Endometriosis: A Comprehensive Analysis of the Pathophysiology, Treatment, and Nutritional Aspects, and Its Repercussions on the Quality of Life of Patients.

Endometriosis is a chronic proinflammatory pathology characterized by the growth of tissue similar to the endometrium outside the uterus, affecting approximately 5 to 15% of women worldwide. Suffering from endometriosis entails a complex pathophysiological process, significantly impacting the quality of life and reproductive function of affected women; therefore, it must be addressed in a personalized and comprehensive manner, as its management requires a multidisciplinary approach. This article aims to conduct a comprehensive literature review of endometriosis, not only as a pathophysiological condition but also as a significant factor impacting the social, nutritional, and mental well-being of those who experience it. Emphasis is placed on the importance of understanding and assessing the impact of the pathology to provide a better and more comprehensive approach, integrating various alternatives and strategic treatments for the factors involved in its development. The aim is to provide a complete overview of endometriosis, from its pathophysiology to its impact on the quality of life of patients, as well as a review of current treatment options, both pharmacological and alternative, in order to broaden the perspective on the pathology to improve the care of patients with this disease.

Factores sociodemográficos asociados a violencia intrafamiliar en mujeres en el Perú año 2021 / Sociodemographic factors associated with domestic violence in women in Peru, 2021

RESUMEN Introducción: La violencia intrafamiliar se basa en fenómenos con una relación de subordinación, cuyos comportamientos se relacionan con el daño físico, psicológico y sexual, mediante el uso real o simbólico de la fuerza, con el objetivo de dominar la voluntad, mente y cuerpo de la víctima. Objetivo: Determinar los factores sociodemográficos asociados a las mujeres víctimas de violencia intrafamiliar en el Perú durante el año 2021. Material y Métodos: Es estudio observacional, retrospectivo, analítico y transversal, desarrollado mediante las bases secundarias ENDES 2021; se utilizó la información de 21 557 mujeres, la cual fue analizada mediante el software estadístico SPSS versión 27. Se hizo uso de las razones de prevalencia mediante el modelo de regresión de Poisson con varianza robusta. Resultados: Se determinó una prevalencia del 47.7 % de violencia psicológica. El análisis multivariado identificó que las variables asociadas a violencia psicológica fueron el nivel de educación primaria (RPa: 1.10) y la región Lima Metropolitana (RPa: 1.14), respecto a la violencia sexual, el nivel de riqueza pobre (RPa: 2.35) fue la variable asociada, y en cuanto a la violencia física, la edad de 20 a 29 años (RPa: 1.21), nivel de riqueza pobre (RPa: 1.49) y la región costa (RPa: 0.79). Conclusiones: Se identificaron como factores asociados a la violencia psicológica el nivel de instrucción y la región natural, el estado civil fue un factor protector ante la violencia sexual, y las variables de edad y nivel de riqueza fueron asociadas a la violencia física.

ABSTRACT Introduction: Domestic violence is based on phenomena that establish a relationship of subordination, whose behaviors are related to physical, psychological and sexual damage, through the real or symbolic use of force, with the aim of dominating the will, mind and body of the victim. Objective: Determine the sociodemographic factors associated with women victims of domestic violence in Peru during the year 2021. Material and Methods: It is an observational, retrospective, analytical and cross-sectional study, developed through the ENDES 2021 secondary databases, using information from 21,557 women. Said information was analyzed using the SPSS vers.27 statistical software, making use of the prevalence ratios using the Poisson regression model with robust variance. Results: A prevalence of 47.7% of psychological violence was determined. The multivariate analysis identified that the variables associated with psychological violence were the level of primary education (RPa:1.10) and the metropolitan Lima region (RPa:1.14), regarding sexual violence, the level of poor wealth (RPa:2.35) was The associated variable, and with respect to physical violence, were age between 20 and 29 years (RPa:1.21), poor wealth level (RPa:1.495) and the coastal region (RPa:0.79). Conclusions: It was identified that the factors associated with psychological violence were the level of education and the natural region, the marital status was a protective factor against sexual violence, and the variables of age and wealth level were associated with physical violence.

Differences in Foot Infections Secondary to Puncture Wounds or Chronic Ulcers in Diabetes.

We hypothesized that foot infections secondary to a puncture wounds (PWs) have a worse prognosis concerning infection-related mortality, recurrence of the infection, and healing than those secondary to a chronic ulcer. We conducted a prospective study consisting of 200 patients with moderate-to-severe diabetic foot infections. The cohort consisted of 155 men (77.5%) and 45 women (22.5%). The mean age of the patients was 59 years (standard deviation 12.2). Puncture wounds were the cause of the infection in 107 patients (53.5%) and a chronic ulcer was the cause in 93 patients (46.5%). One hundred and eleven patients (55.5%) had moderate and 89 (44.5%) had severe infections. Osteomyelitis was more frequently found in chronic ulcers (71%) than in PWs (44.9%), P < .001. Cox's survival analysis using PWs as an explanatory variable showed no association with infection-related mortality (hazard ratio [HR] 1.06, 95% confidence interval [CI] 0.32-3.46, P = .92), time to recurrence of infection (HR 0.64, 95% CI 0.27-1.51, P = .30), and time to healing (HR 0.81, 95% CI 0.60-1.08, P = .15). More than half of our patients had PWs as the mechanism by which the infection occurred. These patients usually had a lower rate of osteomyelitis but required hospitalization and antibiotic therapy more frequently than patients with infected chronic ulcers. We found no difference in outcomes between the 2 groups.

Effects of Cadmium, Thallium, and Vanadium on Photosynthetic Parameters of Three Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum L.) Varieties.

