José Luis Legido Soto

• University of Vigo

Featured Application Given the growing industrial interest in improving the consistency of peloid production, this study provides scientific evidence supporting the use of a controlled, matured peloid fortified with rosmarinic acid (RosA) in the management of osteoarthritis (OA), demonstrating improvements in clinical outcomes and immune response....

Peloids are mixtures of clays, sediments, or peat with mineral–medicinal water or seawater, or salt-lake water used in spa therapy for different treatments, including dermatological ones. The origin of peloids can be natural; that is, they are formed in situ at the place where the thermal water emerges or on the shores of the sea or salt lake, or t...

AQUAPRED SUDOE es un proyecto multiterritorial, multidisciplinario e interdisciplinario de física, medicina, farmacia, química, biología e informática enfocado a la monitorización y control del agua termal/mineromedicinal de los balnearios y a la predicción de contaminantes basándose en la digitalización de los datos en tiempo real de los parámetro...

Background/Objectives: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is used when enteral feeding is not possible. It is a complex mixture of nutrients that must meet a patient’s needs but can face stability issues, such as lipid emulsion destabilisation and precipitate formation. Stability studies are complex, and the methodologies used are very varied in the literat...

The role of thermal spring waters (TSWs) in the treatment of dermatological disease has been described by several authors, as have their benefits in treating certain skin conditions, among which atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, seborrhea, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, rosacea, and sensitive skin can be cited. It has been postulated...

Background: Peloids are therapeutic agents used in thermal and thalasso centers for curative, preventive, and skin care purposes. Marine peloids are those that include seawater and algae, both macro and/or microalgae. The aim of this study is to investigate the suitability of a marine peloid composed by seawater, clay and microalgae for thalasso-we...

Conference: 47th ISMH WORLD CONGRESS. At: Techirghiol (Romania) Volume: Balneo and PRM Research Journal. 2024;15(2):15-16

(1) Background: parenteral nutrition (PN) is indispensable for patients unable to receive oral or enteral feeding. However, the complexity of PN solutions presents challenges regarding stability and compatibility. Precipitation reactions may occur. The most frequent is the formation of calcium phosphate (Ca-P). The different factors influencing the...

(1) Background: Parenteral nutrition (PN) is a technique used for the administration of nutrients to patients for whom traditional routes cannot be used. It is performed using solutions with extremely complex compositions, which can give rise to a large number of interactions. These interactions can impact their stability and put the patient’s life...

Featured Application This review deals with the use of nutribiotics in skin care, which is of great interest as a nutritional supplement therapy in skin dysbiosis and related diseases. Abstract The study of the human microbiome has been a hot topic during the recent decades. More recently, the skin microbiome has attracted great interest as well....

The study of the human microbiome has been a hot topic during the last decades and more recently the skin microbiome has aroused great interest as well. So that, scientists have turned their attention to the role of the skin microbiome in skin health, and its relationship with different disorders as atopic dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, and rosacea,...

(1) Background: parenteral nutrition (PN) solutions are an extremely complex mixture. It is composed of a multitude of chemical elements that can give rise to a large number of interactions that condition its stability and safety. The aim of this study was to evaluate the stability of PN solutions for preterm infants. (2) Methods: eight samples wer...

Over the course of the last 20 years, numerous studies have identified the benefits of thermal waters on different skin conditions. Consequently, several investigations have been carried out on their effects on the skin, which are linked to their chemical composition, and, recently, scientists have turned their attention to the role of the thermal...

Cancer treatments have undergone significant advances in recent years, although they are not exempt from side effects, including skin toxicity. Different studies show that skin care for cancer patients can be effective in reducing sequelae such as inflammation, xerosis, skin rash, and radiodermatitis, among others. This is the reason why research i...

This study aimed to use microcalorimetry to analyze the real-time effect that silver nitrate has on one of the most common bacteria involved in severe infections in current medical practice. Using a Calvet microcalorimeter, the heat output produced by Pseudomonas aeruginosa was determined when exposed to concentrations of silver nitrate from 0 to 3...

