Biting rhythms and infection rates of anthropophilic sand fly species (Diptera: Phlebotominae) in sites with different land use in southern Mexico.

Could tropical forest conversion shape sand fly (Diptera: Phlebotominae) biting rhythms and Leishmania infection rates? Using a Shannon trap, we estimated the bite rate and infection prevalence among anthropophilic sand flies at sites with different land use in southern Mexico. We estimated the expected monthly infection rate of the Leishmania parasite along the gradient and generated information on the biting rhythm of sand flies in a poorly characterized cutaneous leishmaniasis endemic region. We used generalized mixed linear and mixed additives models to evaluate differences in the biting rate, nocturnal activity, and inoculation rate of female sand flies, as well as their relationship with the loss of forest cover and environmental disparities recorded throughout the study area. Our results show that the loss of forest cover influences the biting rhythm of sand fly species and the potential number of infectious bites with Leishmania, but the greatest entomological and potential epidemiological risk continues to be associated with sylvatic areas (amplification events). Despite this, we detected that the effect of forest cover (%) on the entomological exposure seems to be also dependent on the sand fly species, and that, albeit to a lesser extent, Leishmania parasite is circulating in disturbed landscapes through generalist and competent sand fly vector species. We also found that land use change did not affect the nocturnal activity, however we detected that important vector species were active most of the time. Contrary to our expectation, temperature and humidity did not shape the biting rhythm of sand fly species. We discuss the limitations and epidemiological implications of our findings regarding the risk of contracting leishmaniasis in southern Mexico.

Effect of growing forage legumes on the migration and survival in the pasture of gastrointestinal nematodes of sheep.

In order to identify types of forage that inhibit pasture contamination, an evaluation was performed of the effect of the forage legumes Trifolium repens (white clover), Trifolium pratense (red clover) and Lotus corniculatus (bird's-foot-trefoil) on the survival and migration of infective larvae (L3) of gastrointestinal nematodes (GIN) of sheep. An experimental area of 441 m2 was divided into four blocks, subdivided into areas of 1.20 × 1.20 in which the three forage legumes were separately overseeded. After growth of the forage in each subdivision, experimental units were established that were later artificially contaminated with sheep faeces containing GIN eggs. Between October and December 2018, pasture, faecal and soil samples were collected on four occasions during weeks 1, 2, 4 and 8 after the deposition of faeces. In week 6, the forage legumes in all the experimental units were mown to simulate grazing. The number of L3 was quantified to determine their survival in the pasture, faeces and soil. In addition, the horizontal migration of L3 was measured at two distances from the faecal pellets (10 and 30 cm), as well as their vertical migration at two heights of the plant stems, that is, lower half and upper half. Larvae vertical migration was affected by the forage species (P < 0.001), in that bird's-foot-trefoil contained fewer larvae in the upper stratum. Bird's-foot-trefoil restricted the migration of L3 to the upper stratum of the plant, which could potentially decrease the risk of infection by intestinal nematodes in grazing sheep.

Dose-responses for solar radiation exposure reveal high sensitivity of microbial decomposition to changes in plant litter quality that occur during photodegradation.

Plant litter decomposition is a key process for carbon (C) turnover in terrestrial ecosystems. Sunlight has been shown to cause and accelerate C release in semiarid ecosystems, yet the dose-response relationships for these effects have not been evaluated. We conducted a two-phase experiment where plant litter of three species was subjected to a broad range of cumulative solar radiation (CSR) exposures under field conditions. We then evaluated the relationships between CSR exposure and abiotic mass loss, litter quality and the subsequent biotic decomposition and microbial activity in litter. Dose-response relationships demonstrated that CSR exposure was modestly correlated with abiotic mass loss but highly significantly correlated with lignin degradation, saccharification, microbial activity and biotic decay of plant litter across all species. Moreover, a comparison of these dose-response relationships suggested that small reductions in litter lignin due to exposure to sunlight may have large consequences for biotic decay. These results provide strong support for a model that postulates a critical role for lignin photodegradation in the mechanism of photofacilitation and demonstrate that, under natural field conditions, biotic degradation of plant litter is linearly related with the dose of solar radiation received by the material before coming into contact with decomposer microorganisms.

Effect of the Melicoccus bijugatus leaf and fruit extracts and acidic solvents on the antimicrobial properties of chitosan-starch films.

