Pathological Evaluation by Microtomography of Ranula. Clinical Case Report

ABSTRACT: This study aims to demonstrate, through a clinical case report, the applicability of the use of microtomography (µCT) in the histopathological evaluation of a ranula lesion on the oral floor and to evaluate the use of 2 % elemental iodine solution as a contrast agent, in order to obtain a better contrast effect in a tissue sample, thus facilitating the identificat ion of anatomical structures, the histomorphological evaluation and the potential use of µCT in the imaging diagnosis of lesions. Different parameters were evaluated for obtaining images in SkyScan 1172, in a biopsied piece, when impregnated in a 10 % formalin solution and in a 2 % elemental iodine solution, when impregnated for 24h and 48h. Contrast agent impregnation was evaluated using the Hounsfield unit. The use of µCT allowed the identification of sialoliths dispersed inside the biopsy specimen, while the impregnation with Elemental iodine 2 % for 24h resulted in a better contrast when compared to the other conditions. The use of the Hounsfield unit allowed an adequate evaluation of the contrast obtained when the different parameters of impregnation and image acquisition were applied. The comparison between the 3D images with and without a specific marker highlighted a better evidencing of the soft tissues, with an improvement in the contrast of the images, also allowing the ident ification of the glandular duct obstructed by the sialoliths, allowing a conclusive histopathological evaluation of the biopsied lesion.

RESUMEN: Este estudio tiene como objetivo demostrar, a través de un reporte de caso clínico, la aplicabilidad del uso de la microtomografía (µCT) en la evaluación histopatológica de una lesión de ránula en el piso de la cavidad oral y evaluar el uso de solución de yodo elemental al 2 % como agente de contraste, con el fin de obtener un mejor efecto de contraste en una muestra de tejido, facilitando así la identificación de estructuras anatómicas, la evaluación histomorfológica y el potencial uso de µCT en el diagnóstico por imágenes de lesiones. Se evaluaron diferentes parámetros para la obtención de imágenes en SkyScan 1172, en una pieza biopsiada, cuando se impregna en una solución de formalina al 10 % y en una solución de yodo elemental al 2 %, durante 24 h y 48 h. La impregnación del agente de contraste se evaluó utilizando la unidad Hounsfield. El uso de µCT permitió la identificación de sialolitos dispersos dentro de la muestra de la biopsia, mientras que la impregnación con Yodo Elemental al 2 % durante 24 h resultó en un mejor contraste en comparación con las otras condiciones. El uso de la unidad Hounsfield permitió una adecuada evaluación del contraste obtenido cuando se aplicaron los diferentes parámetros de impregnación y adquisición de imágenes. La comparación entre las imágenes 3D con y sin marcador específico destacó una mejor evidenciación de los tejidos blandos, con una mejora en el contraste de las imágenes, permitiendo además identificar el conducto glandular obstruido por los sialolitos, permitiendo una evaluación histopatológica concluyente de la lesión sometida a biopsia.

LA DUREZA TOTAL DEL AGUA AFECTA LA MUDA, CALCIFICACIÓN, CRECIMIENTO Y SUPERVIVENCIA DE Cryphiops caementarius (PALAEMONIDAE) / The total water hardness affects molting, calcification, growth and survival of Cryphiops caementarius (Palaemonidae)

RESUMEN El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar los efectos de diferentes niveles de dureza total del agua en la muda, calcificación del exoesqueleto, crecimiento y supervivencia de Cryphiops caementarius. Los camarones machos fueron colectados del río Pativilca (Lima, Perú) y cultivados en recipientes individuales dentro de acuarios (55 L). Se emplearon cuatro niveles de dureza total del agua (100, 200, 300 y 400 mg CaCO3 L-1), con tres repeticiones, respectivamente. Los camarones cultivados en agua con dureza de 300 mg L-1 tuvieron menor periodo de muda (26,7 días) y mayor frecuencia de mudas (tres mudas). El contenido de calcio del exoesqueleto del camarón incrementó (p < 0,05) de 25 a 31 % en agua con dureza de 100 y 400 mg L-1, respectivamente. El mayor grosor del exoesqueleto (144 -jm en cefalotórax y 131 μm en abdomen) fue obtenido en agua con dureza de 400 mg L-1 y el menor grosor (93 -jm en cefalotórax y abdomen) en 100 mg L-1. El crecimiento en longitud fue mayor (p < 0,05) en agua con durezas de 200 y 300 mg L-1. El crecimiento en peso fue similar (p > 0,05) entre tratamientos. La mayor supervivencia (> 94,4 %) se mantuvo en agua con durezas de hasta 300 mg L-1 y la menor supervivencia (77,8 %) fue con 400 mg L-1. La dureza total del agua de 200 y 300 mg L-1 es conveniente para el cultivo del camarón, pero dureza del agua mayor o menor a este rango afectan la muda, el crecimiento y la supervivencia por deficiencia o exceso de calcio acumulado, respectivamente en el exoesqueleto del camarón.

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to evaluate the effects of different levels of total hardness on the molting, calcification of exoskeleton, growth and survival of Cryphiops caementarius prawn. Male prawns were collected from Pativilca river (Lima, Peru) and cultivated in individual containers inside aquariums (55 L). Four levels of the total hardness of water (100, 200, 300 and 400 mg CaCO3 L-1) were used, with three repetitions, respectively. Prawns cultured in water with hardness of 300 mg L-1 has a shorter molting period (26.7 days) and a higher frequency of molts (three molts). The calcium content of the prawn exoskeleton increased (p < 0.05) from 25 to 31 % in water with hardness of 100 and 400 mg L-1, respectively. The greatest thickness of the exoskeleton (144 -jm cephalothorax and 131 -jm abdomen) was obtained in water with a hardness of400 mg L-1 and the smallest thickness (93 -jm in the cephalothorax and abdomen) in 100 mg L-1. The growth in length was greater (p < 0.05) in water with hardness of 200 and 300 mg L-1. The weight growth was similar (p > 0.05) between treatments. The highest survival (> 94.4 %) was maintained in water with hardness up to 300 mg L-1 and the lowest survival (77.8 %) was at 400 mg L-1. The total hardness of 200 and 300 mg L-1 is suitable for prawn farming, but hardness high or lower than this range affects the molting, growth and survival due to deficiency or excess of accumulated calcium, respectively, in the prawn exoskeleton.

