Use of Medicinal Plants in the Process of Wound Healing: A Literature Review.

The literature on the use of medicinal plants in wound healing was comprehensively searched to obtain and assess the data. The data were procured via clinical studies that utilized medicinal plants and their compounds in vitro and in vivo for wound healing. This review collected data from electronic databases, including Google Scholar, PubMed, Science Direct, Web of Science, SciFinder, Thesis, and Scopus, using the search terms "natural products", "wound healing", and "natural compounds", along with the keywords "plants", "extracts", and "phytochemicals". Results from the last decade reveal a total of 62 families and 109 genera of medicinal plants, and their compounds have been studied experimentally both in vivo and in vitro and clinically found to effectively promote healing. This activity is related to the presence of secondary metabolites such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, tannins, terpenoids, and phenolic compounds, which act at different stages through different mechanisms to exert anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant effects, confirming that the use of medicinal plants could be an adequate alternative to current conventional practices for treating wounds.

Physiopathologic Bases of Moebius Syndrome: Combining Genetic, Vascular, and Teratogenic Theories.

Moebius syndrome (MBS) is a congenital cranial dysinnervation disorder (CCDD) characterized by a bilateral palsy of abducens and facial cranial nerves, which may coexist with other cranial nerves palsies, mostly those found in the dorsal pons and medulla oblongata. MBS is considered a "rare" disease, occurring in only 1:50,000 to 1:500,000 live births, with no gender predominance. Three independent theories have been described to define its etiology: the vascular theory, which talks about a transient blood flow disruption; the genetic theory, which takes place due to mutations related to the facial motor nucleus neurodevelopment; and last, the teratogenic theory, associated with the consumption of agents such as misoprostol during the first trimester of pregnancy. Since the literature has suggested the existence of these theories independently, this review proposes establishing a theory by matching the MBS molecular bases. This review aims to associate the three etiopathogenic theories at a molecular level, thus submitting a combined postulation. MBS is most likely an underdiagnosed disease due to its low prevalence and challenging diagnosis. Researching other elements that may play a key role in the pathogenesis is essential. It is common to assume the difficulty that patients with MBS have in leading an everyday social life. Research by means of PubMed and Google Scholar databases was carried out, same in which 94 articles were collected by using keywords with the likes of "Moebius syndrome," "PLXND1 mutations," "REV3L mutations," "vascular disruption AND teratogens," and "congenital facial nerve palsy." No exclusion criteria were applied.

Management of Gastrointestinal Symptoms in Parkinson's Disease: A Comprehensive Review of Clinical Presentation, Workup, and Treatment.

Gastrointestinal symptoms in Parkinson's disease (PD) are among the most prevalent and debilitating of complications and present unique diagnostic and management challenges. Patients with PD commonly experience dysphagia, nausea, bloating, and constipation related to pathologic involvement of the enteric nervous system. In turn, gastrointestinal complications may impact motor fluctuations and the efficacy of levodopa therapy. This review will explore the common gastrointestinal manifestations of PD with an emphasis on clinical presentation, workup, and treatment strategies.

Medición de la fuerza muscular en adultos como predictor de extubación en Unidades de Cuidados Intensivos. Revisión narrativa / Measurement of muscular strength in adults as a predicator of extubation in intensive care units. Narrative review

Resumen: Introducción: uno de los principales efectos de la ventilación mecánica invasiva es la lesión de los músculos respiratorios, específicamente, sobre el diafragma en el que pueden ocurrir alteraciones estructurales y funcionales que modifican parcial o totalmente su función. Durante la ventilación mecánica se produce un proceso de atrofia por desuso de dicho músculo. Por ello la utilidad clínica de la medición de la fuerza muscular diafragmática es importante para conocer si el paciente tiene la capacidad de activar los mecanismos protectores de la vía aérea para lograr la extubación exitosa y el retiro del ventilador mecánico en el menor tiempo posible. Objetivos: describir la medición de la fuerza muscular como predictor de la extubación en las unidades de cuidados intensivos. Material y métodos: se realizó una revisión de la literatura, entre 2011 y 2022. Resultados: los pacientes que son sometidos a ventilación mecánica invasiva prolongada generalmente desarrollan una afección muscular diafragmática, lo que se convierte en una problemática para el proceso de extubación temprana, por lo cual es vital conocer los métodos de medición de fuerza muscular como predictor de extubación.

