Longitudinal dynamics of SARS-CoV-2-specific cellular and humoral immunity after natural infection or BNT162b2 vaccination.

The timing of the development of specific adaptive immunity after natural SARS-CoV-2 infection, and its relevance in clinical outcome, has not been characterized in depth. Description of the long-term maintenance of both cellular and humoral responses elicited by real-world anti-SARS-CoV-2 vaccination is still scarce. Here we aimed to understand the development of optimal protective responses after SARS-CoV-2 infection and vaccination. We performed an early, longitudinal study of S1-, M- and N-specific IFN-γ and IL-2 T cell immunity and anti-S total and neutralizing antibodies in 88 mild, moderate or severe acute COVID-19 patients. Moreover, SARS-CoV-2-specific adaptive immunity was also analysed in 234 COVID-19 recovered subjects, 28 uninfected BNT162b2-vaccinees and 30 uninfected healthy controls. Upon natural infection, cellular and humoral responses were early and coordinated in mild patients, while weak and inconsistent in severe patients. The S1-specific cellular response measured at hospital arrival was an independent predictive factor against severity. In COVID-19 recovered patients, four to seven months post-infection, cellular immunity was maintained but antibodies and neutralization capacity declined. Finally, a robust Th1-driven immune response was developed in uninfected BNT162b2-vaccinees. Three months post-vaccination, the cellular response was comparable, while the humoral response was consistently stronger, to that measured in COVID-19 recovered patients. Thus, measurement of both humoral and cellular responses provides information on prognosis and protection from infection, which may add value for individual and public health recommendations.

[Patients in need of parenteral nutrition in their homes using a PICC catheter]. / Enfermos con alimentación parenteral domiciliaria a través de un catéter PICC.

The authors presented their information in a poster format at the VI GAVeCeLT National Congress "VI Congresso Nazionale GAVeCeLT (Centro Congressi Europa, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)". The authors point out that the use of less invasive systems, such as a PICC catheter (peripherally inserted central catheter), produce excellent results, provided the protocols for care and maintenance are correctly applied.

Effects of oral nutritional supplements in normally nourished or mildly undernourished geriatric patients after surgery for hip fracture: a randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Oral nutritional supplements have been recommended after orthopedic surgery in geriatric patients to reduce postoperative complications. However, tolerability of supplements could be a limitation, and their universal use is not supported by the heterogeneity of previous studies, especially in patients without malnutrition. METHODS: This study is a randomized, controlled, open, parallel, 3-arm clinical trial comparing supplementation with protein powder dissolved in liquids to aim at 36 g of protein per day, energy and protein supplements to aim at 37.6 g of protein and 500 kcal per day, or no intervention in normally nourished or mildly undernourished patients. Outcomes were serum albumin, prealbumin, retinol-binding globulin, and body mass index, among others. Postoperative complications were also recorded. RESULTS: Ninety patients aged 83.8 +/- 6.6 years were included. The mean ingested amount of supplements was 41.1% +/- 20.6% in the protein powder supplement group and 51.4% +/- 13.2% in the energy protein supplement group (t = 2.278, P = .027). Postoperative supplements had no effect on the nutrition status during in-hospital follow-up, as assessed by serum albumin (P = .251), prealbumin (P = .530), retinol-binding globulin (P = .552), or body mass index (P = .582). Multivariate analysis showed that length of hospital stay with an established complication until its resolution (beta = .230, P = .031), total hospital stay (beta = .450, P < .001), baseline body mass index (beta = .204, P = .045), and total daily ingested proteins per body weight (beta = .252, P = .018) were predictive variables on the change in serum albumin (R2 = 0.409, F = 11.246, P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Oral nutritional supplements in normally nourished or only mildly undernourished geriatric patients with hip fracture submitted to surgery may be of interest for patients with postoperative complications and long hospital stays.

[Prevalence of psychiatric cases in overweight or obese patients attended in a hospital outpatient clinic]. / Prevalencia de casos psiquiátricos en pacientes con sobrepeso u obesidad atendidos en consultas externas de un centro hospitalario.

