Enseñanza de registros de control de medicamentos

Las interfaces gráficas de usuario son la cara visible de los ordenadores y también de otros tipos de dispositivos electrónicos. Ayudan al usuario a interactuar con la máquina, expanden el rango de aplicaciones de una computadora de forma considerable y representan una importante ayuda para el aprendizaje del trabajo con ordenadores. Además no hay que menospreciar la importancia que han tenido en la popularización de la informática fuera de ámbitos corporativos y científicos, al reducir la cantidad de conocimiento acerca de las máquinas necesaria para un uso eficaz, práctico y útil de las mismas. El problema por el cual fue un factor importante para la creación de esta aplicación es que no se llevaba ningún control sobre la dosis que se debe suministrar al paciente, y al momento que había cambio de turnos del personal encargado no sabían a qué hora fue su última dosis de cada medicamento. Esta aplicación se creó para que los trabajadores de centros médicos puedan llevar un mejor control en la dosis que se les suministra a los pacientes, donde se podrá encontrar datos generales, así como la dosis que se le está suministrando. En dicha aplicación se usó el software VISUAL BASIC, ya que es un programa sencillo de usar. Esta aplicación tiene grandes ventajas pero aún se podrá desarrollar un poco más

Dementia research in the Caribbean Hispanic islands: Present findings and future trends

During the last decade, the Caribbean Hispanic islands experienced accelerated demographic aging, representing the fastest aging region within Latin America. Age-related non-communicable diseases, including dementia, are now reported at high prevalence. The Caribbean islands share similar genetic ancestry, culture, migration patterns, and risk profiles, providing a unique setting to understand dementia in the Caribbean-Hispanics. This perspective article aimed to describe the impact of dementia in the Caribbean, at a local and regional level and reflect on research strategies to address dementia. We report on 10/66 project findings, described research projects and regional plans for the region. According to our results, the prevalence of dementia in the Caribbean is the highest in Latin America, with 11.7% in Dominican Republic, 11.6% in Puerto Rico, and 10.8% in Cuba. Preliminary data from new waves of the 10/66 study shows increasing numbers of dementia cases. Furthermore, dementia is expected to be one of the most serious medical and social issues confronted by Caribbean health systems. However, there is a scarcity of knowledge, awareness, and health services to deal with this public health crisis. In light of the new evidence, local and regional strategies are underway to better understand dementia trends for the region and develop policies aimed to decrease the impact of dementia. Implementation of our national plans is critical to deal with an aging population with high dementia rates. Current recommendations include emphasizing public health prevention campaigns to address modifiable risk factors and expand support to caregiver and family interventions

Efficacy of quadriceps vastus medialis dry needling in a rehabilitation protocol after surgical reconstruction of complete anterior cruciate ligament rupture

10 p.Background: Several new rehabilitation modalities have been proposed after anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction. Among these, trigger point dry needling (TrP-DN) might be useful in the treatment of myofascial pain syndrome associated with ACL reconstruction to reduce pain intensity, increase knee flexion range and modify the mechanical properties of the quadriceps muscle during late-stage rehabilitation. To date, this is the first randomized clinical trial to support the use of TrP-DN in the early rehabilitation process after ACL reconstruction. The aim of this study was to determine the pain intensity, range of motion (ROM), stability, and functionality improvements by adding quadriceps vastus medialis TrP-DN to the rehabilitation protocol (Rh) provided to subacute ACL reconstructed patients. Methods:This randomized, single-blinded, clinical trial (NCT02699411) included 44 subacute patients with surgical reconstruction of complete ACL rupture. The patients were randomized into 2 intervention groups: Rh (n=22) or Rh+TrP-DN (n=22). Pain intensity, ROM, stability, and functionality were measured at baseline (A0) and immediately (A1), 24hours (A2), 1 week (A3), and 5 weeks (A4) after the first treatment. Results: Comparing statistically significant differences (P .001; Eta2=0.198–0.360) between both groups, pain intensity (at A1), ROM (at A1, A2, and A3), and functionality (at A2, A3, and A4) were increased. Nevertheless, the rest of measurements did not show significant differences (P>.05). Conclusion: Quadriceps vastus medialis TrP-DN in conjunction with a rehabilitation protocol in subacute patients with surgical reconstruction of complete ACL rupture increases ROM (short-term) and functionality (short- to mid-term). Although there was an increase in pain intensity with the addition of TrP-DN, this was not detected beyond immediately after the first treatment. Furthermore, stability does not seem to be modified after TrP-DN.S

