Eliminación de la hepatitis C. Documento de posicionamiento de la Asociación Española para el Estudio del Hígado (AEEH)

La Asociación Española para el Estudio del Hígado (AEEH) está convencida de que la eliminación de la hepatitis C en España es posible siempre y cuando seamos capaces de emplear los recursos y las herramientas necesarias para la misma. Este documento refleja la posición de la AEEH respecto a la eliminación del virus de la hepatitis C (VHC), estableciendo una amplia serie de recomendaciones que se pueden agrupar en cinco categorías: 1) cribado del VHC en función de la edad, de la existencia de factores de riesgo clásicos de adquisición de la infección, búsqueda activa de pacientes diagnosticados con anterioridad y desarrollo de estrategias de microeliminación en poblaciones vulnerables; 2) simplificación del diagnóstico del VHC (diagnóstico en un solo paso y diagnóstico en el punto de atención del paciente); 3) simplificación del tratamiento de los pacientes y mejora de los circuitos asistenciales; 4) medidas de política sanitaria, y, finalmente, 5) establecimiento de indicadores de eliminación del VHC. The Spanish Association for the Study of the Liver (AEEH) is convinced that the elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in Spain is possible as long as we are able to use the resources and tools necessary for it. This document reflects the position of the AEEH regarding the elimination of HCV, establishing a wide range of recommendations that can be grouped into five categories: 1) Screening of HCV according to age, of the existence of classic acquisition risk factors of infection, active search of previously diagnosed patients and development of microelimination strategies in vulnerable populations; 2) Simplification of HCV diagnosis (one-step diagnosis and diagnosis at the point of patient care); 3) Simplification of patient treatment and improvement of care circuits; 4) Health policy measures, and, finally, 5) Establishment of HCV elimination indicators

Evolution of the use of corticosteroids for the treatment of hospitalised COVID-19 patients in Spain between March and November 2020: SEMI-COVID national registry

Objectives: Since the results of the RECOVERY trial, WHO recommendations about the use of corticosteroids (CTs) in COVID-19 have changed. The aim of the study is to analyse the evolutive use of CTs in Spain during the pandemic to assess the potential influence of new recommendations. Material and methods: A retrospective, descriptive, and observational study was conducted on adults hospitalised due to COVID-19 in Spain who were included in the SEMI-COVID- 19 Registry from March to November 2020. Results: CTs were used in 6053 (36.21%) of the included patients. The patients were older (mean (SD)) (69.6 (14.6) vs. 66.0 (16.8) years; p < 0.001), with hypertension (57.0% vs. 47.7%; p < 0.001), obesity (26.4% vs. 19.3%; p < 0.0001), and multimorbidity prevalence (20.6% vs. 16.1%; p < 0.001). These patients had higher values (mean (95% CI)) of C-reactive protein (CRP) (86 (32.7-160) vs. 49.3 (16-109) mg/dL; p < 0.001), ferritin (791 (393-1534) vs. 470 (236- 996) µg/dL; p < 0.001), D dimer (750 (430-1400) vs. 617 (345-1180) µg/dL; p < 0.001), and lower Sp02/Fi02 (266 (91.1) vs. 301 (101); p < 0.001). Since June 2020, there was an increment in the use of CTs (March vs. September; p < 0.001). Overall, 20% did not receive steroids, and 40% received less than 200 mg accumulated prednisone equivalent dose (APED). Severe patients are treated with higher doses. The mortality benefit was observed in patients with oxygen saturation </=90%. Conclusions: Patients with greater comorbidity, severity, and inflammatory markers were those treated with CTs. In severe patients, there is a trend towards the use of higher doses. The mortality benefit was observed in patients with oxygen saturation </=90%

Ab Initio study of 2H nuclear quadrupole coupling constants in deuterated crystalline oxalic acid dehydrated polymorphs

We report calculated 2H nuclear quadrupole coupling constants and asymmetry parameter in deuterated crystalline oxalic acid dihydrated polymorphs within a full-potential linear combination of Gaussian-type orbitals employing both Density Functional Theory and Hartree-Fock approximation. The Becke's hybrid exchange B3 and the Lee, Yang and Parr correlation functionals were employed. Their dependence with basis set, interelectronic correlation, structural changes and crystal field environment are reported. © 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC

A visual servo control based on geometric algebra

We report calculated 2H nuclear quadrupole coupling constants and asymmetry parameter in deuterated crystalline oxalic acid dihydrated polymorphs within a full-potential linear combination of Gaussian-type orbitals employing both Density Functional Theory and Hartree-Fock approximation. The Becke's hybrid exchange B3 and the Lee, Yang and Parr correlation functionals were employed. Their dependence with basis set, interelectronic correlation, structural changes and crystal field environment are reported. " 2013 Copyright Taylor and Francis Group, LLC.",,,,,,"10.1080/15421406.2013.768500",,,"http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12104/39167","http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-84877125557&partnerID=40&md5=671de20103d78e6e9f826f1a2acdd584",,,,,,"1",,"Molecular Crystals and Liquid Crystals",,"18

Theoretical study on the sequential hydroxylation of C82 fullerene based on Fukui function

