ABSTRACT Exposing seeds to agents that elicit tolerance to abiotic stress, such as phytohormones and organic acids, during hydration and dehydration cycles can determine their response to later stimuli, e.g. exposure to salt stress. The aim of this study was to evaluate the action of priming cycles with different eliciting agents of salt stress tolerance on seeds of the cowpea varieties Sempre Verde and Pingo de Ouro. The seeds were subjected to the following treatments: 0.0 mM NaCl (control); 100 mM NaCl (salt stress); salt stress + three seed-priming cycles (PC) in water; salt stress + PC in gibberellic acid; salt stress + PC in hydrogen peroxide; salt stress + PC in salicylic acid; salt stress + PC in ascorbic acid. The following variables were analysed: germination, growth, dry weight, salt tolerance index, total soluble sugars, total free amino acids and proline. Salt stress (100 mM NaCl) reduced germination, length and biomass accumulation in the Sempre Verde and Pingo de Ouro varieties. These showed the best response to the priming cycles with gibberellic and salicylic acids, which promoted greater germination potential, length and biomass under a salt stress of 100 mM NaCl, affording greater tolerance via osmotic regulation, especially in the Sempre Verde variety. stimuli eg e g e.g treatments 00 0 0. control (control) 10 stress) seedpriming seed (PC water acid peroxide analysed growth weight index sugars proline (10 potential regulation variety (control 1 (1 (

Abstract Introduction: Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima (banana passionfruit) is one of the most promising exotic tropical fruits from the diversity of the Passifloraceae family in South America, because of its organoleptic properties and antioxidant activity. Objective: To evaluate the physiological and anatomical responses of banana passionfruit plants under water deficit to better understand the mechanisms that mitigate this stress and affect the production of crops subject to climate change and global warming. Methods: Three-month-old seedlings of banana passionfruit were subjected to a soil water deficit through an irrigation reduction at 70 % for 49 days under greenhouse conditions. Morphology (leaf area, height, and number of leaves) and physiological (stomatal conductance, Fv/Fm, total chlorophyll content) measurements were made through time, and after the irrigation treatments were measured biomass parameters and anatomical foliar traits. Results: The plants experienced a decrease in height, leaf area, number of leaves, leaf area index, and relative water content, that are common responses in plants subjected to reduced irrigation. Additionally, the plants exhibited certain mechanisms that can be attributed to water deficit tolerance such as higher root:shoot ratio, stomatal closing, an increase in stomatal density, a reduction in mesophyll tissue thickness, and a decrease in the number of vessels and its diameter as they enable the banana passionfruit to reduce water loss and decrease the probability of cavitation in xylem vessels. Conclusions: banana passionfruit plants could implement strategies against water scarcity, allowing them to survive and endure challenging environmental conditions.

