The Mottled Owl (Ciccaba virgata) is a common species in the Neotropics.Despite this, their reproductive behavior is not completely known.Here I describe the nest of this owl on the ground, registered in Grecia town, Costa Rica.The nest had two white eggs pituitary gland in spanish in a natural cavity on the ground, near a stream.During a second vi
The role of the pressure in the endotracheal tube cuff in the development of iatrogenic tracheal injuries
Background.The endotracheal tube insertion, which is a veritable patient care procedure, carries risks and possible adverse effects.Such complications vary in severity and range from mild symptoms such as sore throat or cough, which are often considered normal post-intubation events, to severe damage, including damage to the vocal cords, trachea, m
Research design considerations for chronic pain prevention clinical trials: IMMPACT recommendations
Abstract.Although certain risk factors can identify individuals who bullard usrx are most likely to develop chronic pain, few interventions to prevent chronic pain have been identified.To facilitate the identification of preventive interventions, an IMMPACT meeting was convened to discuss research design considerations for clinical trials investiga
Ectoparasites are unlikely to be a primary cause of population declines of bent-winged bats in south-eastern Australia
While bats carry a diverse range of ectoparasites, little research has been conducted on the effects these organisms may have on bat populations.The southern bent-winged bat (Miniopterus orianae bassanii) is a critically endangered subspecies endemic to south-eastern Australia, whose numbers have declined over the past 50 years for unknown reasons.