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2. Use of calcitriol to maintain postpartum blood calcium and improve immune function in dairy cows
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Vieira-Neto, A., Lima, I.R.P., Lopes, F., Jr., Lopera, C., Zimpel, R., Sinedino, L.D.P., Jeong, K.C., Galvão, K., Thatcher, W.W., Nelson, C.D., and Santos, J.E.P.
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- 2017
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3. Effects of oral calcium supplementation on mineral and acid-base status, energy metabolites, and health of postpartum dairy cows
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Martinez, N., Sinedino, L.D.P., Bisinotto, R.S., Daetz, R., Lopera, C., Risco, C.A., Galvão, K.N., Thatcher, W.W., and Santos, J.E.P.
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- 2016
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4. Analisis de la variacion de la calidad de leche en Colombia 2008-2019
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Usuga R., Andrés, Barrios, Dursun, Botero A., Monica, Lopera C., Mauricio, Olivera-Angel, Martha, and Palacio B., Luis G.
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- 2021
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5. Resistance to empirical ß-lactams recommended in febrile neutropenia guidelines in Gram-negative bacilli bloodstream infections in Spain: a multicentre study
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Chumbita M, Puerta-Alcalde P, Yáñez L, Cuesta MA, Chinea A, Español Morales I, Fernández Abellán P, Gudiol C, Guerreiro M, González-Sierra P, Rojas R, María Sánchez Pina J, Sánchez Vadillo I, Varela R, Vázquez L, Lopera C, Monzó P, and Garcia-Vidal C
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OBJECTIVES: To describe current resistance to the ß-lactams empirically recommended in the guidelines in bloodstream infection (BSI) episodes caused by Gram-negative bacilli (GNB). METHODS: Retrospective, multicentre cohort study of the last 50 BSI episodes in haematological patients across 14 university hospitals in Spain. Rates of inappropriate empirical antibiotic therapy (IEAT) and impact on mortality were evaluated. RESULTS: Of the 700 BSI episodes, 308 (44%) were caused by GNB, mainly Escherichia coli (141; 20.1%), Klebsiella spp. (56; 8%) and Pseudomonas aeruginosa (48; 6.9%). Among GNB BSI episodes, 80 (26%) were caused by MDR isolates. In those caused by Enterobacterales, 25.8% were ESBL producers and 3.5% were carbapenemase producers. Among P. aeruginosa BSI episodes, 18.8% were caused by MDR isolates. Overall, 34.7% of the isolated GNB were resistant to at least one of the three ß-lactams recommended in febrile neutropenia guidelines (cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam and meropenem). Despite extensive compliance with guideline recommendations (91.6%), 16.6% of BSI episodes caused by GNB received IEAT, which was more frequent among MDR GNB isolates (46.3% versus 6.1%; P < 0.001). Thirty day mortality was 14.6%, reaching 21.6% in patients receiving IEAT. CONCLUSIONS: Current resistance to empirical ß-lactams recommended in febrile neutropenia guidelines is exceedingly high and IEAT rates are greater than desired. There is an urgent need to adapt guidelines to current epidemiology and better identify patients with a high risk of developing MDR GNB infection.
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- 2022
6. Exploring the biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes from an Andean Colombian Paramo ecosystem
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Miles, L. A., Lopera, C. A., González, S., de García, M. C. Cepero, Franco, A. E., and Restrepo, S.
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- 2012
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7. ¿Es la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica un factor protector en la infección por SARS-CoV-2? La importancia del tratamiento broncodilatador
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Oyon, J., Ferrer, M., Llinares, A., Arkesteijn, A., Erraiz, A., Rejon, T., Igual, E., Carmona, M., Muñoz, A., Prado, P., Ventura, A., Ferreiro, B., Guanyabens, E., Pérez, L., Sanchez, A., Delgado, J., Bitlloch, M., Morón, N., Sancho, F., Oller, A., Borrellas, C., Plensa, E., Arànega, R., Lopera, C., Arbonés, L., Fernández, J., Rex, A., Parra, M., Serrallonga, A., Solano, M.F., Larrousse, M., Mauri, M., Falgà, C., Bacca, S., Fernández, P., Pacho, L., Martin, M., Robles, A., Vilà, X., Ovejero, L., Ortega, P., Martínez, S., Ortiz, I., Vidal, A., Calderón, P., Baena, J., Badia, I., Ruiz, A., Boixeda, R., Campins, L., Juanola, J., and Force, L.
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- 2020
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8. ¿Es la enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica un factor protector en la infección por SARS-CoV-2? La importancia del tratamiento broncodilatador
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Boixeda, R., primary, Campins, L., additional, Juanola, J., additional, Force, L., additional, Oyon, J., additional, Ferrer, M., additional, Llinares, A., additional, Arkesteijn, A., additional, Erraiz, A., additional, Rejon, T., additional, Igual, E., additional, Carmona, M., additional, Muñoz, A., additional, Prado, P., additional, Ventura, A., additional, Ferreiro, B., additional, Guanyabens, E., additional, Pérez, L., additional, Sanchez, A., additional, Delgado, J., additional, Bitlloch, M., additional, Morón, N., additional, Sancho, F., additional, Oller, A., additional, Borrellas, C., additional, Plensa, E., additional, Arànega, R., additional, Lopera, C., additional, Arbonés, L., additional, Fernández, J., additional, Rex, A., additional, Parra, M., additional, Serrallonga, A., additional, Solano, M.F., additional, Larrousse, M., additional, Mauri, M., additional, Falgà, C., additional, Bacca, S., additional, Fernández, P., additional, Pacho, L., additional, Martin, M., additional, Robles, A., additional, Vilà, X., additional, Ovejero, L., additional, Ortega, P., additional, Martínez, S., additional, Ortiz, I., additional, Vidal, A., additional, Calderón, P., additional, Baena, J., additional, Badia, I., additional, and Ruiz, A., additional
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- 2020
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9. Effects of level of dietary cation-anion difference and duration of prepartum feeding on performance and metabolism of dairy cows
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Lopera, C., primary, Zimpel, R., additional, Vieira-Neto, A., additional, Lopes, F.R., additional, Ortiz, W., additional, Poindexter, M., additional, Faria, B.N., additional, Gambarini, M.L., additional, Block, E., additional, Nelson, C.D., additional, and Santos, J.E.P., additional
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- 2018
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10. Preventative laparoscopic repair of Petersen’s space following gastric bypass surgery reduces the incidence of Petersen’s hernia: a comparative study
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Lopera, C. A., primary, Vergnaud, J. P., additional, Cabrera, L. F., additional, Sanchez, S., additional, Pedraza, M., additional, Vinck, E. E., additional, and Pulido, J., additional
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- 2018
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11. Effects of the level and duration of maternal diets with negative dietary cation-anion differences prepartum on calf growth, immunity, and mineral and energy metabolism
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Collazos, C., primary, Lopera, C., additional, Santos, J.E.P., additional, and Laporta, J., additional
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- 2017
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12. Desarrollo y caracterización de micropartículas de ácido fólico formadas por secado por aspersión, utilizando goma arábiga y maltodextrina como materiales de pared Development and characterization of folic acid microparticles formed by spray-drying with gum arabic and maltodextrin
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Seneida M LOPERA C, Cielo GUZMÁN O, Carlos CATAÑO R, and Cecilia GALLARDO C
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microparticles ,folic acid ,goma arábiga ,ácido fólico ,maltodextrin ,arabic gum ,TP368-456 ,HD9665-9675 ,micropartículas ,maltodextrina ,Food processing and manufacture ,Pharmaceutical industry - Abstract
El ácido fólico es una vitamina esencial, que participa en la biosíntesis de aminoácidos esenciales y en algunos procesos asociados al ADN. Es una vitamina con limitaciones en su estabilidad frente a factores como la luz, pH y oxígeno. Por esta razón se hace necesario desarrollar estrategias que permitan su estabilización sin afectar su actividad biológica. Así pues, se propone la obtención de micropartículas utilizando mezclas de goma arábiga y maltodextrina, con el método de secado por aspersión, que presenten características adecuadas para actuar como un reservorio del ácido fólico con potencialidades para su estabilización. En este estudio se obtienen micropartículas de ácido fólico utilizando cuatro mezclas diferentes de goma arábiga y maltodextrina, caracterizadas mediante los siguientes parámetros: distribución de tamaño de partícula, porcentaje de humedad, morfología, eficiencia de encapsulación y perfil de disolución. Los resultados de la caracterización muestran diferentes aspectos: la morfología de las micropartículas obtenidas por este método varía con la relación goma arábiga- maltodextrina, la eficiencia de encapsulación es elevada para los cuatro tipos de micropartículas estudiadas, la distribución de tamaño de partícula no cambia con la relación de los materiales de la pared y los perfiles de disolución muestran un porcentaje de disolución limitado, siendo el mejor el que corresponde a micropartículas con la relación goma arábiga- maltodextrina 70-30. La goma arábiga es efectiva para el atrapamiento del ácido fólico y cuando se mezcla con maltodextrina se mejoran las características de morfología, eficiencia y disolución de las micropartículas, lo cual sugiere que existe una mezcla óptima de los dos materiales de pared que optimizan las características de las micropartículas.The folic acid is an essential vitamin, it is involved in the essential aminoacids biosynthesis and some process associated to DNA. Folic acid undergoes degradation reactions when is exposed to light, acid or alkaline medium and oxygen atmosphere. For this reason it is necessary to develop strategies to improve its stability not affecting its biological activity. In this connection the obtaining of microparticles by spray drying, using arabic gum and maltodextrin blends is proposed. The microparticles could act as a carrier of folic acid providing it protection. In this study, microparticles of folic acid were obtained using four different blends of arabic gum and maltodextrin. The particles size distribution, morphology, encapsulation efficiency and dissolution profile were assessed for the different types of microparticles. The results showed different aspects: the microparticles morphology changed with the ratio arabic gum - maltodextrine, the encapsulation efficiency was high for four types of studied microparticles, the particles size distribution did not change with the wall materials ratio, the dissolution profiles showed a limited dissolution percentage, and microparticles of arabic gum-maltodextrin 70-30 showed the best profile. The arabic gum favored the encapsulation of folic acid and when it is mixed with maltodextrin the morphology, encapsulation efficiency and dissolution improved. Probably there is an optimum ratio of two wall materials providing optimum properties to microparticles.
