Self-perceived body weight and weight status: analysis of concordance by age group and sex.

OBJECTIVES: Previous studies suggest that there is discordance between actual weight status and body-weight perception. This fact has implications when it comes to designing public health interventions. The aim of this study was to estimate the prevalence of the different categories of weight status and body-weight perception and to analyse their concordance in a representative Spanish population sample. STUDY DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. METHODS: Data were sourced from the 2018 Galician Risk Behaviour Data System, with the target population being all persons aged 16 years and above. We collected data on self-perceived body weight and assessed weight status on the basis of body mass index (BMI). BMI was estimated using self-reported measures of weight and height. To estimate concordance, Cohen's kappa coefficient, both unweighted and weighted with Cicchetti weights, was calculated. RESULTS: Data were obtained for 7853 individuals aged 16 years and above, whereas the overall unweighted concordance was 0.393 (95%CI: 0.377-0.409), with an agreement percentage of 61.6%, weighted concordance was 0.503 (0.490-0.517), with an agreement percentage of 86.6%. The highest concordance between self-perceived body weight and weight status was observed in women. By age group, the highest concordance was observed in the youngest group (16-24 years) for the BMI categories of underweight and overweight, and in the 45-64 age group for the category of obesity. CONCLUSIONS: The results highlight the existence of differences between self-perceived body weight and weight status, according to sex and age.

Estudio retrospectivo de tasa de éxito y factores asociados de dos técnicas de dacriocistorrinostomía láser, en un hospital de tercer nivel / Retrospective study of success rate and associated factors of two laser dacryocystorhinostomy techniques, in a third-level hospital

Objetivo Comparar la tasa de éxito de dos técnicas de dacriocistorrinostomía láser (DCRL). Materiales y métodos Se realizó un estudio retrospectivo de pacientes intervenidos por obstrucción adquirida de la vía lagrimal (OAVL) entre los años 2000 y 2021 en un hospital de tercer nivel, mediante DCRL con mitomicina intraoperatoria (DCRL + MMTC) y de DCRL asociada a ampliación de ostium con endoscopio y MMTC (DCRLend-amp + MMTC). Se analizaron hallazgos intraoperatorios, complicaciones y tasa éxito anatómico y funcional de las dos técnicas. El tiempo de seguimiento fue de un año. Resultados Incluimos 92 vías lagrimales con OAVL. 71,7% mujeres, 84,8% unilaterales y edad media de 62,77 ± 13,08 años. En 61 vías lagrimales se realizó DCRL + MMTC (66,3%) y en 31 (33,6%) DCRLend-amp + MMTC. La tasa de éxito anatómica/funcional al año de la DCRLend-amp + MMTC fue de 71%/64,5%; la DCRL + MMTC obtuvo una menor tasa de éxito, 65,6%/60,7% (p = 0,391). No existen diferencias a lo largo del seguimiento entre las tasas de éxito anatómicas ni funcionales de las dos técnicas, ni en las distintas visitas (p > 0,05). La tasa de hallazgos intraoperatorios fue de 1,63% en DCRL + MMTC y 32,26% en DCRLend-amp + MMTC. La tasa de complicaciones postoperatorias fue de 3,27% en DCRL+MMTC y de 3,23% en DCRLend-amp + MMTC. Conclusiones La DCRLend-amp + MMTC obtiene una tasa de éxito ligeramente más alta que la DCRL + MMTC. Debemos tener en cuenta el tiempo-coste quirúrgico aumentado de la DCRLend-amp + MMTC, curva de aprendizaje, y destreza del cirujano, sin un beneficio claro en la tasa de éxito (AU)

