Construcción y despliegue de una metodología para el desarrollo de competencias de trabajo en equipo

La creciente importancia en los estudios universitarios de Grado y Máster de las competencias relacionadas con el trabajo en equipo plantea al profesorado la necesidad de adaptar sus metodologías docentes para facilitar el desarrollo de dicha competencia. Este proyecto reúne a un equipo de docentes de diferentes departamentos y facultades, que actualmente imparten asignaturas en las que se exige a los estudiantes trabajar en grupos. El interés del equipo por mejorar su labor docente a la hora de gestionar grupos de trabajo en el aula y fuera de ella motiva el presente proyecto de innovación docente

Role of age and comorbidities in mortality of patients with infective endocarditis

[Purpose]: The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics of patients with IE in three groups of age and to assess the ability of age and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict mortality. [Methods]: Prospective cohort study of all patients with IE included in the GAMES Spanish database between 2008 and 2015.Patients were stratified into three age groups:<65 years,65 to 80 years,and ≥ 80 years.The area under the receiver-operating characteristic (AUROC) curve was calculated to quantify the diagnostic accuracy of the CCI to predict mortality risk. [Results]: A total of 3120 patients with IE (1327 < 65 years;1291 65-80 years;502 ≥ 80 years) were enrolled.Fever and heart failure were the most common presentations of IE, with no differences among age groups.Patients ≥80 years who underwent surgery were significantly lower compared with other age groups (14.3%,65 years; 20.5%,65-79 years; 31.3%,≥80 years). In-hospital mortality was lower in the <65-year group (20.3%,<65 years;30.1%,65-79 years;34.7%,≥80 years;p < 0.001) as well as 1-year mortality (3.2%, <65 years; 5.5%, 65-80 years;7.6%,≥80 years; p = 0.003).Independent predictors of mortality were age ≥ 80 years (hazard ratio [HR]:2.78;95% confidence interval [CI]:2.32–3.34), CCI ≥ 3 (HR:1.62; 95% CI:1.39–1.88),and non-performed surgery (HR:1.64;95% CI:11.16–1.58).When the three age groups were compared,the AUROC curve for CCI was significantly larger for patients aged <65 years(p < 0.001) for both in-hospital and 1-year mortality. [Conclusion]: There were no differences in the clinical presentation of IE between the groups. Age ≥ 80 years, high comorbidity (measured by CCI),and non-performance of surgery were independent predictors of mortality in patients with IE.CCI could help to identify those patients with IE and surgical indication who present a lower risk of in-hospital and 1-year mortality after surgery, especially in the <65-year group

Comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–mass spectrometry combined with multivariate data analysis for pattern recognition in Ecuadorian spirits

Abstract The current methodology used in quality control of Ecuadorian beverages such as Pájaro azúl, Puro and Pata de vaca is carried out by using conventional gas chromatography; however, it does not allow the fingerprinting of these Ecuadorian spirit beverages and their possible cases of adulteration. In order to overcome this drawback, comprehensive two-dimensional gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC × GC–MS) was combined with multivariate data analysis, revealing that compounds like citronellal, citronellol, geraniol, methyl anthranilate, (−)-trans-α-bergamotene, (−)-cis-α-bergamotene and d-limonene can be considered key elements for pattern recognition of these traditional beverages and product adulteration cases. Thus, the two-dimensional chromatographic fingerprints obtained by GC × GC–MS coupled with chemometric analysis, using Principal Component Analysis and Fisher-ratio can be considered as a potential strategy for adulteration recognition, and it may used as a quality assurance system for Ecuadorian traditional spirits

