Evaluando impactos externos mediante un modelo de equilibrio general computable con competencia imperfecta: El caso colombiano

Mediante un modelo de equilibrio general computable, en el que se discrimina un sector informal en la economía, se modela el sector formal como un mercado de competencia monopolística. Además de incluir mercados de trabajo discriminados, este modelo también evalúa el impacto del creciente flujo de inversión extranjera, del aumento de precio de los bienes básicos, y del aumento del volumen de las exportaciones sobre la economía colombiana. Se concluye que algo más de la mitad del crecimiento observado puede explicarse por el efecto de los factores mencionados. No obstante, se señala la importancia de las políticas internas para aprovechar las coyunturas favorables, y para minimizar el efecto de circunstancias negativas sobre el desempeño económico

Evaluando impactos externos mediante un modelo de equilibrio general computable con competencia imperfecta: El caso colombiano

Mediante un modelo de equilibrio general computable, en el que se discrimina un sector informal en la economía, se modela el sector formal como un mercado de competencia monopolística. Además de incluir mercados de trabajo discriminados, este modelo también evalúa el impacto del creciente flujo de inversión extranjera, del aumento de precio de los bienes básicos, y del aumento del volumen de las exportaciones sobre la economía colombiana. Se concluye que algo más de la mitad del crecimiento observado puede explicarse por el efecto de los factores mencionados. No obstante, se señala la importancia de las políticas internas para aprovechar las coyunturas favorables, y para minimizar el efecto de circunstancias negativas sobre el desempeño económico

Antioxidant Potential is Correlated to ω6 / ω3 Ratio and Brasfield Score in Cystic Fibrosis Children

International audienceOBJECTIVES:Oxidative stress is associated with the condition of cystic fibrosis (CF), but no guidelines exist for its assessment or treatment. Our aim was to evaluate a test that measures the blood antioxidant capability in CF children.METHODS:This antioxidant capability was assessed by the Kit Radicaux Libres (KRL) test in 44 CF children (24 boys). We recorded also anthropometric measures, pulmonary function, CF severity scores, and plasma nutritional and inflammatory parameters (proteins, vitamins, erythrocyte fatty acids, and micronutrients). We performed univariate and multivariate analyses with linear regression models.RESULTS:The mean age at the first KRL assessment was 12.2 ± 3.8 years. Factors that correlated with decreased antioxidant capacity were mostly related to the severity of pulmonary disease [ forced expiratory volume at 1 second (FEV1), acute exacerbation, and congestion. In multivariate analysis, the correlation between Brasfield score and erythrocyte antioxidant potential remained significant (β = - 0.611, p < 0.001). Among nutritional factors, the ω6/ω3 ratio was significantly correlated to erythrocyte antioxidant potential (β = - 1.213, p = 0.01).CONCLUSION:The blood antioxidant capability, measured by the KRL test, appears to be an interesting biomarker to evaluate oxidative stress in CF. This study suggests that the ω6/ω3 ratio should be regarded as a nutritional marker in antioxidant management in CF children

Prediction Error Stabilization and Long-Term Standard Results with a Monofocal Intraocular Lens

The aim of this study was to assess the stability and differences between objective (O-Rx) and subjective (S-Rx) refraction for the assessment of the prediction error (PE). A secondary aim was to report the results of a monofocal intraocular lens (IOL). 100 subjects were included for whom S-Rx and O-Rx were obtained for all visits, and for visual performance, posterior capsular opacification incidence and Nd:YAG rates at 12 months. Either S-Rx and O-Rx showed a hyperopic shift from 1 to 6 months (p < 0.05) and stabilization after 6 months. S-Rx was related with the axial length (rho = −0.29, p = 0.007), obtaining a major tendency towards hyperopia in short eyes implanted with high-power IOLs. O-Rx showed a myopic shift in comparison to S-Rx (p < 0.05). This resulted in a decrease of the number of eyes in ±0.50 D and ±1.00 D from 79 to 67% and from 94 to 90%, respectively. The median (interquartile range) uncorrected and corrected visual acuities were 0.1 (0.29) and 0 (0.12) logMAR, respectively, and seven eyes required Nd:YAG capsulotomy at 12 months. Some caution should be taken in PE studies in which O-Rx is used or S-Rx is measured in a 1-month follow-up. Constant optimization should be conducted for this IOL after S-Rx stabilization.This work has received financial support from the Medtech Initiative, promoted by the Department of Health and Lehendakaritza through the Basque Government’s Innovation Fund

Factors associated with serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in older people in Europe: the EUREYE study.

