Regulation of Tau protein phosphorylation by glucosamine-induced O-GlcNAcylation as a neuroprotective mechanism in a brain ischemia-reperfusion model.

Purpose:Tau hyperphosphorylation is a modification frequently observed after brain ischemia which has been related to the aggregation of this protein, with subsequent cytoskeletal damage, and cellular toxicity. The present study tests the hypothesis of using glucosamine, an agent that increases protein O-GlcNAcylation, to decrease the levels of phosphorylation in Tau during ischemia-reperfusion.Material and methods: Transient focal ischemia was artificially induced in male Wistar rats by occlusion of the middle cerebral artery (MCAO) with an intraluminal monofilament. A single dose of intraperitoneal glucosamine of 200 mg/kg diluted in normal saline (SSN) was administered 60 min before ischemia. Histological brain sections were processed using indirect immunofluorescence with primary antibodies (anti-O-GlcNAc and anti pTau-ser 396). The Image J software was used to calculate the immunofluorescence signal intensity.Results: The phosphorylation of Tau at the serine residue 396 had a significant decrease with the administration of glucosamine during ischemia-reperfusion compared with the administration of placebo.Conclusions: These results show that glucosamine can reduce the phosphorylation levels of Tau in rodents subjected to ischemia and cerebral reperfusion, which implies a neuroprotective role of glucosamine.

[Face protective patches do not reduce facial pressure ulcers in a simulated model of non-invasive ventilation]. / Uso de parches protectores faciales no reduce la presión facial en un modelo simulado de ventilación mecánica no invasiva.

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) frequently involves the development of facial pressure ulcers (FPU). Its prevention considers the empirical use of protective patches between skin and mask, in order to reduce the pressure exerted by it. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the effect of protective patches on the pressure exerted by the facial mask, and its impact on the programmed ventilatory parameters. METHOD: Bilevel NIV simulated model using full face mask in phantom with a physiological airway (ALS PRO +) in supine position. Forehead, chin and cheekbones pressure were measured using 3 types of standard protective patches versus a control group using pressure sensors (Interlinks Electronics®). The values obtained with the protective patches-mask model were evaluated in the programmed variables maximum inspiratory flow (MIF)), expired tidal volume (Vte) and positive inspiratory pressure (IPAP), with Trilogy 100 ventilator, Respironics®. The programming and recording of the variables was carried out in 8 opportunities in each group by independent operators. RESULTS: There was no decrease in facial pressure with any of the protective patches compared to the control group. Moltopren increased facial pressure at all support points (p < 0.001), increased leakage, it decreased MIF, Vte and IPAP (p < 0.001). Hydrocolloid patches increased facial pressure only in the left cheekbone, increased leakage and decreased MIF. Polyurethane patches did not produce changes in facial pressure or ventilatory variables. CONCLUSION: The use of protective patches of moltopren, hydrocolloid and polyurethane transparent did not contribute to the decrease of the facial pressure. A deleterious effect of the moltopren and hydrocolloid patches was observed on the administration of ventilatory variables, concluding that the non-use of the protective patches allowed a better administration of the programmed parameters.

Uso de parches protectores faciales no reduce la presión facial en un modelo simulado de ventilación mecánica no invasiva / Face protective patches do not reduce facial pressure ulcers in a simulated model of non-invasive ventilation

