Colonization by Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in an urban park in the city of São Paulo

Abstract INTRODUCTION: This communication reports on the occurrence of colonization by Panstrongylus megistus in an urban park in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Entomological research includes active search for vectors based on notifications by the population and identification and examination of insects. RESULTS: A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with enclosed birds. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of P. megistus has already been reported in the city of São Paulo; however, reports of colonization by this species provide evidence of its potential for the occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.

Colonization by Panstrongylus megistus (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Triatominae) in an urban park in the city of São Paulo.

INTRODUCTION: This communication reports on the occurrence of colonization by Panstrongylus megistus in an urban park in the municipality of São Paulo, Brazil. METHODS: Entomological research includes active search for vectors based on notifications by the population and identification and examination of insects. RESULTS: A colony of triatomines was found to be associated with enclosed birds. CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of P. megistus has already been reported in the city of São Paulo; however, reports of colonization by this species provide evidence of its potential for the occupation of artificial ecotopes, which may pose a risk to the human population.

SARS-CoV-2 outbreak on the Caribbean islands of the Dutch Kingdom: a unique challenge.

As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic progresses, countries are depending on one another to acquire knowledge regarding effective measures to contain the virus. Public health measures to suppress transmissions have proven successful in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Implementing and adhering to these interventions is challenging, with governments struggling to find a balance between necessary mitigation and suppression strategies, and interruptions of social-economic activities. While large high-income countries are struggling to keep their health systems and economies moving forward, small island developing states are facing even more significant challenges. Many Caribbean islands, including the six islands within the Dutch Kingdom, have been quick to implement stringent public health measures, yet they are facing unique challenges.

A medida que avanza la pandemia de síndrome respiratorio agudo severo por coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), los países dependen unos de otros para adquirir conocimientos sobre las medidas eficaces para contener el virus. Las medidas de salud pública dirigidas a suprimir la transmisión han demostrado su eficacia en Singapur, Hong Kong y Taiwán. La aplicación y la adhesión a esas intervenciones representa un desafío, ya que los gobiernos necesitan encontrar un equilibrio entre las estrategias de mitigación y supresión necesarias y la interrupción de las actividades socioeconómicas. Al tiempo que los países grandes y de altos ingresos luchan por mantener sus sistemas de salud y sus economías en funcionamiento, los pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo se enfrentan a retos aún más importantes. Muchas islas del Caribe, incluidas las seis islas del Reino de los Países Bajos, han aplicado medidas de salud pública estrictas de manera rápida, pero se enfrentan a desafíos singulares.

SARS-CoV-2 outbreak on the Caribbean islands of the Dutch Kingdom: a unique challenge

[ABSTRACT]. As the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) pandemic progresses, countries are depending on one another to acquire knowledge regarding effective measures to contain the virus. Public health measures to suppress transmissions have proven successful in Singapore, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Implementing and adhering to these interventions is challenging, with governments struggling to find a balance between necessary mitigation and suppression strategies, and interruptions of social-economic activities. While large high-income countries are struggling to keep their health systems and economies moving forward, small island developing states are facing even more significant challenges. Many Caribbean islands, including the six islands within the Dutch Kingdom, have been quick to implement stringent public health measures, yet they are facing unique challenges.

[RESUMEN]. A medida que avanza la pandemia de síndrome respiratorio agudo severo por coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), los países dependen unos de otros para adquirir conocimientos sobre las medidas eficaces para contener el virus. Las medidas de salud pública dirigidas a suprimir la transmisión han demostrado su eficacia en Singapur, Hong Kong y Taiwán. La aplicación y la adhesión a esas intervenciones representa un desafío, ya que los gobiernos necesitan encontrar un equilibrio entre las estrategias de mitigación y supresión necesarias y la interrupción de las actividades socioeconómicas. Al tiempo que los países grandes y de altos ingresos luchan por mantener sus sistemas de salud y sus economías en funcionamiento, los pequeños estados insulares en desarrollo se enfrentan a retos aún más importantes. Muchas islas del Caribe, incluidas las seis islas del Reino de los Países Bajos, han aplicado medidas de salud pública estrictas de manera rápida, pero se enfrentan a desafíos singulares.

Comparison of Effects Produced by Physiological Versus Traditional Vocal Warm-up in Contemporary Commercial Music Singers.

PURPOSE: The present study aimed to observe whether physiological warm-up and traditional singing warm-up differently affect aerodynamic, electroglottographic, acoustic, and self-perceived parameters of voice in Contemporary Commercial Music singers. METHODS: Thirty subjects were asked to perform a 15-minute session of vocal warm-up. They were randomly assigned to one of two types of vocal warm-up: physiological (based on semi-occluded exercises) or traditional (singing warm-up based on open vowel [a:]). Aerodynamic, electroglottographic, acoustic, and self-perceived voice quality assessments were carried out before (pre) and after (post) warm-up. RESULTS: No significant differences were found when comparing both types of vocal warm-up methods, either in subjective or in objective measures. Furthermore, the main positive effect observed in both groups when comparing pre and post conditions was a better self-reported quality of voice. Additionally, significant differences were observed for sound pressure level (decrease), glottal airflow (increase), and aerodynamic efficiency (decrease) in the traditional warm-up group. CONCLUSION: Both traditional and physiological warm-ups produce favorable voice sensations. Moreover, there are no evident differences in aerodynamic and electroglottographic variables when comparing both types of vocal warm-ups. Some changes after traditional warm-up (decreased intensity, increased airflow, and decreased aerodynamic efficiency) could imply an early stage of vocal fatigue.

