Estilos de vida de estudiantes universitarios: retorno de la virtualidad a la presencialidad / Lifestyles of university students: return from virtuality to presentiality

Introducción: El estilo de vida es un conjunto integral de comportamientos que tiene cada individuo en su diario vivir,constituyendo factores condicionantes de salud individual y colectiva. Objetivo: Caracterizar los estilos de vida que presentan los estudiantes universitarios al retorno de la virtualidad a la presencialidad. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal, descriptivo y observacional. El estilo de vida de los estudiantes universitarios se determinó mediante la aplicación del cuestionario validado FANTASTICO, consta de 25 preguntas, que indagan 9componentes o dimensiones tanto físicas, psicológicas y sociales. La información se recogió mediante el uso de un cuestionario online estructurado y creado en google forms.Resultados: La muestra de investigación estuvo constituida por 3110 varones y 2048 mujeres que representaron el60,3% y 39,7% respectivamente. Se evidenció que el mayor porcentaje de investigados lleva a veces una alimentación balanceada (55.9%). Con respecto a la actividad física, manifestaron que casi siempre caminan, suben escaleras y/o hacen trabajo doméstico (52,6%), sin embargo, expresaron realizar ejercicio menos de una vez por semana (50,5%). En referencia a los hábitos tóxicos, refirieron que algunas vece si ngieren alcohol (96,3%) y no han consumido tabaco en los últimos 5 años (78,2%). Conclusiones: El estilo de vida de los estudiantes universitarios al retorno de la virtualidad a la presencialidad fluctúa entre regular y bueno, por lo que se recomienda fomentar en el ámbito educativo hábitos saludables, como la promoción de una dieta saludable, incremento de la actividad física y disminución del consumo de tabaco y alcohol.(AU)

Introduction: Lifestyle is a comprehensive set of behaviorsthat each individual has in their daily lives, constitutingconditioning factors of individual and collective healthObjective:Characterize the lifestyles that university students present upon returning from virtuality to in-personpresence. Materials and methods:Cross-sectional, descriptive and observational study. The lifestyle of the university studentswas determined by applying the validated FANTASTICquestionnaire, which consists of 25 questions that investigate9 physical, psychological and social components ordimensions. The information was collected through the use ofa structured online questionnaire created in Google Forms. Results: The research sample consisted of 3,110 men and2,048 women, representing 60.3% and 39.7% respectively. Itwas evident that the highest percentage of those investigatedsometimes eat a balanced diet (55.9%). Regarding physicalactivity, they stated that they almost always walk, climb stairsand/or do housework (52.6%), however, they expressedexercising less than once a week (50.5%). In reference to toxichabits, they reported that they consume alcohol occasionally(96.3%) and have not used tobacco in the last 5 years (78.2%). Conclusions: The lifestyle of university students uponreturning from virtuality to face-to-face fluctuates between average and good, which is why it is recommended topromote healthy habits in the educational field, such aspromoting a healthy diet, increasing physical activity anddecreasing of tobacco and alcohol consumption.(AU)

Estado nutricional y riesgo cardiovascular en el personal que labora dentro de un campus universitario / Nutritional status and cardiovascular risk in staff who work within a university campus

Introducción: El personal que labora en las universidadespodría constituir un grupo vulnerable de padecer enfermeda-des cardiovasculares, debido a los cambios constantes en elestilo de vida, como las rutinas de trabajo acelerado, largasjornadas sentados frente a un computador e inadecuados há-bitos alimentarios. Objetivo: Evaluar el estado nutricional y riesgo cardiovascu-lar del personal que labora dentro de un campus universitario. Materiales y Métodos: Estudio transversal, descriptivo yobservacional. Se recogió información sobre el estilo de vidacomo la ingesta de alcohol, consumo de cigarrillos y prácticade actividad física. Para identificar los hábitos alimentarios seaplicó una encuesta validada de frecuencia de consumo dealimentos. El riesgo cardiovascular se lo pudo establecer me-diante los puntos de corte de la circunferencia cintura, índicecintura/altura e índice cintura/cadera.Resultados: La muestra de investigación estuvo consti-tuida por 112 varones y 217 mujeres que representaron el34% y 66% respectivamente. El mayor porcentaje de investi-gados expresaron no ingerir alcohol (55,0%), no consumir ci-garrillos (90,0%) y, no realizar ningún tipo de actividad físicadiaria (52,6%). Se encontró una ingesta insuficiente en todoslos grupos de alimentos. El riesgo cardiovascular medido através de la circunferencia cintura arrojó un riesgo alto(25,8%) y muy alto (41,6%). Por otra, mediante el uso del ín-dice cintura/altura, se evidenció que el 99,1% de los investi-gados presenta riesgo cardiovascular. Finalmente, a través delíndice cintura/cadera se encontró un riesgo elevado (34,3) ymuy elevado (27,7%). Conclusiones: El riesgo cardiovascular determinado a tra-vés de perímetros e índices antropométricos en la poblaciónuniversitaria investigada fue alta.(AU)

