Guide for Combining Primary Tumors for Statistical Analysis in Rodent Carcinogenicity Studies.

The Tumor Combination Guide was created at the request of the U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by a Working Group of biopharmaceutical experts from international societies of toxicologic pathology, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and members of the Standard for Exchange of Nonclinical Data (SEND) initiative, to assist pharmacology/toxicology reviewers and biostatisticians in statistical analysis of nonclinical tumor data. The guide will also be useful to study and peer review pathologists in interpreting the tumor data. This guide provides a higher-level hierarchy of tumor types or categories correlating the tumor names from the International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND) publications with those available in the NEOPLASM controlled terminology (CT) code list in SEND. The version of CT used in a study should be referenced in the nonclinical study data reviewer's guide (SDRG) (section 3.1) of electronic submissions to the FDA. The tumor combination guide instructions and examples are in a tabular format to make informed decisions for combining tumor data for statistical analysis. The strategy for combining tumor types for statistical analysis is based on scientific criteria gleaned from the current scientific literature; as SEND and INHAND terminology and information evolve, this guide will be updated.

Practical Guide to Experimental and Quasi-Experimental Research in Surgical Education.

This Guide to Statistics and Methods describes the methods and pitfalls of experimental and quasi-experimental study designs in surgical education.

Análise do conhecimento de fonoaudiólogos brasileiros sobre a bateria Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech / Analysis of knowledge by Brazilian speech therapists about the battery Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech / Análisis del conocimiento de logopedas brasileños sobre la batería de Evaluation of Auditory Responses to Speech

Introdução: O avanço das tecnologias auditivas tem ajudado crianças com deficiência auditiva a ouvir, mas é necessário acompanhar o desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral. Objetivo: O objetivo deste artigo é analisar o conhecimento de fonoaudiólogos brasileiros sobre a bateria EARS, que apresenta nove protocolos de avaliação do desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral. Método: Trata-se de um estudo quantitativo e qualitativo, transversal descritivo. A coleta de dados foi realizada por meio do formulário Google Forms em ambiente digital. O questionário foi composto por 13 questões, sendo quatro sobre o perfil do profissional e nove sobre seu conhecimento e/ou uso de protocolos dos propostos pela bateria EARS. Responderam a este estudo 67 participantes. Resultados: Desse total, 70% atuam diretamente na terapia fonoaudiológica, 41% atendem tanto em serviço privado como público. 97% consideram importante o uso de protocolos de avaliação e monitoramento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral e 92% sentem falta de protocolos validados. Com relação ao uso dos protocolos da bateria EARS, constatou-se que os mais comuns são o MUSS, o MAIS, o GASP e o MTP. Conclusão: Os testes que os fonoaudiólogos brasileiros mais adotam são o MUSS, o MAIS, o GASP e o MPT. A maioria usa mais de um protocolo na avaliação, no monitoramento e mesmo na reabilitação. No entanto, nota-se que ainda há carência de protocolos validados para contemplar as etapas de desenvolvimento das habilidades auditivas e de linguagem oral de crianças com deficiência auditiva. AU)

Introduction: The advancement of hearing technologies has helped hearing-impaired children to hear, but it is necessary to monitor the development of hearing and oral language skills. Objective: The objective of this article is to analyze the knowledge of Brazilian speech therapists about the EARS battery, which presents nine protocols for evaluating the development of auditory and oral language skills. Method: This is a quantitative and qualitative, cross-sectional, descriptive study. Data collection was carried out using the Google Forms in a digital environment. The questionnaire consisted of 13 questions, four about the professional's profile and nine about their knowledge and/or use of protocols proposed by the EARS battery. 67 participants responded to this study. Results: Of this total, 70% work directly in speech therapy, 41% work in both private and public services. 97% consider it important to use protocols for evaluating and monitoring auditory and oral language skills and 92% feel that validated protocols are lacking. Regarding the use of EARS battery protocols, it was found that the most common are MUSS, MAIS, GASP and MTP. Conclusion: The tests that Brazilian speech therapists most adopt are the MUSS, MAIS, GASP and MPT. Most use more than one protocol in assessment, monitoring and even rehabilitation. However, it is noted that there is still a lack of validated protocols to cover the stages of development of auditory and oral language skills in children with hearing impairment. (AU)

