Meningioma sincitial intramedular asociado a siringomielia cervical / Syncytial intramedullary meningioma associated with cervical syringomyelia

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Características de la población general incluida en el estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo): resultados con los primeros 1.500 individuos incluidos en el estudio / Characteristics and cardiovascular events in a general population included in the RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular TOledo) study: data from the first 1.500 individuals included in the study

Introducción. El objetivo fue investigar prevalencias de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), lesión de órgano diana (LOD) y enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV) en población general del Área Sanitaria de Toledo para determinar el riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Material y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico observacional que analizó una muestra de población general ≥18años seleccionada de la base de datos de tarjeta sanitaria por muestreo aleatorio sistemático estratificado por sexo y grupos de edad. Se realizaron anamnesis, exploración clínica y pruebas complementarias, congelándose a −85°C alícuotas de sangre total y suero para valorar posibles estudios genéticos. Se realizó análisis estadístico estándar. El RCV se estimó con las escalas del Proyecto SCORE calibrada para población española y del Framingham Heart Study. Resultados. Se incluyeron a 1.500 individuos (edad media 49,1±15,8años; 55,6% mujeres). Prevalencias: dislipemia 56,9% (intervalo de confianza al 95% [IC95%]: 54,3-59,4), hipertensión arterial 33,0% (IC95%: 30,6-35,4), diabetes mellitus 8,6% (IC95%: 7,17-10,1), tabaquismo 24,2% (IC95%: 22,0-26,4), obesidad 25,3% (IC95%:23,1-27,5) y sedentarismo 39,4% (IC95%: 36,9-41,8). El 21,1% no mostró ningún FRCV y el 18,6% presentó de 3 a 5. LOD: hipertrofia ventricular izquierda electrocardiográfica 4,3%, arteriopatía periférica con eco-doppler10,1% y con dispositivo oscilométrico 15,3%, microalbuminuria 4,3%, enfermedad renal oculta 3,2% y nefropatía 3,8% (CKD-EPI). El 9,2% padecía alguna ECV. El 44,6% mostró RCV (SCORE) bajo. Conclusiones. De cada 10 personas, 6 presentan dislipemia, 4 sedentarismo, 3 hipertensión, 2 tabaquismo, 2 obesidad, y casi una diabetes. Más de la mitad de los individuos muestran RCV moderado-alto-muy alto y las prevalencias de LOD y ECV son importantes

Introduction. The aim of this study was to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR) by investigating the prevalence of CVR factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), and cardiovascular disease (CVD) in general population of the health area of Toledo, Spain. Material and methods. Epidemiological and observational study that analysed a sample from the general population aged 18years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests were performed. Total blood and serum samples were frozen at −85°C to evaluate genetic studies in the future. Standard statistical analysis was performed. CVR was assessed by the SCORE scale calibrated for the Spanish population, and the Framingham Heart Study scale. Results. A total of 1,500 individuals (mean age 49.1±15.8years, 55.6% women) were included. Prevalences: dyslipidaemia 56.9% (95% confidence interval [95% CI]: 54.3-59.4), hypertension 33.0% (95%CI: 30.6-35.4), diabetes mellitus 8.6% (95%CI: 7.17-10.1), smoking 24.2% (95%CI; 122.0-26.4), obesity 25.3% (95%CI; 23.1-27.5), and sedentary life-style 39.4% (95%CI; 36.9-41.8). No CVRF was reported in 21.1% of cases, and 18.6% had 3-5 CVRF. TOD: electrocardiographic left ventricular hypertrophy, 4.3%, peripheral artery disease, 10.1% (Doppler ultrasound), and 15.3% (oscillometric device), microalbuminuria, 4.3%, sub-clinical renal disease, 3.2%, and nephropathy in 3.8% (CKD-EPI). At least one CVD was reported in 9.2% of cases. A low CVR (SCORE) was present in 44.6% of individuals. Conclusions. Dyslipidaemia was found in 60% of individuals, 40% had a sedentary life-style, 30% with hypertension, 20% smoked, 20% obesity, and almost 10% with diabetes. More than a half of individuals have a moderate-high-very high risk. The prevalence of TOD and CVD are significant

Justificación, objetivos y diseño metodológico del estudio RICARTO (RIesgo CARdiovascular y eventos cardiovasculares en la población general del área sanitaria de TOledo) / Cardiovascular risk and cardiovascular events in the general population of the sanitary area of Toledo. RICARTO Study