Introduction: Staff working in universities could constitutea vulnerable group for suffering from cardiovascular diseases,due to constant changes in lifestyle, such as accelerated workroutines, long days sitting in front of a computer and inadequateeating habits.Objective: To evaluate the nutritional status and cardio -vascular risk of personnel who work within a university campus.Materials and methods:Cross-sectional, descriptive andobservational study. Information was collected on lifestylesuch as alcohol intake, cigarette consumption, and physical activity. To identify eating habits, a validated food consumptionfrequency survey was applied. Cardiovascular risk could beestablished using the cut-off points of waist circumference,waist/height ratio and waist/hip ratio.Results: The research sample consisted of 112 men and217 women, representing 34% and 66% respectively. Thehighest percentage of those investigated expressed notdrinking alcohol (55.0%), not consuming cigarettes(90.0%) and not doing any type of daily physical activity(52.6%). Insufficient intake was found in all food groups.Cardiovascular risk measured through waist circumferenceshowed a high risk (25.8%) and a very high risk (41.6%).On the other hand, through the use of the waist/heightratio, it was shown that 99.1% of those investigatedpresent cardiovascular risk. Finally, through the waist/hipratio, a high (34.3) and very high (27.7%) risk was found.Conclusions:The cardiovascular risk determined throughperimeters and anthropometric indices in the universitypopulation investigated was high. It is recommended toimplement health promotion strategies to prevent theappearance of these pathologies in the long term and, in turn,treat the disease in people who suffer from it, allowing themto improve their quality of life.(AU)

Eficacia de los concentrados plaquetarios en distracción ósea alveolar: una revisión de la bibliografía / Efficacy of platelet concentrate application in alveolar distraction osteogenesis technique: a review

INTRODUCCIÓN: La distracción ósea alveolar (DOA), es una técnica de aumento óseo predecible, con resultados exitosos a medio y largo plazo. El uso de concentrados plaquetarios (CP) ha demostrado ser beneficioso en la cicatrización de tejidos blandos y la reparación y regeneración ósea, mediante liberación de factores de crecimiento. Se ha probado el uso de CP durante la distracción de huesos largos, obteniéndose resultados beneficiosos. El objetivo de esta revisión bibliográfica fue analizar los resultados clínicos de la combinación de la DOA y el uso de CP. MATERIAL Y MÉTODO: Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica en tres bases de datos electrónicas sin restricciones. Además, la búsqueda electrónica fue completada con una manual, para identificar cualquier artículo adicional de relevancia. RESULTADOS: Se seleccionaron 6 artículos; dos ensayos clínicos aleatorizados en humanos, dos estudios de experimentación animal y dos casos clínicos. Los artículos incluyeron un total de 27 pacientes y 50 conejos, y utilizaron diferentes protocolos para la obtención de CP. Se registraron ganancias óseas de entre 6,3 mm a 25 mm. Además, tres artículos reportaron complicaciones como parestesia transitoria, infección o inclinación del segmento de transporte. CONCLUSIONES: El uso de CP durante la DOA presenta efectos positivos, disminuir el riesgo de infección y la respuesta inflamatoria, aumentar la vascularización del callo de fractura, producir una aceleración en la regeneración ósea y disminuir el periodo de consolidación. Ante la heterogeneidad de los artículos incluidos, son necesarios más estudios que esclarezcan el papel de los CP y su influencia durante la DOA