La ventilación mecánica no invasiva (VMNI) tiene como complicación frecuente el desarrollo de úlceras faciales por presión (UPP). Su prevención considera el uso empírico de parches protectores entre piel y mascarilla, para disminuir la presión ejercida por ésta. Objetivos: Evaluar el efecto de los parches protectores sobre la presión ejercida por la mascarilla facial, y su impacto en los parámetros ventilatorios programados. Método: Modelo simulado de VMNI binivelada usando mascarilla facial total en fantoma con vía aérea fisiológica (ALS PRO+) en posición supina. Se midió la presión en frente, mentón y pómulos, usando 3 tipos de parches protectores de uso habitual versus un grupo control, utilizando sensores de presión (Interlinks Electronics®). Se evaluaron los valores obtenidos con el modelo de mascarilla-parches protectores en las variables programadas flujo máximo inspiratorio (FMI), volumen corriente espirado (Vte) y presión positiva inspiratoria (IPAP), con ventilador Trilogy 100, Respironics®. La programación y registro de las variables fue efectuada en 8 oportunidades en cada grupo por operadores independientes. Resultados: No se observó disminución de la presión facial con ninguno de los parches protectores respecto al grupo control. Moltoprén aumentó la presión facial en todos los puntos de apoyo (p < 0,001), aumentó fuga, disminuyó FMI, Vte e IPAP (p < 0,001). Parches de hidrocoloide aumentaron la presión facial sólo en pómulo izquierdo, aumentaron la fuga y disminuyeron FMI. Parches de poliuretano no generaron cambios en la presión facial ni en variables ventilatorias. Conclusión: El uso de parches protectores de moltoprén, hidrocoloide y poliuretano transparente no contribuyó a la disminución de la presión facial. Se observó un efecto deletéreo de los parches de moltoprén e hidrocoloide sobre la administración de variables ventilatorias, concluyendo que el no uso de los parches protectores permitió una mejor administración de los parámetros programados.

Noninvasive ventilation (NIV) frequently involves the development of facial pressure ulcers (FPU). Its prevention considers the empirical use of protective patches between skin and mask, in order to reduce the pressure exerted by it. Objectives: To evaluate the effect of protective patches on the pressure exerted by the facial mask, and its impact on the programmed ventilatory parameters. Method: Bilevel NIV simulated model using full face mask in phantom with a physiological airway (ALS PRO +) in supine position. Forehead, chin and cheekbones pressure were measured using 3 types of standard protective patches versus a control group using pressure sensors (Interlinks Electronics®). The values obtained with the protective patches-mask model were evaluated in the programmed variables maximum inspiratory flow (MIF)), expired tidal volume (Vte) and positive inspiratory pressure (IPAP), with Trilogy 100 ventilator, Respironics®. The programming and recording of the variables was carried out in 8 opportunities in each group by independent operators. Results: There was no decrease in facial pressure with any of the protective patches compared to the control group. Moltopren increased facial pressure at all support points (p < 0.001), increased leakage, it decreased MIF, Vte and IPAP (p < 0.001). Hydrocolloid patches increased facial pressure only in the left cheekbone, increased leakage and decreased MIF. Polyurethane patches did not produce changes in facial pressure or ventilatory variables. Conclusion: The use of protective patches of moltopren, hydrocolloid and polyurethane transparent did not contribute to the decrease of the facial pressure. A deleterious effect of the moltopren and hydrocolloid patches was observed on the administration of ventilatory variables, concluding that the non-use of the protective patches allowed a better administration of the programmed parameters.

Diabetes mellitus secundario a episodio único de pancreatitis aguda: caso clínico y revisión de la literatura / Diabetes mellitus after a single episode of acute pancreatitis: report of one case

Diabetes mellitus secondary to pancreatic diseases is classified as type 3C and it can appear after a single episode of acute pancreatitis. We report a 25 years old female with a family history of diabetes. She was admitted to the hospital due to an acute pancreatitis of biliary origin. She received parenteral nutrition and required up to 82 units of insulin per day to maintain blood glucose levels. A CT scan showed a pseudocyst. A percutaneous drainage, followed by necrotic tissue debridement were performed. She was discharged two months after admission requiring insulin to maintain metabolic control.

Experimental in vitro infection of rat osteoblasts with measles virus stimulates osteogenic differentiation.