Impregnacıón al vacío de proteínas de lactosuero concentrado en las cáscaras de naranja valencıa (Citrus sinensis)

RESUMEN El objetivo de la investigación fue incorporar compuestos bioactivos provenientes del concentrado del desecho de la industria quesera en cáscaras de naranja variedad Valencia, aplicando la técnica de la impregnación al vacío. Asimismo, fue evaluar los efectos de la presión de vacío (50-60 kPa), tiempo de impregnación (5-15 min) y concentración osmótica de lactosuero (50-60°Brix). Se determinó las características fisicoquímicas y acondicionamiento de la materia prima. El diseño de la investigación para la optimización utilizado fue un diseño Box-Benhken con el programa Design Expert 11, teniendo 15 tratamientos con valores de las variables. El mayor contenido proteico se obtuvo por la combinación de tratamientos, ajustando a las cualidades del equipo, siendo la presión de vacío a 57,0 kPa, concentración de sólidos solubles 54 °Brix y el tiempo de 7,70 min, lo que produjo 3,84 ± 0,10 g de proteínas/100 g de muestra. Finalmente, se evaluó las características fisicoquímicas del producto optimizado, la transferencia de masa, ganancia de agua e incremento de sólidos y se realizó el análisis microbiológico que nos indicó que este alimento es apto para el consumo humano.

ABSTRACT The objective of the research was to incorporate bioactive compounds in orange peels of the Valencia variety from waste concentrate found in the cheese industry, applying the technique of vacuum impregnation. The effects of vacuum pressure (50 - 60 kPa), impregnation time (5-15 min) and osmotic concentration of whey (50-60°Brix) were also evaluated. The physicochemical and conditioning characteristics of raw material were determined. The research design for optimization used was a Box-Benhken design with the Design Expert 11 program, having 15 treatments with variable values. The highest protein content was obtained by the combination of treatments adjusted to equipment qualities: vacuum pressure of 57.0 kPa, soluble solids concentration 54 °Brix and 7.70 min, which produced 3.84 ± 0.104 g protein/100 g of sample. Finally, the physicochemical characteristics of the optimized product, mass transfer, water increase and solids increase were evaluated and microbiological analysis to determine if this food is suitable for human consumption was performed.

Community Empowerment for Malaria Control and Prevention in Kampung Tong Nibong, Sarawak: An Intervention Study

Tong Nibong is a Bidayuh village located at Sarawak Kalimantan border. Since the year 2004 to 2009, a total of 537 cases of malaria were recorded in Serian District of which 14 cases were reported from Kampung Tong Nibong. Community empowerment programme for malaria infection prevention showed tremendous improvement in implementation. This intervention study aims to gauge the effectiveness of community empowerment approach in malaria elimination programme in Kampung Tong Nibong Serian. An intervention study was conducted with pre and post data collection. Data was collected using validated questionnaire by face to face interview. Universal sampling method was used to select respondents from head of household and post data was collected after intervention activities were carried out within a year of study period. The study showed significant difference on level of knowledge of respondents on vector of malaria between pre and post data with a P < 0.05. There was significant difference between pre and post data on practices on control and prevention of malaria with a P < 0.05. The same goes to level of positive attitude of respondents towards malaria control. In conclusion, the study can be considered successful because there is significant difference in knowledge, attitude and practice among the respondents between pre and post data. This indicates that community empowerment (voluntary participation) measures can be implemented in high risk or endemic areas where malaria is a persistent problem to the community and health institutions faces many limiting factors.​

Drying of pineapple slices in natura and pre-osmodehydrated in inverted sugar / Secagem de fatias de abacaxi in natura e pré-desidratadas osmoticamente em açúcar invertido

This research describes the drying kinetics and compares the convective drying rates of in natura and osmodehydrated pineapple slices in inverted sugar. The effective moisture diffusivity during air drying was estimated using Fick's second law of diffusion. The suitability of a theoretical liquid-diffusion model and seven semi-theoretical mathematical models for use in describing the experimental drying curves was also evaluated. Goodness of fit between experimental and predicted values was based on the root mean square error, mean absolute percentage error, mean bias error, agreement index, residual plot analysis and the principle of parsimony. Osmotic dehydration was conducted in 155, 310, and 465 mL L-1 osmotic solutions, at 40 and 50 ºC for 2 h at 60 rpm. Convective drying was performed in a tray cabinet dryer using heated ambient air at 60 ºC and 1.15 m s-1. Osmotic pretreatment facilitated water removal during the first hours of drying, a trend that was reversed towards the end of the process for samples osmodehydrated at the highest solution concentration. The effect of the osmotic pretreatments on drying rate was negligible at 40 C, but at 50 C the rate of moisture removal was more intense for samples in natura and osmodehydrated at the lowest solution concentration. Effective moisture diffusivity increased with temperature and solution concentration. The single-exponential, three-parameter semi-theoretical drying model gave the best predictions of the drying curves of pineapple slices both in natura and pre-osmodehydrated in inverted sugar.