Photosynthesis is a crucial process supporting life on Earth. However, unfavorable environmental conditions including toxic metals may limit the photosynthetic efficiency of plants, and the responses to those challenges may vary among genotypes. In this study, we evaluated photosynthetic parameters of the chili pepper varieties Jalapeño, Poblano, and Serrano exposed to Cd (0, 5, 10 µM), Tl (0, 6, 12 nM), and V (0, 0.75, 1.5 µM). Metals were added to the nutrient solution for 60 days. Stomatal conductance (Gs), transpiration rate (Tr), net photosynthetic rate (Pn), intercellular CO2 concentration (Ci), instantaneous carboxylation efficiency (Pn/Ci), instantaneous water use efficiency (instWUE), and intrinsic water use efficiency (iWUE) were recorded. Mean Pn increased with 12 nM Tl in Serrano and with 0.75 µM V in Poblano. Tl and V increased mean Tr in all three cultivars, while Cd reduced it in Jalapeño and Serrano. Gs was reduced in Jalapeño and Poblano with 5 µM Cd, and 0.75 µM V increased it in Serrano. Ci increased in Poblano with 6 nM Tl, while 12 nM Tl reduced it in Serrano. Mean instWUE increased in Poblano with 10 µM Cd and 0.75 µM V, and in Serrano with 12 nM Tl, while 6 nM Tl reduced it in Poblano and Serrano. Mean iWUE increased in Jalapeño and Poblano with 5 µM Cd, in Serrano with 12 nM Tl, and in Jalapeño with 1.5 µM V; it was reduced with 6 nM Tl in Poblano and Serrano. Pn/Ci increased in Serrano with 5 µM Cd, in Jalapeño with 6 nM Tl, and in Poblano with 0.75 µM V. Interestingly, Tl stimulated six and inhibited five of the seven photosynthetic variables measured, while Cd enhanced three and decreased two variables, and V stimulated five variables, with none inhibited, all as compared to the respective controls. We conclude that Cd, Tl, and V may inhibit or stimulate photosynthetic parameters depending on the genotype and the doses applied.

MELD 3.0 adequately predicts mortality and renal replacement therapy requirements in patients with alcohol-associated hepatitis.

Background & Aims: Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (MELD) score better predicts mortality in alcohol-associated hepatitis (AH) but could underestimate severity in women and malnourished patients. Using a global cohort, we assessed the ability of the MELD 3.0 score to predict short-term mortality in AH. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study of patients admitted to hospital with AH from 2009 to 2019. The main outcome was all-cause 30-day mortality. We compared the AUC using DeLong's method and also performed a time-dependent AUC with competing risks analysis. Results: A total of 2,124 patients were included from 28 centres from 10 countries on three continents (median age 47.2 ± 11.2 years, 29.9% women, 71.3% with underlying cirrhosis). The median MELD 3.0 score at admission was 25 (20-33), with an estimated survival of 73.7% at 30 days. The MELD 3.0 score had a better performance in predicting 30-day mortality (AUC:0.761, 95%CI:0.732-0.791) compared with MELD sodium (MELD-Na; AUC: 0.744, 95% CI: 0.713-0.775; p = 0.042) and Maddrey's discriminant function (mDF) (AUC: 0.724, 95% CI: 0.691-0.757; p = 0.013). However, MELD 3.0 did not perform better than traditional MELD (AUC: 0.753, 95% CI: 0.723-0.783; p = 0.300) and Age-Bilirubin-International Normalised Ratio-Creatinine (ABIC) (AUC:0.757, 95% CI: 0.727-0.788; p = 0.765). These results were consistent in competing-risk analysis, where MELD 3.0 (AUC: 0.757, 95% CI: 0.724-0.790) predicted better 30-day mortality compared with MELD-Na (AUC: 0.739, 95% CI: 0.708-0.770; p = 0.028) and mDF (AUC:0.717, 95% CI: 0.687-0.748; p = 0.042). The MELD 3.0 score was significantly better in predicting renal replacement therapy requirements during admission compared with the other scores (AUC: 0.844, 95% CI: 0.805-0.883). Conclusions: MELD 3.0 demonstrated better performance compared with MELD-Na and mDF in predicting 30-day and 90-day mortality, and was the best predictor of renal replacement therapy requirements during admission for AH. However, further prospective studies are needed to validate its extensive use in AH. Impact and implications: Severe AH has high short-term mortality. The establishment of treatments and liver transplantation depends on mortality prediction. We evaluated the performance of the new MELD 3.0 score to predict short-term mortality in AH in a large global cohort. MELD 3.0 performed better in predicting 30- and 90-day mortality compared with MELD-Na and mDF, but was similar to MELD and ABIC scores. MELD 3.0 was the best predictor of renal replacement therapy requirements. Thus, further prospective studies are needed to support the wide use of MELD 3.0 in AH.

Automedicación en niños con enfermedades de vías respiratorias altas en un centro materno infantil en Perú

Introducción: La automedicación es una práctica común para aliviar síntomas de diversas enfermedades, en la población infantil como la faringoamigdalitis y la rinofaringitis que son comunes en los centros de salud del Perú. Objetivo: Determinar los factores asociados a la automedicación en niños con enfermedades de vías respiratorias altas. Material y métodos: Estudio observacional transversal analítico. El tamaño muestral fue de 206 padres de familia que acudieron con sus hijos al servicio de emergencia. Se utilizó un cuestionario aprobado por Valenzuela m. Y el programa SPSS para hallar la frecuencia, análisis bivariado y análisis multivariado regresión logística de Poisson. Resultados: la prevalencia de automedicación en niños fue de 91,3%. Los padres que solo estudiaron primaria y secundaria tuvieron mayor probabilidad de automedicar a sus hijos RPa=1,22 (IC 95%: 1,01-1,40). Los primogénitos estuvieron protegidos ante la automedicación RPa=0,86 (IC 95% :0,76-0,97). Los padres que tenían un rango de edad entre 20 a 29 años obtuvieron RPa=1,04 (IC 95%: 0,96-1,13), los niños menores de 7 años, RPa=0,99 (IC 95%: 0,91-1,07) y los padres de familia que tenían 1 hijo RPa=1,04 (IC 95%:0,90-1,20). Conclusiones: El nivel educativo y el número de orden del hijo como ser el primogénito tuvieron asociación significativa con la automedicación en niños.

