Idiopathic intracranial hypertension secondary to fluoroquinolone therapy: French pharmacovigilance data review.

We investigate spontaneous reports of IIH related to fluoroquinolones recorded in the French national pharmacovigilance database in order to detect a possible pharmacovigilance signal. The association between IIH risk and fluoroquinolone exposure was assessed using a case/non-case study. Between 1985 and July 2023, 17 reports of IIH after fluoroquinolone exposure were recorded. No specific fluoroquinolone was predominant. IIH led to death in one case and blindness in one case. The Reporting Odds Ratio was 2.58 (95% confidence interval 1.59-4.19). We highlight statistically significant disproportionality, which constitutes a pharmacovigilance signal. IIH risk after fluoroquinolone exposure is a class effect.

Ensayo clínico aleatorizado en pacientes COVID- 19 sobre el efecto de la fisioterapia precoz en su acondicionamiento físico / Randomized clinical trial in Covid-19 patients on the effect of early physiotherapy on their physical condition

Introducción La Organización Mundial de la Salud (OMS) recomienda las intervenciones tempranas de rehabilitación y movilización en pacientes hospitalizados por COVID-19. Los beneficios de la fisioterapia precoz, durante la estancia hospitalaria, no han sido probados en ensayos clínicos. Objetivo Evaluar los efectos de la fisioterapia precoz y educación para la salud en pacientes COVID-19 hospitalizados, en relación con los síntomas descritos en estudios previos, analizando diferencias entre grupos respecto a su acondicionamiento físico, necesidad de oxigenoterapia y estancia hospitalaria. Metodología Ensayo clínico aleatorizado con dos brazos, desarrollado en unidades de hospitalización y cuidados respiratorios intermedios (UCRI), con pacientes COVID-19. Se incluyeron 64 sujetos en el grupo experimental (implementación de un programa de fisioterapia precoz tras 48-72 horas de ingreso) y 62 en el grupo control (tratamiento habitual del centro). Variables sociodemográficas y clínicas: escala de disnea modified Medical Research Council (Mmrc), oxigenoterapia, Medical Research Council Scale sum score (MRC-SS), 30 segundos sit to stand test (30 s-STST), fuerza de prensión manual (FPM), Tinetti, escala de fragilidad (FRAIL-España) y escala Post-COVID-19 Functional Status (PCFS). Se evaluaron al ingreso, al alta y a los dos meses del alta. Resultados Los experimentales tuvieron menos días de ingreso y de oxigenoterapia convencional. Al alta, presentan menor riesgo de caída (72,9 vs. 95,8%) y menor debilidad en MRC-SS (2,1 vs. 14,6%). A los dos meses tenían menor fragilidad (5,0 vs. 14,5%), mayor fuerza de prensión manual, menos disnea, mejores resultados en 30s-STST y menos limitaciones post-COVID (86,5 vs. 96,4%) (AU)

Introduction The WHO recommends early rehabilitation and mobilization interventions in patients hospitalized for COVID-19. The benefits of early physiotherapy, during the hospital stay, have not been proven in clinical trials. Objective To evaluate the effects of early physiotherapy and health education in hospitalized COVID-19 patients, in relation to the symptoms described in previous studies, analyzing differences between groups regarding their physical conditioning, need for oxygen therapy and hospital stay. Methodology Randomized clinical trial with two arms, developed in hospitalization and intermediate respiratory care units, with COVID-19 patients. Sixty-four patients included in the experimental group (implementation of an early physiotherapy program after 48–72 h of admission) and 62 patients in the control group (usual treatment of the center). Sociodemographic and clinical variables: mMRC, oxygen therapy, MRC-SS, 30 s-STST, FPM, Tinetti, FRAIL-España and PCFS. They were evaluated on admission, discharge and two months after discharge. Results The experimental patients had fewer days of admission and conventional oxygen therapy. At discharge, they present a lower risk of falling (72.9% vs. 95.8%) and less weakness in MRC-SS (2.1% vs. 14.6%). At two months they had less frailty (5.0% vs. 14.5%), greater hand grip strength, less dyspnea, better results in 30s-STST and fewer post-COVID limitations (86.5% vs. 96.4%). Conclusión The intervention of early physiotherapy in COVID-19 patients and the health education received, prevents muscle weakness during admission, improves physical conditioning at discharge and two months later, and reduces the days of hospital stay (AU)

Uveítis: estudio de 109 casos / Uveitis: Study of 109 cases

Objetivo Analizar y describir la clasificación anatómica y etiológica, las características clínicas y epidemiológicas y los síntomas más frecuentes de los casos de uveítis en nuestra población. Pacientes y método Estudio observacional descriptivo, retrospectivo de los casos de uveítis atendidos en el Servicio de Oftalmología del Hospital Universitario Virgen del Rocío en el año 2021. Se estudiaron las características demográficas y clínicas. Resultados Se estudiaron 109 casos de uveítis, en 46 hombres y 63 mujeres, con una media de edad de 45,43±16,11 años. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron dolor (74,31%), hiperemia (73,39%) y visión borrosa (65,14%). La clasificación anatómica más frecuente fue anterior (55,96%), seguida de panuveítis (18,35%), uveítis posterior (12,84%) e intermedia (7,34%). En cuanto a la etiología, la mayoría de las uveítis fueron idiopáticas (42,99%), seguidas de las no infecciosas (38,32%) y las infecciosas (18,69%). Conclusiones En el sur de España, las características de la uveítis son similares a las de otros estudios en países occidentales (AU)