Abstract: Introduction: one of the main effects of invasive mechanical ventilation is injury to the respiratory muscles, specifically the diaphragm. In which structural and functional alterations can occur that partially or totally modify its function. During mechanical ventilation, a process of disuse atrophy of said muscle occurs. Therefore, the clinical utility of measuring diaphragmatic muscle strength is important to know if the patient has the ability to activate the protective mechanisms of the airway to achieve successful extubation and removal of the mechanical ventilator in the shortest time possible. Objective: describe the measurement of muscle strength as a predictor of extubation in intensive care units. Material and methods: a literature review was carried out, carried out between 2011 and 2022. Results: patients who are subjected to prolonged mechanical ventilation generally develop a diaphragmatic muscle disorder, becoming a problem for the weaning, for it is important know the methods of measuring muscle strength.

Prueba de la marcha: Respuestas ventilatorias, cardiovasculares y relación con la distancia recorrida en pacientes con secuelas de tuberculosis / Walk test: Ventilatory and cardiovascular responses and their relationship with the walking distance covered by patients with tuberculosis sequelae / Teste de caminhada: respostas ventilatórias e cardiovasculares e relação com a distância percorrida em pacientes com sequelas de tuberculose

Introducción: La evaluación de los pacientes con tuberculosis pulmonar permite establecer metas de intervención en salud; el test de caminata de los 6 minutos, es ideal para observar la respuesta de todos los sistemas incluidos durante el ejercicio. Objetivo: Describir la respuesta fisiológica de algunas variables ventilatorias y cardiovasculares durante el test de caminata de los 6minutos en pacientes con secuelas de tuberculosis pulmonar, y sus posibles correlaciones de las variables fisiológicas con la distancia recorrida. Materiales y métodos: Estudio descriptivo de corte transversal en 21 pacientes con diagnóstico de secuelas de tuberculosis pulmonar, quienes asistieron a un programa de rehabilitación pulmonar, y realizaron test de caminata de los 6 minutos. Resultados: La edad media fue 49,33±18,82 años, en su mayoría hombres, la media de la distancia fue 348,35±127,833m. Hubo diferencia significativa durante los cuatro momentos analizados con un valor p<0,0001 en frecuencia cardiaca, frecuencia respiratoria y saturación de oxígeno. Hubo correlación fuerte para la edad, consumo de Oxígeno (VO2), número de detenciones, disnea modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), capacidad funcional medida en equivalentes Metabólicos (METS) y Saturación de Oxígeno (SpO2).Conclusión: Pacientes con secuelas de tuberculosis pulmonar en su mayoría hombres, evidencian cambios estadísticamente significativos durante la prueba.

Introduction:The assessment of patients with pulmonary tuberculosis is useful to establish health intervention goals. The 6-minute walk test is key to observing the response of all of the body systems involved in the exercise. Objective:To describe the physiological response of some ventilatory and cardiovascular variables during the 6-minute walk test in patients with pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae and possible correlations between physiological variables and the covered distance. Materials and methods:Descriptive cross-sectional study on 21 patients diagnosed with sequelae caused by pulmonary tuberculosis, who attended a pulmonary rehabilitation program and performed a 6-minute walk test. Results: The mean age of patients was 49.33±18.82 years, mostly men, and the mean distance was 348.35±127833 m. There was a significant difference in heart rate, respiratory rate andoxygen saturation during the four analyzed moments, with a pvalue < 0.0001. There was a strong correlation for age, oxygen consumption (VO2), number of stops, dyspnea modified Medical Research Council (mMRC), functional capacity measured as metabolic equivalents (METS) and oxygen saturation (SpO2). Conclusion:Most male patients with pulmonary tuberculosis sequelae show statistically significant changes during the test.

