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Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38705747

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INTRODUCTION: The COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus greatly affected healthcare workers and healthcare systems. It also challenged schools and universities worldwide negatively affecting in-person education. We conducted this study is to assess the evolution of SARs-CoV-2 virulence over the course of the pandemic. METHODS: A combined cohort of University students in Spain and HCWs from the two hospitals in Spain, and one healthcare system in the Greater Boston area was followed prospectively from March 8th, 2020, to January 31st, 2022 for diagnosis with COVID-19 by PCR testing and related sequelae. Follow-up time was divided into four periods according to distinct waves of infection during the pandemic. Severity of COVID-19 was measured by case-hospitalization rate. Descriptive statistics and multivariable-adjusted statistics using the Poisson mixed-effects regression model were applied. As a sensitivity analysis, information on SARS-CoV-2 RNA in wastewater and COVID-19 deaths through May 30, 2023 from the Boston area was collected. RESULTS: For the last two periods of the study (January 1st to December 15th, 2021 and December 16th, 2021 to January 31st, 2022) and relative to the first period (March 8th to May 31st, 2020), the incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of hospitalization were 0.08 (95% CI, 0.03-0.17) and 0.03 (95% CI, 0.01-0.15), respectively. In addition, a relative risk 0.012 CI95% (0.012-0.012) was observed when comparing COVID-19 mortality versus SARS-CoV-2 RNA copies/mL in Boston-area wastewater over the period (16th December 2021 to 30th May 2023) and relative to the first period. CONCLUSIONS: The severity of COVID-19 and immunity of our populations evolved over time, resulting in a decrease in case severity. We found the case-hospitalization rate decreased more than 90% in our cohort despite an increase in incidence.

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Nutrients ; 16(7)2024 Apr 04.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38613086

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to examine the relationship of ultra-processed food (UPF) intake with the incidence of glaucoma in a large sample of Spanish university graduates followed prospectively. METHODS: Prospective cohort study using data from the SUN Project. A final sample of 19,225 participants (60.1% women) was included in this study, with a mean age of 38.2 years (standard deviation (SD) = 12.4). Participants were followed-up for a mean time of 12.9 years (SD = 5.4). Dietary intake was measured using a 136-item semiquantitative food-frequency questionnaire. UPFs were defined based on the NOVA classification system. Glaucoma diagnosis was determined by asking the participants if they had ever been diagnosed with glaucoma by an ophthalmologist. This self-reported diagnosis of glaucoma has been previously validated. RESULTS: After adjusting for several covariates, participants with the highest UPF consumption were at higher risk of glaucoma (hazard ratio (HR) = 1.83; 95% confidence interval (CI) 1.06 to 3.17) when compared to participants in the lowest category of UPF consumption. Regarding subgroup analyses, a significant multiplicative interaction was found for age (p = 0.004) and omega 3:6 ratio (p = 0.040). However, an association between UPF consumption and glaucoma was only found in older participants (aged ≥ 55 years), in men, in the most physically active group, in the group of non- or former smokers, in those with a lower omega 3:6 ratio, and in those with a lower energy intake. Regarding the contribution of each type of UPF group, UPF coming from sweets showed a significant risky effect (HR = 1.51; CI 95% 1.07 to 2.12). CONCLUSIONS: This prospective cohort study shows that participants with a greater UPF consumption have a higher risk of developing glaucoma when compared to participants with a lower consumption. Our findings emphasize the relevance of monitoring and limiting the consumption of UPFs as a means of preventing glaucoma incidence.


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Fatty Acids, Omega-3 , Glaucoma , Male , Humans , Female , Aged , Adult , Food, Processed , Prospective Studies , Candy , Energy Intake , Glaucoma/epidemiology , Glaucoma/etiology
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Rev. esp. geriatr. gerontol. (Ed. impr.) ; 59(1): [101433], ene.-feb. 2024. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-EMG-477

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Introducción La enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA) es la forma más común de demencia entre las personas mayores. La enfermedad de Alzheimer de inicio precoz (EAIP) se ha definido como una demencia debido a EA que se presenta antes de la edad arbitrariamente establecida de 65 años. De los pacientes con EA precoz, 50% debutan con síntomas atípicos y muestran alteraciones neuropsicológicas diferentes de aquellos pacientes que debutan más tarde. Estas atipias conllevan un retraso en el diagnóstico y en el inicio del tratamiento. Métodos Seleccionamos retrospectivamente 359 pacientes con diagnóstico de probable demencia por EA. Subdividimos a los pacientes en tres grupos atendiendo a la edad de aparición de la enfermedad: EAIP, menores de 65 años; EA de inicio tardío (EAIT; entre 65 y 80); y EA de inicio muy tardío (EAIMT; definido como edad de inicio mayor de 80 años) y comparamos sus resultados neuropsicológicos. Resultados Los pacientes de EA con una edad de inicio más joven puntuaron peor en atención, función ejecutiva y habilidades visuoespaciales, mientras que los pacientes de mayor edad puntuaron peor en tareas de memoria y lenguaje. Los pacientes de inicio muy tardío se diferenciaron de los de inicio tardío en un mayor deterioro de la fluidez semántica y la denominación. Conclusión Aunque la edad de 65 años podría corresponder a un punto de separación arbitrario entre la forma precoz y la forma de inicio más tardío de la EA, nuestro estudio demuestra que existen diferencias significativas entre estos grupos desde un punto de vista neuropsicológico. Sin embargo, estas diferencias parecen seguir una tendencia lineal con la edad, en lugar de representar cuadros clínicos fundamentalmente distintos. (AU)