Purpose Analyse and describe the anatomical and etiological classification, clinical and epidemiological characteristics and most frequent symptoms of uveitis cases in our population. Patients and method Descriptive, retrospective observational study of uveitis cases treated in the Ophthalmology Department of Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in 2021. The demographic and clinical characteristics were studied. Results A total of 109cases of uveitis were studied, 46 men and 63 women, with a mean age of 45.43±16.11 years. The most frequent symptoms were pain (74.31%), hyperemia (73.39%) and blurred vision (65.14%). The most frequent anatomical classification was anterior (55.96%), followed by panuveitis (18.35%), posterior (12.84%) and intermediate uveitis (7.34%). Regarding etiology, most uveitis were idiopathic (42.99%), followed by non-infectious (38.32%) and finally infectious (18.69%). Conclusions In southern España, the characteristics of uveitis are similar to other studies in Western countries (AU)

[Uveitis: Study of 109 cases]. / Uveítis: estudio de 109 casos.

PURPOSE: Analyse and describe the anatomical and etiological classification, clinical and epidemiological characteristics and most frequent symptoms of uveitis cases in our population. PATIENTS AND METHOD: Descriptive, retrospective observational study of uveitis cases treated in the Ophthalmology Department of Virgen del Rocío University Hospital in 2021. The demographic and clinical characteristics were studied. RESULTS: A total of 109cases of uveitis were studied, 46 men and 63 women, with a mean age of 45.43±16.11 years. The most frequent symptoms were pain (74.31%), hyperemia (73.39%) and blurred vision (65.14%). The most frequent anatomical classification was anterior (55.96%), followed by panuveitis (18.35%), posterior (12.84%) and intermediate uveitis (7.34%). Regarding etiology, most uveitis were idiopathic (42.99%), followed by non-infectious (38.32%) and finally infectious (18.69%). CONCLUSIONS: In southern España, the characteristics of uveitis are similar to other studies in Western countries.

Seguridad en procedimientos dermatológicos: complicaciones oftalmológicas / Safety in Dermatologic Procedures: Ophthalmologic Complications

Las complicaciones oftalmológicas en las cirugías dermatológicas son poco frecuentes. A pesar de ello, todo cirujano debe tener un conocimiento básico del reconocimiento, la prevención y el tratamiento de las cuatro complicaciones que se abordan en este artículo incluido en la serie «Seguridad en procedimientos dermatológicos». La primera complicación a tratar es el daño ocular por irritantes químicos, una situación habitual dadas las sustancias irritantes empleadas en quirófano y las localizaciones anatómicas donde se puede producir la intervención (región ciliar, región palpebral…). En segundo lugar, se aborda el daño ocular por láser, una complicación donde la prevención (utilización de gafas o lentillas protectoras) a lo largo de toda la intervención es esencial. Otra complicación a tener en cuenta debido a la proximidad de algunas intervenciones quirúrgicas al globo ocular es la punción traumática accidental. En cuarto y último lugar, se abordará el vasoespasmo o embolismo arterial retiniano por fármacos o materiales de relleno. Dicha complicación es infrecuente, pero es recomendable saber reconocerla para realizar un tratamiento precoz evitando una situación de ceguera permanente (AU)

Ophthalmological complications are uncommon in dermatologic surgery. Nonetheless, all surgeons should know the basics of recognizing, preventing, and treating the 4 complications addressed in this article from the series ‘Safety in Dermatologic Procedures’. The first complication that surgeons should be familiar with is eye damage due to chemical irritants. This is a common complication in operating rooms given the presence of irritant substances and the performance of procedures in the eyebrow and eyelid region. The second complication is laser-induced eye damage. In this case, eye protection with safety glasses or eye caps is crucial. The third complication is accidental eyeball perforation, which can occur during certain surgical procedures. The fourth and final complication is retinal artery vasospasm or embolism due to drugs or filler materials. This complication is rare but important to recognize, as early treatment can prevent permanent blindness (AU)

[Translated article] Safety in Dermatologic Procedures: Ophthalmologic Complications / Seguridad en procedimientos dermatológicos: complicaciones oftalmológicas

Ophthalmological complications are uncommon in dermatologic surgery. Nonetheless, all surgeons should know the basics of recognizing, preventing, and treating the 4 complications addressed in this article from the series ‘Safety in Dermatologic Procedures’. The first complication that surgeons should be familiar with is eye damage due to chemical irritants. This is a common complication in operating rooms given the presence of irritant substances and the performance of procedures in the eyebrow and eyelid region. The second complication is laser-induced eye damage. In this case, eye protection with safety glasses or eye caps is crucial. The third complication is accidental eyeball perforation, which can occur during certain surgical procedures. The fourth and final complication is retinal artery vasospasm or embolism due to drugs or filler materials. This complication is rare but important to recognize, as early treatment can prevent permanent blindness (AU)