Mandibular canine dimensions as an aid in gender estimation.

BACKGROUND: All humans have an identity in life; compassionate societies require this identity to be recognized even after death. OBJECTIVES: To measure the dimensions of the mandibular canine and assess the usefulness of the mandibular canine as an aid in gender estimation. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study population comprised 200 subjects inclusive of 100 males and 100 females with an age range of 18-25 years. Measurements made in mm at the contact point were of mesiodistal width of the right and left canines and intercanine distance both intraorally and on casts, and the mandibular canine index (MCI) was calculated. The obtained data were subjected to t-test/Mann-Whitney test and discriminant function analysis. RESULTS: All parameters of mandibular canines, namely, intercanine distance, canine width, and canine index were greater in males compared to females suggesting significant sexual dimorphism of mandibular canines. On subjecting the data to discriminant function analysis, it classified sex correctly in 73% of the samples. CONCLUSION: The result of our study establishes the existence of significant sexual dimorphism in mandibular canines. We can therefore, recommend the use of mandibular canine dimensions as an applicable and additional method for gender determination in human identification.

A doação de sangue sob a ótica da educação popular em saúde: relato de experiência / Donating blood from the perspective of popular education in health: experience report

O objetivo é relatar a experiência de uma Educação Popular em Saúde (EPS) sobre a doação de sangue. Trata-se de um relato descritivo, de abordagem qualitativa, realizado por acadêmicos de enfermagem junto a um público maior de universitários. A ação ocorreu com dinâmica de fotografias, discussão através de painel e evocação de palavras, atividades que proporcionaram uma ação conjunta de ensino/aprendizagem com metodologias ativas, troca de saberes e transformação de comportamentos. Portanto, foi possível construir novos entendimentos, valorização da autonomia e solidariedade para com os sujeitos...

The goal is to report the experience of Popular Education in Health (EPS) on blood donation. It is a descriptive narrative, qualitative approach, performed by nursing students with a wider audience of students. The action took place with dynamic photographs, through discussion panel and recall of words, which provided a joint action teaching / learning with active methodologies, exchange of knowledge and transforming behaviors. So it was possible to construct new understandings, appreciation of autonomy and solidarity with the subjects...

El objetivo es dar a conocer la experiencia de la Educación Popular en Salud (EPS) sobre la donación de sangre. Es una narración descriptiva, enfoque cualitativo, realizado por estudiantes de enfermería con un público más amplio de estudiantes. La acción se Ilevó a cabo con fotografías dinámicas, a través de la mesa redonda y el recuerdo de Ias palabras, 10 que proporciona una ensenanza acción conjunta / aprendizaje con metodologías activas, intercambio de conocimientos y comportamientos de transformación. Así que era posible construir una nueva comprensión, apreciación de la autonomía y Ia solidaridad con los sujetos...

Clinical and oral implications of dengue Fever: a review.

Dengue is a viral infection with fatal potential complications. It is also called as break-bone fever. Worldwide dengue infection is the most common mosquito-borne viral disease. It is caused by vector Aedesa egypti and represents a major public health issue in more than 100 tropical countries. The word dengue is obtained from Swahili phrase Ka-dinga pepo meaning "cramplikeseizure." Dengue viral infections are characterized by abrupt febrile illness, but can also lead to significant morbidity and mortality. Hence, it requires an early and correct diagnosis. Gingival bleeding is the most common oral manifestation of dengue infection. Although oral lesions are uncommon in dengue infections and if manifested, may be mistaken for bleeding disorders. This review emphasizes the significance of oral lesions as it may be the early indicators of dengue hemorrhagic fever.

Synovial sarcoma of the buccal mucosa: a rare case report.

Synovial sarcoma (SS) is a rare malignant neoplasm that arises most commonly in joint capsules and articular tendons, but its relationship to the synovium is not always obvious. Synovial sarcoma is a malignant soft tissue tumor representing 5.6% to 10% of all soft tissue sarcomas. They are termed SS because of their histologic resemblance to the synovium, but they rarely involve a synovial structure and are thought to arise from pluripotential mesenchymal cells. The tumor usually occurs in close association with tendon sheaths, bursae, and joint capsules, primarily in the para-articular regions of the extremities, with approximately 9% occurring in the head and neck region. Synovial sarcoma has been reported rarely in the oral cavity. We report a very rare case of Synovial sarcoma of the buccal mucosa in a 24-year-old male patient.

Dermatoglyphic evaluation in subjects and parents of cleft lip with and without cleft palate.

