Prevalent coinfection and associated factors for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Human Immunodeficiency Virus in patients submitted to renal replacement therapy: A cross-sectional study of 21 dialysis units in the State of Mexico.

BACKGROUND: Chronic kidney disease (CKD) predispose to viral coinfections in patients submitted to renal replacement therapy (RRT); nevertheless, few reports have been performed to elucidate the current epidemiology within this population in Mexico. AIM: To estimate the prevalence of HBV, HCV, and HIV coinfection and to explore factors associated with prevalent coinfection in patients living with renal failure undergoing to RRT. METHODS: A multicenter cross-sectional recruitment across 21 units at the Mexican Institute of Social Security (IMSS) at the State of Mexico was performed during 2019. A standardized clinical questionnaire was performed to elucidate individual and relatives-related conditions. A treatment facility questionnaire was applied to the chief responsible of each unit to explore treatment facility variables. Serological testing, clinical, biochemical, and anthropometrical parameters were extracted from clinical records. RESULT: In 1,304 patients (57.5% male, mean age 45.5 (SD: 15.6) years, and 95.8% in hemodialysis), the prevalence of any viral coinfection was 3.14% (95% CI: 2.32%-4.23%). The highest viral coinfection prevalence were for HCV, HBV, and HIV, in which men and subjects diagnosed after 2010's had the highest rates. We identify that being submitted to peritoneal dialysis, being treated in a surrogated dialysis center and living with a close relative with prior hepatitis coinfection were associated factors for any viral coinfection. CONCLUSION: In patients submitted to RRT, the prevalence of viral coinfection remains high compared with general population. Screening strategies, medical awareness and targeted public healthcare policies should prioritize better care practices within patients submitted to RRT in Mexico.

[Knowledge of PrevenIMSS Programs in users of a primary health care clinic]. / Conocimientos del programa PrevenIMSS en usuarios de una unidad de medicina familiar.

Background: The PrevenIMSS programs are a strategy to promote health self-care at the three levels of prevention, with special emphasis on primary health care. One of its objectives is to have an impact on the morbidity and mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension, the prevention of these illnesses requires knowledge for health self-care contained in these guidelines. Objective: To identify the information that the IMSS beneficiaries have on self-care of health contained in the PrevenIMSS guidelines. Material and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study. After signing the informed consent, one thousand beneficiaries of a UMF were interviewed, 200 for each PrevenIMSS age group. Questions were asked about: 1. Health promotion, 2. Prevention and control of diseases, 3. Detection of diseases, 4. Nutrition, 5. Sexual and reproductive health, and an open question, to identify their needs for self-care of health. Results: The respondents answered having knowledge about the PrevenIMSS components in: Health promotion: 62%. Nutrition: 43%. Disease prevention: 55.3%. Detection and control of diseases: 51.9%. Sexual and reproductive health: 49.9%. The total score obtained by age group was: 0-9 years 46.35 ± 14.36; 10-19 years 46.02 ± 12.06; women from 20 to 59 years old 46.79 ± 8.19, men from 20 to 59 years old 52.19 ± 14.58; adults aged 60 and over 46.65 ± 13.34. Conclusions: The least information is in nutrition. The group of adolescents was the most affected.

Introducción: los programas PrevenIMSS son una estrategia para promover la salud en los tres niveles de prevención, con especial énfasis en el primer nivel de atención. Uno de sus objetivos es impactar en la morbimortalidad de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, como obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión, cuya prevención requiere de conocimientos para el autocuidado de la salud contenidos en estas guías. Objetivo: identificar la información que tienen los derechohabientes del IMSS sobre el autocuidado de la salud contenida en las guías PrevenIMSS. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal. Previa firma de consentimiento informado se entrevistó a mil derechohabientes de una unidad de medicina familiar; 200 por cada grupo etario PrevenIMSS. Se formularon preguntas acerca de: 1. Promoción de la salud, 2. Prevención y control de enfermedades, 3. Detección de enfermedades, 4. Nutrición, 5. Salud sexual y reproductiva, y una pregunta abierta para identificar sus necesidades sobre el autocuidado de la salud. Resultados: los encuestados respondieron tener conocimientos acerca de los componentes PrevenIMSS en: Promoción de la salud, el 62%; Nutrición, 43%; Prevención de enfermedades, 55.3%; Detección y control de enfermedades, 51.9%, y Salud sexual y reproductiva, 49.9%. El puntaje total obtenido por grupo etario fue: 0-9 años: 46.35 ± 14.36; 10-19 años: 46.02 ± 12.06; mujeres de 20 a 59 años: 46.79 ± 8.19, hombres de 20 a 59 años: 52.19 ±14.58, y adultos mayores de 60 años y más: 46.65 ± 13.34. Conclusiones: la menor información se tiene en nutrición. El grupo de adolescentes fue el más afectado.

