An intelligent climate monitoring system for hygrothermal virtual measurement in closed buildings using Internet-of-things and artificial hydrocarbon networks.

Studies analyzing indoor thermal environments comprising temperature and humidity may be insufficient when obtaining data from sensors, which may be susceptible to inaccurate or failed information from internal and external factors. Therefore, this study proposes an intelligent climate monitoring using a supervised learning method for virtual hygrothermal measurement in enclosed buildings used to predict temperature and relative humidity when a sensor failure is detected. The methodology comprises the data collection from a wireless sensor network, the building of the learning model for predicting the dynamics of environmental variables, and the implementation of a sensor failure detection model. We use an artificial hydrocarbon network as the learning model for their simplicity and effectiveness under uncertain and noisy data. The experiments use data acquired in two settings: (1) a laboratory office and (2) a museum storage room. The first scenario has multiple workstations, and the staff turns on or off the air conditioning depending on the feeling of comfort, generating an uncontrolled environment for the variables of interest. The second scenario has controlled temperature and humidity to ensure the conservation conditions of the museum pieces. Both scenarios used 12 sensors that acquired data for one month, providing an average of 58,300 values for each variable. Results of the proposed methodology provide 95% of accuracy in terms of sensor failure detection and identification, and less than 0.22% of tolerance variability in temperature and humidity after sensor accommodation in both scenarios.

Tattoos: risks and complications, clinical and histopathological approach.

BACKGROUND: Skin modification through tattoos is as old as humanity itself. However, this trend is on the rise, and with the use of different types of pigments and application practices, both cutaneous and systemic complications can arise. Adverse reactions can be grouped into five classes: inflammatory, infectious, neoplastic, aesthetic, and miscellaneous. On histopathology, inflammatory reactions can exhibit a lichenoid pattern or present as spongiotic dermatitis, granulomatous reactions, pseudolymphoma, pseudoepitheliomatous hyperplasia, or scleroderma/morphea-like changes. This article reviews tattoo complications, including their clinical and histopathological characteristics. METHODS: An open search was conducted on PubMed using the terms "tattoo", "complications", and "skin". No limits were set for period, language, or publication type of the articles. RESULTS: Reactions to tattoos are reported in up to 67% of people who get tattooed, with papulonodular and granulomatous reactions being the most common. Some neoplastic complications have been described, but their causality is still debated. Any pigment can cause adverse reactions, although red ink is more frequently associated with them. Patients with pre-existing dermatoses may experience exacerbation or complications of their diseases when getting tattoos; therefore, this procedure is not recommended for this patient group. CONCLUSIONS: Dermatological consultation is recommended before getting a tattoo, as well as a histopathological examination in case of complications. In patients who develop cutaneous inflammatory reactions following tattooing, additional studies are recommended to investigate systemic diseases such as sarcoidosis, pyoderma gangrenosum, atopic dermatitis, and neoplasms. It is important for physicians to be trained in providing appropriate care in case of complications.

Definition of sensory and instrumental thresholds of acceptability for selection of cassava genotypes with improved boiling properties.

BACKGROUND: Consumers of boiled cassava in Africa, Latin America and Asia use specific preference criteria to evaluate its cooking quality, in terms of texture, colour and taste. To improve adoption rates of improved cassava varieties intended for consumption after boiling, these preference criteria need to be determined, quantified and integrated as post-harvest quality traits in the target product profile of boiled cassava, so that breeding programs may screen candidate varieties based on both agronomic traits and consumer preference traits. RESULTS: Surveys of various end-user groups identified seven priority quality attributes of boiled cassava covering root preparation, visual aspect, taste and texture. Three populations of contrasted cassava genotypes, from good-cooking to bad-cooking, in three countries (Uganda, Benin, Colombia) were then characterized according to these quality attributes by sensory quantitative descriptive analysis (QDA) and by standard instrumental methods. Consumers' preferences of the texture attributes mealiness and hardness were also determined. By analysis of correlations, the consumers' preferences scores were translated into thresholds of acceptability in terms of QDA scores, then in terms of instrumental measurements (water absorption during boiling and texture analysis). The thresholds of acceptability were used to identify among the Colombian and Benin populations promising genotypes for boiled cassava quality. CONCLUSION: This work demonstrates the steps of determining priority quality attributes for boiled cassava and establishing their corresponding quantitative thresholds of acceptability. The information can then be included in boiled cassava target product profiles used by cassava breeders, for better selection and adoption rates of new varieties. © 2024 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

Content and distribution of cyanogenic compounds in cassava roots and leaves in association with physiological age.

