Hydrographic variability in the Gulf of Papagayo, Costa Rica during 2017-2019

Introduction: The Gulf of Papagayo (GP) is a site of socioeconomic importance located in the North Pacific of Costa Rica. The ecosystem services of this site represent a benefit in local communities, and its dynamics are influenced by a coastal upwelling system that affects fishing and commercial activity. Objective: The objective of this study was to characterize the spatio-temporal variability of the main hydrographic parameters through measurements in situ during the period 2017-2019. Methods: Eight measurement campaigns were carried out, where a CTD probe was deployed to perform vertical profiles in 23 stations distributed throughout the GP, to characterize the variations in temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll concentration. Results: A minimum in surface and bottom temperature associated with upwelling caused by the wind was found in the first period of the year. The increase in salinity was associated with the decrease in temperature, being its highest value in the first period of the year, decreasing until reaching a minimum in November. The maximum chlorophyll concentration ​​coincided with the lowest surface temperatures and the minimum oxygen values were associated ​​with the minimum bottom temperatures, both occurring during the upwelling season. The parameter distribution was similar on dry and rainy seasons in stations located inside Bahía Culebra, likely attributed to the bathymetry effect. Conclusions: Bathymetry determines a south-north asymmetry for salinity and temperature. Subsurface cooling events coincide with strong wind periods. Upwelling influences the surface and bottom hydrographic dynamic in GP and determines the seasonal variability. The negative ENSO phase of 2018 corresponded with the strongest upwelling period, possibly promoting the interaction of upwelled coastal waters and the Costa Rica Thermal Dome.

Introducción: El Golfo de Papagayo (GP) es un sitio de alta importancia socioeconómica ubicado en el Pacifico Norte de Costa Rica. Los servicios ecosistémicos de este sitio representan un beneficio a las comunidades locales, y su dinámica está influenciada por un sistema de surgencia costera que influye en la actividad pesquera y comercial. Objetivo: El objetivo de este estudio fue caracterizar la variabilidad espacio-temporal de los principales parámetros hidrográficos a través de mediciones in situ durante el período 2017-2019. Metodología: Se realizaron 8 campañas de medición, donde se desplegó una sonda CTD para realizar perfiles verticales en 23 estaciones distribuidas en todo el GP, para caracterizar las variaciones de temperatura, salinidad, oxígeno disuelto y concentración de clorofila. Resultados: En el primer período del año se encontró una temperatura mínima de superficie y fondo asociada a la surgencia causada por el viento. El aumento de salinidad estuvo asociado a la disminución en la temperatura, siendo su valor más alto en el primer período del año y disminuyendo hasta alcanzar un mínimo en Noviembre. Los valores más altos de clorofila estuvieron relacionados con las temperaturas más bajas en superficie y los valores más bajos de oxígeno con las temperaturas más bajas en fondo. Se caracterizó la hidrografía de Bahía Culebra en relación con la parte externa de GP. Conclusiones: La batimetría determina una asimetría sur-norte de salinidad y temperatura. Los eventos de enfriamiento subsuperficiales coinciden con períodos de fuertes vientos. La surgencia influye en la dinámica hidrográfica de superficie y fondo en GP y determina la variabilidad interanual. El evento La Niña de 2018 mostró el período de surgencia más fuerte, posiblemente promoviendo la interacción de las aguas costeras y el Domo Térmico de Costa Rica.

Application value of magnetic resonance hydrography of the inner ear in cochlear implantation

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE This study aims to investigate the application value of magnetic resonance (MR) hydrography of the inner ear in cochlear implantation. METHODS 146 patients were enrolled. MR hydrography and spiral CT examinations for the intracranial auditory canal were performed before surgery, and all imaging results were statistically analyzed in order to explore the application value of MR hydrography of the inner ear in cochlear implantation. RESULTS 146 patients (292 ears) were examined. Among these patients, 13 were diagnosed with abnormal vestibular aqueducts (20 ears) by MR hydrography, while five were diagnosed with this disease by CT; 15 patients were diagnosed with inner ear malformation (19 ears) by MR hydrography, while 11 were diagnosed by CT (four were misdiagnosed); five patients were diagnosed with internal acoustic canal stenosis (eight ears) by MR hydrography, while two were diagnosed by CT (three were misdiagnosed); and four patients were diagnosed with cochlear fibrosis (five ears) by MR hydrography, while four were diagnosed by CT (four ears). The correct rate of diagnosis was 77.40% (113/146) based on CT, while the rate was 93.84% (137/146) based on MR hydrography. CONCLUSIONS MR hydrography imaging technique can be applied to the preoperative evaluation of cochlear implantation, providing accurate and reliable anatomic information on the inner membranous labyrinth and nerves in the internal acoustic canal and an accurate basis for the diagnosis of cochlear fibrosis and nerve development. This has a guiding significance for the selection of treatment schemes.

