Abstract Introduction: Spinal injuries are common among young adult men. Recognizing kinematics can help reduce the number of late diagnoses, especially if there are consciousness disorders. Vertebral fractures can be single or multiple, and they are often associated with extravertebral injuries. Objectives: To examine the distribution of the lesion based on the mechanism of production, to characterize the neurological condition, to evaluate the lesion pattern and its relationship with extravertebral lesions, and to analyze the treatment. Materials and Methods: This was a multicenter, prospective study of patients admitted with post-trauma vertebral injuries between July 1, 2018 and June 30, 2020. Age, gender, kinematics, neurological condition, affected sector, pattern of injury, and associated extravertebral injuries were all examined. Results: There were 281 patients (60% men) evaluated, with 400 vertebral and 118 extravertebral lesions. The causes were as follows: polytrauma in 62 cases, falls from great heights in 147 patients, and traffic accidents in 98. ASIA E was the most frequently observed neurological picture (8 cases), which was not determined at admission. The T2-L5 sector was the most affected, mostly by compression injuries. Head and chest trauma were the most common extravertebral injuries; there was one case of SCIWORA and one early death. Conclusions: The most commonly affected spinal sectors were thoracolumbar, thoracic, and lumbar; the injuries are typically caused by falls from great heights and, in general, are isolated, with no neurological injuries. The treatment is determined by the stability and neurological condition.

Resumen Introducción: Las lesiones raquídeas son frecuentes en hombres adultos jóvenes. Reconocer la cinemática ayuda a disminuir la tasa de diagnósticos tardíos, principalmente si hay trastornos de la conciencia. Las fracturas vertebrales pueden ser únicas o múltiples, y asociarse con lesiones extravertebrales. Los objetivos de este estudio fueron analizar la distribución de la lesión según el mecanismo de producción, caracterizar el cuadro neurológico, evaluar el patrón de lesión y la asociación con lesiones extravertebrales, y analizar el tratamiento. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio multicéntrico, prospectivo de pacientes con lesiones vertebrales postrauma, que ingresaron entre el 1 de julio de 2018 y el 30 de junio de 2020. Se analizaron los siguientes parámetros: edad, sexo, cinemática, cuadro neurológico, sector afectado, patrón de lesión, lesiones extravertebrales asociadas. Resultados: Se evaluó a 281 pacientes (60% hombres) con 400 lesiones vertebrales y 118 extravertebrales que, en 62 casos, conformaban un cuadro de politraumatismo; 147 con trauma por caída de altura y 98, por accidente de tránsito. El cuadro neurológico más observado fue ASIA E (8 casos), no determinado al ingreso. El sector T2-L5 fue el más afectado, en su mayoría, por lesiones por compresión. Las lesiones extravertebrales más frecuentes fueron el trauma de cráneo y de tórax; hubo un caso de SCIWORA y un óbito temprano. Conclusiones: Los sectores raquídeos más afectados fueron: el toracolumbar, el torácico y el lumbar; las lesiones suelen deberse a caídas de altura y suelen ser únicas, sin cuadro neurológico. El tratamiento se decide según la estabilidad y el cuadro neurológico.

Resumo A bibliometria tem como foco a análise quantitativa da literatura científica, tanto em termos de produção quanto de consumo. O objetivo do presente estudo foi a utilização de indicadores bibliométricos para analisar a produção científica de investigadores principiantes. Com foco em aspectos-chave como teses de doutoramento, publicações, áreas de estudo, projetos e regiões, foi realizado um estudo descritivo, comparativo e correlacional. Os resultados mostraram um total de 821 teses (493 propostas por homens e 328, por mulheres). Foram encontrados 1936 trabalhos publicados, dos quais 1358 eram datados de 2013 a 2018 e 578, de 2008 a 2013 (?: 135%, p=0,01). Os principais resultados aumentaram a compreensão do estado das ciências do desporto na Espanha. O número de teses e publicações tem aumentado, o que mostra que, no país, as ciências do desporto ganharam impulso no período de análise deste estudo. No entanto, os recursos econômicos devido à investigação e desenvolvimento estabilizaram no período ao qual se reporta essa análise, apesar de a sua taxa de crescimento ter sido a que mais aumentou, nos últimos dez anos.