BACKGROUND AND AIMS: It has been recently shown that psychiatric disorders are associated with obesity. However this association has not been studied in overweight/obese patients at a hospital setting in our country. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We have studied 333 consecutive patients who were referred to our hospital outpatient clinic with overweight or obesity. Individuals with prior diagnosis of psychiatric disease were excluded from the study. Well validated auto-administered questionnaires were employed to identify psychiatric cases (Goldberg Health Questionnaire, GHQ, with a cut-off point of 5/6) and eating disorders (Eating Disorders Inventory, EDI, bulimia subscales with a cut-off point of 6/7). RESULTS: The prevalence of pathologic results in the GHQ was 47.1%, and the prevalence of pathologic results in the EDI was 5.8%. There were no differences after subgroup analysis when patients were classified according to their grade of obesity, but women presented a higher prevalence of psychiatric cases than men (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed an influence of female gender on the scores of the administered questionnaires (p < 0,01 in all of them) and of body mass index on the depression subscale of GHQ and on EDI (p < 0,001 in both). CONCLUSION: The prevalence of psychiatric cases in overweight/obese patients referred to a hospital setting is high, and higher in women than in men.

Metabolic control and chronic complications during a 3-year follow-up period in a cohort of type 2 diabetic patients attended in primary care in the Community of Madrid (Spain).

BACKGROUND: Our aim was to analyze both metabolic control and chronic complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) patients regularly attended in primary care during a 3 years of follow-up in the Community of Madrid (Spain). METHODS: From 2007 to 2010 we prospectively included 3268 patients with T2D attended by 153 primary care physicians from 51 family health centers. An prospective cohort study with annual evaluation over 3 years to the same population was performed. We measured the goals of control in diabetic patients and the incidence of chronic complications of diabetes during the study period. RESULTS: A significant decrease in serum glucose levels (143±42mg/dl vs 137±43mg/dl, p<0.00), HbA1c (7.09±1.2% vs 7.02±1.2%, p<0.00), total cholesterol (191.4±38mg/dl vs 181.5±36mg/dl, p<0.00), LDL cholesterol (114.7±31mg/dl vs 105.5±30mg/dl, p<0.00) and triglyceride levels (144.5±93mg/dl vs 138±84mg/dl, p<0.00) during study period was documented. On the contrary, a significant elevation in HDL cholesterol levels was observed (49.2±14mg/dl vs 49.9±16mg/dl, p<0.00). The incidence of diabetic complications throughout the study period was low, with a incidence of coronary heart disease of 6.2%, peripheral arterial disease 3%, ischemic stroke 2.8%, diabetic foot 11.2%, nephropathy 5.9%, retinopathy 4.5%, and neuropathy 3%. CONCLUSION: Metabolic control in T2D patients attended in primary care in the Community of Madrid throughout 3 years is adequate and is accompanied by low percent of chronic diabetic complications during this period of follow-up.

Phase IV prospective clinical study to evaluate the effect of taurine on liver function in postsurgical adult patients requiring parenteral nutrition.

BACKGROUND: Taurine's role in bile acid metabolism and anti-inflammatory activity could exert a protective effect on hepatobiliary complications associated with parenteral nutrition (PN). In this study, the effects of 2 amino acid solutions, with and without taurine, on liver function administered to nonacutely ill postsurgical patients as part of a short-term PN regimen were prospectively compared. METHODS: Adult patients randomly received (double-blind) Tauramin 10% or a standard PN solution without taurine as the control (1.5 g amino acid/kg body weight [bw]/d; infusion rate of ≤4 mg glucose/kg bw/d) for a period of 5-30 days. γ-Glutamyl transpeptidase (GGT) and other indicators of liver function, glucose metabolism, lipid profile, inflammation markers, and treatment safety data were collected. RESULTS: Thirty-five patients receiving taurine PN and 39 receiving control PN were enrolled (intention-to-treat [ITT] population). Most patients (n = 62) discontinued after day 7 of follow-up (per-protocol [PP] population: n = 24 and n = 27, respectively). ITT patients with high GGT values after 5 days of PN comprised 68.6% and 64.1%, respectively. The mean change in GGT values with respect to the baseline values was 167 ± 192 and 157 ± 185 IU/L, respectively. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels after 7 days of PN were significantly decreased in the taurine PN group of PP patients (-2.83 ± 30.9 vs 23.9 ± 27.0 mg/dL for control PN; P < .05). None of the adverse events reported (taurine PN: n = 6; control PN: n = 7) were treatment related. CONCLUSION: PN solutions with and without taurine had similar effects on liver function parameters, except for an LDL reduction in PN with taurine, when administered to nonacutely ill postsurgical patients in the short term (5-7 days).

