Clinical and socio-demographic factors associated with dental extractions in a clinical sample

Abstract The objective of the present study was to identify the reasons for dental extractions in patients seeking dental care in a university dental clinic in Mexico. This is a cross-sectional study that assessed 284 consecutive patients at the School of Dentistry, Autonomous University of the State of Mexico between August 2017 and November 2018. In total, 505 extractions were performed. The dependent variable was the reason for extraction: 0) dental caries and ensuing sequels (reference category); 1) periodontal disease and ensuing sequels; and 2) other reasons. Sociodemographic, socioeconomic, and clinical variables were included as independent variables. The analysis was done with multinomial logistic regression (Stata 14.0). Out of all extractions, 63.6% (n=321) were due to dental caries and ensuing sequels; 22.0% (n=111) were due to periodontal disease and ensuing sequels; 5.3% (n=27) endodontic failure; 5.1% (n=26) prosthetic indications; 1.6% (n=8) orthodontic indications; and the rest (2.4%) were due to other reasons. In the multivariate model extractions due to periodontal disease vs dental caries were associated with occasionally smoking tobacco (Odds Ratio, OR=3.90) or daily tobacco use (OR=3.19); the tooth to be extracted having been previously restored (OR=2.35); extracted anterior as opposed to posterior teeth (OR =2.63); and patients with multiple extractions (OR=2.68). In the case of extractions due to "other reasons", no variable was significant. Dental caries and periodontal disease were the main reasons for dental extraction in this sample. Several variables, mostly clinical, were associated with extractions for periodontal reasons.

Resumo O objetivo do presente estudo foi identificar os motivos das extrações dentárias em pacientes que procuram atendimento odontológico em uma clínica odontológica universitária no México. Este é um estudo transversal que avaliou 284 pacientes consecutivos na Faculdade de Odontologia da Universidad Autónoma del Estado de México entre agosto de 2017 e novembro de 2018. No total, foram realizadas 505 extrações. A variável dependente foi o motivo da extração: 0) cárie dentária e sequelas subsequentes (categoria de referência); 1) doença periodontal e sequelas subsequentes; e 2) outros motivos. Variáveis sociodemográficas, socioeconômicas e clínicas foram incluídas como variáveis independentes. A análise foi feita com regressão logística multinomial (Stata 14.0). De todas as extrações, 63,6% (n=321) foram devidas a cárie dentária e sequelas subsequentes; 22,0% (n=111) foram devidas a doença periodontal e sequelas subsequentes; 5,3% (n=27) a insucesso endodôntico; 5,1% (n=26) a indicações protéticas; 1,6% (n=8) a indicações ortodônticas; e o restante (2,4%) foi devido a outros motivos. No modelo multivariado, as extrações por doença periodontal vs. cárie dentária foram associadas ao tabagismo ocasional (Odds Ratio, OR=3,90) ou ao uso diário de tabaco (OR=3,19); ao fato de o dente a ser extraído ter sido restaurado anteriormente (OR=2,35); à extração de dentes anteriores em vez de posteriores (OR=2,63); e a pacientes com extrações múltiplas (OR=2,68). No caso de extrações devido a "outros motivos", nenhuma variável foi significativa. A cárie dentária e a doença periodontal foram os principais motivos de extração dentária nessa amostra. Diversas variáveis, principalmente clínicas, foram associadas às extrações por motivos periodontais.

Frequency of F508del Variant in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis from Paraguay

Abstract Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive disorder and is caused by variants in the Cystic Fibrosis Transmembrane Conductance Regulator (CFTR) gene. We aimed to study the frequency of the F508del variant, the most common variant worldwide, in patients with CF from Paraguay. The frequency of the F508del variant in Paraguayan patients with a clinical diagnosis of CF was assessed using a polymerase chain reaction followed by the sequencing of the PCR products. 43 of the 86 patients (50%) were homozygous for the F508del variant, 28 were heterozygous (32.56%), and the remaining 15 (17.44%) were non-carriers. In terms of alleles, there were 114 mutated (114/172 or 66.28%) and 58 did not correspond to this variant (58/172 or 33.72%). This is the first study of the frequency of the F508del variant in patients with CF in Paraguay. This information is of utmost relevance when planning and offering treatments from health services.