Introduction: self-medication is a common practice to alleviate symptoms of various diseases, in the child population such as pharyngitis and rhinopharyngitis that are common in health centers in Peru. Objective: to determine the factors associated with self-medication in children with upper respiratory tract diseases. Material and methods: analytical cross-sectional observational study. The sample size was 206 parents who went with their children to the emergency service. A questionnaire approved by Valenzuela m was used. And the SPSS program to find the frequency, the bivariate analysis and the multivariate analysis of Poisson logistic regression. Results: the prevalence of self-medication in children was 91,3%. Parents who only studied primary and secondary school were more likely to self-medicate their children PRa=1,22 (95% CI: 1,01-1,40). The first-born were protected from self-medication PRa=0,86 (95% CI: 0,76-0,97). Parents who were between 20 and 29 years of age obtained PRa=1,04 (95% CI: 0,96-1,13), children under 7 years old, PRa=0,99 (95% ci: 0,91-1,07) and parents of family that had 1 child PRa=1,04 (95% CI:0,90-1,20). Conclusions: the educational level and the order number of the child, such as being the first-born, had a significant association with self-medication in children.

No cumplimiento del esquema de vacunación nacional en niños menores de 5 años en la selva peruana en el año 2019

Introducción: Se ha visto un decaimiento de la cobertura de vacunas en niños residentes de Perú, menores de cinco años; siendo la región selva la más afectada. Objetivo: Analizar los factores sociales y maternos asociados al no cumplimiento del esquema nacional de vacunación en menores de cinco años en la selva peruana, año 2019. Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico y retrospectivo. Se utilizó la base de la Encuesta Demográca y de Salud Familiar (ENDES) Perú, 2019. Se seleccionaron las variables de estudio y se utilizó el programa SPSS 26,0 para el análisis. De 4 373 encuestas seleccionadas se evidenció que el 57,5% de niños menores de cinco años de la selva peruana no cumplieron con el esquema nacional de vacunación (ENV); los factores asociados fueron pobreza (RPa=1,18, p<0,001, IC95% 1,08-1,29), lengua materna nativa (RPa=1,17, p<0,001. IC95% 1,07-1,30), problemas para acudir al centro de salud (RPa=1,09, p=0,036, IC95% 1,04-1,21), edad menor a 24 años de madre/apoderado (RPa=0,78, p<0,001, IC95% 0,68-0,89) y no tener seguro de salud (RPa 1,2; p<0,000, IC95% 1,11-1,29). Conclusión: Los factores de riesgo sociales, pobreza (RPa=1,18, p<0,001, IC95% 1,08-1,29) y lengua materna nativa (RPa=1,17, p<0,001. IC95% 1,07-1,30); y los factores de riesgo maternos, problemas para acudir al centro de salud (RPa=1,09, p=0,036, IC95% 1,04-1,21), edad menor a 24 años de madre/apoderado (RPa=0,78, p<0,001, IC95% 0,68-0,89) y no tener seguro de salud (RPa 1,2; p<0,000, IC95% 1,11-1,29), se asociaron a no cumplimiento del ENV.

Introduction: A decline in vaccine coverage has been seen in children living in Peru, under ve years of age; being the jungle region the most affected. Objective: Analyze the social and maternal factors associated with non-compliance with the national vaccination scheme in children under ve years of age in the Peruvian jungle, year 2019. Methods: Observational, analytical and retrospective study. The base of the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) Peru, 2019 was used. The study variables were selected and the SPSS 26.0 program was used for the analysis. From 4,373 selected surveys, it was shown that 57.5% of children under ve years of age in the Peruvian jungle had non-compliance with the national vaccination scheme (ENV); the associated factors were not having health insurance (RPa 1.2; p<0.000, CI95% 1.11-1.29), poverty (RPa=1.18, p<0.001, CI95% 1.08-1, 29), native mother tongue (RPa=1.17, p<0.001. CI95% 1.07-1.30), problems going to the health center (RPa=1.09, p=0.036, CI95% 1, 04-1.21), and mother/guardian age under 24 years (RPa=0.78, p<0.001, 95% CI 0.68-0.89). Conclusion: The risk factors associated with non-compliance with the ENV were: social, not having health insurance (RPa 1.2; p<0.000, CI95% 1.11-1.29), poverty (RPa=1.18, p< 0.001, 95% CI 1.08-1.29) and native mother tongue (RPa=1.17, p<0.001. 95% CI 1.07-1.30); and maternal, problems going to the health center (RPa=1.09, p=0.036, 95% CI 1.04-1.21), and mother/guardian age under 24 years (RPa=0.78, p <0.001, 95% CI 0.68-0.89).

Noncompliance with the national vaccination scheme in children in the peruvian jungle, year 2019 / No cumplimiento del esquema nacional de vacunación en niños de la selva peruana, año 2019

En los últimos años a nivel nacional se ha visto un decaimiento de la cobertura en niños menores de 5 años siendo la región selva la más afectada. El presente estudio tuvo como objetivo analizar los factores maternos y sociales asociados al no cumplimiento del esquema de vacunación nacional en niños de 1 a 5 años en la selva peruana en el año 2019, con diseño observacional, analítico empleando la base de datos de la Encuesta Demográfica y de Salud Familiar-(ENDES) 2019 comprendiendo los menores de 5 años en Perú en ese mismo año, se seleccionaron las variables de estudio y se utilizó el programa SPSS 26.0 para el análisis. Fueron 4373 encuestas seleccionadas; se evidenció que el 57.5% de 1 a 5 años tienen el esquema de vacunación incompleto, cuyos factores asociados fueron no tener seguro de salud (ORa 1.72; p<0,01, IC95% 1,39-2,13), la pobreza (ORa=1,427, p<0,01, IC95% 1,89-1,71), lengua materna nativa (ORa=1,50, p<0,01, IC95% 1,13-2,0), problemas para acudir al centro de salud[1] (ORa=1,213, p=0,02, IC95% 1,02-1,44), vivir fuera de la ciudad (ORa= 1,31, p<0,01, IC95% 1,09- 1,58), edad menor a 24 años de madre/apoderado (ORa=1,38, p<0,01, IC95% 1,186-1,619). Lo que indica una asociación estadísticamente significativa entre algunos de los factores maternos y sociales estudiados con el no cumplimiento del esquema nacional de vacunación.

