摘要:
Described is a device for determining gestational age and methods for determining gestational age at birth by measuring parameters associated with photobiological properties of the skin such as reflectance or reflectivity by measuring diffused or scattered portions of the light beam incident on the skin, as well as the erythema index, along with clinical parameters of the newborn such as gender, the use of phototherapy, birth weight and time spent in incubator. The ability to obtain a realistic estimate of the age of the conceptus quickly, non-invasively and at low cost makes it possible to provide care suited to the needs of the newborn, to assess the chances of survival and to affect the short- and long-term prognosis of the newborn. The correct determination of gestational age at birth also influences clinical follow-up protocols in infancy and vital statistics.
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The invention addresses to a system and method that allow controlling the individual power flow of each battery, being indicated for energy accumulator systems of the electrochemical-battery type, solidly connected to the electrical grid, respecting each of its characteristics during operation. Thus, if the batteries present different states of charge, the system will be responsible for draining from each battery only the amount of energy that can be used. For different states of health, charge and life, the performance and discharge capacity are preserved. For degraded batteries, the system allows their replacement without the need of replacing the entire bank, including batteries with different technologies.
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The present invention relates to the process of producing artificial aggregate from tailings from ore dams. The iron ore sandy tailings are mixed with a binder and, through the mixing and pelletizing process, form the artificial aggregate. The artificial aggregate produced has a spheroidal shape, a large size, a rough surface and a color that ranges between pink and dark red. This artificial aggregate is able to replace the natural aggregate, and can be used in the manufacture of a more resistant concrete, for the base and sub-base of roads, as a decorative element for gardens and beds, in addition to being a form of storage of ore dam tailings in the form of pellets, adding value to these tailings and reducing the environmental mining impacts.
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Severe influenza is associated with defects in pulmonary innate immunity, a phenomenon leading to secondary bacterial infections. The gut microbiota can control immune/inflammatory responses locally and at distant sites. The inventors hypothesized that perturbation of the gut microbiota during severe influenza might participate in bacterial superinfection post-influenza. Their data demonstrated that influenza infection profoundly altered the functionality of the gut microbiota as assessed by the altered production of short chain fatty acids (SCFAs). Remarkably, treatment of colonized (IAV microbiota) mice or IAV-infected mice with acetate, the main SCFA found systematically, reinforced host defenses against S. pneumoniae. The present invention thus relates to the use of short-chain fatty acids for the treatment of bacterial superinfections post-influenza.
摘要:
A method and system for the recognition of sensor data, like an accelerometer and a gyroscope. The method includes data/feature enrichment before a learning process. Thus, the learning process can benefit from better data, which includes both raw sensor data and enriched data/features. As a consequence, classification models may become less complex without harming accuracy and, therefore, can be more easily deployed to mobile devices, consuming less processing power and battery.
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The present disclosure is directed to methods, systems and apparatuses for imparting anti-corrosion properties into coatings for aluminum, aluminum alloy, copper and copper alloys by preparing and applying corrosion inhibition formulations comprising plant extracts comprising anti-corrosion properties.
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The present invention relates to the peptide (arg0) n-angiotensin-(1-7) [(arg0) n-Ang-(1-7)], where n is 1 to 10 (Xaa-Asp-Arg-Val-Tyr-Ile-His-Pro; SEQ ID NO:1 where Xaa represents 1 to 10 L-Arg residues), which is produced by inserting at least one arginine amino acid at the amino terminal position of Ang-(1-7), as well as pharmaceutical compositions containing this peptide and the use thereof for the treatment or prevention of diseases or disorders that are due or associated with reduced nitric oxide production. Non-limiting examples of these diseases or disorders are cardiopulmonary and liver diseases, vascular disorders, metabolic disorders, neural disorders, genito-urinary tract disorders, skeletal muscle disorders, kidney disorders, skin disorders, alopecia or tumors. The peptide is able to cause, for example, dilation of aortic and mesenteric vessels, reduction of mean arterial blood pressure, decrease of body weight gain, blockade of the development of visceral adiposity, reduced serum and liver cholesterol levels, the normalization of glucose intolerance and insulin resistance, and an anti-proliferative effect. The peptides of the invention, such as (arg0) n-Ang-(1-7), optionally can be associated with a carrier system or controlled drug release system.
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The discussed matter is comprised of a biomechanical vest designed to optimize body posture and movement. Specifically, the equipment consists of a vest which has areas reinforced by a material that simulates the elastic tension usually provided by body structures. These areas of tensional reinforcement follow patterns of the musculoskeletal system architecture and aim to give appropriate support for posture and movements of children and adults with motor dysfunctions, as well as optimizing the performance of workers and sports practitioners during their activities.
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The present invention relates to a synthetic peptide of 19 amino acids, called PnTx(19), constituted from the sequence of the native toxin PnTx2-6 of the Phoneutria nigriventer spider. It also relates to pharmaceutical compositions containing such a peptide and to the use thereof in the treatment of erectile dysfunction and/or in potentiating the erectile function.