Dating Violence, Lifestyle and Risk of Type 2 Diabetes in Mexican Women University Students.

BACKGROUND: Dating violence is a prevalent issue among Mexican women, as is the incidence and prevalence of Type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). The effects of dating violence can negatively impact lifestyle and, consequently, increase the risk of T2DM. OBJECTIVE: This study aimed to explore the influence of dating violence on lifestyle and the risk of T2DM in women university students from Mexico. METHODS: The study employed a cross-sectional and correlational design. The study population consisted of women university students. The sample size included 255 participants. Women aged 18 to 39 with current dating relationships and residency in Mexicali, Baja California, Mexico, were included. Data collection was conducted from February to May 2023. Correlations and multiple linear regression models were conducted. RESULTS: A total of 255 women participated, with an average age of 21.6 years (SD = 3.2), and 32.2% had a history of intrafamily violence during childhood. 58.8% of the participants exhibited some level of risk of T2DM, and 56.7% of the lifestyle was mostly categorized as poor/fair. Detachment was the most prevalent type of dating violence, followed by coercion. Dating violence was correlated with lifestyle (r = -.430) and the risk of T2DM (r = .321). In the multiple linear regression model, dating violence influenced the risk of T2DM. CONCLUSIONS: Women who reported higher levels of dating violence have a less healthy lifestyle and a greater risk of T2DM. It is important to consider dating violence to improve lifestyle and prevent T2DM in Mexican women university students.

Rickettsiosis vs síndrome de HELLP. Informe de caso clínico / Rickettsiosis vs HELLP syndrome. A clinical report

Resumen ANTECEDENTES: La rickettsiosis y su aparición como infección reemergente en México ha suscitado preocupación en las autoridades de salud ante su alto riesgo de mortalidad en embarazadas y niños. CASO CLÍNICO: Paciente de 19 años, con 37 semanas de embarazo, que ingresó a Urgencias por síndrome febril. Ante los hallazgos clínicos de sufrimiento fetal se finalizó el embarazo mediante cesárea. Posteriormente se sospechó síndrome de HELLP vs rickettsiosis debido a fiebre persistente, plaquetopenia e hipertransaminasemia. Esta última se confirmó al cuarto día de estancia hospitalaria, con desenlace fatal a pesar del tratamiento específico. CONCLUSIONES: El diagnóstico temprano de rickettsiosis es complejo: requiere un alto discernimiento clínico porque existe la posibilidad de enmascararse con las enfermedades posibles durante el embarazo. Por ello es de vital importancia puntualizar que en áreas endémicas debe considerarse la posibilidad de contagio en pacientes con cuadros febriles que no cuenten con un foco infeccioso específico y que tengan: cefalea, fiebre y plaquetopenia, y la posibilidad de exposición al agente.

Abstract BACKGROUND: Rickettsiosis in Mexico has grown concern into the national sanitary system in Mexico due its high mortality risk, being the pregnant woman and pediatric the most vulnerable groups. CLINICAL CASE: 19 year-old pregnant woman with 37 weeks, referred by febrile syndrome. Caesarean procedure is performed due to premature rupture of membranes. In later days is suspected the diagnosis of HELLP syndrome vs Rickettsiosis in the fourth hospital day due to persistent fever and low platelets, confirming last mentioned. Patient presents fatal outcome even with specific treatment. CONCLUSIONS: Early diagnosis of rickettsiosis is difficult, requiring high clinical discernment as there is the possibility of masking with possible pathologies during pregnancy. In accordance with the above, it is vitally important to point out that in endemic areas the possibility of infection in those feverish conditions that do not have a specific infectious focus and that present with headache, fever and platelet disease, as well as the possibility of exposure to the agent should be considered.

Evidence of sexual dimorphism in D1 and D2 dopaminergic receptors expression in frontal cortex and striatum of young rats.

D1 and D2 receptors are key mediators of dopaminergic signaling in the brain, and since the manifestations of pathologies related to dopamine are different in female and male patients, it is important to analyze if there are sex-related differences in dopaminergic markers. To contribute to the knowledge in this regard, the objective of this report was to characterize the particular expression level of D1 and D2 dopamine receptors in young male and female rats. Striatum (STR) and frontal cortex (CTX) were obtained from intact 30-days old animals, and the D1 and D2 expression level was analyzed by Western blot. The results show a greater expression of D1, but less of D2, in female CTX compared with males, whereas in STR, both D1 and D2 receptors shows predominance in females. These results support the evidence of dimorphic expression in dopaminergic markers, outside of the sex-related brain nuclei, and suggests an early effect of hormones in establishing long life characteristics in dopaminergic circuits.