Genomic Evolution of Two Acinetobacter baumannii Clinical Strains from ST-2 Clones Isolated in 2000 and 2010 (ST-2_clon_2000 and ST-2_clon_2010)

Acinetobacter baumannii is a successful nosocomial pathogen due to its ability to persist in hospital environments by acquiring mobile elements such as transposons, plasmids, and phages. In this study, we compared two genomes of A. baumannii clinical strains isolated in 2000 (ST-2_clon_2000) and 2010 (ST-2_clon_2010) from GenBank project PRJNA308422

Epidemiología de las fracturas de la extremidad superior del fémur: a propósito de 322 casos

Se realiza un estudio epidemiológico retrospectivo en una serie de 322 pacientes ancianos con fractura de la extremidad superior del fémur (FEPF), vistos y tratados entre los años 1985-1988, en el Servicio de Traumatología del Hospital del Insalud de Logroño, siendo comparados los resultados con los de otras series. Las caídas casuales por mínimo traumatismo fueron la principal causa de la lesión, con mayor incidencia en la mujer de 78 años y con predominio de las fracturas trocantereas sobre las cervicales. En nuestra serie el 48% de estos pacientes están afectados por más de una enfermedad previa a la fractura y a la intervención. Complicaciones locales postoperatorios (migración de los clavos, infección local, luxación de la prótesis, hematomas), los hemos encontrado en un 12% y entre los generales (Infecciones urinarias, Tromboflebitis, Embolia Pulmonar, escaras, etc.) en un 19%. En la valoración funcional, siguiendo a Nickens, hemos obtenido que un 71% caminaban después de la intervención. Los resultados obtenidos son, en esta Comunidad, análogos a los encontrados por otros autores.A retrospective epydemiologic study was undertaken in a serie of 322 aged patients with fracture of the upper extremity of the femur treated at the traumatology unit of the «Hospital del Insalud» in Logroño beetween 1985 and 1988. Accidental falls with a minimum traumatism were the main cause of the injury, with major incidence on 78 years old women, the trochanteric fractures being more frequent than femoral week fractures. In our serie, 48% of patients were affected by more than one previous disease to the fracture. Local post-operatire complications (nail migration, local infection, haematoma) were found in 12%, and general complications (urinary infection, pulmonary embolism, crust) in 19%. According to Nickens' functional evaluation we found that 71% of patients were able to walk after surgery. The results obtained in this community have been found similar to those reported by other authors

A dark energy multiverse

We present cosmic solutions corresponding to universes filled with dark and phantom energy, all having a negative cosmological constant. All such solutions contain infinite singularities, successively and equally distributed along time, which can be either big bang/crunchs or big rips singularities. Classicaly these solutions can be regarded as associated with multiverse scenarios, being those corresponding to phantom energy that may describe the current accelerating universe

Analysis of Microbial Community during Biofilm Development in an Anaerobic Wastewater Treatment Reactor.

The formation, structure, and biodiversity of a multispecies anaerobic biofilm inside an Upflow Anaerobic Sludge Bed (UASB) reactor fed with brewery wastewater was examined using complementary microbial ecology methods such us fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), denaturing gradient gel electrophoresis (DGGE), and cloning. The biofilm development can be roughly divided into three stages: an initial attachment phase (0–36 h) characterized by random adhesion of the cells to the surface; a consolidation phase (from 36 h to 2 weeks) defined by the appearance of microcolonies; and maturation phase (from 2 weeks to 2 months). During the consolidation period, proteobacteria with broad metabolic capabilities, mainly represented by members of alpha-Proteobacteria class (Oleomonas, Azospirillum), predominated. Beta-, gamma-, delta- (both syntrophobacteria and sulfate-reducing bacteria) and epsilon- (Arcobacter sp.) Proteobacteria were also noticeable. Archaea first appeared during the consolidation period. A Methanospirillum-like methanogen was detected after 36 h, and this was followed by the detection of Methanosarcina, after 4 days of biofilm development. The mature biofilm displayed a hill and valley topography with cells embedded in a matrix of exopolymers where the spatial distribution of the microorganisms became well-established. Compared to the earlier phases, the biodiversity had greatly increased. Although alpha-Proteobacteria remained as predominant, members of the phyla Firmicutes, Bacteroidete, and Thermotogae were also detected. Within the domain Archaea, the acetoclastic methanogen Methanosaeta concilii become dominant. This study provides insights on the trophic web and the shifts in population during biofilm development in an UASB reactor.post-print1274 K