Introducción: Los avances tecnológicos relacionados con las tecnologías auditivas han ayudado a los niños con pérdida auditiva a oier mejor, sin embargo es necesario monitorear el desarrollo de las habilidades auditivas y del lenguaje oral. Objetivo: Este artículo trata de un análisis del conocimiento de los fonoaudiólogos brasileños sobre la Batería EARS, que presenta nueve protocolos para evaluar el desarrollo de las habilidades auditivas y la percepción del habla en niños con pérdida auditiva que utilizan dispositivos de amplificación de sonido e implantes cocleares. Método: Se trata de un estudio transversal descriptivo cuantitativo y cualitativo. La recojida de datos se realizó mediante el formulario Google Forms en un entorno digital. El cuestionario constaba de 13 preguntas, siendo cuatro de libre elección y relacionadas con el perfil del profesional y nueve relacionadas con el uso de protocolos y el conocimiento y/o el uso de protocolos propuestos por la Batería EARS. En este estudio participaron 67 encuestados. Resultados: De este total el 70% actuan directamente en terapia fonoaudiologica y el 41 % atienden tanto en el servicio público como privado. El 97% consideran importante el uso de protocolos de evaluación y seguimiento de las habilidades auditivas y del lenguage oral y el 92% afirman que faltan protocolos válidos. Con relación al uso de los protocolos de bateria EARS, se llegó a la conclusión que los más usuales son el MUSS, el MAIS, el GASP y el MTP. Conclusión: Las pruebas más utilizadas por los fonoaudiólogos brasileños son MUSS, MAIS y GASP y MTP. La gran mayoria utiliza mas de un protocolo en la evaluación y seguimiento y en la rabilitación, sin embargo se nota que faltan protocolos. (AU)

Raciocínio clínico e protocolos: a visão da equipe de fonoaudiologia na introdução via oral de neonatos de uma unidade neonatal / Clinical reasoning and protocols: the vision of the speech therapy team in the oral introduction of neonates in a neonatal unit / Razonamiento clínico y protocolos: la visión del equipo de fonoaudiología en la introducción oral de neonatos en una unidad neonatal

Introdução: O momento para introdução de alimentação via oral plena em neonatos é desafiador. Protocolos auxiliam nesse processo utilizando majoritariamente avaliações subjetivas, porém, estudos apontam a importância de incluir critérios objetivos. Objetivo: Analisar a visão da equipe de Fonoaudiologia sobre utilização de protocolos e construção de raciocínio clínico na introdução via oral em uma unidade neonatal. Método: Pesquisa qualitativa, analítica, exploratória. Coleta de dados por meio de grupos focais e por questionário de perfil sociodemográfico e técnico-científico dos participantes. Resultados: Participaram três preceptoras e três residentes entre 25 e 39 anos, de diferentes etnias, formadas entre um e 16 anos, de dois a 12 anos atuando em Neonatologia. Possuem aprimoramentos, cursos e três realizaram especialização. Emergiram dos grupos focais cinco categorias de análise: formação especializada como reflexo das necessidades de saúde da população; processo de construção da competência para assistência em neonatologia baseado nas diretrizes da Iniciativa Hospital Amigo da Criança; alinhamento das condutas da equipe e melhor acompanhamento da evolução dos casos; dificuldade na aplicação do protocolo no processo de trabalho; e, sugestões de incrementos ao protocolo baseados em diretrizes institucionais. Conclusão: A equipe utiliza protocolo institucional embasado na literatura, ao qual se sugere adicionar critérios objetivos para melhores resultados assistenciais e aprimorar o processo de ensino- aprendizagem das residentes. (AU)

Introduction: Identifying the moment to introduce full oral administration in neonates is challenging. Protocols assist in this process using mostly subjective assessments; however, studies demonstrate the importance of including objective criteria. Objective: To analyze the view of the Speech Therapy team on the use of protocols and construction of clinical reasoning in oral introduction in a neonatal unit. Method: Qualitative, analytical, exploratory research. Data collection through focus groups and a socio-demographic and technical-scientific profile questionnaire of the participants. Results: Three preceptors and three residents between 25 and 39 years old, of different ethnicities, graduated between one and 16 years, from two to 12 years working in Neonatology, participated. They have improvements, courses and three completed postgraduate studies. Five categories of analysis emerged from the focus groups: specialized training as a reflection of the population's health needs; competence building process for assistance in neonatology based on the guidelines of the Baby-Friendly Hospital Initiative; alignment of the team's conduct and better monitoring of the evolution of cases; difficulty in applying the protocol in the work process; and suggestions for increments to the protocol based on institutional guidelines. Conclusion: The team uses an institutional protocol based on the literature. It is suggested to add objective criteria for better results, helping residents to learn. (AU)

