Post-Harvest Behavior of Seedless Conical and Mini-Conical Peppers: Weight Loss, Dry Matter Content, and Total Soluble Solids as Indicators of Quality and Commercial Shelf-Life.

This study aimed to assess the post-harvest dynamics of seedless conical and mini-conical pepper cultivars in terms of fruit weight loss, dry matter content, and soluble solid content. The above parameters were demonstrated to be effective commercial pepper shelf-life indicators. The commercial quality of pepper fruit intended for export was evaluated weekly under simulated fruit storage conditions for over 28 d. Results revealed that fruit weight loss, dry matter content, and soluble solid content were affected by cultivar type and storage duration. Additionally, a strong correlation between these variables was observed confirming their linear relationship which was more profound between dry matter and total soluble solid content. Daily changes during storage were similar in both seedless conical and mini-conical peppers, while the fruit weight loss daily rate was greater than that of dry matter. Water loss was identified to be the main factor causing reduced fruit quality. Solid content reduction occurred predominately during the initial storage period. Notably, fruit with lower dry matter content at harvest tended to maintain their commercial quality for a longer time due to their ability to resist water loss without any visible signs of deterioration, which is beneficial during prolonged storage.

Atypical posterior scleritis mimicking an amelanotic choroidal melanoma. A case report.

Purpose: To describe a clinical case of atypical posterior scleritis mimicking an amelanotic choroidal melanoma. Method: Observational case report of a 54-year-old woman who presented to the emergency department with photophobia and blurred vision in her left eye for three days. The development of a raised hypopigmented lesion superior to the papilla with choroidal folds and without vitritis simulated an amelanotic choroidal melanoma. Differential diagnosis took into consideration other compatible entities, including choroidal masses or orbital pseudotumor. Results: The patient was subject to full clinical examination, laboratory test, optical coherence tomography, orbital echography, and magnetic resonance imaging. Treatment with oral prednisone showed a significant improvement in all clinical and anatomical parameters. Discussions: Posterior scleritis is characterized by great clinical variability and sometimes can simulate an amelanotic choroidal melanoma. Performing an appropriate differential diagnosis of a large amelanotic lesion is the most important point during a routine ocular examination due to the implications for the patient. Conclusions: Posterior scleritis is a rare and incompletely understood inflammatory disease that affects the posterior part of the sclera. It can be associated with a range of conditions and very often is underdiagnosed. In about one third of the cases, it is related to some systemic disease, especially to autoimmune entity, so it may require a multidisciplinary approach. This case highlighted the importance of a solid differential diagnosis and an early treatment in order to help prevent the appearance of complications that can limit not only the visual outcome of the patient but even his survival in the most extreme cases. Abbreviations: LE = left eye; RE = right eye; BCVA = best corrected visual acuity; BO = both eyes; IOP = intraocular pressure; OCT = optical coherence tomography; MRI = Magnetic Resonance Imaging.

Promoción de la salud en el lugar de trabajo. Hábitos de vida saludable y factores de riesgo cardiovascular en trabajadores de ámbito sanitario en atención primaria / Workplace health promotion. Healthy lifestyles and cardiovascular risk factors in healthcare workers in primary care

Introducción: Existen pocos estudios referentes al estilo de vida saludable de trabajadores del ámbito sanitario. Este estudio analiza la relación entre estilo de vida y estado de salud de trabajadores del ámbito sanitario, determinando su adherencia a la dieta mediterránea (DM), grado de actividad física, prevalencia del síndrome metabólico (SM) y los factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV). Material y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal sobre 262 trabajadores (64% mujeres) de un distrito sanitario andaluz. Se analizó la adherencia mediterránea mediante el cuestionario de Trichopoulou Modificado y la actividad física mediante el cuestionario de Baecke. Se estudiaron FRCV, el riesgo de SM (criterios de ATP III modificado 2005) y Score adaptado a población española. Resultados: Los FRCV fueron más desfavorables en los hombres, aunque realizaban más actividad física. Las mujeres presentaron mayor adherencia a DM. La prevalencia de SM fue del 18,7%, significativamente más elevada (p=0,001) en hombres (31,9%) que en mujeres (12,1%) y en profesionales no sanitarios (35,3%) que en sanitarios (16,7%) (p<0,05). Conclusiones: Los trabajadores presentan un alto grado de adherencia a DM y a realización de actividad física con mayor prevalencia de SM en hombres. La regresión logística con variables independientes no incluidas en los criterios de definición de SM de atp iii modificado 2005, nos indica que tienen una asociación con el sm, existiendo un mayor riesgo de padecer éste en base a la profesión desempeñada, IMC, edad y nivel de leucocitos (AU)

