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Nutrients ; 14(22)2022 Nov 10.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36432432

ABSTRACT

Functional capacity of chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients is compromised by their nutrition-inflammation status. We evaluated the functional capacity of advanced chronic kidney disease (ACKD) patients and the influence of the nutrition-inflammation status. In a cross-sectional study, which included ACKD patients from the nephrology department of the Hospital Universitario de la Princesa in Madrid, Spain, we assessed: functional capacity with the Short Physical Performance Battery (SPPB) test, interpreting a result <7 in the test as low functionality; body composition with monofrequency bioimpedance; muscular strength with hand grip strength; nutritional and inflammatory status using biochemical parameters and the Malnutrition Inflammation Scale (MIS). A total of 255 patients with ACKD were evaluated, 65.8% were men, their mean age was 70.65 ± 11.97 years and 70.2% of the patients had an age >65 years. The mean score of SPPB was 8.50 ± 2.81 and 76.4% of the patients presented a score ≥7, with a higher percentage in the group of men. The percentage of patients with limitations increased with age. The patients with SPPB values higher than 7 showed high values of albumin and low soluble C-reactive protein (s-CRP) and MIS. We found better functionality in well-nourished patients. A multivariate logistic regression model established an association of high albumin values with a better functional capacity (OR: 0.245 CI: 0.084−0.714 p < 0.010), while another model showed an association between CRP values and decreased functionality (OR: 1.267 CI: 1.007−1.594 p = 0.044). Conclusion: nutritional status and body composition influence on the functional capacity of patients with ACKD.


Subject(s)
Malnutrition , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic , Male , Humans , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Female , Nutritional Status , Hand Strength , Cross-Sectional Studies , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/complications , Inflammation/complications , C-Reactive Protein
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Nefrología (Madrid) ; 39(5): 489-496, sept.-oct. 2019. graf, tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-189864

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCCIÓN Y OBJETIVO: Una de las consecuencias de la ERC, es el deterioro de la capacidad funcional, pudiéndose manifestar desde distintos estadios de la enfermedad, hasta el tratamiento renal sustitutivo. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la funcionalidad de los pacientes con ERCA, mediante test de capacidad funcional, valorando de forma paralela la utilidad del SPPB como test de cribado. Materiales y métodos: Se evaluó la capacidad funcional de pacientes ERCA, utilizando los test SPPB, 6MM, TUTG y STS. También se determinó la fuerza muscular con dinamometría manual. Resultados: De 121 pacientes que acudieron a la consulta ERCA, 118 presentaron una mínima funcionalidad para poder realizar pruebas de capacidad funcional, un 71,2% de los pacientes fueron capaces de realizar los 4 test, un 28,8% solo pudo realizar el test SPPB. A un 71,43% de pacientes que presentaron una puntuación baja en SPPB, no se les pudo seguir evaluando con el resto de test, mientras que el 92,31% de los que presentaron una puntuación alta, continuaron con el resto de pruebas. Al diferenciar por rangos de edad, la mayoría de los pacientes jóvenes presentaban mínimas limitaciones, encontrando tasas más altas de discapacidad en rangos de edad mayores. Una buena puntuación en SPPB supuso presentar buena capacidad funcional y permitió seguir evaluando al paciente, obteniendo mejores resultados con el resto de test y más fuerza muscular. Una buena composición corporal y mejor estado nutricional supuso una mejor funcionalidad. Conclusión: A falta de un consenso de cuál es el mejor método de determinar la capacidad funcional del paciente renal, y para poder evaluar a todos los pacientes, proponemos utilizar el test SPPB como método de screening, y en función del resultado utilizar el resto de los test para realizar estudio más completo si es necesario


INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: One of the consequences of the CKD, is the deterioration of the functional capacity, being able to manifest from different stages of the disease, until renal replacement therapy. The objective of this study was to determine the functionality of patients with CKD through functional capacity test, valuing the usefulness of the SPPB as a screening test in parallel. Materials and methods: It assessed the functional capacity of patients with CKD, using the test SPPB, 6MM, TUTG and STS. Also found the muscle strength with manual dynamometry. RESULTS: Of 121 patients who came to the CKD query, 118 presented a minimum functionality to perform tests of functional capacity, a 71.2% of the patients were able to perform 4 tests, a 28.8% only could make the SPPB test. To a 71.43% of patients who presented a low score in SPPB, not could follow assessed them with the rest of the test, while the 92.31% of which had a high score, continued with the rest of the evidence. To differentiate by age ranges, the majority of young patients have minimal limitations, finding higher rates of disability in older age ranges. A good score in SPPB meant to present good functional capacity and allowed to continue evaluating the patient, obtaining better results with the rest of test and more muscle strength. A good nutritional better status and body composition was a better functionality. CONCLUSION: In the absence of a consensus of what is the best method of determining the functional capacity of the kidney patient, and to assess all patients, propose to use the test SPPB as screening method, and depending on the result used as the rest of the test to more complete if it is necessary to study


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/diagnosis , Mobility Limitation , Disability Evaluation , Physical Functional Performance , Muscle Strength/physiology , Muscle Strength Dynamometer , Body Composition/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Prospective Studies , Nutritive Value , Geriatric Assessment/methods
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Nefrologia (Engl Ed) ; 39(5): 489-496, 2019.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30971342

ABSTRACT

INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVE: One of the consequences of the CKD, is the deterioration of the functional capacity, being able to manifest from different stages of the disease, until renal replacement therapy. The objective of this study was to determine the functionality of patients with CKD through functional capacity test, valuing the usefulness of the SPPB as a screening test in parallel. MATERIALS AND METHODS: It assessed the functional capacity of patients with CKD, using the test SPPB, 6MM, TUTG and STS. Also found the muscle strength with manual dynamometry. RESULTS: Of 121 patients who came to the CKD query, 118 presented a minimum functionality to perform tests of functional capacity, a 71.2% of the patients were able to perform 4 tests, a 28.8% only could make the SPPB test. To a 71.43% of patients who presented a low score in SPPB, not could follow assessed them with the rest of the test, while the 92.31% of which had a high score, continued with the rest of the evidence. To differentiate by age ranges, the majority of young patients have minimal limitations, finding higher rates of disability in older age ranges. A good score in SPPB meant to present good functional capacity and allowed to continue evaluating the patient, obtaining better results with the rest of test and more muscle strength. A good nutritional better status and body composition was a better functionality. CONCLUSION: In the absence of a consensus of what is the best method of determining the functional capacity of the kidney patient, and to assess all patients, propose to use the test SPPB as screening method, and depending on the result used as the rest of the test to more complete if it is necessary to study.


Subject(s)
Physical Functional Performance , Renal Insufficiency, Chronic/physiopathology , Adult , Age Factors , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Arm/anatomy & histology , Body Composition/physiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Disability Evaluation , Female , Hand Strength/physiology , Hip/anatomy & histology , Humans , Male , Malnutrition/diagnosis , Middle Aged , Muscle Strength/physiology , Nutritional Status , Prospective Studies , Sex Factors , Standing Position , Waist Circumference , Walk Test/methods
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Anal Chim Acta ; 1040: 128-135, 2018 Dec 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30327102

ABSTRACT

The presence of phenol in industrial wastewater is an issue of great relevance for petrochemical and energy companies, among others. The high toxicity level of this substance requires polluting industries to continuously monitor the concentration of phenol in their wastewaters so as to comply with environmental regulations and to minimize environmental impact. This research work proposes the experimental development of an analytical method for "in situ" measurement of the concentration of phenol diluted in water, with application in Oil & Gas production wastewater monitoring. The method is based on the principle of selectivity exhibited by the oxidoreductase enzymes in the presence of phenolic compounds. The differences in the performance found when using organic tissues and microorganisms, as natural alternative sources of the enzyme, are also highlighted. These alternative sources of oxidoreductase enzyme work as the recognition element of the biosensor. A dissolved oxygen sensor is used as the transducer of the chemical signal produced by the reaction between the analyte and the enzyme. The bioencapsulation technique is very adequate in this case, because it offers a nutrient medium to the microorganisms and is reusable, making it ideal for repetitive measurement applications. The results show that the biosensor exhibits an approximately linear behavior when measuring phenol concentrations from 0.2 to 2 ppm.


