Abstract This article presents the Brazilian private insurance market’s actuarial life tables, BR- EMS 2021. Using Bayesian inference on the parameters of the Heligman- Pollard law of mortality and data from 23 insurance groups over 15 years, totaling 3.5 billion registers, the data were corrected through a two hidden-layer neural network. The resulting tables show that the insured population exhibits lower mortality rates than the general Brazilian population, even lower than the national populations of well-developed countries such as the USA. Moreover, besides the expected gender gap in mortality rates, there is a clear distance between the death and survivorship insurance coverage groups. Likewise, the insured population characteristics mitigate well-known regional structural discrepancies in the Brazilian population, indicating that being part of the selected population of insured individuals is thus associated with a more effective protection against death than other outstanding factors such as geographic region of residence.

Resumen Este artículo presenta las tablas de vida del mercado de seguros privados brasileño, BR-EMS 2021. Los datos, obtenidos de 23 grupos de seguros a lo largo de 15 años, totalizando 3,5 mil millones de registros, fueron corregidos usando una red neuronal con dos capas ocultas. Mediante la inferencia bayesiana para estimar los parámetros bajo la ley de mortalidad de Heligman-Pollard, las tablas obtenidas muestran que la población asegurada tiene tasas de mortalidad más bajas que la población general brasileña e incluso más bajas que las poblaciones nacionales de países desarrollados, como los Estados Unidos de Norteamérica. Además de la diferencia de género esperada en las tasas de mortalidad, hay una clara distinción entre las tablas de grupos de cobertura de riesgo y cobertura de sobrevivientes. Asimismo, se demuestra que las tablas regionales de población asegurada no presentan las conocidas discrepancias estructurales regionales en Brasil, lo que indica que participar de la población de asegurados está asociado con una protección contra la muerte más efectiva que otros factores como la región geográfica de residencia.

Resumo Este artigo apresenta as tábuas de vida do mercado de seguros privados brasileiro, BR-EMS 2021. Os dados obtidos de 23 grupos seguradores ao longo de 15 anos, totalizando 3,5 bilhões de registros, foram corrigidos por meio de rede neural com duas camadas ocultas. Usando a inferência bayesiana para estimar os parâmetros sob a lei de mortalidade Heligman-Pollard, as tábuas obtidas mostram que a população segurada apresenta probabilidades de morte mais baixas do que a população brasileira em geral e até mesmo em relação a populações nacionais de países desenvolvidos, como os EUA. Além da esperada diferença de gênero nas taxas de mortalidade, há uma clara distância entre as probabilidades de morte dos grupos de cobertura de risco e cobertura de sobrevivência. Da mesma forma, é demonstrado que as tábuas regionais da população segurada não apresentam as discrepâncias regionais conhecidas no Brasil, indicando que fazer parte da população selecionada de segurados está associado a um fator de proteção mais eficaz do que outros fatores, como a região geográfica de residência.

Abstract: Trichoderma species have been shown to have antagonistic activity against Fusarium oxysporum and Rhizoctonia solani, which cause chili wilt. The objective was to determine the compatibility of four species of Trichoderma and its effect on the control of pepper wilt and crop yield. In the laboratory, compatibility tests were carried out for Trichoderma asperellum (TA), T. harzianum (THZ), T. lignorum (TL) and T. yunnanense (TY). In the field, the effect of the application of species to control wilting and crop production were evaluated. The TA-TL, TA-THZ and TA-TL-THZ strains were compatible and expressed an increase in yield per plant of up to 86%, the number of fruits by 79%, and a decrease in the incidence (71%) and severity of the disease. disease (59%). T. lignorum expressed to be compatible with the other species of Trichoderma evaluated, in addition to increasing the yield and control of the disease.

Resumen: Especies de Trichoderma han demostrado tener actividad antagónica contra Fusarium oxysporum y Rhizoctonia solani, causantes de la marchitez del chile. El objetivo fue determinar la compatibilidad de cuatro especies de Trichoderma y su efecto en el control de la marchitez del chile y del rendimiento. En laboratorio se realizaron pruebas de compatibilidad de Trichoderma asperellum (TA), T. harzianum (THZ), T. lignorum (TL) y T. yunnanense (TY). En campo se evaluó el efecto de la aplicación de especies para el control a la marchitez y la producción del cultivo. Las cepas TA-TL, TA-THZ y TA-TL-THZ fueron compatibles y expresaron aumento en el rendimiento por planta hasta del 86%, el número de frutos en 79%, y disminuyó la incidencia (71%) y severidad de la enfermedad (59%). T. lignorum expresó ser compatible con las otras especies de Trichoderma evaluadas, además de incrementar el rendimiento y el control de la enfermedad.