Peloids have been used for therapeutic purposes since time immemorial, mainly in the treatment of locomotor system pathologies and dermatology. Their effects are attributed to their components, i.e., to the properties and action of mineral waters, clays, and their biological fraction, which may be made up of microalgae, cyanobacteria, and other org...

Macro‐ and microalgae contain a variety of biologically active compounds that are of great interest in the prevention of diseases and therefore are potential candidates for the development of pharmaceutical preparations, either as medicines or as nutraceuticals. Some epidemiological studies indicate that consumption of algae can protect from certai...

Backgound y aims Total parenteral nutrition (TPN) is an extremely complex mixture. The multitude of chemical compounds involved can give rise to numerous reactions that condition its stability. We set out to review the existing literature on different issues related to stability, and which are still of concern in the hospital environment; such as t...

Resumen En el contexto de pandemia 2020, docentes de una carrera de ingeniería tu-vimos la oportunidad de acceder, online, a espacios curriculares inesperados en los que estudiantes cursaban su primera materia no técnica. Esto permitió descu-brir la ausencia de competencias genéricas críticas. Pudimos, con estrategias innovadoras de trabajo no pres...

Introduction. The aim of this presentation is to show the situation of research on Pelotherapy research in Iberoamerica. Materials and Methods. The search was conducted on first March 2021, in the following databases: Medline (via PubMed) and Web of Science (2017-2021; Clinical trials and reviews; English language) carried out in Iberoamerica coun...

Proceedings presented at VI Ibero-American Peloid Congress held in Copahue, Neuquén, Argentina

La flexografia se utiliza habitualmente en las artes graficas en el ambito del etiquetaje. Es una gran desconocida como tal, pero se maneja diariamente. Es importante conocer el desarrollo de la impresion flexografica

A bibliometric study of the scientific production presented at the Ibero-American Congresses of Peloids (CIBAP) during the 2007-2019 period was carried out. For this purpose, the type of work, production, estimation of Lotka, subject matter of work, geographical origin and institutional origin were analyzed in the abstract books. The Universities o...

Thermal waters have been used from ancient times. From those early experiences and the consecutive improvements in the understanding and treatment of these waters, all around the world different cultures and communities have used natural structures or have built facilities for the best use and exploitation of the mineral spring water. Nowadays ther...

Tensión superficial para el sistema ternario dimetilcarbonato + p-xileno+ n-decano en función de la temperatura (288.15 K – 308.15 K).

In recent years studies have been conducted on the dynamic viscosity of mixtures of n-alkanes + 1-alcohols. In this work the behavior of the viscosity of binary mixtures n-nonane + 1 alcohol (1-hexanol, 1-heptanol, 1-octanol and 1-nonanol) at temperatures between 288.15K and 308.15K and at atmospheric pressure is analyzed. To measure the viscosity,...

La Meteorología es una rama de la Física que inicialmente no está incluida como tal en los temarios de ESO o Bachillerato. Por lo tanto, se introduce de manera transversal en el programa Meteoscolas, incluido dentro de los programas Proxecta que la Consellería de Cultura, Educación e Ordenación Universitaria mantiene en colaboración con diferentes...

There are currently numerous articles on the viscosity of binary mixtures of n-alkanes + 1-alcohols. In this work the behavior of the viscosity of binary mixtures n-nonane + 1-alcohol at temperatures of 288.15K, 298.15K and 308.15K and at atmospheric pressure is analyzed. To measure the viscosity, an Anton Paar AMV 200 viscometer was used, which is...

There are currently numerous articles on the viscosity of binary mixtures of n-alkanes + 1-alcohols. In this work the behavior of the viscosity of binary mixtures n-nonane + 1-alcohol at temperatures of 288.15K, 298.15K and 308.15K and at atmospheric pressure is analyzed.

