Evidence of intrauterine device insertion by nurses in Primary Health Care: an integrative review / Evidencias de inserción de dispositivos intrauterinos por parte de enfermeros en Atención Primaria de Salud: revisión integradora / Evidências da inserção de dispositivo intrauterino por enfermeiros na Atenção Primária à Saúde: revisão integrativa

ABSTRACT Objectives: to synthesize and analyze evidence on intrauterine device insertion by nurses in Primary Health Care. Methods: an integrative review, carried out in the BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed and Web of Science databases in June 2022, delimiting the period from 1960 to 2022. Results: 141 articles were identified in the initial search, and 10 studies made up the final sample. Four (40%) were developed in the United States and one (10%) in Brazil, with publications from 1979 to 2021. The findings were grouped into three categories: Nurse training to insert an intrauterine device; Nurses' competency to insert an intrauterine device; and Women's access to intrauterine devices. Conclusions: nurse theoretical and practical training is a prominent element, consolidated in the favorable outcomes of insertions performed by nurses and satisfaction among women, a practice that has expanded access to the contraceptive method in Primary Health Care.

RESUMEN Objetivos: sintetizar y analizar la evidencia sobre la inserción de dispositivos intrauterinos por parte de enfermeras en la Atención Primaria de Salud. Métodos: revisión integrativa, realizada en las bases de datos BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed y Web of Science en junio de 2022, delimitando el período de 1960 a 2022. Resultados: se identificaron 141 artículos en la búsqueda inicial y 10 publicaciones conformaron la muestra final. Cuatro (40%) fueron desarrollados en Estados Unidos y uno (10%) en Brasil, con publicaciones de 1979 a 2021. Los hallazgos se agruparon en tres categorías: Capacitación de enfermeras para insertar un dispositivo intrauterino; Competencia de las enfermeras para insertar un dispositivo intrauterino; y Acceso de las mujeres a los dispositivos intrauterinos. Conclusiones: la formación teórica y práctica de los enfermeros es un elemento destacado, consolidado en los resultados favorables de las inserciones realizadas por los enfermeros y la satisfacción de las mujeres, práctica que ha ampliado el acceso al método anticonceptivo en la Atención Primaria de Salud.

RESUMO Objetivos: sintetizar e analisar as evidências da inserção de dispositivo intrauterino por enfermeiros na Atenção Primária à Saúde. Métodos: revisão integrativa, realizada nas bases de dados BDENF, CINAHL, LILACS, SciELO, Scopus, PubMed e Web of Science em junho de 2022, delimitando-se o período de 1960 a 2022. Resultados: identificaram-se 141 artigos na busca inicial, e 10 publicações compuseram a amostra final. Quatro (40%) foram desenvolvidos nos Estados Unidos e um (10%) no Brasil, sendo publicações de 1979 a 2021. Os achados foram agrupados em três categorias: Treinamento dos enfermeiros para inserção de dispositivo intrauterino; Competência dos enfermeiros para inserção de dispositivo intrauterino; e Acesso das mulheres aos dispositivos intrauterinos. Conclusões: o treinamento teórico e prático dos enfermeiros é um elemento de destaque, consolidado nos desfechos favoráveis das inserções realizadas por enfermeiros e satisfação entre as mulheres, prática que tem ampliado o acesso ao método contraceptivo na Atenção Primária à Saúde.

MR Imaging in Eclampsia

Background : The aim of this study is to determine the distribution and nature of Cranial MRI findings in eclamptic patients, and to correlate them with clinical and laboratory data. Materials and Methods : This study was conducted in the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology in Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research. A total number of 35 Eclamptic patients were included in this study and they were analyzed retrospectively. Laboratory parameters, Blood Pressure and Cranial MRI was performed for all and the same were analyzed statistically. Results : Out of 35 Eclamptic patients, MR Imaging was normal in 6 patients. Among the 29 patients with abnormal MRI, Cortical-subcortical Lesion, appeared iso/hypo-intense in T-1 weighted images and hyper intense in T-2 weighted images. In most of the patients, occipital lobe was involved followed by involvement of other lobes such as Parietal, Frontal, Temporal, Basal Ganglia and Cerebellum. When patients with and without positive MRI findings were compared regarding clinical features such as Headache, Blurred Vision, Nausea and Vomiting, Epigastric Pain, Loss of Consciousness, Reduced Urine Output there was no statistically significant difference between the two groups. Similarly, there was no statistical difference in mean arterial pressures between MRI positive and MRI negative patients (p=0.218) however, it was found that those with MR imaging positive features had a higher Blood Pressure than those with MRI negative findings. Among the laboratory parameters, in the patients with abnormal MRI findings Fibrinogen was found to be significantly low than those with normal MRI findings (p=0.0002).

