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Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38909956

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Low socioeconomic status (SES) is associated with a higher risk of fragility fractures, as well as higher mortality in the first year post-fracture. The SES variables that have the greatest impact are educational level, income level, and cohabitation status. Significant disparities exist among racial and ethnic minorities in access to osteoporosis screening and treatment.In Spain, a higher risk of fractures has been described in people with a low income level, residence in rural areas during childhood and low educational level. The Civil War cohort effect is a significant risk factor for hip fracture. There is significant geographic variability in hip fracture care, although the possible impact of socioeconomic factors has not been analyzed. It would be desirable to act on socioeconomic inequalities to improve the prevention and treatment of osteoporotic fractures.

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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 39(5): 426-431, 2024 Jun.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38830721

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INTRODUCTION: Status epilepticus is an important cause of pediatric neurological emergency. Immediate treatment is essential to prevent definitive neurological damage. Several antiepileptic drugs are available for the management of status epilepticus. METHODS: Retrospective study of patients admitted at the emergency department of a tertiary hospital for 5 years (2014-2019). We analyzed the compliance to the treatment guidelines for pediatric status epilepticus. RESULTS: One hundred and seventeen admissions were identified, 23.9% of these were febrile status epilepticus. Among the other cases, the most frequent cause was genetic (22.2%). The majority were convulsive status epilepticus (93.1%), 58.7% of which were generalized tonic-clonic seizures. Benzodiazepines were the most used first and second line drug (98.2% and 94.8%). The most frequent third drug used was diazepam (56.4%) followed by phenytoin (18.2%). An infra-therapeutic antiepileptic drug dose was given in 48.7% of cases. 49.6% presented with a prolonged status epilepticus and 6.8% needed intensive care. Incorrect sequence of drugs and infra-therapeutic doses were associated with prolonged status (p<0.001 and p<0.05) and an increased number of antiepileptic drugs used (p<0.001 and p<0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Benzodiazepines were the most frequently first and second line drugs used for status epilepticus management. Surprisingly, the most frequently third line drugs used were also benzodiazepines. These findings were partially explained by the misuse of infra-therapeutic doses of these drugs. Noncompliance with the implemented guidelines was associated with unfavorable outcomes.


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Anticonvulsants , Emergency Service, Hospital , Status Epilepticus , Humans , Status Epilepticus/drug therapy , Anticonvulsants/therapeutic use , Retrospective Studies , Female , Male , Child , Child, Preschool , Infant , Benzodiazepines/therapeutic use , Guideline Adherence , Adolescent , Diazepam/therapeutic use
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Int. j. morphol ; 42(1): 93-97, feb. 2024. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1528840

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SUMMARY: Height and body weight measurements are among the most important anthropometric variables when assessing a population's growth, development and body composition. This study aimed to evaluate the height and body weight variability of male entities aged 17-18 years within 35 years. This goal was realized by comparing the height and body weight of the population of the same gender and age in three different time studies. The descriptive statistical parameters and T-test for independent groups show systematic and significant differences in measured variables between three measurements in different timelines. Both in body height and body weight, from measurement to measurement, significant systematic and statistically significant differences (p<0.01) have been identified (1985: BH= 172.8cm, BW= 61.7kg; 2004: BH=176.8 cm, BW=66.9 kg; 2019: BH=178.5 cm, BW=72 kg). The results of this study prove that the change in the socio-economic status of a population over a period time of 35 years can significantly affect the growth and development of children/adolescents.


Las medidas de altura y peso corporal se encuentran entre las variables antropométricas más importantes a la hora de evaluar el crecimiento, el desarrollo y la composición corporal de una población. Este estudio tuvo como objetivo evaluar la variabilidad de la altura y el peso corporal de entidades masculinas de 17 a 18 años dentro de 35 años. Este objetivo se logró comparando la altura y el peso corporal de la población del mismo sexo y edad en tres estudios temporales diferentes. Los parámetros estadísticos descriptivos y la prueba T para grupos independientes muestran diferencias sistemáticas y significativas en las variables medidas entre tres mediciones en diferentes líneas de tiempo. Tanto en la altura como en el peso corporal, de medición en medición, se han identificado diferencias significativas sistemáticas y estadísticamente significativas (p<0,01) (1985: BH= 172,8 cm, BW= 61,7 kg; 2004: BH=176,8 cm, BW=66,9 kg; 2019: BH=178,5 cm, BW=72 kg). Los resultados de este estudio demuestran que el cambio en el estatus socioeconómico de una población durante un período de 35 años puede afectar significativamente el crecimiento y desarrollo de niños/ adolescentes.


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Humans , Male , Adolescent , Body Height , Body Weight , Anthropometry , Socioeconomic Factors , Time Factors , Cross-Sectional Studies , Kosovo , Social Status
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Apuntes psicol ; 41(3): 181-191, 16 oct. 2023. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-226807

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Se analizan las propiedades psicométricas de la Escala Breve de Sentido de Comunidad (BSCS) en colombianos que residían en Barranquilla, norte de Colombia, teniendo en cuenta la categorización en estratos socioeconómicos de los barrios en la ciudad. Se examina si el modelo teórico de cuatro factores se mantiene o no en este contexto y si la variable estrato socioeconómico de los barrios afecta a su puntuación. Se encuestó a 858 personas: 491 mujeres, 367 hombres, con edades de 18 a 82 años (M =31.2 años, DE = 14.6). Se utilizó un análisis factorial exploratorio y confirmatorio para examinar la estructura de los factores y la igualdad de los parámetros del BSCS entre los grupos de barrios con alta y baja categorización socioeconómica. Se encontró que, de tres modelos en comparación, el modelo de un factor de segundo orden que explica las cuatro dimensiones del Sentido de Comunidad (SC), brindó el mejor ajuste a los datos y responde mejor al modelo de McMillan y Chavis (1986). Las medidas de confiabilidad interna fueron ω de 0.92 y α de 0.91. Se propone una norma de corrección calculada para la matriz de correlación policórica, donde las puntuaciones más altas indican un mayor SC. Se termina identificando que el SC es mucho mayor en los barrios de estratos socioeconómicos altos y medios con respecto a los barrios de estratos bajos (AU)


