Reduced Lung Diffusion Capacity Caused by Low Alveolar Volume and Restrictive Disease Are Common in Sickle Cell Disease

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Enfermedad falciforme: desafiando al pasado, mirando al futuro / Sickle cell disease: Challenging the past, looking to the future

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Manejo clínico de las complicaciones agudas de la anemia falciforme: 11 años de experiencia en un hospital terciario / Clinical management of the acute complications of sickle cell anemia: 11 years of experience in a tertiary hospital

Introducción: La drepanocitosis es una anemia emergente en Europa que condiciona una elevada morbilidad con complicaciones agudas y crónicas. El manejo de estos pacientes es complejo y requiere atención interdisciplinar. El objetivo del estudio es analizar las características y el manejo de los pacientes con drepanocitosis que ingresan por complicaciones agudas.Métodos: Estudio descriptivo retrospectivo de los ingresos por complicaciones agudas de pacientes con drepanocitosis menores de 16 años en un hospital terciario entre 2010 y 2020. Se revisaron los datos clínicos, analíticos y radiológicos.Resultados: Se incluyeron 71 ingresos correspondientes a 25 pacientes, el 40% diagnosticados por cribado neonatal. Los ingresos se incrementaron de forma progresiva durante este periodo. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron la crisis vasooclusiva (35,2%), el síndrome febril (33,8%) y el síndrome torácico agudo (32,3%). Nueve pacientes precisaron ingreso en cuidados intensivos. En 20 ingresos se obtuvo documentación microbiológica, 60% bacterias. En el 86% se administró antibioterapia y 28% precisaron analgesia con opioides. El 89% cumplían la pauta de vacunación adecuada y el 41% recibían hidroxiurea previo al ingreso.Conclusiones: Las complicaciones agudas que precisan ingreso hospitalario son frecuentes en los pacientes con drepanocitosis, siendo las más habituales la crisis vasooclusiva y el síndrome febril. Esto conlleva un uso elevado de antibioterapia y opioides. El diagnóstico precoz facilita el reconocimiento de complicaciones de riesgo vital como el síndrome torácico agudo y el secuestro esplénico. A pesar de las medidas preventivas y los tratamientos indicados en la actualidad, estas complicaciones agudas precisan manejo hospitalario. (AU)

Introduction: Sickle cell disease is an emerging anemia in Europe leading to high morbidity with severe acute complications requiring hospital admission and chronic consequences. The management of these patients is complex and needs interdisciplinary care. The objective is to analyze clinical characteristics and management of patients with sickle cell disease admitted for acute complications.Methods: Retrospective descriptive study of admissions for acute complications of patients with sickle cell disease under 16 years of age in a tertiary hospital between 2010 and 2020. Clinical, laboratory and radiological data were reviewed.Results: We included 71 admissions corresponding to 25 patients, 40% diagnosed by neonatal screening. Admissions increased during this period. The most frequent diagnoses were vaso-occlusive crisis (35.2%), febrile syndrome (33.8%) and acute chest syndrome (32.3%). Nine patients required critical care at PICU. Positive microbiological results were confirmed in 20 cases, bacterial in 60%. Antibiotic therapy was administered in 86% of cases and the vaccination schedule of asplenia was adequately fulfilled by 89%. Opioid analgesia was required in 28%. Chronic therapy with hydroxyurea prior to admission was used in 41%.Conclusions: Acute complications requiring hospital admission are frequent in patients with sickle cell disease, being vaso-occlusive crisis and febrile syndrome the most common. These patients need a high use of antibiotics and opioid analgesia. Prior diagnosis facilitates the recognition of life-threatening complications such as acute chest syndrome and splenic sequestration. Despite the prophylactic and therapeutic measures currently provided to these patients, many patients suffer acute complications that require hospital management. (AU)

Enfermedad de células falciformes en cuidados intensivos pediátricos / Sickle cell disease in pediatric intensive care

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Influencia de la hidroxiurea en la gravedad de los episodios de síndrome torácico agudo en pacientes con drepanocitosis / Influence of hydroxyurea on the severity of acute chest syndrome in patients with sickle cell disease