Introducción: el momento de introducir la administración oral completa en neonatos es un desafío. Los protocolos ayudan en este proceso utilizando evaluaciones mayoritariamente subjetivas, sin embargo, los estudios señalan la importancia de incluir criterios objetivos. Objetivo: Analizar la visión del equipo de Fonoaudiología sobre el uso de protocolos y construcción del razonamiento clínico en la introducción oral en una unidad neonatal. Método: Investigación cualitativa, analítica, exploratoria. Recopilación de datos a través de grupos focales y cuestionario de perfil sociodemográfico y técnico-científico de los participantes. Resultados: Participaron tres preceptores y tres residentes entre 25 y 39 años, de diferentes etnias, egresados entre uno y 16 años, de dos a 12 años trabajando en Neonatología. Cuentan con mejoras, cursos y tres estudios de posgrado terminados. De los grupos focales surgieron cinco categorías de análisis: la formación especializada como reflejo de las necesidades de salud de la población; proceso de construcción de competencias para la asistencia en neonatología a partir de los lineamientos de la Iniciativa Hospital Amigo del Ninõ; alineación de la conducta del equipo y mejor seguimiento de la evolución de los casos; dificultad en la aplicación del protocolo en el proceso de trabajo; y, sugerencias para incrementos al protocolo basados en lineamientos institucionales. Conclusión: : El equipo utiliza un protocolo institucional basado en la literatura, al que se sugiere agregar criterios objetivos para mejores resultados de atención y mejorar el proceso de enseñanza-aprendizaje de los residentes. (AU)

Guía de práctica clínica basada en la evidencia sobre intervenciones de prevención, promoción, cuidado de las complicaciones y apoyo a las familias de los recién nacidos prematuros o con bajo peso al nacer. Versión resumida. Octubre de 2023 / Evidence-based clinical practice guide on prevention interventions, advocacy, care of complications and support for families of preterm or low birth weight newborns. Summary version. October 2023

El Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) coordinó la elaboración de la presente guía de práctica clínica, con apoyo de un equipo multidisciplinario del Sistema Nacional Integrado de Salud (SNIS), y asesoría metodológica de OPS/OMS. El objetivo del documento es contar con recomendaciones informadas en la evidencia para la prevención, promoción, cuidado de las complicaciones y apoyo a las familias de los recién nacidos prematuros o con bajo peso al nacer; y ponerlas a la disponibilidad de los profesionales de la salud, para la atención de la población descrita en esta guía, siendo además una herramienta para los tomadores de decisiones, facilitando su implantación y reduciendo brechas en salud

The National Institute of Health (INS) coordinated the preparation of this clinical practice guide, with the support of a multidisciplinary team from the National Integrated Health System (NHIS), and methodological advice from PAHO/WHO. The aim of the document is to provide informed evidence-based recommendations for prevention, promotion, care of complications and support for the families of premature or low birth weight newborns; and make them available to health professionals, for the care of the population described in this guide, being also a tool for decision makers, facilitating their implementation and reducing health gaps

Guía de práctica clínica basada en la evidencia sobre intervenciones de prevención, promoción, cuidado de las complicaciones y apoyo a las familias de los recién nacidos prematuros o con bajo peso al nacer. Versión completa. Octubre de 2023 / Evidence-based clinical practice guide on prevention interventions, advocacy, care of complications and support for families of preterm or low birth weight newborns. Full version. October 2023

El Instituto Nacional de Salud (INS) coordinó la elaboración de la presente guía de práctica clínica, con apoyo de un equipo multidisciplinario del Sistema Nacional Integrado de Salud (SNIS), y asesoría metodológica de OPS/OMS. El objetivo del documento es contar con recomendaciones informadas en la evidencia para la prevención, promoción, cuidado de las complicaciones y apoyo a las familias de los recién nacidos prematuros o con bajo peso al nacer; y ponerlas a la disponibilidad de los profesionales de la salud, para la atención de la población descrita en esta guía, siendo además una herramienta para los tomadores de decisiones, facilitando su implantación y reduciendo brechas en salud

The National Institute of Health (INS) coordinated the preparation of this clinical practice guide, with the support of a multidisciplinary team from the National Integrated Health System (NHIS), and methodological advice from PAHO/WHO. The aim of the document is to provide informed evidence-based recommendations for prevention, promotion, care of complications and support for the families of premature or low birth weight newborns; and make them available to health professionals, for the care of the population described in this guide, being also a tool for decision makers, facilitating their implementation and reducing health gaps

American Association of Colleges of Nursing: New Essentials, Quality and Safety Domain.

Since 1986, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has published its Essentials, a framework to guide all levels of nursing education and practice. This brief overview will describe the latest AACN Essentials.

Congress of Neurological Surgeons Systematic Review and Evidence-Based Guidelines for Patients With Chiari Malformation: Surgical Interventions.

