Repercussions of the COVID-19 lockdown for autistic people in Mexico: The caregivers’ perspective

Introduction. The COVID-19 lockdown has posed new challenges for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), including service suspension and reductions in support. Objective. To explore the perspectives of caregivers on the impact of the COVID-19 lockdown on people with ASD in Mexico. Method. 126 caregivers from Mexico completed a survey on the impact of lockdown on people with ASD. Results. Suspension of at least one service was reported for 38.9% of subjects, with no significant association being found between symptom worsening and service administration modality. Discussion and conclusion. Service suspension for people with ASD in Mexico has been a side effect of the pandemic, negatively impacting their behavior. Results indicate that certain services could be remotely maintained and provided to individuals with ASD in underserved areas - Introducción. El confinamiento debido a la pandemia por COVID-19 ha implicado nuevos desafíos para las personas con trastorno del espectro autista (TEA), incluyendo la suspensión de algunos servicios, y la disminución de los apoyos. Objetivo. Explorar las perspectivas de los cuidadores acerca de las reper-cusiones del confinamiento por COVID-19 en las personas con TEA en México. Método. 126 cuidadores residentes de México completaron una encuesta acerca del impacto del confinamiento en personas con TEA. Resultados. Aunque el 38.9% de los participantes reportó la suspensión de al menos un servicio de salud tras el confinamiento, no hubo asociaciones significativas entre retroceso y modalidad de administración de los servicios. Discusión y conclusión. La suspensión de servicios a las personas con TEA en México es uno de los efectos secundarios de la pandemia, y afecta negativamente su comportamiento. Los resultados indican que algunos tratamientos pudieran ser mantenidos remotamente y brindar servicios a personas con TEA en zonas de difícil acces

The neglect of herself in the process of Infatuation–Love

La presente investigación, de corte cualitativo, tiene como objetivo describir la forma como se vive el proceso de Enamoramiento-Amor en una población de mujeres universitarias del Estado de México. Se desarrolló en dos momentos, primero mediante la técnica de Redes Semánticas se indagó sobre lo que conciben como amor, enamoramiento y manifestaciones de éstos. A partir de estos resultados, se eligió a las informantes clave; a quienes en un segundo momento se aplicó una entrevista semiestructurada, que profundiza en los conocimientos, comportamiento y el tipo de emociones que se viven en el proceso de Enamoramiento-Amor. Los hallazgos muestran que las mujeres universitarias en el proceso de Enamoramiento parten de la idealización del otro, no perciben sus defectos o bien se toleran; el comportamiento que se asume se encuentra ligado al deber ser del amor, donde todo es justificado y perdonado en nombre de este sentimiento. En la etapa de amor, se presentan conductas de protección y cuidado hacia el otro, dejando en último las propias necesidades. Las informantes señalan que en el amor se generan sentimientos ambivalentes de extrema felicidad y sufrimiento al tener que tolerar violencia física y psicológica por parte de la pareja, esto coincide con la concepción de Fromm acerca del amor como fundamental en el ser humano, donde se debe aprender y ejercitar poniendo en juego toda la personalidad, implica asumir una actitud positiva, una orientación de carácter, un acto de voluntad y compromiso hacía el otro; aunque en este caso no sea recíproco

Neotropical tadpoles: spatial and temporal distribution and habitat use in a seasonal lake in Veracruz, México

We studied a tadpole assemblage in a seasonal neotropical lake where 14 species of anurans reproduce. Tadpoles were collected monthly at nine sampling stations at depth intervals of 1 m from the surface to the bottom (13 m). Sufficient numbers of tadpoles of three species were collected to compare habitat use. This three species assemblage breed in the following order (first to last): Smilisca baudinii, Gastrophryne usta, and Rana berlandieri. R. berlandieri had the greatest microhabitat breadth followed by S. baudinii. S. baudinii and G. usta had high microhabitat overlap, but significant differences in microhabitat use were found. S. baudinii tended to occur near the bottom, while G. usta was near the surface. This study shows that temporal and habitat partitioning both occur and depend on the species of tadpole. Dynamic interactions occur between habitat and temporal dimensions. Phenology and habitat selection depend both on the species and on abiotic and biotic factors

