Expert recommendations of phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation combined with goniosynechialysis and goniotomy for advanced PACG with cataract / 中华实验眼科杂志

With high incidence, high disability rate and serious impact on patients' quality of life, advanced primary angle-closure glaucoma (PACG) with cataract is a severe eye disease in China and its main treatment method is surgery.Phacoemulsification cataract extraction and intraocular lens implantation (PEI) combined with trabeculectomy has been used to treat advanced PACG with cataract, but there are many postoperative complications.Recently, combined PEI, goniosynechialysis (GSL) and goniotomy (GT) has been proven to be a safe and effective surgical treatment for advanced PACG with cataract.At present, the combined PEI+ GSL+ GT surgery has been widely applied, but there is still a lack of uniform standards for its clinical application.Therefore, it is necessary to formulate a detailed and complete recommendation of the surgical procedures for PEI+ GSL+ GT, to standardize its application in clinical practice.Based on the analysis of the existing problems, some glaucoma experts in China have formulated detailed and complete operation norms, as well as expert recommendations on surgical indications and contraindications, anesthetic methods, surgical techniques and perioperative medication to standardize the application process of PEI+ GSL+ GT in clinical practice.

Remoción de semillas por Dorymyrmex insanus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) en una reserva ecológica en la Ciudad de México, México / Seed removal by Dorymyrmex insanus (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) in an ecological reserve in Mexico City, Mexico

Abstract Introduction: Seed removal by ants is an interaction that may greatly affect the dynamic and structure of the vegetation. This aspect is well known for granivorous ants; however, there is little information on the effect of omnivorous ants. Objective: To assess the potential impact of the omnivorous ant Dorymyrmex insanus on vegetation. Methods: In the Pedregal Reserve, Mexico City, we identified the items in the refuse piles of ten ant colonies, for one year, covering the rainy and dry seasons. For each season we calculated seed diversity and analyzed the possible relationship between seed size and their abundance in the refuse piles, with regression models. We also did germination tests with seeds of Tagetes micrantha, comparing seeds from piles and from plants. Results: D. insanus removed seeds of 19 plant species as well as plant remains (such as leaves, twigs, roots), and remains of insects. Seed diversity was higher in the rainy season but the greatest abundance was in the dry season. When analyzing the relationship between seed length and abundance in the refuse piles, we found that the ants preferred seeds of around 10 mm. We also found that more seeds of T. micrantha germinated when they were previously handled by ants. Conclusions: The ant D. insanus actively participates in the removal of seeds from several species, favoring germination, and seasonality affects the selectivity of resources.

Resumen Introducción: La remoción de semillas por parte de las hormigas es una interacción que puede afectar en gran medida la dinámica y estructura de la vegetación. Este aspecto es bien conocido para las hormigas granívoras; sin embargo, hay poca información sobre el efecto de las omnívoras. Objetivo: Evaluar el impacto potencial de la hormiga omnívora Dorymyrmex insanus sobre la vegetación. Métodos: En la Reserva Pedregal, Ciudad de México, se identificaron los ítems en el área del basurero para diez colonias de hormigas, durante un año, cubriendo la época de lluvia y sequía. Para cada temporada calculamos la diversidad de semillas y analizamos la posible relación entre el tamaño de las semillas y su abundancia en los basureros, con modelos de regresión. También hicimos pruebas de germinación con semillas de Tagetes micrantha, comparando las encontradas en los basureros con las provenientes de las plantas. Resultados: D. insanus eliminó semillas de 19 especies de plantas, así como restos de plantas (hojas, ramitas, raíces) y restos de insectos. La diversidad de semillas fue mayor en la estación lluviosa pero la mayor abundancia lo fue en la estación seca. Al analizar la relación entre la longitud de las semillas y la abundancia en el área del basurero, encontramos que las hormigas preferían semillas de alrededor de 10 mm. También encontramos que germinaron más semillas de T. micrantha cuando fueron manipuladas previamente por hormigas. Conclusiones: La hormiga D. insanus participa activamente en la remoción de semillas de varias especies, favoreciendo la germinación, y la estacionalidad afecta la selectividad de recursos.

