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Biomed Res Int ; 2017: 7215259, 2017.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28630868

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Dried blood and serum samples are useful resources for detecting antiviral antibodies. The conditions for elution of the sample need to be optimized for each disease. Dengue is a widespread disease in Mexico which requires continuous surveillance. In this study, we standardized and validated a protocol for the specific detection of dengue antibodies from dried serum spots (DSSs). METHODS: Paired serum and DSS samples from 66 suspected cases of dengue were collected in a clinic in Veracruz, Mexico. Samples were sent to our laboratory, where the conditions for optimal elution of DSSs were established. The presence of anti-dengue antibodies was determined in the paired samples. RESULTS: DSS elution conditions were standardized as follows: 1 h at 4°C in 200 µl of DNase-, RNase-, and protease-free PBS (1x). The optimal volume of DSS eluate to be used in the IgG assay was 40 µl. Sensitivity of 94%, specificity of 93.3%, and kappa concordance of 0.87 were obtained when comparing the antidengue reactivity between DSSs and serum samples. CONCLUSION: DSS samples are useful for detecting anti-dengue IgG antibodies in the field.


Subject(s)
Antibodies, Viral/blood , Dengue Virus , Dengue/blood , Dried Blood Spot Testing/methods , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Mexico , Middle Aged
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Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc ; 55(Suppl 4): S396-S401, 2017.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29799709

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Background: There is a high risk of rejection of a corneal transplant known as a "rejection episode" in our Hospital conditioned by multiple variables. The aim of this article is to analyze the different risk factors of "corneal rejection episode" in post-transplant patients at one year of follow-up and in particular to consider the presence of donor blood incompatibility during the first year of post-surgical follow-up. Methods: A nested case-control study was designed in a cohort: observational, longitudinal, analytical and retrospective from year 2012 to 2013. We performed OR and logistic regression of the variables that influenced rejection. Results: We included 101 consecutive transplants from multiorgan donation. The variables that influenced the rejection episode were: preoperative high risk group, graft size, blood incompatibility, female gender and age over 60 years old. Other variables such as the presence of comorbidities, combined surgery, surgical time greater than one hour and postoperative complications did not show significant differences. Conclusions: It is advisable to perform routine blood compatibility to reduce the risk of rejection.


Introducción: Existe un elevado riesgo de rechazo de trasplante corneal conocido como "episodio de rechazo" en nuestro Hospital condicionado por múltiples variables. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar las diferentes causas de riesgo de episodio de rechazo corneal en pacientes postrasplantados a un año de seguimiento y en particular considerar la presencia con incompatibilidad sanguínea del donador durante el primer año de seguimiento posquirúrgico. Métodos: Se diseñó un estudio de casos y controles anidados en una cohorte: observacional, longitudinal, analítico y retrospectivo del año 2012 al 2013. Se realizó OR y regresión logística de las variables que influyeron en rechazo. Resultados: Se incluyeron 101 trasplantes consecutivos procedentes de donación multiorgánica. Las variables que influyeron en el episodio de rechazo fueron: grupo prequirúrgico de riesgo alto, tamaño del injerto, incompatibilidad sanguínea, género femenino y mayores de 60 años. Otras variables como la presencia de comorbilidades, cirugía combinada, tiempo quirúrgico mayor a una hora y complicaciones postquirúrgicas no mostraron diferencias significativas. Conclusiones: Es recomendable realizar de rutina la compatibilidad sanguínea para disminuir el riesgo de episodio de rechazo.


Subject(s)
Blood Group Incompatibility , Corneal Transplantation , Graft Rejection/etiology , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Case-Control Studies , Female , Follow-Up Studies , Graft Rejection/diagnosis , Humans , Logistic Models , Male , Middle Aged , Odds Ratio , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Retrospective Studies , Risk Factors
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Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc ; 55(Suppl 4): S343-S349, 2017.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29791790

ABSTRACT

Background: Diuretics are the first choice as an antihypertensive, because of its efficacy and cost, however its mechanism of action is not well understood. The aim of this work was to analyze the hemorrheological effect of the diuretics as vasodilators in patients with newly diagnosed arterial hypertension. Methods: Patients with hypertension were given diet and exercise recommendations and 25 mg of chlorthalidone per day were prescribed; Hemoglobin/hematocrit, viscosity, and basal nitric oxide (ON) were determined at 15 and 45 days and compared with healthy subjects. Results: We included 28 patients with average age of 48 years old; systolic blood pressure in the treated patients decreased from baseline at 15 days from 130 to 119 mm Hg and at 114 mmHg at 15 to 45 days; diastolic blood pressure decreased from baseline at 15 days from 103 to 97 mm Hg, and at 93 mmHg at 15 to 45 days. The hematocrit increased in both men and women with a statistical significance of the baseline period at 15 days, after that, it remained without significative changes. The viscosity increased similarly to the hematocrit, which conditioned the ON elevation. Conclusions: The increase in hematocrit due to diuretic caused an increase in blood viscosity, which led to an increase in nitric oxide, resulting in lower blood pressure.