The psychometric properties of the Brief Sense of Community Scale (BSCS) are analyzed in Colombians residing in Barranquilla, northern Colombia, taking into account the socioeconomic strata categorization of neighborhoods in the city. We examine whether or not the four-factor theoretical model holds in this context and whether the socioeconomic strata variable of the neighborhoods affects their score. We surveyed 858 people: 491 women, 367 men, aged 18-82 years (M =31.2 years, SD= 14.6). Exploratory and confirmatory factor analysis was used to examine the factor structure and equality of BSCS parameters between groups of neighborhoods with high and low socioeconomic categorization. It was found that, of three models in comparison, the second-order one-factor model explaining the four dimensions of Sense of Community (SC) provided the best fit to the data and is most responsive to the McMillan and Chavis (1986) model.The internal reliability measures were ω of 0.92 and α of 0.91. A correction rule calculated for the polychoric correlationmatrix is proposed, where higher scores indicate higher SC. It ends up identifying that the SC is much higher in high and middle socioeconomic strata neighborhoods with respect to low strata neighborhoods (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Adolescent , Young Adult , Adult , Middle Aged , Aged , Aged, 80 and over , Surveys and Questionnaires , Psychometrics , Residence Characteristics , Interpersonal Relations , Quarantine , Factor Analysis, Statistical , Socioeconomic Factors , Colombia
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Nutr. hosp ; 40(2): 391-399, mar.-abr. 2023. tab, graf
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-219338

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Objective: this study analyzed the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and proxy-reported physical fitness among Spanish and Brazilian youths during the COVID-19 lockdown according to several inequality indicators. Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study with parents and guardians of children and adolescents from Spain and Brazil. The evaluation process was through the use of online questionnaires. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in Children and Adolescents. Proxy-reported physical fitness was determined using the International Fitness Scale. Inequality indicators (gender, nationality, socioeconomic status, and parents/guardians’ education level) were evaluated with a survey completed by the participants’ parents/guardians. Binary logistic regression models estimated the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and proxy-reported physical fitness, with stratification according to inequality variables. A total sample of 1,099 Spanish and Brazilian individuals (47.6% girls, aged 3 to 17 years) were included in the analysis. Results: compared to the “improvement needed to Mediterranean diet” category, the “optimal Mediterranean diet” group was significantly associated with “very good” physical fitness in boys (OR = 1.5; 95 % CI: 1.0-2.1) and in participants with parents/legal guardians’ education level without university studies (OR = 1.5; 95 % CI: 1.0-2.4). Conclusions: gender and parents/guardians’ education level plays a significant role in the association between the “optimal Mediterranean Diet” and “very good” physical fitness level in Spanish and Brazilian children and adolescents. Future prospective studies are needed to investigate the role of inequality indicators in this relationship. (AU)


Objetivo: este estudio analizó la asociación entre la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la aptitud física autoinformada entre jóvenes españoles y brasileños durante el confinamiento de COVID-19 según varios indicadores de desigualdad. Métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal con padres y tutores de niños y adolescentes de España y Brasil. El proceso de evaluación fue a través del uso de cuestionarios online. La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se evaluó mediante el Índice de Calidad de la Dieta Mediterránea en Niños y Adolescentes. La aptitud física declarada por los padres se determinó mediante la Escala Internacional de Aptitud Física. Los indicadores de desigualdad (género, nacionalidad, estatus socioeconómico y nivel educativo de los padres/tutores) se evaluaron con una encuesta completada por los padres/tutores de los participantes. Los modelos de regresión logística binaria estimaron la asociación entre la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la aptitud física informada por los progenitores, estratificando según las variables de desigualdad. Se incluyó en el análisis una muestra total de 1099 individuos españoles y brasileños (47,6 % niñas, de 3 a 17 años). Resultados: en comparación con la categoría de “necesidad de mejorar la dieta mediterránea”, la de “dieta mediterránea óptima” se asoció significativamente con una aptitud física “muy buena” en los chicos (OR = 1,5; IC del 95 %: 1,0-2,1) y en los participantes con nivel educativo de los padres/tutores sin estudios universitarios (OR = 1,5; IC del 95 %: 1,0-2,4). Conclusiones: el género y el nivel educativo de los padres/tutores legales desempeñan un papel significativo en la asociación entre la “dieta mediterránea óptima” y el nivel de condición física “muy bueno” en niños y adolescentes españoles y brasileños. Se necesitan futuros estudios prospectivos para investigar el papel de los indicadores de desigualdad en esta relación. (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Child , Adolescent , Pandemics , Coronavirus Infections/epidemiology , Diet, Mediterranean , Surveys and Questionnaires , Brazil , Spain , Cross-Sectional Studies , Communicable Disease Control , Physical Fitness
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Nutr Hosp ; 40(2): 391-399, 2023 Apr 20.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36748428

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Introduction: Objective: this study analyzed the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and proxy-reported physical fitness among Spanish and Brazilian youths during the COVID-19 lockdown according to several inequality indicators. Methods: we conducted a cross-sectional study with parents and guardians of children and adolescents from Spain and Brazil. The evaluation process was through the use of online questionnaires. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was assessed using the Mediterranean Diet Quality Index in Children and Adolescents. Proxy-reported physical fitness was determined using the International Fitness Scale. Inequality indicators (gender, nationality, socioeconomic status, and parents/guardians' education level) were evaluated with a survey completed by the participants' parents/guardians. Binary logistic regression models estimated the association between adherence to the Mediterranean diet and proxy-reported physical fitness, with stratification according to inequality variables. A total sample of 1,099 Spanish and Brazilian individuals (47.6% girls, aged 3 to 17 years) were included in the analysis. Results: compared to the "improvement needed to Mediterranean diet" category, the "optimal Mediterranean diet" group was significantly associated with "very good" physical fitness in boys (OR = 1.5; 95 % CI: 1.0-2.1) and in participants with parents/legal guardians' education level without university studies (OR = 1.5; 95 % CI: 1.0-2.4). Conclusions: gender and parents/guardians' education level plays a significant role in the association between the "optimal Mediterranean Diet" and "very good" physical fitness level in Spanish and Brazilian children and adolescents. Future prospective studies are needed to investigate the role of inequality indicators in this relationship.