Las complicaciones oftalmológicas en las cirugías dermatológicas son poco frecuentes. A pesar de ello, todo cirujano debe tener un conocimiento básico del reconocimiento, la prevención y el tratamiento de las cuatro complicaciones que se abordan en este artículo incluido en la serie «Seguridad en procedimientos dermatológicos». La primera complicación a tratar es el daño ocular por irritantes químicos, una situación habitual dadas las sustancias irritantes empleadas en quirófano y las localizaciones anatómicas donde se puede producir la intervención (región ciliar, región palpebral…). En segundo lugar, se aborda el daño ocular por láser, una complicación donde la prevención (utilización de gafas o lentillas protectoras) a lo largo de toda la intervención es esencial. Otra complicación a tener en cuenta debido a la proximidad de algunas intervenciones quirúrgicas al globo ocular es la punción traumática accidental. En cuarto y último lugar, se abordará el vasoespasmo o embolismo arterial retiniano por fármacos o materiales de relleno. Dicha complicación es infrecuente, pero es recomendable saber reconocerla para realizar un tratamiento precoz evitando una situación de ceguera permanente (AU)

Tenotomía longitudinal ecoguiada para el tratamiento de fascitis plantar. Nota técnica y revisión sistemática / Ultrasound-guided longitudinal tenotomy for plantar fasciitis. Technical note and systematic review

Resumen: Introducción: la fascitis o fasciosis plantar es una causa de dolor en el pie, en la cual frecuentemente se encuentran casos resistentes al tratamiento conservador. La cirugía queda reservada para los pacientes que no han respondido a tratamientos conservadores, ondas de choque o infiltraciones con corticosteroides. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura disponible y describir una técnica para el tratamiento de la fascitis o fasciosis plantar consistente en el rasgado longitudinal de la aponeurosis plantar asistido con ecografía. Material y métodos: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de publicaciones previas sobre la tenotomía longitudinal en el tratamiento de la fascitis plantar. Se incluyeron los encabezados de temas médicos o MeSH (Medical subjects headings por sus siglas en inglés), en inglés: Curettage, Tenotomy y Plantar Fasciitis. La búsqueda electrónica incluyó las bases de datos de PubMed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Trip database y National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE por sus siglas en inglés). Se realizó una descripción detallada de la técnica con la intención de que pueda ser reproducida. Conclusión: la tenotomía longitudinal representa una alternativa para el tratamiento de la fascitis plantar. Se basa en la extrapolación del conocimiento en el territorio Aquíleo con una base fisiopatológica de respaldo. Se trata de una técnica no invasiva que se puede realizar de forma ambulatoria y que permitiría la rápida incorporación del paciente a sus actividades. La tenotomía longitudinal podría evitar al paciente someterse a cirugías de mayor envergadura.

Abstract: Introduction: plantar fasciitis or fasciosis is a cause of foot pain with cases resistant to conservative treatment. Surgery is reserved for patients who have not responded to conservative treatment, shock waves, or corticosteroid injections. The aim of this publications is to carry out a systematic review of the available literature and to describe a specific technique for the treatment of plantar fasciosis consisting of the longitudinal tearing of the plantar aponeurosis assisted with ultrasound. Material and methods: a systematic search was carried out for previous publications on longitudinal tenotomy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms «Curettage¼, «Tenotomy¼ and «Plantar Fasciitis¼ were included. The electronic search included PubMed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Trip database, and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) databases. A detailed description of the technique was included with the intention that it can be reproduced. Conclusion: longitudinal tenotomy represents an alternative for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. It is based on the extrapolation of knowledge in the Achilles tendon territory with a supporting pathophysiological basis. It is a non-invasive technique that can be performed on an outpatient basis and that would allow the rapid incorporation of the patient to their activities. Longitudinal tenotomy would prevent the patient from undergoing major surgeries.

Estudio cualitativo sobre las barreras y los factores facilitadores en la demanda de los Servicios Profesionales Farmacéuticos Asistenciales en las farmacias comunitarias españolas / Qualitative study on barriers and facilitating factors in the demand for Professional Pharmaceutical Care Services in Spanish community pharmacies

