Encephalitis

The need of standardization and of large clinical studies in an emerging indication of [18F]FDG PET. the autoimmune encephalitis

[18F]FDG PET is currently the most commonly used functional imaging method for the in vivo investigation of regional brain metabolism in clinical practice. PET/CT scanners are widely available in Europe, in the US, in Australia, and most of the rest of the world [1] and the clinical role of [18F]FDG brain PET can be regarded as established for a number of diagnostic challenges in Neurology and Psychiatry [2].

Acute larvicidal toxicity of five essential oils (Pinus nigra, Hyssopus officinalis, Satureja montana, Aloysia citrodora and Pelargonium graveolens) against the filariasis vector Culex quinquefasciatus: Synergistic and antagonistic effects

Mosquito vector control is facing a number of important and timely challenges, mainly due to the rapid development of pesticide resistance and environmental concerns. In this scenario, screening of botanical resources for their mosquitocidal activity may offer effective and eco-friendly tools against Culicidae vectors. Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae) is a vector of lymphatic filariasis and of dangerous arboviral diseases, such as West Nile and St. Louis encephalitis.

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