RESUMO Antecedentes: A Hipertensão Intracraniana Idiopática (HII) é uma cefaleia secundária com incidência crescente. Atualmente há pouca evidência disponível na literatura referente ao manejo da HII. Objetivo: O entendimento da fisiopatologia e o papel central da obesidade como fator de risco para HII abriu novas perspectivas de tratamento. Métodos: nessa revisão narrativa, objetivamos revisar as principais opções de tratamento disponíveis atualmente para o manejo da HII, controle da obesidade e da cefaleia. Resultados: Apresentação clínica: a cefaleia é o sintoma mais comum e uma importante causa de impacto na qualidade de vida, e o déficit visual é um achado comum no diagnóstico. Fisiopatologia: atualmente não existe uma teoria unificada capaz de explicar satisfatoriamente os sintomas e a evolução da doença. Um crescente corpo de evidências aponta para o papel central das alterações metabólicas e da obesidade na fisiopatologia da HII. Tratamento: a maioria dos dados publicados sobre HII estão relacionados a medidas para controle da hipertensão intracraniana e proteção da visão. Acetazolamida e Derivação Ventriculo Peritoneal são as principais alternativas com esse fim. A fenestração do nervo óptico pode ser útil como medida termporaria de controle da pressão sobre o nervo óptico e proteção contra a progressão do déficit visual. Cirurgia bariátrica se mostrou efetiva no controle da pressão intracraniana. Conclusão: A HII é uma causa importante de incapacidade cujo reconhecimento precoce é importante. O tratamento deve ser individualizado. Atualmente há uma importante defasagem de evidências sobre o manejo da cefaleia nesse grupo de pacientes.

ABSTRACT Background: Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (IIH) is a secondary headache with a steadily growing incidence. Currently, there is little evidence to guide the treatment of IIH. Objective: To review the pathophysiology of IIH, with focus on the role of obesity as a risk factor, and the implications for new therapeutic perspectives. Methods: in this narrative review, we summarized the current knowledge on treatment options highlighting available evidence for managing intracranial hypertension, obesity, and headache. Results: Clinical Presentation: headache is the most common symptom and a significant cause of quality-of-life impairment. Visual loss is common in the diagnosis. Pathophysiology: there is no unified theory able to explain all symptoms and the evolution of the disease. There is growing data pointing to metabolic changes and obesity with a central role in IIH pathophysiology. Treatment: most published data on IIH treatment is related to pressure control and protection from visual loss. Acetazolamide and cerebrospinal fluid diversion are the best options available. Optic nerve sheath fenestration might be useful to temporally control the pressure over the optic nerve and thus protect from visual deterioration. Recently, venous sinus stenting has proven to be a safe option in selected cases. Finally, bariatric surgery has proven to effectively control elevated intracranial pressure. Conclusion: IIH is a potential cause of high disability. Early recognition is important, and treatment should be tailored to the needs of each case. There is a lack of research on headache management, which might persist after ICP control.

SUMMARY: Diabetes Mellitus (DM) is a condition marked by hyperglycaemia that causes systemic complications, including urinary vesicle dysfunction due to oxidative stress. Further, antioxidants, as well as alpha lipoic acid (ALA), may be a response to this pathological condition. The present study verified the action of ALA as a supplement in ration on glycemia and urinary vesicle structures of rats induced by streptozotocin. The rats were divided into 4 groups: Control (CG), Alpha Lipoic (ALAG), Diabetic control (DCG), and the Diabetic alpha lipoic (DALAG) group. For induction, the diabetic groups were initially induced with streptozotocin (dose 60 mg/kg). Subsequently, group glycemia was evaluated weekly. After 8 weeks, the rats were euthanized and the bladder was collected. The bladders were histologically processed and the slides were stained with Masson’s Trichrome for the histomorphometry of epithelial height, connective and muscular tissue and coloration of PicroSirius Red for further analysis of collagen fibers of the bladder. The data of the glycemia demonstrated an inferior median in DALAG compared to DGC (p<0.01). The epithelial height and percentage of the muscle tissue were greater in DALAG compared to the DGC, but not significant. However, GDAL showed improvement in the organization of collagen fibers. In conclusion, bladder the morphology alterations caused by DM were not alleviated by the administration of ALA in 8 weeks of the experiments.