Introduction Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD) has been defined as a dementia due to AD presenting before the arbitrarily established age of 65 (as opposed to late-onset Alzheimer's disease or LOAD). There is still little research about other age sub-groups, the use of so-called senile dementia has been banished, usually including it within the late-onset Alzheimer's dementia. To the extent of our knowledge, there are no studies comparing the neuropsychological features of very-late-onset patients with early and late-onset ones. Methods We retrospectively selected 359 patients with a diagnosis of probable AD dementia. We subdivided patients into three groups attending to the age of onset of the disease: early-onset AD (EOAD; younger than 65 years old), late-onset AD (LOAD; between 65 and 80) and very-late-onset AD (VLOAD; defined here as onset age older than 80), and then we compared their neuropsychological results. Results AD patients with a younger age at onset scored worse on attention, executive function and visuospatial skills, while older-onset patients scored worse in memory tasks and language. Patients with a very-late-onset differed from the late-onset ones in a greater impairment of semantic fluency and naming. Conclusion Although the point of separation between EOAD and later-onset forms of EA at the age of 65 is an arbitrary one, our study shows that there are significant differences between these groups from a neuropsychological point of view. However, these differences do seem to follow a linear trend with age, rather than representing fundamentally distinct clinical pictures. (AU)


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Humans , Alzheimer Disease , Neuropsychology
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Rev. esp. geriatr. gerontol. (Ed. impr.) ; 59(1): [101433], ene.-feb. 2024. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-229859

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Introducción La enfermedad de Alzheimer (EA) es la forma más común de demencia entre las personas mayores. La enfermedad de Alzheimer de inicio precoz (EAIP) se ha definido como una demencia debido a EA que se presenta antes de la edad arbitrariamente establecida de 65 años. De los pacientes con EA precoz, 50% debutan con síntomas atípicos y muestran alteraciones neuropsicológicas diferentes de aquellos pacientes que debutan más tarde. Estas atipias conllevan un retraso en el diagnóstico y en el inicio del tratamiento. Métodos Seleccionamos retrospectivamente 359 pacientes con diagnóstico de probable demencia por EA. Subdividimos a los pacientes en tres grupos atendiendo a la edad de aparición de la enfermedad: EAIP, menores de 65 años; EA de inicio tardío (EAIT; entre 65 y 80); y EA de inicio muy tardío (EAIMT; definido como edad de inicio mayor de 80 años) y comparamos sus resultados neuropsicológicos. Resultados Los pacientes de EA con una edad de inicio más joven puntuaron peor en atención, función ejecutiva y habilidades visuoespaciales, mientras que los pacientes de mayor edad puntuaron peor en tareas de memoria y lenguaje. Los pacientes de inicio muy tardío se diferenciaron de los de inicio tardío en un mayor deterioro de la fluidez semántica y la denominación. Conclusión Aunque la edad de 65 años podría corresponder a un punto de separación arbitrario entre la forma precoz y la forma de inicio más tardío de la EA, nuestro estudio demuestra que existen diferencias significativas entre estos grupos desde un punto de vista neuropsicológico. Sin embargo, estas diferencias parecen seguir una tendencia lineal con la edad, en lugar de representar cuadros clínicos fundamentalmente distintos. (AU)


Introduction Early-onset Alzheimer's disease (EOAD) has been defined as a dementia due to AD presenting before the arbitrarily established age of 65 (as opposed to late-onset Alzheimer's disease or LOAD). There is still little research about other age sub-groups, the use of so-called senile dementia has been banished, usually including it within the late-onset Alzheimer's dementia. To the extent of our knowledge, there are no studies comparing the neuropsychological features of very-late-onset patients with early and late-onset ones. Methods We retrospectively selected 359 patients with a diagnosis of probable AD dementia. We subdivided patients into three groups attending to the age of onset of the disease: early-onset AD (EOAD; younger than 65 years old), late-onset AD (LOAD; between 65 and 80) and very-late-onset AD (VLOAD; defined here as onset age older than 80), and then we compared their neuropsychological results. Results AD patients with a younger age at onset scored worse on attention, executive function and visuospatial skills, while older-onset patients scored worse in memory tasks and language. Patients with a very-late-onset differed from the late-onset ones in a greater impairment of semantic fluency and naming. Conclusion Although the point of separation between EOAD and later-onset forms of EA at the age of 65 is an arbitrary one, our study shows that there are significant differences between these groups from a neuropsychological point of view. However, these differences do seem to follow a linear trend with age, rather than representing fundamentally distinct clinical pictures. (AU)


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Humans , Alzheimer Disease , Neuropsychology
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Preprint in English | medRxiv | ID: ppmedrxiv-22282412

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BackgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus greatly affected healthcare workers and healthcare systems. It also challenged schools and universities worldwide negatively affecting in-person education. We conducted this study is to assess the evolution of SARs-CoV-2 virulence over the course of the pandemic. MethodsA combined cohort of affiliates from the University of Navarra, two hospitals in Spain, and one healthcare system in the Greater Boston area was followed prospectively from March 8th, 2020, to January 31st, 2022 for diagnosis with COVID-19 by PCR testing and related sequelae. Follow-up time was divided into four periods according to distinct waves of infection during the pandemic. Severity of COVID-19 was measured by case-hospitalization rate. Descriptive statistics and multivariable-adjusted statistics using the Poisson mixed-effects regression model were applied. ResultsFor the last two periods of the study (January 1st to December 15th, 2021 and December 16th, 2021 to January 31st, 2022) and relative to the first period (March 8th to May 31st, 2020), the incidence rate ratios (IRRs) of hospitalization were 0.08 (95% CI, 0.03-0.17) and 0.03 (95% CI, 0.01-0.15), respectively. InterpretationThe virulence of COVID-19 and immunity of our populations evolved over time, resulting in a decrease in case severity. We found the case-hospitalization rate decreased more than 90% in our cohort despite an increase in incidence.

