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The pink shrimp Farfantepenaeus duorarum, its symbionts and helminths as bioindicators of chemical pollution in Campeche Sound, Mexico
- V.M. Vidal-Martínez, M.L. Aguirre-Macedo, R. Del Rio-Rodríguez, G. Gold-Bouchot, J. Rendón-von Osten, G.A. Miranda-Rosas
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- Journal of Helminthology / Volume 80 / Issue 2 / June 2006
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- 12 April 2024, pp. 159-174
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The pink shrimp Farfantepenaeus duorarum may acquire pollutants, helminths and symbionts from their environment. Statistical associations were studied between the symbionts and helminths of F. duorarum and pollutants in sediments, water and shrimps in Campeche Sound, Mexico. The study area spatially overlapped between offshore oil platforms and natural shrimp mating grounds. Spatial autocorrelation of data was controlled with spatial analysis using distance indices (SADIE) which identifies parasite or pollutant patches (high levels) and gaps (low levels), expressing them as clustering indices compared at each point to produce a measure of spatial association. Symbionts included the peritrich ciliates Epistylis sp. and Zoothamnium penaei and all symbionts were pooled. Helminths included Hysterothylacium sp., Opecoeloides fimbriatus, Prochristianella penaei and an unidentified cestode. Thirty-five pollutants were identified, including polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), pesticides and heavy metals. The PAHs (2–3 ring) in water, unresolved complex mixture (UCM), Ni and V in sediments, and Zn, Cr and heptachlor in shrimps were significantly clustered. The remaining pollutants were randomly distributed in the study area. Juvenile shrimps acquired pesticides, PAHs (2–3 rings) and Zn, while adults acquired PAHs (4–5 rings), Cu and V. Results suggest natural PAH spillovers, and continental runoff of dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), PCBs and PAHs (2–3 ring). There were no significant associations between pollutants and helminths. However, there were significant negative associations of pesticides, UCM and PCBs with symbiont numbers after controlling shrimp size and spatial autocorrelation. Shrimps and their symbionts appear to be promising bioindicators of organic chemical pollution in Campeche Sound.
A comparative study of genoprotective activity of phenolic catabolites between normal and adenocarcinoma colonic cells in vitro
- B.O. Murphy, C. Latimer, S. Dobani, L.K. Pourshahidi, N.G. Ternan, R. Lawther, G. McDougall, I. Rowland, G. Pereira-Caro, K.M. Tuohy, D. Del Rio, A. Crozier, C.I.R Gill
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- Proceedings of the Nutrition Society / Volume 82 / Issue OCE4 / 2023
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- 05 September 2023, E266
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Use of antimicrobials in the treatment of calf diarrhea: a systematic review
- C. Bernal-Córdoba, R. Branco-Lopes, L. Latorre-Segura, M. de Barros-Abreu, E. D. Fausak, N. Silva-del-Río
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- Animal Health Research Reviews / Volume 23 / Issue 2 / December 2022
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- 13 January 2023, pp. 101-112
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The objective of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the scientific literature evaluating the efficacy and comparative efficacy of antimicrobials (AMs) for the treatment of diarrhea in calves. Eligible studies were non- and randomized controlled trials evaluating an AM intervention against a positive and negative control, with at least one of the following outcomes: fecal consistency score, fever, dehydration, appetite, attitude, weight gain, and mortality. Four electronic databases were searched. Titles and abstracts (three reviewers) and full texts (two reviewers) were screened. A total of 2899 studies were retrieved; 11 studies met the inclusion criteria. The risk of bias was assessed. Most studies had incomplete reporting of trial design and results. Eight studies compared AMs to a negative control (placebo or no treatment). Among eligible studies, the most common outcomes reported were diarrhea severity (n = 6) and mortality (n = 6). Eligible studies evaluated very different interventions and outcomes; thus, a meta-analysis was not performed. The risk of bias assessment revealed concerns with reporting of key trial features, including disease and outcome definitions. Insufficient evidence is available in the scientific literature to assess the efficacy of AMs in treating calf diarrhea.
