Introduction: The 2019 new coronavirus disease was diagnosed in December 2019 in Wuhan (China), declaring a global pandemic in March. Epidemics generate fear, anxiety and anguish amongst the general population, and amongst health personnel (especially in nursing), the COVID-19 pandemic has been no exception. The objective of the study was to analyze the psycho-emotional impact of COVID-19 among nurses in the province of Huesca.Methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study, approved by the Ethics Committee. With prior informed consent, anonymously and voluntarily, the participants filled out a questionnaire on psychological symptoms, using the DASS-21© scale, the ISI©, the MBI© and the FCV 19S© scales, also collecting sociodemographic, professional and COVID-19 associated variables.Results: The sample consisted of 196 nurses. 16,8% presented depression, 46,4% anxiety, 22,4% stress and 77,6% insomnia, with higher levels amongst the eldest, permanently employed, more experienced nurses, risk comorbidities, less leisure and more hours of work. Psychological Exhaustion (Burnout Syndrome) was detected in 50,5% and fear of coronavirus-19 in 46,9%, variables such as having a position in a COVID-19 unit, more experienced, being a Specialized Care Nurse and not living with family members, triggered greater symptomatology. Regression analyzes showed that the COVID-19 infection was a common risk factor.Conclusions: The SARS CoV-2 health crisis has generated a relevant psychological impact among nursing staff. Therefore, they should be offered psychological support to reduce it and thus ensure their mental health and the valuable care they provide. Introducción: La enfermedad por el nuevo coronavirus 2019 se diagnosticó en diciembre de 2019 en Wuhan (China), declarándose en marzo pandemia mundial. Las epidemias generan miedo, ansiedad y angustia en la población general, y entre el personal sanitario (especialmente en enfermería), la pandemia del COVID-19 no ha sido una excepción. Objetivo: El objetivo del estudio fue analizar el impacto psicoemocional del COVID-19 entre los enfermeros de la provincia de Huesca.Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal, aprobado por el Comité Ético. Previo consentimiento informado, anónima y voluntariamente, los participantes diligenciaron un cuestionario sobre síntomas psicológicos, sirviéndose de la escala DASS-21©, del ISI©, del MBI© y de la FCV 19S©, recopilando además variables sociodemográficas, profesionales y asociadas al COVID-19.Resultados: La muestra se conformó por 196 enfermeros. El 16,8% presentaron depresión, el 46,4% ansiedad, el 22,4% estrés y el 77,6% insomnio, con mayores niveles entre los enfermeros de más edad, fijos, con mayor experiencia, comorbilidades de riesgo, menos ocio y más horas de trabajo. Se detectó burnout en el 50,5% y miedo al coronavirus-19 en el 46,9%, variables como tener el puesto en una unidad COVID-19, más experiencia, ser Enfermero de Atención Especializada y no convivir con familiares, desencadenaron mayor sintomatología. Los análisis de regresión mostraron que la infección por COVID-19 constituyó un factor de riesgo común.Conclusiones: La crisis sanitaria del SARS CoV-2 ha generado un relevante impacto psicológico entre enfermería. Por ello, se les debería ofrecer apoyo psicológico para reducirlo y así asegurar su salud mental y los valiosos cuidados que otorgan.

Introduction: While European health policies do frequently take into consideration the ideas and experiences of their users, the voices of minority and marginalized communities are not often heard. European healthcare services must address this issue as the number of healthcare users with an MM background increases. Aim: To explore the perspectives of key stakeholders and healthcare users with an MM background on transcultural care in four European countries. Design: Qualitative phenomenological study. Methods: Semi-structured, individual interviews were conducted with stakeholders and MM users. Interviews were translated and transcribed verbatim and were carried out from February to May 2021. Descriptive statistics was used to describe the characteristics of the sample; qualitative data were analyzed thematically following Braun and Clarke’s phases, resulting in 6 themes and 18 subthemes. Results: For stakeholders and MM users with long-established residence in their respective countries, cultural differences involve different family and community norms, religious beliefs, lifestyles, and habits. These components are perceived as in tension with healthcare norms and values, and they mediate in two key and related aspects of the relationship between MM users and healthcare providers: accessibility and communication. Conclusions: Communication and access to healthcare are key to MM health service users, and they are the most frequent sources of misunderstanding and conflict between them and healthcare professionals. Impact: It is important to extend the investigation of cultural issues in healthcare to stakeholders and MM users. There is no doubt that healthcare professionals should be trained in cultural competence; however, cultural competence training is not the only area for improvement. There should be a change in paradigm in healthcare services across Europe: from individual to organizational integration of culture and diversity.

The use of osteometry for human identification is a key element in the field of forensic sciences. Currently, the osteometry focuses on the use of digital techniques such as photography or 3D scans, to study and measure bones, offering advantages like easy access, preservation of bones, and worldwide collaboration possibilities. The study aims to analyze whether digital tools such as Anatomage can be used to collect reliable data. The study compares measurements of the sacral bone from 41 individuals from Orgiva Collection using both traditional and digital methods. The variables analyzed were described previously, including landmarks and positions, and were coded by differentiating the measurements between dry bone (caliper) and digital measurement (Anatomage). Results indicate minimal differences between digital and dry bone measurements, with only one variable showing a significant differences in the effect size analysis (d > 0.80). The TEM analysis showed four variables as non-acceptable (rTEM > 1.5), possibly due to the landmark location or the experience using the tool to locate landmarks. Digital resources are valuable for morphometric evaluations and human identification within forensic sciences. However, caution is necessary to ensure accurate landmark localization and validate these tools across various bone types and larger sample sizes.

Purpose: The present study aimed at determining the expression of carbonic anhydrase IX (CAIX) in tissue and serum of patients with clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC) and its relationship with clinical-pathological parameters; assessing CAIX as a marker of progression and survival; and studying the relationship of CAIX concentration in serum before and after surgical intervention.Materials and Methods: Immunohistochemistry was used to assess the expression of CAIX in tumor and adjacent healthy renal tissues. The concentration of CAIX in serum was determined using commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay before and 24 hours after radical nephrectomy in 60 patients diagnosed with ccRCC. SPSS ver. 28.0.1.0 was used for descriptive and inferential statistical analysis and graphics. A significance level of 0.05 was considered for all statistical tests performed.Results: CAIX expression was positive in 59 of the 60 samples of tumor renal tissue, and negative in the 60 samples of healthy renal tissues. Median serum CAIX concentration was higher before nephrectomy (178.25 pg/mL) than after it (59.30 pg/mL), with a high correlation between pre-and postsurgical measurements (r=0.891). Significant differences were found in CAIX concentration according to the following variables: TNM, tumor stage, Fuhrman nuclear grade, progression, and death. Serum CAIX concentration before nephrectomy correlated with disease progression and overall survival, with a hazard ratio of 4.849 for CAIX values greater than 169.95 pg/mL.Conclusion: CAIX expression in tumor renal tissue was specific, but not clinically useful as a prognostic marker. Measurements of CAIX in serum obtained pre- and postsurgical interventions showed good prognostic potential, correlating with clinical-pathological parameters and estimating the risk of progression. Presurgical intervention serum CAIX concentrations higher than 169.95 pg/mL indicated an almost 5-fold increased risk of death.