Work and social relevance of the Regency of Pharmacy technology program in the Urabá region

Introducción: La Universidad de Antioquia desarrolla, en el Urabá antioqueño, el programa de Tecnología en Regencia de Farmacia (TRF), orientado a formar en promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Caracterizar la pertinencia social y laboral del programa de TRF en la región de Urabá, y su efecto en la promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte trasversal, en el cual se diseñaron cuatro instrumentos, orientados a egresados, empleadores, establecimientos y comunidad de la región, para ser aplicados por estudiantes del programa en la región, durante un periodo de seis meses. Resultados: De 52 egresados encuestados, 51 eran de la región, y 48 de ellos estaban laborando, 42 en la región. Los empleadores valoraron los aportes del TRF, como bueno y excelente, en un 69.6%, 78.2% y 78.3%, para los desempeños institucional, procesos administrativos y asistenciales, respectivamente. En cuanto a la comunidad, 212 de los 369 encuestados, identificaron la existencia del TRF en farmacias/droguerías y esperan que le brinde información sobre el uso de los medicamentos. La pertinencia social fue valorada como pertinente y muy pertinente, en un 77.4%, resultado que fue similar para la pertinencia laboral. Conclusiones: El estudio identifica un alto de grado de satisfacción con las funciones del TRF en los servicios farmacéuticos y de aceptación e identificación del TRF por la comunidad. El programa de TRF es pertinente en la región, sus egresados están ubicados en la región, desempeñando funciones acordes con su formación.Introduction: University of Antioquia develops, in the Urabá region of Antioquia (Colombia), the program of Technology in Regency of Pharmacy (TRP), aimed at training in health promotion and disease prevention. Objective: To characterize the social relevance of the TRP program in the Urabá region, and its effect in health promotion and disease prevention. Materials and methods: cross-sectional study with descriptive metodology, in which four instruments were designed and aimed at graduates, employers, institutions and community in the region, to be  applied by the students of the program in the region, for a period of six months. Results: Of 52 graduates surveyed, 51 were graduates of the region, and 48 of them were working, 42 in the region. Employers valued the contributions of the TRP, as good and excellent, in a 69.6%, 78.2% and 78.3%, for institutional performance, administrative and welfare, respectively. Related to the community, 212 of the 369 respondents identified the existence of the TRP in pharmacies/drugstores and they expected that she/he would give you information about the use of drugs. The social relevance was assessed as relevant and very relevant, in a 77.4%, a result that was similar to the relevance related to work. Conclusions: The study identifies a high degree of satisfaction with the functions of the TRP in pharmaceutical services and acceptance and identification of the TRF for the community. The TRP program is relevant in the region; its graduates are working in the region, performing duties commensurate with their training

Work and social relevance of the Regency of Pharmacy technology program in the Urabá region