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Impacto de la drepanocitosis en las familias de los afectados. Estudio cualitativo sobre sus experiencias, percepciones y necesidades / Impact of sickle cell disease on the families of affected patients. Qualitative study of their experiences, perceptions and needs

Introducción: la drepanocitosis o enfermedad de células falciformes es una enfermedad genética que afecta mayoritariamente a población de origen africano. Requiere ingresos largos y repetidos, afectando a la calidad de vida. Si la situación socioeconómica es vulnerable, el efecto de la enfermedad en su vida se agrava. Este estudio pretende conocer las preocupaciones, creencias y necesidades de las familias de los menores afectados de drepanocitosis, los conocimientos previos sobre la enfermedad, las repercusiones psicosociales, la satisfacción con la asistencia sanitaria y el posible estigma que rodea esta enfermedad. Material y métodos: estudio cualitativo mediante entrevistas a familiares de los afectados Resultados: se realizaron 20 entrevistas. Se exploró la relación de las familias con la enfermedad, el entorno sociofamiliar, las preocupaciones, emociones y estrategias de afrontamiento, los recursos deseados y no deseados y la satisfacción con la atención recibida. Al analizarlas, destacó el impacto del diagnóstico, un buen conocimiento de los síntomas y tratamiento, y diferencias en el conocimiento de las causas de la enfermedad. El rol de cuidador está ligado al género femenino. La organización familiar y laboral es causa frecuente de estrés. Se detectan preocupaciones por la enfermedad y el día a día, emociones y sentimientos negativos y positivos, así como diferentes estrategias de afrontamiento. Expresan recursos deseados como ayudas por hijo/a enfermo/a. Valoran positivamente la atención sanitaria recibida. Conclusiones: las entrevistas en profundidad con las familias de las personas afectadas ayudan a conocer mejor su realidad y sus necesidades, mejorando así la atención a los menores con drepanocitosis (AU)

Introduction: sickle cell disease is a genetic disease that mainly affects the population of African ancestry. It requires repeated and protracted hospitalizations thereby impairing quality of life. The impact of the disease in life is worse in socially vulnerable individuals. This study aimed to establish the concerns, beliefs and needs of the families of children and adolescents affected by sickle cell disease, their knowledge of sickle cell disease, the psychosocial impact of the disease, the satisfaction with health care services and the potential stigma surrounding the disease.Material and methods: qualitative study through interviews with relatives of affected individuals.Results: we conducted 20 interviews. We explored how families dealt with the disease; the social and family environment; concerns, emotions, and coping strategies; which resources were wanted versus not, and the satisfaction with the care received. The most salient results of the analysis were the impact of the diagnosis, the good level of knowledge about the symptoms and treatment and differences in the knowledge about the causes of the disease. The caregiver role was associated with female sex. Organizing family life and work was a frequent source of stress. We identified concerns about the disease and everyday life, negative and positive emotions and feelings and different coping strategies. Participants expressed the resources they wished for, such as aid for the sick child. They expressed a positive perception of the care received.Conclusions: in-depth interviews with families of affected individuals help improve our understanding of their experiences and needs, and therefore also improve the care provided to paediatric patients with sickle cell disease. (AU)

Infarto humeral diafisario en paciente con anemia falciforme / Diaphyseal humeral infarction in a patient with sickle cell anemia

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Enfermedad de moyamoya: descripción de una serie de casos pediátricos / Moyamoya disease: revision and description of a number of pedriatic cases