Searching for Variables Associated with Familial Suicide Attempts Using Data Mining Techniques
- D. Saiz-Gonzalez, E. Baca-García, M. Perez-Rodriguez, I. Basurte Villamor, J. Saiz-Ruiz, J.M. Leiva-del Rio, M. De Prado Cumplido, R. Santiago-Mozos, A. Artes Rodriguez, J. De Leon
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 24 / Issue S1 / January 2009
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- 16 April 2020, 24-E730
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Adoption, twin and family studies suggest that suicide behavior is familial and heritable. Both completed and attempted suicide appear to be transmitted in a familial form. Genetics and environment influences had been detected in various studies. But suicidal behavior suggests to be inherited independently from the mental disorders usually associated with it. While traditional statistics emphasizes inference and estimations, data mining emphasizes the fulfillment of a task such as classification, estimation, or knowledge discovery.
Objectives:The goal of this study was to determine in a large sample of suicide attempts which variables are associated with family history of attempted suicide.
Methods:In an emergency room, 539 adult suicide attempters were recruited. The two dichotomous dependent variables were family history of suicide attempt (10%) and of completed suicide (4%). Independent variables were 101 clinical variables explored with two data mining techniques: Random Forest and Forward Selection.
Results:A model for family history of completed suicide could not be developed. A classificatory model for family history of attempted suicide included the use of alcohol in the intent and family history of completed suicide, provide a sensitivity of 78.4%, a specificity of 98.7% and accuracy of 96.6%.
Conclusions:A classificatory model for family history of completed suicide could not be developed using data mining techniques. But it suggested that the use of alcohol in the intent and family history of completed suicide may be associated with familial attempted suicide.
Association Between Low Serum Cholesterol and Impulsivity Behaviours in Eating Disorders Patients Compared with a Control Group
- J. Gonzalez, L. Carral-Fernandez, I. Rio-Hortega, E. Gil-Camarero, A. Gonzalez-Gomez, P. Benito-Gonzalez, E. Garcia-Quevedo, C. Gonzalez-Ortiz, R. Sancristobal, I. Velar-Castellanos, G. Boteon, A. Gomez del Barrio
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 30 / Issue S1 / March 2015
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- 15 April 2020, p. 1
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Introduction
Previous studies suggest a relationship between decreased serum cholesterollevels and impulsive/aggressive behaviors [1]; howeverwe found just one study in the literature based in eating disorder [2].
AimsTo investigate the potentialrelationship between lipid profile (cholesterol, HDL, LDL, triglycerides) andmeasures of impulsivity, aggression or suicidal behavior in a sample of nevertreated patient whit Eating disorder and healthy controls.
MethodsThe first episode of eatingdisorders group consisted of 199 (age range 14-60) subjects included in DETECTAprogram of Cantabria, Spain, from 2011 to 2013. Other group of 199healthy controls were initially recruited from the community and matched by ageand gender. Socio-demographic information was collected for each subject. Clinicalcharacteristics were ascertained either from clinical charts or by directquestioning the study participants. Lifetime diagnosis of impulse control wasassessed with questionnaires developed ad hoc. Impulsivity was evaluated using self-administered questionnaires, EatingDisorder Inventory and Cloninger's Temperament and Character Inventory.
ResultsDifferences found betweensubgroups did not differ from those shown in the literature, with higher levelsof impulsivity in the group of Bulimia. However in the partial correlation we did not find a relationship betweencholesterol levels and Impulsivity. We neither found this relationshipbetween suicide attempts, pathological gambling, compulsive buying disorder, self-harm or kleptomania.
ConclusionsAlthough the biological mechanism between plasma hypocholesterolemia andimpulsive behavior has not been fully elucidated this relationship has beenestablished in others pathologies [3], howeverin eating disorders so far, this theory has not been proved.
Neuroleptic malignant syndrome: Case report and literature review
- R. Martín Gutierrez, R. Medina Blanco, P. Suarez Pinilla, R. Landera Rodriguez, M. Juncal Ruiz, I. Madrazo del Río Hortega, M. Gómez Revuelta, O. Porta Olivares, J. González Gómez, J. Vázquez Bourgon, R. Hernando Fernández
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 41 / Issue S1 / April 2017
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- 23 March 2020, p. S564
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Neuroleptic malignant syndrome (NMS) is an uncommon but potentially fatal adverse effect of neuroleptic, both classic and atypical drugs.