In this work we characterized the infection of a primary culture of rat osteoblastic lineage cells (OBCs) with measles virus (MeV) and the effect of infection on cell differentiation and maturation. Infection of OBCs with MeV led to high titers of infectivity released early after infection. Also, analysis of mRNAs corresponding to osteogenic differentiation markers like alkaline phosphatase (ALP), bone sialo-protein (BSP) and bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) 1-4-5-7 in OBCs revealed higher values (2-75-fold of increment) for infected cells in comparison with uninfected controls. Differentiation of OBCs in osteogenic medium prior to infection influenced the level of stimulation induced by MeV. Furthermore, treatment of OBCs with Ly294002, a PI3K/AKT inhibitor, increased viral titers, whereas treatment with 10µM or 100µM ATPγS diminished MeV multiplication. In addition, increments of osteogenic differentiation markers induced by MeV infection were not modified either by treatment with Ly294002 or ATPγS. These data provide the first evidence demonstrating that MeV can infect osteoblasts in vitro leading to osteoblastic differentiation, a key feature in bone pathogenic processes like otosclerosis.

[Proximal femoral intramedullary nail versus DHS plate for the treatment of intertrochanteric fractures. A prospective analysis]. / Comparación del clavo intramedular femoral proximal (PFN) versus placa DHS para el tratamiento de fracturas intertrocantéricas. Análisis prospectivo.

OBJECTIVE: To show that patients with intertrochanteric fractures treated with a proximal femoral nail have a better postoperative course than those treated with a DHS plate (dynamic hip screw). METHODS: Patients with a Boyd & Griffin type II intertrochanteric fracture were randomly divided into two groups: a group of patients treated with a PFN and another one treated with a DHS plate. All patients were assessed at 2, 4, 8 and 16 weeks using the Harris scale and the visual analog scale pre- and postoperatively, as well as the operative time, incision size, intraoperative bleeding, onset of partial and/or total weight bearing, healing time, time to attain prior physical activity level, and radiographic result. RESULTS: 32 patients met our criteria. The variables that had a significant reduction were: incision, operative time, postoperative pain according to the visual analog scale, onset of mobility, partial weight bearing and pain at 2 weeks. CONCLUSIONS: The proximal femoral nail has better short-term outcomes than the DHS plate; however, in the medium term both implants have the same outcomes.

Prognostic factors for amputation in severe burn patients.

INTRODUCTION: Amputation is a rare procedure among burned patients. However, it has significant physical and psychological consequences which impact quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To study the incidence, etiology and prognostic factors associated with amputation among burned patients in Chile. METHODS: Cohort study of patients admitted to the Reference Burn Center of Chile from 2006 to 2011. Association of demographic, event and injury variables with the likelihood of amputation were evaluated by using multivariable analysis. RESULTS: Amputation incidence was 5.8% in 1090 admitted patients. Male amputee patients were significantly more frequent (p=0.01), with more electrical and high voltage burns (p<0.01) and had greater frequency of impaired consciousness (p=0.03). Multivariable analysis identified electrical burns (OR 13.7; 95% CI 6.7-28.1) and impaired consciousness (OR 2.8; 95% CI 1.4-5.7) as prognostic factors for amputation. CONCLUSION: Amputation is a low incidence procedure among burned patients. Patients who underwent amputations are frequently at working age. Patients with high-voltage electrical burns and impaired consciousness are more likely to undergo amputation. Since these are highly incapacitating injuries, it is very important to implement preventive measures.