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Arch. prev. riesgos labor. (Ed. impr.) ; 24(4): 410-413, oct.- dic. 2021.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-217597

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Este trabajo es un comentario del artículo: Navarro-Font X, Kales SN, Vicente-Herrero MT, Rueda-Garrido JC, Del Campo MT, Reinoso-Barbero L, Fernandez-Montero A. Association Between the "COVID-19 Occupational Vulnerability Index" and COVID-19 Severity and Seque-lae Among Hospital Employees. J Occup Environ Med. 2021;63(10):895-900. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002253. (AU)


This text is a commentary on the article: Navarro-Font X, Kales SN, Vicente-Herrero MT, Rue-da-Garrido JC, Del Campo MT, Reinoso-Barbero L, Fernandez-Montero A. Association Be-tween the "COVID-19 Occupational Vulnerability Index" and COVID-19 Severity and Sequel-ae Among Hospital Employees. J Occup Environ Med. 2021;63(10):895-900. doi: 10.1097/JOM.0000000000002253.Fechas · DatesRecibido: 2021.10.10Aceptado: 2020.10.10Publicado: 2021.10.15Sección coordinada por · Consol Serra (consol.serra@upf.edu)Mª del Mar Seguí (mm.Segui@ua.es)doi:10.12961/aprl.2021.24.04.07410Comentario de artículoArticle CommentaryHerramienta para predecir la gravedad y secuelas de la COVID-19 en sanitariosArch Prev Riesgos Labor. 2021;24(4):410-413.Archivos de Prevención de Riesgos LaboralesD. L.: B-14.661-1988 · ISSN: 1138-9672 · ISSN electrónico: 1578-2549Edita: Associació Catalana de Salut LaboralLicense 4.0 BY-NC-ND.(AU)


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Humans , Coronavirus Infections/complications , Pneumonia, Viral/complications , Health Personnel , Pandemics , Severity of Illness Index , Systematic Reviews as Topic , Meta-Analysis as Topic
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An. pediatr. (2003. Ed. impr.) ; 95(1): 18-25, jul. 2021. tab, graf
Article in English, Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-207541

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Introducción: El consumo de productos ultraprocesados (UP) se relaciona con múltiples enfermedades en el adulto, como hipertensión arterial, diabetes o asma.Objetivo: estudiar si el consumo de UP en niños se asocia con enfermedades respiratorias sibilantes (asma o bronquitis/sibilancias de repetición).Material y métodos: Estudio transversal dentro del proyecto SEguimiento del Niño para un Desarrollo Óptimo (SENDO), una cohorte abierta, multidisciplinar y multipropósito de niños españoles. El consumo de UP se calculó mediante cuestionarios semicuantitativos de frecuencia de consumo de alimentos. Los alimentos se agruparon según la clasificación NOVA y se estimó el consumo diario y el porcentaje de kilocalorías procedentes de UP. Dividimos la exposición en «alto» y «bajo» a partir de la mediana de consumo. Se calcularon las odds ratio y los intervalos de confianza al 95% para las enfermedades respiratorias sibilantes asociadas al consumo alto de UP, usando como referencia el bajo consumo. Se calcularon estimadores brutos y multiajustados y se utilizaron modelos de regresión mixtos para tener en cuenta la correlación entre hermanos.Resultados: En los 513 niños estudiados (51,8% varones, edad media de 5,2 años), el consumo medio de UP fue de 446,76g/día, representando un 39,9% de la ingesta calórica total. Un alto consumo de UP se asoció a un incremento del 87% de la prevalencia de enfermedades respiratorias sibilantes (OR 1,87; IC 95% 1,01-3,45). Encontramos que un mayor consumo de UP multiplica por 2,12 (IC 95% 1,10-4,05) la prevalencia de bronquitis/sibilancias de repetición.Conclusiones: Nuestros resultados muestran una asociación directa entre el consumo de UP y la prevalencia de enfermedades sibilantes en niños. (AU)


Introduction: The consumption of ultra-processed products (UP) is associated with many diseases in the adult, such as arterial hypertension, diabetes, or asthma.Objective: To determine whether the consumption of UP in children is associated with wheezing respiratory diseases (asthma or bronchitis/recurrent wheezing).Material and methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted within the Follow-up of the Child for Optimal Development ?SENDO? project (an open, multidisciplinary and multiple outcome study of Spanish children). The consumption of UP was calculated using semi-quantitative questionnaires on the frequency of food consumption. The foods were grouped according the NOVA classification, and the daily consumption was estimated along with the percentage of kilocalories from the UP. The exposure was grouped into “high” and “low” from the median consumption. Odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were calculated for wheezing respiratory diseases associated with the high consumption UP, using low consumption as a reference. Crude and multi-adjusted estimators were calculated, and mixed regression models were used to take into account the correlation between siblings.Results: In the 513 children studied (51.8% males, mean age 5.2 years), the mean consumption of UP was 446.76g/day, representing 39.9% of the total calories ingested. A high consumption of UP was associated with an increase of 87% in the prevalence of wheezing respiratory diseases (OR 1.87; 95% CI 1.01-3.45). It was found that a higher consumption of UP multiplied by 2.12 (95% CI 1.10-4.05) the prevalence of bronchitis/recurrent wheezing.Conclusions: The results of this study show a direct relationship between UP consumption and the prevalence of wheezing diseases in children. (AU)


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Humans , Child , Adolescent , Industrialized Foods , Respiratory Sounds , Respiratory Tract Diseases , Food-Processing Industry , Asthma , Bronchitis , Cross-Sectional Studies , Surveys and Questionnaires , Spain
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Rev. colomb. reumatol ; 26(4): 236-245, oct.-dic. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1138815

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ABSTRACT Introduction: Low back pain is a prevalent condition with health, social and occupational impact. The aim of this study is to assess the influence of social and occupational factors on worker patients with low back pain. Method: A descriptive study was conducted on 349 subjects with low back pain. The main independent variable was being a manual or non-manual worker. Other social-occupational and lifestyle variables were also considered. The level of disability was established according to the Oswestry low back pain disability questionnaire, and the association between the type of job and the test was evaluated using multiple linear regressions. Results: Manual workers are heavier smokers (47%), experience more pain (74.3%), have a lower economic status (89.3%), use more drugs (57.7%), have limitations in walking (17.5%) and standing (25.6%), used carrying protocols (85.5%), make repetitive movements (77.4%). They made trunk (52.6%) and upper limb movements (24.8%), and received less prevention training (51.7%), but used low back protection (19.6%). The non-manual workers had greater limitation in handling loads (37.4%) and sitting (43.5%), and computer screen user protocols were applied (94.8%), and had a lower social class classification (57.1 low-middle class). Performing manual tasks at work is significantly associated with an increase of 2 points in the Oswestry test compared to non-manual workers, when adjusted for age and gender (coefficient β: 2, 95% CI: 0.6-3.36). Conclusion: Low back pain is a prevalent condition, with an unfavorable prognosis that has an individual, social, and occupational impact. Performing manual tasks is associated with an increase in the disability scale, regardless of age and gender.