BACKGROUND: Chiari malformation type I (CIM) diagnoses have increased in recent years. Controversy regarding the best operative management prompted a review of the literature to offer guidance on surgical interventions. OBJECTIVE: To assess the literature to determine (1) whether posterior fossa decompression or posterior fossa decompression with duraplasty is more effective in preoperative symptom resolution; (2) whether there is benefit from cerebellar tonsillar resection/reduction; (3) the role of intraoperative neuromonitoring; (4) in patients with a syrinx, how long should a syrinx be observed for improvement before additional surgery is performed; and 5) what is the optimal duration of follow-up care after preoperative symptom resolution. METHODS: A systematic review was performed using the National Library of Medicine/PubMed and Embase databases for studies on CIM in children and adults. The most appropriate surgical interventions, the use of neuromonitoring, and clinical improvement during follow-up were reviewed for studies published between 1946 and January 23, 2021. RESULTS: A total of 80 studies met inclusion criteria. Posterior fossa decompression with or without duraplasty or cerebellar tonsil reduction all appeared to show some benefit for symptom relief and syrinx reduction. There was insufficient evidence to determine whether duraplasty or cerebellar tonsil reduction was needed for specific patient groups. There was no strong correlation between symptom relief and syringomyelia resolution. Many surgeons follow patients for 6-12 months before considering reoperation for persistent syringomyelia. No benefit or harm was seen with the use of neuromonitoring. CONCLUSION: This evidence-based clinical guidelines for the treatment of CIM provide 1 Class II and 4 Class III recommendations. In patients with CIM with or without syringomyelia, treatment options include bone decompression with or without duraplasty or cerebellar tonsil reduction. Improved syrinx resolution may potentially be seen with dural patch grafting. Symptom resolution and syrinx resolution did not correlate directly. Reoperation for a persistent syrinx was potentially beneficial if the syrinx had not improved 6 to 12 months after the initial operation. The full guidelines can be seen online at https://www.cns.org/guidelines/browse-guidelines-detail/3-surgical-interventions .

Impacto na qualidade de antissépticos e desinfetantes com álcool 70% (p/p) utilizados no enfrentamento da pandemia provocada pelo SARS-CoV-2 / Impacts on the quality of antiseptic and disinfectant products with 70% alcohol (w/w) used in the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic

Formulações contendo álcool etílico 70% (p/p) podem ser classificadas como cosméticos, medicamentos ou saneantes, dependendo da apresentação e local de uso. Foram largamente empregadas como antisséptico na forma líquida e gel no combate à pandemia provocada pelo SARS-CoV-2. O presente estudo teve como objetivo avaliar a qualidade de 60 produtos em relação ao teor e rotulagem, destinados à higienização das mãos, superfícies e de uso hospitalar comercializadas em São Paulo. Realizou-se a avaliação do teor de álcool etílico por determinação direta em densímetro digital e comparação das informações da rotulagem com as da legislação de referência e com o rótulo aprovado pela Agência Nacional de Vigilância Sanitária (ANVISA). Os resultados demonstraram que 48,3% das amostras apresentaram resultados inferiores aos limites regulatórios e às concentrações descritas no rótulo do produto para o teor de álcool etílico. Além disso, 5% apresentaram prazo de validade informado no rótulo acima de 180 dias, em desacordo com a RDC 350/20. Os níveis de insatisfatoriedade encontrados neste estudo indicam a necessidade de monitoramento da qualidade dos produtos disponíveis no mercado brasileiro com o propósito de apoiar as autoridades sanitárias nas atividades de fiscalização. (AU)

Formulations containing 70% ethyl alcohol (w/w) can be classified as cosmetics, medicines, or sanitizers depending on the presentation and place of use. These formulations were widely used as an antiseptic in the fight against the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, available in both liquid and gel forms. The present study aimed to assess the quality of 60 products, intended for hand and surface hygiene and hospital use, sold in São Paulo. The ethyl alcohol content was evaluated by direct determination using a digital densimeter, and the labeling information was compared with the reference legislation and the label approved by ANVISA (Brazil's National Health Surveillance Agency). The results showed that 48.3% of the products had ethyl alcohol content below the regulatory limits and concentrations specified on the product label. Additionally, 5% of the products had an expiration date on the label that exceeded 180 days, contrary to RDC 350/20 regulations. The levels of unsatisfactory products found in this study indicate the need for continuous monitoring of the quality of products available in the Brazilian market. Such monitoring is crucial to support health authorities in their inspection activities and ensure the efficacy and safety of antiseptic and disinfectant products used in the context of public health. (AU)

Respiratory management in the premature neonate.

