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Utilization of industrial by-product fungal biomass from Aspergillus niger and Fusarium culmorum to obtain biosorbents for removal of pesticide and metal ions from aqueous solutions
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)In this work, Aspergillus niger and Fusarium culmorum cell wall by-products were chosen as microbial sources for chitin and chitosan production. Both polysaccharides were characterized by FTIR and C-13-CPMAS NMR, but GPC ... -
Effects of skim milk and isotonic drink consumption before exercise on fluid homeostasis and time-trial performance in cyclists: a randomized cross-over study
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Background Hydration status affects endurance performance. Pre-exercise hydration recommendations target the consumption of high carbohydrate and sodium beverages. Milk, due to its carbohydrate and sodium content, may be ... -
Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the use and perceptions of urban green space: An international exploratory study
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Urban green space (UGS) is an essential element in the urban environment, providing multiple ecosystem services as well as beneficial effects on physical and mental health. In a time of societal crisis these effects may ... -
Water Balance Assessment in Schools and Households of Rural Areas of Coquimbo Region, North-Central Chile: Potential for Greywater Reuse
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Population growth, global warming, and increased demand for water have caused global concern about increasing water scarcity. Chile has an unequal geographical distribution of water resources. The north-central area where ... -
Water Crisis in Petorca Basin, Chile: The Combined Effects of a Mega-Drought and Water Management
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Since 2010, Chile has experienced one of the most severe droughts over the last century, the so-called mega-drought (MD). The MD conditions, combined with intensive agricultural activities and the current water management ... -
Ca2+ transfer to mitochondria: a spark of life in unexpected conditions
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)The inositol 1,4,5-triphosphate receptor (InsP3R)-mediated calcium (Ca2+) transfer to mitochondria is important to maintain mitochondrial respiration and bioenergetics in normal and cancer cells, even though cancer cells ... -
Test cardiopulmonar: una herramienta de utilidad diagnóstica y pronóstica
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)The functional assessment of patients with dyspnea usually uses static or submaximal exercise tests, which provide limited information because they do not expose patients to the real situation that causes exercise intolerance. ... -
Obesidad en lactantes: efecto protector de la lactancia materna versus fórmulas lácteas
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)El objetivo del trabajo fue analizar el posible efecto protector de la lactancia materna respecto a la obesidad infantil versus fórmulas lácteas. Se consultaron las bases de datos PubMed, Web of Science y Scielo, considerándose ... -
Producción chilena de molibdeno: influencia en el mercado mundial y su comportamiento exportador (2007-2016)
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Chile es líder en la industria mundial de molibdeno, sin embargo, no se observan estudios relacionados con la modelación del comportamiento exportador. Se estudia el compor-tamiento exportador chileno del molibdeno durante ... -
Comparación entre el auto-reporte de actividad física y la medición con acelerómetro según factores sociodemográficos
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Introduction: Determining level of physical activity (PA) can be done with objective measurement, through accelerometer, or by subjective measurement through self-report questionnaire. The aim of this study was to compare ... -
Conflictividad y acción colectiva en el valle del Huasco (1990-2019)
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)This article analyses a set of socio-environmental conflicts that have affected Huasco Valley, Chile, for the last thirty years. This territory shows the progressive advance of the level of sensitivity and conflict since ... -
Conflicting laws and priorities as drug policy implementation barriers: A qualitative analysis of police perspectives in Tijuana, Mexico
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Drug policy reforms typically seek to improve health among people who use drugs (PWUD), but flawed implementation impedes potential benefits. Mexico’s 2009 drug policy reform emphasized public health-oriented measures to ... -
Legacy and novel flame retardants from indoor dust in Antarctica: Sources and human exposure
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)The air humidity in Antarctica is very low and this peculiar weather parameter make the use of flame retardants in research facilities highly needed for safety reasons, as fires are a major risk. Legacy and novel flame ... -
Estilos de vida y cumplimiento de las Guías Alimentarias Chilenas: resultados de la ENS 2016-2017
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Compliance with dietary guidelines is essential for adoopting a healthy lifestyle. This study aimed to characterise the lifestyles of the Chilean population according to the fulfilment of 5 recommendations of the Food-Based ... -
Desarrollo local: la informática al servicio de la gestión en salud: entrega de turnos del Servicio de la Mujer y Recién Nacido HCSBA
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)Introducción: La entrega de turnos de los diferentes equipos clínicos de atención al paciente es un acto de suma importancia en el día a día, apunta al óptimo y continuo cuidado del paciente. En el continuo de atención por ... -
Management of Severe Midface Retrusion With Distraction Osteogenesis in Patients With Cleft Lip and Alveolus
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)A cleft lip, palate, and alveolus is one of the most common birth defects. Depending on the type of cleft, multiple surgeries may be required throughout the growth stage. Traditionally, an orthodontic-surgical approach has ... -
Euterpe oleracea Mart. Inhibits virulence factors of Aspergillus fumigatus
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2019)Aim: Euterpe oleracea Mart. (acai) presents organic compounds with different pharmacological properties. The aim was to evaluate the bioactivity of the acai extract on the virulence factors of two strains of Aspergillus ... -
COVID-19 y el nuevo rol del odontólogo en el equipo de salud
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)El COVID-19 es un tipo de coronavirus que ha provocado la emergencia sanitaria más grande de los últimos años. Mayoritariamente genera cuadros leves, cuyos signos y síntomas son fiebre, tos y disnea, pero también produce ... -
3D Technology Development and Dental Education: What Topics Are Best Suited for 3D Learning Resources?
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)The aim of this study is to identify topics (knowledge and skills) from the dental curricula that would benefit from having a 3D learning resource using an exploratory sequential design method. The first phase targeted ... -
A non-synonymous single nucleotide polymorphism in FASN gene alters FASN enzyme activity in subcutaneous and intramuscular adipose tissue in Holstein Friesian steers
(Chile. Universidad Mayor, 2020)The FASN enzyme plays a key role in fatty acids synthesis as the main long-chain fatty acid synthesizer. A non-synonymous SNP (single nucleotide polymorphism) (g.17925A>G) located in the thiocsterase domain of this enzyme ...