Los acúfenos de Miguel Ángel y su relación con la toxicología / Miguel Ángel's tinnitus and its relation to toxicology

Resumen El Plomo ha tenido una estrecha relación con el mundo artístico pictórico a través de los pigmentos utilizados por los artistas durante milenios. El íntimo contacto con sustancias químicas potencialmente peligrosas para la salud, casi siempre sin medidas de higiene y seguridad laboral, ha desarrollado en muchos casos, enfermedades laborales en estos artistas, a veces sospechadas y en otros casos, más que confirmadas. En el presente trabajo se analiza la historia de vida laboral de Miguel Angel Buonarroti, de quien se tiene registro suficiente como para establecer un nexo causal con exposición laboral al Plomo.

Abstract Lead has shown a close relationship with the fine arts'world through the pigments used by artists for thousand of years. Close contact with potentially dangerous chemical substances for health, almost always without occupational hygiene and safety measures, has produced, in many cases, occupational illnesses in these artists, sometimes suspected and in other cases, more than confirmed. In the present work, the history of Miguel Angel Buonarroti's working life is analyzed, since there is sufficient record to establish a causal link with occupational exposure to Lead.

José Ángel Bustamante O' Leary. Paradigma de la Psiquiatria Cubana / Jose Ángel Bustamante O' Leary. Paradigma de la Psiquiatria Cubana

RESUMEN El profesor José Ángel Bustamante O' Leary fue un eminente psiquiatra y psicólogo cubano. El presente trabajo tiene como objetivo lograr un acercamiento a la vida y obra de este incansable médico que se dedicó, hasta pocos días antes de su muerte, a brindar sus conocimientos para la formación de los profesionales de la psiquiatría cubana y Latinoamericana. Se realizó una investigación de su trayectoria revolucionaria, académica, científica y asistencial. Los actuales médicos y especialmente los psiquiatras defienden con orgullo los aportes de este consagrado científico en la lucha por la salud mental y el bienestar de los pacientes (AU).

SUMMARY Professor José Ángel Bustamante O' Leary was an eminent Cuban psychiatrist and psychologist. This work is aimed to approaching life and work of this tireless doctor, who devoted himself and his knowledge to the training of Cuban and Latin American professionals of Psychiatry until a few days before his death. The authors researched his revolutionary, academic, scientific and welfare trajectory. Current physicians, especially current psychiatrists proudly defend the contribution of this consecrated scientist to the fight for the mental health and well-being of the patients (AU).

Acercamiento a la vida y obra del Doctor Jorge Ángel Pérez Toscano / An approach to the life and work of Doctor Jorge Ángel Pérez Toscano

Se profundizó sobre la vida del médico colombino ya fallecido Jorge Ángel Pérez Toscano con el objetivo de destacar toda su entrega a la medicina. De procedencia humilde, graduado de Doctor en Medicina en diciembre de 1974. Director del área de salud del Policlínico de San Pedro de Mayabón. Subdirector docente en el Hospital Territorial Dr. Mario Muñoz Monroy por algunos años de trabajo, jefe y fundador del servicio de especialidades, muchos lo recuerdan por sus adecuados métodos de trabajo, por la gran prevalencia de sus condiciones humanas, su preocupación ante el dolor ajeno. Dejó su huella en el Hospital Mario Muñoz Monroy. Ocupó responsablemente altos cargos de dirección. Ejerció su profesión dignamente y a conciencia; veló siempre por la salud de sus pacientes consagrando su vida al servicio de la humanidad (AU).

The life of the deceased doctor Jorge Angel Perez Toscano, from Colon, was deepened with the objective of highlighting his commitment to Medicine. Of humble origins, he graduated as Doctor in Medicine on December 1974; Doctor Perez Toscano was the director of the San Pedro de Mayabon Policlinic, then he was the teaching sub-director of the Territorial Hospital "Mario Muñoz Monroy" of Colon, and the Head and founder of the service of Specialties. Many people remember him because of his appropriate methods of work, the great prevalence of his human conditions and his concern with the pain of others. He left his imprint in the Hospital "Mario Muñoz Monroy" and responsibly held senior management positions. He consecrated his life to the service of the humankind, consciously and honorably practicing his profession, and looking always after his patients´ health (AU).