BACKGROUND: Cassava roots are widely consumed in tropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Latin America. Although the protein, vitamin, carotenoid, and mineral content in the leaves makes them a nutritionally attractive option, their consumption is limited due to their high levels of cyanogenic compounds (CCs). In this study, the CC content in different parts of the plant (leaves, storage root cortex, and parenchyma) was assessed at harvest for 50 landrace genotypes representative of cassava diversity in Latin America. The changes in CC in leaves at different physiological ages (3, 6, 9, and 11 months after planting) were also investigated. RESULTS: The average CC was higher in the cortex (804 ppm) and leaves (655 ppm) than in root parenchyma (305 ppm). Genotypes from different regions of Latin America, as identified by seven genetic diversity groups, differed significantly in CC levels. The Andean and Amazon groups had, respectively, the lowest (P = 0.0008) and highest (P < 0.0001) CC levels in all three parts of the plants. Cyanogenic compound concentrations were higher in leaves from young plants (P < 0.0001) and decreased with increasing physiological age. CONCLUSION: The results help to guide the selection of parental lines with low CC levels for breeding and to contribute to the expanded use of cassava and its by-products for food and feed. Cassava for fresh consumption, especially, requires varieties with low total CC content, especially in the root cortex and parenchyma. COL1108 (204, 213, and 174 ppm, respectively, in the parenchyma, cortex, and leaves) and PER297 (83, 238, and 299 ppm, respectively, in the parenchyma, cortex, and leaves) can fulfill this requirement. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

Quantification of Dry Matter Content in Hass Avocado by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (NIRS) Scanning Different Fruit Zones.

Accurate dry matter determination (DM) in Hass avocados is vital for optimal harvesting and ensuring fruit quality. Predictive models based on NIRS need to capture fruit DM gradient. This work aimed to determine the DM content in Hass avocado whole by NIRS scanning different fruit zones. Spectra were recorded for each zone of the fruit: peduncle (P), equator (E), and base (B). The calibration and validation included fruit from different orchards in two harvest cycles. The results show a DM gradient within the fruit: 24.47% (E), 24.68% (B), and 24.79% (P). The DM gradient was observed within the spectra using the RMSi (root mean square) criterion and PCA. The results show that at least one spectrum per fruit zone was needed to represent the variability within the fruit. The performances of the calibration using the whole set of data were R2: 0.74 and standard error of cross-validation (SECV) = 1.18%. In the validation stage using independent validation sets, the models showed similar performance (R2: 0.75, SECV 1.15%) with low values of the standard error of prediction (SEP): 1.62%. These results demonstrate the potential of near-infrared spectroscopy for high-throughput sorting of avocados based on their commercial quality.

Hyperspectral imaging for the determination of relevant cooking quality traits of boiled cassava.

BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to investigate the potential of hyperspectral imaging for the characterization of cooking quality parameters, dry matter content (DMC), water absorption (WAB), and texture in cassava genotypes contrasting for their cooking quality. RESULTS: Hyperspectral images were acquired on cooked and fresh intact longitudinal and transversal slices from 31 cassava genotypes harvested in March 2022 in Colombia. Different chemometric methods were tested for the quantification of DMC, WAB, and texture parameters. Data analysis was conducted through partial least squares regression, K nearest neighbors regression, support vector machine regression and CovSel multiple linear regression (CovSel_MLR). Efficient performances were obtained for DMC using CovSel_MLR with, coefficient of multiple determination R p 2 = 0.94 $$ {R}_p^2=0.94 $$ , root-mean-square error of prediction RMSEP = 0.96 g/100 g, and ratio of the standard deviation values RPD = 3.60. High heterogeneity was observed between contrasting genotypes. The predicted distribution of DMC within the root can be homogeneous or heterogeneous depending on the genotype. Weak predictions were obtained for WAB and texture parameters. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that hyperspectral imaging could be used as a high-throughput phenotyping tool for the visualization of DMC in contrasting cooking quality genotypes. Further improvement of protocols and larger datasets are required for WAB and texture quality traits. © 2023 The Authors. Journal of The Science of Food and Agriculture published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd on behalf of Society of Chemical Industry.