Salud e interculturalidad : un estudio en una población migrante en Mendoza

Los objetivos propuestos en la investigación han posibilitado identificar y documentar las barreras de acceso y los factores de riesgo en los cuidados de salud en ginecología y obstetricia y evaluar la situación sociofamiliar en la población migrante instrumentando acciones de inclusión en el sistema de salud de la provincia en aquellas pacientes que requirieron una atención de mayor complejidad. La experiencia de trabajo interdisciplinario en una comunidad ha posibilitado estudiar a 99 mujeres en edad fértil, en un 45% de origen boliviano, con alta vulnerabilidad social que habitan en el Distrito Belgrano de Guaymallén. Se realizó un estudio protocolizado, descriptivo y observacional con entrevistas semiestructuradas y control ginecológico, con toma de muestras para Papanicolaou y colposcopía en un consultorio que se instaló en el jardín maternal. Se aplicó un consentimiento informado a todas las mujeres antes de la realización de los estudios. La lectura de las muestras y los estudios específicos incluyeron mamografías y ecografías que se realizaron en los servicios de anatomía patológica y rayos del Hospital Universitario. El equipo del Hospital Universitario que concurrió a terreno estuvo formado por ginecólogos, trabajadores sociales, enfermeros y alumnos de las carreras de grado.The proposed objectives of the research were to identify and document possible barriers and risk factors in health care in gynecology and obstetrics and assess the family situation in the migrant population more steps for inclusion in the health system in the province in those patients requiring more complex care. Work experience in a community interdisciplinary study has enabled 99 women of childbearing age, 45% of Bolivian origin, with high social vulnerability living in the Belgrano district of Guaymallén. A study protocol, descriptive and observational semistructured interviews and gynecological surveillance sampling for Papsmear and colposcopy in an office that was installed in the garden nursery. Informed consent was applied to all women before the completion of the studies. Reading the signs and specific studies included mammography and ultrasound were performed in pathology services at University Hospital and lightning. The team from the University Hospital who attended field consisted gynecologists, social workers, nurses and students of undergraduate courses.Fil: Daguerre, Pedro. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Falco, Paula. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Alonso, Pablo. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Gimenez, Cecilia. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Sayegh, F. C.. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Sanz, Alba. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Pampillon, Javier. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Barg, Liliana. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Torres, Cecilia. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Valdes, Gonzalo. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina)Fil: Michel, Jorge. Hospital Universitario (Mendoza, Argentina

Reforestar en áreas agrícola-ganaderas: un estudio de caso evaluando el desempeño de dos especies nativas del Espinal

