The Visit de Merle Collins y The Bed Sitting Room de Maureen Ismay: dos aproximaciones al tema del desplazamiento en la literatura post-colonial

[Abstract] This paper seeks to analyse how the theme of displacement, a key issue in Post-Colonial literature, is dealt with in two short stories by two Caribbean female writers, that is, Merle CoUin's "The Visit" and Maureen Ismay's "The Bed Sitting Room". In both stories, seve- ral thematic motifs, especially gender, race and language, intertwine in the depiction of the feeling of displacement of the female protagonists and their quest for a new identity. The ten- sion mother --daughter, metropolis- colony, self -home, also adds to the representation of this dislocation. Though coinciding in certain aspects, the different origin of the displace- ment of the female protagonists will be reflected in the different solution to the conflict of the los s of identity through the recovery of a new relationship between self and place tqat each story portrays

Decisión de pérdida de peso relacionado con el conocimiento nutricional, actividad física y duración de sueño en universitarios de Lima, 2022

La obesidad se considera actualmente una de las enfermedades más comunes a nivel mundial que presenta consecuencias perjudiciales para la salud asimismo, ha ido incrementando durante siglos por diversos factores relacionados a la genética, estilo de vida y factores ambientales. El estudio evalúa la decisión de pérdida de peso relacionado con el conocimiento nutricional, actividad física y duración de sueño, en estudiantes universitarios de Lima, 2022. El estudio es de tipo descriptivo correlacional de corte transversal, debido a que los datos fueron recolectados en un momento determinado. La muestra está conformada por 300 participantes y seleccionados mediante muestreo no probabilístico por conveniencia, se utilizó una encuesta en línea. La encuesta fue administrada mediante la plataforma virtual de Google Forms. Se envió mediante redes sociales, como Whatsapp, Facebook, Messenger e Instagram, así mismo se utilizaron correos electrónicos. La investigación muestra una relación significativa entre la decisión de pérdida de peso con el conocimiento nutricional, actividad física y duración de sueño.LIMAEscuela Profesional de Nutrición HumanaNutrición públic

Fatal congenital Chagas' disease in a non-endemic area: a case report

The early diagnosis of congenital Chagas' disease is very important if infected newborns, whether symptomatic or not, are to receive adequate treatment. This paper describes the complications arising in the diagnosis of a newborn with fatal congenital Chagas' disease in Spain, a non-endemic area where visceral leishmaniasis is present

Characterization of the Taenia spp HDP2 sequence and development of a novel PCR-based assay for discrimination of Taenia saginata from Taenia asiatica

A previously described Taenia saginata HDP2 DNA sequence, a 4-kb polymorphic fragment, was previously used as the basis for developing PCR diagnostic protocols for the species-specific discrimination of T. saginata from T. solium and for the differentiation of T. saginata from T. asiatica. The latter was shown subsequently to lack the required specificity, so we undertook genetic studies of the HDP2 sequence from T. saginata and T. asiatica to determine why, and to develop a novel HDP2-PCR protocol for the simultaneous unambiguous identification of human taeniids. Sequencing and further analysis of the HDP2 DNA fragments of 19 Asiatic isolates of T. saginata and T. asiatica indicated that the HDP2 sequences of both species exhibited clear genomic variability, due to polymorphic variable fragments, that could correspond to the non-transcribed region of ribosomal DNA. This newly observed polymorphism allowed us to develop a novel, reproducible and reliable HDP2-PCR protocol which permitted the simultaneous discrimination of all T. saginata and T. asiatica isolates examined. This species-specific identification was based on, and facilitated by, the clear size difference in amplicon profiles generated: fragments of 1300 bp, 600 bp and 300 bp were produced for T. asiatica, amplicons of 1300 bp and 300 bp being obtained for T. saginata. Control T. solium samples produced one amplicon of 600 bp with the HDP2-PCR protocol. The assay has the potential to prove useful as a diagnostic tool in areas such as South East Asia where T. saginata, T. asiatica and T. solium coexist

Visceral Larva Migrans in Immigrants from Latin America

To determine whether increased migration is associated with an increase in incidence of toxocariasis (visceral larva migrans), we analyzed clinical data obtained from immigrants from Latin America. Although infection with Toxocara sp. roundworm larvae is distributed worldwide, seroprevalence is highest in tropical and subtropical areas

