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Biomedicines ; 11(2)2023 Feb 10.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36831051

BACKGROUND: Epidemiologic studies have reported that the geographical distribution of the prevalence of allelic variants of serine protein inhibitor-A1 (SERPINA1) and severe cases of COVID-19 were similar. METHODS: A multicenter, cross-sectional, observational study to evaluate the frequency of alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency (AATD) in patients with COVID-19 and whether it was associated with having suffered severe COVID-19. RESULTS: 2022 patients who had laboratory-confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection. Mutations associated with AATD were more frequent in severe COVID versus non-severe (23% vs. 18.8%, p = 0.022). The frequency of Pi*Z was 37.8/1000 in severe COVID versus 17.5/1000 in non-severe, p = 0.001. Having an A1AT level below 116 was more frequent in severe COVID versus non-severe (29.5% vs. 23.1, p = 0.003). Factors associated with a higher likelihood of severe COVID-19 were being male, older, smoking, age-associated comorbidities, and having an A1AT level below 116 mg/dL [OR 1.398, p = 0.003], and a variant of the SERPINA1 gene that could affect A1AT protein [OR 1.294, p = 0.022]. CONCLUSIONS: These observations suggest that patients with AATD should be considered at a higher risk of developing severe COVID-19. Further studies are needed on the role of A1AT in the prognosis of SARS-CoV-2 infection and its possible therapeutic role.

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Article Es | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1450070

Introducción: Entre las plantas de la flora cubana con propiedades medicinales se encuentra la Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), planta natural de la América tropical que contiene numerosos principios activos y a la cual se le atribuyen múltiples propiedades. La gran mayoría de los reportes se refieren concretamente a su acción analgésica, proveniente de sus hojas y de sus raíces. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto terapéutico de la tintura de anamú al 20 % en la remisión del dolor pulpar en la pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria, durante el periodo de septiembre de 2020 a septiembre de 2021. Método: Se realizó un estudio de tipo cuasi-experimental en pacientes con dolor de la consulta de urgencia estomatológica del Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". El universo estuvo constituido por todos los pacientes que acudieron a consulta por dolor (N꓿42) y le fue diagnosticado pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria. Los mismos fueron incluidos en el estudio mediante el método no probabilístico intencionado según el orden de recepción en la consulta estomatológica. Se trabajó con las variables: edad, tiempo de refracción del dolor y efecto terapéutico. El procesamiento estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva y como medida de resumen se utilizó el porcentaje. Resultados: En el 64,3 % de los casos estudiados se pudo lograr la remisión del dolor en los primeros 5 minutos de aplicado el fitofármaco. Conclusiones: la tintura de la Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú) al 20 % tiene un efecto favorable en la remisión del dolor provocado por la pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria.


Introduction: Among the Cuban flora plants with medicinal properties is Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), a natural plant from tropical Americas that contains numerous active ingredients and to which multiple properties are attributed. The vast majority of reports refer specifically to its analgesic action, coming from its leaves and roots. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of 20% anamú tincture on the remission of pulpal pain in reversible serous acute pulpitis, during the period from September 2020 to September 2021. Method: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in patients with pain from the stomatological emergency room of the Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". The population was made up of all the patients who attended the consultation for pain (No. 42) and were diagnosed with reversible serous acute pulpitis. They were included in the study using the intentional non-probabilistic method according to the order of reception in the dental office. The variables taken into account were: age, pain refraction time and therapeutic effect. The statistical processing of the data was carried out using descriptive statistics and the percentage was used as a summary measure. Results: In 64.3% of the cases studied, pain remission could be achieved in the first 5 minutes of applying the phytopharmaceutical. Conclusions: The tincture of Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamu) at 20% has a favorable effect on the remission of pain caused by reversible serous acute pulpitis.