INTRODUCTION: Alveolar distraction osteogenesis (ADO) is a predictable bone augmentation technique, with successful results in the medium and long term. The use of platelet concentrates (PC) has been demonstrated to be beneficial in soft tissue healing, in bone repair and regeneration, through the release of growth factors. The use of PC has been used in combination with osteogenesis distraction of long bones, obtaining positive results. The aim of this literature review was to analyze the clinical outcomes of the combination of the alveolar distraction technique and the use of PCs. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A bibliographic review was performed in three electronic databases without time or language restrictions. In addition, the electronic search was completed by a manual, to find any additional relevant articles. RESULTS: 6 articles were selected; two human randomized clinical trials, two animal experimentation and two clinical cases. The articles included a total of 27 patients and 50 rabbits and used different protocols to obtain PCs. Bone gains of between 6.3mm to 25mm were reported. In addition, three articles reported complications such as transient paresthesia, infection, or inclination of the transport segment. CONCLUSIONS: The use of PCs during ADO has positive effects, by decreasing the risk of infection and the inflammatory response, enhancing the vascularization of the fracture callus, causing an acceleration in bone regeneration and reducing the consolidation period. Due the heterogeneity of the articles included, more studies are needed to clarify the role of PCs and their influence during ADO

Consenso colombiano de expertos sobre recomendaciones informadas en la evidencia para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el manejo de la infección por SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 en pacientes con Enfermedad Renal Crónica en diálisis / Colombian Expert Consensus on Evidence-Informed Recommendations for the Prevention, Diagnosis, and Management of SARS-CoV-2 / COVID-19 Infection in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease on Dialysis

Resumen Introducción: Las personas con diálisis de mantenimiento se consideran una población en alto riesgo de infección por SARS-CoV-2, complicaciones y muerte. La periodicidad de la diálisis, la organización y la demanda en las unidades de diálisis y las limitaciones de alfabetización en salud poblacional limitan el cumplimiento del aislamiento y el distanciamiento social. Objetivo: Desarrollar, mediante un consenso de expertos, recomendaciones informadas en evidencia para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el manejo de la infección por SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Materiales y métodos: Se realizó una revisión rápida de literatura en Pubmed, Embase y sociedades científicas. La calidad de evidencia fue evaluada según el tipo de estudio incluido. El acuerdo se definió para cada recomendación con umbral de al menos 70% de aprobación. La fuerza de las recomendaciones fue graduada como fuerte o débil. Resultados: El colectivo fue consultado entre el 17 y 19 de mayo de 2020. Se obtuvo respuesta de 44 expertos clínicos que declararon conflicto de interés previo a la consulta. El acuerdo de las recomendaciones estuvo entre 70,5 y 100%. Se presentan las recomendaciones de un colectivo experto para la prevención, el diagnóstico y el manejo de infección por SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 en pacientes con enfermedad renal crónica. Conclusión: Debido a la reciente aparición de la infección por SARS-CoV-2 y las incertidumbres respecto a la prevención, el diagnóstico y el manejo, las recomendaciones presentadas se conciben como un estándar colombiano que permita garantizar un cuidado centrado en las personas con enfermedad renal crónica y la protección de los profesionales de la salud.

Abstract Introduction: People with chronic dialysis are considered a population at high risk of SARS CoV2 infection and its derived complications and death. The need to go to strict dialysis schedules, the high demand in the kidney facilities and the difficulties derived from the time and space organization in the rooms in the face to the pandemic added to the difficult learning, teaching and adapting new protocols manifest the needed of standard recommendation according to this problem in people who couldn't have an ideal isolation. Objective: Develop through an expert consensus, evidence-informed recommendations for the prevention, diagnosis, and management of SARS-CoV-2/COVID-19 infection in patients with chronic kidney disease on Dialysis. Materials and methods: We carried out a quick literature review, PubMed, Embase and scientific societies were consulted. The quality of the evidence was considered according to the type of study included. The agreement threshold defined for each recommendation was > 70% approval among experts. The strength of the recommendations was rated as strong or weak. Results: Between May 17 and 19, 2020, was conformed a team of 44 clinical experts who declared their interest conflict prior to the consultation. The agreement of the recommendations was between 70.5% and 100%. The recommendations were separated in prevention, early identification, and diagnostic, isolation in hemodialysis facilities and peritoneal dialysis, and team protection. Ethical considerations also were included. Conclusion: Due to the recent appearance of SARS-CoV-2 infection and the uncertainties regarding prevention, diagnosis and management, the recommendations presented are conceived as a Colombian standard that allows guaranteeing focused care for people with chronic kidney disease and the protection of health team.