Introducción: La enfermedad de moyamoya se produce por la oclusión de las arterias alrededor del polígono de Willis y genera una amplia red de vasos colaterales. El objetivo es describir la serie histórica de nuestro centro (hospital terciario). Pacientes y métodos: Es un estudio retrospectivo. Se hizo una revisión de historias clínicas de pacientes pediátricos diagnosticados de enfermedad o síndrome de moyamoya (si patología predisponente) entre 2005 y 2018. Se recogieron variables demográficas, relacionadas con el diagnóstico, factores de riesgo, tratamiento y seguimiento. Resultados: Se obtuvieron siete casos, con una mediana de edad de seis años y distribución por sexos equitativa. Cinco asociaban patologías predisponentes (síndrome de Down, neurofibromatosis, drepanocitosis y Behçet). La clínica predominante en el diagnóstico fue focalidad neurológica (cinco casos), seguida de crisis epilépticas (cuatro) y cefalea (dos). Un paciente era asintomático en el momento del diagnóstico. Se documentaron seis ictus, cinco de los cuales fueron isquémicos. La arteriografía (técnica de referencia) constaba en cinco pacientes. Cinco presentaban afectación bilateral y estaban mayormente afectadas las arterias carótidas internas y las cerebrales medias. Seis recibieron tratamiento con ácido acetilsalicílico y cinco necesitaron fármacos antiepilépticos. La cirugía de revascularización (encefaloduroarteriomiosinangiosis) se realizó en cuatro pacientes y en uno persistieron los ictus. Las secuelas más prevalentes fueron hemiparesia y retraso psicomotor. Conclusiones: Los factores de riesgo presentados en nuestros pacientes se ajustan a los descritos en la bibliografía. La clínica en el inicio puede ser diversa y predominan los ictus isquémicos en nuestra serie. La cirugía de revascularización fue efectiva en más de la mitad de los casos. Es necesario un seguimiento posterior para evaluar complicaciones y secuelas.(AU)

Introduction: Moyamoya disease is caused because of progressive occlusion of the arterial circle of Willis, leading to a compensatory net-like abnormal vessels development. The objective is to describe the number of cases in our center (tertiary hospital). Patients and methods: Retrospective study. Revision of pediatric medical histories diagnosed of moyamoya disease or moyamoya syndrome (in case of predisposing disease) between 2005 and 2018. Demographic variables were collected, related to diagnosis, risk factors, treatment, and follow-up. Results: Seven cases were collected with a median age of 6 years and an equitable distribution by sex. Five associated predisposing pathologies (Down syndrome, neurofibromatosis, sickle cell disease, Behçet). The main clinical diagnosis was neurological focus (five cases), followed by epileptic seizures (four), and headache (two). One was asymptomatic at diagnosis. Six strokes were documented, five of them were isquemic. The arteriography (goldstardard) was made in five patients. Five presented bilateral involvement of the vessels, the internal carotid arteries and the middle cerebral arteries were the most affected. Six received acetylsalicylic acid treatment and five of them required antiepileptic drugs. Revascularization surgery (encephaloduroarteriomyosinangiosis) was performed in four patients, and in one, strokes persisted. The most prevalent sequelae were hemiparesis and psychomotor retardation. Conclusions: The risk factors presented in our patients match to those described in the literature. The symptoms at the onset can be diverse and ischemic strokes predominate in our series. Revascularization surgery was effective in more than half of the cases. Subsequent follow-up is necessary to assess complications and sequelae.(AU)

Nefropatía falciforme. Manifestaciones clínicas y nuevos mecanismos implicados en el daño renal / Sickle cell nephropathy. Clinical manifestations and new mechanisms involved in kidney injury

Las complicaciones renales se encuentran entre las más frecuentes de la enfermedad falciforme (EF), aparecen tempranamente desde la infancia, y constituyen uno de los principales factores relacionados con la mortalidad en estos pacientes. La vasooclusión y la hemólisis son los principales mecanismos patogénicos subyacentes. La médula renal reúne condiciones ideales para la falciformación de los hematíes debido a su baja presión parcial de oxígeno, elevada osmolaridad y pH ácido. Inicialmente, la falciformación en los vasa recta de la médula renal es la causa de hipostenuria, que es universal, y aparece en la infancia temprana. Existe también hematuria, microscópica y macroscópica, en parte relacionada con la necrosis papilar renal cuando los infartos son extensos. La liberación en la médula renal de prostaglandinas debido a la isquemia se relaciona con el aumento del filtrado glomerular (FG). De forma adaptativa, aumenta la reabsorción de sodio en el túbulo proximal, que se acompaña de un aumento de la secreción de creatinina. Por ello, el FG estimado a partir de la creatinina puede estar sobreestimado. La glomeruloesclerosis focal y segmentaria es la glomerulopatía más común. La albuminuria es muy frecuente, y se ha observado reducción en el 72,8% de los sujetos tratados con IECA o ARA-II. Recientes evidencias sugieren que la hemoglobina libre tiene efectos nocivos sobre los podocitos, pudiendo ser un mecanismo implicado en la alteración de la función renal que presentan estos enfermos. Estos efectos han de ser mejor estudiados en la EF, ya que podrían constituir una alternativa terapéutica en la nefropatía falciforme. (AU)