Introducción. El objetivo principal es conocer en la población del Área Sanitaria de Toledo las prevalencias de factores de riesgo cardiovascular (FRCV), lesión de órgano diana (LOD) y enfermedad cardiovascular (ECV), así como los hábitos de vida (ejercicio físico y consumo de alcohol y de dieta mediterránea), para determinar el riesgo cardiovascular (RCV). Material y métodos. Estudio epidemiológico observacional que analizará una muestra de población general≥ 18 años seleccionada de la base de datos de tarjeta sanitaria por muestreo aleatorio sistemático estratificado por sexo y grupos de edad. Se realizarán anamnesis, exploración clínica y pruebas complementarias, y se congelarán a -85°C alícuotas de sangre total y suero para valorar futuros estudios genéticos. El RCV se estimará con las escalas del proyecto SCORE calibrada para población española y del Framingham Heart Study. Alcanzado el tamaño muestral estimado y transcurridos al menos 5 años de la inclusión, se realizará seguimiento de la muestra final de sujetos, analizando la evolución de FRCV, LOD, ECV y del control de FRCV, y los eventos sucedidos mortales y no mortales. Discusión. El estudio RICARTO pretende conocer las prevalencias de los principales FRCV, LOD y ECV, para determinar el RCV de la población general del Área Sanitaria de Toledo, y realizar un seguimiento de la muestra final de individuos cuando hayan transcurrido al menos 5 años de la inclusión para analizar la incidencia de eventos cardiovasculares y la evolución temporal de los estilos de vida, las prevalencias de FRCV, LOD y ECV

Introduction. The main aim of this study is to ascertain the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF), target organ damage (TOD), cardiovascular disease (CVD), as well as life habits (physical exercise, alcohol consumption, and Mediterranean diet) in the population of a Health Area in Toledo, Spain, to assess cardiovascular risk (CVR). Material and methods. Epidemiological and observational study that will analyse a sample from the general population aged 18 years or older, randomly selected from a database of health cards, and stratified by age and gender. Clinical history, physical examination, and complementary tests will be performed. Aliquots of whole blood and serum samples will be stored at a temperature of -85°C to evaluate future genetic studies. CVR will be estimated by using SCORE project scales calibrated for Spanish population and the Framingham Heart Study scale. When the estimated sample size has been achieved and after a minimum follow-up of 5 years, a final visit will performed in which CVRF, TOD, CVD, CVRF control, and fatal and non-fatal outcomes will be evaluated. Discussion. The RICARTO study is aimed to assess the prevalence of the main CVRF, TOD and CVD in order to determine the CVR in the general population of a health area of Toledo. An analysis will be repeated on the final sample after at least 5 years of follow-up to ascertain the incidence of CV outcomes and the temporal trends of life style, as well as the prevalence of CVRF, TOD, and CVD

Analgesia epidural vs. analgesia en la herida quirúrgica para el control del dolor agudo postoperatorio en cirugía de colon abierta / Epidural analgesia vs. surgical wound analgesia to control acute post-operative pain in open colon surgery

Objetivo: Establecer si los catéteres incisionales proporcionan la misma analgesia para el control del DAP (dolor agudo postoperatorio) con menor número de efectos secundarios que la analgesia epidural en pacientes postoperados de cirugía de colon abierta. Material y métodos: Se trata de un estudio de cohortes retrospectivo de 33 pacientes en los que se ha utilizado analgesia epidural entre noviembre de 2013 y noviembre de 2014 y prospectivo donde se utilizó un catéter colocado en la herida quirúrgica entre noviembre de 2014 y noviembre de 2015 en 25 pacientes. Las variables a estudio fueron: demográficas (sexo, fecha de nacimiento, IMC, peso y altura, alergias medicamentosas, antecedentes personales y riesgo anestésico según la escala ASA), duración de la intervención desde la hora de la incisión quirúrgica hasta la del cierre de la herida, técnica quirúrgica (colon derecho, izquierdo o sigma) y número de catéteres utilizados. Resultados: Se incluyeron a 58 pacientes. Al 56,9 % se les suministró analgesia epidural. Los pacientes del grupo Incisional presentaron un aumento significativo del dolor entre los 150 minutos y las 24 horas (1,20 frente a 3,50 p < 0,001). En el grupo Epidural este aumento no llegó a ser significativo (1,18 frente a 2,06, p = 0,069). Se obtuvo una disminución significativa del dolor entre las 24 y las 48 horas tanto en el grupo Incisional (3,50 frente a 2,67, p = 0,004) como en el grupo Epidural (2,06 frente a 1,58, p = 0,021). La presencia de efectos secundarios a las 24 horas se observó en el 20 % de los pacientes del grupo Incisional y en el 27,3 % del grupo Epidural (p = 0,522). Conclusiones: El dolor percibido por los pacientes del grupo Epidural fue menor al percibido por los pacientes del grupo Incisional, tanto a las 24 como a las 48 horas. En ambos grupos se produjo un aumento del dolor a las 24 horas de la intervención, sin embargo este aumento fue menor en el grupo Epidural. En lo referente a la presencia de efectos secundarios ambos grupos tuvieron un comportamiento similar (AU)

