Resumo Introdução: A resistência muscular do corpo superior (UBME) e a capacidade aeróbica (AC) são componentes essenciais da aptidão física. Baixos níveis desses componentes estão relacionados a doenças cardiovasculares. Propósito: Avaliar a associação entre os níveis de UBME e AC em estudantes universitários de cultura física. Metodologia: Estudo transversal analítico realizado com 192 estudantes (169 homens, 23 mulheres; idade média 20 anos). Todos os participantes do estudo assinaram consentimento por escrito. UBME foi a variável dependente avaliada pelo teste de flexão de braço, e AC foi a principal variável independente avaliada pelo teste de corrida de vaivém de 20 m. Para analisar diferenças por sexo e semestre acadêmico, foram aplicados testes exatos de Fischer, t de Student e U de MannWhitney. Análises descritivas, bivariadas e multivariadas foram realizadas usando modelos de regressão logística. Resultados: 82,29 % dos participantes apresentaram níveis saudáveis de UBME. Respeitando o semestre acadêmico, os estudantes tiveram uma probabilidade maior de ter níveis saudáveis de UBME conforme os semestres aumentavam (OR: 1,23, IC 95 %: 1,06 a 1,44, p = 0,007). Em relação à AC, 58,33 % dos participantes registraram níveis saudáveis. Após ajuste por sexo, idade, nível socioeconômico e semestre acadêmico, o consumo máximo de oxigênio (VO2max) foi associado a níveis saudáveis de UBME (OR: 1,157, IC 95 %: 1,071 - 1,249, p <0,001). Conclusões: Os estudantes tiveram uma probabilidade maior de apresentar níveis saudáveis de UBME conforme os semestres de estudo aumentaram, e aqueles com um VO2max mais alto tiveram maior probabilidade de ter níveis saudáveis de UBME.

Abstract Introduction: Upper-body muscular endurance (UBME) and aerobic capacity (AC) are essential components of physical fitness. Low levels of these components are related to cardiovascular disease. Purpose: To assess the association between UBME and AC levels in college students of physical culture. Methodology: Analytical cross-sectional study carried out in 192 students (169 men, 23 women; median age 20 years). Every participant of the study signed written consent. UMBE was the dependent variable assessed by the push-up test, and AC was the main independent variable assessed using the 20 m shuttle run test. To analyze differences by sex, and academic semester, Fischer exact, Student's T, and U Mann-Whitney tests were applied. Descriptive, as well as bivariate and multivariate analysis, were realized using logistic regression models. Results: 82.29 % of participants had healthy levels of UBME. Respecting the academic semester, students had a higher probability of having healthy levels of UBME as semesters increased (OR: 1.23, 95 % CI: 1.06 to 1.44, p = 0.007). Concerning AC, 58.33 % of participants registered healthy levels. After adjusting by sex, age, socioeconomic level, and academic semester, maximum oxygen consumption (VO2max), was associated with healthy levels of UBME (OR: 1.157, CI 95 %: 1.O71 - 1.249, p=<0.001). Conclusions: Students had a higher probability of presenting healthy levels of UBME as semesters of study increased, and those with a higheVO2max were more likely to have healthy levels of UBME.

Resumen Introducción: La fuerza resistencia de miembros superiores (FRMS) y la capacidad aeróbica (CA) son componentes esenciales de la condición física. Bajos niveles de estos componentes están relacionados con la enfermedad cardiovascular. Propósito: El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la asociación entre los niveles de FRMS y la CA en estudiantes universitarios de cultura física. Metodología: Estudio transversal analítico realizado en 192 estudiantes (169 hombres, 23 mujeres; mediana de edad, 20 años). Cada participante firmó el consentimiento informado. FRMS fue la variable dependiente y se valoró con la prueba de flexiones de brazo, y la CA fue la variable independiente y se evaluó usando la prueba de ida y vuelta de 20 m. Para analizar las diferencias por sexo y semestre académico, fueron utilizadas las pruebas exacta de Fischer, T de Student y U de Mann-Whitney. Se realizaron análisis descriptivos, bivariados y múltiples, usando modelos de regresión logística. Resultados: El 82.29 % de los participantes registraron niveles saludables de FRMS. Respecto al semestre académico, se evidenció una probabilidad más alta de tener niveles saludables de FRMS al incrementarse los semestres de estudio (OR: 1.23, 95 % CI: 1.06 to 1.44, p = 0.007). En lo concerniente a la CA, el 58.33 % de los participantes registro niveles saludables. Después de realizar ajustes por sexo, edad, nivel socioeconómico y semestre académico, el consumo máximo de oxígeno (VO2máx), estuvo asociado con niveles saludables de FRMS (OR: 1.157, CI 95 % 1.O71 - 1.249, p=<0.001). Conclusiones: Los participantes presentaron una mayor probabilidad de tener niveles saludables de FRMS, a medida que incrementaron los semestres de estudio, y aquellos con niveles de VO2máx más alto, fueron más proclives a tener niveles saludables de FRMS.