La magia de las palabras

Este proyecto fomenta las actividades ligadas a la lectura, escritura y expresión oral, así como la mejora de la ortografía. La variedad y diversidad de alumnos ESO, Bachillerato, programas de Compensatoria, Diversificación y necesidades educativas especiales, junto al gran número de inmigrantes y minorías étnicas, motiva aún más al profesorado para desarrollar nuevas estrategias de enseñanza y adquirir nuevos recursos didácticos. Los objetivos que plantea el proyecto son acercar los libros y la biblioteca a los alumnos; proporcionar apoyo al programa de enseñanza; asegurar el acceso de toda la comunidad educativa a una amplia gama de recursos y servicios; organizar actividades que contribuyan a compensar las desigualdades formativas y culturales de los alumnos; fomentar el uso correcto de la lengua hablada y escrita; optimizar la competencia lingüística y desarrollar la capacidad de comprensión y expresión; manejar distintos recursos para la búsqueda y clasificación de la información; desarrollar la imaginación, la fantasía y la creatividad en los distintos modos de expresión y despertar aficiones para contribuir al disfrute del ocio y del tiempo libre de forma creativa y culta. Las actividades se desarrollan en cuatro ejes: la biblioteca, la revista, los recursos informáticos y el cuenta cuentos. La metodología se caracteriza por la coordinación y colaboración en todas las actividades. Durante el primer trimestre se realizan las funciones de selección de material y puesta en marcha de los ejercicios como organizar el grupo de teatro, el coro, seleccionar los encargados de los cuenta cuentos, publicación del quinto número de la revista La Cucaña o participar dentro de la Semana de la Ciencia en el proyecto Comenius que organiza la Universidad Carlos III. Durante el segundo y el tercer trimestre el proyecto gira en torno a la Jornada Cultural en mayo con el lema Cuentos, Leyendas y Canciones del Mundo. Se elaboran materiales para poder ser utilizados en proyectos posteriores como paneles, murales, material audiovisual o unidades didácticas. La evaluación es continua, a través de reuniones periódicas, en las que se valora el número y la calidad de las actividades realizadas y los resultados obtenidos. También se valora la opinión del alumnado. Los anexos aportan gran cantidad de material elaborado durante este curso escolar..Madrid (Comunidad Autónoma). Consejería de Educación. Dirección General de Mejora de la Calidad de la EnseñanzaMadridMadrid (Comunidad Autónoma). Subdirección General de Formación del Profesorado. CRIF Las Acacias; General Ricardos 179 - 28025 Madrid; Tel. + 34915250893ES

Role of age and comorbidities in mortality of patients with infective endocarditis.

The aim of this study was to analyse the characteristics of patients with IE in three groups of age and to assess the ability of age and the Charlson Comorbidity Index (CCI) to predict mortality. Prospective cohort study of all patients with IE included in the GAMES Spanish database between 2008 and 2015.Patients were stratified into three age groups: A total of 3120 patients with IE (1327  There were no differences in the clinical presentation of IE between the groups. Age ≥ 80 years, high comorbidity (measured by CCI),and non-performance of surgery were independent predictors of mortality in patients with IE.CCI could help to identify those patients with IE and surgical indication who present a lower risk of in-hospital and 1-year mortality after surgery, especially in th

Contemporary use of cefazolin for MSSA infective endocarditis: analysis of a national prospective cohort

Objectives: This study aimed to assess the real use of cefazolin for methicillin-susceptible Staphylococcus aureus (MSSA) infective endocarditis (IE) in the Spanish National Endocarditis Database (GAMES) and to compare it with antistaphylococcal penicillin (ASP). Methods: Prospective cohort study with retrospective analysis of a cohort of MSSA IE treated with cloxacillin and/or cefazolin. Outcomes assessed were relapse; intra-hospital, overall, and endocarditis-related mortality; and adverse events. Risk of renal toxicity with each treatment was evaluated separately. Results: We included 631 IE episodes caused by MSSA treated with cloxacillin and/or cefazolin. Antibiotic treatment was cloxacillin, cefazolin, or both in 537 (85%), 57 (9%), and 37 (6%) episodes, respectively. Patients treated with cefazolin had significantly higher rates of comorbidities (median Charlson Index 7, P <0.01) and previous renal failure (57.9%, P <0.01). Patients treated with cloxacillin presented higher rates of septic shock (25%, P = 0.033) and new-onset or worsening renal failure (47.3%, P = 0.024) with significantly higher rates of in-hospital mortality (38.5%, P = 0.017). One-year IE-related mortality and rate of relapses were similar between treatment groups. None of the treatments were identified as risk or protective factors. Conclusion: Our results suggest that cefazolin is a valuable option for the treatment of MSSA IE, without differences in 1-year mortality or relapses compared with cloxacillin, and might be considered equally effective