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100 Temas para Debatir en Español

1 - Quejas al hotel

2 - ¿O inglés en la guardería?

3 - ¿O cultivar la mente o tener tiempo libre?

4 - ¿O riesgos nucleares?

5 - ¿O problemas de sobrepoblación?

6 - ¿O formas de aprender inglés?

7 - ¿O fumadores?

8 - ¿O invertir en prevención?

9 - ¿O mujer trabajadora y casa?

10 - ¿O ordenadores que suplen a los profesores?

11 - ¿O mujeres que educan mejor?

12 - ¿O trabajar desde casa?

13 - ¿O incentivar el transporte público?

14 - ¿O que el gobierno controle la natalidad?

15 - ¿O tener hijos: mujer u hombre?

16 - ¿O la TV no educa a los niños?

17 - ¿O tirar el dinero en inversión espacial?

18 - ¿O estrés?

19 - ¿O niños con más práctica y menos libros?

20 - ¿O ciudades similares?

21 - ¿O animales... Continue reading "Ideas para Debatir: 100 Temas de Discusión en Español" »

The author of Revelations is believed to be John. The overall theme of Revelations is the end of the world and the rise of a New Earth and New Heaven.

One criticism is falling into sin and following the devil.

One complement is keeping the faith and following Christ.

Babylon represents the Roman Empire falling. The jewelry represents wealth and the color purple represents royalty. These two are allusions to powerful people. The people who are given the names that God should have, we might apply this to today by saying that people are given the name "Lord" and that should not happen.

John is referring to when people are pure and time is right, everyone will enter heaven. This is also a reference to purgatory. We see this in scripture again when... Continue reading "The Themes and Symbolism in the Book of Revelations" »

Tres barreiras fronte ás infeccións

1.º nivel de defensa: as barreiras externas

As barreiras externas constitúen o primeiro nivel de defensa.

2.º nivel de defensa: as defensas internas inespecíficas

Se o primeiro nivel é superado, actúan as defensas internas inespecíficas. Teñen resposta inmunitaria innata. Esta inmunidade inespecífica actúa igual sobre calquera axente agresor e non varía a intensidade da súa resposta, aínda que se repita a agresión.

3.º nivel de defensa: a resposta inmune adaptativa

Se o segundo nivel é superado, entra en acción a resposta inmune adaptativa. Esta é específica, porque provoca a formación dun efector contra cada patóxeno en particular.

Respostas inespecíficas (1.º e 2.º nivel)

As respostas... Continue reading "Tres barreiras contra as infeccións: defensas inespecíficas e inmunidade adaptativa" »

Bipolar and Depressive Disorders (Bipolar I, Bipolar II, Cyclothymia)

Risk Factors (DSM-5 Criteria)

Bipolar Disorder Risk Factors

• Environmental Factors: Bipolar disorder (BP) is more common in high-income countries than in low-income countries. BP is also common among individuals who are separated, divorced, or widowed.
• Genetic Factors: Family history is one of the strongest and most consistent risk factors.
• Gender: Females are more likely to experience BP symptoms compared to males.

Depression Risk Factors

• Temperamental: Neuroticism (negative affectivity) means individuals are more likely to develop depressive episodes in response to stressful life events.
• Environmental Factors: Stressful life events and adverse childhood experiences.
• Genetics: Inherited

Arthritis

54.5 million adults in the US were diagnosed between 2013-2015 (number is probably higher because some people aren't diagnosed); Number of adults with arthritis is expected to increase.

Characteristics:

• Arthritis: inflammation of one or more joints that cause joint pain and stiffness. It typically worsens with age. Joint disease.
• Osteoarthritis: most common, affecting 23% of adults in the US, caused by normal wear and tear, deterioration of cartilage and joints. Body attempts to correct this cause inflammation and irregular bone joints, exacerbating the condition.
• Rheumatoid: affects 1% of the population worldwide, an autoimmune disorder, chronic disease characterized by non-specific and usually symmetric inflammation of peripheral joints.

According to Carter (2013) at a survey of Millennials preferences, they responded with the typical considerations that all other generations might prefer, as they like luxurious accommodations at discount prices, safety and security, and quality service from the staff. As expected, the preferences towards technological availability were there, with particular notation on connectability for their wireless devices and smartphones from virtually any location. This fact was exemplified with online check-in and –out from literally anywhere they are, including the airport baggage claim on their way to the hotel, as well as connectivity from the beach lounge chairs to peruse the hotel restaurant’s menu and booking their lunch reservations.To sum... Continue reading "Millennials Preferences and Travel: A New Era of Exploration" »

Hemangiomas: Congenital Vascular Anomalies

Epidemiology and Onset

• Newborns: 1.1% - 2.6%
• Infants: 10.1%
• Gender Ratio: Girls to Boys (3:1)

Onset occurs in the first year of life. Slow reduction until complete disappearance is possible from Year 2.

Complications

• Ulceration
• Infection
• Bleeding

Treatment Options

1. Spontaneous reduction: Possible without cosmetic or functional consequences.
2. Conservative treatment:
   • Compression Therapy: Used for the trunk, extremities, or abdomen (Note: can cause thrombosis).
   • Laser Therapy: Treatment of surface port-wine stains.
   • Sclerotherapy: Liquid nitrogen.
3. Surgery: Surgical intervention when necessary.

Angiomatosis

General Characteristics

• Wide damage zone.
• Internal visceral organs are affected.

Common Locations

• Extremities
• Abdominal wall
• Perineum
• Buttocks

Clinical

English verb tenses are fundamental for clear communication. Here's a breakdown of their forms:

Understanding English Verb Tenses

Present Simple

• I go
• He doesn’t go
• Do you go?

Present Continuous

• I am playing
• He isn’t playing
• Are you playing?

Present Perfect Simple

• I have worked
• He hasn’t worked
• Have you worked?

Present Perfect Continuous

• I have been waiting
• He hasn’t been waiting
• Have you been waiting?

Past Simple

• I walked
• He didn’t walk
• Did you walk?

Past Continuous

• I was studying
• He wasn’t studying
• Were you studying?

Past Perfect Simple

• I had arrived
• He hadn’t arrived
• Had you arrived?

Past Perfect Continuous

• I had been cooking
• He hadn’t been cooking
• Had you been cooking?

Future Simple

• I will invite
• He won’t invite
• Will you invite?

Future Perfect Simple

• I will