Resumen Introducción: Passiflora tripartita var. mollissima (banana passionfruit - curuba) es una de las frutas tropicales exóticas de la diversidad de la familia Passifloraceae en Sudamérica, promisoria por sus propiedades organolépticas y actividad antioxidante. Objetivo: Evaluar las respuestas fisiológicas y anatómicas de la curuba bajo déficit hídrico con el fin de comprender mejor los mecanismos que mitigan este estrés y afectan la producción de sus cultivos, que están sujetos al cambio climático y al calentamiento global. Métodos: Plántulas de 3 meses de edad se sometieron a un déficit hídrico mediante una reducción del riego al 70 % durante 49 días en condiciones de invernadero. Se realizaron mediciones morfológicas (área foliar, altura y número de hojas) y fisiológicas (conductancia estomática, Fv/Fm, contenido de clorofilas) a lo largo del tiempo, y transcurridos los tratamientos de irrigación se midieron parámetros de biomasa, además de rasgos anatómicos foliares. Resultados: Las plantas experimentaron una disminución en la altura, área foliar, número de hojas, índice de área foliar y contenido relativo de agua, respuestas comunes en plantas sometidas a una irrigación reducida. Adicionalmente, las plantas exhibieron ciertos mecanismos que pueden atribuirse a la tolerancia al déficit hídrico tales como una mayor relación raíz:vástago, cierre de estomas, un aumento en la densidad estomática, una reducción en el grosor del tejido del mesófilo y una disminución en el número de vasos del xilema y su diámetro; pues le permiten a la curuba disminuir la pérdida de agua y reducir la probabilidad de cavitación en los vasos del xilema. Conclusiones: Las plantas de la curuba tienen la capacidad de implementar estrategias de mitigación frente al déficit hídrico, lo que les permite sobrevivir y soportar condiciones ambientales desafiantes.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: Falls are a serious cause of morbidity and mortality among older people. One of the underlying causes of falls is dehydration. Therefore, ultrasonography has become an essential tool for evaluating volume status in the emergency department. However, the effect of volume status on falls in older people has not been evaluated before. The aim of this study was to determine the relationship between the inferior vena cava collapsibility index and the injury severity score in older patients who presented with fall-related injuries to the emergency department. METHODS: A total of 66 patients were included in the study. The injury severity score was used as the trauma severity score, and the Edmonton Frail Scale was used as the frailty scale. Volume status was evaluated with inferior vena cava collapsibility index. The primary outcome measure was defined as the correlation between inferior vena cava collapsibility index and injury severity score. Secondary outcome measures were defined as the effect of inferior vena cava collapsibility index and injury severity score on hospitalization and mortality. RESULTS: There was no significant correlation between injury severity score and inferior vena cava collapsibility index (p=0.342). Neither inferior vena cava collapsibility index nor injury severity score was an indicator of the mortality of these patients. However, injury severity score was an indicator of hospitalization. The mean Edmonton Frail Scale score was an indicator of mortality among older people who experienced falls (p=0.002). CONCLUSION: Inferior vena cava collapsibility index cannot be used to predict trauma severity in older patients who have experienced falls admitted to the emergency department. OBJECTIVE dehydration Therefore department However before fallrelated fall related METHODS 6 scale RESULTS p=0.342. p0342 p p=0.342 . 0 342 (p=0.342) p=0.002. p0002 p=0.002 002 (p=0.002) CONCLUSION p034 p=0.34 34 (p=0.342 p000 p=0.00 00 (p=0.002 p03 p=0.3 3 (p=0.34 p00 p=0.0 (p=0.00 p0 p=0. (p=0.3 (p=0.0 p=0 (p=0. p= (p=0 (p= (p

Resumo Introdução: Nonagenários constituem um percentual de pacientes internados em ascensão, sendo a injúria renal aguda (IRA) frequente nesses pacientes. Sendo assim, é importante analisar as características clínicas dessa população e seu impacto na mortalidade. Métodos: Estudo retrospectivo de pacientes nonagenários com IRA entre 2013 e 2022 em um hospital terciário. Apenas o último internamento foi considerado e pacientes com dados incompletos foram excluídos. Uma análise por regressão logística foi realizada para definir fatores de risco para mortalidade. Um valor de p < 0,05 foi considerado significativo. Resultados: Foram incluídos 150 pacientes com mediana de idade 93,0 anos (91,2–95,0) e sexo masculino em 42,7%. Sepse foi a causa mais comum de IRA (53,3%), seguida de desidratação/hipovolemia (17,7%) e insuficiência cardíaca (17,7%). Admissão na UTI ocorreu em 39,3% dos pacientes, ventilação mecânica em 14,7%, uso de vasopressores em 22,7% e realização de terapia renal substitutiva (TRS) em 6,7%. Óbito ocorreu em 56,7% dos pacientes. Desidratação/hipovolemia como etiologia da IRA foi associado a menor risco de mortalidade (OR 0,18; IC 95% 0,04–0,77, p = 0,020). Estágio KDIGO 3 (OR 3,15; IC 95% 1,17–8,47, p = 0,023), admissão na UTI (OR 12,27; IC 95% 3,03–49,74, p < 0,001) e oligúria (OR 5,77; IC 95% 1,98–16,85, p = 0,001) foram associados à mortalidade. Conclusão: Nonagenários com IRA apresentaram alta mortalidade e IRA KDIGO 3, oligúria e admissão na UTI foram associadas ao óbito. Introdução ascensão (IRA assim Métodos 201 202 terciário excluídos 005 0 05 0,0 significativo Resultados 15 930 93 93, 91,2–95,0 912950 91 2 95 (91,2–95,0 427 42 7 42,7% 53,3%, 533 53,3% , 53 (53,3%) desidrataçãohipovolemia desidratação hipovolemia 17,7% 177 17 (17,7% 17,7%. . 393 39 39,3 147 14 14,7% 227 22 22,7 TRS (TRS 67 6 6,7% 567 56 56,7 Desidrataçãohipovolemia Desidratação OR 0,18 018 18 004077 04 77 0,04–0,77 0,020. 0020 0,020 020 0,020) 3,15 315 117847 1 8 47 1,17–8,47 0,023, 0023 0,023 023 0,023) 12,27 1227 12 27 3034974 03 49 74 3,03–49,74 0,001 0001 001 5,77 577 5 1981685 98 16 85 1,98–16,85 Conclusão óbito 20 00 0, 9 91,2–95, 91295 (91,2–95, 4 42,7 53,3 (53,3% 17,7 (17,7 39, 14,7 22, 6,7 56, 0,1 01 00407 0,04–0,7 002 0,02 02 3,1 31 11784 1,17–8,4 12,2 122 303497 3,03–49,7 0,00 000 5,7 57 198168 1,98–16,8 91,2–95 9129 (91,2–95 42, 53, (53,3 17, (17, 14, 6, 0040 0,04–0, 1178 1,17–8, 12, 30349 3,03–49, 5, 19816 1,98–16, 91,2–9 912 (91,2–9 (53, (17 004 0,04–0 117 1,17–8 3034 3,03–49 1981 1,98–16 91,2– (91,2– (53 (1 0,04– 11 1,17– 303 3,03–4 198 1,98–1 91,2 (91,2 (5 ( 0,04 1,17 30 3,03– 19 1,98– 91, (91, 1,1 3,03 1,98 (91 1, 3,0 1,9 (9

