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The aim of this study was to find alternatives to reduce the cost of mass production of the South American fruit fly (A. fraterculus) by looking for locally available products as protein source in the diet of adults to replace the imported product without changing the quality parameters. Two yeast from a Brazilian company were evaluated. The quality parameters showed that the imported hydrolyzed yeast used in the adult diet could be perfectly replaced by the local products tested, with a reduction of over 80% of the cost of the diet. The quality of the produced insects remained the same and there were improvements in some quality parameters such as the volume of eggs produced, number of adults flying and longevity under the stress.
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OBJECTIVE: To assess the frequency of comorbidities of mental and behavioral disorders (CMBD) in psychoactive substance (PAS)-dependent patients with different periods of abstinence cared for at Alcohol and Other Drug Psychosocial Care Centers (CAPS-ad). METHOD: All patients under treatment in the two CAPS-ad of the city of Uberlândia-MG, between April and September 2010, were consecutively assessed. The ICD-10 symptom checklist was used to diagnose CMBD; additional information was obtained from interviews and medical records. The patients were divided according to duration of abstinence: < 1 week (Group 1); 1-4 weeks (Group 2); and > 4 weeks (Group 3). RESULTS: Of all patients assessed, 62.8% were diagnosed with CMBD, which were more frequent (p < 0.05) in Group 1 (72%) than Group 3 (54.2%), and both groups were similar to Group 2 (61%). Depressive and anxiety disorders were more frequent among patients of Group 1. Mood disorders were more frequent (p < 0.05) in women [22/34 (65%) vs. 54/154 (35.1%)], whereas psychotic disorders were more frequent (p = 0.05) in men [16/154 (10.4%) vs. 0]. The presence of CMBD was associated with more severe clinical conditions. CONCLUSIONS: The higher frequency of diagnosis of CMBD in patients of Group 1 may have resulted from the difficulties in distinguishing mental disorders that are due to PAS intoxication or withdrawal from those that are not. However, to make the diagnosis of CMBD, even during detoxification, can increase the likelihood of better response to treatment.
OBJETIVO: Avaliar a frequência de comorbidades de transtorno mental e comportamental (CTMC) em pacientes dependentes de substâncias psicoativas (SPA) em Centros de Atenção Psicossocial de Álcool e outras Drogas (CAPS-ad), com diferentes períodos de abstinência. MÉTODO: Avaliaram-se, consecutivamente, todos os pacientes que estavam em tratamento nos dois CAPS-ad de Uberlândia-MG, entre abril e setembro de 2010. Para o diagnóstico de CTMC, utilizou-se o Checklist de sintomas da CID-10; informações adicionais foram obtidas em entrevistas e em prontuários. Os pacientes foram divididos de acordo com o tempo de abstinência: < 1 semana (Grupo 1), 1-4 semanas (Grupo 2) e > 4 semanas (Grupo 3). RESULTADOS: Dentre todos, 62,8% tiveram diagnóstico de CTMC, que foi mais frequente (p < 0,05) no Grupo 1 (72%) do que no Grupo 3 (54,2%); ambos os grupos foram semelhantes ao Grupo 2 (61%). Transtornos depressivos e de ansiedade foram mais frequentes entre pacientes do Grupo 1. Transtornos de humor foram mais frequentes (p < 0,05) em mulheres [22/34 (65%) vs. 54/154 (35,1%)], enquanto transtornos psicóticos foram mais frequentes (p = 0,05) em homens [16/154 (10,4%) vs. 0]. CTMC associou-se a piores condições clínicas. CONCLUSÕES: Maior frequência de diagnóstico de CTMC entre pacientes do Grupo 1 pode ser decorrente das dificuldades de se diferenciar transtornos mentais que são decorrentes ou independentes da intoxicação ou suspensão da SPA. Porém, fazer o diagnóstico de CTMC, mesmo durante a desintoxicação, pode aumentar as chances de resposta ao tratamento.
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Pararamose é uma doença ocupacional dos seringueiros da regiao Amazônica, de natureza inflamatória, causada pela penetraçao acidental de cerdas da "pararama", nome vulgar da lagarta do lepidóptero Premolis semirufa, durante a coleta do látex. As cerdas ocorrem tanto na superfície da lagarta quanto de seu casulo; contato manual repetido com as mesmas pode causar processo crônico articular. Este estudo teve por objetivo investigar a evoluçao da artropatia causada pelas cerdas usando o rato como modelo experimental. O processo inflamatório foi induzido por injeçao de suspensao salina de cerdas no dorso ou na pata de ratos submetidos ou nao a contato com a suspensao. Os aspectos histopatológicos observados sugerem a participaçao de mecanismos de hipersensibilidade na manutençao do processo inflamatório
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The frequency of "pararama" occupational accidents between 1988 and 1990 as well as some associated clinical manifestations are herein reported. Data were collected at an industrial rubber tree plantation, in the northern part of Brazil and compared with data similarly collected from 1971 to 1974 on the same plantation, before starting protective measures. "Pararama" is the popular name of the larval form of a native insect of the Amazonian region, Premolis semirufa. During the study period, the annual average of latex extractors was 337 and 60 accidents caused by "pararama" were registered. The annual average number of accidentes per worker from 1971 to 1974 was 0.117 and in the period of this study, 0.063(p=0.061). Nineteen injured subjects were clinically evaluated and 13 of them were symptomic. There was a statistically significant association between multiple accidents and the presence of symptoms (p=0.001). "Pararamose", an occupational arthropathy, which may evolve with functional impairment of the affected joint, can be prevented with the latex extractors education and the institution of prophylactic measures, such as the use of gloves, boots and protective glasses