Abstract Bibliometrics focuses on the quantitative analysis of scientific literature, both in terms of production and consumption. The objective of the present study was to use bibliometrics indicators for analysing the scientific production of junior researchers. Focusing on key aspects such as doctoral theses, publications, fields of study, projects, and regions, a descriptive, comparative, and correlational study was carried out. The results showed a total of 821 theses (493 proposed by men and 328, by women). A total of 1936 published works were found, of which 1358 were dated from 2013 to 2018, and 578, from 2008 to 2013 (?: 135%, p = 0.01). The main findings increased the understanding of the state of sports science in Spain. The number of theses and publications has increased, which shows that, in the country, sports sciences have gained momentum during the period examined in the study. However, the economic resources derived from research and development have stabilized over the period under review, despite its growth rate during the last ten years being the one experiencing the greatest increase.

Abstract: Objective: To describe the outcome and associated complications with the use of peripherally inser ted central venous catheters in neonates, and to identify risk factors associated with the presence of major complications. Subjects and Method: Analytical study of the follow-up of catheters placed in 541 neonates hospitalized in a neonatal intensive care unit. Outcome and complications were descri bed. To assess risk factors associated with major complications, multivariate logistic regression analy sis was used. Results: 655 catheters were placed in 541 infants with birth-weight ranging from 420g to 4.575g. The mean duration was 11.6 ± 8.5 days. 29 patients (4.4%) presented major complications, and associated bloodstream infection was the most frequent (n = 17), determining an infection rate of 2.25 %o catheter days. Infections were more frequent among catheters lasting > 14 days: 9/179 (5%) vs 8/476 (1.7%) of those lasting ≤ 14 days (p < 0.05). Other complications included: pleural effusion due to extravasation (n = 6) and atrial thrombosis (n = 3). Multivariate analysis showed that the presence of major complications was associated with a gestational age < 28 weeks: OR 5.9 (95% CI 1.2 to 40), and upper extremities use: OR 3.2 (95% CI 1.1-7.0). Infections were associated with a greater number of punctures during placement: OR 2.1 (95% CI 1.2-4.8) for each puncture and ges tational age < 28 weeks: OR 7.9 (95% CI: 1.4-73). Conclusion: The use of catheters was long-lasting and with a low rate of major complications, which were more common in extremely preterm infants. Infections were associated with an increased number of punctures and duration > 14 days. Other complications were more frequent when upper extremities insertion was used.

Resumen: Objetivo: Describir la evolución y complicaciones asociadas al uso del catéter venoso central de inserción periférica en recién nacidos e identificar los factores de riesgo asociados a ellas. Sujetos y Método: Estudio analítico del seguimiento de catéteres instalados en 541 recién nacidos hospita lizados en una Unidad Neonatal. Se caracterizan su evolución y complicaciones. Para evaluar los factores de riesgo asociados a complicaciones se realizó análisis de regresión logística multivariado. Resultados: Se instalaron 655 catéteres en 541 recién nacidos con peso de nacimiento entre 420 y 4.575 g. La duración promedio fue de 11,6 ± 8,5 días. En 29 pacientes (4,4%) se observaron compli caciones mayores, siendo la más frecuente la infección del torrente sanguíneo (n = 17), determinando una tasa de 2,25 %o días-catéter. Ellas fueron más frecuentes en aquellos catéteres que permanecie ron > 14 días: 9/179 (5%) vs 8/476 (1,7%) de los ≤ 14 días (p < 0,05). Entre las complicaciones no infecciosas destacaron: derrame pleural por extravasación (n = 6) y trombosis auricular (n = 3). El análisis multivariado mostró que ellas se asociaron a una edad gestacional < 28 semanas: OR 5,9 (IC95%: 1,2-40) y a su instalación en extremidades superiores OR 3,2 (IC95% 1,1-7,0). Las infeccio nes se asociaron a > número de punciones en su instalación: OR 2,1 (IC95% 1,2-4,8) por punción y edad gestacional < 28 semanas: OR 7,9 (IC 95%: 1,4-73). Conclusión: Los catéteres resultaron de larga duración y baja tasa de complicaciones mayores. Éstas se presentan mayormente en prematuros extremos. Las infecciones se asociaron a > número de punciones y duración > 14 días, las otras com plicaciones se asociaron con la instalación en extremidades superiores.