Introducción: Objetivo: este estudio analizó la asociación entre la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la aptitud física autoinformada entre jóvenes españoles y brasileños durante el confinamiento de COVID-19 según varios indicadores de desigualdad. Métodos: se realizó un estudio transversal con padres y tutores de niños y adolescentes de España y Brasil. El proceso de evaluación fue a través del uso de cuestionarios online. La adherencia a la dieta mediterránea se evaluó mediante el Índice de Calidad de la Dieta Mediterránea en Niños y Adolescentes. La aptitud física declarada por los padres se determinó mediante la Escala Internacional de Aptitud Física. Los indicadores de desigualdad (género, nacionalidad, estatus socioeconómico y nivel educativo de los padres/tutores) se evaluaron con una encuesta completada por los padres/tutores de los participantes. Los modelos de regresión logística binaria estimaron la asociación entre la adherencia a la dieta mediterránea y la aptitud física informada por los progenitores, estratificando según las variables de desigualdad. Se incluyó en el análisis una muestra total de 1099 individuos españoles y brasileños (47,6 % niñas, de 3 a 17 años). Resultados: en comparación con la categoría de "necesidad de mejorar la dieta mediterránea", la de "dieta mediterránea óptima" se asoció significativamente con una aptitud física "muy buena" en los chicos (OR = 1,5; IC del 95 %: 1,0-2,1) y en los participantes con nivel educativo de los padres/tutores sin estudios universitarios (OR = 1,5; IC del 95 %: 1,0-2,4). Conclusiones: el género y el nivel educativo de los padres/tutores legales desempeñan un papel significativo en la asociación entre la "dieta mediterránea óptima" y el nivel de condición física "muy bueno" en niños y adolescentes españoles y brasileños. Se necesitan futuros estudios prospectivos para investigar el papel de los indicadores de desigualdad en esta relación.


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COVID-19 , Diet, Mediterranean , Male , Female , Adolescent , Child , Humans , Cross-Sectional Studies , COVID-19/epidemiology , Communicable Disease Control , Physical Fitness , Surveys and Questionnaires , Spain/epidemiology , Body Mass Index
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Conserv Biol ; 37(3): e14051, 2023 06.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36661059

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Over 1 million species around the world are at risk of extinction, and conservation organizations have to decide where to invest their limited resources. Cost-effectiveness can be increased by leveraging funding opportunities and increasing collaborative partnerships to achieve shared conservation goals. We devised a structured decision-making framework to prioritize species' conservation programs based on a cost-benefit analysis that takes collaborative opportunities into account in an examination of national and global conservation return on investment. Conservation benefit is determined by modifying the novel International Union for the Conservation of Nature Green Status for Species to provide an efficient, high-level measure that is comparable among species, even with limited information and time constraints. We applied this prioritization approach to the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo, Canada, a nonprofit organization seeking to increase the number of species it assists with conservation translocations. We sought to identify and prioritize additional species' programs for which conservation translocation expertise and actions could make the most impact. Estimating the likelihood of cost-sharing potential enabled total program cost to be distinguished from costs specific to the organization. Comparing a benefit-to-cost ratio on different geographic scales allowed decision makers to weigh alternative options for investing in new species' programs in a transparent and effective manner. Our innovative analysis aligns with general conservation planning frameworks and can be adapted for any organization.


Priorización de los programas de conservación de especies con base en el Estatus Verde de la UICN y las estimaciones del potencial del reparto de costos Resumen Hoy en día, las organizaciones de conservación tienen que decidir en dónde invertir sus limitados recursos a la vez que más de un millón de especies están en peligro de extinción a nivel mundial. La rentabilidad de las inversiones puede incrementarse aprovechando las oportunidades de financiación y aumentando las asociaciones de colaboración para alcanzar los objetivos de conservación compartidos. Diseñamos un marco de toma de decisiones para priorizar los programas de conservación de especies con base en un análisis de costo-beneficio que considera las oportunidades de colaboración de un estudio del rendimiento de la inversión en la conservación a escala nacional y mundial. El beneficio de la conservación se determina al modificar el novedoso Estatus Verde de las Especies de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza para proporcionar una medida eficiente y de alto nivel que pueda compararse entre especies, incluso con limitaciones de información y tiempo. Aplicamos esta estrategia de priorización al Instituto Wilder/Zoológico de Calgary (Canadá), una organización sin fines de lucro que pretende aumentar el número de especies a las que ayuda con reubicaciones de conservación. Intentamos identificar y priorizar programas de especies adicionales en los que la experiencia y las acciones de reubicación para la conservación pudieran tener un mayor impacto. La estimación de la probabilidad del potencial de reparto de costos permitió distinguir el costo total del programa de los costos específicos de la organización. La comparación de la relación costo-beneficio a diferentes escalas geográficas permitió a los responsables de la toma de decisiones sopesar las opciones para invertir en nuevos programas de especies de forma transparente y eficaz. Nuestro análisis innovador se ajusta a los marcos generales de planificación de la conservación y puede adaptarse a cualquier organización.


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Biodiversity , Conservation of Natural Resources , Animals , Cost-Benefit Analysis , Probability , Canada , Endangered Species
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Neurología (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 38(1): 30-35, enero 2023. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-214937

