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Rev. cir. (Impr.) ; 71(3): 230-237, jun. 2019. tab, graf, ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1058262

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INTRODUCCIÓN: La prevalencia de diverticulosis colónica en población general varía entre 20-60% según referencias internacionales, sin embargo, hay escasos datos nacionales. Un buen método para la detección de esta entidad es la tomografía computarizada de abdomen y pelvis (TACP). OBJETIVOS: Determinar la prevalencia de diverticulosis colónica en población general como hallazgo en tomografías computarizadas de abdomen y pelvis. MATERIALES Y MÉTODO: Estudio de corte transversal con estadística observacional, seleccionando pacientes sin antecedentes de diverticulosis que se realizaron TCAP en un hospital clínico en un periodo de 3 meses. Se revisan 1.449 TCAP y se incluyen 1.177 casos. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia general de divertículos colónicos fue de 28,3%, esta cifra aumenta con la edad alcanzando un 60% en mayores de 80 años. Casi un 90% se localizan en colon izquierdo, y los casos en lado derecho se acumulan en menores de 60 años. CONCLUSIONES: La prevalencia global de diverticulosis, detectadas por TCAP en esta población, corresponde a cerca del 30% de los pacientes.


INTRODUCTION: Asymptomatic colonic diverticular prevalence varies in the general population between 20 and 60% in international references, however, we couldn't find statistics about it in national reports. A method for detection of this nosological entity is the abdomen and pelvis computed tomography. AIM: Determine the prevalence of asymptomatic colonic diverticulosis in the general population as a find in abdomen and pelvis computed tomography (TCAP). MATERIALS AND METHOD: Cross-sectional study with descriptive statistics, selecting patients with no history of diverticulosis, who underwent TCAP in our Hospital. 1,449 cases are reviewed and 1,177 are included. RESULTS: The general prevalence of colonic diverticula was 28.3%. Their presence increases with age, being close to 60% in > 80 years. Almost 90% are located in the left colon, being more frequent the right side diverticulosis in population under 60 years. CONCLUSIONS B The overall prevalence of asymptomatic colonic diverticulosis, detected as a finding in TCAP, corresponds to about one third of patients.


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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Young Adult , Diverticulosis, Colonic/epidemiology , Pelvis/diagnostic imaging , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Chile/epidemiology , Prevalence , Cross-Sectional Studies , Diverticulosis, Colonic/diagnostic imaging , Age and Sex Distribution , Asymptomatic Diseases , Abdomen/diagnostic imaging
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Rev. chil. cir ; 71(1): 47-54, feb. 2019. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-985378

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Resumen Introducción: Existe una tendencia global al envejecimiento y con ello un aumento de patologías asociadas. En Chile la prevalencia de la colelitiasis o colecistolitiasis aumenta con la edad, siendo la cole-cistectomía una de las cirugías más frecuentes. Existen escasos estudios latinoamericanos referentes a la realidad de la población octogenaria expuesta a este problema. Objetivo: Estudiar la morbimortalidad posoperatoria en pacientes octogenarios operados de colecistectomía. Definir la precisión de distintas herramientas diagnósticas preoperatorias, estudiar variables operatorias y precisar costos hospitalarios. Materiales y Método: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de la ficha clínica electrónica del Hospital Clínico de la Universidad de Chile, entre enero de 2012 y mayo de 2017. Se incluyeron pacientes con edad igual o mayor a 80 años, en quienes se realizó una colecistectomía electiva o de urgencia por patología benigna. Resultados: Se incluyeron 145 pacientes, 51,7% fueron mujeres, el promedio de edad fue de 84,1 años y un 74,5% presentaba comorbilidades. El 62,1% de los casos ingresó por urgencia. 26,2% de toda la muestra presentó coledocolitiasis. La colecistectomía fue laparoscópica en 73,8% de la muestra global, la tasa de conversión fue de 14,5% en población de urgencia y 1,8% en población electiva (p = 0,009). La población operada totalmente por vía laparoscópica con coledocolitiasis fue resuelta en un 95,2% a través de Rendez-vous, con una tasa de éxito del 100%. La tasa de complicaciones fue de 17,9% siendo en su mayoría médicas, la mortalidad quirúrgica fue de 2,1%, siendo todos casos de urgencia. El costo promedio de atención en salud hospitalaria fue de $5.888.104 pesos chilenos (U$9.000). Conclusión: El paciente octogenario con colecistolitiasis representa un desafío quirúrgico, dado un mayor número de comorbilidades, un cuadro clínico más agresivo y una elevada tasa de coledocolitiasis. Es aconsejable valorar el abordaje mínimamente invasivo y realizar una colangiografía intraoperatoria de rutina.