Higher education students' achievement emotions and their antecedents in e-learning amid COVID-19 pandemic: A multi-country survey.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has had a wide range of negative consequences for higher education students. We explored the generalizability of the control-value theory of achievement emotions for e-learning, focusing on their antecedents. We involved 17019 higher education students from 13 countries, who completed an online survey during the first wave of the pandemic. A structural equation model revealed that proximal antecedents (e-learning self-efficacy, computer self-efficacy) mediated the relation between environmental antecedents (cognitive and motivational quality of the task) and positive and negative achievement emotions, with some exceptions. The model was invariant across country, area of study, and gender. The rates of achievement emotions varied according to these same factors. Beyond their theoretical relevance, these findings could be the basis for policy recommendations to support stakeholders in coping with the challenges of e-learning and the current and future sequelae of the pandemic.

Conocimientos del programa PrevenIMSS en usuarios de una unidad de medicina familiar / Knowledge of PrevenIMSS Programs in users of a primary health care clinic

Introducción: los programas PrevenIMSS son una estrategia para promover la salud en los tres niveles de prevención, con especial énfasis en el primer nivel de atención. Uno de sus objetivos es impactar en la morbimortalidad de enfermedades crónicas no transmisibles, como obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión, cuya prevención requiere de conocimientos para el autocuidado de la salud contenidos en estas guías. Objetivo: identificar la información que tienen los derechohabientes del IMSS sobre el autocuidado de la salud contenida en las guías PrevenIMSS. Material y métodos: estudio descriptivo transversal. Previa firma de consentimiento informado se entrevistó a mil derechohabientes de una unidad de medicina familiar; 200 por cada grupo etario PrevenIMSS. Se formularon preguntas acerca de: 1. Promoción de la salud, 2. Prevención y control de enfermedades, 3. Detección de enfermedades, 4. Nutrición, 5. Salud sexual y reproductiva, y una pregunta abierta para identificar sus necesidades sobre el autocuidado de la salud. Resultados: los encuestados respondieron tener conocimientos acerca de los componentes PrevenIMSS en: Promoción de la salud, el 62%; Nutrición, 43%; Prevención de enfermedades, 55.3%; Detección y control de enfermedades, 51.9%, y Salud sexual y reproductiva, 49.9%. El puntaje total obtenido por grupo etario fue: 0-9 años: 46.35 ± 14.36; 10-19 años: 46.02 ± 12.06; mujeres de 20 a 59 años: 46.79 ± 8.19, hombres de 20 a 59 años: 52.19 ±14.58, y adultos mayores de 60 años y más: 46.65 ± 13.34. Conclusiones: la menor información se tiene en nutrición. El grupo de adolescentes fue el más afectado.

Background: The PrevenIMSS programs are a strategy to promote health self-care at the three levels of prevention, with special emphasis on primary health care. One of its objectives is to have an impact on the morbidity and mortality of chronic non-communicable diseases such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension, the prevention of these illnesses requires knowledge for health self-care contained in these guidelines. Objective: To identify the information that the IMSS beneficiaries have on self-care of health contained in the PrevenIMSS guidelines. Material and methods: Descriptive cross-sectional study. After signing the informed consent, one thousand beneficiaries of a UMF were interviewed, 200 for each PrevenIMSS age group. Questions were asked about: 1. Health promotion, 2. Prevention and control of diseases, 3. Detection of diseases, 4. Nutrition, 5. Sexual and reproductive health, and an open question, to identify their needs for self-care of health. Results: The respondents answered having knowledge about the PrevenIMSS components in: Health promotion: 62%. Nutrition: 43%. Disease prevention: 55.3%. Detection and control of diseases: 51.9%. Sexual and reproductive health: 49.9%. The total score obtained by age group was: 0-9 years 46.35 ± 14.36; 10-19 years 46.02 ± 12.06; women from 20 to 59 years old 46.79 ± 8.19, men from 20 to 59 years old 52.19 ± 14.58; adults aged 60 and over 46.65 ± 13.34. Conclusions: The least information is in nutrition. The group of adolescents was the most affected.

Family psychotherapy in patients with uncontrolled hypertension. Preliminary study.