AIM: Analysing the antimicrobial activity-against food-borne micro-organisms-of modified chitosan-starch films using formic and acetic acid as chitosan solvents and Melicoccus bijugatus leaves and fruit extracts. METHODS AND RESULTS: The films' antimicrobial activity against mesophilic aerobic bacteria, total coliform and fungi were also analysed, in accordance with the Mexican Official Norms (NOM-092-SSA1-1994, NOM-111-SSA1-1994 and NOM-113-SSA1-1994). The pH values of the films and extracts were measured, and the volatile compounds of the extracts and two films were determined by Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (GC-MS) considering the relationship among the type of compounds, extracts concentration, films' pH and the antimicrobial activity against bacteria and fungi. The best results are obtained by films with formic acid and 10% (v/v) of leaf and fruit extracts, in comparison with untreated chitosan-starch films. CONCLUSIONS: The extracts' compounds improved the films' antimicrobial capacity and inhibited the growth of micro-organisms with no previous sterilization required. It is correlated to the pH of the media, the combination of solvent/extract used and its concentration. SIGNIFICANCE AND IMPACT OF THE STUDY: This is one of the few researches where the antimicrobial activity of M. bijugatus extracts is studied. It was found that the presence of these extracts is capable of improving the antimicrobial activities of chitosan-starch films. The performance of the modified films suggests their potential application as novel food packaging materials and encourages further research.

Diseño y aplicación piloto de un atlas imagenológico de pelvis femenina utilizando dispositivos móviles como apoyo al aprendizaje de la anatomía humana / Design and pilot application of an image atlas of female pelvis using mobile devices to support the learning of human anatomy

Resumen: Introducción: Las imágenes médicas constituyen un recurso de enseñanza-aprendizaje que complementa las metodologías tradicionales en el estudio de la Anatomía Humana para las profesiones de la salud. La pelvis femenina es una entidad anatómica compleja que contiene estructuras de varios sistemas, cuyas relaciones anatómicas son susceptibles de estudiar con detalle utilizando imágenes de resonancia magnética. Propósito: Diseñar una aplicación móvil como complemento al aprendizaje de la anatomía radiológica de la pelvis femenina y realizar una aplicación piloto a baja escala. Metodología: Se diseñó una aplicación móvil de anatomía normal de la pelvis femenina utilizando recursos gratuitos disponibles en línea, a partir de imágenes anonimizadas de resonancia magnética del archivo digital local. A partir de literatura anatómica relevante se seleccionaron las estructuras a rotular. Para evaluar la percepción de los usuarios, se diseñó y aplicó una encuesta por vía digital. Resultados: La aplicación móvil interactiva fue diseñada para dispositivos Android, con 7 secciones y 107 imágenes. Existió una adecuada recepción de la herramienta por parte de los seis estudiantes que participaron en la implementación piloto, destacando la accesibilidad como el principal aspecto a mejorar. Conclusión: Este atlas imagenológico a través de dispositivos móviles es un complemento del aprendizaje de la anatomía humana utilizando imágenes médicas.

Abstract: Introduction: Medical imaging is a teaching-learning resource that complements traditional methodologies in the study of Human Anatomy to health professions. The female pelvis is a complex anatomical entity that contains structures of several systems, whose anatomical relationships can be studied in detail using magnetic resonance imaging. Purpose: To design a mobile application as a complement to the learning of the radiological anatomy of the female pelvis and to carry out a pilot application in a small scale. Methodology: A mobile application of normal anatomy of the female pelvis was designed using free resources available online from anonymized magnetic resonance images from the local digital archive. The structures to be labelled were selected from relevant anatomical literature. In order to evaluate user's perception, a digital survey was designed and applied. Results: The interactive mobile application was designed for Android devices, with 7 sections and 107 images. There was an adequate reception of the tool by the six students who participated in the pilot implementation, highlighting accessibility as the main aspect to improve. Conclusion: This atlas imaging through mobile devices is a complement to the learning of human anatomy using medical images.

Pasture dry matter intake per cow in intensive dairy production systems: effects of grazing and feeding management.

