Aportes de la Educación 4.0 y la caja de herramientas tecnológicas a exigencias educativas actuales / Contributions of Education 4.0 and the Technological Toolbox according to Current Educational Demands

Los cambios tecnológicos de la cuarta revolución industrial reflejan transformaciones en todos los ámbitos: laboral, educativo, político, etcétera, lo que cambia de manera radical la forma de estudiar, trabajar, comprar y socializar. El objetivo de este trabajo fue identificar elementos de la educación 4.0 y la caja de herramientas tecnológicas que aporten a las exigencias educativas actuales. El nuevo paradigma supone, por parte de las instituciones, una serie de acciones encaminadas a incrementar la flexibilidad de tiempo y espacio para toda la comunidad participante, tomar en cuenta las necesidades de aprendizaje de los alumnos, aplicar el aprendizaje semipresencial y el autoaprendizaje con base en las TIC, y mejorar las estrategias de aprendizaje colaborativo. Para el diseño de nuevos proyectos de innovación educativa se deben considerar los cuatro componentes centrales de la Educación 4.0: las competencias, los métodos de aprendizaje, las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación, y la infraestructura. La caja de herramientas del docente continúa siendo un elemento necesario para la estructuración metodológica de los contenidos y el apoyo tecnológico al proceso educativo en general, pues resulta un fenómeno complejo que forma parte del ecosistema de aprendizaje. Los requerimientos actuales, orientados a la adopción de la tecnología como una necesidad para hacer frente a la dinámica moderna de las economías y el conocimiento, demandan la modernización de la educación en sus diferentes niveles, en especial la educación superior con una visión regenerativa de la educación, los cuales incluyen elementos de la caja de herramientas y la Educación 4.0(AU)

The technological changes of the fourth industrial revolution show transformations in all areas (labor, education, politics, among others), which produces a radical change in the way to study, work, shop and socialize. The objective of this work was to identify elements of Education 4.0 and the technological toolbox that contribute to satisfy the current educational demands. The new paradigm implies that institutions take a series of actions aimed at increasing the flexibility of time and space for the whole participating community, considering the learning needs of students, applying blended learning and ICT-based self-learning, as well as improving collaborative learning strategies. In view of designing new educational innovation projects, consideration must be given to the four central components of Education 4.0: competences, learning methods, information and communication technologies, as well as infrastructure. Any professor's toolbox continues to be a necessary element for structuring contents methodologically and supporting the general educational process technologically, since this is a complex phenomenon belonging to the learning ecosystem. Current requirements, oriented to implementing technology as a necessity to face the modern dynamics of economies and knowledge, demand that education be modernized at different levels, especially higher education, with a regenerative vision of education, including elements from the toolbox and Education 4.0(AU)

[Soy beverages and women's health: evidence review and experts opinion]. / Bebidas de soja y salud femenina. Revisión de la evidencia y opinión de expertos.

Introduction: Soy drinks are an increasingly consumed option within the Western diet. However, there are concerns about potential endocrine disruptor effects and possible impact on women's reproductive health. This review evaluates scientific documents in gynecology and obstetrics under an evidence-based medicine approach. All methods adhered to PRISMA 2020 declaration guidelines. The evaluated studies do not support a positive association between soy intake and early puberty or breast cancer; instead, a protective effect against such neoplasm was observed. Transplacental passage of soy isoflavones and their presence in breast milk has been reported without any maternal-fetal complications nor congenital malformations. Exposure to soy-derived products appears to have a neutral effect on body weight and bone health. Studies performed in adults indicate that soy may promote a minimal increase in thyrotropin (TSH) in subjects with subclinical hypothyroidism. The impact of soy-based foods on gut microbiota appears favorable, especially when consuming fermented products. Many of the human studies have been conducted with isoflavones supplements, isolated or textured soy proteins. Therefore, the results and conclusions should be interpreted cautiously, as these are not entirely applicable to commercial soy beverages.

