SPIROCHETOSIS MIMICKING ACUTE APPENDICITIS: CLINICAL REPORT AND REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE


Psychiatric reaction of an intensive care unit survivor in the context of coronavirus disease 2019: a case report

Abstract Background The coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic has had a serious impact on global mental health, particularly in intensive care unit survivors.Given the lethal potential and unpredictability of coronavirus disease 2019, a high risk of posttraumatic stress disorder was identified in the beginning of the crisis.There are insufficient detai

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The relationship between relative age effects and sex, age categories and playing positions in Brazilian National Handball Teams

Abstract Aims: This study investigated the existence of Relative Age Effect (RAE) in the selection process of male and female athletes in the Brazilian national handball teams according to age categories (U-18, U-21, and senior) and playing position (wings, backs, pivots, and goalkeepers).Methods: In order to determine RAE, athletes were divided ba

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Design of battery charging system update for glider launcher

This paper presents an innovative solution for increasing life of lead-acid batteries Glass Blunts used in a glider launcher.The study is focused on upgrading a charging system instead of a costly full replacement of it.Based on literature review, the advanced three-stage charging profile was indicated.The new topology of the power converter was pr

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