Introduction: There is a global tendency to aging and associated pathologies. In Chile, the prevalence of cholecystolithiasis increases with age, cholecystectomy is one of the most frequent surgeries in the contry. There are few latinamerican studies regarding the reality of the elderly exposed to this problem. Objective: Study postoperative morbimortality in octogenarian patients undergoing cholecystectomy. Define the accuracy of different preoperative diagnostic tools, study operative variables and specify hospital costs. Materials and Method: Retrospective observational study of the Clinical Hospital of the University of Chile, between January 2012 and May 2017. Patients with age equal to or greater than 80 years were included, in whom an elective or emergency cholecystectomy was performed for benign pathology. Results: A total of 145 patients were included, 51.7% were women, the average age was 84.1 years, and 74.5% had comorbidities. The admission was throw the emergency department in 62.1% of the cases. Choledocholithiasis was diagnosed in 26.2% of the entire sample. Cholecystectomy was fully laparoscopic in 73.8% of the overall sample, the conversion rate was 14.5% in the emergency population and 1.8% in the elective population (p = 0.009). The population operated fully laparoscopically, that had choledocholithiasis, was resolved in 95.2% through Rendezvous technique, with a 100% clearance rate of common bile duct. The complication rate was 17.9%, most being medical. The surgical mortality was 2.1%, all cases operated from emergency. The average cost of hospital health care was $5,888,104.3 Chilean pesos (U$9.000). Conclusion: The octogenarian patient with cholecystolithiasis represents a surgical challenge, given a greater number of comorbidities, a more aggressive clinical setting and a high rate of choledocolithiasis. It is advisable to assess the minimally invasive approach and perform routine intraoperative cholangiography. In the postoperative period, the cardiopulmonary status and the infectious complications of the surgical site should be monitored closely.


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Humans , Male , Female , Aged, 80 and over , Choledocholithiasis/surgery , Choledocholithiasis/diagnosis , Choledocholithiasis/etiology , Gallstones/surgery , Retrospective Studies , Cholecystectomy, Laparoscopic , Laparoscopy/methods
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-708827

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Introducción: Ha sido descrita la inmunodetección de p53 y Ki-67 en el tumor odontogénico queratoquístico (TOQ) y en ameloblastomas mutiquísticos (AM). Sin embargo, hay escasa y contradictoria evidencia respecto de la comparación de estos dos marcadores entre estas neoplasias. Su estudio podría contribuir a comprender las diferencias que presentan en su comportamiento clínico y ser un complemento discriminatorio al momento de definir tratamiento, pronóstico y recidiva. Objetivo: Comparar el recuento de inmunomarcación de p53 y Ki-67 en células epiteliales de TOQ y AM, presentes en el registro de biopsias del Instituto de Referencia de Patología Oral (IREPO), de la Facultad de Odontología de la Universidad de Chile entre los años 2000-2011. Metodología: Estudio observacional de corte transversal. Se estudiaron mediante inmunohistoquímica 8 casos de TOQ y 6 casos de AM con diagnóstico histopatológico según la clasificación de la OMS del 2005. Las muestras se encontraban en bloques de parafina, fijadas en formalina. Resultados: Los datos mostraron una distribución normal en cuanto al número de células positivas para ambos inmunomarcadores. No hubo diferencias estadísticamente significativas en la inmunomarcación de Ki-67 y p53 para TOQ y AM. Sin embargo, en ambas neoplasias, la inmunomarcación de p53 fue mayor respecto a Ki-67, con una diferencia estadísticamente significativa tanto en TOQ (p=0.0134) como en AM (p=0.0079). Conclusión: Los resultados sugieren que la inhibición de apoptosis predominó en ambos tumores por sobre la multiplicación celular. Estas diferencias podrían relacionarse con su potencial de crecimiento.