Objective: To establish if the incisional catheters provide the same analgesia for the control of DAP (postoperative acute pain) with fewer side effects than epidural analgesia in postoperative patients of open colon surgery. Material and methods: This is a retrospective cohort study of 33 patients in whom epidural analgesia was used between November 2013 and November 2014, and prospective where a catheter placed in the surgical wound was used between November 2014 and November 2015 in 25 patients. The variables studied were: demographic (sex, date of birth, BMI, weight and height, drug allergies, personal history and anesthetic risk according to the ASA scale), duration of the intervention from the time of the surgical incision to the wound closure, surgical technique (right left or sigma colon) and number of catheters used. Results: We included 58 patients. 56.9 % were given epidural analgesia. Patients in the Incisional group had a significant increase in pain between 150 minutes and 24 hours (1.20 vs. 3.50 p < 0.001). In the Epidural group, this increase did not become significant (1.18 vs. 2.06, p = 0.069). There was a significant decrease in pain between 24 and 48 hours in both the Incisional group (3.50 vs. 2.67, p = 0.004) and in the Epidural group (2.06 vs. 1.58, p = 0.021). The presence of side effects at 24 hours was observed in 20 % of patients in the Incisional group and 27.3 % in the Epidural group (p = 0.522). Conclusions: The pain perceived by patients in the Epidural group was lower than that perceived by patients in the Incisional group at both 24 and 48 hours. In both groups there was an increase of pain at 24 hours of the intervention, however this increase was lower in the Epidural group. Regarding the presence of side effects, both groups had a similar behavior (AU)

Serological biomarker screening and host factor analysis elucidating immune response heterogeneity in active pulmonary tuberculosis

While mortality and morbidity from pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) have improved, diagnosis of this infectious disease remains suboptimal without a point-of-care test. Antibody/ antigen-based serodiagnostics is the most amenable for point-of-care translation but hampered by a lack of validated biomarkers and a heterogeneous patient antibody response. Using a case-control design, we assessed serodiagnostic potential of immunoglobulins G, A, and dimeric IgA responses against 18 antigenic preparations, followed by antibody-subclass responses against antigen 60 (A60), and four markers of host innate immunity by enzymelinked immunoassay using sera samples (n=110) collected from April to October 2007 in VietNam from human immunodeficiency-negative patients with provisional diagnosis of PTB. We further analyzed host variables to investigate factors driving biomarker heterogeneity observed in patients. Among active pulmonary tuberculosis patients, low correlation was observed between anti-A60 antibody-classes, and between anti-A60 immunoglobulin G subclasses, but anti-A60 immunoglobulin A subclasses were significantly correlated. The best diagnostic combination of anti-A60 immunoglobulin G/A and a C-reactive protein “ruleout” remains insufficient at 82%/92% sensitivity/specificity (95%CI: 72-92%/82-98%). Heterogeneity of anti-A60 immunoglobulins G2, G3, M, as well as C-reactive protein and serum amyloid A levels observed in this study population appeared to be significantly associated with history of previous tuberculosis, hemoptysis, age, vaccination, night sweats, smoking, chest pain, fever, alcohol, and solid culture count. Further research on tuberculosis serological biomarkers may require consideration of host factors and new approaches using multiple biomarkers.

Recurrent wheezing and asthma after bocavirus bronchiolitis

BACKGROUND: Human bocavirus (HBoV) was recently discovered and identified as an important cause of respiratory infection in young children. However, the relationship between HBoV-bronchiolitis and the development of recurrent wheezing has not yet been established. OBJECTIVE: We designed this study in order to describe the mid-term outcome, regarding the development of recurrent wheezing and asthma of HBoV-bronchiolitis patients and to compare it with RSV-bronchiolitis infants. METHODS: We studied 80 children (10 with HBoV and 70 with RSV infection), currently aged ≥4 years and previously hospitalised during the seasons 2004-2009 due to acute bronchiolitis. Epidemiological and clinical data were collected through structured clinical interviews at the follow-up visit. Spirometry and skin prick tests to common food and inhaled allergens were performed. RESULTS: All HBoV-patients developed recurrent wheezing and half of them had asthma at age 5-7 years. Almost 30% required hospital admission for recurrent wheezing. Asthma (odds ratio (OR)=1.28) and current asthma (OR=2.18) were significantly more frequent in children with HBoV-bronchiolitis than in RSV-bronchiolitis. FEV1 values were 99.2±4.8 in HBoV-group vs.103±11 in RSV-group, p: 0.09. No differences were found with respect to allergic rhinitis, atopic dermatitis, food allergy, proportion of positive prick tests, and family history of atopy or asthma. CONCLUSIONS: Severe HBoV-bronchiolitis in infancy was strongly associated with asthma at 5-7 years

