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    Energy efficiency as a goal for new construction projects: analysis of three projects with Passivhaus and Cte energy certificates

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    Ya que vivimos en un clima mediterrĂĄneo he querido investigar mĂĄs sobre los certificados que tienen algunos edificios en España, para ver como funcionan y se desarrollan. La mayorĂ­a de estos certificados estĂĄn desarrollados en europa central por lo que los parĂĄmetros para obtener dicho certĂ­ficado corresponden a un clima mĂĄs frĂ­o y mĂĄs seco. Mi proposito es estudiar tres casas situadas en un mismo clima y que tengan diferentes certificados para asĂ­ ver cuĂĄl es mĂĄs resolutivo. Para ello he seleccionado a un pionero en casas sostenibles y eficiente que diseño en 2009 la primera casa pasiva en España, se trata del arquitecto Josep Bunyesc. TambiĂ©n he escogido una casa del estudio H arquitectes ya que estĂĄn creciendo exponcialmente y sĂłn conocidos por sus diseños dĂłnde el material es una base fundamental para ellos. Por Ășltimo he optado por una un despacho de arquitectura especializada en casas con el certificado Passivhaus, Arquitir dirigido por Eva JordĂĄn.Living in a country with a Mediterranean climate, I was interested to investigate further about the certificates that some buildings feature in Spain, to explore how they work, and operate. Most of these certificates are developed in central Europe, so the parameters to fulfill such certificates correspond to a colder and drier climate. My purpose is to study three houses affected by the same climate and with different certificates to see which one is more decisive. With this in mind, I have selected the following schemes: Firstly, a pioneering scheme, a sustainable and efficient house, designed in 2009 by architect Josep Bunyesc that became the first passive house in Spain. Secondly, a house signed by H architectes studio, since they are growing exponentially and are known for their designs where the material is a fundamental basis of their work. And thirdly, Arquitir, an architectural firm directed by Eva JordĂĄn and specialising in houses following the Passivhaus certificate

    Evolving trends in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 waves. The ACIE appy II study

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    Background: In 2020, ACIE Appy study showed that COVID-19 pandemic heavily affected the management of patients with acute appendicitis (AA) worldwide, with an increased rate of non-operative management (NOM) strategies and a trend toward open surgery due to concern of virus transmission by laparoscopy and controversial recommendations on this issue. The aim of this study was to survey again the same group of surgeons to assess if any difference in management attitudes of AA had occurred in the later stages of the outbreak. Methods: From August 15 to September 30, 2021, an online questionnaire was sent to all 709 participants of the ACIE Appy study. The questionnaire included questions on personal protective equipment (PPE), local policies and screening for SARS-CoV-2 infection, NOM, surgical approach and disease presentations in 2021. The results were compared with the results from the previous study. Results: A total of 476 answers were collected (response rate 67.1%). Screening policies were significatively improved with most patients screened regardless of symptoms (89.5% vs. 37.4%) with PCR and antigenic test as the preferred test (74.1% vs. 26.3%). More patients tested positive before surgery and commercial systems were the preferred ones to filter smoke plumes during laparoscopy. Laparoscopic appendicectomy was the first option in the treatment of AA, with a declined use of NOM. Conclusion: Management of AA has improved in the last waves of pandemic. Increased evidence regarding SARS-COV-2 infection along with a timely healthcare systems response has been translated into tailored attitudes and a better care for patients with AA worldwide

    Abstracts from the Food Allergy and Anaphylaxis Meeting 2016

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    Energy efficiency as a goal for new construction projects: analysis of three projects with Passivhaus and Cte energy certificates

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    Ya que vivimos en un clima mediterrĂĄneo he querido investigar mĂĄs sobre los certificados que tienen algunos edificios en España, para ver como funcionan y se desarrollan. La mayorĂ­a de estos certificados estĂĄn desarrollados en europa central por lo que los parĂĄmetros para obtener dicho certĂ­ficado corresponden a un clima mĂĄs frĂ­o y mĂĄs seco. Mi proposito es estudiar tres casas situadas en un mismo clima y que tengan diferentes certificados para asĂ­ ver cuĂĄl es mĂĄs resolutivo. Para ello he seleccionado a un pionero en casas sostenibles y eficiente que diseño en 2009 la primera casa pasiva en España, se trata del arquitecto Josep Bunyesc. TambiĂ©n he escogido una casa del estudio H arquitectes ya que estĂĄn creciendo exponcialmente y sĂłn conocidos por sus diseños dĂłnde el material es una base fundamental para ellos. Por Ășltimo he optado por una un despacho de arquitectura especializada en casas con el certificado Passivhaus, Arquitir dirigido por Eva JordĂĄn.Living in a country with a Mediterranean climate, I was interested to investigate further about the certificates that some buildings feature in Spain, to explore how they work, and operate. Most of these certificates are developed in central Europe, so the parameters to fulfill such certificates correspond to a colder and drier climate. My purpose is to study three houses affected by the same climate and with different certificates to see which one is more decisive. With this in mind, I have selected the following schemes: Firstly, a pioneering scheme, a sustainable and efficient house, designed in 2009 by architect Josep Bunyesc that became the first passive house in Spain. Secondly, a house signed by H architectes studio, since they are growing exponentially and are known for their designs where the material is a fundamental basis of their work. And thirdly, Arquitir, an architectural firm directed by Eva JordĂĄn and specialising in houses following the Passivhaus certificate