Kidney problems are among the most common complications in sickle cell disease (SCD). They occur early in childhood and are one of the main factors related to mortality in these patients. The main underlying pathogenic mechanisms are vaso-occlusion and haemolysis. The renal medulla has ideal conditions for the sickling of red cells due to its low partial pressure of oxygen, high osmolarity and acidic pH. Initially, sickle-cell formation in the vasa recta of the renal medulla causes hyposthenuria. This is universal and appears in early childhood. Microscopic and macroscopic haematuria also occur, in part related to renal papillary necrosis when the infarcts are extensive. Release of prostaglandins in the renal medulla due to ischaemia leads to an increase in the glomerular filtration rate (GFR). Adaptively, sodium reabsorption in the proximal tubule increases, accompanied by increased creatinine secretion. Therefore, the GFR estimated from creatinine may be overestimated. Focal segmental glomerulosclerosis is the most common glomerular disease. Albuminuria is very common and reduction has been found in 72.8% of subjects treated with ACE inhibitors or ARB. Recent evidence suggests that free haemoglobin has harmful effects on podocytes, and may be a mechanism involved in impaired kidney function in these patients. These effects need to be better studied in SCD, as they could provide a therapeutic alternative in sickle cell nephropathy. (AU)

Cribado neonatal de drepanocitosis en Castilla y León: Estudio descriptivo / Neonatal screening of drepanocytosis in Castilla y Leon (Spain): a descriptive study

Introducción. La anemia falciforme es una enfermedad de herencia autosómica recesiva que constituye una de las alteraciones genéticas más frecuentes del noroeste de Europa. Las complicaciones secundarias en los pacientes homocigotos son frecuentes durante los primeros 3 años de vida, y debido a ello, desde el 12 de julio de 2017, se ha incluido dicha patología dentro de las enfermedades objetivo de cribado neonatal de Castilla y León (CyL). Con tal fin, se pretende detectar aquellos pacientes que se beneficiarán de un diagnóstico y tratamiento precoz. Objetivos. Calcular la incidencia de hemoglobinopatía S, C, D, E u otra cadena de hemoglobina anómala en todo recién nacido vivo en CyL desde el inicio del programa de cribado hasta el 12 deoctubre de 2018 (15 meses), determinando en los distintos pacientes el sexo, lugar de origen del padre y la madre, hospital de nacimiento y fenotipo encontrado. Material y métodos. Estudio retrospectivo y descriptivo de los pacientes con cribado neonatal de hemoglobinopatías patológico nacidos en la Comunidad Autónoma de Castilla y León, del 12 de julio de 2017 al 12 de octubre de 2018. La muestra de sangre se obtuvo de la prueba del talón realizada en las maternidades de forma sistemática, a partir de las 48 horas de vida del niño. Se analizó por cromatografía líquida de alta resolución (Bio-Rad VARIANTnbs System) en Laboratorio de Referencia de Valladolid, detectándose fenotipos S, C, D, E o asociados a cualquier otra cadena de hemoglobina anómala sin tipificar. Resultados. Se incluyeron en el estudio 18.998 recién nacidos durante ese periodo, con un total de 18.975 muestras analizadas (99,8%). Se detectaron un total de 94 muestras positivas, con 1 resultado coincidente con fenotipo FS (1/18.975), 61 para fenotipo FAS (1/311), 14 FAC (1/1.355), 2 FAD (1/9.487), 1 FC (1/18.975), 11 FAX (1/1.725), y 4 FAXX (1/4.743) (AU)

