Strawberry, Blueberry, and Strawberry-Blueberry Blend Beverages Prevent Hepatic Steatosis in Obese Rats by Modulating Key Genes Involved in Lipid Metabolism.

There is an increasing interest in developing natural herb-infused functional beverages with health benefits; therefore, in this study, we aimed to evaluate the effect of strawberry, blueberry, and strawberry-blueberry blend decoction-based functional beverages on obesity-related metabolic alterations in high-fat and high-fructose diet-fed rats. The administration of the three berry-based beverages for eighteen weeks prevented the development of hypertriglyceridemia in obese rats (1.29-1.78-fold) and hepatic triglyceride accumulation (1.38-1.61-fold), preventing the development of hepatic steatosis. Furthermore, all beverages significantly down-regulated Fasn hepatic expression, whereas the strawberry beverage showed the greatest down-regulation of Acaca, involved in fatty acid de novo synthesis. Moreover, the strawberry beverage showed the most significant up-regulation of hepatic Cpt1 and Acadm (fatty acid ß-oxidation). In contrast, the blueberry beverage showed the most significant down-regulation of hepatic Fatp5 and Cd36 (fatty acid intracellular transport). Nevertheless, no beneficial effect was observed on biometric measurements, adipose tissue composition, and insulin resistance. On the other hand, several urolithins and their derivatives, and other urinary polyphenol metabolites were identified after the strawberry-based beverages supplementation. In contrast, enterolactone was found significantly increase after the intake of blueberry-based beverages. These results demonstrate that functional beverages elaborated with berry fruits prevent diet-induced hypertriglyceridemia and hepatic steatosis by modulating critical genes involved in fatty acid hepatic metabolism.

Prevalencia de sindrome post conmocion cerebral en pacientes atendidos en el hospital del niño. un estudio longitudinal de julio a octubre de 2019 / Prevalence of post-concussion syndrome in patients seen at the children's hospital. A longitudinal study from July to October 2019

INTRODUCCIÓN. El síndrome post conmoción cerebral (SPC) es una secuela muy común de la conmoción cerebral (CC). El diagnóstico es desafiante porque los síntomas varían de paciente a paciente, son auto informados, sutiles y los estudios de imagen convencionales pueden o no revelar anomalías mínimas. ¿Cuál es la prevalencia del síndrome post conmoción cerebral en pacientes que fueron atendidos en el Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría? MATERIAL Y MÉTODO. Estudio descriptivo longitudinal, que enroló 45 pacientes de 1 a 15 años de edad, durante los meses de julio a octubre de 2019. Se utilizó la herramienta SCAT5 modificado como cribado, diagnóstico y seguimiento del SPC. Se evaluó a cada paciente de forma individual en 5 entrevistas planificadas. El análisis descriptivo utilizó medidas de tendencia central y dispersión. Para el análisis inferencial se empleó pruebas de correlación. RESULTADOS. Se encontró una prevalencia del 22,2% (n=10) en el segundo mes de seguimiento que reduce a 6,6% (n=3) hasta el tercer mes. DISCUSIÓN. Las definiciones más aceptadas de SPC son de la Clasificación Internacional de Enfermedades 10a revisión (CIE-10) y del Manual Diagnóstico y Estadístico de los Trastornos Mentales, quinta edición (DSM-5). Las náuseas y la somnolencia son muy comunes después de la conmoción y se resuelven rápidamente (horas o días). La cefalea abarca todo el espectro y ocurre inmediatamente después de la lesión y frecuentemente se vuelve crónica. CONCLUSIÓN. Los pacientes padecieron SPC, no existe un protocolo institucional de diagnóstico y manejo para la recuperación escalonada.

INTRODUCTION. Post-concussion syndrome (PPS) is a very common sequela of concussion (CC). Diagnosis is challenging because symptoms vary from patient to patient, are self-reported, subtle, and conventional imaging studies may or may not reveal minimal abnormalities. What is the prevalence of post-concussion syndrome in patients who were treated at the Hospital del Niño Dr. Ovidio Aliaga Uría? MATERIAL AND METHOD. Longitudinal descriptive study, which enrolled 45 patients from 1 to 15 years of age, during the months of July to October 2019. The modified SCAT5 tool was used for screening, diagnosis and follow-up of the PPS. Each patient was evaluated individually in 5 planned interviews. The descriptive analysis used measures of central tendency and dispersion. Correlation tests were used for inferential analysis. RESULTS. A prevalence of 22.2% (n = 10) was found in the second month of follow-up, which reduces to 6.6% (n = 3) until the third month. DISCUSSION. The most widely accepted definitions of SPC are from the International Classification of Diseases 10th revision (ICD-10) and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, fifth edition (DSM-5). Nausea and drowsiness are very common after shock and resolve quickly (hours to days). Headache spans the entire spectrum and occurs immediately after injury and frequently becomes chronic. CONCLUSION. The patients suffered from SPC, there is no institutional diagnostic and management protocol for staggered recovery.

