Invasion of host cells by apicomplexan parasites such as Toxoplasma and Plasmodium spp requires the sequential secretion of the parasite apical organelles, the micronemes and the rhoptries.The claudin-like apicomplexan microneme protein (CLAMP) is a conserved protein that plays an essential role during invasion by Toxoplasma Beast Wars II gondii ta
Preference and Potential of Different Preys in Mass Production of the Predatory Mite Phytoseiulus Macropilis
The applied biological control consists of the inundative release of natural enemies on the attacked plants aiming at immediate reduction of pests.Control agents or natural enemies are created in mass in the laboratory and are periodically released on a large scale, helping to decrease the use of conventional insecticides and acaricides.For product
Facial Affect Recognition Training Through Telepractice: Two Case Studies of Individuals with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
The use of a modified Baby Formula Facial Affect Recognition (FAR) training to identify emotions was investigated with two case studies of adults with moderate to severe chronic (> five years) traumatic brain injury (TBI).The modified FAR training was administered via telepractice to target social communication skills.Therapy consisted of identi
The evolution of the Global Burden of Disease framework for disease, injury and risk factor quantification: developing the evidence base for national, regional and global public health action
Abstract Reliable, comparable information about the main causes of disease and injury in populations, and how these are changing, is a critical input for debates about priorities in the health sector.Traditional sources of information about the descriptive epidemiology of Detox diseases, injuries and risk factors are generally incomplete, fragmente
Likelihood of Hospital Readmission after First Discharge: Medicare Advantage vs. Fee-for-Service Patients
This study tests whether the likelihood of hospital readmission within 30 Web Incense days of discharge is different for enrollees in Medicare Advantage plans versus the standard fee-for-service program.A key requirement is to control for self-selection into Advantage plans.The study uses statewide inpatient databases maintained by the Agency for H