Subject(s)
Biosensing Techniques , Oxidoreductases/chemistry , Phenols/analysis , Water/chemistry , Agaricus/enzymology , Molecular Structure , Oxidoreductases/metabolism , Phenols/metabolism , Water/metabolism
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J Ethnobiol Ethnomed ; 13(1): 6, 2017 Jan 21.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-28109304

ABSTRACT

BACKGROUND: Indigenous cultures are the result of their adaptation to the natural surroundings, in such a way that, amongst their main features is a set of knowledge, technologies and strategies for the appropriation of nature. In Cuetzalan del Progreso, Puebla, Mexico snakes represent 71.1% of the total local herpetofauna; and in addition to this, different groups of Nahuas have shown to have information of their use of various snake species in many ways. This study was conducted to investigate the traditional uses of snakes in this cultural group. METHODS: Formal and informal interviews were conducted with the inhabitants of the communities. During these interviews, 30 images of the different species of snakes present in the area were presented to the subjects, so that they would recognize them and reveal information about the knowledge they possess on them. A usage analysis was applied to each species considering the following categories: food purposes, medicinal, artisanal and magical-religious. Likewise, the frequency, the diversity and the value of use was estimated for these snakes. RESULTS: A total of 51 interviews were carried out. The individuals recognized 18 out of 30 images of snakes that were presented. The total of usage categories was five; we found that the magic-religious use was the most mentioned by 32 personas. Boa imperator and Antropoides nummifer were the species with the highest value of use. More than half of the interviewees mentioned killing snakes because they're poisonous and aggressive. In the magic-religious aspect the "Danza de los Negritos" is highlighted; this is a local festival, brought by Africans, and alludes to snakes. CONCLUSIONS: This study revealed that snakes are still very important for the culture in Cuetzalan del Progreso, finding that the magical-religious and the medicinal use stand out. On the other hand, the fear and misperception on the toxicity of snakes might represent a potential threat for their conservation. Therefore, it is necessary to carry out a long-term monitoring of the ethno-zoological activities, and develop a sustainable management plan compatible with the cultural characteristics of the natives of the region.


Subject(s)
Indians, Central American/ethnology , Medicine, Traditional , Snakes , Adolescent , Adult , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Animals , Attitude , Boidae , Culture , Female , Humans , Indians, Central American/psychology , Interviews as Topic , Male , Mexico , Middle Aged , Young Adult
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Medisan ; 20(5)mayo.-mayo 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-783704

ABSTRACT

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 150 habitantes del municipio de Palma Soriano en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, durante el 2015, quienes pertenecían a 5 consultorios del médico de la familia y fueron seleccionados mediante un muestro estratificado en grupos etarios de interés, con vistas a determinar el estado de salud bucal en ellos, para lo cual se consideraron algunas variables del modelo de encuesta de salud bucodental de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, modificada en el 2003. Entre los resultados sobresalientes de la serie se obtuvo que predominara el sexo femenino, 92,8 % no presentaba alteraciones en la articulación temporomandibular, 75,3 % no padecía enfermedad periodontal alguna, la cual se observó mayormente en las edades de 35-44 años, y el tratamiento protésico parcial fuera el más empleado. Igualmente, el índice de dientes cariados, obturados y perdidos fue de 1,1 a los 12 años y reveló una mayor afectación en el grupo etario de 60-74 años por el componente dientes perdidos.


A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 150 inhabitants from Palma Soriano in Santiago de Cuba, was carried out during 2015 who belonged to 5 family doctor's offices and were selected by means of a stratified sampling in age groups of interest, aimed at determining the state of oral health in them, for which some variables of the dental oral health survey pattern of the World Health Organization were considered and modified in 2003. Among the outstanding results of the series it was obtained that the female sex prevailed, 92.8% didn't present disorders in the temporomandibular joint, 75.3% didn't suffer from any periodontal disease, which was mostly observed in persons aged 35 to 44, and the prosthetic partial treatment was the most used. In the same way, the decayed, filled and lost teeth index was 1.1 at 12 years and it revealed a higher damage in the 60-74 age group due to the lost teeth component.