Consolidation of the Neonatal Screening Program as a Public Health Program in Paraguay

Abstract In Paraguay, neonatal screening for congenital hypothyroidism (CH) and phenylketonuria (PKU) started in October 1999, in 2005 cystic fibrosis (CF) was selectively incorporated. The National Program for Neonatal Screening has a centralized laboratory that encompasses 1.132 Sample Collecting Sites (SCS) distributed in the 18 Health Regions, with over 80% coverage of live births; the incidence of CH being 1:2.060, HPA/PKU 1:6.328 and CF 1:5.671 newborns. The newborn screening program headed by the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare in Paraguay has been consolidated itself as a public health program. This publication describes the historic 20-year process, the strategies and activities carried out as well as the results and achievements, among which it is important to point out the achievement of newborns screening laws that make mandatory to detect, diagnose and treat those affected, as well as the human resources committed to newborn screening.

Estrategias implementadas en Paraguay para la detección neonatal, diagnóstico y tratamiento de las personas con fibrosis quística / Strategies implemented in Paraguay for the neonatal detection, diagnosis and treatment of people with cystic fibrosis

Introducción: La fibrosis quística (FQ) es una patología autosómica recesiva, pasible de ser detectada en el periodo neonatal, causada por mutaciones en el gen regulador de conductancia transmembrana de FQ (CFTR, por sus siglas en inglés), la patología es multisistémica y el tratamiento precoz incide en la expectativa y calidad de vida de los afectados. Objetivo: Presentar las principales estrategias y los resultados logrados para la detección, diagnóstico y tratamiento de las personas con FQ, en el Programa Nacional de Detección Neonatal. Metodología: Se realizó una revisión del plan operativo anual, informes, publicaciones y documentos emitidos del 2004 al 2018. Resultado: En 15 años se ejecutaron 16 estrategias que permitieron la detección, el diagnóstico así como el tratamiento de individuos afectados por la FQ. Entre las que se destacan el desarrollo de un proyecto piloto para el tamizaje de la FQ en RN, mediante dosaje de la tripsina inmunoreactiva (TIR), entrega de una canasta básica de medicamentos, insumos y equipos para el tratamiento de los individuos con FQ detectados por el programa así como los diagnosticados con anterioridad, implementación del test del sudor, elaboración de una Guía Clínica multidisciplinaria, automatización del dosaje de la TIR, que permitió la universalización del screening, y por último la identificación de las mutaciones presentes en los individuos afectados. En el 2015 se logró llegar al 100 % de cobertura de los RN atendidos en los servicios del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social. De enero del 2004 a diciembre del 2018, 179 individuos reciben su tratamiento en el programa, 144 de los cuales fueron detectados en el periodo neonatal. Conclusión:Las estrategias ejecutadas han tenido resultados muy auspiciosos que nos permitieron universalizar la detección neonatal y tratamiento, lo que conlleva a una mejor calidad y expectativa de vida de los individuos afectados por la FQ. En la actualidad solo faltaría implementar un Centro de Atención Multidisciplinario para las personas con Fibrosis Quística Palabras claves: Programa, Detección neonatal, Fibrosis Quística

Introduction:Cystic fibrosis (CF) is an autosomal recessive pathology, capable of being detected in the neonatal period, caused by mutations in the CF transmembrane conductance regulator gene (CFTR), the pathology is multisystemic and Early treatment affects the expectation and quality of life of those affected. Objective:Present the main strategies and the results achieved for the detection, diagnosis and treatment of people with CF, in the National Neonatal Screening Program. Methodology:A review of the annual operating plan, reports, publications and documents issued from 2004 to 2018 was made. Result:In 16 years, 16 strategies were implemented that allowed the detection, diagnosis and treatment of individuals affected by CF. Among those that stand out the development of a pilot project for the screening of CF in RN, by means of immunoreactive trypsin (TIR), delivery of a basic basket of medicines, supplies and equipment for the treatment of the individuals with CF detected by the program as well as those previously diagnosed, implementation of the sweat test, elaboration of a multidisciplinary Clinical Guide, automation of the TIR dose, which allowed the universalization of the screening, and finally the identification of the mutations present in the affected individuals . In 2015, it was possible to reach 100% coverage of the RNs assisted in the services of the Ministry of Public Health and Social Welfare. From January 2004 to December 2018, 179 individuals received their treatment in the program, 144 of which were detected in the neonatal period. Conclusion:The strategies implemented have had very auspicious results that allowed us to universalize neonatal detection and treatment, which leads to a better quality and life expectancy of the individuals affected by CF. At present, it would only be necessary to implement a Multidisciplinary Care Center for people with Cystic Fibrosis. Keywords: Program, Neonatal screening, Cystic fibrosis

Incidencia de la fibrosis quística en Paraguay / Incidence of cystic fibrosis in Paraguay