INTRODUCTION: Advances in neonatal care have made possible the increased survival of extremely preterm infants. Even though there is widespread recognition of the harmful effects of mechanical ventilation on the developing lung, its use has become imperative in the management of micro-/nano-preemies. There is an increased emphasis on the use of less-invasive approaches such as minimally invasive surfactant therapy and non-invasive ventilation that have been proven to result in improved outcomes. AREAS COVERED: Here, we review the evidence-based practices surrounding the respiratory management of extremely preterm infants including delivery room interventions, invasive and non-invasive ventilation approaches, and specific ventilator strategies in respiratory distress syndrome and bronchopulmonary dysplasia. Adjuvant relevant respiratory pharmacotherapies used in preterm neonates are also discussed. EXPERT OPINION: Early use of non-invasive ventilation and use of less invasive surfactant administration are key strategies in the management of respiratory distress syndrome in preterm infants. Ventilator management in bronchopulmonary dysplasia must be tailored according to the individual phenotype. There is strong evidence to start caffeine early to improve respiratory outcomes, but evidence is lacking on the use of other pharmacological agents in preterm neonates, and an individualized approach has to be considered for their use.

Trends in Public Awareness and Knowledge of Drinking Guidelines: a Representative Population Survey in England, 2016-2022.

AIM: To examine trends in public awareness and knowledge of drinking guidelines in the UK since their revision in 2016, which had moved from a daily to a weekly guideline, made the guideline the same for men and women, and reduced the guideline for men by around one-third. METHOD: Data were from a representative, repeat cross-sectional survey. We analysed changes in awareness and knowledge of drinking guidelines among 8168 adult drinkers between 2016 and 2022 and associations with sociodemographic characteristics, smoking status and level of alcohol consumption. RESULTS: The proportion of drinkers aware of guidelines declined from 86.0% (95%CI 84.0-88.0%) in 2016 to 81.7% (79.5-84.0%) in 2019, then increased during the COVID-19 pandemic, peaking at 91.6% (90.1-93.1%) in 2020. The proportion who correctly identified the guideline as a maximum of exactly 14 units/week remained at around a quarter from 2016 (25.0%, 22.4-27.5%) to 2018 (25.8%, 23.2-28.3%), whereas the proportion who gave a figure of 14 units or fewer rose from 52.1 (49.2-55.0%) to 57.4% (54.6-60.3%). However, by 2022, guideline knowledge had worsened significantly, with these figures falling to 19.7 (17.4-21.9%) and 46.5% (43.6-49.4%), respectively. Changes over time were similar across subgroups. Odds of guideline awareness and knowledge were higher among drinkers who were aged ≥35, female, more educated and from more advantaged social grades. CONCLUSIONS: The majority of adult drinkers in the UK are aware of low-risk drinking guidelines. However, 6 years since their announcement, knowledge of the revised drinking guidelines remains poor. Less than a quarter know the recommended weekly limit and only around half think it is 14 units or less. Inequalities have persisted over time, such that disadvantaged groups remain less likely to know the guidelines.

Comparison between Protocols for Management of Fetal Growth Restriction / Comparação entre protocolos de acompanhamento da restrição de crescimento fetal

Abstract This comprehensive review compares clinical protocols of important entities regarding the management of fetal growth restriction (FGR), published since 2015. Five protocols were chosen for data extraction. There were no relevant differences regarding the diagnosis and classification of FGR between the protocols. In general, all protocols suggest that the assessment of fetal vitality must be performed in a multimodally, associating biophysical parameters (such as cardiotocography and fetal biophysical profile) with the Doppler velocimetry parameters of the umbilical artery, middle cerebral artery, and ductus venosus. All protocols reinforce that the more severe the fetal condition, the more frequent this assessment should be made. The timely gestational age and mode of delivery to terminate the pregnancy in these cases can vary much between the protocols. Therefore, this paper presents, in a didactic way, the particularities of different protocols for monitoring FGR, in order to help obstetricians to better manage the cases.

Resumo Esta revisão compreensiva compara protocolos clínicos de entidades importantes em relação ao manejo da restrição de crescimento fetal (RCF), publicados desde 2015. Cinco protocolos foram escolhidos para a extração de dados. Não houve diferenças relevantes quanto ao diagnóstico e classificação da RCF entre os protocolos. Em geral, todos os protocolos sugerem que a avaliação da vitalidade fetal deve ser realizada de forma multimodal, associando parâmetros biofísicos (como cardiotocografia e perfil biofísico fetal) aos parâmetros dopplervelocimétricos da artéria umbilical, artéria cerebral média e ducto venoso. Todos os protocolos reforçam que quanto mais grave a condição fetal, mais frequente essa avaliação deve ser feita. A idade gestacional oportuna e o modo de parto para interromper a gravidez nesses casos podem variar muito entre os protocolos. Portanto, este trabalho apresenta, de forma didática, as particularidades de diferentes protocolos de acompanhamento de RCF, a fim de auxiliar os obstetras no melhor manejo dos casos.