Introducción: según estudios recientes, los Servicios Profesionales Farmacéuticos Asistenciales (SPFA) demostraron sus beneficios en la calidad de vida de pacientes y sistemas de salud. Los SPFA son actividades sanitarias prestadas desde la farmacia comunitaria (FC) para la prevención de enfermedades y la mejora de la salud mediante la optimización del uso y del resultado de los tratamientos. Sin embargo, en España existe un bajo porcentaje de farmacias comunitarias que ofrecen SPFA, a excepción de la dispensación, indicación farmacéutica, medida de parámetros clínicos, la educación/información sanitaria y la formulación magistral, ya arraigados en la profesión desde hace tiempo. Objetivo: analizar los factores facilitadores y barreras en la demanda de determinados SPFA por parte de usuarios potenciales, desde el enfoque del producto según las 4Ps del Marketing Mix.Material y métodos: estudio cualitativo de tipo explicativo-interpretativo y exploratorio basado en la teoría fundamentada, mediante análisis inductivo aplicado a entrevistas semi-estructuradas, individuales y grupales.Resultados: las barreras y facilitadores son similares en todos los SPFA analizados, salvo algunas excepciones. Estas barreras y facilitadores son multifactoriales, porque están vinculados con la farmacia, el usuario, factores externos y el farmacéutico.Conclusiones: las barreras en la demanda de los SPFA son la baja adaptación a las necesidades del usuario, los nombres poco entendibles, la falta de integración de la FC en el sistema sanitario, el desconocimiento sobre los SPFA, las insuficientes evidencias de éxito y la satisfacción en servicios percibidos como similares realizados fuera de la FC. Por el contrario, los facilitadores que ayudan al aumento de la demanda de los SPFA son la actitud y aptitud del farmacéutico, el buen trato al paciente, la accesibilidad, cercanía y confortabilidad de la FC y la necesidad del paciente por mejorar su estado de salud. (AU)

Safety in Dermatologic Procedures: Ophthalmologic Complications. / Seguridad en procedimientos dermatológicos: complicaciones oftalmológicas.

Ophthalmological complications are uncommon in dermatologic surgery. Nonetheless, all surgeons should know the basics of recognizing, preventing, and treating the 4 complications addressed in this article from the series 'Safety in Dermatologic Procedures'. The first complication that surgeons should be familiar with is eye damage due to chemical irritants. This is a common complication in operating rooms given the presence of irritant substances and the performance of procedures in the eyebrow and eyelid region. The second complication is laser-induced eye damage. In this case, eye protection with safety glasses or eye caps is crucial. The third complication is accidental eyeball perforation, which can occur during certain surgical procedures. The fourth and final complication is retinal artery vasospasm or embolism due to drugs or filler materials. This complication is rare but important to recognize, as early treatment can prevent permanent blindness.

Efectos de un programa interdisciplinar combinado con entrenamiento aeróbico continuo variable y fuerza dinámica en el síndrome coronario agudo / Effects of an interdisciplinary program combining aerobic interval training and dynamic strength in acute coronary syndrome

Antecedentes y objetivo: La rehabilitación cardíaca tiene el máximo nivel de evidencia en las guías médicas de referencia, sin embargo, existen todavía modalidades de entrenamiento poco exploradas. Estudiamos los efectos de un programa interdisciplinar tras síndrome coronario agudo (SCA) en prevención secundaria fase II. Métodos: Entre enero 2008 y diciembre 2018 se incluyeron 439 pacientes con cardiopatía isquémica estable y función sistólica preservada, máximo dos meses después del SCA. Se aplicó un entrenamiento combinado de resistencia aeróbica en método continuo variable de alta intensidad y de tonificación muscular dinámica con sobrecarga y/o lastre, además de asesoramiento nutricional y terapia psicológica-educativa durante 12 semanas. Resultados: Finalizaron 378 pacientes. La capacidad funcional aumentó en la prueba de esfuerzo incremental (1,76 METS; IC 95% 1,59 a 1,96 p < 0,001) y en la prueba de marcha de seis minutos (32,58 m; IC 95% 29,24 a 35,92 p < 0,001). Aumentó la actividad física de ocio en el IPAQ (763,27 min/semana; IC 95% 583,31 a 943,16 p < 0,001) y disminuyó el tiempo sentado entre semana (-28,85 min/día; IC 95% -43,94 a -13,77 p < 0,001). Además, mejoraron los hábitos alimentarios en el PREDIMED (2,58 unidades; IC 95% 1,43 a 3,73 p < 0,001), disminuyó el peso corporal (-0,88 kg; IC 95% -1,26 a -0,49 p < 0,001), el perímetro abdominal (1,57 cm; IC 95% 2,23 a 0,90 p < 0,001) y el tejido adiposo (-0,80%; IC 95% -1,10 a -0,51 p < 0,001). Conclusiones: Un programa interdisciplinar con entrenamiento continuo variable de alta intensidad combinado con tonificación muscular dinámica produce mejorías en la capacidad funcional, en el nivel de actividad física, en la composición corporal y en los hábitos alimentarios en pacientes con SCA.(AU)

Introduction and objectives: Cardiac rehabilitation has the highest level of recognition in medical guideline references, however there are still little-explored training modalities. We study the effects of an interdisciplinary program after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in phase II secondary prevention. Methods: Between January 2008 and December 2018, 439 patients with stable ischemic heart disease and preserved systolic function were included, as maximum 2 month after the ACS. A combined aerobic resistance training program in a variable continuous method and muscle toning with overload and/or ballast was applied, in addition to nutritional counseling and psychological-educational therapy for 12 weeks. Results: 378 patients finished. The functional capacity increases in the incremental stress test (1.76 METS; CI 95%: 1.59–1.96, p < 0.001) and in the six minutes walking test (32.58 m; CI 95%: 29.24–35.92, p < 0.001). Leisure physical activity in IPAQ increased (763.27 min/week; CI 95%: 583.31–943.16, p < 0.001) and the time sitting during the week decreased (−28.85 min/day; CI 95%: −43.94 to −13.77, p < 0.001). Also, eating habits improved in PREDIMED (2.58 units; CI 95%: 1.43–3.73, p < 0.001), decreased body weight (−0.88 kg; CI 95%: −1.26 to −0.49, p < 0.001), the abdominal perimeter (1.57 cm; CI 95%: 2.23–0.90, p < 0.001) and adipose tissue (−0.80%; CI 95%: −1.10 to −0.51, p < 0.001). Conclusions: An interdisciplinary program with high intensity variable continuous training combined with dynamic muscle toning increases functional capacity, the level of physical activity, improves body composition and eating habits in ACS patients.(AU)