Summary: The floodplain of the San Pedro River, a fluvial-delta formation, is one of the coastal areas affected by marine intrusion during the last glaciation. In this region, agriculture is the main economic activity; however, intensive agricultural practices, the geological past, current interactions with the marine system and the transport of salts through sediments and water make this area susceptible to soil salinization. To characterize the salinity of the agricultural area of the San Pedro River floodplain, two soil samplings were carried out at 91 sites over a period of two years. Samples were taken from depths of 0.0 to 0.3 m and from 0.0 to 0.1 m to depths of 1 m and 3 m. Fifty groundwater samples were collected. Saturation extracts were obtained (1: θsat) from the soil samples. For the soil and groundwater extracts, the pH, EC, and major cations and anions were determined, the sodium adsorption ratio was calculated in the original and adjusted formulations (SAR or and SAR adj ), and the exchangeable sodium percentage (ESP) was ascertained. The pH, EC and SAR or of the groundwater ranged from 6.94 to 8.37, 199 to 4660 µS cm-1 and 0.16 to 32.30 (mmolc L-1)1/2, while in the saturation extracts, the pH, EC and SAR or ranged from 4.81 to 8.58, 0.08 to 72.4 dS m-1 and 0.11 to 33.09 (mmolc L-1)1/2, respectively. The salinity problems in the study area are closely related to the intrusion of salts from the marine system.

Resumen: La planicie del río San Pedro, que tiene una formación fluvio-deltaica, es una de las superficies costeras que fueron afectadas por la intrusión marina durante la última glaciación. En esta zona, la agricultura es la principal actividad económica, sin embargo, las actividades agrícolas intensivas, su pasado geo-morfológico, la actual interdependencia con el sistema marino y el transporte de sales a través de los sedimentos y aguas, hacen que esta región sea susceptible a la acumulación de sales en los suelos. Con el objetivo de caracterizar la salinidad de la superficie agrícola de la planicie del río San Pedro, se hicieron dos muestreos de suelos en 91 sitios en un periodo de dos años. Se tomaron muestras de 0.0 a 0.3 m y de 0.0 a cada 0.1 m hasta profundidades de 1 m y 3 m. Se recolectaron 50 muestras de agua freática, además se obtuvieron extractos de saturación (1: θsat) de las distintas muestras de suelos. A los extractos de suelo y aguas freáticas, se les determinó el pH, CE, cationes y aniones mayoritarios, se calculó el parámetro relación de adsorción de sodio en su formulación original y ajustada (RAS or , RAS aj ) y el porciento de sodio intercambiable (PSI). El pH, CE y RAS or del agua freática estuvieron dentro de los intervalos de 6.94-8.37, 199-4660 µS cm-1 y 0.16-32.30 (mmolc L-1)1/2, mientras que en los extractos de saturación entre 4.81-8.58, 0.08-72.4 dS m-1 y 0.11-33.09 (mmolc L-1)1/2 respectivamente. Los problemas de salinidad en la zona de estudio están estrechamente relacionados con la intrusión de sales provenientes del sistema marino.

Resumen Objetivo: Evaluar la eficacia y la seguridad de la angioterapia dual (endo-coil más N-butil-cianoacrilato) guiada por ultrasonido endoscópico) frente a N-butil-cianoacrilato solo en la profilaxis secundaria de várices gásctricas. Método: Estudio prospectivo de no inferioridad comparando dos técnicas de erradicación de várices gástricas. Se evalúan el éxito técnico y clínico, la oclusión y la erradicación de GOV, el resangrado, la reintervención, el período libre de GOV, las complicaciones y la mortalidad. Análisis estadístico mediante prueba de χ2 para variables categóricas y t de Student para las numéricas, con nivel de significancia de 0.05. Resultados: Fueron 68 pacientes (edad promedio 55.5 ± 10 años, mujeres 44 (64.7%) e índice de masa corporal promedio 25.7 ± 3.5 kg/m2). La causa más frecuente fue esteatohepatitis alcohólica (58%). La terapia dual tuvo mayor éxito técnico (100% vs. 94.3%) y clínico (100% vs. 85%), y la obliteración fue más rápida (100 vs. 79.2%); este grupo solo requirió una sesión. El tamaño de las GOV fue de 24 ± 14 mm y se colocaron uno o dos endo-coils. La mediana de seguimiento fue de 221 días. La tasa de libres de reintervención fue alta (100% vs. 94%; p = 0.9). Conclusiones: La angioterapia dual guiada por ultrasonido y la inyección de cianoacrilato son efectivas para la erradicación de las GOV, sin diferencias en las tasas de eventos adversos.

