were collected: socioeconomic level, non-pathological personal history, and the history of premature deciduous tooth loss. Multivariate analysis to identify factors associated with premature deciduous tooth loss was performed with CIETmap statistical software. Odds ratio (OR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) were calculated to estimate the strength of the association. Results: The prevalence of premature loss of primary teeth was 40% (43/109). The leading cause was caries (84%, 36/43). The tooth organ with the highest loss occurrence was the lower right second molar (33%, 14/43). Gender was identified as an associated factor, with males having a higher risk of loss (ORa = 2.97; CI95% = 1.33-6.65). Conclusions: Our results were similar to those reported in other studies. Strategies aimed at health promotion directed at parents and children should be reinforced.

Resumen Introducción: Se considera como pérdida prematura de dientes deciduos a la exfoliación o extracción antes del recambio fisiológico con < 50% o < 75% de la raíz del diente sustituto formado, o si existe > 1 mm de hueso alveolar cubriendo al órgano dentario sucesor permanente. El objetivo de este trabajo fue estimar la prevalencia de pérdida prematura dental en niños e identificar factores asociados en un centro de salud de Acapulco, Guerrero. Métodos: Se llevó a cabo un estudio transversal en el que se recopiló información de 109 expedientes clínicos de niños atendidos de enero de 2019 a agosto de 2021. Se recolectaron datos sociodemográficos de los niños y los padres: nivel socioeconómico, antecedentes personales no patológicos y el antecedente de la pérdida prematura del diente deciduo. Se realizó un análisis multivariado para identificar factores asociados con la pérdida prematura de dientes deciduos con el software estadístico CIETmap. Se calcularon la razón de momios (OR) y el intervalo de confianza (IC) del 95% para estimar el grado de la asociación. Resultados: La prevalencia de pérdida prematura de dientes primarios fue del 40% (43/109). La principal causa fue por caries (84%, 36/43). El órgano dentario con más ocurrencia de pérdida fue el segundo molar inferior derecho (33%, 14/43). Se identificó el sexo como factor asociado, y se observó que el sexo masculino presenta mayor riesgo de pérdida (ORa = 2.97; IC95% = 1.33-6.65). Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados fueron similares a lo reportado en otros estudios. Deben reforzarse las estrategias de promoción de la salud dirigidas a los padres de familia y a sus hijos.

Resumen Introducción: la información sobre características y resultados ventilatorios que comparen la primera (O1) y segunda (O2) ola de COVID-19 en Argentina son limitados. El objetivo principal de este estudio fue describir las características generales y variables ventilatorias en pacientes COVID-19 que requirieron ventilación mecánica invasiva (VMI) y comparar las diferencias entre olas. Secundariamente se es tudiaron factores asociados con mortalidad en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI). Métodos: Realizamos un estudio observacional analítico de cohorte prospectiva que incluyó pacientes mayores de 18 años infectados por SARS-CoV-2 ingresados de forma consecutiva a la unidad de cuidados intensivos, con requerimiento de VMI, entre el 1 de agosto de 2020 y el 30 de junio de 2021. Se incluyeron 412 pacientes. Resultados: Encontramos diferencias estadísticamente significativas (p < 0.001) en: la edad [O1 64 (55-72) años versus O2 59 (50-66) años]; presencia de EPOC [O1 n = 41 (19.8%) versus O2 n = 13 (6.3%)]; Presión meseta [O1 27 (25-30) cmH2O versus O224 (22-27) cmH2O],presión de conducción (ΔP) [O1 15 (13-17) cmH2O versus O2 12 (11-14) cmH2O]; complacencia [O1 40 mL/cmH2O (32-46) versus O2 33 mL/cmH2O (27-40)]; reintubación [O1 30.4% (n=63/207) versus O2 13.7% (n=28/205)]. Se identificaron como factores independientes asociados a mortalidad las siguientes variables: edad [(OR 1.07 (IC 95% 1.05-1.09)], el ΔP en las primeras 24 h [(OR 1.19 (IC 95% 1.10-1.28)] y O2 [OR 1.81 (IC 95% 1.12-2.93); p = 0.015]. Discusión: Durante O2, los pacientes eran más jóvenes. Fue posible lograr una mecánica ventilatoria más ajustada a una estrategia de ventilación protectora. Como conclusión, en los pacientes estudiados la edad y ΔP fueron predictores independientes de mortalidad.