RESUMEN Introducción: El dolor lumbar es una dolencia prevalente con repercusión sanitaria, social y laboral. Es objetivo de este trabajo valorar la influencia de las variables sociolaborales en pacientes con lumbalgia que trabajan. Método: Estudio descriptivo en 349 sujetos con lumbalgia. Es variable independiente principal ser trabajador manual y no manual; también son recogidas otras variables sociolaborales y de estilo de vida. La incapacidad se obtuvo mediante la escala del cuestionario de Oswestry y la asociación entre el tipo de tarea y el test se evaluó con regresión lineal múltiple. Resultados: Los trabajadores manuales consumen más tabaco (47%), tienen más dolor (74,3%), peor situación económica (89,3%), consumen más fármacos (57,7%), tienen limitación en deambulación (17,5%) y bipedestación (25,6%), se les aplican protocolos de cargas (85,5%) y movimientos repetidos (77,4%), realizan movimientos de tronco (52,6%) y miembros superiores (24,8%) y reciben menor formación preventiva (51,7%), pero utilizan protección lumbar (19,6%). Los trabajadores no manuales tienen mayor limitación en cargas (37,4%) y sedestación (43,5%) se les aplican protocolos de usuarios de pantallas (94,8%) y tienen peor tipificación en clase social (57,1 clase media-baja). Realizar tareas manuales en el trabajo se asocia significativamente con un aumento de 2 puntos en el test de Oswestry respecto a los no manuales, ajustado por edad y género (coeficiente β: 2, IC 95%: 0,65-3,36). Conclusión: La lumbalgia es una dolencia prevalente, de curso desfavorable, que implica impacto individual, social y laboral. Realizar tareas manuales se asocia con un aumento en la escala de incapacidad, independientemente de la edad y el género.


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Humans , Adult , Middle Aged , Occupational Risks , Low Back Pain , Quality of Life , Occupational Groups
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Med. segur. trab ; 65(256): 186-198, jul.-sept. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-202584

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INTRODUCCIÓN: El dolor lumbar es patología prevalente influida por factores ambientales y personales: edad, sexo, nivel educativo, estrés, apoyo social y riesgos laborales, entre otros. Es objetivo de este trabajo es valorar la repercusión de variables sociodemográficas en trabajadores con lumbalgia así como su impacto en discapacidad. Material y MÉTODO: Estudio descriptivo en 351 pacientes diagnosticados de dolor lumbar. Se valora la influencia de: edad, sexo, hábitos de vida y limitaciones con el test Oswestry. RESULTADOS: Las personas que participan son mayoritariamente hombres (44.9), de edad media 41± 1, y un nivel de estudios elemental (47.4). Los hábitos de vida más saludables se dan entre la población joven (81.4%) y en las mujeres (82.6%), el consumo de tabaco aumenta con la edad (en >50 años el 55% es fumador) y las mujeres toman menos alcohol (40.1% no consume), pero practican menos ejercicio físico (diario el 6.6%). En jóvenes es más efectiva la fisioterapia (57.7%), mientras que los mayores combinan fármacos y fisioterapia (45%). La repercusión de lumbalgia en incapacidad aumenta con la edad, especialmente en mujeres y mantiene una relación positiva con el grado de discapacidad del Oswestry (p < 0.005). Limita la bipedestación y dificulta dormir variando los resultados con la edad. En las mujeres destacan las limitaciones para actividades cotidianas, deambulación y actividades sociales (p < 0.005). CONCLUSIONES: Las variables sociodemográficas y culturales influyen en el dolor lumbar, especialmente edad, sexo y hábitos de vida. El test de Oswestry utilizado correlaciona las limitaciones por lumbalgia con la repercusión en incapacidad laboral


INTRODUCTION: Low back pain is a prevalent pathology influenced by environmental and personal factors: age, gender, educational level, stress, social support and occupational risks, among others. The aim of this work is to assess the impact of socio-demographic variables of workers with low back pain and its disability impact. MATERIAL AND METHOD: Descriptive study of 351 low-back pain patients. The influence of gender, sex, life habits and limitations with the Oswestry questionnaire is assessed. RESULTS: The participants, mainly men and an average age of 41 ± 1 years have an primary education. Youth population (81.4%) and women (82.6%) have the healthiest habits, tobacco consumption increases with age (> 50 years, 55%) and women drink less alcohol (40.1% don't consume) but practice less physical exercise (daily 6.6%). Physiotherapy is more effective for youth people (57.7%), while elderly people combine drugs and physiotherapy (45%). The impact of low back pain on disability increases with age, especially in women, keeping a positive relationship with the Oswestry Disability Questionnaire index (p <0.005). It limits the ability to stand and makes sleeping difficult, varying the results along age. In women, the limitations for daily activities, walking and social activities stand out (p <0,005). CONCLUSIONS: Socio-demographic and cultural variables, specially age, gender and lifestyle habits, have an influence on low-back pain. The Oswestry Questionnaire used correlates the limitations for low back pain with the repercussion in work disability


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Low Back Pain/epidemiology , Mobility Limitation , Physical Functional Performance , Occupational Diseases/epidemiology , Trauma Centers/statistics & numerical data , Risk Factors , Activities of Daily Living/classification
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Clín. investig. arterioscler. (Ed. impr.) ; 31(4): 152-159, jul.-ago. 2019. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-182709