Abstract Objective: To evaluate efficacy and safety between dual angiotherapy (endocoil plus N-butyl-cyanoacrylate) guided by endoscopic ultrasound) versus N-butyl-cyanoacrylate in the secondary prophylaxis of gastroesophageal varices (GOV). Method: Prospective non-inferiority study comparing two gastric variceal eradication techniques. We evaluated technical and clinical success, GOV occlusion and eradication, rebleeding, reoperation, GOV-free period, complications, and mortality. Chi square for categorical variables and Student's t for numerical variables with a significance level of 0.05. Results: There were 68 patients (average age 55.5 ± 10 years, women 44 (64.7%) and average body mass index 25.7 ± 3.5 kg/m2). The most frequent cause was alcoholic steatohepatitis (58%). Dual therapy had greater technical (100% vs. 94.3%) and clinical (100% vs. 85%) success. Obliteration was faster (100 vs. 79.2%). This group only required one session. The GOV size was 24 ± 14 mm and 1-2 endocoils were placed. The median follow-up was 221 days. The reoperation-free rate was high (100% vs. 94%; p = 0.9). Conclusions: Dual angiotherapy guided by endoscopic ultrasound and cyanoacrylate injection are effective for the eradication of GOV without differences in adverse event rates.

Abstract Gallstone ileus is an intestinal obstruction that is secondary to the presence of gallstones in the small intestine. It is a rare complication of cholelithiasis, which represents 1-3% of the causes of intestinal obstruction. The diagnosis is difficult given that the symptoms are nonspecific with intermittent intestinal obstruction, Rigler's triad (pneumobilia, stone and abdominal distention) is pathognomonic. Among the diagnostic aids are abdominal radiography, ultrasound and abdominal tomography. Treatment should be individualized depending on the patient's conditions, with laparotomy with enterotomy being the treatment of choice.

Resumen El íleo biliar es una obstrucción intestinal secundaria a la presencia de cálculos biliares en el intestino delgado. Es una complicación rara de la colelitiasis y representa el 1-3% de las causas de obstrucción intestinal. El diagnóstico es difícil dado que la clínica es inespecífica, con un cuadro de oclusión intestinal intermitente; la tríada de Rigler (neumobilia, lito y distensión abdominal) es patognomónica. Dentro de los auxiliares diagnósticos se encuentran la radiografía de abdomen, el ultrasonido y la tomografía computarizada abdominal. El tratamiento debe individualizarse dependiendo de las condiciones del paciente, siendo de elección la laparotomía con enterotomía.

ABSTRACT Small-scale dairy systems are important worldwide for local and national production, and an option to overcome poverty. Effects of climate change need forage options adapted to future scenarios. This research addressed the hypothesis that black-oat (Avena strigosa Schreb.), either grazing regrowth or as first-cut silage in the dry season, is a forage option for small-scale dairy farmers in the highlands of Mexico. Part I presents performance of crop and dairy cows. There were two experiments. Treatments in Experiment 1 were restricted grazing of black-oat regrowth (BKO), black-oat with red clover (Trifolium pratense L. ‘Kenland’) (BKC) or a multi-species pasture (MSP) of grasses and white clover (T. repens L.) Experiment 2 evaluated inclusion of 2.5 (T1), 5.0 (T2) or 7.5 (T3) kg DM cow-1 d-1 of black-oat silage. Nine Holstein cows were used in both experiments, organized in groups of three randomly allotted to treatment in multiple 3×3 Latin squares replicated three times. Cows received 4.6 kg DM d-1 concentrate. There were no differences (P > 0.05) in animal variables with mean milk yields of 10.8 and 15.2 kg cow-1 d-1, 37.7 and 30.0 g kg-1 milkfat, 31.1 and 32.5 g kg-1 milk protein, 512.3 and 482.2 kg live weight, and 2.6 and 2.5 body condition score, for Experiment 1 and 2 respectively. Grazing black oat regrowth was equivalent to grazing temperate pastures, and the performance of cows was independent of the amount of black oat silage supplied. Black oat is a forage resource for small-scale dairy systems for grazing and silage.

