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Tension-type headache is the most prevalent type of headache and is commonly associated with myofascial pain syndrome and the presence of active myofascial trigger points. This randomized controlled trial aimed to assess the impact of dry needling on the total number of active trigger points, pain intensity, and perceived clinical change in tension-type headache subjects. Thirty-two subjects were randomly assigned to the control and dry needling groups. The presence of active trigger points in 15 head and neck muscles, the headache intensity, and the perceived clinical change were evaluated. A single dry needling technique was administered at each active trigger point across three sessions. Significant differences were observed in the post-treatment measures favouring the dry needling group, including reductions in the headache intensity scores (p = 0.034) and the total number of active trigger points (p = 0.039). Moreover, significant differences in the perception of clinical change were found between the control and treatment groups (p = 0.000). Dry needling demonstrated positive effects in reducing the number of active trigger points and improving the short-term headache intensity in tension-type headache patients. A single dry needling session applied in the cranio-cervical area resulted in a self-perceived improvement compared to the control subjects.
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Diacutaneous Fibrolysis (DF) is an instrumentally assisted manual therapy technique defined as "a specific instrumental intervention for normalizing the musculoskeletal system function after a precise diagnosis and preserving the skin's integrity". The aim of this technique is soft tissue mobilization with the assistance of specially designed, hook-shaped steel instruments in different musculoskeletal structures, such as the myofascia, aponeurosis, tendons, ligaments and scar tissues. Due to discrepant results between previous reviews and the quite abundant new evidence provided by recently published randomized clinical trials, we propound this narrative review to provide an update on the scientific evidence related to the fundamentals and clinical efficacy of DF. Current evidence primarily supports the mechanical effect of DF on connective soft tissues. Diminished deep tendon reflex and rigidity have been registered after the implementation of DF in healthy subjects. Though there is still much to uncover, scientific evidence supports the use of the technique for the clinical treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome, chronic lateral epicondylalgia, chronic patellofemoral pain syndrome, mild to moderate carpal tunnel syndrome, hamstring shortening, temporomandibular disorders, tension-type headache and chronic low back pain. Additional data are essential for better recommendations in the clinical practice of DF.
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The consumption of vegetables is one of the fundamentals of a healthy diet. The purposes of the present study were to describe the frequency of consumption of vegetables in the general Spanish population and to explore the relations between the consumption of vegetables and sex, age, cohabitation circumstances, educational level, and body mass index (BMI). METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was accomplished based on data from the European Health Survey in Spain (2020). RESULTS: A total of 20,745 (52.1% women) subjects with a median age of 54 years old were included. Only 2.8% of them ate vegetables at least three times a day. The adjusted generalized linear model showed that being a woman increased the odds of consuming vegetables at least three times a day by 1.666 times (p < 0.001). Not cohabiting as a couple decreased the odds by 0.783 (p < 0.001). Having studied at a university increased the odds by 1.812 times (p < 0.001) and possessing a certificate of higher education by 1.408 (p = 0.030). Being overweight decreased the odds by 0.924 (p = 0.006). For every additional year of age, the odds of consuming vegetables at least three times a day increased by 1.3% (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: The vast majority of the general Spanish population did not consume an optimal amount of vegetables. Women, people with higher levels of education, and older individuals reported having a more frequent intake of vegetables. Not cohabiting as a couple and being overweight were related to a less frequent intake of vegetables.
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In 2013, midpalatal suture maturation stage assessment was proposed for the evaluation of patients before performing maxillary expansion. In this study, we aimed to analyze the association between the midpalatal suture maturation stages assessed by CBCT, according to the method described by Angelieri et al., and other objective methods used to assess skeletal maturation or bone fusion. A computerized database search was conducted using PubMed, Cochrane Library, SciELO, LILACS, Web of Science, and Scopus, without language restriction. Unpublished literature was searched on ClinicalTrials.gov, the National Research Register, and Pro-Quest Dissertation Abstracts and Thesis database. Authors were contacted when necessary, and reference lists of the included studies were screened. Search terms included midpalatal suture, maturation, correlation, diagnostic performance, classification, evaluation, assessment, and relationship. Quality assessment was performed using the Observational Cohort and Cross-Sectional Studies tool developed by the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute. Eleven studies met the inclusion criteria. Of all the studies included, 81.9% had fair qualit y and 18.1% good quality, respectively. Eight out of eleven studies assessed the correlation between the midpalatal suture maturation method and the skeletal maturity evaluated by CVM method (Spearman's correlation coefficient: 0.244-0.908). Two out of eleven studies evaluated the correlation between midpalatal suture maturation method and the skeletal maturity assessed by HWM method (Spearman's correlation coefficient: 0.904-0.905) Even though midpalatal suture maturation stage assessment needs an exhaustive training and calibration process, it is a valid method to evaluate skeletal maturation or bone fusion. From a clinical perspective, for patients at CS4, CS5 and CS6, an assessment of the midpalatal suture on CBCT is indicated. A similar assessment should be done in patients at SMI 7-9.