Introduction: There are few studies concerning the healthy lifestyle of workers in the health field. This study analyzes the relationship between lifestyle and health of workers in the health field, determining their adherence to the Mediterranean diet (DM), degree of physical activity, prevalence of the metabolic syndrome (MS) and cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF). Methods: Cross- sectional study of 262 workers (64 % female) of an Andalusian health district. Mediterranean adhesion was tested by the modified Trichopoulou questionnaire and physical activity by the Baecke questionnaire. We studied cardiovascular risk factors, the risk of MS (ATP III criteria modified 2 005) and score adapted to Spanish population. Results: CVRF were worst in men but performed more physical activity. Women had greater adherence to DM. The prevalence of MS was 18.7 %, significantly higher (p = 0 .001) in men (31.9 %) than females (12.1 %) and non-health professionals (35.3 %) than in health (16.7 %) (p < 0.05 ). Conclusions: The workers have a high degree of adherence to DM and performing physical activity with higher prevalence of MS in men. Logistic regression with independent variables not included in the definition criteria A TP I II modified SM, indicates that they have a partnership with the SM, There is an increased risk of developing it based on the role profession, BMI, age and level of leukocytes (AU)

Aproximación etnográfica al concepto de salud y enfermedad en la tribu turkana: proyecto para la mejora de la salud de los nómadas del Triángulo de Ilemi, Kenia / An ethnographic approach to the concepts of health and disease in the Turkana tribe: a project to improve the health of the nomads of the Ilemi Triangle, Kenya

RESUMEN El objetivo de este artículo es ofrecer una aproximación a la cultura de la tribu turkana del Triángulo de Ilemi, al noroeste de Kenia, en especial al modo en el que los miembros de este grupo étnico nómada entienden y dan forma a su propio constructo de salud y enfermedad. Se basa en un estudio etnográfico llevado a cabo en julio y agosto de 2014, en el que se realizaron observación participante en 15 aldeas de la tribu turkana, entrevistas informales y entrevistas en profundidad, con la colaboración de dos traductoras de la tribu y un enfermero. Se tomaron registros escritos, de video y de audio, los que se transcribieron para su posterior análisis. Entre los principales resultados de este estudio cabe destacar que tanto el concepto de salud como el de enfermedad distan mucho del enfoque occidental que a priori traen los proyectos externos y es probable que la falta de adherencia al seguimiento terapéutico de dichos proyectos esté relacionada con el desconocimiento cultural de ambos constructos por parte del equipo profesional.

ABSTRACT This paper aims to provide a broad view of the Turkana tribe of the Ilemi Triangle in northwestern Kenya, especially regarding the way the members of this nomadic ethnic group understand and shape their own construct of health and disease. It is based in an ethnographic study carried out in July and August 2014, including participant observation of 15 villages of the Turkana tribe, formal interviews and in-depth interviews carried out with the collaboration of two translators of the tribe and a nurse. Field notes as well videos and audio records were captured and transcribed for later analysis. Among the primary results of this study, it should be highlighted that the concepts of both health and disease differ greatly from the western approach that external projects bring with them a priori and it is likely that the lack of adherence to these projects is related to the scant cultural knowledge regarding such constructs on the part of the health professionals.

