The Comprehensive Management of Patients with Rhino-Orbito-Cerebral Mucormycosis; A Perspective from Antifungal Treatment to Prosthetic Rehabilitation: A Descriptive Cohort Study.

Surgical intervention is a key element in the management of patients diagnosed with mucormycosis. A retrospective cohort study was carried out, in which patients with a proven diagnosis of mucormycosis were evaluated over a period of 10 years, according to the MSGERC criteria. A descriptive analysis of the clinical characteristics, comorbidities, imaging, and microbiology studies, as well as medical and surgical treatment and the type of prosthesis was carried out. A total of 22 cases were identified, of which 54.5% (n = 12) of the population were men. Furthermore, 77.2% (n = 17) of the population had diabetes mellitus. The main antifungal treatment implemented was liposomal amphotericin B (77.2%, n = 17). The most affected structures in our patients were the paranasal sinuses (n = 18; 81%), followed by the maxilla and orbit (n = 15; 68%), nose (n = 12; 54%), central nervous system (n = 11; 50%), and skin and soft tissues (n = 2; <1%). Of the total population, 59.09% (n = 13) of patients underwent maxillofacial surgery, of which 61.53% (n = 8) required some type of prosthetic rehabilitation. Orbital exenteration and maxillectomy were the most frequent surgeries, accounting for 69.23% (n = 9), while skull base drainage was performed in four patients (30.76%). Of the total number of patients (n = 22), eight died (36.36%). Appropriate surgical management according to the affected structures, considering not only increasing the patient's survival, but also considering the aesthetic and functional consequences, will require subsequent rehabilitation.

[Post-COVID-19 condition in children and adolescents from a cohort: prevalence and risk factors]. / Enfermedad post-COVID-19 en una cohorte de niños y adolescentes: prevalencia y factores de riesgo.

OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of the post-COVID-19 condition of children and adolescents from a cohort. METHODS: Observational and analytical cohort study. Statistical analysis: percentages, frequencies; averages; Odds ratio, χ2 test, and multiple binary logistic regression. Statistical Package, for the Social Sciences 23. RESULTS: Prevalence of the post-COVID-19 condition was: 14.8% of 175 patients who fulfilled the inclusion criteria, 26 developed post-COVID-19 condition, mean age 5.9 years (SD: 5.05), sex: 27% men, 73% women, frequent symptoms: fatigue, runny nose, muscle pain, dyspnea. Symptoms associated with post-COVID-19 condition: muscle pain (OR: 27; p = 0.000; IC95%5.2-139), dysgeusia (OR: 19; p = 0.012; IC95%: 1.9-19), and fatigue (OR: 5; p = 0.001; IC95%: 1.9-13.5). Associated risk factors: female (OR: 3.58; p = 0.023; CI95%: 1.19-10.71), comorbidities (OR: 24.5; p = 0.000; CI95%: 7.52-79), allergic rhinitis (OR: 8.7; p = 0.000; CI95%: 2.66-28.87), atopic dermatitis (OR: 9. 58; p = 0.016 CI95%: 1.51-60.5). CONCLUSIONS: Although the majority of children infected with SARS-CoV-2 recover completely, some of them will develop a post-COVID-19 condition, knowing the most frequent symptoms and associated factors, will allow a better evaluation, for its opportune detection and effective treatment.

OBJETIVO: Determinar la prevalencia y factores de riesgo de la enfermedad post-COVID-19 en una cohorte de niños y adolescentes de Puebla, México. MÉTODOS: Estudio de cohorte, observacional y analítico. Para el análisis estadístico se estimaron: porcentajes, frecuencias, promedios; razón de momios, prueba de χ2 y regresión logística binaria múltiple. Se utilizó el programa Statistical Package, for the Social Sciencies 23. RESULTADOS: La prevalencia de enfermedad post-COVID-19 fue de 14.8% de 175 pacientes que cumplieron con los criterios de inclusión, 26 padecieron la enfermedad post-COVID-19; la edad promedio fue de 5.9 años (DE: 5.05). La distribución por género fue: 27% hombres y 73% mujeres. Los síntomas más frecuentes fueron: fatiga, rinorrea, dolor muscular y disnea. Los síntomas asociados con enfermedad post-COVID-19 incluyeron: dolor muscular (OR: 27; p = 0.000; IC95%: 5.2-139), disgeusia (OR: 19; p = 0.012; IC95%: 1.9-19), fatiga (OR: 5; p = 0.001; IC95%: 1.9-13.5). Los factores riesgo asociados: mujer (OR: 3.58; p = 0.023; IC95%: 1.19-10.71), comorbilidades (OR: 24.5; p = 0.000; IC95%: 7.52-79), rinitis alérgica (OR: 8.7; p = 0.000; IC95%: 2.66-28.87) y dermatitis atópica (OR: 9.58; p = 0.016; IC95%: 1.51-60.5). CONCLUSIONES: Aunque la mayoría de los niños infectados por SARS-CoV-2 se recuperan por completo, algunos evolucionan a enfermedad post-COVID-19. El conocimiento de los síntomas y factores de riesgo asociados con esta enfermedad permitirán una mejor evaluación, detección oportuna y tratamiento eficaz.