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Protocolo de seguimiento de los pacientes con displasia broncopulmonar / Guidelines for the follow up of patients with bronchopulmonary dysplasia

La displasia broncopulmonar (DBP) es la secuela más prevalente del recién nacido pretérmino, y sigue suponiendo un motivo frecuente de consulta en las unidades de Neumología Pediátrica. La decisión del alta de la unidad neonatal debe apoyarse en una valoración exhaustiva de la situación clínica del paciente y en el cumplimiento de unos requisitos, que incluyen la estabilidad respiratoria y nutricional, y la instrucción a los cuidadores en el manejo domiciliario. Para un control adecuado de la enfermedad, es necesario que quede establecido, previamente al alta, un calendario de visitas y de exploraciones complementarias, y deben aplicarse las pautas de prevención de exacerbaciones y el tratamiento apropiados. El concepto de DBP como enfermedad multisistémica es fundamental en el seguimiento de los pacientes y debe ser tenido en cuenta para un buen control de la enfermedad. En este documento, el Grupo de Trabajo de Patología Respiratoria Perinatal de la Sociedad Española de Neumología Pediátrica propone un protocolo que sirva como referencia para unificar el seguimiento de los pacientes con DBP entre los diferentes centros y ámbitos asistenciales. Se revisan los aspectos a tener en cuenta en la evaluación previa al alta de la Unidad Neonatal y las principales complicaciones durante el seguimiento. Seguidamente, se detallan las recomendaciones en materia de tratamiento de la enfermedad y prevención de complicaciones, los controles tras el alta y su cronología

Bronchopulmonary dysplasia (BPD) is the most common complication of preterm birth, and remains a major problem in pediatric pulmonology units. The decision of discharging from the Neonatal Unit should be based on a thorough assessment of the condition of the patient and compliance with certain requirements, including respiratory and nutritional stability, and caregiver education on disease management. For proper control of the disease, a schedule of visits and complementary tests should be established prior to discharge, and guidelines for prevention of exacerbations and appropriate treatment should be applied. In this paper, the Working Group in Perinatal Respiratory Diseases of the Spanish Society of Pediatric Pulmonology proposes a protocol to serve as a reference for the follow up of patients with BPD among different centers and health care settings. Key factors to consider when planning discharge from the Neonatal Unit and during follow up are reviewed. Recommendations on treatment and prevention of complications are then discussed. The final section of this guide aims to provide a specific schedule for follow-up and diagnostic interventions to be performed in patients with BPD

Desprendimiento de retina por intrusión escleral de hilo de Arruga. Tratamiento / Retinal detachment caused by Arruga suture scleral intrusion. Treatment

CASO CLÍNICO: Presentamos el caso clínico de un hombre de 81 años de edad con un desprendimiento de retina causado por la intrusión de un hilo de Arruga. El explante circular se encontraba en el espacio subretiniano y provocaba un desprendimiento de retina con roturas retinianas. DISCUSIÓN: Se realizó una vitrectomía pars plana con sección intraocular del hilo de Arruga con la que se consiguió la reaplicación retiniana

CASE REPORT: We present the case of an 81 year-old man with retinal detachment caused by intrusion of an Arruga suture. The encircling buckle was located in the sub-retinal space and caused retinal breaks with retinal detachment. DISCUSSION: A pars plana vitrectomy was performed along with intraocular cutting of the Arruga suture with retinal re-attachment

Hospital admission due to respiratory viral infections in moderate preterm, late preterm and term infants during their first year of life