Objectives : Dermatoglyphic patterns make good material for genetic studies because they remain stable throughout life. Given that the primary palate, lip, and dermal ridges develop during the same period of intrauterine life, the genetic message contained in the genome can be deciphered during this period and is reflected by dermatoglyphics. This study was undertaken to compare the dermatoglyphic patterns in subjects with clefts and controls and both their parents to study the genetic etiology. Methods : A total of 294 subjects (48 cleft subjects and 50 healthy controls with both their parents) were selected. Finger and palm prints of all were recorded using the ink method. Results : Increased frequency of loops and arches and low mean total ridge count was observed in cleft subjects. Increased frequency of loops and arches with decreased frequency of whorls, mean total ridge count, and atd angle of right hand was found in parents of cleft group as compared with the parents of the controls. Conclusion : Dermatoglyphic patterns have considerable variances. They can be used to study genetic etiology and as an educational tool for genetic counseling.

Evaluation of elongated styloid process on digital panoramic radiographs.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: The elongated styloid process may produce characteristic head and neck pain syndromes, commonly known as Eagle's syndrome. An awareness of this syndrome is important to all health practitioners involved in the diagnosis and treatment of neck and head pain. It has been estimated that 2 to 28% of the general adult population has radiographic appearance of elongated styloid process. The objective of the study was to assess the elongation of styloid process on digital panoramic radiographs and to evaluate the prevalence of elongation according to age, sex and types. RESULTS: Elongated styloid process was seen in 107 subjects out of 300 patients who were aged between 10 and 70 years old. Our study revealed that as age increased elongation of styloid process increased with female predominance. Type 1 elongation was most common than the other types of elongation. We also found that left styloids were elongated than the right with bilateral elongation. CONCLUSION: Panoramic radiographs can show a correct picture of elongated styloid process which can confirm the diagnosis and can thus help avoid misinterpretation of the symptoms as tonsillar pain or pain of dental, pharyngeal or muscular origin and hence panoramic radiography is economical and the best imaging modality to view the elongation of styloid process.

Usefullness of palatal rugae patterns in establishing identity: Preliminary results from Bengaluru city, India.

INTRODUCTION: Palatal rugoscopy is the name given to the study of palatal rugae. Rugae pattern are widely considered to remain unchanged during an individual's lifetime. The rugae pattern has the potential to remain intact by virtue of their internal position in the head when most other anatomical structures are destroyed or burned. Moreover, rugae pattern are considered to be unique similar to fingerprints and are advocated in personal identification. OBJECTIVES: The purpose of the study is to establish, individual identity using palatal rugae patterns. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group consisted of 100 study models all of whom were subjects above 14 years old. Martin dos Santos' classification was followed based on form and position to assess the individuality of rugae pattern. RESULTS: Each individual had different rugae patterns including dizygous twins and the rugae patterns were not symmetrical, both in number and in its distribution. CONCLUSION: The preliminary study undertaken here shows no two palates are alike in terms of their rugae pattern. Palatal rugae possess unique characteristics as they are absolutely individualistic and therefore, can be used as a personal soft-tissue 'oral' print for identification in forensic cases.

Cheiloscopy: An aid for personal identification.

AIM: Cheiloscopy is a forensic investigation technique that deals with identification of humans based on lips traces. The aim of this study is to establish the uniqueness of lip prints which aids in personal identification. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study group comprised of 200 subjects. The materials used were dark-colored lipstick, paper, cellophane tape, a brush, and a magnifying lens. RESULTS: This study shows that lip prints are unique and permanent for each individual, and the lip prints among family members and between twins revealed different patterns on the whole with few similar grooves suggesting the existence of heredity in the lip prints. CONCLUSION: Our study showed that lip prints are unique to each individual and can be used for personal identification.

Use of frontal sinus and nasal septum patterns as an aid in personal identification: A digital radiographic pilot study.

OBJECTIVES: To examine and classify the variations in the pattern of frontal sinus and nasal septum as observed on the posterior anterior Cephalometric radiographs, and to propose the possible use of the same in personal identification. MATERIALS AND METHODS: This study was conducted on 50 individuals visiting the department, whose age ranged from 25 to 50 years. The radiographs of 25 males and 25 females were recorded using a Kodak 8000 C and Dental Imaging Software Viewer 6.3.4. Frontal sinus (symmetry and lobulations) and nasal septum patterns (deviations) were observed and classified. RESULTS: Frontal sinus symmetry was observed in 29 (58%) individuals and asymmetry was observed in 16 (32%). Frontal sinuses were absent (bilateral aplasia) in two individuals (4%). Unilateral aplasia was seen in three individuals (6%). Straight nasal septum was seen in 11 (22%), right deviation in 21 (42%), and left deviation in 15 (30%) individuals. Sigmoid was seen in one male (2%), reverse sigmoid in one male (2%), and other pattern type in one female (2%). Both frontal sinus and nasal septum patterns were assessed together for each individual. Out of 50 individuals, 41 unique combinations of frontal sinus and nasal septum were found. However, there were nine individuals whose patterns matched one of the patterns of the 41 individuals. CONCLUSION: We observed that the frontal sinus and nasal septum patterns had considerable individual variation. A combined use of both the patterns, as observed on the radiographs, could serve as an adjunct to other methods of personal identification.