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Los restos óseos del sitio Mata Molle (Provincia de Neuquén) han constituido una importante referencia en los estudios sobre el poblamiento de la región Patagónica debido a la elevada antigüedad y las características morfológicas singulares que le fueron asignadas. En este trabajo se presentan los resultados del análisis de la morfología craneofacial en el contexto de los restos humanos tempranos de Sudamérica, junto con la primera datación radiocarbónica obtenida directamente sobre material óseo. Por medio del análisis osteológico se determinó que el entierro corresponde a dos individuos adultos, uno masculino (Ind. 1) y otro femenino (Ind. 2). El Ind. 1 presentó un elevado grado de desgaste dental y marcadores de estrés músculo esqueletal en el radio derecho y huesos de los miembros inferiores, compatibles con elevados niveles de actividad física. La estatura y masa corporal estimadas se encuentran dentro del rango observado en muestras del Norte de Patagonia de similar cronología. La morfología craneana del Ind. 1 exhibe gran similitud con la de las muestras más tempranas de Sudamérica y de la región Pampeana y se caracteriza por una mayor longitud anteroposterior y una reducción en el ancho y la altura. Sin embargo, la datación radiocarbónica indica que el entierro de Mata Molle corresponde al Holoceno tardío inicial (3270±46 años AP) y no al Holoceno medio o temprano como había sido señalado previamente. Los valores de d13C y de d15N se encuentran dentro de los rangos esperados para dietas terrestres.

A partir de una revisión crítica de algunas obras emblemáticas del filósofo del derecho mexicano Ulises Schmill, se aborda el debate recurrente entre retribucionismo y utilitarismo con respecto a la justificación del castigo y su relación con el poder. Se propone un tercer modelo, cooperativo y constructivista, a medio camino entre el absolutismo de una ética de la coacción y el subjetivismo de una ética de la responsabilidad. Desde este tercer modelo se procede a hacer una crítica al consecuencialismo de Schmill y a una propuesta alternativa a la del autor con respecto a los planteamientos de Tucídides y Shakespeare.

Este artículo intenta organizar y sintetizar el pensamiento iusfilosófico latinoamericano contemporáneo en algunos países representativos del continente (Colombia, Chile, Costa Rica, México, Perú, Uruguay y Venezuela), de manera que dé cuenta de la variedad y complejidad de autores y escuelas, con las peculiaridades propias de la región. La agenda temática abarca desde la teoría del derecho y la argumentación jurídica, hasta problemas relacionados con la teoría de la justicia: derechos sociales, multiculturalidad, pobreza, desigualdad, transparencia y rendición de cuentas, entre otros.

Se propone una concepción de la laicidad como método de conocimiento en el plano individual y como método de decisión democrática en el ámbito público mediante procedimientos discursivos. El Estado laico debe abarcar todo sector en el que la dimensión valorativa sea preeminente, pero de manera enfática, con respecto a la dimensión religiosa. En este sentido, una bioética laica en el ámbito público debe asumir la autonomía del Estado respecto a las doctrinas y normas religiosas y el respeto a la libertad de conciencia y a la privacidad. En el texto se hace mención de algunos ejemplos recientes en México en los que el principio de laicidad queda cuestionado y se proponen algunas alternativas de solución de acuerdo con algunas ideas de RAWLS, HABERMAS, DWORKIN, LAFONT, entre otros filósofos.

Este ensayo responde a la pregunta por la naturaleza o el concepto de corrupción e intenta justificar el marco ético-jurídico desde el cual es posible pensar en algunos frenos institucionales contra la misma: el Estado democrático de Derecho y, específicamente, la responsabilidad de los servidores públicos. Con relación a estos últimos se analizan los principios de acceso a la información y publicidad o transparencia.