Abstract Introduction: Nonagenarians constitute a rising percentage of inpatients, with acute kidney injury (AKI) being frequent in this population. Thus, it is important to analyze the clinical characteristics of this demographic and their impact on mortality. Methods: Retrospective study of nonagenarian patients with AKI at a tertiary hospital between 2013 and 2022. Only the latest hospital admission was considered, and patients with incomplete data were excluded. A logistic regression analysis was conducted to define risk factors for mortality. A p-value < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: A total of 150 patients were included, with a median age of 93.0 years (91.2–95.0), and males accounting for 42.7% of the sample. Sepsis was the most common cause of AKI (53.3%), followed by dehydration/hypovolemia (17.7%), and heart failure (17.7%). ICU admission occurred in 39.3% of patients, mechanical ventilation in 14.7%, vasopressors use in 22.7% and renal replacement therapy (RRT) in 6.7%. Death occurred in 56.7% of patients. Dehydration/hypovolemia as an etiology of AKI was associated with a lower risk of mortality (OR 0.18; 95% CI 0.04–0.77, p = 0.020). KDIGO stage 3 (OR 3.15; 95% CI 1.17–8.47, p = 0.023), ICU admission (OR 12.27; 95% CI 3.03–49.74, p < 0.001), and oliguria (OR 5.77; 95% CI 1.98–16.85, p = 0.001) were associated with mortality. Conclusion: AKI nonagenarians had a high mortality rate, with AKI KDIGO stage 3, oliguria, and ICU admission being associated with death. Introduction inpatients (AKI population Thus Methods 201 2022 excluded pvalue value 005 0 05 0.0 significant Results 15 included 930 93 93. 91.2–95.0, 912950 91.2–95.0 , 91 2 95 (91.2–95.0) 427 42 7 42.7 sample 53.3%, 533 53.3% 53 (53.3%) dehydrationhypovolemia dehydration hypovolemia 17.7%, 177 17.7% 17 (17.7%) 17.7%. . 393 39 39.3 147 14 14.7% 227 22 22.7 RRT (RRT 67 6 6.7% 567 56 56.7 Dehydrationhypovolemia Dehydration OR 0.18 018 18 004077 04 77 0.04–0.77 0.020. 0020 0.020 020 0.020) 3.15 315 117847 1 8 47 1.17–8.47 0.023, 0023 0.023 023 0.023) 12.27 1227 12 27 3034974 03 49 74 3.03–49.74 0.001, 0001 0.001 001 5.77 577 5 1981685 98 16 85 1.98–16.85 Conclusion rate death 20 202 00 0. 9 91295 91.2–95. (91.2–95.0 4 42. 53.3 (53.3% 17.7 (17.7% 39. 14.7 22. 6.7 56. 0.1 01 00407 0.04–0.7 002 0.02 02 3.1 31 11784 1.17–8.4 12.2 122 303497 3.03–49.7 000 0.00 5.7 57 198168 1.98–16.8 9129 91.2–95 (91.2–95. 53. (53.3 17. (17.7 14. 6. 0040 0.04–0. 3. 1178 1.17–8. 12. 30349 3.03–49. 5. 19816 1.98–16. 912 91.2–9 (91.2–95 (53. (17. 004 0.04–0 117 1.17–8 3034 3.03–49 1981 1.98–16 91.2– (91.2–9 (53 (17 0.04– 11 1.17– 303 3.03–4 198 1.98–1 91.2 (91.2– (5 (1 0.04 1.17 30 3.03– 19 1.98– 91. (91.2 ( 1.1 3.03 1.98 (91. 1. 3.0 1.9 (91 (9