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- 2009
13. Estimation bayésienne de la valeur en risque: une application pour le marché de valeurs colombien
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Londoño, Charle Augusto, Correa M, Juan Carlos, and Lopera C, Mauricio
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estatística bayesiana ,regression quantile ,variables macroeconómicas y financieras ,statistique bayésienne ,regulação bancária ,Conditional autoregressive Value at Risk ,banking regulation ,valeur en risque conditionnel autorégressif ,Bayesian statistics ,variáveis macroeconômicas e financeiras ,variables macroéconomiques et financières ,regresión cuantil ,estadística bayesiana ,régulation bancaire ,regressão quantílica ,macroeconomics and financial variable ,Valor em risco condicional autorregressivo ,regulación bancaria ,financial market ,mercado de valores ,valor en riesgo condicional autorregresivo ,marché de valeurs ,régression quantile - Abstract
Esta investigación tiene como propósito implementar la metodología de regresión cuantil bayesiana en el cálculo del valor en riesgo (VaR, en inglés) en el mercado de valores colombiano. Para este objetivo se valoran algunos requerimientos regulatorios sobre riesgo de mercado definidos por la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia sobre metodologías, medidas de desempeño y factores de riesgo para el cálculo del VaR, y se compara con el modelo APARCH y de regresión cuantil tradicional; se halla que la regresión cuantil tiene una mejor capacidad para adaptarse a los patrones exhibidos por un portafolio de acciones colombianas dadas varias medidas de desempeño. The purpose of this research is to implement the Bayesian quantile regression methodology in the estimation of the Value at Risk, VaR, in the colombian stock market. For this objective, some regulatory requirements on market risk are compared using the APARCH model, and traditional quantile regressions. These requirements are defined by the Colombia's Financial Superintendence where they address methodologies, performance measures and risk factors relevant to the calculation of the VaR. We found out that the later technique has a greater capacity to adapt to the patterns exhibited by a portfolio of Colombian stock given several performance measures. Cet article à pour but de propulser la méthodologie de régression quantile bayésienne dans le calcul de la valeur en risque (VaR en anglais) sur le marché des valeurs colombien. Pour cela on évalue certaines réglementations sur le risque du marché définis par la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia (Institution de contrôle fiscal et financier de Colombie) sur les méthodologies, le rendement et les facteurs à risque pour le calcul du VaR et est comparé avec le modèle APARCH et de régression quantile traditionnelle ; on trouve que la régression quantile possède une meilleure capacité pour s'adapter aux tendances d'un portefeuille d'actions colombiennes étant données plusieurs mesures de rendement. Este artigo tem a finalidade de implementar a metodologia de regressão quantílica bayesiana no cálculo do valor em risco (VaR, em inglês) no mercado de valores colombiano. Para isto, são avaliados alguns requerimentos regulatórios sobre risco de mercado definidos pela Superintendência Financeira da Colômbia sobre metodologias, medidas de desempenho e fatores de risco para o cálculo do VaR, e compara-se com o modelo APARCH e de regressão quantílica tradicional; vê-se que a regressão quantílica tem mais capacidade de adaptação aos padrões exibidos por um portfólio de ações colombianas, dadas várias medidas de desempenho.
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- 2014
14. Capítulo 57 - Dieta poscirugía bariátrica
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Rubio Herrera, M.Á., Sanz Casanovas, M.L., and Moreno Lopera, C.
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- 2019
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15. Estimación bayesiana del valor en riesgo: una aplicación para el mercado de valores colombiano
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Charle Augusto Londoño, Mauricio Lopera C, and Juan Carlos Correa M
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Valor en riesgo condicional autorregresivo ,G28 ,Bayes estimator ,Financial economics ,variables macroeconómicas y financieras ,G15 ,lcsh:Economic history and conditions ,lcsh:Social Sciences ,lcsh:H ,regresión cuantil ,estadística bayesiana ,Arts and Humanities (miscellaneous) ,Value (economics) ,Economics ,regulación bancaria ,lcsh:HC10-1085 ,mercado de valores ,E44 ,valor en riesgo condicional autorregresivo ,C14 ,Security market ,C16 ,General Economics, Econometrics and Finance ,Social Sciences (miscellaneous) ,C45 - Abstract
Esta investigación tiene como propósito implementar la metodología de regresión cuantil bayesiana en el cálculo del valor en riesgo (VaR, en inglés) en el mercado de valores colombiano. Para este objetivo se valoran algunos requerimientos regulatorios sobre riesgo de mercado definidos por la Superintendencia Financiera de Colombia sobre metodologías, medidas de desempeño y factores de riesgo para el cálculo del VaR, y se compara con el modelo APARCH y de regresión cuantil tradicional; se halla que la regresión cuantil tiene una mejor capacidad para adaptarse a los patrones exhibidos por un portafolio de acciones colombianas dadas varias medidas de desempeño.
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- 2014
16. Efectos de la política monetaria sobre la valoración de activos en el mercado accionario colombiano (2004-2012)
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Lopera C, Mauricio, González, Favián, and Augusto Londoño, Charle
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marché boursier ,mercado accionario ,VARX-MGARCH model in mean ,modelo VARXMGARCH en media ,variables macroéconomiques ,variables macroeconómicas ,macroeconomic variables ,stock market ,modèle VARXMGARCH en moyenne - Abstract
Esta investigación evalúa el impacto de la política monetaria sobre la valoración de los activos financieros en el mercado accionario colombiano. Basados en el modelo propuesto por Rigobon y Sack (2004) que valora el impacto que hay entre la política monetaria y el precio de los activos, se plantea un modelo VARX-MGARCH en media. Éste relaciona en forma no lineal el Índice General de la Bolsa de Valores de Colombia (IGBC) con la tasa de interés interbancaria (TIB) y de forma lineal estas dos variables con algunos factores de riesgo macroeconómicos y financieros. Realizando un análisis de impulso respuesta se encuentra que la política monetaria reflejada a través de los cambios en la TIB tiene un gran efecto sobre los precios de los activos financieros. Sin embargo, la relación inversa no es satisfecha. We evaluate the impact of monetary politics on the valuation of financial assets in the Colombian stock market. Based on the model proposed by Rigobon and Sack (2004), which quantifies the impact between monetary policies and asset prices, we propose a VARX-MGARCH in mean model. This model nonlinearly relates the General Index of the Stock Exchange of Colombia (IGBC) and the interbank interest rate (TIB), and linearly relates the IGBC and TIB with other macroeconomic and financial risk factors. After performing an impulse-response analysis, it is found that the monetary policy, reflected as changes in TIB, has an important effect on the price of the financial assets. However, the converse is not true. Cet article évalue l'impact de la politique monétaire sur l'évaluation des actifs financiers dans le marché boursier colombien. Etant donné le modèle proposé par Rigobon et Sack (2004), lequel évalue l'impact de la politique monétaire sur le prix des actifs, nous proposons un modèle VARX-MGARCH en moyenne. Il s'agit d'une modèle qui permet, d'un côté, établir un rapport non linéaire entre l'indice général de la Bourse de Colombie (IGBC) et le taux d'intérêt interbancaire (TIB) et, d'autre coté, établir un rapport linéaire entre ces deux variables et un ensemble de facteurs de risque aussi bien macro-économiques que financiers. À travers une analyse impulsion-réponse nous montrons que la politique monétaire -les changements dans le TIB- a un effet considérable sur les prix des actifs financiers, ce qui n'est pas vrai dans le cas contraire.