Introduction: Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (GTPS) is a multifactorial clinical condition affecting the lateral area of the hip. Although conservative treatment shows good results, some patients may still require surgical bursectomy, which can be performed either openly or endoscopically. One of the main technical difficulties of the endoscopic procedure is intraoperative bleeding, which can hinder the medical team's vision and increase the operation time for endoscopic treatment of GTPS., Hypothesis: An instillation of vasoconstrictors and local anaesthetics before endoscopy will cause less intraoperative bleeding, which will translate into shorter surgical time., Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort was retrospectively divided based on the use or absence of a preoperative instillation of physiological saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine. Surgical time was measured in each procedure and compared between the two groups., Results: One hundred thirty-nine hips from 139 patients were included in the analysis. One hundred two patients were included in the instillation group versus 37 in the control group. The surgical time was significantly shorter in the instillation group than in the control group, with an average (standard deviation) of 52.01 (14.71) and 72.30 (11.70)min, respectively (p<.001)., Conclusion: The instillation of a physiological saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine prior to the surgical treatment of GTPS is effective in reducing surgical times, likely due to a reduction in intraoperative bleeding. Future research should focus on more direct outcomes such as intraoperative blood loss and between different instillation protocols., Competing Interests: Conflict of interests The authors have no conflicts of interest to declare that are relevant to the content of this article., (Copyright © 2024 SECOT. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Introduction: Greater Trochanteric Pain Syndrome (GTPS) is a multifactorial clinical condition affecting the lateral area of the hip. Although conservative treatment shows good results, some patients may still require surgical bursectomy, which can be performed either openly or endoscopically. One of the main technical difficulties of the endoscopic procedure is intraoperative bleeding, which can hinder the medical team's vision and increase the operation time for endoscopic treatment of GTPS., Hypothesis: An instillation of vasoconstrictors and local anesthetics before endoscopy will cause less intraoperative bleeding, which will translate into shorter surgical time., Materials and Methods: A prospective cohort was retrospectively divided based on the use or absence of a preoperative instillation of physiological saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine. Surgical time was measured in each procedure and compared between the two groups., Results: One hundred thirty-nine hips from 139 patients were included in the analysis. One hundred two patients were included in the instillation group versus 37 in the control group. The surgical time was significantly shorter in the instillation group than in the control group, with an average (standard deviation) of 52.01 (14.71) and 72.30 (11.70) minutes, respectively (P<.001)., Conclusion: The instillation of a physiological saline solution with epinephrine and lidocaine prior to the surgical treatment of GTPS is effective in reducing surgical times, likely due to a reduction in intraoperative bleeding. Future research should focus on more direct outcomes such as intraoperative blood loss and between different instillation protocols., (Copyright © 2024 SECOT. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.)

Introduction: There is a growing need for scientific studies and tools that allow the evaluation of the effects at an affective level of some non-pharmacological therapies for people with dementia such as the creative therapeutic dance., Aims: To explore the validity and reliability of the Profile of Mood States (POMS) in people with dementia and to analyse the possible differences in the scores of the participants before and after sessions of creative therapeutic dance., Patients and Methods: POMS was administered to 36 people with dementia before and after four group sessions of creative therapeutic dance. To verify the construct validity, PANAS and STAXI-2 were also administered., Results: The POMS presented a good internal consistency for each factor and an excellent one for the total scale. The temporal stability was medium-high. Convergent validity results support construct validity. After the creative therapeutic dance sessions, POMS factors tension, depression and confusion were reduced, while vigour increased significantly. There was no effect on fatigue and anger., Conclusions: The validity and reliability of POMS have been demonstrated in a population with dementia. Creative therapeutic dance can offer emotional benefits for people with dementia.

"The study indicates certain differences in the amount and characteristics of Mexican migration to the United States in the period from 1964-1980 and from 1980-1990. Entry procedures to the United States, migrants' places of origin and destiny, their occupation in both Mexico and the United States, and the length of their stay there are analyzed. Migrants' age and relocation costs are also studied, although emphasis is placed on the need to systematize data from a conceptual and methodological point of view." (SUMMARY IN ENG), (excerpt)

We describe the first case of balloon pulmonary valvuloplasty performed in this country. This 12 year old girl had a transvalvular gradient of 94 mmHg and after the procedure it improved to 20 mmHg. Four months later, cardiac catheterization did not show any significative change in pulmonary valvular gradient (26 mmHg). We describe the technique, hemodynamic findings, complications, and advantages of this procedure. We also review the literature. We consider that balloon valvuloplasty should be the first choice procedure in the treatment of patients with congenital pulmonary valve stenosis.