Introducción: Fibrosis quística (FQ) patología genética, autosómica recesiva por mutaciones en el gen de la proteína reguladora de la conductancia transmembrana (CFTR cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator). En una enfermedad multisistémica, afecta el aparato respiratorio, sistema digestivo, glándulas sudoríparas y conducto deferente. En Paraguay la detección, diagnóstico y tratamiento es obligatoria y gratuita para todo recién nacidos (RN). El tamizaje neonatal es realizado a través del dosaje de la tripsinainmuno reactiva (TIR) y la confirmación diagnóstica con el test del sudor. Objetivo: Reportar la incidencia de la FQ en la población de RN de Paraguay. Es un Materiales y Métodos: trabajo descriptivo, retrospectivo de corte trasversal, donde se analizaron los datos del Programa Nacional de Detección Neonatal (PNDN), de enero del 2015 a diciembre del 2017, para el análisis de la base de datos se utilizó una planilla Excel. Resultados: En el 2015 un 91% (79.093/87.181) de las muestras ingresadas al Programa reunieron los criterios (edad y calidad de la muestra) para el estudio de la TIR, arrojando una incidencia de 1 en 6.591 RN. Para el 2016, esto correspondió a un 97% (83.525/86.094) con una incidencia de 1 en 4.176 RN y por último en el 2017, se tuvo un 97% (87.075/90.037) con una incidencia de 1 en 5.112 RN. Conclusión: La incidencia de la FQ en la población de recién nacidos del Paraguay, en los tres años que abarca este estudio, no presentan entre sí diferencias significativas, tampoco con las reportadas para la población hispánica.

Introduction: Cystic fibrosis (CF), is an autosomal recessive genetic pathology that is caused by mutations in the transmembrane conductance regulatory protein (CFTR cystic fibrosis transmembrane regulator) gene. As a multisystem disease, it affects the respiratory system, digestive system, sweat glands and vas deferens. In Paraguay, detection, diagnosis and treatment is mandatory and free for all newborns (NB). Neonatal screening is performed by the immunoreactive trypsinogen assay (IRT) and diagnostic confirmation is performed by the sweat test. Objective: To report the incidence of CF in the NB population of Paraguay. Materials and Methods: This was a descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study, where data from the National Neonatal Screening Program (NNSP) were analyzed, from January 2015 to December 2017. To analyze the database, we used an Excel spreadsheet. Results: In 2015, 91% (79,093 / 87,181) of the samples sent to the Program met the criteria (age and sample quality) for the IRT study, with an incidence of 1 in 6,591 NB. In 2016, 97% (83,525 / 86,094) met criteria, with an incidence of 1 in 4,176 NB, while in 2017, 97% (87,075 / 90,037) met criteria, with an incidence of 1 in 5,112 NB. Conclusion: The incidence of CF in the newborn population of Paraguay, during the three years of this study, did not show significant differences between years, nor with those reported for the Hispanic population.

Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre virus de papiloma humano (VPH) y cáncer de cuello uterino en mujeres de 30 y más años de edad, de un barrio ribereño de Asunción, (Bañado Sur). 2012 / Knowledge, attitudes and practice on human papilloma virus (HPV) and cervix cancer in women who were 30 years old or more, from a riverside neighborhood of Asuncion, (Bañado Sur). 2012

Introducción: El cáncer de cuello uterino es un problema de salud pública en Paraguay. Objetivo: Determinar conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre virus del papiloma humano (VPH) y cáncer de cuello uterino en mujeres de 12 Unidades de Salud Familiar (USF) de Bañado Sur-Asunción, periodo abril-octubre 2012. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal, utilizando cuestionario estructurado autoadministrado. Resultados: La edad promedio de las encuestadas fue 42 años, la mayoría en unión libre o casadas (70%); 65% tienen educación básica y media, 56% son amas de casa. El 83% tienen seguro médico; 78% escuchó hablar sobre cáncer de cuello uterino, 74% de éstas en los centros de salud. El 10% de las encuestadas conoce el VPH y lo relaciona con la enfermedad, 90 % escuchó hablar sobre la prueba de Papanicolaou, el 27 % de ellas sabe en qué consiste; 90% de las mujeres demostró actitud favorable y 56% prácticas favorables respecto a la prevención de la enfermedad. Conclusiones: El estudio permite conocer la percepción que tiene una población de mujeres de un barrio marginal de la capital del país, respecto al cáncer de cuello uterino y el principal factor de riesgo que lo produce, a fin de incrementar la prestación de servicios de prevención de este tipo de cáncer, además de propiciar el trabajo interinstitucional e intersectorial en la prevención y control de la enfermedad en el país.

