Artist Featured in Volume 1 IJMS: Rebecca Plummer-Rohloff, PhD

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Interviewing Dr Felipe Fregni: A Pathway to a Research Career

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The Use of Activated Charcoal for Acute Poisonings

Poisoning results from the ingestion of or contact with harmful substances including overdose or incorrect use of any drug or medication. Decontamination measures prevent the absorption of the substance from the gastrointestinal tract to minimize systemic effects. Activated charcoal is the intervention most frequently used in the initial management of patients with acute intoxications. The use of activated charcoal has decreased over time, but there may be a subgroup of patients who would benefit from its use. In this review we describe the epidemiology of intoxications, the composition and pharmacology of activated charcoal, indications and dosing for use of single dose and multiple doses of charcoal, contraindications, complications and a summary for recommended use of this measure based on published studies

The Enduring Value of Research in Medical Education

Evidence-based medicine (EBM) relies on scientific data to guide diagnosis and treatment and is recognized as the current paradigm in medicine. Accordingly, every current and future physician should be knowledgeable about its principles and methodologies. Embracing research and EBM is essential to modern clinical practice; however, trainees and physicians still struggle with the value of research-related courses and knowledge on epidemiology and research methodology is often poor. In this article we provide a cogent discussion of the importance of research as an indispensable discipline in medical education through a detailed analysis of the literature. We review the evolution of medicine towards EBM and discuss the myriad of benefits that research has on medical careers, leadership roles, mentoring relationships, social networking, and personal growth and development. Participation in research contributes to medicine, public health, and society while simultaneously allowing the achievement of a high level of personal satisfactio

Garantías Del Derecho A La Vivienda Digna En Las Modalidades VIS y VIP

Queda en tela de juicio la cualidad de la dignidad a la cual hace referencia el artículo 51 de la Constitución Política, especialmente porque el área mínima de construcción de este tipo de viviendas, no se compadece con el área mínima de habilidad que requiere más de una persona que conforma un núcleo familiar en Colombia.Universidad Libre Seccional Pereira -- Facultad de Derecho, Ciencias Políticas y Sociales -- Especialización en Derecho Urbano, Gestión y Planeamientos Inmobiliario

Bibliometric Studies in CIMEL: A Latin-American Medical Student Journal and the Future of Bibliometric Publications

Background: Bibliometric or scientometric studies are methodological fields focused on the structural analysis of the information contai­ned in scientific publication and generate indicators that help identify challenges and achievements in research. We aimed to characterize the publications that used this method authored by medical students in Latin America. Methods: We reviewed articles that performed a bibliometric analysis and were published in a Latin American medical student journal, between 2001 and 2012. We analyzed the characte­ristics of the articles, authors and references. Linear simple regression and Pearson correlation coefficient (PCC) were developed to identify trends and correlations with 95% confidence. Results: There were 12 volumes of the journal available online, with a total of 236 articles. Of these, 13 (5.5%) were bibliometric studies: five original articles, four letters to the editor, two editorials, one short communication, and one review. There was a positive significant relationship between time (years) and number of publications (ß1=0.16, p=0.03, PCC=63%), and citations of each article (not significant, ß1=1.3, p=0.09, PCC=49%). Conclusion: There was an increase in the number of bibliometric publications after 2008, possibly influenced by a popularization of these types of studies in Latin America. Findings should motivate new and collaborative studies in this field. Moreover, it will be necessary to clarify publication areas of interest of medical students around the world

Evaluación de las relaciones universidad empresa (RUE) entre la Facultad de Ciencias Económicas, Administrativas y Contables de la Universidad del Quindío y las empresas de los sectores productivos de la ciudad de Armenia en el marco de la competitividad en el período 2010-2015.

A través de los años, se ha demostrado la utilidad e importancia de las RUE para lograr el desarrollo empresarial en un país o departamento, al permitir sinergias entre los actores que conforman la triple hélice – Universidad – Empresa – Estado, logrando aumentar los niveles de productividad y de innovación en las empresas y por lo tanto su competitividad. Es así, como se definen los roles de cada actor donde la Academia está llamada a ser la dinamizadora de la sociedad al poner al servicio de ésta, investigaciones aplicadas por medio de las formas de relacionamiento; mientras que el papel de la Empresa consiste en abrir sus puertas para permitir la transferencia y enriquecimiento del conocimiento, y por último, el Estado con la generación de políticas que creen entornos y condiciones favorables para el desarrollo de las relaciones, así como la destinación de recursos que consoliden su funcionamiento.1. Introducción ................................................................................... 1 2. Línea de investigación .................................................................... 3 3. Descripción del área problemática .................................................. 4 4. Objetivos .......................................................................................... 6 5. Justificación ..................................................................................... 7 6. Marco de referencia ......................................................................... 9 7. Metodología .................................................................................... 34 8. Resultados ...................................................................................... 39 9. Discusión de resultados .................................................................. 99MaestríaMagíster en Administració

The International Journal of Medical Students, a Platform for Medical Student Research Worldwide

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Application of Carnobacterium maltaromaticum as a feed additive for weaned rabbits to improve meat microbial quality and safety

This study addresses the improvement of meat microbial quality by enriching the diet of farm animals with a protective culture. Weaned Grimaud rabbits were divided into two experimental groups: a control and a diet supplemented with Micocin® (Carnobacterium maltaromaticum CB1; 8 Log10 CFU/kg of feed). Overall, meat quality was not affected substantially by the treatment. Total Aerobic Mesophilic (TAM), Escherichia coli and other coliforms, Enterobacteriaceae, Staphylococcus aureus, Pseudomonas spp., Listeria spp. and presumptive lactic acid bacteria counts were evaluated on whole thighs stored under aerobic (0, 3, 6, 8 days) and anaerobic (0, 5, 10, 15, 20 days) conditions at 4 °C. The results demonstrated that the microflora on refrigerated thighs was modulated by the addition of Micocin® (P < 0.05) and that the most effective reduction of Listeria monocytogenes growth was observed with ground meat stored under anaerobic conditions at 4 °C with a 2 Log difference at the end of a 15-day storage (P = 0.025)