Prácticas de Crianza y Participación Ciudadana Adolescente: mediación del apoyo parental a la autonomía y las habilidades para la vida / Parenting Practices and Adolescent Citizen Participation: relationship mediated by parental support for autonomy and life skills

Resumen El objetivo general de la investigación fue establecer la relación entre las prácticas de crianza y la participación ciudadana en adolescentes, mediadas por el apoyo parental a la autonomía y las habilidades para la vida. Investigaciones previas señalan que el apoyo parental hacia la autonomía se relaciona con el desarrollo de comportamientos políticos en los adolescentes y que las habilidades para la vida pueden predecir la participación cívica. En Cundinamarca se han realizado estudios de la participación ciudadana en la juventud, pero no indagan sobre aspectos familiares, como las prácticas de crianza. Se planteó un estudio mixto, mediante el modelamiento de ecuaciones estructurales y entrevistas en profundidad. Participaron 298 padres de familia y sus hijos adolescentes, habitantes de tres municipios de Cundinamarca. Los resultados muestran que existe una relación significativa entre el fomento de las habilidades para la vida (comunicación asertiva, pensamiento crítico y empatía) y las prácticas de crianza (comunicación), con una mayor participación ciudadana adolescente, especialmente en acciones de impacto comunitarias. Lo anterior permite señalar la relevancia de las variables familiares en el estudio de los comportamientos cívicos.

Abstract The general objective of the article is to establish the relationship between parenting practices and citizen participation in adolescents, mediated by parental support for autonomy and life skills. Previous research indicates that parental support for autonomy is related to the development of political behaviors, and that life skills may be predictors of civic participation. In Cundinamarca, studies have been carried out on citizen participation in youth, however, these works inquired about institutions that encouraged such participation but did not address parenting practices. A mixed study was approached, using structural equation modeling and in-depth interviews. A total of 298 parents and their adolescent children, residents of three municipalities in the department of Cundinamarca, participated in the study. The results show that there is a significant relationship between parenting practices (communication) and the promotion of life skills (assertive communication, critical thinking and empathy), with greater political participation of adolescents, especially in community advocacy actions. The above allows us to point out the relevance of family variables in the study of civic behaviors.

Demographic, Clinical, and Serological Characteristics of Antiphospholipid Syndrome Patients From the Anticoagulation Clinic of Hospital Universitario San Vicente Fundación, Medellín, Colombia.

INTRODUCTION: Antiphospholipid syndrome (APS) is an acquired autoimmune thrombophilia, characterized by vascular thrombosis or obstetric compromise, associated with the presence of antiphospholipid antibodies. Large international studies have analyzed the clinical/serological behavior of the disease and in Colombia, there are few cohorts that have been evaluated. OBJECTIVE: The main objective is to characterize the patients with APS followed in the anticoagulation clinic of a tertiary care hospital and to determine the clinical manifestations and serological findings at diagnosis. MATERIALS AND METHODS: A retrospective descriptive study was carried out to evaluate patients with a presumptive and/or confirmed diagnosis of APS, according to modified Sapporo criteria, which fulfilled the inclusion and exclusion criteria established by the authors. The information was collected from the review of medical records. RESULTS: We included 103 patients, with the female sex being the most prevalent (86.6%). 54.3% of the patients (n = 56) had a diagnosis of primary APS. Venous thrombotic events occurred in 87.3% (n = 90) of the patients, 34.9% (n = 36) had arterial thrombosis (n = 36), and 3.9% (n = 4) had catastrophic APS (n = 4). 15 cases of Obstetric APS were documented. Lupus coagulation inhibitor (LA) positivity was the most prevalent marker in 84% (n = 68) of cases. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical behavior in this cohort of patients is like that found in large international and national studies. Most patients have a probable diagnosis of APS, so they could overestimate the real prevalence and condition of long-term anticoagulant treatment.

