The effects of seasonal and regional differences in diet composition on the food requirements of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) were esti­ mated by using a bioenergetic model. The model considered differences in the energy density of the prey, and dif­ ferences in digestive efficiency and the heat increment of feeding of different diets. The model predicted that Steller sea lions in sou...

Since modernity the relationship between man and things has become precarious. At that time a far-reaching invention turned into symbol memorial of modern usage requirements most efficient production processes: assembly line. The movements to be performed within strictly specified processes served only one purpose: final product. As consequence, work were divided up in rhythm machines, sequence...

cystic fibrosis (cf) is an inherited disease that affects multiple organ systems. it is the most common cause of severe progressive lung disease and exocrine panceratic insufficiency. in our investigation 67 patients had cf. of these, 79% had panceratic insufficiency and 92% had lung disease under 2 years age. also 67% of patients were < 2 percentile and 28% between 3-10 percentile weight for a...

CMAJ • NOVEMBER 23, 2010 • 182(17) © 2010 Canadian Medical Association or its licensors 1831 We have intuitively known for a long time that poor nutritional status in disease is associated with mor bidity and mortality. Only recently, however, have studies provided evidence of an association between poor nutritional status and prolonged hospital stay, decreased quality of life, and increased mo...

Introduction: The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has led to the cancellation of non-emergent surgeries in order optimize use resources. Once elective medical services are restored, a technical and ethical strategy becomes critical select candidate patients for surgery.&#x0D; Objective: To describe results from implementation MeNTS (Medically Necessary Time-sensitive Procedures), FI-CGA, survey on COVID-19...

CFRD — Cystic fibrosis-related diabetes — is the most prevalent extrapulmonary complication of cystic fibrosis and is associated with decline in pulmonary function, poor nutritional status, and greater mortality. Although our general understanding of CFRD has increased, difficult areas remain in its pathophysiology, screening, diagnosis, and management that require further research and developm...

Due to the many demands put on them, educators are a profession that faces difficulties. In addition being accountable for teaching, academics now expected complete other institutional require-ments, such as writing academic journals, research, publications, meetings, advice, volunteer work, and business partnerships. But they also have obligations their own families themselves. Is it even poss...