Introducción: Las bebidas vegetales de soja constituyen una alternativa dentro de la dieta habitual. Sin embargo, existe la preocupación de potenciales efectos en la salud reproductiva de la mujer por mecanismos de disrupción endócrina. En esta revisión se evalúan documentos científicos en el área de la Ginecología y la Obstetricia bajo el tamiz de la medicina basada en la evidencia, respondiendo preguntas estructuradas. La metodología se apegó a las guías establecidas por la declaración PRISMA 2020. Los estudios evaluados descartan un riesgo incrementado de pubertad precoz o cáncer de mama; incluso se aprecia un efecto protector frente a dicha neoplasia. Se ha reportado el paso transplacentario de isoflavonas de soja y su presencia en la leche materna, sin que ello implique una relación con complicaciones materno-fetales o malformaciones congénitas. La exposición a productos de soja no parece influir sobre el peso corporal y la salud ósea de la mujer. Los estudios en adultos indican que la soja favorece un mínimo incremento de tirotropina (TSH) en personas con antecedente de hipotiroidismo subclínico. El impacto de los alimentos basados en soja sobre la microbiota intestinal parece ser favorable para su diversidad, particularmente al consumir productos fermentados. Muchos de los estudios en humanos han sido realizados con suplementos de isoflavonas o con productos que contienen proteínas aisladas o texturizadas de soja. Por tanto, los resultados y las conclusiones deben interpretarse con cautela ya que no son totalmente extrapolables a las bebidas comerciales de soja.

Effects of Sacubitril-Valsartan in Patients With Various Types of Heart Failure: A Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: We performed a meta-analysis investigating the efficacy and adverse effects of sacubitril-valsartan in various types of heart failure including more recent studies and a larger sample size. We conducted an electronic search through Cochrane, Web of Science, PubMed, and Embase. Included studies were randomized controlled trials analyzing the efficacy of sacubitril-valsartan compared with an angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor (ACEi) or angiotensin-receptor blocker (ARB) in patients with heart failure. Fourteen trials were included. Pooled estimates were analyzed using RevMan 5.4.1. The odds ratio (OR) of hospitalization from worsening heart failure that compared sacubitril-valsartan with control was 0.70 (95% CI, 0.51-0.97; P = 0.03) in patients with heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) with a relative risk reduction (RRR) of 24.3% and absolute risk reduction (ARR) of 3.4%. In patients with heart failure with midrange (HFmEF) and preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction, the OR was 0.80 (95% CI, 0.71-0.90; P = 0.0001) with RRR of 14.5% and ARR of 3.3%. There was a significant reduction in cardiovascular deaths (OR = 0.79; 95% CI, 0.70-0.89; P = <0.0001) and all-cause mortality (OR = 0.84; 95% CI, 0.75-0.94; P = 0.002) in patients with HFrEF, with no significant differences in patients with HFmEF and HFpEF. Hospitalization rate was significantly reduced in patients taking sacubitril-valsartan across all analyzed cohorts. Sacubitril-valsartan significantly reduced the risk of all-cause mortality and cardiovascular death in patients with HFrEF but not in patients with HFmEF/HFpEF. These findings support sacubitril-valsartan use in reducing hospitalization of patients with HFmEF and HFpEF. More studies should be performed to further analyze the efficacy of sacubitril-valsartan in patients with HFmEF/HFpEF.

Tunable and Compartmentalized Multimaterial Bioprinting for Complex Living Tissue Constructs.

Recapitulating inherent heterogeneity and complex microarchitectures within confined print volumes for developing implantable constructs that could maintain their structure in vivo has remained challenging. Here, we present a combinational multimaterial and embedded bioprinting approach to fabricate complex tissue constructs that can be implanted postprinting and retain their three-dimensional (3D) shape in vivo. The microfluidics-based single nozzle printhead with computer-controlled pneumatic pressure valves enables laminar flow-based voxelation of up to seven individual bioinks with rapid switching between various bioinks that can solve alignment issues generated during switching multiple nozzles. To improve the spatial organization of various bioinks, printing fidelity with the z-direction, and printing speed, self-healing and biodegradable colloidal gels as support baths are introduced to build complex geometries. Furthermore, the colloidal gels provide suitable microenvironments like native extracellular matrices (ECMs) for achieving cell growths and fast host cell invasion via interconnected microporous networks in vitro and in vivo. Multicompartment microfibers (i.e., solid, core-shell, or donut shape), composed of two different bioink fractions with various lengths or their intravolume space filled by two, four, and six bioink fractions, are successfully printed in the ECM-like support bath. We also print various acellular complex geometries such as pyramids, spirals, and perfusable branched/linear vessels. Successful fabrication of vascularized liver and skeletal muscle tissue constructs show albumin secretion and bundled muscle mimic fibers, respectively. The interconnected microporous networks of colloidal gels result in maintaining printed complex geometries while enabling rapid cell infiltration, in vivo.