Introdução: Entre as plantas da flora cubana com propriedades medicinais está a Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), uma planta natural da América tropical que contém numerosos princípios ativos e à qual são atribuídas múltiplas propriedades. A grande maioria dos relatos refere-se especificamente à sua ação analgésica, proveniente de suas folhas e raízes. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito terapêutico da tintura de anamú 20% na remissão da dor pulpar na pulpite serosa aguda transitória, durante o período de setembro de 2020 a setembro de 2021. Método: Foi realizado um estudo quase experimental em pacientes com dor de pronto-socorro estomatológico da Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". O universo foi constituído por todos os doentes que compareceram à consulta de dor (N=42) e foram diagnosticados com pulpite serosa aguda transitória. Eles foram incluídos no estudo pelo método não probabilístico intencional de acordo com a ordem de recepção no consultório odontológico. Trabalhamos com as variáveis: idade, tempo de refração da dor e efeito terapêutico. O tratamento estatístico dos dados foi realizado por meio de estatística descritiva e o percentual foi utilizado como medida sumária. Resultados: Em 64,3% dos casos estudados, a remissão da dor foi alcançada nos primeiros 5 minutos de aplicação do fitofármaco. Conclusões: A tintura de Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamu) a 20% tem efeito favorável na remissão da dor causada pela pulpite serosa aguda transitória.

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Front Microbiol ; 13: 1000787, 2022.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36246266

Objectives: Little is known about IMP-producing Enterobacterales (IMP-Ent) in Europe. We analyzed at genomic and phenotypic level IMP-Ent isolates circulating in Spain in a 9-year period. Materials and methods: IMP-Ent isolates submitted to our reference laboratory were included. Antibiotic susceptibility was performed using microdilution method (EUCAST), and IMP-carbapenemase activity was measured with carbapenemase inhibitors, the ß-CARBA method, the modified Hodge test (MHT), and the modified carbapenemase inhibition method (mCIM). All isolates collected were sequenced for high-resolution single-nucleotide polymorphism (SNP) typing, core genome multilocus sequence typing (cgMLST), and resistome analysis. Results: Fifty IMP-Ent isolates, collected from 19 hospitals in 13 Spanish provinces, were detected: Klebsiella pneumoniae (IMP-Kpn) (24; 48%), Enterobacter roggenkampii (13; 26%), Enterobacter hormaechei (8, 16%), Klebsiella oxytoca (two; 4%), Enterobacter asburiae (one, 2%), Serratia marcescens (one; 2%) and Escherichia coli (one; 2%). All isolates were positive by the MHT and ß-CARBA tests; 48 (96%) were mCIM positive; 12 (24%) and 26 (52%) displayed positive inhibition with dipicolinic (meropenem) and EDTA (ertapenem), respectively. Five IMP-carbapenemase types were identified: IMP-8 (22; 44%), IMP-22 (17; 34%), IMP-13 (7; 14%), IMP-28 (two; 4%), and IMP-15 (two; 4%), predominating IMP-8 in K. pneumoniae and IMP-22 in E. roggenkampii. IMP-28 was exclusively identified in K. oxytoca and IMP-15 in E. hormaechei. Predominant STs were ST405 (29.2%), ST15 (25%) and ST464 (20.8%) in IMP-Kpn; ST96 (100%) in E. roggenkampii and ST182 (62.5%) in E. hormachei. Colistin and amikacin were the most active non-carbapenem antibiotics against IMP-Ent. Conclusion: IMP-Ent isolates remain infrequent in Spain, although in recent years have been circulating causing nosocomial outbreaks, being IMP-8-producing K. pneumoniae and IMP-22-producing E. roggenkampii the most frequently detected in this study. Inhibition with EDTA or dipicolinic acid presented false negative results in some IMP-producing strains. Active microbiological and molecular surveillance is essential for a better comprehension and control of IMP-Ent dissemination.

