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Resumen Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia de Blastocystis sp. en niños residentes de la ciudad de Reynosa, Tamaulipas, México. Material y Método: Estudio transversal que incluyó 238 muestras de heces de niños con edad de 5 a 12 años de escuelas primarias de la ciudad de Reynosa, Tamaulipas, México. Resultados: Del total de muestras, el 13,8% tuvo presencia de Blastocystis sp.; siendo este el más prevalente dentro de los parásitos encontrados; también se re porta la presencia de Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, Giardia intestinalis y Enterobius vermicularis. Conclusiones: La prevalencia de Blastocystis en zonas de México es poco conocida; sin embargo, los estudios en diversas partes del mundo sugieren un aumento, por lo que es importante determinar la presencia y su relación como patógeno u oportunista humano.
Abstract Objective: To determine the prevalence of Blastocystis spp. in children living in the city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Material y Method: Cross-sectional study that included 238 stool samples from children aged 5 to 12 years from elementary schools in the city of Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico. Results: Of the total number of samples, 13.8% showed the presence of Blastocystis spp., being the most prevalent among the parasites found; the presence of Entamoeba histolytica/dispar, Giardia intestinalis and Enterobius vermicularis was also reported. Conclusions: The prevalence of Blastocystis in areas of Mexico is poorly known; however, studies in various parts of the world suggest an increase, so it is important to determine the presence and its relationship as a human pathogen or opportunist.
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Objectives@#Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most prevalent and disabling joint disease in the world. Temporomandibular joint (TMJ) exercise is a widely used treatment and could be a beneficial and long-term tool for treating TMJ OA. The present study aims to evaluate the effects of therapeutic exercise in the conservative treatment of TMJ OA. @*Materials and Methods@#A single-group experimental pre-post test was performed. We included patients who met the diagnostic criteria for TMJ OA. Outcome variables were pain intensity (visual analogue scale), functionality (Helkimo index), and structural changes (ultrasound). Follow-up periods were at months 1, 3, and 6. The intervention included a home-based program with thermotherapy, manual therapy, and therapeutic exercise during the entire follow-up period. @*Results@#We included 15 patients and 26 joints, all women with a median age of 57 years (range, 49-62 years). Median change in pain intensity on joint palpation, mouth opening, and at rest at the first month was 47.5 mm, 51 mm, and 60 mm, respectively, and 48 mm, 49.5 mm, and 42.5 mm, at six months (P=0.001). The Helkimo index showed significant improvement in medians from baseline severe dysfunction (17 points) to minimal dysfunction at three and six months (2 points) (P=0.001). Ultrasound showed improved disc position. @*Conclusion@#This study demonstrated significant improvements in pain, function, and joint disc position and represents a valuable tool for the longterm treatment of patients with TMJ OA.
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ABSTRACT A new species of Thraulodes Ulmer 1920 is described based on nymphs and imagos from Tapias river, Caldas department, Colombia. The mature nymphs were reared until the emergence of the imagos. Thraulodes latinus sp. n. can be distinguished from other species of the genus by: In males, the forewing without cross veins basal to bullae and with 11-14 cross veins distal to bullae, abdominal and legs color pattern, styliger plate redounded, with a long and digitiform median projection and shape of penes with apicolateral area forming an "ear-like" projection. In nymphs, the claws with eight denticles and the general coloration pattern. Additionally, data on the anatomy of the reproductive tract of both the male and female imago of the new species are presented.
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Resumo O objetivo desta revisão é identificar evidências disponíveis na literatura sobre intervenções de enfermagem preventivas de respostas adversas ao meio de contraste iodado. A questão de pesquisa para esse estudo é a seguinte: "Qual a eficácia das ações de enfermagem preventivas de reações adversas desenvolvidas por pacientes que receberão contraste iodado? " Baseada nas questões que envolvem a segurança do paciente ao risco de evento adverso. Método: revisão sistemática baseada no protocolo do Joanna Briggs Institute, que prevê a formulação de uma questão norteadora, definição de descritores, participação de dois revisores, definição de critérios de inclusão e exclusão dos estudos, definição de bases de dados eletrônicas, seleção dos estudos, análise crítica dos artigos e síntese dos dados com a recomendação do grau de evidência. Resultados esperados: levantamento de evidências científicas para prevenção de respostas adversas ao meio de contraste iodado, bem como fornecer meios para segurança da assistência de enfermagem radiológica.
Abstract This review aimed to identify evidence available in the literature about nursing interventions to prevent adverse reactions to iodinated contrast media. The research question for this study - "How effective are nursing actions at preventing adverse reactions in patients who will receive iodinated contrast?" - is based on issues that involve patient safety regarding the risk of adverse events. Method: systematic review based on the Joanna Briggs Institute protocol, which provides for the formulation of a guiding question, definition of descriptors, participation of two reviewers, definition of inclusion and exclusion criteria for studies, definition of electronic databases, selection of studies , critical analysis of the articles and synthesis of the data with the recommendation of the degree of evidence. Expected results: survey of scientific evidence to prevent adverse responses to the iodinated contrast medium, as well as provide means for the safety of radiological nursing care.
Resumen El objetivo de esta revisión es identificar la evidencia disponible en la literatura sobre intervenciones preventivas de enfermería para las respuestas adversas a los medios de contraste yodados. La pregunta de investigación para este estudio es la siguiente: "¿Qué tan efectivas son las acciones de enfermería preventiva para las reacciones adversas desarrolladas por pacientes que recibirán contraste yodado?" Basado en cuestiones que involucran la seguridad del paciente a riesgo de un evento adverso. Método: revisión sistemática basada en el protocolo del Instituto Joanna Briggs, que prevé la formulación de una pregunta guía, definición de descriptores, participación de dos revisores, definición de criterios de inclusión y exclusión para estudios, definición de bases de datos electrónicas, selección de estúdios, análisis crítico de los artículos y síntesis de los datos con la recomendación del grado de evidencia. Resultados esperados: encuesta de evidencia científica para prevenir respuestas adversas al medio de contraste yodado, así como proporcionar medios para la seguridad de la atención radiológica de enfermería.
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Nursing , Contrast Media , Iodine , Nursing CareABSTRACT
Overcrowding with associated delays in patient care is a problem faced by emergency departments (EDs) worldwide. ED overcrowding can be the result of poor ED department design and prolonged throughput due to staffing, ancillary service performance, and flow processes. As such, the problem may be addressed by process improvements within the ED. A broad body of literature demonstrates that ED overcrowding can be a function of hospital capacity rather than an ED specific issue. Lack of institutional capacity leads to boarding in the ED with resultant ED crowding. This is a problem not solvable by the ED and must be addressed as an institution-wide problem. This paper discusses the causes of ED overcrowding, provides a brief overview of the drastic consequences, and discusses possible cures that have been successfully implemented.