ObjectiveTo review the incidence, clinical characteristics, diagnosis and treatment of NMS.
AimWe have described the case of a man of 32 years of age diagnosed with bipolar disorder treated with lithium. He precised high-dose corticosteroids after having tonsillitis. Then, he presented manic decompensation requiring neuroleptic treatment (oral risperidone). After 72 hours, he presented an episode characterized by muscular rigidity, fever, altered mental status and autonomic dysfunction. Life support measures and suspension of neuroleptic treatment were required.
MethodsA literature review of the NMS was performed using the PubMed database.
ResultsThe frequency of NMS ranges from 0.02 to 2.4%. The pathophysiology is not clearly understood but the blockade of dopamine receptors seems to be the central mechanism. Some of the main risk factors described are: being a young adult, the concomitant use of lithium and metabolic causes, among others. NMS occurs most often during the first week of treatment or after increasing the dosage of the neuroleptic medication. Some issues of NMS are those related with diagnosis, treatment and reintroduction of antipsychotic treatment or not.
ConclusionsNMS can be difficult to diagnose due to the variability in the clinical symptoms and presentation. Because of it diagnosis is of exclusion, clinicians should always take it into consideration when a patient is treating with neuroleptic, especially when the dosage has been recently increased. NMS is a clinical emergency.
Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Steroid-induced psychiatric syndromes: A case report and a review of the literature
- R. Martín Gutierrez, P. Suarez Pinilla, R. Medina Blanco, R. Landera Rodriguez, M. Juncal Ruiz, M. Gómez Revuelta, I. Madrazo del Río Hortega, O. Porta Olivares, J. González Gómez, R. Hernando Fernández
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 41 / Issue S1 / April 2017
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- 23 March 2020, p. S694
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Glucocorticoids are widely prescribed for a variety of diseases and are known to cause neuropsychiatric as well as somatic side effects.
ObjectiveTo review the incidence, clinical characteristics, course and treatment of neuropsychiatric effects of glucocorticoids.
AimWe have described the case of a 86-year-old woman. She had no personal and no psychiatric medical history in her family. She presented wrist arthritis requiring high doses of an oral corticoid treatment (prednisona 20 mg/d). After a week, she started with symptoms characterised by persecutory and surveillance delusions. Organicity was ruled out. The patient got a progressive recovery after starting anti-psychotic medication and progressive reduction of the steroid drugs.
MethodsWe have performed a literature review of the neuropsychiatric complications of glucocorticoids using the PubMed database.
ResultsNeuropsychiatric effects of glucocorticoids involve affective, behavioural, and cognitive manifestations. The incidence is variable, between 2 and 60% of patients who receive steroids. Although the effects of glucocorticoids are unpredictable, the administered dose is the most significant risk factor for the development of neuropsychiatric symptoms. Dosage reduction typically results in clinical recovery. Although the limited data on this subject, it is a problem that clinicians face on their regular basis. The administration of anti-psychotics or mood stabilizers may be beneficial in the prevention and treatment of this syndrome.
ConclusionThe neuropsychiatric effects of glucocorticoids are unpredictable and non-specific. More controlled trials are needed in order to perform evidence-based clinical guidelines for the treatment with glucocorticoids and for the prevention of neuropsychiatric manifestations.
Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Use of atomoxetine in eating disorders. A case report
- R. Landera Rodríguez, M. Juncal Ruiz, L. Sánchez Blanco, G. Pardo de Santayana Jenaro, O. Porta Olivares, M. Gómez Revuelta, I. Madrazo del Río Hortega, M. Pérez Herrera, D. Abejas Díez, J. González Gomez
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 41 / Issue S1 / April 2017
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- 23 March 2020, pp. S554-S555
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Eating disorders (EDs) are an important public health problem and not all patients respond adequately to psychotherapy. In the last decade, researchers report a significant comorbidity of EDs and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), especially binge eating disorder and bulimia nervosa. Some studies postulate the hypothesis of a common neurobiological substrate, such as noradrenergic pathways among others.
ObjectivesTo revise the possible use of atomoxetine, a highly selective noradrenergic reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of EDs.