En 2013, se propuso un nuevo método para la evaluación del estadio de maduración de la sutura palatina mediana para la evaluación de los pacientes antes de realizar la expansión maxilar. En este estudio, nuestro objetivo fue analizar la asociación entre las etapas de maduración de la sutura palatina mediana evaluada en CBCT, según el método descrito por Angelieri et al., y otros métodos objetivos utilizados para evaluar la maduración esquelética o la fusión ósea. Se realizó una búsqueda en las bases de datos PubMed, Cochrane Library, SciELO, LILACS, Web of Science y Scopus, sin restricción de idioma. Se buscó literatura no publicada en ClinicalTrials.gov, el Registro Nacional de Investigación y la base de datos Pro-Quest Dissertation Abstracts and Thesis. Se estableció contacto con los autores cuando fue necesario y se revisaron las listas de referencias de los estudios incluidos. Los términos de búsqueda incluyeron sutura palatina mediana, maduración, correlación, rendimiento diagnóstico, clasificación, evaluación, valoración y relación. La evaluación de la calidad se realizó mediante la herramienta de Estudios transversales y de cohortes observacionales desarrollada por el Instituto Nacional del Corazón, los Pulmones y la Sangre. Once estudios cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión. Del total de estudios incluidos, el 81.9% tuvo calidad regular y el 18.1% calidad buena, respectivamente. Ocho de once estudios evaluaron la correlación entre el método de maduración de la sutura palatina mediana y la madurez esquelética evaluada por el método CVM (coeficiente de correlación de Spearman: 0.244-0.908). Dos de once estudios evaluaron la correlación entre el método de maduración de la sutura palatina mediana y la madurez esquelética evaluada por el método HWM (coeficiente de correlación de Spearman: 0.904-0.905). Aunque la evaluación del estado de maduración de la sutura palatina mediana necesita un proceso exhaustivo de entrenamiento y calibración, es un método válido para evaluar la maduración esquelética o la fusión ósea. Desde una perspectiva clínica, para pacientes en CS4, CS5 y CS6, está indicada una evaluación de la sutura palatina mediana en CBCT. Se debe realizar una evaluación similar en pacientes con SMI 7-9.
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Age Determination by Skeleton/methods , Palatal Expansion Technique , Sutures , Mandible/growth & developmentABSTRACT
Mandibular movement recording is relevant for the planning and evaluation of mandibular function. These movements can include mandibular border movements (MBM) or mastication. Our objective was to characterize the kinematics of MBM and mastication among skeletal classes I, II, and III in the three spatial planes. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted with 30 participants. Instructions were provided on how to form Posselt's envelope and to perform masticatory. After data processing, we obtained numerical values for the areas, trajectories, and ranges of MBM that formed Posselt's envelope and the values for speed, masticatory frequency, and the areas of each masticatory cycle. Significant differences were found in the area of Posselt's envelope in the horizontal plane between skeletal classes I and III and in the range of right laterality between skeletal classes II and III. Mastication showed significant differences in the area of the masticatory cycles in the horizontal plane between classes I and III and between classes II and III. In conclusion, there were differences in MBM and mastication between skeletal classes III and I in the horizontal plane. This study supports the need to establish normal values for mandibular kinematics in skeletal class III.