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Introducción: Las crisis epilépticas son un motivo de ingreso frecuente en urgencias y requieren una actuación diagnóstico-terapéutica precoz y precisa. Nuestro objetivo fue describir las características clínico-evolutivas de una serie de pacientes con crisis epilépticas atendidos en urgencias.MétodosEstudio observacional retrospectivo de todos los pacientes con crisis epilépticas que ingresaron en urgencias y fueron atendidos por neurología de guardia, de febrero a agosto de 2017.ResultadosSe incluyeron 153 pacientes, correspondientes al 9,9% del total de urgencias neurológicas. La mediana de edad fue de 58 años, el 52,3% fueron mujeres y el 51% tenía antecedente de epilepsia. El 82,4% de las crisis tuvo un inicio focal y la etiología más frecuente fue la enfermedad cerebrovascular (24,2%). Doce pacientes se complicaron con estatus epiléptico (7,8%), lo que se relacionó con mayor puntuación en la escala ADAN (p < 0,001) y con antecedente de epilepsia refractaria (p = 0,002). La mortalidad hospitalaria fue del 3,7%; se asoció a mayor edad (p = 0,049) y a estatus epiléptico (p = 0,018). El 80% de los pacientes sin epilepsia conocida recibió el diagnóstico de epilepsia en urgencias, todos iniciaron tratamiento. El índice Kappa de concordancia para el diagnóstico de epilepsia en urgencias, comparado con el diagnóstico tras un año de seguimiento en la unidad de epilepsia fue 0,45 (se modificó el diagnóstico en el 20% de los pacientes).ConclusionesLas crisis epilépticas constituyen una urgencia neurológica frecuente, con potenciales complicaciones y una morbimortalidad relevante. En pacientes sin epilepsia conocida es apropiado realizar el diagnóstico de epilepsia en urgencias, pero es recomendable un seguimiento posterior en consultas especializadas. (AU)


Introduction: Seizures are a frequent reason for admission to emergency departments and require early, precise diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and prognostic characteristics of a series of patients with seizures attended at our hospital's emergency department.MethodsWe performed a retrospective, observational study of all patients with seizures who were admitted to our hospital's emergency department and attended by the on-call neurology service between February and August 2017.ResultsWe included 153 patients, representing 9.9% of all neurological emergency department admissions. The median age was 58 years, 52.3% of patients were women, and 51% had history of epilepsy. Onset was focal in 82.4% of cases, and the most frequent aetiology was cerebrovascular disease (24.2%). Twelve patients (7.8%) developed status epilepticus, which was associated with higher scores on the ADAN scale (P < .001) and with history of refractory epilepsy (P = .002). The in-hospital mortality rate was 3.7%, and in-hospital mortality was associated with older age (P = .049) and status epilepticus (P = .018). Eighty percent of patients with no history of epilepsy were diagnosed with epilepsy at the emergency department; all started treatment. The kappa coefficient for epilepsy diagnosis in the emergency department compared to diagnosis after one year of follow-up by the epilepsy unit was .45 (diagnosis was modified in 20% of patients).ConclusionsSeizures are a frequent neurological emergency with potential complications and considerable morbidity and mortality rates. In patients with no known history of epilepsy, the condition may be diagnosed in the emergency department, but follow-up at specialised epilepsy units is recommended. (AU)


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Humans , Seizures , Epilepsy , Emergencies , Brain Injuries, Traumatic , Health Systems
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 38(1): 29-34, 2023.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34836845

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INTRODUCTION: Seizures are a frequent reason for admission to emergency departments and require early, precise diagnosis and treatment. The objective of this study was to describe the clinical and prognostic characteristics of a series of patients with seizures attended at our hospital's emergency department. METHODS: We performed a retrospective, observational study of all patients with seizures who were admitted to our hospital's emergency department and attended by the on-call neurology service between February and August 2017. RESULTS: We included 153 patients, representing 9.9% of all neurological emergency department admissions. The median age was 58 years, 52.3% of patients were women, and 51% had history of epilepsy. Onset was focal in 82.4% of cases, and the most frequent aetiology was cerebrovascular disease (24.2%). Twelve patients (7.8%) developed status epilepticus, which was associated with higher scores on the ADAN scale (P < .001) and with history of refractory epilepsy (P = .002). The in-hospital mortality rate was 3.7%, and in-hospital mortality was associated with older age (P = .049) and status epilepticus (P = .018). Eighty percent of patients with no history of epilepsy were diagnosed with epilepsy at the emergency department; all started treatment. The kappa coefficient for epilepsy diagnosis in the emergency department compared to diagnosis after one year of follow-up by the epilepsy unit was 0.45 (diagnosis was modified in 20% of patients). CONCLUSIONS: Seizures are a frequent neurological emergency with potential complications and considerable morbidity and mortality rates. In patients with no known history of epilepsy, the condition may be diagnosed in the emergency department, but follow-up at specialised epilepsy units is recommended.


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Epilepsy , Status Epilepticus , Humans , Female , Middle Aged , Male , Retrospective Studies , Seizures/etiology , Epilepsy/diagnosis , Epilepsy/complications , Emergency Service, Hospital , Status Epilepticus/diagnosis , Status Epilepticus/etiology
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 114(1): T1-T8, 2023 Jan.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36503621

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a chronic and painful condition with negative impact on daily activity. Little information on the impact of disease-specific factors on educational level and occupational status in hidradenitis suppurativa patients has been reported. We sought to identify how disease-specific factors could influence occupational status and educational level in patients with HS. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of patients with HS seen between September 2017 and September 2018. Disease-specific variables were analyzed to find associations in patients with different educational levels and occupational status. RESULTS: Ninety-eight patients were included. Patients with non-university studies had more frequently ≥ 3 affected areas (22.5% [16/73] vs. 4.8% [1/22], p = 0.049), a higher number of painful days (8.5 [SD 8.8] vs. 4.6 [SD 4.8], p = 0.048) and a higher score on the VAS scale (6.7 [SD 2.8] vs. 5.0 [3.3], p = 0.031). Patients from the inactive group had a significantly increased number of painful days (11.2 [SD 10.4] vs. 5.7 [SD 6.2], p = 0.004). This group had a greater number of patients with a history of depression (61.3% [19/31] vs. 27.4% [17/62], p = 0.002) and a higher mean BMI (32.3 [9.1] vs. 28.4 [6.4], p = 0.016). Late disease onset was significantly associated with being «inactive¼ (26.7% [8/31] vs. 6.5% [4/62], p = 0.026). No significant differences between severity scales of HS and educational level or occupational status were found. LIMITATIONS: cross-sectional and single center study. CONCLUSIONS: Pain, ≥ 3 affected areas, history of depression, higher mean BMI, and late onset of HS, are associated with low education level and inactive occupational status.