Background and objective To compare the success rate of two laser dacryocystorhinostomy (L-DCR) techniques. Materials and methods A retrospective study of patients who underwent surgery for acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) between 2000 and 2021, carried out in a third level hospital, using L-DCR and modifications of this technique. Intraoperative findings, complications, and anatomical and functional success rate of the 2 techniques were analyzed. The follow-up time was 1 year. Result We included 92 lacrimal ducts with NLDO. 66 (71.7%) were women. 78 (84.8%) underwent unilateral surgery. The mean age was 62.77 ± 13.08 years. 61 (66.3%) underwent intraoperative laser dacryocystorhinostomy with MMTC (L-DCR + MMTC) and 31 (33.6%) L-DCR associated with endoscopic ostium enlargement (L-DCRend-amp). The one-year anatomical/functional success rate of the L-DCRend-amp + MMTC was 71%/64,5%. L-DCR + MMTC obtained a lower success rate, 65.6/60,7% (P = .391). There were no differences throughout the follow-up between the anatomical or functional success rates of the 2 techniques, nor between the different visits (P > .05). Intraoperative findings rate was 3.63% in L-DCR + MMTC, and 32.26% in L-DCRend-amp + MMTC. Postoperative complication rate was 3.27% in L-DCR + MMTC, and 3.23% in L-DCRend-amp + MMTC. Conclusions The L-DCRend-amp + MMTC gets a higher success rate than the L-DCR + MMTC. We must consider the surgical time-cost of the L-DCRend-amp + MMTC, as well as the learning curve of endoscopy techniques, and the skill of the surgeon, without a clear benefit in the success rate (AU)

Retrospective study of success rate and associated factors of two laser dacryocystorhinostomy techniques, in a third-level hospital.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: To compare the success rate of two laser dacryocystorhinostomy (L-DCR) techniques. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective study of patients who underwent surgery for acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO) between 2000 and 2021, carried out in a third level hospital, using L-DCR and modifications of this technique. Intraoperative findings, complications, and anatomical and functional success rate of the 2 techniques were analyzed. The follow-up time was 1 year. RESULTS: We included 92 lacrimal ducts with NLDO. 66 (71.7%) were women. 78 (84.8%) underwent unilateral surgery. The mean age was 62.77 ±â€¯13.08 years. 61 (66.3%) underwent intraoperative laser dacryocystorhinostomy with MMTC (L-DCR + MMTC) and 31 (33.6%) L-DCR associated with endoscopic ostium enlargement (L-DCRend-amp). The one-year anatomical/functional success rate of the L-DCRend-amp + MMTC was 71%/64,5%. L-DCR + MMTC obtained a lower success rate, 65.6/60,7% (P = .391). There were no differences throughout the follow-up between the anatomical or functional success rates of the 2 techniques, nor between the different visits (P > ,05). Intraoperative findings rate was 3.63% in L-DCR + MMTC, and 32.26% in L-DCRend-amp + MMTC. Postoperative complication rate was 3.27% in L-DCR + MMTC, and 3.23% in L-DCRend-amp + MMTC. CONCLUSIONS: The L-DCRend-amp + MMTC gets a higher success rate than the L-DCR + MMTC. We must consider the surgical time-cost of the L-DCRend-amp + MMTC, as well as the learning curve of endoscopy techniques, and the skill of the surgeon, without a clear benefit in the success rate.

Estudio retrospectivo de parálisis facial periférica en un hospital de tercer nivel a lo largo de 3 años / Retrospective study of peripheral facial paralysis in a tertiary hospital over 3 years

