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This study examined the germination behaviour of Abelmoschus esculentus (okra) and Brassica nigra (mustard) seeds under an array of environmental conditions to dispense information on basic plant growth requirements, germination capacity at different pH and salinity levels, and other associated effects on growth parameters during seedling development. Seeds were sown into Petri dishes containing various concentrations of PH and sodium chloride solutions .In the experiment, distilled water served as control.

A presença de células da zona de transformação constitui critério de qualidade da amostra para o diagnóstico das lesões precursoras e do próprio Câncer cervical. Objetivo: Investigar a associação entre a representatividade do epitélio glandular/metaplásico e a positividade para alterações precursoras do Câncer. Metodologia: Estudo ecológico realizado no município de Altamira-PA, utilizando-se a plataforma DATASUS do ministério da saúde para coleta de dados no período 2014 a 2018. Os dados foram analisados através da estatística descritiva e analítica por meio de testes não paramétricos.

Quality of life: Approach in the communities of Ilha do Mel, belonging to the municipality of Paranaguá, on the coast of Paraná. The population lives in a constant search for improvements in the quality of life, always aiming to better meet their needs before society. The objective of the study was to estimate the residents of Ilha do Mel quality of life. The tool used was a questionnaire with open and closed questions, where 225 interviews were obtained within the four chosen communities.

Este artigo busca compreender as interfaces do referencial de gênero com as estratégias de prevenção de violência masculina propostas por estudos realizados no campo da saúde no Brasil. Trata-se de uma revisão integrativa abrangendo o período entre 2009 e 2018, por meio de 14 artigos com abordagem qualitativa enfocando estudos empíricos que apresentaram ações e propostas relativo ao tema da violência na população masculina brasileira.

The diagnosis of autistic spectrum disorder (ASD) remains clinical to this date. Immune dysfunction has been a recognized feature in ASD, and several researchers suggest that it can be used as a diagnostic tool by detecting biomarkers as well as an effective route for pharmacological intervention. The molecular biomarkers obtained from biological fluids are gaining relevance because of its lower invasiveness and ease of collection.

O objetivo do estudo foi realizar uma revisão sistematizada da literatura a fim de identificar os possíveis efeitos tóxicos da E. tirucalli. No processo de busca e seleção dos artigos foram consultadas as bases de dados científicas do Centro Latino-Americano e do Caribe de Informação em Ciências da Saúde – BIREME e Biblioteca Nacional de Medicina (NLM®) dos Estados Unidos - PUBMED. Tradicionalmente no Brasil a E. tirucalli, pertencente à família Euphorbiaceae, e é amplamente utilizada no tratamento do câncer.

This article covers RFID technology, which stands for Radio Frenquency Identification or Radio Frequency Identification. Technology that uses radio frequency communication to transmit and receive data from a mobile device to a reader, that device can be, for example, a tag, a card or even a key ring, which are known as a tag.

Leishmaniasis is a parasitic disease caused by the protozoan of the genus Leishmania, which affects millions of individuals, particularly in tropical and subtropical regions, and is therefore responsible for high mortality and morbidity. Due to the relevance of this pathology, the objective was to build a literature review with emphasis on its diagnosis and treatment, addressing its clinical-pathological characteristics. The bibliographic research was built based on the analysis of articles from the electronic databases SciELO (Scientific Library Eletronic) and PUBMED.

Objective: to reflect about the nursing care to women affected by cervical cancer. Method: descriptive, theoretical-reflection study carried out in August, September and October 2020, based on the reading of scientific articles and protocols, available in the electronic databases: Latin American and Caribbean Literature in Health Science ( LILACS), Scientific Electronic Library Online (SCIELO), US National Library of Medicine (PubMed), Virtual Health Library (VHL) and Ministry of Health portal.

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is one of the most prevalent neurodevelopmental disorders in childhood, and early specialized treatment for ASD may contribute to significant gains in cognitive, social, and linguistic functioning.However, early diagnosis is challenging and there is frequently a delay between the first warning signs and diagnosis. The aim of this study was to identify the state of knowledge on the early warning signs for ASD in infants (0-23 months of age) from a review of the literature.