Dr. Ángel Fernández Vila: Medicina y Revolución

Este trabajo refiere la historia del Dr. Ángel Fernández Vila, hombre que ha dedicado la vida al sacerdocio de la Medicina, además de su entrega incondicional a la Revolución. El acercamiento a su vida y obra se realizó a través de una entrevista realizada por la autora, con la que se logró que narrara los momentos más importantes de una larga trayectoria llena de logros y vivencias inolvidables. Desde su humilde origen en una Cuba sumida en la explotación, que contribuyó a liberar con su acción, hasta el quehacer después del triunfo de la Revolución que incluye su actividad como dirigente, militar, médico y profesor. Es por eso que el objetivo es valorar su vida y obra teniendo en cuenta la labor realizada. Es un ejemplo de consagración, valor, honradez, honor, entrega, humanismo y lealtad a la Revolución. El Dr. Fernández Vila tiene una brillante hoja de servicios y fecunda trayectoria revolucionaria, lo que lo hace distinguirse como combatiente en primera fila de la Revolución.

This paper is about the life story of Dr. Angel Fernández Vila, a humble and modest man who devoted his life to Medicine and gave himself totally to the work of the Revolution. An approach to the life and work if this outstanding doctor was achieved by an interview carried out by the author. He narrated the most important events of a long career full of unforgettable achievements and experiences, talked about his humble origin in a country which lived in the exploitation, and detailed the way he contributed to liberate it with his action and profession. After the triumph of the Revolution he worked as a leader, military man, medical doctor and professor; therefore, it is important to value his life and work considering his magnificent job. He is an example of dedication, values, honesty, honor, commitment, humanism and loyalty to the Revolution. Dr. Fernández has a distinguished record of service and a successful career and is a paradigm for all the health workers, what distinguishes himself as a combatant in the front line of the Revolution.

Matanzas: en los inicios de la Ciencia en Cuba / Matanzas: at the begining of the Science in Cuba

No puede relatarse el desarrollo de la ciencia cubana, sin la valoración justa y aceptada del papel desempeñado por destacados científicos matanceros; en el presente trabajo se aborda el quehacer de tres destacadas, figuras que dejaron su impronta en las nuevas generaciones: Juan Santos Fernández Hernández (1847-1922), Ángel Arturo Aballí Arellano (1880-1952) y José Isaac Corral Alemán (1882-1946), hombres nacidos en diferentes lugares de la geografía matancera. stos científicos, en condiciones políticas y económicas difíciles fueron capaces de prevalecer en el tiempo y moldear con su ejemplo imperecedero a las generaciones de científicos cubanos que les sucedieron (AU).

The development of the sciences in Cuba cannot be narrated without the objective and accepted evaluation of the role played by important scientists from Matanzas; the current work approaches the deed of three important figures that left their imprint for the new generations: Juan Santos Fernández Hernández (1847-1922), Ángel Arturo Aballí Arellano (1880-1952) y José Isaac Corral Alemán (1882-1946), who were born in different points of the territory of Matanzas. hese scientists, in difficult political and economic conditions, were able of transcending the time and to mold with their undying example the generations of Cuban scientists succeeding them (AU).

Fagodisuasión de extractos deBrugmansia candida(Solanaceae) en larvas deHypsipyla grandella(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) / Phagodeterrence of extracts ofBrugmansia candida(Solanaceae) onHypsipyla grandella(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) larvae

Resumen Hypsipyla grandellaes una plaga forestal clave en América Latina y el Caribe, donde ha impedido todo intento de establecer plantaciones comerciales de caobas (Swieteniaspp.) y cedros (Cedrelaspp.). En la búsqueda de métodos de manejo de sus larvas, que sean preventivos y rentables, así como basados en recursos de la flora tropical, fue evaluada la actividad fagodisuasiva del extracto crudo y de cuatro particiones fitoquímicas (agua, hexano, diclorometano y acetato de etilo) de la flor de reina de la noche,Brugmansia candida(Solanaceae). Se efectuaron bioensayos de laboratorio con concentraciones crecientes del extracto crudo (0.1; 0.3; 1.0; 3.2 y 10.0 % m/v) y con cada una de las particiones (según el rendimiento del proceso de particionamiento). Se utilizó un diseño de bloques completos al azar, con cuatro repeticiones, y se expusieron larvas de instar III de H. grandellaa discos de cedro amargo (Cedrela odorata) impregnados con el respectivo tratamiento, por 24 h. Se midió el porcentaje de consumo de cada disco. El extracto crudo y la partición de hexano, mostraron un evidente efecto fagodisuasivo a partir de concentraciones de 1.0 % y 0.122 % m/v, respectivamente. También se realizó un bioensayo para comparar una sola concentración (0.38 % m/v) del alcaloide escopolamina, el cual redujo en 90% el consumo con respecto a los testigos. Asimismo, se evaluó la mortalidad y los efectos subletales en larvas expuestas al extracto crudo, la partición de hexano y la escopolamina, pero no hubo evidencias de ellos, lo que confirmó su acción fagodisuasiva. Además, se realizó un tamizaje fitoquímico del extracto crudo, y mediante pruebas cualitativas se determinó que los alcaloides, taninos, triterpenos y cumarinas fueron los metabolitos secundarios más importantes. Finalmente, se confirmó la presencia de la escopolamina tanto en el extracto crudo como en la partición de hexano, mediante el método de cromatografía de gases acoplado a un espectrómetro de masas (GC-MS). Se recomienda preparar una formulación de escopolamina más algunos coadyuvantes, y evaluar su eficacia en condiciones de invernadero, como un primer paso para avanzar en el desarrollo de un fagodisuasivo comercial.