Abstract Introduction: the information regarding characteristics and ventilatory results comparing the first (W1) and the second wave (W2) in Argentina are limited. The main objective of this study was to describe general charac teristics and ventilatory variables in COVID-19 patients who required invasive mechanical ventilation (IMV) and compare differences between waves. Secondarily, factors associated with mortality in intensive care unit (ICU) were studied. Methods: We conducted a prospective observational cohort study that included patients older than 18 years infected with SARS-CoV-2 consecutively admitted to ICU with IMV between August 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021. We included 412 patients. Results: We found statistically significant differences (p < 0.001) in age [W1 64(55-72) vs W2 59 (50-66) years], presence of COPD [W1 n = 42 (19.8%) vs. W2 n = 13(6.3%)], plateau pressure [W1 27(25-30) cm H2O vsW2 24 (22-27) cmH2O], driving pressure (ΔP) [W1 15 (13-17) cmH2O vs. W2 12 (11-14) cm H2O] compliance [W1 40 mL/cmH2O (32-46) vs. W2 = 33 mL/cm H2O (27-40)]; reintubation [W1 30.4% (n = 63/207) vs. W2 13.7% (n = 28/205)]. We identified as independent factors associated with mortality the following variables: age [OR 1.07(95% CI 1.05-1.09)], the ΔP in the first 24 hours [OR 1.19(95% CI 1.10- 1.28)] and W2 [OR 1.81 (95% IC1.12-2.93); p = 0.015. Discussion: During W2 the patients were younger. It was possible to achieve ventilatory mechanics more adjusted to a protective ventilation strategy. In conclusion, in the patients studied, age and ΔP were independent predictors of mortality.

Abstract Background: The observation that 2-deoxy-2[18F]fluoro-D-glucose-positron emission tomography/magnetic resonance imaging ([18F]F-FDG-PET/MRI) revealed high-grade arterial wall FDG uptake, without arterial wall thickening with contrast-enhancement, in a considerable number of c-TA patients in our previous study, encouraged us to compare patients with both PET and MR angiography (MRA) positives, with those with PET positive but MRA negative. Our aim was to evaluate the relevance of these two imaging modalities together. Methods: A three-center cross-sectional study with 17 patients who fulfilled the EULAR/PRINTO/PReS criteria for c-TA and who underwent [18F]F-FDG-PET/MRI was previously performed. Herein we compared patients/vessels with positive PET (arterial wall 18F-FDG uptake higher than liver) and positive MRA (arterial wall thickening with contrast-enhancement)—group 1, with those with positive PET but negative MRA—group 2. Results: Median disease duration of 17 c-TA patients was 10.4 years. Nine patients were classified as group 1 and six as group 2. Median of metabolic inflammatory volume (MIV) of all arterial segments was significantly higher in group 1 (2346 vs. 1177 cm3; p = 0.036). Fifty-four (19%) from 284 available arterial segments presented positive findings in vessel wall in one or both images. Positive findings were concordant between PET and MRA in only 13% arterial segments (group 1); most changes (28–59.6%) that were discordant between both images, were positive in PET and negative in MRA (group 2). Conclusions: Our study demonstrated that [18F]F-FDG-PET/MRI added information about inflammation in vessel wall of c-TA patients. Prospective multicenter studies are needed in order to get solid data to guide immunosuppressive tapering and withdrawal.

OBJECTIVES: To investigate whether quantitative textural features, extracted from pretreatment MRI, can predict sustained complete response to radiofrequency ablation (RFA) in patients with hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). METHODS: In this IRB-approved study, patients were selected from a maintained six-year database of consecutive patients who underwent both pretreatment MRI imaging with a probable or definitive imaging diagnosis of HCC (LI-RADS 4 or 5) and loco-regional treatment with RFA. An experienced radiologist manually segmented the hepatic nodules in MRI arterial and equilibrium phases to obtain the volume of interest (VOI) for extraction of 107 quantitative textural features, including shape and first- and second-order features. Statistical analysis was performed to evaluate associations between textural features and complete response. RESULTS: The study consisted of 34 patients with 51 treated hepatic nodules. Sustained complete response was achieved by 6 patients (4 with single nodule and 2 with multiple nodules). Of the 107 features from the arterial and equilibrium phases, 20 (18%) and 25 (23%) achieved AUC >0.7, respectively. The three best performing features were found in the equilibrium phase: Dependence Non-Uniformity Normalized and Dependence Variance (both GLDM class, with AUC of 0.78 and 0.76, respectively) and Maximum Probability (GLCM class, AUC of 0.76). CONCLUSIONS: This pilot study demonstrates that a radiomic analysis of pre-treatment MRI might be useful in identifying patients with HCC who are most likely to have a sustained complete response to RFA. Second-order features (GLDM and GLCM) extracted from equilibrium phase obtained highest discriminatory performance.

