Most coral snake bites reported in Brazil were caused by M. corallinus and M. frontalis, with several patients showing signs of acute myasthenia. Serious complications such as paralysis with respiratory failure were observed but comparatively rare. The deaths occurred where respiratory support (mechanical ventilation) was unavailable when needed.

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O workshop Sucessos e Vicissitudes das CEUAs reuniu em novembro de 2013 representantes de todas as regiões brasileiras com o intuito de discutir os avanços alcançados na implementação e consolidação de suas comissões. O evento destacou os novos desafios que devem ser superados para o aprimoramento dos órgãos que visam a zelar pela conduta ética na utilização de animais com finalidades científica e acadêmica. Neste texto são apresentados os dados fornecidos pelas CEUAs participantes bem como as opiniões e decisões resultantes do debate a respeito da implementação e consolidação dos regimentos e protocolos.

Endocochlear, retrocochlear and/or central origin hearing damage may be related to the absence of appropriate levels of thyroid hormone during morphogenesis and/or auditory system development. Hearing disorders related to the thyroid are not well studied, despite speculation on the pathophysiological mechanisms. The objective of this review was to characterize the main pathophysiological mechanisms of congenital hypothyroidism and to evaluate the relationship with central and peripheral hearing disorders. We conducted a literature review using the databases MedLine, LILACS, Cochrane Library, SciELO, Institute for Scientific Information (ISI), Embase, and Science Direct between July and September on 2016. We identified the studies that address hearing disorder mechanisms on the congenital hypothyroidism. Congenital hypothyroidism may have clinical and subclinical manifestations that affect the auditory system and may be a potential risk factor for hearing impairment. Hearing impairment can severely impact quality-of-life, which emphasizes the importance of monitoring and evaluating hearing during the clinical routine of these patients. Arch Endocrinol Metab. 2017;61(5):501-5