Se trata de un proyecto interdisciplinar cuyo objetivo es acercar la ciencia al alumnado a traves de la meteorologia, la toma de datos de temperatura, velocidad del viento, precipitaciones, humedad relativa y la posterior realización de actividades a partir de esos datos.

Las mezclas de arcillas con aguas mineromedicinales (denominadas con el término peloides) se utilizan con una finalidad terapéutica y/o cosmética [1]. Desde el punto de vista terapéutico están indicados para artropatías inflamatorias y degenerativas, procesos álgidos y neuropatías, fibromialgia y osteoporosis, dentro de las enfermedades del aparato...

En este trabajo se muestra la práctica de saponificación para elaboración de un jabón. Dicha reacción química sucede por la reacción de una base fuerte como hidróxido sódico o hidróxido potásico y una grasa. Esta práctica se dirige al alumnado de bachiller que cursa Física y Química; en ella se intenta que vean cómo se realiza la reacción de saponi...

RESUMO Meteogalicia cuenta con estaciones automáticas y manuales. En este trabajo se destaca una estación manual en la cual participan los alumnos de la E.S.O. Inicialmente, se toman los datos de temperatura, humedad relativa, velocidad del viento y lluvia, todos los dias laborables a la misma hora. Posteriormente, se realiza una comparación de los...

Se estudia la permitividad relativa de nanofluidos de óxido de cobre (12 nm) en agua a distintas concentraciones y temperaturas. El estudio muestra la influencia de la fracción volúmica y la temperatura en la permitividad relativa. Se estudia la influencia de la naturaleza de las nanopartículas comparando el comportamiento de los sistemas CuO (12 n...

Zinc sulfate is an inorganic compound and dietary supplement. It has shown antimicrobial effects on certain pathogens and may contribute to the treatment or prevention of infections. In this study, the bacterial growth of Pseudomonas aeruginosa, which is a pathogen involved in several life-threatening infections to the human body, is assessed by mi...

The use of microalgae and cyanobacteria for nutritional purposes dates back thousands of years; during the last few decades, microalgae culture has improved to become one of the modern biotechnologies. This has allowed high amounts of algal biomass to be obtained for use in different applications. Currently, the global production of microalgae and...

EVALUACIÓN DE LAS COMPETENCIAS EN LA MATERIA DE FÍSICA DE LOS PROCESOS BIOLÓGICOS DEL GRADO DE BIOLOGÍA

In recent years, numerous studies have been carried out on the dynamic viscosity of mixtures of n-alkanes + 1-alkanol [1-12]. Present work makes a comparison about viscosity and density behavior for binaries mixtures n-octane + 1-alkanol at temperature at a range from 288.15 K to 308.15 K, and at atmospheric pressure. The density was measured using...

Mixtures of clays and waters of different mineralization have been used for thermotherapy therapies since ancient times. These mixtures are the basis of the most so-called thermal peloids, which are used for therapeutic purposes in the main thermal centres of the world. The thermal properties of peloids are very important to establish their applica...

En este trabajo se analiza el estudio del comportamiento de la viscosidad y la densidad del sistema binario n-Octano + 1- Heptanol que se estudian en el rango de temperaturas 288.15 K – 308.15 K y a presión atmosférica. Las medidas de densidad se hicieron con un densímetro de tubo vibrante Anton Paar DMA 450. Las medidas de viscosidad se realizaron...

En este trabajo se analiza el comportamiento de la viscosidad y la densidad de mezclas binarias n-octanol + 1 hexanol a diferentes temperaturas y a presión atmosférica. Las medidas de densidad se hicieron con un densímetro de tubo vibrante Anton Paar DMA 4500 [1]. Las medidas de viscosidad se realizaron con un viscosímetro Anton Paar AMV200 conecta...

In a majority of environments, microbes live as interacting communities. Microbial communities are composed of a mix of microbes with often unknown functions. Polymicrobial diseases represent the clinical and pathological manifestations induced by the presence of multiple infectious agents. These diseases are difficult to diagnose and treat and usu...