Resumen Los hidrocarburos aromáticos policíclicos (HAPs) causan problemas en la salud de los seres humanos y seres vivos, por lo que se requiere un monitoreo de estos compuestos en matrices ambientales. Este trabajo propone un método analítico para analizar el antraceno (AN) y el benzopireno (BAP), los hidrocarburos más representativos en concentraciones de ultra trazas en el agua, empleando inyección directa en grandes volúmenes en muestras acopladas a la fase inversa con cromatografía líquida de alto rendimiento. Por tal razón, se utilizó el análisis de componentes principales para examinar el comportamiento de AN y BAP en el sistema cromatográfico. Los resultados mostraron que el comportamiento cromatográfico de AN y BAP podría describirse por medio de tres modelos que representan su identificación, la cuantificación de AN y de BAP, respectivamente. Se examinaron los factores que afectan a los modelos obtenidos, como el volumen de inyección, la temperatura de la columna, la tasa de flujo, la fuerza de la fase móvil, y las longitudes de las ondas de excitación y emisión, y se optimizaron mediante el diseño de experimentos. Finalmente, se validó el método analítico, obteniendo límites de detección y cuantificación. Se demostró que el método analítico desarrollado fue útil para el análisis sensible de los analitos en matrices de agua natural relativamente limpia.

Abstract Due to the health risks for both humans and living beings caused by polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), the monitoring of these compounds in environmental matrices is mandatory. This work proposes an analytical method for analyzing anthracene (AN) and benzo[a]pyrene (BaP), two of the most representative PAHs, at ultra-trace concentrations in water, employing direct injection of large volumes of samples coupled with reversed-phase high-performance liquid chromatography. For this purpose, principal component analysis was used to examine the behavior of AN and BaP within the chromatographic system. Results showed that AN and BaP chromatographic behavior can be described by three models representing their identification, the quantification of AN and that of BaP, respectively. The factors affecting the obtained models, such as the injection volume, column temperature, flow rate, strength of the mobile phase, and the excitation and emission wavelengths, were examined and optimized by means of design of experiments. Finally, the analytical method was validated, obtaining promising limits of detection and quantification. The developed analytical method was demonstrated to be useful for a sensitive analysis of the target analytes in relatively clean natural water matrices.

Resumo Devido aos riscos para a saúde tanto para humanos como para os seres vivos em geral causados pelos hidrocarbonos aromáticos policíclicos (HAPs), o monitoramento de estes compostos em matrizes ambientais é prioritário. Este trabalho propõem um método analítico para analisar antraceno (AN) e benzo[a]pireno (BaP), dois dos hidrocarbonos mais representativos, em concentrações de ultra traços em água, empregando injeções diretas de grandes volumes de amostra acoplada a cromatografia líquida de alta eficiência em fase reversa. Usando Análises por Componentes Principais e desenho experimental, foram avaliados os efeitos de diversos fatores que afetam o sistema cromatográfico, tais como o volume de injeção, a temperatura da coluna, fluxo, forca da fase móvel e comprimentos de onda de excitação e emissão. Os resultados demonstraram que o comportamento cromatográfico de AN e BaP pode ser descrito por meio de três que representam sua identificação, quantificação de AN e de BaP, respectivamente. Os resultados mostraram que o comportamento cromatográfico de NA e BAP poderia ser descrito por meio de três modelos que representam sua identificação, a quantificação de NA e de BAP, respectivamente. Examinaram-se os fatores que afetam aos modelos obtidos, como o volume de injeção, a temperatura da coluna, a taxa de fluxo, a forca da fase móvel, e as longitudes das ondas de excitação e emissão, e se otimizaram mediante o desenho experimental. Finalmente, se validou o m todo analítico, obtendo os limites de detecção e quantificação. O método analítico desenvolvido demonstrou ser útil para uma análise sensível para os compostos de interesse em matrizes de água natural relativamente limpas.