Abstract Hypsipyla grandella is a key forest pest in Latin America and the Caribbean, where it has precluded attempts to establish commercial plantations of mahoganies (Swieteniaspp.) and cedars (Cedrelaspp.). In the search for methods to manage its larvae, being both preventative and cost-effective, as well as based upon resources from tropical flora, the crude flower extract of angel's trumpet, Brugmansia candida, as well as four partitions thereof (water, hexane, dichlorometane, and ethyl acetate), were tested for phagodeterrence. Laboratory bioassays involved increasing concentrations of the crude extract (0.1, 0.3, 1.0, 3.2 and 10.0 % w/v) as well as each one of the partitions (in accordance to the yield obtained from the partitioning process). A randomized complete block design, with four replicates, was used. H. grandellainstar III larvae were exposed for 24 h to Spanish cedar (Cedrela odorata) leaf discs dipped into the respective treatment, after which disc consumption was measured. Strong phagodeterrence was detected at concentrations as low as 1.0 % y 0.122 % w/v for the crude extract and the hexane partitions, respectively. In addition, a single bioassay was performed to compare a single concentration (0.38 % w/v) of the alkaloid scopolamine, which reduced consumption in 90 % with respect to the controls. Also, mortality and sublethal effects were assessed in larvae exposed to the crude extract, the hexane partition and scopolamine, with no evidence for them, which confirmed their phagodeterrence. Moreover, the crude extract was submitted to a phytochemical screening by means of a number of qualitative tests, which showed that alkaloids, tannins, triterpenes and cumarins were the most important secondary metabolites. Finally, the presence of scopolamine was confirmed in both the crude extract and the hexane partition, by means of the gas chromatography-spectrometry (GC-MS) analytical method. It is recommended to prepare a formulation of scopolamine plus some adjuvants, in order to test its effectiveness under greenhouse conditions, as a first step to advance in the development of a commercial phagodeterrent. Rev. Biol. Trop. 66(1): 58-69. Epub 2018 March 01.

The first gynandromorph of a zorapteran and potential thelytokous parthenogenesis in a population of Zorotypus brasiliensis Silvestri (Zoraptera: Zorotypidae)

Abstract The first gynandromorph of the insect order Zoraptera is reported. A gynandromorph of Zorotypus brasiliensis Silvestri is described from a likely parthenogenetic population in the Atlantic Forest around the border of the Brazilian states of Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro, and São Paulo. As has been previously surmised for this species, the sample consisted of only females, tending to support the hypothesis of thelytokous parthenogenesis for this population. The gynandromorph is largely female in outward appearance, but exhibits male secondary sexual traits on the left side of the apical abdominal segments. The left (male) antenna consists of antennomeres of different proportions to those of the right (female) antenna. The internal genitalia and associated sclerites, however, are female although some are augmented in their form relative to normal-type females. Comments are made on possible factors resulting in the development of the gynandromorph. This is the 16th insect order with gynandromorphism reported.

Ángel Florencio Duque Pérez, microbiólogo colombino / Ángel Florencio Duque Pérez, a Colombinan microbiologist

Muchos han sido los médicos cubanos que se han dedicado al estudio de la microbiología médica, entre ellos algunos muy conocidos como el matancero Juan Guiteras Gener. Con este trabajo los autores pretendieron resaltar la figura del microbiólogo colombino Ángel Florencio Duque Pérez, primer microbiólogo matancero formado por la revolución y con una esmerada labor. Fallecido hace varios años, este excelente profesional es poco conocido y prácticamente ha quedado en el olvido. Para todos aquellos que lo conocieron y para los que no tuvieron ese enorme placer se les hace llegar esta síntesis biográfica (AU).

