Semaglutide Effects on Metabolic Outcomes in Diabetes Mellitus Patients - Real World Study.

Purpose: Diabetes is a public health problem that requires strategies to impact glycemic control and reduce the risk of long-term medical complications. Pharmacological management is a necessary treatment for this disease. Therefore, semaglutide is an essential tool to achieve the treatment targets. The present study aimed to evaluate the semaglutide effects on a cohort with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) in Colombia. Materials and Methods: The cohort included 49 patients with T2DM that have been treated in a specialized care center. Their glycemic outcomes, weight, renal function, and adverse events were evaluated through a 3-, 6- and 12-month follow-up. Results: Significant differences were observed in the outcome evaluation: reduction of glycated hemoglobin levels (MD -2.74 CI -1.95 to -3.52 in 6 months), fasting plasma glucose levels, body weight (MD -7.11 CI -5.97 to -8.24), and the albumin-to-creatinine ratio. The results were maintained throughout the treatment period. The adverse event rate was 16.3%, predominating gastrointestinal events. Conclusion: This real-world evidence shows the efficacy of semaglutide in achieving treatment goals in patients with T2DM.

Síndrome de persona rígida: presentación de caso clínico y abordaje terapéutico / Stiff man Syndrome Clinical case presentation and therapeutic approach

Introducción: El síndrome del hombre rígido representa una rara enfermedad neuromuscular caracterizada por rigidez muscular progresiva y espasmos musculares dolorosos que afecta a 1 persona por cada millón de habitantes por año en el mundo. En la mayoría de los pacientes se encuentran niveles elevados de anticuerpos descarboxilasa del ácido glutámico. En Colombia solo se han publicado alrededor de 3 casos, lo que motiva la presentación de un nuevo informe que aporte a la discusión actual en el campo de la neurología clínica. Caso clínico: Paciente de sexo femenino de 35 años con cuadro clínico progresivo de varios años, caracterizado por contracciones paroxísticas dolorosas, parestesias y pérdida de fuerza. Se documentó la presencia de anticuerpos anti-GAD compatibles con el síndrome del hombre rígido. Tras un tratamiento integral, que incluyó la infusión farmacológicamente intratecal con baclofeno, se obtuvo mejoría clínica en el índice de Barthel. Conclusiones: El síndrome del hombre rígido es una condición infradiagnosticada que se asocia a un deterioro de la calidad de vida de quienes lo padecen.

Introduction: Stiff man syndrome represents a rare neuromuscular disease characterized by progressive muscle rigidity and painful muscle spasms that affects 1 person for every million habitants per year in the world. High levels of glutamic acid antibodies decarboxylase are found in most patients. In Colombia, only around 3 cases have been published, which motivates the presentation of a new report that contributes to the current discussion in the field of clinical neurology. Clinical Case: 35-year-old female patient with a progressive clinical picture of several years, characterized by painful paroxysmal contractions, paresthesias and loss of strength. The presence of anti-GAD antibodies was documented, compatible with Stiff man syndrome. After comprehensive treatment, which included pharmacologically intrathecal infusion with baclofen, clinical improvement was obtained in the Barthel index. Conclusions: Stiff man syndrome is an underdiagnosed condition which is associated with a deterioration in the quality of life for those who suffer from it.

Simulación clínica: una estrategia de aprendizaje y enseñanza en el pregrado / Clinical simulation: A strategy of learning and teaching in the undergraduate

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Infección urinaria por Acinetobacter baumannii adquirida en la comunidad: caso clínico de una paciente embarazada / Urinary infection by Acinetobacter baumannii acquired in the community: clinical case of a pregnant patient

Resumen Antecedentes: Acinetobacter baumannii es un cocobacilo no fermentativo gramnegativo, con amplio espectro de resistencia a los antibióticos. Existe relación entre la colonización de la bacteria y el origen de complicaciones durante el embarazo, principalmente: vasculitis del cordón umbilical, alteraciones en la gelatina de Wharton, bajo peso al nacimiento y parto pretérmino. Caso clínico: Paciente de 21 semanas de embarazo, con fiebre no cuantificada, dolor abdominal en el hipogastrio asociado con disuria, tenesmo vesical y polaquiuria de un mes de evolución. Se realizó urocultivo mediante sonda vesical y se procesó en un equipo MicroScan AutoSCAN-4®, automatizado, que resultó positivo para Acinetobacter baumannii, con recuento superior de 100,000 UFC/mL. Debido al cuadro clínico se aisló a la paciente, con protocolo de control y tratamiento materno-fetal estrecho, con egreso institucional satisfactorio. Quince semanas después ingresó, nuevamente, al servicio médico por síntomas urinarios, patrón fetal grado III y bioquímica sanguínea alterada. Se practicó cesárea de urgencia; se obtuvo un recién nacido prematuro, vivo, que recibió tratamiento antimicrobiano. No se reportaron alteraciones adicionales. Cinco días después del posoperatorio ambos pacientes fueron dados de alta. Conclusiones: Las infecciones por Acinetobacter baumannii durante el embarazo son poco frecuentes, pero se asocian con elevada morbilidad y el retraso en el tratamiento con alta mortalidad materna y fetal.

Abstract Background: Acinetobacter baumannii is a non-fermentative gram-negative coccobacillus, with a broad spectrum of resistance to antibiotics. There is a relationship between the colonization of the bacteria and complications in the pregnancy, among which are: cord vasculitis, alterations in Wharton gelatin, low birth weight and preterm delivery. Clinical case: A pregnant woman of 21 weeks of gestation with unquantified fever, abdominal pain in hypogastrium associated with dysuria, bladder tenesmus and one-month-old urinary frequency; urine culture was performed by bladder catheter and processed in an automated MicroScan AutoSCAN-4®, which was positive for Acinetobacter baumannii, with colony counts greater than 100,000 CFU/mL. Due to the clinical picture, contact isolation, control and close maternal-fetal treatment were performed with satisfactory institutional discharge. The patient entered 15 weeks after the previous admission with urinary symptoms, grade III fetal pattern and altered blood biochemistry, whereby she underwent surgery, obtaining a premature birth which was treated with antimicrobial therapy. Conclusion: Acinetobacter baumannii infections during pregnancy are rare, however is associated with an increase in maternal-fetal morbidity, and delays in the administration are associated with increased maternal-fetal mortality.