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- 2013
17. Modelos de predicción de la fragilidad empresarial: aplicación al caso colombiano para el año 2011
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Pérez G, Jorge Iván, González C, Karen Lorena, and Lopera C, Mauricio
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Quiebra ,Bankruptcy ,Probit Model ,faillite ,indicateurs financiers ,Fragilidad ,Indicadores Financieros ,modèle Logit ,Modelo Probit ,Modelo Logit ,Financial Indicators ,modèle Probit ,fragilité ,Fragility ,Logit Model - Abstract
El objetivo de este trabajo consiste en la estimación de un modelo que permita medir la probabilidad de que una empresa entre en riesgo de quiebra. Para alcanzar este objetivo, se utilizaran los estados financieros reportados por las empresas a la Superintendencia de Sociedades en el año 2011. De estos estados se construyeron indicadores financieros que fueron útiles como variables explicativas en la estimación de modelos de regresión binaria, a partir de los cuales se identificaron como relevantes las razones financieras de rentabilidad del activo, rotación del activo y nivel de endeudamiento para la medición de la probabilidad de riesgo de quiebra. Se estiman dos modelos de selección discreta: logit y probit. El primero, clasifica correctamente el 83,20% de las observaciones. Y el segundo, clasifica correctamente el 80,8%. The objective of this work is the estimation of a model that allows measure the probability that a company enters bankruptcy risk. To accomplish this objective, we used the financial statements reported by companies to the Superintendencia de Sociedades in 2011. Of these states were constructed financial indicators that were useful as explanatory variables in the estimation of binary regression models, from which we identified as relevant financial ratios of return on assets, asset turnover and level of indebtedness to measure the probability of bankruptcy risk. Besides the estimated model correctly classified the 83.20% and 80.80% of companies depending on the model used. L'objectif de cet article est d'estimer un modèle permettant mesurer la probabilité du risque de faillite d'une entreprise. Pour ce faire, nous prenons les bilans financiers pour l'année 2011 des entreprises enregistrés dans la Superintendance des Sociétés. Nous avons ensuite construit des indicateurs financiers en tant que variables explicatives dans l'estimation des modèles de régression binaires. Les résultats montrent que les variables explicatives du risque de faillite sont: les ratios financiers associés au rendement des actifs, la rotation de l'actif et le niveau d'endettement. En outre, les différents modèles ont permis de classer 83,20% et 80,80% des entreprises.
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- 2013
18. Efectos de un programa multiprofesional de tratamiento de la obesidad sobre los factores de riesgo para síndrome metabólico en niños prepúberes, púberes y adolescentes: diferencias entre géneros
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Alves Bianchini, J. A., Fernandes da Silva, D., Lopera, C. A., Rui Matsuo, A., Drieli Seron Antonini, V., and Nardo Junior, N.
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Metabolic Syndrome ,Síndrome Metabólico ,Obesidad ,Gender ,Género ,Obesity ,Adolescents ,Niños ,Children ,Adolescente - Abstract
Objetivo. Analizar los efectos de un programa multidisciplinar de tratamiento de la obesidad (PMTO) sobre los factores de riesgo del Síndrome Metabólico (SM) en niños prepúberes, púberes y adolescentes de acuerdo con el género. Método. Participaron en el estudio 69 niños y adolescentes obesos entre 10 y 18 años de edad divididos en dos grupos: grupo de intervención (GI) (n = 37) y grupo control (GC) (n = 32). En el GI había 23 niñas, en el GC 14. El GI fue sometido a intervención multidisciplinar, con duración de 16 semanas. Se evaluaron parámetros antropométricos, aptitud cardiorrespiratoria y factores de riesgo para SM. Resultados. Se observó que el GI obtuvo reducción en la prevalencia de SM (- 35,8 % para género masculino y - 8,7 % para femenino), entre tanto se mantuvo el valor en las niñas del grupo GC y aumentó en los niños del GC (+ 11,1 %). En relación a dislipidemias, hubo una reducción en el GI para ambos géneros (- 7,2 % para el masculino; - 17,4 % para el femenino), y para el GC se observó aumento para el masculino (+ 22,2 %) y femenino (14,3 %). Las niñas del GI tuvieron mejoras significativas para las variables índice de masa corporal, circunferencia de cintura y cadera, y sensibilidad a la insulina, que no fueron observadas en el género masculino del GI, que presentaron aumento de masa magra. Conclusión. Los resultados del estudio muestran que 16 semanas de intervención multidisciplinar, basada en una terapia cognitivo-conductual, son suficientes para promover reducción de la prevalencia de SM y dislipidemias en niños y adolescentes obesos. Objetive. To analyze the effects of a multidisciplinary program of obesity treatment (PMTO) on risk factors for metabolic syndrome (MS) in children and adolescents at prepubertal, pubertal and adolescents stages according to gender. Method. The study included 69 obese children and adolescents aged 10 to 18 years. They were allocated to the intervention group (GI) (n = 37) and control group (GC) (n = 32). There were 23 girls in GI and 14 in GC. The GI was submitted to the multidisciplinary intervention, lasting 16 weeks. It was assessed anthropometric parameters, cardiorespiratory fitness and risk factor for MS. Results. We found that the GI achieved a reduction in the prevalence of MS (7.1 % for boys and 8.7 % for girls), and in GC a maintenance for girls and increasing for boys. For dyslipidemia, a reduction in GI for both genders (boys 78.6 % to 71.4 %; girls 82.6 % to 65.2 %), and increasing in GC for both genders. GI Girls had significant improvements for the variables, body mass index, waist circumference, hip circumference and insulin sensibility which was not observed in GI boys who increased lean body mass. Conclusion. The findings show that 16 weeks of multidisciplinary intervention based on cognitive behavioral therapy are sufficient to promote decreasing in the prevalence of MS and dyslipidemia in obese children and adolescents.