Posturografía en niños entre 6 -11 años con edad auditiva no compensada / Posturography in children between 6 -11 years old with non-compensated hearing age

La posturografía permite evaluar la integración de los tres sistemas sensoriales que intervienen en el control postural y del equilibrio: el vestibular, el visual y el somatosensorial (Ronda, 2002). La presente investigación describe y analiza los resultados de la posturografía en niños entre seis y once años con pérdida auditiva quienes no han compensado su edad auditiva con respecto a su edad cronológica. Fueron evaluados dos grupos: el grupo control conformado por 32 niños con sensibilidad auditiva periférica normal y el grupo de estudio, conformado por 16 niños con pérdida auditiva, quienes usan amplificación auditiva y asisten a la Fundación CINDA para terapia auditiva con el fin de cerrar el GAP existente entre su edad cronológica y su edad auditiva. En la evaluación audiológica se aplicó anamnesis, revisión de historia clínica, audiometría tonal para la verificación de la sensibilidad auditiva periférica y posturografía, con un equipo de la marca NeuroCom, se realizaron las siguientes pruebas: Integración sensorial en balance-modificado (CTSIB), límites de estabilidad (LOS) y distribución de peso (WHT). En los resultados se encontraron diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre los dos grupos de estudio para las tres pruebas en distintas variables. Como conclusión se pudo determinar que existen diferencias estadísticamente significativas entre el grupo control y el grupo de estudio. La intervención con terapia ocupacional influenció positivamente los resultados en la posturografía, sobre todo en el grupo de 10 a 11 años. Se observaron diferencias sucesivas en los tres grupos de edad, indicando un componente de neuromaduración.

Posturography allows evaluating the integration of the three sensory systems involved in postural and balance control: vestibular, visual and somatosensory (Ronda, 2002). This research describes and analyzes the results of posturography in children between six and eleven years old with hearing loss who have not compensated their hearing age with respect to their chronological age. Two groups were evaluated: the control group made up of 32 children with normal peripheral hearing sensitivity and the study group, made up of 16 children with hearing loss, who use hearing amplification and attend the CINDA Foundation for hearing therapy in order to close the hearing loss. GAP between your chronological age and your hearing age. In the audiological evaluation, anamnesis, review of clinical history, tonal audiometry were applied to verify peripheral hearing sensitivity and posturography, with a NeuroCom brand equipment, the following tests were performed: Modified-balance sensory integration (CTSIB), stability limits (LOS) and weight distribution (WHT). In the results, statistically significant differences were found between the two study groups for the three tests in different variables. In conclusion, it was possible to determine that there are statistically significant differences between the control group and the study group. The occupational therapy intervention positively influenced the results in posturography, especially in the 10 to 11-year-old group. Successive differences were observed in the three age groups, indicating a neuromaturation component.

Evaluation of Differences in Metabolic and Immunologic Markers and Cardiovascular Risk in HIV-1 Patients / Evaluación de la relación entre marcadores metabólicos, inmunológicos y de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con VIH-1 / Avaliação da relação entre marcadores metabólicos, imunológicos e de risco cardiovascular em pacientes com HIV-1

Introduction:hiv infection induces an exacerbated chronic inflammatory response, which triggers met-abolic disorders and cardiovascular diseases; however, there are individuals, known as hiv controllers, who do not have typical progression markers. As cardiovascular risk tests are not accurate on hiv-1 infected patients, the study of metabolic and inflammatory parameters in individuals with different patterns of progression could contribute to the definition of predictors of cardiovascular disease in this population. The aim of this study was to compare hiv controllers and hiv progressors (with and without antiretroviral therapy) as well as with healthy controls in order to explore differences and correlations in metabolic and inflammatory biomarkers associated with cardiovascular risk. Materials and methods:This was a cross-sectional analytical study which included 63 individuals infected with hiv-1 classified as hiv controllers or progressors (with or without antiretroviral therapy), and a healthy control group. The following parameters were determined: carotid intima-media thickness (cimt); cardiovascular risk scores; lipid profile, fasting glucose, high-sensitivity crp, D-dimer, sCD14, sCD163, il-6, and il-18. Data were compared with Anova or Kruskal­Wallis, and correlations were evaluated by the Spearman coef-ficient. Results: While there were no significant differences in Framingham, dad or cimt values, hiv con-trollers exhibited lower triglycerides levels when compared with hiv progressors. No differences were observed in markers, such as high-sensitivity crp, il-6, il-18, and sCD163, among the groups. The median hdl value was higher in hiv progressors on antiretroviral therapy, and cimt in hiv controllers was nega-tively correlated with sCD14. Conclusion:hiv controllers have a different cardiovascular profile than hivprogressors according to their values in metabolic and immunological biomarkers

