Delayed delivery of second twin: a multicentre study of 35 cases.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to conduct a statistical analysis to determine the outcome of conservative treatment after delivery of a first fetus in multiple pregnancy and thus define new prognostic factors. STUDY DESIGN: Multicentre retrospective study involving 12 centers over a 10-year period. RESULTS: Twenty-eight twin pregnancies and seven triplet pregnancies which were managed conservatively. In twin pregnancies, 79% of the delayed-delivery fetuses survived; only 7% of the first delivered fetuses survived. The mean interval between deliveries was 47 days. No statistical difference was found concerning cerclage, antibiotic therapy, tocolysis and hospitalization. Earlier delivery of the first twin and premature rupture of membranes for the second twin were significantly related to a longer interval between deliveries. CONCLUSION: Delayed delivery in multifetal pregnancies can be successful if there are no contraindications and these pregnancies are managed in a tertiary perinatal center. Publications limited to successful cases have undoubtedly introduced some bias in assessment.

Numeros cromosomaticos de plantas occidentales 35-37

Se estudió la meyosis en botones florales fijados directamente en el campo. Los testigos se conservan en el Herbario de la Facultad de Farmacia de Barcelona (BCF).

Anàlisi dels estats financers de l’IBEX 35 vs. CAC 40 en el període 2007-2012

Aquest treball final de grau consisteix en una comparativa, en el període 2007-2012, entre dos grans índexs. L’IBEX 35 per les empreses espanyoles, i el CAC 40 per les empreses franceses. En el treball es presenten els índexs borsaris juntament amb les empreses que els formen. Seguidament es realitzen tot un seguit d’estudis per determinar quin índex borsari presenta una millor situació financera. Els estudis consisteixen en una anàlisi a curt termini, una anàlisi a llarg termini, l’anàlisi econòmic, l’anàlisi de l’ECPN i, com a últim, l’anàlisi de l’EFE. Finalment s’arriben a unes conclusions globals que determinaran quines empreses estan millor, les franceses o les espanyoles.

Safety and Immunogenicity of a Recombinant Adenovirus Serotype 35-Vectored HIV-1 Vaccine in Adenovirus Serotype 5 Seronegative and Seropositive Individuals.

BACKGROUND: Recombinant adenovirus serotype 5 (rAd5)-vectored HIV-1 vaccines have not prevented HIV-1 infection or disease and pre-existing Ad5 neutralizing antibodies may limit the clinical utility of Ad5 vectors globally. Using a rare Ad serotype vector, such as Ad35, may circumvent these issues, but there are few data on the safety and immunogenicity of rAd35 directly compared to rAd5 following human vaccination. METHODS: HVTN 077 randomized 192 healthy, HIV-uninfected participants into one of four HIV-1 vaccine/placebo groups: rAd35/rAd5, DNA/rAd5, and DNA/rAd35 in Ad5-seronegative persons; and DNA/rAd35 in Ad5-seropositive persons. All vaccines encoded the HIV-1 EnvA antigen. Antibody and T-cell responses were measured 4 weeks post boost immunization. RESULTS: All vaccines were generally well tolerated and similarly immunogenic. As compared to rAd5, rAd35 was equally potent in boosting HIV-1-specific humoral and cellular immunity and responses were not significantly attenuated in those with baseline Ad5 seropositivity. Like DNA, rAd35 efficiently primed rAd5 boosting. All vaccine regimens tested elicited cross-clade antibody responses, including Env V1/V2-specific IgG responses. CONCLUSIONS: Vaccine antigen delivery by rAd35 is well-tolerated and immunogenic as a prime to rAd5 immunization and as a boost to prior DNA immunization with the homologous insert. Further development of rAd35-vectored prime-boost vaccine regimens is warranted.

Raspberry Pi: a 35-dollar device for viewing DICOM images

Raspberry Pi is a low-cost computer created with educational purposes. It uses Linux and, most of times, freeware applications, particularly a software for viewing DICOM images. With an external monitor, the supported resolution (1920 × 1200 pixels) allows for the set up of simple viewing workstations at a reduced cost.

35 años de formación en Conservación-Restauración en la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Barcelona

Los títulos de Grado y Máster en Conservación-Restauración en la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Barcelona son producto de un largo proceso, con un final susceptible aún de ser modificado y mejorado. Desde los años 30 del siglo pasado hasta nuestros días, el mundo académico y profesional ha reclamadosu existencia y permanencia en el territorio de la Educación Superior y en su máxima representante, la Universidad. La formación en Conservación-Restauración ha padecido las contradicciones y las incoherenciasde normas, decretos y leyes que, alternativamente, reivindicaban este ámbito o la hacían invisible. La celebración de los 35 años de la Facultad de Bellas Artes de la Universidad de Barcelona es unmotivo de reflexión sobre la historia de los estudios universitarios de Conservación-Restauración y sus antecedentes que intentaremos resumi r a lo largo de nuestro texto.