Introduction. Sickle cell disease is an autosomal recessive hereditary disease that constitutes one of the most frequent genetic alterations in the Northeast of Europe. The second ary complications in the homozygous patients are frequent during the first three years of life, and due to it, this condition has been included within the diseases targeted for neonatal screening of Castilla y Leon (CyL) since 12 July 2017. With that in mind, it is aimed to detect those patients who would benefit from and early diagnosis and treatment. Objectives. To calculate the incidence of hemoglobin diseases S, C, D, E or other abnormal hemoglobin chain, in all live newborn in CyL from the onset of the screening program until 12 October 2018 (15 months), determining gender, place of origin of the father and mother, hospital where born and phenotype found in the different patients. Material and methods. A retrospective and descriptive study of the patients with neonatal screening for pathological hemoglobin disease in the Regional Community of Castilla y León, from 17 July 2017 to 12 October 2018. The blood sample was obtained from the heel test conducted in the maternity wards systematically, beginning at 48 hours of life of the child. It was analyzed during rapid resolution liquid chromatography (Bio-Rad VARIANTnbs System) in the Reference laboratory of Valladolid, detecting the S, C, D, E or phenotypes or those associated to any other non-typified abnormal hemoglobin chain. Results. A total of 18,998 newborns were enrolled in the study during this period, with a total of 18,975 samples analyzed (99.8%). A total of 94 positive samples were detected, with 1 result coinciding with FS phenotype (1/18,975), 61 for FAS phenotype (1/311), 14 FAC (1/1,355), 2 FAD (1/9,487), 1 FC (1/18,975), 11 FAX (1/1,725), and 4 FAXX (1/4,743). No screening was conducted in 23 newborns out of all the children, due to death in the first hours or transfer prior to 48 hours of life (AU)

A assistência à saúde na visão de crianças e adolescentes com anemia falciforme / La asistencia de la salud en la visión de niños y adolescentes con anemia falciforme / Health care in the vision of children and adolescents with falciform anemia and People Living with HIV

OBJETIVO: Conhecer a visão da criança e do adolescente com Anemia Falciforme acerca da assistência de saúde que recebe. MÉTODO: Estudo qualitativo, realizado em um serviço ambulatorial vinculado a uma instituição de ensino superior em um município do sul do Brasil. Os dados foram produzidos de maio a junho de 2017, utilizando-se a técnica mapa falante, tendo participado cinco crianças e dois adolescentes. Analisou-se os dados por meio da análise de conteúdo convencional. RESULTADOS: A partir da interpretação dos dados foram construídas três categorias: Cuidados com a doença e seu tratamento; Acessibilidade aos serviços de saúde; Assistência durante a hospitalização. CONCLUSÃO: As crianças e os adolescentes possuem conhecimento acerca da sua patologia e do tratamento, indicando as fragilidades encontradas na assistência recebida, sendo imprescindível elaborar estratégias mais específicas as suas necesidades

OBJETIVO: Conocer la visión del niño y del adolescente con Anemia Falciforme acerca de la asistencia de salud que recibe. MÉTODO: Estudio cualitativo, realizado en un servicio ambulatorio vinculado a una institución de enseñanza superior en un municipio del sur de Brasil. Los datos fueron producidos de mayo a junio de 2017, utilizando la técnica mapa hablante, habiendo participado cinco niños y dos adolescentes. Se analizaron los datos a través del análisis de contenido convencional. RESULTADOS: A partir de la interpretación de los datos se construyeron tres categorías: Cuidados con la enfermedad y su tratamiento; Accesibilidad a los servicios de salud; Asistencia durante la hospitalización. CONCLUSIÓN: Los niños y los adolescentes tienen conocimiento acerca de su patología y del tratamiento, indicando las fragilidades encontradas en la asistencia recibida, siendo imprescindible elaborar estrategias más específicas a sus necesidades