O trabalho descreve a cinética de secagem e compara as taxas de secagem por convecção de fatias de abacaxi in natura e pré-desidratadas osmoticamente em açúcar invertido. A difusividade efetiva da água no interior do produto durante a secagem foi calculada empregando-se a Segunda Lei de Fick. Avalia, também, o grau de adequação de um modelo teórico de difusão de liquido e de sete modelos semi-teóricos na descrição das curvas experimentais de secagem. A desidratação osmótica foi realizada empregando-se soluções a 155, 310 e 465 mL L-1, a 40 e 50 ºC, sob agitação a 60 rpm e tempo de imersão de 2 h. A secagem por convecção foi feita em secador do tipo gabinete com bandejas, com ar à 60 ºC e 1,15 m s-1. O grau de ajuste dos modelos foi avaliado por meio da raiz do erro quadrático médio, do erro percentual absoluto médio, do viés médio, do índice de ajuste, pela análise da dispersão de resíduos e aplicando-se o princípio da parcimônia. O pré-tratamento osmótico facilitou a remoção de água durante as primeiras horas de secagem, comportamento que se reverteu ao final do processo para amostras desidratadas na solução mais concentrada. O efeito do pré-tratamento osmótico sobre a taxa de secagem foi desprezível a 40 ºC, no entanto, a 50 ºC, a taxa de remoção de água foi mais intensa para amostras in natura e pré-desidratadas nas soluções de menor concentração. A difusividade efetiva aumentou em função de aumentos na temperatura e na concentração da solução. O modelo exponencial simples de três parâmetros foi o que melhor descreveu as curvas de secagem por convecção de fatias de abacaxi in natura e pré-desidratadas osmoticamente em açúcar invertido

Utilization of Formalin Embalmed Specimens Under Eco-Friendly Conditions by Advanced Plastination Technique.

Preparation of anatomical models and teaching aids is a challenging task in the medical, veterinary and paramedical sciences as like as life form. The successful preservation of conventional methods by embalmed cadavers/ corpse’s are routinely practiced for educational/research purposes. The existing form of preservation technique is not promising to meet the current challenges in the teaching and learning of human/veterinary anatomy. The embalming fluid causes potential health hazards with continuous exposure of formalin fumes. The study was conducted on dissected cadaverous embalmed specimens by using advanced plastination technique. The 10% formalin fixed and preserved specimens of buffalo head and horse limb were subjected to dehydration, impregnation and hardening with clearing, dehydrating and curing agents. Plastination methodology consists of slowly replacing tissue fluids, lipids with a dehydrating agent and replaced with polymer under force impregnation. In these processes, water and lipids in biological tissues are replaced by curable polymers. The yielded specimens are pleasant to handle, non toxic, pliable, dried and don’t smell or decay. These plastinates are well utilized in routine practical demonstrations of gross anatomical observations in institutional teaching as well as learning. The plastinated specimens are today’s milestone in medical education and become an ideal teaching tool not only in anatomy but also in pathology, obstetrics, radiology and surgery. Hence, any methodology or technique that would decrease the level of exposure to formaldehyde should be explored. Plastinates offer this excellent alternative as it lowers the risk of undue exposure to formaldehyde with higher health and safety regulations in our country.

Histo-architechtural Evaluation of Conventional Versus Two Rapid Microwave Processing Techniques.

Aims: This work aims to reduce the time of tissue processing, exclude xylene from tissue processing as well as to reduce the total quantity of reagents used per cycle of paraffin wax processing technique. Study Design: Harvesting and fixation of tissues. Grossing into triplicates, processing using three different techniques. Staining and grading of sections. Place and Duration of Study: Apparently healthy rabbits from the animal house, National Veterinary research Institute, Vom, Jos, Nigeria, between August and December, 2014. Methodology: Two apparently healthy rabbits were sacrificed and the Trachea, Lungs, Heart, Liver, Kidney, Stomach, Skin, Brain, and the Spleen were harvested and fixed in 10% buffered formalin for three days. They were grossed into triplicates, labeled and processed using the conventional, microwave without vacuum and microwave with vacuum respectively. They were sectioned and stained simultaneously using the haematoxylin and eosin staining technique as well as the Gordon and Sweet’s method. They were graded as excellent if they permitted microscopy, fair if not very good but can permit microscopy and poor if they cannot permit microscopy at all. Results: There is a drastic reduction in the duration of processing as well as the quantity of reagents used in the microwave techniques as compared to the conventional method. Xylene was completely eliminated in the microwave techniques. Tissue histo-architechture, special features as well as silver impregnation were clearly demonstrated without significant differences. Dye uptake as well as section thickness were comparable among the three techniques. Conclusion: Same-day turn-around is possible in histology, with reduced reagent consumption and elimination of xylene, without compromising section quality, dye uptake or ability to reduce silver to its metallic form. This will result to quick diagnosis hence quick intervention at a cheaper rate to both laboratories and clients. It is a good innovation in forensic and diagnostic histopathology and should be encouraged. Its compatibility with histochemical, immunohistochemical and molecular techniques should be evaluated to give a wider application.

Optimización experimental del proceso de liofilización de uchuva adicionada con componentes activos por impregnación al vacío / Experimental optimization of the freeze dry process of cape gooseberry added with active compounds by vacuum impregnation

Antecedentes: Los procesos de optimización experimental, representan una herramienta efectiva para el mejoramiento de la calidad de los productos, contribuyendo en la diversificación de productos en la cadena de uchuva, como frutos promisorios de exportación. Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue optimizar el proceso de liofilización para obtener uchuvas (Physalis peruviana L.) semiesféricas adicionadas con componentes activos y de excelentes atributos de calidad. Métodos: Las muestras semiesféricas (3 - 4 g) fueron tratadas inicialmente por impregnación al vacío con una emulsión que contenía proteína de soja, sucralosa, tensoactivos, calcio, vitamina D3 (Colecalciferol), vitamina E (DL-α-tocoferol acetato) y vitamina B9 . La optimización experimental del proceso de liofilización se realizó con un diseño factorial 22 con el fin de determinar la condición óptima de operación, utilizando como variables independientes la velocidad de calentamiento de la placa (ºC/min) y el tiempo de sostenimiento a la temperatura de la placa para cada segmento del proceso y como variables dependientes: concentración de los componentes con actividad fisiológica, actividad de agua, humedad, textura, color y tiempo total de proceso. Resultados: Se identificó una influencia de las condiciones del proceso sobre las variables de respuesta, donde una porción de 49 g de uchuvas liofilizadas alcanzó contenidos superiores al 20% del valor diario de referencia de vitamina D y entre el 10 y 20% del valor diario de referencia en calcio y vitaminas B9, C y E; permitiendo identificar al producto como "Excelente fuente de vitamina D" y "Buena fuente de calcio y vitaminas B9, C, E", según la normativa colombiana. La condición óptima de proceso se alcanzó a una velocidad de calentamiento de placa de 0,04 ºC/min y un tiempo de sostenimiento de la temperatura de la placa de 1,2 h. Conclusiones: La aplicación integrada de procesos de impregnación al vacío y liofilización, representan una alternativa importante en el desarrollo de alimentos funcionales en el fruto de uchuva.