Subject(s)
Periodontal Diseases , DMF Index , Oral Health , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders
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Medisan ; 20(5)may. 2016. tab
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-63602

ABSTRACT

Se realizó un estudio descriptivo y transversal de 150 habitantes del municipio de Palma Soriano en la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, durante el 2015, quienes pertenecían a 5 consultorios del médico de la familia y fueron seleccionados mediante un muestro estratificado en grupos etarios de interés, con vistas a determinar el estado de salud bucal en ellos, para lo cual se consideraron algunas variables del modelo de encuesta de salud bucodental de la Organización Mundial de la Salud, modificada en el 2003. Entre los resultados sobresalientes de la serie se obtuvo que predominara el sexo femenino, 92,8 por ciento no presentaba alteraciones en la articulación temporomandibular, 75,3 por ciento no padecía enfermedad periodontal alguna, la cual se observó mayormente en las edades de 35-44 años, y el tratamiento protésico parcial fuera el más empleado. Igualmente, el índice de dientes cariados, obturados y perdidos fue de 1,1 a los 12 años y reveló una mayor afectación en el grupo etario de 60-74 años por el componente dientes perdidos(AU)


A descriptive and cross-sectional study of 150 inhabitants from Palma Soriano in Santiago de Cuba, was carried out during 2015 who belonged to 5 family doctor's offices and were selected by means of a stratified sampling in age groups of interest, aimed at determining the state of oral health in them, for which some variables of the dental oral health survey pattern of the World Health Organization were considered and modified in 2003. Among the outstanding results of the series it was obtained that the female sex prevailed, 92.8 percent didn't present disorders in the temporomandibular joint, 75.3 percent didn't suffer from any periodontal disease, which was mostly observed in persons aged 35 to 44, and the prosthetic partial treatment was the most used. In the same way, the decayed, filled and lost teeth index was 1.1 at 12 years and it revealed a higher damage in the 60-74 age group due to the lost teeth component(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Periodontal Diseases , DMF Index , Temporomandibular Joint Disorders , Oral Health , Diagnosis, Oral , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional Studies
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Medisan ; 19(8)ago.-ago. 2015. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS, CUMED | ID: lil-759154

ABSTRACT

El alcoholismo es una enfermedad que constituye un problema a escala mundial y, según estudios realizados por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, los jóvenes representan el grupo más afectado. Para resolver este problema surge el Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos, con el objetivo de ayudar a alcanzar la sobriedad. Sobre la base de tales reflexiones se realizó una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica sobre los principales aspectos del origen y funcionamiento de este grupo, para que toda la comunidad médica de la provincia de Santiago de Cuba conozca este programa, que también se desarrolla en el territorio.


Alcoholism is a disease representing a world scale problem, according to studies carried out by the World Health Organization, the young people represent the most affected group. To solve this problem the Group of Anonymous Alcoholics is constituted, with the objective of helping to reach sobriety. On the bases of such reflections exhaustive literature review was carried out on the main aspects of the origin and function of this group, so that the whole medical community in Santiago de Cuba province know this program which is also developed in the territory.


Subject(s)
Alcoholics Anonymous , Alcoholism , Temperance , Alcohol Abstinence
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Medisan ; 19(8)ago. 2015. ilus
Article in Portuguese | CUMED | ID: cum-62230

ABSTRACT

El alcoholismo es una enfermedad que constituye un problema a escala mundial y, según estudios realizados por la Organización Mundial de la Salud, los jóvenes representan el grupo más afectado. Para resolver este problema surge el Grupo de Alcohólicos Anónimos, con el objetivo de ayudar a alcanzar la sobriedad. Sobre la base de tales reflexiones se realizó una exhaustiva revisión bibliográfica sobre los principales aspectos del origen y funcionamiento de este grupo, para que toda la comunidad médica de la provincia de Santiago de Cuba conozca este programa, que también se desarrolla en el territorio(AU)