The use of clays for mitigating the effects of toxic episodes causing continuous shellfish harvesting closures owing to lipophilic toxins remains unexplored. This strategy is promising for clearance of microalgae through flocculation, but few studies evaluate toxins elimination. This study presents preliminary data on the withdrawal of okadaic acid...

Estudio comparativo del comportamiento experimental de la densidad a presión para sistemas ternarios dialquil carbonato + p-xileno + n-alcano, que se estudiaron en el rango de presión desde 0.1 MPa a 40 MPa y en el intervalo de temperaturas desde 288.15 K a 308.15 K. Los valores de densidad se han ajustado mediante la ecuación de Tait.

High accumulations of phytoplankton species that produce toxins are referred to as harmful algal blooms (HABs). HABs represent one of the most important sources of contamination in marine environments, as well as a serious threat to public health, fisheries, aquaculture-based industries, and tourism. Therefore, methods effectively controlling HABs...

In this work isobaric specific heat capacity measurements were performed for five different nanofluid sets designed as dispersions up to 15% mass concentrations of MgO, ZnO and ZrO2 in pure ethylene glycol as well as ZnO and ZrO2 in an ethylene glycol + water mixture at 50:50% in volume. Isobaric specific heat capacities for the three dry metallic...

Pseudomonas aeruginosa is a gram-negative bacterium, considered one of the most common causes of nosocomial infections. Bacterial cultures produce an exchange of energy as a result of their metabolism. The rate of heat production is an adequate measure of the metabolic activity of the organisms and their constituent parts. Micro-organisms produce s...

Microcalorimetry is a highly sensitive experimental technique that allows to determine the energy released by any process or transformation. In the field of medicine, it is interesting for investigations of microbial processes. The interaction relationship between Enterococcus faecalis and Pseudomonas aeruginosa was researched using a Tian-Calvet c...

This work presents the study of experimental surface tension data for dimethyl carbonate + p-xylene + n-octane ternary system1, in the temperature range from 288.15 K to 308.15 K and atmospheric pressure. The experimental values were then adjusted by a third degree polinomial. Dimethyl carbonates are useful as organic solvents because these chemica...

Abstract Thermal conductivity behaviour was studied for two TiO2 nano-powders with different nanocrystalline structures, viz. anatase and rutile, as well as nanofluids formulated as dispersions of these two oxides up to volume concentrations of 8.5% in two different glycols, viz. ethylene and propylene glycol. Because it is known that titanium diox...

This work presents the study of surface tension for dimethyl carbonate + n-octane binary system1, in the temperature range from 288.15 K to 308.15 K. The experimental values were adjusted with a cubic equation. The interest on the study of this mixture lies in the fact that diethyl carbonate has been considered as replacement of traditional oxygena...

This work presents the study of surface tension for dimethyl carbonate + n-octane binary system, in the temperature range from 288.15 K to 308.15 K. The experimental values were adjusted with a cubic equation. The interest on the study of this mixture lies in the fact that diethyl carbonate has been considered as replacement of traditional oxygenat...

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are excessive accumulation of phytoplankton that produce biotoxins oradversely affect humans and animals. Among all microalgae, the genus Prorocentrum biosynthesizes toxins responsible for the human syndrome known as diarrhetic shellfish poisoning (DSP), one of the most frequent in Spanish coasts. HABs impact on the publ...

Resumen En este trabajo se presenta un estudio experimental de la densidad a presión para los siguientes componentes puros: dimetilcarbonato, dietilcarbonato, n-octano, n-decano y p-xileno, así como el estudio de los sistemas binarios correspondientes y los ternarios dialquilcarbonato + n-alcano + p-xileno. En todos ellos se ha realizado el estudio...

The dialkyl carbonates are useful organic solvents for the chemical industry. Moreover, these molecules with base carbonate and containing an aromatic and an aliphatic parts have an important industrial interest as gasoline additives and as lubricants in the replacement of CFCs (chlorofluorocarbons) with the new refrigerants HFCs (hydrochlorofluoro...

diethyl carbonate + n-alkane