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Hidradenitis Suppurativa , Humans , Cross-Sectional Studies , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/complications , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/epidemiology , Pain/epidemiology , Pain/etiology , Educational Status , Employment , Quality of Life , Severity of Illness Index
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Actas Dermosifiliogr ; 114(1): 1-8, 2023 Jan.
Article in English, Spanish | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36030826

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BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: Hidradenitis suppurativa is a chronic and painful condition with negative impact on daily activity. Little information on the impact of disease-specific factors on educational level and occupational status in hidradenitis suppurativa patients has been reported. We sought to identify how disease-specific factors could influence occupational status and educational level in patients with hidradenitis suppurativa. METHODS: Cross-sectional study of patients with hidradenitis suppurativa seen between September 2017 and September 2018. Disease-specific variables were analyzed to find associations in patients with different educational levels and occupational status. RESULTS: Ninety-eight patients were included. Patients with non-university studies had more frequently≥3 affected areas (22.5% [16/73] vs 4.8% [1/22], p=0.049), a higher number of painful days (8.5 [SD 8.8] vs 4.6 [SD 4.8], p=0.048) and a higher score on the VAS scale (6.7 [SD 2.8] vs 5.0 [3.3], p=0.031). Patients from the inactive group had a significantly increased number of painful days (11.2 [SD 10.4] vs 5.7 [SD 6.2], p=0.004). This group had a greater number of patients with a history of depression (61.3% [19/31] vs 27.4% [17/62], p=0.002) and a higher mean BMI (32.3 [9.1] vs 28.4 [6.4], p=0.016). Late disease onset was significantly associated with being "inactive" (26.7% [8/31] vs 6.5% [4/62], p=0.026). No significant differences between severity scales of hidradenitis suppurativa and educational level or occupational status were found. LIMITATIONS: cross-sectional and single center study. CONCLUSIONS: Pain, ≥3 affected areas, history of depression, higher mean BMI, and late onset of hidradenitis suppurativa, are associated with low education level and inactive occupational status.


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Hidradenitis Suppurativa , Humans , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/complications , Hidradenitis Suppurativa/epidemiology , Cross-Sectional Studies , Pain/etiology , Educational Status , Quality of Life
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Neumol. pediátr. (En línea) ; 18(2): 51-54, 2023. ilus
Article in Spanish | LILACS | ID: biblio-1444750

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La pandemia de COVID-19 enfrentó a la humanidad a un gran desafío y hemos ido aprendiendo a medida que avanzó. La aparición de este virus, su comportamiento por si solo y en conjunto con los otros virus nos mantuvo alerta.. Los pacientes pediátricos asmáticos, a pesar de lo que se pensó en un principio, son menos afectados y hacen un cuadro clínico más leve. Objetivo: presentar un caso clínico de un paciente asmático, con una evolución tortuosa por co-infección SARS-CoV-2 y Rinovirus (RV) y revisión de la litaratura. Se trata de un escolar de 6 años, asmático con mal control, con 2 dosis de vacuna anti SARS-CoV-2, que presento un estado asmático por rinovirus y posterior evolución con neumonía grave por SARS-CoV-2, requiriendo ventilación mecánica invasiva y estadía en UCI Pediátrica. Es probable que la gravedad del caso presentado se deba al mal control del asma antes de la infección, ya que se ha visto que los niños asmáticos alérgicos presentan un factor protector para infección grave por SARS-CoV-2, lo cual esta supeditado a un buen control de su enfermedad basal.


The COVID-19 pandemic presented a great challenge and we have been learning as it has progressed. The appearance of this virus, its behavior by itself and in conjunction with the other viruses kept us alert. Pediatric asthmatic patients, despite what was initially thought, are less affected and present a milder clinical picture. Objective: to present a clinical case of an asthmatic patient, with a tortuous evolution due to SARS-CoV-2 and Rhinovirus (RV) co-infection and a literature review. This is a 6-year-old schoolboy, asthmatic with poor control, with 2 doses of the SARS-CoV-2 vaccine, who presents asthmatic status due to rhinovirus and subsequent evolution with severe pneumonia due to SARS-CoV-2, requiring invasive mechanical ventilation and stay in Pediatric ICU. It is likely that the severity of the case presented is due to poor asthma control before infection, since it has been seen that allergic asthmatic children present a protective factor for severe infection by SARS-CoV-2, which is subject to good control of his basal disease.


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Humans , Male , Child , Asthma/complications , Picornaviridae Infections/complications , COVID-19/complications , Status Asthmaticus , Radiography, Thoracic , Tomography, X-Ray Computed , Picornaviridae Infections/diagnostic imaging , SARS-CoV-2 , COVID-19/diagnostic imaging
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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 37(9): 757-766, 2022.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36468428

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INTRODUCTION: Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. One prognostic factor is the type of SE. The purpose of this review is to analyse the most recent recommendations of different scientific societies and expert groups on the treatment of SE, and the latest studies, to assess the literature on the management of focal SE. METHODS: We searched PubMed for studies published between 1 August 2008 and 1 August 2018 on the pharmacological treatment of focal SE and its different types in adults. RESULTS: We identified 29 publications among reviews, treatment guidelines, meta-analyses, clinical trials, and case series on the treatment of SE. Only 3 of them accounted for whether SE was focal or generalised; 4 focused exclusively on focal SE, and 7 differentiated between convulsive and non-convulsive SE and also record the presence of focal seizures. Treatment recommendations for focal SE do not differ from those of generalised SE in stages I and II: initially intravenous lorazepam or diazepam, if the intravenous route is available, and otherwise intramuscular midazolam, followed by intravenous phenytoin, valproate, levetiracetam, or lacosamide if seizures persist. Use of anaesthetic drugs should be delayed for as long as possible in patients with refractory focal SE. CONCLUSIONS: The available scientific evidence is insufficient to claim that pharmacological treatment of focal SE should be different from treatment for generalised SE. More studies with a greater number of patients are needed.