The CAPRA-S Score and Immune Dysfunction as a Guide to Outcome in Men Treated with Prostatectomy Radical as Mono-Therapy for Prostate Cancer.

OBJECTIVE: Incorporate the immune function as determined by the absolute lymphocyte count (ALC) into the CAPRA-S risk stratification score to determine if predictive values could be improved. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The clinical pathological findings in the surgical specimen and total PSA were used to define the three CAPRA-S risk groups. One month after surgery and at each follow up total PSA and the ALC were determined, until biochemical failure (BF) or the end of the study period. A cut off value of <1,000 lymphocytes/mm3 was used to define lymphocytopenia (LCP). Each CAPRA-S group was sub-divided based on the presence or absence of LCP. Kaplan-Meier biochemical failure free survival (BFFS) curves and restricted mean biochemical failure free survival times were calculated for each group. RESULTS: 404 patients participated of whom 103 (25.5%) underwent BF. 270 men were CAPRA-S low risk (LR), 89 intermediate risk (IR) and 45 high risk (HR), of whom LCP was found in 22 (8%) of low risk, 24 (27%) of intermediate risk and 17 (38%) of high risk men. LCP was significantly associated with a higher PSA, higher Gleason and CAPRA-S scores and BF. HRs were 1.76 for IR, 2.49 for HR and 1.29 for LCP. Five-year BFFS for men without LCP, LR 93.5%, IR 61% and HR 36%, for those with LCP, LR 55%, IR 25% and HR 6%. All patients with LCP and IR or HR scores relapsed within 6 years. 10 year BFFS for men without LCP were 71% LR, 43% IR and 23% HR, LR with LCP 16%. Men with BF had increasing LCP approximately 18 months before BF. CONCLUSIONS: The incorporation of the ALC taken one month after surgery with the CAPRA-S improves risk stratification; decreases in the ALC suggest that BF is occuring. These results need to be confirmed with larger studies.

Work-family enrichment: A potential buffer of inflammation among black adults?

Background: Inflammation plays a known role in the development of cardiovascular disease (CVD), the leading cause of death in the United States and a condition that disproportionately affects Blacks. Although social stressors are frequently studied, the role of positive experiences in inflammation and its potential for CVD remains understudied. To address this gap, we examined the relationship between work family enrichment and inflammation in a population-based sample of working adults. Methods: Participants were 447 working adults from Refresher Cohort of the National Study of Midlife Development in the United States (MIDUS) and the oversample of Blacks from the Milwaukee, WI. Serum concentration of pro-inflammatory biomarkers (IL-6/sIL-6r; CPR; Fibrinogen) were obtained via blood draw. Family-to-work enrichment (FtoWE) and work-to-family enrichment (WtoFE) were each assessed with four established survey questions. Results: Blacks had higher concentrations of IL-6, CRP and Fibrinogen, and lower levels of sIL-6r than whites. A significant inverse relationship was observed between WtoFE and systemic inflammation as well as WtoFE and serum IL-6 concentration. Conclusions: Individuals who perceived a stronger enhancing effect from work onto family showed lower levels of systemic inflammation and decreased concentrations of the pro-inflammatory cytokine IL-6; highlighting the potential work-family enrichment or other positive experiences may have in buffering the negative cardiovascular effects of inflammation. However, variation between racial groups remain undetermined.

Increasing Immune Dysfunction is Associated with Increasing Matrix-Metalloproteinase-2 Expression and Predicts Biochemical Failure in Men with Bone Marrow Micro-Metastasis Positive Localized Prostate Cancer.

