Insects and Survival: A Review of Primary and Secondary Defense Strategies
Based on a review of three decades of literature, insect defense mechanisms are classified into primary (I) and secondary (II) mechanisms of behavioral, morphological, and chemical nature. These mechanisms have been recorded in 22 (I) and 20 (II) orders, respectively.
Lucas Fernandes Silva +3 more
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Pseudomisopates rivas‐martinezii, a critically endangered Iberian endemic, reveals population‐specific chemotypes when analyzed by elemental analysis, FTIR, and GC–MS. Underground tissues from both populations share a convergent histidine‐derived metabolite profile, whereas aerial parts diverge markedly: La Serrota accumulates phenolic derivatives from
Eva Sánchez‐Hernández +5 more
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Potenciales evocados somatosensitivos en una poblacion cronicamente intoxicada con plomo
Once pacientes con cifras elevadas de plombemia y disminuidas de delta aminolevulínico dehidrasa (ALA D), fueron estudiados mediante la realización de potenciales evocados somatosensitivos obtenidos por estimulación del nervio mediano, midiendo el ...
O. M. Genovese +4 more
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Cognitive impairment in human chronic Chagas' disease
We proposed to investigate subclinical cognitive impairment secondary to chronic Chagas' disease (CCD). No similar study was previously done. The neuropsychological performance of 45 chronic Chagasic patients and 26 matched controls (age, education place
C.A. Mangone +7 more
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Peripheral motor nerve conduction studies in patients with chronic Chagas' disease
A comprenhensive investigation of nerve motor conduction velocity was carried out in the ulnar nerve of 70 patients in the chronic stage of Chagas disease.
R. E. P. Sica +2 more
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El Grupo de Trabajo en Gerontología del Departamento Área Programática de Salud del Hospital General de Agudos José María Ramos Mejía se propone favorecer la atención longitudinal e integral del adulto mayor con patologías crónicas, con el objetivo de disminuir las reinternaciones frecuentes y promover la independencia, la autonomía y la participación activa de esta población en su salud. [PDF]
El Grupo de Trabajo en Gerontología del Departamento Área Programática de Salud del Hospital General de Agudos José María Ramos Mejía se propone favorecer la atención longitudinal e integral del adulto mayor con patologías crónicas, con el objetivo de ...
Teresa, Fernández +12 more
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Estudio electrofisiologico de las variactones en la inervacion de los musculos de la mano
Para investigar las probables variaciones en la inervación de los músculos intrínsecos de la mano y/o la anastomosis entre los nervios mediano y cubital, se estudiaron 24 manos, estimulando en forma percutánea a dichos nervios, registrándose en abductor ...
R. C. Rey, Olga P. Sanz, R. E. P. Sica
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Severe Spinal Injury in Hirayama Disease [PDF]
Hirayama disease is a rare neurological disorder characterized by an insidious progressive subacute unilateral or bilateral weakness of the hands and forearm muscles leading to a painless amyotrophy.
Cecilia Quarracino +4 more
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This review summarizes the sources, preparation strategies, and mechanisms of hypoglycaemic peptides, with particular emphasis on the glucose‐lowering potential of Chlamydomonas reinhardtii. It also highlights their prospective applications and current challenges in the development of functional foods and nutraceuticals for diabetes management ...
Qian Li +6 more
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Key Clinical Message We describe the induction of a masquerading bundle branch block in two patients with Brugada syndrome following the administration of Ajmaline. The development of this conduction disturbance prevented the correct electrocardiographic
Isabel V. Konopka +5 more
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