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Rev. cuba. ortop. traumatol ; 36(2): e523, abr.-jun. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: biblio-1409060

ABSTRACT

Introducción: Los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos son comúnmente usados para el tratamiento de las tendinopatías, pero la evidencia sobre este tratamiento es escasa. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática acerca de los efectos de los en las tendinopatías. Métodos: Se desarrolló una búsqueda bibliográfica en PubMed, WOS, PEDro, Medline, Cinahl y SPORTDiscus. Se incluyeron un total de 13 ensayos clínicos con una calidad metodológica media de 7,15/10 en la escala PEDro. Conclusiones: En la mayoría de los artículos se observó una mejoría corto plazo en el dolor y la funcionalidad con el uso de AINEs. Los ensayos clínicos incluidos no analizaron la presencia de inflamación en esta patología. Se necesitan más estudios que determinen la función de la inflamación en la tendinopatía que justifique el uso de los antiinflamatorios no esteroideos(AU)


Introduction: Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs are commonly used for the treatment of tendinopathies, but the evidence on this treatment is scarce. Objective: To carry out a systematic review about the effects of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs in tendinopathies. Methods: A bibliographic search was carried out in PubMed, WOS, PEDro, Medline, Cinahl and SPORTDiscus. A total of 13 clinical trials with a mean methodological quality of 7.15/10 on the PEDro scale were included. Conclusions: In most of the articles, a short-term improvement in pain and functionality was observed with the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. The clinical trials included did not analyze the presence of inflammation in this pathology. More studies are needed to determine the role of inflammation in tendinopathy that justifies the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal/therapeutic use , Tendinopathy/drug therapy
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The Philippine Journal of Psychiatry ; : 48-57, 2021.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-960881

ABSTRACT

@#This is a case of a 15-year-old Filipino male with a history of craniopharyngioma who underwent trans-sphenoidal surgery with panhypopituitarism as its sequelae. The biological factors of the patient's disease contributed to his persistent depression and were perpetuated by psychosocial and cognitive factors. A biopsychosocial approach was used in understanding this case to arrive at individualized treatment and management.


Subject(s)
Craniopharyngioma , Depression
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 54(6): e10577, 2021. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1285665

ABSTRACT

Endothelial dysfunction is a well-known component of the pathophysiology of heart failure (HF), with proven prognostic value. Dietary supplementation with whey protein (WP) has been widely used to increase skeletal muscle mass, but it also has vascular effects, which are less understood. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of WP supplementation on the systemic microvascular function of HF patients. This was a blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled clinical trial that evaluated the effects of 12-week WP dietary supplementation on systemic microvascular function, in patients with HF New York Heart Association (NYHA) classes I/II. Cutaneous microvascular flow and reactivity were assessed using laser speckle contrast imaging, coupled with pharmacological local vasodilator stimuli. Fifteen patients (aged 64.5±6.2 years, 11 males) received WP supplementation and ten patients (aged 68.2±8.8 years, 8 males) received placebo (maltodextrin). The increase in endothelial-dependent microvascular vasodilation, induced by skin iontophoresis of acetylcholine, was improved after WP (P=0.03) but not placebo (P=0.37) supplementation. Moreover, endothelial-independent microvascular vasodilation induced by skin iontophoresis of sodium nitroprusside, was also enhanced after WP (P=0.04) but not placebo (P=0.42) supplementation. The results suggested that dietary supplementation with WP improved systemic microvascular function in patients with HF.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Aged , Vasodilation , Heart Failure/drug therapy , Skin , Vasodilator Agents/pharmacology , Endothelium, Vascular , Pilot Projects , Dietary Supplements , Whey Proteins/pharmacology , Microcirculation
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 52(2): e8001, 2019. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-974279