INTRODUCTION: To determine if there was an association of the ALC (absolute lymphocyte count) and LCP (lymphocytopenia) with the expression of MMP-2 in bone marrow micro-metastasis, the changes occurring during follow-up and association with biochemical failure. METHODS AND PATIENTS: One month after surgery blood and bone marrow samples were taken to determine the presence of micro-metastasis, the presence of circulating prostate cells (CPCs) and ALC. CPCs and micro-metastasis were detected using immunocytochemistry and MMP-2 expression determined in micro-metastasis. Only men positive for micro-metastasis participated in the study. At end follow blood was taken for serum PSA, ALC and CPCs, if the ALC decreased by more than 10% bone marrow sampling was repeated and MMP-2 expression determined, similarly for men with BF. Men who had stable ALCs had an end of study evaluation of the bone marrow. RESULTS: 402 men underwent radical prostatectomy, one month post surgery 79 men were positive for only bone marrow micro-metastasis and formed the study group; of whom 36/79 (45%) underwent BF. Clinical pathological findings were not significantly different between men with or without BF. In men with BF the ALC was significantly lower one-month post surgery. The 5 and 10 year Kaplan-Meier survival was 100% at 5-years and 65% at 10-years for the whole cohort. Men without BF had stable ALCs. A decrease of >10% in the ALC was associated with increasing MMP-2 expression in the micro-metastasis and surrounding stromal tissue, the appearance of CPCs 6-12 months later and BF. CONCLUSIONS: the immune host-tumour cell interaction in the microenvironment is dynamic and changes with time. A decreasing ALC may be a valuable marker in identifying men with high risk of BF and changes in immune mediated dormancy before the PSA rises.

Megathrust reflectivity reveals the updip limit of the 2014 Iquique earthquake rupture.

The updip limit of seismic rupture during a megathrust earthquake exerts a major control on the size of the resulting tsunami. Offshore Northern Chile, the 2014 Mw 8.1 Iquique earthquake ruptured the plate boundary between 19.5° and 21°S. Rupture terminated under the mid-continental slope and did not propagate updip to the trench. Here, we use state-of-the-art seismic reflection data to investigate the tectonic setting associated with the apparent updip arrest of rupture propagation at 15 km depth during the Iquique earthquake. We document a spatial correspondence between the rupture area and the seismic reflectivity of the plate boundary. North and updip of the rupture area, a coherent, highly reflective plate boundary indicates excess fluid pressure, which may prevent the accumulation of elastic strain. In contrast, the rupture area is characterized by the absence of plate boundary reflectivity, which suggests low fluid pressure that results in stress accumulation and thus controls the extent of earthquake rupture. Generalizing these results, seismic reflection data can provide insights into the physical state of the shallow plate boundary and help to assess the potential for future shallow rupture in the absence of direct measurements of interplate deformation from most outermost forearc slopes.

The METREPOL criteria-are they still relevant?

The medical management of radiation accidents manual on the acute radiation syndrome proposed a successful strategic approach to diagnosing and treating acute radiation syndrome: the response category concept. Based on clinical and laboratory parameters, this approach aimed to assess damage to critical organ systems as a function of time, categorising different therapeutical approaches. After 20 years of its publication, the following paper attempts to provide a broad overview of this important document and tries to respond if proposed criteria are still relevant for the medical management of radiation-induced injuries. In addition, a critical analysis of its limitations and perspectives is proposed.

Cutaneous and local radiation injuries.

The threat of a large-scale radiological or nuclear (R/N) incident looms in the present-day climate, as noted most recently in an editorial in Scientific American (March 2021). These large-scale incidents are infrequent but affect large numbers of people. Smaller-scale R/N incidents occur more often, affecting smaller numbers of people. There is more awareness of acute radiation syndrome (ARS) in the medical community; however, ionising radiation-induced injuries to the skin are much less understood. This article will provide an overview of radiation-induced injuries to the skin, deeper tissues, and organs. The history and nomenclature; types and causes of injuries; pathophysiology; evaluation and diagnosis; current medical management; and current research of the evaluation and management are presented. Cutaneous radiation injuries (CRI) or local radiation injuries (LRI) may lead to cutaneous radiation syndrome, a sub-syndrome of ARS. These injuries may occur from exposure to radioactive particles suspended in the environment (air, soil, water) after a nuclear detonation or an improvised nuclear detonation (IND), a nuclear power plant incident, or an encounter with a radioactive dispersal or exposure device. These incidents may also result in a radiation-combined injury; a chemical, thermal, or traumatic injury, with radiation exposure. Skin injuries from medical diagnostic and therapeutic imaging, medical misadministration of nuclear medicine or radiotherapy, occupational exposures (including research) to radioactive sources are more common but are not the focus of this manuscript. Diagnosis and evaluation of injuries are based on the scenario, clinical picture, and dosimetry, and may be assisted through advanced imaging techniques. Research-based multidisciplinary therapies, both in the laboratory and clinical trial environments, hold promise for future medical management. Great progress is being made in recognising the extent of injuries, understanding their pathophysiology, as well as diagnosis and management; however, research gaps still exist.