Objetivo Identificar las características clínicas y epidemiológicas de los pacientes con parálisis facial periférica (PFP) en un hospital terciario. Método Es un estudio observacional retrospectivo de pacientes con PFP atendidos en un centro hospitalario de tercer nivel. Se recogieron datos demográficos, etiología, lateralidad, recurrencia, recuperación, clínica oftalmológica, severidad según la escala de House-Brackmann (HB), realización de pruebas electrofisiológicas, los servicios médicos que los atendieron, tratamiento médico y quirúrgico. Resultados Se incluyeron 283 pacientes con PFP, 135 (48%) eran varones y 148 (52%) eran mujeres (p=0,47). Todos con afectación unilateral. La media de edad fue de 54±20 años. La etiología principal fue idiopática en 215 (76%) pacientes. La mediana del tiempo de recuperación fue 7 semanas. La recuperación fue completa en 190 (67%) pacientes. Ciento setenta pacientes (84%) con PFP idiopática tuvieron recuperación completa, frente a 30 (16%) pacientes con PFP no idiopática (p<0,01). El 84% de los pacientes con parálisis grado II de la escala de HB se recuperaron completamente, mientras que con el grado VI de la escala de HB se recuperó solo el 17% (p=0,003). Doscientos veintenueve pacientes (81%) presentaron lagoftalmos. La mayor parte recibieron como tratamiento el cuidado de la superficie ocular 271 (96%) pacientes y de estos 249 (88%) pacientes recibieron corticoterapia oral. Trece pacientes (5%) requirieron cirugía oftalmológica. Conclusiones La PFP es una enfermedad que afecta a todos los rangos de edad, sin predilección por el sexo y unilateral. Su causa principal es idiopática. La recuperación es completa en la mayoría de los casos, siendo más favorable en afectaciones leves e idiopáticas. La mayoría solo requiere tratamiento médico (AU)

Purpose To identify clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) at a tertiary care hospital. Method This is a retrospective observational study of patients with PFP treated at a tertiary medical center. We gathered demographic data, etiology, laterality, recurrence, recovery, clinical ophthalmology, severity according to the House–Brackmann (HB) scale, electrophysiological tests, medical services attended, medical and surgical treatment. Results Two hundred and eighty-three PFP were included, 135 (48%) were men and 148 (52%) were women (P=.47). All patients had unilateral involvement. The mean age was 54±20 years. The main etiology was idiopathic in 215 (76%) patients. Median recovery time was 7 weeks. Recovery was complete in 190 (67%) patients. One hundred and seventy (84%) patients with idiopathic PFP had complete recovery, versus 30 (16%) patients with non-idiopathic PFP (P<.01). The 84% of patients with HB grade II, recovered completely, while with HB grade VI only 17% recovered (P=.003). Two hundred and twenty-nine patients (81%) had lagophthalmos. The majority received ocular surface care treatment in 271 (96%) patients and of these 249 (88%) patients received oral corticosteroid therapy. Thirteen patients (5%) required ophthalmologic surgery. Conclusions PFP affects all age ranges, without predilection for sex and unilateral. Its main cause is idiopathic. Recovery is complete in most cases, being more favorable in mild and idiopathic affections. Most only require medical treatment (AU)

Retrospective study of peripheral facial paralysis in a tertiary hospital over 3 years.

PURPOSE: To identify clinical and epidemiological characteristics of patients with peripheral facial palsy (PFP) at a tertiary care hospital. METHOD: This is a retrospective observational study of patients with PFP treated at a tertiary medical center. We gathered demographic data, etiology, laterality, recurrence, recovery, clinical ophthalmology, severity according to the House-Brackmann (HB) scale, electrophysiological tests, medical services attended, medical and surgical treatment. RESULTS: Two hundred and eighty-three PFP were included, 135 (48%) were men and 148 (52%) were women p = 0.47). All patients had unilateral involvement. The mean age was 54 ± 20 years. The main etiology was idiopathic in 215 (76%) patients. Median recovery time was 7 weeks. Recovery was complete in 190 (67%) patients. One hundred and seventy (84%) patients with idiopathic PFP had complete recovery, versus 30 (16%) patients with non-idiopathic PFP (p < 0.01). The 84% of patients with HB grade II, recovered completely, while with HB grade VI only 17% recovered (p = 0.003). Two hundred and twenty-nine patients (81%) had lagophthalmos. The majority received ocular surface care treatment in 271 (96%) patients and of these 249 (88%) patients received oral corticosteroid therapy. Thirteen patients (5%) required ophthalmologic surgery. CONCLUSIONS: PFP affects all age ranges, without predilection for sex and unilateral. Its main cause is idiopathic. Recovery is complete in most cases, being more favorable in mild and idiopathic affections. Most only require medical treatment.

