The planned change in the Public Administrations. Special reference to the recent politics of the modernization of the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands

Las políticas de mejora y modernización de las Administraciones Públicas constituyen un verdadero compromiso permanente para con los ciudadanos, que demandan una Administración capaz de atender eficazmente a sus necesidades. En este sentido, la Comunidad Autónoma de Canarias no ha permanecido ajena a la introducción de programas de cambio que promueven prácticas gestoras orientadas a la consecución de mejores resultados.The politics of improvement and modernization of the Public Administrations constitute a true permanent commitment towards the citizens, that demand an Administration capable of attending effectively to their necessities. Therefore, the Autonomous Community of the Canary Islands has been involved in the introduction of the plans of change that promote a public management orientated to the achievement of excellent results

Claims in the scope of the right of consumption

El régimen de protección de los consumidores y usuarios se caracteriza por mecanismos de resolución de conflictos de sometimiento voluntario de las partes, puesto que versan sobre materias de libre disposición en derecho, que incluso, si se opta por ello, pueden decidirse en equidad. No obstante, los consumidores y usuarios adquieren, o se les ofertan, bienes, productos y servicios, de quienes ostentan la condición de empresarios o profesionales, a través en algunos casos de contratos de adhesión, lo que hace necesario una regulación que garantice la imparcialidad, contradicción y eficacia de estos sistemas de resolución de controversias en materia de consumo.The juvenile delinquency is a social phenomenon under continuous observation. This article analyzes how media usually inform about the inefficiency of the Minors Act to combat juvenile delinquency, which cause a distorted image of the practical implementation of the Organic Law 5/2000, regulating the Criminal Responsibility of Minors. The informative discourse of the mass media is analyzed, being a generator of social unrest, of discriminatory stereotypes about juvenile offenders and of the social clamour intended to harden criminal rules

Sistema articular e muscular humano

Titulación: Grao en Odontoloxía -- Materia: Anatomía HumanaO sistema articular e muscular humano é unha unidade didáctica incluída no módulo de Aparello Locomotor, no que se pretende coñecer a organización xeral, as variedades morfolóxicas e o funcionamento dos ósos, articulacións e músculos, facendo fincapé nos que se encontran na rexión da cabeza e pescozo. Esta unidade didáctica pretende dar a coñecer a organización xeral, as variedades morfolóxicas e o funcionamento das articulacións e músculos na rexión da cabeza e pescozo. O módulo II de Anatomía humana engloba todos os conceptos do aparello locomotor, este módulo dividímolo en dúas unidades didácticas, unha que fai referencia ao sistema esquelético humano e outra do sistema muscular e articular humano. A unidade didáctica do sistema muscular e articular humano trata das xeneralidades e a evolución embriolóxica tanto dos músculos como dasarticulacións, así como das articulacións e músculos específicos no ámbito da Odontoloxía.Universidade de Santiago de Compostela. Servizo de Normalización Lingüístic

TELEADAPT-SOCINF: un espacio virtual de formación para las PYMES

This article describes the work that is being done in the TeleAdapt-SOCINF project, an ADAPT project by the European Social Fund, the regional government of Castile -León and the Centre for Telecommunications Development of Castile-Leon.  Four interactive hypermedia are being developed. These hypermedia, supported by a web-bases learning space will be used to offer continuous training to SMEs’ employers and employees in Castile-Leon and in Berlin. The have developed and interdisciplinary research group Canalejas is working together whit the department of telelearning  and Multimedia of CEDETEL and a technological center and a university in Berlin to acomplish this project.Este artículo describe el trabajo que se está realizando en el proyecto TELEADAPT-SOCINF, enmarcado dentro de la iniciativa comunitaria ADAPT y cofinanciado por el Fondo Social Europeo, la Junta de Castilla y León y CEDETEL. En TELEADAPT-SOCINF se han desarrollado cuatro hipermedias interactivos que apoyados por un espacio virtual de formación se emplearán para impartir cursos a PYMEs de Castilla y León y de Berlín. El equipo de investigación interdisciplinar e interuniversitario Canalejas está trabajando con el departamento de Tele formación y Multimedia de CEDETEL y con una universidad y un centro tecnológico de Berlín para llevar a cabo este proyecto

Cri du chat syndrome : a critical review

A new syndrome was identified in 1963, when Lejeune et al. reported a genetic disease resulting from a partial or total deletion on the short arm of chromosome 5 (5p-) and named it the cri du chat syndrome (CdCS). This term makes reference to the main clinical feature of the syndrome, a high-pitched monochromatic cat-like crying, that usually disappears in the first years of life. CdCS is one of the most common chromosomal deletion syndromes in humans, with an incidence of 1:15.000-1:50.000 live-births. Our purpose was to review different aspects of this syndrome (concept, epidemiology, aetiology, clinical features, diagnostic methods and prognosis) emphasizing both: the breakthrough in this field introduced by new cytogenetic and molecular techniques, and the orofacial manifestations most frequently reported. The main orofacial anomalies registered were mandibular microretrognathia, high palate but rarely cleft, variable malocclusion (frequently anterior open-bite), enamel hypoplasia, poor oral hygiene, generalized chronic periodontitis, and retardation of tooth eruption, although there is not enough evidence to support any clear association between these pathologies and the CdCS

Influence of Immunocastration and Diet on Meat and Fat Quality of Heavy Female and Male Pigs