BACKGROUND: Respiratory viral infections are a major cause of hospitalisation in infants <1 year and might cause severe symptoms in preterm infants. Our aim was to analyse admissions due to respiratory infections in moderate, late and term infants, and to identify risk factors for hospitalisation in preterm versus term. METHODS: Prospective study in a cohort of moderate and late preterm, and term infants born between October/2011 and December/2012. Admissions due to respiratory infections during the first year of life were analysed and compared among moderate (32-33), late (34-36) and term infants. Sixteen respiratory viruses were detected by RT-PCR. Clinical data were collected. RESULTS: 30 (20.9%) out of 143 preterm infants required admission for respiratory infection, versus 129 (6.9%) of 1858 term infants born in the same period (p < 0.0001, OR: 3.6 CI 2.0 to 5.0). Hospitalised children had a higher prevalence of hyaline membrane disease (HMD) at birth (p < 0.001, OR: 7.7 CI: 2.121 to 27.954) and needed more mechanical ventilation (p < 0.001, OR: 5.7 CI: 1.813 to 18.396). Virus was identified in 25/30 (83%) preterm babies, and in 110/129 (85%) term infants. The most frequent viruses in preterm infants were RSV (76%) rhinovirus (20%). Clinical and epidemiological characteristics among term and preterm infants were similar. CONCLUSIONS: The risk of respiratory admissions during the first year of life is up to 3.6 times higher in moderate and late preterm. Once admitted, clinical features of respiratory episodes requiring hospitalisation are similar among term and preterm infants. Hyaline membrane disease and mechanical ventilation were also risk factors for respiratory admissions

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Revisión crisis parainfecciosas de enero del 2012 a marzo del 2014 / Review of para-infectious seizures from January 2012 to March 2014

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Infección por parechovirus 3 en un neonato con fiebre y sospecha de sepsis / Human parechovirus-3 infection in a neonate with fever and suspected sepsis

Los parechovirus humanos (HPeV) son virus de la familia Picornaviridae recientemente descritos y causantes de numerosas infecciones en niños pequeños. La afección asociada a estos virus se está empezando a conocer. El HPeV tipo 3 se ha descrito especialmente asociado a síndromes febriles, sepsis-like, meningitis y encefalitis en lactantes muy pequeños y neonatos. Presentamos el caso de una niña de 14 días de vida con un cuadro de fiebre que precisó hospitalización por sospecha de sepsis y en la que se identificó en líquido cefalorraquídeo un HPeV-3. Las pruebas analíticas (leucocitos, fórmula diferencial y procalcitonina en sangre) fueron normales. Los cultivos bacterianos de sangre, orina y líquido cefalorraquídeo fueron estériles. La paciente evolucionó favorablemente. Este caso ilustra la utilidad de investigar la infección por parechovirus en los recién nacidos con fiebre o sospecha de sepsis

The human parechovirus (HPeV) are viruses of the recently described Picornaviridae family and are causing several infections in young children. The pathology associated with these viruses is beginning to emerge. The HPeV type 3, has been described particularly in association with sepsis-like febrile syndromes, meningitis and encephalitis in very young infants and neonates. We report the case of a 14-day-old girl with a fever and clinical sepsis that required hospitalization and in which HPeV-3 was identified in the cerebrospinal fluid. The blood, urine and cerebrospinal fluid bacterial cultures were negative, and the patient improved. This case illustrates the usefulness of investigating parechovirus infection in neonates with fever or suspected sepsis

Combined HER2 analysis of biopsies and surgical specimens to optimize detection of trastuzumab-eligible patients in eso-gastric adenocarcinoma: a GERCOR study.

BACKGROUND: HER2 is overexpressed in 10 to 20% of gastro-esophageal adenocarcinoma (GE-ADK), and is a target for trastuzumab in metastatic patients. We conducted a study to compare HER2 expression between diagnostic biopsies (DBs) and surgical specimens (SSs) of GE-ADK, and to determine the influence of non-trastuzumab containing neoadjuvant chemotherapy (NAC) on this expression. PATIENTS AND METHODS: Pathological specimens from biopsies of 228 patients operated on between 2004 and 2011 were collected. Two cohorts treated (n = 141) or not (n = 87) with a NAC were constituted. Two blind independent pathological HER2 analyses on DB and on SS were carried out using immunohistochemistry (IHC) and colorimetric in situ hybridization (CISH). HER-2 overexpression (HER2+) was defined by a score 3+ in IHC, or 2+ with a positive CISH test, according to the specific HER2 scoring guidelines for GE-ADK. RESULTS: Paired HER2 status could be determined for 218 out of the 228 patients (95.6%). HER2+ rates were 13.3% on DB (29/218) and 14.7% on SS (32/218). HER2+ tumors were mainly cardial or esophageal adenocarcinomas, with a well-differentiated, intestinal histological type. HER2 status differed between DB and SS in 6% of cases. When DB analyses were added to SS analyses, the relative increase in HER2+ cases was 13.5% (17.1% for patients with NAC and 23.5% for patients with histological response to NAC, versus 7.1% for patients without NAC, P = 0.4, NS). Differences between DB and SS HER2 expression could be explained by intratumoral heterogeneity and by a HER2 expression decrease in SS after NAC in responding patients possibly due to a higher chemosensitivity of HER2-positive clones. CONCLUSION: The determination of HER2 status on DB provides results that complete those obtained with SS. Combining the analysis of DB and of SS enables to optimize the selection of trastuzumab-eligible patients in case of metastatic relapse, and particularly in previously NAC-responding patients.

