Calderón’s ambiguity with respect to the moriscos in “El Tuzaní de la Alpujarra”

La mayoría de la atención crítica que ha recibido “El Tuzaní de la Alpujarra” de Pedro Calderón de la Barca durante las últimas tres décadas ha sido enfocada en la cuestión de la postura ideológica de Calderón con respecto a los moriscos. Este estudio sigue en esta línea, pero desafía la conclusión casi unánime en la crítica reciente de que Calderón manifiesta en “El Tuzaní” una postura tolerante e incluso simpatizante en cuanto a la minoría. A través de un estudio detallado de la caracterización de los personajes moriscos y viejo-cristianos en varias escenas claves, y teniendo en cuenta el contexto en el que apareció la comedia, se demuestra que “El Tuzaní” manifiesta los estereotipos literarios y los prejuicios anti-moriscos de su época, y que la postura ideológica del dramaturgo con respecto a la minoría es ambigua

Detection of genetically modified plant products by protein strip testing: an evaluation of real-life samples

The determination of the presence of genetically modified plant material by the detection of expressed genetically engineered proteins using lateral flow protein strip tests has been evaluated in different matrices. The presence of five major genetically engineered proteins (CP4-EPSPS, CryIAb, Cry9C, PAT/pat and PAT/bar protein) was detected at low levels in seeds, seed/leaf powder and leaf tissue from genetically modified soy, maize or oilseed rape. A comparison between &quot;protein strip test&quot; (PST) and &quot;polymerase chain reaction&quot; (PCR) analysis of genetically modified food/feed samples demonstrates complementarities of both techniques. -® Springer-Verlag 2007</p

Treatment of Lateral Epicondylitis: Is Surgery Still an Option?

Background The prevailing trend for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (LE) is nonsurgical. Although many providers consider LE surgery controversial, others consider surgical intervention in patients with recalcitrant symptoms. The purpose of this study is to analyze epidemiological changes in LE surgery over a 9-year period prior to the coronavirus pandemic in 2019. Methods A cross-sectional analysis of the Texas health care database from 2010 to 2018 was performed. We analyzed all procedures performed for LE during the set time period using Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) codes. Statistical analyses included procedures performed, patient demographics, zone of residence, and insurance designation. Results There were a total of 12802 records of LE with 1 or more associated surgical procedures. Lateral epicondylar debridement (with/without tendon repair) was the most common procedure recorded, followed by arthroscopic procedures and tendon lengthening. Overall incidence remained low and did not significantly change during the studied period; however, surgical case volumes were significantly higher in metropolitan areas and increased at a faster rate when compared with those of more rural regions. Commercial insurance was the most prevailing form of payment. The incidence was significantly higher in the age group between 45 and 64 years old and most commonly performed in Caucasian females. Conclusions The benefit of surgery for the treatment of LE has yet to be completely elucidated; however, surgical intervention continues to be offered. Although the incidence of surgery for the treatment of LE remained low over the study period, the volume of cases in metropolitan areas increased at a fast rate between 2010 and 2018. The results of this study found that surgery is still a treatment option in some patients despite the controversy. Level of Evidence Economic/Decision Analysis, Level I