MethodsWe describe the effect of atomoxetine in a young woman with purging disorder and history of ADHD in childhood added to cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT).
Resultspatient had selective/restrictive eating behaviours, daily purges and occasional binges for last five years. At age 14 she was diagnosed with ADHD by impulsivity/aggressiveness and poor school performance, but she did not take drugs and left medical consultations. She came to our specific unit of EDs in november-2015. Her BMI was 24.88 kg/m2. We initiated CBT and atomoxetine (80 mg/day). In this first year of treatment binges and purges have disappeared and exposure to new foods and body image have improved partially. We found clear improvement in mood, motivation and attention/concentration in relation with introduction of atomoxetine. These facts have positive impact on the clinical evolution. Her current BMI is 26.90 kg/m2.
ConclusionsIdentify comorbid ADHD to assess the use of specific drugs for this disorder could be beneficial in the treatment and prognosis of EDs. However, more studies are needed to determine effectivenes, particularly of non-stimulant drugs.
Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
DECIDE Study: Effectiveness of shared decision-making in treatment planning at discharge of inpatient with schizophrenia. Experience after 20 months of the study
- J. Pérez Revuelta, J.M. Pascual Paño, I. Lara Ruiz-Granados, F. Gonzalez Saiz, C. Rodriguez Gomez, J.M. Mongil San Juan, M. Ayerbe de Celis, M. Pavon Garcia, J. Mestre Morales, M.J. Garcia del Rio, R. Guerrero Vida, J.M. Villagran Moreno
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 33 / Issue S1 / March 2016
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- 23 March 2020, p. S617
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Shared decision-making denotes a structured process that encourages full participation by patient and provider in making complex medical decisions. There has been extensive and growing interest in its application to long-term illnesses but surprisingly not in severe psychiatric disorders, such as schizophrenia. However, the great majority of schizophrenics are capable of understanding treatment choices and making rational decisions. Although the main justification for shared decision-making is ethical, several randomized controlled trials support its effectiveness in improving the quality of decisions, but robust evidence in objective health outcomes is needed.
Aims and objectivesOf the study: to demonstrate the effectiveness, measured as treatment adherence and readmissions at 3, 6 and 12 months, of shared decision making in the choice of antipsychotic treatment at discharge.
Of the oral presentation: to present the study design; to make an interim report of the data obtained at the moment of the congress.
MethodsRandomized controlled trial, prospective, two parallel groups, not masked, comparing two interventions (shared decision making and treatment as usual). Study population: Inpatients diagnosed of schizophrenia and schizoaffective disorders (ICD-10/DSM-IV-R: F20 y F25) at Adult Acute Hospitalization Unit at Jerez General Hospital.
ResultsCurrently in the recruiting phase with 55 patients included in the study. An interim analysis of at least half of the target sample size.
ConclusionsWe will show the study design and decision tools employed. Conclusions in relation to the effectiveness (adherence and readmissions) and subjective perception.
Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
Co-occurrence of PTSD and cardiovascular disease among ethnic/racial groups in the United States
- C. Vidal Mariño, R. Polo del Rio, M. Alegría, Y. Wang, R. Carmona
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 33 / Issue S1 / March 2016
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- 23 March 2020, p. S92
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Some inconsistent evidence indicates experiences of trauma and the presence of symptoms of PTSD are associated with increased risk of cardiovascular diseases. This relation has rarely been explored with community samples including participants with PTSD symptoms or who fulfill criteria for PTSD disorders.
ObjectivesWe identify those with a high number of PTSD symptoms and those fulfilling criteria for PTSD are more likely to have CVD than those without a PTSD syndrome or diagnosis. We examine rates of mental health access for those with PTSD and CVD.
MethodsWe use Collaborative Psychiatric Epidemiology Surveys (CPES) to examine differences in trauma/PTSD prevalence and the association of prior trauma exposure and PTSD diagnoses with CVD (n = 13,286). CIDI was used to make psychiatric diagnoses and medical data was acquired regarding onset and severity of CVD.
ResultsIndividuals with prior exposure to trauma and PTSD diagnoses had twice the likelihood of developing a cardiovascular disease as those without trauma exposure [OR = 1.77, 95% CI (1.0, 2.94)]. Having a PTSD diagnosis is a significant predictor of having a CVD for individuals who experienced a traumatic event.