BACKGROUND: Long-haul flights have been associated with a two- to four-fold increased risk of aviation-related thrombosis (ART). Several studies have investigated the extent to which hypoxic hypobaric exposure, dehydration and prolonged immobilisation during air travel induce changes in haemostasis OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of high altitude as a risk factor for ART METHODS: Healthy volunteers aged >18 years (N=40), without risk factors for venous thromboembolism, were exposed to an exacerbated altitude of 18 000 feet (5 486 m) for 1 hour. During the flight, the oxygen (O2) levels of the participants, who received supplemental O2, were measured by pulse oximetry and maintained at >92%. Venous blood and urine samples were collected prior to departure and immediately after flying in an unpressurised twin-engine airplane. D-dimer levels, thromboelastography (TEG) parameters, von Willebrand factor (VWF) activity and urine osmolality were measured RESULTS: The participants were 19 men and 21 women, with a mean (standard deviation) age of 46 (14) years. A significant difference in D-dimer levels, VWF activity, urine osmolality and TEG parameters (reaction (R) time, kinetic (K) time and maximum amplitude (MA)) before and after the 1-hour flight was observed (p<0.001). Urine osmolality correlated positively with VWF activity levels (r=0.469; p<0.002 CONCLUSION: Air travel at high altitude induced a hypercoagulable state in healthy volunteers. Future research should focus on whether thromboprophylaxis can significantly obviate the activation of coagulation in response to high altitude

ABSTRACT Nowadays marine and coastal ecosystems are threatened by the invasion of harmful algal species. The solution to this situation should be aimed at the integral use of this biomass. The drying process has a decisive impact on the quality of the resulting raw material and the cost of any derived by-products. For this reason, the objective of this research is to evaluate the drying process of macroalgae: Sargassum fluitans, Ulva lactuca and Chaetomorpha cf. gracilis, using a solar dryer designed for this purpose. The drying process was evaluated at a temperature of 60°C. The results obtained reported that dehydration in the oven lasted less than 2 hours, while in the solar dryer values higher than those achieved in the oven were recorded. The first derivative analysis shows that the highest peak of moisture loss is around 80 % and is reached in the first 15 min in the electric stove. However, in solar drying it was recorded around 45 min. The results obtained in the drying process were adjusted to a polynomial model with a determination coefficient of 99,13 %

RESUMEN Hoy día los ecosistemas marinos y costeros se encuentran amenazados por la invasión de algas nocivas. La solución a esta situación necesariamente debe estar encaminada al aprovechamiento integral de esta biomasa. El proceso de secado tiene un impacto decisivo en la calidad de la materia prima resultante y el costo de cualquier subproducto derivado. Por este motivo el objetivo de esta investigación es evaluar el proceso de secado de las macroalgas: Sargassum fluitans, Ulva lactuca y Chaetomorpha cf. gracilis, utilizando un secador solar diseñado al efecto. El proceso de secado fue evaluado a una temperatura de 60°C. Los resultados obtenidos reportaron que la deshidratación en la estufa tuvo una duración inferior a las 2 h, mientras que en el secador solar se registraron valores superiores a los alcanzados en la estufa. El análisis de la primera derivada muestra que el mayor pico de pérdida de humedad está alrededor del 80 % y se alcanza en los primeros 15 min en la estufa eléctrica. Sin embargo, en el secado solar se registró alrededor de los 45 min. Los resultados obtenidos en el proceso de secado fueron ajustados a un modelo polinomial con un coeficiente de determinación del 99,13 %.

