Antimicrobial Susceptibility of Enterococci Isolated from Nestlings of Wild Birds Feeding in Supplementary Feeding Stations: The Case of the Canarian Egyptian Vulture.

Antimicrobial resistance is a growing concern worldwide, requiring a holistic "One Health" strategy to address the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. This study focused on Enterococci isolated from Canary Island Egyptian vulture chicks, an endangered species that feeds at supplementary feeding stations in the Canary Islands. Sampling and identification revealed the presence of several species, with a predominance of .

Nucleocytoplasmic transport senses mechanical forces independently of cell density in cell monolayers.

Cells sense and respond to mechanical forces through mechanotransduction, which regulates processes in health and disease. In single adhesive cells, mechanotransduction involves the transmission of force from the extracellular matrix to the cell nucleus, where it affects nucleocytoplasmic transport (NCT) and the subsequent nuclear localization of transcriptional regulators, such as YAP (also known as YAP1). However, if and how NCT is mechanosensitive in multicellular systems is unclear.

Dynamic Adhesive Behavior and Biofilm Formation of on Polylactic Acid Surfaces in Diabetic Environments.

Interest in biodegradable implants has focused attention on the resorbable polymer polylactic acid. However, the risk of these materials promoting infection, especially in patients with existing pathologies, needs to be monitored. The enrichment of a bacterial adhesion medium with compounds that are associated with human pathologies can help in understanding how these components affect the development of infectious processes.

An Atlas of Surra in Spain: A Tool to Support Epidemiological Investigations and Disease Control.

Trypanosomosis is a global animal issue, causing significant economic losses, particularly in Africa. In Spain, only one pathogenic species, , has been identified so far. It was first detected in a dromedary camel in the Canary Islands in 1997.

Electrodeposited Zinc Coatings for Biomedical Application: Morphology, Corrosion and Biological Behaviour.

The improvement of biodegradable metals is currently an active and promising research area for their capabilities in implant manufacturing. However, controlling their degradation rate once their surface is in contact with the physiological media is a challenge. Surface treatments are in the way of addressing the improvement of this control.

Surveillance and control of Trypanosoma evansi in the canary Islands: A descriptive analysis.

This study examines the occurrence of Surra, a disease caused by Trypanosoma evansi, in camels in the Canary Islands. The 1997 detection of T. evansi in camels in the Canary Islands led to the implementation of an initial control program, resulting in a decrease in prevalence.

Thermodynamic Characterization of Rhamnolipid, Triton X-165 and Ethanol as well as Their Mixture Behaviour at the Water-Air Interface.

In many industrial fields, in medicine or pharmacy, there are used multi-component mixtures of surfactants as well as more and more often mixtures containing biosurfactants. Thus, in our study the mixtures of rhamnolipid (RL), ethanol (ET) and Triton X-165 (TX165) were applied. For these mixtures the surface tension of aqueous solutions with constant concentration and composition of ET and RL as well as the variable concentration of TX165 was measured.

Influence of different drilling protocols and bone density on the insertion torque of dental implants.

Background: The insertion torque of dental implants will depend on a combination of different factors such as bone density, the design of the implant and the drilling protocol used. However, it is not clear how the interaction of these factors affects the final insertion torque and which drilling protocol should be used in each clinical situation. The aim of this work is to analyse the influence of bone density, implant diameter and implant length on the insertion torque using different drilling protocols.

Antimicrobial resistance patterns of bacteria isolated from chicks of Canarian Egyptian vultures (Neophron percnopterus majorensis): A "one health" problem?

Antimicrobial resistance in Gram-negative bacteria isolated from cloacal samples of chicks of Canarian Egyptian vultures was investigated. Prevalence of Salmonella was also studied. Forty-seven isolates, obtained from 23 animals, were analysed.

Bacterial Response to the Surface Aging of PLA Matrices Loaded with Active Compounds.

The use of active components in biomaterials improves the properties of existing ones and makes it possible to obtain new devices with antibacterial properties that prevent infections after implantation, thus guaranteeing the success of the implant. In this work, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and magnesium particles were incorporated into polylactic acid (PLA) films to assess the extent to which progressive aging of the new surfaces resists bacterial colonization processes. For this purpose, the films' surface was characterized by contact angle measurements, ToF-SIMS and AFM, and adhesion, viability and biofilm growth of bacteria on these films were also evaluated.

Bone necrosis as a complication of sodium hypochlorite extrusion. A case report.

Sodium hypochlorite is the most used irrigant in endodontics, although its toxic effect on tissue is known. Sodium hypochlorite extrusion to periapical tissue can cause complications of varying severity, from oedemas and haemorrhagic lesions to life-threatening ones due to airway compromise. Our patient attended the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department of the Virgen del Rocío University Hospital and was referred by his dentist after bone exposure as a result of irrigant extrusion during endodontics on tooth 14.

Highly Active Ce- and Mg-Promoted Ni Catalysts Supported on Cellulose-Derived Carbon for Low-Temperature CO Methanation.

