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A mixed-mode solar drying was developed to evaluate the physicochemical and colorimetric properties of Zompantle (Erythrina americana). A 22-factorial design was used; the operation mode (mesh shade and direct) and airflow (natural convection and forced convection) were established as factors in this design. The initial moisture content in the Zompantle flower was reduced from 89.03% (w.b) to values that ranged from 3.84% to 5.84%; depending on the operation mode of the dryer, the final water activity ranged from 0.25 to 0.33. The Zompantle's components as proteins (4.28%), antioxidant activity (18.8%), carbohydrates (4.83%), fat (0.92%), fiber (3.71%), ash (0.94%), and total soluble solids (3°Brix) increased as the water was evaporated during the drying. The increment in the Zompantle's components depends on the operation mode; in direct mode and natural convection, the proteins, antioxidant activity, carbohydrates, fat, fiber, ash, and total soluble solids were 6.99%, 61.69%, 79.05%, 1.20%, 3.84%, 8.70%, and 45 °Brix, respectively. The total drying efficiency was 14.84% with the direct mode and natural convection (DM-NC) and 17.10% with the mesh shade and natural convection (MS-NC). The Hue angle measures the property of the color; the indirect mode and natural convection keep the hue angle close to the initial value (29.2 °). The initial chroma value of the Zompantle flower was 55.07; the indirect mode and natural convection kept high saturation (37.58); these dry conditions ensured a red color in the dehydrated Zompantle. Dehydrated Zompantle's flowers could have several practical applications, such as an additive in traditional Mexican cuisine.
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Antioxidantes , Erythrina , Antioxidantes/química , Colorimetría , Carbohidratos , AguaRESUMEN
We report a 48-year-old male admitted to hospital due to a severe alcoholic pancreatitis. At four weeks of evolution of the acute episode, an abdominal CAT scan showed a fluid collection of 20 cm diameter located in the pancreatic tail and 2 small collections in the head. The patient received several antimicrobials and during the seventh week of evolution, while receiving vancomycin, presented fever. A fine needle aspiration of the cyst revealed the presence of Haemophilus parainfluenzae biotype VIII. The patient was treated with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and a laparoscopic cysto-gastrostomy, with a good clinical response.
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Infecciones por Haemophilus , Haemophilus parainfluenzae/aislamiento & purificación , Seudoquiste Pancreático/microbiología , Combinación Amoxicilina-Clavulanato de Potasio/uso terapéutico , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Infecciones por Haemophilus/tratamiento farmacológico , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Seudoquiste Pancreático/diagnóstico por imagen , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
We report a 48-year-old male admitted to hospital due to a severe alcoholic pancreatitis. At four weeks of evolution of the acute episode, an abdominal CAT scan showed a fluid collection of 20 cm diameter located in the pancreatic tail and 2 small collections in the head. The patient received several antimicrobials and during the seventh week of evolution, while receiving vancomycin, presented fever. A fine needle aspiration of the cyst revealed the presence of Haemophilus parainfluenzae biotype VIII. The patient was treated with amoxicillin-clavulanic acid and a laparoscopic cysto-gastrostomy, with a good clinical response.
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Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Infecciones por Haemophilus , Haemophilus parainfluenzae/aislamiento & purificación , Seudoquiste Pancreático/microbiología , Combinación Amoxicilina-Clavulanato de Potasio/uso terapéutico , Antibacterianos/uso terapéutico , Infecciones por Haemophilus/tratamiento farmacológico , Seudoquiste Pancreático , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos XRESUMEN
Se estudiaron 36 pacientes con enfermedad alérgica, menores de 15 años de edad, que por primera vez les fue implementada inmunoterapia alergeno específica y que abandonaron permanentemente el procedimiento durante el transcurso del primer año. Se aplicó un cuestionario en el hogar de los pacientes para investigar las causas de abandono. Se evaluaron los resultados mediante análisis estadístico descriptivo. Se incluyó a un total de 36 pacientes. El fenómeno de abandono se dio más en el primer trimestre de implementada la inmunoterapia, 17 pacientes (44 por ciento). La causa más frecuente de deserción fue por mejoría clínica del cuadro alérgico en 13 pacientes (36 por ciento), siguiendo en orden descendente de frecuencia la dificultad para cudir a consulta, el incrmento de la sintomatología alérgica, dolor e incredulidad al procedimiento. Se concluye que es alta la frecuencia de abandono debido a mejoría del cuadro alérgico en los primeros meses de iniciado el procedimiento