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In this study, we aimed to evaluate the frequency of midpalatal maturational stages in a Chilean urban sample of adolescents, post-adolescents and young adults, associated with chronological age and sex, by assessing CBCT scan images. Tomographic images in axial sections of the midpalatal sutures from 116 adolescents and young adults (61 females and 55 males, 10-25 years old) were classified according to their morphologic characteristics in five maturational stages (A, B, C, D and E), as proposed by Angelieri et al. The sample was divided into three groups: adolescents, post-adolescents and young adults. Three previously calibrated examiners (radiologist, orthodontist and general dentist) analyzed and classified the images. Stages A, B and C were considered to be an open midpalatal suture, and D and E were considered to be a partially or totally closed midpalatal suture. The most frequent stage of maturation was D (37.9%), followed by C (24%) and E (19.6%). The possibility of finding closed midpalatal sutures in individuals of 10 to 15 years was 58.4%, and in subjects aged 16 to 20 and 21 to 25 years, it was 51.7% and 61.7%, respectively. In males, Stages D and E were present in 45.4%; for females, this prevalence was 68.8%. Individual assessment of the midpalatal suture in each patient is of crucial importance before making the clinical decision of which is the best maxillary expansion method. Due to the extensive calibration and training required, it is advisable to always request a report from a radiologist. Individual evaluation with 3D imaging is recommended because of the great variability observed in the ossification of midpalatal sutures in adolescents, post-adolescents and young adults.
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BACKGROUND: Physical activity positively influences the general population's health. Social media networks may promote changes in physical activity habits. This study aimed to analyze the relation between being encouraged to perform physical activity by fitness influencers on Instagram and the level of physical activity performed. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study was performed in 890 United States residents with an Instagram account. The sample was made up of 79.2% females and of 75.4% millennials (born between 1981-1996). Physical activity was measured with the International Physical Activity Questionnaire. Sociodemographic characteristics were registered. RESULTS: The percentage of females (p = 0.001), millennials (p < 0.001), students (p < 0.001), participants with normal BMI (p = 0.001), and participants performing more than 150 min per week of moderate physical activity (p = 0.014) was significantly higher in the group that felt encouraged to perform physical activity by the information posted by fitness influencers. This group spent a median of 2 h per week on Instagram checking for nutrition or exercise (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: United States residents who felt encouraged to perform physical activity by fitness influencers on Instagram achieved more the World Health Organization recommendations for substantial health benefit for moderate physical activity. They were predominantly females and millennials with normal weight and spent more time on Instagram checking for nutrition or exercise.
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Exercise , Social Media , Female , Humans , United States , Male , Cross-Sectional Studies , Students , Social Networking , Physical FitnessABSTRACT
Wearable activity trackers are electronic devices that facilitate self-monitoring of information related to health. The purpose of this study was to examine the use of tracker devices to record daily activity (calories) and its associations with gender, generation, BMI, and physical activity behavior of United States of America resident adults; a cross-sectional study in 892 subjects recruited to participate in an anonymous online survey was performed. Being female increased the odds of using a tracker device by 2.3 times. Having low cardiovascular disease mortality risk related to time spent sitting increased the odds for using a tracker device by 2.7 times, and having medium risk 1.9 times, with respect to having high risk. For every 1-point increase in BMI, the odds for using a tracker device increased by 5.2%. Conclusions: Subjects who had ever used any tracker device had a higher BMI. The use of tracker devices was related to lower cardiovascular disease mortality risk related to sitting time. The amount of physical activity and the time spent walking were not associated with the usage of tracker devices. It is possible that the user of tracker devices should be supported by professionals to implement deep change in health habits.
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Cardiovascular Diseases , Fitness Trackers , Adult , Cross-Sectional Studies , Exercise , Female , Habits , Humans , MaleABSTRACT
BACKGROUND: Physical therapists routinely measure range of motion (ROM) of cervical spine. The reliability of the cervical range of motion (CROM) device has been demonstrated in several studies, but current evidence on the validity and reliability of the visual inspection is contradictory. The aim is to assess the validity and interexaminer reliability of the online visual inspection of active cervical ROM in physiotherapy students. METHODS: Flexion, extension, both lateral flexions and rotations of a single participant were measured using CROM. Online visual inspection of 18 physiotherapy students against CROM was registered. RESULTS: The validity, against CROM, of the online visual inspection of the active ROM ranged from good to excellent (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient (ICC) 0.83-0.97). Interexaminer reliability of the online visual inspection had favorable outcomes in all cervical movements in the three physiotherapy courses (ICC 0.70-0.96), with the visual inspection of the rotations being the most reliable (ICC 0.93-0.97). Interexaminer reliability of the classification of mobility was poor to good (Kappa 0.03-0.90). CONCLUSIONS: The interexaminer reliability and validity of the quantification of active cervical movement during online visual inspection was shown to be good to excellent for flexion-extension and lateral flexions and excellent for rotations.