Introduction: Experimental optimization processes represent an effective tool for improving the quality of products, contributing to the diversification of products in the agricultural value chain of cape gooseberry, as promising export fruit. Aim: The aim of this study was to optimize the freeze-drying process to obtain hemispherical cape gooseberries (Physalis peruviana L.) with added active compounds, and with excellent quality attributes. Methods: The hemispherical samples (3 - 4 g) were initially treated by vacuum impregnation with an emulsion containing soybean protein, sucralose, surfactants, calcium, vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), vitamin E (DL-α-tocopherol acetate) and vitamin B9. The experimental optimization of the freeze-drying was performed using a factorial design 22 to determine the optimum operating condition, using as independent variables the rate of heating plate (°C/min) and holding time at the temperature of the plate for each segment of the process and as dependent variables: concentration of physiologically active components, water activity, moisture content, texture, color and total processing time. Results: An influence of process conditions on the response variables was identified, where a portion of 49 g of freeze-dried gooseberries reached over 20% content of daily reference value (DRV) of vitamin D and between 10 and 20% of DRV in calcium and vitamin B9, C and E; allowing to identify the product as "Excellent source of vitamin D" and "Good source of calcium and vitamin B9, C, E", according to Colombian regulations. The optimal process condition was reached at a 0.04 °C/min heating rate of plate and a 1.2 h holding time of the plate temperature. Conclusions: The application of the integrated processes of vacuum impregnation and freeze-drying show an important technological alternative to development of functional foods from the fruit of cape gooseberry.

Adaptación de la técnica de impregnación argéntica de Llombart para la demostración de fibras nerviosas, en cualquier tejido en cortes por parafina / Adaptation of Llombart's silver impregnation technique for demonstration of nerve fibers in any tissue in paraffin sections

En la investigación biológica sigue siendo necesaria la demostración de la inervación periférica en numerosos tejidos y órganos. El objetivo de este trabajo fue rescatar y modernizar uno de los métodos más constantes que hemos probado para demostrar la inervación periférica. La técnica de Llombart para fibras nerviosas se adaptó en cortes por parafina de 7 µm en diferentes tejidos animales. La impregnación argéntica se hizo por goteo en cámara húmeda. Se demostraron en forma constante, precisa y seriada terminaciones nerviosas y corpúsculos sensoriales, neuronas y fibras nerviosas periféricas. A pesar de la alta especificidad para fibras nerviosas, la técnica no compromete el panorama tisular por lo que da bellas imágenes de conjunto. Sin ser una técnica para argentafinidad, demuestra claramente dos tipos de células argentafines en las glándulas adrenales. La adición de los reactivos metálicos en gotas y en cámara húmeda, ofrece una variante sumamente económica.

In Biological research is still necessary for the demonstration of the peripheral innervation in numerous tissues and organs. The aim of this study was to rescue and modernize one of the most consistent methods that we have tried to demonstrate peripheral innervation. Llombart's technique for nerve fibers was adapted by paraffin cuts of 7 µm in different animal tissue. The silver impregnation was done by dripping in a moist chamber. It was demonstrated in a constant, precise and serial form, nerve terminations, and sensorial corpuscles, neurons, and peripheral nerve fibers. Despite being highly specific to nerve fibers, the technique does not sacrifice tissue panorama so it gives beautiful images set. Without being a technique to argentaffin structures, it clearly shows two types of argentaffin cells in the adrenal glands. The addition of the metal reactive in droplets and in a humid chamber provides a very economical variant.

Validation of impregnation process for homeopathic globules by spectrophotometric-UV method

We compared the impregnation techniques for globules according to the Manual of Technical Norms for Homeopathic Pharmacies (MNTFH) of the Association of Homeopathic Pharmacists (ABFH), Brazilian Homeopathic Pharmacopoeia (FHB) and variations of these techniques. The variables were evaluated in this procedure, three different sizes of globules (N o . 3, 5 and 7), the hydroalcoholic solution of 70% (v/v) Minoxidil 2% (w/v) was used to impregnate the globules in concentrations of 2, 3, 4, 5% (v/w) and the impregnation at 10 %(v/w) was used hydroalcoholic solutions at 70, 80 and 90% (v/v), and four impregnation techniques various ( A -glass, B -paper, C -cup and D -FHB). As the results of content uniformity did not demonstrate a normal distribution, the one way ANOVA and a nonparametric statistical model were used for evaluation. Considering the average, the standard deviation (SD), the individual variance of each group and the principal components analysis graphs (PCA), it was observed that the “A” impregnation of globules technique, with 5% (v/w) of the impregnation concentrations and the No.5 globule presented the best uniformity of dose. As to the drying, there was a need to use a heat source.