Síndrome de eagle - barret: a propósito de un caso / Eagle-barrett syndrome: about a case

RESUMEN: INTRODUCCIÓN. El síndrome de la triada del abdomen en "Ciruela pasa" o Prune Belly es una alteración congénita infrecuente, caracterizada por la ausencia de la musculatura de la pared abdominal, anormalidades del tracto urinario y criptorquidia bilateral. CASO CLÍNICO. Lactante de 4 meses con ecografía prenatal que reportó mega vejiga, sometido a derivación vesico-amniótica (primer tiempo) a la semana 22 de gestación con evacuación de la vejiga por catéter implantado in útero. Se obtuvo por cesárea de urgencia al obstruirse al catéter instalado. Al nacer se realiza la derivación vejigo-cutánea (segundo tiempo) y cistoscopía diagnóstica (tercer tiempo). Se realizó un abordaje multidisciplinario hasta su alta hospitalaria y defunción del paciente al quinto mes de vida en su domicilio. DISCUSIÓN. Corresponde a la variedad Prune Belly verdadero por la falla en la pared abdominal, compromiso de las vías urinarias, persistencia del uraco y criptorquidia confirmado por ultrasonografía. No fue posible clasificarlo cabalmente según la probabilidad de mortalidad que adoptó Bedron. La sospecha diagnóstica al nacimiento fue clínica. El tratamiento quirúrgico depende de la gravedad, diagnóstico prenatal y se puede realizar la cirugía intrauterina derivativa con el fin de descomprimir la vejiga y evitar el oligohidramnios, de esta manera, aminorar el daño renal y sus consecuencias. El pronóstico depende de la gravedad y compromiso del sistema renal al momento del diagnóstico. Todos son susceptibles a infecciones urinarias recurrentes. Conocer la embriogénesis, diagnóstico prenatal, clasificación y alternativas terapéuticas según la función renal coadyuvan a un adecuado manejo multidisciplinario.

ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION. The syndrome of the triad of the abdomen in "Prune Plum" or Prune Belly is an infrequent congenital alteration, characterized by the absence of the muscles of the abdominal wall, abnormalities of the urinary tract and bilateral cryptorchidism. CLINICAL CASE. A 4-month-old infant with a prenatal ultrasound that reported a mega bladder, underwent vesico-amniotic bypass (first stage) at week 22 of gestation with evacuation of the bladder and a catheter implanted in the uterus. It was obtained by emergency cesarean section as the installed catheter was obstructed. At birth, the bladder-cutaneous diversion was performed (second stage) and diagnostic cystoscopy (third stage). A multidisciplinary approach was carried out until discharge from hospital and death of the patient at the fifth month of life at home. DISCUSSION. Corresponds to the true Prune Belly variety due to abdominal wall failure, urinary tract involvement, persistence of the urachus and cryptorchidism confirmed by ultrasonography. It was not possible to classify it fully according to the probability of mortality that Bedron adopted. The diagnostic suspicion at birth was clinical. Surgical treatment depends on the severity, prenatal diagnosis and intrauterine derivative surgery can be performed in order to decompress the bladder and avoid oligohydramnios, thus reducing kidney damage and its consequences. The prognosis depends on the severity and involvement of the renal system at the time of diagnosis. They are susceptible to recurrent urinary infections. Knowing embryogenesis, prenatal diagnosis, classification and therapeutic alternatives according to renal function contribute to an adequate multidisciplinary management.

Improving of Gelling Capacity of Cooked Crab Meat Proteins.

