30 results on '"Giménez, Gemma"'
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2. IκB kinase‐α coordinates BRD4 and JAK/STAT signaling to subvert DNA damage‐based anticancer therapy.
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Pecharromán, Irene, Solé, Laura, Álvarez‐Villanueva, Daniel, Lobo‐Jarne, Teresa, Alonso‐Marañón, Josune, Bertran, Joan, Guillén, Yolanda, Montoto, Ángela, Martínez‐Iniesta, María, García‐Hernández, Violeta, Giménez, Gemma, Salazar, Ramon, Santos, Cristina, Garrido, Marta, Borràs, Eva, Sabidó, Eduard, Bonfill‐Teixidor, Ester, Iurlaro, Raffaella, Seoane, Joan, and Villanueva, Alberto
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DNA repair ,IRINOTECAN ,DNA damage ,COLORECTAL cancer ,STAT proteins ,CELL death ,DNA - Abstract
Activation of the IκB kinase (IKK) complex has recurrently been linked to colorectal cancer (CRC) initiation and progression. However, identification of downstream effectors other than NF‐κB has remained elusive. Here, analysis of IKK‐dependent substrates in CRC cells after UV treatment revealed that phosphorylation of BRD4 by IKK‐α is required for its chromatin‐binding at target genes upon DNA damage. Moreover, IKK‐α induces the NF‐κB‐dependent transcription of the cytokine LIF, leading to STAT3 activation, association with BRD4 and recruitment to specific target genes. IKK‐α abrogation results in defective BRD4 and STAT3 functions and consequently irreparable DNA damage and apoptotic cell death upon different stimuli. Simultaneous inhibition of BRAF‐dependent IKK‐α activity, BRD4, and the JAK/STAT pathway enhanced the therapeutic potential of 5‐fluorouracil combined with irinotecan in CRC cells and is curative in a chemotherapy‐resistant xenograft model. Finally, coordinated expression of LIF and IKK‐α is a poor prognosis marker for CRC patients. Our data uncover a functional link between IKK‐α, BRD4, and JAK/STAT signaling with clinical relevance. Synopsis: IκB kinase‐α (IKK‐α) promotes colorectal cancer (CRC) by enhancing BRAF‐ATM‐mediated DNA damage repair, but additional targets remain elusive. Here, BET family protein BRD4 is identified as a novel IKK‐α substrate, providing chemoresistance by inhibiting apoptosis prior to enhanced DNA damage repair, via STAT3 activation. IKK‐α phosphorylates BRD4 at S1117, dictating BRD4 chromatin binding to STAT3 target genes in human CRC cells.BRD4 S1117 phosphorylation is required for activation of the DNA damage response kinases ATM and Chk1.IKK‐α deficiency precludes STAT3 activation in the presence of a functional JAK/STAT signalosome.Combined JAK/STAT and IKK‐α inhibition potentiates chemotherapy in CRC organoids in vitro and xenografts in vivo.Cytokine LIF mediates JAK/STAT activation by IKK‐α imposing therapeutic resistance.LIF and IKK‐α expression correlates with poor outcome in CRC patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2023
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3. Development of digestive enzymes in common dentex Dentex dentex during early ontogeny
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Gisbert, Enric, Giménez, Gemma, Fernández, Ignacio, Kotzamanis, Yannis, and Estévez, Alicia
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- 2009
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4. Determination of dissolved domoic acid in seawater with reversed-phase extraction disks and rapid resolution liquid chromatography tandem mass spectrometry with head-column trapping
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de la Iglesia, Pablo, Giménez, Gemma, and Diogène, Jorge
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- 2008
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5. Evaluación de la aplicación de un protocolo de cribado nutricional en pacientes ingresados en el Servicio de Medicina de un hospital comarcal
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Recasens Gracia, M.ª Asuncion, Puig Cepero, Cèlia, Giménez-Pérez, Gabriel, Soldevilla Barbosa, Cristina, Simó Guerrero, Olga, Pérez Giménez, Gemma, Navarro Alé, Olga, Pujol Martín, Gemma, Castells Fuster, Ignasi, and Llargués Rocabruna, Esteve
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Desnutrición ,Desnutrició ,Malnutrition ,Hospitals -- Pacients ,Hospitals -- Serveis de restauració ,Hospitales -- Pacientes ,Hospitals -- Food service ,Diet ,Desnutrición hospitalaria ,Nutrición ,Hospitals -- Patients ,Dieta ,Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire ,Cribado nutricional ,Hospitales -- Servicios de cocina ,Nutrició ,Nutrition - Abstract
Antecedentes: las técnicas de cribado e intervención nutricional en pacientes hospitalizados son una medida coste-efectiva. En la práctica clínica, el problema radica en cómo aplicarlas. Objetivo: evaluar la aplicación de un protocolo de cribado nutricional en pacientes hospitalizados en la Planta de Medicina (M). Material y métodos: estudio unicéntrico, prospectivo y observacional realizado a pacientes que ingresan en M. Los criterios de exclusión fueron: pacientes oncológicos en fase terminal, ingresos inferiores a 72 h y reingresos de pacientes previamente incluidos. Se seleccionaron 1 de cada 2 ingresos. Se evaluaron: si Enfermería había realizado el test de cribado, el Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ); la puntuación obtenida; las interconsultas a dietistas (ICD); el soporte nutricional prescrito, y el diagnóstico de desnutrición en el informe de alta. Los dietistas volvieron a administrar el SNAQ a 1 de cada 3 pacientes incluidos. Resultados: durante el periodo de estudio ingresaron 726 pacientes, se seleccionaron 377 y se incluyeron 315. Enfermería administró el SNAQ al 93,6% de los pacientes; presentaban desnutrición el 19%. La determinación realizada por los dietistas detectó un 37,8% de desnutrición. En el 41,9% de los que presentaban desnutrición severa se realizaron ICD; al 40% de ellos no se les realizó ninguna intervención nutricional, y el diagnóstico de desnutrición constaba en el informe de alta del 42,1% de los pacientes. Conclusión: existe un buen cumplimiento en la realización del test de cribado, pero existe también discordancia con la valoración de los dietistas. En la mayoría de los pacientes con desnutrición no se realizan ICD, no se prescribe soporte nutricional y no se hace constar el diagnóstico en el informe de alta. info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion
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- 2020
6. Eficacia de un programa de psicoestimulación integral en pacientes con diagnóstico de enfermedad de Alzheimer
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Burillo Gonzalvo, María, Salvador Coscujuela, Sonia, García, Marina, Romance Aladren, Marina, Labar Silva, Remedios, Calvera Fandos, Laura, Soler González, Cristina, Cordero Giménez, Gemma, Quijada Ruiz, Laura, Mota Rivas, Marta, Burillo Gonzalvo, María, Salvador Coscujuela, Sonia, García, Marina, Romance Aladren, Marina, Labar Silva, Remedios, Calvera Fandos, Laura, Soler González, Cristina, Cordero Giménez, Gemma, Quijada Ruiz, Laura, and Mota Rivas, Marta
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Alzheimer's disease is defined by a picture of dementia, that is, by a progressive process of cognitive impairment, and insidious functional onset to which behavioral alterations can be associated. The proposed intervention is a comprehensive psychostimulation program that consists of different non- pharmacological therapeutic strategies. The objective of the work is to evaluate the efficacy of a program of integral psychostimulation both in the maintenance of cognitive performance and in the improvement of the quality of life in patients recently diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and who have mild- moderate cognitive impairment. The sample consisted of eight people. The instruments used were the Cognitive Min- Examination scale and the Quaity of Life in a Disease Scale. The results indicated cognitively, slight improvements. 50% of patients get the same score as at the beginning, 37.5% obtained an improvement. In relation to quality of life, 50% of patients improve, 12.5% maintain the same score, and however, 37.5% get worse. In conclusion, the findings of this study reveal that although the intervention did not produce significant improvements in the measured variables, the patients reported a qualitative clinical improvement mainly at the functional level, La enfermedad de Alzheimer se define por un cuadro de demencia, es decir, por un proceso progresivo de deterioro cognitivo, y funcional de inicio insidioso al que se pueden asociar alteraciones conductuales. La propuesta de intervención que se plantea es un programa de psicoestimulación integral que se compone de diferentes estrategias terapéuticas no farmacológicas. El objetivo del trabajo es, evaluar la eficacia de un programa de psicoestimulación integral tanto en el mantenimiento del rendimiento cognitivo como en la mejoría de la calidad de vida en pacientes recientemente diagnosticado de enfermedad de alzheimer y que presentan un deterioro cognitivo leve- moderado. La muestra se compuso de ocho personas. Los instrumentos utilizados fueron la escala de Mini-Examen Cognoscitivo y la escala Quaity of Life in a Disease Scale. Los resultados indicaron a nivel cognitivo, discretas mejorías. El 50% de los pacientes obtienen la misma puntuación que al inicio, el 37,5% obtuvo una mejoría. En relación a la calidad de vida, el 50% de los pacientes mejoran, el 12,5% mantiene la misma nota, sin embargo, 37,5% empeoran. En conclusión, los hallazgos de este estudio revelan que a pesar de que la intervención no produjo mejorías significativas en las variables medidas, los pacientes referían una mejoría clínica cualitativa principalmente a nivel funcional.
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- 2020
7. Desactivant prejudicis: formació dels futurs i futures professionals per a l'atenció a la diversitat social i cultural
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De Botton, Lena, Valls, Rosa, Padrós, Maria, Puigvert, Lídia, Aubert, Adriana, Girbés Peco, Sandra, Duque, Elena (Duque Sánchez), Macías Aranda, Fernando, Ramis Salas, Maria del Mar, Toledo del Cerro, Ana, Álvarez Giménez, Gemma, Plaja Viñas, Teresa, León Jiménez, Susana, García, Manuel, and Santiago, Loli
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Sociologia ,Racisme ,Educació ,Innovacions educatives - Abstract
La proposta presentada tenia com a objectiu afavorir que l'alumnat dels graus d'educació assoleixi competències transversals prioritzades per la Universitat de Barcelona (UB). Concretament, promoure el desenvolupament d'aptituds, coneixements i valors que contribuirien a l'adquisició d'un aprenentatge professionalitzador lliure de prejudicis i estereotips cap als grups vulnerables. Per tal de donar resposta a aquests objectius es posaren en pràctica estratègies, metodologies i actuacions docents innovadores en 8 assignatures de tres graus de la Facultat d'Educació de la UB (Mestre en Educació Infantil, Mestre en Educació Primària i Grau d'Educació Social). El disseny i implementació del projecte ha comptat amb la col∙laboració directa de persones que pertanyen a grups vulnerables. Les actuacions realitzades s'han inclòs activitats que han permès a l'alumnat realitzar processos de reflexió de la teoria a la pràctica i de la pràctica a la teoria. Entre les activitats planificades s'han inclòs: estudis de cas, xerrades impartides per persones de col∙lectius vulnerables i per professionals que han desenvolupat actuacions exitoses amb aquesta població i seminaris de lectura crítica d'articles científics relacionats amb la temàtica, entre d'altres. Les evidències sobre l'impacte del projecte, s'han obtingut mitjançant una avaluació orientada a identificar els canvis en les aptituds, coneixements i valors de l'alumnat participant en la iniciativa.