There have been many Cuban doctors who have devoted themselves to the study of Medical Microbiology, including well-known ones as the Matanzasan Juan Guiteras Gener. With this work the authors pretended to highlight the figure of the Colombinan microbiologist Florencio Angel Duque Pérez, the first microbiologist trained after the Revolution, with an important work. Deceased several years ago, this excellent professional is scarcely known and has been virtually forgotten. This biography is intended to all those who knew him and to all those who did not have that great pleasure (AU).

Apuntes sobre la vida y obra del Dr. Angel Arturo Aballí Arellano / Notes on the life and work of Ph.D. Angel Arturo Aballí Arellano

Angel Arturo Aballí Arellano es considerado como uno de los pediatras más importante de la historia de la medicina cubana, hasta el punto que resulta prácticamente imposible acometer la historia de esta disciplina en nuestro país, sin el estudio profundo de su vida y obra, toda ella dirigida a la defensa de los intereses de la nueva generación, al estado de salud de la niñez, y a luchar por los recursos requeridos para su atención, bienestar y felicidad. Dedicó estudios a las enfermedades diarreicas, a la desnutrición y a la tuberculosis. Para estos fines inauguró el Dispensario Antituberculoso para Niños ¨Calmette¨; el Preventorio ¨Grancher¨ para Lactantes, una sala destinada para niños tuberculosos en el Hospital La Esperanza, y más tarde el Hospital Infantil Antituberculoso, que ostenta hoy su nombre, convertido al triunfo de la Revolución en Hospital Pediátrico General (AU).

Angel Arturo Aballí Arellano is considered one of the most important pediatricians of the Cuban medicine history, up to the point that it is almost impossible to write the history of this discipline in our country without deeply studying his life and work, all of it devoted to the defense of the new generations interests, the childhood health status, and to struggle for obtaining the resources required for their attention, welfare and happiness. He studied diarrheic diseases, malnutrition and tuberculosis. With this aim he inaugurated the Anti-tuberculosis Dispensary for Children Calmette, the Grancvher Preventer for Nursing Infants, a ward for tuberculous children at the hospital La Esperanza and later the Infantile Antituberculous Hospital that today is named after him and after the triumph of the revolution became a General Pediatric Hospital (AU).

Historia del primer artículo científico argentino sobre cáncer y tabaco / History of the first Argentine scientific article on cancer and tobacco

Se revisa la historia del primer artículo científico argentino sobre cáncer y tabaco, de tipo experimental, realizado por el Dr Ángel Roffo en la década del 30.

The history of the first Argentine scientific article on cancer and tobacco, experimental, conducted by Dr. Angel Roffo in the 30s is reviewed.

Displasia epifisaria con falanges en forma de ángel: Caso clínico / Angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia: Case report

Se describe una patología de aparición poco frecuente y esporádica que se caracteriza por deformidad en cuello de cisne en las manos, artrosis de cadera en la adultez, retardo en la edad ósea y malformaciones de las falanges medias, en forma de ángel. El paciente es un niño de 4 años de edad que sufrió un traumatismo de mano, por lo cual se le realizó una radiografía donde se observaron falanges con forma de ángel. A partir de este hallazgo, se obtuvieron otras radiografías y se diagnosticó una displasia epifisaria con falanges en forma de ángel. A raíz de este diagnóstico en el niño y de consultas con el Servicio de Genética, se diagnosticó el mismo síndrome en la madre.

We describe a rare and sporadic condition, characterized by swan neck deformity in hands, hip osteoarthritis in adulthood and malformations of the middle phalanges with an angel shape. The patient is a 4 year old boy who suffered hand trauma and on x-ray examination he was diagnosed with angel-shaped phalango-epiphyseal dysplasia. Based on this diagnosis, his mother, who suffered from constant pain in her hips and lower limbs, was diagnosed with this syndrome as well.