The competitiveness and sustainability of low input cost dairy production systems are generally supported by efficient use of pasture in the diets. Therefore, pasture intake directly affects overall efficiency of these systems. We aimed to assess feeding and grazing management main factors that affect pasture dry matter intake (DMI) in commercial dairy farms during the different seasons of the year. Fortnightly visits to 28 commercial dairies were carried out between June 2016 and May 2017 to record production and price, supplement offered and price, pasture access time (PAT), herbage mass (HM) and allowance (HA). Only farms with the most contrasting estimated pasture DMI per cow (eDMI) were compared as systems with high (HPI; N = 8) or low (LPI; N = 8) pasture DMI. Despite a lower individual milk production in HPI than LPI (19.0 v. 23.3 ± 0.7 l/cow, P < 0.01), daily margin over feeding cost was not different between groups (3.07 v. 2.93 ± 0.15 U$S/cow for HPI and LPI, respectively). During autumn and winter, HPI cows ingested more pasture than LPI cows (8.3 v. 4.6 and 5.9 v. 2.9 ± 0.55 kg DM/cow per day, respectively, P < 0.01) although PAT, HM and HA were similar between groups. Both groups offered high supplementation levels during these seasons, even though greater in LPI than HPI (14.7 v. 9.7 ± 0.7 kg DM supplement/cow per day, respectively, P < 0.01). On the other hand, differences between groups for both pasture and supplement DMI were more contrasting during spring and summer (13.1 v. 7.3 ± 0.5 and 4.0 v. 11.4 ± 0.4 kg DM/cow per day for HPI and LPI, respectively, P < 0.01), with higher PAT in both seasons (P < 0.05) and higher HA during summer in HPI than LPI (P < 0.01). Unlike LPI, during these seasons HPI adjusted offered supplement according to HA, achieving a higher pasture eDMI and making more efficient use of available pastoral resource than LPI. As there was no grazing limiting condition for pasture harvesting in either group, the main factor affecting pasture DMI was a pasture by supplement substitution effect. These results reinforce the importance of an efficient grazing management, and using supplements to nutritionally complement pasture intake rather than as a direct way to increase milk production.

Egocentric and allocentric spatial memory in healthy aging: performance on real-world tasks.

Although normal aging has been related to several cognitive difficulties, other processes have been studied less, such as spatial memory. Our aim was to compare egocentric and allocentric memory in an elderly population using ecological tasks. Twenty-eight cognitively unimpaired participants performed Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks, as well as Spatial Span from CANTAB, Benton's Judge of Line Orientation test (JoLO), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment test (MoCA). The results revealed that younger participants showed better performance than older participants on both the Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks, although only the Egocentric test was able to discriminate between younger, middle, and older elderly participants. Learning effect was found in Allocentric Spatial Memory Task in younger and older groups, but not in the middle group. Allocentric and egocentric performance was not related to other visuospatial neuropsychological scores and gender did not influence performance in any task. Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks may be useful tools in early screening for cognitive decline, as they are able to detect age differences in the cognitive unimpaired elderly population.

Egocentric and allocentric spatial memory in healthy aging: performance on real-world tasks

Although normal aging has been related to several cognitive difficulties, other processes have been studied less, such as spatial memory. Our aim was to compare egocentric and allocentric memory in an elderly population using ecological tasks. Twenty-eight cognitively unimpaired participants performed Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks, as well as Spatial Span from CANTAB, Benton's Judge of Line Orientation test (JoLO), and Montreal Cognitive Assessment test (MoCA). The results revealed that younger participants showed better performance than older participants on both the Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks, although only the Egocentric test was able to discriminate between younger, middle, and older elderly participants. Learning effect was found in Allocentric Spatial Memory Task in younger and older groups, but not in the middle group. Allocentric and egocentric performance was not related to other visuospatial neuropsychological scores and gender did not influence performance in any task. Egocentric and Allocentric Spatial Memory Tasks may be useful tools in early screening for cognitive decline, as they are able to detect age differences in the cognitive unimpaired elderly population.

Utility of CHROMagar mSuperCARBA for surveillance cultures of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae.

Culture of carbapenemase-producing Enterobacteriaceae (CPE) as part of active surveillance is one of the most useful strategies for successful infection control programmes. Our objective was to compare the recently introduced CHROMagar mSuperCARBA agar for CPE detection in surveillance cultures from perineal swabs with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention method. Our results showed that this agar is a useful and affordable alternative (sensitivity 93.05%, specificity 96.21%, diagnostic accuracy 95.2%) to detect CPE in hospital settings.

Dosimetric properties of KMgF3:Tb + PTFE.

