Population dynamics of calyptrate Diptera (Muscidae and Sarcophagidae) at the Rio-Zoo Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil.

Twenty-seven species of calyptrate muscoids (Muscidae and Sarcophagidae) were collected from December 1993 to November 1994 with wind oriented traps (W.O.T.) baited with decomposing beef liver at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo. The most abundant species found were Musca domestica (57.84%), Peckia chrysostoma (28.16%), Ophyra aenescens (17.11%), Oxysarcodexia thornax (17.82%), Synthesiomyia nudiseta (13.05%), and Oxysarcodexia diana (14.52%).

A protocol proposition of cell therapy for the treatment of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

The main feature of pulmonary emphysema is airflow obstruction resulting from the destruction of the alveolar walls distal to the terminal bronchioles. Existing clinical approaches have improved and extended the quality of life of emphysema patients. However, no treatment currently exists that can change the disease course and cure the patient. The different therapeutic approaches that are available aim to increase survival and/or enhance the quality of life of emphysema patients. In this context, cell therapy is a promising therapeutic approach with great potential for degenerative pulmonary diseases. In this protocol proposition, all patients will be submitted to laboratory tests, such as evaluation of heart and lung function and routine examinations. Stem cells will be harvested by means of 10 punctures on each anterior iliac crest, collecting a total volume of 200mL bone marrow. After preparation, separation, counting and labeling (optional) of the mononuclear cells, the patients will receive an intravenous infusion from the pool of Bone Marrow Mononuclear Cells (BMMC). This article proposes a rational and safe clinical cellular therapy protocol which has the potential for developing new projects and can serve as a methodological reference for formulating clinical application protocols related to the use of cellular therapy in COPD. This study protocol was submitted and approved by the Brazilian National Committee of Ethics in Research (CONEP - Brazil) registration number 14764. It is also registered in ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01110252).

Lupine sensitisation in a population of 1,160 subjects.

Lupin is part of the Mediterranean diet and is also used as a thickener of food products. It has been recognised as a cause of serious allergic reactions. This study aims at determining the prevalence of lupin sensitisation in 1,160 subjects consulting allergologists. This population performed skin prick tests (SPT) to lupin. In case of positivity, a clinical questionnaire was applied and the subjects were tested for other legumes, common inhalants and latex. We find a 4.1% sensitisation rate to lupin, a 75% co-sensitisation between lupin and legumes, a 82.1% co-sensitisation between lupin and pollen and a 28.5% co-sensitisation between lupin and latex. To conclude, we documented a high lupin sensitisation in a selected population, thus stressing the importance of lupin as a food allergen.

Population dynamics of calyptrate diptera (Muscidae and Sarcophagidae) at the Rio-Zoo Foundation, Rio de Janeiro, RJ, Brazil

Twenty-seven species of calyptrate muscoids (Muscidae and Sarcophagidae) were collected from December 1993 to November 1994 with wind oriented traps (W.O.T.) baited with decomposing beef liver at the Rio de Janeiro Zoo. The most abundant species found were Musca domestica (57.84 percent), Peckia chrysostoma (28.16 percent), Ophyra aenescens (17.11 percent), Oxysarcodexia thornax (17.82 percent), Synthesiomyia nudiseta (13.05 percent), and Oxysarcodexia diana (14.52 percent)