The probability of developing a CVD was higher when patients had prior diagnosis of substance abuse [OR = 1.36, 95% CI (1.11, 1.65)] or mental health disorders [OR = 1.43, 95% CI (1.10, 1.87) for depression; OR = 1.33, 95% CI (1.04, 1.69) for anxiety]. Men were almost twice as likely as women to be diagnosed with a CVD [OR = 1.67, 95% CI (1.37, 2.00)].
ConclusionsExposure to trauma and the presence of PTSD symptoms are significantly associated with CVD.
Disclosure of interestThe authors have not supplied their declaration of competing interest.
The impact of Cannabis in Schizophrenia: Pafip Three-year Longitudinal Study on Outcome and Functionality After a First Episode of Psychosis
- M. Gomez Revuelta, M. Juncal Ruiz, O. Porta Olivares, M. Fernández Rodríguez, D. Abejas Díez, L. Sánchez Blanco, R. Landera Rodríguez, R. Medina Blanco, B. Crespo Facorro, I. Madrazo Del Río Hortega, R. Gutierrez Martin
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 41 / Issue S1 / April 2017
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- 23 March 2020, pp. S136-S137
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The association between cannabis and psychosis makes crucial the intervention on cannabis use disorder at first episodes of psychosis (FEP), especially among young population. In this group of patients, the harmful potential of cannabis is more evident by its influence on neurodevelopment. However, the nature of the association cannabis-psychosis is not clearly described. It seems to represent a mediating factor for an increased risk of psychosis in healthy and high-risk populations, determining an earlier age of onset and worsening long term outcome.
ObjectivesTo assess the impact of cannabis in terms of functional and clinical prognosis in patients recruited after a FEP.
Material and methodsPAFIP is an early intervention program for early stages of psychosis. One hundred and sixty-three were included, followed-up at regular intervals of six months for three years with administration of clinical and functional scales (BPRS, SAPS, SANS, CDRS, GAF and Drake). Patients were divided into three groups: (1) those non-users neither before the onset nor during follow-up (nn) PEP, (2) consumers before the FEP and during follow-up (ss) and (3) consumers before the FEP that gave up consumption during follow-up (sn).
ResultsNo statistically significant differences were observed in terms of functionality at three-year follow-up endpoint but a trend to a better-preserved functionality in the sn group. The sn group presented lower scores in scales for positive symptoms with respect to the comparison groups.
ConclusionsThe interruption in cannabis use may have a beneficial effect on short-term clinical prognosis and functionality on long term.
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Rechallenge clozapine after agranulocytosis in refractory schizophrenia. A case report
- R. Landera Rodríguez, M. Juncal Ruiz, R. Martín Gutiérrez, M. Gómez Revuelta, I. Madrazo del Río Hortega, L. Sánchez Blanco, G. Pardo de Santayana Jenaro, D. Abejas Díez
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- European Psychiatry / Volume 41 / Issue S1 / April 2017
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- 23 March 2020, p. S755
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Clozapine, is widely prescribed for treatment of refractory schizophrenia, but its use may be limited by potentially serious adverse effects. The most feared complication remains agranulocytosis [absolute neutrophil count (ANC) < 500/mm3], which occurs in 1% of patients. Guidelines recommend immediate cessation until the granulocyte count normalizes, but little is known about the subsequent treatment and the possibility of restoring clozapine.
ObjectivesTo know procedures that allow clozapine rechallenge after induced agranulocytosis in refractory schizophrenia.
MethodsWe present a clinical case of agranulocytosis and evolution after simple reinstitution of clozapine.
ResultsA 38-year-old woman diagnosed refractory schizophrenia. After 10 years with clozapine (300 mg/day), we find neutropenia (ANC 1420/mm3) in a monthly control blood count with progression to agranulocytosis (ANC 460/mm3) in the following month. We suspend clozapine and started olanzapine (20 mg/day) with restoration of haematological values in a period of one month. The patient had psychotic decompensation at two months after the change with lack of response to different psychopharmacological strategies for five months. According to the hematology department we decided to re-introduce clozapine (200 mg/day) in combination with olanzapine with complete clinical remission. Between the 3rd and 9th week after rechallenge we observe a progressive decline in ANC, while remaining within the range of normal. From the 9th week and in the last 6 months neutrophil counts remained stable.