Background and aims: Forest restoration is of increasing concern around the world, mainly in agricultural areas where remnant native forest patches are scarce and isolated from each other. Here, we assess the performance in plantation of two native tree species from the Espinal. We aimed (1) to compare the survival and growth of Prosopis alba (algarrobo blanco) and Celtis ehrenbergiana (tala) planted in a forest edge and an open site, (2) to compare the incidence of vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores between species and sites, (3) to describe other factors that could affect the performance of saplings in agricultural areas.  M&M: We planted a total of 200 saplings per species, distributed in two sites and monthly assessed the survival, height and the incidence of vertebrate and invertebrate herbivores.  Results: 11 months after planting, the survival for algarrobo and tala were 32% and 17%, respectively (P<0.0001). The survival of algarrobo saplings was higher in the forest edge than in the open site while for the survival of tala saplings we found an opposite pattern (P<0.0001). Final sapling height was lower than at planting time, without differences between species and sites (P>0.05). Vertebrate herbivores affected 28% of saplings of both species, while invertebrates affected a 5% of saplings.  Conclusions: We recommend to plant “algarrobo” for increasing the area of remnant forest patches, and tala for creating new patches in open areas or increase the connectivity between isolated patches, in sites with livestock exclusion and low herbicide drift. Introducción y objetivos: La restauración de bosques es un tema de interés creciente, especialmente en zonas agrícola-ganaderas donde los parches remanentes de bosque nativo son escasos. Evaluamos el desempeño de plantines de dos especies arbóreas nativas del Espinal. Nos propusimos (1) comparar la supervivencia y el crecimiento de plantines de Prosopis alba (algarrobo blanco) y Celtis ehrenbergiana (tala) plantados en un sitio al borde del bosque y en un sitio abierto, (2) comparar la incidencia de herbívoros entre especies y sitios, (3) describir otros factores ambientales que pudieran afectar el desempeño de los plantines en el contexto agrícola-ganadero.  M&M: Plantamos 200 plantines por especie, distribuidos en los dos sitios y evaluamos mensualmente la supervivencia, altura e incidencia de herbívoros.  Resultados: A los 11 meses, la supervivencia de algarrobo y tala fue de 32% y 17%, respectivamente (P<0,0001). El algarrobo tuvo mayor supervivencia en el borde del bosque mientras el tala tuvo mayor supervivencia en el sitio abierto (interacción sitio x especie, P<0,0001). La altura final fue menor que al momento de la plantación, sin diferencias entre especies ni sitios (P>0,05). Los herbívoros vertebrados afectaron al 28% de los plantines de ambas especies, mientras que los invertebrados afectaron en promedio un 5% de los plantines. Durante el experimento la plantación fue afectada por la deriva de herbicidas.  Conclusiones: Recomendamos la plantación de algarrobo para extender parches de bosque remanentes y de tala para la creación de nuevos parches en sitios abiertos o incrementar conexión entre parches aislados, con exclusión ganadera y en sitios que estén protegidos de la deriva de herbicidas.

Structural and Spectroscopic Behavior of double Metal Oxalates from the first transition Metal Series

A series of double metal oxalates of stoichiometry MM´(C2O4)2.4H2O (with MM´= MnCo, MnNi, MnZn, CoNi, CoCu, CoZn, NiCu, NiZn and CuZn have been prepared and characterized. Their structural behavior was investigated by means of X-ray powder diffractometry, showing a strong structural analogy to the orthorhombic, so-called beta-modification, of the related simple oxalato complexes of composition MC2O4.2H2O. The vibrational spectroscopic behavior of the double metal oxalates was investigated by infrared and Raman spectroscopy. The results clearly confirmed the close structural analogies between the MM´(C2O4)2.4H2O, alfa-MC2O4.2H2O and beta-MC2O4.2H2O series of complexes.Fil: D’Antonio, María C.. Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral. Unidad Académica Río Gallegos; ArgentinaFil: Torres, María Marta. Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral. Unidad Académica Río Gallegos; ArgentinaFil: Palacios, Daniel Alejandro. Universidad Nacional de la Patagonia Austral. Unidad Académica Río Gallegos; ArgentinaFil: Gonzalez Baro, Ana Cecilia. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; ArgentinaFil: Barone, Vicente Luis. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; ArgentinaFil: Baran, Enrique José. Consejo Nacional de Investigaciones Científicas y Técnicas. Centro Científico Tecnológico Conicet - La Plata. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino". Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Ciencias Exactas. Centro de Química Inorgánica "Dr. Pedro J. Aymonino"; Argentin

From carious to salivarius: A case of Streptococcus Salivarius Infective Endocarditis

