Entomological and ecological aspects of six sylvatic species of triatomines (Hemiptera, Reduviidae) from the collection of the National Biodiversity Institute of Costa Rica, Central America

A total of 797 specimens of wild adult triatomines, belonging to six species from the entomological collections of the Costa Rican National Biodiversity Institute, was studied from the standpoint of their relative abundance, as reflected by light traps, distribution in the country, seasonal variations and climatic and altitudinal preferences.Triato

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Person-centered and integrated care: a discussion of concepts

Introduction: Recently, there has Picture Frames been a paradigm shift in healthcare that calls for positioning patients as active partners in healthcare rather than passive recipients.This active partnership is even more evident with patients who live with multiple chronic diseases because with time, these patients become experts in their own bodi

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