Resumen Introducción: A través de la cultura de la delgadez, cada vez más promovida en nuestra sociedad como canon de belleza, no es de extrañar que este aumentado el número de personas afectadas por Trastornos de Conducta alimentaria. Objetivo: Estudiar la relación entre las autolesiones no suicidas y aspectos nucleares del trastorno de conducta alimentaria que se especifican a lo largo de este artículo. Métodos: La muestra ha sido formada por 60 mujeres diagnosticadas de anorexia y bulimia. Se administraron cuestionarios que evaluaban la impulsividad, satisfacción corporal, alexitimia, actitud corporal y autoestima. Se compararon aquellas participantes que presentaban autolesiones no suicidas con las que no lo presentaban, además se compararon participantes con anorexia con y sin autolesiones y participantes con bulimia con y sin autolesiones. Resultados: Se encontraron diferencias en insatisfacción corporal = 5,71; p ≤0.01), en actitudes corporales= 4.80; p ≤0.02), autoestima= 14.09; p ≤0.00) e impulsividad, (t= 3.39; p ≤0.01) entre participantes con y sin autolesiones no suicidas. Conclusiones: Estos son factores clave para la clínica en el tratamiento de los trastornos de conducta alimentaria para prevenir la presencia de autolesiones, ya que permite enfocar el objetivo del tratamiento a aquellos aspectos como la insatisfacción e impulsividad, que son claves en el desarrollo de autolesiones.

Abstract Background: Through the culture of thinness, increasingly promoted in our society as a beauty canon, it is not surprising that the number of people affected by eating disorders is increasing. Objective: This research aims to study the relationship between non-suicidal self-injuries and nuclear aspects of eating disorders specified along with this article. Methods: The sample consisted of 60 women diagnosed with anorexia and bulimia. Questionnaires assessing impulsivity, body satisfaction, alexithymia, body attitude and self-esteem were administered. Participants with non-suicidal self-harm were compared with those without it, and participants with anorexia with and without self-harm and participants with bulimia with and without self-harm were compared. Results: Differences were found in body dissatisfaction= 5.71; p ≤0.01), body attitudes= 4.80; p ≤0.02), self-esteem= 14.09; p ≤0.00) and impulsivity (t= 3.39; p ≤0.01) between participants with and without non-suicidal self-harm. Conclusions: These are key factors for the clinical area in the treatment of eating disorders to prevent the presence of self-harm, as it allows focusing the treatment target on those aspects such as dissatisfaction and impulsivity, which are key in the development of self-harm.

ABSTRACT Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis is a rare complication in Rickettsia typhi infections. We report the case of a 2-year-old boy with sudden night-onset fever, pallor, neck adenopathy and erythematous macular rash on the thorax, thighs and buttocks. During admission, he developed hyponatremia, hypoalbuminemia, anemia, thrombocytopenia, leukopenia, neutropenia, liver damage, hemorrhages and persistent fever. No hematological improvement was observed after the initial management, neoplastic diseases were discarded by bone marrow aspiration and lymph node biopsy; hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis was diagnosed. By immunohistochemistry and indirect immunofluorescence, murine typhus was also diagnosed and doxycycline was started with transitory recovery. Later, the child developed kidney failure and distributive shock that evolved to cardiac arrest and death. This is the first case report in Mexico on a fatal murine typhus associated with hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis in which the etiology was evidenced by histopathology.