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Guía de diagnóstico y tratamiento del asma de control difícil en el niño / Diagnosis and treatment guidelines for difficult-to-control asthma in children

Los niños con asma de control difícil (ACD) requieren frecuentes consultas, reciben complejos regímenes de tratamiento y, a menudo, requieren ingresos en el hospital. Su frecuencia es escasa, y abarca no más del 5% de la población asmática. El ACD requiere un diagnóstico de certeza, por lo que se tendrán que descartar causas de falso ACD, y es necesario hacer un diagnóstico diferencial con factores de enfermedad sobreañadida, medioambientales, psicológicos, y analizar causas que determinen una baja adherencia al tratamiento. Ante un verdadero ACD, el estudio de la inflamación (óxido nítrico exhalado, esputo inducido, lavado broncoalveolar y biopsia bronquial), la función pulmonar y la clínica nos pueden permitir clasificar el ACD en diversos fenotipos que nos facilitarán la toma de decisiones terapéuticas (AU)

Children suffering from difficult-to-control asthma (DCA) require frequent appointments with their physician, complex treatment regimes and often admissions to hospital. Less than 5% of the asthmatic population suffer this condition. DCA must be correctly characterised to rule out false causes of DCA and requires making a differential diagnosis from pathologies that mimic asthma, comorbidity, environmental and psychological factors, and analysing the factors to determine poor treatment compliance. In true DCA cases, inflammation studies (exhaled nitric oxide, induced sputum, broncho-alveolar lavage and bronchial biopsy), pulmonary function and other clinical aspects can classify DCA into different phenotypes which could make therapeutic decision-making easier (AU)

Cambios en el perfil de prescripción de antihipertensivos en el Área Sanitaria II de Asturias durante los años 2004-2007 / No disponible

INTRODUCCIÓN. La hipertensión arterial es un factor reconocido de riesgo cardiovascular cuya prevalencia ha aumentado en los últimos años debido entre otros factores al envejecimiento de la población. El amplio arsenal terapéutico existente en el mercado hace que su tratamiento sea complejo y genere un elevado gasto al Sistema Nacional de Salud. OBJETIVOS. Describir la variación en el consumo y en el perfil de prescripción de antihipertensivos en el Área Sanitaria II de Asturias en el periodo 2004-2007. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS. Se analizan los antihipertensivos prescritos por médicos de Atención Primaria facturados con cargo al Sistema Nacional de Salud y dispensados en las oficinas de farmacia del Área II. Como unidad técnica de medida se utilizó la dosis diaria definida (DDD) que se define como la dosis media diaria de mantenimiento de cada principio activo en su indicación principal y para cada vía de administración. El consumo se expresó en DDD por 1.000habitantes y día (DHD).RESULTADOS. El consumo de antihipertensivos creció un 20,2% entre 2004 y 2007. Los subgrupos de mayor incremento fueron: antagonistas de los receptores de la angiotensinaII (ARA II) (21,87 DHD), ARA II en asociación (8,33DHD), diuréticos de alto techo (7,85 DHD), e inhibidores dela enzima convertidora de la angiotensina (IECA) (5,64DHD). DISCUSIÓN. El consumo de antihipertensivos mostró un notable incremento entre 2004 y 2007 con cambios en el perfil de prescripción. Se aprecia el crecimiento de ARA II solos y asociados, que han conseguido desplazar a otros subgrupos, fundamentalmente IECA (AU)