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BACKGROUND: The Internet is today the largest platform for food distribution, and there are concerns about the impact that digital marketing has in the field of nutrition by promoting non-evidence-based recommendations. The purpose of this study was to describe the user profile that draws on Instagram to follow nutrition-related content versus not, and to analyze the frequency and type of content of the information provided by nutritional influencers. METHODS: A cross-sectional study involving randomly selected United States residents having an Instagram account was performed. Participants completed an anonymous online survey link. RESULTS: From 898 respondents, 78.7% were women, and 75.6% were Millennials. Scientific evidence present in the posts was 14.3%. Influencers promoted a product or a brand in more than 90% of posts. Women followed more nutrition-related content than men (p < 0.001). Millennials, followed by Generation-Z, followed more nutrition-related content (p < 0.001). There were no significant relationships between the following status of nutrition-related content with BMI, type of job, household income, education degree, or smoking habits. CONCLUSIONS: Women and Millennials followed more nutrition-related content. Scientific evidence was scarce and commercial interest in the network was evident. The vast majority of the posts were not based on scientific evidence and instead promoted a product/supplement.
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BACKGROUND: Exercise training has proven to be effective for treatment of metabolic diseases, such as type 2 diabetes mellitus. The aims of this study were to compare anthropometric measurements, metabolic profile and physical fitness between active and sedentary women with type 2 diabetes, and to analyse relationships between anthropometry and metabolic profile and components of physical fitness (balance, flexibility, strength and endurance). METHODS: Cross-sectional research on 28 women with type 2 diabetes. Amount of daily physical activity, BMI, waist circumference, HbA1c, fibrinogen, hs-CRP, tiptoe dynamic balance, static balance, finger floor distance, abdominal, upper and lower limb strength and walking cardiovascular endurance were recorded. RESULTS: Age: 58.5 ± 7.8. Overall, 16 subjects were physically active and 12 were sedentary. Active subjects had lower BMI (p = 0.033) and better cardiovascular endurance (p = 0.025). BMI and waist circumference were not influenced by any physical fitness component. HbA1c, fibrinogen and hs-CRP were related with worse dynamic balance (p = 0.036, 0.006 and 0.031, respectively). CONCLUSIONS: Active women had lower BMI and showed a better performance in cardiovascular endurance. Tiptoe dynamic balance impairments were related to worse glycaemic control, hypercoagulation and inflammatory state.
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Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 , Aged , Body Mass Index , Cross-Sectional Studies , Female , Humans , Metabolome , Middle Aged , Physical Fitness , Waist CircumferenceABSTRACT
El Rendimiento Académico es un concepto multifactorial en el que inciden aspectos internos, como las características propias del estudiante, y externos como el tipo de diseño curricular de cada institución. El propósito de este trabajo fue mejorar la disposición de recursos de apoyo educativo en estudiantes en riesgo de reprobación, con el objeto de elevar la calidad de la formación profesional de los odontólogos de la Universidad de La Frontera, identificando aquellos factores del Perfil de Ingreso que influyen en el Rendimiento Académico durante los primeros tres años de la carrera. Estudio cuantitativo observacional analítico con diseño de Cohorte Retrospectiva, la población fueron 222 estudiantes de odontología de las cohortes 2014, 2015 y 2016. Las variables estudiadas fueron promedio de PSU, promedio NEM, promedio Ranking, género, ascendencia mapuche, región de procedencia, establecimiento de procedencia (según tipo de establecimiento y régimen educativo) y quintil de ingreso. Se obtuvo que el promedio PSU solo influye en el primer semestre de la carrera (p=0,000); el promedio NEM presentó una correlación positiva en el quinto (p=0,002) y sexto semestre (p=0,048); el promedio Ranking mostró una correlación positiva en el quinto semestre (p=0,005); las diferencias por género fueron estadísticamente significativas del tercer semestre al sexto (p=0,012; p=0,041; p=0,000; p=0,006 respectivamente); según tipo de establecimiento las diferencias son estadísticamente significativas en los dos primeros semestres (p=0,009; p=0,020) y en el cuarto (p=0,038) y quinto semestre (p=0,011); existe diferencia estadísticamente significativa entre los establecimientos Particulares Subvencionado y los Municipales en el Área de Ciencias Básicas (p=0,010); la región de procedencia, el quintil de ingreso y la ascendencia mapuche no tiene incidencia en el RA. Valor de p < 0,05 umbral para la significancia estadística.