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- 2019
8. Modelling retinoid content in live prey: A tool for evaluating the nutritional requirements and development studies in fish larvae
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Giménez, Gemma, Kotzamanis, Yannis, Hontoria, Francisco, Estévez, Alicia, and Gisbert, Enric
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- 2007
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9. Assessing the implementation of a nutritional screening protocol in patients admitted to the Medicine Department of a local hospital
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Recasens Gracia, M.ª Asuncion, primary, Puig Cepero, Cèlia, additional, Giménez-Pérez, Gabriel, additional, Soldevilla Barbosa, Cristina, additional, Simó Guerrero, Olga, additional, Pérez Giménez, Gemma, additional, Navarro Alé, Olga, additional, Pujol Martín, Gemma, additional, Castells Fuster, Ignasi, additional, and Llargués Rocabruna, Esteve, additional
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- 2019
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10. Impacto de un programa de gestión de casos a pacientes crónicos complejos
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Pérez Giménez, Gemma, Roca Roger, Montserrat, Gómez Batiste, Xavier, Universitat de Barcelona. Escola Universitària d'Infermeria, Isla Pera, Ma. Pilar (María Pilar), and Escola Universitària d'Infermeria (Barcelona, Catalunya)
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Chronically ill ,Nursing care plans ,Malalts crònics ,Ciències de la Salut ,Enfermos crónicos ,Protocolos de enfermería ,Protocols d'infermeria - Abstract
Las enfermedades crónicas constituyen un importante problema de salud en todo el mundo, debido especialmente al envejecimiento de la población que conduce inevitablemente al aumento de personas con enfermedades crónicas. Estas afecciones, son la principal causa de mortalidad en todo el mundo, produciendo limitaciones importantes en la calidad de vida y el estado funcional de las personas que las padecen. Además, muchas de las personas enfermas crónicas se hallan en una situación de complejidad, es decir que, entre otras características, padecen diversas patologías al mismo tiempo, con una alta probabilidad de estar mal controladas, realizan una alta utilización de los servicios de urgencias y consumen un elevado número de fármacos. Ante esta situación el sistema de salud requiere una transformación. La gestión de casos de enfermería puede constituir una forma de atención eficaz. Esta tesis pretende desvelar si la gestión de casos, dirigido a pacientes crónicos complejos y centrada en la atención enfermera, puede ofrecer una atención adecuada a las necesidades de las personas con enfermedad crónica contribuyendo, además, a la sostenibilidad del sistema sanitario. Para ello se han planteado como objetivos principales: comparar la frecuentación hospitalaria en un grupo de pacientes con pluripatología del Hospital General de Granollers, entre el año anterior a ser incluidos en el programa de gestión de casos del paciente crónico complejo de medicina interna y al finalizar el primer año de su inclusión y describir y analizar, desde la perspectiva del paciente, las vivencias e implicaciones que representa padecer una enfermedad crónica avanzada y compleja. La metodología utilizada ha sido cuantitativa, con un diseño preexperimental, para medir la frecuentación hospitalaria, y cualitativa, desde la perspectiva fenomenológica interpretativa, para profundizar en la experiencia de la cronicidad. Los sujetos de estudio han sido todos los pacientes crónicos que han sido incluidos en el programa de gestión de casos al paciente crónico complejo de Medicina Interna del Hospital General de Granollers, desde su inicio hasta el momento de iniciar la investigación (2009-2013). Las variables de estudio han sido sociodemográficas, conocimientos de la enfermedad y habilidades de cuidado y frecuentación hospitalaria, además de la percepción de los pacientes respecto a su experiencia en relación al padecimiento de una patología crónica y en cómo los dispositivos sanitarios inciden sobre su calidad de vida. Los resultados han puesto de manifiesto que la frecuentación hospitalaria de los enfermos estudiados ha disminuido significativamente después de ingresar en el programa de gestión de casos y que los pacientes manifiestan que desde que son atendidos por este modelo sienten que son los protagonistas de su proceso de salud-enfermedad, ha mejorado su calidad de vida y su capacidad de autoeficacia. A la luz de estos resultados y dado que este es un estudio exploratorio, se ve conveniente continuar en la investigación sobre la efectividad y la eficiencia de programas de enfermería de gestión de casos con diseños más potentes., Chronic diseases have become an important health problem worldwide, basically due to the fact that the population is aging and therefore there is a clear increase in the number of people suffering from chronic diseases. These health conditions represent the main cause of mortality all over the world, and produce important limitations in the quality and functional state of patients’ lives. Moreover, many of the chronic patients age in a complex situation, e.g. suffer from a diversity of pathologies at the same time and with a high probability of being incorrectly controlled. All these patients very frequently utilize the emergency services in hospitals and take a large number of drugs. Facing this situation, the health system requires a transformation. And the nursing management of cases could establish an effective way of attention. This thesis intends to reveal whether the management of nursing cases, targeted on complex and chronicle patients and focusing on nursing attention, could offer proper attention to the needs of those people with chronicle diseases and also contributing additionally to the sustainability of the health system. In order to achieve so, the main objectives have been defined: firstly to compare the hospital frequentation in a group of multipathologycal patients in Hospital General in Granollers, from the previous year of being included in the program of managing such cases, to the end of the first year after their inclusion. Furthermore, and considering patients’ point of view, to describe and analyse the experiences and implications of those suffering from a developed and complex chronicle disease. The methodology used has been quantitative, with a pre-experimental design, in order to measure not only the hospital frequentation but also qualitative, from an interpretative and phenomenological perspective, to deepen into the experience of the chronicity. The study subjects have all been chronicle patients who were included in the program to manage cases of chronicle complex patients in Internal Medicine of the Hospital General in Granollers (2009-2013). The study variables have been sociodemographic, disease knowledge, care skills and hospital frequentation; additionally, it was considered the patients’ perception regarding their experiences in suffering a chronicle pathology and how the health mechanisms influenced in their quality of life. Results show that hospital frequentation in the study patients has significantly decreased after patients had been included in the disease management program. These patients also state that since they are being treated with this model, they feel they are the main characters in their health-disease process, and that their quality of life and capacity of auto-efficacy have improved. In front of these results and as this is an exploratory study, it is recommendable that the investigation of the efficiency and effectiveness of nursing programs to manage cases should be continued and reinforced with more powerful designs.