Asociación entre neuroimagen y secuelas neurológicas en pacientes con infección congénita por citomegalovirus / Association between neuroimaging findings and neurological sequelae in patients with congenital cytomegalovirus infection

Introducción: La infección congénita por citomegalovirus (CMV) supone una importante causa de discapacidad. Existen escasas evidencias acerca del valor pronóstico de las lesiones presentes en los estudios de neuroimagen. Objetivo: Analizar la gravedad de las lesiones en la resonancia magnética (RM) y la ecografía transfontanelar, y su relación con déficits neurológicos a largo plazo. Pacientes y métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional analítico retrospectivo de 36 pacientes con infección congénita por CMV. Se revisaron los estudios de neuroimagen y se clasificaron según la escala de Noyola et al. modificada. Se relacionaron los hallazgos de neuroimagen con la afectación neurológica en su última visita en la consulta de neuropediatría. Resultados: Un total de 36 pacientes fueron estudiados, habiéndose realizado ecografía transfontanelar en 30 y RM cerebral en 29. La ecografía transfontanelar estuvo alterada en 20/30 pacientes, de los cuales, 11 tuvieron alteración en la RM (p = 0,04) y 10 afectación neurológica (p = 0,008). Tuvo una sensibilidad del 83,3%, IC 90%: 58-100 y una especificidad del 44,4%, IC 90%: 18,7-70,2 para la predicción de secuelas neurológicas. La RM estuvo alterada en 20/29 pacientes. Dieciséis de ellos tuvieron afectación neurológica (p < 0,001), teniendo una sensibilidad del 94%, IC 95%: 80-100 y una especificidad del 66,6%, IC 95%: 36-97,5 para la predicción de secuelas neurológicas. Una escala de Noyola et al. ≥ 2 se asoció a retraso psicomotor (p < 0,001). Conclusión: Nuestro trabajo valida los estudios previos en los que se encuentra correlación estadísticamente significativa entre la extensión de las lesiones en neuroimagen y la gravedad de los déficits neurológicos. (AU)

Background: Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an important cause of disability. There is little evidence on the prognostic value of lesions identified in neuroimaging studies. Aim: The study aimed to assess the severity of lesions detected with brain MRI and transfontanellar ultrasound and their relationship with long-term neurological deficits. Patients and methods: We performed a retrospective, analytical, observational study of 36 patients with congenital CMV infection. Neuroimaging studies were reviewed and classified according to the modified Noyola’ scale. Imaging findings were compared with neurological alterations in the patients’ most recent follow-up evaluation at the paediatric neurology department. Results: Thirty-six patients were studied (transfontanellar ultrasound: 30; brain MRI: 29). Twenty of 30 patients showed ultrasound abnormalities; of these, 11 showed alterations on brain MR images (P=.04) and 10 had neurological impairment (P=.008). Transfontanellar ultrasound had a sensitivity of 83.3%, 90% CI: 58-100 and a specificity of 44.4%, 90% CI: 18.7-70.2 for predicting neurological sequelae. Brain MRI displayed abnormalities in 20 of 29 patients, of whom 16 had neurological impairment (P<.001). MRI had a sensitivity of 94%, 95% CI: 80-100 and a specificity of 66.6%, 95% CI: 36-97.5 for predicting neurological sequelae. Modified Noyola’ scale values >2 were correlated with psychomotor retardation (P<.001). Conclusions: Our findings validate previous studies reporting a statistical significant correlation between the extension of neuroimaging lesions and severity of neurological deficits. (AU)

Level A IVIVC for immediate release tablets confirms in vivo predictive dissolution testing for ibuprofen.

A bioequivalence study comparing two fixed dose combination tablets containing 200 mg ibuprofen and 30 mg pseudoephedrine hydrochloride showed bioequivalence for pseudoephedrine AUC and Cmax, but the reference product showed higher Cmax than the test product in fasted conditions. The main difference between products was the presence of tribasic calcium phosphate in the reference tablet, resulting in an increased surface pH of the dissolving ibuprofen particles under gastric and intestinal conditions and, consequently, higher solubility of ibuprofen. A mechanistic model based on mass balance and ionization equilibria was used to calculate the pH of the particle surface under different buffer conditions. The discrepancies in surface pH between test and reference tablet were pronounced in 0.1 M and 0.01 M hydrochloric acid and in diluted maleate 7 mM pH 6.5 and phosphate 5 mM pH 6.7 buffers (but negligible in compendial phosphate buffer pH 6.8. Only those dissolution tests using pre-treatment in acidic conditions could be used to build a one-step in vitro-in vivo correlation (IVIVC). This work shows the potential of these discriminatory and in vivo predictive dissolution methods to obtain IVIVCs for BCS class IIa drugs and for extending BCS biowaivers to BCS class IIa drugs.

Efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza domiciliario durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en el síndrome coronario agudo / Effects of home-based strength training during COVID-19 lockdown in acute coronary syndrome

Introducción y objetivo: La rehabilitación cardíaca tiene el máximo nivel de evidencia en las guías médicas de referencia. Estudiamos los efectos de un programa interdisciplinar dirigido mediante telemedicina tras síndrome coronario agudo en prevención secundaria fase ii en periodo de confinamiento por COVID-19. Métodos: Entre el 2 y 11 de marzo de 2020 se incluyeron 37 pacientes predominantemente con cardiopatía isquémica estable (76,4%) y función sistólica preservada sometidos a tratamiento 12 semanas. Se aplicó un programa de entrenamiento de tonificación muscular dinámico con sobrecarga domiciliario, además de asesoramiento nutricional y terapia psicológica y educativa mediante telemedicina. Resultados: De la cohorte inicial, finalizaron 30 pacientes. La capacidad funcional aumentó en la prueba de marcha de seis minutos (47,13m; IC95% 32,82 a 61,45; p<0,001), donde se produjo también un descenso de la sensación subjetiva de disnea inicial (−0,5unidades; IC95% −0,76 a −0,24; p=0,001) en la escala de Borg modificada y de la tensión arterial sistólica inicial (−6,67mmHg; IC95% −10,98 a −2,35; p=0,004) y final (−7mmHg; IC95% −12,86 a −1,14; p=0,021). Se observó un aumento del nivel de actividad física en el tiempo de ocio en el IPAQ (1162,93min/semana; IC95% 237,36 a 2088,5; p=0,016) y mejoraron los hábitos alimentarios mediterráneos en el test PREDIMED (2,1unidades; IC95% 1,32 a 2,28; p<0,001). Conclusiones: Los pacientes que realizaron 3 meses de rehabilitación cardíaca domiciliaria aumentaron la capacidad funcional y mejoraron los hábitos higiénico-alimentarios, además disminuyeron su sensación de disnea inicial. La rehabilitación cardíaca domiciliaria mediante telemedicina produce una mejoría del paciente tras sufrir síndrome coronario agudo.(AU)

Introduction and objective: Cardiac rehabilitation has the highest level of recognition in medical guideline references. The rise of COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the first months of strict containment, cause to temporally stop most of the ongoing programs. We studied the effects of an interdisciplinary phase II secondary prevention in patients diagnosed with a recent acute coronary syndrome with the use of new technologies, home-exercise and telemedicine. Methods: Between the 2nd and 11th of March 2020, we included 37 patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (76.4%), low-risk and preserved systolic function and underwent a 12-week treatment. A dynamic muscle toning with overload domiciliary training program was applied, in addition to nutritional counselling, as well as psychological and educational therapy. Results: Of the initial cohort, 30 patients finished. At the end of the program, we observed and increased functional capacity over the 6-min walking test (+47.13m; 95% CI: 32.82-61.45, P<.001), and improvement to the subjective feeling of dyspnoea on the modified Borg scale (−0.5 units; 95% CI: −0.76 to −0.24, P=.001), and an improvement over both initial and final training systolic blood pressure (−6.67mmHg; 95% CI: −10.98 to −2.35, P=.004) (−7mmHg; 95% CI: −12.86 to −1.14, P=.021). We also observed an increase in the level of physical activity during leisure time in the IPAQ questionnaire (+1162.93min/week; 95% CI: 237.36–2088.5, P=.016), and in the Mediterranean eating habits on the PREDIMED test (+2.1units; 95% CI: 1.32–2.28, P<.001). Conclusions: After three months of a domiciliary cardiac rehabilitation program, patients increased their functional capacity, feeling of dyspnoea, blood pressure and eating habits. Domiciliary telemedicine cardiac rehabilitation program produces an improvement in the patient after acute coronary syndrome.(AU)

[Ultrasound-guided longitudinal tenotomy for plantar fasciitis. Technical note and systematic review]. / Tenotomía longitudinal ecoguiada para el tratamiento de fascitis plantar. Nota técnica y revisión sistemática.

INTRODUCTION: plantar fasciitis or fasciosis is a cause of foot pain with cases resistant to conservative treatment. Surgery is reserved for patients who have not responded to conservative treatment, shock waves, or corticosteroid injections. The aim of this publications is to carry out a systematic review of the available literature and to describe a specific technique for the treatment of plantar fasciosis consisting of the longitudinal tearing of the plantar aponeurosis assisted with ultrasound. MATERIAL AND METHODS: a systematic search was carried out for previous publications on longitudinal tenotomy in the treatment of plantar fasciitis. The Medical Subject Headings (MeSH) terms "Curettage", "Tenotomy" and "Plantar Fasciitis" were included. The electronic search included PubMed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Trip database, and National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) databases. A detailed description of the technique was included with the intention that it can be reproduced. CONCLUSION: longitudinal tenotomy represents an alternative for the treatment of plantar fasciitis. It is based on the extrapolation of knowledge in the Achilles tendon territory with a supporting pathophysiological basis. It is a non-invasive technique that can be performed on an outpatient basis and that would allow the rapid incorporation of the patient to their activities. Longitudinal tenotomy would prevent the patient from undergoing major surgeries.