A rare case of sulcal hemorrhage after ischemic stroke � A case report

Atraumatic Non-aneurysmal sulcal subarachnoid hemorrhage is very rare. Sulcal subarachnoid hemorrhage (sSAH) is characterized by isolated bleeding in one or a few adjacent sulci. Central sulcus hemorrhage is a rare imaging finding. There are many causes for sSAH. In older patients, sSAH is due to Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy (CAA), while in younger patients, reversible cerebral vasoconstriction syndrome (RCVS) is the most frequent etiology. Imaging studies help in the evaluation of sSAH. We report a rare case of an isolated central sulcus hemorrhage on computed tomography. sSAH usually occur on the side with acute ischemic stroke, and it is unusual for sSAH to occur on the opposite side of the infarct territory, but in our case sSAH occurred on opposite side, but after a gap of 3 years.

A Lady with a Broken Heart

Broken-heart syndrome (BHS) is an acute reversible myocardial injury of left or right ventricular myocardium in the absence of coronary occlusion. We, herein, discuss a case of a postmenopausal female presenting with angina equivalent with surface electrocardiogram (ECG) and echocardiography consistent for acute coronary syndrome. The patient was subsequently diagnosed and treated as BHS.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in solid organ transplant recipients: a report of 3 cases with a literature review / 中华器官移植杂志

This review summarizes the clinical data of one pediatric liver transplant recipient and two adult kidney transplant recipients with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome(PRES)at Tongji Hospital of Huazhong University of Science & Technology.The relevant clinical characteristics of recipients are discussed for providing reference for clinical diagnoses and treatments.

Research progress of intelligent reversible drug delivery system / 药学学报

In the research on cancer theranostics, most environment-sensitive drug delivery systems can only achieve unidirectional and irreversible responsive changes under pathological conditions, thereby improving the targeting effect and drug release performance of the delivery system. However, such irreversible changes pose potential safety hazards when the dynamically distributed delivery system returns to the blood circulation or transports to the normal physiological environment. Intelligent reversible drug delivery systems can respond to normal physiological and pathological microenvironments to achieve bidirectional and reversible structural changes. This feature will help to precisely control the drug release of the delivery system, prolong the blood circulation time, improve the targeting efficiency, and avoid the potential safety hazards of the irreversible drug delivery system. In this review, we describe the research progress of intelligent reversible drug delivery system from two main aspects: controlled drug release and prolonged blood circulation time/enhanced cellular internalization of drug.

Bilayer hydrogel dressing with lysozyme-enhanced photothermal therapy for biofilm eradication and accelerated chronic wound repair

Biofilms are closely associated with the tough healing and dysfunctional inflammation of chronic wounds. Photothermal therapy (PTT) emerged as a suitable alternative which could destroy the structure of biofilms with local physical heat. However, the efficacy of PTT is limited because the excessive hyperthermia could damage surrounding tissues. Besides, the difficult reserve and delivery of photothermal agents makes PTT hard to eradicate biofilms as expectation. Herein, we present a GelMA-EGF/Gelatin-MPDA-LZM bilayer hydrogel dressing to perform lysozyme-enhanced PTT for biofilms eradication and a further acceleration to the repair of chronic wounds. Gelatin was used as inner layer hydrogel to reserve lysozyme (LZM) loaded mesoporous polydopamine (MPDA) (MPDA-LZM) nanoparticles, which could rapidly liquefy while temperature rising so as to achieve a bulk release of nanoparticles. MPDA-LZM nanoparticles serve as photothermal agents with antibacterial capability, could deeply penetrate and destroy biofilms. In addition, the outer layer hydrogel consisted of gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) and epidermal growth factor (EGF) promoted wound healing and tissue regeneration. It displayed remarkable efficacy on alleviating infection and accelerating wound healing in vivo. Overall, the innovative therapeutic strategy we came up with has significant effect on biofilms eradication and shows promising application in promoting the repair of clinical chronic wounds.