This work presents the results obtained from the dosimetric properties of the new radiation detectors of KMgF3:Tb + PTFE. The thermoluminescent material was obtained by microwave technique. The polycrystalline powder obtained was mixed with polytetrafluoroethylene resin powder in the ratio 2:3 to make dosimeters in pellet form. The thermoluminescent response of these new detectors presented a linear behavior, in the dose range between 1 and 1000 Gy 60Co gamma radiation, the repeatability test in the measurements, during ten cycles of heat treatment, irradiation and readouts, showed ±â€¯3.7% DS, the stability test of thermoluminescent signal, during two months showed that the fading is practically null. For the results obtained, this new detector could be very useful for radiation dosimetry, in clinical applications.

Relación entre síndrome metabólico e índice neutrófilo/linfocito / Relation between metabolic syndrome and neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: el síndrome metabòlico agrupa factores de riesgo de diabetes mellitus 2 y enfermedad cardiovascular: obesidad central, hiperglucemia, hipertensión arterial, hipertrigliceridemia y colesterol de alta densidad (C-HDL) reducido. La obesidad y el síndrome metabòlico son afecciones en las que sobreviene inflamación subclínica crónica, factor de riesgo independiente de enfermedad cardiovascular y aterosclerosis. El índice neutrófilo/linfocito (INL) ha surgido como un marcador pronóstico asociado con un estado proinflamatorio que refleja el equilibrio entre la respuesta inmunitaria innata y adaptativa. OBJETIVO: definir la relación entre el índice neutrófilo/linfocito (INL) elevado y el síndrome metabólico en trabajadores activos adscritos al Hospital Central Norte de PEMEX. Los objetivos secundarios fueron establecer la relación entre el índice neutrófilo/linfocito y los componentes del síndrome metabólico individualmente. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: estudio retrospectivo, transversal y observacional en el que se evaluaron trabajadores activos de PEMEX de 18 a 65 años de edad y se clasificaron en dos grupos de acuerdo con la existencia o ausencia de síndrome metabólico y se calculó el índice neutrófilo/linfocito de cada uno. RESULTADOS: se incluyeron 334 pacientes, 155 (46%) no cumplieron criterios para síndrome metabólico y 179 (54%) sí. De los pacientes en el cuartil más alto de índice neutrófilo/linfocito (>2.12) 57 correspondieron al grupo con síndrome metabólico (p=0.000). El coeficiente de correlación biserial puntual entre índice neutrófilo/ linfocito y síndrome metabólico fue de 0.235 (p=0.000); 69 de los 235 pacientes con obesidad central estaban en el cuartil más alto de índice neutrófilo/linfocito (p=0.001). CONCLUSIONES: los hallazgos sugieren que existe una relación significativa entre la elevación del índice neutrófilo/linfocito (>2.12) y la existencia de síndrome metabólico y obesidad central.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Metabolic syndrome is a cluster of factors that increases the risk for developing type 2 diabetes mellitus and cardiovascular disease (CVD): central obesity, elevated fasting plasma glucose, arterial hypertension, raised triglycerides and reduced high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C). Metabolic syndrome and obesity are entities in which chronic subclinical inflammation develops, an independent risk factor for atherosclerosis and CVD. Neutrophil to lymphocyte ratio (NLR) has emerged as a prognostic marker associated to a proinflammatory state, which reflects the balance between innate and adaptive immune responses. OBJECTIVE: To define the relation between an elevated NLR and the presence of metabolic syndrome in active employees that attend to PEMEX North Central Hospital. Secondary objectives were to establish the relation between NLR and each component of metabolic syndrome individually. MATERIAL AND METHOD: A retrospective, cross-sectional and observational stud was done including employees 18-65 years old and classified them into 2 groups according to metabolic syndrome criteria, NLR was calculated for every patient. RESULTS: Of 334 evaluated patients, 155 (46%) didn't meet the metabolic syndrome criteria, and 179 (54%) did. Fifty-seven patients in the highest quartile of NLR (>2.12) corresponded to the metabolic syndrome group (p=0.000). Point biserial correlation coefficient between NLR and metabolic syndrome was 0.235 (p=0.000). Sixty-nine of the 235 patients with central obesity were at the highest quartile of NLR (p=0.001). CONCLUSION: These findings suggest that there is a statistically significant relation between elevated NLR (>2.12) and presence of metabolic syndrome and central obesity.