Compararam-se as técnicas de impregnação para glóbulos segundo o Manual de Normas Técnicas para Farmácias Homeopáticas (MNTFH) da Associação Brasileira de Farmacêuticos Homeopatas (ABFH), Farmacopeia Homeopática Brasileira (FHB) e variações destas técnicas. As variáveis avaliadas neste processo foram: três tamanhos diferentes de glóbulos (n.º 3, 5 e 7); a solução hidroalcóolica a 70% (v/v) de minoxidil a 2% (p/v) foi utilizada para impregnar os glóbulos nas concentrações de 2, 3, 4, 5% (v/p) e na impregnação a 10% (v/p) utilizaram-se as soluções hidroalcóolicas a 70, 80 e 90% (v/v); e quatro técnicas de impregnação diferentes ( A -vidro, B -papel, C -copo e D -FHB). A impregnação foi validada através da uniformidade de dose por conteúdo, sendo o minoxidil a substância quantificada. Como os resultados da uniformidade de dose por conteúdo não demonstraram distribuição normal, utilizaram-se o One way ANOVA e um modelo estatístico não paramétrico para sua avaliação. Considerando-se a média, o desvio padrão (DP), a variância individual de cada grupo e os gráficos de análise de componentes principais (ACP), observou-se que a impregnação que utilizou o glóbulo nº5, a concentração para impregnação de 5% (v/p), graduação alcoólica de 70% (v/v) e técnica “A” apresentou a melhor uniformidade de dose. Quanto à secagem, verificou-se a necessidade do uso de uma fonte de calor.

Structural organization and pattern of innervations of human Meissner's corpuscle: a light microscopic study.

Background: Human glabrous skin has very rich nerve supply in the form of specialized nerve endings like Meissner’s corpuscles, Pacinian corpuscles, Krause end bulbs etc for carrying sensory information to brain. Aim of study: To study the structure, pattern of innervations and nerve terminations of human Meissner’s corpuscle. Methods: Skin samples from sixty human beings (age range 2 to 72 years) were taken, sections prepared and stained with a cytological (Haematoxylin – Eosin and Vongieson’s stains) and a neural stain (Silver Impregnation). Results: With cytological stain, Meissner’s corpuscles were seen in dermal papillae of glabrous skin, each consisting of a cellular structure having a peripheral capsule and central core of transversely arranged cells. With neural stain, each corpuscle was seen to be oval, globular or cylindrical structure, having a capsule surrounding the core of spirally arranged nerve fibers, sandwiched by Schwann cells. In between nerve fibers of the core were seen small bundles of collagen fibers. 2-6 nerve fibers innervated each Mc from the sub corial plexus of nerves and formed various patterns of nerve endings like networks, end bulbs and varicosities inside the Meissner’s corpuscle. Conclusion: Meissner’s corpuscle is a complex structure composed of capsule - consisting of spindle shaped capsular cells interspersed in collagen fibers, surrounding a core of helically arranged nerve fibers, Schwann cells and collagen fibers.

Efectividad del Sipertrin 5sc en el control de Aedes aegypti en Santa Clara, Villa Clara / Effectiveness of Sipertrin 5 SC for Aedes aegypti control in Santa Clara, Villa Clara

Introducción: el uso de materiales tratados con insecticidas es una de las estrategias actualmente recomendada por la Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS), para la prevención y control de enfermedades trasmitidas por vectores. En Cuba, aunque no se han utilizado materiales impregnados con insecticidas, desde 1986 se utilizan distintos formulados de insecticidas piretroides para el control de diferentes especies de vectores. Objetivo: determinar la efectividad del insecticida piretroide beta cipermetrina, en su formulación Sipertrin 5 SC para el control de Aedes aegypti. Métodos: se determinó la efectividad del Sipertrin 5 SC, mediante tres procesos: tratamiento residual en los sitios de reposo-perifocal, impregnación de cortinas, y la combinación de los dos anteriores, a través de metodologías recomendadas por la OMS, en viviendas del Consejo Condado Norte del Área de Salud XX Aniversario, del municipio Santa Clara, Villa Clara. Se realizaron bioensayos para determinar la efectividad de este piretroide en diferentes superficies, siguiendo la metodología recomendada por la OMS. Resultados: el tratamiento combinado (sitios de reposo, perifocal e impregnación de cortinas) fue el de mayor efecto residual, con una efectividad de hasta 5 meses. En las viviendas con tratamiento en los sitios de reposo y perifocal la residualidad fue de 4 meses. La mayor efectividad del producto resultó en las superficies de plástico y concreto con una mortalidad de 95 a 100 por ciento hasta los 3 meses, mientras que en la de metal fue de 85 por ciento. Conclusiones: el Sipertrin 5 SC es un candidato a analizar para su posible inclusión en los programas de control de Aedes aegypti en Cuba, contribuirá a la sostenibilidad de las estrategias que se implementen

Introduction: the use of insecticide-treated materials is one of the strategies currently recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the prevention and control of vector-borne diseases. Even though insecticide-impregnated materials have not been used in Cuba, several pyrethroid insecticide formulations have been in use since 1986 for the control of various vector species. Objective: determine the effectiveness of pyrethroid insecticide beta-cypermethrin, formulated as Sipertrin 5 SC, for the control of Aedes aegypti. Methods: effectiveness of Sipertrin 5 SC was determined by three procedures: residual treatment of resting sites-perifocal, impregnation of curtains, and combination of the two, applying the methodologies recommended by WHO, all of which was carried out in households from Condado Norte Council, 20th Anniversary health area, in the municipality of Santa Clara, Villa Clara. Bioassays were conducted to determine the effectiveness of this pyrethroid on various surfaces, following the methodology recommended by WHO. Results: the greatest residual effect was obtained with the combined treatment (resting sites, perifocal treatment and curtain impregnation), with an effectiveness of up to 5 months. In households undergoing resting site and perifocal treatment, residuality was 4 months. Effectiveness of the product was highest on plastic and concrete surfaces, with a mortality rate of 95 to 100 percent up to three months. On metal surfaces mortality was 85 percent. Conclusions: Sipertrin 5 SC is a candidate to be considered for possible inclusion in Aedes aegypti control programs in Cuba. Its use will contribute to the sustainability of the strategies implemented