Abstract Diabetic ketoacidosis is caused by extreme insulin deficiency and is characterized by dehydration, hyperglycemia, acidosis, and ketosis. Treatment includes basic life support, parenteral hydration to replace fluids and electrolytes and insulin therapy to reverse acidosis, ketosis, and normalize blood glucose levels. Management requires following guidelines for strict clinical and laboratory monitoring to avoid complications and obtain a favorable clinical outcome. The guidelines published in our previous Consensus on Diabetic Ketoacidosis diagnosis and treatment are presented, modified according to the latest changes in ISPAD (International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes) and the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare Diabetes Program guidelines.

RESUMEN La cetoacidosis diabética constituye la manifestación extrema del déficit de insulina caracterizada por deshidratación, hiperglicemia, acidosis y cetosis. El tratamiento incluye soporte vital básico, hidratación parenteral para reposición de líquidos y electrolitos, insulinoterapia, con el objetivo de revertir la acidosis, la cetosis y obtener glucemia cercanas a lo normal. Exige un monitoreo estricto clínico y laboratorial siguiendo guías de manejo para evitar complicaciones y obtener una evolución favorable. Se presentan las modificaciones en las directrices publicadas en el Primer Consenso de diagnóstico y tratamiento de la Cetoacidosis diabética, en base a las actualizaciones sugeridas por la ISPAD (International Society of Pediatric and Adolescent Diabetes) y el Programa de Diabetes del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social (MSPBS).

RESUMEN En esta investigación se muestra formalmente la metodología para realizar un plan de negocios para la instalación de una planta procesadora de jitomate deshidratado en la mixteca oaxaqueña, específicamente en la comunidad de la Luz Nagore, Santiago Huajolotitlan, Oaxaca, México. La justificación es plantear una alternativa que permita darle una mayor vida de anaquel al producto a través de un proceso de deshidratado que le agregue valor y evite desperdicios en las temporadas de saturación del mercado de frescos. Se realizó un estudio de mercado que permitió establecer que existe una demanda potencial para el jitomate deshidratado en polvo, procediendo a realizar un estudio técnico y administrativo en el que se observaron todas las medidas establecidas en las diferentes normas oficiales mexicanas para garantizar la inocuidad del producto. Se analizó y propuso en el tema legal, la integración de una sociedad de producción legal para aprovechar las facilidades fiscales y administrativas. Se realizó un estudio financiero para determinar la rentabilidad de esta iniciativa, determinando que resulta rentable, ya que los datos proyectos indican que el proyecto tiene un TIR de 39 % y un periodo de recuperación de inversión de 3 años.

ABSTRACT This research formally shows the methodology to carry out a business plan for the installation of a dehydrated tomato processing plant in the Oaxacan Mixteca, specifically in the community of La Luz Nagore, Santiago Huajolotitlan, Oaxaca, and Mexico. The justification is to propose an alternative that allows giving a longer shelf life to the product through a dehydration process that adds value and avoids waste in the saturation seasons of the fresh market. A market study was carried out that allowed establishing that there is a potential demand for dehydrated tomato powder, proceeding to carry out a technical and administrative study in which all the measures established in the different official Mexican standards were observed to guarantee the safety of the product. The integration of a legal production company to take advantage of fiscal and administrative facilities was analyzed and proposed on the legal issue. A financial study was carried out to determine the profitability of this initiative, determining that it is profitable, since the project data indicates that the project has an IRR of 39% and an investment recovery period of 3 years.