Monitorización neurofisiológica intraoperatoria en prostatectomía radical y liberación del nervio pudendo / Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring in radical prostatectomy and pudendal nerve surgical releasing

Objetivo: La monitorización neurofisiológica intraoperatoria (MNI) permite obtener información en tiempo real sobre la integridad funcional de las estructuras del sistema nervioso. El objetivo de este trabajo exponer el papel de neurofisiología clínica en Urología en la identificación y preservación, por un lado, de los haces neurovasculares prostáticos en la prostatectomía radical (PR), y del nervio pudendo en la liberación de este en el Síndrome de Atrapamiento del Nervio Pudendo (SANP). Métodos: Se empleó una sonda bipolar laparoscópica para la estimulación intraoperatoria tanto para la identificación en SANP como de haces neurovasculares en PR obteniéndose respuesta a nivel del esfínter anal en la primera y presión intracavernosa en la segunda por medio de electrodos de aguja. Resultados: La presentación de los haces neurovasculares periprostáticos permite aumentar las tasas de potencia sexual y continencia urinaria. Si bien, posteriormente, se evidenció que la inervación de los cuerpos cavernosos y el esfínter urinario tiene disposición variable. La neuroestimulación intraoperatoria permite la identificación y disección más precisa de las estructuras vasculonerviosas que circundan la próstata. En el diagnóstico del SANP, el estudio neurofisiológico permite descartar patología a otros niveles, como por ejemplo patología primaria muscular del esfínter anal; así como, valorar las ramas del nervio pudendo. No existen hallazgos neurofisiológicos patognomónicos del SANP. Además, permite la identificación del nervio durante la liberación laparoscópica del nervio a la entrada del canal de Alcock, así como la evaluación de su integridad funcional tras finalizar la disección. Conclusiones: La MNI es una herramienta fundamental para permitir una mejora en la identificación de estructuras nerviosas durante PR y SANP para poder preservarlas. Así mismo, ayuda con el diagnóstico de SANP

Objective: Intraoperative neurophysiological monitoring (INM) allows obtaining real-time information on the functional integrity of nervous system structures. The objective of this article is to present the role of clinical neurophysiology in Urology in the identification and preservation, on the one hand, of the prostate neurovascular bundles in radical prostatectomy (RP), and of the pudendal nerve in the release of this in Pudendal Nerve Entrapment Syndrome (PNS). Methods: A bipolar laparoscopic probe was used for intraoperative stimulation for both the identification in PNS and neurovascular bundles in RP, obtaining response at the external anal sphincter in the first one; and intracavernous pressure in the second through needle electrodes. Results: Preservation of the periprostatic neurovascular bundles allows to increase rates of sexual potency and urinary continence after surgery. However, it has been shown that the innervation of the corpora cavernosa and the urinary sphincter has a variable disposition. Intraoperative neurostimulation allows the most precise identification and dissection of the vascular and nervous structures that surround the prostate.In the diagnosis of PNS, the neurophysiological study allows to rule out pathology at other levels, such as,primary muscular pathology of the anal sphincter. There are no pathognomonic neurophysiological findings of PNS. In addition, it allows the identification of the nerve during the laparoscopic release of the nerve at the entrance of the Alcock channel, as well as the evaluation of its functional integrity after the end of the dissection. Conclusions: The INM is a fundamental tool to allow an improved identification of nerve structures during RP and PNS in order to preserve them. It also helps with the diagnosis of PN

[What are the propensity scores?]. / ¿Qué son las puntuaciones de propensión?

Medical research is constantly looking for causality. Among study designs, randomized controlled trials are the most reliable way to estimate causal effects but are not always feasible. When this is the case, observational studies must be performed but this type of design unavoidably implies bias. Propensity scores, defined as the probability to receive a treatment conditional to a set of covariables allows to overcome confusion bias when searching for causal effects.

