Effects of larval exposure to the fungicide pyraclostrobin on the post-embryonic development of Africanized Apis mellifera workers

Among the more than twenty thousand bee species currently described, Apis mellifera stands out for its high economic relevance due to crop pollination.In recent decades, many studies have registered a decline in bee populations associating multiple factors, including pesticides.These molecules can arrive through residues 157 present in the nectar a

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Empyema Necessitatis Caused by Prevotella melaninogenica and Dialister pneumosintes Resolved with Vacuum-Assisted Closure System: A Case Report

Empyema necessitatis is a rare complication of an untreated or inadequately controlled empyema.We present the case of an 11-year-old female adolescent living in precarious conditions, overcrowding, incomplete vaccinations, irregular dental hygiene, and no significant family or personal medical history.The patient started with symptoms one week prio

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Assessment of Chemical Composition of Spirulina Platensis and its Effect on Fasting Blood Glucose and Lipid Profile in Diabetic Rats

Background & Objective(s): Spirulina platensis is an incredibly powerful source of proteins, fibers and antioxidants.The aim of the study was to assess the nutritional value of Spirulina platensis cultivated in Egypt and study its effect on fasting blood glucose and lipid profile in diabetic rats.Methods: A total of one kilogram 157 of Spirulina pl

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