Study on processing technology for fermentation of Chinese gall leaven based on components analysis and antibacterial test / 中草药

Objective: To optimize the processing technology for Chinese gall leaven by orthogonal test. Methods: The L9(34) orthogonal test was used taking the main contents of gallic acid, ellagic acid, and in vitro antibacterial activity as indexes of evaluation. The affecting factors contains factor A, the species of zymocyte, such as Rhizopus koji, Angel yeast, and Aspergillus niger, factor B, the species of tea, such as green tea, black tea, and puer tea, factor C, the material ratios of quantity of raw material, yeast, and tea, such as 25:7.5:2.5, 25:6.25:1.1, and 25:2.5:1.9. Multi-index comprehensive weighted mark method was used in the data analysis. Results: The best processing technology was set at A1B2C1, that strain selection was R. koji, with green tea, and the material ratio was 25:7.5:2.5. Conclusion: The studies show that this processing technology is stable and feasible. The research provides the reference data for processing Chinese gall leaven.

O corpo no processo terapêutico / The body in the therapeutic process

Reich foi o responsável por trazer o corpo para a compreensão do processo psíquico, por meio de suas pesquisas relativas ao ponto de vista econômico. Contudo, o trabalho corporal por muito tempo esteve relegado a uma população nem sempre reconhecida nos campos intelectual e social. Felizmente, essa situação vem mudando e o trabalho corporal vem ganhando reconhecimento e respeito. Se o trabalho sobre o psiquismo é sempre muito delicado, se faz ainda mais delicado quando envolve o corpo. As formas de subjetivação de nosso momento social favorecem adoecimentos psíquicos. Profissionais de saúde mental, especialmente psicólogos e psicanalistas, quando envolvidos no fenômeno transferencial, são chamados a interagir com todo o seu corpo, e não apenas com seus conhecimentos teóricos e técnicos referentes a uma abordagem intelectualizada. Por esses motivos, acreditamos que no preparo do profissional psi se fazem necessárias não apenas a aprendizagem teórica e sua análise pessoal, como defendido até então, mas também a sensibilização de seu corpo e de suas percepções. O método Angel Vianna de Conscientização do Movimento oferece a oportunidade de desenvolvimento criativo e expressivo através da pesquisa com o próprio corpo, com o movimento e com o corpo do outro. Neste artigo, optamos por compreender o corpo enquanto caminho para o inconsciente, a partir dos ensinamentos de Reich, para quem o ponto de vista econômico da psicanálise mereceu destaque. Dessa forma, pretendemos demonstrar o modo como o trabalho executado pela escola Angel Vianna é compatível com essa teoria e com a prevenção da saúde.

Reich was responsible for bringing the body to understand the psychological process through their research on the economic viewpoint. However, the body work has long been relegated to a population not always recognized in intellectual and social fields. Fortunately, this situation has changed and the body work is gaining recognition and respect. If work on the psyche is always very delicate, is even more delicate when it involves the body. The forms of subjectivity in our favor social and psychological illnesses. Mental health professionals, especially psychologists and psychoanalysts, when involved in the phenomenon of transference, are called to interact with their entire body, not just with their theoretical and technical knowledge relating to an intellectual approach. For these reasons, we believe that in the preparation of psi professionals are necessary not only the theoretical learning and personal analysis, as advocated by them, but also the awareness of the body and its perceptions. The Angel Vianna method for Movement Awareness offers the opportunity of creative and expressive development through research with one's own body, with movement and with another body. In this paper, we chose to understand the body as a path to the unconscious, from the teachings of Reich, for whom the economic viewpoint of psychoanalysis deserved prominence. Thus, we intend to demonstrate how the work performed by Angel Vianna School supports this theory and health prevention.

A Case of Unilateral Mydriasis from Exposure to Angel's Trumpet

PURPOSE: To report a case of unilateral mydriasis after accidental exposure to an Angel's trumpet leaf. CASE SUMMARY: A 53-year-old woman visited the Eye Department complaining of blurred vision and difficulty in light adaptation in the left eye of 1-week duration. The best corrected visual acuity was 20/20 in both eyes and other ophthalmological findings were considered normal except for dilation of the left pupil and a decrease in light reflex. The patient was initially unaware of any cause of her eye problems, but when asked specifically, the patient remembered an Angel's trumpet leaf brushing against her left eye when she carried the plants. There were no other previous medical or drug histories, thus the Angel's trumpet was considered as the cause for the unilateral mydriasis. The patient's progress was followed for a week, her symptoms improved and the pupil size and reflex returned to normal. CONCLUSIONS: The cultivation of Angel's trumpet has become increasingly popular in Korea in recent years. The present case emphasizes the importance of an accurate and detailed history regarding specific contact history with plants like Angel's trumpet in otherwise healthy patients affected by unilateral mydriasis.