Impacto de la salud bucal sobre la calidad de vida de los niños de 11 a 14 años de tres escuelas nacionales de Asunción / Impact of oral health on the quality of life of children from 11 to 14 years of taking three National Schools from Asunción

INTRODUCCIÓN: La cavidad bucal no es solo una parte importante de nuestro sistema digestivo, es un lugar cargado de emociones desde el inicio de la vida. Todas las personas deberían contar con una salud bucal que permita cumplir con sus funciones físicas y emocionales. La calidad de vida y la salud bucal están estrechamente relacionadas. OBJETIVO: Conocer el impacto de la salud bucal de los niños de 11 a 14 años de tres Escuelas Nacionales de Asunción en su calidad de vida. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional, descriptivo y de corte transverso. Realizado en niños (n=133) de tres escuelas nacionales de Asunción en el año 2016, donde se utilizó el cuestionario de autopercepción (CPQ 11-14) del impacto de las condiciones bucales en su versión corta en español. Los datos fueron procesados en el programa Excel. RESULTADOS: El 63% de los encuestados tiene una autopercepción de Regular en cuanto a la salud de sus dientes. El 37% respondió haber tenido problemas en sus actividades diarias por causa de sus dientes. El 43% manifestó tener Sintomatología oral (empaquetamiento dentario 67,2%, dolor dentario (50,4%), sangrado en las encías (48,6%) y problemas para dormir por dolor (28%), el 26% reportó una Limitación funcional. La hipersensibilidad fue la limitación con mayor frecuencia (53%), seguido por problemas para comer cosas duras (28%). El 18% presentó afección en el Bienestar emocional y el 10% en el ámbito Bienestar social. En la evaluación de necesidad de salud bucal percibida se concluyó que los encuestados necesitan asistir al dentista para una evaluación, pues existe impacto físico y emocional en la calidad de vida de los encuestados.

INTRODUCTION: The oral cavity is not only an important part of our digestive system, is a place full of emotions from the beginning of life. Every ones hould have an oral health that can effectively meet their physical and emotional functions. Quality of life and oral health are closely related. OBJECTIVE: Tok now the impact of oral health of children from 11 to 14 years of three national schools of Asuncion in their quality of life. METHODS: Observational, descriptive and transverse sectional study. Involving children (n = 133) of three National Schools of Asunción in 2016, where the self-perception questionnaire (CPQ 11-14) the impact of oral conditions in its short version in spanish was used. The data were processed in the Excel program. RESULTS: 63% of respondent shave a self-perception Regular regarding the health of your teeth. 37% of respondent shave had problems in their daily activities because of their teeth. 43% reported Oral symptoms (67.2%), packaging tooth toothache (50.4%), bleeding gums (48.6%) and pain trouble sleeping (28%), 26% reported a Functional limitation. The hypersensitivity was limited more often (53%), followed by trouble eating hard (28%) things. the 18% presented condition in the emotional well being and 10% in the field Social welfare in assessing perceived need for oral health was concluded that respondents need to attend to the dentist for an evaluation, as there is physical and emotional impact on the quality of life of respondents.

Impacts of supragingival and subgingival periodontal treatments on oral health-related quality of life.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of distinct phases of a non-surgical periodontal treatment protocol on oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL). METHODS: Fifty-five participants (51.4 ± 9.4 years), diagnosed with both gingivitis and moderate-to-severe periodontitis, were included. Periodontal and OHRQoL (OHIP-14) data were collected before (Day 0) and after the supragingival (Day 30) and subgingival (Day 90) treatments. A linear mixed model was used. OHIP-14 scores, effect size, and ceiling and floor effects were calculated. RESULTS: The total OHIP-14 score was significantly higher at Day 0 (17.3 ± 10.5) compared to Day 30 (9.7 ± 8.3) and Day 90 (9.5 ± 7.4). Scores of all domains decreased significantly after the supragingival treatment. This response was maintained after the subgingival therapy, except in the physical pain and physical disability domains. Clinical variables were not associated with the change in OHIP scores. The effect size was 0.72 at Day 30 and 0.74 at Day 90. No ceiling and floor effect were observed. CONCLUSIONS: Perceptions on OHRQoL improved along periodontal therapy, particularly after the supragingival treatment, suggesting that this intervention might be considered important to reduce the negative impacts in oral health-related quality of life.