RESUMEN: La diabetes mellitus (DM) es una afección marcada por hiperglucemia que causa complicaciones sistémicas, incluida la disfunción de la vejiga urinaria debido al estrés oxidativo. Además, los antioxidantes, así como el ácido alfa lipoico (ALA), pueden ser una respuesta a esta condición patológica. El presente estudio verificó la acción de ALA como suplemento en la ración sobre la glucemia y las estructuras de la vejiga urinaria de ratas inducidas por estreptozotocina. Las ratas se dividieron en 4 grupos: control (CG), alfa lipoico (ALAG), control diabético (DCG) y el grupo diabético alfa lipoico (DALAG). Para la inducción, los grupos diabéticos se aplicó estreptozotocina (dosis 60 mg/kg). Posteriormente, la glucemia grupal se evaluó semanalmente. Después de 8 semanas, las ratas se sacrificaron y se retiró la vejiga urinaria. Las vejigas se procesaron histológicamente y las muestras se tiñeron con tricromo de Masson para la histomorfometría y así evaluar la altura epitelial, el tejido conectivo y muscular. Además se tiñeron cond PicroSirius Red para un análisis posterior de las fibras colágenas de la vejiga urinaria. Los datos de la glucemia demostraron una mediana inferior en DALAG en comparación con DGC (p <0,01). La altura epitelial y el porcentaje de tejido muscular fueron mayores en DALAG en comparación con el DGC, pero no estadísticamente significativos. Sin embargo, GDAL mostró una mejora en la organización de las fibras de colágeno. En conclusión, la morfología de las alteraciones de la vejiga causada por DM no se alivió con la administración de ALA en 8 semanas de estudio.

Abstract Metacercariae of Diplostomidae are widely distributed in America and may cause diplostomiasis, an ocular disease in fishes. The aim of this study is to report the occurrence of metacercariae of Austrodiplostomum compactum in Plagioscion squamosissimus (non-native fish species) from Nova Avanhandava Reservoir, Tietê River, Brazil and an explanation for the high infection rates with this parasite in the Paraná River Basin is proposed. Eyes of 70 hosts were examined, the metacercariae were preserved and identified. The prevalence (P), mean intensity of infection (MII) ± standard deviation, mean abundance (MA) ± standard deviation, were calculated and a bibliographic review was performed. There was no difference in parasitism between male and female hosts. The values of P = 80%, MII = 21.55 ± 3.25 and MA = 17.24 ± 2.91 were high, as in most studies in areas where P. squamosissimus were introduced, while these values were low in areas of natural occurrence. This may be explained by the genetic susceptibility of the host to the parasite. The entire population of P. squamosissimus from the Upper Paraná has been founded by a few specimens, resulting in very low genetic variability. Consequently, the population may be highly susceptible to A. compactum.

Abstract Background: The association of trait heritability with milk production, breeding, and longevity, was thoroughly studied in the past decade. However, the efficiency of productive and reproductive performance is determined by the action of environmental factors and inappropriate husbandry. Therefore, the main reproductive indicators and environmental factors affecting cow genotypes Cuban Siboney and Cuban Mambí were evaluated at a genetic breeding company in central Cuba. Methods: The individual records of 618 females were processed between 2007 and 2010 (358 Cuban Mambí from six different herds, and 260 Cuban Siboney from four farms). The calving-first insemination service (CFIS) intervals, the calving-gestation (CG) interval, and the calving interval (CI) were determined. The effects of various factors on the reproductive indicators were estimated using a general linear model. Results: The farm factor had a significant influence (P<0.05) on CFIS, CG, and CI in both genotypes. Calving years had a significant effect (P < 0.05) on CFIS, CG, and CI, with the best results in 2009 and 2010. The best calving quarter for reproductive indicators was the July-August-September period, with a significant influence (P < 0.05) on CFIS, CG, and CI, in Cuban Mambí, whereas Cuban Siboney influenced CFIS. Conclusions: The two genotypes showed a remarkable deterioration of the reproductive indicators evaluated, particularly influenced by farm, and calving year and quarter.

