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OBJECTIVE: To describe the sociodemographic and clinical characteristics of imprisoned patients with epilepsy seen at Samaritana University Hospital (HUS) in Bogotá D.C., between January 2017 and November 2020. METHODS: Cross-sectional cohort study of inmate patients over 18 years of age seen at HUS between January 2017 and November 2020, with a discharge diagnosis of epilepsy. A descriptive univariate analysis of patient sociodemographic and clinical characteristics was carried out. RESULTS: Overall, 92 patients were included, 95.7% were males with a median age of 32 years (IQR: 26-44); 65% were assessed in the outpatient clinic; median hospital length of stay was 2 days (IQR: 0) and 7.6% required admission to the intensive care unit; 75% had focal onset epilepsy, 63.04% with undetermined etiology 31.52% with structural causes. Polytherapy was found in 53.3%, valproic acid being the most frequently used antiseizure medication in 59.78%; lack of adherence was reported in 15.22% and inadequate seizure control in 81.52%; status epilepticus occurred in 5.34%. A total of 31 EEG recordings and 53 brain images were performed, of which, 29% and 39.62%, respectively, were abnormal. Non-epileptic paroxysmal events were diagnosed in 5.34%, while organic or psychiatric comorbidities were found in 25%, and the use of psychoactive substances was documented in 17.39%. Upon discharge, 93.47% had no disability, and only 45.65% returned for outpatient follow-up. SIGNIFICANCE: The clinical profile was of men in the fourth decade of life with focal onset epilepsy characterized by high seizure frequency, most of whom were receiving antiseizure medication, with a high proportion of polytherapy. The results are a point of departure for prospective studies designed to identify points to intervene and improve healthcare for inmates with epilepsy. PLAIN LANGUAGE SUMMARY: Inmates are a vulnerable proportion of persons with epilepsy. In this group there are significant differences compared to the general population, especially with greater psychiatric comorbidity and worse control of epileptic seizures due to difficulties in accessing medical care, antiseizure medication and diagnostic tests. We found that the most characteristic population is made up of men in the fourth decade of life with a high frequency of seizures, most of whom were receiving multiple antiseizure medication This study is the first of its kind in Latin America and it is an initial approach to epilepsy in inmates.
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Antecedentes: Colombia presenta un patrón de prevalencia heterogéneo para la infección por virus de la hepatitis B (VHB) con regiones de alta, moderada y baja prevalencia. Objetivo: identificar los casos de infección por VHB y caracterizar los genotipos virales en población con factores de exposición en las ciudades de Quibdó y Apartadó, Colombia. Materiales y métodos: la población del estudio correspondió a 768 individuos asintomáticos con factores de exposición a la infección por VHB. El primer análisis fue la detección del antígeno de superficie del VHB (HBsAg) por prueba rápida. En las muestras de individuos positivos para esta prueba, se confirmó la presencia del HBsAg por ELISA y se detectó el genoma del VHB por reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR). El genotipo viral fue determinado por secuenciación y análisis filogenético. Resultados: se identificaron 17/768 individuos con infección por VHB (2,2%) según la detección del HBsAg por prueba rápida y por ELISA. Los análisis filogenéticos permitieron la identificación de los genotipos F, (subgenotipos F3 y F1a) y A en las muestras. Conclusiones: se reporta por primera vez la circulación del subgenotipo F1a en Colombia y se confirma la circulación del subgenotipo F3 y el genotipo A.
Introduction: Colombia has a varied geographical pattern of prevalence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections with regions of high, moderate and low prevalences. Objective: The objective of this study was to identify cases of HBV infection and characterize viral genotypes in population with factors of exposure in the cities of Quibdo and Apartado, Colombia. Materials and Methods: The study population included 768 asymptomatic individuals with factors of exposure to HBV infections. An HBV surface antigen (HBsAg) rapid detection test was the first test used. Samples from individuals who tested positive were tested with ELISA to confirm the diagnosis and with PCR to detect the HBV genome. Viral genotypes were determined by sequencing and phylogenetic analysis. Results: Seventeen individuals (17/768, 2.2%) were diagnosed with HBV infections by both the Rapid Test and Elisa. Phylogenetic analyses allowed identification of genotypes F (F3 and Subgenotype F1a) and A in the samples. Conclusions: We report for the first time the presence of the F1a subgenotype in Colombia and confirme the presence of subgenotype F3 and genotype A.