Cooked crab meat subjected to a cutting process can aggregate again, forming weak gels. The objective of this work was to determine the effect of two mixing methods, combined with the addition of the microbial enzyme TGase (MTGase) on the mechanical and functional properties of gels from washed or unwashed blue crab (Callinectes sapidus) meat. Live crabs were obtained from Laguna Madre, Tamaulipas, Mexico, and cooked at 120°C for 20 min before hand-picking the meat from the shell. Cooked meat was processed by mixing and cut at temperatures of 25 or 60°C, without (control) or 0.5% of MTGase. Then cooked at 90°C for 15 min. Changes in texture profile analysis, percentage of extractable water, and color were evaluated. The mixing method at 60°C allowed increasing the textural properties of the gels, and the addition of MTGase significantly improved the mechanical properties. The results allowed stablishing a viable technique to obtain restructured gels from cooked crab meat with no need to extract the soluble compounds responsible for their distinctive odor and taste which often affect the mechanical properties.

Captación tiroidea de yodo radioactivo 131 en 24 horas en adultos jóvenes eutiroideos residentes de gran altitud / Thyroid uptake of radioactive iodine 131 in 24 hours in eutiroid young adults residents at high altitude

INTRODUCCIÓN: el tiroides exhibe una gran avidez por el yodo radioactivo (I131) que al ser fijado por ésta glándula puede determinarse, desde afuera, aprovechando el hecho de que las radiaciones gamma atraviesan los tejidos blandos del cuello y pueden registrarse (Gammagrafía) a distancias apreciables. Desde 1962 Bolivia cuenta con esta tecnología, sin embargo, no cuenta con trabajos similares desde la declaración de país libre de enfermedades secundarias a la deficiencia de Yodo en 1997. El objetivo fue determinar valores de la captación tiroidea de I131 a las 24 horas en adultos jóvenes eutiroideos, residentes de gran altitud. MÉTODO: se realizó un estudio descriptivo transversal, en 76 sujetos obtenidos por intención y seleccionados mediante una entrevista clínica, examen físico dirigido y un consentimiento informado. El procedimiento fue ejecutado por personal calificado en el INAMEN siguiendo las recomendaciones de la OIEA. RESULTADOS: el valor de la captación tiroidea de I131 en 24 horas fue de 18,23 + 5,79% (rango 7,70 ­ 39,70). DISCUSIÓN: los expertos recomiendan establecer valores de referencia actualizados en cada región. Se han descrito variaciones de los valores normales influenciados por el sexo y edad; esta última, aparentemente por una hipofunción tiroidea inversamente proporcional con la edad. CONCLUSIÓN: el valor referencial encontrado en nuestro estudio es concordante con los establecidos en el extranjero, sin embargo, con una tendencia incrementada. Podría deberse a la secuencia cronológica de los estudios comparados en países que ya habían establecido políticas de yodación más tempranamente.

INTRODUCTION: the thyroid exhibits a great avidity for radioactive iodine (I131) which, when fixed by this gland, can be determined from the outside, taking advantage of the fact that gamma radiation passes through the soft tissues of the neck and can be registered (scintigraphy) at appreciable distances. Since 1962, Bolivia has had this technology, however, it does not have similar studies since the declaration of a country free of diseases secondary to iodine deficiency in 1997. The objective was to determine values of the thyroid uptake of I131 at 24 hours in euthyroid young adults, high altitude residents. METHOD: a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in 76 subjects obtained by intention and selected by means of a clinical interview, directed physical examination and informed consent. The procedure was carried out by qualified personnel at INAMEN, following IAEA recommendations. RESULTS: the value of the thyroid uptake of I131 in 24 hours was 18.23 + 5.79% (range 7.70 - 39.70). DISCUSSION: experts recommend establishing up-to-date reference values in each region. Variations in normal values influenced by sex and age have been described; the latter, apparently due to a thyroid hypofunction inversely proportional to age. CONCLUSION: the reference value found in our study is consistent with those established abroad, however, with an increased trend. It could be due to the chronological sequence of comparative studies in countries that had already established iodination policies earlier.