ABSTRACT Objective Determinate the frequency and the risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome in adults with diabetes mellitus, Hypertension and without Diabetes- Hypertension. Materials and Methods We realized a cross-sectional study in patients of both sexes and older than 20 years of the "Hospital General de Zona 1 IMSS" in Colima, Mexico. The variables studied were: age, BMI, waist circumference, cigarette smoking, and family history of diabetes and hypertension, and biochemical parameters, such as glucose, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Results A total of 417 persons were enrolled (170 men and 247 women), with an age average of 53.2 ± 13.4 years (age range, 20 to 86 years). The global frequency of the metabolic syndrome was 52.3 % (56 % in women and 46.4 % in men). While the MS frequency was 50 % in DM2, 42 % in hypertension, 80 % in DM2+hypertension and 28.2 % without DM2 and hypertension. The cigarette smoking frequency was 27.8 %, and it was an important risk factor for the totally of patients with MS, in DM2 and in DM2+hypertension. Conclusions The frequency of MS in adults was 52.3 %, women were the most affected, and cigarette smoking was the most important risk factor.

RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar la frecuencia y factores de riesgo para Síndrome Metabólico (SM) en adultos con Diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial y sin diabetes-hipertensión. Material y Métodos Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico en derechohabientes de ambos sexos y mayores de 20 años de los servicios de consulta externa del HGZ No. 1 IMSS Colima, México. Las variables estudiadas fueron edad, IMC, diámetro de la cintura, grado de escolaridad, estado socioeconómico, grado de actividad física, tabaquismo, antecedentes familiares para diabetes e hipertensión arterial (HTA) y parámetros bioquímicos como glucosa, colesterol HDL, triglicéridos. Resultados Se estudiaron 417 pacientes (170 hombres y 247 mujeres), con un promedio de edad 53,2 ± 13,4 años (intervalo 20 a 86 años). La frecuencia global del SM fue del 52,3 % (56 % mujeres y 46,4 % hombres). Mientras que la frecuencia del SM fue de 50 % en DM2, 42% en HTA, 80 % DM2 + HTA y 28,2 % sin DM o HTA. La frecuencia del tabaquismo fue del 27,8 % y fue un factor de riesgo importante para la totalidad de pacientes con SM, en DM2 y en DM2+HAT. Conclusiones La frecuencia del SM en adultos fue del 52,3 %, las mujeres fueron más afectadas y el tabaquismo fue el factor de riesgo más importante.

RESUMEN Objetivo Determinar la frecuencia y factores de riesgo para Síndrome Metabólico (SM) en adultos con Diabetes mellitus, hipertensión arterial y sin diabetes-hipertensión. Material y Métodos Se realizó un estudio transversal analítico en derechohabientes de ambos sexos y mayores de 20 años de los servicios de consulta externa del HGZ No. 1 IMSS Colima, México. Las variables estudiadas fueron edad, IMC, diámetro de la cintura, grado de escolaridad, estado socioeconómico, grado de actividad física, tabaquismo, antecedentes familiares para diabetes e hipertensión arterial (HTA) y parámetros bioquímicos como glucosa, colesterol HDL, triglicéridos. Resultados Se estudiaron 417 pacientes (170 hombres y 247 mujeres), con un promedio de edad 53,2 ± 13,4 años (intervalo 20 a 86 años). La frecuencia global del SM fue del 52,3 % (56 % mujeres y 46,4 % hombres). Mientras que la frecuencia del SM fue de 50 % en DM2, 42% en HTA, 80 % DM2 + HTA y 28,2 % sin DM o HTA. La frecuencia del tabaquismo fue del 27,8 % y fue un factor de riesgo importante para la totalidad de pacientes con SM, en DM2 y en DM2+HAT. Conclusiones La frecuencia del SM en adultos fue del 52,3 %, las mujeres fueron más afectadas y el tabaquismo fue el factor de riesgo más importante.