Estimation of the economic and health impact of complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the autonomous community of Madrid (Spain).

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the economic and health impact of chronic complications (macrovascular and microvascular) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the autonomous community of Madrid (Spain) (ACM). METHODS: The number of expected complications was obtained from a descriptive, cross-sectional study on a cohort of 3,268 patients with T2DM from the ACM. Cost of complications (€, 2012) was assessed both at hospitals and in primary care. The number of medical visits in primary care and drug treatment for complications were collected by a panel of 21 physicians experienced in treatment of T2DM. Population and epidemiological data and healthcare costs were obtained from Spanish sources. Univariate sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS: It is estimated that there are 390,944 patients with T2DM in the ACM, and that they experience 172,406 and 212,283 macrovascular and microvascular complications respectively during their lifetimes. Mean cost of T2DM complications per patient is estimated at € 4,121.54 (66% due to macrovascular complications). The economic impact of T2DM complications in the ACM would be € 1,611 million (1,065 and 545 millions from macrovascular and microvascular complications respectively). The economic impact would range from € 1,249 and 2.509 million euro depending on T2DM prevalence. CONCLUSIONS: Complications of T2DM have a great health and economic impact in ACM.

Role of peripherally inserted central catheters in home parenteral nutrition: a 5-year prospective study.

BACKGROUND: Home parenteral nutrition (HPN) has become a common therapy, with tunneled central venous catheters (CVCs) being preferred for its administration. Peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) are not currently recommended for long-term HPN, although evidence to support this statement is scarce. The authors aimed to evaluate the outcomes of HPN, focusing on CVC-related complications. MATERIALS AND METHODS: All patients attended at the authors' center for HPN from 2007-2011 were prospectively included. HPN composition aimed at 20-35 kcal/kg/d, 3-6 g/kg/d of glucose, 1.0 g/kg/d of amino acids, and <1 g/kg/d of lipids. HPN was infused in an intermittent schedule, mostly at night. Catheter-related bloodstream infections (CRBSIs) were confirmed with positive semi-quantitative or quantitative culture of the catheter or simultaneous differential blood cultures drawn through the CVC and peripheral vein. RESULTS: Seventy-two patients received HPN, with 79 implanted CVCs (48 PICCs, 10 Hickman, and 21 ports). Mean catheter-days were 129.1 for PICCs, 98.5 for Hickman, and 67.7 for ports (P = .685). When analyzing CRBSIs, ports had 44, Hickman had 20, and PICC had 0 episodes per 1000 catheter-days (P = .078). Only PICCs showed less incidence of CRBSIs vs ports (P = .043). Multivariate logistic regression, correcting by catheter-days, patients' age and sex, underlying disease, and type of catheter, showed that only catheter-days (P = .031) was a predictor for CRBSIs (P = .007, Nagelkerke R= = 0.246). CONCLUSION: PICCs are similar in terms of catheter-related complications to other CVCs for the administration of HPN, especially for oncology patients with HPN lasting <6 months.

Copper and zinc serum levels after derivative bariatric surgery: differences between Roux-en-Y Gastric bypass and biliopancreatic diversion.