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- 2013
19. 0758 Effects of feeding different forms of polyunsaturated fatty acids on performance, plasma metabolites, and milk fatty acid composition of dairy cows
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Sinedino, L. D. P., primary, Mello, R. R.C., additional, Lopera, C., additional, Neto, A. Vieira, additional, Zenobi, M. G., additional, Block, E., additional, Preseault, C. L., additional, Lock, A. L., additional, Staples, C. R., additional, Thatcher, W. W., additional, and Santos, J. E. P., additional
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- 2016
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20. 0724 Use of 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3 to maintain postpartum blood calcium and improve immune function in dairy cows
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Neto, A. Vieira, primary, Peixoto, I. A., additional, Lopes, F. R., additional, Zimpel, R., additional, Lopera, C., additional, Sinedino, L. D. P., additional, Galvão, K. N., additional, Nelson, C. D., additional, and Santos, J. E. P., additional
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- 2016
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21. 1541 Effect of level of dietary cation–anion difference and duration of prepartum feeding on calcium and measures of acid–base status in transition cows
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Lopera, C., primary, Zimpel, R., additional, Lopes, F. R., additional, Ortiz, W. G., additional, Faria, B. N., additional, Carvalho, M. R., additional, Vieira Neto, A., additional, Gambarini, M. L., additional, Block, E., additional, Nelson, C. D., additional, and Santos, J. E. P., additional
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- 2016
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22. Una estimación de los impactos de la tasa de interés en el ciclo económico de Colombia: 1986-2010
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Restrepo O., Sergio Iván, Martínez R., Luis Esteban, and Lopera C., Mauricio
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filtro de Hodrick y Prescott ,filtro de Kalman ,politique monétaire ,política monetaria ,monetary policy ,Hodrick et Prescott ,filtre de Kalman ,Natural real interest rate ,market interest rates ,tasa de interés de mercado ,taux d'intérêt du marché ,ciclos económicos ,Taux d'intérêt réel naturel ,Hodrick and Prescott filter ,Kalman filter ,economiccycles ,Tasa de interés real natural ,cycles économiques - Abstract
El objetivo de este trabajo es establecer la relación entre el ciclo económico colombiano y la política monetaria a través del estudio de la tasa de interésreal natural. Par tal efecto, se calcula la tasa de interés real natural (TIRN) para Colombia por medio de dos metodologías diferentes. Una vez determinada la tasa de interés real natural, se realiza un análisis acerca de los efectos de la política monetaria sobre el ciclo económico en Colombia, basado en las ideas Neowicksellianas. Se concluye, que la brecha, producto de la diferencia de las tasas de interés de mercado y natural, tienen efectos sobre el ciclo económico colombiano causando variaciones en el PIB. The aim of this work is to establish the relationshipbetween the Colombian business cycle and monetary policy through the study ofthe natural real interest rate. Pair this purpose, we calculate the naturalreal interest rate (TIRN) for Colombia using two different methodologies. Once the natural real interest rate, an analysis of the effects of monetary policy over the business cycle in Colombia, based on the Neowicksellianas. It is concluded that the gap, due to the difference in market interest rates and natural, have effects on the Colombian business cycle causing changes in GDP. L'objectif de cet article est d'établir une relation entre le cycle économique et la politique monétaire en Colombie à travers l'étude du taux d'intérêt réel naturel. Pour ce faire, nous calculons le taux d'intérêt réel naturel (TIRN) pour l'économie colombienne à travers l'utilisation de deux méthodes alternatives. Une fois le taux d'intérêt réel naturel a été déterminé, nous analysons les effets de la politique monétaire sur le cycle économique sur la base des idées neo-Wickselliennes. Nous concluons que l'écart entre le taux d'intérêt du marché et le taux d'intérêt naturel a des effets sur le cycle économique colombien.
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23. Model of vegetable freshness perception using luminance cues
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Arce-Lopera, C., primary, Masuda, T., additional, Kimura, A., additional, Wada, Y., additional, and Okajima, K., additional
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24. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOLIC ACID MICROPARTICLES FORMED BY SPRAY-DRYING WITH GUM ARABIC AND MALTODEXTRIN
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Seneida M. LOPERA C., Cielo GUZMÁN O., Carlos CATAÑO R., and Cecilia GALLARDO C.
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microparticles ,folic acid ,food and beverages ,maltodextrin ,arabic gum ,TP368-456 ,HD9665-9675 ,Pharmacology, Toxicology and Pharmaceutics (miscellaneous) ,Applied Microbiology and Biotechnology ,Food processing and manufacture ,Pharmaceutical industry ,Food Science - Abstract
The folic acid is an essential vitamin, it is involved in the essential aminoacids biosynthesis and someprocess associated to DNA. Folic acid undergoes degradation reactions when is exposed to light, acid or alkaline medium and oxygen atmosphere. For this reason it is necessary to develop strategies to improveits stability not affecting its biological activity. In this connection the obtaining of microparticles by spraydrying, using arabic gum and maltodextrin blends is proposed. The microparticles could act as a carrierof folic acid providing it protection.In this study, microparticles of folic acid were obtained using four different blends of arabic gum andmaltodextrin. The particles size distribution, morphology, encapsulation efficiency and dissolutionprofile were assessed for the different types of microparticles. The results showed different aspects:the microparticles morphology changed with the ratio arabic gum – maltodextrine, the encapsulationefficiency was high for four types of studied microparticles, the particles size distribution did notchange with the wall materials ratio, the dissolution profiles showed a limited dissolution percentage,and microparticles of arabic gum-maltodextrin 70-30 showed the best profile. The arabic gum favoredthe encapsulation of folic acid and when it is mixed with maltodextrin the morphology, encapsulationefficiency and dissolution improved. Probably there is an optimum ratio of two wall materials providingoptimum properties to microparticles.
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25. Evaluación de la resistencia de un aislado bacteriano nativo compatible con Pseudomona sp. al insecticida Lorsban 4 EC
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Quinchía-Figueroa, A. M. (Adriana María), Gomez-Velasquez, F. A. (Felipe Andres), Palencia-Penagos, K. (Karol), and Giraldo-Lopera, C. E. (Clara Eugenia)
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PESTICIDES ,BACTERIA - ISOLATION & PURIFICATION ,PLAGUICIDA ,AISLAMIENTO BACTERIANO ,TECNOLOGÍAS PARA LA SALUD ,LORSBAN 4 EC ,BACTERIAS - AISLAMIENTO & PURIFICACIÓN ,BACTERIAL CULTURE ,REI00041 ,PSEUDOMONA SP - Abstract
Se evaluó la resistencia de un aislado bacteriano compatible con Pseudomona sp. frente al insecticida Lorsban 4EC (ingrediente activo Chlorpyrifos) a escala de laboratorio. El aislado bacteriano se obtuvo a partir de un suelo del Oriente Antioqueño sometido a la aplicación del insecticida para el cultivo de pastos. Al suelo se le analizaron los principales factores que afectan la movilidad y adsorción del insecticida en él, se obtuvieron como resultados un porcentaje alto de materia orgánica, elementos mayores y menores así como media a alta capacidad de intercambio catiónico, lo que facilita la adsorción del plaguicida en su fracción coloidal de la micela orgánica e inorgánica. La textura franco arenosa del suelo genera buena aireación, que favorece los procesos de volatilización y degradación del plaguicida. El aislado bacteriano se expuso a diferentes concentraciones del insecticida (480 ppm, 4.800 ppm, 24.000 ppm y 48.000 ppm), evaluando de esta manera el efecto del agente sobre la población bacteriana. Según los resultados de los ensayos, la bacteria nativa compatible con Pseudomona sp. es resistente al insecticida con las concentraciones estudiadas y puede poseer la capacidad de degradar el insecticida. The resistance of an isolated bacterial culture compatible with Pseudomona sp. to the insecticide Lorsban 4 EC (active ingredient Chlorpyrifos) was evaluated at laboratory scale. The bacterial culture was isolated from a soil sample obtained in East Antioquia that was exposed to the application of the insecticide which is used in grass culture. The principal factors that affect the mobility and adsorption of insecticides in soil were analyzed. The results showed a high percentage of organic matter, and macro and micronutrients as well as medium to high cationic capacity of exchange, which facilitates the adsorption of the pesticide in the colloidal fraction of organic and inorganic fraction. The sandy texture of the soil generates good aeration that favors the processes of volatilization and degradation of the pesticide. Isolated bacterial culture was exposed to different concentrations of the insecticide (480, 4,800, 24,000 and 48,000 ppm), to evaluate the effect of the agent on the bacterial population. According to the results of the tests, the native isolated bacterium compatible with Pseudomona sp. is resistant to the insecticide concentrations studied and possibly has the capacity to degrade the Lorsban 4 EC.
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- 2006
26. Uso de la tomografía computadorizada en el análisis de propiedades petrofísicas
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Lopera C, Sergio H, Aguirre G, Paulo C, and Valencia A, Albeiro de Jesús
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Saturación ,Tomografía ,Porosidad ,Tamaño de poro ,Petrofísica - Abstract
Este trabajo muestra los resultados cualitativos y cuantitativos de pruebas de porosidad y saturación así como de análisis de imágenes. Este estudio consistió en la realización de pruebas en dos tipos de muestras: Empaque de capilares de vidrio y empaque de arenas formación Berea. Metodológicamente se procedió a encontrar la respuesta de la técnica ante parámetros preestablecidos en el caso de los empaques. Luego se hicieron análisis en muestras de la formación Berea, las cuales tienen un mayor grado de heterogeneidad. Los resultados obtenidos se comparan con los resultados hallados convencionalmente. Desde el punto de vista cualitativo se concluye que es necesario que las características de la roca sean suficientemente evidentes para poder ser diferenciadas con precisión, además se comprueba que las zonas blancas o negras corresponden a zonas de alta o baja densidad. Los resultados cuantitativos para porosidad y saturación difieren entre un 2 y 7% de los encontrados por métodos convencionales confiables. Para la determinación del tamaño de poro se propone una ecuación empírica que permite determinar esta propiedad a partir del valor de porosidad obtenido.