BACKGROUND: Family psychotherapy has been shown to have a positive impact on the evolution of patients with psychosomatic disorders, and in those with arterial hypertension it could improve the level of control of the disease. OBJECTIVE: To evaluate the impact of an intervention in family psychotherapy in patients with uncontrolled systemic arterial hypertension. METHOD: Study with comparative groups. 15 uncontrolled hypertensive patients, assigned to 2 groups: an intervention group of 10 patients who received family psychotherapy and a control group of 5 patients. In both groups, the pharmacological treatment indicated by experts was continued. Both groups were compared before and after the intervention regarding quality of life (InCaViSa), family functioning (Family Functioning Scale), systolic and diastolic blood pressure, body mass index and glucose, cholesterol, triglycerides, uric acid and creatinine. RESULTS: There was qualitative improvement in the domains of the InCaViSa scale to estimate quality of life in the intervention group and there were no statistically significant changes between the groups in family functioning or in body weight. Among the biochemical variables, only cholesterol showed a significant reduction (p = 0.47). Greater mobility of the family towards more functional behaviors was found in the group that received the intervention, and also in this group, systolic and diastolic blood pressure values decreased (p < 0.001), and the use of antihypertensive, anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs, as well. CONCLUSIONS: Family psychotherapeutic intervention can favor the control of blood pressure, reduce the doses of antihypertensive, anxiolytic and antidepressant drugs and it can help to transition to better functionally family states.

ANTECEDENTES: La psicoterapia familiar ha demostrado tener un impacto positivo en la evolución de enfermos con trastornos psicosomáticos, y en aquellos con hipertensión arterial arterial pudiera mejorar el nivel de control de la enfermedad. OBJETIVO: Evaluar el impacto de una intervención en psicoterapia familiar en pacientes con hipertensión arterial sistémica no controlada. MÉTODO: Estudio con grupos comparados. 15 pacientes hipertensos no controlados, asignados a dos grupos: un de intervención, con 10 pacientes que recibieron psicoterapia familiar, y otro de control con 5 pacientes. En ambos grupos se continuó con el tratamiento farmacológico indicado por expertos. Se compararon ambos grupos antes y después de la intervención respecto a calidad de vida (InCaViSa), funcionamiento familiar (Escala de Funcionamiento Familiar), presión arterial sistólica y diastólica, índice de masa corporal, glucosa, colesterol, triglicéridos, ácido úrico y creatinina. RESULTADOS: Hubo una mejoría cualitativa en los dominios de la escala InCaViSa para estimar la calidad de vida en el grupo de intervención y no hubo cambios estadísticamente significativos entre los grupos en cuanto a funcionamiento familiar y peso corporal. Entre las variables bioquímicas, solo el colesterol mostró una reducción significativa (p = 0.47). Se encontró una mayor movilidad de la familia hacia comportamientos más funcionales en el grupo que recibió la intervención, y también en este grupo disminuyeron las cifras de presión sistólica y diastólica (p < 0.001), así como el uso de antihipertensivos, ansiolíticos y antidepresivos. CONCLUSIONES: La intervención psicoterapéutica familiar puede favorecer el control de la presión arterial, reducir las dosis de antihipertensivos, ansiolíticos y antidepresivos, y ayudar en la transición a estados de mejor funcionalidad familiar.

Academic student satisfaction and perceived performance in the e-learning environment during the COVID-19 pandemic: Evidence across ten countries.

The outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically shaped higher education and seen the distinct rise of e-learning as a compulsory element of the modern educational landscape. Accordingly, this study highlights the factors which have influenced how students perceive their academic performance during this emergency changeover to e-learning. The empirical analysis is performed on a sample of 10,092 higher education students from 10 countries across 4 continents during the pandemic's first wave through an online survey. A structural equation model revealed the quality of e-learning was mainly derived from service quality, the teacher's active role in the process of online education, and the overall system quality, while the students' digital competencies and online interactions with their colleagues and teachers were considered to be slightly less important factors. The impact of e-learning quality on the students' performance was strongly mediated by their satisfaction with e-learning. In general, the model gave quite consistent results across countries, gender, study fields, and levels of study. The findings provide a basis for policy recommendations to support decision-makers incorporate e-learning issues in the current and any new similar circumstances.

Diabetic patients are deficient in intentional visuospatial learning and show different learning-related patterns of theta and gamma EEG activity.