RESUMO O efeito de três culturas Streptomyces (N7, RL8 e V4) e uma mistura de Bacillus (BMix) sobre o cresimento (Peso, Tamanho) e atividade superóxido dismutase (SOD) em ostras jovens Crassostrea corteziensis e Crassostrea sikamea cultivadas artificalmente foi investigado para determinar seu potencial probiótico. Microorganismos foram adicionados à água de cultura a 1×10 6 CFU/ml uma vez por dia durante 30 dias e todas as ostras foram alimentadas diariamente com uma mistura de microalgas. Jovens C. sikamea tratados com culturas N7, RL8 e V4 tiveram ganho de peso significativo quando comparado ao grupo de controle. Jovens C. corteziensis tratados com culturas RL8 e BMix demonstraram peso significativamente mais algo que o grupo de controle. Nenhum aumento em tamanho foi observado em grupos tratados em ambas espécies. A atividade SOD foi significamente aumentada em C. sikamea treatado com RL8 e com RL8, N7 e BMix em C. corteziensis. Culturas Streptomyces RL8 e N7 surgem como agentes probióticos promissores para o cultivo de C. sikamea e C. corteziensis e podem ser úteis para outros moluscos animais marinhos invertebrados.

ABSTRACT The effect of three Streptomyces strains (N7, RL8 and V4) and a mixture of Bacillus (BMix) on the growth (Weight, Size) and superoxide dismutase activity (SOD) in hatchery-reared juvenile oysters Crassostrea corteziensis and Crassostrea sikamea was investigated to determine their probiotic potential. Microorganisms were added to culture water at 1×106 CFU/ml once a day during 30 days and all oysters fed daily a microalgae mix. Juveniles of C. sikamea treated with strains N7, RL8 and V4 had a significant weight gain compared to the control group. C. corteziensis juveniles treated with strains RL8 and BMix showed a significantly higher weight gain than the control group. No significant size increase was observed in any treated group for both oyster species. SOD activity significantly increased in C. sikamea treated with RL8 and with RL8, N7 and BMix in C. corteziensis. Streptomyces strains RL8 and N7 emerge as promising probiotic agents to cultivate C. sikamea and C. corteziensis and may also be useful to other molluscs and marine invertebrates .

Resumen Algunos murciélagos ocupan ambientes altamente modificados por los humanos, y en Colombia poco sabemos sobre su historia natural en ambientes urbanos. Por ello estudiamos los edificios utilizados por murciélagos como refugios en un campus universitario en Villavicencio, Meta, piedemonte llanero colombiano. Medimos la altura al sitio de percha, cobertura del dosel y distancia al poste de luz más cercano para cada refugio. Identificamos 13 edificios con 15 refugios; siete usados por Saccopteryx leptura, cuatro por Carollia perspicillata, tres por Molossus molossus, y dos por Phyllostomus elongatus. En un caso, M. molossus y C. perspicillata compartieron refugio. La altura al sitio de percha, cobertura del dosel y distancia a postes de luz fue considerablemente variable entre refugios. Los refugios se encontraron entre 1.83-13.5 m de altura, y coberturas de dosel y distancia a postes entre 22.75-87.5%, y 3.5-39.92 m, respectivamente. El número de individuos en los refugios de S. leptura se correlacionó positivamente con la distancia al poste de luz más cercano y la altura del sitio de percha. Así, esas características de los refugios artificiales parecen relacionarse con su calidad para S. leptura. Sugerimos evitar los refugios en sitios de trabajo cercanos a personas, para reducir conflictos entre humanos y murciélagos en el campus por la posibilidad de transmisión de enfermedades. También sugerimos evaluar el uso de refugios artificiales, e.g., cajas para murciélagos, como alternativas a los edificios para mantener los servicios ecosistémicos brindados por los murciélagos en el campus.

Abstract Several bat species are able to use environments highly modified by humans, and in Colombia, little is known about the natural history of urban bats. Consequently, we studied the buildings used by bats as roosts in a university campus in the foothills of the Eastern Cordillera in Villavicencio, Meta. We measured for each roosting site: height to the perching site, tree cover, and distance to light poles. We identified 13 buildings with 15 roosting sites; seven were used by Saccopteryx leptura (Lesser Sac-winged Bat), four by Carollia perspicillata (Seba’s Short-tailed Bat), three by Molossus molossus (Pallas’s Mastiff Bat), and two by Phyllostomus elongatus (Lesser Spear-nosed Bat). Molossus molossus and C. perspicillata shared one roosting site. Height to the perching site, canopy cover, and distance to light poles were highly variable. The roosts were between 1.83-13.5 m, whereas tree cover and distances to light poles were between 22.75-87.5%, and 3.5-39.92 m, respectively. The number of individuals within the roosts of S. leptura was positively correlated to the distance to the nearest pole and the height of the perch site. Thus, these characteristics of the artificial roosting sites appear to be related to site quality for this bat species. We suggest avoiding roosts in work places close to people to reduce conflicts between bats and humans on campus, due to the likelihood of disease transmission. We also suggest evaluating the use of artificial roosting sites, such as bat boxes, as alternatives to buildings to maintain the ecosystem services provided by these mammals on campus.