Vida útil de uchva (Phisalys peruviana L. ) mínimamente procesada y adicionada con calcio y vitaminas B9 D y E / Shelf life of cape gooseberry (Physalis peruviana L. ) minimally processed and added with calcium and vitamins B9, D and E

Background: Functional Foods are considered nowadays by consumers as the range of foods of major interest. Objectives: The aim of the present work was the evaluation of color, texture and sensorial properties of fresh Cape Gooseberry (FG) and vacuum impregnated Cape Gooseberry (IG) with calcium and vitamins B9, C, D and E during storage at 4ºC. Methods: Entire cape gooseberries were vacuum impregnated (VI) with tocopherol and cholecalciferol emulsified in aqueous phase with sucrose, ascorbic acid, folic acid, calcium chloride, calcium fumarate, low methoxyl pectin, isolated soy protein, tensoactives and preservatives. The texture was determined from puncture assays, and the color from the CIE Lab coordinates. The sensorial profile was determined with the aid of trained panelists, through a multidimensional approach of characteristic descriptors of general appearance, odor, taste and texture. Results: The instrumental values of color and texture for IG were significantly different from the FG, because are being softer, more elastic, darker, brighter and of less color saturation. The samples of FG and IG presented intense sensorial characteristics in the descriptors orange color, brightness, spherical uniformity, smooth surface, fresh appearance, odor, cape gooseberry characteristic taste and frutal, fleshy texture, juicy, firmness and turgidity. By the effect of VI process the most relevant significant differences were the descriptors orange color, superficial stains, fresh appearance, sweet taste and cape gooseberry characteristic taste, soft texture, firmness and juicy; whereas for the effect of storage time were fresh appearance, dehydrated appearance, peduncle cicatrization, aromatic odor, overripe, cape gooseberry characteristic taste, frutal taste, soft texture, juicy, firmness and turgidity. Conclusions: The VI significantly affects the objective assessment of color and texture, finding correspondence with the sensorial evaluation...

Plastinación: un instrumento complementario para el desarrollo del proceso enseñanza-aprendizaje de la anatomía / Plastination: a complementary tool for the development of the teaching-learning process of anatomy

La técnica de plastinación se emplea ampliamente para preservar piezas anatómicas utilizadas en docencia. Por tal motivo, se viene llevando a cabo un proceso de fortalecimiento y desarrollo del área de Anatomía, que incluye elaborar estructuras anatómicas que faciliten el aprendizaje y complementen la disección de los cadáveres, que se vienen usando como instrumento didáctico principal en la asignatura. Para tal fin se utilizaron diversas técnicas y modificaciones a partir de los protocolos propuestos por el doctor von Hagens (1987), adaptándolos a las necesidades y posibilidades, pues en el medio se carece de un laboratorio de plastinación para el seguimiento puntual de esta técnica. El alto costo de implementar un laboratorio de plastinación y de las piezas plastinadas conlleva el desarrollo y la obtención de elementos similares que impliquen un menor costo y permitan, a su vez, la participación de los estudiantes en un entorno creativo de aprendizaje en el cual se aprende haciendo...

The plastination technique is widely used to preserve anatomical specimens used in teaching.For this reason, a process of strengthening and developing on the area of anatomy hasbeen carried out, which includes the development of anatomical structures that makes learningeasy and complement the dissection of corpses, practice used as the primary teachingtool in the subject. To this end, various techniques have been used and modified based on theproposed protocols by Dr. von Hagens (1987), adapting them to the needs and possibilities,since the field lacks a plastination laboratory for a scheduled follow-up of this technique. Thehigh cost of implementing a plastination laboratory and the plastinated specimens impliesthe development and acquisition of similar items at a lower cost, which in turn enables theparticipation of students in a creative learning environment where they learn by doing...

A técnica de plastinação é amplamente empregada para conservar peças anatômicas utilizadasno ensino. Por esta razão, se vem realizando um processo de reforço e fortalecimentoda área de Anatomia, que inclui a elaboração de estruturas anatômicas que facilitem aaprendizagem e complementem a dissecação de cadáveres, que vem sendo usados comoprincipal instrumento didático na matéria. Para este fim foram utilizadas várias técnicas emodificações a partir dos protocolos propostos pelo doutor von Hagens (1987), adaptandoosàs necessidades e possibilidades, pois no meio carece-se de um laboratório de plastinaçãopara acompanhamento preciso desta técnica. O alto custo de implementar um laboratóriode plastinação e das peças plastinadas obriga o desenvolvimento e aquisição de elementossemelhantes que impliquem um custo menor e permitam, por sua vez, a participação dosestudantes em um ambiente de aprendizagem criativa no qual se aprende fazendo...

A brief review on the history, methods and applications of plastination / Una breve reseña sobre la historia, métodos y aplicaciones de la plastinación

Plastination is a process of preservation of anatomical specimens by a delicate method of forced impregnation with curable polymers like silicone, epoxy or polyester resins with vast applications in medical fields of study. Plastination is a technique of tissue preservation developed by Dr. Gunther von Hagens in 1977. In this process, water and lipids in biological tissues are replaced by curable polymers (silicone, epoxy, polyester) which are hardened, resulting in dry, odorless and durable specimens. In this technique it is possible for us to treat every part of the body and tissues to preserve it for educational purposes. Nowadays there are new and vast varieties of applications for plastination in the educational and cultural areas. This invention has been recognized as an artistic phenomena among many authors. This article will pay attention to the history, basic principles of methods and also various applications of the plastination during the brief period of its creation.