Vascular Neonatal Thymus Transplantation in Rabbits.

BACKGROUND: Successful vascular adult thymus transplant has been reported in different animal models but not in rabbits. These animal models are slightly larger than the murine and substantially smaller than the porcine. We describe in rabbits a supermicrosurgical technique for vascular neonatal thymus transplant and provide histologic evidence of tissue viability. METHODS: Newborn (New Zealand, n = 12, 6 female) and adult (New Zealand, n = 12, 6 female) rabbits were used as donors and recipients, respectively. Whole thymuses were extracted from donors and grafted into recipients. Immediate direct vascularization was accomplished by anastomosis to the right common carotid artery and the right external vena cava. At day 14, graft sites were surgically explored, and grafted thymuses were explanted for histologic evaluation. All recipients were followed over 2 weeks for clinical signs of graft-vs-host reaction. RESULTS: The vascular pedicles of the thymus grafts ranged 0.5 to 0.8 mm in vessel diameter. From the 12 transplants, 3 recipients (3/12; 25%) died during the surgical procedure because of blood loss after clamp release. On histology, from the 9 (9/12; 75%) successful at revascularization, none (0/9; 0%) had signs of acute rejection or necrosis, and all (9/9; 100%) evidenced normal cytoarchitecture. No clinical signs of graft-vs-host reaction were evidenced during follow-up. CONCLUSIONS: Vascular neonatal thymus transplant in rabbits is surgically feasible. This technique will enable a novel approach for studying the biology of the thymus.

Transnasal Humidified Rapid Insufflation Ventilatory Exchange in Laryngotracheal Resection and Reconstruction: A Report of Two Pregnant Cases.

Introduction: The incidence of tracheal stenosis is progressively increasing. A risk factor for developing this clinical condition is a history of prolonged endotracheal intubation. A transnasal humidified rapid insufflation ventilatory exchange, known as THRIVE, has gained importance in tracheal resection surgeries. Case Presentation: Herein, we describe the anesthetic management of two obstetric patients, a 19-year-old and 29-year-old, with a history of prolonged endotracheal intubation and a diagnosis of tracheal stenosis. The patients required the resection of the tracheal segment and end-to-end anastomosis. The anesthetic management focused on THRIVE using a high-flow nasal cannula. Conclusions: This system proved to be a safe anesthetic technique for pregnant women and the fetus. Furthermore, it allowed surgeons to better visualize the surgical field without the risk of accidental injury to the endotracheal tube.

Cell signaling in cutaneous T-cell lymphoma microenvironment: promising targets for molecular-specific treatment.

Cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) result from the infiltration and proliferation of a population of T cells in the skin, inducing changes in the activity of both T cells and surrounding skin cells. In the CTCL microenvironment, cell interactions mediated by cell signaling pathways are altered. Defining changes in cell signaling enables to understand T-cell deregulations in the CTCL microenvironment and thus the progression of the disease. Moreover, characterizing signaling networks activated in CTCL stages can lead to consider new molecular biomarkers and therapeutic targets. Focusing on mycosis fungoides (MF), the most frequent variant of CTCL, and Sézary syndrome (SS), its leukemic variant, this review highlights recent molecular and genetic findings revealing modifications of key signaling pathways involved in (1) cell proliferation, cell growth, and cell survival such as MAP kinases and PI3K/Akt; (2) immune responses derived from TCR, TLR, JAK/STAT, and NF-kB; and (3) changes in tissue conditions such as extracellular matrix remodeling, hypoxia, and angiogenesis. Alterations in these signaling networks promote malignant T-cell proliferation and survival, T-cell migration, inflammation, and suppression of immune regulation of malignant T cells, making a skin microenvironment that allows disease progression. Targeting key proteins of these signaling pathways, using molecules already available and used in research, in clinical trials, and with other disease indications, can open the way to different therapeutic options in CTCL treatment.