Diretrizes de (con)federações nacionais para o desenvolvimento de treinadores de handebol em uma perspectiva de longo prazo / National (con)federations guidelines for the handball coaches development in the long-term overview / Directrices de las (con)federaciones nacionales para el desarrollo de entrenadores de balonmano en una perspectiva de largo plazo

Esta pesquisa teve como objetivo identificar e analisar as diretrizes de formação de treinadores de handebol em países que alcançaram resultados expressivos no contexto internacional nos últimos anos. Trata-se de uma pesquisa documental, realizada en-tre dezembro de 2020 e janeiro de 2021. Os dados foram extraídos dos endereços eletrônicos oficiais das respectivas (con)federações nacionais, por um instrumento elaborado pelos autores e, posteriormente, foram analisados por meio da análise temática. Os achados denotam o envolvimento das (con)federações na formação dos treinadores, que, por sua vez, apresentou características padronizadas e hierarquizadas, proporcionando diferentes níveis de treinadores, relacionados aos diversos contextos de atuação da modalidade (AU).

This study aimed at identifying and analyzing handball coaches' development guidelines in countries that got significant results in the international background in the last few years. It's a documental research performed between december 2020 and january 2021. The data was collected from the official websites of the respective national (con)federations using an instrument de-signed by the authors. It was analyzed through thematic analysis. The findings denote the engagement of the (con)federations in the coaches' development, which presented standardized and hierar-chical characteristics, providing different levels of coaches for each of the related fields of handball (AU)

Esta investigación tuvo como objetivo identificar y anali-zar las directrices de la formación de entrenadores de balonmano en naciones que lograron resultados expresivos en contexto inter-nacional en los últimos años. Se trata de una investigación docu-mental realizada entre diciembre de 2020 y enero de 2021. Los da-tos fueran obtenidos de las direcciones electrónicas oficiales de las (con)federaciones utilizando una herramienta confeccionada por los autores y después fue analizado mediante análisis temática. Los hallazgos denotan la participación de las (con)federaciones en la for-mación de entrenadores que, por su vez, presentó características estandarizadas y jerarquizadas proporcionando distintos grados de entrenador para cada ámbito de actuación en lo balonmano (AU).

Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pediatric Familial Hypercholesterolemia 2022.

As atherosclerosis begins in childhood, early diagnosis and treatment of familial hypercholesterolemia (FH) is considered necessary. The basic diagnosis of pediatric FH (under 15 years of age) is based on hyper-low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterolemia and a family history of FH; however, in this guideline, to reduce overlooked cases, "probable FH" was established. Once diagnosed with FH or probable FH, efforts should be made to promptly provide lifestyle guidance, including diet. It is also important to conduct an intrafamilial survey, to identify family members with the same condition. If the level of LDL-C remains above 180 mg/dL, drug therapy should be considered at the age of 10. The first-line drug should be statin. Evaluation of atherosclerosis should be started using non-invasive techniques, such as ultrasound. The management target level is an LDL-C level of less than 140 mg/dL. If a homozygous FH is suspected, consult a specialist and determine the response to pharmacotherapy with evaluating atherosclerosis. If the response is inadequate, initiate lipoprotein apheresis as soon as possible.

Key Elements of Enhanced Recovery after Total Joint Arthroplasty: A Reanalysis of the Enhanced Recovery after Surgery Guidelines.

Recent guidelines have produced a consensus statement for perioperative care in hip and knee replacement. However, there is still a need for reanalysis of the evidence and recommendations. Therefore, we retrieved and reanalyzed the evidence of each recommended components of enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) based on the guidelines of total joint arthroplasty. For each one, we included for the highest levels of evidence and those systematic reviews and meta-analyses were preferred. The full texts were analyzed and the evidence of all components were summarized. We found that most of the recommended components of ERAS are supported by evidence, however, the implementation details of each recommended components need to be further optimized. Therefore, implementation of a full ERAS program may maximize the benefits of our clinical practice but this combined effect still needs to be further determined.

Expert Witness Testimony in Spine Surgery: A Review of Guidelines and Recommendations From Professional Organizations.