Long-term survival in advanced non-squamous NSCLC patients treated with first-line bevacizumab-based therapy.

BACKGROUND/AIM: First-line bevacizumab-based therapies have been shown to improve clinical outcomes in patients with non-squamous non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). We aimed to descriptively analyse patients with non-squamous NSCLC who received a long-term period of maintenance bevacizumab. PATIENTS AND METHODS: This retrospective study included 104 patients who had already reached a progression-free survival (PFS) of at least 9 months. RESULTS: Median overall survival and PFS were 30.7 and 15.1 months, respectively. The overall response rate was 83 %. Weight loss ≤5 %, ECOG PS = 0, or low number of metastatic sites seem to be predictive factors of good evolution. The incidence of bevacizumab-related adverse events appeared to be similar as the previous studies. CONCLUSION: Our findings show that there is a long-term survivor group whom the administration of bevacizumab resulted in a relevant prolongation of response without new safety signals. Due to the population heterogeneity, it was not possible to identify the standardised predictive factors.

Factores de riesgo asociados al desarrollo de úlceras por presión en unidades de cuidados intensivos de adultos: revisión sistemática / Risk factors associated with the development of pressure ulcers in intensive care units of adults: systematic review

Introducción Las úlceras porpresión representan un significativo problema para pacientes, profesionales y sistemas sanitarios. Presentan una incidencia y una prevalencia importantes a nivel mundial. Su carácter iatrogénico plantea que su aparición es evitable y su incidencia es un indicador de calidad científico-técnica tanto en el ámbito de la atención primaria como en el de la especializada. El objetivo de esta revisión ha sido identificar los factores de riesgo relacionados con la aparición de úlceras por presión en pacientes críticos. Metodología Se siguieron las recomendaciones de la declaración PRISMA adaptadas a la identificación de estudios sobre factores de riesgo. Se ha realizado una revisión sistemática cualitativa de estudios primarios a través de una búsqueda en Pubmed, The Cochrane Library, Scopus y Web of Science. Se consideraron las limitaciones metodológicas en estudios observacionales. Resultados De 200 referencias bibliográficas, 17 cumplieron nuestros criterios de selección. Estos estudios incluyeron 19.363 pacientes ingresados en unidades de cuidados intensivos. Seis se clasificaron como de calidad fuerte y 11 de calidad moderada. Los factores de riesgo que aparecieron más frecuentemente asociados al desarrollo de úlceras por presión incluyeron: edad, tiempo de estancia en UCI, diabetes, tiempo de PAM <60-70mmHg, ventilación mecánica, duración de la ventilación mecánica, terapia de hemofiltración venovenosa continua o diálisis intermitente, tratamiento con drogas vasoactivas, con sedantes y cambios posturales. Conclusiones No aparecen factores de riesgo que por sí mismos puedan predecir la aparición de la úlcera por presión. Más bien se trata de una interrelación de factores que incrementan la probabilidad de su desarrollo.

Factores de riesgo cardiovascular en estudiantes de enfermería de una universidad pública / Cardiovascular risk factors among nursing students of a public university / Fatores de risco cardiovascular em estudantes de enfermagem de uma universidade pública

Introducción: Los factores de riesgo cardiovascular son aquellos signos biológicos y hábitos adquiridos identificados en la población general; por tanto, los jóvenes estudiantes no están exentos a presentarlos. Objetivo: Identificar la presencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en estudiantes de la licenciatura en enfermería de una universidad pública del estado de Oaxaca. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, transversal, realizado en la licenciatura en enfermería. La muestra obtenida fue de 286 seleccionados por un muestreo aleatorio simple. Los datos se recabaron con la cédula de factores de riesgo cardiovascular en jóvenes universitarios. Resultados: Los jóvenes universitarios tienen antecedentes familiares ligados a factores de riesgo cardiovascular: 45.8% de hipertensión, 43.4% de hipercolesterolemia y 39.8% de diabetes; el 55.9% realizan actividad física leve; el 60.1% rara vez o nunca consumen bebidas gaseosas; el 51.8% solo realizan una o dos comidas al día. Discusión y conclusión: El factor heredofamiliar con mayor prevalencia fue la hipertensión arterial; otros factores identificados fueron la inactividad física, las dietas inadecuadas y el ayuno prolongado. Es relevante propiciar que los participantes mejoren su calidad de vida durante su estancia universitaria para disminuir la evolución de estos factores de riesgo y desarrollar estrategias conducentes a la reducción de estos, como un autocuidado responsable, expresado en una dieta sana y la práctica de ejercicio físico regular.