Introduction: p53 and Ki-67 immunodetection have been described in the keratocystic odontogenic tumor (TOQ) and multicystic ameloblastomas (AM). However, there is limited and contradictory evidence regarding the comparison of these two markers between these neoplasias. Their study could help to understand the differences that occur in their clinical behavior and be a complement when defining discriminatory treatment, prognosis and recurrence. Objective: To compare the immunomarking count of p53 and Ki-67 in epithelial cells in AM and TOQ present in the biopsies registered at the Oral Pathology Reference Institute (IREPO), Faculty of Dentistry, University of Chile from 2000 to 2011. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study. 8 cases of TOQ and 6 cases of AM with histopathological diagnosis according to the WHO classification of 2005 were studied using immunohistochemistry. The samples were formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded. Results: The data showed a normal distribution in the number of positive cells for both immunomarkers. There were no statistically significant differences in the Immunohistochemical expression of Ki-67 and p53 of TOQ and AM. However in both tumors, the immunohistochemical expression of p53 was higher compared to Ki-67, with a statistically significant difference in TOQ (p=0.0134) and AM (p=0.0079). Conclusion: The results suggest that inhibition of apoptosis in both tumors predominated over cell multiplication. These differences may be related to their growth potential.


Subject(s)
Humans , Ameloblastoma/pathology , Jaw Neoplasms/pathology , Odontogenic Cysts/pathology , Odontogenic Tumors/pathology , Ameloblastoma/metabolism , Biomarkers , Immunohistochemistry , Jaw Neoplasms/metabolism , Odontogenic Cysts/metabolism , Odontogenic Tumors/metabolism
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Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-673083

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Introducción: En personas sanas, la velocidad de flujo salival o sialometría (VFS) puede afectarse por la edad, género y ritmo circadiano. No existe evidencia de la reproducibilidad de VFS no estimulada determinada en 5 minutos, en distintos momentos del día en un mismo individuo. Objetivos: Determinar confiabilidad de VFS no estimulada medida en 5 minutos, reproducibilidad en el tiempo y relación con rango etario y género. Metodología: Se determinó VFS durante 15 minutos en 42 individuos clínicamente sanos, con una mediana de 45.5 (30-65) años, entre 9 y 11 AM durante dos mañanas y entre 3 y 5 PM durante la tarde del segundo día de medición. La saliva se colectó en tubos separados durante 5 minutos y durante los 10 minutos restantes. El peso de las muestras fue expresado en ml/min. Los valores entre los grupos de estudio, se compararon mediante test t de Student, ANOVA y coeficiente de correlación de Spearman. Resultados: VFS promedio fue de 0.623 +/- 0.329 y de 0.551 +/- 0.289 a los 5 y 15 minutos respectivamente (p=0.001). VFS fue mayor en hombres a los 5 y 15 minutos (p=0.001). VFS en mujeres, disminuyó al aumentar la edad. No hubo diferencias en VFS a los 5 minutos (p=0.375) y a los 15 minutos (p=0.825), en distintos días y momentos del día, en un mismo individuo. Conclusión: VFS colectada durante 5 minutos, en un mismo individuo, presenta valores constantes en distintos días y momentos del día.


Introduction: In healthy persons, the salivary flow rate (VFS) or sialometry can be affected by the age, the gender and the circadian rhythm. There is no evidence of the reproducibility of the non-stimulated VFS determined in 5 minutes, in different moments of the day in the same individual. Aim: To determine the reliability of the non-stimulated VFS measured in 5 minutes, its reproducibility over time and its relation with the age range and the gender. Methodology: VFS was determined for 15 minutes in 42 clinically healthy individuals, with a median age of 45.5 (30-65), between 9 and 11 AM in two mornings and between 3 and 5 PM in the evening of the second day of measurement. The saliva was collected in 2 separated pipes, one for the first 5 minutes and one for the 10 remaining minutes. The weight of the samples was expressed in ml/min. The values between the groups of study were compared by means of the Student’s t-test, ANOVA and the Spearman’s correlation coefficient. Results: The average VFS was of 0.623 +/- 0.329 and of 0.551 +/- 0.289 after 5 and 15 minutes respectively (p=0.001). VFS was higher in men after 5 and 15 minutes (p=0.001). VFS in women diminished as the age increased. There were no differences in VFS after 5 minutes (p=0.375) and after 15 minutes (p=0.825), in different days and moments of the day, in the same individual. Conclusion: VFS collected for 5 minutes in the same individual presents constant values in the different days and moments of the day.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adult , Female , Middle Aged , Secretory Rate , Saliva , Age Factors , Reproducibility of Results , Salivation , Sex Factors , Time Factors
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Rev. med. nucl. Alasbimn j ; 7(29)july 2005. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-444071