Resumen Antecedentes: La heredabilidad de los rasgos relacionados con la producción lechera, reproducción y longevidad fue estudiada ampliamente en la década pasada; sin embargo, los factores ambientales y el manejo inadecuado determinan la eficiencia del comportamiento reproductivo y productivo. Por ello, se evaluaron los principales indicadores reproductivos y factores ambientales que afectan a vacas de los genotipos Siboney y Mambí de Cuba en una empresa genética de la región central de Cuba. Métodos: Se procesaron 618 registros individuales, 358 de hembras del genotipo racial Mambí, de seis rebaños y 260 del Siboney de Cuba, de cuatro unidades; entre los años 2007 y 2010. Se determinaron los intervalos parto-primer servicio de inseminación (IPPS), intervalo parto-gestación (IPG) e intervalo parto-parto (IPP). Fueron estimados los efectos de los diferentes factores sobre los indicadores reproductivos utilizando un modelo lineal general. Resultados: El factor unidad influyó significativamente (P < 0,05) sobre el IPPS, IPG e IPP para ambos genotipos. El año de parto tuvo un efecto significativo (P < 0,05) sobre el IPPS, IPP e IPG, comportándose con mejores resultados los años 2009 y 2010. El trimestre de parto que mejor se comportó para los indicadores reproductivos evaluados, fue el de julio-agosto-septiembre, influyendo significativamente (P < 0,05) sobre el IPP e IPG, en el Mambí de Cuba; mientras que en el Siboney de Cuba lo hacía sobre el IPPS. Conclusiones: Se concluye que los dos genotipos tienen marcado deterioro de los indicadores reproductivos evaluados, influenciados significativamente por la unidad y el año y trimestre de parto.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Ebola virus causes a highly infectious and serious disease, which quickly leads to death, with a death rate of up to 90%, but it can be prevented. Objective: To describe the relevance of nursing procedures in the survival of patients affected by Ebola. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out in West Africa, Liberia in the period from November 2014 to February 2015. The study population consisted of 203 patients who were applied nursing procedures by personnel who were part of the Cuban medical brigade. The information was obtained by direct observation and review of the statistical database of the Cuban mission in Liberia; and processed through the system SPSSS version 11.5, through descriptive statistics techniques. Results: The male sex predominated (55.66%). December was the month with highest admittance (36.45%); the majority of patients were admitted to the ward of suspects (60.09%). The administration of oral medications predominated, with 820 procedures (52.59%). It was achieved for 51.25% of the patients attended to be discharged alive, the month of January accounting for the highest mortality (66.70%). Conclusions: The work carried out by the Cuban nurses in the fight against Ebola in West Africa, Liberia and the strict compliance with the protocols according to nursing procedures contributed to the hemodynamic control of the patients attended and the gradual reduction of the epidemic, as well as the mortality for the event.