BACKGROUND: Most professional spine societies have enacted formal guidelines for spine surgeons providing expert witness services. However, there is significant heterogeneity in existing recommendations, with most societies providing information that is limited in detail and scope. OBJECTIVE: To provide a review of guidelines published by professional spine societies for spine surgeons serving as expert witnesses. METHODS: The Gale Directory Library, PubMed, and the grey literature were queried for national or international professional societies related to spine surgery. The search was focused on societies in the United States and North America, but also included well recognized international organizations in the field of spine surgery. Included societies with publicly available guidelines regarding expert witness services were extracted for 4 domains: (1) qualifications, (2) preparations, (3) testimony, and (4) compensation as well as the presence of a professional compliance program, defined as any official subcommittee aimed toward investigating claims of unethical behavior. RESULTS: Although most professional spine societies share general themes with respect to expert witness guidelines, important differences exist. Of the 26 societies included, 10 included publicly available guidelines: 4 of which were general neurosurgery societies, 2 general orthopedic surgery, and 4 spine specific. Three societies included the guidelines on all 4 domains (ie, qualifications, preparations, testimony, and compensation), and 2 societies included only 1 of the 4 domains. Eight societies possess a professional compliance program. CONCLUSION: There remains a paucity in expert witness guidelines provided by professional spine societies. Although existing recommendations are useful, there is a lack of standardized and comprehensive materials for spine surgeons providing expert witness testimony to reference. Moving forward, joint committees comprising surgeons, attorneys, and patient stakeholders may help improve the guidelines.

The utilization of systematic review evidence in formulating India's National Health Programme guidelines between 2007 and 2021.

Evidence-informed policymaking integrates the best available evidence on programme outcomes to guide decisions at all stages of the policy process and its importance becomes more pronounced in resource-constrained settings. In this paper, we have reviewed the use of systematic review evidence in framing National Health Programme (NHP) guidelines in India. We searched official websites of the different NHPs, linked to the main website of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW), in December 2020 and January 2021. NHP guideline documents with systematic review evidence were identified and information on the use of this evidence was extracted. We classified the identified systematic review evidence according to its use in the guideline documents and analysed the data to provide information on the different factors and patterns linked to the use of systematic review evidence in these documents. Systematic reviews were mostly visible in guideline documents addressing maternal and newborn health, communicable diseases and immunization. These systematic reviews were cited in the guidelines to justify the need for action, to justify recommendations for action and opportunities for local adaptation, and to highlight implementation challenges and justify implementation strategies. Guideline documents addressing implementation cited systematic reviews about the problems and policy options more often than citing systematic reviews about implementation. Systematic reviews were linked directly to support statements in few guideline documents, and sometimes the reviews were not appropriately cited. Most of the systematic reviews providing information on the nature and scale of the policy problem included Indian data. It was seen that since 2014, India has been increasingly using systematic review evidence for public health policymaking, particularly for some of its high-priority NHPs. This complements the increasing investment in research synthesis centres and procedures to support evidence-informed decision making, demonstrating the continued evolution of India's evidence policy system.

Protocolos de atención quirúrgica en el donante vivo y el receptor de trasplante renal / Surgical care protocols in the living donor and kidney transplant recipient

En El Salvador las enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles se han incrementado progresivamente en las últimas décadas, actualmente ocupan un lugar relevante en la ocurrencia de morbilidad y mortalidad en la población. El aparecimiento de nuevos casos, sumado a la alta cifra de los ya existentes, ha producido un incremento en la demanda de servicios de salud, tanto de atenciones ambulatorias, como de hospitalizaciones. Como parte esencial de este esfuerzo y con participación de especialistas del MINSAL y del ISSS, se han actualizado los protocolos médicos para el trasplante de riñón que fueron elaborados en el año 2019. EL presente documento contiene la inclusión de nuevos criterios, con los que se ha actualizado el contenido técnico, en relación con los procedimientos médicos que regirán la realización de los procesos de trasplante renal en la red de hospitales del SNIS, involucrados en la donación y trasplante con donantes vivos y que proporcionarán a pacientes que los reciban, la oportunidad de una mejor calidad de vida

In El Salvador, chronic noncommunicable diseases have increased progressively in recent decades, currently occupying a relevant place in the occurrence of morbidity and mortality in the population. The appearance of new cases, added to the high number of existing ones, has produced an increase in the demand for health services, both for outpatient care and hospitalizations. As an essential part of this effort and with the participation of MINSAL and ISSS specialists, the medical protocols for kidney transplantation that were prepared in 2019 have been updated. This document contains the inclusion of new criteria, with which has updated the technical content, in relation to the medical procedures that will govern the performance of kidney transplant processes in the SNIS network of hospitals, involved in donation and transplantation with living donors and that will provide patients who receive them, the opportunity of a better quality of life