Tratamiento de las fracturas de tobillo con polaina funcional conformada

Se realiza un estudio retrospectivo sobre 35 fracturas de tobillo tratadas con yeso funcional conformado en período de seguimiento de 1 año, algunas no desplazadas y otras desplazadas, pero en las que fue posible conseguir ortopédicamente o con osteosíntesis «a mínima» una correcta reducción. Para la confección del enyesado funcional conformado (YFC), se siguió el método preconizado por F. Esteve valorando clínicamente movilidad, dolor, marcha y estabilidad y radiográficamente reducción, articulación en carga y consolidación. La edad media fue de 53 años, predominando etiología casual (86% de los casos) y el tipo de fractura las de supinación. La duración del período agudo fue de 3,5 a 4 semanas, la del período funcional de 4 semanas y la del período de readaptación de 2 a 3 semanas. Los resultados, en base a los criterios clínicos y radiológicos, fueron excelentes en el 21 % de los casos, buenos en el 62%, regulares en el 10% y malos en el 7%.A total of 35 ankle fractures treated with a functional below-the-knee brace were retrospectively studied. The follow-up period was one year. There were displaced and non displaced fractures, but in all of them was possible to achieved a satisfactory reduction either orthopaedically or with a minimal osteosynthesis. Functional bellow-the-knee bracings was performed according to Esteve. Different parameters such as motion, pain, walking ability and fracture stability were clinically assesed. Fracture reduction and joint consolidation were radiographically evaluated with weight-bearig in the affected leg. The age average was 53 years. Among fractures predominated casual fall etiology (86%) and supination type. The duration of the no loading immovilization period way 3-4 weeks. The functional casting period was 4 weeks and the readaptative period was 2-3 weeks. Based on the clinical and radiological assessments, the results were excellent in a 2 1 % of cases, good in 67%, fair in 10% and poor in 7%

Understanding the stigma of psychosis in ethnic minority groups: A qualitative exploration

Psychosis is a mental health difficulty which is widely stigmatized. The stigma of psychosis can lead to detrimental consequences and cause further distress. The aim of this study was to explore the experience of stigma and discrimination of psychosis from the perspective of service users from ethnic minority backgrounds. A total of 21 semistructured interviews were conducted with service users with psychosis from ethnic minority backgrounds examining their experiences of stigma from psychosis. Qualitative data were analyzed using thematic analysis. Five superordinate themes were identified, “social and cultural context of stigma,” “stigma is a family problem,” “stigma and discrimination within mental health services,” “intrapersonal impacts,” and “managing stigma within relationships.” Stigma is a significant concern for people with psychosis from an ethnic minority background. It is important that stigma and discrimination are appropriately assessed and considered within the care of people from ethnic minority backgrounds

The moderating role of prior experience in technological acceptance models for ubiquitous computing services in urban environments

Ubiquitous computing services constitute a new information technology that can be used in thousands of potential applications and environments. Ubiquitous computing is also changing the classic paradigm of information technology as it is forcing social and cultural changes. Determining factors affecting the use of ubiquitous services is essential to correctly define the characteristics of new value added services. However, this study investigates not only these factors, but also the moderating effect of previous experience. Due to the technological nature of ubiquitous services, previous experience alters the way in which potential users face these services. Findings suggest that previous experience changes the way in which antecedent relates to basic TAM constructs. The derived research models and empirical results also provide valuable indicators for future research and managerial guidelines for the successful adoption of ubiquitous computing servicesJunta de Andalucia. Consejería de Economía, Innovación, Ciencia y Empleo P12-SEJ-32

Análisis de las competencias y perfiles profesional es de los programas de máster en el ámbito de las TIC

El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar un análisis comparativo de la oferta actual de programas de máster en el ámbito de las TICs ofertados en España. Como punto de partida se tomarán las competencias definidas en diversas iniciativas Europeas y los perfiles profesionales específicos al ámbito de las TICs definidos por el consorcio Career-Space. Como resultado se obtendrá el grado de cobertura en España de los perfiles profesionales demandados por la industria, identidad las principales carencias existente