INTRODUCCIÓN: la fascitis o fasciosis plantar es una causa de dolor en el pie, en la cual frecuentemente se encuentran casos resistentes al tratamiento conservador. La cirugía queda reservada para los pacientes que no han respondido a tratamientos conservadores, ondas de choque o infiltraciones con corticosteroides. El objetivo de este trabajo es realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura disponible y describir una técnica para el tratamiento de la fascitis o fasciosis plantar consistente en el rasgado longitudinal de la aponeurosis plantar asistido con ecografía. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática de publicaciones previas sobre la tenotomía longitudinal en el tratamiento de la fascitis plantar. Se incluyeron los encabezados de temas médicos o MeSH (Medical subjects headings por sus siglas en inglés), en inglés: Curettage, Tenotomy y Plantar Fasciitis. La búsqueda electrónica incluyó las bases de datos de PubMed, Embase, Cochrane central register of controlled trials, Trip database y National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE por sus siglas en inglés). Se realizó una descripción detallada de la técnica con la intención de que pueda ser reproducida. CONCLUSIÓN: la tenotomía longitudinal representa una alternativa para el tratamiento de la fascitis plantar. Se basa en la extrapolación del conocimiento en el territorio Aquíleo con una base fisiopatológica de respaldo. Se trata de una técnica no invasiva que se puede realizar de forma ambulatoria y que permitiría la rápida incorporación del paciente a sus actividades. La tenotomía longitudinal podría evitar al paciente someterse a cirugías de mayor envergadura.

Association between neuroimaging findings and neurological sequelae in patients with congenital cytomegalovirus infection.

BACKGROUND: Congenital cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection is an important cause of disability. There is little evidence on the prognostic value of lesions identified in neuroimaging studies. AIM: The study aimed to assess the severity of lesions detected with brain MRI and transfontanellar ultrasound and their relationship with long-term neurological deficits. PATIENTS AND METHODS: We performed a retrospective, analytical, observational study of 36 patients with congenital CMV infection. Neuroimaging studies were reviewed and classified according to the modified Noyola' scale. Imaging findings were compared with neurological alterations in the patients' most recent follow-up evaluation at the paediatric neurology department. RESULTS: Thirty-six patients were studied (transfontanellar ultrasound: 30; brain MRI: 29). Twenty of 30 patients showed ultrasound abnormalities; of these, 11 showed alterations on brain MR images (P = .04) and 10 had neurological impairment (P = .008). Transfontanellar ultrasound had a sensitivity of 83.3%, 90% CI: 58-100 and a specificity of 44.4%, 90% CI: 18.7-70.2 for predicting neurological sequelae. Brain MRI displayed abnormalities in 20 of 29 patients, of whom 16 had neurological impairment (P < .001). MRI had a sensitivity of 94%, 95% CI: 80-100 and a specificity of 66.6%, 95% CI: 36-97.5 for predicting neurological sequelae. Modified Noyola' scale values > 2 were correlated with psychomotor retardation (P < .001). CONCLUSIONS: Our findings validate previous studies reporting a statistical significant correlation between the extension of neuroimaging lesions and severity of neurological deficits.

[Effects of home-based strength training during COVID-19 lockdown in acute coronary syndrome]. / Efectos del entrenamiento de fuerza domiciliario durante el confinamiento por COVID-19 en el síndrome coronario agudo.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: Cardiac rehabilitation has the highest level of recognition in medical guideline references. The rise of COVID-19 pandemic, particularly during the first months of strict containment, cause to temporally stop most of the ongoing programs. We studied the effects of an interdisciplinary phase II secondary prevention in patients diagnosed with a recent acute coronary syndrome with the use of new technologies, home-exercise and telemedicine. METHODS: Between the 2nd and 11th of March 2020, we included 37 patients with recent acute coronary syndrome (76.4%), low-risk and preserved systolic function and underwent a 12-week treatment. A dynamic muscle toning with overload domiciliary training program was applied, in addition to nutritional counselling, as well as psychological and educational therapy. RESULTS: Of the initial cohort, 30 patients finished. At the end of the program, we observed and increased functional capacity over the 6-min walking test (+47.13m; 95% CI: 32.82-61.45, P<.001), and improvement to the subjective feeling of dyspnoea on the modified Borg scale (-0.5 units; 95% CI: -0.76 to -0.24, P=.001), and an improvement over both initial and final training systolic blood pressure (-6.67mmHg; 95% CI: -10.98 to -2.35, P=.004) (-7mmHg; 95% CI: -12.86 to -1.14, P=.021). We also observed an increase in the level of physical activity during leisure time in the IPAQ questionnaire (+1162.93min/week; 95% CI: 237.36-2088.5, P=.016), and in the Mediterranean eating habits on the PREDIMED test (+2.1units; 95% CI: 1.32-2.28, P<.001). CONCLUSIONS: After three months of a domiciliary cardiac rehabilitation program, patients increased their functional capacity, feeling of dyspnoea, blood pressure and eating habits. Domiciliary telemedicine cardiac rehabilitation program produces an improvement in the patient after acute coronary syndrome.