Introduction: Cervix cancer is a public health problem in Paraguay. Objective: To determine knowledge, attitudes and practices on human papilloma virus (HPV) and uterine cervix cancer in women from 12 Family Health Units (FHU) of the Bañado Sur- Asunción, April-October 2,012 period. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional study that used self-administered structured questionnaires. Results: The mean age was 42 years, most of them cohabitated or were married (70%); 65% had elementary and secondary education and 56% was housewife; 83% had medical insurance and 78% heard about uterine cervix cancer, 74% of them in health posts. Only 10% knew HPV and related it to a disease, 90% heard about Papanicolaou test, but only 27% knew what is, 90% showed favorable attitude and 56% favorable practices in relation to the disease prevention. Conclusions: The study provided information on the perception that a population of women from a marginal zone of the capital have in relation to cervical cancer and its main risk factor. This will allow increasing the supply of prevention services for this type of cancer, along with promoting inter-institutional and inter-sectorial work on the prevention and control of this disease in the country.

Valor de referencia de la hormona estimulante de la tiroides (TSH) por fluoroinmunoensayo en neonatos del Paraguay / The reference value of thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) determined by fluoroimmunoassay in Paraguayan newborns

El término de valores de referencia es un concepto ampliamente aceptado y aplicado internacionalmente y puede ser expresado como el establecimiento y uso de datos relevantes para lainterpretación de observaciones médicas. La hormona estimulante de la tiroides (TSH), juega un papel determinante en la detección temprana de una de las pocas causas prevenibles de retardo mental, el hipotiroidismo congénito. Los valores de referencia utilizados en el PPFQRM han sido establecidos según la recomendación del valor dado por la prueba comercialutilizada (<9 Normal, 9-18 borderline, >18μU/ml hipotiroidismo), en muestras de sangre en papel de filtro de reciénnacidos entre 2 a 6 días de vida.Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transverso con 20.168 muestras de sangre seca de recién nacidos de 1 a 7 días de vida a término, para determinar el valor de referencia de la TSH de la población de RN en el Paraguay, utilizándose las medidas de tendencia central y de dispersión: media, mediana, percentiles y ladistribución de frecuencias a fin de caracterizar a la variable deinterés. El 22% de las muestras presentó valores de TSH entre0.01-1.0, 25% entre 1.1-2, 19% entre 2.1-3.0, 12% entre 3.1-4, 8% entre 4.1-5 y 14% mayor a 5 μU/ml. Se encontraron los siguientes valores de TSH; media: 2.74, mediana: 2.22, moda:0.01 y el desvió estándar: 2.14 μU/ml. Para el percentil 75: 3.26, el 95: 6.68 y el percentil 99: 9 μU/ml. En base a estasobservaciones se confirma como punto de corte un valor de TSH igual a 10 μU/ml.

The term “reference values" is widely accepted and applied internationally and can be expressed as the establishment and use of data relevant to the interpretation of medical observations.Thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH) plays a role in early detection of one of the few preventable causes of mentalretardation, congenital hypothyroidism. The reference values used in the program for prevention of cystic fibrosis and mental retardation (PPFQRM) were those recommended by the commercial test used (<9 Normal, 9-18 borderline, >18 ìU/mL hypothyroidism) using filter paper with blood samples from newborns at 2-6 days of life. We performed a cross-sectional, observational study with 20,168 dried blood samples from fullterm newborns at 1-7 days of life to determine the reference value for TSH in the NB population of Paraguay using themeasures of central tendency and dispersion: mean, median, percentiles, and frequency distribution in order to describe the variable under study. A TSH of between 0.01--1.0 μU/ml wasfound in 22% of samples, 1.1—2 μU/ml in 25% of samples, from 2.1--3.0 μU/ml in 19%, between 3.1—4 μU/ml in 12%, from 4.1—5 μU/ml in 8%, and more than 5 μU/ml in 14%. TSH valuesfound were: mean: 2.74, median: 2.22, mode: 0.01, and standard deviation was 2.14 μU/ml. For the 75th percentile: 3.26 μU/ml; 95th: 6.68 μU/ml; and 99th: 9 μU/ml. Based on these observations a cutoff point for TSH was confirmed equivalent to 10 μU/ml.

Incidencia de hipotiroidismo congénito en 14 regiones sanitarias de Paraguay / Incidence of congenital hypothyroidism in 14 health regions of Paraguay

El Hipotiroidismo Congénito, una de las causas tratables más comunes de retardo mental, ocurre en aproximadamente uno en 3000 recién nacidos. Se investiga la incidencia del hipotiroidismo congénito en Paraguay,país considerado endémico para los Desordenes por Deficiencia de Yodo.