Fecundity, growth, and survival of the angelfish Pterophyllum scalare (Perciformes: Cichlidae) under laboratory conditions

The freshwater angelfishes (Pterophyllum) are South American cichlids that have become very popular among aquarists, yet scarce information on their culture and aquarium husbandry exists. We studied Pterophyllum scalare to analyze dietary effects on fecundity, growth, and survival of eggs and larvae during 135 days. Three diets were used: A) decapsulated cysts of Artemia, B) commercial dry fish food, and C) a mix diet of the rotifer Brachionus plicatilis and the cladoceran Daphnia magna. The initial larval density was 100 organisms in each 40L aquarium. With diet A, larvae reached a maximum weight of 3.80g, a total length of 6.3 cm, and a height of 5.8cm; with diet B: 2.80g, 4.81cm, and 4.79cm, and with diet C: 3.00g, 5.15cm, and 5.10cm, respectively. Significant differences were observed between diet A, and diet B and C, but no significantly differences were observed between diets B and C. Fecundity varied from 234 to 1 082 eggs in 20 and 50g females, respectively. Egg survival ranged from 87.4% up to 100%, and larvae survival (80 larvae/40L aquarium) from 50% to 66.3% using diet B and A, respectively. Live food was better for growing fish than the commercial balanced food diet. Fecundity and survival are important factors in planning a good production of angelfish. Rev. Biol. Trop. 57 (3): 741-747. Epub 2009 September 30.

Se realizaron estudios de cultivo en laboratorio del pez ángel, Pterophyllum scalare, para analizar los efectos de su dieta en la fecundidad, crecimiento y sobrevivencia en huevos y larvas por un período 135 días. Tres dietas diferentes se utilizaron A) quistes decapsulados de Artemia, B) comida comercial seca para pez, C) una mezcla de rotíferos, Brachionus plicatilis y el cladocero, Daphnia magna. La densidad inicial de larvas en acuarios de 40L fue de 100 organismos. Utilizando la dieta A, las larvas alcanzaron un peso máximo de 3.80g, una longitud total de 6.3cm y una altura de 5.8cm; utilizando la dieta B, fue de 2.80g, 4.81cm y 4.79cm y con la dieta C, fue de 3.00g, 5.15cm y 5.10cm, respectivamente. Diferencias significativas se observaron entre la dieta A y las dietas B y C. La fecundidad varió de 234 a 1082 huevos en hembras de 20 y 50g, respectivamente. La sobrevivencia de los huevos varió de 87.4% a 100% y la sobrevivencia de las larvas (80 larvas por acuario de 40L) varió entre 50 y 66.3% con las dietas B y A, respectivamente. Los resultados indicaron, que la comida viva fue mejor para el crecimiento de los peces, que los alimentados con la comida comercial balanceada. La fecundidad y la sobrevivencia son factores importantes para la planificación de una buena producción del pez ángel.

Augusto ángel maya: aportes de caldas al pensamiento y movimiento ambiental Colombiano / Augusto ágel mayya: contributions from caldas to the Colombian environmental thought and movemnnt

Augusto Ángel Maya, nacido en Manizales en 1932, Doctor en Historia de la Universidad Gregoriana de Roma y Doctor Honoris Causa en Educación Ambiental de la Universidad Guadalajara de México, es uno de los pensadores más sobresalientes del emergente pensamiento ambiental en Colombia. Desde su trabajo como profesor, funcionario de instituciones del Estado y de organismos internacionales, ha contribuido de manera notable a la consolidación del pensamiento y movimiento ambiental colombiano en los últimos 40 años. Sus aportes se pueden sintetizar en dos: la reflexión teórica y conceptual para entender lo ambiental desde una perspectiva política, social y cultural; y la creación de herramientas de trabajo político como la educación ambiental y el impulso a la organización nacional del Movimiento Ambiental MA. Este trabajo sintetiza parte de este legado.

Augusto Ángel Maya was born in Manizales in 1932, with a doctorate in History from the Gregorian University of Rome and Honoris Causa Doctorate in Environmental Education from the Guadalajara University of Mexico. He's one of the most important thinkers of the emergent environmental thought in Colombia. From his work as a professor, as an official of governmental institutions and international organisms, he's contributed to the consolidation of the environmental thought and movement in Colombia for the past 40 years. His contributions can be synthesized in two: theoretical and conceptual reflection in order to understand the environmental issues from a political, social and cultural perspective; and the creation of political work tools, such as environmental education and the support of the national organization of Environmental Movement MA. This work synthesizes part of this legacy.