Introduction: Cardiovascular risk factors are diverse biological signs and acquired habits which the general population can have; and therefore young students are not exempt of them. Objective: To identify the presence of cardiovascular risk factors among baccalaureate-level nursing students of a public university in the state of Oaxaca, Mexico. Methodology: This is a descriptive and transversal study. The sample of 286 individuals was constituted by simple random sampling. Data were recorded in specific risk factors charts. Results: Some of these university students have familial backgrounds which could be linked to cardiovascular risks: 45.8% hypertension; 43.4% hypercholesterolemia, and 39.8% diabetes. Also related, 55.9% perform mild physical activity; 60.1% rarely or never consume carbonated beverages, and 51.8% have only one or two meals a day. Discussion and conclusion: The most prevalent familial risk factor was arterial hypertension; while other identified risk factors were physical inactivity, inadequate diets, and prolonged fasting. It is relevant to encourage young university students to improve their lifestyles in order to lower their cardiovascular risk factors. Among the addressing strategies can be a responsible self-care reflected by healthy diets and physical activity in an ongoing basis.

Introdução: Os fatores de risco cardiovascular são aqueles signos biológicos e hábitos adquiridos que se identificam na população geral; portanto, os jovens estudantes não estão isentos de apresentá-los. Objetivo: Identificar a presencia de fatores de risco cardiovascular em estudantes da licenciatura em enfermagem de uma universidade pública do estado de Oaxaca. Metodologia: Estudo descritivo, transversal, realizou-se na licenciatura em enfermagem, a amostra obtida foi de 286 selecionados em uma amostragem aleatória simples. Os dados coletaram-se com a cédula de fatores de risco cardiovascular em jovens universitários. Resultados: Os jovens universitários têm antecedentes familiares relacionados com fatores de risco cardiovascular: 45.8% de hipertensão, 43.4% de hipercolesterolemia e 39.8% de diabetes, 55.9% realiza atividade física leve, 60.1% alguma vez ou nunca consome bebidas gasificadas, só 51.8% realiza uma ou duas refeições ao dia. Discussão e conclusão: O fator hereditário com maior prevalência foi a hipertensão arterial, os fatores identificados foram a inatividade física, as dietas inadequadas e o jejum prolongado. É relevante propiciar que os participantes melhorem sua qualidade de vida durante sua estadia universitária, para diminuir a evolução destes fatores de risco, e desenvolver estratégias que conduzam à redução dos mesmos como um autocuidado responsável, expressado em uma dieta saudável e a prática do exercício físico regular.

Técnicas de aspirado endotraqueal en neonatos: una revisión de la literatura / Endotracheal aspiration techniques in neonates: a literature review / Técnicas de aspirado endotraqueal em neonatos: uma revisão da literatura

Introducción: Para el neonato con ventilación mecánica asistida la técnica de aspiración a través del tubo endotraqueal se hace indispensable para conservarlo libre de secreciones, de esta forma, se mantiene la vía aérea permeable. En el área hospitalaria, la práctica para realizar este procedimiento contempla una técnica cerrada y otra abierta. Ambas son indispensables en el manejo correcto del paciente, cuando se usan adecuadamente. Objetivo: Analizar a través de la evidencia científica disponible, las ventajas y/o desventajas de las técnicas cerrada y abierta en el paciente neonato intubado. Metodología: Se llevó a cabo una revisión bibliográfica en las bases de datos de Pubmed, CUIDEN, Cochrane y LILACS. Además, se examinaron las listas de referencias de los artículos seleccionados. Desarrollo: Tras la revisión de los resultados y la aplicación de los criterios de inclusión fueron seleccionados seis artículos para el análisis en profundidad de los mismos. Resultados y conclusiones: En el recién nacido que está intubado, la literatura establece que la técnica cerrada ofrece mayores ventajas a los neonatos. Los autores concluyen esto, debido a que la técnica cerrada mantiene el volumen pulmonar y la presión intracraneana en parámetros estables, asimismo, mediante esta técnica se previene la hipoxia e hipoxemia por lo cual se conserva adecuadamente la saturación de oxígeno, el llenado capilar y la frecuencia cardiaca durante el procedimiento.