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- 2017
11. Plan de Comunicación Online para Bodegas Pinord
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Mompart i Giménez, Gemma
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Xarxes socials ,Relationship marketing ,Construcció de marca (Màrqueting) ,Màrqueting per Internet ,Branding (Marketing) ,Internet marketing ,Màrqueting de relacions ,Vi ,Wine ,Bodegas Pinord ,Social networks - Abstract
Director: Marc Vidal, Este proyecto final del posgrado en social media y community management se ha realizado tomando como modelo una empresa vitivinícola de larga tradición en la comarca catalana Garraf-Penedès. Incluye un amplio estudio de blogs, vinotecas, clubs de vino y comunidades online. Propone acciones innovadoras de marketing digital en redes sociales, que prevén el uso de aplicaciones para móviles con geolocalización, personalización de las etiquetas de las botellas de vino, el uso del código QR para ampliar y compartir la información del producto, además de propuestas de cata con networking, entre otras fórmulas de promoción. Contempla la temporalización y monitorización de las acciones propuestas; un plan de gestión de crisis de reputación digital; y un hipotético presupuesto, preparado por exigencias del propio trabajo académico que, en ningún caso, se puede tomar como un referente real. El plan de comunicación 2.0 se centra en aprovechar canales de promoción y venta emergentes en Internet, como son las tiendas online y el enoturismo, como propuesta de ocio familiar. La estrategia de marketing se orienta a un posicionamiento de la marca en línea con conceptos de ecología, salud y calidad; por eso, da prioridad a la promoción de sus vinos naturales de agricultura biodinámica.
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- 2012
12. Impacte d'un programa de gestió de casos a pacients crònics complexos
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Pérez Giménez, Gemma and Roca Roger, Montserrat
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Master's theses ,Infermeria ,Tèsis de màster ,Chronically ill ,Nursing ,Malalts crònics ,Master's thesis - Abstract
Màster en Lideratge i Gestió d'Infermeria, Universitat de Barcelona. Escola Universitària d'Infermeria, curs: 2011-2012, Director: Montserrat Roca Roger, Introducció: Les malalties cròniques constitueixen un problema de salut emergent. Per tant, els sistemes sanitaris precisen programes d’atenció als pacients crònics complexos per tal de millorar-ne la qualitat de vida i la sostenibilitat del sistema sanitari. Objectius: 1- Comparar la freqüència hospitalària d’un grup de pacients pluripatològics abans i després d’incloure’ls al programa de gestió de casos d’infermeria. 2- Avaluar l’eficàcia de la persona que aplica les cures als pacients. Població: Fundació Hospital Asil de Granollers. Àmbit d’estudi : Els pacients inclosos al programa d’atenció al malalt crònic i els cuidadors principals de les persones dependents durant el període desembre 2012 - desembre 2013. Metodologia: Per al primer objectiu, el disseny serà pre-experimental d’un sol grup. Per al segon, s’utilitzarà la metodologia qualitativa fenomenològica utilitzant el paradigma constructivista. Com a instrument s’utilitzarà l’índex de Barthel, l’índex de Charlson; i una graella d’elaboració pròpia per a les variables d’estudi. Per a les dades qualitatives es realitzaran entrevistes en profunditat. Per a l’anàlisi de dades quantitatives s’utilitzarà el paquet estadístic SPSS versió 18.0, es realitzaran les anàlisis descriptives i de contrast d’hipòtesis. Per les qualitatives s’utilitzarà el programa informàtic ATLAS. Ti 5.2, i s’analitzarà el contingut de les entrevistes.