¿Qué son las puntuaciones de propensión? / What are the propensity scores?

Medical research is constantly looking for causality. Among study designs, randomized controlled trials are the most reliable way to estimate causal effects but are not always feasible. When this is the case, observational studies must be performed but this type of design unavoidably implies bias. Propensity scores, defined as the probability to receive a treatment conditional to a set of covariables allows to overcome confusion bias when searching for causal effects.

High blood pressure in Panama: prevalence, sociodemographic and biologic profile, treatment, and control (STROBE).

The objective of this study is to estimate the prevalence, treatment, and control of high blood pressure, hypertension (HBP) in Panama and assess its associations with sociodemographic and biologic factors.A cross-sectional, descriptive study was conducted in Panama by administering a survey on cardiovascular risk factors to 3590 adults and measuring their blood pressure 3 times. A single-stage, probabilistic, and randomized sampling strategy with a multivariate stratification was used. The average blood pressure, confidence intervals (CIs), odds ratio (OR), and a value of P ≤ 0.05 were used for the analysis.The estimated prevalence of HBP was 29.6% (95% CI, 28.0-31.1); it was more prevalent in men than in women, OR = 1.37 (95% CI, 1.17-1.61); it increased with age and was more frequent among Afro-Panamanians (33.8%). HBP was associated with a family history of HBP with being physically inactive and a body mass index ≥25.0 kg/m or a waist circumference >90 cm in men and >88 cm in women (P < 0.001). Of those found to have HBP, 65.6% were aware of having HBP and taking medications, and of these, 47.2% had achieved control (<140/90 mm Hg).HBP is the most common cardiovascular risk factor among Panamanians and consequently an important public health problem in Panama. The health care system needs to give a high priority to HBP prevention programs and integrated care programs aimed at treating HBP, taking into consideration the changes in behavior that have been brought about by alterations in nutrition and sedentary lifestyles.

Radioiodine treatment in autoimmune hyperthyroidism: analysis of outcomes in relation to dosage.

BACKGROUND: Controversy exists regarding the optimal dose of radioiodine ((131)I) therapy in autoimmune hyperthyroidism (i.e., Graves' Disease). METHODS: In order to evaluate the efficacy and safety of high dose (131)I therapy in autoimmune hyperthyroidism, a retrospective review of patients who received (131)I therapy for Graves' disease from 1980 to 2000 in the Instituto Nacional de Ciencias Médicas y Nutrición Salvador Zubirán, Mexico City was carried out. RESULTS: The study population consisted of 596 autoimmune hyperthyroid patients with a mean age of 35 years. The mean follow-up period was 10.31 +/- 2.37 years. Remission of hyperthyroidism occurred in 81.9%, persistent hyperthyroidism was recorded in 14.4% and recurrence in 3.7%. (131)I doses of 5-9 mCi (185-333 MBq) and > or =20 mCi (> or =740 MBq) were associated with remission rates of 65.5% and 87.7% respectively. Remission occurred earlier and more often with high doses of (131)I. The high-dose group (20-30 mCi [740-1110 MBq]) had the lowest rate of persistence (9.7, 27.5 and 34.3%, for 20-30 [740-1110 MBq], 10-14 [370-518 MBq] and 5-9 [185-333 MBq] mCi, respectively p <0.05) and hypothyroidism occurred earlier in this group (p = 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Remission of autoimmune hyperthyroidism is more likely with doses of 20-30 mCi (740-1110 MBq).

La cenicienta adolescente: mujer, criminalidad e internamiento en la jurisdicción penal juvenil de Costa Rica / Cenicienta adolescent: woman, criminality and youthful the penal jurisdiction of Costa Rica

En Costa Rica, el factor de género dentro de las cifras de internamiento registradas en materia Penal Juvenil es el que más dramáticamente proyecta diferencias marcadas entre los jóvenes y adolescentes que han sido privados de su libertad tanto de manera cautelar o como sanción.

In Costa Rica, according to the imprisonment statistics registered in the Juvenile Criminal Law System, gender is the factor that most dramatically projects deep differences among the youth and adolescent population that has been arrested or sentenced.