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In 2024, the Brazilian College of Animal Reproduction (CBRA in Portuguese) is proudly celebrating its golden 50th anniversary. Founded in 1974, CBRA has had a very productive and challenging journey of five decades, achieving many important milestones that have established it as a major society and its journal as a major reference in the field of animal reproduction, both in Brazil and internationally. Coincidentally, the Animal Reproduction journal and the International Symposium on Animal Biology (ISABR), both created and sponsored by CBRA, are also celebrating their 20th and 10th anniversary and edition, respectively, this year. These remarkable events are being celebrated in the city of Fortaleza, Brazil, during the 10th edition of ISABR. As someone who had the privilege of playing a leading role in the creation and establishment of both Animal Reproduction journal and ISABR, I am honored to describe here the favorable circumstances that led to these significant achievements. The crucial steps and combined efforts required to make these institutions successful were unconditionally supported by the CBRA. Additionally, significant global networking and scientific collaborations, both individual and collective, have been pivotal in advancing the science and connecting the scientific community, spanning both young and experienced members, for decades. Finally, I hope that this historical article will inspire future generations of scientists in the field to continue CBRA's journey and leadership, ensuring the growth of Animal Reproduction and ISABR advancement to even higher standards.
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With their particular body plan within amniotes and their amazing fossil record, turtles represent a great interest for both neontologists and paleontologists with a strong anatomical background. The Turtle Evolution Symposia are regular international meetings that gather scientists working with different aspects related to the evolutionary history of turtles, from their origin and early evolution until recent times. The latest edition of the Turtle Evolution Symposium was organized in 2021 amidst the COVID-19 outbreak and held virtually from the facilities of the Museo Paleontológico Egidio Feruglio in Trelew (Patagonia, Chubut, Argentina). More than 75 scientists from 25 countries presented their latest advances on topics related to turtle evolution, some of which are published in this Special Volume of The Anatomical Record. Both the Turtle Evolution Symposium 2021 and this Special Volume are dedicated to Marcelo S. de la Fuente who was the first researcher who specialized in the study of extinct turtles in South America, and his studies have an important regional and international impact.
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COVID-19 , Tartarugas , Animais , Evolução Biológica , Tartarugas/anatomia & histologia , Fósseis , Argentina , FilogeniaRESUMO
The COVID-19 pandemic profoundly changed how scientific conferences are organized, fostering virtual meetings. These online events have allowed students and researchers to overcome geographical, administrative and economic barriers to attend and organize high-quality international symposiums. Moreover, these virtual conferences have contributed to the creation of inclusive activities that strengthen scientific communities. Here, we summarize the main activities and learnings from the 1st Ecuadorian-Venezuelan Symposium of Young Bioinformatics Researchers (1SEVJIB), organized by the Ecuadorian and Venezuelan ISCB-SC Regional Student Groups (RSGs). This symposium aimed to provide an opportunity for undergraduate and postgraduate students from Ecuador, Venezuela, and other Latin American countries to share their Bioinformatics research. The 1SEVJIB was the first bi-national conference organized by two RSGs from Latin America (LatAm). This symposium was a two-day virtual meeting with five activities: 1) oral student presentations, 2) poster session, 3) keynote lectures, 4) workshop, and 5) round table. This conference promoted the scientific exchange and cooperation networks between young Bioinformatics researchers and students from Ecuador, Venezuela, and LatAm, giving them opportunities to boost their scientific careers.
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Biologia Computacional , Congressos como Assunto , COVID-19 , Biologia Computacional/educação , Equador , Humanos , Pandemias , Pesquisadores , Sociedades Científicas , Estudantes , VenezuelaRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Computer vision has promise in image-based cutaneous melanoma diagnosis but clinical utility is uncertain. OBJECTIVE: To determine if computer algorithms from an international melanoma detection challenge can improve dermatologists' accuracy in diagnosing melanoma. METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, we used 150 dermoscopy images (50 melanomas, 50 nevi, 50 seborrheic keratoses) from the test dataset of a melanoma detection challenge, along with algorithm results from 23 teams. Eight dermatologists and 9 dermatology residents classified dermoscopic lesion images in an online reader study and provided their confidence level. RESULTS: The top-ranked computer algorithm had an area under the receiver operating characteristic curve of 0.87, which was higher than that of the dermatologists (0.74) and residents (0.66) (P < .001 for all comparisons). At the dermatologists' overall sensitivity in classification of 76.0%, the algorithm had a superior specificity (85.0% vs. 72.6%, P = .001). Imputation of computer algorithm classifications into dermatologist evaluations with low confidence ratings (26.6% of evaluations) increased dermatologist sensitivity from 76.0% to 80.8% and specificity from 72.6% to 72.8%. LIMITATIONS: Artificial study setting lacking the full spectrum of skin lesions as well as clinical metadata. CONCLUSION: Accumulating evidence suggests that deep neural networks can classify skin images of melanoma and its benign mimickers with high accuracy and potentially improve human performance.