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Euro Surveill ; 27(27)2022 07.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35801519

Up to 22 June 2022, 508 confirmed cases of monkeypox (MPX) have been reported in the Madrid region of Spain, 99% are men (n = 503) with a median age of 35 years (range: 18-67). In this ongoing outbreak, 427 cases (84.1%) reported condomless sex or sex with multiple partners within the 21 days before onset of symptoms, who were predominantly men who have sex with men (MSM) (n = 397; 93%). Both the location of the rash, mainly in the anogenital and perineal area, as well as the presence of inguinal lymphadenopathy suggest that close physical contact during sexual activity played a key role in transmission. Several cases reported being at a sauna in the city of Madrid (n = 34) or a mass event held on the Spanish island of Gran Canaria (n = 27), activities which may represent a conducive environment for MPX virus spread, with many private parties also playing an important role. Because of the rapid implementation of MPX surveillance in Madrid, one of the largest outbreaks reported outside Africa was identified. To minimise transmission, we continue to actively work with LGBTIQ+ groups and associations, with the aim of raising awareness among people at risk and encouraging them to adopt preventive measures.


Mpox (monkeypox) , Sexual and Gender Minorities , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Disease Outbreaks , Female , Homosexuality, Male , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Mpox (monkeypox)/diagnosis , Sexual Behavior , Spain/epidemiology , Young Adult
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J Clin Med ; 11(5)2022 Mar 01.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35268438

Background: Vitamin D deficiency has been associated with an accelerated deterioration in lung function and increased exacerbations in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). 25(OH) vitamin D levels have been indicated as a potentially useful marker for adverse results related to COPD. Methods: VITADEPOC is a cross-sectional clinical study recruiting consecutive patients with high-risk COPD. The objective of our study was to investigate vitamin D determination frequency in patients with high-risk COPD in clinical practice at outpatient clinics in Spain and to describe the factors associated with vitamin D testing. We also aimed to determine the frequency of vitamin D deficiency in these patients. Results: Only 51 (44%) patients underwent vitamin D determination and 33 (28.4%) had received vitamin D supplements in clinical practice. The patients who underwent testing for vitamin D in clinical practice were more often women (58.8% vs. 26.2%, p < 0.001) with comorbidities such as osteoporosis (19.6% vs. 6.2%, p < 0.001) or chronic renal failure (7.8% vs. 0%, p < 0.001) and with exacerbator phenotype (55% vs. 32.3%, p = 0.015). A total of 63 (54.3%) patients had serum vitamin D levels <20 ng/mL at the inclusion visit. Of these, 29 (46%) had serum vitamin D levels <12 ng/mL (severe deficiency). Having a history of inhaled corticosteroids (OR 3.210, p < 0.016), being treated with a cycle of systemic corticosteroids (OR 2.149, p < 0.002), and having a lower physical activity level (OR 3.840, p < 0.004) showed a statistically significant positive association with vitamin D deficiency. Conclusion: The testing of vitamin D levels in patients with high-risk COPD treated at outpatient respiratory clinics in Spain is infrequent. However, when tested, a severe deficiency is detected in one in four patients. Efforts to optimize case detection in COPD are needed.

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PLoS One ; 16(10): e0259225, 2021.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34714890

Leishmaniasis is endemic and a mandatory reporting disease in Spain since 1982. However, between 1996 and 2014, surveillance on public health was decentralized and only some autonomous regions monitored the disease. The aim of this study is to estimate the incidence of leishmaniasis and to evaluate the extent of underreporting in Spain. A capture-recapture (CRC) study was conducted to calculate the incidence of human leishmaniasis using reports from the National Surveillance Network (RENAVE) and the Hospital Discharge Records of the National Health System (CMBD) for 2016 and 2017. During the study period, 802 cases were reported to RENAVE and there were 1,149 incident hospitalizations related to leishmaniasis. The estimated incidence rates through the CRC study were 0.79 per 100,000 inhabitants for visceral leishmaniasis (VL), 0.88 (cutaneous leishmaniasis (CL)) and 0.12 (mucocutaneous leishmaniasis (MCL)) in 2016 and 0.86 (VL), 1.04 (CL) and 0.12 (MCL) in 2017. An underreporting of 14.7-20.2% for VL and 50.4-55.1% for CL was found. The CRC method has helped us to assess the sensitivity and representativeness of leishmaniasis surveillance in Spain, being a useful tool to assess whether the generalization of leishmaniasis surveillance throughout the Spanish territory achieves a reduction in underreporting.