In the past decade, levels of coverage on children vaccination had been decreasing nationwide, even more in the Peruvian jungle, reason why is an important public health's subject to attend. The purpose of this investigation was to analyze maternal and social factors that are associated with incomplete vaccination schedules on children under 5 years old on the Peruvian jungle. It is an observational, analytic investigation, using a secondary source from the Demographic and Family survey (ENDES) from 2019, where is found the information of all the under 5 years old with the healthcare card of oral information given by the mother. Then after selecting the chosen variables, we used the SPSS statistic program for the posterior analysis. Of the 4373 surveys studied; it was shown that 57.5% of children under 5 years have the incomplete vaccination schedule. The multivariate analysis found that non-compliance with the vaccination schedule associated with maternal and social factors such as not having health insurance (ORa 1.72; p<0.01, IC95% 1.39-2,13), poverty (ORa-1,427, p<0.01, IC95% 1.89-1.71), native mother tongue (ORa-1.50, p<0.01, IC-1.13-2,0), problems attending the health center (ORa-1,213, p=0.02, IC95% 1.02-1.44), live outside the city (ORa-1.31, p<0.01, IC95% 1.09- 1.58), age under the age of 24 as a mother/guardian (ORa-1.38, p<0.01, IC95% 1,186-1,619). Not having health insurance, living in poverty, having trouble going to the health center, living outside the city, having a different mother tongue than Spanish and age under 24 are factors associated with non-compliance with the vaccination schedule.

Factores neonatales, maternos y procedimientos invasivos asociados a sepsis neonatal tardía en el periodo 2011-2020. Revisión sistemática y metaanálisis / Neonatal, maternal and invasive procedures factors associated with late neonatal sepsis in the period 2011-2020 systematic review and meta-analysis

Objetivo: El presente trabajo se realizó con la intención de Revisar, evaluar y sintetizar literatura disponible sobre factores neonatales, maternos y procedimientos invasivos realizados en el neonato asociados a sepsis neonatal tardía durante los últimos diez años. Métodos: Las bases de datos utilizadas para la búsqueda bibliográfica fueron: Pubmed/Medline, LILACS, SciELO y Google Scholar Se seleccionaron estudios analíticos sobre investigación de factores de riesgo para sepsis neonatal tardía por etapas (título, resumen y texto completo). El riesgo de sesgo se evaluó con la Escala Newcastle Otawa. Se evaluó la heterogeneidad y se realizó un metaanálisis de efectos aleatorios para los siguientes factores de riesgo: sexo, edad gestacional, peso al nacer, Apgar a los 5 min, ruptura prematura de membranas, vía de parto, uso de catéter venoso central y ventilación mecánica. El efecto se midió con odds ratio. La certeza de la evidencia se determinó utilizando la metodología GRADE. El protocolo se registró en PROSPERO. Resultados: Se recopilaron ocho estudios de 633 registros. La heterogeneidad fue alta. 3 estudios sexo masculino OR: 1,97(0,26-14,59) p=0.03; I2 =80%, prematuridad 2 estudios OR: 2,48 (1,13-5.45); p=0.04; I2 =72%, uso de catéter venoso central 4 estudios ­ OR: 3,83 (1,07 ­ 13,71) p<0.01; I2 =89% y ventilación mecánica 4 estudios OR: 2,83 (1,42 ­ 5,68); p<0.01; I2 =86%) fueron factores independientes para el desarrollo de sepsis neonatal tardía. Los estudios tuvieron la puntuación más baja en evaluación de comparabilidad al aplicarse el riesgo de sesgo. Los resultados tuvieron certeza baja de evidencia. Interpretación: Sexo masculino, prematuridad, uso de catéter venoso central y ventilación mecánica son factores de riesgo para sepsis tardía

Objective: To review, evaluate and synthesize available literature on neonatal and maternal factors and invasive procedures associated with late neonatal sepsis during the last ten years. Methods: The databases used for the bibliographic search were: Pubmed/Medline, LILACS, SciELO, and Google Scholar. Analytical studies investigating risk factors for late neonatal sepsis by stages (title, abstract and full text) were selected. The risk of bias was assessed using the Newcastle Ottawa Scale. Heterogeneity was set, and a random-effects meta-analysis was performed for the following risk factors: gender, gestational age, birth weight, Apgar score at 5 min, premature rupture of membranes, route of delivery, use of a central venous catheter, and ventilation. Mechanics. The effect was measured with an odds ratio. The certainty of the evidence was determined using the GRADE methodology. The protocol was registered in PROSPERO. Results: Eight studies from 633 records were collected. Heterogeneity was high. Three male studies OR: 1.97(0.26-14.59) p=0.03; I2 =80%, prematurity 2 studies OR: 2.48 (1.13-5.45); p=0.04; I2 =72%, use of central venous catheter 4 studies ­ OR: 3.83 (1.07 ­ 13.71) p<0.01; I2 =89% and mechanical ventilation 4 studies OR: 2.83 (1.42 ­ 5.68); p<0.01; I2 =86%) were independent factors for the development of late neonatal sepsis. Studies had the lowest comparability assessment score when the risk of bias was applied. The results had low certainty of evidence. Interpretation: Male sex, prematurity, use of a central venous catheter, and mechanical ventilation are risk factors for late sepsis

[Impact of climate change and air quality on hospitalizations for respiratory diseases in municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP), Brazil]. / Impacto das mudanças climáticas e da qualidade do ar em hospitalizações por doenças respiratórias em municípios da Região Metropolitana de São Paulo (RMSP), Brasil.

The scope of this study was to analyze the possible impacts of climate change on respiratory health in the municipalities of Santo André and São Caetano do Sul. Historical meteorological data (temperature, precipitation, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure), air quality data (concentrations of PM10 and O3) and respiratory health data (incidence rates of hospitalizations for respiratory diseases - IRHRD) were related through statistical models of Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). Meteorological data from future climate projections (2019-2099) from three different climate models (one global and two regionalized) in two emission scenarios were applied to the MLR models. The results showed that the IRHRD will suffer an increase of up to 10% in relation to the current levels for São Caetano do Sul in the 2070-2099 period. In Santo André, projections indicated a reduction of up to 26% in IRHRD. The most important variable in the MLR models for Santo André was temperature (-2,15x), indicating an inverse relationship between global warming and an increase in IRHRD, while in São Caetano the atmospheric pressure had the greatest weight (2.44x). For future studies, the inclusion of future projections of PM10 concentrations is recommended.

Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar os possíveis impactos das mudanças climáticas na saúde respiratória nos municípios de Santo André e São Caetano do Sul. Foram analisados dados meteorológicos históricos (temperatura, precipitação, umidade relativa e pressão atmosférica), de qualidade do ar (concentrações de MP10 e O3) e de saúde respiratória (taxas de incidência de internações por doenças respiratórias - TIIDR), relacionados através de modelos estatísticos de Regressão Linear Múltipla (RLM). Dados meteorológicos de projeções climáticas futuras (2019-2099) de três modelos climáticos (um global e dois regionalizados) em dois cenários de emissão foram aplicados aos modelos de RLM. Os resultados das projeções mostraram um aumento de até 10% nas TIIDR em relação aos níveis atuais para São Caetano do Sul no período de 2070-2099. Em Santo André as projeções indicaram redução de até 26% nas TIIDR. A variável de maior peso nos modelos de RLM de Santo André foi a temperatura (-2,15x) indicando que o aquecimento é inversamente proporcional ao aumento nas TIIDR, enquanto em São Caetano do Sul a pressão atmosférica teve o maior peso (2,44x). Para próximos trabalhos recomenda-se a inclusão de projeções futuras de concentrações de poluentes atmosféricos.

Impacto das mudanças climáticas e da qualidade do ar em hospitalizações por doenças respiratórias em municípios da Região Metropolitana de São Paulo (RMSP), Brasil / Impact of climate change and air quality on hospitalizations for respiratory diseases in municipalities in the Metropolitan Region of São Paulo (MRSP), Brazil

Resumo Este estudo teve por objetivo analisar os possíveis impactos das mudanças climáticas na saúde respiratória nos municípios de Santo André e São Caetano do Sul. Foram analisados dados meteorológicos históricos (temperatura, precipitação, umidade relativa e pressão atmosférica), de qualidade do ar (concentrações de MP10 e O3) e de saúde respiratória (taxas de incidência de internações por doenças respiratórias - TIIDR), relacionados através de modelos estatísticos de Regressão Linear Múltipla (RLM). Dados meteorológicos de projeções climáticas futuras (2019-2099) de três modelos climáticos (um global e dois regionalizados) em dois cenários de emissão foram aplicados aos modelos de RLM. Os resultados das projeções mostraram um aumento de até 10% nas TIIDR em relação aos níveis atuais para São Caetano do Sul no período de 2070-2099. Em Santo André as projeções indicaram redução de até 26% nas TIIDR. A variável de maior peso nos modelos de RLM de Santo André foi a temperatura (-2,15x) indicando que o aquecimento é inversamente proporcional ao aumento nas TIIDR, enquanto em São Caetano do Sul a pressão atmosférica teve o maior peso (2,44x). Para próximos trabalhos recomenda-se a inclusão de projeções futuras de concentrações de poluentes atmosféricos.

Abstract The scope of this study was to analyze the possible impacts of climate change on respiratory health in the municipalities of Santo André and São Caetano do Sul. Historical meteorological data (temperature, precipitation, relative humidity and atmospheric pressure), air quality data (concentrations of PM10 and O3) and respiratory health data (incidence rates of hospitalizations for respiratory diseases - IRHRD) were related through statistical models of Multiple Linear Regression (MLR). Meteorological data from future climate projections (2019-2099) from three different climate models (one global and two regionalized) in two emission scenarios were applied to the MLR models. The results showed that the IRHRD will suffer an increase of up to 10% in relation to the current levels for São Caetano do Sul in the 2070-2099 period. In Santo André, projections indicated a reduction of up to 26% in IRHRD. The most important variable in the MLR models for Santo André was temperature (-2,15x), indicating an inverse relationship between global warming and an increase in IRHRD, while in São Caetano the atmospheric pressure had the greatest weight (2.44x). For future studies, the inclusion of future projections of PM10 concentrations is recommended.

Alcohol Consumption: Medical Implications, the Liver and Beyond.

Alcohol consumption represents a major factor of morbidity and mortality, with a wide range of adverse medical implications that practically affect every organ system. It is the fifth major cause of deaths in men and women and causes up to 139 million disability-adjusted life years. Solid evidence places the risk as undoubtedly correlated to the length of time and amount of alcohol consumption. While alcohol-related liver disease represents one of the most studied and well-known consequences of alcohol use, the term itself embodies a wide spectrum of progressive disease stages that are responsible for almost half of the liver-related mortality worldwide. We discuss the staged alcohol-related fatty liver, alcohol-related steatohepatitis and, finally, fibrosis and cirrhosis, which ultimately may end up in a hepatocellular carcinoma. Other comorbidities such as acute and chronic pancreatitis; central nervous system; cardiovascular, respiratory and endocrine system; renal disease; urological pathologies; type 2 diabetes mellitus and even infectious diseases are reviewed in their relation to alcohol consumption. This article reviews the impact of alcohol use on different systems and organs, summarizing available evidence regarding its medical implications. It examines current basic and clinical data regarding mechanisms to highlight factors and processes that may be targetable to improve patient outcomes. Although alcohol use is a part of many cultural and social practices, as healthcare providers we must identify populations at high risk of alcohol abuse, educate patients about the potential alcohol-related harm and provide appropriate treatment.

Factores asociados al incumplimiento de la vacunación infantil de difteria, pertussis y tétanos en Perú, año 2019 / Factors associated with the non-compliance of the child vaccination of diphtheria, pertussis and tetanus in Peru, year 2019