Dacriocistorrinostomía láser endocanalicular y sus modificaciones: revisión sistemática de técnicas y tasa de éxito / Endocanalicular Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy and its modifications: A systematic review of techniques and success rates

Objetivo El objetivo principal de este trabajo es revisar los artículos que hacen referencia a la técnica de la dacriocistorrinostomía láser (DCRL) para la obstrucción adquirida de la vía lagrimal (OACN), así como sus modificaciones, a través de una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica. Material y método Se realizó una revisión sistemática de las publicaciones relacionadas con cirugía láser de la vía lagrimal desde el año 2000 hasta marzo de 2021 en las bases de datos MEDLINE, EMBASE y Cochrane Library. Los términos de búsqueda en idioma español e inglés fueron: «Endocanalicular laser», dacryocystorhinostomy or «primary DCR-L» or «laser» and «tear ducts». Resultados Tras someter los artículos a los criterios de inclusión y exclusión, obtuvimos 49 artículos: 21 estudios retrospectivos y 28 estudios prospectivos. El resultado bibliométrico obtenido garantiza, para la presente revisión, una recomendación de nivel C según la escala Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network. Conclusiones Actualmente la DCRL clásica tiene tasas de éxito menores que las DCRL modificadas, por lo que sugerimos el uso de estas últimas. Preferimos la DCRL con MMC-IS o bien la DCRL con técnicas de endoscopia asociadas, sin poder decantarnos por ninguna opción en particular, puesto que las tasas de éxito son muy similares. Dejamos a criterio del cirujano la elección, dependiendo del manejo de las técnicas endonasales. Son necesarios más estudios, con mayor seguimiento, y mejor definidos para clarificar cuál es la mejor técnica DCRL (AU)

Objective The main objective of this work is to review the articles that refer to transcanalicular diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy (TCL-DCR) in acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), as well as its modifications. Material and methods A systematic review of publications related to TCL-DCR of the lacrimal duct from 2000 to March 2021 was carried out in the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library databases. The search terms in Spanish and English were: «Endocanalicular laser», dacryocystorhinostomy or «primary DCR-L» or «laser» and «tear ducts». Results After subjecting the articles to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we got 49 articles: 21 retrospective and 28 prospective studies. The bibliometric result obtained guaranteed, for this review, a level C recommendation according to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network scale. Conclusions Currently, the classic TCL-DCR has lower success rates than its modifications, so we suggest using the latter. We prefer TCL-DCR with IS-MMC or TCDL associated with endoscopy techniques, without being able to opt for any option, since their success rates are very similar. We leave the choice to the discretion of the surgeon, depending on the management skills of endonasal techniques. More studies, with longer follow-up, and better defined criteria are necessary to clarify which is the best TCL-DCR technique (AU)

Endocanalicular Laser Dacryocystorhinostomy and its modifications: A systematic review of techniques and success rates.

OBJECTIVE: the main objective of this work is to review the articles that refer to transcanalicular diode laser dacryocystorhinostomy (TCL-DCR) in acquired nasolacrimal duct obstruction (NLDO), as well as its modifications. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A systematic review of publications related to TCL-DCR of the lacrimal duct from 2000 to March 2021 was carried out in the MEDLINE, EMBASE and COCHRANE LIBRARY databases. The search terms in Spanish and English were: «Endocanalicular laser¼, dacryocystorhinostomy or «primary DCR-L¼ or «laser¼ and «tear ducts¼. RESULTS: After subjecting the articles to the inclusion and exclusion criteria, we got 49 articles: 21 retrospective and 28 prospective studies. The bibliometric result obtained guaranteed, for this review, a level C recommendation according to the Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network scale. CONCLUSIONS: Currently, the classic TCL-DCR has lower success rates than its modifications, so we suggest using the latter. We prefer TCL-DCR with IS-MMC or TCDL associated with endoscopy techniques, without being able to opt for any option, since their success rates are very similar. We leave the choice to the discretion of the surgeon, depending on the management skills of endonasal techniques. More studies, with longer follow-up, and better defined criteria are necessary to clarify which is the best TCL-DCR technique.