ABSTRACT Objective Determinate the frequency and the risk factors for Metabolic Syndrome in adults with diabetes mellitus, Hypertension and without Diabetes- Hypertension. Materials and Methods We realized a cross-sectional study in patients of both sexes and older than 20 years of the "Hospital General de Zona 1 IMSS" in Colima, Mexico. The variables studied were: age, BMI, waist circumference, cigarette smoking, and family history of diabetes and hypertension, and biochemical parameters, such as glucose, HDL cholesterol and triglycerides. Results A total of 417 persons were enrolled (170 men and 247 women), with an age average of 53.2 ± 13.4 years (age range, 20 to 86 years). The global frequency of the metabolic syndrome was 52.3 % (56 % in women and 46.4 % in men). While the MS frequency was 50 % in DM2, 42 % in hypertension, 80 % in DM2+hypertension and 28.2 % without DM2 and hypertension. The cigarette smoking frequency was 27.8 %, and it was an important risk factor for the totally of patients with MS, in DM2 and in DM2+hypertension. Conclusions The frequency of MS in adults was 52.3 %, women were the most affected, and cigarette smoking was the most important risk factor.

A new horticultural form of the genus Opuntia described by Miller (Cactaceae), located in the municipality of Villa de Tezontepec, State of Hidalgo, Mexico, known as xononostle 'Invierno'. Was evaluated from 2008 to 2010 and found that their mature pads are broadly elliptic, with 8-9 series of borders, with 3-4 spines by areola; blooms once a year and its commercial maturity is reached in the month of April next year that flowering occurs. The fruit of 'Invierno' is medium (76.2 cm) in size and oval, with slightly sunken floral scar epidermis with bright light green with red-orange spots, salmon walls, wide (10.3 mm, characteristic of xoconostles), acidic (pH 4.3), semi-dry to dry and tasteless funiculus orange, firm, medium juiciness and low sugar content (4.4 °Brix) and with few fully developed seeds (137). The average yield on three-year evaluation was 8 727 kg ha-1 and remain off for more than 15 months on the ground, after the onset of ripening, which gives it a comparative advantage over varieties xoconostle cuaresmeño Manzano and grown in central Mexico. This variety is being validated under the conditions of Villa Tezontepec, Hidalgo and Calera, Zacatecas to establish their suitability and potential to increase the varietal standard for the commercial production of cactus in the semiarid highlands of Mexico.

Se describe una nueva forma hortícola del género Opuntia Miller, (Cactaceae), que se encuentra en el Municipio Villa de Tezontepec, Estado de Hidalgo, México, conocida como xononostle 'Invierno'. Se evaluó de 2008 a 2010 y se encontró que sus cladodios maduros son anchamente elípticos, con 8 a 9 series de aréolas, con 3 a 4 espinas por areola; florece una vez por año y su madurez comercial la alcanza en el mes de abril del año siguiente del que ocurre la floración. El fruto de 'Invierno' es de tamaño mediano (76.2 cm) y forma oboval, con la cicatriz floral ligeramente hundida, con epidermis brillante, verde clara con manchas rojo-anaranjadas, paredes color salmón, anchas (10.3 mm, característico de los xoconostles), ácidas (pH 4.3), funículos secos a semisecos e insípidos de color anaranjado, de consistencia firme, jugosidad media y bajo contenido de azúcares (4.4 °Brix) y con pocas semillas completamente desarrolladas (137). El rendimiento promedio en tres años de evaluación fue de 8 727 kg ha-1 y sus frutos permanecen por más de 15 meses en la planta, después de iniciada la maduración, lo que le confiere una ventaja comparativa con relación a las variedades de xoconostle Cuaresmeño y Manzano cultivadas en la región central de México. Ésta variedad está en proceso de validación bajo las condiciones de Villa Tezontepec, Hidalgo y Calera, Zacatecas a fin de establecer su adaptabilidad y potencial para incrementar el padrón varietal para la producción comercial de nopal en el Altiplano Semiárido de México.