BACKGROUND: There are limited data on the prevalence of copper and zinc deficiency in the long term after bariatric surgery. METHODS: We analysed copper and zinc serum levels in a cohort of 141 patients, 52 who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) and 89 biliopancreatic diversion (BPD), with a follow-up of 5 years. RESULTS: Mean copper level was significantly lower in the BPD group (P < 0.0001 vs. RYGB). Forty-five (50.6%) BPD patients had, at least once, a low copper level, and half of them, 27 (30.3%) patients, had repeatedly low levels. In this group, serum copper level correlated positively with total leukocyte and granulocyte count (r = 0.14, P = 0.002, and r = 0.17, P < 0.001, respectively). However, no patient had clinical evidence of haematological or neurological disorders. Only two RYGB patients (3.8%) had copper deficiency. Mean zinc level was also significantly lower in the BPD group (P < 0.0001). All but one BPD patient had hypozincaemia at least once, and the percentage of patients with hypozincaemia ranged from 44.9% to 74.2%. In RYGB patients, zinc deficiency peaked at 48 and 60 months (15.4% and 21.2%, respectively). The zinc level was determined by the alimentary limb length in this group, but the common channel length had no influence on copper and zinc levels in the BPD group. CONCLUSIONS: Hypocupremia, and especially hypozincaemia, are frequent findings in BPD patients, but rarely found in patients who underwent RYGB, particularly short RYGB. Our data also suggest that a long-standing and severe hypocupremia is required to develop neurological and haematological disorders after bariatric surgery.

Insulin action in adipose tissue in type 1 diabetes.

BACKGROUND: Insulin action has been reported to be normal in type 1 diabetic patients. However, some studies have reported an insulin resistance state in these patients. The aim of this study was to investigate insulin resistance in a group of type 1 diabetic patients. We studied the insulin action in adipose tissue and analyzed the effects of duration of disease, body mass index (BMI), and glycosylated hemoglobin on insulin action at the receptor and postreceptor levels in adipocytes. METHODS: Nine female type 1 diabetic patients with different durations of disease and eight nondiabetic female patients of comparable age and BMI were studied. (125)I-insulin binding and U-[(14)C]-D-glucose transport was measured in a sample of subcutaneous gluteus adipose tissue obtained by open surgical biopsy from each subject. RESULTS: The duration of disease was negatively correlated with both (125)I-insulin binding capacity (r = -0.70, P < 0.05) and basal and maximum insulin-stimulated glucose transport (r = -0.87, P < 0.01, and r = -0.88, P < 0.01, respectively). Maximum specific (125)I-insulin binding to the receptors in adipocytes was higher in the group of patients with a shorter duration of disease (P < 0.01). Basal and maximum insulin-stimulated glucose transport was significantly higher in the group with less than 5 years of disease (P < 0.01). No correlation was found between BMI and insulin action. CONCLUSION: Female type 1 diabetic patients have normal insulin action. There is a high glucose uptake in the early phase of the disease, although a longer duration of disease appears to be a contributing factor to a decrease in insulin action in these patients, and involving both receptor and postreceptor mechanisms.

Perioperative oral nutritional supplements in normally or mildly undernourished geriatric patients submitted to surgery for hip fracture: a randomized clinical trial.

BACKGROUND: Oral nutritional supplements have been recommended after orthopedic surgery in geriatric patients. This has been shown to be effective even in normally nourished or mildly undernourished geriatric patients. Whether perioperative administration of these products is also effective and suitable is not known. METHODS: Randomized, controlled, open, paralleled two-arms clinical trial, comparing energy-protein supplements (40 g of protein and 400 kcal per day), with no intervention in normally nourished or mildly undernourished patients. Outcomes were serum proteins, body mass index, postoperative complications among others. RESULTS: 60 Elderly patients were included. Patients in the intervention group (n = 30) ingested 52.2 ± 12.1% of the prescribed supplements per day for 5.8 ± 1.8 days before surgery and until hospital discharge. There was a significant change in serum albumin at follow-up (F = 22.536, P < 0.001), and between the two groups (F = 5.763, P = 0.002), favouring the intervention. The same was observed for serum prealbumin (F = 6.654, P = 0.001 within subjects, F = 2.865, P = 0.045 for interaction). Logistic regression showed that only supplemented proteins per day (OR[95%CI] = 0.925[0.869-0.985]) were associated with less postoperative complications (R(2) = 0.323, χ(2) = 11.541, P = 0.003). CONCLUSION: Perioperative supplements in geriatric patients with hip fracture submitted to surgery showed better recovery of plasma proteins. Higher daily protein intakes were associated with less postoperative complications.

Chronic increase of bone turnover markers after biliopancreatic diversion is related to secondary hyperparathyroidism and weight loss. Relation with bone mineral density.