Introducción:La pertussis, el tétanos y la difteria (DPT) son enfermedades altamente contagiosas en edades pediátricas; para la prevención de estas patologías se han establecido esquemas de vacunación a nivel mundial. Sin embargo, distintos factores pueden llevar al incumplimiento de los mismos. Objetivo:Determinar los factores asociados al incumplimiento del esquema de vacunación contra (DPT) en Perú en 2019. Métodos. Estudio analítico, retrospectivo de fuente secundaria basado en los datos de 7 187 madres entre 15 a 49 años respecto al esquema de vacunación de sus hijos mayores de seis meses de edad obtenidos en la Encuesta Demográca y de Salud Familiar (ENDES) de Perú de 2019. Se analizó el esquema de vacunación de los hijos mayores de seis meses de edad y las variables sociodemográcas de las madres. Se hizo un análisis bivariado y multivariado por medio de la prueba de chi cuadrado de independencia (p<0,050). Resultados: La muestra incluida en el estudio fue de 7 187 madres encuestadas respecto al esquema de vacunación de sus hijos mayores de seis meses de edad. Las variables asociadas al esquema incompleto por análisis multivariado fueron nivel educativo bajo (RPa:1,19; IC95%: 1,02-1,40), no tener seguro de salud (RPa: 1,41; IC95%: 1,23-1,60), índice de riqueza pobre (RPa:1,21; IC95%: 1,05-1,39), edad de la madre menor de 20 años (RP:2,63; IC95%:2,06-3,35) y tener dos o más hijos (RPa:1,36; IC95%:1,19-1,57). Conclusión:Los factores índices de riqueza, edad de la madre, nivel educativo bajo, no tener un seguro de salud y tener más de dos hijos están asociados a un incumplimiento en el esquema de vacunación de la DPT.

Introduction:Pertussis tetanus and diphtheria, (DPT) are highly contagious diseases in children; worldwide vaccination schemes have been established for the prevention of these pathologies. However, different factors can lead to non-compliance with them. Objective: To determine the factors associated with non-compliance with the vaccination schedule against diphtheria,pertussis and tetanus(DPT) in Peru in2019. Methods:Analytical, retrospective study of secondary source based on data from 7 187 mothers between 15 and 49 years old regarding the vaccination schedule of their children older than six months of age obtained in the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) Peru 2019.The vaccination schedule of children over six months of age and the sociodemographic variables of the mothers were analyzed. A bivariate and multivariate analysis was performed using the chi square test for independence (p<0,050). Results:The sample included in the study was 7 187 mothers surveyed regarding the vaccination schedule for their children older than six months of age. The variables associated with the incomplete scheme by multivariate analysis were: low educational level (RPa: 1,19; 95% CI: 1,02-1,40), not having health insurance (RPa: 1,41; 95% CI: 1,23-1,60), wealth index poor (RPa:1,19; CI95%: 1,02-1,40), age of the mother under 20 years (PR:2,63; CI95%:2,06-3,35) and having two or more children (PRa:1,36; CI95%:1,19 -1,57). Conclusion: The index factors of wealth, mother's age, low educational level, not having health insurance and having more than two children are associated with non-compliance with the DPT vaccination schedule.

Roll-Over Test as Predictive Value of Pre-eclampsia / La Prueba de Roll-Over Como Predictor de Pre-eclampsia

ABSTRACT Objective: To determine the effectiveness of the roll-over test as a predictor of pre-eclampsia. Methodology: The studied population had a size of 272, with a sample of 262 pregnant women, between 28 and 32 weeks of gestational age, who obtained pre-natal care at the Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen National Hospital, between January and September of 2017. The ROC curve, and the sensitivity and specificity of the roll-over test to predict pre-eclampsia, were calculated. Results: The prevalence of the roll-over test in this study was 9%, with a 95% confidence interval (5.43 - 12.22). In this study, the ROC curve was determined (0.725 and 0.734, for the first and second measurements, respectively) and found to be statistically significant at the p <0.05 level. The sensitivity of the roll-over test for a cutoff point of 20 mmHg was 60%, and the specificity of 95% also had a PPV of 37% and a NPV of 98%. Differences between the first and second measurements suggest that the second measurement is more sensitive than the first one. Conclusions: The roll-over test is a simple, cost-effective test with potential application in initial evaluation of pre-eclampsia in pregnant women with a history of pre-eclampsia and/ or other risk factors.

RESUMEN Objetivo: determinar la efectividad de la prueba de presión supina como predictor de pre-eclampsia. Metodología: La población del estudio fue de 272 y la muestra consistió en 262 mujeres embarazadas entre 28 y 32 semanas de edad gestacional que obtuvieron atención prenatal en el Hospital Nacional Guillermo Almenara Irigoyen entre enero y septiembre de 2017. Se realizó la curva ROC y se calculó la sensibilidad y la especificidad de la prueba de vuelco para predecir la pre-eclampsia. Resultados: La prevalencia de la prueba de presión supina en este estudio fue del 9% con un intervalo de confianza del 95% (5,43 - 12,22). En este estudio, se determinó la curva ROC (0,725 y 0,734 para la primera y la segunda medición respectivamente) y se encontró que era estadísticamente significativa al nivel de p <0,05. La sensibilidad de la prueba de presión supina para un punto de corte de 20 mmHg fue del 60% y la especificidad del 95% también tuvo un VPP del 38% y un VPN del 98%. Las diferencias entre la primera y la segunda medición sugieren que la segunda medición es más sensible que la primera. Conclusiones: la prueba de presión supina es una prueba simple y rentable con una posible aplicación en la evaluación inicial de la pre-eclampsia en mujeres embarazadas con antecedentes o pre-eclampsia y / u otros factores de riesgo.

Cierre de túnel aorto-ventricular derecho mediante un dispositivo percutáneo / Closure of the right aorto-ventricular tunnel through a percutaneous device

Resumen El túnel aorto-ventricular derecho es una anomalía congénita que consiste en un canal que conecta la aorta ascendente a la cavidad del ventrículo derecho. El diagnóstico se corrobora, en la mayoría de los casos, por ecocardiografía. El cierre quirúrgico se considera el tratamiento de elección y solo se han reportado dos casos previos en los que se ha logrado el cierre mediante intervencionismo. Se presenta el caso de una lactante con diagnóstico de túnel aorto-ventricular derecho, tratada por intervención percutánea con dispositivo de cierre percutáneo, que tuvo buena evolución clínica. La paciente, además, presentó un ductus permeable, el cual fue tratado en una segunda oportunidad por intervencionismo. La factibilidad de la técnica de cierre por procedimiento percutáneo y su baja tasa de complicaciones en comparación con el cierre por cirugía abierta pueden hacer de este el procedimiento de elección en la mayoría de los casos para esta infrecuente condición.