Academic Performance is a multifactorial concept in which internal factors, such as the student's personal characteristics, and external elements, such as the curricular design of each educational institution, come into play. The purpose of this essay was to improve the resources of educational support for students at risk of failure, in order to strengthen the quality of the professional training of dentists at Universidad de la Frontera, identifying key factors in Applicant's Profiles that affect Academic Performance during the first three years of studies. Analytic quantitative observational study with Retrospective Cohort design, the population consisted of 222 Dentistry students of 2014, 2015, and 2016 cohorts. The analyzed variables were the scholastic aptitude test (PSU) average, NEM average, class ranking average, sex, Mapuche ethnicity, region of provenance, establishment of origin (according to type of establishment and educational regime) and income quintile. Results showed that PSU scores only affect the first semester of studies (p=0,000); NEM score presented a positive correlation in the fifth (p=0,002) and sixth semester (p=0,048); class ranking showed a positive correlation in fifth semester (p=0,005); sex differences were statistically significant from the third until the sixth semester (p=0,012; p=0,041; p=0,000; p=0,006 respectively); differences in the type of establishments are statistically significant in the first two semesters (p=0,009; p=0,020) and in the fourth (p=0,038) and fifth semesters (p=0,011); there exists statistically significant differences between Private Subsidized schools, and municipal schools in the area of Basic Sciences (p=0,010); the region of provenance, the income quintile and Mapuche ethnicity do not impact the RA. A p < 0,05 threshold for statistical significance.
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Humans , Male , Female , Students, Dental/psychology , Education, Dental/statistics & numerical data , Academic Performance/statistics & numerical data , Aptitude Tests , Schools, Dental , Indians, South American , Chile , Retrospective Studies , Analysis of Variance , Curriculum , IncomeABSTRACT
Resumen Aunque la reabsorción radicular apical externa (RRAE) es una secuela común y poco deseable de los tratamientos ortodóncicos, esta puede ocurrir también en ausencia de éste. El origen, grado y severidad de la RRAE durante el tratamiento de ortodoncia es multifactorial, involucrando tanto a factores biológicos como ambientales. Dentro de los factores biológicos, los factores genéticos representan al menos el 50% de la variación en la RRAE. La variación genética en pacientes sometidos a tratamientos de ortodoncia ha sido reportada en estudios de heredabilidad, in vitro, retrospectivos y metanalisis, entre otros, con el fin de dar a conocer las variables genéticas y polimorfismos y pueden ayudar a explicar las diferentes respuestas al tratamiento ortodóntico en los pacientes. El estudio de los polimorfismos genéticos se ha convertido en tema de gran interés y debate, debido a la importancia que parecen tener como moduladores de los procesos de reabsorción ósea. Por esta razón el objetivo de este artículo fue hacer una revisión acerca de las principales variaciones genéticas y polimorfismos que se relacionan con la RRAE en pacientes tratados ortodónticamente.
Abstract External Apical Root Reabsorption (EARR) is a common and undesiderable orthodontic treatments sequel, but it may also occur in absence of orthodontic treatment. The origin, extent and severity of EARR during orthodontic treatment are multifactorial, involving both biologic and environmental factors. Genetic factors represent at least 50% of the variation in EARR. The genetic variation in patients undergoing orthodontic treatments has been reported in studies of heritability, in vitro, retrospective and meta-analysis, among others, in order to introduce the genetic variables and polymorphisms, helping to explain the different responses to orthodontic treatment. Genetic polymorphisms may explaining different responses to orthodontic treatment in patients. The study of genetic polymorphisms has become a topic of great interest and debate, because of the importance they seem to have as modulators of bone reabsorption processes. For this reason, the objective of this article is to make a review about the main genetic variables and polymorphisms in association with EARR in patients treated orthodontically.