RESUMO Objetivo: Apresentar caso clínico e atualizar bibliografia. Material e Método: Masculino, 24 anos de idade, consultado devido a lombociatalgia direita com três anos de evolução, com topografia L5 e déficit motor (M4). A radiografia mostra uma lesão radiopaca entre a quarta e a quinta vértebras lombares, com obliteração do pedículo direito de L4. A tomografia identifica uma lesão lítica parcialmente circundada por esclerose, com um ninho central de três centímetros de diâmetro localizado no pedículo direito com acometimento do processo transverso e reação do espaço intertransversário (Enneking 3). É complementado com ressonância magnética e cintilografia óssea, biópsia percutânea guiada por tomografia diagnóstica: osteoblastoma e focos de necrose. A ressecção radical foi realizada em bloco, com margens livres do tumor e estabilização instrumentada. Resultados: Após o tratamento cirúrgico o paciente evoluiu favoravelmente, revertendo o déficit motor. O estudo anatomopatológico da peça confirma o resultado pré-operatório. Discussão: A ressecção intralesional pode ser uma opção nos estágios de Enneking 2. Nos estágios de Enneking 3, uma biópsia diagnóstica percutânea pode ser útil e a ressecção em bloco é preferida como um tratamento definitivo. Conclusão: O manejo do osteoblastoma espinal requer uma análise clínica e imagética exaustiva. A ressecção de bloco com margens livres é preferida em casos avançados para o gerenciamento e para diminuir o risco de recorrência. Nível de Evidência IV; Série de casosh.

ABSTRACT Objective: To present the clinical case and update the bibliography. Methods: A male patient, 24 years of age, sought treatment for right lumbosciatalgia of 3 years of evolution with topography L5 and motor deficit (M4). The radiograph showed a radiopaque lesion between the fourth and fifth lumbar vertebrae, with right pedicle effacement of L4. The tomography identified a lytic lesion, partially surrounded by sclerosis with a central nest of 3 centimeters in diameter located in the right pedicle with involvement of the transverse apophysis and reaction of the intertransverse space (Enneking 3). It was complemented by magnetic resonance and bone scintigraphy. The percutaneous biopsy guided by tomography yielded a diagnosis of osteoblastoma and foci of necrosis. A radical block resection was performed with clear tumor margins and instrumented stabilization. Results: After the surgical treatment, the patient evolved favorably, reversing the motor deficit. The anatomopathological study of the specimen confirms the preoperative diagnosis. Discussion: Intralesional resection may be an option in Enneking stage 2. In Enneking stage 3, a percutaneous diagnostic biopsy may be useful, and block resection is the preferred definitive treatment. Conclusions: The management of spinal osteoblastoma requires an exhaustive clinical-imaging analysis. Block resection with clear margins is preferred in advanced cases for management and to decrease the risk of recurrence. Level of Evidence IV; Case seriesh.

RESUMEN Objetivo: Presentar un caso clínico y actualizar bibliografía. Métodos: Un paciente de sexo masculino, 24 años de edad, buscó tratamiento para lumbociatalgia derecha de 3 años de evolución, con topografía L5 y déficit motor (M4). La radiografía mostró lesión radiopaca entre la cuarta y quinta vértebra lumbar, con borramiento pedicular derecho de L4. La tomografía identificó lesión lítica rodeada parcialmente de esclerosis, con nido central de 3 centímetros de diámetro ubicada en el pedículo derecho con afectación de la apófisis transversa y reacción del espacio intertransversario (Enneking 3). La tomografía fue complementada con resonancia magnética y gammagrafía ósea. La biopsia percutánea guiada por tomografía produjo diagnóstico de osteoblastoma y focos de necrosis. Se llevó a cabo la resección radical en bloque con márgenes libres del tumor y estabilización instrumentada. Resultados: Luego del tratamiento quirúrgico, el paciente ha evolucionado favorablemente, revirtiendo el déficit motor. El estudio anatomopatológico de la pieza confirma el diagnóstico preoperatorio. Discusión: La resección intralesional puede ser una opción en los estadios Enneking 2. En los estadios Enneking 3, puede ser útil la realización de una biopsia percutánea diagnostica, y como tratamiento definitivo se prefiere la resección en bloque. Conclusiones: El manejo del osteoblastoma espinal requiere un exhaustivo análisis clínico-imagenológico. La resección en bloque con márgenes libres es preferida en los casos avanzados para el manejo y disminuir el riesgo de recidivas. Nivel de Evidencia IV; Serie de casosh.