Adesão ao tratamento da Tuberculose: estratégias biopolíticas de promoção da saúde na vertente neoliberal / Adherence to tuberculosis treatment: biopolitical health promotion strategies in the neoliberal perspective / Cumplimiento del tratamiento de la tuberculosis: tácticas biopolíticas para fomentar la salud en el contexto neoliberal

Objetivo: analisar como as recomendações sobre adesão terapêutica presentes em manuais de controle da tuberculose constituem estratégias biopolíticas de Promoção da Saúde na vertente neoliberal. Método: pesquisa documental e qualitativa que analisou cinco manuais publicados entre 2002 e 2019, a partir da metodologia pós-crítica de inspiração foucaultiana. Resultados: foram identificadas quatro estratégias biopolíticas, que correspondem às categorias analítica deste estudo: i) Exaltação do saber da estatística como fortalecimento da lógica gerencialista; ii) Priorização do tratamento dos casos bacilíferos e instituição de medidas de controle do risco da contaminação como forma de manter a segurança da população saudável; iii) Ênfase discursiva na população vulnerável como forma de omitir corpos precarizados; e iv) Discurso do empreendimento de si para superação da pobreza, como compensação da falta de políticas de proteção social. Conclusões: algumas recomendações de controle da tuberculose consistem em estratégias biopolíticas de Promoção da Saúde na vertente neoliberal, promovendo discursos sanitários que enfatizam os aspectos individuais, como o autocuidado, a autorresponsabilização, a autonomia e o empoderamento do sujeito. Mesmo nos casos em que percebemos associação do adoecimento com determinantes sociais da saúde e com situações de vulnerabilidade, as ações de controle da tuberculose insistem em ações inscritas numa perspectiva gerencialista da saúde. Na prática, parece haver um vazio de políticas de proteção social e de ações capazes de combater as iniquidades, o que é imprescindível para a efetiva adesão terapêutica e para a cura.(AU)

Objective: to analyze how the recommendations on therapeutic adherence present in tuberculosis control manuals constitute biopolitical Health Promotion strategies in the neoliberal perspective. Method: documentary and qualitative research that analyzed five manuals published between 2002 and 2019, based on the post-critical methodology inspired by Foucault. Results: four biopolitical strategies were identified, which correspond to the analytical categories of this study: i) Exaltation of statistical knowledge as a strengthening of managerial logic; ii) Prioritizing the treatment of bacilliferous cases and establishing measures to control the risk of contamination as a way of maintaining the safety of the healthy population; iii) Discursive emphasis on the vulnerable population as a way of omitting precarious bodies; and iv) Discourse about self-employment to overcome poverty, as compensation for the lack of social protection policies. Conclusions: some recommendations for tuberculosis control consist of biopolitical Health Promotion strategies in a neoliberal perspective, promoting health discourses that emphasize individual aspects, such as self-care, self-responsibility, autonomy, and empowerment of the subject. Even in cases where we perceive an association between illness and social determinants of health and situations of vulnerability, tuberculosis control actions insist on actions based on a health managerial perspective. In practice, there appears to be a lack of social protection policies and actions capable of combating inequities, which is essential for effective therapeutic adherence and cure.(AU)

Objetivo: el propósito es examinar de qué manera las directrices sobre el cumplimiento terapéutico en los manuales de control de la tuberculosis representan estrategias biopolíticas de Promoción de la Salud en el contexto neoliberal. Método:Se llevó a cabo una investigación documental cualitativa que analizó cinco Manuales publicados entre 2002 y 2019, utilizando un enfoque postcrítico inspirado en las ideas de Foucault.Resultados: se identificaron cuatro tácticas biopolíticas (categorías de análisis): 1) Enfatizar el valor del conocimiento estadístico como refuerzo de la lógica administrativa; 2) Priorizar el tratamiento de los casos con bacilos y establecer medidas de control del riesgo de contagio para salvaguardar a la población sana; 3) Poner un énfasis discursivo en la población vulnerable para dejar de lado a los cuerpos en situación precaria; y 4) Promover el autoempleo como solución para superar la pobreza, en sustitución de políticas de protección social insuficientes.Conclusiones: algunas recomendaciones dirigidas al control de la tuberculosis adoptan tácticas biopolíticas de fomento de la salud en el marco neoliberal, empleando discursos relacionados con la salud que ponen un énfasis en aspectos individuales como el autocuidado, la asunción de responsabilidad personal, la autonomía y el empoderamiento del individuo. Aun en situaciones en las que se percibe una correlación entre la enfermedad y los factores sociales que afectan la salud, así como con contextos de vulnerabilidad, las medidas de control de la tuberculosis siguen promoviendo enfoques alineados con una perspectiva de gestión...(AU)