Reproductive Planning and the Choice of Long-acting Reversible Contraceptive Primary to Health: A Cross-Sectional Study / Planejamento reprodutivo e a escolha do contraceptivo de longa permanência na atenção primária à saúde: um estudo transversal

Abstract Objective Evaluate the different perspectives that involve the choice of long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs), the issues related to this process and the consequences of deciding one method in the women's in the primary health care (PHC) center in Sousas, a district in Campinas, SP (Brazil). Methods This is an analytical cross-sectional study, it was performed at the PHC in Sousas. Data were collected through the analysis of medical records and interviews with women who live in Sousas and had the insertion of the copper intrauterine device (IUD) (D) from April 2021 to April 2022 or the etonogestrel implant (I) from May to December 2022. The study was approved by the Research Ethics Committee of the Medical Science School at the State University of Campinas (UNICAMP). Results Reason for choosing this LARC: medical (D: 52%; I: 100%), easy adhesion (D: 71%; I: 67%), effectiveness (D: 55%; I: 100%). Indication by health professionals (D: 65%; I: 100%). And improvement of clinical characteristics: mood (D: 77%; I: 67%), body mass index (BMI; D: 52%; I: 33%), and libido (D: 84%; I: 67%). Conclusion It is suggested that women tend to decide between LARCs when guided by their doctor or PHC health professionals, and they select LARCs because of the ease of use and low failure rates. Therefore, this study highlights how LARCs can positively interfere in the aspects that pervade contraception, such as BMI, libido, and mood.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as diversas perspectivas que envolvem a escolha dos LARCs, as problemáticas relacionadas a esse processo e as consequências da escolha do método na vida das mulheres no centro de Atenção Primária à Saúde (APS) em Sousas, distrito de Campinas, SP. Métodos Trata-se de um estudo transversal analítico, realizado no Centro de Saúde de Sousas. Os dados foram coletados através da análise de prontuários e de entrevistas das mulheres residentes em Sousas, que inseriram o dispositivo intrauterino (DIU) de cobre (D) entre abril de 2021 a abril de 2022 ou o implante de etonogestrel (I) de maio a dezembro de 2022. O estudo foi aprovado pelo Comitê de Ética em Pesquisa da Faculdade de Ciência Médicas da Universidade Estadual de Campinas (UNICAMP). Resultados O motivo da escolha: por indicação médica (D: 52%; I: 100%), pela facilidade (D: 71%; I: 67%) e pela eficácia (D: 55%; I: 100%). Da indicação por profissionais de saúde (D: 65%; I: 100%). E melhora das características clínicas: humor (D: 77%; I: 67%), índice de massa corporal (IMC; D: 52%; I: 33%) e libido (D: 84%; I: 67%). Conclusão Sugere-se que as mulheres tendem a escolher LARCs quando orientadas pelo seu médico ou por profissionais de saúde da APS e optam pelos LARCs pela facilidade do uso e baixa taxa de falhas. Destaca-se como os LARC's podem interferir positivamente em aspectos que perpassam a contracepção, como o IMC, libido e estado de humor.

Five-year Contraceptive Use of 52-mg Levonorgestrel Releasing Intrauterine System in Young Women, Menstrual Patterns, and New Contraceptive Choice / Cinco anos de uso contraceptivo do sistema intrauterino liberador de levonorgestrel 52 mg em mulheres jovens, padrões menstruais e nova escolha contraceptiva

Abstract Objective To evaluate the continuation rates of the 52-mg levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) during the first 5 years of use, reasons for its discontinuation, bleeding patterns, and new contraceptive choice after the 5th year, in adolescents and young women. Methods The present study was a 5-year prospective cohort conducted in a Family Planning Service of a tertiary hospital in Brazil. We selected 100 healthy women between 15 and 24 years old who used 52-mg LNG-IUS for contraception. The clinical follow-up of these women took place from June 2017 to December 2022. The study evaluated the continuation rates of the method, reasons for its discontinuation, bleeding patterns, and new contraceptive choice after the 5th year. Continuous data were reported as mean ± standard deviation (SD) and range (minimum-maximum). Categorical variables were described as percentages. Results The continuation rates of LNG-IUS were 89.1% (82/92), 82.9% (72/87), 75.3% (64/85), 70.5% (60/85), and 64.2% (54/84) in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and 5th years of use, respectively. The main reason for discontinuation was acne (11/30). Amenorrhea rates were 50, 54.1, 39, 35.7, and 51.8% at 12, 24, 36, 48, and 60 months, respectively. All patients who completed the study and needed contraception after the 5th year opted for long-acting contraceptive methods (LARC). Conclusion The LNG-IUS showed high continuation rates in adolescents and young women in the first 5 years of use. Most patients who completed the study chose a LARC method after the 5th year.