ABSTRACT

There is no definite recommendation for testing platelet aggregation (PA) in acute coronary syndromes (ACS) due to inconclusive evidence on the usefulness of platelet function tests to guide therapy and improve clinical outcomes. The evaluation of PA with multiple electrode impedance platelet aggregometry (MEA) may be useful to manage antiplatelet therapy and possibly influence patient outcome. The primary aim of this study was to measure PA with MEA in Brazilian patients with ACS and evaluate the association between PA and adverse clinical outcomes. Forty-seven consecutive patients admitted with ACS to a Brazilian tertiary-care public hospital were studied and PA was evaluated using MEA. Patients were followed for six months for the occurrence of all-cause death, acute myocardial infarction, or stroke. Suboptimal inhibition of PA was found in 7 patients (14.9%); 5 (10.6%) in response to ASA (acetylsalicylic acid), 2 (5.0%) to clopidogrel, and none to ticagrelor. Inadequate PA inhibition in response to ASA was significantly associated with the composite end point, but there was no significant association for insufficient PA inhibition in response to clopidogrel. This study suggested that the evaluation of PA in ACS using MEA may identify non-responders to ASA. Larger studies are necessary to define, in a public health scenario, the value of MEA in the management of ACS.


Subject(s)
Platelet Aggregation/drug effects , Electric Impedance/therapeutic use , Acute Coronary Syndrome/blood , Platelet Count , Platelet Function Tests , Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors/therapeutic use , Adenosine/therapeutic use , Pilot Projects , Aspirin/therapeutic use , Prospective Studies , Acute Coronary Syndrome/drug therapy , Receptors, Purinergic P2Y12/blood , Tertiary Care Centers , Hospitals, Public
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Health Sciences Journal ; : 15-22, 2017.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-997829

ABSTRACT

Introduction@#A 7.2 magnitude earthquake arising from the West Valley Fault will result in thousands of lives lost and severe damage to property and infrastructure. This study aimed to determine the disaster preparedness of barangays in Metro Manila along the West Valley Fault.@*Methods@#This was a cross-sectional study of high risk barangays in six cities along the West Valley Fault using the Disaster Preparedness Audit. A total of 40 barangays were assessed on their levels of disaster preparedness in terms of percentage fulfilment of different criteria in the four thematic areas: 1) prevention and mitigation 2) preparedness 3) response and rehabilitation, and; 4) recovery.@*Results@#None of the surveyed barangays could fulfil all the 27 criteria for disaster preparedness. Most were only able to satisfy 50-74% of the criteria. As per thematic area, no barangay met ≥75% of the criteria for prevention and mitigation whereas 87.5%, 67.5% and 80% satisfied ≥75% of the criteria for preparedness, response and recovery, respectively. In terms of overall disaster preparedness, less than half of the surveyed barangays satisfied ≥75% of the total criteria.@*Conclusion @#Most of the barangays surveyed are inadequately prepared to cope with disaster arising from a major earthquake generated by the West Valley Fault.

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Rev. chil. infectol ; 29(5): 492-498, oct. 2012. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-660020

ABSTRACT

The aim of this study was analyze the use of restricted antibiotics by patients hospitalized between 2004 and 2008 in Guillermo Grant Benavente Hospital in Concepcion. Also we attempted to identify possible correlations between antibiotic consumption and patterns of bacterial susceptibility. We performed a retrospective observational study that quantified the use of restricted antibiotics using DDD/100-bed-days, and cumulative susceptibility reports informed by the hospital's microbiology laboratory for bacterial susceptibility. The consumption of restricted antibiotics significantly increased between 2004 and 2008 (35%, p = 0.005). The groups with largest use were glycopeptides (37%) and carbapenems (30 %). These results can be explained by the emergence of endemic Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) and of Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase (ESBL) Gram negative bacilli. Results showed a decrease in susceptibility of P. aeruginosa to imipenem (p = 0.038) and K. pneumoniae to ciprofloxacin (p = 0.021). The total consumption of restricted antibiotic has significantly increased, especially among complex medical services. A significant decrease in bacterial susceptibility has been observed mainly in gram-negative bacilli. The monitoring of antimicrobial prescribing practices and local susceptibility patterns are essential to promote the rational use of antibiotics.


