The functional morphology of feather vanes was examined by combining morphological examination with mechanical tests. A geometrical model was derived which related the in-plane behaviour of the vane to the orientation of the barbs and barbules. This predicted that the small branching angles of both barbs and proximal barbules should result in a vane which is easier to move distally than proxima...

BACKGROUND Hyperhidrosis or excessive sweat production occurs at 2.9-9% of the population. OBJECTIVE To estimate the prevalence and disorders due to primary hyperhidrosis (HP) in medicine students in the state of Sergipe. METHODS Cross-sectional study using individual interviews. RESULTS Hyperhidrosis was found in 14.76% of subjects, the most affected regions were palmar, plantar and axil...

Department of Clinical Sciences, St George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK; Hubrecht Institute, KNAW – UMC Utrecht, 3584 CT Utrecht, Netherland; Thames Regional Genetics Service, St. George's University of London, London SW17 0RE, UK; Division of Genetics and Molecular Medicine, King’s College London School of Medicine, Guy’s Hospital, London SE1 9RT, UK; Clinical Genetics, Guy's an...

Fifty-four patients affected by primary adrenocortical insufficiency have been retrospectively studied. Eighteen were affected by a tuberculous Addison's disease, 24 by an idiopathic Addison's disease and 12 by an unclassifiable form. Modality of arise, clinical presentation and association with other diseases are reviewed. The most useful laboratory and instrumental tests for the diagnosis are...

A 12-year old dog with a 9-year history of primary adrenal insufficiency was referred to the service for hyporexia, muscle weakness, polyuria and polydipsia. Ultrasound examination showed an unresectable mass in the left adrenal gland, with local vascular invasion, which prompted the euthanasia of the animal. Additionally, necropsy revealed a nodular lesion in the right adrenal gland and enlarg...

OBJECTIVE To assess quality of life before and after thoracoscopic sympathectomy for treatment of primary hyperhidrosis. METHODS we conducted an observational, analytical, cross-sectional and quantitative study. We evaluated patients undergoing thoracoscopic sympathectomy for primary axillary hyperhidrosis, primary palmar hyperhidrosis, and axillary hyperhidrosis associated with palmar one. W...

By B. J. KOSZEW’SKI, M.D. H YPERCHROMIC megaloblastic anemia is not a disease entity. Besides the pernicious anemia of Addison-Biermer w’hich is due to a lack of Castie’s intrinsic principle in the gastric juice, there is a series of illnesses that cat lead to the deficiency of the atltianemic principle atld subsequently typical hematologic changes. According to Castle and Mitlot.,’3 Rohr,5#{17...

OBJECTIVE Teachers' attitudes toward inclusion are often based on the practical implementation of inclusive education rather than a specific ideology and understanding of inclusiveness. This study aimed to identify the factors associated with primary school teachers' attitudes towards inclusion of students with all disabilities in regular schools. METHOD Seventy four primary school teachers p...