Resumo Alguns morcegos têm-se adaptado a abitar entornos urbanos, e conviver com os humanos, na Colômbia é pouco o que se conhece sobre sua história natural nestas condições. Portanto se estudaram os prédios de um campus universitário usados pelos morcegos como refúgios na cidade de Villavicencio, Meta, no piedemonte das planícies orientais colombianas. A altura do refúgio, a cobertura do dossel, e a distância entre os postes da iluminação pública foram medidos. Se identificaram 15 refúgios em 13 prédios, sete eram utilizados por Saccopteryx leptura, quatro por Carollia perspicillata, três por Molossus molossus e dois por Phyllostomus elongatus. Só num caso M. molossus e C. perspicillata achavam-se juntos. A altura, cobertura do dossel y a distância entre os postes foram consideravelmente variáveis entre os refúgios, que se encontravam entre 1,83-13,5 m de altura, a cobertura do dossel e a distancias entre postes foram de entre 22.75-87.5% e 3.5-39.92 m, respectivamente. Achou-se uma correlação positiva entre a distância ao poste mais perto e a altura de penduragem, com a quantidade de indivíduos nos refúgios de S. leptura. Assim, para esta espécie, estas características dos refúgios artificiais aparentemente se relacionam com a qualidade. Se sugere evitar os refúgios nos lugares de trabalho pertos aos humanos para reducir conflitos entre as espécies pela aparição de doenças. Também se aconselha avaliar a utilização de refúgios artificiais, como caixas para morcegos, como alternativas aos prédios para manter os serviços ecossistêmicos oferecidos pelos morcegos no campus.

ABSTRACT Background: Acute pulmonary embolism (PE) represents the third cause of cardiovascular mortality. However, there is lack of information about this entity in our country. Our aim was to describe baseline characteristics, clinical evolution and treatment of patients with acute PE in Argentina. Methods: This was a prospective multicenter registry including patients with acute PE hospitalized in centers with cardiology residency from October 2016 to November 2017. Conventional analysis was performed for descriptive and comparative statistics. A value of p<0.05 was considered significant. Cross audit was performed to 20% of participating centers. Results: We included 684 consecutive patients from 75 centers with an average age of 63.8 years and 388 (57%) women. Hospital admission was due to PE in 484 (71%) cases. The most frequent predisposing factors were obesity, recent hospitalization, transient rest and active cancer. Anticoagulation was indicated in 661 patients (97%) and reperfusion therapy was performed in 91 (13%). However, only 50 of the 102 patients who presented with hemodynamic instability received reperfusion therapy (49%). Global in-hospital mortality was 12%, mainly associated with acute PE (51%). Conclusions: Acute pulmonary embolism presents with high in-hospital mortality in our setting, mainly related to the embolic event. We observed a low use of reperfusion therapies in patients with hemodynamic instability.

RESUMEN Introducción: El tromboembolismo de pulmón agudo (TEP) representa la tercera causa de mortalidad cardiovascular. Sin embargo, existen pocos datos de esta patología en nuestro país. Nuestro objetivo fue describir las características basales, evolución y tratamiento implementado en pacientes con tromboembolismo de pulmón agudo en Argentina. Material y métodos: Se trata de un registro multicéntrico prospectivo que incorporó pacientes con diagnóstico de tromboembolismo de pulmón agudo internados en centros con residencia de cardiología desde octubre de 2016 a noviembre de 2017. Se realizó un análisis convencional para estadística descriptiva y comparativa. Se consideró significativo un valor de p < 0,05. Se realizó una auditoría cruzada al 20% de los centros participantes. Resultados: Se incluyeron 684 pacientes consecutivos de 75 centros, con un promedio de edad de 63,8 años; 388 (57%) eran de sexo femenino. El TEP fue el motivo de internación en 484 (71%) de los casos. Los factores predisponentes más frecuentes fueron obesidad, hospitalización reciente, reposo transitorio y cáncer activo. Se indicó anticoagulación durante la internación en 661 (97%) pacientes y terapia de reperfusión en 91 (13%). Sin embargo, solo 50 de los 102 pacientes que se presentaron con inestabilidad hemodinámica recibieron alguna terapia de reperfusión (49%). La mortalidad hospitalaria fue del 12%, principalmente relacionada con el tromboembolismo de pulmón agudo (51%). Conclusiones: El tromboembolismo de pulmón agudo en nuestro medio constituye una patología con elevada mortalidad en la internación atribuible principalmente al evento embólico. Se observó una baja utilización de terapias de reperfusión en pacientes con inestabilidad hemodinámica.

