Budget impact analysis of primary screening with the HPV test and genotyping against conventional cytology in Colombia.

Introduction: The detection of the human papillomavirus (HPV) through the combination of the HPV test and other techniques such as cytology has impacted the detection and timely treatment of lesions associated with cervical cancer. Objective: To estimate the budgetary impact of the strategy of early detection of HPV with DNA test genotyping with reflex cytology versus conventional cytology in women aged 30 to 65 years attending the cervical cancer screening program at a health benefit managing entity in Colombia. Materials and methods: Using a decision tree and a Markov model, the clinical implications and direct costs of screening, diagnosis, and treatment were estimated in a cohort of women.

Influence of polyamide composite casings with silver-zinc crystals on the quality of beef and chicken sausages during their storage.

The influence of polyamide 6 composite casings with silver-zinc crystals powder on some of the physicochemicalphysical-chemical, microbiological and sensory indicators of beef and chicken sausages during their storage was evaluated. Beef and chicken sausages were elaborated by using the conventional technology for sausage meat thin pasta; in each case, it was maintained a control batch to compare changes during the storage (4 and 12 °C, 75%-85% RH). To estimate the shelf life was considered sensory evaluation as a criterion for rejection.