ConclusionsAlthough, more research is needed to establish the safety to rechallenge of clozapine after agranulocytosis, it must be an alternative to consider when other treatment strategies fail.
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On the future of the giant South American river turtle Podocnemis expansa
- German Forero-Medina, Camila R. Ferrara, Richard C. Vogt, Camila K. Fagundes, Rafael Antônio M. Balestra, Paulo C. M. Andrade, Roberto Lacava, Rafael Bernhard, Alison J. Lipman, Ana Julia Lenz, Arnaldo Ferrer, Arsenio Calle, Andres F. Aponte, Bayron R. Calle-Rendón, Cássia Santos Camilo, Elis Perrone, Esteban Miraña, Fabio A. G. Cunha, Eva Loja, Jennifer Del Rio, Jorge Luiz Vera Fernandez, Omar E. Hermández, Rafael Del Aguila, Rafael Pino, Ruben Cueva, Sindy Martinez, Virgínia Campos Diniz Bernardes, Lila Sainz, Brian D. Horne
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There is a long history of exploitation of the South American river turtle Podocnemis expansa. Conservation efforts for this species started in the 1960s but best practices were not established, and population trends and the number of nesting females protected remained unknown. In 2014 we formed a working group to discuss conservation strategies and to compile population data across the species’ range. We analysed the spatial pattern of its abundance in relation to human and natural factors using multiple regression analyses. We found that > 85 conservation programmes are protecting 147,000 nesting females, primarily in Brazil. The top six sites harbour > 100,000 females and should be prioritized for conservation action. Abundance declines with latitude and we found no evidence of human pressure on current turtle abundance patterns. It is presently not possible to estimate the global population trend because the species is not monitored continuously across the Amazon basin. The number of females is increasing at some localities and decreasing at others. However, the current size of the protected population is well below the historical population size estimated from past levels of human consumption, which demonstrates the need for concerted global conservation action. The data and management recommendations compiled here provide the basis for a regional monitoring programme among South American countries.
2231 Research partnership, community commitment, and the people-to-people for Puerto Rico (#p2p4PUR) Movement: Researchers and citizens in solidarity
- Jose G. Perez-Ramos, Hector T. Zayas, Nancy R. Cardona Cordero, Dulce M. Del Rio Pineda, Colleen Murphy, Carmen M. Velez Vega, Timothy De Ver Dye
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- Journal of Clinical and Translational Science / Volume 2 / Issue S1 / June 2018
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- 21 November 2018, p. 74
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OBJECTIVES/SPECIFIC AIMS: Island communities face greater environmental risks creating challenges in their populations. A community and participatory qualitative research method aiming to understand community perspectives regarding the ecology and environmental risks of the island of Culebra was performed to develop a community-centered Information and Communications Technology (ICT) intervention (an app). The island of Culebra, a municipality from the archipelago of Puerto Rico is located 17 miles from the eastern coast of Puerto Rico’s main island. This ICT—termed mZAP (Zonas, Acción & Protección)—is part of a Translational Biomedical doctoral degree dissertation housed at the University of Rochester’s Clinical Translational Science Institute (CTSI) Informatics Core funded by an NIH Clinical Translational Science Award (CTSA). In September 2017, the island of Culebra faced 2 major category hurricanes 2 weeks apart. Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria devastated homes, schools, health clinics, and local businesses, disrupting an already-fragile ecological balance on the island. METHODS/STUDY POPULATION: These 2 storms catastrophically affected the archipelago of Puerto Rico. Culebra’s geographically isolated location, along with the inefficient response from authorities, exacerbated the stressors caused by these natural disasters, increasing the gap of social determinants of health, including the lack of potable water. Leveraging a community engagement partnership established before the hurricanes by the mZAP participatory research, which naturally halted once the hurricanes hit a new humanitarian objective formed to deliver aid. Along with another NIH funded RCMI Translational Research Network, or RTRN institution (University of Puerto Rico, Medical Science Campus) students and faculty, The Puerto Rico Testsite for Exploring Contamination Threats Program (PROTECT) an NIEHS Funded Grant, and the National Guard, a “people to people” approach was established to ascertain needs and an opportunity to meet those needs. A people-to-people approach brings humanitarian needs, identified directly by the community to the people who need it most; without intermediaries and bureaucratic delays