RESUMEN Introducción: El virus del Ébola causa una enfermedad grave sumamente infecciosa, que lleva rápidamente a la muerte, con una tasa de letalidad de hasta 90 %, pero puede prevenirse. Objetivo: Describir relevancia de los procederes de enfermería en la sobrevivencia de los pacientes afectados por el Ébola Métodos: Estudio descriptivo, de corte transversal en Liberia, África Occidental, en el periodo de noviembre 2014 a febrero 2015. El universo estuvo constituido por 203 pacientes a quienes se les aplicó procederes de enfermería por enfermeros que integraron la brigada médica cubana. La información se obtuvo de la observación directa y la revisión de la base de datos estadística de la misión cubana en Liberia, se procesó mediante el Sistema SPSSS versión 11,5 a través de técnicas de estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Predominó el sexo masculino (55,66 %), diciembre fue el mes de mayor ingreso (36,45 %), la mayoría de los pacientes fueron ingresados en la salas de sospechosos (60,09 %), predominó la administración de medicamentos por vía oral, con 820 procederes (52,59 %), se logró que 51,25 % de los pacientes atendidos egresaran vivos, siendo el mes de enero el de mayor letalidad (66,70 %). Conclusiones: La labor realizada por los enfermeros cubanos en la lucha contra el Ébola en Liberia, África Occidental, y el cumplimiento estricto de los protocolos según procederes de enfermería contribuyó al control hemodinámico de los pacientes atendidos y a la disminución paulatina de la epidemia, así como la letalidad por dicho evento.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of quantitative feed restriction level on nutrient intake and digestibility, nitrogen balance, efficiency and feeding behavior, and productive performance of F1 Holstein × Zebu cows in late lactation. Sixty F1 Holstein × Zebu cows were used at the stage of late lactation (183.0±17.5 days of lactation) and with initial body weight (BW) of 499±30 kg. The experimental arrangement adopted was the completely randomized design, with five feed restriction levels (3.39, 2.75, 2.50, 2.25, and 2.00% of BW) and twelve cows as replicates for each treatment. The roughage:concentrate ratio was of 75:25 in the total dry matter of the diet. The restriction of dietary supply from 3.39 to 2.0% of BW linearly reduced dry matter intake by 51.74%. The restriction in diet supply linearly increased dry matter digestibility in 13.76%. For each 1% BW restriction in the diet supply for the animals, there was a linear reduction of 3 h in feeding time. Restriction in diet supply of crossbred cows from 3.39 to 2.0% of BW reduced milk production by 24.84%. For each 1% restriction on supply, 2.17 L of milk were not produced. Milk production corrected to 3.5% fat was not altered with the feed restriction. Final BW decreased 41 kg for each percentage unit of diet restriction. Feed efficiency increased 28.72% with feed restriction. For F1 Holstein × Zebu cows in the late lactation, the restriction of dietary supply up to 2.0% of body weight decreases nutrient intake, nitrogen balance, rumination time, and milk production; however, it improves nutrient digestibility and feed efficiency of the animals.

ABSTRACT In order to evaluate the effect of rhizobacteria and natural products on the control of the disease caused by Rhizoctonia solani in common beans, in vitro and semi-controlled experiments were developed. The bacteria Pseudomonas fluorescens and Pseudomonas aeruginosa totally inhibited the in vitro growth of R. solani, in the evaluation of the dual or double layer culture method. Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus cepacia showed a lower inhibitory effect, although higher than 65%; while none of the treatments evaluated by the wells method totally inhibited the growth of the pathogenic organism. The evaluations in semicontrolled conditions showed that all the treatments differed statistically with respect to the control regarding the proportion of diseased plants, although the best results were obtained with the use of the rhizobacteria, without statistical differences respect to the chemical control

RESUMEN Con el objetivo de evaluar el efecto de rizobacterias y productos naturales sobre el control de la enfermedad causada por Rhizoctonia solani en frijol común, se desarrollaron experimentos in vitro y en condiciones semicontroladas. Las bacterias Pseudomonas fluorescens y Pseudomonas aeruginosa inhibieron totalmente el crecimiento in vitro de R. solani, en la evaluación del método de cultivo dual o doble capa. Bacillus subtilis y Bacillus cepacia mostraron un efecto inhibitorio menor, aunque superior al 65 %; mientras que ninguno de los tratamientos evaluados por el método de los pocillos inhibió totalmente el crecimiento del organismo patógeno. Las evaluaciones en condiciones semicontroladas mostraron que todos los tratamientos difieren estadísticamente respecto al control en cuanto a la proporción de plantas enfermas, aunque los mejores resultados se obtuvieron con la utilización de las rizobacterias, sin diferencias estadísticas respeto al control químico

RESUMO Objetivo Avaliar os fatores epidemiológicos e funcionais pós operatórios dos pacientes operados por duplicação de polegar. Métodos Essa é uma série retrospectiva de casos em que foram avaliados 20 pacientes (23 polegares), operados entre janeiro de 2012 e dezembro de 2016, no Hospital Menino Jesus/ SP. Foram estudados fatores epidemiológicos e clínicos, dentre os quais o score funcional de Tada. Resultados Das 34 crianças operadas, apenas 20 compareceram para avaliação funcional. Dos casos operados, 60% eram Wassel tipo 4. Todos os casos avaliados obtiveram resultado funcional bom (Tada maior ou igual a 5), com score médio de 6,65. A técnica cirúrgica mais utilizada foi a ressecção do polegar radial com reconstrução do ligamento colateral radial, presente em 47,8% das vezes. Conclusão A correção cirúrgica da duplicação de polegar cursa com bons resultados, desde que se atente para as anormalidades osteoligamentares e tendíneas. Nível de Evidência IV; Série de casos.