[An ethnographic approach to the concepts of health and disease in the Turkana tribe: a project to improve the health of the nomads of the Ilemi Triangle, Kenya]. / Aproximación etnográfica al concepto de salud y enfermedad en la tribu turkana: proyecto para la mejora de la salud de los nómadas del Triángulo de Ilemi, Kenia.

This paper aims to provide a broad view of the Turkana tribe of the Ilemi Triangle in northwestern Kenya, especially regarding the way the members of this nomadic ethnic group understand and shape their own construct of health and disease. It is based in an ethnographic study carried out in July and August 2014, including participant observation of 15 villages of the Turkana tribe, formal interviews and in-depth interviews carried out with the collaboration of two translators of the tribe and a nurse. Field notes as well videos and audio records were captured and transcribed for later analysis. Among the primary results of this study, it should be highlighted that the concepts of both health and disease differ greatly from the western approach that external projects bring with them a priori and it is likely that the lack of adherence to these projects is related to the scant cultural knowledge regarding such constructs on the part of the health professionals.

Periodontal health and esthetic results in impacted teeth exposed by apically positioned flap technique

Objectives: This study evaluates the periodontal health status and the esthetic results of teeth subjected to orthodontictraction, after their exposure by an apically positioned flap.Study design: Fifteen patients were included in the study, ages between 11 and 28 years old. The fenestrated teethand their homologous contralateral normally erupted teeth, used as control, were evaluated. Results: Statistically significant differences were found in the position of the gingival margin (p = 0.005), with anaverage distance between cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and gingival margin of 2.47 mm (SD 1.19) in control teeth and of 1 mm (SD 1.31) in the operated teeth, and in the depth of palatal probing (p = 0.031), with 2.1 mm (SD0.9) for the experimental teeth and 1.7 mm (SD 0.8) for the control teeth. The gingival index, the bleeding duringprobing and the probing depth did not show statistically significant differences. The patient’s subjective esthetice valuation was more favorable for the control teeth in most of the cases. Conclusions: The surgical approach for the impacted teeth by means of the apically positioned flap resulted to bea predictable technique allowing the maintenance of the periodontal health on a long-term basis (AU)

Periodontal health and esthetic results in impacted teeth exposed by apically positioned flap technique.

OBJECTIVES: This study evaluates the periodontal health status and the esthetic results of teeth subjected to orthodontic traction, after their exposure by an apically positioned flap. STUDY DESIGN: Fifteen patients were included in the study, ages between 11 and 28 years old. The fenestrated teeth and their homologous contralateral normally erupted teeth, used as control, were evaluated. RESULTS: Statistically significant differences were found in the position of the gingival margin (p = 0.005), with an average distance between cemento-enamel junction (CEJ) and gingival margin of 2.47 mm (SD 1.19) in control teeth and of 1 mm (SD 1.31) in the operated teeth, and in the depth of palatal probing (p = 0.031), with 2.1 mm (SD 0.9) for the experimental teeth and 1.7 mm (SD 0.8) for the control teeth. The gingival index, the bleeding during probing and the probing depth did not show statistically significant differences. The patient's subjective esthetic evaluation was more favorable for the control teeth in most of the cases. CONCLUSIONS: The surgical approach for the impacted teeth by means of the apically positioned flap resulted to be a predictable technique allowing the maintenance of the periodontal health on a long-term basis.

Randomized controlled study comparing reduced calcineurin inhibitors exposure versus standard cyclosporine-based immunosuppression.