In the present work semi-empirical PM3 method and ab initio density-functional theory calculations were performed in carbon systems. The condensed Fukui function was calculated and HOMO-LUMO were visualised in order to study the sequence of hydroxylation of two isomers of C82 fullerene for the low coverage regime, with the formula C82(OH) x where x = 0 - 12. It was found that there was a formation of dangling bonds on structures with an odd number of hydroxyl groups on the fullerene surface, which suggests an enhanced reactivity of these molecules. Nevertheless, the coverings with an even number of groups tend to the reconstruction of bonds, obtaining less reactive molecular structures. With the adsorption of the first group, a narrow HOMO-LUMO gap (1.28 eV) is observed in comparison with the C82(OH)2 system (1.70 eV), as is found in similar systems, such as C60 fullerenol [E.E. Fileti et al., Nanotechnology 19, 365703 (2008); J.G. Rodríguez-Zavala and R.A. Guirado-López, Phys. Rev. B 69, 075411 (2004)]. Through an analysis of the electronic structure to these coverings, a splitting of electronic energy levels in the structure with one hydroxyl group is observed, which could be one of the factors that causes the narrowing of the energy gap in this structure. On the other hand, with a coverage of 12 hydroxyl groups, the formation of an amphiphilic molecule, where the location of groups in one side of the C 82 surface provides an hydrophilic character, is observed, while the uncovered part has an hydrophobic character. This could be important in the formation of Langmuir monolayers. Finally, it is shown that the precise distribution of the OH groups on the fullerene surface plays a crucial role in the electronic structure of the polyhydroxylated fullerenes. © 2011 Taylor &amp; Francis

Thermal decomposition of diammonium tetrachloroplatinate to form platinum nanoparticles and its application as electrodes

In the present work semi-empirical PM3 method and ab initio density-functional theory calculations were performed in carbon systems. The condensed Fukui function was calculated and HOMO-LUMO were visualised in order to study the sequence of hydroxylation of two isomers of C82 fullerene for the low coverage regime, with the formula C82(OH) x where x = 0 - 12. It was found that there was a formation of dangling bonds on structures with an odd number of hydroxyl groups on the fullerene surface, which suggests an enhanced reactivity of these molecules. Nevertheless, the coverings with an even number of groups tend to the reconstruction of bonds, obtaining less reactive molecular structures. With the adsorption of the first group, a narrow HOMO-LUMO gap (1.28 eV) is observed in comparison with the C82(OH)2 system (1.70 eV), as is found in similar systems, such as C60 fullerenol [E.E. Fileti et al., Nanotechnology 19, 365703 (2008); J.G. Rodríguez-Zavala and R.A. Guirado-López, Phys. Rev. B 69, 075411 (2004)]. Through an analysis of the electronic structure to these coverings, a splitting of electronic energy levels in the structure with one hydroxyl group is observed, which could be one of the factors that causes the narrowing of the energy gap in this structure. On the other hand, with a coverage of 12 hydroxyl groups, the formation of an amphiphilic molecule, where the location of groups in one side of the C 82 surface provides an hydrophilic character, is observed, while the uncovered part has an hydrophobic character. This could be important in the formation of Langmuir monolayers. Finally, it is shown that the precise distribution of the OH groups on the fullerene surface plays a crucial role in the electronic structure of the polyhydroxylated fullerenes. " 2011 Taylor &amp; Francis.",,,,,,"10.1080/00268976.2011.591743",,,"http://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12104/45332","http://www.scopus.com/inward/record.url?eid=2-s2.0-79960990960&partnerID=40&md5=33130695b3999c336d70e7450fbd0977",,,,,,"14",,"Molecular Physics",,"177

Efecto del tratamiento de sellado en el comportamiento frente a corrosión de la aleación anodizada de aluminio-litio AA2099

The corrosion behavior of the sulphuric-anodized AA2099 using two different current densities, 0.19 or 1.0 A·cm, with two different sealing treatments in HO and 6 wt.% NaCrO at 95 °C was studied in 3.5 wt.% NaCl and 10 vol.% HSO solutions. The AA2099 is widely used in aeronautical applications, thus it is essential to present good corrosion performance in chloride and acid rain environments. The surface morphology of the anodized film was characterized by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), the electrochemical corrosion behavior was studied using electrochemical impedance (EIS), and finally characterization of the surface chemical composition was revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). It was found the 6 wt.% NaCrO sealing treatment imparts a more homogeneous and compact passive layer, and tends to increase the charge transfer resistance, thus improving the corrosion behavior of the anodized AA2099.Efecto del tratamiento de sellado en el comportamiento frente a corrosión de la aleación anodizada de aluminio-litio AA2099. El comportamiento frente a corrosión de la aleación de aluminio AA2099 anodizado en solución de H2SO4, aplicando dos densidades de corriente diferentes, 0,19 o 1,0 A·cm−2, con dos tratamientos de sellado diferentes en H2O y en Na2Cr2O7 (6% peso) a 95 °C, se ha estudiado en disoluciones de NaCl (3,5% peso) y de H2SO4 (10% vol). La aleación AA2099 se usa ampliamente en aplicaciones aeronáuticas, por tanto, se requiere que presente un buen comportamiento frente a la corrosión en ambientes de cloruro y lluvia ácida. La morfología de la superficie de la película anodizada se caracterizó por microscopía electrónica de barrido (MEB), se estudió el comportamiento frente a corrosión electroquímica empleando la impedancia electroquí-mica (EIS), y finalmente la caracterización de la composición química de la superficie se reveló por espectros-copía de fotoelectrones de rayos X (XPS). Se encontró que el tratamiento de sellado con Na2Cr2O7 (6% peso), genera una capa pasiva más homogénea y compacta, y tiende a aumentar la resistencia a la transferencia de carga, mejorando así el comportamiento frente a corrosión del AA2099 anodizado.The authors would like to thank the Mexican National Council for Science and Technology (CONACYT) for the support provided for the devel-opment of the projects CB 253272 and A1-S-8882, the UANL-CA-316 working group and Universidad Autónoma de Nuevo León (UANL) for the facili-ties given to develop this investigation. U. Martin, J. Ress and D.M. Bastidas acknowledge funding from Firestone Research Grant 639430 and The University of Akron