Introducción: La Universidad de Antioquia desarrolla, en el Urabá antioqueño, el programa de Tecnología en Regencia de Farmacia (TRF), orientado a formar en promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad. Objetivo: Caracterizar la pertinencia social y laboral del programa de TRF en la región de Urabá, y su efecto en la promoción de la salud y prevención de la enfermedad. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte trasversal, en el cual se diseñaron cuatro instrumentos, orientados a egresados, empleadores, establecimientos y comunidad de la región, para ser aplicados por estudiantes del programa en la región, durante un periodo de seis meses. Resultados: De 52 egresados encuestados, 51 eran de la región, y 48 de ellos estaban laborando, 42 en la región. Los empleadores valoraron los aportes del TRF, como bueno y excelente, en un 69.6%, 78.2% y 78.3%, para los desempeños institucional, procesos administrativos y asistenciales, respectivamente. En cuanto a la comunidad, 212 de los 369 encuestados, identificaron la existencia del TRF en farmacias/droguerías y esperan que le brinde información sobre el uso de los medicamentos. La pertinencia social fue valorada como pertinente y muy pertinente, en un 77.4%, resultado que fue similar para la pertinencia laboral. Conclusiones: El estudio identifica un alto de grado de satisfacción con las funciones del TRF en los servicios farmacéuticos y de aceptación e identificación del TRF por la comunidad. El programa de TRF es pertinente en la región, sus egresados están ubicados en la región, desempeñando funciones acordes con su formación.Introduction: University of Antioquia develops, in the Urabá region of Antioquia (Colombia), the program of Technology in Regency of Pharmacy (TRP), aimed at training in health promotion and disease prevention. Objective: To characterize the social relevance of the TRP program in the Urabá region, and its effect in health promotion and disease prevention. Materials and methods: cross-sectional study with descriptive metodology, in which four instruments were designed and aimed at graduates, employers, institutions and community in the region, to be  applied by the students of the program in the region, for a period of six months. Results: Of 52 graduates surveyed, 51 were graduates of the region, and 48 of them were working, 42 in the region. Employers valued the contributions of the TRP, as good and excellent, in a 69.6%, 78.2% and 78.3%, for institutional performance, administrative and welfare, respectively. Related to the community, 212 of the 369 respondents identified the existence of the TRP in pharmacies/drugstores and they expected that she/he would give you information about the use of drugs. The social relevance was assessed as relevant and very relevant, in a 77.4%, a result that was similar to the relevance related to work. Conclusions: The study identifies a high degree of satisfaction with the functions of the TRP in pharmaceutical services and acceptance and identification of the TRF for the community. The TRP program is relevant in the region; its graduates are working in the region, performing duties commensurate with their training

Accelerometer-Measured Latent Physical Activity Profiles and Neurocognition Among Middle-Aged and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL)

Derive latent profiles of accelerometry-measured moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for Hispanic/Latino adults, examine associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognition, and describe profiles via self-reported MVPA. Complex survey design methods were applied to cross-sectional data from 7,672 adults ages 45-74 years in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL; 2008-2011). MVPA was measured via hip-worn accelerometers. Latent profile analysis was applied to derive latent MVPA profiles (minutes/day of week). Neurocognition was assessed with the Brief-Spanish English Verbal Learning Test (B-SEVLT) Sum, B-SEVLT Recall, Controlled Oral Word Association Test (word fluency), and Digit Symbol Substitution (DSS) test. All tests were z-scored, and a global neurocognition score was generated by averaging across scores. Survey linear regression models were used to examine associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognitive measures. Self-reported MVPA domains were estimated (occupational, transportation, and recreational) for each latent profile. Four latent MVPA profiles from the overall adult target population (18-74 years) were derived and putatively labeled: No MVPA, low, moderate, and high. Only the high MVPA profile (compared to moderate) was associated with lower global neurocognition. Sensitivity analyses using latent MVPA profiles with only participants aged 45-74 years showed similar profiles, but no associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognition. The occupational MVPA domain led in all latent MVPA profiles. We found no consistent evidence to link accelerometry-measured MVPA profiles to neurocognitive function. Research to better characterize the role of high occupational MVPA in relation to neurocognition among Hispanic/Latino adults are needed

Accelerometer-Measured Latent Physical Activity Profiles and Neurocognition Among Middle-Aged and Older Hispanic/Latino Adults in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL).

ObjectivesDerive latent profiles of accelerometry-measured moderate-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) for Hispanic/Latino adults, examine associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognition, and describe profiles via self-reported MVPA.MethodsComplex survey design methods were applied to cross-sectional data from 7,672 adults ages 45-74 years in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos (HCHS/SOL; 2008-2011). MVPA was measured via hip-worn accelerometers. Latent profile analysis was applied to derive latent MVPA profiles (minutes/day of week). Neurocognition was assessed with the Brief-Spanish English Verbal Learning Test (B-SEVLT) Sum, B-SEVLT Recall, Controlled Oral Word Association Test (word fluency), and Digit Symbol Substitution (DSS) test. All tests were z-scored, and a global neurocognition score was generated by averaging across scores. Survey linear regression models were used to examine associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognitive measures. Self-reported MVPA domains were estimated (occupational, transportation, and recreational) for each latent profile.ResultsFour latent MVPA profiles from the overall adult target population (18-74 years) were derived and putatively labeled: No MVPA, low, moderate, and high. Only the high MVPA profile (compared to moderate) was associated with lower global neurocognition. Sensitivity analyses using latent MVPA profiles with only participants aged 45-74 years showed similar profiles, but no associations between latent MVPA profiles and neurocognition. The occupational MVPA domain led in all latent MVPA profiles.DiscussionWe found no consistent evidence to link accelerometry-measured MVPA profiles to neurocognitive function. Research to better characterize the role of high occupational MVPA in relation to neurocognition among Hispanic/Latino adults are needed