Resumen El síndrome de Takotsubo, fue descripto en Japón en 1990, se trata de una miocardiopatía por estrés, predo minante en mujeres, generalmente postmenopáusicas. Se produce una hipoquinesia cardiaca, con compromiso de múltiples territorios coronarios. En las unidades de terapia intensiva (UTI), se considera subdiagnosticada. En las manifestaciones del dengue grave, se encuen tra el compromiso cardiovascular, principalmente arrit mias y disfunción sistólica. Se presenta el caso de un hombre de 72 años, inter nado en UTI por dengue, con plaquetopenia (15 000 cé lulas/mm3) y deshidratación. Luego de la administración de fluidos refirió disconfort respiratorio, auscultándose estertores pulmonares. Se realizó ecografía pulmonar donde se apreció líneas B bilaterales con patrón B7 compatible con síndrome intersticial y edema pulmonar. En el ecocardiograma transtorácico se objetivó hiperqui nesia basal, hipoquinesia medial y apical con imagen compatible con balonamiento apical. En el electrocardio grama se evidenció bloqueo completo de rama derecha. La serología para Chagas fue negativa y la troponina I cuantitativa se detectó aumentada. Se diagnosticó síndrome de Takotsubo en el contexto de dengue grave. El paciente evolucionó favorablemente. Posterior al alta, se constató normalización de la moti lidad cardíaca, en las imágenes ecográficas. El caso es de importancia clínica por la baja asocia ción de las dos enfermedades y la necesidad de pesqui sar el compromiso cardíaco en el dengue grave.

Abstract Takotsubo syndrome, was described in Japan in 1990, it is a stress cardiomyopathy, predominantly in women, usually postmenopausal. Cardiac hypokinesia occurs, with involvement of multiple coronary territories. In in tensive care unit (ICU), it is considered underdiagnosed. Manifestations of severe dengue fever include cardio vascular involvement, mainly arrhythmias and systolic dysfunction. A case of a 72-year-old man is presented, who was hos pitalized in ICU for dengue fever, with plateletopenia (15 000 cells/mm3) and dehydration. After fluid management the patient reported respiratory discomfort, auscultating crackling rales. A pulmonary ultrasound was made where bilateral B lines were found with B7 pattern compatible with interstitial syndrome and pulmonary edema. Basal hyperkinesia, medial and apical hypokinesia with an im age consistent with apical ballooning were observed in the transthoracic echocardiogram. The electrocardiogram showed complete right bundle branch block. Chagas serol ogy was negative and quantitative troponin I was increased. In the context of severe dengue, a Takotsubo syn drome was diagnosed. The patient evolved favorably. After discharge, a normalization of the cardiac function was stated in ultrasound images. The case is of clinical importance due to the low as sociation of these two diseases and the need to screen for cardiac involvement in severe dengue.

Abstract The present study demonstrated that, when a Cu-Ti electrode pair was polarized in an aqueous SO4 2- electrolyte, Cu was oxidized to a divalent state, under AC. In the solution volume, Cu2+ interacted with OH¯, to produce Cu(OH)2. Depending on the electrolysis conditions, Cu(OH)2 underwent a dehydration reaction, which produced CuO. Under industrial AC, each electrode was alternately polarized, firstly towards the anode, then to the cathode. CuE passivation did not occur. With a change in j on TiE, in the range from 0 to 75 kA/m2, CuE dissolution CE increased, reaching 96.5%. When j on CuE was increased to 1000 A/m2, Cu dissolution CE was above 90%. The most favourable conditions for CuE dissolution were a Na2SO4 Ct from 65 to 75 g/L, experiment duration of 1 h, room T, and I frequency of 50 Hz. The obtained CuO (II) composition was identified by XRD and EDXRF analyses.

BACKGROUND. Long-haul flights have been associated with a two- to four-fold increased risk of aviation-related thrombosis (ART). Several studies have investigated the extent to which hypoxic hypobaric exposure, dehydration and prolonged immobilisation during air travel induce changes in haemostasis. OBJECTIVE. To investigate the role of high altitude as a risk factor for ART. METHODS. Healthy volunteers aged >18 years (N=40), without risk factors for venous thromboembolism, were exposed to an exacerbated altitude of 18 000 feet (5 486 m) for 1 hour. During the flight, the oxygen (O2) levels of the participants, who received supplemental O2, were measured by pulse oximetry and maintained at >92%. Venous blood and urine samples were collected prior to departure and immediately after flying in an unpressurised twin-engine airplane. D-dimer levels, thromboelastography (TEG) parameters, von Willebrand factor (VWF) activity and urine osmolality were measured. RESULTS. The participants were 19 men and 21 women, with a mean (standard deviation) age of 46 (14) years. A significant difference in D-dimer levels, VWF activity, urine osmolality and TEG parameters (reaction (R) time, kinetic (K) time and maximum amplitude (MA)) before and after the 1-hour flight was observed (p<0.001). Urine osmolality correlated positively with VWF activity levels (r=0.469; p<0.002). CONCLUSION. Air travel at high altitude induced a hypercoagulable state in healthy volunteers. Future research should focus on whether thromboprophylaxis can significantly obviate the activation of coagulation in response to high altitude.