Thelaziosis in Humans, a Zoonotic Infection, Spain, 2011

After Thelazia callipaeda infection in dogs and cats were reported in Spain, a human case of thelaziosis in this country was reported, suggesting zoonotic transmission. The active reproductive status of this nematode in situ indicates that humans are competent hosts for this parasite

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Gallstones, Body Mass Index, C-Reactive Protein, and Gallbladder Cancer: Mendelian Randomization Analysis of Chilean and European Genotype Data

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: Gallbladder cancer (GBC) is a neglected disease with substantial geographical variability: Chile shows the highest incidence worldwide, while GBC is relatively rare in Europe. Here, we investigate the causal effects of risk factors considered in current GBC prevention programs as well as C-reactive protein (CRP) level as a marker of chronic inflammation. APPROACH AND RESULTS: We applied two-sample Mendelian randomization (MR) using publicly available data and our own data from a retrospective Chilean and a prospective European study. Causality was assessed by inverse variance weighted (IVW), MR-Egger regression, and weighted median estimates complemented with sensitivity analyses on potential heterogeneity and pleiotropy, two-step MR, and mediation analysis. We found evidence for a causal effect of gallstone disease on GBC risk in Chileans (P = 9 × 10−5) and Europeans (P = 9 × 10−5). A genetically elevated body mass index (BMI) increased GBC risk in Chileans (P = 0.03), while higher CRP concentrations increased GBC risk in Europeans (P = 4.1 × 10−6). European results suggest causal effects of BMI on gallstone disease (P = 0.008); public Chilean data were not, however, available to enable assessment of the mediation effects among causal GBC risk factors. CONCLUSIONS: Two risk factors considered in the current Chilean program for GBC prevention are causally linked to GBC risk: gallstones and BMI. For Europeans, BMI showed a causal effect on gallstone risk, which was itself causally linked to GBC risk. (Hepatology 2021;73:1783-1796).Fil: Barahona Ponce, Carol. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; Alemania. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Scherer, Dominique. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Brinster, Regina. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Boekstegers, Felix. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Marcelain, Katherine. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Gárate Calderón, Valentina. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; Alemania. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Müller, Bettina. Instituto Nacional del Cáncer; ChileFil: de Toro, Gonzalo. Hospital Puerto Montt; Chile. Universidad Austral de Chile; ChileFil: Retamales, Javier. Instituto Nacional del Cáncer; ChileFil: Barajas, Olga. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Ahumada, Monica. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Morales, Erik. Hospital Regional de Talca; Chile. Universidad Católica del Maule; ChileFil: Rojas, Armando. Universidad Católica del Maule; ChileFil: Sanhueza, Verónica. Hospital Padre Hurtado; ChileFil: Loader, Denisse. Hospital Padre Hurtado; ChileFil: Rivera, María Teresa. Hospital del Salvador; ChileFil: Gutiérrez, Lorena. Hospital San Juan de Dios; ChileFil: Bernal, Giuliano. Universidad Católica del Norte; ChileFil: Ortega, Alejandro. Hospital Regional; ChileFil: Montalvo, Domingo. Hospital Regional Juan Noé Crevani; ChileFil: Portiño, Sergio. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Bertrán, Maria Enriqueta. Ministerio de Salud; ChileFil: Gabler, Fernando. Universidad de Santiago de Chile. Hospital Clinico San Borja Arriaran; ChileFil: Spencer, Loreto. Hospital Regional Guillermo Grant Benavente; ChileFil: Olloquequi, Jordi. Universidad Autónoma de Chile; ChileFil: Fischer, Christine. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Jenab, Mazda. International Agency For Research On Cancer; AlemaniaFil: Aleksandrova, Krasimira. German Institute Of Human Nutrition; AlemaniaFil: Katzke, Verena. German Cancer Research Center; AlemaniaFil: Gonzalez-Jose, Rolando. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Centro Nacional Patagónico. Instituto Patagónico de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas; Argentin

Development and internal validation of a multifactorial risk prediction model for gallbladder cancer in a high-incidence country