Perfil bociógeno en estudiantes de Camata Marka, mediante palpación semiológica y respaldo ultrasonográfico. Un estudio de corte / Transversal. Gestión 2014 goitrogenic profile of students from Camata Marka, through semiological palpation and backup ultrasound. A study of cross section. Management 2014

INTRODUCCIÓN: Los Desórdenes por Deficiencia de Yodo (DDI) tienen devastadoras repercusiones en mujeres embarazadas y niños, ocasionando secuelas como el cretinismo y retraso mental, vinculados con el desarrollo económico y social de los pueblos. Un indicador del grado de deficiencia de yodo de una población para el diagnóstico descriptivo de los DDI, son las pesquisas realizadas en niños, adolescentes y mujeres embarazadas. Estudios realizados por Peterson y col, demostraron que el Método Palpatorio de Pérez (MPP), adaptado por la OMS en 1960, continua siendo el método de elección para la clasificación de bocio en países en vías de desarrollo. Se pretende determinar el Perfil Bociógeno en estudiantes de Camata mediante palpación semiológica y Ultrasonografía, en un corte transversal. MÉTODO: Se realizó la pesquisa a 201 estudiantes niños y adolescentes, entre las edades de 5 a 17 años, mediante una Historia Clínica dirigida que permitió obtener datos generales y antropométricos, un examen físico teniendo como referencia el MPP y la Ultrasonografía. RESULTADOS: Los 2 casos de bocio encontrados muestran un valor estadístico de 1,4 %. Empero, este hallazgo en una población sensible para este tipo de estudio, revelan un indicador importante para este sector. DISCUSIÓN: El bocio existe en Bolivia desde los tiempos Precolombinos por un fenómeno geográfico montañoso deficiente de yodo que caracteriza a su territorio, entre ellos Camata Marka, es más, ningún estudio similar fue realizado en esa región. Con este estudio se demuestra que a la fecha existen DDI pese a políticas nacionales de lucha contra el Bocio vigentes.

INTRODUCTION: The Iodine Deficiency Disorders (IDD) have devastating effects on pregnant women and children, causing sequelae such as cretinism and mental retardation linked to economic and social development of peoples. An indicator of iodine deficiency in a population for descriptive diagnosis of IDD, are the investigations conducted in children, adolescents and pregnant women. Studies by Peterson et al, showed that the palpatory method Pérez (PMP), adapted by WHO in 1960, remains the method of choice for the classification of goiter in developing countries. It is intended to determine the profile goitrogenic in students Camata by palpation and ultrasonography semiológica, in cross section. METHOD: The research to 201 children and adolescents students was conducted between the ages of 5-17 years through a medical history that yielded demographic and anthropometric data, physical examination with reference MPP and ultrasonography. RESULTS: The 2 cases of goiter found show a statistical value of 1.4%. However, this finding sensitive to this type of study population, reveal an important indicator for this sector. DISCUSSION: Goiter exists in Bolivia since pre-Columbian times by poor mountainous geographical phenomenon of iodine that characterizes its territory, including Camata Marka also no similar study was conducted in that region. This study shows that to date there IDD despite national policies to combat goiter force.

Diseases and partial mortality in Montastraea annularis species complex in reefs with differing environmental conditions (NW Caribbean and Gulf of Mexico).

We documented the prevalence of diseases, syndromes and partial mortality in colonies of the Montastraea annularis species complex on 3 reefs, and tested the assumption that a higher prevalence of these parameters occurs when reefs are closer to point-sources of pollution. One reef was isolated from the impact of local factors with the exception of fishing, 1 potentially influenced by local industrial pollutants, and 1 influenced by local urban pollution. Two reefs were surveyed in 1996 and again in 2001 and 1 in 1998 and again in 2001. In 2001, colonies on all reefs had a high prevalence of the yellow-band syndrome and a relatively high degree of recent partial mortality, while the prevalence of black-band and white-plague diseases was low although a new sign, that we named the thin dark line, had relatively high prevalence in all reefs. As no direct relationship was found between disease prevalence and local environmental quality, our results open the possibility that regional and/or global factors may already be playing an important role in the prevalence of coral disease in the Caribbean, and contradict the theory that coral disease prevalence is primarily related to local environmental degradation. Reasons that may partially explain these findings are the high level of potential pathogen connectivity within the Caribbean as a result of its circulation patterns coupled to the large land-derived pollutants and pathogens input into this Mediterranean sea, together with the surface water warming effects which stress corals and enhance pathogen activity.

Desarrollo de políticas de capacitación del personal operativo para mejorar la atención al cliente en la Mutual La Paz / sss

Menciona que el mejoramiento y potenciamiento de la empresa requiere de un grupo humano consciente, abierto a todo tipo de políticas de capacitación que permitan un mejor desempeño de sus labores, para lo cual es necesario tener una cultura organizacional fuerte y un conjunto de valores guía