As above, so below: Deposition, modification, and reutilization of human remains at Marmoles cave (Cueva de los Marmoles: Southern Spain, 4000-1000 cal. BCE).

The deposition and manipulation of human remains in natural caves are well known for the Neolithic of Southern Iberia. The cultural meaning of these practices is however still largely unclear. Cueva de los Marmoles (CM, Priego-Córdoba) is one of the most important cave contexts from Southern Spain, which returned a large number of commingled skeletal remains suggesting its funerary use from the Neolithic to the Late Bronze Age. Here we discuss CM from a chronological and cultural perspective based on new radiocarbon, anthropological, and taphonomic analyses. These include the estimation of the minimum number of individuals, the exploration of fragmentation patterns characterizing different skeletal regions, and the macroscopic and microscopic analysis of modifications to the remains of possible anthropic origin. Radiocarbon data point to a funerary use of CM between the 5th -2nd millennium cal. BCE. MNI estimates reveal the presence of at least 12 individuals (seven adults and five nonadults). The low representation of elements from hands and feet suggests that individuals were placed in the cave while partially decomposed. Anthropic traces on the remains (e.g. fresh fractures, marrow canal modifications, and scraping marks) hint at their intentional fragmentation, cleaning from residual soft tissues, and in some cases reutilization. These practices are well-exemplified by the recovery of one "skull cup" and of two long bones used as tools. These data align with those from other cave contexts from the same geographic region, suggesting the presence, especially during the Neolithic period, of shared ideologies centered on the human body.

New case of concha bullosa from Bronze Age Iberia (Granada, Spain).

OBJECTIVE: This study aims to expand knowledge of Concha bullosa in a prehistoric population. MATERIALS: The skull of an adult female from the Bronze Age archeological site ofCastellón Alto (Granada, Spain), dated between 1900 and 1600 BCE. METHODS: The diagnosis of middle turbinateconcha bullosa was based on macroscopic, radiographic, and computed tomography studies. RESULTS: This is one of the oldest findings ofconcha bullosa in Europe. Despite the possible obstruction of the osteomeatal complex by the concha bullosa in this individual, no signs of sinusitis were observed in maxillary sinuses. CONCLUSIONS: The maxillary sinuses of this female showed no signs of sinusitis related to theconcha bullosa. SIGNIFICANCE: This study provides new evidence on the chronological limits of this condition. The particular funeral rites of these populations have preserved the majority of skeletons at this site in an excellent condition. LIMITATIONS: The identification ofconcha bullosa continues to be rare in ancient populations, in part due to the poor preservation of nasal bones in archeological collections. Suggestions for further research: Detailed study of the nasal cavity of adequately preserved individuals can be expected to identify further cases of concha bullosa in ancient populations.

La promoción de la salud y la prevención de enfermedades como actividades propias de la labor de los psicólogos / A promoção da saúde e a prevenção de doenças como atividades pertinentes à intervenção dos psicólogos / Health promotion and disease prevention. The role of the psychologist in public health

La sociedad actual presenta nuevos perfiles biológicos, conductuales y epidemiológicos. Todo ello conlleva la necesidad de rediseñar prácticas y asistencias para priorizar la promoción de la salud y la prevención de enfermedades. La asistencia psicológica a nivel primario representa un intento de responder a tal demanda, sin embargo, el modelo psicológico predominante es el de la psicología clínica que evidencia el carácter curativo desbordando el preventivo. La psicología de la salud propone un soporte epistemológico y práctico para las intervenciones psicológicas más allá de la clínica. A partir de esto, proponemos en este artículo presentar y explicar algunas nociones sobre promoción de la salud, prevención de enfermedades, enseñar la compatibilidad de las acciones de salud con el trabajo del psicólogo en salud pública en los distintos niveles de atención, y proponer una guía de actividades del psicólogo en los niveles primario, secundario y terciario de asistencia en salud

Modern-day societies present with new biological, behavioral and epidemiological profiles, implying the need to redesign care practices and activities and prioritize health promotion and disease prevention. Psychological care at the primary care level represents an attempt to respond to this need. However, the predominant psychological model is clinical psychology, focusing on cure rather than prevention. Health psychology proposes epistemological and practical support for psychological interventions beyond the clinical setting. Based on this approach, this article presents and explains some ideas in health promotion and disease prevention, showing the compatibility between health actions and the work of the psychologist in public health at the different care levels, proposing guidelines for the activities of the psychologist in primary, secondary and tertiary care

As sociedades atuais apresentam novos perfis biológicos, comportamentais e epidemiológicos. Tal fato implica na necessidade de se redesenhar práticas de assistência à saúde, em que se priorize a prevenção de enfermidades e a promoção de saúde. A assistência psicológica de nível primário representa uma tentativa de responder a essa demanda. Entretanto, o modelo clínico predominante enfatiza o caráter curativo sobre o preventivo. Na psicologia da saúde encontramos o suporte epistemológico e prático para as intervenções psicológicas que se estendem para além da clínica. Neste artigo, propomos apresentar algumas noções sobre a promoção de saúde e a prevenção de enfermidades; mostrar a compatibilidade das ações de saúde com o trabalho do psicólogo na saúde pública nos distintos níveis de atenção e sugerir algumas atividades desse profissional nos níveis primário, secundário e terciário de assistência à saúde