Leishmaniasis/epidemiology , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Child , Child, Preschool , Data Accuracy , Epidemiological Monitoring , Health Care Surveys/standards , Health Care Surveys/statistics & numerical data , Humans , Incidence , Infant , Leishmaniasis/classification , Middle Aged , Spain
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BMC Cardiovasc Disord ; 18(1): 180, 2018 09 04.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30176799

BACKGROUND: Despite the epidemiological evidence about the relationship between diabetes, mortality and cardiovascular disease, information about the population impact of uncontrolled diabetes is scarce. We aimed to estimate the attributable risk associated with HbA1c levels for all-cause mortality and cardiovascular hospitalization. METHODS: Prospective study of subjects with diabetes mellitus using electronic health records from the universal public health system in the Valencian Community, Spain 2008-2012. We included 19,140 men and women aged 30 years or older with diabetes who underwent routine health examinations in primary care. RESULTS: A total of 11,003 (57%) patients had uncontrolled diabetes defined as HbA1c ≥6.5%, and, among those, 5325 participants had HbA1c ≥7.5%. During an average follow-up time of 3.3 years, 499 deaths, 912 hospitalizations for coronary heart disease (CHD) and 786 hospitalizations for stroke were recorded. We observed a linear and increasingly positive dose-response of HbA1c levels and CHD hospitalization. The relative risk for all-cause mortality and CHD and stroke hospitalization comparing patients with and without uncontrolled diabetes was 1.29 (95 CI 1.08,1.55), 1.38 (95 CI 1.20,1.59) and 1.05 (95 CI 0.91, 1.21), respectively. The population attributable risk (PAR) associated with uncontrolled diabetes was 13.6% (95% CI; 4.0-23.9) for all-cause mortality, 17.9% (95% CI; 10.5-25.2) for CHD and 2.7% (95% CI; - 5.5-10.8) for stroke hospitalization. CONCLUSIONS: In a large general-practice cohort of patients with diabetes, uncontrolled glucose levels were associated with a substantial mortality and cardiovascular disease burden.


Cardiovascular Diseases/mortality , Diabetes Mellitus/mortality , Adult , Aged , Biomarkers/blood , Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnosis , Cardiovascular Diseases/therapy , Cause of Death , Diabetes Mellitus/blood , Diabetes Mellitus/diagnosis , Diabetes Mellitus/drug therapy , Electronic Health Records , Female , Glycated Hemoglobin/metabolism , Humans , Hypoglycemic Agents/therapeutic use , Male , Middle Aged , Patient Admission , Primary Health Care , Prognosis , Prospective Studies , Registries , Risk Assessment , Risk Factors , Spain/epidemiology , Time Factors
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Anesthesiology ; 128(6): 1259-1260, 2018 06.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-29762358
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Rev. inf. cient ; 97(supl.2): i:457-f:465, 2018. tab
Article Es | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-999398

Se realizó un estudio de intervención grupal educativa, denominada "Por una blanca sonrisa", para modificar conocimientos y cambiar actitudes negativas acerca de la salud bucal en adolescentes de sexto grado de la escuela primaria urbana "Rodney Coutin Correa" de Baracoa, en el período comprendido de diciembre a marzo 2017. La muestra estuvo integrada por 40 estudiantes, con los cuales se realizaron actividades educativas consistentes en técnicas participativas y juegos didácticos. A cada educando se le aplicó un cuestionario sobre los temas tratados. Se obtuvo que muchos de los niños no tuvieran información suficiente sobre higiene bucal, placa dental y enfermedades bucales. La acción desarrollada modificó positivamente los conocimientos inadecuados hasta alcanzar la categoría de adecuados en su mayoría(AU)