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Status Epilepticus , Adult , Humans , Status Epilepticus/drug therapy , Seizures , Levetiracetam/therapeutic use , Lacosamide , Administration, Intravenous
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Acta investigación psicol. (en línea) ; 12(3): 46-57, sep.-dic. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1447045

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Resumen Aunque el sexo de una persona debería ser irrelevante para juzgar su competencia, es común que la evaluación se base en un prejuicio de género, que tiende a ser antifemenino. No obstante, ciertos factores pueden mitigar el prejuicio. El propósito del estudio fue averiguar la manifestación de un prejuicio de género manipulando además del sexo de supuestos fotógrafos, su estatus (profesional o aficionado) y el de su obra (ganadora o participante en un concurso). Los participantes (N = 397 adultos mexicanos, entre 18 y 79 años) juzgaron ocho fotografías abstractas respecto a su creatividad, calidad global e impacto emocional y a la competencia y futuro artístico del fotógrafo. Las mismas fotografías se incluyeron en una de ocho series. En cada serie cada fotografía incluyó una diferente combinación de las tres variables manipuladas. Se encontró un prejuicio antifemenino por parte de los participantes mujeres y hombres cuando tanto el autor como su obra tenían un alto estatus, independientemente del aspecto evaluado. Cuando el estatus del fotógrafo o de la fotografía fue bajo, el prejuicio fue pro-femenino o antimasculino. Aunque el estatus del fotógrafo y el de la fotografía mitigaron el prejuicio antifemenino, éste persistió cuando una mujer era tan exitosa como un hombre.


Abstract Although a third party's sex should be irrelevant in assessing her/his competence, the judgment is commonly influenced by a gender bias, which tends to be anti-feminine. However, certain factors could mitigate that bias. The purpose of the study was to find out if a gender prejudice appears if not only the sex of alleged photographers is manipulated, but also their status (professional or amateur) and that of their photograph (winner or entry in a prestigious contest). Participants (N = 397 Mexican adults, 18 to 79 years old) judged eight abstract photographs on its creativity, overall quality, and emotional impact and on the photographer's competence and artistic future. The same photographs were included in one of eight different series. In each series each photograph included a different combination of the three manipulated variables. An anti-feminine bias was found from both women and men participants when both the photographer and their work had a high status, regardless of the aspect evaluated. When the status of either the photographer or of the photograph was low, the bias was pro-feminine or anti-masculine. Although the status of the photographer and of her/his work mitigated the antifeminine prejudice, it persisted when women were as successful as men.

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Rev. bioét. derecho ; (56): 209-231, Nov. 2022. tab
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-210244

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En la actualidad, la investigación en grandes simios ha dejado de realizarse en prácticamente todo el mundo. En este contexto, cabe preguntarse si es que ha llegado el tiempo de prohibir o restringir severamente la investigación con toda clase de primates no humanos. Una manera de abordar esta pregunta es evaluando si es que las razones que fueron esgrimidas—con éxito—en favor de restringir la investigación con grandes simios, pueden ser extendidas al caso de los demás primates no humanos. Teniendo como base una reciente revisión del debate sobre la restricción de la investigación con grandes simios (Aguilera, Perez Gomez, y DeGrazia, 2021), el presente artículo lleva a cabo esta tarea, analizando dominios de razones relacionados con el estatus moral, la ciencia, el bienestar animal, las actitudes de los expertos y el público, la conservación y el retiro de los primates, los costos financieros, y la atribución de respeto y derechos a los primates no humanos. De esta manera, se pretende iluminar el debate en torno a la restricción de la investigación con toda clase de primates no humanos, aportando herramientas estratégicas, persuasivas y filosóficas para quienes deseen avanzar en esta dirección.(AU)


En l'actualitat, la recerca en grans simis ha deixat de realitzar-se en pràcticament tothom. En aquest context, cal preguntar-se si és que ha arribat el temps de prohibir o restringir severament la recerca amb tota mena deprimats no humans. Una manera d'abordar aquesta pregunta és avaluant si és que les raons que van ser esgrimides—amb èxit—en favor de restringir la recerca amb grans simis, poden ser esteses al cas dels altres primats no humans. Tenint com a base una recent revisió del debat sobre la restricció de la recerca amb grans simis (Aguilera, Perez Gomez, i DeGrazia, 2021), el present article duu a terme aquesta tasca, analitzant dominis de raons relacionats amb l'estatus moral, la ciència, el benestar animal, les actituds dels experts i el públic, la conservació i el retir dels primats, els costos financers, i l'atribució de respecte i drets als primats no humans. D'aquesta manera, es pretén il·luminar el debat entorn de la restricció de la recerca amb tota classe de primats no humans, aportant eines estratègiques, persuasives i filosòfiques per qui desitgi avançar en aquesta direcció.(AU)


Currently, research on great apes has been phased out in practically all the world. In this context, the question arises as to whether it is time to ban or restrict research on all non-human primates. One way to address this question is to assess whether the reasons that were successfully put forward in favor of restricting research on great apes can be extended to other non-human primates. Based on a recent review of the debate on the restriction of research with great apes (Aguilera, Perez Gomez, y DeGrazia, 2021), the present article carriesout this task, analyzing domains of reasons related to moral status, science, animal welfare, attitudes of experts and the public, conservation and retirement of primates, financial costs, and the attribution of respect and rights to non-human primates. This way, the aim is to shed light on the debate around the restriction of research with all types of non-human primates, offering strategic, persuasive, and philosophical tools for those who would like to move forward in this direction.(AU)


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Humans , Primates , Biomedical Research , Animal Welfare , Ethicists , Morale , Bioethics , Morals , Ethics
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Neurología (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 37(9): 757-766, noviembre 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-212367

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Introducción: El estatus epiléptico (EE) es una urgencia neurológica asociada a una elevada mortalidad y morbilidad. Uno de los factores pronósticos es el tipo de EE. El objetivo de este trabajo es analizar las últimas recomendaciones de las distintas sociedades científicas y grupos de expertos sobre el tratamiento del EE, así como los estudios más recientes, para evaluar las referencias sobre el manejo del EE de tipo focal.MétodosSe realizó una búsqueda en PubMed entre el 01/08/2008 y el 01/08/2018 sobre el tratamiento farmacológico del EE focal y sus distintos tipos en adultos.ResultadosSe encontraron 29 publicaciones entre revisiones, guías terapéuticas, metaanálisis, ensayos clínicos y estudios de casos sobre el tratamiento del EE. De estas, solamente 3 tienen en cuenta si el EE es focal o generalizado, 4 se centran exclusivamente en EE focales y 7 diferencian entre EE convulsivo o no convulsivo especificando si incluyen crisis focales. Las recomendaciones terapéuticas para un EE focal no difieren de las de un EE generalizado en las fases I y II: inicialmente lorazepam o diazepam intravenoso si hay acceso venoso o midazolam intramuscular en caso contrario, seguido de fenitoína, valproato, levetiracetam o lacosamida intravenosos si persisten las crisis. En EE focales refractarios se recomienda retrasar en lo posible el inicio de fármacos anestésicos.ConclusionesActualmente no disponemos de suficiente evidencia científica para afirmar que el tratamiento farmacológico del EE focal debe ser distinto al del EE generalizado. Son necesarios más registros con un amplio número de pacientes. (AU)