Introdução:A avaliação de pacientes com tuberculose pulmonar permite estabelecer metas de intervenção em saúde; O teste de caminhada de 6 minutos é ideal para observar a resposta de todos os sistemas incluídos durante o exercício. Objetivo: Descrever a resposta fisiológica de algumas variáveis ventilatórias e cardiovasculares durante o teste de caminhada de 6 minutos em pacientes com sequela de tuberculose pulmonar e suas possíveis correlações das variáveis fisiológicas com a distância percorrida. Materiais e métodos:Estudo transversal descritivo em 21 pacientes diagnosticados com sequelas de tuberculose pulmonar, que frequentavam um programa de reabilitação pulmonar, e realizaram o teste de caminhada de 6 minutos. Resultados:A média de idade foi de 49,33±18,82 anos, a maioria homens, a distância média foi de 348,35±127,833m. Houve diferença significativa nos quatro momentos analisados com valor de p< 0,0001 na frequência cardíaca, frequência respiratória e saturação de oxigênio. Houve uma forte correlação paraidade, consumo de oxigênio (VO2), número de paradas, dispneia modificada do Medical Research Council (mMRC), capacidade funcional medida em equivalentes metabólicos (METS) e saturação de oxigênio (SpO2). Conclusão:Pacientes com sequelas de tuberculose pulmonar, em sua maioria homens, apresentam alterações estatisticamente significativas durante o exame.

Computerized clinical decision support systems for prescribing in primary care: main characteristics and implementation impact-protocol of an evidence and gap map.

BACKGROUND: Computerized clinical decision support systems are used by clinicians at the point of care to improve quality of healthcare processes (prescribing error prevention, adherence to clinical guidelines, etc.) and clinical outcomes (preventive, therapeutic, and diagnostics). Attempts to summarize results of computerized clinical decision support systems to support prescription in primary care have been challenging, and most systematic reviews and meta-analyses failed due to an extremely high degree of heterogeneity present among the included primary studies. The aim of our study will be to synthesize the evidence, considering all methodological factors that could explain these differences, and build an evidence and gap map to identify important remaining research questions. METHODS: A literature search will be conducted from January 2010 onwards in MEDLINE, Embase, the Cochrane Library, and Web of Science databases. Two reviewers will independently screen all citations, full text, and abstract data. The study methodological quality and risk of bias will be appraised using appropriate tools if applicable. A flow diagram with the screened studies will be presented, and all included studies will be displayed using interactive evidence and gap maps. Results will be reported in accordance with recommendations from the Campbell Collaboration on the development of evidence and gap maps. DISCUSSION: Evidence behind computerized clinical decision support systems to support prescription use in primary care has so far been difficult to be synthesized. Evidence and gap maps represent an innovative approach that has emerged and is increasingly being used to address a broader research question, where multiple types of intervention and outcomes reported may be evaluated. Broad inclusion criteria have been chosen with regard to study designs, in order to collect all available information. Regarding the limitations, we will only include English and Spanish language studies from the last 10 years, we will not perform a grey literature search, and we will not carry out a meta-analysis due to the predictable heterogeneity of available studies. SYSTEMATIC REVIEW REGISTRATION: This study is registered in Open Science Framework https://bit.ly/2RqKrWp.

Immunophenotype of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes in atypical Spitzoid tumors according to the risk of progression.

The aims of the study were to investigate and compare the immunophenotype of tumor-infiltrating lymphocytes (TILs) and PD-L1 expression in a series of benign, intermediate and malignant Spitzoid lesions showing marked inflammatory lymphoid component, to find out its possible relation with the prognosis of these lesions. Six out of 97 Spitz nevus (SN) (6 %), five out of 26 atypical Spitz tumors (AST) (16 %) and seven out of 37 Spitzoid melanomas (SM) (19 %) showed diffuse, intense inflammatory component and were included in the study. The biological risk of the tumors was assessed in all AST through the melanoma 4 probe-FISH assay and the 9p21 locus exploration. TILs were quantitatively immunophenotyped using CD3, CD4, CD8, CD20, TIA1, FOXP3 and PD1 antibodies. PD-L1 was assessed in tumoral cells and inflammatory cells adjacent to the tumor. No significant differences of TILs immunophenotype were found between SN, AST and SM. However, the classification of tumors according to the biological risk showed that grouped SN plus low-risk AST had a significantly higher number of T-cells CD8+ and TIA-1+, as well as a lower CD4/CD8 relation and B- lymphocyte number than high-risk of progression tumors (grouped high-risk AST plus SM). Immunoregulatory T-cell markers PD1 and FOXP3 only correlated with each other and with PD-L1 expression. In conclusion, The TILs immunoprofile differences between low-risk and high-risk of progression Spitzoid tumors, especially regarding CD8 and the cytotoxic immune response, can add prognostic information about these challenging tumors and impact the clinical management of patients.

PD-L1 Expression in Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Data from a Referral Center in Spain.