Background: Streptococcus salivarius forms part of the Viridans family which accounts for almost 40% of all endocarditis cases. However, S.salivarius is only attributed to 2% of those cases. In the most common setting, S.salivarius is a commensal bacterium of both the oral mucosa and the gut, but it has proven to have infective potential. S.salivarius accounts as an easily missed and commonly misdiagnosed Viridians strep species, but has been implicated as a rare cause of infective endocarditis. Case presentation: We present the case of a 43-year-old male who presented with worsening fatigue, chest pain, shortness of breath, and subjective fever. Physical examination revealed a di Novo systolic murmur, splinter hemorrhages in nails, and petechial lesions on the soles. A transthoracic echocardiogram revealed a bicuspid aortic valve with mild aortic and tricuspid regurgitation, severe mitral regurgitation, mild left atrial dilation, and left ventricular concentric hypertrophy. The patient was started on vancomycin and ceftriaxone due to the concern of infective endocarditis. A transesophageal echocardiogram revealed a 1.3 cm abscess-like structure on the atrial side of the anterior mitral valve leaflet extending into the aortic root. Blood cultures grew Streptococcus Salivarius. A maxillofacial CT did not reveal any tooth abscess, and an abdominal CT to look for secondary sources of abscess and to rule out neoplasia was also negative. During the third day of hospitalization, the patient presented right eye visual disturbances. A brain MRI revealed a left occipital lobe lesion consistent with septic emboli. The patient continued with IV antibiotics and was closely monitored for systemic symptoms of infection, right eye symptoms resolved without further intervention. Blood cultures were periodically analyzed to assess bacteremia clearance, and no growth was reported since day 3 of admission. On the 12th day of hospitalization the patient underwent aortic and mitral valve replacement and after recovery he was discharged home. Conclusion: As it is well known, the presence of bacteremia along with a di novo murmur in a patient with fever is strongly suggestive of infective endocarditis. Our patient fill two major modified Duke’s criteria and two minor. In addition, both TTE and TEE revealed a bicuspid aortic valve which could have contributed to the patient´s IE presentation. Streptococcus Salivarius is a rare organism encountered in IE cases. However, it has proven to have infective potential to the CNS, cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, and gastrointestinal system. Hence, raising awareness of this bacteria as a potential cause of IE should be brought up into the medical community in order to both, consider the diagnosis and prevent related systemic complications

Liquid Phase Hydrogenation of Pharmaceutical Interest Nitroarenes over Gold-Supported Alumina Nanowires Catalysts

In this work, Au nanoparticles, supported in Al2O3 nanowires (ANW) modified with (3-aminopropyl)trimethoxysilane were synthetized, for their use as catalysts in the hydrogenation reaction of 4-(2-fluoro-4-nitrophenyl)-morpholine and 4-(4-nitrophenyl)morpholin-3-one. ANW was obtained by hydrothermal techniques and the metal was incorporated by the reduction of the precursor with NaBH4 posterior to superficial modification. The catalysts were prepared at different metal loadings and were characterized by different techniques. The characterization revealed structured materials in the form of nanowires and a successful superficial modification. All catalysts show that Au is in a reduced state and the shape of the nanoparticles is spherical, with high metal dispersion and size distributions from 3.7 to 4.6 nm. The different systems supported in modified-ANW were active and selective in the hydrogenation reaction of both substrates, finding for all catalytic systems a selectivity of almost 100% to the aromatic amine. Catalytic data showed pseudo first-order kinetics with respect to the substrate for all experimental conditions used in this work. The solvent plays an important role in the activity and selectivity of the catalyst, where the highest efficiency and operational stability was achieved when ethanol was used as the solventIndexación: Scopu

Life Project for Adolescents: A Concept Analysis

It is essential to identify protective factors during adolescence due to its high incidence on risk behaviors. One of these factors is to have a life project that influences adolescent decision-making. The concept of life project has mainly been linked to teen pregnancy, depression and suicide; however, some authors agree that the concept is not clearly defined. Therefore, the objective of this paper is to define the concept of adolescent life project, using the methodology developed by Walker and Avant for concept analysis. The following steps were followed are: select a concept, determining the purpose of analysis, identifying all uses of the concept, determining the defining attributes, identifying a model, a borderline and a contrary cases, identifying history and consequences of the concept, and finally defining empirical referents. After the analysis, the final definition of the concept of adolescent life project includes the set of desires, future plans and actions necessary to accomplish it that influence the adolescent decisions. Knowing the importance of this concept when working with adolescents may guide development more effective interventions