Recurrent bilateral asynchronous cellulitis: Report of two cases and a literature review.

Bilateral recurrent periorbital cellulitis is a very rare condition, with only five cases having been reported. Two cases are presented of recurrent bilateral asynchronous eyelid oedema in two paediatric patients. It was associated with respiratory infections, with no systemic disease. The patients had recurrent episodes (three times) since nine months old. They received oral and intravenous antibiotics, with a good response. There were no complications and no surgery was needed.

Celulitis recurrente bilateral asincrónica: a propósito de 2 casos y revisión de la bibliografía / Recurrent bilateral asynchronous cellulitis: Report of two cases and a literature review

La celulitis recurrente bilateral es una enfermedad muy poco frecuente, con tan solo 5 casos descritos en la literatura. Se describen 2 casos de edema palpebral recurrente bilateral asincrónico en 2 pacientes pediátricos asociados a infección respiratoria de vías altas, sin otra enfermedad asociada. Desde los 9 meses de edad padecieron recurrencias de la celulitis, hasta 3 veces, en ambos ojos. La antibioterapia oral e intravenosa resolvió cada proceso, sin desarrollar complicaciones ni necesidad de cirugía.

Bilateral recurrent periorbital cellulitis is a very rare condition, with only five cases having been reported. Two cases are presented of recurrent bilateral asynchronous eyelid oedema in two paediatric patients. It was associated with respiratory infections, with no systemic disease. The patients had recurrent episodes (three times) since nine months old. They received oral and intravenous antibiotics, with a good response. There were no complications and no surgery was needed.

«Do Not Do¼ recommendations for retinopathies: A mixed consensus study.

PURPOSE: Among the main causes of blindness and severe vision loss are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and retinal vein occlusion. The «Do Not Do¼ recommendations are strategies to improve quality of care and optimise healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to establish, by consensus, practices of low value in the above-mentioned pathologies, in addition to estimating their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mixed methods study including a first phase of consensus of a multidisciplinary panel of experts using the Nominal Group technique. In the second phase, a retrospective observational study was conducted, by conducting a review of medical records. RESULTS: A total of 7 recommendations were established for age-related macular degeneration, 4 for diabetic macular oedema, and 5 for retinal vein occlusion. A total of 1,012 medical records were reviewed by the 4 participating hospitals. The review of medical records revealed that agreed «Do Not Do's¼ occurred in a range between 0.6% and 31.4% of the cases included in the study. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified «Do Not Do¼ recommendations in these pathologies that occur relatively often in clinical practice. It is necessary to review the healthcare processes that will enable these practices to be eradicated, and the quality of care to be improved.

Recomendaciones «no hacer» para retinopatías: estudio mixto de consenso / «Do Not Do» recommendations for retinopathies: A mixed consensus study