OBJECTIVE: to know the vision of the child and adolescent with sickle cell anemia about the health care they receive. Method. qualitative study, carried out in an outpatient service linked to a higher education institution in a municipality in the south of Brazil. The data were produced from May to June 2017, using the talking map technique, involving five children and two adolescents. Data were analyzed by conventional content analysis. RESULTS: From the interpretation of the data, three categories were constructed: Caring for the disease and its treatment; Accessibility to health services; Assistance during hospitalization. CONCLUSION: children and adolescents have knowledge about their pathology and treatment, indicating the fragilities found in the assistance received, and it is essential to elaborate strategies more specific to their needs

Serum sickness-like reactions in Iranian children: a registry-based study in a referral center

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Considering that no studies have been done on a comprehensive review of Serum sickness-like reactions patients (SSLRs) at a referral center in Iran so far, this study aimed to determine the clinical and laboratory characteristics of children with SSRL in Tehran Children's Medical Center. PATIENTS: The present study was a registry-based study in which the data of 94 SSLRs patients registered in a two-year period were investigated. Confirmation of fever, rash, urticaria, arthralgia / arthritis and history of antibiotic consumption up to three weeks before were the criteria for the diagnosis. RESULTS: Fifty-one (54 %) patients were male with mean age of 56 ± 30 months and there was no significant difference in the age of the two genders. The mean onset of symptoms before hospitalization were 3.8 ± 2.7 days (1-14 days); this mean was significantly higher in males than in females (4.6 ± 2.9 versus 2.9 ± 1.7 days, P-value = 0.003). Among antibiotics, Co-amoxiclav and Cefixime antibiotics had the most frequency by 31 % and 33 %, respectively as the most important incidence factor of SSLRs. The mean duration of consumption of culprit medications in the incidence of SSLRs was 5.6 ± 2.9 days with a range of 1-15 days. CONCLUSIONS: This study showed that among the antibiotics, Co-amoxiclav and Cefixime are more prevalent and a review of prescribing these two antibiotics for the treatment of the children's infections is essential if this finding is confirmed by other Iranian scholars

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Asthma, allergic sensitization and lung function in sickle cell disease

BACKGROUND: Pulmonary disease is a frequent acute and chronic manifestation in sickle cell disease (SCD), presenting high morbidity and mortality. OBJECTIVES: To identify the prevalence and association of asthma, allergic sensitization and altered pulmonary function in patients with SCD (SS and SBetao). METHODS: A single-center, cross-sectional study was conducted, in which 70 patients with SCD and 44 controls, aged six to 18 years, responded to the questionnaire of the International Study of Asthma and Allergies in Childhood (ISAAC), complemented with an anamnesis regarding the associated clinical outcomes. All patients underwent immediate hypersensitivity skin tests with aeroallergens and a pulmonary function evaluation (spirometry). Regarding the statistical analysis, parametric and non-parametric methods were used, depending on the variables studied. Tests were considered significant when p < 0.05. RESULTS: There was no significant difference between the patients and controls regarding the prevalence of asthma and allergic sensitization (p > 0.05). The number of occurrences of acute chest syndrome per patient per year was significantly higher for asthmatic patients than for non-asthmatic patients (p = 0.04). Obstructive pulmonary function occurred in 30.9% of the patients and in 5.4% of the controls, and restrictive pulmonary function occurred in 5.5% of the patients and 5.4% of the controls. Asthma and wheezing in the last 12months had significant associations with obstructive pulmonary function (p = 0.014 and p = 0.027, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: The occurrence of asthma, allergic sensitization and alteration in lung function in patients with SCD reinforces the importance of routine monitoring of these diagnoses, which allows for early treatment and prevention of the evolution of pulmonary disease in adulthood

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Fisiopatología clínica en pacientes con enfermedad de células falciformes: la transición del dolor agudo al crónico / Clinical pathophysiology in patients with sickle cell disease: the transition from acute to chronic pain