Introduction: In neonates under assisted ventilation, the endotracheal aspiration techniques become necessary in order to maintain the baby's airway free of secretions. Within the hospital area, the practice of these procedures includes a closed and an open technique. Both are crucial for the correct management of these patients and should always be properly performed. Objective: To analyze, through available scientific evidence, the advantages and disadvantages of the open and closed endotracheal aspiration techniques in the neonatal patient under assisted ventilation. Methodology: A bibliographical review was conducted on the PubMed, CUIDEN, Cochrane, and LILACS databases. In addition, the reference lists of the selected articles were also examined. Development: After the review and application of the inclusion criteria, a total of six articles were selected for in-depth analysis. Results and conclusions: The literature on the neonate under assisted ventilation suggests that the closed endotracheal aspiration technique offers more advantages because it maintains the pulmonary volume and the intracranial pressure within stable ranges, and also, it prevents hypoxia and hypoxemia, adequately maintaining the oxygen saturation, the capillary refill, and the cardiac frequency during the procedure.

Introdução: Para o neonato com ventilação mecânica assistida a técnica de aspiração através do tubo endotraqueal se faz indispensável para conservá-lo livre de secreções, mantendo assim, a via aérea permeável. Na área hospitalar, a prática para realizar este procedimento contempla uma técnica fechada e outra aberta. Ambas são indispensáveis no funcionamento correto do paciente, quando se usam adequadamente. Objetivo: Analisar através da evidencia científica disponível, as vantagens e/ou desvantagens das técnicas técnica fechada e aberta no paciente neonato intubado. Metodologia: Levou-se a cabo uma revisão bibliográfica nas bases de dados de Pubmed, CUIDEN, Cochrane e LILACS. Além disso, examinaram-se nas listas de referências dos artigos selecionados. Desenvolvimento: Após da revisão dos resultados e da aplicação dos critérios de inclusão, foram selecionados seis artigos para a análise exaustiva dos mesmos. Resultados e conclusões: No recém-nascido que está intubado, a literatura estabelece que a técnica fechada oferece maiores vantagens nos neonatos. Os autores concluem isto, devido a que a técnica fechada mantem o volume pulmonar e a pressão ointracraneana em parâmetros estáveis, assim mesmo, mediante esta técnica previne-se a hipóxia e hipoxemia, conservando adequadamente a saturação do oxigênio, o enchimento capilar e a frequência cardíaca durante o procedimento.

Green chemistry synthesis of nano-cuprous oxide.

Green chemistry and a central composite design, to evaluate the effect of reducing agent, temperature and pH of the reaction, were employed to produce controlled cuprous oxide (Cu2O) nanoparticles. Response surface method of the ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy is allowed to determine the most relevant factors for the size distribution of the nanoCu2O. X-ray diffraction reflections correspond to a cubic structure, with sizes from 31.9 to 104.3 nm. High-resolution transmission electron microscopy reveals that the different shapes depend strongly on the conditions of the green synthesis.

Effect of different light sources on reproductive anatomy and physiology of Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica).

Artificial lights are essential for controlling the reproductive tract development of birds during puberty and therefore influence reproductive quality. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of different light sources on reproductive anatomic and physiological characteristics of female Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica). A total of 270 birds from one day of age were housed in a masonry shed divided into six rooms with light isolation. Each room was equipped with a different type of light bulb and contained seven cages with five birds in each. The light bulbs tested were: incandescent; compact fluorescent; and light-emitting diode (LED) in the colors white, blue, red and green. The experimental design was completely randomized with six treatments and seven replications of individual birds each. The anatomic and physiological condition of the birds was evaluated at four, eight and 12 weeks of age. The white LED bulb advanced (P<0.05) the sexual maturity by one week, resulted (P<0.05) in higher live weights and greater weight and relative percentage of ovarian stroma, oviduct and ovarian tissue at eight weeks of age. Higher plasma concentrations of estradiol and lipids were also observed (P<0.05) at eight weeks under the white LED bulb. At 12 weeks of age, the magnum and isthmus folding characteristics were better (P<0.05) with the red LED bulb. In conclusion, the photostimulation with the white LED bulb was more efficient at activating the reproductive cycle, hastening the onset of sexual maturity and increasing the development of reproductive organs after puberty.