Resumo Objetivo Avaliar as taxas de continuação do sistema intrauterino liberador de levonorgestrel (SIU-LNG) 52 mg durante os primeiros 5 anos de uso, razões de sua descontinuação, padrões de sangramento e nova escolha contraceptiva após o 5° ano, em adolescentes e mulheres jovens. Métodos O estudo foi uma coorte prospectiva de 5 anos realizada em um Serviço de Planejamento Familiar de um hospital terciário no Brasil. Selecionamos 100 mulheres saudáveis entre 15 e 24 anos que usaram o SIU-LNG 52 mg para contracepção. O acompanhamento clínico dessas mulheres ocorreu de junho de 2017 a dezembro de 2022. O estudo avaliou as taxas de continuação do método, razões de sua descontinuação, padrões de sangramento e nova escolha contraceptiva após o 5° ano. Os dados contínuos foram relatados como média ± DP e intervalo (mínimo-máximo). As variáveis categóricas foram descritas como porcentagens. Resultados As taxas de continuação do SIU-LNG foram 89,1% (82/92), 82,9% (72/87), 75,3% (64/85), 70,5% (60/85) e 64,2% (54/84) no 1°, 2°, 3°, 4° e 5° anos de uso, respectivamente. O principal motivo de descontinuação foi a acne (11/30). As taxas de amenorreia foram de 50, 54,1, 39, 35,7 e 51,8% aos 12, 24, 36, 48 e 60 meses, respectivamente. Todas as pacientes que completaram o estudo e necessitaram de contracepção após o 5° ano optaram por métodos contraceptivos de longa duração (LARC). Conclusão O SIU-LNG apresentou altas taxas de continuação em adolescentes e mulheres jovens nos primeiros 5 anos de uso. A maioria das pacientes que completou o estudo escolheu um método LARC após o 5° ano.

Uso de Petiveria alliacea Linn como tratamiento paliativo del dolor pulpar

Introducción: Entre las plantas de la flora cubana con propiedades medicinales se encuentra la Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), planta natural de la América tropical que contiene numerosos principios activos y a la cual se le atribuyen múltiples propiedades. La gran mayoría de los reportes se refieren concretamente a su acción analgésica, proveniente de sus hojas y de sus raíces. Objetivo: Evaluar el efecto terapéutico de la tintura de anamú al 20 % en la remisión del dolor pulpar en la pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria, durante el periodo de septiembre de 2020 a septiembre de 2021. Método: Se realizó un estudio de tipo cuasi-experimental en pacientes con dolor de la consulta de urgencia estomatológica del Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". El universo estuvo constituido por todos los pacientes que acudieron a consulta por dolor (N꓿42) y le fue diagnosticado pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria. Los mismos fueron incluidos en el estudio mediante el método no probabilístico intencionado según el orden de recepción en la consulta estomatológica. Se trabajó con las variables: edad, tiempo de refracción del dolor y efecto terapéutico. El procesamiento estadístico de los datos se realizó mediante estadística descriptiva y como medida de resumen se utilizó el porcentaje. Resultados: En el 64,3 % de los casos estudiados se pudo lograr la remisión del dolor en los primeros 5 minutos de aplicado el fitofármaco. Conclusiones: la tintura de la Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú) al 20 % tiene un efecto favorable en la remisión del dolor provocado por la pulpitis aguda serosa transitoria.

Introduction: Among the Cuban flora plants with medicinal properties is Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), a natural plant from tropical Americas that contains numerous active ingredients and to which multiple properties are attributed. The vast majority of reports refer specifically to its analgesic action, coming from its leaves and roots. Objective: To evaluate the therapeutic effect of 20% anamú tincture on the remission of pulpal pain in reversible serous acute pulpitis, during the period from September 2020 to September 2021. Method: A quasi-experimental study was carried out in patients with pain from the stomatological emergency room of the Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". The population was made up of all the patients who attended the consultation for pain (No. 42) and were diagnosed with reversible serous acute pulpitis. They were included in the study using the intentional non-probabilistic method according to the order of reception in the dental office. The variables taken into account were: age, pain refraction time and therapeutic effect. The statistical processing of the data was carried out using descriptive statistics and the percentage was used as a summary measure. Results: In 64.3% of the cases studied, pain remission could be achieved in the first 5 minutes of applying the phytopharmaceutical. Conclusions: The tincture of Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamu) at 20% has a favorable effect on the remission of pain caused by reversible serous acute pulpitis.

