Correlación secuencial de los depósitos del Cenomanense inferior y medio del Sistema Central, Cordillera Ibérica y Catalánides

Se correlaciona detalladamente el Cenomanense inferior y medio a lo largo de una transversal Este-Oeste a la Cuenca Ibérica, desde el Sistema Central hasta las Catalánides, identificándose ocho litosomas con rango de Miembro. Se identifica un conjunto inferior terrígeno, con tres Miembros, y otro superior principalmente dolomítico en el que se distinguen cinco Miembros; se reconoce además la presencia de cuatro Capas de margas (Chera, Pinarueco, Poveda y Pozuel). Este conjunto inferior terrígeno se incluye en la Fm. Arenas de Utrillas, y el conjunto superior dolomítico en la Fm. Dolomías de Cortes de Pallás. Estos materiales corresponden a dos secuencias deposicionales de 3er orden: Una basal, solo presente en la zona central, y formada casi exclusivamente por depósitos costeros, que se interpreta en función de datos regionales como una secuencia deposicional menor de 4. orden (parasecuencia). Y otra superior, mejor desarrollada y limitada por dos discontinuidades de extensión regional; en esta se pueden diferenciar hasta cuatro secuencias deposicionales menores, de 4º orden (parasecuencias), formadas, a su vez, por secuencias de orden menor (5º y 6º) que permiten interpretar las parasecuencias en términos de Cortejos Sedimentarios, en este caso de 42 orden. La parte superior de los materiales estudiados, principalmente calcárea, se interpreta como un Cortejo Sedimentario transgresivo (TST) y de alto nivel del mar (HST), correspondiente a un ciclo eustático de 3er orden, el cual estaría compuesto por Cortejos Sedimentarios menores de bajo nivel del mar (LST), transgresivos (TST) y de alto nivel del mar (HST) de 4º orden. La parte basal, principalmente margosa, se interpreta en parte, como el Cortejo de bajo nivel del mar (LST) que corresponde al ciclo de 3er Orden descrito anteriormente y en parte, al borde de un HST de 3541 orden infrayacente, sólo representado aquí por su parte más alta y en facies mas somera

The relationship of the atlantic diet with cardiovascular risk factors and markers of arterial stiffness in adults without cardiovascular disease

Background: Studying the adherence of the population to the Atlantic Diet (AD) could be simplified by an easy and quickly applied dietary index. The aim of this study is to analyse the relationship of an index measuring compliance with recommendations regarding the Atlantic diet and physical activity with cardiovascular disease risk factors, cardiovascular risk factors, obesity indexes and arterial stiffness markers. Methods: We included 791 individuals from the EVIDENT study (lifestyles and arterial ageing), (52.3 ± 12 years, 61.7% women) without cardiovascular disease. Compliance with recommendations on AD was collected through the responses to a food frequency questionnaire, while physical activity was measured by accelerometer. The number of recommendations being met was estimated using a global scale between 0 and 14 points (a higher score representing greater adherence). Blood pressure, plasma lipid and glucose values and obesity rates were measured. Cardiovascular risk was estimated with the Framingham equation. Results: In the overall sample, 184 individuals (23.3%) scored between 0–3 on the 14-point index we created, 308 (38.9%) between 4 and 5 points, and 299 (37.8%) 6 or more points. The results of multivariate analysis yield a common tendency in which the group with an adherence score of at least 6 points shows lower figures for total cholesterol (p = 0.007) and triglycerides (p = 0.002). Similarly, overall cardiovascular risk in this group is the lowest (p < 0.001), as is pulse wave velocity (p = 0.050) and the mean values of the obesity indexes studied (p < 0.05 in all cases). Conclusion: The rate of compliance with the Atlantic diet and physical activity shows that greater adherence to these recommendations is linked to lower cardiovascular risk, lower total cholesterol and triglycerides, lower rates of obesity and lower pulse wave velocity values

Obtaining cloud top height from WRF model vertical profiles: application to the EUSO program

The objective of the Extreme Universe Space Observatory (EUSO) program is detection and measurement of high-energy particles that reach earth?s atmosphere from space. Clouds at mid and upper levels of the troposphere can interfere with such detection. Therefore, determining cloud top height with high accuracy is crucial to estimating the effect of clouds on these measurements.With this aim, we developed a method to extract that height using cloud temperature via vertical profiles predicted by the WRF model

Documento de consenso sobre el tratamiento antimicrobiano de las infecciones bacterianas odontogénicas