Introduction: We hypothesized that diabetic patients without mild cognitive impairment would present deficiencies in visuospatial incidental/intentional memory processing and alterations in the underlying EEG alpha, theta and gamma patterns.Methods: Non-diabetic, diabetic-controlled, and diabetic-uncontrolled patients underwent a visuospatial incidental-intentional memory test under simultaneous recording of temporal, parietal, and frontal EEG. The test required patients to solve a maze, with eight objects irrelevant to the task, embedded in it, after an interference instruction, participants were asked to recall the positions of the objects (incidental test). Finally, the participants were explicitly told to study the object positions, and then were asked to recall the objects again (intentional test). Power from baseline, incidental learning, incidental memory, and intentional learning conditions was obtained in alpha, theta, and low-gamma bands. Comparisons were made across groups and conditions for each band, with age, sex, and years from the diagnosis as covariates (ANCOVA with blocking).Results: Diabetic patients showed spared incidental but deficient intentional visuospatial learning. Uncontrolled patients showed a more profound intentional learning deficit as they scored similar numbers of correct positions under incidental and intentional conditions; whereas, non-diabetic and diabetic-controlled patients increased their number after the intentional study. Non-diabetic participants showed increased power during intentional learning compared with the baseline condition in frontal theta, frontoparietal gamma (Fp2 and P4) and frontal alpha (F4) bands; whereas in diabetic patients the power increased in the theta band, in T5 (uncontrolled) and T5 and F7 (controlled).Conclusions: Diabetic patients without mild cognitive impairment show deficient intentional visuospatial learning which was worse in uncontrolled patients. Theta and gamma power increased in healthy participants during intentional learning principally in frontal areas. These EEG power changes were absent in diabetic patients. The reduced accuracy of diabetic patients in intentional visuospatial learning was associated with different EEG learning-related patterns.

Prevalencia del síndrome complejo de malnutrición e inflamación y su correlación con las hormonas tiroideas en pacientes en hemodiálisis crónica / Prevalence of malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome and its correlation with thyroid hormones in chronic haemodialysis patients

Introducción: La reducción de las hormonas tiroideas, triyodotironina total (T3) y triyodotironina libre (T3L) en pacientes en hemodiálisis, es un marcador de malnutrición e inflamación y son predictores de mortalidad. El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la prevalencia del síndrome complejo de malnutrición e inflamación en hemodiálisis y su asociación con las hormonas tiroideas: tirotropina, T3, T3L y tiroxina libre (T4L); además de evaluar la incidencia del síndrome de T3L y su correlación con marcadores nutricionales e inflamatorios. Materiales y métodos: Estudio transversal, analítico y comparativo, incluyó 128 pacientes en HD, 50,8% mujeres, edad 45,05±17,01 años, 45,4±38,8 meses en hemodiálisis, 29,7% diabéticos y 79,7% hipertensos. Se determinó en suero la concentración de tirotropina, T3, T3L y T4L, se aplicó la encuesta Malnutrition-Inflammation Score para diagnosticar malnutrición e inflamación. Resultados: La media de valores de las hormonas tiroideas fueron: tirotropina 2,48±1,8 mUI/mL (rango 0,015-9,5), T3 1,18±0,39ng/mL (0,67-2,64), T3L 5,21±0,96pmol/l (3,47-9,75), T4L 1,35±0,4ng/mL (0,52-2,57). La prevalencia de síndrome complejo de malnutrición e inflamación es 53,9%; un 11,7% mostró T3L baja. Las concentraciones séricas de T3 y T3L correlacionan negativamente con Malnutrition-Inflammation Score y T4L correlaciona positivamente con Malnutrition-Inflammation Score. El análisis de regresión lineal de T3L baja fue asociado con IL-6 (β=0,265 p=0,031), proteína C reactiva (β=-0,313 p=0,018) y albúmina (β=0,276 p=0,002). Conclusiones: Bajos niveles de T3 y T3L correlacionan con parámetros de inflamación y nutrición. El síndrome complejo de malnutrición e inflamación puede afectar la concentración sérica de hormonas tiroideas (AU)

Introduction: Low levels of thyroid hormones, total triiodothyronine (T3) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) in haemodialysis patients is a marker of malnutrition and inflammation and are predictors of mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome in haemodialysis and its relationship with the thyroid hormones thyrotropin, T3, FT3 and free thyroxine (FT4), as well as to evaluate the prevalence of low FT3 syndrome and its correlation with nutritional and inflammatory markers. Materials and methods: Cross-sectional, analytical and comparative study that enrolled 128 haemodialysis patients: 50.8% females; mean age 45.05±17.01 years; mean time on haemodialysis 45.4±38.8 months; 29.7% diabetics; 79.7% with hypertension. Serum thyroid hormones thyrotropin, T3, FT3 and FT4 concentrations were measured and Malnutritition-Inflammation Score (MIS) was applie to diagnostic. Results: Mean thyroid hormone values were: thyroid hormones thyrotropin 2.48±1.8 mIU/ml (range: 0.015-9.5), T3 1.18±0.39 ng/ml (range 0.67-2.64), FT3 5.21±0.96pmol/l (range: 3.47-9.75); FT4 1.35±0.4 ng/ml (range: 0.52-2.57). Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome prevalence was 53.9%; 11.7% presented low FT3 levels. Serum T3 and FT3 concentrations inversely correlated with Malnutritition-Inflammation Score (MIS), while FT4 correlated positively with Malnutrition-Inflammation Score. In the linear regression analysis, low FT3 was associated with IL-6 (β= 0.265, p=.031), C-reactive protein (CRP) (β= -0.313, p=.018) and albumin (β= 0.276, p=.002). Conclusion: Low T3 and FT3 levels are correlated with malnutrition and inflammation parameters. Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome can affect serum concentrations of thyroid hormones (AU)

Prevalence of malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome and its correlation with thyroid hormones in chronic haemodialysis patients. / Prevalencia del síndrome complejo de malnutrición e inflamación y su correlación con las hormonas tiroideas en pacientes en hemodiálisis crónica.