Introdução: Entre as plantas da flora cubana com propriedades medicinais está a Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamú), uma planta natural da América tropical que contém numerosos princípios ativos e à qual são atribuídas múltiplas propriedades. A grande maioria dos relatos refere-se especificamente à sua ação analgésica, proveniente de suas folhas e raízes. Objetivo: Avaliar o efeito terapêutico da tintura de anamú 20% na remissão da dor pulpar na pulpite serosa aguda transitória, durante o período de setembro de 2020 a setembro de 2021. Método: Foi realizado um estudo quase experimental em pacientes com dor de pronto-socorro estomatológico da Policlínico Comunitario "Hermanos Martínez Tamayo". O universo foi constituído por todos os doentes que compareceram à consulta de dor (N=42) e foram diagnosticados com pulpite serosa aguda transitória. Eles foram incluídos no estudo pelo método não probabilístico intencional de acordo com a ordem de recepção no consultório odontológico. Trabalhamos com as variáveis: idade, tempo de refração da dor e efeito terapêutico. O tratamento estatístico dos dados foi realizado por meio de estatística descritiva e o percentual foi utilizado como medida sumária. Resultados: Em 64,3% dos casos estudados, a remissão da dor foi alcançada nos primeiros 5 minutos de aplicação do fitofármaco. Conclusões: A tintura de Petiveria alliacea Linn (anamu) a 20% tem efeito favorável na remissão da dor causada pela pulpite serosa aguda transitória.

DELAYED PRESENTATION OF POSTERIOR REVERSIBLE ENCEPHALOPATHY SYNDROME IN POSTPARTUM PERIOD

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is an uncommon neurological entity which presents with diverse neurological symptoms ranging from headache, seizure, visual symptoms with altered consciousness and focal signs. The hallmark of this condition is its reversibility. The etio- pathogenesis is attributed to vasogenic cerebral oedema seen in occipital and parietal lobes of brain. We hereby present this case of a multiparous lady presenting with altered sensorium postpartum. Characteristic findings on imaging helped us to form the diagnosis of PRES in this patient

Super refractory status epilepticus in a parturient with preeclampsia undergoing cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia

Super refractory status epilepticus (SRSE) is a rare but serious neurological emergency. This case report aims to highlight the challenges faced during the diagnosis and management of SRSE in a 36-year-old preeclamptic patient taken for cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. The patient developed a seizure episode minutes after administration of intrathecal bupivacaine, necessitating administration of general anesthesia. Postoperatively, SRSE developed which did not respond to multiple anti-epileptics and thiopentone sodium infusion. Although the clinical picture and magnetic resonance imaging findings supported the diagnosis of posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome, the role of intrathecal bupivacaine in causing SRSE could not be ruled out due to the temporal association of events. The patient had a prolonged and complicated hospital stay and despite a multimodal approach to the treatment, suffered neurological sequelae.

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome in pregnancy: A case series of 5 cases

Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is a rare clinic-radiological syndrome associated with acute changes in blood pressure during pregnancy. It is characterized symptomatically by headache, seizures, altered mental status, and visual blurring. Radiological changes are white matter vasogenic edema affecting the occipital and parietal lobes of the brain. It is being increasingly recognized due to increased institutional deliveries and advances in imaging particularly magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Despite the increasing detection, the prediction of PRES and patient factors affecting susceptibility is still not clear. Hence, we conducted a retrospective study to analyze the factors associated with PRES at our tertiary care center.

Dural arteriovenousfistula presenting as reversible dementia

DAVF is an abnormal connection between arteries and veins, where supply is mainly through branches arising from the external carotid artery. A 30 years old male had multiple episodes of seizures and progressive behavioral and cognitive decline, inattentionand disorientation to time, place and person, along with ptosis and ophthalmoplegia in the right eye. DSA provided a definitive diagnosis of hypervascular Dural AV fistula at the right transverse sigmoid junction with significant cortical venous hypertension. Through femoral access, both underwent transarterial embolization through the Middle Meningeal branch of the right external carotid artery using onyx, resulting in complete occlusion of fistula and resolution of venous hypertension. Post embolisation,cognitive function assessment revealed increased attention span and improved orientation with time,place and person. Thus, DAVF can be one of the rare but reversible causes of dementia. Early diagnosis and treatment may help to dramatically improve patients� clinical condition and minimize long-term disability

