Monthly Archives: December 2017

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Research investigates the presence of antibiotic residues in samples of milk consumed in the Southwest region of Paraná

Residues of antibiotics used to cure mastitis were found in milk samples from various sources, consumed and marketed in the Capanema microregion in the Southwest region of Paraná state, Brazil. These were the notes of a research published in the Journal Ciência Rural. Read More →

Research establishes genetic transformation protocol of maize variety BR 451

How does the process of genetic transformation of the Brazilian BR 451 maize variety occur through genetic engineering? This question mobilized researchers from the University of Passo Fundo (UPF), in Passo Fundo, Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, to undertake a research on the introduction of asexual genes in this species. Read More →

Is depression different between women and men? Does it influence on its treatment?

Researchers of the University Catholic of Pelotas published recently study where new findings are presented after brief cognitive intervention for improvement of depressive symptoms in young adults with depression. This research was part of a bigger project developed by Health and Behavior Post Graduation Program between 2008 and 2012. The results showing difference in depressive symptoms and possible difference between men and women post cognitive psychotherapy. This results possibly indicate the influence of biological and, mainly, cultural aspects in the expression of depressive symptoms and in their treatment. The present research opens precedent to professional reflection about the methods of treatment to be adopted according to patient’s sex. Read More →

Can we help babies not to feel pain during hospitalization at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit?

According to the World Health Organization, pain is a relevant worldwide problem in the healthcare field. Specifically, in the Neonatology both pharmacological and non-pharmacological management and relief of pain should be included in the clinical practice of health care and development of infants in Neonatal Intensive Care Units. Read More →

Literature review covers supplementation of progestogens in pigs gestation

Although it has already been described for decades, the use of progestogens in manipulating swine gestation needs to be evaluated under current conditions of swine production. There are still few available scientific data on this technique and its commercial viability. Researchers from the Federal Universities of Pelotas, Santa Maria, and the state of Rio Grande do Sul have reached these conclusions from a literature review of studies on the manipulation of the childbirth of the female swine. Read More →