Neste trabalho objetivou-se verificar a influência do uso de tela de polipropileno com 80% de retenção luminosa nas respostas fisiológicas de ovinos da raça Santa Inês submetidos a pastejo; para isto, um experimento foi montado em Petrolina, PE, no período de junho a novembro de 2010 e adotados dois tratamentos (com sombreamento e sem sombreamento) com 20 animais em cada um. Aferiu-se a temperatura retal, a temperatura da superfície cutânea e a frequência respiratória, às 7 h e 15 h, duas vezes por semana. Foram medidos dados meteorológicos visando à determinação do índice de temperatura de globo negro e umidade, a cada 2 h, por 24 h durante todo o experimento. Verificou-se, após análise dos dados, que os ovinos do tratamento com sombreamento sofreram redução em todas as variáveis fisiológicas avaliadas, quando comparados com os do tratamento sem sombreamento. A utilização do sombreamento é justificada, em especial no período da tarde visto que todas as variáveis sofrem maior alteração.

In order to verify the influence of the use of polypropylene fabric with light retention 80 in physiological responses of Santa Inês sheep under grazing, an experiment was conducted in Petrolina, PE, between June to November of 2010. Two treatments (with and without shading) were adopted with 20 animals in each. Rectal temperature, skin surface temperature and respiratory rate at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm twice a week were measured. Meteorological data were recorded for the determinations of the temperature index of black globe and humidity, every 2:00 hours during 24 hours, throughout the experiment. It was verified after analysis of the data that sheep under shade treatment had suffered reductions in all physiological variables evaluated, when compared with the treatment without shade. The use of shading is justified, in particular in the afternoon, since all variables showed greater change.

Com o objetivo de observar os efeitos do sombreamento propiciado pela tela de polipropileno sobre o comportamento de ovinos da raça Santa Inês em diferentes épocas do ano, montou-se um experimento em Petrolina, PE, no período de junho a novembro de 2010. Utilizaram-se 40 animais distribuídos em igual quantidade em dois tratamentos (Sombreado e Não sombreado) com oferta de pastagem (Tiffton 85) irrigada. Foram feitas aferições dos dados meteorológicos em todas as épocas, com a montagem de termômetros de globo negro e psicrômetros nas duas áreas e de uma mini-estação meteorológica na área sombreada. Nessas épocas foram realizados ensaios de comportamento tendo-se feito observações visuais pelo método da varredura instantânea em intervalos de 10 min no período diurno, verificando-se o percentual de animais quanto à alimentação, ruminação e ócio, a partir da metodologia proposta por Johnson & Combs (1991) adaptada para o tempo de 12h. O sombreamento não influenciou no número de animais em referência às atividades avaliadas nos diferentes tratamentos. A procura por sombra foi intensa nos períodos mais quentes do dia para a atividade de ócio.

With the goal of observing the effects of shade provided by polypropylene screen on the behaviour of Santa Inês sheep, in different times of year, an experiment was set up in Petrolina, PE, in the period from June to November 2010. Forty animals divided into equal quantity in two treatments (shaded and non-shaded) were used with supply of irrigated pastures (Tiffton 85). Measurements of meteorological data were made at all times, with the assembly of black globe thermometers and psychrometers in the two areas, and a mini-weather station, at the shaded area. Under these conditions a trials was carried out on behavior of animals, being made visual observations by the method of instantaneous scan at intervals of 10 min during the daytime period, checking the percentage of animals under food, rumination and leisure using the methodology proposed by Johnson & Combs (1991), adapted for a period of 12 h. The shading did not influence the number of animals under the activities evaluated in different treatments. The search for shade was intense in the hottest periods of the day for leisure activity.

This paper proposes a methodology to determine an attenuation relation to estimate the Peak Ground Acceleration (PGA) by analyzing a trajectory based on multiple linear regressions. Unlike studies that determine attenuation relations using several trajectories at once, this study focuses on the delimitation of seismic risk that centers on both the ground stratigraphy and the seismic source direction. This methodology was applied to the Guerrero-Querétaro trajectory from records of seismic stations that define the trajectory. Six earthquakes were analyzed: the first one occurred in 1993 (Mw = 6.6), two in 2009 (Mw = 5.2 and 5.6) and three other smaller magnitude earthquakes occurred in 2010 (Mw = 4.3, 4.7 and 4.9). A total of 16 seismic records, including the first seismic signals recorded in Querétaro city, were considered. These earthquakes occurred in the Mexican Pacific subduction zone; their source was in the state of Guerrero and all of them presented interplate seismicity characteristics. With respect to previous research, the results show variations attributed to: 1) the analysis of only one trajectory and 2) the inclusion of seismic records in Querétaro (area within of the Mexican Volcanic Belt, MVB), which have amplitudes that are consistent with a slow fall but not an amplification of the ground.