Subjective cognitive decline and objective cognition among diverse U.S. Hispanics/Latinos: Results from the Study of Latinos-Investigation of Neurocognitive Aging (SOL-INCA).

IntroductionDespite increased risk of cognitive decline in Hispanics/Latinos, research on early risk markers of Alzheimer's disease in this group is lacking. Subjective cognitive decline (SCD) may be an early risk marker of pathological aging. We investigated associations of SCD with objective cognition among a diverse sample of Hispanics/Latinos living in the United States.MethodsSCD was measured with the Everyday Cognition Short Form (ECog-12) and cognitive performance with a standardized battery in 6125 adults aged ≥ 50 years without mild cognitive impairment or dementia (x̄age  = 63.2 years, 54.5% women). Regression models interrogated associations of SCD with objective global, memory, and executive function scores.ResultsHigher SCD was associated with lower objective global (B = -0.16, SE = 0.01), memory (B = -0.13, SE = 0.02), and executive (B = -0.13, SE = 0.02, p's < .001) function composite scores in fully adjusted models.DiscussionSelf-reported SCD, using the ECog-12, may be an indicator of concurrent objective cognition in diverse middle-aged and older community-dwelling Hispanics/Latinos

Coherent J/ψ photoproduction in ultra-peripheral Pb–Pb collisions at √sNN=2.76 TeV

The ALICE Collaboration has made the first measurement at the LHC of J/ψ photoproduction in ultra-peripheral Pb–Pb collisions at sNN=2.76 TeV. The J/ψ is identified via its dimuon decay in the forward rapidity region with the muon spectrometer for events where the hadronic activity is required to be minimal. The analysis is based on an event sample corresponding to an integrated luminosity of about 55 μb−1. The cross section for coherent J/ψ production in the rapidity interval −3.6<y<−2.6 is measured to be dσJ/ψcoh/dy=1.00±0.18(stat)−0.26+0.24(syst) mb. The result is compared to theoretical models for coherent J/ψ production and found to be in good agreement with those models which include nuclear gluon shadowing

Multi-strange baryon production in pp collisions at √s=7 TeV with ALICE

A measurement of the multi-strange Ξ− and Ω− baryons and their antiparticles by the ALICE experiment at the CERN Large Hadron Collider (LHC) is presented for inelastic proton–proton collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of 7 TeV. The transverse momentum (pT) distributions were studied at mid-rapidity (|y|6.0 GeV/c. We also illustrate the difference between the experimental data and model by comparing the corresponding ratios of (Ω−+Ω¯+)/(Ξ−+Ξ¯+) as a function of transverse mass

Inclusive J/ψ production in pp collisions at √s=2.76 TeV

The ALICE Collaboration has measured inclusive J/ψ production in pp collisions at a center-of-mass energy √s=2.76 TeV at the LHC. The results presented in this Letter refer to the rapidity ranges |y|<0.9 and 2.5<y<4 and have been obtained by measuring the electron and muon pair decay channels, respectively. The integrated luminosities for the two channels are Linte=1.1 nb−1 and Lintμ=19.9 nb−1, and the corresponding signal statistics are NJ/ψe+e−=59±14 and NJ/ψμ+μ−=1364±53. We present dσJ/ψ/dy for the two rapidity regions under study and, for the forward-y range, d2σJ/ψ/dydpt in the transverse momentum domain 0<pt<8 GeV/c. The results are compared with previously published results at s=7 TeV and with theoretical calculations