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- 2004
27. Luminance distribution as a determinant for visual freshness perception: Evidence from image analysis of a cabbage leaf
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Arce-Lopera, C., primary, Masuda, T., additional, Kimura, A., additional, Wada, Y., additional, and Okajima, K., additional
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28. First Report of Phytophthora infestans Causing Late Blight on Solanum viarum in Colombia
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Cárdenas, M. E., primary, Medina, E., additional, Tabima, J., additional, Vargas, A., additional, Lopera, C., additional, Bernal, A., additional, and Restrepo, S., additional
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- 2011
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29. El capital natural crítico un instrumento de política ambiental para los recursos naturales
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Lopera C., Sergio Hernando and Lopera C., Sergio Hernando
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This work presents the concept of The Critical Natural Capital( CNC), this concept is based on the criterion of strong sustainability and is a fundamental instrument for the design of protection environmental political. In order to advance in the comprehension of this concept we use the capital concept to define the natural capital and then to specify when this can be considered critic. We show some methodologies proposed in the literature for the implementation of a politic of environmental protection based in the CNC. Finally, we thing that this concept is very usefulness for the redesign of the Environment policy in Colombia., El presente trabajo presenta el concepto de Capital Natural Critico (CNC), este concepto se enmarca en el criterio de sostenibilidad fuerte y es un instrumento fundamental para el diseño de políticas de protección ambiental. Para avanzar en la comprensión del CNC partimos del concepto de capital para definir el capital natural y luego especificar cuando este puede ser crítico. Luego, mostramos algunas metodologías propuestas en la literatura para la implementación de una política de protección ambiental basada en el CNC. Finalmente planteamos la utilidad de este concepto en el rediseño de las políticas ambientales en Colombia.
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- 2003
30. Characterization of hospital-acquired infections in a University Hospital in Colombia: January 2005 - July 2009
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Jiménez, J.G., primary, Balparda, J.K., additional, Castrillón, D.M., additional, Díaz, S.Y., additional, Echeverri, J.A., additional, Estrada, C., additional, Lopera, C., additional, Raigosa, M.M., additional, and Vásquez, L.V., additional
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- 2010
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31. DEVELOPMENT AND CHARACTERIZATION OF FOLIC ACID MICROPARTICLES FORMED BY SPRAY-DRYING WITH GUM ARABIC AND MALTODEXTRIN
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LOPERA C., Seneida M., primary, GUZMÁN O., Cielo, additional, CATAÑO R., Carlos, additional, and GALLARDO C., Cecilia, additional
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- 2009
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32. Medicina basada en la evidencia: nutrición en la obesidad
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Rubio herrera, M.A., primary and Moreno lopera, C., additional
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- 2005
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33. Efectos de la política monetaria sobre la valoración de activos en el mercado accionario colombiano (2004-2012).
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Mauricio Lopera, C., González, Favián, and Londoño, Charle Augusto
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- 2013
34. Modelos de predicción de la fragilidad empresarial: aplicación al caso colombiano para el año 2011.
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Jorge Iván Pérez, G., Karen Lorena González, C., and Mauricio Lopera, C.
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- 2013
35. Efectos de un programa multiprofesional de tratamiento de la obesidad sobre los factores de riesgo para síndrome metabólico en niños prepúberes, púberes y adolescentes: diferencias entre géneros.
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Bianchini, J. A. Alves, da Silva, D. Fernandes, Lopera, C. A., Matsuo, A. Rui, Seron Antonini, V. Drieli, and Junior, N. Nardo
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OBESITY treatment ,DISEASE risk factors ,METABOLIC syndrome ,CONTROL groups ,CARDIOPULMONARY fitness ,DISEASE prevalence ,DYSLIPIDEMIA ,BODY mass index ,THERAPEUTICS - Abstract
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36. COMPARISON BETWEEN COMPETING RISKS VIA THE COPULA-GRAPHIC ESTIMATOR COMPARACIÓN ENTRE RIESGOS COMPETITIVOS VÍA EL ESTIMADOR CÓPULA-GRÁFICO
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Yáñez Sergio, Brango Hugo, Jaramillo Mario C., and Lopera Carlos M.
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Competing risks ,Copula ,Identifiability ,Reliability ,Statistics ,HA1-4737 - Abstract
The identifiability problem in competing risks associated to the dependence measure between the failure modes, can be solved by means of the copula-graphic estimator which assumes the copula function known. This paper compares, through a simulation study, the copula-graphic estimator for a dependent competing risks model with the traditional one under the assumption of independence. It is shown that a significant subestimation of the reliability function can be made when the dependence is not taken into account. An example ilustrates this point and as a future work it is seen the possibility of using copula-graphic in industrial reliability to predict in accelerated life tests.En riesgos competitivos, el problema de identificabilidad asociado a la dependencia entre los modos de falla, se puede resolver utilizando el estimador cópula-gráfico que asume la forma de la cópula conocida. En este trabajo se compara, mediante simulación, este estimador para un modelo de riesgos competitivos dependientes con el estimador tradicional que asume independencia. Se muestra que ignorar la dependencia puede causar subestimación significativa de la función de confiabilidad. Se ilustra la temática con un ejemplo y se visualiza a futuro la posible utilidad del estimador cópulagráfico en confiabilidad industrial para predecir en experimentos acelerados.
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- 2011
37. APPLICATION OF THE RECURRENT DATA ANALYSIS ON FL245 SWITCHES AT INTERCONEXIÓN ELÉCTRICA S.A. APLICACIÓN DEL ANÁLISIS DE DATOS RECURRENTES SOBRE INTERRUPTORES FL245 EN INTERCONEXIÓN ELÉCTRICA S.A.
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Lopera Carlos M. and Manotas Eva Cristina
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Competing risks ,Copula ,Identifiability ,Reliability ,Statistics ,HA1-4737 - Abstract
Recurrent data arise when a unit (or group of such units) is monitored over time and a particular event (or group of events) occurs at several points of the observation period, for example, times of recurrent episodes of a disease in patients or times of repair of a manufactured product. Many systems, subsystems, and components (which we generically refer to as “units”) have more than one cause of failure. In some applications and for some purposes it is important to distinguish between the different failure causes (sometimes referred to as “failure modes”). For purposes of improving reliability, it is essential to identify the cause of failure up to the component level and, in many applications, up to the actual physical cause of failure. This paper presents an application of the recurrent data analysis performed on type FL245 switches (repairable units of Interconexión Eléctrica S.A., ISA), that includes the use of non-parametric and parametric statistical methods, considering several failure modes.Los datos recurrentes surgen cuando una unidad (o un grupo de tales unidades) es monitoreada a través del tiempo y un evento particular (o grupo de eventos) ocurre en varios puntos del periodo de observación, por ejemplo, los tiempos de episodios recurrentes de una enfermedad en pacientes o los tiempos de reparación de un producto manufacturado. Muchos sistemas, subsistemas y componentes (que genéricamente son denominadas “unidades”) tienen asociadas más de una causa o modo de falla. En algunas aplicaciones, y para ciertos propósitos, es importante distinguir entre las causas o modos de falla. Para mejorar la confiabilidad, es esencial identificar la causa de falla hasta el nivel de componente, y en muchas aplicaciones, hasta la causa física real de una falla. En este trabajo, se presenta una aplicación del análisis de datos recurrentes realizado sobre interruptores tipo FL245 (unidades reparables en Interconexión Eléctrica S.A., ISA), que incluye el uso de métodos estadísticos no paramétricos y paramétricos considerando varios modos de falla.