Antecedentes y objetivos Entre las principales causas de ceguera y de pérdida severa de la visión se encuentran la degeneración macular asociada a la edad, el edema macular diabético y la oclusión venosa de la retina. Las recomendaciones «no hacer» son estrategias para mejorar la calidad asistencial y optimizar los costes sanitarios. Este estudio tuvo por objetivo definir por consenso prácticas de escaso valor en las enfermedades mencionadas, además de estimar su ocurrencia. Materiales y métodos Estudio de métodos mixtos. En una primera fase se buscó el consenso de un panel multidisciplinar de expertos a través de la técnica del grupo nominal. En una segunda fase, se realizó un estudio observacional retrospectivo, mediante el cual se revisaron los registros de historias clínicas. Resultados Fueron establecidas 7 recomendaciones para degeneración macular asociada a la edad, 4 para edema macular diabético y 5 para oclusión venosa de la retina. En total, 1.012 registros de pacientes fueron revisados por los 4 hospitales participantes. La revisión de historias clínicas reveló que los «no hacer» consensuados ocurrían en un rango entre 0,6 y 31,4% de los casos incluidos en el estudio. Conclusión Este estudio identificó recomendaciones «no hacer» en estas enfermedades que ocurren con relativa frecuencia en la práctica clínica. Es necesario revisar el proceso asistencial para erradicar estas prácticas y mejorar la calidad asistencial (AU)

Background and objective Among the main causes of blindness and severe vision loss are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and retinal vein occlusion. The «Do Not Do» recommendations are strategies to improve quality of care and optimise healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to establish, by consensus, practices of low value in the above-mentioned pathologies, in addition to estimating their occurrence. Materials and methods Mixed methods study including a first phase of consensus of a multidisciplinary panel of experts using the Nominal Group technique. In the second phase, a retrospective observational study was conducted, by conducting a review of medical records. Results A total of 7 recommendations were established for age-related macular degeneration, 4 for diabetic macular oedema, and 5 for retinal vein occlusion. A total of 1,012 medical records were reviewed by the 4 participating hospitals. The review of medical records revealed that agreed «Do Not Do's» occurred in a range between 0.6% and 31.4% of the cases included in the study. Conclusions This study identified «Do Not Do» recommendations in these pathologies that occur relatively often in clinical practice. It is necessary to review the healthcare processes that will enable these practices to be eradicated, and the quality of care to be improved (AU)

Eyelid nodules in idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma.

Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) is a recently described and rare condition. It is considered a form of infantile granulomatous rosacea. IFAG with facial and eyelid nodules is very rare. A description is presented of three cases of IFAG eyelid nodules. They concern healthy children with no history of trauma. Biopsy examination revealed non-caseating inflammatory granulomas. Different medical treatments have been tried that seem to accelerate its healing, although its tendency is spontaneous resolution within several months. Painless recurrent eyelid nodules can be confused with chalazion. The diagnosis of IFAG should be considered in chronic eyelid nodules.

Acute dacryocystitis retention syndrome due to Epstein-Barr virus.

A 4 year-old boy with no previous history of eye or nasolacrimal disease was referred due to a painful mass on his left inner canthus, of three days onset, with no improvement in spite of oral antibiotics. On examination eyelid oedema with periocular hyperaemia was noted. Lacrimal sac palpation was painful and tonsillar exudation was reported. He was admitted and started on intravenous (iv) antibiotics. Four days later, lacrimal signs started to improve, but his general condition become worse. Head and neck Computed Tomography scan (CT scan) showed a left lacrimal sac enlargement, suggestive of acute dacryocystitis and swollen laterocervical lymph nodes. Epstein Barr Virus (EBV) serology and PCR testing were positive. The child responded well after eight days, and was discharged with oral antibiotics. Acute dacryocystic retention (ADR) associated with EBV was suspected. Six months later, the patient remained asymptomatic with no tearing or other lacrimal symptoms.