Los pacientes con enfermedad de células falciformes (ECF), también denominada drepanocítica, sufren un dolor intenso que suele comenzar durante la infancia y aumenta su gravedad a lo largo de la vida, lo que lleva a la hospitalización y a una mala calidad de vida a lo largo de los años. Una característica única de la ECF son las crisis vaso-oclusivas (CVO), caracterizadas por episodios recurrentes e impredecibles de dolor agudo. La obstrucción microvascular durante una CVO provoca una disminución del suministro de oxígeno a la periferia y una lesión por isquemia y posterior reperfusión, inflamación, estrés oxidativo y disfunción endotelial, todo lo cual puede perpetuar un microambiente nocivo que provoca dolor. Por otro lado, además de los dolores agudos episódicos, los pacientes con ECF también padecen dolor crónico, definido como dolor casi diario durante un periodo de 6 meses, asociado a trastornos psicosociales. Pueden deberse a lesiones crónicas como úlceras cutáneas, necrosis avascular ósea o infartos en diversos órganos. Asimismo, la sensibilización central parece estar directamente involucrada en la cronicidad del dolor y existe un componente de dolor neuropático claramente infradiagnosticado e infratratado. El tratamiento actual del dolor moderado a intenso en la ECF se basa principalmente en la administración de los opioides, vía oral, de liberación rápida ambulatoria o en forma de analgesia controlada por el paciente vía intravenosa intrahospitalaria. Sin embargo, el uso de opioides a largo plazo está asociado con múltiples efectos secundarios. Esta revisión presenta los últimos avances en la comprensión de la fisiopatología del dolor en la ECF y se describen los mecanismos subyacentes que pueden ayudar a desarrollar nuevas estrategias terapéuticas y/o preventivas para mejorar el dolor en la ECF

Patients with sickle cell disease (SCD) suffer from severe pain that often begins in childhood and increases in severity over the course of a lifetime, leading to hospitalization and poor quality of life over the years. A unique feature of SCD is vase-occlusive crises (VOC) characterized by recurrent and unpredictable episodes of acute pain. Microvascular occlusion during a VOC results in decreased oxygen supply to the periphery and injury from ischemia and subsequent reperfusion, inflammation, oxidative stress and endothelial dysfunction, all of which can perpetuate a harmful pain-causing microenvironment. On the other hand, in addition to episodic acute pain, SCD patients also report chronic pain, defined as almost daily pain over a 6-month period associated to either sicologic or social morbidities. They may be due to chronic lesions such as skin ulcers, avascular bone necrosis or infarctions in various organs. In addition, central sensitization appears to be directly involved in the chronicity of pain and there is a clearly under-diagnosed and under-treated component of neuropathic pain. Current treatment of moderate to severe pain in SCD is based primarily on opioids; either as an oral quick release outpatient or in the form of patient-controlled intravenous analgesia in the hospital. However, long-term opioid use is associated with multiple side effects. This review presents the latest advances in the understanding of the pathology of pain in SCD and describes objectives based on mechanisms that may help to develop new therapeutic and/or preventive strategies to improve pain in SCD

Acute Chest Syndrome in Sickle Cell Disease / Síndrome torácico agudo en la anemia de células falciformes

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Resultados del cribado neonatal de Andalucía Occidental tras una década de experiencia / Results of the neonatal screening on Western Andalusia after a decade of experience

OBJETIVO: La principal justificación del trabajo fue describir nuestra experiencia en cribado neonatal y definir la prevalencia de cada una de las enfermedades incluidas en el programa de cribado neonatal de Andalucía, entre las que se encuentran el hipotiroidismo congénito, cribado ampliado expandido (aminoacidopatías, defectos de la beta-oxidación mitocondrial y acidurias orgánicas), fibrosis quística y enfermedad de células falciformes. MÉTODOS: El estudio se realizó en la Unidad del Laboratorio de Metabolopatías del Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío de Sevilla con muestras de recién nacidos de Andalucía Occidental (Cádiz, Córdoba, Huelva y Sevilla) y la ciudad autónoma de Ceuta. Para descartar hipotiroidismo congénito y cribado ampliado expandido se estudiaron un total de 435.141 recién nacidos, con fecha de inicio el 1 de abril de 2009. El cribado de fibrosis quística comenzó el 1 de mayo de 2011, siendo estudiados un total de 378.306 recién nacidos. Por último, el 26 de noviembre de 2018 se incorporó el cribado de anemia de células falciformes, que comprendió un total de 55.576 recién nacidos. La fecha fin de estudio fue el 31 de diciembre de 2019 para todas las patologías descritas anteriormente. El análisis estadístico se realizó usando el software IBM SPSS (versión 22, SPSS INC., EEUU). RESULTADOS: El estudio reveló una prevalencia de 1:1.565 recién nacidos para hipotiroidismo congénito, 1:1.532 para cribado ampliado expandido, 1:6.878 para fibrosis quística y 1:11.115 recién nacidos para enfermedad de células falciformes. CONCLUSIONES: El programa de cribado neonatal permite que se beneficien gran número de recién nacidos en la detección precoz de determinadas enfermedades congénitas graves y, con ello, mejora la morbimortalidad de aquellos que las padecen