Anti-programmed cell death (PD1)/ligand-1 (PD-L1) checkpoint inhibitors have improved the survival of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) patients. Additionally, PD-L1 has emerged as a predictive biomarker of response. Our goal was to examine the histological features of all PD-L1 cases of NSCLC analyzed in our center between 2017 and 2020, as well as to correlate the expression values of the same patient in different tested samples. PD-L1 immunohistochemistry (IHC) was carried out on 1279 external and internal samples: 482 negative (tumor proportion score, TPS < 1%; 37.7%), 444 low-expression (TPS 1-49%; 34.7%) and 353 high-expression (TPS ≥ 50%; 27.6%). Similar results were observed with samples from our institution (N = 816). Significant differences were observed with respect to tumor histological type (p = 0.004); squamous carcinoma was positive in a higher proportion of cases than other histological types. There were also differences between PD-L1 expression and the type of sample analyzed (surgical, biopsy, cytology; p < 0.001), with a higher frequency of negative cytology. In addition, there were cases with more than one PD-L1 determination, showing heterogeneity. Our results show strong correlation with the literature data and reveal heterogeneity between tumors and samples from the same patient, which could affect eligibility for treatment with immunotherapy.

Más allá del COVID-19. Diseño de un nuevo modelo de atención compartida entre farmacia comunitaria y atención primaria / Beyond COVID-19. Design of a new model of shared services between community pharmacies and primary health care

INTRODUCCIÓN: Las farmacias comunitarias representan un papel clave en la respuesta al COVID-19 y especialmente en el control de enfermedades crónicas más allá de la pandemia. OBJETIVO: Diseño de un nuevo modelo de atención compartida entre farmacia comunitaria y atención primaria para prevenir la fragilidad y promover el autocuidado en personas mayores. MÉTODO: Estudio cualitativo de investigación-acción con mapeo de actores, segmentación de perfiles, grupos de discusión, entrevistas en profundidad y sesiones de diseño creativo. Las técnicas utilizadas aseguraron la participación de personas mayores y profesionales en todas las etapas de diseño. RESULTADOS: Se generaron circuitos comunes de comunicación para los nuevos servicios y protocolos de actuación compartidos. Se propusieron nuevos roles profesionales en respuesta a las necesidades, expectativas y preferencias de las personas mayores. Se diseñaron los servicios de detección de fragilidad, adherencia a nuevos medicamentos, toma de constantes y refuerzo terapéutico. El modelo aporta sistemas de comunicación bidireccional entre atención primaria y farmacia comunitaria y reconoce el papel de la farmacia comunitaria en la promoción del autocuidado y gestión de la patología crónica y la medicación. CONCLUSIONES: Se evidencia la importancia de crear un ecosistema más abierto que dé lugar a innovaciones organizativas que aprovechen la proximidad y capilaridad de las oficinas de farmacia, así como la incorporación de la omnicanalidad en la atención, esencial en situaciones de crisis sanitaria como la actual. Asimismo, queda demostrado que las técnicas de diseño cooperativo favorecen la participación de los agentes involucrados, aumentando su contribución e impacto potencial sobre los resultados

INTRODUCTION: Community pharmacies play a key role in response to COVID-19 and especially in the control of chronic diseases beyond the pandemic. OBJECTIVE: To design a new model of health assistance focused on frailty prevention and the self-care promotion among older adults, using share care services between the community pharmacy and the primary healthcare. METHOD: We conducted a qualitative study of action research using methods as actor mapping, segment profile, discussion groups, in-depth interviews and creative design sessions. Using those techniques during all the design stages allowed us to get an effective participation of older adults and professionals. RESULTS: Common communications circuits for the new services, new professional roles and shared action protocols were created. Furthermore, we designed early frailty detection, medication review associated with fall risk, assessment and intervention for adherence to new medications, vital sign checking and hypertension, diabetes and COPD therapeutic reinforcement services. This model provides two-way communication systems with the primary health care and recognizes the community pharmacy functions in the scope of self-care promotion and chronic pathology and medication self-management. CONCLUSIONS: It is highlighted the importance of creating a more open ecosystem within the community. The feedback obtained will allow to design organizational innovations. This has to be done taking advantage of the community pharmacies proximity and capillarity in the territory, as well as the new incorporation of the omni-channel care. Besides, cooperative design techniques have proved to be an encouragement for the participation of the involved agents, increasing their contribution and potential impact on the results

Analysis of changes in trends in the consumption rates of benzodiazepines and benzodiazepine-related drugs.