RESUMEN El hipoparatiroidismo es definido como hipocalcemia en presencia de hormona paratiroidea baja (< 20 pg/mL) o indetectable. Es una enfermedad rara con una prevalencia estimada de 37 casos por 100.000 habitantes. Aunque la etiología es variada, la causa más frecuente, en 75 % de los casos, es el hipoparatiroidismo posoperatorio. Esta situación puede ocurrir en cualquier cirugía de cuello, pero es más frecuente en la resección de tiroides. Otras causas infrecuentes incluyen trastornos autoinmunes como el síndrome poliglandular tipo 1, desórdenes genéticos como la anomalía de DiGeorge o trastornos funcionales como la hipomagnesemia. Los síntomas agudos más importantes de la hipocalcemia son la irritación neuromuscular, como parestesias y convulsiones. Crónicamente se pueden presentar calcificaciones en varios sitios del cuerpo incluyendo los ganglios basales. El diagnóstico y enfoque de esta enfermedad parte de un valor disminuido de calcio combinado con PTH menor de 20 pg/mL, siempre excluyéndose hipomagnesemia. Además, debe solicitarse fósforo y calciuria de 24 horas. El tratamiento se realiza con reposición oral de calcio y vitamina D activa (calcitriol). En algunos casos con hipercalciuria se pueden usar diuréticos tipo tiazida. Recientemente se aprobó en Estados Unidos y Europa, el uso de hormona recombinante paratiroidea 1-84 en pacientes con hipoparatiroidismo que no estén controlados fácilmente con calcio y calcitriol o en aquellos que tengan complicaciones o deterioro en la calidad de vida.

SUMMARY Hypoparathyroidism is an infrequent disorder. The main characteristic is low calcium with low PTH. The estimate prevalence is 37 cases per 100.000 inhabitants. The most frequent cause (75 % of all cases) is removal of parathyroid gland during neck surgery. Other causes are polyglandular autoimmune syndrome type 1, genetic disorders such as DiGeorge anomaly, or functional disorders like hypomagnesemia. Hypocalcemia may produce neuromuscular symptoms and seizures. Chronic manifestations include ectopic calcifications. The diagnosis of hypoparathyroidism is made when calcium is below normal in presence of low or undetectable PTH (< 20 pg/mL). Magnesium, phosphorus and 24-hour urine calcium should be measured in all patients with hypoparathyroidism. The management of this disease is with calcium supplements plus active vitamin D (calcitriol). In some cases, with hypercalciuria, a thiazide diuretic may be used. Recently, the use of recombinant PTH 1-84 was approved in the United Stated and Europe. This treatment is indicated in patients with uncontrolled hypoparathyroidism despite increasing doses of calcium and calcitriol or in patients with complications of hypoparathyroidism or deceased quality of life.

Abstract We describe the case of a young woman who was diagnosed with advanced kidney disease, with an incidental finding of nephrocalcinosis of unknown aetiology, having been found asymptomatic throughout her life. The genetic study by panels of known genes associated with tubulointerstitial disease allowed us to discover autosomal dominant distal renal tubular acidosis associated with a de novo mutation in exon 14 of the SLC4A1 gene, which would have been impossible to diagnose clinically due to the advanced nature of the kidney disease when it was discovered.