BACKGROUND: Biliopancreatic diversion (BPD) is the most effective bariatric procedure. Around 70% of these patients have secondary hyperparathyroidism (SH) in the long term as a consequence of calcium and vitamin D malabsorption. This work was aimed to study the influence of SH on bone turnover and its relationship with bone mineral density (BMD). METHODS: Bone turnover markers were determined in 63 BPD patients and 34 morbidly obese controls. In the BPD group, we also studied the influence of age, loss of weight, common channel length, PTH, vitamin D, and serum calcium on bone turnover as well as its relation with BMD. RESULTS: BPD patients showed significantly higher PTH, osteocalcin, and beta-CTx levels than controls. In the multivariate regression analysis, only PTH (beta=0.42; P=0.0002), menopausal status (beta=0.31; P=0.007) and the percentage of lost BMI (beta=-0.24; P=0.03) significantly predicted the osteocalcin level (R2=0.33; F=9.56; P<0.0001). Similarly, only PTH (beta=0.39; P=0.0005), menopausal status (beta=0.37; P=0.001) and the percentage of lost BMI (beta=-0.23; P=0.04) significantly predicted the beta-CTx level (R2=0.33; F=9.82; P<0.0001). Osteocalcin and beta-CTx levels correlated negatively with BMD at lumbar spine (r=-0.38, P=0.002 and r=-0.30, P=0.02, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Chronic SH and the loss of weight determine a high rate of bone turnover that is associated with decreasing BMD in BPD patients.

Metabolic control and chronic complications during a 3-year follow-up period in a cohort of type 2 diabetic patients attended in primary care in the Community of Madrid (Spain) / Control metabólico y complicaciones crónicas durante un período de 3 años en una cohorte de pacientes diabéticos tipo 2 atendidos en asistencia primaria en la Comunidad de Madrid (España)

BACKGROUND: Our aim was to analyze both metabolic control and chronic complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D) patients regularly attended in primary care during a 3 years of follow-up in the Community of Madrid (Spain). METHODS: From 2007 to 2010 we prospectively included 3268 patients with T2D attended by 153 primary care physicians from 51 family health centers. An prospective cohort study with annual evaluation over 3 years to the same population was performed. We measured the goals of control in diabetic patients and the incidence of chronic complications of diabetes during the study period. RESULTS: A significant decrease in serum glucose levels (143 ± 42 mg/dl vs 137 ± 43 mg/dl, p < 0.00), HbA1c (7.09 ± 1.2% vs 7.02 ± 1.2%, p < 0.00), total cholesterol (191.4 ± 38 mg/dl vs 181.5 ± 36 mg/dl, p < 0.00), LDL cholesterol (114.7 ± 31 mg/dl vs 105.5 ±30 mg/dl, p < 0.00) and triglyceride levels (144.5 ± 93 mg/dl vs 138 ± 84 mg/dl, p < 0.00) during study period was documented. On the contrary, a significant elevation in HDL cholesterol levels was observed (49.2 ± 14 mg/dl vs 49.9 ± 16 mg/dl, p < 0.00). The incidence of diabetic complications throughout the study period was low, with a incidence of coronary heart disease of 6.2%, peripheral arterial disease 3%, ischemic stroke 2.8%, diabetic foot 11.2%, nephropathy 5.9%, retinopathy 4.5%, and neuropathy 3%. CONCLUSION: Metabolic control in T2D patients attended in primary care in the Community of Madrid throughout 3 years is adequate and is accompanied by low percent of chronic diabetic complications during this period of follow-up