A study of educational group intervention was made, denominated "For a white smile", to modify knowledge and to change negative attitudes about oral health in adolescents of sixth grade of the urban primary school "Rodney Coutin Correa" of Baracoa, in the covered period of December to March 2017. The sample was integrated by 40 students, which were carried out in educational activities, participation techniques and didactic games. To each pupil was applied a questionnaire on the treated topics. It was obtained that many of the children didn't have enough information on oral hygiene, dental plaque and oral illnesses. The developed action modified the inadequate knowledge positively until reaching the category of having adequate in its majority(AU)


Humans , Adolescent , Oral Health/education , Early Medical Intervention
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Interv. psicosoc. (Internet) ; 26(3): 147-154, dic. 2017. tab
Article Es | IBECS | ID: ibc-169590

El propósito de esta investigación fue examinar los efectos de la fidelidad de la implementación sobre los resultados de una intervención en salud mental escolar. A través de un diseño de investigación pretest/postest se evaluó la desadaptación escolar a 1,414 estudiantes chilenos de 510 escuelas participantes de un taller preventivo selectivo realizado por 94 equipos psicosociales del programa Habilidades para la Vida. Por su parte, la fidelidad (dosis recibidas por los padres, profesores y estudiantes; pertinencia de la intervención, compromiso directivo, adherencia y satisfacción laboral) fue medida a través de los productos permanentes completados por los equipos durante el período de ejecución del taller y relacionada con los resultados mediante un análisis multinivel. Se encontró una alta fidelidad en los componentes implementados, a excepción de la adherencia (29.8%) y la dosis recibida por los padres (50.1%). Se logró evidenciar que los resultados varían principalmente a nivel del estudiante y que están relacionados con la cantidad de sesiones a las que asisten y con la pertinencia de la intervención para ellos. Se discute la importancia de considerar el contexto relacional en la implementación de intervenciones en el mundo real hispanoamericano


The purpose of this research was to examine the effects of implementation fidelity on the results of a school mental health intervention. Through a pre-test/post-test research design, school inadaptation was assessed on 1,414 Chilean students from 510 participating schools of a selective preventive workshop conducted by 94 psychosocial teams from the Skills for Life program. Fidelity (doses received by parents, teachers and students, intervention relevance, management commitment, adherence and job satisfaction) was measured through the permanent products completed by the teams during the workshop period and related to the results through multilevel regression analysis. A high fidelity was found in the implemented components, with the exception of adherence (29.8%) and the dose received by parents (50.1%). It was shown that the results vary mainly at the student level and are related to the number of sessions they attend and the relevance of the intervention for them. The importance of considering the relational context in the implementation of interventions in the Spanish-American real world is discussed


Humans , Mental Health/trends , Health Planning/organization & administration , Students/psychology , Adaptation, Psychological , Program Evaluation/methods , Multilevel Analysis/methods , Multilevel Analysis/organization & administration , /methods , School Health Services , Analysis of Variance
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Rev Panam Salud Publica ; 41: e42, 2017 Aug 21.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28902268

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis, a parasitic zoonosis caused by a cestode of the family Taeniidae, species Echinococcus granulosus, is endemic in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. This report presents CE figures for these five countries in 2009 - 2014 and proposes indicators to measure national control programs. Nearly 5 000 new CE cases were diagnosed annually in the five countries during the study period. The average case fatality rate was 2.9%, which suggests that CE led to approximately 880 deaths in these countries during the 6-year period. CE cases that required secondary or tertiary health care had average hospital stays of 10.6 days, causing a significant burden to health systems. The proportion of new cases (15%) in children less than 15 years of age suggests ongoing transmission. Despite figures showing that CE is not under control in South America, the long-standing implementation of national and local control programs in three of the five countries has achieved reductions in some of the indicators. The Regional Initiative for the Control of CE, which includes the five countries and provides a framework for networking and collaboration, must intensify its efforts.