Introducción: la infección por vih-1 induce una respuesta inflamatoria crónica exacerbada que desencadena alteraciones metabólicas y cardiovasculares; sin embargo, algunos individuos "controladores" no presentan los marcadores de progresión típicos. Dado que las pruebas que evaluan el riesgo cardiovascular carecen de precisión en pacientes con vih-1, el estudio de parámetros inflamatorios en individuos con diferente progresión podría aportar a la definición de predictores de enfermedad cardiovascular en esta población. El objetivo es explorar diferencias y correlaciones en biomarcadores metabólicos e inflamatorios asociados con riesgo cardiovascular, comparando individuos controladores y progresores con y sin terapia antiviral. Materiales y métodos: estudio analítico transversal con 63 individuos infectados por vih-1, clasificados en controladores y progresores (con terapia antiviral y sin esta), y controles sanos. Se midió el grosor de la íntima media carotidea (cimt), puntajes de riesgo cardiovascular y cuantificación de perfil lipídico, glucemia en ayunas, pcr ultrasensible, dímero D, sCD14, sCD163, il-6 e il-18. Se realizó comparación por Anova o Kruskal-Wallis y correlación por coeficiente de Spearman. Resultados: no hubo diferencias significativas en índices de Framingham, dad o cimt, pero los individuos controladores presen-taron menores valores de triglicéridos, comparados con los progresores. No se observaron diferencias en pcr ultrasensible, il-6, il-18, y sCD163, entre los grupos estudiados. La mediana del hdl fue mayor en los progresores con terapia antiviral y el cimt en los controladores se correlacionó negativamente con sCD14. Conclusión: los individuos controladores presentan un perfil cardiovascular diferente a los individuos progresores, de acuerdo con los biomarcadores metabólicos e inmunológicos evaluados

Introdução: a infecção pelo hiv-1 induz resposta inflamatória crônica exacerbada, que desencadeia alte-rações metabólicas e doenças cardiovasculares; no entanto, existem indivíduos, chamados controlado-res, que não possuem os marcadores de progressão típicos. Tendo em vista que os testes que avaliam o risco cardiovascular carecem de precisão em pacientes com hiv-1, o estudo de parâmetros metabólicos e inflamatórios em indivíduos com diferentes padrões de progressão pode contribuir para a definição de preditores de doença cardiovascular nessa população. O objetivo é explorar diferenças e correlações em biomarcadores metabólicos e inflamatórios associados ao risco cardiovascular, comparando indiví-duos controladores e progressores submetidos ou não à terapia antiviral. Materiais e métodos: Estudo analítico transversal que incluiu 63 indivíduos infectados pelo hiv-1, classificados como controladores e progressores (com e sem terapia antiviral), além de grupos controle saudáveis. Realizou-se a medição da espessura da íntima média da carótida (cimt), pontuações de risco cardiovascular; e quantificação do perfil lipídico, glicemia em jejum, pcr ultrassensível, dímero d, sCD14, sCD163, il-6 e il-18. A comparação foi feita por Anova ou teste de Kruskal-Wallis e a correlação pelo coeficiente de Spearman. Resultados.Embora não tenha havido diferenças significativas nos índices de Framingham, dad ou cimt, os indivíduos controladores apresentaram valores de triglicerídeos mais baixos, em comparação com os progressores. Não foram observadas diferenças em marcadores como pcr ultrassensível, il-6, il-18 e sCD163, entre os grupos estudados. O hdl médio foi maior em indivíduos progressores em terapia antiviral, e o cimtem indivíduos controladores foi negativamente correlacionado com o sCD14. Conclusão: os indivíduos controladores apresentam um perfil cardiovascular diferente dos indivíduos progressores, de acordo com os biomarcadores metabólicos e imunológicos avaliados

SARS-CoV-2 en el adulto mayor con enfermedad neurodegenerativa / SARS-CoV-2 in older adult with neurodegenerative disease

Resumen A pesar de la gran cantidad de complicaciones neurológicas relacionadas con la infección por SARS-CoV-2, aún no está claro si estos síntomas son el resultado de una lesión neural directa o se deben a alguna otra razón. Actualmente, parece que la mayoría de los síntomas neurológicos del COVID-19 son inespecíficos y secundarios a la enfermedad sistémica. Hasta la fecha no se cuenta con suficiente evidencia científica que confirme que el virus del SARS-CoV-2 afecta de forma directa al sistema nervioso central o periférico en los seres humanos. En el presente artículo corto se presentan las implicaciones de SARS-CoV-2 en el adulto mayor con enfermedad neurodegenerativa, así como los mecanismos de acción relacionados en sistema nervioso.