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Introducción: La participación monocitaria en la progresión aterosclerótica y sus efectos pro- o antiinflamatorios dependen de las subpoblaciones circulantes. El objetivo de este estudio es la caracterización de dichas subpoblaciones y su asociación con los factores de riesgo cardiovascular. Métodos: Estudio transversal que incluye 102 pacientes seleccionados; edad media: 65 años (rango 41-86 años), 69% varones. Se utilizó un panel de anticuerpos específicos frente a monocitos clásicos (Mon1, CD14+CD16− CD300e+HLADR+), intermedios (Mon2, CD14+CD16+CD300e+HLADR+) y no clásicos (Mon3, CD14-k-CD16+CD300e+HLADR+). Se establecieron tres grupos de estudio; grupo 1: sujetos asintomáticos con más de un factor de riesgo cardiovascular (n = 17); grupo 2: sujetos asintomáticos, pero con patología vascular por ecografía o microalbuminuria (n = 56); y grupo 3: pacientes con algún evento vascular aterotrombótico previo (n = 19). Asimismo, se calculó el riesgo cardiovascular mediante las escalas Framingham y REGICOR. Resultados: Se observó una asociación entre las subpoblaciones Mon1 y Mon2 y los grupos del estudio (ANOVA, p < 0,05), independiente de la edad y el sexo para los Mon2. Asimismo, las subpoblaciones Mon1 y Mon 2 se asociaron con eventos vasculares adversos (ß = 0,86, p = 0,02 y ß = 0,1 p = 0,002, respectivamente), siendo la asociación de Mon2 independiente de la edad y el sexo. Además, el porcentaje de Mon3 se asoció con la presencia de más de 2 factores de riesgo cardiovascular (ß=0,21, p=0,04) en el análisis univariante. Finalmente, se halló una correlación entre los niveles de Mon1 y Mon2 con el número de leucocitos (r = 0,7, p < 0,001 y r = 0,26 p < 0,01, respectivamente). Conclusiones: El análisis de subpoblaciones monocitarias es de gran interés clínico, ya que permite establecer un diferente perfil inflamatorio según los grupos de riesgo cardiovascular establecidos


Introduction: Monocytes play an important role in atherosclerotic progression having both pro and anti-inflammatory effects depending on different circulating monocyte subpopulations. The objective of this study is to characterize these subpopulations and their association with cardiovascular risk factors. Methods: Transversal study including 102 selected patients, mean age: 65 years-old (range 41-86), 69% males. A set of specific antibodies against classical monocytes (Mon1, CD14+CD16- CD300e+HLADR+), intermediate (Mon2, CD14+CD16+CD300e+HLADR+) and non-classical (Mon3, CD14-CD16+CD300e+HLADR+) was assayed. Three groups of patients were included: 17 asymptomatic with more than one cardiovascular risk factor (group 1), 56 subjects asymptomatic but with vascular pathology assessed by ultrasound or microalbuminuria (group 2) and 19 patients with a previous atherothrombotic event (group 3). The cardiovascular risk was determined by Framingham and REGICOR scores. Results: An association between study groups and the percentage of Mon1 and Mon2 was observed (ANOVA, p < .05), being independent of age and sex for Mon2. Likewise Mon1 and Mon2 subpopulations were associated with cardiovascular adverse events (ß = 0.86, p =.02 y ß = 0.1 p =.002, respectively), independently of age and sex in the case of Mon2. Moreover the percentage of Mon3 was associated with the presence of several cardiovascular risk factors (ß = 0.21, p = .04) in the univariate analysis. In addition, there was a correlation between the levels of Mon1 and Mon2 and leukocytes (r = 0.7, p < .001 and r = 0.26, p = .01, respectively). Conclusions: The analysis of monocyte subpopulations may be clinically useful to stratify the inflammatory profile related to the different cardiovascular risk groups


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Humans , Male , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Monocytes , Risk Factors , Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnosis , Atherosclerosis/complications , Cross-Sectional Studies , Analysis of Variance , Atherosclerosis/diagnosis , Atherosclerosis/physiopathology , Risk Groups
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Nutr. hosp ; 36(4): 862-874, jul.-ago. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-184712

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Background: there are numerous approaches to assess nutritional status, which are putatively applied to nutritionally classify diseased people, but less information is available to study the role of environmental factors on nutritional well-being. A qualitative (nutritypes) and quantitative (nutrimeter) nutritional categorization based on dietary, lifestyle and disease criteria can be a useful nutritional approach to personalize health interventions and identify at risk individuals. Methods: cross-sectional study conducted on 102 patients (60 women), evaluating quality of life using the Short-Form 36 questionnaire (SF-36) and lifestyle factors with a general questionnaire, the Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) and the Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). A nutrimeter based on physical activity, fat mass, diet and diseases (hypertension, prediabetes, obesity and dyslipidemia) data was defined with an equation to quantitatively score the nutritive well-being of the participants, and classify them into two (proto)nutritypes. Results: participants were categorized into two groups (lower/higher global health) according to quality of life. Significant or marginal statistical differences in physical activity, fat mass, diet and disease were found (all p < 0.1). Two (proto)nutritypes were identified based on participant's age, sex, fat mass, physical activity, diet and diseases. Participants classified as high nutritional well-being nutritype showed higher values for physical, mental and global health dimensions. Age, fat mass, physical activity and diet, when categorized by the median, confirm that the designed nutritional well-being nutrimeter identified two (proto)nutritypes. Conclusions: the association between phenotypical (fat mass/diseases) and lifestyle factors (diet/physical activity) with quality of life allowed categorizing individuals with a nutritional quantitative score or nutrimeter according to their nutritional well-being and discriminate two qualitative (proto)nutritypes


Introducción: el estado nutricional puede clasificar metabólicamente a las personas enfermas, pero falta información sobre el papel de distintos factores ambientales relacionados con el bienestar nutricional. Una categorización nutricional cualitativa (nutritipo) y cuantitativa (nutrimetro) basada en la dieta, el estilo de vida y la enfermedad es una herramienta nutricional útil para personalizar las intervenciones de salud e identificar a aquellos individuos en riesgo. Métodos: estudio transversal en 102 pacientes, en el que se evalúa la calidad de vida mediante el cuestionario Short-Form 36 (SF-36) y los factores del estilo de vida con un cuestionario general, el Mediterranean Diet Adherence Screener (MEDAS) y el Global Physical Activity Questionnaire (GPAQ). Se diseñó una herramienta de evaluación (nutrimetro) de actividad física, masa grasa, dieta y enfermedades a través de una ecuación para calificar cuantitativamente el bienestar nutricional y clasificar a los participantes en (proto)nutritipos. Resultados: los participantes se clasificaron según la calidad de vida en dos grupos (menor/mayor salud global) y se encontraron diferencias estadísticas (p < 0,1) en la masa grasa, la actividad física, la dieta y las enfermedades. Se identificaron dos (proto)nutritipos en función de la edad, el sexo, la masa grasa, la actividad física, la dieta y las enfermedades. Los participantes clasificados en el nutritipo de alto bienestar nutricional mostraron valores significativamente más altos para las dimensiones físicas, mentales y de salud global. La edad, la masa grasa, la actividad física y la dieta confirman que el nutrimetro diseñado puede discriminar dos (proto)nutritipos. Conclusiones: factores fenotípicos (masa grasa/enfermedades) y del estilo de vida (dieta/actividad física) se han relacionado con la calidad de vida, permitiendo clasificar a individuos con una puntuación nutricional cuantitativa o nutrimetro según su bienestar nutricional y discriminar dos (proto)nutritipos