Echinococcosis/epidemiology , Echinococcosis/prevention & control , Humans , Incidence , Prevalence , South America/epidemiology , Time Factors
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Article En | PAHOIRIS | ID: phr-34163

Cystic echinococcosis (CE) or hydatidosis, a parasitic zoonosis caused by a cestode of the family Taeniidae, species Echinococcus granulosus, is endemic in Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguay, and southern Brazil. This report presents CE figures for these five countries in 2009 – 2014 and proposes indicators to measure national control programs. Nearly 5 000 new CE cases were diagnosed annually in the five countries during the study period. The average case fatality rate was 2.9%, which suggests that CE led to approximately 880 deaths in these countries during the 6-year period. CE cases that required secondary or tertiary health care had average hospital stays of 10.6 days, causing a significant burden to health systems. The proportion of new cases (15%) in children less than 15 years of age suggests ongoing transmission. Despite figures showing that CE is not under control in South America, the long-standing implementation of national and local control programs in three of the five countries has achieved reductions in some of the indicators. The Regional Initiative for the Control of CE, which includes the five countries and provides a framework for networking and collaboration, must intensify its efforts.


La equinococosis quística o hidatidosis, zoonosis parasitaria causada por un cestodo de la especie Echinococcus granulosus, familia Taeniidae, es endémica en Argentina, Chile, Perú, Uruguay y el sur del Brasil. En este informe se presentan datos sobre la equinococosis quística registrados en estos cinco países entre los años 2009 y 2014, y se proponen indicadores para medir el desempeño de los programas nacionales de control. Durante el período de estudio, en los cinco países se diagnosticaron casi 5 000 casos nuevos por año. La tasa de letalidad promedio fue del 2,9 %, lo que indica que la equinococosis quística causó aproximadamente 880 defunciones en estos países en el período de 6 años estudiado. Los casos que debieron recibir atención de salud secundaria o terciaria tuvieron una estadía hospitalaria promedio de 10,6 días, lo que ha generado una carga significativa para los sistemas de salud. La proporción de casos nuevos de niños menores de 15 años (15 %) indica que la transmisión no se ha interrumpido. A pesar de que los datos muestran que la enfermedad no está controlada en América del Sur, tres de los cinco países disponen de programas nacionales y locales de control desde hace muchos años, los que han logrado reducir algunos de los indicadores. Es preciso que la Iniciativa Sudamericana para el Control de la Equinococosis Quística, que incluye a los cinco países y contribuye con un marco para la formación de redes y la colaboración, redoble sus esfuerzos para lograr el control de la enfermedad.


A equinococose cística ou hidatidose, zoonose parasitária causada por um céstodo da família Taeniidae e espécie Echinococcus granulosus, é endêmica na Argentina, Chile, Peru, Uruguai e no sul do Brasil. Neste artigo são apresentadas as estimativas da hidatidose nos cinco países de 2009 a 2014 e propostos indicadores para avaliar os programas nacionais de controle. Cerca de 5 mil casos novos de hidatidose foram diagnosticados por ano nos cinco países no período de estudo. A taxa de letalidade média foi de 2,9%, o que indica que esta doença causou aproximadamente 880 mortes nestes países no período de 6 anos. Nos casos de hidatidose que precisaram de atenção de saúde secundária ou terciária, a duração média da internação hospitalar foi de 10,6 dias, representando uma sobrecarga considerável aos sistemas de saúde. O percentual de novos casos (15%) em indivíduos menores de 15 anos de idade indica transmissão contínua. Apesar de as estimativas mostrarem que a hidatidose não está controlada na América do Sul, a execução permanente de programas municipais e nacionais de controle em três dos cinco países tem redundado na redução de alguns dos indicadores. A Iniciativa Regional para Controle da Hidatidose, que integra os cinco países em uma estrutura para trabalho em conjunto e colaboração, deve redobrar os seus esforços.