ESTRATEGIA DE COMUNICACIÓN ORGANIZACIONAL PARA ESCUELAS DE LA EDUCACIÓN PRIMARIA

The communication problems detected in educational entities of primary education in the municipality of Puerto Padre, Cuba, in the context of the current educational improvement, and which in turn limit the effective management in this type of organization, is the reason for a strategy proposal. It was necessary to systematize, by means of the bibliographical review, the theoretical-epistemological foundations related to the categories organizational communication and communication competences. On the basis of the information resulting from the documentary review, surveys and interviews, the current state of the problem was characterized, revealing the shortcomings in the field of study. In order to solve the problems, an organizational communication strategy was designed for the Primary Education schools, implemented in the Frank País García Semi Boarding School in Puerto Padre, using the modeling method.Los problemas de comunicación detectados en entidades educacionales de la enseñanza primaria en el municipio Puerto Padre, Cuba, en el contexto del actual perfeccionamiento educacional, y que a su vez limitan la gestión efectiva en este tipo de organización, es la razón para una propuesta de estrategia. Fue necesario sistematizar, mediante la revisión bibliográfica, en los fundamentos teórico-epistemológicos relacionados con las categorías comunicación organizacional y competencias de comunicación. Sobre la base de la información resultante de la revisión documental, encuestas y entrevistas, se caracterizó el estado actual de la problemática que reveló las insuficiencias manifestadas en el campo de estudio. Para resolver los problemas se diseña, mediante el método de modelación, una estrategia de comunicación organizacional para las escuelas de Educación Primaria, implementada en el Semi Internado Frank País García de Puerto Padre

Potential use of water saved with technification of gravity irrigation in non-agricultural sectors

Objective: Conceptually analyze the potential use of water that the technification of gravity irrigation allows to save and generate alternatives of use according to the extrapolation of volumes, both in the same agricultural sector, or outside it. Design/methodology/approach: The Technified Gravity Irrigation Program (RIGRAT) will be evaluated. By measuring the volumes of irrigation used in the Irrigation Districts (DR) 075 Rio Fuerte, 076 Valle del Carrizo and 063 Guasave, Sinaloa, during the 2015-2018 agricultural cycles. The measured and statistical data are integrated for the analysis of volumes saved by the program and its national statistical projection. Results: In 6,114.5 ha under technification of the RIGRAT program in DR 075, the volume saved was 2,401.02 thousand m3 (2.4 hm3). The volume of water saved on that surface represents 10% of the water used by the industrial sector of Sinaloa. It is inferred that the modernization of the DR075 Rio Fuerte in the planted area of 289,780 ha, would imply a saving of 40% of the water that can be used in urban areas of Sinaloa. In the same agricultural sector, it would be possible to save a volume of 187 thousand m3, which means 6.4% of the water used by the irrigation district at plot level. Limitations on study/implications: Current regulations do not allow the transfer of water volume in its different uses, with the aim of optimizing the value of water. Findings/conclusions: With actions implemented in the RIGRAT program, it represents that achieving water savings at the farm level would have a great impact, since agriculture is the main consumer of water and there could be volumes saved to be used in other sectors.  Objective: To analyze conceptually the potential use of water that the technification of gravity irrigation allows in saving and generating alternatives of use according to the extrapolation of volumes, both in the agricultural sector or outside of it. Design/methodology/approach: The Modernized Gravity Irrigation Program (RIGRAT) will be evaluated, by measuring the volumes of irrigation used in the Irrigation Districts (ID) 075 Río Fuerte, 076 Valle del Carrizo, and 063 Guasave, Sinaloa, during the 2015-2018 agricultural cycles. The measured and statistical data are integrated for the analysis of volumes saved by the program and its national statistical projection. Results: The volume saved in the ID 075 was 2,401.02 thousand m3 (2.4 hm3) in 6,114.5 ha under technification of the RIGRAT program. The volume of water saved on that surface represents 10% of the water used by the industrial sector of Sinaloa. It is inferred that the modernization of the ID 075 Río Fuerte in the planted area of 289,780 ha, would imply a saving of 40% of the water that can be used in urban areas of Sinaloa. In the same agricultural sector, it would be possible to save a volume of 187 thousand m3, which represents 6.4% of the water used by the irrigation district at plot level. Limitations on study/implications: Current regulations do not allow the transfer of water volume in its different uses, with the aim of optimizing the value of water. Findings/conclusions: With actions implemented in the RIGRAT program, water saving is achieved at the farm level and there would be a great impact, since agriculture is the main consumer of water and there could be volumes saved to be used in other sectors