Lactancia materna ineficaz: prevalencia y factores asociados / Ineffective Breastfeeding: prevalence and associated factors

Introducción: Es posible evitar muertes neonatales mediante la lactancia materna desde el primer día de vida, pues la leche materna es el alimento óptimo para el lactante por su contenido nutricional necesario favorecer el crecimiento y desarrollo. Objetivo: Determinar la prevalencia y factores asociados al diagnóstico de enfermería "Lactancia materna ineficaz" en lactantes menores de 6 meses hospitalizados en una institución de tercer nivel. Metodología: Estudio de corte transversal. Se seleccionaron 108 binomios (madre e hijo) hospitalizados en una institución de tercer nivel de atención en el año 2009, se aplicó un formato validado para identificar el diagnóstico. Se realizó análisis Rasch a las variables que representan las características definitorias del diagnóstico, con el cual se creó una escala de 0 a 100 y se construyó un modelo de regresión lineal con las variables asociadas a la medida del diagnóstico. Resultados: la prevalencia del diagnóstico fue de 93,5 %, la característica definitoria más fácil de encontrar fue Incapacidad del lactante para agarrarse al pecho materno y la más difícil fue agitación y llanto del lactante dentro de la primera hora después de la lactancia materna. La regresión lineal mostró factores asociados como: género femenino, peso del lactante y necesidad de la madre de ir a orinar. Conclusión: Existe una tendencia desfavorable tanto en la prevalencia como en la duración de la lactancia materna para los lactantes hospitalizados; la promoción de la lactancia materna debe ser un trabajo interdisciplinario; modificar las normas hospitalarias favoreciendo el contacto del binomio y la puesta temprana al pecho materno. Salud UIS 2011; 43 (3): 271-279.

Introduction: neonatal deaths can be prevented by breastfeeding from the first day of life, as is the optimal food for infants by their nutritional content required for better growth and development. Objective: To determine the prevalence and associated factors with nursing diagnosis "ineffective breastfeeding" in infants under than 6 months hospitalized in a tertiary institution. Methodology: Cross sectional study. We selected 108 pairs (mother and child) hospitalized in an institution of tertiary care in 2009, we applied a validated format to identify the diagnosis. Rasch analysis was performed for variables that represent the defining characteristics of the diagnosis, which created a scale of 0 to 100 and built a linear regression model the variables associated with the extent of diagnosis. Results: Prevalence of diagnosis was 93,5 %, the defining characteristic was easier to find the infant’s inability to hold on to the breast and the hardest was shaking and crying of the infant within the first hour after breastfeeding. Linear regression was associated factors such as: female gender, weight infant and the mother need to urinate. Conclusion: There is an unfavorable trend in both the prevalence and duration of breastfeeding for infants hospitalized, promotion of breastfeeding should be an interdisciplinary, modify hospital policies favoring the contact of the binomial and the early start to the chest maternal. Salud UIS 2011; 43 (3): 271-279.

Leuprolide acetate gonadotrophin response patterns during female puberty.

OBJECTIVE: To assess normative data and the usefulness of spontaneous and LHRH analogue-stimulated serum LH and FSH levels measured by immunoradiometric assays (IRMA) in the evaluation of normal puberty. DESIGN: Prospective. Healthy girls in Tanner I and Tanner II from the local community were invited to participate (n = 47). METHODS: A leuprolide acetate test (500 mcg/m(2); sc) was performed. LH and FSH levels were determined using IRMA. Tanner II girls were assessed every 6 months until Tanner V. Girls who progressed from Tanner II to Tanner III in the next 6 months were called Tanner II-2; otherwise, they were called Tanner II-1. RESULTS: The prepubertal upper limit (CI 95%) was 0.49 IU/l for basal LH and 5.1 IU/l for stimulated LH. Taking into account these LH cut-off limits, 72.2% and 66.7% of Tanner II-1 and 41.6% and 41.7% of Tanner II-2 subjects presented overlapping values for basal and stimulated LH, respectively, as compared with the Tanner I group. The cut-offs for basal and stimulated LH to predict progression from Tanner II to Tanner III in the next 6 months were a basal LH level > or =0.49 IU/l (Sensitivity = 0.58; 1-Specificity = 0.33) and a poststimulated LH level > or =4.75 IU/l (Sensitivity = 0.67; 1-Specificity = 0.44). CONCLUSION: According to an IRMA, the basal and leuprolide acetate gonadotrophin response patterns during the beginning stages of puberty overlapped between Tanner I and Tanner II, and the cut-offs of basal and stimulated LH levels to predict progress from Tanner II to Tanner III had low sensitivities for the following 6 months.