BACKGROUND: To analyse trends in the rates of consumption of benzodiazepine (BZD) anxiolytics, BZD hypnotics and non-BZD hypnotics and the association with contextual factors. METHODS: Descriptive time series study. Units of analysis were monthly dose per inhabitant per day (DID) and dose per medical card per day(DCD) of benzodiazepine(BZD anxiolytics(BZD-A), BZD hypnotics(BZD-H) and non-BZD hypnotics(Non-BZD-H) between January 2006-December 2015. We analysed 6 primary healthcare districts(PHD) and used defined daily doses (DDDs) to calculate the monthly DIDs(overall and by ATC group). Trends and monthly percentage change (MPC) were analysed through joinpoint regression. RESULTS: The annual DID increased by 26% overall, the trend was different across ATC groups. Consumption in BZD-A and BZD-H increased (27.1%,61.9%), consumption in Non-BZD-H decreased by 35%. There was high variability in DCD across the PHD, with an overall increase of 10.2%(5.7%-22.9%). By ATC, DCD increased by 10.4% in BZD-A(4.2%-22.2%) and by 44.2% in BZD-H(33.2%-76.5%). The overall DCD in the Non-BZD-H decreased by 42.1%(19.7%-50.8%). We found an initial upward trend in consumption of BZD-A until April/2008(monthly percentage change -MPC- +0.5%), followed by a slightly slower increase (+0.1%). No changes in trend were detected in BZD-H. In Non-BZD-H, we observed an upward trend until February/2013(+0.1%), followed by a sharp decrease until August/2013(-6.3%), and finally a slight decrease(-0.3%). CONCLUSIONS: BZD consumption has increased in the last decade, with variability across areas. The changes in trends do not coincide with the financial crisis, introduction of prescriptions by active ingredient, electronic prescriptions or copayment. The only decrease in the Non-BZD-H may be linked to an intervention.

The participatory design of a performance oriented monitoring and evaluation system in an international development environment.

This article illustrates the application of the impact monitoring and evaluation process for the design and development of a performance monitoring and evaluation framework in the context of human and institutional capacity development. This participative process facilitated stakeholder ownership in several areas including the design, development, and use of a new monitoring and evaluation system, as well their targeted results and accomplishments through the use of timely performance data gathered through ongoing monitoring and evaluation. The process produced a performance indicator map, a comprehensive monitoring and evaluation framework, and data collection templates to promote the development, implementation, and sustainability of the monitoring and evaluation system of a farmer's trade union in an African country.

Tamizaje de deterioro cognitivo leve en adultos mayores con enfermedad cardiovascular en un Hospital Nacional de Chiclayo, Perú / Screening of mild cognitive impairment in elderly adults with cardiovascular disease in a National Hospital

Objetivo: Estimar la frecuencia de Deterioro Cognitivo Leve en adultos mayores con enfermedad cardiovascular que acuden por consultorio externo del servicio de geriatría en el Hospital Nacional Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo, durante el período abril - septiembre del 2011. Material y Métodos: Estudio descriptivo. Se seleccionó a 244 pacientes a través de la revisión de historias clínicas, evaluándolos mediante los criterios de Peterson y Mini - Mental State Examination en consultorio externo o un ambiente adecuado para ello; los datos fueron procesados a través de un análisis descriptivo. Resultados: La frecuencia de DCL fue 39,75%, de los cuales el 31,96% corresponde al género masculino y 68,04% al género femenino, fue más frecuente en mayores de 80 años (54,67%) y con menor grado de instrucción (primaria: 74,23%); la enfermedad cardiovascular encontrada con mayor frecuencia fue la hipertensión arterial y el área más afectada la atención y cálculo. Conclusión: El deterioro cognitivo leve es más frecuente en el sexo femenino, en personas de mayor edad y con menor grado de instrucción.