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- 2012
13. Marine biotoxins in the Catalan littoral: could biosensors be integrated into monitoring programmes?
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Campàs, Mònica, Iglesia, Pablo de la, Giménez, Gemma, Fernández-Tejedor, Margarita, Marty, Jean-Louis, Diogène, Jorge, and IRTA. Recerca i Tecnologia Agroalimentàries
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Aquest article descriu els sensors enzimàtics i immunosensors electroquímics que s'han desenvolupat als nostres grups per a la detecció de la biotoxina marina àcid okadaic (OA), i discuteix la possibilitat d'integrar-los en programes de seguiment. Els sensors enzimàtics per a OA que es presenten es basen en la inhibició de la proteïna fosfatasa (PP2A) per aquesta toxina i la mesura electroquímica de l'activitat enzimàtica mitjançant l'ús de substrats enzimàtics apropiats, electroquímicament actius després de la seva desfosforació per l'enzim. Els immunosensors electroquímics descrits en aquest article es basen en un enzimoimmunoassaig sobre fase sòlida competitiu indirecte (ciELISA), amb fosfatasa alcalina (ALP) o peroxidasa (HRP) com a marcatges, i un sistema de reciclatge enzimàtic amb diaforasa (DI). Els biosensors presentats aquí s'han aplicat a l'anàlisi de dinoflagel·lats, musclos i ostres. Les validacions preliminars amb assaigs colorimètrics i LC-MS/MS han demostrat la possibilitat d'utilitzar les bioeines desenvolupades per al cribratge preliminar de biotoxines marines en mostres de camp o de cultiu, que ofereixen informació complementària a la cromatografia. En conclusió, tot i que encara cal optimitzar alguns paràmetres experimentals, la integració dels biosensors a programes de seguiment és viable i podria proporcionar avantatges respecte a altres tècniques analítiques pel que fa al temps d'anàlisi, la simplicitat, la selectivitat, la sensibilitat, el fet de poder ser d'un sol ús i l'efectivitat de cost., This article describes the electrochemical enzyme sensors and immunosensors that have been developed by our groups for the detection of marine biotoxin okadaic acid (OA), and discusses the possibility of integrating them into monitoring programmes. The enzyme sensors for OA reported herein are based on the inhibition of immobilised protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) by this toxin and the electrochemical measurement of the enzyme activity through the use of appropriate enzyme substrates, which are electrochemically active after dephosphorylation by the enzyme. The electrochemical immunosensors described in this article are based on a competitive indirect Enzyme- Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ciELISA), using alkaline phosphatase (ALP) or horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as labels, and an enzymatic recycling system with diaphorase (DI). The biosensors presented herein have been applied to the analysis of dinoflagellates, mussels and oysters. Preliminary validations with colorimetric assays and LC-MS/MS have demonstrated the possibility of using the developed biotools for the preliminary screening of marine biotoxins in field or cultured samples, offering complementary information to chromatography. In conclusion, although optimisation of some experimental parameters is still required, the integration of biosensors into monitoring programmes is viable and may provide advantages over other analytical techniques in terms of analysis time, simplicity, selectivity, sensitivity, disposability of electrodes and cost effectiveness.
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- 2008
14. Redueixen l'atac de bacteris a les larves de peixos
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Giménez, Gemma and Padrós, Francesc
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L'alimentació de les larves de peixos en aqüicultura requereix l'ús de preses vives fins que es poden alimentar amb pinso. Això implica la presència d'una elevada quantitat de bacteris que els provoquen malalties i afecten la seva supervivència. Investigadors de l'IRTA i de la UAB han aconseguit reduir la càrrega bacteriana sense afectar les larves ni al seu desenvolupament. La alimentación de las larvas de peces en acuicultura requiere el uso depresas vivas hasta que pueden ser alimentadas con pienso. Esto implicala presencia de una elevada cantidad de bacterias que les provocanenfermedades y afectan a su supervivencia. Investigadores del IRTA yde la UAB han conseguido reducir la carga bacteriana sin afectar alas larvas ni a su desarrollo.
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- 2007
15. Elaboració de guies temàtiques al web: l'experiència de la Biblioteca de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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Cantos, Carme, Garcia Giménez, Gemma, Jaques Querol, Cecília, Losada Yáñez, Marina, Montañà Lacambra, Rosa, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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Universitat Pompeu Fabra ,Guies temàtiques ,Recursos web ,Biblioteques universitàries -- Serveis de referència electrònics ,Biblioteques universitàries ,Bibliotecaris temàtics ,Universitat Pompeu Fabra -- Biblioteques - Abstract
Comunicació presentada a les 10es Jornades Catalanes d'Informació i Documentació, celebrades els dies 25 i 26 de maig a Barcelona, organitzades pel Col·legi Oficial de Bibliotecaris-Documentalistes de Catalunya. La Biblioteca de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra té una estructura organitzativa basada en els/nconceptes d’equip i de bibliotecari temàtic, per tal d’oferir serveis d’informació orientats a l’usuari d’acord amb les seves necessitats temàtiques específiques. Una de les tasques/ndestacades que desenvolupa cada equip és l’elaboració de les guies temàtiques. Les guies temàtiques són una selecció de recursos d'informació relacionats amb els diferents àmbits temàtics de docència i recerca de la Universitat, organitzades en base a l’estructura departamental, que es publiquen al web de la Biblioteca. Actualment, la Biblioteca estudia la possibilitat de canviar l’enfocament de les/nguies temàtiques, aprofitant el canvi de model educatiu cap a l’Espai Europeu d’Educació Superior (EEES).
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- 2006
16. The web of the Pompeu Fabra University Library: a user-oriented design
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Cantos, Carme, Garcia Giménez, Gemma, Losada Yáñez, Marina, Martínez Casado, Mercè, and Universitat Pompeu Fabra
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Academic libraries ,Pàgines web -- Disseny ,Biblioteques universitàries -- Pàgines web ,User studies ,Universitat Pompeu Fabra. Biblioteca ,Usability studies ,Web pages ,lcsh:Z ,Universitat Pompeu Fabra -- Biblioteques ,lcsh:Bibliography. Library science. Information resources - Abstract
L'article explica el desenvolupament d'un estudi d'usabilitat del lloc web de la Biblioteca de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra. L'estudi es dugué a terme mitjançant una enquesta que es distribuí a una mostra de 100 usuaris i un test d'usabilitat que realitzaren vuit usuaris més. De l'anàlisi dels resultats es van obtenir dades significatives sobre com interactuen els usuaris amb la interfície web de la Biblioteca, així com de les necessitats d'informació. L'estudi d'usabilitat va ser un instrument molt valuós que va facilitar la introducció de millores en l'organització, el disseny i la navegació del lloc web., The article describes the usability study of the web of the University Pompeu Fabra's library. The study was carried out through a survey distributed to a sampling of 100 users as well as a usability test administered to eight additional users. The analysis of the results provided significant data concerning the way users interact with the library's web interface and their information needs. The usability study represents a very valuable tool for introducing improvements in the organisation, design and navigation of the web site., El artículo explica el desarrollo de un estudio de usabilidad de la sede web de la Biblioteca de la Universitat Pompeu Fabra. El estudio se llevó a cabo mediante una encuesta distribuida a una muestra de 100 usuarios y un test de usabilidad realizado por ocho usuarios más. Del análisis de los resultados se obtuvieron datos significativos sobre cómo interaccionan los usuarios con la interfaz web de la Biblioteca, así como sobre sus necesidades de información. El estudio de usabilidad fue un instrumento muy valioso que facilitó la introducción de mejoras en la organización, el diseño y la navegación de la sede web.