Estudio de la bioaccesibilidad in vitro de zinc en arroz (oryza sativa) y su relación con el contenido de ácido fitico / In vitro bioaccesibility of zinc in rice (oryza sativa) and its relationship with phytic acid content

La bioaccesibilidad de un nutriente en un alimento sirve para determinar la calidad nutricional de éste para el consumo humano. El arroz es uno de los alimentos más importantes en la dieta por su gran aporte calórico y nutricional. El objetivo de este estudio fue analizar la bioaccesibilidad in vitro del zinc en arroz mediante espectrofotometría ultravioleta-visible y espectrometría de absorción atómica de llama y su relación con el contenido de ácido fítico. El porcentaje de bioaccesibilidad del zinc, respecto al porcentaje de ácido fítico, presentó una relación logarítmica inversamente proporcional (r= −0,669; p<0,05). Los valores porcentuales de bioaccesibilidad del zinc y ácido fítico en las líneas de arroz evaluadas se hallaron en un rango de 1,98,7% y 0,039-0,946% respectivamente. Se encontró que el ácido fítico afecta la bioaccesibilidad del zinc y que ésta no estuvo ligada a la concentración total del zinc presente en las líneas de arroz evaluadas. Las técnicas implementadas para cuantificar el zinc dializado presentaron diferencias significativas y se mostró que la técnica ultravioleta-visible no fue apta para este tipo de ensayos.

The bioavailability of a nutrient in a food serves to determine the nutritional quality for human consumption. Rice is one of the most important foods in diet due to its caloric and nutritional contribution. The objective of this study was to analyze the in vitro bioavailability of zinc in rice by ultraviolet-visible spectrophotometry and flame atomic absorption spectrometry and its relationship with phytic acid content. The percentage of zinc bioaccessibility with respect to phytic acid percentage, showed an inverse proportional logarithmic relationship (r= −0.669; p<0.05). The percentage values of zinc bioavailability and phytic acid in the evaluated rice varieties had a range of 1.9-8.7% and 0.039-0.946%, respectively. Phytic acid affected the bioaccessibility of zinc and was not linked to the total concentration of zinc present in the rice lines evaluated. The techniques implemented to quantify zinc dialyzed presented significant differences. It was shown that the ultraviolet-visible technique was not suitable for this type of assay.

Iron, Zinc and Phytic Acid Retention of Biofortified, Low Phytic Acid, and Conventional Bean Varieties When Preparing Common Household Recipes.

Biofortification is an effective method to improve the nutritional content of crops and nutritional intake. Breeding for higher micronutrient mineral content in beans is correlated with an increase in phytic acid, a main inhibitor of mineral absorption in humans. Low phytic acid (lpa) beans have a 90% lower phytic acid content compared to conventional beans. This is the first study to investigate mineral and total phytic acid retention after preparing common household recipes from conventional, biofortified and lpa beans. Mineral retention was determined for two conventional, three biofortified and two lpa bean genotypes. Treatments included soaking, boiling (boiled beans) and refrying (bean paste). The average true retention of iron after boiling was 77.2-91.3%; for zinc 41.2-84.0%; and for phytic acid 49.9-85.9%. Soaking led to a significant decrease in zinc and total phytic acid after boiling and refrying, whereas for iron no significant differences were found. lpa beans did not exhibit a consistent pattern of difference in iron and phytic acid retention compared to the other groups of beans. However, lpa beans had a significantly lower retention of zinc compared to conventional and biofortified varieties (p < 0.05). More research is needed to understand the underlying factors responsible for the differences in retention between the groups of beans, especially the low retention of zinc. Combining the lpa and biofortification traits could further improve the nutritional benefits of biofortified beans, by decreasing the phytic acid:iron and zinc ratio in beans.