O que pode um corpo? O método Angel Vianna de conscientização do movimento como um instrumento terapêutico / What can a body do? The Angel Vianna method of awareness of movement as a therapeutic instrument

Contrapondo-se à educação tradicional da dança, quando esta trabalhava corpo e movimento padronizados, o método Angel Vianna de Conscientização do Movimento começou a ser desenvolvido no ensino do balé clássico - e posteriormente da expressão corporal - que considerasse o corpo e o movimento na sua singularidade. Esse modo original e autêntico de lidar com o corpo acabou direcionando a Conscientização do Movimento para uma utilidade também terapêutica, sendo aplicada em diversas áreas de atuação no campo da saúde. Porém, apesar de a Conscientização do Movimento ter demonstrado consistência e eficácia, sua aplicação terapêutica ainda se dá na primazia da experiência, carecendo de uma formalização dos fundamentos teórico-conceituais que a sustente enquanto método de trabalho terapêutico para a área da saúde. O objetivo principal deste artigo foi propor uma possível formalização dos fundamentos teórico-conceituais que orientam a Conscientização do Movimento no campo da saúde. A pesquisa parte de nossa própria experiência, além da utilização do método filosófico-conceitual que nos permite desconstruir crenças cristalizadas e propor uma concepção mais ampliada do processo saúde-doença. Consideramos que uma terapêutica como o método Angel Vianna de Conscientização do Movimento pode, via corpo, contribuir para a integração do psicossoma, ampliando a saúde do indivíduo enquanto capacidade normativa e criativa. Entretanto, mesmo sendo uma prática corporal que se faz potente em vários âmbitos por sua própria experiência, percebemos que o fato de ser formalizada sem cair em reducionismos ou cristalizações pôde trazer ainda mais vitalidade à sua aplicação terapêutica.

In contrast with the traditional dance teaching, in which dance held together standardized body and movement, the Angel Vianna method of Awareness of Movement began its development for the teaching of classical ballet - and afterwards of body expression - that considered body and movement in its singularity. This original and authentic method of dealing with the body turned the Awareness of Movement also useful from a therapeutic viewpoint, applied to several areas in the health field. However, despite the fact that over the years the Awareness of Movement showed consistency and efficacy, its therapeutic application still occurs only through experience, lacking formalization of the theoretical-conceptual foundations that could give support to it as a therapeutic method in the health area. So our main objective in this paper was to propose a possible formalization of the theoretical-conceptual foundations that guide the Awareness of Movement in the health field. The research starts with our own experience, and uses the philosophical-conceptual method that allows us to demolish crystallized beliefs and propose a broader conception of the process health-illness. We believe that a therapeutic like the Angel Vianna method of Awareness of Movement can, through the body, help integrate the psycho-soma, amplifying the individual's health in its normative and creative capacity. Although this method is a body practice that makes itself powerful in several aspects from its own experience, we found that its formalization, without falling in reductionisms or crystallizations, could bring an even greater vitality to its therapeutic application.

El colegio invisible de Ángel Garma y el papel de sus colaboradores en el psicoanálisis argentino / The invisible college of Ángel Garma and the role of its collaborators in Argentine psychoanalysis

La noción de que la esencia de la investigación científica es la producción de conocimiento y que la literatura científica constituye la manifestación de ese conocimiento hace que los acercamientos bibliométricos retraten a la ciencia por sus resultados. La identificación de estos grupos se realiza a través de las firmas conjuntas, agrupando a todos aquellos autores que mantienen relaciones directas o indirectas en función de las firmas de trabajos científicos. En el presente trabajo, los autores analizan la recepción del psicoanálisis y la evolución de las ideas psicológicas en Argentina, así como el papel jugado en el mismo por el español Ángel Garma, basándose en aspectos tanto biográficos como cuantitativos.

The idea that the essence of scientific investigation is the production of knowledge and that scientific literature constitutes a manifestation of this knowledge means that bibliometric approaches portray science through its results. These groups can be identified by their co-authorship, by grouping together all those authors who were directly or indirectly involved in writing the scientific papers. In this study, the authors analyze the reception of psychoanalysis and the development of ideas on psychology in Argentina, as well as the role played in this field by Spaniard Angel Garma, based on both biographical and quantitative data.