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La pesquisa adecuada del tromboembolismo pulmonar (TEP) tiene importancia en el manejo terapéutico y en el pronóstico de los pacientes. El cintigrama de ventilación y perfusión (VQ) es un método bien establecido en la evaluación de esta patología. La concordancia interobservador puede ser bastante variable y debieran minimizarse las discordancias dentro de un mismo grupo. Objetivo: Conocer la concordancia entre observadores formados en nuestro centro y correlacionarlos con el informe oficial emitido con los antecedentes clínicos y radiológicos. Método: Se analizaron retrospectivamente 401 estudios de 382 pacientes con sospecha de TEP de diferente probabilidad clínica, informados por 6 observadores independientes con distinta experiencia. Se realizó lectura en forma ciega informando como alta, baja o intermedia probabilidad de TEP, basado en la experiencia individual y en criterios PIOPED modificados. Se aplicó kappa ponderado. Resultados: En los informes existió 27.2 por ciento de alta probabilidad de TEP, 5.5 por ciento fueron intermedia o indeterminada y 67.3 por ciento de baja probabilidad, casi normal o normal. La concordancia entre los observadores varió entre 72.6 y 86 por ciento con variación de índice kappa entre 0.582 y 0.743. La correlación con el informe emitido varió entre 74.3 y 81.8 por ciento y (k: 0.582 y 0.675). Hubo mayor concordancia entre los observadores con mayor experiencia. Conclusión: En nuestro centro existe una excelente concordancia interobservador con buenos índices kappa en la interpretación ciega de los VQ solicitados por TEP. Este ejercicio además, sirvió como entrenamiento práctico para los residentes del centro.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Female , Child, Preschool , Child , Middle Aged , Pulmonary Circulation , Pulmonary Embolism , Ventilation-Perfusion Ratio , Data Interpretation, Statistical , Pulmonary Embolism/physiopathology , Retrospective Studies , Single-Blind Method , Probability , Radiopharmaceuticals , Sensitivity and Specificity , Observer Variation
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Arch. latinoam. nutr ; 52(4): 344-347, dic. 2002.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-356605

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Ascorbic acid is one of the important antioxidant nutrients that can aid in the prevention of oxidative cellular damage. Adequate dietary intake is essential as humans can not synthesize this vitamin. It has been reported that smokers require higher dietary intakes to maintain their serum levels. The objective of this study was to determine serum levels of ascorbic acid in young male smokers and non smokers in the city of Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico. In addition, their dietary intake of ascorbic acid was determined by a 24 h dietary recall. The dietary intake of ascorbic acid in 12 smokers was 64 +/- 11 mg/d and in 13 non smokers it was 70 +/- 12 mg/d. The smokers in this study did not meet the dietary recommendation of 100 mg/d. Serum ascorbic acid values in smokers and non smokers were 24.2 +/- 6.9 mumol/L and 30.9 +/- 3.7 mumol/L respectively. No significant difference was found among the 2 groups. Although the average serum ascorbic acid values fell within the range considered normal, 50 per cent of the smokers had individual values that were below 23 mumol/L, indicating that these subjects have hipovitaminosis. A positive correlation between intake and serum levels was obtained for smokers (r = 0.71; p = 0.03). The results of this study suggest smokers may be at increased risk for chronic diseases due to their low intake and low serum levels of ascorbic acid.


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Adolescent , Adult , Middle Aged , Ascorbic Acid/administration & dosage , Ascorbic Acid/blood , Antioxidants/administration & dosage , Antioxidants/analysis , Diet , Tobacco Use Disorder/blood , Feeding Behavior , Mexico , Tobacco Use Disorder/adverse effects
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Biocell ; 22(2): 115-122, Aug. 1998.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-340377