Síndrome de retención aguda lagrimal asociada a infección por virus de Epstein-Barr / Acute dacryocystitis retention syndrome due to Epstein-Barr virus

Varón de 4 años, sin antecedentes de obstrucción de vía lagrimal, que acude con una masa dolorosa en el canto interno del ojo izquierdo y febrícula de 3 días de evolución, sin mejoría con antibióticos orales por lo que se ingresa para estudio y tratamiento. En la exploración presenta edema palpebral con hiperemia periocular, dolor a la palpación del saco y exudado amigdalar. Se administran antibióticos por vía intravenosa. Tras 4 días de ingreso, el cuadro lagrimal mejora, empeorando el estado general con aparición de adenopatías cervicales. La tomografía computarizada órbito-cervical refleja un aumento del tamaño del saco lagrimal izquierdo compatible con dacriocistitis aguda y adenopatías cervicales. Serología y PCR positivas a virus de Epstein-Barr (VEB). Es dado de alta por resolución del cuadro a los 8 días con antibioterapia por vía oral. Se diagnostica de síndrome de retención aguda lagrimal asociado a VEB. A los 6 meses, continúa asintomático sin lagrimeo (AU)

A 4 year-old boy with no previous history of eye or nasolacrimal disease was referred due to a painful mass on his left inner canthus, of 3days onset, with no improvement in spite of oral antibiotics. On examination eyelid oedema with periocular hyperaemia was noted. Lacrimal sac palpation was painful and tonsillar exudation was reported. He was admitted and started on intravenous antibiotics. Four days later, lacrimal signs started to improve, but his general condition become worse. Head and neck computed tomography scan showed a left lacrimal sac enlargement, suggestive of acute dacryocystitis and swollen laterocervical lymph nodes. Epstein Barr virus (EBV) serology and PCR testing were positive. The child responded well after 8days, and was discharged with oral antibiotics. Acute dacryocystic retention associated with EBV was suspected. Six months later, the patient remained asymptomatic with no tearing or other lacrimal symptoms (AU)

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of 1,331 patients with COVID-19: HM Spanish Cohort.

OBJECTIVE: Spain is one of the European countries most affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Epidemiologic studies are warranted to improve the disease understanding, evaluate the care procedure and prepare for futures waves. The aim of the study was to describe epidemiologic characteristics associated with hospitalized patients with COVID-19. METHODS: This real-world, observational, multicenter and retrospective study screened all consecutive patients admitted to 8 Spanish private hospitals. Inclusion criteria: hospitalized adults (age≥18 years old) with clinically and radiologically findings compatible with COVID-19 disease from March 1st to April 5th, 2020. Exclusion criteria: patients presenting negative PCR for SARS-CoV-2 during the first 7 days from hospital admission, transfer to a hospital not belonging to the HM consortium, lack of data and discharge against medical advice in emergency departments. RESULTS: One thousand and three hundred thirty-one COVID-19 patients (medium age 66.9 years old; males n= 841, medium length of hospital stayed 8 days, non-survivors n=233) were analyzed. One hundred and fifteen were admitted to intensive care unit (medium length of stay 16 days, invasive mechanical ventilation n= 95, septic shock n= 37 and renal replacement therapy n= 17). Age, male gender, leukocytes, platelets, oxygen saturation, chronic therapy with steroids and treatment with hydroxychloroquine/azithromycin were independent factors associated with mortality. The proportion of patients that survive and received tocilizumab and steroids were lesser and higher respectively than those that die, but their association was not significant. CONCLUSIONS: Overall crude mortality rate was 17.5%, rising up to 36.5% in the subgroup of patients that were admitted to the intensive care unit. Seven factors impact in hospital mortality. No immunomodulatory intervention were associated with in-hospital mortality.

Perampanel effectiveness and safety as early add-on treatment for focal-onset seizures: PEREAGAL study.