Alcoholism is a disease representing a world scale problem, according to studies carried out by the World Health Organization, the young people represent the most affected group. To solve this problem the Group of Anonymous Alcoholics is constituted, with the objective of helping to reach sobriety. On the bases of such reflections exhaustive literature review was carried out on the main aspects of the origin and function of this group, so that the whole medical community in Santiago de Cuba province know this program which is also developed in the territory(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Alcoholics Anonymous , Alcoholics , Alcoholism , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
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Medisan ; 18(6)jun. 2014.
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-57513

ABSTRACT

Debido a la emergencia en el Caribe por fiebre de Chikungunya, y teniendo en cuenta que no tiene antecedentes en Cuba, además de la situación entomológica que presenta la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, donde existen vectores transmisores de enfermedades, tales como mosquitos Aedes aegypti y Aedes albopictus; se realizó una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva, para contribuir a la actualización sobre el tema de toda la comunidad médica de la provincia(AU)


Due to the emergency in the Caribbean caused by Chikungunya fever, and keeping in mind that it has no history in Cuba, besides the entomological situation that presents Santiago de Cuba province, where vectors transmitting diseases exist, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, an exhaustive literature review was carried out, to contribute to the updating on the topic of the whole medical community from the province(AU)


Subject(s)
Humans , Male , Female , Chikungunya virus , Arbovirus Infections , Arthralgia , Aedes , Culicidae , Fever
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Medisan ; 18(6): 848-856, jun. 2014.
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-712632

ABSTRACT

Debido a la emergencia en el Caribe por fiebre de Chikungunya, y teniendo en cuenta que no tiene antecedentes en Cuba, además de la situación entomológica que presenta la provincia de Santiago de Cuba, donde existen vectores transmisores de enfermedades, tales como mosquitos Aedes aegypti y Aedes albopictus; se realizó una revisión bibliográfica exhaustiva, para contribuir a la actualización sobre el tema de toda la comunidad médica de la provincia.


Due to the emergency in the Caribbean caused by Chikungunya fever, and keeping in mind that it has no history in Cuba, besides the entomological situation that presents Santiago de Cuba province, where vectors transmitting diseases exist, such as Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus mosquitoes, an exhaustive literature review was carried out, to contribute to the updating on the topic of the whole medical community from the province.


Subject(s)
Aedes , Chikungunya virus , Insect Vectors , Alphavirus Infections/epidemiology , Vector Control of Diseases , Cuba , Alphavirus Infections/prevention & control , Alphavirus Infections/transmission
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Polibotánica ; 8(1): 51-58, 2010. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS, MOSAICO - Integrative health | ID: biblio-910626

ABSTRACT

En México, desde tiempos prehispánicos, a las serpientes se le ha atribuido una poderosa capacidad curativa, debido a su importancia simbólica y mítica. Por consiguiente, han sido de los vertebrados más utilizados en la medicina tradicional para curar diversas afecciones. No obstante su considerable comercio para este fin, se desconocen las especies de serpientes utilizadas y los factores implicados en dicha práctica. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo identificar a dichas especies, las partes empleadas, padecimientos que curan y costos de los productos. Mediante entrevistas realizadas en 2009a comerciantes de los mercados de Sonora y Xochimilco, Distrito Federal, así como la identificación de las pieles y cabezas adquiridas, se registraron seis especies: Crotalus atrox, C. simus, C. scutulatus, C. molossus, C. ravus y Boa constrictor, siendo las dos primeras las que se expenden con mayor frecuencia (40% y 30% respectivamente). La carne se usa para curar el cáncer y diabetes, mientras que la piel, colmillos y cabezas se adquieren como amuletos protectores. Se discute sobre la persistencia del atributo mágico de las serpientes, presente en su poder curativo, y la actualización de las enfermedades y sus tratamientos.