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38. GENERATION OF WEIBULL BIVARIATE DEPENDENT FAILURE TIMES USING COPULAS GENERACIÓN DE TIEMPOS DE FALLA DEPENDIENTES WEIBULL BIVARIADOS USANDO CÓPULAS
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Jaramillo Mario César, Lopera Carlos Mario, Manotas Eva Cristina, and Yáñez Sergio
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Bivariate distribution ,Dependent data ,Copula ,Statistics ,HA1-4737 - Abstract
The bivariate Weibull distribution is very important in both reliability and survival analysis. The dependence for these kind of problems has been gaining great importance in recent years. In the literature, there are algorithms to generate univariate Weibull distributions and bivariate Weibull distributions with independent marginal distributions. In this paper, we present an algorithm to generate dependent bivariateWeibull failure times using a copula representation for the bivariate Weibull reliability function. Such representation is obtained using archimedean copula models. In particular, we used the Gumbel’s family. An application of the copula algorithm was done and the results were successfully validated.La distribución Weibull bivariada es muy importante en confiabilidad y en análisis de supervivencia. La dependencia para este tipo de problemas ha venido cobrando gran importancia en años recientes. En la literatura, se conocen algoritmos para generar una distribución Weibull univariada y distribuciones bivariadas con marginales independientes. En este artículo, se presenta un algoritmo para generar tiempos de falla Weibull bivariados dependientes, usando una representación cópula para la función de confiabilidad Weibull bivariada. Tal representación se obtiene utilizando modelos cópula arquimedianos. En particular, se utilizó la familia Gumbel. Se realizó una aplicación del algoritmo cópula, cuyos resultados fueron validados exitosamente.
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- 2008
39. Relationship between motivation and situational flow in u16 soccer players in basal and precompetitive state,Relación de la motivación y el flow situacional en futbolistas sub16 en estado basal y precompetitivo
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Lopera, C. U., Chinchilla-Minguet, J. L., and Alfonso Castillo-Rodríguez
40. A study of the inference effect caused by the dependence between two competing failure modes on the estimation of the reliability function,Estudio del efecto de la dependencia en la estimación confiabiladad de un sistema con dos modos de falla concurrentes
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Manotas, E., Yáñez, S., Lopera, C., and Jaramillo, M.
41. 0724 Use of 1,25(OH)2 vitamin D3to maintain postpartum blood calcium and improve immune function in dairy cows
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Neto, A. Vieira, Peixoto, I. A., Lopes, F. R., Zimpel, R., Lopera, C., Sinedino, L. D. P., Galvão, K. N., Nelson, C. D., and Santos, J. E. P.
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Objectives were to determine the effects of a slow-release injectable formulation of 1,25-dihydroxyvitamin D3(calcitriol) on mineral metabolism and measures of immune function in recently calved Holstein cows. Cows were blocked by parity (2 vs. >2) and calving sequence and, within each block, randomly assigned to subcutaneously receive 300 μg of calcitriol (DHVD; n= 25) or vehicle (CON; n= 25) within 6 h of calving. Blood and urine were sampled before treatment application, 12 h later, and on d 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 9, 12, and 15 postpartum. Samples were analyzed for total (tCa) and ionized Ca (iCa), magnesium (Mg), phosphorus (P), calcitriol, NEFA, β-hydroxybutyrate (BHBA), glucose, serotonin (5-HT) and crosslaps (CTX-1). Neutrophil function was evaluated in the first week postpartum. Intake of DM and production performance was evaluated for the first 42 d postpartum. Data were analyzed by ANOVA with mixed models using the MIXED procedure of SAS. DHVD increased (P< 0.01) concentrations of calcitriol within 4 h of application from 24 to 420 pg/mL, which returned to baseline within 3 d. Blood iCa and tCa took 12 and 24 h, respectively, to increase after treatment with vitamin D compared with CON. Concentrations of iCa (CON = 1.05 vs. DHVD = 1.18 mM), tCa (CON = 2.11 vs. DHVD = 2.35 mM), and P (CON = 1.51 vs. DHVD = 2.06 mM) remained elevated (P< 0.01) in DHVD until 3, 5, and 7 d postpartum, respectively. Concentration of Mg (CON = 0.76 vs. DHVD = 0.67 mM) was less (P< 0.01) in DHVD cows until 5 d postpartum. DHVD cows excreted more urinary Ca (CON = 0.6 vs. DHVD = 1.7 g/d; P< 0.01) and Mg (CON = 3.6 vs. DHVD = 5.5 g/d; P= 0.02) in the first 5 and 1 d postpartum, respectively. Concentrations of glucose, NEFA, BHBA, 5-HT, and CTX-1 in plasma did not differ between treatments. DHVD improved neutrophil function compared with CON. Relative to a reference cow, the percentage of neutrophils with oxidative burst activity (CON = 80.0 vs. DHVD = 101.0%; P= 0.03), the mean fluorescence intensity (MFI) for oxidative burst (CON = 96.0 vs. DHVD = 105.0%; P= 0.09), and the MFI for phagocytosis (CON = 94.0 vs. DHVD = 110.0%; P= 0.03) were all greater for DHVD than CON cows. Intake of DM and yields of milk and milk components did not differ between treatments. Administration of 300 μg of calcitriol at calving was safe and effective in increasing plasma concentrations of calcitriol, iCa, tCa, and P for the first few days after treatment and improved measures of innate immune function in early lactation Holstein cows.
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42. Use of calcitriol to maintain postpartum blood calcium and improve immune function in dairy cows.
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Lima, I. R. P., Lopes Jr., F., Lopera, C., Jeong, K. C., Nelson, C. D., Vieira-Neto, A., Zimpel, R., Sinedino, L. D. P., Thatcher, W. W., Santos, J. E. P., and Galvão, K.
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Our objectives were to determine the effects of an injectable formulation of calcitriol on mineral metabolism and immune function in postpartum Holstein cows that received an acidogenic diet prepartum to minimize hypocalcemia. In experiment 1, cows within 6 h of calving received calcitriol (0, 200, or 300 µg) to determine the dose needed to increase plasma concentrations of Ca; 300 µg was sufficient to sustain Ca for at least 3 d. In experiment 2, multiparous cows were assigned randomly to receive only vehicle (control, n = 25) or 300 µg of calcitriol (n = 25) subcutaneously within the first 6 h after calving. Blood was sampled before treatment and 12 h later, then daily until 15 d in milk (DIM), and analyzed for concentrations of ionized Ca (iCa), total Ca (tCa), total Mg (tMg), and total P (tP), metabolites, and hormones. Urine was sampled in the first 7 DIM and analyzed for concentrations of tCa, tMg, and creatinine. Neutrophil function was evaluated in the first week postpartum. Dry matter intake and production performance were evaluated for the first 36 DIM. Calcitriol administration increased concentrations of calcitriol in plasma within 12 h of application from 51 to 427 pg/mL, which returned to baseline within 5 d. Concentrations of iCa and tCa increased 24 h after treatment with calcitriol. Concentrations of iCa (control = 1.08 vs. calcitriol = 1.20 mM), tCa (control = 2.23 vs. calcitriol = 2.33 mM), and tP (control = 1.47 vs. calcitriol = 1.81 mM) remained elevated in cows treated with calcitriol until 3, 5, and 7 DIM, respectively, whereas concentration of tMg (control = 0.76 vs. calcitriol = 0.67 mM) was less in calcitriol cows than control cows until 3 DIM. Concentrations of parathyroid hormone decreased in calcitriol cows compared with control cows (control = 441 vs. calcitriol = 336 pg/mL). Calcitriol tended to increase plasma concentrations of β-hydroxybutyrate and serotonin, but concentrations of glucose, nonesterified fatty acids, and C-telopeptide of type I collagen in plasma did not differ between treatments. Cows treated with calcitriol excreted more urinary tCa (control = 0.5 vs. calcitriol = 2.1 g/d) and tMg (control = 4.5 vs. calcitriol = 5.0 g/d) in the first 7 and 2 DIM, respectively, than control cows. Compared with control, calcitriol improved the proportion of neutrophils with oxidative burst (control = 31.9 vs. calcitriol = 40.6%), mean fluorescence intensity for oxidative burst (control = 90,900 vs. calcitriol = 99,746), and mean fluorescence intensity for phagocytosis (control = 23,887 vs. calcitriol = 28,080). Dry matter intake, yields of milk, and milk components did not differ between treatments. Administration of 300 µg of calcitriol at calving was safe and effective in increasing blood concentration of iCa and plasma concentrations of calcitriol, tCa, and tP for the first 6 d after treatment, and improved measures of innate immune function in early-lactation Holstein cows. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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43. Prevalence and impact of multidrug-resistant bacteria in solid cancer patients with bloodstream infection: a 25-year trend analysis.