Las infecciones de la cavidad bucal son un problema de salud pública frecuente y motivo constante de prescripción antibiótica; el 10% de los antibióticos se emplean para tratar este problema. Sin embargo, hasta la fecha son pocos los estudios realizados para determinar su incidencia. Asímismo, su relación con ciertas enfermedades sistémicas (cardiacas, endocrinas, etc...) confiere a estas patologías una importancia vital. A pesar de la reconocida frecuencia e importancia de las infecciones odontogénicas, llama la atención la actual dispersión de criterio en varios aspectos referentes a su clasificación, terminología y recomendaciones terapéuticas. El objetivo principal de este documento, realizado con el consenso de especialistas en microbiología y odontología, es establecer unas recomendaciones útiles para todos los profesionales implicados en el manejo clínico de estas patologías. Recibe especial atención el aumento de la prevalencia de resistencias bacterianas observado durante los últimos años y, en concreto, la proliferación de cepas productoras de betalactamasas. Otro factor causal importante de la aparición de resistencias es la falta de cumplimiento terapéutico, en especial en lo que respecta a la dosis y a la duración del tratamiento. Así pues, estas patologías constituyen un problema complejo cuyo abordaje requiere la instauración de antimicrobianos de amplio espectro, con adecuados parámetros farmacocinéticos, con buena tolerancia y una posología cómoda que permita que el paciente reciba la dosis adecuada durante el tiempo necesario. Amoxicilina/ácido clavulánico a dosis altas (2000mg/ 125mg) ha demostrado buenos resultados y capacidad para superar resistencias. Otros agentes como metronidazol y clindamicina, seguidos de claritromicina y azitromicina han demostrado también ser activos frente a la mayoría de los microorganismos responsables de las infecciones odontogé[email protected]

Concentration-Dependent Protection by Ethanol Extract ofPropolis against &#947;-Ray-Induced Chromosome Damage in HumanBlood Lymphocytes

[EN] Radioprotection with natural products may be relevant to the mitigation of ionizing radiation-induced damage in mammalian systems; in this sense, propolis extracts have shown effects such as antioxidant, antitumoral, anti-inflammatory, and immunostimulant. We report for the first time a cytogenetic study to evaluate the radioprotective effect, in vitro, of propolis against radiation-induced chromosomal damage. Lymphocytes were cultured with increasing concentrations of ethanol extract of propolis (EEP), including 20, 40, 120, 250, 500, 750, 1000, and 2000 ¿g mL-1 and then exposed to 2 Gy ¿-rays. A significant and concentration-dependent decrease is observed in the frequency of chromosome aberrations in samples treated with EEP. The protection against the formation of dicentrics was concentration-dependent, with a maximum protection at 120 ¿g mL-1 of EEP. The observed frequency of dicentrics is described as negative exponential function, indicating that the maximum protectible fraction of dicentrics is approximately 44. Free radical scavenging and antioxidant activities are the mechanisms that these substances use to protect cells from ionizing radiation. Copyright © 2011 A. Montoro et al.This research was supported in part by the Company Dieteticos Intersa S.A., U.P.V., and Hospital Universitario La Fe of Valencia and Consejo de Seguridad Nuclear (2696/SRO). The authors express their appreciation to Dr. Pepe Perez (Hospital Universitario La Fe) and Dr. Alberto Yuste (U.P.V.).Montoro, A.; Barquinero, J.; Almonacid, M.; Montoro, A.; Sebastià, N.; Verdú Martín, GJ.; Sahuquillo, V.... (2011). Concentration-Dependent Protection by Ethanol Extract ofPropolis against &#947;-Ray-Induced Chromosome Damage in HumanBlood Lymphocytes. Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 1-7. doi:10.1155/2011/174853S1

The Spanish Infrared Camera onboard the EUSO-BALLOON (CNES) flight on August 24, 2014

The EUSO-Balloon (CNES) campaign was held during Summer 2014 with a launch on August 24. In the gondola, next to the Photo Detector Module (PDM), a completely isolated Infrared camera was allocated. Also, a helicopter which shooted flashers flew below the balloon. We have retrieved the Cloud Top Height (CTH) with the IR camera, and also the optical depth of the nonclear atmosphere have been inferred with two approaches: The first one is with the comparison of the brightness temperature of the cloud and the real temperature obtained after the pertinent corrections. The second one is by measuring the detected signal from the helicopter flashers by the IR Camera, considering the energy of the flashers and the location of the helicopter

The atmospheric science of JEM-EUSO

An Atmospheric Monitoring System (AMS) is critical suite of instruments for JEM-EUSO whose aim is to detect Ultra-High Energy Cosmic Rays (UHECR) and (EHECR) from Space. The AMS comprises an advanced space qualified infrared camera and a LIDAR with cross checks provided by a ground-based and airborne Global Light System Stations. Moreover the Slow Data Mode of JEM-EUSO has been proven crucial for the UV background analysis by comparing the UV and IR images. It will also contribute to the investigation of atmospheric effects seen in the data from the GLS or even to our understanding of Space Weather

Global Alliance for Chronic Disease researchers' statement on multimorbidity

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Perspectives in visual imaging for marine biology and ecology: from acquisition to understanding

Durden J, Schoening T, Althaus F, et al. Perspectives in Visual Imaging for Marine Biology and Ecology: From Acquisition to Understanding. In: Hughes RN, Hughes DJ, Smith IP, Dale AC, eds. Oceanography and Marine Biology: An Annual Review. 54. Boca Raton: CRC Press; 2016: 1-72