BACKGROUND: Immunosuppressive regimens based on low doses of cyclosporine A (CsA) or tacrolimus (TAC) may improve short-term outcome after kidney transplantation (KT), but the optimal immunosuppressive protocol is currently unknown. METHODS: This study compared the 24-month efficacy and safety of two immunosuppressive regimens using reduced calcineurin inhibitors (CNIs) exposure with standard dosage of CsA in 240 patients who were randomized into three groups: group A (n=80): Thymoglobulin, CsA (4 mg/kg twice daily) plus azathioprine (1.5 mg/kg once daily); group B (n=80): basiliximab, CsA (2 mg/kg/ twice daily) plus mycophenolate mofetil (MMF; 1 g twice daily); and group C (n=80): basiliximab, TAC (0.05 mg/kg/ twice daily) plus MMF (1 g twice daily). Steroid administration was identical for all groups. RESULTS: A significantly better creatinine clearance at 12 months, estimated by Cockcroft-Gault (57+/-12, 65.2+/-20, 73.5+/-27 ml/min, P=0.044), the Jelliffe-2 (51.5+/-16, 56+/-19, 59.4+/-19 ml/min/1.73 m2, P=0.041) and the Modification of Diet in Renal Disease equations (53+/-17, 58.5+/-20, 61.6+/-22 ml/min/1.73 m2, P=0.035), was observed in group C compared with group A. No significant differences were observed between groups B and C. The incidence of biopsy-proven acute rejection was similar between groups (15%, 13.8%, and 16.3%). In addition, patient and graft survival at 24 months were not different between groups. Adverse effects were similar among groups, but cytomegalovirus infections was significantly higher in group A (41% vs. 20% vs. 25%; P=0.008). CONCLUSIONS: Immunosuppressive regimens with reduced CNI exposure provide similar preservation of renal function compared with standard dose of CsA after KT and do not lead to underimmunosuppression.

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Manual SEPA de periodoncia y terapéutica de implantes: fundamentos y guía práctica

Prólogo. Sealud y enfermedades periodontales: examen, diagnóstico, pronóstico y clasificación. Gingivitis. Periodontitis crónica. Periodontitis agresiva. Enfermedades periodontales de aparición aguda. Agrandamientos gingivales. Gingivitis descamativa crónica. Cirugía plástica periodontal. Prevención y mantenimiento. Tratamento periodontal en un entorno multidisciplinario. Area Implantes. Osteointegración, diseño de implantes y sus implicaciones biológicas. Diagnóstico y planificación terapéutica. El desdentado total. El desdentado parcial. Técnicas de aumento de la disponibilidad ósea. Complicaciones en la rehabilitación mediante implantes osteointegrados. Resultados y mantenimiento

Manual SEPA de periodoncia y terapéutica de implantes: fundamentos y guía práctica

Prólogo. Sealud y enfermedades periodontales: examen, diagnóstico, pronóstico y clasificación. Gingivitis. Periodontitis crónica. Periodontitis agresiva. Enfermedades periodontales de aparición aguda. Agrandamientos gingivales. Gingivitis descamativa crónica. Cirugía plástica periodontal. Prevención y mantenimiento. Tratamento periodontal en un entorno multidisciplinario. Area Implantes. Osteointegración, diseño de implantes y sus implicaciones biológicas. Diagnóstico y planificación terapéutica. El desdentado total. El desdentado parcial. Técnicas de aumento de la disponibilidad ósea. Complicaciones en la rehabilitación mediante implantes osteointegrados. Resultados y mantenimiento

Periodontitis as a risk factor in patients with ischemic heart disease.

Cardiovascular disease, and particularly ischemic heart disease (IHD), constitutes one of the principal causes of mortality in the western world. Interest has recently increased in the relationship between IHD and different infectious processes as triggering factors of the former, such as Chlamydia pneumoniae and Helicobacter pylori infection. Periodontitis has also been related to an increased risk of coronary disease, since both disorders share common characteristics such as patient age and sex, and a smoking habit, among other aspects. There are many similarities between vascular pathology induced by bacteria and the natural history of atherogenesis. The principal mechanism of action underlying periodontitis and IHD centers on the effect of bacteria and their endotoxins upon inflammatory reaction, hemostasia and lipid metabolic alterations. However, some authors are of the opinion that periodontitis constitutes an epiphenomenon, and that further studies are needed to clarify the cause-effect relation between these two multifactor pathologies.

Meningitis recurrente once años después de un traumatismo craneoencefálico / Recurrent meningitis eleven years after a head injury

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