BACKGROUND: Perampanel (PER) is an effective adjunctive therapy for controlling focal-onset seizures (FOS), but few studies have examined its effects as an early add-on for the treatment of FOS in daily clinical practice. METHODS: Our retrospective, multicenter, observational study evaluated the effectiveness and safety of PER as an early add-on in 77 patients with FOS, with and without focal to bilateral tonic-clonic seizures (FBTCS) after 3, 6 and 12 months in a real-world setting. RESULTS: After 12 months of treatment (median dose 6 [4,8] mg/day), the retention rate was 79.2 % and 60 % of patients (39/65) experienced a ≥50 % reduction in seizure frequency relative to baseline. The seizure-free rate was 38.5 % for all seizures (25/65) and 60 % for FBTCS (12/20). The responder rate at 12 months was significantly higher when PER was given with one concomitant AED (72.2 %) compared to when PER was given with two concomitant AEDs (44.8 %). Drug-related adverse events (AEs) were reported in 40.3 % of patients, most of them being mild (64.2 %). Twelve patients (15.6 %) discontinued treatment because of AEs. CONCLUSIONS: PER is an effective and safe early add-on for patients with refractory FOS, especially for those with FBTCS.

«Do Not Do¼ recommendations for retinopathies: A mixed consensus study. / Recomendaciones «no hacer¼ para retinopatías: estudio mixto de consenso.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Among the main causes of blindness and severe vision loss are age-related macular degeneration, diabetic macular oedema, and retinal vein occlusion. The «Do Not Do¼ recommendations are strategies to improve quality of care and optimise healthcare costs. The aim of this study was to establish, by consensus, practices of low value in the above-mentioned pathologies, in addition to estimating their occurrence. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Mixed methods study including a first phase of consensus of a multidisciplinary panel of experts using the Nominal Group technique. In the second phase, a retrospective observational study was conducted, by conducting a review of medical records. RESULTS: A total of 7 recommendations were established for age-related macular degeneration, 4 for diabetic macular oedema, and 5 for retinal vein occlusion. A total of 1,012 medical records were reviewed by the 4 participating hospitals. The review of medical records revealed that agreed «Do Not Do's¼ occurred in a range between 0.6% and 31.4% of the cases included in the study. CONCLUSIONS: This study identified «Do Not Do¼ recommendations in these pathologies that occur relatively often in clinical practice. It is necessary to review the healthcare processes that will enable these practices to be eradicated, and the quality of care to be improved.

Nódulos palpebrales en el granuloma aséptico facial idiopático / Eyelid nodules in idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma

El granuloma aséptico facial idiopático (GAFI) es una entidad recientemente descrita y poco frecuente. Se considera una forma de rosácea granulomatosa infantil. Es menos frecuente el GAFI con nódulos faciales y palpebrales asociados. Describimos 3casos GAFI que presentan esta asociación. Son niños sanos sin ningún antecedente traumático. El examen de la biopsia realizada en uno de los pacientes reveló granulomas inflamatorios no caseificantes. Se han ensayado distintos tratamientos médicos que parecen acelerar su curación, aunque su tendencia es la resolución espontánea en el plazo de varios meses. Los nódulos palpebrales indoloros de repetición se pueden confundir con el chalazión. Debemos pensar en GAFI ante nódulos palpebrales de larga evolución (AU)

Idiopathic facial aseptic granuloma (IFAG) is a recently described and rare condition. It is considered a form of infantile granulomatous rosacea. IFAG with facial and eyelid nodules is very rare. A description is presented of 3cases of IFAG eyelid nodules. They concern healthy children with no history of trauma. Biopsy examination revealed non-caseating inflammatory granulomas. Different medical treatments have been tried that seem to accelerate its healing, although its tendency is spontaneous resolution within several months. Painless recurrent eyelid nodules can be confused with chalazion. The diagnosis of IFAG should be considered in chronic eyelid nodules (AU)

Recurrent bilateral asynchronous cellulitis: Report of two cases and a literature review. / Celulitis recurrente bilateral asincrónica: a propósito de 2 casos y revisión de la bibliografía.

Bilateral recurrent periorbital cellulitis is a very rare condition, with only five cases having been reported. Two cases are presented of recurrent bilateral asynchronous eyelid oedema in two paediatric patients. It was associated with respiratory infections, with no systemic disease. The patients had recurrent episodes (three times) since nine months old. They received oral and intravenous antibiotics, with a good response. There were no complications and no surgery was needed.