Resumen Kombucha es una biopelícula compuesta por un cultivo simbiótico de bacterias y levaduras, conocido como SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). El SCOBY sufre procesos de deterioro y pérdida de atributos nutricionales, bioactivos y sensoriales, lo que impacta negativamente en su vida útil. Estas pérdidas pueden evitarse mediante métodos de secado, que ayudan a prolongar la vida útil y conservar los compuestos de acción de sus constituyentes. El objetivo de este estudio fue someter y evaluar Kombucha SCOBY a las técnicas de deshidratación por calor y liofilización. Los análisis incluyeron pH, sólidos solubles totales, acidez titulable total, turbidez, contenido de compuestos fenólicos totales, actividad antioxidante, evaluación microbiológica y pruebas de toxicidad in vivo. Todos los análisis fueron evaluados estadísticamente a un nivel de probabilidad del 5%, utilizando el software SAS. Tanto las bebidas de Kombucha como los productos secos exhibieron cantidades considerables de compuestos fenólicos y actividad antioxidante. Los recuentos de microorganismos oscilaron entre 104 y 108 CFU.ml-1 para bebidas y productos desarrollados. En las pruebas in vivo con Caenorhabditis elegans, no se observó un aumento en la mortalidad y los gusanos alimentados con los productos fermentados mostraron un mayor crecimiento. Por lo tanto, este estudio concluye que la producción de formas deshidratadas y liofilizadas de productos a base de Kombucha es un campo de investigación prometedor y ventajoso para la salud humana.

Abstract Kombucha is a biofilm composed of a symbiotic culture of bacteria and yeast, known as SCOBY (Symbiotic Culture of Bacteria and Yeast). The SCOBY undergoes deterioration processes and loss of nutritional, bioactive and sensory attributes, which negatively impacts its shelf life. These losses can be avoided by drying methods, which help to extend shelf life and preserve the action compounds of its constituents. The objective of this study was to subject and evaluate Kombucha SCOBY to drying techniques by heat dehydration and freeze-drying. Analyses included pH, total soluble solids, total titratable acidity, turbidity, total phenolic compound content, antioxidant activity, microbiological assessment, and toxicity in vivo testing. All analyses were statistically evaluated at a 5% probability level, using SAS software. Both Kombucha beverages and dry products exhibited considerable amounts of phenolic compounds and antioxidant activity. Microorganism counts ranged from 104 to 108 CFU.ml-1 for developed beverages and products. In In vivo tests with Caenorhabditis elegans, no increase in mortality was observed, and worms fed with the fermented products showed enhanced growth. Thus, this study concludes that producing dehydrated and freeze-dried forms of Kombucha-based products is a promising and advantageous field of researchfor human health.

Abstract The first case of cerebral venous thrombosis, described in the past century, was identified in obstetric patients in 1825. The clinical manifestations represent a real diagnostic challenge due to the few recorded cases, the wide variety of possible clinical symptoms, and the diversity of medical conditions that cause it. In the past century, the etiology was mainly associated with septic processes; however, due to the widespread use of antibiotics, this cause has been considerably reduced. In the context of the puerperium, several conditions make this group of patients more vulnerable, such as dehydration, hypercoagulable state, iron deficiency, puerperal sepsis, and preeclampsia, the latter is particularly known for an endothelial lesion with different degrees of associated severity, according to the clinical phenotype present. This review aims to highlight the most relevant aspects of cerebral thrombosis in the context of a puerperal patient. It will also present clinical cases reports treated successfully in this health unit.

Abstract Pyrochlore (H3O)2Sb2O6·nH2O (H2Sb) was synthesized by treating with antimony oxide (III)(Sb2O3) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2), to be evaluated in dehydration of fructose to 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) in a biphasic system FA/FO (H2O/ MIBK:2 butanol). The catalytic tests were carried out in a tubular glass reactor (15 mL) with a Teflon thread. The reactor was loaded with 1.5 ml of concentrated fructose solution (30% w/w), 3.5 ml of extracting solvent MIBK: 2butanol (7:3) and 50 mg of catalyst. The objective was to study the effect of factors such as reaction time and temperature on the formation of interest product, achieving a substrate conversion of 93% and a HMF yield of 79%, after 90 min of reaction at 120° C. More importantly, this catalytic system was very efficient, achieving a high HMF yield, higher than those reported when using concentrated fructose solutions (30% w/w). Therefore, pyrochlore H2Sb is presented as a very promising catalyst for obtaining HMF through carbohydrate transformations from biomass.