Este artículo propone una metodología para determinar una relación de atenuación para estimar la aceleración máxima del suelo (PGA, por sus siglas en inglés) por medio del análisis de una trayectoria con base en regresiones lineales múltiples. A diferencia de estudios que determinan relaciones de atenuación usando varias trayectorias a la vez, este estudio presenta un enfoque en la delimitación del peligro sísmico que particulariza tanto la estratigrafía como la dirección a la fuente sísmica. Esta metodología fue aplicada a la trayectoria Guerrero-Querétaro a partir de registros sísmicos de estaciones que definen dicha trayectoria. Se analizaron seis sismos: el primero ocurrido en 1993 (Mw=6.6), dos en 2009 (Mw=5.2 y 5.6), y otros tres sismos de menor magnitud ocurridos en el 2010 (Mw=4.3, 4.7 y 4.9), conformando un total de 16 registros sísmicos, incluyendo las primeras señales sísmicas registradas en la ciudad de Querétaro. Estos sismos ocurrieron en la zona de subducción del Pacífico Mexicano, con fuente en el estado de Guerrero y todos ellos presentan características de la sismicidad interplaca. Respecto a estudios previos, los resultados muestran variaciones atribuidas a: 1) el análisis de una trayectoria y 2) la inclusión de registros en Querétaro (zona dentro del Cinturón Volcánico Mexicano, MVB por sus siglas en Inglés), los cuales presentan amplitudes que concuerdan con un decaimiento lento más no una amplificación del suelo.

As pastagens consistem no principal uso da terra na Amazônia. Com o tempo de utilização do pasto, a gramínea perde o vigor e reduz a produtividade, caracterizando algum estado de degradação. Entre as principais causas de degradação estão a falta de manutenção do pasto e consequente infestação de plantas invasoras, a escolha de espécies forrageiras inadequadas à região e o pastejo excessivo. O objetivo principal desta pesquisa foi avaliar o impacto de diferentes manejos de recuperação sobre os atributos químicos do solo e a produtividade da gramínea numa pastagem degradada em Rondônia. Para atingir esse objetivo, foi instalado, em outubro de 2001, um experimento composto de 5 tratamentos: T = testemunha (controle); G = gradagem + NPK + micronutrientes; H = herbicida + NK + micronutrientes; A = plantio direto de arroz + NPK + micronutrientes; e S = Plantio direto de soja + PK+ micronutrientes. As seguintes fontes de N, P e K foram utilizadas: sulfato de amônio para N, termofosfato para o P e cloreto de potássio para o K. O delineamento experimental foi em blocos ao acaso, com quatro repetições. A produção de matéria seca da parte área da gramínea foi analisada a partir do trigésimo quinto mês de experimentação, englobando um período seco e outro úmido. A adubação fosfatada propiciou incrementos significativos de Ca2+ e Mg2+ e tendência de aumento de P na camada superficial do solo nos primeiros meses de condução do experimento nos tratamentos G e S e incrementos de Ca2+ e P (tendência) no tratamento A. A produtividade acumulada de Brachiaria brizantha, obtida entre os meses de set/2004 e mar/2005, foi de 30.025, 28.267 e 27.735 kg ha-1 de matéria seca da parte aérea, nos tratamentos G, A e S, respectivamente, as quais diferiram significativamente dos tratamentos T e H: 17.040 e 17.057 kg ha-1, respectivamente. Concluiu-se que a adubação fosfatada, associada à reforma da pastagem, foi efetiva no incremento de produção da matéria seca de Brachiaria brizantha. O plantio direto do arroz ou da soja é aconselhável como prática de reforma de pastagens, por propiciar o efeito residual da adubação.