Two experiments were carried out; one with female pigs and the other with male pigs destined for Teruel dry-cured ham production, to evaluate the effect of immunocastration (entire gilts-EG vs. immunocastrated gilts-IG and surgically castrated males vs. immunocastrated males-IM) and diet (control vs. high energy vs. low crude protein and amino acids) on meat quality and fat composition. Fifteen meat samples and eight fat samples of each treatment were analyzed in both experiments. In the case of males, six fat samples per treatment were analyzed to determine boar taint. Immunocastration is a good strategy in gilts intended for dry-cured ham production because improves meat composition; however, in males, immunocastration impairs the results of pork chemical composition compared with surgical castration. The IG presented a lower polyunsaturated/saturated fatty acids ratio than EG, improving fat technological quality. Diets had little effect on pork or fat quality in gilts, but a high-energy level using oilseeds and a low-crude-protein and -amino-acids diet from 80 to 137 kg of body weight could be interesting in IM to maintain or increase fat consistency, respectively. Moreover, in general, immunocastration is effective in avoiding boar taint in males.This research was funded by Agencia Estatal de Investigación—AEI—and Fondo Europeo de Desarrollo Regional—FEDER—(Project AGL2016-78532-R). L. Pérez-Ciria was supported by a fellowship from the Gobierno de Aragón in Spain

Descriptive retrospective study analyzing relevant factors related to dental implant failure

The objective of this retrospective descriptive study was to analyze the characteristics of incident reports provided by dentists while using a specific brand of dental implants. The study was carried out in collaboration with Oxtein Iberia S.L.®, with the company providing access to the incident database in order to evaluate the characteristics of incidents from January 2014 to December 2017 (a total of 917 over four years). The data sheet recorded different variables during each of the stages of implant treatment, from initial implant placement to subsequent prosthetic rehabilitation. These variables included age, sex, systemic pathologies, smoking habits, bone quality, implant type, prosthesis type, and type of load applied, among others. SPSS Statistics was used to perform statistical analysis of the qualitative variables (univariate logistic regressions, ?2 test, Haberman's adjusted standardized residuals). The total study sample consisted of 44,415 implants shipped from Oxtein® warehouses on the dates indicated, of which 917 implants (2.1%) were flagged due to reports of lack of primary stability, failed osseointegration, or implant failure within one year of placement. When analyzing incident reports, it was observed that 61.6% of incidents occurred in male patients, compared to 38.4% in female patients. The average age of patients in the reported cases was 56.12 ± 12.15 years. A statistically significant correlation was discovered between incidents of implant failure and tobacco use, diabetes, heart disease, poor oral hygiene, previous infection, poor bone quality, and bruxism (p < 0.05). A (statistically significant) higher rate of incidents was also observed in tapered, internal connection, Grade IV titanium, narrow, and short implants. Analysis of these implants reveals a higher rate of complication in short, tapered, internal connection and narrow-diameter implants. These data can help and encourage clinicians to use the utmost surgical precautions when placing these implants

Suture needles in oral surgery : alterations depending on the type and number of sutures

This study examined whether the number and type of sutures used in oral surgery influence two ad hoc variables (incision plane and displaced area), which are two variables related to whether the suture needle is suitable for the task. Seventy-five TB-15 needles were studied, which were used to suture between zero and three mucosa and/subperiosteal sutures, producing 15 groups with 5 needles in each one. The incision plane and displaced area were measured for each group, which are two variables related to how the needle has worn and altered. Statistical treatment was conducted using the Kruskal-Wallis H test to compare multiple values and the Mann-Whitney U test to compare pairs. A multi-stage regression model was applied with the aim of predicting the changes in the dependent variables based on the number and type of sutures performed. The incision plane ranged from 126.67 to 346.24?m among the different groups. The displaced area was measured as being between 14 524.83?m 2 and 128 311.91?m 2. The best predictive model for the incision plane obtained a coefficient of determination (R2) of 0.149, while it reached 0.249 for the displaced area. Subperiosteal sutures held more weighting among the variables studied. Mucosal sutures did not seem to greatly affect needle wear. Observations reported in this paper indicate that the needle should be changed after having performed two subperiosteal sutures, given the wear and change to the incision plane that is produced, which causes the needle's cutting ability to reduce. © Medicina Oral S. L

The effects of a topical gel containing chitosan, 0,2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and despanthenol on the wound healing process subsequent to impacted lower third molar extraction

Despite efforts to prevent postoperative discomfort, there are still many immediate side effects associated with the surgical extraction of impacted lower third molars. Cicatrization is a physiological process through which the loss of integrity of oral mucosa is recovered and damaged tissues are repaired. Bexident Post (ISDIN, Spain) is a topical gel that contains chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol. While this gel has many clinical indications, there are no published clinical trials evaluating its use in impacted mandibular third molar surgery. This study aims to clinically evaluate the efficacy of a gel containing chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol on wound healing and reduction of postoperative side effects and complications after extraction of an impacted mandibular third molar. A split-mouth design study was carried out on a total of 50 bilaterally and symmetrically impacted third molar extractions, which were randomly placed into either a control group (CG=25) or an experimental group (EG=25). Patients were all informed of the purpose of the study and provided written consent. All procedures were carried out by the same dental practitioner, in accordance with standard surgical protocol. A different dental practitioner, unaware of which treatment had been applied, provided follow-up care. The EG applied 10 ml of topical gel composed of chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol to the surgical wound three times a day for 10 days, patients in the CG did not apply any gel. The groups were homogeneous insofar as potentially confounding variables. No significant findings were found regarding postoperative swelling and pain. Neither of the groups displayed poor healing or infectious complications of the wound during the postoperative period. In all the recorded follow-ups (Day 7 p=0.001, and Day 14 p=0.01), the wound?s aesthetic appearance was better in the EG. Overall treatment tolerance was satisfactory and similar in both groups. The gel composed of chitosan, 0.2% chlorhexidine, allantoin and dexpanthenol did not aid in patients? postoperative comfort; however, improved wound healing was observed