INTRODUCTION: Low levels of thyroid hormones, total triiodothyronine (T3) and free triiodothyronine (FT3) in haemodialysis patients is a marker of malnutrition and inflammation and are predictors of mortality. The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome in haemodialysis and its relationship with the thyroid hormones thyrotropin, T3, FT3 and free thyroxine (FT4), as well as to evaluate the prevalence of low FT3 syndrome and its correlation with nutritional and inflammatory markers. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Cross-sectional, analytical and comparative study that enrolled 128 haemodialysis patients: 50.8% females; mean age 45.05±17.01 years; mean time on haemodialysis 45.4±38.8 months; 29.7% diabetics; 79.7% with hypertension. Serum thyroid hormones thyrotropin, T3, FT3 and FT4 concentrations were measured and Malnutritition-Inflammation Score (MIS) was applie to diagnostic. RESULTS: Mean thyroid hormone values were: thyroid hormones thyrotropin 2.48±1.8 mIU/ml (range: 0.015-9.5), T3 1.18±0.39 ng/ml (range 0.67-2.64), FT3 5.21±0.96pmol/l (range: 3.47-9.75); FT4 1.35±0.4 ng/ml (range: 0.52-2.57). Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome prevalence was 53.9%; 11.7% presented low FT3 levels. Serum T3 and FT3 concentrations inversely correlated with Malnutritition-Inflammation Score (MIS), while FT4 correlated positively with Malnutrition-Inflammation Score. In the linear regression analysis, low FT3 was associated with IL-6 (ß= 0.265, p=.031), C-reactive protein (CRP) (ß= -0.313, p=.018) and albumin (ß= 0.276, p=.002). CONCLUSION: Low T3 and FT3 levels are correlated with malnutrition and inflammation parameters. Malnutrition-inflammation complex syndrome can affect serum concentrations of thyroid hormones.

Inflamación en hemodiálisis y su correlación con los índices neutrófilos/linfocitos y plaquetas/linfocitos / Inflammation in hemodialysis and their correlation with neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio and platelet- lymphocyte ratio

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Blood pressure rhythmicity in patients with end stage chronic kidney disease: bromocriptine effect / Ritmicidad de la presión arterial en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica terminal: efecto de bromocriptina

BACKGROUND: The aim of this paper was to characterize the blood pressure CR in patients with end stage chronic kidney disease (ESCKD) before and after treatment with bromocriptine compared to healthy volunteers. METHODS: Fifteen patients and nine healthy volunteers were included. Both groups underwent ambulatory 24 hours blood pressure (24 h ABPM). Patients received 2.5 mg every 8 hours of bromocriptine for eight weeks, at the end of the treatment 24 h ABPM was repeated; blood pressure CR was compared before and after treatment and with healthy volunteers. The CR was identified by the method of Cosinor. RESULTS: 64% of volunteers showed a 24 h CR, against 27% of patients (p < 0.05). After the treatment with bromocriptine 40% of patients showed RC 24 h. The mean arterial pressure decreased from 129 ± 1 mmHg to 106 ± 1 mmHg. A 12 h rhythm was identified in 45% of volunteers and 73% of patients before treatment (p < 0.05) against 60% at the end (p < 0.001), with no statistical difference with volunteers. CONCLUSIONS: The CR in blood pressure is altered in ESCKD and could be restored with bromocriptine. 12 hours rhythmicity was identified predominantly in patients with ESCKD; this rhythm was also present in the healthy volunteers.