Introduction: Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency associated with high morbidity and mortality. One prognostic factor is the type of SE. The purpose of this review is to analyse the most recent recommendations of different scientific societies and expert groups on the treatment of SE, and the latest studies, to assess the literature on the management of focal SE.MethodsWe searched PubMed for studies published between 1 August 2008 and 1 August 2018 on the pharmacological treatment of focal SE and its different types in adults.ResultsWe identified 29 publications among reviews, treatment guidelines, meta-analyses, clinical trials, and case series on the treatment of SE. Only 3 of them accounted for whether SE was focal or generalised; 4 focused exclusively on focal SE, and 7 differentiated between convulsive and non-convulsive SE and also record the presence of focal seizures. Treatment recommendations for focal SE do not differ from those of generalised SE in stages I and II: initially intravenous lorazepam or diazepam, if the intravenous route is available, and otherwise intramuscular midazolam, followed by intravenous phenytoin, valproate, levetiracetam, or lacosamide if seizures persist. Use of anaesthetic drugs should be delayed for as long as possible in patients with refractory focal SE.ConclusionsThe available scientific evidence is insufficient to claim that pharmacological treatment of focal SE should be different from treatment for generalised SE. More studies with a greater number of patients are needed. (AU)


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Humans , Epilepsy , Anticonvulsants , Medical Care , Seizures , Therapeutics , Prognosis
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Neurología (Barc., Ed. impr.) ; 37(7): 532-542, Sep. 2022. tab
Article in English, Spanish | IBECS | ID: ibc-207475

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Introducción: El estatus epiléptico (SE, por sus siglas en inglés) es una urgencia neurológica con altas tasas de mortalidad. En este estudio analizamos el manejo del SE e identificamos factores de riesgo de mortalidad en los que realizar intervenciones de mejora o modificaciones en los protocolos de actuación hospitalarios. Métodos: Retrospectivamente se analizaron los datos demográficos de tratamiento y pronóstico de 65 pacientes (59 [44,5-77] años, 53,8% mujeres) que ingresaron en un hospital terciario cumpliendo los criterios de SE de la ILAE 2015, durante un periodo de 18 meses. Resultados: Treinta (46,2%) pacientes tenían antecedentes de epilepsia. Las causas más frecuentes de SE fueron enfermedad cerebrovascular (27,7%) e infección sistémica (16,9%). Se registraron desviaciones respecto al tratamiento habitual: la administración de las benzodiazepinas como primer fármaco solo en 33 (50,8%) pacientes, la combinación de 2 benzodiazepinas en 7 (10,8%) pacientes y el uso off-label de lacosamida en 5 (7,7%) pacientes. El electroencefalograma (EEG) fue realizado únicamente en 26 (40%) pacientes y solo 5 EEG (7,7% de pacientes) en las primeras 12 h. La tasa de mortalidad fue del 21,5%. Ictus agudo y complicaciones cerebrovasculares se asociaron con mortalidad, mientras que epilepsia previa e ingreso en la unidad de cuidados intensivos (UCI) fueron factores de buen pronóstico (p < 0,05). Conclusiones: Para mejorar el manejo del SE y reducir la tasa de mortalidad, sería recomendable implementar actividades formativas dirigidas a los profesionales del departamento de urgencias, así como el ingreso electivo en la UCI para pacientes con factores de riesgo (primera crisis epiléptica, con ictus agudo o complicaciones cardiovasculares). (AU)


Introduction: Status epilepticus (SE) is a neurological emergency with relatively high mortality rates. In this study, we analysed the management of SE and identified mortality risk factors that may be addressed with educational interventions or modifications to hospital protocols. Methods: In this retrospective study, we analysed demographic, treatment, and outcome data from 65 patients (mean age, 59 years [range, 44.5-77]; 53.8% women) who were admitted to our tertiary hospital during an 18-month period and met the 2015 International League Against Epilepsy criteria for SE. Results: Thirty patients (46.2%) had history of epilepsy. The most frequent causes of SE were cerebrovascular disease (27.7%) and systemic infection (16.9%). The following deviations were observed in the administration of the antiepileptic drugs: benzodiazepines were used as first option in only 33 (50.8%) patients; the combination of 2 benzodiazepines was recorded in 7 cases (10.8%); and lacosamide was used as an off-label drug in 5 patients (7.7%). Electroencephalography studies were performed in only 26 patients (40%); and only 5 studies (7.7% of patients) were performed within 12 hours of seizure onset. The mortality rate was 21.5%. Acute stroke and cerebrovascular complications were associated with higher mortality rates, while previous history of epilepsy and admission to intensive care were related to better prognosis (P <.05). Conclusions: To improve SE management and reduce mortality rates, training activities targeting emergency department physicians should be implemented, together with elective intensive care admission for patients with multiple mortality risk factors (eg, absence of history of epilepsy, acute stroke, or cardiovascular complications). (AU)


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Humans , Male , Female , Middle Aged , Aged , Status Epilepticus , Risk Factors , Anticonvulsants , Epilepsy/complications , Retrospective Studies
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Rev. psicol. trab. organ. (1999) ; 38(2): 101-110, Ago. 2022. ilus, tab
Article in English | IBECS | ID: ibc-210605