SPIRONOLACTONE AS A THERAPEUTIC ALTERNATIVE FOR THE BULLOUS VARIANT OF CENTRAL SEROUS CHORIORETINOPATHY.

PURPOSE: To report a case of the bullous variant of central serous chorioretinopathy successfully treated with spironolactone, a mineralocorticoid receptor antagonist. METHODS: Case report of a patient including fluorescein angiography, optical coherence tomography, and color fundus photography. RESULTS: Initially managed as a multifocal choroiditis, the use of oral and peribulbar corticoids worsened the serous retinal detachment. Taking in consideration this response, she was then diagnosed with a bullous variant of central serous chorioretinopathy and treated with 50 mg of spironolactone per day. Resolution of the serous retinal detachment, decrease in choroidal thickness on optical coherence tomography, and absence of leaks in fluorescein angiography was achieved 2 months posterior to the first dose of oral spironolactone. CONCLUSION: We suggest the use of mineralocorticoid receptor antagonists, such as spironolactone, as a therapeutic alternative to more aggressive available treatments for the bullous variant of central serous chorioretinopathy.

Enfoque del paciente con adenopatías generalizadas. Importancia de la estrategia didáctica del estudio de casos clínicos: a propósito de un paciente con linfoma de Hodgkin asociado a una infección por el virus de Epstein-Barr

Se muestra el caso de un paciente con 56 años de edad, con un síndrome adenomegálico generalizado que presentó un linfoma de Hodgkin de celularidad mixta, asociado al virus de Epstein-Barr. El paciente previo al inicio del linfoma presentó episodios prolongados de estrés emocional, lo que posiblemente contribuyó a la disminución de la vigilancia inmunológica. El caso fue abordado por los estudiantes de quinto semestre en la asignatura Acto médico, una estrategia didáctica interdisciplinaria. Este artículo presenta los aspectos a tener en cuenta en el enfoque clínico de los pacientes con adenopatías desde una perspectiva integradora de la inmunología, la clínica y los diagnósticos diferenciales. Se resalta el valor del estudio de los casos clínicos con varios métodos diagnósticos como estrategia didáctica. Finalmente, se realiza una revisión de la literatura sobre el linfoma Hodgkin orientada al papel en el que participa la infección por el virus de Epstein-Barr, relacionada con la inmunosupresión por estrés.

SUMMARY We present the case of a 56-year-old patient with a generalized adenomegalic syndrome who presented a mixed cellular Hodgkin's lymphoma associated with Epstein Barr Virus. The patient had had great emotional stress prior to the onset of lymphoma, which possibly contributed to the decrease in immunological surveillance. The case was addressed by the students of the fifth semester in the subject "Medical Act", an interdisciplinary didactic strategy. We present the aspects to be taken into account in the approach of the clinician of patients with adenopathies from an integrative perspective of immunology, clinical and differential diagnoses; and the value of the study of clinical cases with several diagnostic approaches as a didactic strategy is highlighted. Finally, we present a literature review about Hodgkin lymphoma and the role which plays stress related Epstein Barr Virus infection.

Clinical Profile of Levamisole-Adulterated Cocaine-Induced Vasculitis/Vasculopathy: A 30-Case Series.