ABSTRACT The authors had an academic meeting to face the challenge to provide clean water and to dispose of wastewaters once treated to reduce pollution impacts and to recycle the treated effluent. Chemistry plays a substantial role to the solution of removing pollutants since chemical reactions are crucial to increase the final quality of the treated effluents. A viable option might be the installation of units using the artificial wetlands technology. There microbial consortia carry these chemical reactions. Two case studies were considered, Mexico and Cuba. An example of the use of artificial wetlands to solve the lack of sanitation facilities for Mexico City’s Tlalpan section is given using as example two prototype plants located near this neighbourhood so that climate conditions will not interfere in the chemical reactions. The equivalent is given for a zone Havana City considering the Almendares river and the environmental impact on it.

RESUMEN Los autores tuvieron una reunión académica para enfrentar el reto de tener agua limpia y tratar las aguas residuales, para reducir su impacto, reciclándolas. La química juega un rol sustantivo para la reducción de estos contaminantes, ya que las reacciones químicas son cruciales para mejorar la calidad final de los efluentes tratados. Estas reacciones químicas las realizan consorcios microbianos en la rizosfera de los humedales artificiales, por lo que una opción viable es instalarlos. Desde esta óptica se consideraron dos casos de estudio, México y Cuba. Se ejemplifica el uso de los humedales artificiales para resolver los problemas de Tlalpan en la Ciudad de México, usando una planta prototipo ubicada cerca de esta zona, para que el clima no interfiera en las reacciones químicas. El equivalente para Cuba es una zona del río Almendares, de La Habana y su impacto ambiental.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Trigeminal neuralgia is characterized by paroxysmal attacks of intense pain, lancinating as electric shocks, accompanied by burning sensation and periodic appearance in the distribution of one or more trigeminal branches. The anatomical relationship between the Gasser ganglion and the cavernous sinus could produce an increase in the intraocular tension after the application of the radiofrequency of the trigeminal ganglion when modifying the venous drainage of the eye, a situation that until now has not been studied. The objective was to determine if the application of conventional radiofrequency in the Gasser ganglion produces changes in the intraocular tension in patients with primary trigeminal neuralgia of second and / or third branch. Material and methods: Longitudinal study that included patients diagnosed with trigeminal neuralgia of second and / or third branch; In the operating room and under general anesthesia, radiofrequency procedure was performed in Gasser ganglion, with generator Neurotherm R 500, needles of 100 mm in length and 22 G, with active tip of 5 mm, sensory stimulation at 50 Hertz with 0.3 - 0.5 V applying 80º C for 60 seconds in 2 or 3 phases. Intraocular pressure was measured 24 hours before the procedure, 24 hours after the procedure and seven days after the procedure. The analysis of the intraocular pressure, as well as the EVA scale of pain was determined by an ANOVA analysis of repeated measures. Results: Thirty patients were included of which 26 were women, the average age was 59.6 ± (SD 11.16). Intraocular tension 24 h before, one day after and one week after performing radiofrequency of the Gasser ganglion, did not show significant changes with ANOVA for repeated samples (p 0.916). Conclusions: Intraocular tension was not modified in the short term after radiofrequency of the Gasser ganglion.

RESUMEN Introducción: La neuralgia del trigémino es un cuadro caracterizado por ataques paroxísticos de dolor intenso, lancinante como descargas eléctricas, acompañado de sensación urente y de aparición periódica en la distribución de una o más ramas trigeminales. La relación anatómica entre el ganglio de Gasser y el seno cavernoso pudiera producir un incremento en la tensión intraocular después de la aplicación de la radiofrecuencia del ganglio trigeminal al modificar el drenaje venoso del ojo, situación que hasta el momento no se ha estudiado. El objetivo fue determinar si la aplicación de radiofrecuencia convencional en el ganglio de Gasser produce modificaciones en la tensión intraocular en pacientes con neuralgia trigeminal primaria de segunda y/o tercera rama. Material y métodos: Estudio longitudinal que incluyó a pacientes con diagnóstico de neuralgia del trigémino de segunda y/o tercera rama; en quirófano y bajo anestesia general, se les realizó procedimiento de radiofrecuencia en Ganglio de Gasser, con generador Neurotherm R 500, agujas de 100 mm de longitud y 22 G, con punta activa de 5 mm, estimulación sensitiva a 50 Hertz con 0,3-0,5 V aplicando 80 °C por 60 segundos en dos o tres fases. La presión intraocular se midió 24 horas previas al procedimiento, 24 horas posteriores al procedimiento y siete días después del mismo. El análisis de la presión intraocular, así como la escala EVA de dolor, se determinó mediante un análisis de ANOVA de medidas repetidas. Resultados: Se incluyeron 30 pacientes de los cuales 26 fueron mujeres, la edad promedio fue de 59,6 ± (DE 11,16). La tensión intraocular 24 h antes, un día después y una semana después de la realización de la radiofrecuencia del ganglio de Gasser no mostró modificaciones significativas con ANOVA para muestras repetidas (p = 0,916). Conclusiones: La tensión intraocular no se modificó a corto plazo después de realizar radiofrecuencia del ganglio de Gasser.