Objective: To estimate the prevalence of mild cognitive impairment in elderly adults with cardiovascular disease that attend the outpatient geriatric service in the National Hospital Almanzor Aguinaga Asenjo, during the period April to September 2011. Material and Methods: descriptive study. 244 patients were recruited through medical record review, evaluated using the criteria of Peterson and Mini - Mental State Examination in outpatient clinic or the right environment for it, the data was processed through a descriptive analysis. Results: The frequency of DCL was 39.75%, of which 31.96% were male and 68.04% female gender, was more frequent in patients over 80 years (54.67%) and with less education (primary: 74.23%); the cardiovascular disease found most frequently was arterial hypertension and the most affected area was the attention and calculation. Conclusion: The mild cognitive impairment is more common in women, in older people and less educated.

Usos terapéuticos de sustancias prohibidas: LSD, MDMA, THC, GHB, DMT, psilocybina y mescalina / Therapeutic uses of prohibited substances: LSD, MDMA, THC, GHB, DMT, psilocybin, mescaline

El presente texto hace un breve recorrido sobre los usos terapéuticos que han tenido la LSD, MDMA, THC, GHB, DMT, Psilocybina y Mescalina en la historia, así como también refiere algunos de los beneficios para la salud física y mental que se considera tienen en la actualidad. Esta información científica se contrapone a la normativa internacional en materia de drogas, que las clasifica como sustancias prohibidas en la Lista I, debido a su falta de uso médico aceptado por Estados Unidos y a su alto potencial de abuso. En este trayecto también se intenta comprender a qué hace referencia dicho potencial, así como las motivaciones que podrían existir detrás de la prohibición del uso terapéutico de estas drogas. En este marco, se consideran consecuencias para la salud de la población, las que atentan contra los Derechos Humanos de las personas que podrían requerir alguna de estas sustancias.

This paper makes a brief of the therapeutic uses have had the LSD, MDMA, THC, GHB, DMT, Psilocybin and Mescaline in history, as well as some of the benefits referred to physical and mental health that are considered today. This scientific information seems contrary to international legislation on drugs, which classifies as prohibited substances in Schedule I, due to its lack of acceptance medical use by the United States and its high potential for abuse. In this way also try to understand what makes this potential reference, and the reasons that could be behind the ban on therapeutic use of these drugs. In this framework, we consider health consequences of the population, which violate the human rights of people who may require some of these substances.

Van Rensselaer Potter y Edgar Morin: Cambios en el pensamiento ético contemporáneo / Van Rensselaer Potter and Edgar Morin: Changes in contemporary ethical thinking / Van Rensselaer Potter e Edgar Morin: Mudanças no pensamento ético contemporâneo

Estudio de los aportes de la Bioética global de Van R. Potter y la ética compleja de Edgar Morin al pensamiento ético contemporáneo, desde una perspectiva interpretativa con base en tres procedimientos analíticos. En él se reconoce, tras las diferencias terminológicas y conceptuales entre Potter y Morin, una comunidad esencial, legible, mediante la producción de un diálogo de saberes que apela a los fundamentos de ambas teorías. Se identifican nueve elementos que delimitan dicha comunidad esencial: 1) La oposición a la concepción dicotómica clásica que separa conocimiento y moralidad, ciencias naturales y sociales; 2) El reconocimiento de la responsabilidad como principio moral y cognitivo básico; 3) La identificación de la relatividad de la moral en relación con la complejidad moral y la diversidad moral; 4) La centralidad de la relación ciencia-ética-política en la comprensión contemporánea de los asuntos humanos; 5) La comprensión contextulizada del sujeto del conocimiento (observador) y del sujeto moral; 6) La identificación de las bases no sociales de la moralidad; 7) La ampliación del círculo de la moralidad; 8) La oposición a la moralina; 9) La superación a los ®ismos¼. Esta comunidad esencial manifiesta de forma enriquecida importantes elementos de cambio en el pensamiento ético contemporáneo...

Study of the contributions of the Potter ìs global bioethics and Morin ìs complex ethics to the contemporary ethical thought, from an interpretive perspective based on three analytic procedures. Establishing a dialogue between the foundations of both theories, -- despite of terminological and conceptual differences between Potter ìs and Morin ìs works--, this paper recognized, an essential, readable community between them. Nine elements are identified that define this essential community: 1) The opposition to the classical conception that establishes dichotomies that separates knowledge and morality, natural and social sciences; 2) The recognition of the responsibility like a basic principle of knowing and morals; 3) The identification of the relativity of the morals in connection with the moral complexity and the moral diversity; 4) The centrality of science-ethics-politics’ relationship in the contemporary understanding of the human matters; 5) The contextualized understanding of the subject of knowledge (observer) and morals; 6) The identification of the non-social bases of the morality; 7) The amplification of the circle of the morality; 8) The opposition to the “moralina”; 9) The overcoming of the “isms”. This essential community points out, in an enriched way, important elements of change in the contemporary ethical thinking...

