La acción de grupo : normativa y aplicación en Colombia

En esta publicación se hace una presentación general de las acciones de grupo, con el objetivo de darle al lector herramientas para comprender cuál es la finalidad de este procedimiento y cuál es la razón por la que fue insertado en nuestro ordenamiento procesal como una herramienta especifica para obtener la reparación de los perjuicios masivos de entidad moderada, los cuales no tenían un medio idóneo para su efectiva reclamación. Debido a lo anterior, se realiza un análisis de las dificultades surgidas a partir de este procedimiento, con ocasión de la aplicación de la Ley 472 de 1998 por parte de la jurisprudencia, derivadas particularmente de haber confundido esta acción con la simple acumulación de pretensiones de más de veinte victimas. Dicho análisis se presenta enmarcado en la perspectiva desde la cual, dentro del estricto contexto legal, estas acciones deberían desarrollarse. En una segunda parte, de carácter más práctico, la obra trata los aspectos procesales propios de la acción de grupo que han generado discusiones o dificultades en su aplicación por la jurisprudencia. El libro permite a estudiantes, abogados y jueces adentrarse en este nuevo procedimiento y advertir las dificultades que encontrarán en su desarrollo.

谷物中噻吩甲氯残留量的气相色谱-质谱测定

应用气相色谱－ 质谱法确证及测定谷物( 糙米、玉米) 中噻吩甲氯的残留含量，试样采用水—丙酮提取，提取液经与石油醚液—液分配后， 再以硅酸镁载体(Florisil)柱净化，气相色谱—质量选择检测器选择离子监测方式(GC-MSD-SIM)进行测定和阳性确证。噻吩甲氯选择监测离子的种类为m/z287、288、323，其丰度比约为46:100:11。采用外标法定量，方法检出限为0.010 ×10-6。

Los mandatos constitucionales sobre el derecho a la salud: implicaciones de equidad y eficiencia

El reconocimiento de los derechos sociales, económicos y culturales (DESC), es el segundo hito en materia de derechos humanos en el contexto internacional, después de la proclamación de los derechos civiles y políticos. Esta secuencia en el reconocimiento de los derechos humanos, ha llevado a clasificar los civiles y políticos como derechos de primera generación, y los DESC como de segunda generación. El reconocimiento de los DESC se materializa en su inclusión en los textos constitucionales de un buen número de países, o de su reconocimiento implícito aún sin estar incluido como un mandato constitucional

Section 46(1) and 46(1AA) of the TPA : the struggle of the small against the large

The purpose of this article is to highlight the conflict in the policy objectives of subs 46(1) and subs 46(1AA) of the Trade Practices Act 1974 (Cth) (TPA). The policy objective of subs 46(1) is to promote competition and efficient markets for the benefit of consumers (consumer welfare standard). It does not prohibit corporations with substantial market power using cost savings arising from efficiencies such economies of scale or scope, to undercut small business competitors The policy objective of 46(1AA), on the other hand, is to protect small business operators from price discounting by their larger competitors.. Unlike subs 46(1), it does not contain a ‘taking advantage’ element. It is argued that subs 46(1AA) may harm consumer welfare by having a chilling effect on price competition if this would harm small business competitors.

Asymptomatic hypoechoic regions on patellar tendon ultrasound : a 4-year clinical and ultrasound followup of 46 tendons

Patellar tendon ultrasound appearance is commonly used in clinical practice to diagnose patellar tendinopathy and guide management. Using a longitudinal study design we examined whether or not the presence of a hypoechoic ultrasonographic lesion in an asymptomatic patellar tendon conferred a risk for developing jumper's knee compared with a tendon that was ultrasonographically normal. Ultrasonographic, symptomatic and anthropometric assessment was completed at baseline and followup. Magnetic resonance imaging was performed on four tendons that resolved ultrasonographically in the study period. Forty-six patellar tendons were followed over 47 ± 11.8 months. Eighteen tendons were hypoechoic at baseline and 28 were ultrasonographically normal. Five tendons resolved ultrasonographically in the study period. Magnetic resonance imaging in four of these tendons was normal. Seven normal patellar tendons at baseline developed a hypoechoic area but only two became symptomatic. Analysis of ultrasonography at baseline and clinical outcome with Fisher's exact test shows there is no association between baseline ultrasound changes and symptoms at followup. In this study there is no statistically significant relationship between ultrasonographic patellar tendon abnormalities and clinical outcome in elite male athletes. Management of jumper's knee should not be solely based on ultrasonographic appearance; clinical assessment remains the cornerstone of appropriate management.

Incidence and fatality of serious suicide attempts in a predominantly rural population in Shandong, China : a public health surveillance study

Objectives To estimate the incidence of serious suicide attempts (SSAs, defined as suicide attempts resulting in either death or hospitalisation) and to examine factors associated with fatality among these attempters. Design A surveillance study of incidence and mortality. Linked data from two public health surveillance systems were analysed. Setting Three selected counties in Shandong, China. Participants All residents in the three selected counties. Outcome measures Incidence rate ( per 100 000 person-years) and case fatality rate (%). Methods Records of suicide deaths and hospitalisations that occurred among residents in selected counties during 2009–2011 (5 623 323 person-years) were extracted from electronic databases of the Disease Surveillance Points (DSP) system and the Injury Surveillance System (ISS) and were linked by name, sex, residence and time of suicide attempt. A multiple logistic regression model was developed to examine the factors associated with a higher or lower fatality rate. Results The incidence of SSAs was estimated to be 46 (95% CI 44 to 48) per 100 000 person-years, which was 1.5 times higher in rural versus urban areas, slightly higher among females, and increased with age. Among all SSAs, 51% were hospitalised and survived, 9% were hospitalised but later died and 40% died with no hospitalisation. Most suicide deaths (81%) were not hospitalised and most hospitalised SSAs (85%) survived. The fatality rate was 49% overall, but was significantly higher among attempters living in rural areas, who were male, older, with lower education or with a farming occupation. With regard to the method of suicide, fatality was lowest for non-pesticide poisons (7%) and highest for hanging (97%). Conclusions The incidence of serious suicide attempts is substantially higher in rural areas than in urban areas of China. The risk of death is influenced by the attempter’s sex, age, education level, occupation, method used and season of year.