ABSTRACT Objective To evaluate postoperative epidemiological and functional factors in patients operated to treat duplicate thumb. Methods This retrospective case series evaluated 20 patients (23 thumbs) treated from January 2012 to December 2016 at our service. Epidemiological and clinical factors were studied, including Tada score. Results Of the 34 children who were treated surgically, only 20 appeared for the functional evaluation and were included in the study. Of the operated cases, 60% were Wassel type 4. All evaluated cases had good functional results (Tada score ≥5, mean score: 6.65). The most frequently used surgical technique was resection of the radial thumb with reconstruction of the radial collateral ligament (47.8% of cases). Conclusion Surgical correction of duplicated thumb yields good results, as long as attention is paid to abnormalities in bones, ligaments, and tendons. Level of Evidence IV; Case series.

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the flow of air and water in Eucalyptus grandis and Eucalyptus dunnii wood. Wood was collected from four trees aged 37 years in an experimental plantation of the Federal University of Lavras, Brazil. Planks were cut off the basal logs to produce specimens for air and water permeability testing. Results indicated that the longitudinal permeability to air and water of E. grandis wood were, on average, 5% and 10% higher, respectively, than that of E. dunnii wood. E. grandis and E. dunnii wood showed neither air nor water flow in the test for permeability transversal to the fibers, and longitudinal permeability to air exceeded that to water by approximately 50 fold in both species.

RESUMO Em fábricas de móveis, o corte de painéis de fibras de média densidade (MDF) gera altas concentrações de particulados suspensos no ar, que dependendo de suas dimensões podem atingir áreas sensíveis do aparelho respiratório dos trabalhadores. O objetivo desse trabalho foi testar um método para medir dimensões de partículas oriundas do corte de painéis de madeira. O experimento foi desenvolvido em duas fábricas de móveis, de pequeno porte, em Lavras/MG. Durante o corte de painéis MDF foram coletadas e medidas partículas suspensas no ar, por meio de microscopia óptica. Os dados obtidos mostraram uma condição crítica no ambiente de trabalho, com elevadas concentrações de partículas pequenas (< 10 µm), que podem se alojar nos pulmões dos trabalhadores. O processo de medição das partículas demonstrou-se preciso e de fácil execução. Também, observou a importância de investimentos em exaustores (EPC) e, ou respirador tipo PFF2 (EPI), para a proteção dos trabalhadores.

ABSTRACT In furniture factories, the cutting of medium density fiberboard (MDF) generates high concentrations of particulates suspended in the air, which, depending on their dimensions, can reach the sensitive areas of the respiratory tract of workers. The aim of this study was to test a method to measure particle sizes derived from the cutting of wood paneling. The experiment was conducted in two small furniture factories located in the municipality of Lavras, Minas Gerais state, Brazil. During the cutting of MDF, airborne particles were collected and measured by means of optical microscopy. The data obtained showed a critical condition in the work environments, with high concentrations of small particles (<10 microns), which could be lodged in the workers’ lungs. The particle measuring process proved to be accurate and easy to perform. In addition, it is worth noting the importance of investment in personal protective equipment (PPE) such as hoods and/ or PFF2 dust masks for the protection of workers.

Abstract The objective of this study was to select a population of sugarcane clones to develop energy cane cultivars. The genotypic means of 124 clones were estimated for the yield-related traits: mean number of stalks per plant (NS), mean stalk weight (MSW), fiber content (FIB), lignin content (LIG), and sucrose content in cane juice (SPC). From these data, the traits tons of cane per hectare (TCH), tons of fiber per hectare (TFH) and tons of lignin per hectare (TLH) were estimated. The clone effects were statistically significant (p <0.01) for all traits except TLH and LIG. Clone UFV09251 had the highest genotypic values for TFH and TCH. Clone UFV09270 had a high fiber content (15.04%) and clone UFV09225 a high sucrose content (14.05%). The correlation between TFH and TCH was high (0.89). Clone UFV09251 is highly promising as energy cane cultivar, for producing most TCH and FIB.