Abstract The aorto-right ventricular tunnel is a congenital anomaly that consists of a channel that connects the ascending aorta to the right ventricular cavity. The diagnosis is usually made by transthoracic echocardiography. Surgical closure is usually considered the treatment of choice and only two previous cases have been reported in which closure has been achieved by percutaneous intervention. We report a case of an infant with a diagnosis of aorto-right ventricular tunnel treated using a percutaneous device with good clinical evolution. The patient had also a patent ductus which was later treated by interventionism. The feasibility of the technique and its low rate of complications compared to the closure by open surgery can make it the procedure of choice in most cases for this rare condition.

Chronotype, general health and quality of sleep in a population of Spanish nurses.

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the association between chronotype, general health status and sleep quality in a sample of Spanish nurses. METHOD: An observational study assessing morningness-eveningness predisposition, general health status and quality of sleep was conducted between January and April 2018. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. A linear regression model was carried out to determine the influence of the variables on the morningness-eveningness type. RESULTS: Morning-type was associated with aging (ß = 0.249, p = 0.005), being married (ß = 3.970, p = 0.033), and with a self-assessed low daily sleepiness (ß = -0.311, p = 0.152). Good quality of sleep was moderately correlated with high values of general health (r = 0.337) and perceived quality of life (r = 0.426). CONCLUSION: Anomalies of the circadian rhythm together with the features of shift workers may play an important role in predicting self-assessed general health status or the quality of sleep in nurses.

Anemia y supervivencia del cáncer, Un estudio peruano con seguimiento de 5 años / Anemia And Cancer Survival, A Peruvian Study With A 5-Year Follow-Up

Introducción: La anemia es un problema grave de salud pública mundial, que incluso podría influir en la supervivencia y en la respuesta al tratamiento del cáncer. Objetivo: Determinar la relación entre anemia y la supervivencia a 5 años en pacientes con cáncer atendidos en el servicio de Oncología del Complejo Hospitalario Luis Nicasio Sáenz en Lima, Perú. Métodos: Estudio observacional, analítico, de cohorte retrospectiva. La población estuvo constituida por pacientes con diagnóstico reciente de cáncer que registraron atenciones en el año 2014, con un seguimiento de los datos registrados hasta el año 2019. Se evaluó el tiempo hasta la ocurrencia del evento muerte, la presencia de anemia y otras variables confusoras. Se elaboraron curvas de supervivencia con el método de Kaplan Meier, y fueron analizados con la prueba del log-rank. Se determinó el riesgo con HR mediante el modelo de regresión de Cox. Resultados: Se incluyeron 72 pacientes, el 79.2% correspondieron a neoplasias sólidas. La anemia estuvo presente al diagnóstico en el 45.8% de pacientes. Se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas en las curvas de supervivencia de las variables anemia, anemia según severidad, edad, y estadio clínico. En el análisis bivariado y multivariado ajustado a la edad mayor de 70, la anemia tuvo una asociación significativa con la supervivencia (HR: 3,03, IC: 95, p <0,05); así mismo en pacientes con neoplasias sólidas, ajustado a la edad y estadio clínico. El 30.3% de los pacientes recibió algún tipo de tratamiento para la anemia. Conclusión: La anemia es un hallazgo frecuente en pacientes oncológicos y está relacionada significativamente con la supervivencia global a 5 años. La anemia severa y la edad mayor de 70 mostraron relación con mayor mortalidad.

Introduction: Anemia is a serious public health. Several studies indicate that anemia status is a factor that might influence survival and response to cancer treatment in patients. Objective: To determine the relationship between anemia and 5-year survival in cancer patients. Methods: Observational, analytical, and retrospective cohort study. The sample population consisted of novel diagnosed cancer patients registered for hospital care with their respective follow up from 2014 until 2019. Time to death, presence of anemia, and other variables were evaluated. Survival was determined using Kaplan Meier curves and analyzed using the log-rank test. Hazard ratio and risk were determined in turn using the Cox regression model. Results: 72 patients were included in the study, 79.2% of which correspond to solid neoplasms. Anemia was present at the time of diagnosis in 45.8% of patients. Statistically significant differences were found on survival curves for anemia, severity graded anemia, age, and clinical stage. Anemia showed a significant relation with survival (HR: 3.03; CI: 95; p <0.05) on the adjusted bivariate and multivariate analysis for age over 70 years. Likewise, on the respective adjusted analysis for age and clinical stage, anemia showed a significant relation with survival on patients with solid neoplasms. Overall, 30.3% of patients received some type of treatment for anemia. Conclusion: Anemia is frequently found in cancer patients and is significantly related to 5-year overall survival. Age over 70 and severe anemias were related to higher mortality of cancer patients

Chronotype, general health and quality of sleep in a population of Spanish nurses / Cronotipo, salud general y calidad del sueño en una población de enfermeros españoles / Cronótipo, saúde geral e qualidade do sono em uma população de enfermeiros espanhóis

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to investigate the association between chronotype, general health status and sleep quality in a sample of Spanish nurses. Method An observational study assessing morningness-eveningness predisposition, general health status and quality of sleep was conducted between January and April 2018. Univariate and multivariate analyses were performed. A linear regression model was carried out to determine the influence of the variables on the morningness-eveningness type. Results Morning-type was associated with aging (β = 0.249, p = 0.005), being married (β = 3.970, p = 0.033), and with a self-assessed low daily sleepiness (β = -0.311, p = 0.152). Good quality of sleep was moderately correlated with high values of general health (r = 0.337) and perceived quality of life (r = 0.426). Conclusion Anomalies of the circadian rhythm together with the features of shift workers may play an important role in predicting self-assessed general health status or the quality of sleep in nurses.

RESUMEN Objetivo Este estudio tuvo como objetivo investigar la asociación entre el cronotipo, el estado general de salud y la calidad del sueño en una muestra de enfermeras españolas. Método Desde enero a abril de 2018, se realizó un estudio observacional para evaluar la predisposición matutina-vespertina, el estado de salud general y la calidad del sueño. Se realizaron análisis univariante y multivariante. Se efectuó un modelo de regresión lineal para determinar la influencia de las variables en el tipo matutino-vespertino. Resultados El tipo matutino se asoció con el envejecimiento (β = 0,249; p = 0,005), estar casado (β = 3,970; p = 0,033) y con un bajo nivel de somnolencia diaria autoevaluada (β = -0,311; p = 0,152). La buena calidad del sueño se correlacionó moderadamente con valores altos de salud general (r = 0,337) y de calidad de vida percibida (r = 0,426). Conclusión Las anomalías del ritmo circadiano junto con las características de los trabajadores por turnos pueden desempeñar un papel importante en la predicción del estado de salud general autoevaluado o la calidad del sueño de las enfermeras.