OBJECTIVES: The aims of this study were to describe clinical and laboratory manifestations of patients with levamisole-adulterated cocaine-induced vasculitis/vasculopathy and to propose a skin classification according to the distribution and severity of lesions. METHODS: We report the characteristics of 30 patients admitted with levamisole-adulterated cocaine-induced vasculitis/vasculopathy in 4 high-complexity institutions in Colombia, from December 2010 to May 2017. We compare our findings with the main published series. RESULTS: Median age was 31 years (interquartile range, 27-38 years) with a male-to-female ratio of 5:1. Eighty-three percent of the patients had retiform purpura affecting the limbs, buttocks, face, or abdomen; 73% had ear necrosis, 50% cutaneous ulcers, 17% genital necrosis, 13% oral ulcers, and 10% digital necrosis. Cutaneous involvement was classified according to the frequency of the compromised corporal area, and purpuric lesions were stratified in 4 grades of severity. Anti-neutrophil cytoplasmic autoantibodies were positive in 85% of the cases, lupus anticoagulant in 73%, and antinuclear autoantibodies in 57%; rheumatoid factor was negative in all cases. We found nephritis in 17 cases (57%). Prednisolone was used in most of the patients (70%), with other immunosuppressive agents being used in a lower percentage. Improvement was observed in 93% of the patients, but symptoms recurred in 40%, attributed to relapses in consumption. End-stage chronic renal disease developed in 10% of the cases, and 1 patient died. CONCLUSIONS: Because of rising cocaine consumption and levamisole adulteration frequency, levamisole-adulterated cocaine-induced vasculitis/vasculopathy is becoming more common. Detailed characterization of skin involvement coupled with multiple antibody positivity is essential for a diagnosis. Renal involvement is frequent, clinically and histologically heterogeneous, and potentially serious.

A comparison study of five different methods to measure carotenoids in biofortified yellow cassava (Manihot esculenta).

The most commonly used method for measuring carotenoid concentration is high-performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Nevertheless, easier, quicker, and less costly proxy methods exist. We aimed to determine the diagnostic performance of several proxy methods: the spectrophotometer, iCheck Carotene, and near-infrared spectroscopy using both a desktop (dNIRS) and a portable (pNIRS) device for the measurement of total carotenoid concentration (TCC) and all-trans-ß-carotene concentration (trans-BC) in 30 fresh cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) storage roots in comparison with HPLC. The spectrophotometer presented the highest predictability for TCC, followed by iCheck, dNIRS, and pNIRS. The dNIRS showed the highest predictability and agreement for trans-BC. The pNIRS showed the poorest repeatability and greatest underestimations compared with HPLC. The agreement between all methods was lower for higher carotenoid concentration, with the exception of the spectrophotometer. According to our results, and for screening purposes, the measurement of carotenoids in fresh cassava roots can be carried out by spectrophotometer, iCheck Carotene and NIRS methods depending on the availability of equipment.

Reporte de la experiencia de la Sección de Dermatología de la Universidad de Antioquia en la quinta jornada de detección de cáncer de piel, Asocolderma 2016 / Report of the experience of the Section of Dermatology of the University of Antioquia, Medellin, in the fifth working day of detection of skin cancer, Asocolderma 2016

RESUMEN Introducción: las jornadas de detección de cáncer de piel son una herramienta para la educación e identificación temprana de individuos afectados. Se presentan los resultados de la participación de la Sección de Dermatología de la Universidad de Antioquia en la quinta jornada de la Asociación Colombiana de Dermatología y Cirugía Dermatológica, realizada el 25 y 26 de agosto de 2016. Métodos: pacientes mayores de 18 años y menores con consentimiento de los padres. Se realizó evaluación clínica de toda la piel y análisis histopatológico de las lesiones sospechosas de cáncer de piel, previo consentimiento informado por escrito. Resultados: se adjudicaron 132 consultas y de los asistentes 33 tuvieron lesiones sospechosas de malignidad, a 22 se les tomó biopsia y a 11 se les hizo diagnóstico clínico, de estos, 9 con queratosis actínicas, 1 con nevus atípico y otro paciente con ambos diagnósticos. En 11 pacientes se diagnosticó cáncer de piel, uno de ellos con 2 melanomas malignos, 1 con carcinoma escamocelular y 9 con carcinoma basocelular. Discusión: la cuarta parte de los asistentes presentaron lesiones sospechosas de malignidad. El carcinoma basocelular fue el tipo de cáncer más frecuente, 6,06 %, seguido por el carcinoma espinocelular 0,75 % y el melanoma maligno 0,75 %. Preocupan los comportamientos de riesgo de exposición solar; de los pacientes con lesiones premalignas o malignas, el 40,6 % refirió quemaduras solares antes de los 18 años y el 48,5% practicaban actividades al sol. Predominan los fototipos II y III en el 83,4 %, lo que aumenta el riesgo de cáncer de piel.