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension associated with posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome

Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SIH) is usually due to cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) leak, resulting in loss of CSF volume. Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES) is the inability of the posterior circulation of the brain to autoregulate in response to significant variation in blood pressure.Altered perfusion with associated blood-brain barrier disruption may lead to vasogenic edema, usually without infarction, commonly in the parieto-occipital regions. Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging of the brain and spine and cerebral MR venography are essential tools for diagnosing clinically suspected SIH and PRES. We present 18-year-young gentleman with clinical and radiological signs of SIH, which later evolved toward PRES.

Cardiac Tamponade an Unusual Presentation of SLE — A Case Report

Systemic Lupus Erythematous (SLE) is an immune mediated disease, having variety of clinical manifestations but Cardiac Tamponade is rare as initial presentation. We are presenting an unusual case of cardiac tamponade as initial manifestation of SLE, which was also associated with Mitral Valve Vegetation, Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRESS); successfully responded to Pericardiocentesis, Steroids and Antimalarials

Manejo farmacológico del sangrado irregular no menstrual asociado al uso de implantes anticonceptivos subdérmicos / Pharmacological management of irregular non-menstrual bleeding associated with the use of subdermal contraceptive implants

El spottingo sangrado irregular no menstrual es uno de los principales efectos secundarios de los implantes anticonceptivos, situación que se recomienda discutir con la usuaria previo a la colocación, para evitar falsas expectativas o temores que lleven a la extracción temprana del dispositivo. A propósito de una paciente sin antecedentes relevantes que consultó al centro de salud por spotting desde la colocación del implante cuatro meses antes, decidimos revisar la evidencia sobre la efectividad de los distintos esquemas farmacológicos disponibles para el manejo de este evento adverso. Luego de realizar una búsqueda bibliográfica concluimos que, si bien existe sustento para indicar algunos de los esquemas farmacológicos, este es aún débil y son necesarios estudios clínicos adicionales que brinden evidencia sólida sobre qué esquema en particular utilizar, evaluando sus riesgos y beneficios. (AU)

Spotting or irregular non-menstrual bleeding is one of the main side effects of contraceptive implants, a situation that health professionals must discuss with the user prior to its placement in order to avoid false expectations or fears that lead to early removal of the implant. Regarding a patient with no relevant history who consulted the health center due to spotting four months after implant placement, we decided to review the evidence onthe effectiveness on different pharmacological schemes available for the management of this adverse event. After performing a literature search, we concluded that, although there is support for indicating some of the pharmacological schemes, this is still weak, and further clinical studies are needed to provide solid evidence on which particular scheme touse, assessing its risks and benefits. (AU)

Clinical value of laparoscopic reversible uterine artery occlusion in treatment of cesarean section scar pregnancy / 中华内分泌外科杂志

Objective:To explore the clinical value of laparoscopic reversible uterine artery occlusion in the treatment of cesarean section scar pregnancy.Methods:A total of 112 patients who were hospitalized in our hospital from Sep. 2018 to Jun. 2020 in the First Affiliated Hospital of Bengbu Medical College and diagnosed with type II and type III cesarean section scars were selected. The patients were divided into groups according to the randomization method, the control group ( n=58) and the study group ( n=54) . The control group used uterine artery embolization combined with laparoscopic removal of pregnancy and uterine scar repair, while the study group used laparoscopic reversible uterine artery occlusion, pregnancy removal surgery and uterine scar repair surgery. The clinical treatment effects of the two groups of patients were compared. Results:The intraoperative blood loss of the control group (21.26±9.64) ml was significantly less than that of the study group (75.25±8.25) ml ( P<0.05) ; the treatment success rate of the study group was 98.15% (53/54) , which was significantly higher than the control group 86.21% (50/58) ( P<0.05) ; the time of vaginal bleeding in the study group (7.26±0.94) d, postoperative menstrual regain time (31.25±1.26) d, and hospital stay (3.14±0.25) d were significantly less than those in the control group ( (9.54±0.94) 0.86) d, (47.25±2.15) d, (9.26±0.94) d) ] ( P<0.05) ; 24 h β-hCG level and β-hCG negative time study group [ (1015.11±325.05) IU/L, (14.25±3.21) d] was significantly less than the control group [ (2654.25±284.25) IU/L, (27.16±5.14) d] ( P<0.05) ; there was no difference in the scores of the modified SF-36 scale before treatment between the two groups ( P>0.05) . The modified SF-36 scale score (63.22±4.25) of the study group after treatment was significantly higher than that of the control group (55.25±3.83) ( P<0.05) . Conclusions:Laparoscopic reversible uterine artery occlusion is effective in treating cesarean section scar pregnancy. After treatment, the β-hCG level of the patient is significantly reduced and the quality of life is significantly improved.