Abstract Despite the many neurological complications associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection, it isn´t still clear whether these symptoms are the result of direct neural injury or due to some other reason. Currently, it appears that most of the neurological symptoms of COVID-19 are nonspecific and secondary to systemic disease. To date, there is not enough scientific evidence to confirm that SARS-CoV-2 virus directly affects the central or peripheral nervous system in humans. This short article presents the implications of SARS-CoV-2 in the elderly with neurodegenerative disease, as well as the related mechanisms of action in the nervous system.

Epidemiología de los desórdenes venosos crónicos y factores asociados en amerindios nativos embera-chamí, Antioquia / Epidemiology of chronic venous disorders and associated factors in embera-chami native amerindians, Antioquia / Epidemiologia das doenças venosas crônicas e fatores associados em ameríndios nativos embera-chamí, Antioquia

Resumen Objetivo: Analizar la prevalencia de los desórdenes venosos crónicos (dvc) en los embera-chamí de Cristianía (Karmata Rua), en el suroeste de Antioquia, y conocer sus posibles factores asociados (fa). Metodología: Estudio de corte de una muestra aleatoria de 488 sujetos. El diagnóstico se realizó mediante ecoduplex venoso. Se recolectó información sobre fa sociodemográficos, comportamentales y antropométricos. Los fa más relevantes se seleccionaron por regresión logística binaria múltiple. Resultados: La prevalencia de várices fue del 27,5 % y la de insuficiencia venosa crónica (ivc) del 0,8 %. Hubo compromiso de segmentos anatómicos superficiales en el 34,8 % de los individuos. La edad fue el fa más importante, con Odds Ratio (or) entre 3,33 y 6,30 según el tipo de dvc (excepto C1). El sexo femenino, la paridad, la grasa en el muslo y pierna y la talla alta se asociaron a telangiectasias. La edad, la grasa abdominal y la forma de la pierna fueron fa de várices. A las venas superficiales, en ambos sexos, se asociaron la edad y la grasa abdominal y, en mujeres, también los antecedentes familiares de várices. A las profundas y perforantes se asociaron la edad y la depleción de grasa periférica. Conclusiones: El patrón de baja prevalencia de los dvc en embera-chamí puede ser consecuencia de los estilos de vida relacionados con la actividad física diaria y las diferencias genéticas compartidas con amerindios. En los programas de atención en salud diferencial deberían considerarse los desórdenes profundos y perforantes respecto a mestizos.

Abstract Objective: To analyze the prevalence of chronic venous disorders (CVD) in the embera-chamí from Cristianía (Karmata Rua), in the southwest of Antioquia, and to study possible associated factors (AF). Methodology: A cross sectional study of a random sample of 488 subjects. The diagnosis was performed through Doppler ultrasonography. Information about sociodemographic, behavioral and anthropometric AFs was collected. The most relevant AFs were selected through multiple binary logistic regression. Results: The prevalence of varicose veins was 27.5% and that of chronic venous insufficiency (cvi) was 0.8%. Superficial anatomical segments were compromised in 34.8% of individuals. Age was the most important AF, with an Odds Ratio (OR) between 3.33 and 6.30 according to the type of cvd. Being a female, parity, fat in the thigh/leg and large size were associated with telangiectasias. Age, abdominal fat and leg shape were AF of varicose veins. Superficial veins in both sexes were associated with age and abdominal fat and in women, also with a family background of varicose veins. Deep and perforator veins were associated with age and peripheral fat depletion. Conclusions: The low prevalence pattern of CVDs in embera-chamí may be a consequence of lifestyles involving daily physical activity and genetic differences shared with Amerindians. Deep and perforating disorders should be considered in differential health care programs in relation to mestizos.