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The distribution of serotonin (5HT) immunoreactive fibres in the ependymal epithelium of aqueductus cerebri in adult rat and monkey was studied by means of immunocytochemical methods using specific antibodies against 5HT. Light microscopic examination of immunostained coronal sections of mesencephalon showed, in tryptophan and pargylin pretreated animals, abundant serotonergic fibres distributed along the ependymal cells of the aqueduct, forming supraependymal and subependymal plexi. Serotonin fibres lying either supraependymally or ending freely in the aqueduct lumen contributed to the formation of a rich 5HT containing network on the ependymal surface. Electron microscope images showed dense 5HT-immunoreactive (5HT-IR) profiles with ultrastructural characteristics of axon terminals ending on the ependymal cells. Dense diaminobenzidine (DAB) deposits were found in the axoplasm, on outer mitochondrial surface and in vesicles. No synaptic contacts were observed between 5HT-IR terminals and ependymal cells. Unstained microvilli and cilia were also observed in the aqueduct lumen. Serotonin immunoreactivity disappeared from ependymal fibres in animals treated with parachlorophenylalanine, an inhibitor of 5HT synthesis. 5HT containing fibres described in this paper may be the source of 5HT and its metabolite 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid (5HIAA) found in cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and of clinical relevance in some psychiatric conditions such as depression, suicidal attempts, etc


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Rabbits , Rats , Ependyma/cytology , Ependyma/chemistry , Serotonin , Immunohistochemistry , Microscopy, Immunoelectron , Nerve Fibers , Rats, Wistar
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Biocell ; 22(2): 73-80, Aug. 1998.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-340381

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Distribution of the inhibitory neurotransmitter GABA was studied in the golden hamster retina using immunocytochemistry at cellular and subcellular levels. GABA-immunoreactivity was observed in somata of amacrine, displaced amacrine and horizontal cells. GABA immunoreactive fibers were abundant in the inner plexiform layer. Ultrastructural analysis exhibited dense GABA-immunoreactive deposits in amacrine cell somata, processes and terminals. Immunolabelling was also observed in the cytoplasm of horizontal or interplexiform cells and displaced amacrine cells. In every case DAB deposits were observed in the cytosolic compartment, attached to the inner surface of cell membranes and to outer mitochondrial membranes. Immunolabeled terminals predominated in the inner plexiform layer and immunoprecipitates were also observed attached to the outer face of vesicle membranes as well as completely filling synaptic vesicles. Both clear and dense core vesicles were observed. The present results are similar to those obtained in other mammalian species showing GABA immunoreactivity in amacrine, displaced amacrine and horizontal cells


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , gamma-Aminobutyric Acid/analysis , Cricetinae , Immunohistochemistry , Mesocricetus , Microscopy, Immunoelectron , Retina
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Biocell ; 20(1): 55-59, Apr. 1996.
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-336005

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Ultrastructural synaptic changes of retinal origin in the pars dorsalis lateral geniculate nuclei (dLGN) after enucleation have been studied in this laboratory, showing a filamentous hypertrophy with maximal expression at 4-6 days post-lesion in monkeys (Pecci Saavedra et al., 1970, 1971). The aim of this work was to elucidate the nature of the newly formed filament in dLGN in post-enucleated rats. Male Wistar rats were fixed with 4 paraformaldehyde plus 0.25 glutaraldehyde in 0.1M phosphate buffer, through the abdominal aorta after 3, 5, and 7 days postenucleation. Sections obtained were incubated with antibodies to the phosphorylated portion of the 160 Kd neurofilaments (1:3000) and anti-GFAP (1:25000). There was an increase in 160 Kd neurofilament staining in axons and degenerating nerve endings in dLGN, as well as a typical astroglial immunostained reaction. Our results show that the newly formed neurofilaments after deafferentation are of the 160 Kd type, commonly present in normal axons.


Subject(s)
Animals , Male , Rats , Eye Enucleation , Geniculate Bodies , Neurofilament Proteins/metabolism , Synapses , Astrocytes , Nerve Degeneration/physiopathology , Geniculate Bodies , Neurons/chemistry , Neurons/metabolism , Neurons/ultrastructure , Glial Fibrillary Acidic Protein/analysis , Neurofilament Proteins/analysis , Rats, Wistar , Synapses
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Braz. j. med. biol. res ; 25(5): 515-9, 1992. tab
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-109059