Prevalence and determinants of long‑acting reversible contraception initiation among teenage mothers in a tertiary hospital / Philippine Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Background@#According to the WHO, about 16 million girls at the age of 15–19 years give birth each year. In the Philippines, 600 live births a day are registered under teenage mothers. At Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, 12% of all obstetric admissions yearly are teenagers. The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists recommends long‑acting reversible contraception (LARCs), in the form of intrauterine device and progestin subdermal implant as pregnancy prevention options for young mothers. The objective of the study was to identify the prevalence and determinants of long‑acting reversible contraception (LARC) initiation among teenage mothers in Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center.@*Methodology@#Prospective observational study: A self‑administered questionnaire was given to the respondents wherein they ranked determinants involved in their selection of a contraceptive method on a scale of 1–4 (1 being the most important, and 4, the least important.@*Results@#A total of 162 teenage mothers participated in the study. Majority of the respondents were 17–18 years old, enrolled up to high school, single, unemployed, and primiparas. Eighty‑seven percentage of all teenage mothers admitted at Mariano Marcos Memorial Hospital and Medical Center from December 2020 to December 2021 used long‑active reversible contraception. Ranked from most (1) to least (4) important, the respondents considered: (1) Effectivity, (2) Long duration, (3) Family influence, and (4) Peer influence as their determinants for initiating LARC method. The high effectiveness and long duration of LARC were the primary reasons for initiation, while the least factors they considered were that of peer and family influence.

Magnetic resonance imaging changes and clinical features of reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome / 中南大学学报(医学版)

OBJECTIVES@#Reversible posterior leukoencephalopathy syndrome (RPLS) is a rare clinical imaging syndrome. The causes of RPLS are complex and diverse, the pathogenesis is not yet clear. The onset is urgent and the onset age span is large, ranging from children to the elderly. The clinical symptoms of RPLS have no significant specificity, which can be manifested as headache, blurred vision, disturbance of consciousness or seizures. Clinicians have little knowledge on the disease, which may lead to misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. This study aims to analyze and summarize the MRI changes and clinical characteristics regarding RPLS patients, so as to provide basis for rapid diagnosis and timely intervention for this disease.@*METHODS@#The clinical data and complete imaging data of 77 patients with RPLS diagnosed in Xiangya Hospital of Central South University from January 2012 to March 2021 were retrospectively collected. The main image data include T1 weighted imaging (T1WI), T2 weighted imaging (T2WI), T2 liquid attenuation inversion recovery (T2-FLAIR), diffusion weighted imaging (DWI) (b value=1 000×10-6 mm2/s), and apparent diffusion coefficient (ADC). The case group included 63 patients who underwent DWI examination, and 71 normal controls matched in age and sex. The characteristics of patients' magnetic resonance signals and the ADC value of 19 regions of interest (ROI) were analyzed. The differences in bilateral ADC value in the case group, the difference of ADC value between the case group and the normal control group, and the difference of ADC value in the case group before and after treatment were compared.@*RESULTS@#Compared with the normal control group, the ADC value of the right frontal lobe, bilateral parietal lobe, bilateral thalamus, bilateral head of caudate nucleus, left lenticular nucleus, right internal capsule, bilateral temporal lobe and pons in the case group were significantly higher (all P<0.01). There was no significant difference in ADC value of bilateral sides of the case group and before and after treatment in the case group (all P>0.01). The lesions of RPLS were widely distributed and multiple, usually high signal in the posterior parieto temporo occipital lobe or pons of the brain, and involved the cortex and subcortical white matter. Most of them were bilateral, but not completely symmetrical.@*CONCLUSIONS@#The imaging manifestations of RPLS and the occurrence and development of clinical symptoms are basically synchronous. The imaging manifestations are specific. Magnetic resonance imaging can show the range of involvement of RPLS. ADC value can provide information on the severity of the disease and predict the prognosis. There are few reversible diseases. It is very important to fully understand and timely diagnose the disease.