ANTECEDENTES: Nuestro objetivo ha sido analizar el control metabólico y las complicaciones crónicas de pacientes con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) que acudían regularmente a consultas de asistencia primaria durante 3 años de seguimiento en la Comunidad de Madrid (España). MÉTODOS: Desde 2007 a 2010, 153 médicos de asistencia primaria de 51 centros de salud familiares incluyeron prospectivamente 3268 pacientes con DM2. Se realizó un estudio de cohorte prospectivo con evaluación anual de la misma población durante 3 años. Se determinaron los objetivos de control y la incidencia de complicaciones crónicas de la diabetes. RESULTADOS: Se comprobaron descensos significativos de los niveles séricos de glucosa (143 ± 42 mg/dl frente a 137 ± 43 mg/dl, p < 0,00), HbA1c (7,09 ± 1,2% frente a 7,02 ± 1,2%, p < 0,00), colesterol total (191,4 ± 38 mg/dl frente a 181,5 ± 36 mg/dl, p < 0,00), colesterol LDL (114,7 ±31 mg/dl frente a 105,5 ± 30 mg/dl, p < 0,00) y triglicéridos (144,5 ± 93 mg/dl frente a 138 ± 84 mg/dl, p < 0,00) durante el período del estudio. Por el contrario, se observó una elevación significativa de los niveles de colesterol HDL (49,2 ± 14 mg/dl frente a 49,9 ± 16 mg/dl, p < 0,00). La incidencia de complicaciones diabéticas durante el período del estudio fue baja: enfermedad coronaria 6,2%, enfermedad arterial periférica 3%, ictus isquémico 2,8%, pie diabético 11,2%, nefropatía 5,9%, retinopatía 4,5% y neuropatía 3%. CONCLUSIÓN: El control metabólico de los pacientes con DM2 atendidos en asistencia primaria en la Comunidad de Madrid durante 3 años era adecuado e iba acompañado de un porcentaje bajo de complicaciones crónicas durante este período de seguimiento

Estimación del impacto económico y sanitario de las complicaciones de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 en la Comunidad de Madrid / Estimation of the economic and health impact of complications of type 2 diabetes mellitus in the autonomous community of Madrid (Spain)

OBJETIVO: Estimar el impacto económico y sanitario de las complicaciones crónicas macro y microvasculares de la diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) en la Comunidad de Madrid (CM). MÉTODOS: El número de complicaciones esperadas se obtuvo de un estudio descriptivo transversal que incluyó una cohorte de 3.268 pacientes con DM2 de la CM. El coste de las complicaciones (Euros de 2012) se valoró tanto a nivel hospitalario como en la atención primaria. El número de consultas médicas en atención primaria y el tratamiento farmacológico de las complicaciones se obtuvo mediante un panel de 21 médicos con experiencia en el tratamiento de la DM2. Los datos poblacionales, epidemiológicos y los costes sanitarios se consiguieron de fuentes españolas. Se hicieron análisis de sensibilidad univariantes. RESULTADOS: Se estima que la población con DM2 en la CM asciende a 390.944 pacientes y que estos sufren a lo largo de su vida 172.406 y 212.283 complicaciones macro y microvasculares, respectivamente. El coste promedio de las complicaciones de la DM2 por paciente se calcula en 4.121,54 € (el 66% debido a las complicaciones macrovasculares). El impacto económico de las complicaciones de la DM2 en la CM sería de 1.611 millones de euros (1.065 en las complicaciones crónicas de tipo macrovascular y 545 en las complicaciones de tipo microvascular). El impacto económico oscilaría entre los 1.249 y los 2.509 millones de euros, según la prevalencia de DM2. CONCLUSIONES: Las complicaciones de la DM2 tienen un gran impacto, tanto sanitario como económico en la CM

OBJECTIVE: To estimate the economic and health impact of chronic complications (macrovascular and microvascular) of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in the autonomous community of Madrid (Spain) (ACM). METHODS: The number of expected complications was obtained from a descriptive, cross-sectional study on a cohort of 3,268 patients with T2DM from the ACM. Cost of complications (Euros, 2012) was assessed both at hospitals and in primary care. The number of medical visits in primary care and drug treatment for complications were collected by a panel of 21 physicians experienced in treatment of T2DM. Population and epidemiological data and healthcare costs were obtained from Spanish sources. Univariate sensitivity analyses were performed. RESULTS: It is estimated that there are 390,944 patients with T2DM in the ACM, and that they experience 172,406 and 212,283 macrovascular and microvascular complications respectively during their lifetimes. Mean cost of T2DM complications per patient is estimated at Euros 4,121.54 (66% due to macrovascular complications). The economic impact of T2DM complications in the ACM would be € 1,611 million (1,065 and 545 millions from macrovascular and microvascular complications respectively). The economic impact would range from Euros 1,249 and 2.509 million euro depending on T2DM prevalence. CONCLUSIONS: Complications of T2DM have a great health and economic impact in ACM