[Effects of an interdisciplinary program combining aerobic interval training and dynamic strength in acute coronary syndrome]. / Efectos de un programa interdisciplinar combinado con entrenamiento aeróbico continuo variable y fuerza dinámica en el síndrome coronario agudo.

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES: Cardiac rehabilitation has the highest level of recognition in medical guideline references, however there are still little-explored training modalities. We study the effects of an interdisciplinary program after acute coronary syndrome (ACS) in phase II secondary prevention. METHODS: Between January 2008 and December 2018, 439 patients with stable ischemic heart disease and preserved systolic function were included, as maximum 2 month after the ACS. A combined aerobic resistance training program in a variable continuous method and muscle toning with overload and/or ballast was applied, in addition to nutritional counseling and psychological-educational therapy for 12 weeks. RESULTS: 378 patients finished. The functional capacity increases in the incremental stress test (1.76 METS; CI 95%: 1.59-1.96, p < 0.001) and in the six minutes walking test (32.58 m; CI 95%: 29.24-35.92, p < 0.001). Leisure physical activity in IPAQ increased (763.27 min/week; CI 95%: 583.31-943.16, p < 0.001) and the time sitting during the week decreased (-28.85 min/day; CI 95%: -43.94 to -13.77, p < 0.001). Also, eating habits improved in PREDIMED (2.58 units; CI 95%: 1.43-3.73, p < 0.001), decreased body weight (-0.88 kg; CI 95%: -1.26 to -0.49, p < 0.001), the abdominal perimeter (1.57 cm; CI 95%: 2.23-0.90, p < 0.001) and adipose tissue (-0.80%; CI 95%: -1.10 to -0.51, p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: An interdisciplinary program with high intensity variable continuous training combined with dynamic muscle toning increases functional capacity, the level of physical activity, improves body composition and eating habits in ACS patients.

Carbon nanodot-based electrogenerated chemiluminescence biosensor for miRNA-21 detection.

A simple carbon nanodot-based electrogenerated chemiluminescence biosensor is described for sensitive and selective detection of microRNA-21 (miRNA-21), a biomarker of several pathologies including cardiovascular diseases (CVDs). The photoluminescent carbon nanodots (CNDs) were obtained using a new synthesis method, simply by treating tiger nut milk in a microwave reactor. The synthesis is environmentally friendly, simple, and efficient. The optical properties and morphological characteristics of the CNDs were exhaustively investigated, confirming that they have oxygen and nitrogen functional groups on their surfaces and exhibit excitation-dependent fluorescence emission, as well as photostability. They act as co-reactant agents in the anodic electrochemiluminescence (ECL) of [Ru(bpy)3]2+, producing different signals for the probe (single-stranded DNA) and the hybridized target (double-stranded DNA). These results paved the way for the development of a sensitive ECL biosensor for the detection of miRNA-21. This was developed by immobilization of a thiolated oligonucleotide, fully complementary to the miRNA-21 sequence, on the disposable gold electrode. The target miRNA-21 was hybridized with the probe on the electrode surface, and the hybridization was detected by the enhancement of the [Ru(bpy)3]2+/DNA ECL signal using CNDs. The biosensor shows a linear response to miRNA-21 concentration up to 100.0 pM with a detection limit of 0.721 fM. The method does not require complex labeling steps, and has a rapid response. It was successfully used to detect miRNA-21 directly in serum samples from heart failure patients without previous RNA extraction neither amplification process.

Spanish translation and validation of the Scale for Contraversive Pushing to measure pusher behaviour.

INTRODUCTION: The aim of this study was to develop and validate a Spanish-language version of the Scale for Contraversive Pushing, used to diagnose and measure pusher behaviour in stroke patients. METHODS: Translation-back translation was used to create the Spanish-language Scale for Contraversive Pushing; we subsequently evaluated its validity and reliability by administering it to a sample of patients. We also analysed its sensitivity to change in patients identified as pushers who received neurological physiotherapy. RESULTS: Experts indicated that the content of the scale was valid. Internal consistency was very good (Cronbach's alpha of 0.94). The intraclass correlation coefficient showed high intra- and interobserver reliability (0.999 and 0.994, respectively). The Kappa and weighted Kappa coefficients were used to measure the reliability of each item; the majority obtained values above 0.9. Lastly, the differences between baseline and final evaluations of pushers were significant (paired sample t test), showing that the scale is sensitive to changes obtained through physical therapy. CONCLUSIONS: The Spanish-language version of the Scale for Contraversive Pushing is valid and reliable for measuring pusher behaviour in stroke patients. In addition, it is able to evaluate the ongoing changes in patients who have received physical therapy.