Abstract Soil salinization is a limiting factor for the development of agriculture, particularly in arid and semi-arid areas where production is reduced in aromatic species sensitive to saline stress. Homeopathy is a branch of alternative medicine with progressive application in humans, animals and plants. The objective was to use the homeopathic medicine Natrum muriaticum (obtained from sea salt) as an extenuating of the NaCl-stress effects on the growth and development of hydroponic basil (Ocimum basilicum L.). A completely randomized design with factorial arrangement (2A × 2B × 3C) was used, considering the Napoletano and Emily varieties as factor A, the concentration of NaCl (0 and 75 mM) as factor B and the homeopathic treatment (7CH and 13CH Natrum muriaticum) as factor C, with a total of 12 treatments with four replications. Stem and root length, leaf area, fresh and dry root biomass, fresh and dry aerial biomass were evaluated. Analysis of variance and multiple comparisons of means (Tukey HSD p≤0.05) were done. The results show that the application of both homeopathic dynamics (7CH and 13CH) led to an increase in the morphometric variables evaluated; however, the application of Natrum muriaticum 7CH increased the values of the variables evaluated in Napoletano. The Similia Similibus Curentur homoeopathic principle is confirmed and it is estimated that agricultural homeopathy will increase the production of Ocimum basilicum L., increasing its tolerance to abiotic stress conditions, as well as being compatible with traditional, ecological and organic agriculture.

Resumen La salinización de los suelos es un factor limitante para el desarrollo de la agricultura, particularmente en zonas áridas y semiáridas donde la producción se reduce en las especies aromáticas sensibles al estrés salino. La homeopatía es una rama de la medicina alternativa con aplicación progresiva en humanos, animales y plantas. El objetivo fue utilizar el medicamento homeopático Natrum muriaticum (obtenido a partir de sal de mar) como atenuante de los efectos del estrés por NaCl en el crecimiento y desarrollo de albahaca (Ocimum basilicum L.) en sistema hidropónico. Se utilizó un diseño completamente al azar con arreglo factorial (2A×2B×3C), considerando las variedades Napoletano y Emily como factor A, la concentración de NaCl (0 y 75 mM) como factor B y el tratamiento homeopático (7CH y 13CH Natrum muriaticum) como factor C, con un total de 12 tratamientos con cuatro repeticiones. Se evaluó longitud de tallo y de raíz, área foliar, biomasa fresca y seca de raíz, biomasa fresca y seca de parte aérea. Se realizaron análisis de varianza y comparaciones múltiples de medias (Tukey HSD p≤0.05). Los resultados muestran que la aplicación de ambas dinamizaciones homeopáticas (7CH y 13CH) propició un incremento en las variables morfométricas evaluadas, sin embargo, la aplicación de Natrum muriaticum 7CH incrementó los valores de las variables evaluadas en Napoletano. Se confirma el principio homeopático Similia Similibus Curentur y se estima que la homeopatía agrícola incrementará la producción de Ocimum basilicum L., aumentando su tolerancia a condiciones de estrés salino, además de ser compatible con la agricultura tradicional, ecológica y orgánica.

Este trabajo analiza los resultados experimentales de un prototipo losa-muro sometido a cargas verticales y horizontales cíclicas. Los aspectos claves en estudio son: (a) las diferencias entre la capacidad resistente de un muro apoyado sobre una losa contra la de otro apoyado sobre base rígida, (b) las implicaciones cuando un muro de carga se desplanta sobre losas de transferencia y (c) los efectos que causan estos muros en las losas de concreto reforzado. Los resultados más importantes encontrados son las diferencias de rigidez lateral y de capacidad resistente del muro apoyada sobre la losa, respecto al empotrado en su base. Para apoyar los resultados del estudio, varios modelos de elementos finitos losa-muro fueron estudiados usando ANSYS. Durante el proceso de prueba con carga horizontal, se detectó que la rigidez de la losa-muro del sistema disminuye a la tercera parte, respecto de la pared fija, este resultado es apoyado por el estudio numérico.