    Sociedad y EconomĂ­a (No. 27 jul-dic 2014)

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    La revista sociedad y economía de la Universidad del Valle es una publicación semestral que divulga conocimientos generados en las ciencias sociales y económicas tanto nacionales como internacionales. Estå destinada a profesionales, investigadores y estudiantes de estas disciplinas. Publica artículos inéditos que puedan considerarse producto de investigación orientada académicamente. Se trata de una revista arbitrada, por lo cual los artículos propuestos serån sometidos a evaluación por pares.Homenaje a Daniel Pécaut con motivo de los cincuenta años de su llegada a Colombia Alberto Valencia Gutierrez 13-19 Artículos Orden social y conflicto: resultados de una metodología comparada en nueve localidades de Colombia Clara Inés García Álvaro Guzmån Clara Inés Aramburo Alba Nubia Rodríguez Juan Camilo Domíguez 23-46 Burbujas financieras: dos alternativas de identificación aplicadas a Colombia Jorge Mario Uribe Gil Inés María Ulloa Villegas 47-72 Intervención estatal, higiene urbana y subsidios a recuperadores de desechos: Buenos Aires, 2001-2013 Nicolås Villanova 73-98 El seguro de desempleo en Argentina. Reflexiones preliminares en torno a una ausencia (1890-1989) Ana Lucia Grondona 99-128 Una metodología alternativa para medir la calidad del empleo en Colombia (2008 -2012) Diana Marcela Jiménez Restrepo Jessica Natalia Påez Cortés 129- 154 La historia de las åreas protegidas en Colombia, sus firmas de gobierno y las alternativas para la gobernanza. Yazmín Rojas Lenis 155-175 ¿Se cumple la teoría neoclåsica del comercio internacional?: el caso de la economía colombiana entre 1980 y 2007. Víctor Alexånder Díaz España 177-205 Transferencia de beneficios y el valor económico de la calidad del aire revisitados. Adriån Saldarriaga Isaza. 207-223 Crítica de libros De la gran transformación a la gran financiarización: la filiación polanyiana. Pedro Quintín Quilez 227-232 Pasados y presentes de la violencia en Colombia. Alberto Valencia Gutiérrez 233- 23

    Evolving trends in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 waves. The ACIE appy II study (vol 46, pg 2021, 2022)

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    Global attitudes in the management of acute appendicitis during COVID-19 pandemic: ACIE Appy Study

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    Background: Surgical strategies are being adapted to face the COVID-19 pandemic. Recommendations on the management of acute appendicitis have been based on expert opinion, but very little evidence is available. This study addressed that dearth with a snapshot of worldwide approaches to appendicitis. Methods: The Association of Italian Surgeons in Europe designed an online survey to assess the current attitude of surgeons globally regarding the management of patients with acute appendicitis during the pandemic. Questions were divided into baseline information, hospital organization and screening, personal protective equipment, management and surgical approach, and patient presentation before versus during the pandemic. Results: Of 744 answers, 709 (from 66 countries) were complete and were included in the analysis. Most hospitals were treating both patients with and those without COVID. There was variation in screening indications and modality used, with chest X-ray plus molecular testing (PCR) being the commonest (19\ub78 per cent). Conservative management of complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis was used by 6\ub76 and 2\ub74 per cent respectively before, but 23\ub77 and 5\ub73 per cent, during the pandemic (both P < 0\ub7001). One-third changed their approach from laparoscopic to open surgery owing to the popular (but evidence-lacking) advice from expert groups during the initial phase of the pandemic. No agreement on how to filter surgical smoke plume during laparoscopy was identified. There was an overall reduction in the number of patients admitted with appendicitis and one-third felt that patients who did present had more severe appendicitis than they usually observe. Conclusion: Conservative management of mild appendicitis has been possible during the pandemic. The fact that some surgeons switched to open appendicectomy may reflect the poor guidelines that emanated in the early phase of SARS-CoV-2

    The impact of surgical delay on resectability of colorectal cancer: An international prospective cohort study

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    AimThe SARS-CoV-2 pandemic has provided a unique opportunity to explore the impact of surgical delays on cancer resectability. This study aimed to compare resectability for colorectal cancer patients undergoing delayed versus non-delayed surgery.MethodsThis was an international prospective cohort study of consecutive colorectal cancer patients with a decision for curative surgery (January-April 2020). Surgical delay was defined as an operation taking place more than 4 weeks after treatment decision, in a patient who did not receive neoadjuvant therapy. A subgroup analysis explored the effects of delay in elective patients only. The impact of longer delays was explored in a sensitivity analysis. The primary outcome was complete resection, defined as curative resection with an R0 margin.ResultsOverall, 5453 patients from 304 hospitals in 47 countries were included, of whom 6.6% (358/5453) did not receive their planned operation. Of the 4304 operated patients without neoadjuvant therapy, 40.5% (1744/4304) were delayed beyond 4 weeks. Delayed patients were more likely to be older, men, more comorbid, have higher body mass index and have rectal cancer and early stage disease. Delayed patients had higher unadjusted rates of complete resection (93.7% vs. 91.9%, P = 0.032) and lower rates of emergency surgery (4.5% vs. 22.5%, P ConclusionOne in 15 colorectal cancer patients did not receive their planned operation during the first wave of COVID-19. Surgical delay did not appear to compromise resectability, raising the hypothesis that any reduction in long-term survival attributable to delays is likely to be due to micro-metastatic disease
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