Gas origin linked to paleo BSR.

The Central-South Chile margin is an excellent site to address the changes in the gas hydrate system since the last deglaciation associated with tectonic uplift and great earthquakes. However, the dynamic of the gas hydrate/free gas system along south central Chile is currently not well understood. From geophysical data and modeling analyses, we evaluate gas hydrate/free gas concentrations along a seismic line, derive geothermal gradients, and model past positions of the Bottom Simulating Reflector (BSR; until 13,000 years BP). The results reveal high hydrate/free gas concentrations and local geothermal gradient anomalies related to fluid migration through faults linked to seafloor mud volcanoes. The BSR-derived geothermal gradient, the base of free gas layers, BSR distribution and models of the paleo-BSR form a basis to evaluate the origin of the gas. If paleo-BSR coincides with the base of the free gas, the gas presence can be related to the gas hydrate dissociation due to climate change and geological evolution. Only if the base of free gas reflector is deeper than the paleo-BSR, a deeper gas supply can be invoked.

Non-invasive Estimation of Atrial Fibrillation Driver Position With Convolutional Neural Networks and Body Surface Potentials.

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is characterized by complex and irregular propagation patterns, and AF onset locations and drivers responsible for its perpetuation are the main targets for ablation procedures. ECG imaging (ECGI) has been demonstrated as a promising tool to identify AF drivers and guide ablation procedures, being able to reconstruct the electrophysiological activity on the heart surface by using a non-invasive recording of body surface potentials (BSP). However, the inverse problem of ECGI is ill-posed, and it requires accurate mathematical modeling of both atria and torso, mainly from CT or MR images. Several deep learning-based methods have been proposed to detect AF, but most of the AF-based studies do not include the estimation of ablation targets. In this study, we propose to model the location of AF drivers from BSP as a supervised classification problem using convolutional neural networks (CNN). Accuracy in the test set ranged between 0.75 (SNR = 5 dB) and 0.93 (SNR = 20 dB upward) when assuming time independence, but it worsened to 0.52 or lower when dividing AF models into blocks. Therefore, CNN could be a robust method that could help to non-invasively identify target regions for ablation in AF by using body surface potential mapping, avoiding the use of ECGI.

A cold seep triggered by a hot ridge subduction.

The Chile Triple Junction, where the hot active spreading centre of the Chile Rise system subducts beneath the South American plate, offers a unique opportunity to understand the influence of the anomalous thermal regime on an otherwise cold continental margin. Integrated analysis of various geophysical and geological datasets, such as bathymetry, heat flow measured directly by thermal probes and calculated from gas hydrate distribution limits, thermal conductivities, and piston cores, have improved the knowledge about the hydrogeological system. In addition, rock dredging has evidenced the volcanism associated with ridge subduction. Here, we argue that the localized high heat flow over the toe of the accretionary prism results from fluid advection promoted by pressure-driven discharge (i.e., dewatering/discharge caused by horizontal compression of accreted sediments) as reported previously. However, by computing the new heat flow values with legacy data in the study area, we raise the assumption that these anomalous heat flow values are also promoted by the eastern flank of the currently subducting Chile Rise. Part of the rift axis is located just below the toe of the wedge, where active deformation and vigorous fluid advection are most intense, enhanced by the proximity of the young volcanic chain. Our results provide valuable information to current and future studies related to hydrothermal circulation, seismicity, volcanism, gas hydrate stability, and fluid venting in this natural laboratory.

Basic concepts of radiation emergency medicine.

