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Impact of COVID-19 on cardiovascular testing in the United States versus the rest of the world
Get PDFObjectives: This study sought to quantify and compare the decline in volumes of cardiovascular procedures between the United States and non-US institutions during the early phase of the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic.
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the care of many non-COVID-19 illnesses. Reductions in diagnostic cardiovascular testing around the world have led to concerns over the implications of reduced testing for cardiovascular disease (CVD) morbidity and mortality.
Methods: Data were submitted to the INCAPS-COVID (International Atomic Energy Agency Non-Invasive Cardiology Protocols Study of COVID-19), a multinational registry comprising 909 institutions in 108 countries (including 155 facilities in 40 U.S. states), assessing the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on volumes of diagnostic cardiovascular procedures. Data were obtained for April 2020 and compared with volumes of baseline procedures from March 2019. We compared laboratory characteristics, practices, and procedure volumes between U.S. and non-U.S. facilities and between U.S. geographic regions and identified factors associated with volume reduction in the United States.
Results: Reductions in the volumes of procedures in the United States were similar to those in non-U.S. facilities (68% vs. 63%, respectively; p = 0.237), although U.S. facilities reported greater reductions in invasive coronary angiography (69% vs. 53%, respectively; p < 0.001). Significantly more U.S. facilities reported increased use of telehealth and patient screening measures than non-U.S. facilities, such as temperature checks, symptom screenings, and COVID-19 testing. Reductions in volumes of procedures differed between U.S. regions, with larger declines observed in the Northeast (76%) and Midwest (74%) than in the South (62%) and West (44%). Prevalence of COVID-19, staff redeployments, outpatient centers, and urban centers were associated with greater reductions in volume in U.S. facilities in a multivariable analysis.
Conclusions: We observed marked reductions in U.S. cardiovascular testing in the early phase of the pandemic and significant variability between U.S. regions. The association between reductions of volumes and COVID-19 prevalence in the United States highlighted the need for proactive efforts to maintain access to cardiovascular testing in areas most affected by outbreaks of COVID-19 infection
Synthetic Biology: A New Era in Hydrocarbon Bioremediation
No full textCrude oil is a viscous dark liquid resource composed by a mix of hydrocarbons which, after refining, is used for the elaboration of distinct products. A major concern is that many petroleum components are highly toxic due to their teratogenic, hemotoxic, and carcinogenic effects, becoming an environmental concern on a global scale, which must be solved through innovative, efficient, and sustainable techniques. One of the most widely used procedures to totally degrade contaminants are biological methods such as bioremediation. Synthetic biology is a scientific field based on biology and engineering principles, with the purpose of redesigning and restructuring microorganisms to optimize or create new biological systems with enhanced features. The use of this discipline offers improvement of bioremediation processes. This article will review some of the techniques that use synthetic biology as a platform to be used in the area of hydrocarbon bioremediation
Simultaneous bioconversion of lignocellulosic residues and oxodegradable polyethylene by Pleurotus ostreatus for biochar production, enriched with phosphate solubilizing bacteria for agricultural use.
No full textA simultaneous treatment of lignocellulosic biomass (LCB) and low density oxodegradable polyethylene (LDPEoxo) was carried-out using Pleurotus ostreatus at microcosm scale to obtain biotransformed plastic and oxidized lignocellulosic biomass. This product was used as raw matter (RM) to produce biochar enriched with phosphate solubilizing bacteria (PSB). Biochar potential as biofertilizer was evaluated in Allium cepa culture at greenhouse scale. Experiments including lignocellulosic mix and LDPEoxo were performed for 75 days in microcosm. Biotransformation progress was performed by monitoring total organic carbon (TOC), CO2 production, laccase (Lac), manganese peroxidase (MnP), and lignin peroxidase (LiP) enzymatic activities. Physical LDPEoxo changes were assessed by atomic force microscopy (AFM), scanning electron microscopy (SEM) and static contact angle (SCA) and chemical changes by Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Results revealed P. ostreatus was capable of LCB and LDPEoxo biotransformation, obtaining 41% total organic carbon (TOC) removal with CO2 production of 2,323 mg Kg-1 and enzyme activities of 169,438 UKg-1, 5,535 UKg-1 and 5,267 UKg-1 for LiP, MnP and Lac, respectively. Regarding LDPEoxo, SCA was decreased by 84%, with an increase in signals at 1,076 cm-1 and 3,271 cm-1, corresponding to C-O and CO-H bonds. A decrease in signals was observed related to material degradation at 2,928 cm-1, 2,848 cm-1, agreeing with CH2 asymmetrical and symmetrical stretching, respectively. PSB enriched biochar favored A. cepa plant growth during the five-week evaluation period. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first report of an in vitro circular production model, where P. ostreatus was employed at a microcosmos level to bioconvert LCB and LDPEoxo residues from the agroindustrial sector, followed by thermoconversion to produce an enriched biochar with PSB to be used as a biofertilizer to grow A. cepa at greenhouse scale
Evaluation of two microcosm systems for co-treatment of LDPEoxo and lignocellulosic biomass for biochar production
No full textAbstract Background The co-transformation of solid waste of natural and anthropogenic origin can be carried out through solid-state-fermentation systems to obtain bio-products with higher added value and lower environmental impact. Methods To evaluate the effect of Pleurotus ostreatus on co-transformation of oxo-degradable low-density polyethylene (LDPEoxo) sheets and lignocellulosic biomass (LCB), were assembled two 0.75âL microcosm systems in vertical (VMS) and horizontal (HMS) position. The pre-treated sheets with luminescent O2 plasma discharges were mixed with pine bark, hydrolyzed brewerâs yeast and paper napkin fragments and incubated for 135âdays at 20â±â1.0â°C in the presence of the fungus. With the co-transformation residues, biochar (BC) was produced at 300â±â1.0â°C (BC300) for 1 h, then used to carry out adsorption studies, using the malachite green dye (MG) at pHâ4.0, 7.0 and 9.0â±â0.2. Finally, the biochar was the substrate for the germination of carnation seeds (Dianthus caryophyllus) and Ray-grass (Lolium sp.) in vitro. Results For HMS, the decrease in static contact angle (SCA) was 63.63% (pâ=â0.00824) and for VMS 74.45% (pâ=â0.00219), concerning the pristine. Plastic roughness in VMS was higher (26%) concerning the control. Throughout the 135âdays, there were fungal growth and consequently laccase (Lac), manganese peroxidase (MnP) and lignin peroxidase (LiP) activities. During the first 75âdays, CO2 production increased to 4.78â±â0.01 and 4.98â±â0.01âmgâg-1 for HMS and VMS, respectively. In MG adsorption studies, the highest amount of the colourant adsorbed at both pHâ4.0 and 7.0â±â0.2. Conclusions Finally, the biochar or the biochar enriched with low concentrations of plant growth-promoting microorganisms and inorganic fertilizer favours the germination of Dianthus caryophyllus and Lolium sp., seeds
Anterior chamber associated immune deviation used as a neuroprotective strategy in rats with spinal cord injury
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No full textActitud y conducta hacia la salud oral en estudiantes de la comuna de AraucoAnálisis de instrumentos de registro odontológicos en la red de APS de la Región MetropolitanaAnálisis de la eficiencia relativa del Hospital de Cabildo mediante la aplicación del análisis de fronteraAnálisis de letalidad intrahospitalaria y acumulada a 30 días de eventos IAM, 2003-2007Análisis del programa de cáncer cervicouterino en Chile con metodología de marco lógicoAños de vida perdidos por muerte prematura: efecto de diferentes criterios de corrección de subregistrosCalidad global de la alimentación de mujeres asistidas por el sistema de salud público chilenoCarga de mortalidad para el estado de Río de Janeiro, BrasilCausas de extracciones permanentes en adultos atendidos en la Posta Central, ChileComparación del consumo de drogas en escolares hombres utilizando metodología de pares y cuestionario autoregistradoCuidado hospitalario de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico atendidos bajo régimen GESDescripción de dimensiones del constructo de calidad de vida en niños de 2-5 añosDistribución de benzodiacepinas en establecimientos del SNSS, período 2006-2008Evaluación de calidad, implementación del control odontológico del niño sano en CAP'S, Región del MauleEvaluación de la satisfacción del usuario interno de la Unidad de Cuidados Básicos del Hospital MetropolitanoEvaluación del protocolo de referencia de cefalea tensional y migraña en consultorio Llay-LlayEvaluación económica del Programa de Fluoración del Agua en ChileFactores de riesgo de enfermedad hipertensiva del embarazo en la UCI del H.G EcatepecImpacto de reforma sanitaria en autorizaciones sanitarias y de desempeño en instalaciones de radiodiagnóstico dentalInstitucionalidad de la