Fe de errores de «Estudio descriptivo de la evolución clínico-asistencial de la población con diabetes tipo 2 en la Comunidad de Madrid. Estudio de seguimiento diabético tipo 2» / Erratum to “Descriptive study on the outcome of clinical care of the type 2 diabetes population in the Community of Madrid. Type 2 diabetes follow-up (ESD-2)”

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Estudio descriptivo de la evolución clínico-asistencial de la población con diabetes tipo 2 en la Comunidad de Madrid. Estudio de seguimiento diabético tipo 2 (ESD-2) / Descriptive study on the outcome of clinical care of the type 2 diabetes population in the Community of Madrid. Type 2 diabetes follow-up (ESD-2)

Objetivos. El objetivo del estudio es conocer el grado de control de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular y la prevalencia de complicaciones crónicas de la población con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) en la Comunidad de Madrid, en condiciones habituales de práctica asistencial diaria durante 3 años de seguimiento. Materiales y métodos. Para ello, hemos realizado un estudio epidemiológico, transversal y descriptivo, de los pacientes con DM2 seguidos en 51 centros de salud, con la participación de 134 profesionales sanitarios de todas las áreas sanitarias de la Comunidad de Madrid. La muestra se obtuvo mediante muestreo sistemático. Analizamos variables sociodemográficas, biológicas/ bioquímicas, de resultado y de procesos asistenciales. El tratamiento estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante el programa de análisis estadístico SPSS 15.0. Resultados. La muestra de pacientes estudiados estuvo constituida por 3.268 pacientes. El 50,3% eran varones y el 49,7%, mujeres, con una edad media de 68,8 ± 10,9 años, y un tiempo medio de evolución de diabetes mellitus de 7,9 ± 7,4 años y mediana de 6 años. Los resultados de comorbilidad mostraron principalmente que el 70,4% tenía la presión arterial elevada, y el 48,4%, obesidad. La presión arterial sistólica media fue de 131,7 ± 14,5 mmHg, y en el 35,3% de los diabéticos fue menor de 130 mmHg. La presión arterial diastólica media fue de 76,1± 9 mmHg, y en el 51,4% de los pacientes estaba por debajo de los 80 mmHg. El 25,3% tenía una presión arterial sistólica/diastólica por debajo de 130/80 mmHg. Es de destacar la elevada prevalencia de complicaciones macrovasculares con un 18,3%, sin diferencias en la prevalencia de complicaciones crónicas de la diabetes mellitus señaladas por la bibliografía, salvo en la retinopatía con una prevalencia del 8%, probablemente por ser el proceso asistencial de registro más bajo(AU)

Conclusiones. El grado de control integral (hemoglobina glucosilada < 7%, lipoproteínas de baja densidad < 100 y presión arterial < 130/80 mmHg) sólo lo alcanza el 4,5% de la población. En nuestro estudio son evidentes las dificultades de alcanzar un control integral del paciente con DM2(AU)

Aims. To study the level of control of cardiovascular risk factors, and prevalence of chronic complications in type 2 diabetic (T2D) patients in daily practice in the Community of Madrid. Design. An epidemiological cross-sectional study in T2D patients attending 51 general practitioner clinics, with the participation of 134 health professionals from all the health areas in the Madrid Community. The sample was obtained by systematic sampling. Measurements. Sociodemographic, biological/biochemical processes and outcomes of the clinical care were recorded. For the statistical analysis the software SPSS 15.0 was used. Results. A total of 3268 T2D patients were studied, 50.3% men and 49.7% women, mean age 68.8±10.9 years, and with a mean duration of diabetes of 7.9±7.4 years and a median of 6 years. High blood pressure was observed in 70.4% of T2D patients, and 48.4% were obese. Mean systolic blood pressure was 131.7±14.5 mmHg, and 35.3% of patients had a systolic pressure less than 130 mmHg. Mean diastolic pressure was 76.1±9 mmHg, and in 51.4% of the patients it was below 80 mmHg. A systolic/diastolic blood pressure below 130/80 mmHg was found in 25.3% of T2D patients. A high prevalence of macrovascular complications (18.3%) was found in our study. No differences in the prevalence was found for chronic complications of diabetes compared with that previously published, except for retinopathy, with a prevalence of 8% in our study, probably reflecting a low case register. Conclusions. The level of integrated control in T2D (HbA1C < 7%, LDL < 100 and BP < 130/80 mmHg), was only observed in 4.5% of the patients. The study shows the difficulty of achieving integral control of T2D patients(AU)