Pasture is the main form of land use in Amazonia. Over time the pasture grass loses vigor and yields decrease, indicating a certain degree of degeneration. The main causes of degradation are lack of pasture maintenance and subsequent weed infestation, the choice of regionally unsuitable forage species and excessive grazing. The main purpose of this study was to evaluate the impact of different recovery managements on soil chemical properties and grass yield of a degraded pasture in Rondônia. For this purpose, an experiment was installed in October 2001, consisting of five treatments: C = control; HA = harrowing + NPK + micronutrients; HE = Herbicide + NK + micronutrients; R = No-tillage rice + NPK + micronutrients; and S = No-tillage soybean + PK + micronutrients. The following N, P and K sources were used: ammonium sulfate for N, calcined phosphate for P and potassium chloride for K. The experiment was arranged in a randomized block design with four replications. The shoot dry matter yield of the grass was analyzed as of the 35th month of experimentation, in a dry and a rainy period. Phosphorus fertilization resulted in significant increases in Ca2+ and Mg2+ and increasing trend of P in the topsoil in the initial months of the experiment in treatments HA and S and increases in Ca2+ and P (trend) in the treatment R. The cumulative production of Brachiaria brizantha, from Sep/2004 to Mar/2005, was 30,025, 28,267 and 27,735 kg ha-1 shoot dry matter in the treatments HA, R and S, respectively. These values differed significantly from treatments C and HE, with 17,040 and 17,057 kg ha-1, respectively. It was concluded that phosphorus fertilization associated to pasture reform was effective to raise the dry matter yield of Brachiaria brizantha. Rice or soybean under no-tillage is recommended as a practice of pasture recovery, due to the residual effect of fertilization.

The aim of this study was to identify the species Anisakidae, of interest to public health, parasitizing the cusk-eel, Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903 purchased in markets ofNiteroi and Rio de Janeiro counties, Brazil, emphasizing their parasite indexes, sites of infection and higienic-sanitary importance. Seventy-four specimens ofG brasiliensis were necropsiedfrom October 2002 to September 2003. Twenty fish specimens (27%>) were parasitized by live larvae of Anisakidae. The collected species were represented by Anisakis physeteris, Anisakis simplex, Anisakis sp., Pseudoterranova decipiens, Pseudoterranova sp., Hysterothylacium sp., Raphidascaris sp., Contracaecum sp. and Terranova sp. The species Anisakis sp. and A. simplex presented the higher prevalences, both with 13,5% whereas A. physeteris presented the lower prevalence 1,35%. The other species, Pseudoterranova sp., P. decipiens, Hysterothylacium sp., Raphidascaris sp., Contracaecum sp. and Terranova sp. presented prevalences of 10,8%, 5,4%, 2,7%, 4,1%, 1,4% and 1,4%, respectively. The sites of infection were, the mesentery, stomach and intestinal seroses, intestine, ovary and musculature.

O objetivo deste estudo foi determinar as especies de Anisakidae parasitando congro-rosa, Genypterus brasiliensis Regan, 1903 comercializados nos mercados dos municipios de Niterói e Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, de interesse em saúde pública, enfatizando seus índices parasitarios, sitios de infecção e importância higiénico-sanitária. Setenta e quatro espécimes de G. brasiliensis foram necropsiados de outubro de 2002 a setembro de 2003. Vinte peixes (27%) estavam parasitados por larvas vivas de nematóides Anisakidae: Anisakis physeteris, Anisakis simplex, Anisakis sp., Pseudoterranova decipiens, Pseudoterranova sp.,Hysterothylacium sp., Raphidascaris sp., Contracaecum sp. e Terranova sp. As especies Anisakis sp. e A. simplex foram as especies que apresentaram maior prevalência, ambos com 13,5% e A. physeteris a menor prevalência 1,35%. As demais especies, Pseudoterranova sp., P decipiens, Hysterothylacium sp., Raphidascaris sp., Contracaecum sp. e Terranova sp. apresentaram as seguintes prevalências 10,8%, 5,4%, 2,7%, 4,1%, 1,4% e 1,4%, respectivamente. Os sitios de infecção foram o mesentério, serosa do estómago e intestinal, instestino, ovario e musculatura.

Relatamos caso incomum de um paciente de 37 anos com hematoma extradural traumático do vértex com sintomas de hipertensão intracraniana. O diagnóstico foi feito através da tomografia do crânio em cortes coronais e o paciente foi submetido a craniotomia com drenagem do hematoma.

We report the unusual case of a 37 years old man with an epidural traumatic hematoma at the vertex with intracranial hypertension symptoms. The diagnostic was achieved with coronal cranial tomographic scans and a craniotomy was performed for hematoma removal.