investigación en salud pública en ChileLetalidad intrahospitalaria y a 30 días de los eventos de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico en ChileLimitaciones y desafíos de la investigación en salud pública en ChileMejora de agudeza visual y utilización cirugía de segundo ojo en pacientes con cataratas GESMortalidad infantil en la Región Metropolitana II del Estado de Río de Janeiro, 1981-2008Mortalidad por cáncer de tiroides en Chile en el período 1985-2007Mortalidad por tumores cerebrales en población infantil y adolescente, ciudad Río de Janeiro, 1980-2007Mortalidad por tumores del sistema nervioso central en adultos, Río de Janeiro, 1980 a 2007Prevalencia de anemia ferropriva en una muestra representativa de beneficiarios del PNACPrevalencia de caries y fluorosis previo a la fluoruración del agua potable en TemucoPrevalencia de traumatismos dentoalveolares en niños del Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río, enero-junio 2010Propuesta de un indicador de la calidad para los centros de salud familiarSalud pública y la emergencia del dispositivo clínico en la modernidad nacionalSatisfacción de funcionalidad familiar en adolescentes entre 12 y 18 años consumidores de drogasValidación cualitativa del cuestionario ASAQ para la determinación de la conducta sedentaria en escolare
MĂ©todos y mediciones
Get PDFActitud y conducta hacia la salud oral en estudiantes de la comuna de AraucoAnálisis de instrumentos de registro odontológicos en la red de APS de la Región MetropolitanaAnálisis de la eficiencia relativa del Hospital de Cabildo mediante la aplicación del análisis de fronteraAnálisis de letalidad intrahospitalaria y acumulada a 30 días de eventos IAM, 2003-2007Análisis del programa de cáncer cervicouterino en Chile con metodología de marco lógicoAños de vida perdidos por muerte prematura: efecto de diferentes criterios de corrección de subregistrosCalidad global de la alimentación de mujeres asistidas por el sistema de salud público chilenoCarga de mortalidad para el estado de Río de Janeiro, BrasilCausas de extracciones permanentes en adultos atendidos en la Posta Central, ChileComparación del consumo de drogas en escolares hombres utilizando metodología de pares y cuestionario autoregistradoCuidado hospitalario de pacientes con accidente cerebrovascular isquémico atendidos bajo régimen GESDescripción de dimensiones del constructo de calidad de vida en niños de 2-5 añosDistribución de benzodiacepinas en establecimientos del SNSS, período 2006-2008Evaluación de calidad, implementación del control odontológico del niño sano en CAP'S, Región del MauleEvaluación de la satisfacción del usuario interno de la Unidad de Cuidados Básicos del Hospital MetropolitanoEvaluación del protocolo de referencia de cefalea tensional y migraña en consultorio Llay-LlayEvaluación económica del Programa de Fluoración del Agua en ChileFactores de riesgo de enfermedad hipertensiva del embarazo en la UCI del H.G EcatepecImpacto de reforma sanitaria en autorizaciones sanitarias y de desempeño en instalaciones de radiodiagnóstico dentalInstitucionalidad de la investigación en salud pública en ChileLetalidad intrahospitalaria y a 30 días de los eventos de accidente cerebrovascular isquémico en ChileLimitaciones y desafíos de la investigación en salud pública en ChileMejora de agudeza visual y utilización cirugía de segundo ojo en pacientes con cataratas GESMortalidad infantil en la Región Metropolitana II del Estado de Río de Janeiro, 1981-2008Mortalidad por cáncer de tiroides en Chile en el período 1985-2007Mortalidad por tumores cerebrales en población infantil y adolescente, ciudad Río de Janeiro, 1980-2007Mortalidad por tumores del sistema nervioso central en adultos, Río de Janeiro, 1980 a 2007Prevalencia de anemia ferropriva en una muestra representativa de beneficiarios del PNACPrevalencia de caries y fluorosis previo a la fluoruración del agua potable en TemucoPrevalencia de traumatismos dentoalveolares en niños del Hospital Dr. Sótero del Río, enero-junio 2010Propuesta de un indicador de la calidad para los centros de salud familiarSalud pública y la emergencia del dispositivo clínico en la modernidad nacionalSatisfacción de funcionalidad familiar en adolescentes entre 12 y 18 años consumidores de drogasValidación cualitativa del cuestionario ASAQ para la determinación de la conducta sedentaria en escolare
Biodegradation of organic pollutants in saline wastewater by halophilic microorganisms: a review
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Revista Temas Agrarios Volumen 26; Suplemento 1 de 2021
No full text1st International and 2nd National Symposium of Agronomic Sciences: The rebirth of the scientific discussion space for the Colombian Agro.1 Simposio Intenacional y 2 Nacional de Ciencias AgronĂłmicas: El renacer del espacio de discusiĂłn cientĂfica para el Agro colombiano