En Chile no existen estudios para cuantificar el consumo de antimicrobianos de uso restringido al interior de los hospitales. Objetivo: Analizar el consumo de antimicrobianos de uso restringido en pacientes hospitalizados durante los años 2004-2008 en el Hospital Guillermo Grant Benavente de Concepción. Además, se analizaron las correlaciones entre este consumo y el patrón de susceptibilidad in vitro. Material y Método: Se diseñó un estudio observacional retrospectivo empleando las DDD/100-días-cama para evaluar el consumo de antimicrobianos, y el informe acumulado de susceptibilidad in vitro entregado por el laboratorio local, para analizar la evolución de la susceptibilidad. Resultados: El consumo de antimicrobianos se incrementó en 35% (p = 0,005) durante los años 2004-2008, donde los más consumidos fueron glicopéptidos (37%) y carbapenémicos (30%). Estos resultados se pueden explicar por la aparición de cepas de Staphylococcus aureus resistente a meticilina y bacilos gramnegativos productores de Q-lactamasas de espectro extendido. Además, se observó una disminución de la susceptibilidad de Pseudomonas aeruginosa a imipenem (p = 0,038) y de Klebsiella pneumoniae a ciprofloxacina (p = 0,021). Conclusiones: El consumo total de antimicrobianos de uso restringido se incrementó significativamente en los servicios clínicos más complejos, observándose una disminución de la susceptibilidad de algunos bacilos gramnegativos. El monitoreo de la prescripción de antimicrobianos así como de la susceptibilidad in vitro local constituyen medidas esenciales para promover el uso racional de antimicrobianos.


Subject(s)
Humans , Anti-Bacterial Agents/pharmacology , Gram-Negative Bacteria/drug effects , Gram-Positive Bacteria/drug effects , Anti-Bacterial Agents/administration & dosage , Anti-Bacterial Agents/economics , Chile , Drug Resistance, Bacterial , Microbial Sensitivity Tests , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. argent. cir ; 95(3/4): 101-107, 2008. ilus, tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-523786

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes: La colecistostomía percutánea (CP) en pacientes de alto riesgo quirúrgico. Objetivo: Comunicar la experiencia con este procedimiento en los últimos 10 años. Lugar de aplicación: Centro de referencia de nivel terciario. Diseño: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de base prospectiva. Población: 95% CP consecutivas en el período 1997-2007. Método: Los pacientes con CA y riesgo quirúrgico aumentado fueron estratificados en 4 grupos: estado crítico, comorbilidades crónicas, colecistitis por-intervenciones biliares (endoscópica o percutánea) y embarazo en primer o tercer trimestre. Resultados: Se trataron 95 pacientes, 75% varones, con edad promedio de 62,6 +- 15,2 años (r 26-95). Hubo 44 (46,3%) pacientes en estado crítico, 36 (37,9%) con comorbilidades crónicas, 13 (13,6%) pos-intervenciones biliares y 2 (2,1%) embarazos. El 40% fueron colecistitis alitiásicas. Se utilizó la técnica de Seldinger en el 59% y de punción trocar en el 41%; 74% fueron accesos transhepáticos. La CP fue exitosa en 91 pacientes (95,8%) y fracasó en 4: 2 por falla técnica (3,1%) y 2 por falta de respuesta clínica (3,1%); todos ellos fueron operados. S presentaron 10 (10,5%) complicaciones mayores. La mortalidad intrahospitalaria fue del 23%, sin muertes atribuibles al procedimiento o sepsis biliar. Conclusión: La CP es un procedimiento seguro y efectivo en los pacientes con alto riesgo y CA.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Cholecystitis/surgery , Cholecystostomy/adverse effects , Cholecystostomy/methods , Cholecystostomy/mortality , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. argent. cir ; 90(3/4): 121-131, mar.-abr. 2006. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-454448