that typically occur during catastrophes. RESULTS/ANTICIPATED RESULTS: The consumption of potable water in plastic bottles and subsequent accumulation of plastic material has proven to be collateral damage of a vulnerable water distribution system creating another environmental hazard on the island of Culebra. Therefore, this humanitarian partnership, worked to delivered community and family sized water filters, providing a safe environmental alternative to drinkable water for the island. The success of this approach, People to People for Puerto Rico (#p2p4PUR), demonstrated the power of genuine community engagement—arising from a previous clinical research partnership—and true established commitment with members of the community. DISCUSSION/SIGNIFICANCE OF IMPACT: Research partnerships can (and should, when needed) lead to humanitarian partnerships that extend beyond research objectives. Research may subsequently be adapted based on new realities associated with natural disasters and the altered nature of existing partnerships, allowing for a rapid response to communities need. Further, #p2p4PUR was not only able to channel a partnership humanitarian response but also created an opportunity to reflect on how the commitment between members of society and academia (researchers) can create beneficial bilateral relationships, always putting the community needs first. The resulting shared experience elevates community interest and engagement with researchers, and helps researchers see communities as true partners, rather than—simply—research subjects.
Multiple high-risk HPV genotypes are grouped by type and are associated with viral load and risk factors
- L. DEL RÍO-OSPINA, S. C. SOTO-DE LEÓN, M. CAMARGO, R. SÁNCHEZ, D. A. MORENO-PÉREZ, A. PÉREZ-PRADOS, M. E. PATARROYO, M. A. PATARROYO
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- Epidemiology & Infection / Volume 145 / Issue 7 / May 2017
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- 10 February 2017, pp. 1479-1490
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Investigating whether high-risk human papillomavirus (HR-HPV) types tend to become grouped in a particular way and whether factors are associated with such grouping is important for measuring the real impact of vaccination. In total, 219 women proving positive for HPV as detected by real-time PCR were included in the study. Each sample was analysed for detecting and quantifying six viral types and the hydroxymethylbilane synthase gene. Multiple correspondence analysis led to determining grouping patterns for six HR-HPV types and simultaneous association with multiple variables and whether viral load was related to the coexistence of other viral types. Two grouping profiles were identified: the first included HPV-16 and HPV-45 and the second profile was represented by HPV-31, HPV-33 and HPV-58. Variables such as origin, contraceptive method, births and pregnancies, educational level, healthcare affiliation regime, atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance and viral load were associated with these grouping profiles. Different socio-demographic characteristics were found when coinfection occurred by phylogenetically related HPV types and when coinfection was due to non-related types. Biological characteristics, the number of viral copies, temporality regarding acquiring infection and competition between viral types could influence the configuration of grouping patterns. Characteristics related to women and HPV, influence such interactions between coexisting HPV types reflecting the importance of their evaluation.
Sensitivity of Culicoides obsoletus (Meigen) (Diptera: Ceratopogonidae) to deltamethrin determined by an adapted WHO standard susceptibility test
- R. DEL RÍO, R. VENAIL, C. CALVETE, C. BARCELÓ, T. BALDET, J. LUCIENTES, M. A. MIRANDA
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- Parasitology / Volume 141 / Issue 4 / April 2014
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- 26 November 2013, pp. 542-546
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Bluetongue is a disease of major economic concern in Europe. Its causative agent, bluetongue virus (BTV), is transmitted by several Culicoides species (mainly Culicoides imicola and Culicoides obsoletus in Europe). The application of insecticides on animals may reduce transmission of BTV, however, no formulation is currently licensed specifically against Culicoides midges. The present study assesses the susceptibility of C. obsoletus to deltamethrin using an adapted World Health Organization (WHO) susceptibility test. Midges were exposed to different dosages of deltamethrin for 1 h, and mortality after 1 h and 24 h was recorded. Results indicated that deltamethrin is highly toxic to C. obsoletus since a dose of 1·33×10−4% was enough to kill 50% of the population (LD50) in 24 h. The deltamethrin concentration needed to kill 90% of the population (LD90) was 5·55×10−4%. The results obtained in the present work could help to create a system that can be used to assess insecticide resistance and susceptibility of Culicoides biting midges.