O presente artigo é o fruto de uma pesquisa onde são expostas as principais contribuições da bioética global de Van R. Potter e da complexa ética de Edgar Morin ao pensamento ético contemporâneo, desde uma perspectiva interpretativa baseada em três procedimentos analíticos. Nele é reconhecida, acima das diferenças terminológicas e conceituais entre Potter e Morin, uma comunidade essencial, legível, por meio da produção de um diálogo de saberes que apela para os fundamentos de ambas as teorias. São identificados nove elementos que delimitam essa comunidade essencial: 1) A oposição à concepção dicotômica clássica que separa conhecimento e moralidade, ciências naturais e sociais; 2) O reconhecimento da responsabilidade como principio moral e cognitivo básico; 3) A identificação da relatividade da moral em relação à complexidade moral e à diversidade moral; 4) A centralidade da relação ciência-ética-política na compreensão contemporânea dos assuntos humanos; 5) A compreensão contextualizada do sujeito do conhecimento (observador) e do sujeito moral; 6) A identificação das bases não sociais da moralidade; 7) A ampliação do círculo da moralidade; 8) A oposição à lição de moral; 9) A superação dos “ismos”. Esta comunidade essencial manifesta de forma enriquecida importantes elementos de mudança no pensamento ético contemporâneo...

An application of the Impact Evaluation Process for designing a performance measurement and evaluation framework in K-12 environments.

This article illustrates the application of the Impact Evaluation Process for the design of a performance measurement and evaluation framework for an urban high school. One of the key aims of this framework is to enhance decision-making by providing timely feedback about the effectiveness of various performance improvement interventions. The framework design process is guided by the Impact Evaluation Process, and included the participation of key stakeholders including administrative and teaching staff who all contributed to the performance measurement and evaluation framework design process. Key performance indicators at the strategic, tactical, and operational levels were derived from the school vision, and linked to specific interventions to facilitate the continuous evaluation and improvement process.

Estudio sobre la utilización y adecuación de absorbentes para la incontinencia urinaria en un distrito de atención primaria / The use and suitability of absorbent products for urinary incontinence in a primary health care district

Objetivo: Calcular el consumo de absorbentes en pacientes con incontinencia urinaria pertenecientes al Distrito Sanitario de Atención Primaria Sevilla (DSAPS) y comparar la evolución a lo largo de los años 2005-2009, así como, calcular el gasto sanitario que supone dicho consumo y su variación en el periodo estudiado. Método. Estudio observacional descriptivo transversal sobre la utilización de absorbentes de incontinencia urinaria (AIU) en el DSAPS entre 2005 y 2009. La población de estudio fueron los pacientes registrados a los que se les dispensó AIU durante dicho periodo. Indicadores principales: número de envases de absorbentes/número de tarjetas ajustadas por edad del paciente y por tipo de aportación (TAFE) y gasto sanitario en AIU/TAFE. Resultados. Entre los años 2005 y 2009 se observa un crecimiento de prescripción en absorbentes ajustado por TAFE del 0,71%. Por áreas, el incremento fue del 1,06% en el área Virgen del Rocío y del 1,28% en el área hospitalaria Virgen de Macarena. El gasto sanitario empleado en el consumo de AIU durante el total de los cinco años fue de 4.100.765€. Ésto supuso un crecimiento del gasto sanitario del 17,8%. Conclusiones. Ha habido un incremento en el consumo de absorbentes a lo largo del tiempo, lo que se traduce también en un aumento del gasto sanitario. Ante esto, cabe quizás plantearse una intervención dirigida a los prescriptores que potencie el tratamiento escalonado y multifactorial de la IU (AU)