Subject(s)
Animals , History, Ancient , History, 20th Century , Crotalus , Products Commerce , Medicine, Traditional , Suburban Health , Mexico
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Etnobiología ; 5(1): 86-98, 2007.
Article in Spanish | MOSAICO - Integrative health | ID: biblio-911272

ABSTRACT

En México, la utilización de los animales y sus derivados como productos terapéuticos para curar afecciones del cuerpo y del alma, ha sido una práctica cotidiana desde tiempos prehispánicos. Dicha práctica, en cierta medida se ha conservado en la actualidad. Sin embargo, son pocos los estudios en nuestro país dedicados a explorar este tema. La presente investigación tiene como objetivo identificar a los vertebrados (anfibios, reptiles, aves y mamíferos) que se expenden en diversos comercios especializados, analizando las características de dichos animales que son tomadas en cuenta en las prácticas medicinales. Mediante entrevistas informales en los mercados de Sonora y Xochimilco, Distrito Federal y Chalco, Estado de México, se registraron 17 vertebrados cuyos productos se presentan de diversas formas. Asimismo, se hace una comparación de dichas prácticas con las que se han documentado para el México antiguo en el Códice De la Cruz-Badiano, el cual permite ver que se ha conservado el uso de una buena parte de animales utilizados en el pasado, aunque han variado tanto en el tratamiento como en la enfermedad que curan. Se discuten los posibles factores involucrados en estos cambios.


Subject(s)
Vertebrates , Products Commerce , Medicine, Traditional , Cultural Characteristics , Mexico
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MEDISAN ; 10(4)sept.-oct 2006. tab
Article in Spanish | CUMED | ID: cum-32881

ABSTRACT

Se realizó un estudio de 85 casos con sepsis y 179 controles escogidos entre los neonatos que no tenían dicho antecedente, con vista a identificar los factores de riesgo que favorecieron la aparición de sepsis neonatal en el Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Juan Bruno Zayas de Santiago de Cuba durante el período enero-diciembre del 2002. Para medir la fuerza de asociación se utilizó el odds ratio, con un nivel de significación de 95 por ciento. Los factores de riesgo predominantes fueron: rotura prematura de membranas, sepsis vaginal, parto pretérmino y cateterismo umbilical. Se recomendó capacitar a los profesionales de la salud sobre el control de la sepsis neonatal, así como trazar estrategias de trabajo para identificar los factores de riesgo con asociación causal, a fin de mejorar la atención médica y disminuir la incidencia de la enfermedad en el territorio


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Cross Infection , Sepsis , Infant, Newborn , Risk Factors
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Medisan ; 10(4)sept.-oct. 2006. tab
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-487133

ABSTRACT

Se realizó un estudio de 85 casos con sepsis y 179 controles escogidos entre los neonatos que no tenían dicho antecedente, con vista a identificar los factores de riesgo que favorecieron la aparición de sepsis neonatal en el Hospital Clinicoquirúrgico Juan Bruno Zayas de Santiago de Cuba durante el período enero-diciembre del 2002. Para medir la fuerza de asociación se utilizó el odds ratio, con un nivel de significación de 95 por ciento. Los factores de riesgo predominantes fueron: rotura prematura de membranas, sepsis vaginal, parto pretérmino y cateterismo umbilical. Se recomendó capacitar a los profesionales de la salud sobre el control de la sepsis neonatal, así como trazar estrategias de trabajo para identificar los factores de riesgo con asociación causal, a fin de mejorar la atención médica y disminuir la incidencia de la enfermedad en el territorio


Subject(s)
Humans , Infant, Newborn , Cross Infection , Infant, Newborn , Risk Factors , Sepsis
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Gac Med Mex ; 139(4): 337-46, 2003.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-14574754

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To present the process in the design, development and implementation of Mexico's National Adolescent Health Program. MATERIALS AND METHODS: In efforts to arrive at a consensus regarding the health care priorities for Mexico's adolescent population, 37 public and private institutions dedicated to adolescent health care and social issues were invited to participate in a strategic analysis regarding a joint action plan for health promotion in adolescents with special emphasis on resilience as protective factor. The definition of the action plan involved the participation of 190 health professionals responsible for child and adolescent health programs in the discussion and drafting of the National Health Program. RESULTS: The steps and issues discussed by the 37 participating institutions leading to the development of the National Health Plan are reviewed. CONCLUSIONS: The product of this exercise led to the elaboration of a consensus document that served as the framework for Mexico's National Adolescent Health Plan and that now serves 23.5 million adolescents between 10 and 19 years of age. This action plan was been reviewed by the World Health Organization, which cited Mexico as one of the eight model countries addressing adolescent health.