OBJECTIVE: The main justification of this study was to describe our experience in neonatal screening and to define the prevalence of the diseases included in the neonatal screening program in Andalusia, among which are congenital hypothyroidism, expanded screening (aminoacidopathies, mitochondrial beta-oxidation defects and organic acidurias), cystic fibrosis, and screening for sickle cell anemia. METHODS: The study was carried out in the Metabolopathies Unit of the Virgen del Rocío Hospital in Seville with samples of newborns from Western Andalusia (Cádiz, Córdoba, Huelva and Seville) and autonomous city of Ceuta. A total of 435,141 newborns were studied (from the period from April 1st 2009 to December 31st 2019) to rule out congenital hypothyroidism and expanded screening; 378,306 for cystic fibrosis from May 1st 2011 to the same date described above. Finally, sickle cell anemia screening was included, which comprised a total of 55,576 newborns from November 26th, 2018 to the same period as the previous ones. Statistical analysis was performed using IBM SPSS software (version 22, SPSS INC., USA). RESULTS: The study revealed a prevalence of 1:1565 newborns for congenital hypothyroidism, 1:1532 newborns for extended screening, 1:6.878 newborns for cystic fibrosis, and a 1:11.115 newborns for sickle cell disease. CONCLUSIONS: The neonatal screening program allows a large number of newborns to benefit from the early detection of certain serious congenital diseases. This aim improves the morbidity and mortality of those who suffer from them

Comparison of pneumococcal vaccination response in children with sickle cell disease: HbSS and HbSC

Introduction: Sickle cell disease (SCD) children are at increased risk of invasive pneumococcal disease and rely on penicillin prophylaxis and vaccination for infection prevention. Post-vaccination antibody levels in SCD may wane overtime. HbSC are believed to have better immunological response than HbSS. Objective: To compare antibody response to 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV-23) between HbSS and HbSC. Methods: Patients with HbSS (n = 33) and HbSC (n = 11), aged 7-18 years, were prospectively recruited. Luminex pneumococcal antibody levels were measured for 23-serotypes, after two PPSV-23 doses. Results: Absolute median titer for 20 of the 23 serotypes was higher in HbSC than HbSS and significantly higher for serotypes 22 (3.9 vs. 1.6mcg/ml; p=0.039) and 43 (2.9 vs. 0.8mcg/ml; p = 0.007). HbSC mounted a better immune anti-pneumococcal response compared to HbSS (≥ 1.3 mcg/ml) for 18 of 23 serotypes, albeit not significant for any of the serotypes. More HbSC (64%) than HbSS (42%) were good vaccine responders (p = 0.303). Two of 21 (10%) good vaccine responders and nine of 23 (39%) poor vaccine responders SCD participants subsequently developed acute chest syndrome or pneumonia (p = 0.036). None of the HbSC patients developed ACS after receiving PPSV-23. HbSS poor vaccine responders were at increased future recurrence risk for ACS (p = 0.003), pneumonia (p = 0.036) or both (p = 0.011), compared to good vaccine responders. Conclusion: HbSC possess better pneumococcal vaccine response than HbSS. Poor vaccine response is concerning for future acute pulmonary events. Current vaccination strategy for SCD sub-types are lacking, therefore further study to evaluate utility of vaccine boosters is necessary

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