INTRODUCCIÓN: el propósito de este estudio es caracterizar el ritmo circadiano (RC) de la presión arterial en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica terminal (ERCT) en tratamiento con diálisis peritoneal continua ambulatoria (DPCA) antes y después del tratamiento con bromocriptina (BEC) comparándolos con voluntarios sanos. MÉTODOS: se incluyeron 15 pacientes del servicio de Nefrología y 9 voluntarios sanos. Se les realizó monitoreo ambulatorio de presión arterial de 24 horas (MAPA). Los pacientes recibieron 2.5 mg de BEC cada 8 hora durante ocho semanas, al final del tratamiento se repitió el MAPA; el RC de la presión arterial se comparó antes y después del tratamiento y con los voluntarios. Resultados: el 64% de los voluntarios exhibieron RC de 24 horas, frente al 27% de los pacientes (p < 0.05). Después del tratamiento con BEC, el 40% de pacientes mostraron RC de 24 h. El mesor de la presión arterial media disminuyó de 129 ± 1 mmHg a 106 ± 1 mmHg (p < 0.05). Se identificó un ritmo de 12 h en 45% de los voluntarios y en el 73% de los pacientes antes del tratamiento (p < 0.05) frente a 60% al final (p < 0.001), sin diferencia estadística con los voluntarios. CONCLUSIONES: el RC de la presión arterial esta alterado en la IRCT y se restableció con BEC. La ritmicidad de 12 h predominó en los pacientes con ERCT, también presente en los voluntarios sanos.

Thyroid disorders among dialysis patients / Alteraciones tiroideas en pacientes en diálisis

The thyroid gland and the kidney are closely related. Thyroid hormones (TH) contribute to the homeostasis of the human being through complex interactions of fluids and electrolytes, protein synthesis, etc. The effects on the kidney of TH may be pre renal or direct actions. Decreasing glomerular filtration (GF) this balance especially in advanced stages of chronic kidney disease (CKD) is altered. CKD is linked to alterations in TH levels and/or metabolism, resulting in a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism and low free triiodothyronine (FT3) syndrome. These alterations are linked in micro inflammation, endothelial damage, cardiac abnormalities, and high mortality. In this study, we describe the most common thyroid abnormalities reported in CKD with dialytic stage approach.

La glándula tiroides y el riñón están estrechamente relacionados. Las hormonas tiroideas (HT) contribuyen en la homeostasis del ser humano a través de complejas interacciones de líquidos y electrolitos, síntesis de proteínas, etc. Los efectos de las HT sobre el riñón pueden ser pre-renales o directos. Está demostrado que al disminuir la filtración glomerular (FG) se altera este equilibrio, sobre todo en estadios avanzados de la enfermedad renal crónica (ERC). La ERC está vinculada con alteraciones en los niveles de HT y/o su metabolismo, lo que resulta en una alta prevalencia de hipotiroidismo subclínico y el síndrome de T3 libre baja. Estas alteraciones están relacionadas con micro inflamation, daño endotelial, alteraciones cardiacas y alta mortalidad. El presente estudio, describe las alteraciones tiroideas más frecuentes reportadas en ERC con enfoque en la etapa dialítica.

Impact of a comprehensive intervention to families with teenage sons with overweight and obesity in a primary care setting: A case report.

BACKGROUND: Overweight and obesity in adolescence is a public health problem and a risk factor for chronic noncommunicable diseases. To prevent further diseases, preventive interventions are needed, including educational programmes, addressed in a primary care setting, that include the whole family. The objective of this study was to evaluate the impact of a comprehensive intervention, targeting families with teenage sons with overweight and obesity, in the lifestyle, cardiovascular risk factors and metabolic syndrome in a primary care setting. METHODS: A pre-post intervention study was conducted. Twelve families with teenage sons between 10 and 14 years were enrolled; all the families were affiliated to the IMSS (Insituto Mexicano del Seguro Social). The comprehensive strategy was applied for 6 months (educational sessions for self-care, physical activity and nutritional counselling). The following measurements were performed before and after the intervention: the FANTASTIC lifestyle survey was applied. Clinical, anthropometric and biochemical assessments were performed. The changes in life style and cardiovascular risk factors were analyzed with Student's t-test or Mann-Whitney U test. RESULTS: The lifestyle was improved after the intervention in the domains of family and friends, nutrition and alcohol intake (p<0.05). Body mass index, waist circumference and diastolic blood pressure and fasting glucose decreased significantly. CHDL increased (p<0.05). Metabolic syndrome improved (p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Our comprehensive intervention for the families in a primary care setting, improved their lifestyle, decreased cardiovascular risk factors and decreased the metabolic syndrome.

[Consensus on Systemic Arterial Hypertension In México]. / Consenso de Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica en México.

This Consenso Nacional de Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica (National Consensus on Systemic Arterial Hypertension) brings together experiences and joint work of 79 specialists who have been in contact with the patient affected by systemic arterial hypertension. All concepts here presented were outlined on the basis of the real world practice of Mexican hypertensive population. The consensus was developed under strict methodological guidelines. The Delphi technique was applied in two rounds for the development of an appropriate statistical analysis of the concepts exposed by all the specialists, who posed key questions, later developed by the panel of experts of the Hospital de Cardiología, and specialists from the Centro Médico Nacional. Several angles of this illness are shown: detection, diagnosis, pathophysiology, classification, treatment and prevention. The evidence analysis was carried out using PRISMA method. More than 600 articles were reviewed, leaving only the most representative in the references. This document concludes with practical and useful recommendations for the three levels of health care of our country.