Objective: To calculate the use of absorbent products in patients with urinary incontinence in the Seville District Primary Health Care, and to compare the use over time, and to calculate the health costs and their variation during the period 2005-2009. Method. A cross-sectional and descriptive observational study was conducted on the use of urinary incontinence absorbents in the Seville District Primary Health Care, from 2005 and 2009. Patients registered as using urinary incontinence absorbents (UIA) during that period were included as the study population. Main variables: number of absorbent packages/number of healthcare cards by patient age and by type of contribution, and cost of UIA/number of cards by patient age and by type of social security contribution. Results. There was an increase of 0.71% in the prescription of absorbents by healthcare card, patient age and by type of contribution. When comparing the different Health Areas, there was an increase of 1.06% within the Virgen del Rocío Hospital Area and an increase of 1.28% within Virgen de Macarena Hospital Area. The health expense incurred in the use of UIA during these five years was 4,100,765 €, which is an increase of 17.8%. Conclusions. There is a high increase in the use of UIA with time, causing an increase in the health costs. There was also a high frequency in the use of special beds. Therefore, it would be reasonable to train the prescribers to promote progressive and multidisciplinary treatment of UI (AU)

[The use and suitability of absorbent products for urinary incontinence in a primary health care district]. / Estudio sobre la utilización y adecuación de absorbentes para la incontinencia urinaria en un distrito de atención primaria.

OBJECTIVE: To calculate the use of absorbent products in patients with urinary incontinence in the Seville District Primary Health Care, and to compare the use over time, and to calculate the health costs and their variation during the period 2005-2009. METHOD: A cross-sectional and descriptive observational study was conducted on the use of urinary incontinence absorbents in the Seville District Primary Health Care, from 2005 and 2009. Patients registered as using urinary incontinence absorbents (UIA) during that period were included as the study population. MAIN VARIABLES: number of absorbent packages/number of healthcare cards by patient age and by type of contribution, and cost of UIA/number of cards by patient age and by type of social security contribution. RESULTS: There was an increase of 0.71% in the prescription of absorbents by healthcare card, patient age and by type of contribution. When comparing the different Health Areas, there was an increase of 1.06% within the Virgen del Rocío Hospital Area and an increase of 1.28% within Virgen de Macarena Hospital Area. The health expense incurred in the use of UIA during these five years was 4,100,765 €, which is an increase of 17.8%. CONCLUSIONS: There is a high increase in the use of UIA with time, causing an increase in the health costs. There was also a high frequency in the use of special beds. Therefore, it would be reasonable to train the prescribers to promote progressive and multidisciplinary treatment of UI.

How to avoid injuries of the superior gluteal nerve.

BACKGROUND: Injuries to the superior gluteal nerve are a common complication in hip replacement surgery. They can be avoided with a good anatomical knowledge of the course of the superior gluteal nerve. METHODS: We dissected 29 half pelvises of adult cadavers. The distance and the angle from the entry points of branches of the superior gluteal nerve into the deep surface of the gluteus medium and minimus muscles to the midpoint of the superior border of the greater trochanter were measured. RESULTS: The dissections revealed that the nerve divided into 2 branches (86.20%) or 3 branches (13.8%). The more caudal branch was responsible for innervation of the tensor fascia latae. CONCLUSIONS: A 2-3-cm safe area above the greater trochanter is appropriate to prevent nerve damage.

Results of radiotherapy in primary cutaneous lymphoma.

INTRODUCTION: Multiple therapeutic strategies have been proposed for the management of primary cutaneous lymphomas. We report the outcome data and therapeutic response of a group of patients treated with local radiotherapy. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Twenty seven patients with diagnostic of cutaneous lymphoma and treated with local radiation were evaluated for clinical response. Thirteen cases corresponded to cutaneous T-cell lymphomas (CTCL) and 14 to cutaneous B-cell lymphomas (CBCL). Orthovoltage radiotherapy of 100 Kv was used and total dose of radiation ranged from 15 to 30 Gy (mean 24 Gy; median 20 Gy). RESULTS: The immediate response to the treatment was satisfactory in all cases. In 24 patients (89%) complete response was obtained in the irradiated lesion and in 3 cases (11%) the response was partial. With a mean follow-up of 25.4 months (range 1-100 months) the overall response rate was 96.3%. Fourteen patients (52%) were alive without evidence of disease (6 CTCL and 8 CBCL), 5 patients (18%) retained cutaneous disease or had systemic progression (3 CTCL and 2 CBCL) and 8 patients died (30%). In 7 patients lymphoma progression was the factor leading to death (26%) and in one patient the cause was not related with the disease. CONCLUSIONS: Radiotherapy was demonstrated to be able to induce clinical remission of primary cutaneous lymphomas.