RESUMO OBJETIVO Este estudo visa investigar o valor da aplicação da hidrografia por ressonância magnética (RM) do ouvido interno no implante coclear. MÉTODOS Cento e quarenta e seis pacientes foram inscritos. Os exames da hidrografia por RM e do CT espiral para o canal auditivo intracraniano foram executados antes da cirurgia, e todos os resultados da imagem foram analisados estatisticamente, a fim de explorar o valor da aplicação da hidrografia por RM do ouvido interno no implante coclear. RESULTADOS Centro e quarenta e seis pacientes (292 ouvidos) foram examinados. Dentre esses pacientes, 13 foram diagnosticados com aquedutos vestibulares anormais (20 ouvidos) pela hidrografia por RM, enquanto cinco pacientes foram diagnosticados com esta doença pelo CT; 15 pacientes foram diagnosticados com malformação do ouvido interno (19 ouvidos) pela hidrografia por RM, enquanto 11 pacientes foram diagnosticados por CT (quatro foram diagnosticados erroneamente); cinco pacientes foram diagnosticados com estenose de canal acústico interno (oito ouvidos) pela hidrografia por RM, enquanto dois pacientes foram diagnosticados por CT (três foram diagnosticados erroneamente); e quatro pacientes foram diagnosticados com fibrose coclear (cinco ouvidos) pela hidrografia por RM, enquanto quatro foram diagnosticados por CT (quatro ouvidos). A taxa correta de diagnóstico foi de 77,40% (113/146) com base no CT, enquanto a taxa foi de 93,84% (137/146) com base na hidrografia por RM. CONCLUSÕES A técnica de imagem da hidrografia por RM pode ser aplicada à avaliação pré-operatória do implante coclear, que pode fornecer informações anatômicas precisas e confiáveis sobre o labirinto membranoso interno e os nervos no canal acústico interno, além de uma base exata para o diagnóstico da fibrose coclear e do desenvolvimento do nervo. Isso tem um significado orientador para a seleção de esquemas de tratamento.

Fitoplancton y zooplancton en el área marina protegida de Isla Gorgona, Colombia, y su relación con variables oceanográficas en estaciones lluviosa y seca / Phytoplankton and zooplankton on the marine protected area of Gorgona Island and its relationship with hydrographic variables during the rainy and dry seasons

We studied the variation in abundance and biomass of plankton in the pelagic environment of Gorgona during October 2010 (rainy season) and March 2011 (dry season), and evaluated their correlation with hydrographic features of temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen and transparency. Surface waters during both periods were warmer (>26°C) and with low salinity values (<31). At 30m during October the waters were homogeneous, while during March the waters were colder (<18°C), saltier (>34) and presented low oxygen concentrations (<3.0ml/l). 61 genera of phytoplankton and 30 zooplankton groups were identified, with greater values of phytoplankton genus and zooplankton abundance and biomass during March than in October. Bacteriastrum, Chaetoceros, Coscinodiscus, Guinardia, Rhizosolenia and Skeletonema were the phytoplankton genera most frequent in both sampling periods. Copepods were the dominant group of zooplankton, followed by chaetognaths and appendicularia in both periods. Zooplankton biomass was positively associated with surface temperature, salinity at 10m, and transparency of water column, and negatively associated with surface and 30m dissolved oxygen. Rev. Biol. Trop. 62 (Suppl. 1): 117-132. Epub 2014 February 01.

Se estableció la variación en la abundancia y biomasa del fitoplancton y zooplancton en el ambiente pelágico de isla Gorgona durante octubre 2010 (época lluviosa) y marzo 2011 (época seca), y se evaluó su grado de correlación con las condiciones hidrográficas de temperatura, salinidad, oxígeno disuelto y transparencia. Las aguas superficiales en los dos periodos fueron cálidas (>26°C) y de bajas salinidades (<31). A 30m las aguas en octubre fueron homogéneas, mientras que en marzo fueron frías (<18°C), salinas (>34) y con bajas concentraciones de oxígeno (3.0ml/l). Se registraron 61 géneros de fitoplancton y 30 grupos de zooplancton, con mayores valores para la riqueza de géneros y abundancia del fitoplancton, y para la abundancia y biomasa del zooplancton en marzo que en octubre. Bacteriastrum, Chaetoceros, Coscinodiscus, Guinardia, Rhizosolenia y Skeletonema fueron los generous de fitoplancton más frecuentes durante ambos periodos de muestreo. Para el zooplancton los copépodos fueron el grupo dominante, seguido por los quetognatos y las apendicularias. Adicionalmente, la biomasa del zooplancton presentó una asociación positiva significativa con la temperatura superficial, la salinidad a 10m y la transparencia, y negativa con la concentración de oxígeno disuelto en superficie y a 10m.