Este Consenso Nacional de Hipertensión Arterial Sistémica reúne las experiencias y el trabajo conjunto de 79 especialistas que han estado en contacto con el paciente que padece hipertensión arterial sistémica. Todos los conceptos aquí presentados se plantearon con base en la práctica del mundo real de la población hipertensa de México. El consenso se desarrolló bajo lineamientos metodológicos estrictos. La técnica de Delphi se aplicó en dos vueltas para el desarrollo de un análisis estadístico apropiado de los conceptos vertidos por todos los especialistas con preguntas clave que desarrolló el panel de expertos del Hospital de Cardiología y especialistas del Centro Médico Nacional. Se presentan los aspectos de detección, diagnóstico, fisiopatología, clasificación, tratamiento y prevención. El análisis de la evidencia en la literatura se hizo utilizando el método de PRISMA para análisis de evidencia. Se revisaron más de 600 artículos y se dejaron en la bibliografía solo los más representativos. Este documento concluye con recomendaciones prácticas y de utilidad para los tres niveles de atención en salud de nuestro país.

Effects of dopamine on leptin release and leptin gene (OB) expression in adipocytes from obese and hypertensive patients.

BACKGROUND: A reduction of dopaminergic (DAergic) activity with increased prolactin levels has been found in obese and hypertensive patients, suggesting its involvement as a pathophysiological mechanism promoting hypertension. Similarly, leptin action increasing sympathetic activity has been proposed to be involved in mechanisms of hypertension. The aim of this study was to analyze the effects of DA, norepinephrine (NE), and prolactin on leptin release and leptin gene (OB) expression in adipocytes from obese and hypertensive patients. METHODS: Leptin release and OB gene expression were analyzed in cultured adipocytes from 16 obese and hypertensive patients treated with DA (0.001, 0.01, 0.1, and 1.0 µmol/L), NE (1.0 µmol/L), insulin (0.1 µmol/L), and prolactin (1.0 µmol/L), and from five nonobese and normotensive controls treated with DA (1 µmol/L), NE (1 µmol/L), insulin (0.1 µmol/L), and prolactin (1.0 µmol/L). RESULTS: A dose-related reduction of leptin release and OB gene messenger ribonucleic acid expression under different doses of DA was observed in adipocytes from obese hypertensive patients. Whereas prolactin treatment elicited a significant increase of both leptin release and OB gene expression, NE reduced these parameters. Although similar effects of DA and NE were observed in adipocytes from controls, baseline values in controls were reduced to 20% of the value in adipocytes from obese hypertensive patients. CONCLUSION: These results suggest that DAergic deficiency contributes to metabolic disorders linked to hyperleptinemia in obese and hypertensive patients.

Cardiovascular and renal effects of bromocriptine in diabetic patients with stage 4 chronic kidney disease.

OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of bromocriptine (BEC) on left ventricular mass index (LVMI) and residual renal function (RRF) in chronic kidney disease (CKD) patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D). RESEARCH DESIGN AND METHODS: A 6-month double-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted in 28 patients with T2D and stage 4 CKD with increased LVMI. Fourteen patients received BEC (2.5 mg, initially 1 tablet with subsequent increase to three times a day) and 14 received a placebo (PBO; initially 1 tablet with subsequent increase to three times a day). Cardiovascular changes were assessed by monitoring 24 h ambulatory blood pressure, two-dimensional-guided M-mode echocardiography, and N-terminal brain natriuretic peptide (NT-proBNP) plasma levels. RRF was evaluated by creatinine clearance and cystatin-C plasma levels. RESULTS: Both BEC and PBO groups decreased blood pressure-but the effect was more pronounced in the BEC group. Average 24 h, diurnal and nocturnal blood pressures, and circadian profile showed improved values compared to the PBO group; LVMI decreased by 14% in BEC and increased by 8% in PBO group. NT-proBNP decreased in BEC (0.54 ± 0.15 to 0.32 ± 0.17 pg/mL) and increased in PBO (0.37 ± 0.15 to 0.64 ± 0.17 pg/mL). Creatinine clearance did not change in the BEC group and decreased in the PBO group. CONCLUSIONS: BEC resulted in a decrease on blood pressure and LVMI. BEC also prevented the progression of CKD while maintaining the creatinine clearance unchanged.

[Factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension]. / Factores relacionados con el descontrol de la presión arterial.