Zoonoses , Echinococcosis , Echinococcus granulosus , South America , Zoonoses
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Rev. inf. cient ; 96(3)2017. tab
Article Es | CUMED | ID: cum-73844

Se realizó una intervención educativa en 50 estudiantes del liceo Fernando Ramírez, Estado Yaracuy, Venezuela, seleccionados por muestreo aleatorio simple de septiembre de 2014 a febrero de 2015, a fin de modificar sus conocimientos sobre salud bucal. Se efectuó un examen bucal y se aplicó un cuestionario, antes y después de presentar el programa de actividades educativas. Se analizó el nivel de conocimientos sobre hábitos nocivos, higiene bucal, dieta y control, y enfermedades bucales. Se logró la motivación y la adquisición de los conocimientos básicos sobre los aspectos abordados. Se obtuvo que la mayoría de los adolescentes desconocían información necesaria acerca de la higiene bucal y la dieta cariogénica, la actividad educativa desarrollada fue oportuna y efectiva, aportó excelentes resultados en la transformación de los conocimientos sobre salud bucal(AU)


An educational intervention was carried out in 50 students of the secondary school Fernando Ramirez Yaracuy, Venezuela - selected by random simple sampling from September 2014 to February of the 2015, in order to modify their knowledge concerning oral health. An oral exam was performed in the adolescents and a questionnaire was applied, before and after presenting the program of educational activities, achieving the motivation and the acquisition of the basic knowledge on the approached aspects. In the study, it was obtained that most of the adolescents ignored information about the oral hygiene and the diet to prevent tooth decay; so the development of educational activity was effective, because it's contributed to excellent results in the transformation of the knowledge concerning oral health(AU)


Adolescent , Oral Health/education , Knowledge , Controlled Before-After Studies , Patient Education as Topic
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J Hypertens ; 34(11): 2266-73, 2016 11.
Article En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-27584973

BACKGROUND: Information about the attributable risk associated with renal dysfunction in patients with cardiovascular risk factors is lacking. OBJECTIVE: We aimed to estimate the attributable risk associated with chronic kidney disease Epidemiology Collaboration-estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR), for all-cause mortality, and cardiovascular hospitalization. DESIGN, SETTING, AND PARTICIPANTS: Prospective study of study participants with cardiovascular risk factors in 2008-2012. We included 52 007 cardiovascular disease-free men and women aged 30 years or older with hypertension, diabetes, or dyslipidemia, who underwent routine health examinations in primary care. RESULTS: A total of 6639 (12.8%) patients had eGFR below 60 ml/min per 1.73 m and among them 1782 (3.4%) had 45 ml/min per 1.73 m or lower. During an average follow-up time of 3.2 years, 54.12 deaths, 99.98 coronary heart disease (CHD) hospitalizations, and 90.64 stroke hospitalizations/10 000 person-years were recorded. The population attributable risks associated with having a GFR lower than 60 ml/min per 1.73 m were 6.9% (95% confidence interval = 2.07, 10.65) for all-cause mortality, 6.8% (4.3, 9.4) for CHD hospitalization, and 4.1% (1.02, 7.00) for stroke hospitalization. Participants with increasing number of cardiovascular risk factors displayed increasing population attributable risks associated to a GFR less than 60 ml/min per 1.73 m for all-cause mortality and CHD (P heterogeneity 0.002 and 0.05, respectively). CONCLUSION: In a large general practice cohort of patients with cardiovascular disease risk factors, decreasing eGFR levels were associated with additional attributed risk of mortality and cardiovascular disease. Our findings underscore that intensified efforts are needed to reduce the cardiovascular disease burden associated to chronic kidney disease.


Cardiovascular Diseases , Hospitalization/statistics & numerical data , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic , Aged , Cardiovascular Diseases/complications , Cardiovascular Diseases/epidemiology , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Registries , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/epidemiology , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/mortality , Risk Factors , Spain/epidemiology
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