Marcadores de alergia alimentaria en enfermedad péptica / Food allergy markers in peptic disease

Background: The double-blind food challenge is the gold standard for diagnosis of food allergy, even though it is difficult to standardize and execute. An increase in allergy prevalence worldwide accentuates the importance of evaluating food allergy markers, in order to help the diagnosis. Objective: Elaboration of an operational definition for food hypersensitivity (FH) and evaluate the role of allergy markers, endoscopic and histological findings, gastric mucosa cytokines and personal/family history of allergy in children. Method: Enrollment of children with suspected peptic disease referred for endoscopy. We obtained antral biopsies for histological evaluation (eosinophil and mast cell count) and measurement of mucosal cytokines through an ELISA test. Patients were evaluated with Prick test, total serum IgE and clinical questionnaires for allergies. They were divided into two groups; children with and without food hypersensitivity. Results: 97 children were enrolled (mean: 11.7 +/- 3, range 3-18). 4 percent of children had FH. The endoscopic findings did not correlate with the presence of FH. 74.1 percent of patients without FH had eosinophils in the gastric mucosa compared to groups with FH which had 100 percent) (p < 0.05). Only IL-2 among the evaluated cytokines was found in a greater concentration in patients without FH. 33 percent> of patients considered themselves having history of personal allergies versus 11.8 percent of people without FH (p < 0.05). Conclusions: 12,4 percent of children with digestive symptoms referred to endoscopy have FH. There are no clinical, endoscopic or histological differences between patients with or without FH.

Introducción: El diagnóstico de alergia a alimentos se fundamenta en la prueba de provocación oral doble ciego, de difícil estandarización y ejecución. El aumento de la prevalencia de alergia hace necesario la evaluación de marcadores de alergia a alimentos para facilitar el diagnóstico. Objetivo: Evaluar en niños, a partir de una definición operacional de hipersensibilidad a alimentos (HA), el rol de algunos marcadores de hipersensibilidad, hallazgos endoscópicos e histológicos, citoquinas de mucosa gástrica, y antecedentes personales y familiares de alergia. Métodos: Se enrolaron niños referidos a endoscopia por sospecha de enfermedad péptica. Se obtuvieron biopsias antrales para evaluación histológica (incluyendo eosinófilos y mastocitos) y citoquinas mediante ELISA. Se les realizó test cutáneo (TC), IgE total sérica y cuestionarios clínicos de alergia. Se dividió en 2 grupos, niños con y sin HA según criterio establecido. Resultados: Se reclutaron 97 niños (promedio: 11,7 +/- 3 años, rango 3 a 18). Un 12,4 por ciento de los niños presentó HA. Los hallazgos endoscópicos no se relacionaron con la presencia de HA. Un 74,1 por ciento de los pacientes sin HA presentó eosinófilos en la mucosa gástrica comparado con un 100 por ciento en el grupo con HA (p < 0,05). Sólo IL-2 se encontró en mayor concentración en pacientes sin HA. Un 33,3 por ciento de la población con HA consideró tener antecedentes personales de AA versus un 11,8 por ciento de los sin HA (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: La HA en niños referidos a endoscopia por síntomas digestivos está presente en un 12,4 por ciento, sin elementos clínicos, endoscópicos o histológicos que los diferencien de niños sin HA.

Comparison of leptin levels, body composition and insulin sensitivity and secretion by OGTT in healthy, early pubertal girls born at either appropriate- or small-for-gestational age.