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- 2003
17. Marine biotoxins in the Catalan littoral: could biosensors be integrated into monitoring programmes?
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Campàs, Mònica, Iglesia, Pablo de la, Giménez, Gemma, Fernández-Tejedor, Margarita, Marty, Jean-Louis, Diogène, Jorge, Campàs, Mònica, Iglesia, Pablo de la, Giménez, Gemma, Fernández-Tejedor, Margarita, Marty, Jean-Louis, and Diogène, Jorge
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Aquest article descriu els sensors enzimàtics i immunosensors electroquímics que s'han desenvolupat als nostres grups per a la detecció de la biotoxina marina àcid okadaic (OA), i discuteix la possibilitat d'integrar-los en programes de seguiment. Els sensors enzimàtics per a OA que es presenten es basen en la inhibició de la proteïna fosfatasa (PP2A) per aquesta toxina i la mesura electroquímica de l'activitat enzimàtica mitjançant l'ús de substrats enzimàtics apropiats, electroquímicament actius després de la seva desfosforació per l'enzim. Els immunosensors electroquímics descrits en aquest article es basen en un enzimoimmunoassaig sobre fase sòlida competitiu indirecte (ciELISA), amb fosfatasa alcalina (ALP) o peroxidasa (HRP) com a marcatges, i un sistema de reciclatge enzimàtic amb diaforasa (DI). Els biosensors presentats aquí s'han aplicat a l'anàlisi de dinoflagel·lats, musclos i ostres. Les validacions preliminars amb assaigs colorimètrics i LC-MS/MS han demostrat la possibilitat d'utilitzar les bioeines desenvolupades per al cribratge preliminar de biotoxines marines en mostres de camp o de cultiu, que ofereixen informació complementària a la cromatografia. En conclusió, tot i que encara cal optimitzar alguns paràmetres experimentals, la integració dels biosensors a programes de seguiment és viable i podria proporcionar avantatges respecte a altres tècniques analítiques pel que fa al temps d'anàlisi, la simplicitat, la selectivitat, la sensibilitat, el fet de poder ser d'un sol ús i l'efectivitat de cost., This article describes the electrochemical enzyme sensors and immunosensors that have been developed by our groups for the detection of marine biotoxin okadaic acid (OA), and discusses the possibility of integrating them into monitoring programmes. The enzyme sensors for OA reported herein are based on the inhibition of immobilised protein phosphatase 2A (PP2A) by this toxin and the electrochemical measurement of the enzyme activity through the use of appropriate enzyme substrates, which are electrochemically active after dephosphorylation by the enzyme. The electrochemical immunosensors described in this article are based on a competitive indirect Enzyme- Linked ImmunoSorbent Assay (ciELISA), using alkaline phosphatase (ALP) or horseradish peroxidase (HRP) as labels, and an enzymatic recycling system with diaphorase (DI). The biosensors presented herein have been applied to the analysis of dinoflagellates, mussels and oysters. Preliminary validations with colorimetric assays and LC-MS/MS have demonstrated the possibility of using the developed biotools for the preliminary screening of marine biotoxins in field or cultured samples, offering complementary information to chromatography. In conclusion, although optimisation of some experimental parameters is still required, the integration of biosensors into monitoring programmes is viable and may provide advantages over other analytical techniques in terms of analysis time, simplicity, selectivity, sensitivity, disposability of electrodes and cost effectiveness.
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- 2009
18. El cuidado parental del recién nacido sano en los primeros 15 días de vida.
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Pareja Martínez, Anna and Pérez Giménez, Gemma
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- 2016
19. High-Throughput Analysis of Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning Toxins in Shellfish by Ultra-Performance Rapid Resolution LC-MS/MS
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Iglesia, Pablo De La, primary, Barber, Esther, additional, Giménez, Gemma, additional, Rodríguez-Velasco, María Luisa, additional, Villar-González, Adriano, additional, and Diogéne, Jorge, additional
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- 2011
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20. Evaluation of quantitative importance of egg lipids and fatty acids during embryos and larvae development in marine pelagophil teleosts: with an emphasis on Dentex dentex
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Samaee, Seyed‐Mohammadreza, primary, Estévez, Alicia, additional, Giménez, Gemma, additional, and Lahnsteiner, Franz, additional
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- 2009
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21. Quantitative composition of vitellogenin‐derived yolk proteins and their effects on viability of embryos and larvae of common dentex (Dentex dentex), a marine pelagophil teleost
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Samaee, Seyed‐Mohammadreza, primary, Lahnsteiner, Franz, additional, Giménez, Gemma, additional, Estévez, Alicia, additional, Sarg, Bettina, additional, and Lindner, Herbert, additional
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- 2009
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22. Effects of two culturing techniques on the growth, survival and larval quality of Dentex dentex Linnaeus, 1758
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Giménez, Gemma, primary and Estévez, Alicia, additional
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23. Egg quality determination based on the shape of the lipid vesicle in common dentex, Dentex dentex
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Lahnsteiner, Franz, primary, Giménez, Gemma, additional, and Alicia, Estévez, additional
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- 2008
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24. Effect of larval and prey density, prey dose and light conditions on first feeding common dentex (Dentex dentex L.) larvae
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Giménez, Gemma, primary and Estévez, Alicia, additional
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25. Effect of larval and prey density, prey dose and light conditions on first feeding common dentex ( Dentex dentex L.) larvae.