SUMMARY Introduction: Skin cancer screening days are a tool for the early identification and education of affected individuals. We present the results of the participation of the Dermatology Service of the University of Antioquia on the fifth campaign of the Colombian Association of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery, held on August 25 and 26, 2016. Methods: Patients Older than 18 years and minors with parental consent. We performed clinical evaluation of total body skin and histopathological analysis of suspected skin cancer lesions, with prior written informed consent. Results: A total of 132 patients were attended, 33 were suspected lesions, 22 were biopsied, 9 underwent clinical diagnosis of actinic keratoses, 1 atypical nevus and 1 both diagnosis. In 11 patients skin cancer was diagnosed, one with two malignant melanomas, one with squamous cell carcinoma and nine with basal cell carcinoma. Discussion: 25 % of the attendees presented suspicious injuries. Basal cell carcinoma was the most common type of cancer, 6.06 %, followed by squamous cell carcinoma 0.75 % and malignant melanoma 0.75 %. Concern about risk behavior of sun exposure; of patients with premalignant or malignant lesions, 40.6 % reported sunburn before age 18 and 48.5% practiced activities in the sun. Phototypes II and III predominate in 83.4 %, which increases the risk of skin cáncer

Atrial myxoma in a patient with patent foramen ovale: evaluation with multimodal imaging. Case report / Mixoma auricular en un paciente con foramen oval permeable: evaluación con imágenes multimodales. Reporte de un caso

Abstract: Primary cardiac tumors in adults are rare and mostly benign, approximately 75%, being the myxoma the most frequent in half of that percentage. One-fourth of the primary cardiac tumors are malignant and 95% of the cases are sarcomas. Metastases are more frequent than primary tumors. Cardiac surgery is indicated specially in benign masses and therapies such as chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy should be reserved for unresectable or metastatic malignancies. Hence the importance of a diagnostic approach, which leads to the best therapeutic conduct and in many cases, a multimodal image approach is necessary, as it is exposed in our case.(AU)

Resumen: Los tumores cardiacos primarios en adultos son raros y en su mayoría benignos, aproximadamente el 75%, siendo el mixoma el más frecuente en la mitad de ese porcentaje. Un cuarto de los tumores cardiacos primarios son malignos y el 95% de los casos son sarcomas. Las metástasis son más frecuentes que los tumores primarios. La cirugía cardiaca está indicada especialmente en masas benignas y las terapias como la quimioterapia y/o la radioterapia deben reservarse para tumores malignos o metástasis irresecables. De ahí la importancia de un enfoque de diagnóstico, que conduzca a la mejor conducta terapéutica y, en muchos casos, es necesario un enfoque de imagen multimodal, como está expuesto en nuestro caso.(AU)

Perspectivas del pensamiento ecológico que han influenciado el campo alimentario y nutricional / Perspectives of Ecological Thinking that Have Influenced the Food and Nutrition Field

Resumen Introducción: la nutrición humana trasciende aspectos biológicos y está integrada por aspectos sociales, políticos, históricos, ambientales, económicos y culturales; entre ellos hay un interés creciente por los relacionados con la ecología. Dado lo anterior, el objetivo de esta reflexión es reconocer las perspectivas del pensamiento ecológico que han influenciado el campo alimentario y nutricional. Reflexión: las exploraciones sobre el tema permitieron evidenciar perspectivas que podrían agruparse en ambientales, sociales y socio-ambientales; en el marco de la primera podría inscribirse el concepto econutrición y en la última la nutrición ecológica. Conclusiones: estos términos refieren diferentes dimensiones, siendo la econutrición un término para vincular nutrición y medio ambiente, mientras la nutrición ecológica relaciona dimensiones sociales, económicas, ambientales y de salud, en la cual se inscribe la nutrición humana; así, esta reflexión ofrece una orientación conceptual que puede ser útil para la formulación de investigación aplicada, la formación y la formulación de políticas alimentarias y nutricionales.