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Status – one's position and influence within a social network – is a psych-social resource which fulfills one's need for social esteem. Striving to gain status in a social setup, including organizational settings, can cause conflict and reduce employees' positive work behavior. This study is aimed at discussing two questions: first, how status conflict in team, a newly established type of conflict, poses a threat toward individual wellbeing and affects team creativity; and second, to what extent organizational awareness, an individual characteristic, might act as buffer against the negative effects of status conflict. The data was collected from 245 healthcare professionals from 55 teams and analyzed through multilevel analysis, after achieving the model fit. The counterintuitive findings at team level revealed that status conflict does not impede team creativity but causes depersonalization that could undermine the overall team creativity. This multilevel study serves to widen the literature, responding to the recent call for new research by investigating the effects of depersonalization caused by status conflict on team creativity. Likewise, from a practical standpoint, it also emphasizes social competency as a moderator that can reduce the negative feelings caused by status conflict. Additionally, the study extends the job-demand resource model by introducing status as an individual requirement in organizational context, arguing that depletion of status creates negative feelings which are ultimately able to lower creativity.(AU)


El estatus (la propia posición e influencia en una red social) es un recurso psicosocial que satisface la necesidad de valoración social. Empeñarse en conseguir estatus en una organización social que incluya escenarios organizativos puede acabar en conflictos y en un menor comportamiento laboral positivo. El estudio pretende abordar dos cuestiones: primera, de qué modo el conflicto de estatus en grupo, un tipo de conflicto recientemente introducido, supone una amenaza para el bienestar de la persona y afecta a la creatividad del equipo y, segunda, en qué medida la conciencia organizativa como característica individual puede actuar como amortiguación contra los efectos negativos del conflicto de estatus. Se recogieron datos de 245 profesionales sanitarios de 55 equipos y se realizó un análisis multinivel una vez se consiguió el ajuste del modelo. Los resultados contraintuitivos al nivel de equipo mostraron que el conflicto de estatus no impide la creatividad del equipo aunque produce despersonalización, lo que podría minar la creatividad global del equipo. Este estudio multinivel permite ampliar la literatura en respuesta a una petición reciente de nueva investigación para analizar los efectos de la despersonalización que produce el conflicto de estatus en la creatividad del equipo. Igualmente, desde un punto de vista práctico, también hace hincapié en la competencia social como moderador que puede aminorar los sentimientos negativos derivados del conflicto de estatus. También el estudio amplia el modelo de exigencias laborales-recursos, al considerar el estatus como requisito individual en el contexto organizativo, sosteniendo que la disminución del estatus conlleva sentimientos negativos que en último término podría mermar la creatividad.(AU)


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Humans , Health Personnel , Employee Performance Appraisal , Creativity , 16360 , Social Conditions , Psychology , Work , Organizations
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Suma psicol ; 29(1): 11-19, jan.-jun. 2022. tab, graf
Article in Spanish | LILACS-Express | LILACS | ID: biblio-1395164

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Resumen Introducción: la obesidad es un problema de salud mundial que ha sido vinculada con la posición social de las personas. Si bien la evidencia que relaciona estas variables es clara, se ha puesto menos atención a los mecanismos por medio de los cuales estas variables pueden asociarse. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar si la posición social se relacionaba directamente con obesidad abdominal e indirectamente vía percepción de discriminación, afectividad negativa y calidad de la dieta, y el rol moderador del apoyo social. Método: 420 funcionarios de una universidad chilena. Se midió el perímetro de cintura como proxy de obesidad, se utilizaron instrumentos de autorreporte para variables psicológicas y conductuales. Resultados: análisis de ecuaciones estructurales revelaron que la posición social no se asoció directamente con obesidad abdominal, pero sí a través de una secuencia de mediación que incluyó la percepción de discriminación, afectividad negativa y calidad de la dieta. El apoyo social no moderó estas relaciones. Conclusión: se identifican mecanismos que median el nexo entre posición social y obesidad abdominal. Se destaca la relevancia de considerar variables psicológicas y conductuales subyacentes en esta relación.


Abstract Introduction: Obesity is a health problem worldwide that has been linked to social position. Although the evidence linking these variables is sound, little attention has been paid to the mechanisms by which these variables can be associated. We sought to determine whether social position is directly related to abdominal obesity and indirectly via perceived discrimination, negative affectivity and diet quality, and the moderating role of social support. Method: Four hundred and twenty participants from a Chilean University were selected. Obesity was measured through waist circumference and self-reported measures were used to asses psychological and behavioral variables. Results: Structural equation modeling allowed us to estimate that social position was not directly related to abdominal obesity, but indirectly via a sequenced mechanism that included perceived discrimination, negative affectivity and diet quality. Social support did not moderate these associations. Conclusion: We identified underlying mechanisms that mediate the association between social position and abdominal obesity. We highlight the relevance that psychological and behavioral variables has in obesity.

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Neurologia (Engl Ed) ; 37(4): 263-270, 2022 May.
Article in English | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35595402

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INTRODUCTION: Timing is one of the most important modifiable prognostic factors in the management of status epilepticus. Epilepsia partialis continua (EPC) is a status epilepticus subtype of highly variable, occasionally prolonged, duration. The aim of this study was to analyse the relationship between EPC duration and outcomes. METHODS: We performed an observational prospective study of all patients with EPC admitted to our tertiary hospital between 1 September 2017 and 1 September 2018. RESULTS: The sample included 10 patients, of whom 9 were women; median age was 74 years. The most frequent aetiology was cerebrovascular disease (n = 6). EPC onset occurred outside the hospital in 5 patients, with a median time to hospital admission of 4 hours. The median time to treatment onset (TT) for all patients was 12.3 hours. The median time from treatment onset to EPC control (TC) was 30 hours; TC showed a strong positive correlation with TT (Spearman's rho = 0.88). Six patients presented hyperglycaemia at onset; this was positively correlated with TC (rho = 0.71). All 6 patients with hyperglycaemia presented a brain injury explaining the EPC episode. CONCLUSIONS: Delays were observed in different phases of EPC management, which was related to longer duration of the episode. Glycaemia was also related to episode duration, probably acting as a triggering factor rather than as the aetiology.


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Epilepsia Partialis Continua , Hyperglycemia , Status Epilepticus , Aged , Electroencephalography , Epilepsia Partialis Continua/etiology , Female , Humans , Hyperglycemia/complications , Male , Prospective Studies
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