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Giménez, Gemma and Estévez, Alicia
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DENTEX fisheries , *LARVAE , *FISH stocking , *ANIMAL nutrition , *ANIMAL mortality , *PHOTOPERIODISM , *DEVELOPMENTAL biology , *AQUATIC animals , *ROTIFERA - Abstract
Initial larval stocking density, prey density, daily prey ration and light conditions (light intensity and photoperiod) were tested for common dentex larval rearing under experimental conditions. Experiments continued until the first peak of larval mortality. The best results in larval survival were obtained with an initial stocking density of between 10 and 40 larvae L−1, fed with at least 10 rotifers mL−1, maintaining ratios of 500–1000 rotifers larva−1, with one or two adjustments of prey density per day. The use of more than 2000 rotifers larva−1 or three daily adjustments of live prey density had negative effects on larval survival. The best light conditions for common dentex larval rearing were found using a photoperiod of 24 h L:0 h D and an intensity of at least 3.4 μmol m−2 s−1. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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26. Bacterial load reduction of live prey for fish larval feeding using Ox-Aquaculture©.
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Giménez, Gemma, Padrós, Francesc, Roque, Ana, Estévez, Alicia, and Furones, Dolores
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FISH farming , *DISINFECTION & disinfectants , *LARVAE , *HYDROGEN peroxide , *TOXICITY testing , *FATTY acids , *AQUACULTURE , *HETEROTROPHIC bacteria , *VIBRIONACEAE - Abstract
Reduction of the bacterial load in live prey is paramount to achieving efficient microbiological control during fish larval rearing. Several methods have been tested using physical and chemical disinfection procedures. Nevertheless, chemicals are difficult to deal with because of the frequent problems encountered when disposing of their residual products and because of the sensitivity of the live prey. Hydrogen peroxide is a good disinfectant that has been used for a long time in other fields of research and decomposes in non-toxic products. However, it has not been applied for disinfection in aquaculture until recent years. The effects of a hydrogen peroxide-based product, Ox-Aquaculture©, on rotifers and Artemia nauplii survival and on their associated microbial population have been tested in the present study, a disinfection protocol is proposed, and its effects on live prey fatty acids composition after enrichment were checked. More than 80% survival and a 90% reduction of total heterotrophic bacteria and Vibrionaceae were obtained in rotifers exposed for 15 min to 40 mg L-1 of the product. In the case of Artemia nauplii, 90% survival and 945% reduction of heterotrophic bacteria were obtained after 5 min exposure to 8000 mg L-1 with a further 82.8% reduction of Vibrionaceae. No differences in the fatty acid composition of the live prey were detected after disinfection with hydrogen peroxide. No oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids was observed. A short time exposure and easy removal of the product from the treated live prey make hydrogen peroxide an interesting chemical for industrial application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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27. Bacterial load reduction of live prey for fish larval feeding using Ox-Aquaculture©.
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Giménez, Gemma, Padrós, Francesc, Roque, Ana, Estévez, Alicia, and Furones, Dolores
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FISH farming ,DISINFECTION & disinfectants ,LARVAE ,HYDROGEN peroxide ,TOXICITY testing ,FATTY acids ,AQUACULTURE ,HETEROTROPHIC bacteria ,VIBRIONACEAE - Abstract
Reduction of the bacterial load in live prey is paramount to achieving efficient microbiological control during fish larval rearing. Several methods have been tested using physical and chemical disinfection procedures. Nevertheless, chemicals are difficult to deal with because of the frequent problems encountered when disposing of their residual products and because of the sensitivity of the live prey. Hydrogen peroxide is a good disinfectant that has been used for a long time in other fields of research and decomposes in non-toxic products. However, it has not been applied for disinfection in aquaculture until recent years. The effects of a hydrogen peroxide-based product, Ox-Aquaculture©, on rotifers and Artemia nauplii survival and on their associated microbial population have been tested in the present study, a disinfection protocol is proposed, and its effects on live prey fatty acids composition after enrichment were checked. More than 80% survival and a 90% reduction of total heterotrophic bacteria and Vibrionaceae were obtained in rotifers exposed for 15 min to 40 mg L
-1 of the product. In the case of Artemia nauplii, 90% survival and 945% reduction of heterotrophic bacteria were obtained after 5 min exposure to 8000 mg L-1 with a further 82.8% reduction of Vibrionaceae. No differences in the fatty acid composition of the live prey were detected after disinfection with hydrogen peroxide. No oxidation of polyunsaturated fatty acids was observed. A short time exposure and easy removal of the product from the treated live prey make hydrogen peroxide an interesting chemical for industrial application. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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28. Evaluación de la aplicación de un protocolo de cribado nutricional en pacientes ingresados en el Servicio de Medicina de un hospital comarcal.