The Spanish Validation of Level of Expressed Emotion Scale for Relatives of People with Eating Disorders
- Ana R. Sepúlveda, Dimitra Anastasiadou, Ana María del Río, Montserrat Graell
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- The Spanish Journal of Psychology / Volume 15 / Issue 2 / July 2012
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Expressed emotion (EE) is considered a general predictor of poor outcome across a range of conditions, including eating disorders, and is valuable in measuring the effect of family interventions. There are no self-report questionnaires validated in Spanish to measure EE among relatives of patients with a psychiatric condition. The aim of this study was to examine the psychometric properties of the Spanish version of the Level of Expressed Emotion scale (LEE) among relatives of eating disorder patients. A cross-sectional study of 270 relatives of patients with an eating disorder was conducted to examine the factor structure, reliability and validity of the LEE scale. Results indicated that the LEE-S (Spanish version) did not correspond to the a priori subscales described in the original version. The refined 45-item LEE-S scale consisted of four factors which explained 25.5% of variance in EE for relatives. Reliability was acceptable (α ranged from .73 to .86). The discriminant validity of the subscales was moderately supported by correlations with psychological distress (GHQ-12; rho = .34) and specific caregiving experience (EDSIS; rho = .39). The LEE-S instrument has adequate psychometric properties and may be of value to assess families at risk of a negative emotional climate at home.
European synchrotron radiation facility upgrade beamline UPBL6 – inelastic scattering
- K. Martel, A. Astruc, R. Barrett, C. Henriquet, S. Huotari, G. Monaco, M. Sanchez del Rio, R. Verbeni, L. Zhang
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- Diamond Light Source Proceedings / Volume 1 / Issue MEDSI-6 / October 2010
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As part of phase 1 of the European synchrotron radiation facility (ESRF) upgrade programme, a new beamline (UPBL6) for the study of electronic excitations using inelastic scattering and emission spectroscopy will be designed and constructed. The new beamline will provide an intense stable X-ray beam at two different spectrometers to be used on a time-shared basis. One of the spectrometers will be dedicated to resonant inelastic X-ray scattering (RIXS); the other to X-ray Raman spectroscopy (XRS). This beamline is currently (June 2010) in the design phase and may be fully operational by early 2013.
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Food insufficiency among HIV-infected crack-cocaine users in Atlanta and Miami
- Nicholas S Vogenthaler, Craig Hadley, Sarah J Lewis, Allan E Rodriguez, Lisa R Metsch, Carlos del Rio
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- Public Health Nutrition / Volume 13 / Issue 9 / September 2010
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Objective
To measure the occurrence and correlates of food insufficiency among HIV-infected crack-cocaine users in Atlanta and Miami, USA.
DesignNon-probability cross-sectional sample.
SettingInner-city hospitals in Atlanta and Miami.
SubjectsTwo hundred and eighty-seven HIV-infected crack users.
ResultsOne-third (34 %) of respondents experienced food insufficiency within 30 d of interview. Increased odds of food insufficiency was associated with current homelessness (adjusted OR = 3·78, 95 % CI 1·70, 8·41), living alone (adjusted OR = 2·85, 95 % CI 1·36, 5·98), religious service attendance (adjusted OR = 2·34, 95 % CI 1·02, 5·38) and presence of health insurance (adjusted OR = 2·41, 95 % CI 1·06, 5·54). Monthly income greater than $US 600 (adjusted OR = 0·19, 95 % CI 0·06, 0·58) was associated with decreased odds of food insufficiency, and less than weekly crack use was marginally associated with decreased odds of food insufficiency (adjusted OR = 0·39, 95 % CI 0·13, 1·08).
ConclusionsFood insufficiency is very prevalent among HIV-infected urban crack-cocaine users in Atlanta and Miami. Correlates of food insufficiency confirm the social vulnerability of these individuals. Routine assessment for food insecurity should become a routine component of treatment and prevention programmes in at-risk populations.