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Warfarin has a long history of benefit and has become the gold standard medication for the prevention of ischemic stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation. Nevertheless, it is far from perfect and there is no doubt that new drugs must be found to replace warfarin. The new oral anticoagulants that are on the market or awaiting approval or under research offer some benefits but not enough to replace warfarin until results of additional studies can show an adequate balance between effectiveness/safety and cost/benefit. There are several issues concerning the new oral anticoagulants. It is essential that the effect of any anticoagulant can be measured in plasma. But to date, there is no test to assess the effect or therapeutic range for the new oral anticoagulants. There is no antidote to neutralize the action of the new drugs in cases of bleeding or when acute surgical intervention is necessary. Dabigatran requires dose adjustment in patients with moderate renal impairment and is contraindicated in patients with severe renal failure. Rivaroxaban should be used with caution in patients with severe renal impairment. Apixaban excretion is also partly dependent on renal function, although the impact of renal insufficiency has not yet been determined. How anticoagulant bridging can be done before surgery has not yet been established. In conclusion, although thousands of patients have been treated in phase III studies, additional data are necessary before conclusions can be drawn on the potential for these new anticoagulant drugs to replace warfarin in patients with atrial fibrillation.
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La importante función homeostática del sistema endocrino se consigue con la participación multifactorial de diversas hormonas, que en orden de jerarquÃa regulan la secreción de una manera precisa e integrada; pero las pertenecientes al grupo de las mineralocorticoides, en especial la aldosterona, son primordiales, pues mantienen el balance hidromineral del cuerpo, de extrema importancia para la conservación del equilibrio del medio interno(AU)
The important homeostatic function of the endocrine system is achieved with the multifactorial participation of diverse hormones which, above or below in rank, regulate the secretion in a precise and integrated way; but those belonging to the mineralocorticoids group, especially aldosterone, are essential because they maintain the hydromineral balance of the body, of extreme importance for the conservation of the inner balance(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Aldosterone , Homeostasis , Endocrine System , HormonesABSTRACT
La importante función homeostática del sistema endocrino se consigue con la participación multifactorial de diversas hormonas, que en orden de jerarquÃa regulan la secreción de una manera precisa e integrada; pero las pertenecientes al grupo de las mineralocorticoides, en especial la aldosterona, son primordiales, pues mantienen el balance hidromineral del cuerpo, de extrema importancia para la conservación del equilibrio del medio interno.
The important homeostatic function of the endocrine system is achieved with the multifactorial participation of diverse hormones which, above or below in rank, regulate the secretion in a precise and integrated way; but those belonging to the mineralocorticoids group, especially aldosterone, are essential because they maintain the hydromineral balance of the body, of extreme importance for the conservation of the inner balance.