BACKGROUND: Small for gestational age (SGA) has been associated with decreased insulin sensitivity (IS). A possible mechanism is the postnatal development of a metabolically disadvantageous body composition (BC). AIM: To determine whether there are differences between IS and BC in girls in early puberty who were SGA (birth weight < 10th percentile) or appropriate for gestational age (AGA, 10th-90th percentile). METHODS: Age-matched (SGA/AGA) early pubertal girls (Tanner II) were recruited from local schools. We determined waist circumference (WC), the sum of four skinfolds (S4S), and per cent fat mass (fat %) by impedanciometry. Leptin and OGTT assays were performed. The insulinogenic index (I-In), HOMA-IR (homeostasis model assessment of insulin resistance) and WBISI (whole body insulin sensitivity) were calculated. RESULTS: Median age (interquartile range) for 30 SGA and 35 AGA girls was 10.2 (1.1) vs. 9.8 (0.9), respectively (P = NS). BMI percentiles were 62.6 (56) vs. 67.4 (39); WC 60.5 (9.5) vs. 62.2 (6.5) cm; S4S 52 (30) vs. 52.2 (29.5) cm, and fat %[26.2 (6.7) vs. 28.5 (6.3)] was similar in both groups. SGA girls had higher leptin levels [15.4 (9.7) vs. 9.6 (11) ng/ml; P = 0.01] and I-In [2.05 (1.86) vs. 1.47 (1.27) microU/ml* mg/dl; P = 0.02]. No differences between HOMA-IR [2.07 (1.26) vs. 2.04 (1.4)] and WBISI [5.3 (3.3) vs. 5.1 (3.1)] were found between groups. CONCLUSION: The higher leptin level and I-In in girls born SGA at the beginning of puberty may be early indicators of an underlying subtle degree of insulin resistance, despite similar BMI and BC to AGA girls.

Comparison of clinical, ultrasonographic, and biochemical differences at the beginning of puberty in healthy girls born either small for gestational age or appropriate for gestational age: preliminary results.

CONTEXT: There are limited and controversial data concerning puberty characteristics in girls born small for gestational age (SGA). OBJECTIVE: The objective of the study was to document clinical, ultrasonographic, and biochemical characteristics at the beginning of puberty in matched healthy girls born either SGA or appropriate for gestational age (AGA) recruited from the community. PATIENTS: Inclusion criteria were breast Tanner stage II and a body mass index between the 10th and 95th percentiles. INTERVENTIONS: Recruited subjects underwent a complete physical exam, bone age, and ultrasound measurements of the internal genitalia. Hormonal assessment included fasting early morning dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate, androstenedione, SHBG, inhibin-B, FSH, LH, estradiol (E2), 17-hydroxyprogesterone (17OH Prog), and testosterone. Thereafter, a GnRH agonist test (leuprolide 500 microg, sc) was performed with FSH and LH at time 3 and 24 h for E2, 17OH Prog, and testosterone. RESULTS: Sixty-five girls (35 AGA, 30 SGA) with a mean age of 9.9 +/- 1.03 (7.8-12.5) yr, similar bone age/chronological age (1.02 +/- 0.8 in AGA and 1 +/- 0.76 in SGA), median height of 1.35 +/- 0.06 cm, and similar waist to hip ratio were included. No differences in the presence of pubic hair, axillary hair, apocrine odor, or ultrasound measurements were found. SGA girls had increased baseline E2 as well as stimulated E2 and 17OH Prog. CONCLUSIONS: In a preliminary sample of lean, healthy girls recruited from the community born either SGA or AGA, we observed slight hormonal differences at the beginning of puberty. Longitudinal follow-up of this cohort will allow us to understand whether these differences are maintained and have a clinical impact in their pubertal development.

Longitudinal changes in insulin sensitivity and secretion from birth to age three years in small- and appropriate-for-gestational-age children.