ABSTRACT

Antecedentes: La presencia de un conducto hepático anómalo derecho (CHA) es un factor de riesgo de lesión quirúrgica ductal en la colecistectomía. Se han descrito distintas alternativas terapéuticas en esta lesión. Objetivo: Analizar la estrategia diagnóstica postoperatoria y las ventajas de un tratamiento combinado percutáneo y quirúrgico. Lugar de aplicación: Hospital público de referencia y nivel terciario. Diseño: Series de casos consecutivos. Población: Cuatro pacientes con lesión de un CHA sobre 4850 colecistectomizados entre marzo de 2000 y marzo de 2005. Método: Evaluación retrospectiva. Resultados: Tres pacientes tuvieron lesión de conductos anómalos de los segmentos VI y VII (dos aberrantes y uno accesorio) y el cuarto una lesión de un conducto aberrante del segmento VI. Tres enfermos presentaron una fístula biliar externa y el cuarto se operó de urgencia por sospecha de perforación visceral bloqueada. En un paciente la fístula biliar cerró espontáneamente a los dos meses; en los otros fracasó el tratamiento endoscópico y fueron operados electivamente previa contemporización biliar percutánea del sector hepático aislado. En ambos pacientes y en el operado de urgencia se reparó el conducto mediante una hepaticoyeyunostomía en Y de Roux. La media de seguimiento fue de 13.5 meses. Todos evolucionaron asintomáticos y sin colestasis. Conclusión: En la fístula biliar persistente por lesión de un CHA y fracaso endoscópico, la contemporización con un drenaje biliar percutáneo y cirugía electiva es una estrategia factible y útil en el pre, intra y postoperatorio


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Algorithms , Cholecystectomy , Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic/adverse effects , Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic/injuries , Common Bile Duct/surgery , Common Bile Duct/injuries , Hepatic Duct, Common/surgery , Hepatic Duct, Common/injuries , Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic/abnormalities , Bile Ducts, Intrahepatic/surgery , Medical Errors , Practice Guidelines as Topic , Postoperative Complications
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Acta Medica Philippina ; : 0-2.
Article in English | WPRIM | ID: wpr-959645

ABSTRACT

Gastric, duodenal and peptic ulcers are collectively ranked as one of the causes of deaths in the country. Management of these diseases comes at a high cost. The researchers explored the use of indigenous narra (Pterocarpus indicus Will.) as a low cost alternative to other expensive medications. This study aimed to determine the presence and degree of ulcerations in Indomethacin-induced gastric ulcers in male albino rats after treatment with either narra leaf decoction or sucralfate. It also aimed to compare the anti-ulcer effects of different dosages of narra leaf decoction with that of sucralfateTwenty-five male rats weighting 115-200 grams were randomly divided into five groups. Gastric ulcers were induced by orally administering 30 mg/kg body weight (BW) of Indomethacin in all rats. Treatments were divided as follows: Negative control (NSS)-10 mg/kg BW normal saline solution; positive control (SUC)-1 g/kg BW sucralfate; Narra group 1 (N1)-3.94 g/kg BW narra leaf decoction; Narra group 2 (N2)-9.89 g/kg BW narra leaf decoction; and, Narra group 3 (N3)-24.84 g/kg BW narra leaf decoction. All treatments were administered using oral gavage and were repeated at intervals of 24 hours for three days. Six hours after the last administration of treatment, the rats were sacrificed and their stomachs excised. Gross analysis was done using the Bests Ulcer Staging Index while histopathological analysis was performed according to the presence and degree of ulcers and hemorrhage. Results were analyzed using Kruskal- Wallis Test for one-way ANOVAOn gross analysis, ulcers and hemorrhages were seen in some of the rat stomachs but the difference in the effects of the treatments on the different groups was not statistically significant. On histopathological analysis, ulcers and hemorrhages were evident in the NSS group but were not noted in the SUC group. The difference between the SUC and NSS groups was statistically significant. Histopathologic studies also showed the following: 2/5 rats had ulcers in Narra group 1; 2/5 in Narra group 2; and, none in Narra group 3 (but all of these rats died before the end of the experiment). However, histopathological differences among the treatment groups were not statistically significantThese findings suggest that narra may have anti-ulcer effects. It is recommended that a dosage higher than 24.84 g/kg BW (the highest narra dosage administered for three days in this experiment) be used in further experiments. The duration of exposure to the drug should also be lengthened. (Author)

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Acta méd. domin ; 19(5): 172-4, sept.-oct. 1997. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-269294