Nuclear and radiological accidents are not frequent but may lead to major consequences in the population. For the health systems, the need to handle a large number of victims will probably remain as an exception. However, a high number of affected victims can be expected in some terrorist scenarios. In addition, medical accidents in radiotherapy, fluoroscopy and diagnostic radiology have increased the number of patients with severe radiation injuries considerably, especially in developed countries. Given the increased use of ionising radiation for industrial and medical purposes and new technological applications emerging, the number of accidents may increase in the future. Consequently, the early identification and adequate management of these emergencies is a priority, as well as the need for medical preparedness, requiring knowledge about various emergency scenarios and planning appropriate responses to them before they occur. Unfortunately, medical professionals have a substantial knowledge gap in identifying and treating injured persons affected by ionising radiation. As managing radiation accidents is a very challenging process, exercises must be carried out to organise a well-trained multidisciplinary group of professionals to manage any radiation accident properly. Efforts on a continuously updated guidance system should be developed. In addition, new approaches to foster sustainable interdisciplinary and international cooperative networks on radiation injuries are necessary. Lessons learned from past nuclear and radiological emergencies have significantly contributed to strengthening scientific knowledge and increasing the available medical information on the effects of ionising radiation in the human body. In this context, radiation emergency medicine has emerged as a discipline that contributes to the diagnosis, treatment, medical follow-up and prognosis of persons affected by radiation injuries in a nuclear or a radiological emergency. In this paper, we review some relevant concepts related to the medical preparedness and multidisciplinary response required to attend to persons affected by these emergencies.

Hematopoietic Recovery using Multi-Cytokine Therapy in 8 Patients Presenting Radiation-Induced Myelosuppression after Radiological Accidents.

Treatment of accidental radiation-induced myelosuppression is primarily based on supportive care and requires specific treatment based on hematopoietic growth factors injection or hematopoietic cell transplantation for the most severe cases. The cytokines used consisted of pegylated erythropoietin (darbepoetin alfa) 500 IU once per week, pegylated G-CSF (pegfilgrastim) 6 mg × 2 once, stem cell factor 20 µg.kg-1 for five days, and romiplostim (TPO analog) 10 µg.kg -1 once per week, with different combinations depending on the accidents. As the stem cell factor did not have regulatory approval for clinical use in France, the French regulatory authorities (ANSM, formerly, AFSSAPS) approved their compassionate use as an investigational drug "on a case-by-case basis". According to the evolution and clinical characteristics, each patient's treatment was adopted on an individual basis. Daily blood count allows initiating G-CSF and SCF delivery when granulocyte <1,000/mm3, TPO delivery when platelets <50,000/mm3, and EPO when Hb<80 g/L. The length of each treatment was based on blood cell recovery criteria. The concept of "stimulation strategy" is linked to each patient's residual hematopoiesis, which varies among them, depending on the radiation exposure's characteristics and heterogeneity. This paper reports the medical management of 8 overexposed patients to ionizing radiation. The recovery of bone marrow function after myelosuppression was accelerated using growth factors, optimized by multiple-line combinations. Particularly in the event of prolonged exposure to ionizing radiation in dose ranges inducing severe myelosuppression (in the order of 5 to 8 Gy), with no indication of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

La puntuación capra frente a los subtipos de enfermedad residual mínima para predecir la recidiva bioquímica después de la prostatectomía radical / Capra score versus disease subtypes minimal residual to predict biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy

Objetivo: Comparar la puntuación CAPRA (en función de los hallazgos clínico-patológicos) yla enfermedad residual mínima (ERM) (en función delas propiedades biológicas) para predecir la recidivabioquímica (RB).Material y método: Los hallazgos clínico-patológicos de biopsias de próstata determinaron la puntuación CAPRA definiendo pacientes de bajo, intermedio yalto riesgo de la RB. Se obtuvieron muestras de sangrey médula ósea para detectar CPCs (Células ProstáticasCirculantes) y micro-metástasis usando inmunocitoquímica. Se clasificaron como positivas si se detectaba ≥1célula en la muestra. Se formaron tres subgrupos: GrupoA (ERM negativo), Grupo B (micro-metástasis positivo,CPC negativo) y Grupo C (CPC positivo). Los pacientesfueron seguidos durante diez años o hasta la RB. Lascurvas de supervivencia libre de recidiva bioquímica(SLRB) se construyeron usando el método de KaplanMeier, un modelo de parámetro flexible (supervivenciapredecida) y el tiempo de supervivencia medio restringido (TSMR) para cada subgrupo.Resultados: 347 hombres participaron; el riesgode RB aumentó proporcionalmente; HR 1,21 riesgo intermedio, 1,64 riesgo alto para CAPRA versus 1,91Grupo B y 4,43 Grupo C para EMR. Después de diezaños, el SLRB y el TSMR fueron 76%, 50%, 17% y 9,7 y 5 años respectivamente para CAPRA versus 94%,57%, 26% y 10, 9 y 6 años respectivamente paraEMR. El acuerdo entre SLRB observada y prevista fueaceptable para CAPRA (Harrell ́s C 0,64) y muy buena(0,92) para EMR.Las curvas SLRB para la EMR no fueron proporcionales;para Grupos A y B fueron similares hasta cinco años,luego hubo una falla creciente en el Grupo B. La puntuación de CAPRA no logró distinguir entre los GruposA y B, un tercio del Grupo C de alto riesgo tenía unapuntuación CAPRA de bajo riesgo.Conclusiones: La clasificación ERM fue superior dela CAPRA, diferenciando entre la RB temprana y tardía.(AU)