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Humans , Male , Female , Aldosterone , Endocrine System , Homeostasis , HormonesABSTRACT
Se realizó una intervención educativa comunitaria en 50 mujeres, en edad fértil, pertenecientes a la aldea "El Carrizal del municipio de San José de Colinas, Departamento de Santa Bárbara (Honduras), desde noviembre hasta mayo del 2008, a fin de modificar el nivel de sus conocimientos sobre el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana y Sida. Con vista a ello se conformaron 2 grupos de 25 integrantes cada uno y se procedió a la instrucción sobre tan importante tema mediante 8 sesiones de trabajo. Se aplicó la prueba de McNemar, con una significación de p<0,01 y 95 por ciento de efectividad, y se obtuvo una modificación satisfactoria de los conocimientos(AU)
A community educational intervention was carried out in 50 women, in fertility age, belonging to the village El Carrizal from San José de Colinas municipality, Santa Bárbara department (Honduras), from November to May, 2008, aiming at modifying the knowledge level on the human immunodeficiency virus and aids. Two groups of 25 patients each were formed in order to give information about that topic by means of 8 working sessions. The Mc Nemar test was applied, with a significance of p<0.01 and 95 per cent of effectiveness and a satisfactory modification to knowledge was obtained(AU)
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Humans , Female , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , HIV , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeABSTRACT
Se realizó una intervención educativa comunitaria en 50 mujeres, en edad fértil, pertenecientes a la aldea "El Carrizal del municipio de San José de Colinas, Departamento de Santa Bárbara (Honduras), desde noviembre hasta mayo del 2008, a fin de modificar el nivel de sus conocimientos sobre el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana y Sida. Con vista a ello se conformaron 2 grupos de 25 integrantes cada uno y se procedió a la instrucción sobre tan importante tema mediante 8 sesiones de trabajo. Se aplicó la prueba de McNemar, con una significación de p<0,01 y 95 por ciento de efectividad, y se obtuvo una modificación satisfactoria de los conocimientos
A community educational intervention was carried out in 50 women, in fertility age, belonging to the village El Carrizal from San José de Colinas municipality, Santa Bárbara department (Honduras), from November to May, 2008, aiming at modifying the knowledge level on the human immunodeficiency virus and aids. Two groups of 25 patients each were formed in order to give information about that topic by means of 8 working sessions. The Mc Nemar test was applied, with a significance of p<0.01 and 95 per cent of effectiveness and a satisfactory modification to knowledge was obtained
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Humans , Female , Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome , Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice , HIVABSTRACT
Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en el Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 4, perteneciente al Policlínico Docente del poblado El Cristo en el municipio de Santiago de Cuba, durante el 2008, para determinar los criterios acerca de la información deseada por los pacientes con cáncer y algunas de las actitudes de los que supieron cuál era su diagnóstico. En la casuística predominaron las personas con nivel escolar medio superior, partidarias de que se les dijera la verdad sobre su padecimiento; las que preferían permanecer en su domicilio como estancia final para el estadio terminal y las que mostraron tener miedo, principalmente ante el dolor insoportable. Se utilizó la prueba de Ji al cuadrado de homogeneidad para comparar proporciones con una confiabilidad de 95 por ciento(AU)
A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in the family doctor's office No. 4, belonging to the Teaching Polyclinic from El Cristo village in Santiago de Cuba, in 2008, to determine the approaches to the information desired by cancer patients and some of the attitudes of those who knew about their diagnosis. People with high school level, those who were in favor of being told the truth about their illness, those who preferred to remain in their home as a final stay for the terminal stage, and those that showed to be afraid, mainly of the unbearable pain, prevailed in the case material. The chi square-test of homogeneity was used to compare proportions with a confidence of 95 per cent(AU)
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Humans , Male , Female , Neoplasms , Diagnosis , Decision Making , Primary Health Care , Professional-Patient Relations , Truth Disclosure , Ethics, Medical , Disease Notification , Communication , Epidemiology, Descriptive , Cross-Sectional StudiesABSTRACT
Se efectuó un estudio descriptivo y transversal en el Consultorio Médico de la Familia No. 4, perteneciente al Policlínico Docente del poblado El Cristo en el municipio de Santiago de Cuba, durante el 2008, para determinar los criterios acerca de la información deseada por los pacientes con cáncer y algunas de las actitudes de los que supieron cuál era su diagnóstico. En la casuística predominaron las personas con nivel escolar medio superior, partidarias de que se les dijera la verdad sobre su padecimiento; las que preferían permanecer en su domicilio como estancia final para el estadio terminal y las que mostraron tener miedo, principalmente ante el dolor insoportable. Se utilizó la prueba de Ji al cuadrado de homogeneidad para comparar proporciones con una confiabilidad de 95 por ciento
A descriptive and cross-sectional study was carried out in the family doctor's office No. 4, belonging to the Teaching Polyclinic from El Cristo village in Santiago de Cuba, in 2008, to determine the approaches to the information desired by cancer patients and some of the attitudes of those who knew about their diagnosis. People with high school level, those who were in favor of being told the truth about their illness, those who preferred to remain in their home as a final stay for the terminal stage, and those that showed to be afraid, mainly of the unbearable pain, prevailed in the case material. The chi square-test of homogeneity was used to compare proportions with a confidence of 95 per cent