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Lopera C, Monzó P, Aiello TF, Chumbita M, Peyrony O, Gallardo-Pizarro A, Pitart C, Cuervo G, Morata L, Bodro M, Herrera S, Del Río A, Martínez JA, Soriano A, Puerta-Alcalde P, and Garcia-Vidal C
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- Humans, Male, Female, Middle Aged, Prevalence, Aged, Adult, Gram-Negative Bacteria drug effects, Gram-Negative Bacteria isolation & purification, Risk Factors, Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus drug effects, Vancomycin-Resistant Enterococci drug effects, Aged, 80 and over, Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial, Neoplasms complications, Anti-Bacterial Agents therapeutic use, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Bacteremia microbiology, Bacteremia drug therapy, Bacteremia mortality, Bacteremia epidemiology
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The study aimed to describe the epidemiology of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria among solid cancer (SC) patients with bloodstream infections (BSIs), evaluating inappropriate empiric antibiotic treatment (IEAT) use and mortality trends over a 25-year period. All BSI occurrences in adult SC patients at a university hospital were analyzed across five distinct five-year intervals. MDR bacteria were classified as extended-spectrum beta-lactamases (ESBL)-producing and/or Carbapenem-resistant Enterobacterales, non-fermenting Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) resistant to at least three antibiotic classes, methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and Vancomycin-resistant Enterococci . A multivariate regression model identified the risk factors for MDR BSI. Of 6,117 BSI episodes, Gram-negative bacilli (GNB) constituted 60.4% (3,695/6,117), being the most common are Escherichia coli with 26.8% (1,637/6,117), Klebsiella spp. with 12.4% (760/6,117), and Pseudomonas aeruginosa with 8.6% (525/6,117). MDR-GNB accounted for 644 episodes (84.8% of MDR or 644/759), predominantly ESBL-producing strains (71.1% or 540/759), which escalated significantly over time. IEAT was administered in 24.8% of episodes, mainly in MDR BSI, and was associated with higher mortality (22.9% vs. 14%, P < 0.001). Independent factors for MDR BSI were prior antibiotic use [odds ratio (OR) 2.93, confidence interval (CI) 2.34-3.67], BSI during antibiotic treatment (OR 1.46, CI 1.18-1.81), biliary (OR 1.84, CI 1.34-2.52) or urinary source (OR 1.86, CI 1.43-2.43), admission period (OR) 1.28, CI 1.18-1.38, and community-acquired infection (OR 0.57, CI 0.39-0.82). The study showed an increase in MDR-GNB among SC patients with BSI. A quarter received IEAT, which was linked to increased mortality. Improving risk assessment for MDR infections and the judicious prescription of empiric antibiotics are crucial for better outcomes., Importance: Multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria pose a global public health threat as they are more challenging to treat, and they are on the rise. Solid cancer patients are often immunocompromised due to their disease and cancer treatments, making them more susceptible to infections. Understanding the changes and trends in bloodstream infections in solid cancer patients is crucial, to help physicians make informed decisions about appropriate antibiotic therapies, manage infections in this vulnerable population, and prevent infection. Solid cancer patients often require intensive and prolonged treatments, including surgery, chemotherapy, and radiation therapy. Infections can complicate these treatments, leading to treatment delays, increased healthcare costs, and poorer patient outcomes. Investigating new strategies to combat MDR infections and researching novel antibiotics in these patients is of paramount importance to avoid these negative impacts., Competing Interests: C.G.-V. has received honoraria for talks on behalf of Gilead Sciences, MSD, Novartis, Pfizer, Janssen, and Lilly, as well as a grant from Gilead Sciences, Pfizer, and MSD. P.P.-A. has received honoraria for talks on behalf of Merck Sharp & Dohme, Gilead, Lilly, ViiV Healthcare, and Gilead Sciences. A.S. has received honoraria for talks on behalf of Merck Sharp & Dohme, Pfizer, Novartis, Angelini, Menarini, and Gilead Sciences, as well as grant support from Pfizer and Gilead Sciences. O.P. has received honoraria for talks on behalf of MSD, Qiagen, and expertise for Sanofi.
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44. Conventional cytology scheme: adherence and associated factors.
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Lugo-Salazar D, López-López L, Bernal-Lopera C, and Vanegas JM
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Objectives: This study analyzed adherence rates to conventional cytology and associated factors in a cohort of women at a health service provider institution in Medellin, Colombia., Study Design: Observational cohort study with repeated measures., Methods: Clinical and sociodemographic data were obtained from databases for screenings between January 2018 and December 2022. Adherence, defined as undergoing 1, 2, or 3 cytology tests according to national guidelines, was the outcome. Statistical analysis involved a Poisson model with robust errors to identify factors associated with adherence., Results: In total, 26,445 women were included, with a median age of 25 years (IQR: 22-27). Adherence rate was 20.4%. Having just high school education (RR = 0.51; 95% CI: 0.49-0.55), a history of pregnancy (RR = 0.63; 95% CI: 0.54-0.75), and a history of sexually transmitted infections (RR = 0.88; 95% CI: 0.78-0.99) decreased adherence. Conversely, the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination history increased adherence (RR = 2.11; 95% CI: 1.60-2.80)., Conclusion: It is vital to monitor cytology programs to improve demand-induced and spontaneous consultations. Diligent follow-up, focusing on patients with factors linked to low adherence, along with appointment reminders, can enhance adherence to the screening protocol., (Copyright © 2024 The Royal Society for Public Health. Published by Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.)
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45. Corrigendum to "Safety and effectiveness of isavuconazole in real-life non-neu tropenic patients" [International Journal of Infectious Diseases 144 (2024) 107070].
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Monzó-Gallo P, Lopera C, Badía-Tejero AM, Machado M, García-Rodríguez J, Vidal-Cortés P, Merino E, Calderón J, Fortún J, Palacios-Baena ZR, Pemán J, Sanchis JR, Aguilar-Guisado M, Gudiol C, Ramos JC, Sánchez-Romero I, Martin-Davila P, López-Cortés LE, Salavert M, Ruiz-Camps I, Chumbita M, Aiello TF, Peyrony O, Puerta-Alcalde P, Soriano A, Marco F, and Garcia-Vidal C
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46. Safety and effectiveness of isavuconazole in real-life non-neutropenic patients.
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Monzó-Gallo P, Lopera C, Badía-Tejero AM, Machado M, García-Rodríguez J, Vidal-Cortés P, Merino E, Calderón J, Fortún J, Palacios-Baena ZR, Pemán J, Sanchis JR, Aguilar-Guisado M, Gudiol C, Ramos JC, Sánchez-Romero I, Martin-Davila P, López-Cortés LE, Salavert M, Ruiz-Camps I, Chumbita M, Aiello TF, Peyrony O, Puerta-Alcalde P, Soriano A, Marco F, and Garcia-Vidal C
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- Humans, Retrospective Studies, Female, Male, Middle Aged, Aged, Adult, Treatment Outcome, Aged, 80 and over, Aspergillosis drug therapy, Young Adult, Nitriles therapeutic use, Nitriles adverse effects, Pyridines therapeutic use, Pyridines adverse effects, Antifungal Agents therapeutic use, Antifungal Agents adverse effects, Triazoles therapeutic use, Triazoles adverse effects, Invasive Fungal Infections drug therapy
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Objectives: Information is scarce on clinical experiences with non-neutropenic patients with invasive fungal infection (IFI) receiving isavuconazole. We aimed to report the safety and effectiveness of this drug as a first-line treatment or rescue in real life., Methods: A retrospective, observational multicentric study of non-neutropenic patients who received isavuconazole as an IFI treatment at 12 different university hospitals (January 2018-2022). All patients met criteria for proven, probable or possible IFI according to EORTC-MSG., Results: A total of 238 IFIs were treated with isavuconazole during the study period. Combination therapy was administered in 27.7% of cases. The primary IFI was aspergillosis (217, 91.2%). Other IFIs treated with isavuconazole were candidemia (n = 10), mucormycosis (n = 8), histoplasmosis (n = 2), cryptococcosis (n = 2), and others (n = 4). Median time of isavuconazole treatment was 29 days. Only 5.9% (n = 14) of cases developed toxicity, mainly hepatic-related (10 patients, 4.2%). Nine patients (3.8%) had treatment withdrawn. Successful clinical response at 12 weeks was documented in 50.5% of patients., Conclusion: Isavuconazole is an adequate treatment for non-neutropenic patients with IFIs. Toxicity rates were low and its effectiveness was comparable to other antifungal therapies previously reported., (Copyright © 2024 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.)
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47. Emergence of carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST179 producing both IMP-16 and KPC-2: a case study of introduction from Peru to Spain.