OBJECTIVE: To assess health care characteristics for hypertensive patients and their association with uncontrolled hypertension in a primary care outpatient clinic. DESIGN: Cross-sectional.A review was conducted of 50% of 8080 (n= 4040) files. Patient, physician and primary health care clinic characteristics were recorded. RESULTS: The factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension were: age (OR, 1.43; CI95% : 1.015-1.030), BMI (OR, 1.03; CI95%: 1.02-1.05), creatinine serum levels (OR, 1.16; CI95%: 1.03-1.30), three or more different antihypertensive drugs (OR, 1.48; CI95%: 1.31-1.07), to be treated by a physician with more than 20 years of medical practice (OR, 1.21; CI95%; 1.06-1.39) or by a non-specialist physician (OR, 1.43; CI95%: 1.20-1.71) and to be treated in the morning shift (OR, 1.21; CI95%: 1.07- 1.56). CONCLUSIONS: Hypertension is well-controlled in the majority of patients. Patient-related factors are important in uncontrolled hypertension; however, health care system characteristics also play an important role.

Factores relacionados con el descontrol de la presión arterial / Factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension

Objetivo. Evaluar las características de la atención del paciente hipertenso, y su relación con el descontrol de la presión arterial, en una unidad de medicina familiar. Material y métodos. Diseño: estudio transversal. Se revisó la mitad de 8 080 (4 040) expedientes. Se registraron las características de los pacientes, los médicos tratantes y la unidad de atención. Resultados. Se encontraron como factores asociados a la hipertensión descontrolada la edad (RM, 1.43; IC95%: 1.015-1.030), IMC (RM, 1.03; IC95%: 1.02-1.05), creatinina (RM, 1.16; IC95%: 1.03-1.30), tomar tres o más fármacos antihipertensivos (RM, 1.48; IC95%: 1.31-1.07), ser atendido por un médico con más de 20 años de antigüedad (RM, 1.21; IC95%: 1.06-1.39), sin especialidad (RM, 1.43; IC95%: 1.20-1.71) y ser atendido en el turno matutino (RM, 1.21; IC95%: 1.07-1.56). Conclusiones. La presión arterial está bien controlada en la mayoría de los pacientes. En el descontrol de la presión arterial intervienen factores relacionados con el paciente mismo, pero las características del sistema de salud también tienen un papel significativo.

Objective. To assess health care characteristics for hypertensive patients and their association with uncontrolled hypertension in a primary care outpatient clinic. Material and Methods. Design: cross-sectional. A review was conducted of 50% of 8080 (n= 4040) files. Patient, physician and primary health care clinic characteristics were recorded. Results. The factors associated with uncontrolled hypertension were: age (OR, 1.43; CI95% : 1.015-1.030), BMI (OR, 1.03; CI95%: 1.02-1.05), creatinine serum levels (OR, 1.16; CI95%: 1.03-1.30), three or more different antihypertensive drugs (OR, 1.48; CI95%: 1.31-1.07), to be treated by a physician with more than 20 years of medical practice (OR, 1.21; CI95%; 1.06-1.39) or by a non-specialist physician (OR, 1.43; CI95%: 1.20-1.71) and to be treated in the morning shift (OR, 1.21; CI95%: 1.07- 1.56) Conclusions. Hypertension is well-controlled in the majority of patients. Patient-related factors are important in uncontrolled hypertension; however, health care system characteristics also play an important role.

Bromocriptine induces regression of left ventricular hypertrophy in peritoneal dialysis patients.

Left ventricular hypertrophy (LVH) prevalence is very high in end stage renal disease (ESRD). It's a predictor of cardiac death in peritoneal dialysis patients. Noradrenalin, Angiotensin II and aldosterone are involved incardiac hypertrophy. Dopamine, acting at DA2 receptors inhibits norephinephrin release, antagonizes aldosterone and down-regulates AT1 receptor numbers, suggesting that DA2 agonists, like bromocriptine (BEC) could regress LVH. The objective of this study was to evaluate the changes in left ventricular mass in patients with ESRD in continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD), by adding BEC to the treatment. An open clinical trial was conducted. Twenty patients were enrolled. Five formed the control group. Fifteen patients in the experimental group received BEC 2.5 mg three times daily over three months. M mode echocardiography and prolactin plasma levels were measured at the beginning and at the end of the study. The statistical analysis was performed using Student t test. The echocardiography reports showed a 24.4% decreased in left ventricular mass index (LVMI); the interventricular septum decreased 11.3%, the ejection fraction was not modified. The control group showed no difference. BEC-mediated decreases in left-ventricular mass in LVH patients on dialysis suggest that Dopaminergic agonists could be useful in caring for patients with ESRD and LVH.