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Nutrition Assessment , Nutrients , Nutritional Status/physiology , Quality of Life , Anthropometry , Life Style , Motor Activity , Cross-Sectional Studies , Body Composition , Surveys and Questionnaires , Biomarkers
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Rev. esp. cardiol. (Ed. impr.) ; 71(12): 1001-1009, dic. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-179006

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Introducción y objetivos: El estilo de vida saludable (EVS) es clave para conseguir una salud cardiovascular óptima. El objetivo es analizar la asociación entre un índice combinado de EVS y la incidencia de eventos clínicos de enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV). Métodos: El proyecto SUN es una cohorte prospectiva, dinámica y multipropósito de graduados universitarios con una retención total del 92%. En 19.336 participantes se calculó un índice de EVS de 0-10 puntos: no fumar, actividad física (> 20 MET-h/semana), adhesión a dieta mediterránea (≥ 4/8 puntos), bajo índice de masa corporal (≤ 22), consumo de alcohol moderado (mujeres, 0,1-5 g/día; varones, 0,1-10 g/día), poca exposición a la televisión (< 2 h/día), no beber en atracones (≤ 5 bebidas alcohólicas en cualquier ocasión), dormir una breve siesta (< 30 min/día), estar con los amigos más de 1 h/día y trabajar más de 40 h/semana. Resultados: Tras una mediana de 10,4 años, se identificaron 140 casos de ECV incidentes. Tras ajustar por posibles confusores, un mejor índice de EVS (7-10 puntos) se asoció con una reducción relativa del 78% del riesgo de ECV primaria en comparación con la categoría inferior (0-3 puntos) (HR ajustada = 0,22; IC95%, 0,11-0,46). Cada hábito se asoció individualmente con un menor riesgo de ECV. Conclusiones: Un índice que incluye un amplio número de hábitos saludables se asoció con menor riesgo de ECV primaria. Este índice apoya la prevención de la ECV mediante un índice de estilo de vida simple, que no precisa incluir los factores de riesgo tradicionales


Introduction and objectives: A healthy lifestyle (HLS) is essential to attaining optimal cardiovascular health. Our objective was to assess the association between a HLS score and the incidence of hard cardiovascular disease (CVD) events. Methods: The SUN project is a dynamic, prospective, multipurpose cohort of Spanish university graduates with a retention proportion of 92%. In 19 336 participants, we calculated a HLS score ranging from 0 to 10 points: never smoking, physical activity (> 20 METs-h/wk), Mediterranean diet adherence (≥ 4/8 points), low body mass index (≤ 22), moderate alcohol intake (women, 0.1-5 g/d; men, 0.1-10 g/d), low television exposure (≤ 2 h/d), no binge drinking (≤ 5 alcoholic drinks anytime), taking a short afternoon nap (< 30 min/d), meeting up with friends > 1 h/d and working > 40 h/wk. Results: After a median follow-up of 10.4 years, we identified 140 incident cases of CVD. After adjustment for potential confounders, the highest category of HLS score adherence (7-10 points) showed a significant 78% relative reduction in the risk of primary CVD compared with the lowest category (0-3 points) (adjusted HR, 0.22; 95%CI, 0.11-0.46). Each healthy habit was individually associated with a lower risk of CVD. Conclusions A HLS score including several simple healthy habits was associated with a lower risk of developing primary CVD. This index may be useful to reinforce CVD prevention without the need to include traditional risk factors


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Exercise/physiology , Healthy Lifestyle , Cardiovascular Diseases/prevention & control , Diet, Mediterranean/statistics & numerical data , Diet, Healthy , Risk Factors , Protective Factors , Tobacco Use Disorder/epidemiology , Health Status
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Acta pediatr. esp ; 76(9/10): 105-108, sept.-oct. 2018. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-177417

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Introducción: Omalizumab es un anticuerpo monoclonal frente a la inmunoglobulina E utilizado en el tratamiento del asma alérgica grave. El objetivo de este estudio fue describir el efecto de omalizumab sobre los valores de la función pulmonar y la fracción exhalada de óxido nítrico (FeNO) en pacientes pediátricos. Material y métodos: Análisis estadístico de la función pulmonar y de la FeNO en los 13 niños tratados con omalizumab en el servicio de pediatría de un hospital terciario entre los años 2010 y 2016. Resultados: Se observa una mejoría estadísticamente significativa a los 3 meses de tratamiento que se mantiene estable en el tiempo, tanto en valores de función pulmonar (pretratamiento: capacidad vital forzada [FVC] 84,1% y volumen espiratorio forzado en el primer segundo [FEV1] 72%; postratamiento: FVC 101% [p= 0,02] y FEV1 92% (p= 0,01) como en la FeNO (pretratamiento: 82 ppb; postratamiento: 36 ppb). Conclusiones: En nuestros pacientes pediátricos con asma grave, omalizumab es capaz de mejorar y mantener estable en el tiempo la función pulmonar y disminuir el valor de la FeNO


Introduction: Omalizumab is a monoclonal antibody against immunoglobulin E used in the treatment of severe allergic asthma. The aim of this study was to describe, in pediatric patients, the effects of omalizumab in pulmonary function values and in the nitric oxide concentration levels in exhaled breath (FeNO). Material and methods: We performed a statistical analysis of lung function and FeNO evolution in 13 children treated with omalizumab in a pediatric service, between year 2010 and 2016. Results: A statistically significant improvement was observed after 3 months of treatment, which remained stable over time, in lung function values (pre-treatment: forced vital capacity [FVC] 84.1% and forced expiratory volume in the first second [FEV1] 72%; after treatment: FVC 101% [p= 0.02] and FEV1 92% [p= 0.01]). A significant improvement was also detected in the FeNO levels (pre-treatment: 82 ppb; after treatment: 36 ppb). Conclusions: In our pediatric patients with severe asthma, omalizumab was able to improve and maintain stable in time both pulmonary function and FeNO values