Resumen El pirocloro (H3O)2Sb2O6·nH2O (H2Sb) fue sintetizado mediante tratamiento de óxido de antimonio (III) (Sb2O3) con peróxido de hidrógeno (H2O2), para ser evaluado en la deshidratación de fructosa a 5-hydroxymethylfurfural (HMF) en un sistema bifásico FA/FO (H2O/ MIBK:2butanol). Las pruebas catalíticas se llevaron a cabo en un reactor de vidrio tubular (15 mL) con rosca de teflón. El reactor se cargó con 1.5 ml de solución concentrada de fructosa (30 % p/p), 3.5 ml de solvente extractor MIBK: 2 butanol (7:3) y 50 mg de catalizador. El objetivo fue estudiar el efecto de factores como tiempo y temperatura de reacción, sobre la formación del producto de interés, logrando una conversión de sustrato del 93 % y un rendimiento a HMF del 79 %, luego de 90 min de reacción a 120 °C. Más importante aún, este sistema catalítico fue muy eficiente alcanzando un elevado rendimiento a HMF, superior a los reportados al emplear soluciones concentradas de fructosa (30% p/p). Por lo tanto, el pirocloro H2Sb se presenta como un catalizador muy prometedor para la obtención de HMF mediante trasformaciones de carbohidratos, provenientes de biomasa.

ABSTRACT The aim of this work was to evaluate the hydric status and serum cortisol concentration in horses during two cultural horseback rides in the municipalities of Granada and Acacías in the department of Meta (Colombia). For this, 88 animals were selected at convenience (44 per ride), taking blood samples 1 h before starting the ride (T0) and 15 min after finishing the ride (T1). In addition, a clinical examination was conducted to determine their hydric status (humidity of the mucous membranes, capillary refill time, skin turgor and eyeball retraction). In the blood test, micro haematocrit, total serum proteins and cortisol concentration were determined. The results of the variables between the two times were compared with the Shapiro Wilks and Wilcoxon tests. The Spearman test determined the correlations between age and sex with serum cortisol. There were no significant differences between the hydric status and the times evaluated; however, micro haematocrit, total serum proteins and cortisol presented lower values at T0 (p<0.001). On the other hand, no significant correlations were found between serum cortisol concentration with age and sex. The results suggest that cultural horseback riding is a stressful activity for the animal, determined by the significant increase in serum cortisol, with a tendency toward haemoconcentration that emphasizes the importance of correct hydration of horses before, during and after these events.

RESUMEN El propósito de este trabajo fue evaluar el estatus hídrico y la concentración de cortisol sérico en equinos durante dos cabalgatas culturales en los municipios de Granada y Acacías del departamento del Meta (Colombia). Se seleccionaron 88 animales a conveniencia (44 por cabalgata), tomando muestras de sangre 1 h antes de iniciar la cabalgata (T0) y 15 min después de terminar la cabalgata (T1), además de un examen clínico para determinar su estatus hídrico (humedad de las mucosas, tiempo de llenado capilar, turgencia de la piel y la retracción del globo ocular). En el análisis de sangre se determinó el micro hematocrito, proteínas séricas totales y concentración de cortisol. Los resultados de las variables entre los dos tiempos se compararon con las pruebas de Shapiro Wilks y de Wilcoxon. La prueba de Spearman determinó las correlaciones entre edad y sexo con el cortisol sérico. No hubo diferencias significativas entre el estatus hídrico con los tiempos evaluados; sin embargo, el micro hematocrito, proteínas séricas totales y cortisol presentaron valores menores en T0 (p<0.001). Por otro lado, no se encontraron correlaciones significativas entre la concentración sérica de cortisol con la edad y el sexo. Los resultados sugieren que las cabalgatas culturales son una actividad estresante para el animal, determinada por el incremento significativo de cortisol sérico, habiendo una tendencia a la hemoconcentración que recalca la importancia de la correcta hidratación de los equinos antes, durante y después de estos eventos de exigencia física.