RESUMO A exploração intensiva do milho reduz rapidamente os já considerados baixos teores de matéria orgânica dos solos do semiárido brasileiro. A aplicação de vermicompostos, considerados excelentes adubos orgânicos, poderia contribuir para a solução desse problema. O objetivo do presente trabalho foi avaliar os efeitos da aplicação, nos sulcos de semeadura, de doses (0, 2, 4, 6, 8 e 10 Mg ha-1) de vermicomposto de Eisenia fetida, obtido a partir de esterco bovino, sobre os rendimentos de espigas verdes e de grãos de cultivares de milho (AG 1051 e BR 106). Utilizou-se o delineamento de blocos ao acaso com cinco repetições e parcelas subdivididas (vermicomposto nas parcelas). A aplicação de doses de vermicomposto não influenciou o número de espigas maduras, número de grãos espiga-1 (na cultivar BR 106) e massa de 100 grãos (na cultivar AG 1051). Mas a aplicação do vermicomposto aumentou os números e as massas de espigas verdes, totais e comercializáveis, empalhadas e despalhadas, e o rendimento de grãos. A cultivar BR 106 foi superior à cultivar AG 1051 quanto ao número total de espigas verdes. O inverso ocorreu nas massas total e de espigas verdes comercializáveis, empalhadas e despalhadas, e no rendimento de grãos. Mas nessas duas últimas características a superioridade da cultivar AG 1051, dependeu da dose do adubo.

ABSTRACT Intensive corn farming quickly depletes soil organic matter in the nutrient-poor soils of the Brazilian semiarid region. Application of vermicompost, an excellent organic fertilizer, could help solve that problem. This study evaluated the effect of applying Eisenia fetida vermicompost in the seeding furrows, at 0, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 Mg.ha-1 application rates, on the green ear yield and grain yield of two corn cultivars. Treatments were replicated five times with split-plots (vermicompost application rates within plots) in a completely randomized block design. The number of mature ears, number of kernels per ear (cultivar BR 106), and 100-kernel weight (cultivar AG 1051) were not affected by vermicompost application rate. However, vermicompost application increased total number and weight of unhusked and husked marketable green ears as well as grain yield. Total number of green ears was higher in cultivar BR 106 than in cultivar AG 1051. Conversely, grain yield and total ear weight and marketable weight of unhusked and husked green ears was higher in cultivar AG 1051, but responses in the latter two traits were dose-dependent.

Background: pyogenic hemangioma or pyogenic granuloma includes neoplasms characterized by a large number of normal or abnormal blood vessels that are difficult to differentiate from malformations or hematomas. It is a soft tissue tumor, exceptionally in bone tissue, being relatively frequent, results from a focal reactive development of fibrovascular tissue with endothelial proliferation, and is associated with trauma, irritation, hormonal changes, pregnancy. Objective: to describe the infrequent location and the evolution of the disease. Clinical case: a white male patient had a history of a granulomatous lesion on the internal side of the swallow, for which reason it was previously incinerated and for rapid growth it was decided total exceresis and biopsy reporting the presence of a pyogenic hemangioma. Conclusions: pyogenic hemangioma or granuloma is a benign tumor of rapid onset and development. Local tissue irritation is the most common cause and surgical treatment is the appropriate therapy for the cure of the disease.

Fundamento: el hemangioma piógeno o granuloma piógeno, incluye neoplasias que se caracterizan por un gran número de vasos sanguíneos normales o anormales que resultan difíciles de diferenciar de malformaciones o hematomas. Es una tumoración de tejidos blandos, excepcionalmente en el tejido óseo, siendo relativamente frecuente, resulta de un desarrollo reactivo focal de tejido fibrovascular con proliferación endotelial y se les relaciona con traumas, irritación, cambios hormonales, el embarazo. Objetivo: describir la localización infrecuente y la evolución de la enfermedad. Caso clínico: paciente blanco masculino antecedentes de notar una lesión de aspecto granulomatoso en cara interna del trago, por cuyo motivo se incindió con anterioridad y por el crecimiento rápido se decidió exceresis total y biopsia, se informó la presencia de un hemangioma piógeno. Conclusiones: el hemangioma o granuloma piógeno, es una tumoración benigna de inicio brusco y de curso rápido. La irritación local de los tejidos es la causa más frecuente y el tratamiento quirúrgico es la terapéutica adecuada para la curación de la enfermedad.