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Asthma/drug therapy , Omalizumab/therapeutic use , Antibodies, Monoclonal/metabolism , Antibodies, Monoclonal/therapeutic use , Lung/physiology , Respiratory Function Tests , Nitric Oxide/therapeutic use , Retrospective Studies , Spirometry
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Pediatr. aten. prim ; 18(71): 263-265, jul.-sept. 2016. ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-156611

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Presentamos las imágenes de un lactante sano que acude a Urgencias traído por sus padres preocupados porque 'le ha salido una pluma en la cabeza'. La exploración física es normal, salvo por una pluma de aproximadamente unos 3-4 mm de longitud en región occipitotemporal derecha. No presenta inflamación local, edema ni eritema en la zona. Tras la limpieza y desinfección, mediante pinzas se extrae entera y sin incidencias. La evolución es buena y la herida cicatriza sin complicaciones. Es posible que pequeñas plumas de los rellenos de edredones o almohadas se fracturen y salgan al exterior, clavándose en el cuerpo del niño o pudiendo ser aspiradas. Las plumas pueden tener extremos afilados que penetran fácilmente en la piel del bebé, pudiendo además provocar infecciones. Este sencillo caso remarca la importancia de aconsejar a los padres sobre el uso de materiales adecuados en la ropa de cama del entorno del bebé (AU)


We present images of a healthy infant who was brought to our emergency department by his worried parents, who consulted concerned because 'a feather has grown in his head'. Physical examination was all normal, except from a small feather of approximately 3-4 mm, located on the right occipital- temporal region. No local inflammation, edema or erythema was appreciated in the area. After cleaning the area, the feather was removed entirely using tweezers. Evolution was good and the small wound healed without complications. It is possible that small feathers from duvets or pillows, may penetrate the baby skin or may be aspirated. Feathers may have sharp edges that easily penetrate the skin and can also cause different infections. This simple case highlights the importance of advising parents about the use of appropriate materials in the environment of the baby bedding (AU)


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Humans , Male , Infant , Emergency Medical Services/methods , Emergency Medical Services , Feathers , Scalp/injuries , Disinfectants/therapeutic use , Wound Healing/physiology , Cicatrix/therapy , Accident Prevention/methods , Accident Prevention/standards
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Rev. Asoc. Esp. Espec. Med. Trab ; 25(2): 58-72, jun. 2016. tab, graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-154445

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Objetivo: Valorar la eficiencia del uso del QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QTFGIT) en el diagnóstico de infección tuberculosa latente. Material y métodos: En la consulta de Medicina del Trabajo de un medio hospitalario, se comparan los resultados del QTF-GIT en trabajadores con prueba de la tuberculina (PT) positiva entre los años 2007-2014. Además, se realiza un estudio de validación diagnóstica para la PT en los puntos de corte de 10 y 5mm. Resultados: Se estudiaron 2.085 pacientes y se realizaron 2.679PT 182 (+), 2435 (-). Se realizaron 1.623 QTF-GIT; 132 (+), 1.486 (-). Tras una PT positiva el 61,4% QTF-GIT presentaron un resultado negativos (p<0.001). La PT, con puntos de corte en 10 y 5mm, muestra una sensibilidad del 88% y 100% (p<0.001) una especificidad del 35% y 3% (p<0.001) respectivamente. Conclusiones: La PT en la consulta de Medicina del Trabajo está justificada al tratarse de una prueba diagnóstica con alta sensibilidad, pero al generar un gran número de falsos positivos, precisa posteriormente de una prueba con una alta especificidad como el QTF-+GIT para evitar la quimioprofilaxis innecesaria (AU)


Objective: To evaluate the efficiency of QuantiFERON-TB Gold (QFT-GIT) to diagnose latent tuberculosis infection. Methods: In an Occupational Medicine consultation, we analysed the results of QFT-GIT in hospital workers with positive tuberculin skin test (TST) between years 2007-2014. Also a validation study was performed for the TST in the cut offs considered as 10 and 5 mm. Results: 2,085 patients were studied. We performed 2,679 TST 182 (+), 2,435 (-). 1,623 QTF-GIT were done; 132 (+), 1,486 (-). After a positive TST 61.4% QFTGIT showed a negative result (p<0.001). The TST, with 10 or 5 mm considered as cut-off, showed a sensitivity of 88% and 100% (p<0.001) and a specificity of 35% and 3% (p<0.001) respectively. Conclusions: The use of TST in Occupational Medicine is justified as it is a diagnostic test with high sensitivity, but as it generates a large number of false positive, confirmation with a higher specificity test, such as the QFT-GIT is required to avoid unnecessary chemoprophylaxis (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Tuberculin Test/instrumentation , Tuberculin Test/methods , Tuberculin Test , Latent Tuberculosis/diagnosis , Latent Tuberculosis/epidemiology , Sensitivity and Specificity , Interferons/analysis , Occupational Medicine/methods , Occupational Medicine/trends , False Positive Reactions , Mass Screening/methods , Algorithms , Health Personnel/statistics & numerical data
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Odontol. vital ; jun. 2016.
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1506801

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El objetivo de la investigación fue determinar el nivel de efectividad antimicrobiana in vitro de propóleos altos en compuestos fenólicos de origen costarricense sobre las especies streptococcus sanguinis y streptococcus mutans. Se midió la acción bacteriostática o bactericida del propóleo en una concentración al 50%, 70% y 80%, comparando su efecto contra el digluconato de clorhexidina al 0,12%. El análisis evidenció que el propóleo ejerce una acción bactericida sobre la especie streptococcus sanguinis independientemente de su concentración, y por otra parte sobre la bacteria streptococcus mutans las concentraciones del propóleo al 50% y 70% resultaron en acción bacteriostática. De forma tal se concluye que los tres extractos del propóleo generaron un efecto antimicrobiano sobre las especies S. mutans y S. sanguinis. Se obtuvieron efectos bactericidas de los extractos del propóleo similares al gluconato de clorhexidina al 0,12%, y esto justifica que puede ser empleado como herramienta para la prevención o coadyuvante del tratamiento de la enfermedad periodontal y reducción del riesgo de caries.


