En el aniversario de Erving Goffman (1922-1982)

Erving Goffman (1922–1982) developed a dramaturgical theory of the self and society inspired by Mead’s basic conception of social interaction

inspired by Mead’s basic conception of social interaction. In the selection below, excerpted from the book The Presentation of Self in Everyday Life, Goffman presents a theory that likens social interaction to the theater. Individuals can be seen as performers, audience members, and outsiders that operate within particular “stages” or social spaces. Goffman suggests that how we present our selv...

Utilidad clínica de la micafungina en el tratamiento de las candidiasis invasoras en el paciente crítico

Background: Over the last 30 years a significant increase of Candida spp. invasive disease has been observed in non-neutropenic critical ill patients. Both fluconazole and amphotericin B have been considered first line treatment for invasive (proven and probable) Candida spp. disease, although the mortality rate is still

Experiencia cubana en el uso de las TIC para el trabajo en Redes de Enfermer'a

Introducción y objetivo. La aparición de las tecnologías de la información y las comunicaciones (TIC), constituyen una oportunidad para el desarrollo del trabajo colaborativo y aprendizaje en Red. En el marco del Congreso de Enfermería 2011 se presentaron los resultados de dos redes ENSI y ENFI y se constituyeron 10 redes más. En la actualidad existen 15 redes nacionales que utilizan la virtual...

Sistema de diálogo basado en mensajería instantánea para el control de dispositivos en el internet de las cosas

The im4Things project aims to develop a communication interface to devices on the Internet of the Things (IoT) through intelligent dialogue based on written natural language over instant messaging services. This communication can be established in different ways such as order sending, status querying and even the devices themselves are responsible for alert users when a change has been produced...

El embarazo de las adolescentes en México