BACKGROUND/OBJECTIVES: We aimed to describe serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D (25OHD) concentrations in older Europeans and to investigate associations between 25OHD and lifestyle factors, including dietary intake and supplement use. SUBJECTS/METHODS: Men and women aged ≥ 65 years were recruited from seven centres across north to south Europe. Serum 25OHD2 and 25OHD3 concentrations were measured by liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry (LC-MS/MS) in 4495 samples and total 25OHD (25OHD2 + 25OHD3) was adjusted for season of blood collection. RESULTS: The mean (25th, 75th quartile) of seasonally adjusted 25OHD was 46 (34, 65) nmol/L, with the highest concentration of 25OHD in Bergen [61 (49, 79) nmol/L], and the lowest in Paris [36 (24, 57) nmol/L)]. Vitamin D deficiency (25-50 nmol/L) and vitamin D insufficiency (50-75 nmol/L) were found in 41 and 33% of the population, respectively. In multivariable analysis controlled for confounders, seasonally adjusted 25OHD concentrations were significantly (p < 0.05) lower in smokers and participants with self-reported diabetes and higher with increasing dietary vitamin D, and supplement use with fish liver oil, omega-3, and vitamin D. Additionally, in further analysis excluding Bergen, 25OHD was associated with higher intakes of oily fish and increasing UVB exposure. We observed low concentrations of 25OHD in older people in Europe. CONCLUSIONS: Our findings of the higher 25OHD concentrations in supplement users (omega-3 fish oil, fish liver oil, vitamin D) add to current recommendations to reduce vitamin D deficiency. We were unable to fully assess the role of dietary vitamin D as we lacked information on vitamin D-fortified foods

Le religieux comme lieu de pénétration politique et idéologique au Guatemala

Religion as a Vector of Political and Ideological Penetration in Guatemala. After World War II and more particularly since the late sixties, conservative, fundamentalist sects have exerted a growing influence in Latin America. With the financial and doctrinal backing of individualism American neo-conservatives, they convey the United States business ideology of and materialism. Guatemala is a case in point. No longer able to use the Catholic Church or the « liberal » Protestant churches as levers of influence in Guatemala, conservatives now rely on the fundamentalist sects to combat the « theology of liberation » as well as break up class solidarity, destroy traditional mores and instil instead a North-American individualistic ideology.Religion as a Vector of Political and Ideological Penetration in Guatemala. After World War II and more particularly since the late sixties, conservative, fundamentalist sects have exerted a growing influence in Latin America. With the financial and doctrinal backing of individualism American neo-conservatives, they convey the United States business ideology of and materialism. Guatemala is a case in point. No longer able to use the Catholic Church or the « liberal » Protestant churches as leversGarcia-Ruiz Jésus. Le religieux comme lieu de pénétration politique et idéologique au Guatemala. In: Revue Française d'Etudes Américaines, N°24-25, mai 1985. L'impérialisme culturel américain ? pp. 265-277

El misionero, las lenguas mayas y la traducción : nominalismo, tomismo y etnolingüística en Guatemala / Mission, langues mayas et traduction : nominalisme, tourisme et ethnolinguistique au Guatemala

Garcia-Ruiz Jesús. El misionero, las lenguas mayas y la traducción : nominalismo, tomismo y etnolingüística en Guatemala / Mission, langues mayas et traduction : nominalisme, tourisme et ethnolinguistique au Guatemala. In: Archives de sciences sociales des religions, n°77, 1992. « Arrachés au Diable » l'évangélisation de l'Amérique espagnole. pp. 83-110

Bastian (Jean-Pierre) Los disidentes. Sociedades protestantes y Revolucion en Mexico. 1872-1911

Garcia-Ruiz Jesús. Bastian (Jean-Pierre) Los disidentes. Sociedades protestantes y Revolucion en Mexico. 1872-1911. In: Archives de sciences sociales des religions, n°76, 1991. pp. 218-219

Casas (Bartolomé de Las) De l'unique manière d'évangéliser le monde entier

Garcia-Ruiz Jesús. Casas (Bartolomé de Las) De l'unique manière d'évangéliser le monde entier. In: Archives de sciences sociales des religions, n°76, 1991. pp. 237-238