La plastinación es un proceso de conservación de muestras anatómicas mediante un método delicado de impregnación forzada con polímeros curables como la silicona, resinas de poliéster o epóxicas, con vastas aplicaciones en el campo del estudio de la medicina. La plastinación es una técnica de conservación de tejidos desarrollados por el Dr. Gunther von Hagens en 1977. En este proceso, el agua y los lípidos en los tejidos biológicos se sustituyen por polímeros curables (silicona, epoxi, poliéster), que se endurecen, lo que resulta en un especimen seco, sin olor y duradero. En esta técnica, es posible tratar todos los tejidos y partes del cuerpo, a fin de preservarlo para fines educativos. Actualmente tenemos una amplia gama de solicitudes de plastinación incluyendo: docentes, culturales, y también, hoy en día, esta invención ha sido reconocida como un fenómeno artístico por muchos autores. En este artículo se hace un relato histórico de los principios básicos del método y las diversas aplicaciones de la plastinación en su breve periodo de creación.

Uchuva (Physalis peruviana L. ) ecotipo Colombia, mínimamente procesada inoculada con la cepa nativa lactobacillus plantarum LPBM10 mediante técnica de impregnación a vacío / Capegooseberry (Physalis Peruvian L. ) Colombian ecotype, minimal processed inoculated with native strain Lactobacillus Plantarum LPBM10 by means of vaccum impregnaron technique

During the last decade, the development of functional food has grown as the demand has increased significantly. The Group Functional Foods Research (GAF) of the National University of Colombia, Headquarters Medellin; applies the matrix engineering as the methodology to obtain these, adding antioxidant vitamins, minerals, pro-biotics, among others, in the structure of the fruits. Aim of this study was to develop cape gooseberry minimally processed inoculated with Lactobacillus plantarum in glucose solution, using it as mechanism of incorporating the vacuum impregnation technique. Impregnated samples and stored at 4ºC, at time 0,5,10 and 15 days, counting showed 1J52 +/- 0,6 x 109 CFU/100g fresh cape gooseberry. Having dairy products as a referent to consider food as probiotic (106 CFU/day), an agreement can be made based on the results. The fruit cape gooseberry inoculated with L. plantarum presents these characteristics, providing an improvement in the consumer's diet. The development of innovative products like fruits minimally processed with probiotic microorganisms represents an advance in research and development that reinforces the growing culture food consumption that favors health.

En la última década el desarrollo de alimentos funcionales ha evolucionado y su demanda se ha incrementado notablemente. El grupo de Investigación en Alimentos Funcionales (GAF) de la Universidad Nacional de Colombia Sede Medellín, aplica la Ingeniería de Matrices como metodología de obtención de estos, adicionando vitaminas antioxidantes, minerales, probióticos, entre otros, en la estructura de los frutos. El objetivo de este estudio es desarrollar uchuva mínimamente procesada, inoculada con Lactobacillus plantarum en solución de glucosa, utilizando como mecanismo de incorporación la técnica de impregnación a vacío. Las muestras impregnadas y almacenadas a 4ºC, en los tiempos deO, 5, 10 y 15 días; presentaron conteos de 1,52 +/- 0,6 x 10(9) UFC/100g uchuva fresca. Teniendo como referente los productos lácteos para considerar un alimento como probiótico (10(6) UFC/día), se puede decir de acuerdo con los resultados, que la uchuva inoculada con L. plantarum presenta estas características y puede proporcionar un mejoramiento en la salud del consumidor. El desarrollo de productos innovadores como frutas mínimamente procesadas con microorganismos probióticos, representa un avance en investigación que refuerza la creciente cultura de consumo de alimentos que favorecen la salud.

Nerve endings of filliform, fungiform and vallate papillae of dorsal tongue mucosa of White-lipped peccary (Tayassu pecari): Neurohistological observations / Terminação nervosa das papilas filiformes, fungiformes e valadas da mucosa dorsal da língua de queixada: observação neurohistológica

The neurohistologic observations were performed using the specimens prepared by Winkelmann and Schmitt silver impregnation method. The tissues were fixed in 10 percent formalin solution and sections of 40µm thickness were obtained by Leica Cryostat at -30ºC. The sections of dorsal mucosa of White-lipped peccary tongue showed numerous filliform and fungiform papillae, and two vallate papillae on the caudal part. The epithelial layer revealed queratinized epithelial cells and the connective tissue papillae of different sizes and shapes. Thick nerve fiber bundles are noted into the subepithelial connective tissue of the papillae. The connective tissue of fungiform and vallate papillae contained numerous sensitive nerves fibers bundles forming a complex nerve plexus.

As observações neuro-histológicas foram realizadas utilizando amostras preparadas segundo o método de impregnação por prata de Winkelmann e Schmitt. Os tecidos foram fixados em solução de formol a 10 por cento e seções de 40µm de espessura foram obtidas em criostato Leica -30ºC. As seções da mucosa dorsal da língua de queixada revelaram numerosas papilas filiformes, fungiformes e duas papilas valadas sobre a parte caudal. A camada epitelial revelou células epiteliais queratinizadas e papilas de tecido conjuntivo de diferentes tamanhos e formas foram observadas. Espessos feixes de fibras nervosas são notados no tecido conjuntivo subepitelial das papilas. O tecido conjuntivo das papilas fungiformes e valadas contêm numerosos feixes de nervos de fibras sensíveis formando um plexo nervoso complexo.

Community practices of using bed nets & acceptance & prospects of scaling up insecticide treated nets in north-east India.