Introducción: Los diuréticos son la primera elección como antihipertensivo por su eficacia y costo, sin embargo su mecanismo de acción no está bien esclarecido. El objetivo de este trabajo fue analizar el efecto hemorreológico del diurético como vasodilatador en pacientes con hipertensión arterial de reciente diagnóstico. Métodos: A los pacientes con hipertensión arterial se les dieron recomendaciones de dieta, ejercicio y se prescribió 25 mg de clortalidona al día; se determinaron hemoglobina/hematocrito, viscosidad y óxido nítrico (ON) basal, a los 15 y 45 días y se compararon con sujetos sanos. Resultados: Se incluyeron 28 pacientes, con edad promedio de 48 años; la presión arterial sistólica en los pacientes tratados descendió de la cifra basal a los 15 días de 130 a 119 mmHg, y a 114 mmHg de los 15 a los 45 días; la presión arterial diastólica descendió de la basal a los 15 días de 103 a 97 mmHg, y a 93 mmHg de los 15 a los 45 días . El hematocrito se incrementó en ambos géneros, con significancia estadística del período basal a los 15 días de tratamiento, posteriormente permaneció sin cambios. La viscosidad se incrementó de forma similar al hematocrito, lo que condicionó elevación del ON. Conclusiones: El incremento del hematocrito debido al diurético causó elevación de la viscosidad sanguínea, lo que condujo a incremento del óxido nítrico, repercutiendo en el descenso de la presión arterial.


Subject(s)
Antihypertensive Agents/pharmacology , Chlorthalidone/pharmacology , Diuretics/pharmacology , Hemorheology/drug effects , Hypertension/drug therapy , Adult , Aged , Antihypertensive Agents/therapeutic use , Biomarkers/blood , Chlorthalidone/therapeutic use , Diuretics/therapeutic use , Drug Administration Schedule , Female , Hematocrit , Hemoglobins/metabolism , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Nitric Oxide/blood , Treatment Outcome
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Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc ; 51(3): 276-83, 2013.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-23883456

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: prehypertension is the category established in JNC-7, which designates the individuals that present diastolic blood pressure of 80-89 mm Hg and systolic blood pressure of 120-139 mm Hg, and it is associated to high rates of cardiovascular disease. The purpose of the study was to identify prevalence rates and their correlation with sociodemographic factors and comorbidity in a sample of a population of Veracruz, Mexico. METHODS: a cross-sectional and representative survey was chosen by means of probability sampling. Sociodemographic factors, lifestyle and anthropometric characteristics were assessed. Odds ratios and 95 % confidence intervals were obtained. RESULTS: the prehypertension prevalence found was 33.8 %, with an average age of 40.9 ± 14.2 years in prehypertensive subjects, and 50.6 ± 12.7 in hypertension subjects (p < 0.05). In relation with prehypertension, males presented a 1.48 (1.18-1.86) OR. Also, those who had more than 40 years had an OR of 1.9 (1.51-2.38); the ones with basic schooling, an OR of 1.73 (1.38-2.17); subjects with hyperglycemia, OR 3.0 (1.5-3.75); with overweight, OR 1.41 (1.01-1.68); and those with other comorbidities an OR of 1.61 (1.09-2.36). CONCLUSIONS: a high prevalence of prehypertension was found in the sample, and it was associated to male gender subjects, aged above 40 years, with basic schooling and relevant comorbidities, such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease.


Introducción: la prehipertensión arterial es la categoría establecida en el JNC-7 para definir las cifras de presión arterial diastólica de 80-89 y sistólica de 120-139 mm Hg que se asocian a riesgo cardiovascular. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar su prevalencia y su asociación con factores sociodemográficos y de comorbilidad en una muestra representativa de la población del estado de Veracruz. Métodos: por medio de muestreo probabilístico y una encuesta transversal, se registraron variables sociodemográficas, estilo de vida, antropometría, presión arterial y glucosa. Se obtuvieron razones de momios (RM) e intervalos de confianza (IC) del 95 % para los factores de riesgo mencionados. Resultados: la prevalencia de prehipertensión fue de 33.8 %, con edad promedio de 40.9 ± 14.2 años en prehipertensos y 50.6 ± 12.7 en hipertensos (p < 0.05). Para prehipertensión, el sexo masculino presentó RM de 1.48 (1.18-1.86). Asimismo, aquellos mayores de 40 años tuvieron una RM de 1.9 (1.51-2.38); los que tenían escolaridad básica, RM de 1.73 (1.38-2.17); aquellos con hiperglucemia de ayuno, RM de 3.0 (1.5-3.75); con sobrepeso, RM de 1.41 (1.01-1.68); y con otras comorbilidades, una RM de 1.61 (1.09-2.36). Conclusiones: se encontró una elevada prevalencia de prehipertensión en esta muestra de la población y su asociación de riesgo fue con las personas de sexo masculino que eran mayores de 40 años y que tenían escolaridad básica y comorbilidades como diabetes y enfermedad cardiovascular.


Subject(s)
Demography , Prehypertension/epidemiology , Adult , Comorbidity , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Mexico/epidemiology , Prehypertension/etiology , Prevalence
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