MR hydrography in the diagnosis of alveolar echinococcosis / 中华放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical application of MR hydrography (MRH) in diagnosing alveolar echinococcosis (AE). Methods Thirty-four patients with suspected alveolar echinococcosis were examined using MRH in addition to conventional magnetic resonance imaging(cMRI).Thirty-two of the 34 patinets had surgery and the pathological diagnoses were alveolar echinococcosis.Results Among 128 lesions in these 32 patients found at surgery,cMRI examination found 68 lesions and MRH found 108 lesions.The sensitivity of cMRI examination was (53.13 ±0.04) %,the specificity was (92.59 ± 0.05) %,concordance rate was (60.00 ± 0.03) %.The sensitivity of MRH examination was (84.38 ± 0.03) %,the specificity was (81.48 ± 0.08) %,concordance rate was (83.87 ± 0.03) %.Comparing concordance rate of cMRI examination and MRH,significant difference was found (U = 5.44,P < 0.01).Conclusion MRH technique can raise the sensitivity and concordance rote for diagnosing AE. This technique should be employed in the evaluation of patients suspected of AE.

Clinical Application of Magnetic Resonance Hydrography in Diagnosing Cystic Echinococcosis / 实用放射学杂志

Objective To investigate the clinical application of magnetic resonance hydrography(MRH) in diagnosing cystic echinococcosis(CE).Methods 47 cases with CE were proved by surgery and pathology.All cases were examed by MRI and MRH.Results Among the 151 lesions in 47 cases,the sensitivity and specificity in diagnosis of CE were 61.59% and 93.33% for MR imaging,92.05% and 86.67% for MRH,respectively.Conclusion The detecting rate of MRH was significant high than that of MRI,MRH combined with MRI has more advantages in diagnosis of CE.

Application of simple-shot-radio(SSH/RAD) MR hydrography(MRH) based on SENSE in gastrointestinal tract examination / 西安交通大学学报(医学版)

Objective To evaluate the capability of SSH/RAD MRH based on SENSE to show gastrointestinal tract anatomic structure,to provide normal anatomic base for gastrointestinal tract disease diagnosis with SSH/RAD MRH and to explore the new examination method for imaging diagnosis in gastrointestinal tract disease.Methods There were 30 healthy volunteers in total including 19 male cases,11 female cases,the age ranging from 20 to 50 with the mean age as 35 year old.All volunteers were asked to drink tap water about 1000-1500mL continuously at 60 minute before examination,to drink tap water 500mL at 20 minute before examination and receive injection of 654-2 10mg in muscle at 10min before examination.MRH were performed by Philips Gyroscan Intera 1.5T superconduct MRI scanner,using SENSE technique,phased-array coil and breath hold.SSH/RAD MRH was performed after the routine abdominal MR scan was done.Results SSH/RAD MRH was successfully performed on all volunteers at one time,and the examination achievement ratio was 100%.All images were evaluated by two senior doctors using blindness method.The ratio of the good-optimal quality images was 93% and the poor-quality images was 7%.Of all images,the stomach manifestation ratio was 65%,the stomach mucous clear manifestation ratio was 80%,the duodenum manifestation ratio was 80%,the jejunum manifestation ratio was 59%,the jejunum diameter was 2-2.5cm,the ileum manifestation ratio was 21%,the ileum diameter was 1.5-2.5cm and the small intestinal mucous clear manifestation ratio was 67%;the colon manifestation ratio was 10% and the colon mucous clear manifestation was 6%.Conclusion SSH/RAD MRH based on SENSE can clearly show the outline and mucous of the stomach,duodenum and jejunum,but can not clearly show the outline and mucous of ileum and colon.The imaging examination that the colon SSH/RAD MRH combined with the routine abdominal MR scan could clearly and conveniently show the anatomical characteristics of gastrointestinal tract.It is a new imaging examination method for gastrointestinal tract examination.