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Subcutaneous injection of monosodium glutamate (MSG) on days 1, 5 and 9 of the experiment (5g/kg per day) significantly reduced the blood pressure of a group of 10 spontaneously hypertensive rats (SHR) measured 7 and 14 days after treatment (200 ñ 7 mmHg vs 172 ñ 8 mmHg or 185 ñ 3 mmHg, respectively) without affecting that of 11 age-matched Wistar Kyoto (WKY) rats (127 ñ 7 mmHg and 119 ñ 5 mmHg, respectively). Using autoradiographic methods and 125 I-Sar 1-angiotensin II, receptor binding was shown to be higher in the subfornical organ (SFO) of SHR (332 ñ 31 fmol/mg protein) when compared to WKY rats (240 ñ 30 fmol/mg protein) and similar (222 ñ 21 vs 170 ñ 14 fmol/mg protein) in the paraventricular (PVN). Binding to angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) was evaluated using the ACE inhibitor 125 I-35 A as ligand. Binding to ACE was lower in SHR in the PVN and the globus pallidus (GP) of SHR when compared to WKY rats (PVN: 111 ñ 9 vs 172 ñ 13 and GP: 163 ñ 2 vs 213 ñ 7 fmol/mg protein) and similar in the SFO, choroid plexus (ChP) and caudate nucleus (CD) of both strains (SFO: 779 ñ 107 vs 805 ñ 169; ChP: 2, 780 ñ 210 vs 3, 140 ñ 360 and CD: 461 ñ 42 vs 424 ñ 18 fmol/mg protein). No changes in angiotensin II (Ang II) receptor number or binding to ACE were detected in thesebrain areas after MSG treatment of SHR or WKY rats. Similar MSG treatment did not affect the development of one kidney-one clip (1K-1C) experimental hypertension in a group of 10 Wistar rats when compared a group of 8 saline-treated animals. 1K-1C surgery was performed 7 days after MSG treatment and blood pressure measured before (saline 123 ñ 1 mmHg vs MSG 126 ñ 1 mmHg) and both 7 (151 ñ 4 mmHg vs 158 ñ 3 mmHg) and 15 days (163 ñ 4 mmHg vs 172 ñ 6 mmHg) after surgery. The results support the hypothesis of a differential role of central MSG-sensitive mechanisms in genetic and experimental renal forms of hypertension


Subject(s)
Arterial Pressure , Central Nervous System , Injections, Subcutaneous , Peptidyl-Dipeptidase A , Rats, Inbred SHR , Receptors, Angiotensin , Sodium Glutamate/administration & dosage
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Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-121630

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The synaptogenesis and the morphological differentiation of neural cells were studied in aggregating cultures. Brainstems of 14-15 days old rat embryos were removed and the area located between the mesencephalic flexure and the caudal portion of metencephalon was dissected and mechanically dissociated to single cells. These cells reassociated forming highly organized aggregates in which differentiation took place. Samples were harvested after different time periods, fixed and processed for electron-microscopic study. After one day in culture the aggregates were composed by rounded undifferentiated cells. These cells had a high nuclear/cytoplasmic relation, were devoid of processes and were separated by great intercellular spaces. At the end of the first week of culture cell differentiation and extension of processes were evident. A loose neuropil appeared: it was composed by abundant growing neurites and growth cones. Later, the neuropil became more compact and glial processes and synaptic terminals filled with vesicles appeared. The early appearance of vesicles in the synaptic endings was the first evidence of synaptogenesis. Post and presynaptic membrane densities appeared later, and fully mature synaptic contacts were seen by the end of the 3rd week in culture. Scarce myelin sheaths were observed after 35 days in vitro


Subject(s)
Animals , Rats , Brain Stem/ultrastructure , Brain Stem/embryology , Cell Aggregation , Cell Differentiation , Cells, Cultured , Microscopy, Electron , Myelin Sheath/ultrastructure , Rats, Inbred Strains/embryology , Synapses/ultrastructure
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Rev. cuba. obstet. ginecol ; 15(1/2): 37-44, ene.-jun. 1989. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-80975

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La infertilidad constituye un serio problema de salud al nivel mundial con repercusiones psicosociales de extrema importancia. La fertilización in vitro y transferrencia embrionaria es considerada actualmente el tratamiento de elección en gran parte de las causas de infertilidad masculina y femenina. Se estableció en nuestro país el primer Programa de este tipo y se logró el primer éxito a los 10 meses de comenzado el trabajo. Hasta el presente se han obtenido 8 embarazos, de los cuales hay 3 nacimientos, 1 embarazo en curso, 1 ectópico y 3 abortos espontáneos tempranos. La tasa de embarazo es de 12,3