Background & objectives: The National Vector Borne Disease Control Programme (NVBDCP), India has been promoting and scaling up the use of insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) in the tribal dominated malarious areas of north-east India. But, information on sleeping habits, bed net ownership and use practices, and feedback of communities in ITN - targeted areas is needed for formulating a strategic framework for upscaling the coverage of ITNs. We carried out a community-based cross-sectional survey in select areas of Nagaland and Mizoram (where ITNs were introduced) along with Assam (where ITNs were not introduced) to know the response of community. Methods: Following large scale introduction of ITNs during 2001-2002 in the north-eastern States of Nagaland and Mizoram by NVBDCP, India, a cross-sectional community-based survey was undertaken in April-May, 2003 covering 435 households of Nagaland and 464 households in Mizoram, using a structured questionnaire, to assess the demographic variables relevant to bed net use, bed net washing practices and acceptability of ITNs etc., for upscaling the coverage of ITNs in the surveyed communities. A total of 448 households in 8 villages in a non-ITN PHC area of Assam were served as the control area. Results: The average bet net usage per family (2.01 to 2.65). Bed net use was mostly seasonal in Nagaland where a majority (65.1-78.7%) used bed nets only during summers and monsoon as compared to the year round use in Mizoram (83.5%) and Assam (78.9%). Frequent washing of nets was most common in Assamese communities with 77 per cent households washing their nets at least once in a month. More than two third users favoured use of ITNs over the conventional indoor residual spray of DDT for malaria control. Interpretation & conclusion: ITNs are widely acceptable in the user communities and a demand for ITNs is evident in the non-user communities of north-east India. Approach of treating community owned nets through an efficient service delivery mechanism will be a viable option for upscaling the ITN coverage.

Effect of vacuum impregnation temperature on the mechanical properties and osmotic dehydration parameters of apples

The effect of sucrose solution temperature on the mechanical properties, water loss (WL), solids gain (SG) and weight reduction (WR) of apples (Fuji var.) treated by vacuum impregnation was studied. Temperatures were varied from 10 to 50 ºC, using a sucrose solution of 50 ºBrix. The mechanical properties were studied throughout a stress relaxation test. The results showed that the SG varied between 10.57 and 14.29 % and the WL varied between 10.55 and 14.48 %. The treated fruit soluble solids increased with the temperature probably due to the lower viscosity of the solution. The maximum stress was highest at 10 ºC, decreasing at higher temperatures, probably due the softening of the structure.

A impregnação a vácuo (VI) de alimentos é realizada pela aplicação de vácuo em um tanque contendo o produto imerso em uma solução, seguida da recuperação da pressão atmosférica. Neste trabalho, estudou-se o efeito da temperatura da solução de sacarose nas propriedades mecânicas das amostras e na perda de água (WL), ganho de sólidos (SG) e redução de peso (WR). A faixa de temperaturas estudada foi de 10 a 50 ºC, usando uma solução de sacarose com 50 ºBrix. As propriedades mecânicas das amostras foram estudadas através de ensaios mecânicos de deformação-relaxação. O SG variou entre 10.57 e 14.29 %, enquanto WL variou entre 10.55 e 14.48 %. O teor de sólidos das frutas tratadas aumentou com a temperatura, provavelmente devido à diminuição da viscosidade da solução. A tensão máxima foi maior a 10 ºC, diminuindo com a temperatura, devido ao amolecimento da estrutura.

Diagnósticos de enfermería prevalentes en los pacientes que presentan impregnación neuroléptica / Nursing diagnosis prevalence in patients presenting impregnation neuroleptic

La impregnación neuroléptica es un trastorno causado por los efectos adversos del tratamiento terapéutico con neurolépticos, que provocan en ciertos pacientes una variedad de efectos secundarios, que al ser identificados obligan a reducir las dosis o emplear otros medicamentos para controlarlos, pero, si no son hallados a tiempo sus síntomas se acentúan hasta llegar a ser un síndrome neuroléptico maligno, el cual es altamente mortal. La presente investigación está enfocada a plantear los diagnósticos e intervenciones en el correcto manejo de este trastorno, observando que el personal de enfermería del hospital mental no dispone de un plan de cuidados que incluya la valoración diagnóstica de enfermería y por tal motivo no se lleva a cabo un tratamiento terapéutico apropiado. Con los resultados obtenidos, se encontró que es más frecuente en el género masculino, ya que es la patología en la que más se presenta como es el trastorno psicótico agudo. Los neurolépticos más utilizados en los pacientes con impregnación neuroléptica son el haloperidol y el sinogan; y los efectos adversos se presentan con mayor frecuencia después de 0-13 días de tener instaurado un tratamiento farmacológico con neurolépticos. Las actividades realizadas por el personal de enfermería del Hospital Mental Rudesindo Soto con los pacientes que presentan impregnación neuroléptica, son en la mayoría de los casos la administración del medicamento antagonista y con menor frecuencia la suspensión del neuroléptico, administración de dieta liquida y blanda. Los signos y síntomas más frecuentes son la rigidez muscular, confusión y disfagia. Se encontraron dieciséis diagnósticos de enfermería prevalentes de los cuales se eligieron seis prioritarios para intervenir.

The impregnation neuroléptica is a disorder caused by the adverse effects of the therapeutic treatment with neuroleptics, which provoke in certain patients a variety of side effects, which on having been identified force to reduce the doses or to use other medicines to control them, but if his(her, your) symptoms are not found in time they accent up to managing to be a syndrome malignant Narcoleptic, which is highly mortal. The present this investigation focused to raising the diagnoses and interventions for the correct managing of this disorder, observing that the personnel of infirmary of the mental hospital does not order a plan of taken care that it includes the valuation diagnoses of infirmary and for such a motive there is not carried out a therapeutic appropriate treatment. With the obtained results, one thought that it is more frequent in masculine kind (genre); the pathology in the one that more appears is in the psychotic sharp disorder; the neuroleptics most used in the patients with impregnation neuroléptica are the haloperidol and the sinogan; the adverse effects appear with major frequency after 0-13 days of having a pharmacological treatment eslablished with neuroleptics. The activities realized by the personnel of infirmary of the Mental Hospital Rudesindo Soto with the patients who present impregnation neuroléptica, are in most cases the administration of the medicine antagonist and with minor frequency the suspension of the neuroleptic, administration of diet liquidates and swing. The signs and the most frequent symptoms are the muscular inflexibility, Confusion and disfagia. They found sixteen diagnoses of infirmary prevalent of which they were elected six priority ones to intervene.