ABSTRACT

La ocurrencia de bacteremia post extracciones dentales, ha sido reportada en diversos trabajos. Realizamos un trabajo prospectivo longitudinal, en 60 pacientes adultos que asistieron a la Clínica de Odontología de la Universidad Nacional Pedro Henríquez Ureña (UNPHU), en Santo Domingo, República Dominicana, diseñado para determinar bacteremia, mediante la realización de hemocultivos pre y post extracción dental, durante el período septiembre-noviembre 1996. Tres casos (5.0//) resultaron positivos en el cultivo pre-extracción dental y negativos en el hemocultivo post-extracción. Cuatro casos (6.7//) negativos en el hemocultivo pre-extracción resultaron positivos en el hemocultivo post-extracción. Las bacterias encontradas en los hemocultivos pre-extracción fueron pseudomonas aeruginosa y estafilococo aureus coagulasa neg; en los cultivos post-extracción encontramos el estafilococo aureus coagulasa neg y el alcalígenes fecalis. La ocurrencia de bacteremia en personas con caries y patologías bucales, es una realidad y puede ser de serias consecuencias en aquellas que tienen lesiones en su aparato cardiovascular o urinario


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Bacteremia , Tooth Extraction , Prospective Studies
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Prensa méd. argent ; 72(4): 129-30, 26 abr. 1985. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-32329

ABSTRACT

Se presenta un caso de no muy frecuente observación, cuyo interés está dado porque su exteriorización clínico-semiológico corresponde a un hipogonadismo en el que se demostró la presencia de lesión orgánica hipofisaria (prolactinoma)


Subject(s)
Adolescent , Humans , Male , Hyperprolactinemia/complications , Hypogonadism/etiology , Pituitary Neoplasms/surgery , Prolactin/blood , Hypogonadism/surgery
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Tórax ; 28(1): 21-4, 1982.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-13615

ABSTRACT

Se analiza la experiencia en el Instituto Nacional de Cirugia Cardiaca en cirugia de revascularizacion miocardica en el periodo de un ano - agosto de 1980 a julio de 1981 Se evaluan los resultados en relacion a la mortalidad operatoria - es decir, la mortalidad en el periodo de treinta dias del postoperatorio. La mortalidad operatoria registrada en dicho periodo fue del 2,85%.3 muertes en 105 pacientes - lo que resulta compatible con los resultados internacionalmente aceptados en 1981. Se analizan los distintos factores considerados predictores de mortalidad operatoria en cirugia coronaria


Subject(s)
Adult , Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Mortality , Postoperative Complications , Myocardial Revascularization
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Cir. Urug ; 52(3): 264-7, 1982.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-12711

ABSTRACT

Se presenta la experiencia del Departamento de Cirugia Cardiaca del Hospital de Clinicas con pacientes portadores de aneurisma da aorta ascendente e insuficiencia aortica. Un paciente fue explorado quirurgicamente y fallecio en forma brusca mientras esperaba su reoperacion. Un paciente fue sometido a reemplazo valvular y aneurismorrafia; falecio en el postoperatorio por deterioro marcado de la funcion miocardica. Un paciente fue operado reemplazandose la valvula aortica y el aneurisma de la aorta ascendente en su sector supracoronario, protegiendo con cardiplejia: la evolucion inmediata y alejada fue buena.Se considera que estos pacientes son de tratamiento quirurgico en la actualidad en nuestro medio. La tecnica quirurgica dependera del compromiso de la pared aortica en cada caso. Las protesis valvulares seran mecanicas, dado el alto indice de disfuncion que se han detectado con algunas valvulas biologicas en nuestro medio. Se recomienda el control periodico con aortografia, para detectar precozmente complicaciones locales postoperatorias


Subject(s)
Adult , Humans , Male , Aorta, Thoracic , Aortic Aneurysm , Aortic Valve Insufficiency , Thoracic Surgery , Heart Valve Prosthesis
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Rev. bras. anestesiol ; 31(2): 117-31, 1981.
Article in Portuguese | LILACS | ID: lil-12174

ABSTRACT

E abordada a fisiopatologia dos bloqueios subaracnoideo e peridural. O autor chama a atencao para a farmacocinetico dos anestesicos locais depositados nos espacos subaracnoideo e peridural, bem como para as complicacoes destes bloqueios e os cuidados para evita-las


Subject(s)
Anesthesia, Epidural , Anesthesia, Spinal
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