Abstract Introduction: Human nutrition is a discipline that extends beyond biological aspects, and is integrated into social, political, historical, environmental, economic and cultural components. Among these, there is growing interest in nutrition-related ecology. Our objective was to recognize the main concepts that relate human nutrition with ecology, addressing the perspectives of ecological thinking that have influenced the food and nutrition field. Reflection: The perspectives of ecological thinking that have influenced the food and nutrition field might be grouped into: environmental, social and socio-environmental, and two concepts: eco-nutrition and ecological nutrition. Conclusions: Eco- nutrition links nutrition with environment while ecological nutrition relates social, economic, environmental and health dimensions, which are part of human nutrition. These concepts propose a new way of understanding nutrition and food and allows promotion of applied research, education and policy making.

Becker's Nevus Syndrome in a Pediatric Female Patient.

Becker's nevus syndrome is part of the epidermal nevus syndromes and has been described with a phenotype that includes Becker's nevus, ipsilateral breast hypoplasia, and variable skeletal malformations. It is more frequent in males than in females (5 : 1) but is more relevant in females. The diagnosis is clinically based and the skin lesion must be present and no other numbered criteria have been established, but with more criteria being present the possibility of the diagnosis is higher. Regarding the treatment of breast hypoplasia, the use of antiandrogen medication has demonstrated adequate clinical response in a dose of 50 mg/day of spironolactone.

Efecto del ultrasonido quirúrgico de alta potencia en el tejido dérmico y adiposo. Estudio experimental para aplicación en marcación abdominal / Effect of high level surgical ultrasound in dermic and fat tissue. Experimental study for use in abdominal marking

Antecedentes y Objetivos. El concepto de marcación abdominal o six packs ha incrementado su demanda entre los pacientes que consultan por remodelación corporal. El uso en liposucción del ultrasonido quirúrgico de tercera generación permite mejorar los resultados y lograr mayor definición de las zonas tratadas. Sin embargo, no está exento de complicaciones como quemaduras cutáneas. Nos planteamos demostrar la potencia y el tiempo de contacto cutáneo perjudicial para la piel. Material y Método. Desarrollamos un estudio experimental sobre 15 piezas de dermolipectomía empleando potencias de ultrasonido del 70% y del 100%, sometiendo las áreas predeterminadas a 15, 30, 45 y 60 segundos de acción sobre la dermis, y estudiándolas después por histopatología. Resultados. A potencia del 100% y más de 15 segundos próximos a la piel se desarrollaron áreas de epidermólisis (quemaduras de 2º grado), mientras que observamos rangos de seguridad, sin cambios histológicos, con el uso al 70% y 60 segundos en contacto directo con la dermis. Conclusiones. Este trabajo pretende, a través de un estudio experimental, dar parámetros de seguridad que ofrezcan tranquilidad al cirujano plástico cuando emplea el ultrasonido quirúrgico para liposucción en zonas próximas a la dermis (AU)

Background and Objectives. The concept of abdominal marking or six packs has increased its demand among patients who consult for body contouring. The use of ultrasound assisted lipoplasty third generation has improved results in body contouring and has achieved greater definition of the treated areas. But this is not exempt of complications, such as skin burns. Our aim is to demonstrate the power and time of detrimental cutaneous contact with the patient's skin. Methods. We developed an experimental study in 15 dermolipectomy specimens using powers of ultrasound at 70 y 100% and modifying action on the dermis exposure time from 15 to 30, 45 and 60 seconds These areas were studied by histopathology. Results. Our data showed that at 100% power and 15 seconds next to the skin, epidermolysis (2 degree burns) was developed, while the safety ranges (no histological changes) were observed using 70% power and 60 seconds in direct contact with the dermis. Conclusions. This paper intends, through an experimental study, giving security settings when using surgical ultrasound for liposuction in the proximity of cutaneous areas (AU)