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Viñes J, Lopera C, Vergara A, Roca I, Vila J, Casals-Pascual C, Martínez JA, García-Vidal C, Soriano A, and Pitart C
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- Humans, Spain, Peru, Male, Plasmids genetics, Microbial Sensitivity Tests, Bacterial Proteins genetics, Bacterial Proteins metabolism, Whole Genome Sequencing, Female, Middle Aged, Adult, Pseudomonas aeruginosa genetics, Pseudomonas aeruginosa drug effects, Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolation & purification, Pseudomonas aeruginosa enzymology, Pseudomonas Infections microbiology, Carbapenems pharmacology, beta-Lactamases genetics, beta-Lactamases metabolism, Anti-Bacterial Agents pharmacology, Drug Resistance, Multiple, Bacterial genetics
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We describe four cases of a novel carbapenem-resistant Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST179 clone carrying the bla
KPC-2 or blaKPC-35 gene together with blaIMP-16 , imported from Peru to Spain and isolated from leukemia patients. All isolates were multidrug-resistant but remained susceptible to fosfomycin, cefiderocol, and colistin. Whole-genome sequencing revealed that blaKPC-2 and blaKPC-35 were located in an IncP6 plasmid, whereas blaIMP-16 was in a chromosomal type 1 integron. This study highlights the global threat of multidrug-resistant P. aeruginosa clones and underscores the importance of monitoring and early detection of emerging resistance mechanisms to guide appropriate treatment strategies. The importation and spread of such clones emphasize the urgent need to implement strict infection control measures to prevent the dissemination of carbapenem-resistant bacteria., Importance: This is the first documented case of a Pseudomonas aeruginosa ST179 strain carrying the blaKPC-35 gene, and it represents the first report of a P. aeruginosa co-harboring blaIMP-16 and either blaKPC-2 or blaKPC-35, which wre imported from Peru to Spain, highlighting a threat due to the capacity of spreading carbapenem-resistance via plasmid conjugation., Competing Interests: A.S. has received honoraria for lectures and advisory boards from Pfizer, MSD, Angelini, Shionogi, Menarini, and Gilead. C.G.-V. has received honoraria for talks on behalf of MSD, Pfizer, and Shianogi as well as a grant from Gilead Science and GSK.- Published
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48. Effectiveness and Safety of Postoperative Hospital at Home for Surgical Patients: A Cohort Study.
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Ugarte A, Bachero I, Cucchiari D, Sala M, Pereta I, Castells E, Subirana N, Loscos A, García L, Cardozo C, Rico V, García-Poutón N, Torres M, Lopera C, Aldea A, Suárez A, Coloma E, Seijas N, Altés J, and Nicolás D
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Objective: To determine the feasibility and effectiveness of a Hospital at Home (HaH) enabled early transfer pathways for surgical patients., Background: HaH serves as a safe alternative to traditional hospitalization by providing acute care to patients in their homes through a comprehensive range of hospital-level interventions. To our knowledge, no studies have been published to date reporting a large cohort of early home-transferred patients after surgery through a HaH unit., Methods: Cohort study enrolling every patient admitted to the HaH unit of a tertiary hospital who underwent any of 6 surgeries with a predefined early transfer pathway and fitting both general and surgery inclusion criteria (clinical and hemodynamic stability, uncomplicated surgery, presence of a caregiver, among others) from November 2021 to May 2023. Protocols were developed for each pathway between surgical services and HaH to deliver the usual postoperative care in the home setting. Discharge was decided according to protocol. An urgent escalation pathway was also established., Results: During the study period, 325 patients were included: 141 were bariatric surgeries, 85 kidney transplants, 45 thoracic surgeries, 37 cystectomies, 10 appendicectomies, and 7 ventral hernia repairs. The overall escalation of care during HaH occurred in 7.3% of patients and 30-day readmissions in 7%. Most adverse events were managed at home and the overall mortality was zero. The total mean length of stay was 8 days (interquartile range 2-14), and patients with HaH were transferred home 3 days (interquartile range 1-6) earlier than the usual pathway; a total of 1551 bed-days were saved., Conclusions: The implementation of early home transfer pathways for surgical patients through HaH is feasible and effective, with favorable safety outcomes., Competing Interests: The authors report no conflicts of interest., (Copyright © 2023 Wolters Kluwer Health, Inc. All rights reserved.)
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49. K-Means Clustering Identifies Diverse Clinical Phenotypes in COVID-19 Patients: Implications for Mortality Risks and Remdesivir Impact.
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Garcia-Vidal C, Teijón-Lumbreras C, Aiello TF, Chumbita M, Menendez R, Mateu-Subirà A, Peyrony O, Monzó P, Lopera C, Gallardo-Pizarro A, Méndez R, Calbo E, Xercavins M, Cuesta-Chasco G, Martínez JA, Marcos MA, Mensa J, and Soriano A
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Introduction: The impact of remdesivir on mortality in patients with COVID-19 is still controversial. We aimed to identify clinical phenotype clusters of COVID-19 hospitalized patients with highest benefit from remdesivir use and validate these findings in an external cohort., Methods: We included consecutive patients hospitalized between February 2020 and February 2021 for COVID-19. The derivation cohort comprised subjects admitted to Hospital Clinic of Barcelona. The validation cohort included patients from Hospital Universitari Mutua de Terrassa (Terrassa) and Hospital Universitari La Fe (Valencia), all tertiary centers in Spain. We employed K-means clustering to group patients according to reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) cycle threshold (Ct) values and lymphocyte counts at diagnosis, and pre-test symptom duration. The impact of remdesivir on 60-day mortality in each cluster was assessed., Results: A total of 1160 patients (median age 66, interquartile range (IQR) 55-78) were included. We identified five clusters, with mortality rates ranging from 0 to 36.7%. Highest mortality rate was observed in the cluster including patients with shorter pre-test symptom duration, lower lymphocyte counts, and lower Ct values at diagnosis. The absence of remdesivir administration was associated with worse outcome in the high-mortality cluster (10.5% vs. 36.7%; p < 0.001), comprising subjects with higher viral loads. These results were validated in an external multicenter cohort of 981 patients., Conclusions: Patients with COVID-19 exhibit varying mortality rates across different clinical phenotypes. K-means clustering aids in identifying patients who derive the greatest mortality benefit from remdesivir use., (© 2024. The Author(s).)
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50. Infection epidemiology in relation to different therapy phases in patients with haematological malignancies receiving CAR T-cell therapy.
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Garcia-Pouton N, Ortiz-Maldonado V, Peyrony O, Chumbita M, Aiello TF, Monzo-Gallo P, Lopera C, Puerta-Alcalde P, Magnano L, Martinez-Cibrian N, Pitart C, Juan M, Delgado J, Fernandez De Larrea C, Soriano Á, Urbano-Ispizua Á, and Garcia-Vidal C
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- Adult, Humans, Immunotherapy, Adoptive adverse effects, Antigens, CD19, Hematologic Neoplasms complications, Hematologic Neoplasms epidemiology, Hematologic Neoplasms therapy, Lymphoma etiology, Precursor Cell Lymphoblastic Leukemia-Lymphoma therapy, Bacterial Infections epidemiology, Bacterial Infections etiology
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Background: We described the real-life epidemiology and causes of infections on the different therapy phases in patients undergoing chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cells directed towards CD19+ or BCMA+ cells., Methods: All consecutive patients receiving CAR T-cell therapy at our institution were prospectively followed-up. We performed various comparative analyses of all patients and subgroups with and without infections., Results: Ninety-one adults mainly received CAR T-cell therapy for acute leukaemia (53%) and lymphoma (33%). We documented a total of 77 infections in 47 (52%) patients, 37 (48%) during the initial neutropenic phase and 40 (52%) during the non-neutropenic phase. Infections during the neutropenic phase were mainly due to bacterial (29, 78%): catheter infections (11 [38%] cases), endogenous source (5 [17%]), and Clostridioides difficile (5 [17%]). Patients receiving corticosteroids after CAR T-cell therapy had a higher risk of endogenous infection (100% vs. 16%; p = .006). During the non-neutropenic phase, bacterial infections remained very frequent (24, 60%), mainly with catheter source (8, 33%). Respiratory tract infections were common (17, 43%)., Conclusions: Infections after CAR T-cell therapy were frequent. During the neutropenic phase, it is essential to prevent nosocomial infections and balance the use of antibiotics to lower endogenous bacteraemia and Clostridial infection rates., (© 2023 John Wiley & Sons A/S. Published by John Wiley & Sons Ltd.)
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