Resumen Describimos el caso de una mujer joven, que fue diagnosticada de insuficiencia renal avanzada, con un hallazgo casual de una nefrocalcinosis sin una etiología clara, al haberse encontrado asintomática a lo largo de su vida. El estudio genético por paneles de genes conocidos asociados a enfermedad tubulointersticial permitió descubrir una acidosis tubular renal distal autosómica dominante, asociada a una mutación de novo en el exón 14 del gen SLC4A1, que hubiera sido imposible diagnosticar clínicamente por lo avanzado de la enfermedad renal cuando fue descubierta.

Currently, many monovarietal vineyards present a minority of mixed cultivars. Some of these cultivars are unknown and could represent an opportunity to discover new and potentially useful genotypes both for research and production purposes. In a 'Carmenère' vineyard planted in 1994 in Palmilla (Colchagua Valley, Chile), a minority presence of other cultivars was found. The present work covers for the first time the identification and characterization of one of these cultivars, which presented a very poor fruit set. Through classic ampelography, it was not possible to associate the studied cultivar with any known cultivar in Chile. However, through a simple sequence repeats (SSR) comparison against the database of the INRA Germplasm Repository "Domaine de Vassal" in France, the cultivar was identified as a triploid accession named 'Folle Blanche Faux' (Vitis vinifera L.) that was previously found in Chile during the season of 1950-1951. This cultivar presents earlier bud breaking than 'Carmenère', has morphologically complete flowers, and shows a physiological disorder around the fruit set, leading to partial or complete bunch necrosis under the environmental conditions of Palmilla. This cultivar contributes to the genotypic richness present in Chile and might be an interesting tool for physiological and molecular studies. It also could become productive under other environmental conditions (i.e., environmental conditions that favor a good fruit set) or by the application of adequate vineyard practices, such as cane girdling at bloom time.

Actualmente, muchos viñedos monovarietales presentan mezclas de otros cultivares en proporciones menores. Algunos de estos cultivares son desconocidos y podrían representar una oportunidad para descubrir genotipos nuevos y potencialmente útiles en investigación y/o producción. En un viñedo cv. 'Carmenère', plantado en 1994 en la comuna de Palmilla (Valle de Colchagua, Chile), se determinó la presencia minoritaria de otros cultivares. El presente trabajo cubre por primera vez la identificación y caracterización de uno de estos cultivares, el cual presentó una muy pobre fructificación. A través de ampelografía clásica, no fue posible asociar el cultivar en estudio a ningún cultivar conocido en Chile. Sin embargo, a través de una comparación de marcadores moleculares microsatélites con la base de datos del Repositorio de Germoplasma de Vid del INRA "Domaine de Vassal" en Francia, fue identificado como un acceso triploide llamado 'Folle Blanche Faux' (Vitis vinifera L.), el cual había sido descubierto en Chile previamente durante la temporada 1950-1951. Este cultivar presenta una brotación más precoz que la del cv. 'Carmenère', posee flores morfológicamente completas y muestra un notorio desorden fisiológico en su fructificación, el cual se manifiesta a través de una necrosis de racimo parcial o completa, bajo las condiciones ambientales de Palmilla. Este cultivar contribuye a la riqueza genotípica presente en Chile y eventualmente podría llegar a ser una herramienta interesante para estudios fisiológicos y moleculares. Adicionalmente, podría volverse productiva bajo otras condiciones ambientales (i.e. condiciones ambientales que favorezcan una buena cuaja frutal) o por la aplicación de prácticas vitícolas adecuadas, como el anillamiento de cargadores durante la floración.

Through a study case based on observa-tions, interviews and a focus group, this article seeks to describe the tensions that arise in a collective organization, which becomes independent of a non-government organization in an emerging community center in the region of Valparaiso, Chile (fifth region). This tensions are related to the subjectivity of the community psychologist which is constructed in said context. The results show an initial disciplinary tension, which refers to the role of the psychology in the community center and a second political tension, which analyzes the social function of the community center and the volunteer work as mechanism for that function.