Spent FCC catalyst for improving early strength Portland cement

[EN] Spent fluid catalytic cracking (FCC) catalyst from the petrol industry has proven to be a very active pozzolanic material. This behavior leads to an additional increase in the strength of the mortar that contains this catalyst. Pozzolanic effects tend to be considered for periods above three days, whereas in shorter times, the influence of pozzolan is usually negligible. The reactivity of FCC is so high, however, that both pozzolanic effects and acceleration of cement hydration are evident in short curing times. This paper presents a study of the effect of the presence of FCC on cement hydration and the reaction products in the first 48 hours of curing time, carried out by determining flexural and compressive strength of mortars in three different tests (substitution, addition, and with accelerator). For the FCC behavior comparison, limestone, mullite, and andalusite were used. Finally, the characterization of hydrates was performed by thermogravimetry.Borrachero Rosado, MV.; Monzó Balbuena, JM.; Paya Bernabeu, JJ.; Vunda, C.; Velázquez Rodríguez, S.; Soriano Martinez, L. (2014). Spent FCC catalyst for improving early strength Portland cement. Materials Journal. 111(1):59-66. http://hdl.handle.net/10251/51723S5966111

Faster monitoring of the invasive alien species (IAS) Dreissena polymorpha in river basins through isothermal amplification

Zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha) is considered as one of the 100 most harmful IAS in the world. Traditional detection methods have limitations, and PCR based environmental DNA detection has provided interesting results for early warning. However, in the last years, the development of isothermal amplification methods has received increasing attention. Among them, loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) has several advantages, including its higher tolerance to the presence of inhibitors and the possibility of naked-eye detection, which enables and simplifies its potential use in decentralized settings. In the current study, a real-time LAMP (qLAMP) method for the detection of Dreissena polymorpha was developed and tested with samples from the Guadalquivir River basin, together with two real-time PCR (qPCR) methods using different detection chemistries, targeting a specific region of the mitochondrial gene cytochrome C oxidase subunit I. All three developed approaches were evaluated regarding specificity, sensitivity and time required for detection. Regarding sensitivity, both qPCR approaches were more sensitive than qLAMP by one order of magnitude, however the qLAMP method proved to be as specific and much faster being performed in just 9 min versus 23 and 29 min for the qPCR methods based on hydrolysis probe and intercalating dye respectivelyThis work was supported by a partnership agreement project between the Confederación Hidrográfica del Guadalquivir and INL for the development of a system for early detection of zebra mussels through analysis of environmental DNA, and by project Nanotechnology Based Functional Solutions (NORTE-01-0145-FEDER-000019), supported by Norte Portugal Regional Operational Programme (NORTE2020), under the PORTUGAL 2020 Partnership Agreement, through the European Regional Development Fund. S. A. acknowledges the Portuguese funding institution FCT – Fundação para Ciência e Tecnologia for Ph.D. scholarship SFRH/BD/140396/2018S

Sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate impact on soil bacterial diversity in greenhouse tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) crop

The constant use of sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate (metam sodium: MS) in protected agriculture in México has attracted the attention of researchers and producers on their effects on the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of MS on the bacterial community structure in an agricultural soil with tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) considering the different phenological stages of the crop. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, with a completely randomized block design with two treatments: 1) without MS and 2) with application of 400 L·ha-1 of MS. For the determination of the bacterial structure, the biodiversity indexes of richness (S), diversity (H') and equity (J'), identification of operational taxonomic units (OTU) were used through the T-RFLP technique. Application of MS in soil showed no significant effect on bacterial richness. However, the application of MS does alter the structure of the bacterial community (H' and J') in each of the tomato phenological stages. Finally, future studies which include the evaluation of the effects of MS on the physiology of intensive crops and functions in the different soil types are need.The constant use of sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate (metam sodium: MS) in protected agriculture in México has attracted the attention of researchers and producers on their effects on the environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of MS on the bacterial community structure in an agricultural soil with tomato crop (Solanum lycopersicum L.) considering the different phenological stages of the crop. The experiment was carried out in a greenhouse, with a completely randomized block design with two treatments: 1) without MS and 2) with application of 400 L·ha-1 of MS. For the determination of the bacterial structure, the biodiversity indexes of richness (S), diversity (H') and equity (J'), identification of operational taxonomic units (OTU) were used through the T-RFLP technique. Application of MS in soil showed no significant effect on bacterial richness. However, the application of MS does alter the structure of the bacterial community (H' and J') in each of the tomato phenological stages. Finally, future studies which include the evaluation of the effects of MS on the physiology of intensive crops and functions in the different soil types are need