BACKGROUND. Arterial hypertension is a recognized risk factor of cardiovascular disease, whose prevalence has increased in recent years, due to population aging, among other factors. The broad range of products on the market complicates its treatment and generates a high cost to the National Health System. OBJECTIVES. To describe the change in consumption and in the profile of antihypertensive prescriptions in HealthCare Area II of Asturias between 2004-2007. METHODS. The antihypertensive drugs prescribed by the Primary Care Physicians billed under the National Health System and dispensed in the pharmacies of Area II have been analyzed. Defined Daily Dose (DDD) has been used as a technical unit of measurement in drug utilization studies. This has been defined as the mean daily maintenance dose of each active ingredient in its main indication and for each administration route. Consumption is expressed in DDD per1,000 inhabitants and day (DHD). RESULTS. The use of antihypertensive drugs grew 20.2%between 2004-2007. The subgroups having the greatest increase were: angiotensin II receptors antagonists (ARBs)(21.87 DHD), ARBs combinations (8.33 DHD), high-ceiling diuretics (7.85 DHD) and angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitors (ACEIs) (5.64 DHD). DISCUSSION. Consumption of antihypertensive drugs showed a remarkable increase between 2004-2007 with changes in the prescription profile. The growth of the ARBs al one and in association is observed and these have been successful in displacing other groups, basically the ACEIs (AU)

Infecciones por bocavirus humano en niños españoles: características clínicas y epidemiológicas de un virus respiratorio emergente / Human bocavirus infections in Spanish 0-14 year-old: Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of an emerging respiratory virus

Introducción En el año 2005 se ha clonado un nuevo virus respiratorio, llamado bocavirus humano (HBoV) de muestras respiratorias procedentes de lactantes y niños suecos con infección respiratoria de vías bajas. Objetivos Determinar si HBoV ha circulado en España, estimar la frecuencia de infecciones por HBoV en los niños hospitalizados por infección respiratoria y describir sus características clínicas y epidemiológicas. Pacientes y métodos Estudio descriptivo, prospectivo de las infecciones confirmadas por HBoV en niños menores de 14 años, hospitalizados por infección respiratoria desde octubre de 2004 a junio de 2005. Para el diagnóstico virológico se realizó reacción en cadena de la polimerasa-transcripción inversa (RT-PCR) múltiple para virus respiratorio sincitial (VRS) A y B, influenza A, B y C, parainfluenza 1-4, adenovirus y rinovirus; PCR para metapneumovirus humano (hMPV) y PCR para HBoV en aspirado nasofaríngeo. Se describen las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes. Resultados Se detectaron 52 casos de infección por HBoV, lo que supuso el 17,1 % (IC [intervalo de confianza] 95 %: 13 a 21) de los pacientes hospitalizados por procesos respiratorios. HBoV fue el tercer agente viral tras el VRS (30 %) y el rinovirus (25 %). En 39 casos (71,1 %) se detectó coinfección con otro virus respiratorio. El 50 % de los pacientes eran menores de 13,6 meses y el 75% menores de 2 años. Los diagnósticos más frecuentes fueron sibilancias recurrentes (55,8 %), bronquiolitis (21,2 %) y neumonía (15,4 %). Dos niños presentaron sepsis clínica con exantema petequial. El 71,2 % presentó fiebre superior a 38 °C e infiltrado radiológico el 44 %. Presentaron hipoxia el 55,8 % de los niños. Dos pacientes presentaron aislamientos positivos para HBoV en distintos episodios. Las coinfecciones fueron similares a las infecciones simples, excepto que presentaron hipoxia con más frecuencia, p = 0,038. Conclusiones HBoV es uno de los virus más frecuentes en las infecciones respiratorias graves de los niños, sólo precedido por VRS y rinovirus. Las coinfecciones son muy frecuentes. La mayoría de los niños son lactantes con sibilancias recurrentes y bronquiolitis

Introduction In 2005 a new respiratory virus, called human bocavirus (HBoV), was cloned from respiratory samples from Swedish infants and children with lower respiratory tract infections. Objectives To determine whether HBoV has circulated in Spain, estimate the frequency of HBoV infections in patients hospitalized for respiratory infection and describe the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of these patients. Patients and methods We performed a descriptive prospective study of confirmed HBoV infections in patients aged 38 °C was found in 72.1 % and radiological infiltrate in 44 %. Hypoxia was present in 55.8 % of the patients. HBoV was isolated in distinct episodes in two patients. Coinfections were similar to simple infections except that hypoxia was more frequent in the former (p 0.038). Conclusions HBoV is one of the most frequent viruses in severe respiratory infections in patients aged less than 14 years old. Only RSV and rhinovirus are more frequent. Coinfections are highly frequent. Most patients are infants with recurrent wheezing and bronchiolitis