The CO methanation performance of Mg- and/or Ce-promoted Ni catalysts supported on cellulose-derived carbon (CDC) was investigated. The samples, prepared by biomorphic mineralization techniques, exhibit pore distributions correlated to the particle sizes, revealing a direct effect of the metal content in the textural properties of the samples. The catalytic performance, evaluated as CO conversion and CH selectivity, reveals that Ce is a better promoter than Mg, reaching higher conversion values in all of the studied temperature range (150-500 °C).

and Methicillin-Resistant Coagulase-Negative Staphylococci in Nostrils and Buccal Mucosa of Healthy Camels Used for Recreational Purposes.

Several different species of animals host staphylococci as normal microbiota. These animals can be a source of staphylococci zoonotic infections. People with routine or occupational exposure to infected/colonized animals are at risk of a potential transmission.

Effect of Combined Manual Therapy and Therapeutic Exercise Protocols on the Postural Stability of Patients with Non-Specific Chronic Neck Pain. A Secondary Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trial.

Postural stability is a little-studied factor in non-specific chronic neck pain; the causes that can alter it are unknown. The relationship with chronic pain could be a determining factor for its deficit. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sustained pain and a postural stability deficit.

Effect of Spontaneous and Water-Based Passivation on Components and Parameters of Ti6Al4V (ELI Grade) Surface Tension and Its Wettability by an Aqueous Solution of Sucrose Ester Surfactants.

Solid wettability is especially important for biomaterials and implants in the context of microbial adhesion to their surfaces. This adhesion can be inhibited by changes in biomaterial surface roughness and/or its hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance. The surface hydrophilic-hydrophobic balance can be changed by the specifics of the surface treatment (proper conditions of surface preparation) or adsorption of different substances.

Influence of Solvent and Substrate on Hydrophobicity of PLA Films.

The study of the surface properties of materials is key in determining whether the material will be suitable for medical purposes. One of these properties is hydrophobicity, which is important when assessing its behavior against bacterial adhesion. In this work, we have studied the influence of the solvent (chloroform, acetone, and tetrahydrofuran) and the substrate (glass, PTFE, silicone, and Ti6Al4V) on which polylactic acid is deposited in solution to manufacture films by solvent-casting.

Microbiological aspects of osteomyelitis in veterinary medicine: drawing parallels to the infection in human medicine.

Osteomyelitis is a challenging infectious disease affecting humans and animals. It is difficult to diagnose because, in many cases, symptoms are non-specific and, for example in implant-related cases, can appear long time after surgery. In addition to this, it is also difficult to treat due to the need to find the appropriate antibiotic regime and delivery system to reach the site of infection and to avoid development of bacterial resistance.

Surface Characterisation of Human Serum Albumin Layers on Activated Ti6Al4V.

Adpsortion of protein layers on biomaterials plays an important role in the interactions between implants and the bio-environment. In this context, human serum albumin (HSA) layers have been deposited on modified Ti6Al4V surfaces at different ultraviolet (UV-C) irradiation times to observe possible changes in the adsorbed protein layer. Protein adsorption was done from solutions at concentraions lower than the serum protein concentration, to follow the surface modifications at the beginning of the albumin adhesion process.

Breathing exercises versus strength exercises through telerehabilitation in coronavirus disease 2019 patients in the acute phase: A randomized controlled trial.

Objective: To compare the effectiveness of two different exercise-based programs through telerehabilitation in patients with coronavirus disease 2019.

Design: Randomized, controlled, parallel, double-blinded, three-arm clinical trial.

Setting: Patients' homes through telerehabilitation devices.

Modification of physico-chemical surface properties and growth of Staphylococcus aureus under hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis conditions.

Diabetes is a widely spread disease affecting the quality of life of millions of people around the world and is associated to a higher risk of developing infections in different parts of the body. The reasons why diabetes enhances infection episodes are not entirely clear; in this study our aim was to explore the changes that one of the most frequently pathogenic bacteria undergoes when exposed to hyperglycemia and ketoacidosis conditions. Physical surface properties such as hydrophobicity and surface electrical charge are related to bacterial growth behavior and the ability of Staphylococcus aureus to form biofilms.

Characterization of Magnesium-Polylactic Acid Films Casted on Different Substrates and Doped with Diverse Amounts of CTAB.

Polylactic acid (PLA) is a good candidate for the manufacture of polymeric biodegradable biomaterials. The inclusion of metallic particles and surfactants solves its mechanical limitations and improves its wettability, respectively. In this work, cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) and magnesium particles have been incorporated into PLA films to evaluate the changes produced in the polymeric matrix cast on glass and silicone substrates.

Carbon stable isotopes, fatty acids and the use of NIRS to differentiate IBERIAN pigs.

This study explores the viability of the application of Near Infrared Spectrometry (NIR) for the rapid prediction of the ratio of C/C stable isotopes and fatty acid composition in Iberian pigs. The potential use of this technique for distinguishing samples according to the duration of the montanera period was also studied. Subcutaneous fat samples from 50% and 100% Iberian pigs allowed to feed freely during different montanera periods were analyzed: 24 biopsies were taken prior to the montanera and 106 samples were taken after this feeding period.