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Aprendizado Profundo , Dermoscopia/métodos , Interpretação de Imagem Assistida por Computador/métodos , Melanoma/diagnóstico , Neoplasias Cutâneas/diagnóstico , Colômbia , Estudos Transversais , Dermatologistas/estatística & dados numéricos , Dermoscopia/estatística & dados numéricos , Diagnóstico Diferencial , Humanos , Cooperação Internacional , Internato e Residência/estatística & dados numéricos , Israel , Ceratose Seborreica/diagnóstico , Melanoma/patologia , Nevo/diagnóstico , Curva ROC , Pele/diagnóstico por imagem , Pele/patologia , Neoplasias Cutâneas/patologia , Espanha , Estados UnidosRESUMO
Introducción: el 28 de mayo de 1954, en los salones la Academia de Ciencias Médicas, Físicas y Naturales de La Habana, se organizó el Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento, primer evento científico sobre este tema endocrinológico realizado en Cuba. Objetivo: describir el contenido de las conferencias impartidas en el "Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento" realizado en 1954. Métodos: se utilizó el método histórico lógico, apoyado en la técnica de revisión documental. Resultados: el Symposium sobre bocio y su tratamiento, contó de cinco conferencias, las que fueron publicadas en los Anales de la Academia. Se hizo una valoración de los progresos en las últimas décadas en cuanto al diagnóstico, tratamiento y otros aspectos relacionados con las enfermedades del tiroides en Cuba. Conclusiones: este encuentro científico es el primero realizado en nuestro país sobre las enfermedades del tiroides, y evidencia el interés de un grupo de profesionales de la Medicina por divulgar los aspectos más actualizados sobre estos temas. Se destaca la figura del doctor Gonzalo E. Arostegui Aróstegui como uno de los profesionales más experimentados y conocedor de las enfermedades tiroideas en aquellos años(AU)
Introduction: the Symposium on goiter and its treatment was organized on May 28, 1954 in the halls of the Academy of Medical, Physical and Natural Sciences of Havana. It was the first scientific event on this endocrinological topic held in Cuba. Objective: to describe the content of the lectures given in the "Symposium on goiter and its treatment" carried out in 1954. Methods: the logical historical method was used, and it was supported by the documentary review technique. Results: the Symposium on goiter and its treatment had five lectures, which were published in the Annals of the Academy. An assessment of the progress made in the last decades in diagnosis, treatment and other aspects related to thyroid diseases in Cuba was carried out. Conclusions: this scientific meeting was the first held in our country on thyroid diseases, and showed the interest of a group of medical professionals to disseminate the most updated aspects on these topics. The figure of Dr. Gonzalo E. Arostegui Aróstegui stands out as one of the most experienced and knowledgeable professionals of thyroid diseases in those years(AU)
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Humanos , Doenças da Glândula Tireoide/diagnóstico , Congressos como Assunto/história , Endocrinologia/história , Eventos Científicos e de Divulgação , Bócio/diagnóstico , Bócio/terapiaRESUMO
This report summarizes the scientific content and activities of the second edition of the Latin American Symposium (LA-SCS), organized by the Student Council (SC) of the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB), held in conjunction with the Fourth Latin American conference from the International Society for Computational Biology (ISCB-LA 2016) in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on November 19, 2016.
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The first international ecancer conference on oncology and radiotherapy was held in Santiago de Chile on 6 and 7 May 2016. It was chaired by Dr Beatriz Amendola, Professor Gordon McVie and Professor Umberto Veronesi. Specialists from Europe and America were invited as guest lecturers. Over 300 people are attended the conference from all areas of oncology, doctors, physicists, medical technologists, nurses, residents, students, social workers, journalists, pharmaceutical chemists, from all over the country and abroad, including India. The success was achieved as a result of the multidisciplinary approach to the pathologies, which prompted significant interest from the audience. The 'eContouring' course (radio-oncologists) was taken by a large number of participants, the result of great interest in the subject, and the undoubtable merit of the guest instructors. For the opening ceremony, we were honoured with the presence of Professor Gordon McVie, Founder of ecancer, Dr Beatriz Amendola, President of the symposium and Dr Jorge Jimenez, President of Foro Nacional de Cancer Chile, and former Minister of Health.
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Se describen las principales características de SILAT como programa científico y educativo multinacional, que sirve de instrumento para analizar y solucionar los problemas de la terminología médica morfológica en los países de habla hispana y portuguesa de América. Se detallan antecedentes y creación, miembros, fines y funciones, medios, actividades, estructura organizativa, consejo directivo, relaciones con otros organismos y publicaciones.
It describes the main features of SILAT as a multinational scientific and educational program that serves as a tool to analyze and solve the morphological medical terminology problems in Spanish and Portuguese speaking countries of America. It treated history and creation, members, aims and functions, resources, activities, organizational structure, board, relations with other organizations and publications.
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Anatomia , Congressos como Assunto , Terminologia como Assunto , América Latina , Portugal , EspanhaRESUMO
Neste texto realiza-se uma introdução à leitura de O banquete, de Platão, em especial de seu último trecho, ao qual corresponde o encontro de Alcibíades e Sócrates. Procurou-se ainda, indicar algumas discussões despertadas por esse diálogo platônico; principalmente aquelas que fazem referência às relações entre a filosofia, a literatura e a psicanálise.
En este texto se realiza una introducción a la lectura de El Banquete, de Platón; especialmente del último trecho, que corresponde al encuentro de Alcibíades y Sócrates. Se procuró señalar algunas de las discusiones que este diálogo platónico suscita; principalmente aquellas que hacen referencia a las relaciones entre la filosofía, la literatura y el psicoanálisis.
Ce texte est une introduction à la lecture du Banquet de Platon mettant l'accent sur la dernière partie qui décrit la rencontre entre Alcibiade et Socrate. Nous y exposons quelques réflexions inspirées par ce dialogue de Platon, notamment au sujet des liens entre la philosophie, la littérature et la psychanalyse.
This essay is meant as an introduction to Plato's Banquet and, more specifically, to the last part, concerned with the encounter between Alcibiades and Socrates. The essay also explores a few thoughts brought up by this Platonic dialogue, especially those that point toward the relationships among philosophy, literature and psychoanalysis.