This paper discusses the experimental results of a prototype slab-wall that is subjected to vertical and horizontal cyclic loading. The key aspects under discussion are: (a) the differences between the capacity resistance of a wall supported on a slab vs. a wall supported on a fixed base, (b) the implications when shear walls are placed directly on transfer concrete slabs, and (c) the effects that these walls cause on the slabs. The most important results presented herein are the change on lateral stiffness and resistance capacity of the load-bearing wall supported on a slab versus the wall supported on a fixed base. Analytical finite element slab-wall models were built using ANSYS. During the experimental test process of horizontal loading, we detected that the stiffness of the slab-wall system decreased by a third compared to the one on the fixed base wall; a result that supported by the numerical models.

In the recent times, the race to cope with the increasing multidrug resistance of pathogenic bacteria has lost much of its momentum and health professionals are grasping for solutions to deal with the unprecedented resistance levels. As a result, there is an urgent need for a concerted effort towards the development of new antimicrobial drugs to stay ahead in the fight against the ever adapting bacteria. In the present report, antibacterial classification functions (models) based on the topological molecular computational design-computer aided ‘‘rational’’ drug design (TOMOCOMD-CARDD) atom-based non-stochastic and stochastic bilinear indices are presented. These models were built using the linear discriminant analysis (LDA) method over a balanced chemical compounds dataset of 2230 molecular structures, with a diverse range of structural and molecular mechanism modes. The results of this study indicated that the non-stochastic and stochastic bilinear indices provided excellent classification of the chemical compounds (with accuracies of 86.31% and 84.92%, respectively, in the training set). These models were further externally validated yielding correct classification percentages of 86.55% and 87.91% for the non-stochastic and stochastic bilinear models, respectively. Additionally, the obtained models were compared with those reported in the literature and demonstrated comparable results, although the latter were built over much smaller datasets and with much higher degrees of freedom. Finally, simulated ligand-based virtual screening of 116 compounds, recently identified as potential antibacterials, was performed yielding 86.21% and 83.62% of correct classification, respectively, and thus demonstrating the utility of the obtained TOMOCOMD-CARDD models in the search of novel compounds with desirable antibacterial activity.

From newly determined times of maxima from CCD photometry of the HADS stars AN Lyn & BE Lyn and a compilation of previous times of maxima, we are able to determine the binary nature of these stars. We determine their physical parameters by means of uvby - β photometry.

A partir de los recién determinados tiempos de máximo en la fotometría CCD de las estrellas HADS AN Lyn & BE Lyn y de una recopilación de tiempos de máximo de la literatura, hemos sido capaces de determinar la naturaleza binaria de estas estrellas, así como los parámetros físicos, con la fotometría uvby - β .

Objective: To use the tools of the Six Sigma methodology for the statistical control in the elaboration of parenteral nutrition mixtures at the critical checkpoint of specific density. Methods: Between August of 2010 and September of 2013, specific density analysis was performed to 100% of the samples, and the data were divided in two groups, adults and neonates. The percentage of acceptance, the trend graphs, and the sigma level were determined. A normality analysis was carried out by using the Shapiro Wilk test and the total percentage of mixtures within the specification limits was calculated. Results: The specific density data between August of 2010 and September of 2013 comply with the normality test (W = 0.94) and show improvement in sigma level through time, reaching 6/6 in adults and 3.8/6 in neonates. 100% of the mixtures comply with the specification limits for adults and neonates, always within the control limits during the process. Conclusion: The improvement plans together with the Six Sigma methodology allow controlling the process, and warrant the agreement between the medical prescription and the content of the mixture.

Objetivo: Usar las herramientas de la metodología Seis Sigma para el control estadístico de elaboración de mezclas de nutrición parenteral en el punto crítico de control gravimétrico. Métodos: Entre agosto de 2010 y septiembre de 2013 se realizó análisis gravimétrico al 100% de las mezclas dividiendo los datos en dos grupos adultos y neonatos. Se determina el porcentaje de aceptación, las gráficas de tendencia y el nivel de sigma. Se realizo análisis de normalidad con el test Shapiro Wilk y se calcula el porcentaje total de mezclas dentro de límites de especificación. Resultados: Los datos de gravimetría entre agosto de 2010 y septiembre de 2013 cumplen con el test de normalidad (W = 0,94) y presentan mejoramiento en el nivel de sigma a través del tiempo llegando a 6/6 en adultos y 3.8/6 para neonatos. Se logra que el 100% de las mezclas para adultos y neonatos cumplan con límites de especificación, estando siempre dentro de los límites de control del proceso. Conclusión: Los planes de mejoramiento junto a las herramientas de la metodología Seis Sigma permiten controlar el proceso, garantizando la concordancia entre la orden médica y el contenido de la mezcla.