Physical fitness is defined as the ability to perform daily activities efficiently and without excessive fatigue, involving anthropometric variables physical capacities. This study evaluates effects of an adapted exercise program in older adults with severe cognitive impairment (SCI), aiming compare its on blood pressure, parameters, fitness. The included 78 (24 SCI) who participated individualized for one year, attending at least twice a week. Variables such body mass index (BMI), fat...

Rapid transformation of natural ecosystems changes ecological conditions for important human disease vector species; therefore, an essential task is to identify and understand the variables that shape distributions these species optimize efforts toward control mitigation. Ecological niche modeling was used estimate potential distribution assess hypotheses similarity among three main malaria in northern Colombia: Anopheles nuneztovari, An. albimanus, darlingi. Georeferenced point collection...

Bluetongue virus (BTV) is an arbovirus that transmitted between domestic and wild ruminants by Culicoides spp. Its worldwide distribution depends on competent vectors suitable environmental ecosystems are becoming affected climate change. Therefore, we evaluated whether change would influence the potential ecological niche of BTV insignis in Peru. Here, analyzed (n = 145) C. 22) occurrence records under two shared socioeconomic pathway scenarios (SSP126 SSP585) with five primary general...

Population subdivision among several neotropical malaria vectors has been widely evaluated; however, few studies have analyzed population variation at a microgeographic scale, wherein local environmental variables may lead to differentiation. The aim of the present study was evaluate genetic and geometric morphometric structure Anopheles nuneztovari albimanus in endemic localities northwestern Colombia. Genetic phenetic structures were evaluated using microsatellites markers wing...

Ecoepidemiological scenarios for Chagas disease transmission are complex, so vector control measures to decrease human–vector contact and prevent infection difficult implement in all geographic contexts. This study assessed the abundance patterns of two species disease: Triatoma maculata (Erichson, 1848) Rhodnius pallescens (Barber, 1932) Latin America. We modeled their potential distribution using maximum entropy algorithm implemented Maxent calculated distances niche centroid by fitting a...

Abstract Background Hantavirus Pulmonary Syndrome (HPS) is a rodent-borne zoonosis in the Americas, with up to 50% mortality rates. In Argentina, Northwestern endemic area presents half of annually notified HPS cases country, transmitted by at least three rodent species recognized as reservoirs Orthohantavirus . The potential distribution reservoir based on ecological niche models (ENM) can be useful tool establish risk areas for zoonotic diseases. Our main aim was generate an transmission...

Abstract Malaria remains a significant public health problem worldwide, particularly in low-income regions with limited access to healthcare. Despite the use of antimalarial drugs, transmission an issue Colombia, especially among indigenous populations remote areas. In this study, we used SIR Ross MacDonald model that considered land change, temperature, and precipitation analyze eco epidemiological parameters impact time lags on malaria La Pedrera—Amazonas municipality. We found changes...

Abstract Predicting the potential distribution and coexistence of suitable geographic areas for Chagas disease vectors in Americas is a crucial task understanding eco-epidemiological dynamics this disease. The 3 species—Rhodnius prolixus (Hemiptera: Reduviidae), Cavernicola pilosa Rhodnius pictipes Reduviidae) were modeled. Presence records obtained environmental variables selected based on correlation analysis, Jackknife analysis knowledge biology natural history species. MaxEnt algorithm...

Visceral Leishmaniasis (VL) is the most severe of three forms Leishmaniasis. In Americas, Brazil and Colombia present more than 90% cases in region. Our aim this research was to estimate association incidence rate with following environmental variables: percentage area suitable for vector Lutzomyia longipalpis, episodes La Niña El Niño, Brazilian Colombian biomes. Epidemiological data were obtained from Notifiable Diseases Information System National Public Health Surveillance System....

Abstract Objective To categorise and map, at high resolution, the risk of malaria incidence in Pacific region, main malaria‐endemic region Colombia. Methods The relationship between environmental variables Normalized Difference Vegetation Index Water Index, Topographic Wetness precipitation temperature with observed Annual Parasitic was evaluated using a generalised linear model. An map resolution 1 km 2 constructed projected to entire endemic region. Associations categories both presence...

To map at a fine spatial scale, the risk of malaria incidence for important endemic region is Urabá-Bajo Cauca and Alto Sinú, NW Colombia, using new modelling framework based on GIS remotely sensed environmental data.The association between topographic variables obtained from remote sensors annual parasite (API) years 2013-2015 was calculated multiple regression analysis; subsequently, model constructed to estimate API project it entire in order design map. The validated by relating values...

The behavior of Mesamphiagrion laterale (Selys, 1876) is described based upon 2430 hours observation.A total 2820 individuals were observed for 270 days from 2014 to 2015 using mark-recapture.Probabilities resight, highest reproductive activity, time-perch and time perch-temperature statistically analyzed.Mesamphiagrion not a territorial species, the perch on grass, trees, garbage, ground, rocks, they feed hemipterans, mosquitoes, spiders other damselflies, are prey birds.Conspecific siege...

To assess the existing fundamental niche, potential distribution and degree of niche overlap for three main Colombian malaria vectors Anopheles albimanus, darlingi nuneztovari in major endemic Pacific region.We used models based on presence records Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) data, created using maximum entropy algorithm.The vector species occupied heterogeneous environments, their NDVI values differed. albimanus had largest amplitude was distributed mainly coastal areas....

The final larval stadium of four species Cora are described and compared with known in the genus.Cora skinneri Calvert, 1907, C. semiopaca Selys, 1878 lugubris Navás, 1934 illustrated for first time using material from Costa Rica two Colombia latter.A redescription marina 1868 specimens collected is also included comparison.Although all very similar as larvae, major groups can be differentiated based on shape caudal gills.The three here similar, but separated each other a combination...

Despite Arthropoda being a major animal taxon, it is underrepresented in South American scientific publications. Here, we present the results of bibliometric analysis published studies on insects and arachnids Colombia to understand general patterns knowledge both taxa across this megadiverse country. We compiled 3119 353 between 1918 2019 more than 600 journals. Research reflects effort done by researchers working Colombian institutions, but because publications are mainly domestic, their...

Despite a high number of incidental online records spiders predating upon dragonflies/damselflies, studies on these interactions are scarce. Here, we describe the predatory behavior Argiope trifasciata two most common odonate species in study area, and whether various factors (web width, web length, spider body distance from edge water body, height above ground) related to odonates captured. employed stalking frontal approaches as Odonata predation strategies. Our findings showed that larger...

Climate variability has made us change our perspective on the study of insect pests and pest insects, focusing preserving or maintaining efficient production systems in world economy. The four species genus Anastrepha were selected for this due to their colonization expansion characteristics. Models potential distribution these are scarce most neotropical countries, there is a current pressing demand carry out type analysis face common scenarios climate variability. We analyzed 370 presence...

Climate change has affected the geographical distributions of most species worldwide; in particular, insects economic importance inhabiting tropical regions have been impacted. Current and future predictions geographic distribution are frequently included models (SDMs). The potential spatial fruit fly Anastrepha striata Schiner, main agricultural guava crops, under current possible scenarios Colombia were modeled, establishment risk was assessed for each guava-producing municipality country....