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Humans , Male , Female , Adult , Middle Aged , Genotype , Hepatitis B virus , Risk FactorsABSTRACT
Introducción: la cetoacidosis diabética (CAD) es la complicación aguda más importante en los niños con diabetes mellitus. Nuestro objetivo fue determinar las características epidemiológicas y clínicas y los hallazgos de laboratorio de nuestra población pediátrica con CAD. Metodología: estudio descriptivo retrospectivo, de episodios de CAD en menores de 15 años, admitidos entre 2001 y 2010 al Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación (Medellín, Colombia) . Se obtuvo la información en las historias clínicas y se la analizó usando estadística descriptiva. Resultados: se incluyeron 98 episodios de CAD en 77 pacientes con edad promedio de 8,7 años, 57,1% de ellos, niñas y 23,4% sin afiliación al Sistema de Seguridad Social en Salud; 53,1% debutaron como CAD. De aquellos con diagnóstico previo de DM1, 64,4% no habían tenido adherencia al tratamiento. Al admitirlos, 42,8% tenían infección. El tiempo transcurrido entre el inicio de los síntomas y la consulta fue de 41 horas en los que tenían diagnóstico previo de DM1 y de 120 horas en los diagnosticados de novo. Predominó la CAD grave: 41,8%. El pH al ingreso fue 7,12 (DE: 0,12) . Durante el tratamiento 28,6% desarrollaron hipoglicemia y 5,1%, edema cerebral; la mortalidad fue 2%. Conclusiones: las características clínicas y de laboratorio de nuestros pacientes con CAD son similares a las reportadas en otros estudios. La falta de adherencia al tratamiento y las infecciones pueden ser una causa importante y evitable de descompensación.
Introduction: Diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA) is the most important acute complication in children with diabetes mellitus. Our objective was to determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics, and the laboratory findings in the pediatric population with DKA at a third-level hospital in Medellín, Colombia. Methodology: A descriptive, retrospective study of DKA in children under 15 years. Information was obtained from the clinical records and analyzed with descriptive statistics. Results: 98 episodes of DKA in 77 patients were included. Average age of patients was 8.7 years, 57.1% were girls, and 23.4% had no health security coverage. In 53.1%, DKA was the presenting manifestation of DM. Out of those with previous DM1 diagnosis, 64.4% had not adhered to treatment. On admission, 42.8% had infections. Time between the onset of symptoms and the consultation was 41 hours in those with previous DM1 diagnosis, and 120 hours in the ones diagnosed de novo. Severe DKA was the predominant one: 41.8%. On admission, pH was 7.1 (SD: 0.12) . During treatment, 28.6% developed hypoglycemia and 5.1%, cerebral edema. Two patients died. Conclusions: Clinical and laboratory characteristics of our patients with DKA are similar to those reported by other authors. Lack of adherence to treatment and infections may be important and avoidable causes of decompensation.
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Child , Child , Diabetic Ketoacidosis , Diabetes Mellitus , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Introducción: las características más importantes de un profesor exitoso en el área de la educación superior en Medicina y áreas afines, según investigaciones realizadas, para los estudiantes son: el saber en la respectiva disciplina, los valores y la formación pedagógica del profesor. Materiales y métodos: esta es una investigación cualitativa, de enfoque hermenéutico. A partir del análisis de las percepciones de los estudiantes del último año de Medicina de la Universidad de Antioquia sobre sus profesores, se seleccionó el profesor más significativo en su formación de pregrado. Para indagar sobre él se utilizaron diferentes instrumentos: encuesta y entrevistas a profundidad a los estudiantes; grupos focales con estudiantes, colegas, pacientes y familiares del profesor elegido. Resultados: el análisis de los datos permitió obtener tres categorías: el profesor como persona, el profesor como docente y el profesor como médico. Para los estudiantes son de gran importancia los valores y las cualidades humanas del profesor quien es un ejemplo para seguir: respeto por la individualidad, interés por propiciar el desarrollo de las potencialidades, refuerzo positivo, empatía, responsabilidad, coherencia entre lo que se piensa y lo que se hace. Conclusiones: los estudiantes afirman que la huella que deja un profesor en su formación médica está en relación con las actitudes y valores personales, los cuales destacan por encima de la idoneidad en la respectiva disciplina y las competencias pedagógicas.
Introduction: According to the results of research, students consider that the most important characteristics of a successful professor in the area of higher education in Medicine and related areas are: knowledge in the respective discipline, values and pedagogic formation. Materials and methods: This was a qualitative research with hermeneutical approach. The most significant professor for undergraduate medical training was selected by analyzing the perceptions of students in the last year of the career. To further inquire about him/her, different instruments were used, namely: surveys and in-depth interviews with students and focal groups with the latter and with coworkers, patients and relatives of the selected professor. Results: Three categories were established based on the analysis of data: the professor as a person, the professor as a teacher and the professor as a doctor. The following values and human qualities of the professor were found to be of great importance for students because he/she is a model to follow: respect for their individuality, interest in promoting the development of their potentials, positive reinforcement, responsibility and coherence between the way he/she thinks and how he/she acts. Conclusions: Students state that the trace left by a professor during their medical training relates to his/ her attitudes and personal values, which stand above suitability in the respective discipline and teaching skills.