Since 2006, Chile has been implementing a gallbladder cancer (GBC) prevention program based on prophylactic cholecystectomy for gallstone patients aged 35 to 49 years. The effectiveness of this prevention program has not yet been comprehensively evaluated. We conducted a retrospective study of 473 Chilean GBC patients and 2137 population-based controls to develop and internally validate three GBC risk prediction models. The Baseline Model accounted for gallstones while adjusting for sex and birth year. Enhanced Model I also included the non-genetic risk factors: body mass index, educational level, Mapuche surnames, number of children and family history of GBC. Enhanced Model II further included Mapuche ancestry and the genotype for rs17209837. Multiple Cox regression was applied to assess the predictive performance, quantified by the area under the precision-recall curve (AUC-PRC) and the number of cholecystectomies needed (NCN) to prevent one case of GBC at age 70 years. The AUC-PRC for the Baseline Model (0.44%, 95%CI 0.42-0.46) increased by 0.22 (95%CI 0.15-0.29) when non-genetic factors were included, and by 0.25 (95%CI 0.20-0.30) when incorporating non-genetic and genetic factors. The overall NCN for Chileans with gallstones (115, 95%CI 104-131) decreased to 92 (95%CI 60-128) for Chileans with a higher risk than the median according to Enhanced Model I, and to 80 (95%CI 59-110) according to Enhanced Model II. In conclusion, age, sex and gallstones are strong risk factors for GBC, but consideration of other non-genetic factors and individual genotype data improves risk prediction and may optimize allocation of financial resources and surgical capacity.Fil: Boekstegers, Felix. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Scherer, Dominique. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Barahona Ponce, Carol. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; AlemaniaFil: Marcelain, Katherine. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Gárate Calderón, Valentina. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Waldenberger, Melanie. No especifíca;Fil: Morales, Erik. Universidad Católica de Maule; ChileFil: Rojas, Armando. Universidad Católica de Maule; ChileFil: Munoz, César. Universidad Católica de Maule; ChileFil: Retamales, Javier. Instituto Nacional del Cáncer; ChileFil: de Toro, Gonzalo. Universidad Austral de Chile; ChileFil: Barajas, Olga. Universidad de Chile; ChileFil: Rivera, María Teresa. Hospital del Salvador; ChileFil: Cortés, Analía. Hospital del Salvador; ChileFil: Loader, Denisse. Hospital Padre Hurtado; ChileFil: Saavedra, Javiera. Hospital Padre Hurtado; ChileFil: Gutiérrez, Lorena. Hospital San Juan de Dios; ChileFil: Ortega, Alejandro. Hospital Regional; ChileFil: Bertrán, Maria Enriqueta. Hospital Base de Valdivia; ChileFil: Bartolotti, Leonardo. Hospital Base de Valdivia; ChileFil: Gabler, Fernando. Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán; ChileFil: Campos, Mónica. Hospital Clínico San Borja Arriarán; ChileFil: Alvarado, Juan. Hospital Regional de Concepción - Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente; ChileFil: Moisán, Fabricio. Hospital Regional de Concepción - Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente; ChileFil: Spencer, Loreto. Hospital Regional de Concepción - Dr. Guillermo Grant Benavente; ChileFil: Nervi, Bruno. No especifíca;Fil: Carvajal Hausdorf, Daniel. Universidad del Desarrollo; ChileFil: Losada, Héctor. Universidad de La Frontera; ChileFil: Almau, Mauricio. Hospital de Rancagua; ChileFil: Fernández, Plinio. Hospital de Rancagua; ChileFil: Olloquequi, Jordi. Universidad de Barcelona; EspañaFil: Fuentes Guajardo, Macarena. Universidad de Tarapacá; ChileFil: Gonzalez-Jose, Rolando. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - Centro Nacional Patagónico. Instituto Patagónico de Ciencias Sociales y Humanas; ArgentinaFil: Bortolini, Maria Cátira. Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul; BrasilFil: Acuña Alonzo, Victor. No especifíca;Fil: Gallo, Carla. Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia; PerúFil: Ruiz-Linares, Andres. Colegio Universitario de Londres; Reino UnidoFil: Rothhammer, Francisco. Universidad de Tarapacá; ChileFil: Lorenzo Bermejo, Justo. Ruprecht Karls Universitat Heidelberg; Alemani