Objective: To compare the classificationCAPRA (based on clinical-pathological findings) andminimal residual disease (MRD) (based on biologicalcharacteristics) to predict biochemical failure (BF).Material and method: The clinical-pathologicalfindings of the prostate biopsy were used to determinethe CAPRA score, classifying patients into low, intermediate and high risk. Blood and bone marrow samples to detect circulating prostate cells (CPCs) and micro-metastasis were taken. The samples were classifiedas positive if ≥1 prostate cell was detected, formingthree subgroups; Group A (MRD negative), Group B(micro-metastasis positive, CPC negative) and Group C(CPC positive). Patients were followed-up for 10 yearsor BF. Kaplan-Meier biochemical failure free survival(BFFS) curves, a predictive flexible parameter survivalmodel and mean restricted survival times (MRST) weredetermined.Results: 347 men participated, BF risk increased withincreasing CAPRA score, HR 1.21 intermediate, 1.64high risk; versus MRD HR 1.91 and 4.43 for Groups Band C. After 10 years the BFFS and MRST were 76%,50% and 17% and 9, 7 and 5 years respectively forCAPRA versus 94%, 57% and 26% and 10, 9 and 6years respectively for MRD. The concordance betweenobserved and predicted BFFS was acceptable forCAPRA (Harrell ́s C 0.64) and very good (0.92) forMRD. The BFFS curves for MRD were not proportional with time, they were similar for 5 years for GroupsA and B, with increasing BFFS in Group B thereafter.The CAPRA score did not distinguish between Groups Aand B, one third of low risk CAPRA patients had CPCsdetected.Conclusions: The MRD classification was superiorto CAPRA, differentiating between early and late failure.(AU)

[CAPRA score vs minimal residual disease as predictors of biochemical recurrence after radical prostatectomy.] / La puntuación CAPRA frente a los subtipos de enfermedad residual mínima para predecir la recidiva bioquímica después de la prostatectomía radical.

OBJECTIVE: To compare the classification CAPRA (based on clinical-pathological findings) and minimal residual disease (MRD) (based on biological characteristics) to predict biochemical failure (BF). METHOD AND PATIENTS: The clinical-pathological findings of the prostate biopsy were used to determine the CAPRA score, classifying patients into low, intermediate and high risk. Blood and bone marrow samples to detect circulating prostate cells (CPCs) and micro-metastasis were taken. The samples were classified as positive if ≥1 prostate cell was detected, forming three subgroups; Group A (MRD negative), Group B (micro-metastasis positive, CPC negative) and Group C (CPC positive). Patients were followed-up for 10 yearsor BF. Kaplan-Meier biochemical failure free survival (BFFS) curves, a predictive flexible parameter survival model and mean restricted survival times (MRST) were determined. RESULTS: 347 men participated, BF risk increased with increasing CAPRA score, HR 1.21 intermediate, 1.64 high risk; versus MRD HR 1.91 and 4.43 for Groups Band C. After 10 years the BFFS and MRST were 76%, 50% and 17% and 9, 7 and 5 years respectively for CAPRA versus 94%, 57% and 26% and 10, 9 and 6 years respectively for MRD. The concordance between observed and predicted BFFS was acceptable for CAPRA (Harrell´s C 0.64) and very good (0.92) for MRD. The BFFS curves for MRD were not proportional with time, they were similar for 5 years for Groups A and B, with increasing BFFS in Group B there after.The CAPRA score did not distinguish between Groups A and B, one third of low risk CAPRA patients had CPCs detected. CONCLUSIONS: The MRD classification was superior to CAPRA, differentiating between early and late failure.