The aim of the research was to determine the In Vitro level of antimicrobial effectiveness of Costa Rican propolis high in phenolic compounds on the species Streptococcus Mutans and Streptococcus Sanguinis. It was measured the bacteriostatic and / or bactericidal action of propolis in 50%, 70% and 80% concentration, comparing their effect against chlorhexidine 0.12%. The analysis showed that propolis proved a bactericidal effect on the species Streptococcus Sanguinis regardless of their concentration; on the other hand on the propolis concentrations of 50% and 70% on the bacterium Streptococcus mutans resulted in bacteriostatic action. It is concluded that the three extracts of propolis generated an antimicrobial effect on the species S. mutans and S. Sanguinis. Antibacterial effects from extracts of propolis were similar to chlorhexidine 0.12%, this justifies that can be used as a tool for prevention and / or adjunctive treatment of periodontal disease and reduction of tooth decay risk.

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An. sist. sanit. Navar ; 39(1): 87-97, ene.-abr. 2016. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-152684

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Fundamento: El intervencionismo coronario percutáneo (PCI) es una opción terapéutica fundamental en pacientes con enfermedad coronaria. Para realizarla los especialistas deben formarse y acreditarse. Se sabe que el número de procedimientos realizados al año influye en los resultados. Pretendemos mostrar que con un bajo volumen de PCI algunos centros obtienen buenos resultados. Método: Análisis prospectivo de las características clínicas y resultados inmediatos obtenidos en nuestro centro con el PCI entre 2006 y 2012 y análisis retrospectivo de la supervivencia global, supervivencia libre de eventos y reestenosis de los PCI realizados entre 2006 y 2009. Se compararon las características clínicas, los eventos agudos y a largo plazo (complicaciones, supervivencia y mortalidad) entre nuestros pacientes y los de algunos trabajos publicados. Resultados: Nuestra probabilidad de tener cualquier complicación en un PCI fue del 9% con una mortalidad global del 2%. La mortalidad del PCI en situación estable fue del 0,43% y en el síndrome coronario agudo del 6,25%. Las complicaciones en el lugar del acceso vascular fueron del 1,44% y la incidencia de reestenosis a los nueve meses, en pacientes sometidos por primera vez a PCI, fue del 5,2%. Conclusiones: Aunque el alto volumen intervencionista ha demostrado ser importante para tener una baja tasa de complicaciones y una buena evolución a largo plazo, hay centros con bajo volumen intervencionista que por sus características pueden obtener resultados equiparables a los de alto volumen (AU)


Background: Percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) is currently a basic therapeutic option in patients with coronary artery disease. To carry this out specialists must be trained and accredited. It is known that the number of procedures performed each year influences results. We suggest that some low volume centres may also get good results. Methods: Prospective analysis of clinical features and immediate results obtained in our centre following PCI performed between 2006 and 2012 and retrospective analysis of overall survival, outcome-free survival and restenosis in patients treated between 2006 and 2009. The clinical features, acute and long-term events (complications, survival and mortality) of our group were compared with other published studies. Results: In our centre the likelihood of complications in a PCI was 9% with an overall mortality of 2%. PCI mortality in stable coronary disease was 0.43% and in acute coronary syndrome 6.25%. Complications at the vascular access site was 1.44% and restenosis at nine months, in patients undergoing PCI for the first time, was 5.2%. Conclusions: Although a high interventionist volume has been shown to reduce the rate of complications and improve long-term evolution, some low volume interventional centres can obtain similar results to those of high volume interventional centres (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/methods , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/statistics & numerical data , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/trends , Coronary Restenosis/epidemiology , Coronary Restenosis/rehabilitation , Coronary Restenosis/therapy , Evaluation of Results of Therapeutic Interventions/methods , Evaluation of Results of Therapeutic Interventions/trends , Prospective Studies , Retrospective Studies , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/mortality , Percutaneous Coronary Intervention/rehabilitation , Coronary Restenosis/complications , Coronary Restenosis/mortality
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Rev. Asoc. Esp. Espec. Med. Trab ; 23(2): 318-325, jun. 2014.
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-125505

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Introducción: El objetivo del trabajo es valorar el impacto y los resultados de una campaña encaminada a promover hábitos de alimentación saludable entre los trabajadores de un centro universitario. Material y Métodos: Estudio epidemiológico descriptivo de tipo transversal que evalúa en 343 trabajadores de la Universidad de Navarra los hábitos alimentarios basales y tras la intervención, así como el impacto mediático y el grado de satisfacción de la campaña. Resultados: La mayoría de los hábitos alimentarios mejoran tras un año de implantación de la campaña, aunque ninguno de forma significativa. Por otro lado, el 38% IC95% (29%-47%) de los trabajadores cree que la campaña ha servido para mejorar su alimentación en cafeterías o comedores universitarios. Aunque los resultados no son significativos, se puede decir que se ha encontrado una tendencia hacia el cambio en los hábitos alimentarios. La valoración por parte de los trabajadores ha sido muy positiva, hecho que anima a continuar con la campaña (AU)


Introduction: The aim of this study was to assess the impact and theresults of a campaign designed to promote healthy feeding habits among university workers. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 343 Universidad de Navarra workers, and then evaluated: their basal feeding habits, how these habits changed after the intervention, the media impact of the campaign and the degree of satisfaction of the workers. Results: Most feeding habits improved after one year of campaign, although not significantly. Over 38% CI95% (29%-47%) of the workers believed that the campaign had improved their nutrition habits in the university restaurants. Although no statistically significant results were found, we might say that there was a trend toward the change in the eating habits. The workers evaluation of the campaign was very positive, encouraging to continue with It (AU)


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Humans , Healthy People Programs/organization & administration , Feeding Behavior , Overweight/prevention & control , Obesity/prevention & control , Occupational Health/trends , Health Promotion/organization & administration , Evaluation of the Efficacy-Effectiveness of Interventions
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