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Recasens Gracia, María Asunción, Puig Cepero, Cèlia, Giménez Pérez, Gabriel, Soldevilla Barbosa, Cristina, Simó Guerrero, Olga, Pérez Giménez, Gemma, Navarro Alé, Olga, Pujol Martín, Gemma, Castells Fuster, Ignasi, Llargués Rocabruna, Esteve, and Recasens Gracia, M ª Asuncion
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MALNUTRITION diagnosis , *DIAGNOSIS related groups , *HOSPITAL patients , *NUTRITIONAL assessment , *HEALTH facilities , *INTERNAL medicine , *EVALUATION of human services programs , *MEDICAL screening , *DEPARTMENTS , *DIET therapy , *SEVERITY of illness index , *DOCUMENTATION , *MALNUTRITION , *RESEARCH bias , *LONGITUDINAL method , *NURSING diagnosis , *DISCHARGE planning - Abstract
Introduction: Background: the techniques for screening and nutritional intervention in hospitalized patients are a cost-effective measure. In clinical practice the problem lies in their administration. Objective: to evaluate the implementation of a nutritional screening tool in patients admitted to our Medicine Ward (M). Material and methods: a single-center, prospective, observational study in patients admitted to M. Exclusion criteria: end-stage cancer patients, inpatient stay less than 72 h, and hospital readmission of previously included patients. One out of every 2 hospital admissions was selected. We assessed the following: whether nurses performed the screening test, the Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ); the score obtained; consultations with dieticians (ICD); prescribed nutritional support; and coding of malnutrition in the discharge report. Dieticians repeated the SNAQ for one in every 3 patients. Results: during the study period 726 patients were admitted, 377 were selected, and 315 were included. The nursing staff administered the SNAQ to 93.6% of patients and malnutrition was present in 19%. Dieticians detected malnutrition in 37.8%. In 41.9% of patients with severe malnutrition an ICD was performed, whereas in 40% of them no nutritional intervention was implemented. The diagnosis of malnutrition was recorded in the discharge report of 42.1% of our cases. Conclusion: Compliance with screening test administration was good, but there is disagreement with the assessment made by dieticians. For most malnourished patients nutritional support fals to be prescribed, no ICDs are performed, and a malnutrition diagnosis is not included in the discharge report. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
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29. [Assessing the implementation of a nutritional screening protocol in patients admitted to the Medicine Department of a local hospital].
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Recasens Gracia MªA, Puig Cepero C, Giménez-Pérez G, Soldevilla Barbosa C, Simó Guerrero O, Pérez Giménez G, Navarro Alé O, Pujol Martín G, Castells Fuster I, and Llargués Rocabruna E
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- Adult, Aged, Aged, 80 and over, Diagnosis-Related Groups, Hospital Departments statistics & numerical data, Hospital Records, Humans, Internal Medicine, Malnutrition epidemiology, Middle Aged, Nursing Diagnosis, Nutritional Support, Nutritionists, Observer Variation, Patient Discharge, Program Evaluation, Prospective Studies, Secondary Care Centers statistics & numerical data, Severity of Illness Index, Spain epidemiology, Surveys and Questionnaires, Inpatients statistics & numerical data, Malnutrition diagnosis, Mass Screening organization & administration, Nutrition Assessment
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Introduction: Background: the techniques for screening and nutritional intervention in hospitalized patients are a cost-effective measure. In clinical practice the problem lies in their administration. Objective: to evaluate the implementation of a nutritional screening tool in patients admitted to our Medicine Ward (M). Material and methods: a single-center, prospective, observational study in patients admitted to M. Exclusion criteria: end-stage cancer patients, inpatient stay less than 72 h, and hospital readmission of previously included patients. One out of every 2 hospital admissions was selected. We assessed the following: whether nurses performed the screening test, the Short Nutritional Assessment Questionnaire (SNAQ); the score obtained; consultations with dieticians (ICD); prescribed nutritional support; and coding of malnutrition in the discharge report. Dieticians repeated the SNAQ for one in every 3 patients. Results: during the study period 726 patients were admitted, 377 were selected, and 315 were included. The nursing staff administered the SNAQ to 93.6% of patients and malnutrition was present in 19%. Dieticians detected malnutrition in 37.8%. In 41.9% of patients with severe malnutrition an ICD was performed, whereas in 40% of them no nutritional intervention was implemented. The diagnosis of malnutrition was recorded in the discharge report of 42.1% of our cases. Conclusion: Compliance with screening test administration was good, but there is disagreement with the assessment made by dieticians. For most malnourished patients nutritional support fals to be prescribed, no ICDs are performed, and a malnutrition diagnosis is not included in the discharge report.
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30. High-throughput analysis of amnesic shellfish poisoning toxins in shellfish by ultra-performance rapid resolution LC-MS/MS.
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de la Iglesia P, Barber E, Giménez G, Rodríguez-Velasco ML, Villar-González A, and Diogène J
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- Animals, Humans, Molecular Structure, Reproducibility of Results, Sensitivity and Specificity, Time Factors, Chromatography, Liquid methods, Shellfish analysis, Shellfish Poisoning prevention & control, Tandem Mass Spectrometry methods, Toxins, Biological chemistry
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The application of ultra-performance rapid resolution LC on a 1.8 microm particle-size column coupled with tandem MS (RRLC-MS/MS) is described for the analysis of amnesic shellfish poisoning (ASP) toxins in shellfish. Complete resolution among domoic acid (DA) and the isomers was achieved in less than 3 min. The method was intralaboratory validated for direct analysis of crude extracts without further cleanup. It showed LODs ranging from 0.05 to 0.09 mg/kg and a working range that complied with the current regulatory level for DA of 20 mg/kg, and with the level of 4.5 mg/kg recently proposed by the European Food Safety Authority. Confirmatory capabilities were demonstrated according to the Commission Decision 2002/657/EC criteria. The results obtained by RRLC-MS/MS agreed with those provided by the reference LC-UV method, both intralaboratory for the analysis of blind samples (R2 = 0.9751) and interlaboratory through participation in the proficiency test for ASP toxins during 2009 (z-score = -0.962 and 0.177 for low- and high-contaminated samples, respectively). RRLC-MS/MS provided fast analysis and additional confirmatory capabilities for direct analysis of crude extracts while the performance and reliability of the results were maintained, even in very complex matrixes.
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- 2011
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