Toxicodermia tipo Penfigoide / Pemphigoid type toxicoderma

Las toxicodermias constituyen un grupo heterogéneo de dermatosis producidas por el efecto nocivo de algunas sustancias, generalmente medicamentos, que penetran en el organismo por vías diferentes (ingestión, inyección, inhalación, aplicación tópica). Suponen un importante problema clínico y son frecuente causa de una alta morbimortalidad en el ser humano. Su expresión clínica es muy variable, estando las erupciones exantemáticas, urticariformes, pigmentadas fijas, ampollosas y purpúricas, por este orden, entre las más frecuentes. Presentamos el caso de un paciente multimedicado que desarrolló un cuadro ampolloso similar al penfigoide, el cual cedió al suspender la medicación y tras tratamiento con corticoterapia vía oral y antisépticos tópicos (AU)

Toxicoderma is constituted by an heterogeneous group of dermatomes due to deleterious effects of any substance, usually a drug, that reaches the inside of the body by different ways: ingestion, injection, inhalation, or topic. It is an important adverse event and a frequent cause of morbimortality in patients. The clinical features are variable, being the exanthermatic, urticarial, fixed pigmented, bullous and purpural eruptions, in order of occurrence, the usually seen. We report the case of a multidrug treated patient who developed a severe bullous pemphigoid-like eruption, which feld better after ending medication and beginning with oral corticoids and topic antiseptics

Tratamiento de la infección crónica por VHC en pacientes coinfectados por el VIH / Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients

El tratamiento de la infección por el virus de la hepatitis C (VHC) en los pacientes coinfectados por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) se ha convertido en un tema de gran importancia, ya que las complicacionesde la hepatopatía son actualmente la primera causa de mortalidad entre el colectivo con infección por el VIH. El objetivo de este trabajo es revisar los datos biológicos y epidemiológicos de la coinfección, y sobre todo las pautas de tratamiento a seguir, valorando las complicaciones producidas por los fármacos utilizados y sus interacciones, e informar de los resultados de los principales estudios realizados. La pauta de tratamiento actualmente aceptada incluye interferón pegilado y ribavirina. Con estos fármacos han mejorado los resultados respecto a pautas previas, aunque la respuesta es variable según el genotipo- VHC que presente el paciente

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infected patients has become a topic of great importance, since the complications of chronic hepatitis are the first one cause of mortality among HIV patients. The aim of this study is to review the biological and epidemiological data in HIV-HCV coinfection, to establish treatment guidelines taking in consideration drugs adverse effects and interations, and to report the results of the main studies carried out. The treatment currently accepted includes pegylate interferon and ribavirin, wich have improved prior treatments, but the respouse rate depends on HCV genotype

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[Totally implantable venous access ports: frequency of complications and analysis of bacterial contamination after ablation]. / Cathéters à chambre implantable: épidémiologie des complications et étude microbiologique des dispositifs après ablation.

UNLABELLED: Totally implantable venous access ports (TIVAP) are valuable medical devices for long-term intravenous treatment such as parenteral nutrition, cancer chemotherapy or antiviral therapy. Implantation and use of these devices are each associated with infectious or mechanical complications. AIMS OF THE STUDY: To determine the frequency of complications and to analyze bacterial contamination of different parts of TIVAP (tip, septum, internal lumen of the port). MATERIAL AND METHODS: Clinical charts of patients, which TIVAP was removed between April 20th to December 31st 2003, were retrospectively reviewed. Infectious complications (local and septicemic) and non-infectious complications (i.e. obstruction, thrombosis, drug extravasation...) were defined using clinical and/or microbiological criteria. Quantitative culture from different parts of the TIVAP was performed. RESULTS: One hundred and ten patients (age 57 +/- 14-years-old, 94.3% cancers) were included, corresponding to 57,018 catheter-days: 39.1% had one or more non-infectious complications (density incidence: 0.86 for 1000 catheter-days). Among the 49 complications, obstruction, thrombosis, extravasations and malposition accounted for 30.6%, 30.6% 4.1% and 6% of cases. Twenty-one patients (19.1%) had an infectious complication: 11 were local and 14 were systemic (density incidence 0.43 for 1000 catheter-days). Bacteria responsible for TIVAP-associated bacteraemia were coagulase negative staphylococci (N = 2), Staphylococcus aureus susceptible to methicilline (N = 3), micrococci (N = 1), corynebacteria (N = 1) or Gram-negative bacilli (N = 8). Comparison of quantitative culture of the different parts of TIVAP with a threshold at 10(3) CFU/ml showed that culture of tip, septum and port has a sensitivity of 47.6% 57.1% and 61.9 %, respectively and a specificity of 100% 92.1% and 92.1%, respectively for the diagnosis of TIVAP infection. CONCLUSION: Complications associated to TIVAP are frequent but incidence that we have reported is comparable with previous studies. Analysis of internal lumen of the port is the most sensitive method for the diagnosis of TIVAP-associated infections.