Subject(s)
Adolescent Health Services , National Health Programs , Adolescent , Consensus , Health Plan Implementation , Health Priorities , Humans , Mexico
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Salud Publica Mex ; 45 Suppl 1: S140-52, 2003.
Article in Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-12602157

ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVE: To identify the health status of adolescents in Mexico in their demographic, social and economic context. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A literature search and review of vital statistics, and opinion surveys were performed in order to asses the impact of the epidemiologic transition on the availability and priority of health services for adolescents. The Omran epidemiologic model was used to classify the demographic, social and economic characteristics of Mexican adolescents in efforts to define their impact on the epidemiologic transition of this age group. RESULTS: Demographic data are presented in the perspective of the epidemiologic transition which permit us to make inferences on the social conditions, growth patterns and health needs of this age group in Mexico. Data are presented regarding the demand and availability of health services, the impact of education and employment opportunities and the role of family and the economy on their well being. Other important aspects presented include the role of education on the sexual and reproductive health of adolescents and the threat of the AIDS pandemic in this age group. CONCLUSIONS: These findings reveal a sequence of variables that can no longer be addressed in the traditional problem oriented approach and strongly suggest a need to profile the health needs of adolescents in an integrated, holistic fashion with emphasis in health promotion and healthy life styles to favor their integral, just and equitable development, and also help focus the societal response in an integrated manner.


Subject(s)
Adolescent Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Health Status Indicators , Health Transition , Population Dynamics , Adolescent , Health Services Accessibility , Humans , Mexico/epidemiology , Socioeconomic Factors
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Salud pública Méx ; 45(supl.1): S140-S152, 2003. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-349297

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OBJETIVO: Identificar los niveles de salud de la adolescencia en México en su demografía, contexto social y económico. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: Se efectuó una revisión de la literatura y de estadísticas vitales, así como de encuestas de opinión, con la finalidad de evaluar el impacto de la transición epidemiológica frente a la disponibilidad y prioridades de los servicios de salud para adolescentes. El modelo epidemiológico de Omran se utilizó para clasificar las características demográficas, sociales y económicas de adolescentes mexicanos como un esfuerzo para definir su impacto en la transición epidemiológica de este grupo de edad. RESULTADOS: Los datos demográficos se presentan en una perspectiva de la transición epidemiológica, la cual nos permite realizar inferencias de las condiciones sociales, patrones de desarrollo y de necesidades en salud de este grupo poblacional en México. Los datos se presentan atendiendo a la demanda y disponibilidad de servicios de salud, el impacto de la educación, las oportunidades de empleo, el rol en la familia y el bienestar. Otros aspectos importantes presentados incluyen la educación sexual y la salud reproductiva, y los relacionados con el SIDA/VIH como pandemia en este grupo de edad. CONCLUSIONES: Los hallazgos presentados revelan que la secuencia tradicional de variables, en la explicación de la transición epidemiológica, no puede seguir manejándose como hasta ahora y nos sugieren de manera imperativa la necesidad de perfilar las necesidades de salud de la adolescencia desde un enfoque holístico, con énfasis en la promoción de estilos de vida sana, que favorezcan un desarrollo justo y equitativo y que además ayuden a enfocar la respuesta social organizada


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Adolescent , Humans , Adolescent Health Services/statistics & numerical data , Health Status Indicators , Health Transition , Population Dynamics , Health Services Accessibility , Mexico/epidemiology , Socioeconomic Factors
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Asunción; s.n; 1998. 63 p. tab, graf. (PY).
Thesis in Spanish, English | LILACS, BDNPAR | ID: biblio-1018471

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Estudio descriptivo, para recopilar información sobre la situación actual del trabajador de enfermería en el turno de la noche, en los Hospitales Barrio Obrero y San Pablo dependientes del Ministerio de Salud Pública y Bienestar Social. Factores como el sistema de horario, beneficios, cantidad de personal y legislación se describen y caracterizan a este grupo


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Shift Work Schedule , Nursing Staff , Nursing Research
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In. Asociación de Economía de la Salud. La economía de la salud en la reforma del sector. Buenos Aires, Fundación ISALUD, 1997. p.231-9.
Monography in Spanish | LILACS | ID: lil-222891
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