A través de un estudio de caso con base en observaciones, entrevistas y un grupo focal, este artículo describe las tensiones de una organización colectiva que se independiza de una organización no gubernamental en un emergente centro comunitario de la Región de Valparaíso de Chile (quinta región); relacionando dichas tensiones a la subjetividad de psicólogo comunitario que se construye en tal contexto. Los resultados muestran una primera tensión disciplinaria, que se refiere al papel de la psicología en el centro comunitario, y una segunda tensión política, que analiza la función social del centro y el voluntariado como mecanismo para esa función.

A historiographical study of Jane Marcet’s role in spreading chemistry knowledge to a wider audience in the 19th century is presented here. Her efforts to spread scientific knowledge were crucial to sharing the most important theories of chemistry among different audiences, particularly women and young people. Through her book, “Conversations on Chemistry,” which was published in several editions from 1806 to 1853, she contributed significantly to chemistry education. Despite controversy over the large number of editions, this text is a strong witness to the active participation of women in science. Her scientific rigor and contribution to narrative strategies in chemistry pedagogy have given Jane Marcet consideration not only as an important woman in the scientific community of England during the first half of the 19th century but also as a central figure in the early development of chemistry diffusion and education.

Las N-acíl homoserina lactonasas son una familia de metaloenzimas bacterianas que participan en la degradación de N-acil homoserina lactonas (AHLs) interrumpiendo el sistema de detección de quórum sensing de bacterias Gram negativas. A partir de una colección de cepas de Bacillus thuringiensis aisladas del filoplano de plantas colombianas que presentaron actividad tóxina contra insectos lepidópteros, 310 fueron probadas para determinar actividad lactonasa mediante el uso de sistemas de biosensores en presencia de N-hexanoilo-L-homoserina lactona (C6-HSL) y la N-octanoilo-L-homoserina lactona (C8-HSL) sintéticas. De estas cepas, el 251 mostraron actividad para ambas lactonas y de estas, el 57% mostró actividad a C6-HSL y el 43% a C8-HSL. Una cepa de B. thuringiensis- denominada 147-115-16- que mostró alta actividad para C6-HSL y C8-HSL, fue capaz de atenuar los síntomas de la pudrición blanda en rodajas de papa infectadas con Pectobacterium carotovorum. Esta cepa contiene un gen homólogo a aiiA, el cual este fue clonado, secuenciado y expresado en Escherichia coli DE3. La proteína recombinante AiiA147-11516 exhibe actividad para C6-HSL y C8-HSL, así como para N-(β-cetocaproil) (3-O-C6-HSL) y N-3-oxo-dodecanoil (3-O-C12-HSL). La cepa recombinante en presencia de P. caratovorum fue capaz de atenuar la infección, sugiriendo que interfiere con la acumulación o respuesta de las señales AHLs. Según estos datos y basados en el reporte previo sobre la actividad hidrolítica de la proteína recombinante AiiA147-11516, esta enzima posee un actividad contra un amplio número de sustratos lo cual sugiere su aplicación en la industria en el control de enfermedades, mediante la transformación de plantas.

The quorum-quenching N-acyl homoserine lactonases are a family of bacterial metalloenzymes that participate in degradation of N-acyl homoserine lactones (AHLs), disrupting the quorum sensing system of gram negative bacterial species. From a collection of Bacillus thuringiensis strains isolated in Colombia from plants and exhibiting toxic activity against lepidopteran insects, 310 bacterial isolates were tested to determine lactonase activity by using biosensor systems in presence of synthetic N-hexanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C6-HSL) and N-octanoyl-L-homoserine lactone (C8-HSL). From them, 251 strains showed degrading activity to both C6-HSL and C8-HSL, 57% exhibited degrading activity to C6-HSL and 43% to C8-HSL. One B. thuringiensis strain, denoted as 147-115-16, that exhibit high degrading activity to C6-HSL and C8-HSL, was able to attenuate soft rot symptoms in infected potato slices with Pectobacterium carotovorum. This strain contains an homologous of the aiiA gene that was cloned, sequenced and expressed in Esherichia coli DE3. The recombinant protein AiiA147-11516 display activity to C6-HSL, C8-HSL, N-(ß-ketocaproyl) (3-O-C6-HSL) and N-3-oxo-dodecanoyl (3-O-C12-HSL). The recombinant strain in the presence of P. caratovorum cultures was able to attenuate the infection, suggesting that it interferes either on the accumulation or response to the AHLs signals. Acording to this data and based on previous report from recombinant AiiA147-11516, this enzyme exhibit activity to wide range of catalytic substrates suggesting its industrial application in the disease control programs by plants transformation.

