Leishmaniasis is common in western and southern portions of Venezuela, where it tends to occur in hot, humid regions below 600 meters. This article describes the results of a survey pe$ormed during 1978-1979 in westem Venzzuela above 600 meters, where teishmaniasis caused by a recentb iaknt$ed parusitz (Leishmania gamhami) is common, but where the mucosal lesions often associated with the disea...

Sustainable architecture is known as an important strategy in recent years and all around the world are cooperating to achieve this by use of natural elements. There are many examples of residential buildings in Iran s past and its traditional architecture that the architecture in the interim of paying attention to aesthetic issues and preserving the natural environment acts in a way that meets...

Polyvinyl chloride materials used in cooling towers always lead to damage and low efficiency due the hot humid environment. This paper suggests a glass fiber reinforced material for better performance. An optimal fractal distribution-of fibers composite matrix is experimentally obtained when dimensions are between 0.6 0.9.

Cutaneous myiasis is a parasitic disease secondary to the presence of the larvae of certain insects, particularly diptera, in the skin of man or vertebrates [1]. Human myiasis is a rare clinical condition, but more frequently seen in tropical and subtropical areas. Hot humid climate with inadequate sanitary conditions favor the development of this condition. Dermatitis, psychiatric illnesses, l...

Plastics are extensively used as a material for orthoses. However, one remaining problem is the ventilation of the orthosis. This is a real problem in countries such as Japan, where it is hot and humid especially in summer. The authors have invented a new orthosis "POROPLAST", which is made of mesh plastic sheets, combined in a cross-like weave. These orthoses provide good ventilation and are v...