OBJETIVO: Comparar la puntuación CAPRA (en función de los hallazgos clínico-patológicos) y la enfermedad residual mínima (ERM) (en función de las propiedades biológicas) para predecir la recidiva bioquímica (RB).MÉTODOS Y PACIENTES: Los hallazgos clínico-patológicos de biopsias de próstata determinaron la puntuación CAPRA definiendo pacientes de bajo, intermedio y alto riesgo de la RB. Se obtuvieron muestras de sangre y médula ósea para detectar CPCs (Células Prostáticas Circulantes) y micro-metástasis usando inmunocitoquímica. Se clasificaron como positivas si se detectaba ≥1 célula en la muestra. Se formaron tres subgrupos: Grupo A (ERM negativo), Grupo B (micro-metástasis positivo, CPC negativo) y Grupo C (CPC positivo). Los pacientes fueron seguidos durante diez años o hasta la RB. Las curvas de supervivencia libre de recidiva bioquímica (SLRB) se construyeron usando el método de Kaplan Meier, un modelo de parámetro flexible (supervivencia predecida) y el tiempo de supervivencia medio restringido (TSMR) para cada subgrupo. RESULTADOS: 347 hombres participaron; el riesgode RB aumentó proporcionalmente; HR 1,21 riesgo intermedio,1,64 riesgo alto para CAPRA versus 1,91 Grupo B y 4,43 Grupo C para EMR. Después de diez años, el SLRB y el TSMR fueron 76%, 50%, 17% y 9,7 y 5 años respectivamente para CAPRA versus 94%, 57%, 26% y 10, 9 y 6 años respectivamente para EMR. El acuerdo entre SLRB observada y prevista fue aceptable para CAPRA (Harrell´s C 0,64) y muy buena (0,92) para EMR. Las curvas SLRB para la EMR no fueron proporcionales; para Grupos A y B fueron similares hasta cinco años, luego hubo una falla creciente en el Grupo B. La puntuación de CAPRA no logró distinguir entre los Grupos A y B, un tercio del Grupo C de alto riesgo tenía una puntuación CAPRA de bajo riesgo. CONCLUSIONES: La clasificación ERM fue superior de la CAPRA, diferenciando entre la RB temprana y tardía.

Experimental Performance of a Membrane Desorber Operating under Simulated Warm Weather Condensation Temperatures.

In absorption systems using the aqueous lithium bromide mixture, the Coefficient of Performance is affected by the desorber. The main function of this component is to separate the refrigerant fluid from the working mixture. In conventional boiling desorbers, constant heat flux and vacuum pressure conditions are necessary to carry out the desorption process, and usually, the absorbers are heavy and bulky; thus, they are not suitable in compact systems. In this study, a membrane desorber was evaluated, operating at atmospheric pressure conditions with a water/lithium bromide solution with a concentration of 49.6% w/w. The effects of the solution temperature, solution mass flow, and condensation temperature on the desorption rate were analyzed. The maximum desorption rate value was 6.1 kg/m2h with the following operation conditions: the solution temperature at 95.2 °C, the solution mass flow at 4.00 × 10-2 kg/s, and the cooling water temperature at 30.1 °C. On the other hand, the minimum value was 1.1 kg/m2h with the solution temperature at 80.2 °C, the solution mass flow at 2.50 × 10-2 kg/s, and the cooling water temperature at 45.1 °C. The thermal energy efficiency, defined as the ratio between the thermal energy used to evaporate the refrigerant fluid with respect to the total thermal energy entering the membrane desorber, varied from 0.08 to 0.30. According to the results, a high solution mass flow, a high solution temperature, and a low condensation temperature lead to an increase in the desorption rate; however, a low solution mass flow enhanced the thermal energy efficiency. The proposed membrane desorber could replace a conventional boiling desorber, especially in absorption cooling systems that operate at high condensation temperatures as in warm weather regions.