AIMS/HYPOTHESIS: Insulin resistance and type 2 diabetes risk in human subjects who were small-for-gestational-age (SGA) at birth may be a consequence of rapid early postnatal weight gain. MATERIALS AND METHODS: We prospectively studied early changes in fasting insulin sensitivity and insulin secretion, assessed by a short intravenous glucose tolerance test that was conducted several times from birth to 3 years of age in 55 SGA (birthweight below fifth percentile) newborns and in 13 newborns with a birthweight appropriate for gestational age (AGA). RESULTS: Most SGA infants showed postnatal upward weight centile crossing and by 3 years were similar in size to AGA infants. SGA infants had lower pre-feed insulin levels at postnatal age 48 h than AGA infants (median 34.4 vs 59.7 pmol/l, p<0.05), but by the age of 3 years they had higher fasting insulin levels (median 38.9 vs 23.8 pmol/l, p<0.005), which were related to rate of weight gain between 0 and 3 years (r=0.47, p=0.0003). First-phase insulin secretion did not differ between SGA and AGA infants, but SGA infants had a lower glucose disposition index (beta cell compensation) (median 235 vs 501 min mmol(-1) l(-1), p=0.02), which persisted after allowing for postnatal weight gain (p=0.009). CONCLUSIONS/INTERPRETATION: SGA infants showed a marked transition from lower pre-feed insulin and increased insulin sensitivity at birth to insulin resistance over the first 3 years of life. This transition was related to rapid postnatal weight gain, which could indicate a propensity to central fat deposition. The additional observation of reduced compensatory beta cell secretion underlines the need for long-term surveillance of glucose homeostasis in all SGA subjects, whether or not they show postnatal catch-up growth.

Cambios anatómicos post cirugía nasal: medición objetiva mediante rinometría acústica / Anatomic changes post nasal surgery: objective measurement through acoustic rhynometry

Se estudió prospectivamente a un grupo de pacientes sometidos, por diversas indicaciones, a intervención quirúrgica nasoseptal. Se les realizó rinometría acústica (RA) días previos a su cirugía, repitiéndose ésta en el postoperatorio inmediato. Se pretendía objetivar los cambios anatómicos que ocurren en ambas fosas nasales luego de los procedimientos quirúrgicos y correlacionarlos con la clínica. Se utilizó el rinómetro modelo compacto Ecovisión, siguiendo para ello las recomendaciones de Toronto. Los pacientes fueron sometidos a diferentes intervenciones quirúrgicas y en todos se produjeron alteraciones anatómicas objetivas de sus fosas nasales, aunque no todas originaron molestias al paciente

Obstrucción nasal subjetiva y objetiva: medición mediante rinometría acústica / Subjective and objective nasal obstruction: measurement through acustic rhynometry

La obstrucción nasal es un síntoma frecuente de consulta en la práctica clínica. Diversas entidades patológicas pueden presentarlo siendo especialmente frecuente en la patológia nasal alérgica y no alérgica. Su evaluación objetiva ha sido un tema controversial pero, en la actualidad, la rinometría acústica (RA) permite resolver este problema. Se estudia un grupo de enfermos, en forma prospectiva, que consultan, entre otros síntomas, por obstrucción nasal, uni o bilateral, de un mes o más de duración, provenientes del consultorio externo del Hospital del Salvador, y de la consulta privada de 1 de los autores. Se establece una pauta de criterios de inclusión y de exclusión. A todos se les realiza anamnesis, examen otorrinolaringológico y estudio de escala análoga para pesquisar el grado de autopercepción de su obstrucción nasal. Posteriormente, se les somete a rinometría acústica y se compara los resultados, analizándolos y discutiéndose la importancia de dicho examen en la objetivación del síntoma. Del universo de pacientes que consultan por obstrucción nasal, medida por escala análoga, luego de ser sometidos a rinometría acústica, sólo en un 31 por ciento de ellos se logra objetivar dicha obstrucción

Participación de interleuquina-8 en patología gástrica en niños / Interleukin-8 expression in gastric pathology in children