Subject(s)
Humans , Female , Embryo Transfer , Fertilization in Vitro , Cuba
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Microsc. electron. biol. celular ; 13(1): 65-71, 1989. ilus
Article in English | LILACS | ID: lil-91964

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Se estudió la localización de serotonina (5HT) en la glándula pineal de ratas en condiciones de luz diurna por medio de microscopía óptica y electrónica. Se usó un anticuerpo policlonal para 5 HT y el método inmunocitoquímico de peroxidasa antiperoxidas (PAP). La glándula mostró fibras varicosas inmunomarcadas distribuidas por toda su extensión. Las observaciones ultraestructurales revelaron la presencia de depósitos electrodensos de diaminobencidina (DAB) en terminales localizados principalmente en los espacios perivasculares


Subject(s)
Rats , Animals , 3,3'-Diaminobenzidine/metabolism , Pineal Gland/cytology , Serotonin/metabolism , Nerve Endings/cytology , Immunohistochemistry , Microscopy, Electron , Pineal Gland/metabolism , Rats, Inbred Strains , Nerve Endings/metabolism
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Rev. méd. sur ; 12(1): 12-8, jul. 1987. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-79410

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Con el fin de evaluar la importancia de la contracción auricular en pacientes (pac.) con Marcapaso (MP) ventricular en pacientes con Insuficiencia Cardíaca (IC), se efectuó cateterismo cardíaco derecho y medición de Presión Arterial (PA) directa en 11 pac. con bloqueo a-v total y MP: 4 pac. sin IC y 7 con IC. Se efectuó medición de presiones y débito (DC): 1.- Basal (B); 2.- Con estimulación auricular secuencial (ES) con estimulador externo Medtronic 5325 y 3.- Con estimulación auricular intra QRS (EI). El DC. B. de 3.86 ñ 0.30 lt/min. aumentó a 4.53 ñ0.48 lt/min., con 17.3% de incremento en relación a DC.B (p< 0.0025). Con EI. el DC. bajó a 3.60 ñ 0.14 lt/min. que es 6.7% inferior a DC.B y 20.5% inferior a ES. (p.< 0.01). En los pacientes con IC. el aumento del DC con ES fue de 0.36 ñ 0.4 lt./min. (8% mayor que DC.B.), significativamente menor que el aumento de los pacientes sin IC.: 0.93 ñ 0.4 lt/min. que equivale a 23% (p <0.025). Al pasar de ES a EI la PA. descendió en promedio de 171/78 a 149/75 mm. de Hg. La PA. diferencial descendió 47% en los pac. sin IC y 15% en los pac. con IC., (diferencia significativa: p < 0.005). Hubo correlación lineal entre el cambio de presión y cambio de débito. Se concluye que la relación temporal P-QRS determina importantes cambios de DC y PA. Los pac. con IC tuvieron menor mejoría con ES, explicable en la IC avanzada en porción horizontal de curva de función ventricular. Ello y la amplia variación individual, justifican la metódica de estudio seguida antes de un implante de M.P. Secuencial


Subject(s)
Middle Aged , Humans , Male , Female , Pacemaker, Artificial , Cardiac Pacing, Artificial/methods , Hemodynamics , Heart Failure/therapy
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Colomb. med ; 15(3): 98-104, 1984.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-25324

ABSTRACT

Este estudio ha establecido y validado un radioinmunoensayo para la subunidad alfa de la hormona foliculo estimulante humana (FSH-h). El ensayo se puede hacer en 3 dias, con uma muestra de suero de un volumen de 0.1 ml con una sensibilidad de 0.8 ng/ml. La cantidad de hormona que puede ser leida de la curva estandar varia entre 0.8 a 50 ng/ml. Su reproductividad dentro del ensayo fue de 7% y entre ensayos de un 15%. La reaccion cruzada con otras gonadotropinas fue la siguiente: FSH, 7.3%; LH, 3.0%. Debido a la especificidad del ensayo es improbable que ocurran interferencias con otras gonadotropinas circulantes o subunidades, a menos que se presentan niveles patologicos excesivos


Subject(s)
Humans , Follicle Stimulating Hormone , In Vitro Techniques , Radioimmunoassay
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