Enfermos con alimentación parenteral domiciliaria a través de un catéter PICC(AU) / Patients in need of parenteral nutrition in their homes using a PICC catheter

Artículo en formato póster que fue presentado en el VI Congresso Nazionale GAVeCeLT (Centro Congressi Europa, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore). Se constata que utilizar sistemas menos invasivos, como por ejemplo un catéter PICC (Catéter Central de Inserción Periférica), produce excelentes resultados, siempre que los protocolos de cuidado y mantenimiento sean correctamente aplicados(AU)

The authors presented their information in a poster format at the VI GAVeCeLT National Congress «VI Congresso Nazionale GAVeCeLT (Centro Congressi Europa, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore)». The authors point out that the use of less invasive systems, such as a PICC catheter (peripherally inserted central catheter), produce excellent results, provided the protocols for care and maintenance are correctly applied(AU)

Prevalencia de casos psiquiátricos en pacientes con sobrepeso u obesidad atendidos en consultas externas de un centro hospitalario / Prevalence of psychiatric cases in overweight or obese patients attended in a hospital outpatient clinic

Fundamento y objetivo: Recientemente se ha demostrado una asociación entre la obesidad y el trastorno psiquiátrico. Sin embargo, en pacientes enviados al hospital por sobrepeso/obesidad, esta asociación es desconocida en España. Pacientes y método: Se estudió a 333 pacientes consecutivos enviados a nuestras consultas por sobrepeso/obesidad. Se excluyó del estudio a los pacientes con psicopatología diagnosticada previamente. Se emplearon cuestionarios autoadministrados y validados en población española para la identificación de casos psiquiátricos (cuestionario de Goldberg [GHQ], con punto de corte en 5/6), y de trastorno bulímico de la conducta alimentaria (escala de bulimia y atracones del cuestionario EDI, con punto de corte en 6/7). Resultados: En un 47,1% de los casos se identificaron resultados patológicos en el GHQ, y en un 5,8%, en la escala de bulimia del EDI. No hubo diferencias significativas en el análisis de subgrupos cuando se clasificó a los pacientes por el grado de obesidad, aunque sí hubo una mayor presencia de casos psiquiátricos en mujeres que en varones (p < 0,001). El análisis multivariante mostró una influencia del sexo femenino en todas las puntuaciones de las pruebas administradas (p < 0,01 en todas ellas) y del índice de masa corporal en la subescala de depresión del GHQ y en el EDI (p < 0,001 en ambas). Conclusión: La prevalencia de casos psiquiátricos en los pacientes con sobrepeso/obesidad enviados al hospital es elevada y mayor en las mujeres que en los varones

Background and Aims: It has been recently shown that psychiatric disorders are associated with obesity. However this association has not been studied in overweight/obese patients at a hospital setting in our country. Patients and Methods: We have studied 333 consecutive patients who were referred to our hospital outpatient clinic with overweight or obesity. Individuals with prior diagnosis of psychiatric disease were excluded from the study. Well validated auto-administered questionnaires were employed to identify psychiatric cases (Goldberg Health Questionnaire, GHQ, with a cut-off point of 5/6) and eating disorders (Eating Disorders Inventory, EDI, bulimia subscales with a cut-off point of 6/7). Results: The prevalence of pathologic results in the GHQ was 47.1%, and the prevalence of pathologic results in the EDI was 5.8%. There were no differences after subgroup analysis when patients were classified according to their grade of obesity, but women presented a higher prevalence of psychiatric cases than men (p < 0.001). Multivariate analysis showed an influence of female gender on the scores of the administered questionnaires (p < 0,01 in all of them) and of body mass index on the depression subscale of GHQ and on EDI (p < 0,001 in both). Conclusion: The prevalence of psychiatric cases in overweight/obese patients referred to a hospital setting is high, and higher in women than in men