Introducción: Interleuquina (IL)-8 ha sido involucrada en las respuestas inflamatoria de la infección por H. pylori. Objetivo: Evaluar la presencia y niveles de IL-8, y su correlación con factores demográficos, presencia de H. pylori, daño histológico asociado, y evolución de la infección, en niños chilenos con H. pylori. Métodos: En forma prospectiva, 50 niños con indicación de endoscopía, fueron enrolados previo consentimiento parental. Las biopsias antrales fueron analizadas para: detección de H. pylori mediante ureasa, tinción histológica, detección de IL-8 por ELISA, expresado como pg de citoquina/mg de proteína total. Resultados: La edad promedio fue de 13,9 ñ 2,6 años (media ñ 1 DE). No hubo asociación entre edad, sexo, nivel socioeconómico y el nivel de IL-8 (p = 0,3). Los 37 niños infectados con H. pylori presentaron niveles de IL-8 mayores que los niños no infectados (311,1 vs 79,9 pg/ml, p < 0,05). La intensidad del infiltrado inflamatorio (p = 0,0022), la actividad determinada por polimorfonucleares (p = 0,027) y la presencia de desdiferenciación foveolar (p = 0,00003), se correlacionaron con la presencia de IL-8. La expresión de IL-8 en mucosa antral fue mayor en niños con gastritis crónica y especialmente en aquellos con úlcera duodenal al ser comparado con el grupo normal (p < 0,005 y p < 0,0005, respectivamente), pero no hubo diferencia entre los niños infectados con H. pylori con gastritis sola (351 pg/mg) comparados con los que presentaban ulceración duodenal (375 pg/mg). Conclusiones: El mayor nivel de IL-8 en niños con úlcera duodenal puede representar un mayor nivel de activación inflamatoria local o ser un marcador de mayor virulencia bacteriana

Caracterización clínica y psicológica de escolares y adolescentes con dolor abdominal recurrente / Clinical and psychological characterization of children with recurrent abdominal pain

In order to characterize further the nature of emotional factors in RAP patients, we conducted a controlled psychological evaluation of 46 consecutive new patients with RAP, aged 7-17 (group A) by mean of structured interviews and questionnaires. Two control groups of pediatric patients with chronic illnesses were also assessed using the same methodology. Group B consisted of 22 individuals with chronic abdominal pain and endoscopiy-proven peptic ulcer or duodenitis and group C consisted of 24 individuals with chronic, stable, non gastroenterological diseases (diabetes mellitus or physical handicaps). Parents were evaluated for depressive symptoms

Tipos antigénicos de rotavirus circulantes en niños con diarrea aguda en Santiago de Chile / Antigenic types of rotavirus circulanting in children with acute diarrhea in Santiago, Chile

Protective immunity against rotavirus infection is directed against antigenic epitopes on the outer capsid proteins VP7 and VP4. The aim of this study was to characterize the VP7 and VP4 antigenic types circulating in different hospital areas of Santiago, Chile, obtained from children consulting for acute no bloody diarrhea in 5 hospitals representative of the 5 major health areas in Santiago. In addition, 256 rotavirus positive samples, obtained from children with acute diarrhea consulting in the north health area of Santiago between 1985-1987 were studied. All samples were processed for rotavirus by an ELISA and all rotavirus positive samples were selected for VP4 typing by PCR (types P1-P4). A total of 782 rotavirus positive samples were obtained of wich 618 (79 percent) were typeable for one specific VP7 type. VP7 type G1 represented 63 percent of the rotavirus positive samples and predominated in all areas evaluated throughout the entire period of observation. VP7 type G2 represented 13 percent of rotavirus samples, following G1 in predominance. G2 types decreased progressively in all areas in both study periods. G4 types were detected mainly during 1985-1987, and G3 types have so far not been detected. Preliminary analysis of VP4 types suggests that P1 types are predominant and closely associated with VP7 G1 type. These results are relevant for the adoption of appropiate preventive strategies for rotavirus infection, specifically aimed to the development of effective vaccines