The development of shape memory actuators has enabled noteworthy applications in the mechanical engineering, robotics, aerospace, and oil industries and in medicine. These applications have been targeted on miniaturization and taking full advantage of spaces. This article analyses a Ti-Ni shape memory actuator used as part of a flow control system. A Ti-Ni spring actuator is subjected to thermomechanical training and parameters such as transformation temperature, thermal hysteresis and shape memory effect performance were investigated. These parameters were important for understanding the behavior of the actuator related to martensitic phase transformation during the heating and cooling cycles which it undergoes when in service. The multiple regression methodology was used as a computational tool for analysing data in order to simulate and predict the results for stress and cycles where the experimental data was not developed. The results obtained using the training cycles enable actuators to be characterized and the numerical simulation to be validated.

OBJETIVOS: Desenvolver um modelo de predição para o tempo de permanência hospitalar (TPH) em lactentes de muito baixo peso ao nascer (MBPN) e comparar esse resultado entre 20 centros de uma rede neonatal, visto que o TPH é utilizado como uma medida da qualidade da assistência em lactentes de MBPN. MÉTODOS: Utilizamos dados coletados prospectivamente de 7.599 lactentes com peso ao nascer entre 500 e 1.500 g no período entre os anos de 2001 a 2008. O modelo de regressão de Cox foi empregado para desenvolver dois modelos de predição: um modelo prévio com dados do nascimento e outro posterior, que acrescenta morbidades relevantes dos primeiros 30 dias de vida. RESULTADOS: A mediana do TPH estimado e ajustado a partir do nascimento foi de 59 dias; 28 dias depois do tempo de sobrevida de 30 dias. Houve uma alta correlação entre os modelos (r = 0,92). O TPH esperado e o TPH observado variaram bastante entre os centros, mesmo depois de correção para as morbidades relevantes após 30 dias. O TPH mediano (variação: 45-70 dias) e a idade concepcional na alta hospitalar (variação: 36,4-39,9 semanas) refletem uma variabilidade alta entre centros. CONCLUSÃO: Um modelo simples, com fatores apresentados no nascimento, pode predizer o TPH de um lactente de MBPN em uma rede neonatal. Observou-se uma variabilidade nos TPHs considerável entre unidades de terapia intensiva neonatal. Especulamos que os resultados sejam provenientes das diferenças entre as práticas dos centros.

OBJECTIVES: To develop a prediction model for hospital length of stay (LOS) in very low birth weight (VLBW) infants and to compare this outcome among 20 centers within a neonatal network. METHODS: Data from 7,599 infants with birth weights of 500-1,500 g born between the years 2001-2008 were prospectively collected. The Cox regression model was employed to develop two prediction models: an early model based upon variables present at birth, and a late one that adds relevant morbidities for the first 30 days of life. RESULTS: Median adjusted estimated LOS from birth was 59 days ‒ 28 days after 30-day point of survival. There was a high correlation between models (r = 0.92). Expected/observed LOS varied widely among centers, even after correction for relevant morbidity after 30 days. Median observed LOS (range: 45-70 days), and postmenstrual age at discharge (range: 36.4-39.9 weeks) reflect high inter-center variability. CONCLUSION: A simple model, with factors present at birth, can predict a VLBW infant's LOS in a neonatal network. Significant variability in LOS was observed among neonatal intensive care units. We speculate that the results originate in differences in inter-center practices.