RESUMO Objetivo O objetivo deste estudo foi investigar a associação entre cronótipo, estado geral de saúde e qualidade do sono em uma amostra de enfermeiras espanholas. Método Foi realizado um estudo observacional entre janeiro e abril de 2018 que avaliou a predisposição matutina-vespertina, o estado geral de saúde e a qualidade do sono. Foram realizadas análises univariadas e multivariadas. Um modelo de regressão linear foi realizado para determinar a influência das variáveis sobre o tipo matutino-vespertino. Resultados O tipo matinal foi associado ao envelhecimento (β = 0,249, p = 0,005), ser casado (β = 3,970, p = 0,033) e com baixa sonolência diária autoavaliada (β = -0,311, p = 0,152). Boa qualidade de sono foi moderadamente correlacionada com altos valores de saúde geral (r = 0,337) e qualidade de vida percebida (r = 0,426). Conclusão Anomalias do ritmo circadiano em conjunto com as características dos trabalhadores em turnos podem desempenhar um papel importante na previsão do estado geral de saúde autoavaliado ou da qualidade do sono em enfermeiras.

Comparación de las escalas APACHE II y BISAP en el pronóstico de pancreatitis aguda en un hospital del Perú / Comparison Of The APACHE II And BISAP Scales In The Prognosis Of Acute Pancreatitis In A Hospital Of Peru

Introducción: La pancreatitis aguda continúa siendo una enfermedad con morbilidad y mortalidad significativas. Se diagnostica mediante criterios clínicos y el proceso inflamatorio puede llegar hasta una falla de órganos. El objetivo del presente estudio fue comparar las escalas de APACHE II y BISAP en el desarrollo de falla orgánica en pacientes con pancreatitis aguda de un hospital público del Perú. Pacientes y métodos: Se realizó un estudio de validación de prueba diagnóstica. Se evaluaron las historias clínicas de pacientes que estuvieron hospitalizados con el diagnostico de pancreatitis aguda en el servicio de Medicina Interna y la Unidad de Cuidados Intensivos. Se aplicó las escalas APACHE II y BISAP, se calculó la curva ROC, sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo y negativo. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizó el SPSSv23. Resultados: Se evaluaron 146 historias de pacientes que cumplían con los criterios de inclusión. Se obtuvo un área bajo la curva de 0.957 para BISAP y 0.996 para APACHE II; con una sensibilidad y especificidad para APACHE II de 83% y 99%, para BISAP de 66% y 99%. El valor predictivo positivo y negativo para APACHE II es 83% and 99% y para BISAP 80% y 98%. Conclusiones: La escala de APACHE II fue superior para detectar falla de órganos. Se determinó que ambas escalas poseen alta especificidad, siendo mayor la sensibilidad en la escala BISAP.

Introduction: Acute pancreatitis continue to be a disease with significant morbidity and mortality. It is diagnosed by clinical criteria and the inflammatory process can lead to organ failure. The objective of the present study was to compare the scales of APACHE II and BISAP in the development of organic failure in acute pancreatitis from a public hospital of Perú. Pacients and methods: An analytical from validation of a diagnostic test. There were clinical records of patients who were hospitalized with the diagnosis of acute pancreatitis in the Internal Medicine service and the Intensive Care Unit were evaluated. The APACHE II and BISAP scales were applied and the ROC curve, the sensitivity, the specificity, the positive and negative predictive value was calculated for each one. SPSSv23 was used for statistical analysis. Results: Were reviewed 146 stories that met the inclusion criteria. An area under the curve of 0.957 was obtained for BISAP and 0.996 for APACHE II; with a sensitivity and specificity for APACHE II of 83% and 99%, for BISAP of 66% and 99%. In addition, the positive and negative predictive value for APACHE II is 83% and 99% , for BISAP 80% and 98% . Conclusion: The APACHE II scale was superior for detecting organ failure. It was determined that both scales have high specificity, however the APACHE II scale presented a higher sensitivity than the BISAP scale.

New mutation associated with autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease with founder effect located in the alpujarra region of granada. / Nueva mutación asociada a poliquistosis renal autosómica dominante con efecto fundador localizada en la Alpujarra de Granada.

OBJECTIVE: To demonstrate that the variant not described in PKD1 gene c.7292T> A, identified in four families from the Alpujarra in Granada, is the cause of autosomal dominant polycystic kidney disease (ADPKD). This variant consists of a transversion of thymine (T) by adenine (A) that at the level of the Polycystin 1 protein produces a change of leucine (Leu / L) by Glutamine (Gln / Q) in position 2431 (p.Leu2431Gln). METHOD: Sociodemographic and clinical variables were registered using clinical histories, genealogical trees, ultrasounds and genetic analysis to ADPKD and healthy individuals belonging to these families in the context of segregation study. RESULTS: All PKD individuals carried the c.7292T>A variant in heterozygosis, whereas healthy ones did not. Among all ADPKD patients, 62.9% were women. ADPKD diagnosis was made at 29.3 ± 15.82 years, after having the first child in 64.8%. The main reasons for diagnosis were family history and hematuria episodes. The onset of renal replacement therapy (RRT) occurred at 55.8 ± 7.62 years (range 44-67), and death at 63 ± 92.2 years (range 48-76), being the cause unknown, cardiovascular and insufficiency kidney the most frequent; the median of renal survival was established at 58.5 ± 0.77 years and the median survival of patients at 67.2 ± 3.54 years. No differences in kidney and patient survivals were observed according to sex. Among deceased patients, 52.2% required RRT and 94.4% suffered from renal failure. CONCLUSIONS: The variant c.7292T>A in PKD1 gene is responsible for the disease, and its distribution in the Alpujarra region of Granada suggests a founder effect. In ADPKD it is necessary to perform segregation studies that help us to reclassify genetic variants, in this case from indeterminate to pathogenic.