Resumo Objetivo: Analisar a prevalência de doenças venosas crônicas (dvc) na Embera-Chami Christiania (KarmataRua), no sudoeste do estado de Antioquia, e conhecer seus fatores associados (AF). Metodologia: Um estudo de coorte de uma amostra aleatória de 488 indivíduos. O diagnóstico foi feito por ecoduplex venoso. Informações sobre FA sócio demográficas, comportamentais e antropométricas foram coletadas. Os FAs mais relevantes foram selecionados para múltipla regressão logística binária. Resultados: A prevalência de varizes foi de 27,5% e a de insuficiência venosa crônica (ivc) foi de 0,8%. Houve comprometimento dos segmentos anatômicos superficiais em 34,8% dos indivíduos. A idade foi a FA mais importante, com Odds Ratio (OR) entre 3,33 e 6,30 de acordo com o tipo de dvc. Sexo feminino, paridade, gordura na coxa e perna e altura foram associados a telangiectasias. Idade, gordura abdominal e formato de perna foram FA de varizes. Nas veias superficiais, em ambos os sexos, idade e gordura abdominal estavam associadas e, nas mulheres, também a história familiar de varizes. Às profundas e perfurantes foram associadas a idade e depleção de gordura periférica. Conclusões: O padrão de baixa prevalência de DVC em embera-chamí pode ser uma consequência de estilos de vida relacionados à atividade física diária e diferenças genéticas compartilhadas com ameríndios. Em programas diferenciais de atenção à saúde, distúrbios profundos e perfurantes devem ser considerados em relação aos mestiços.

Infarto esplénico no relacionado con la altura en un paciente con rasgo falciforme: reporte de caso / Non-altitude-related splenic infarction in a patient with sickle cell trait: a case report

Resumen: presentamos el caso de un hombre mestizo de 51 años, habitante de Medellín, Colombia,con dolor agudo repentino en hipocondrio izquierdo. La tomografía contrastada de abdomen reveló la presencia de múltiples zonas de infarto esplénico. Después de una evaluación exhaustiva se descartó enfermedad cardioembólica, infecciones y trombofilia. Se solicitó una electroforesis de hemoglobina que demostró la condición de portador del rasgo falciforme. Este es uno de los pocos reportes en la literatura de un paciente con rasgo falciforme e infarto esplénico no asociado con la exposición a grandes alturas.

Abstract: we report a 51-year-old mestizo man from Medellin, Colombia, with the sudden onset of left upper abdominal pain. Computed tomography showed splenic infarction. A comprehensive patient evaluation not revealed cardioembolic disease, infections, or thrombophilia. Hemoglobin electrophoresisestablished the diagnosis of sickle cell trait. This is one of the few reports in the literature of non-altitude-related splenic infarction in a patient with sickle cell trait.

Lesión intraepitelial de bajo grado en endocérvix: conducta / Low grade intraepithelial lesion of endocervix: management

Describir la evolución espontánea de la lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado en endocérvix, bajo seguimiento cito-colposcópico e histológico. Estudio prospectivo, longitudinal y descriptivo en el que se incluyeron 25 pacientes con lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado endocervical evaluadas con citología, colposcopia de exo y endocérvix cada 4 meses e histológicamente al año de seguimiento. Servicio de Ginecología de la Maternidad “Concepción Palacios” Las lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado de endocérvix presentaron un 92 por ciento de regresión espontánea, 8 por ciento de persistencia y no hubo ningún caso de progresión. Las lesiones intraepiteliales de bajo grado en endocérvix presentan una elevada frecuencia de regresión espontánea. Recomendamos el tratamiento conservador y prolongar el seguimiento de los casos negativos para descartar falsos negativos.

Perceptions of children's body sizes among mothers living on the Texas-Mexico border (La Frontera).

OBJECTIVES: The objectives of this study were to quantify mothers' perceptions of their children's sizes and explore mothers' views of child growth, diet, activity, and health. Photographs of children from the Berkeley Longitudinal Growth Study (on Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC] Web site) were used to stimulate discussion with mothers about child sizes. DESIGN: A descriptive, cross-sectional study examined mothers' perceptions of their children's size and their beliefs about child size, growth, and health. SAMPLE: The convenience sample included 25 mother-child dyads of 3-year-old children at two Head Start Centers in a county on the Texas-Mexico border. All mothers self-identified as Hispanic. MEASUREMENT: Photographs of children were shown to elicit mothers' perceptions of children's body sizes. The children and mothers were weighed and measured and their body mass indices (BMIs) were computed. The mothers were interviewed about their beliefs on child health, growth, and feeding. RESULTS: No congruence was found between mothers' perceptions of child sizes in the pictures and their children's sizes. CONCLUSIONS: Using CDC photographs does not appear to be a useful way to educate mothers about child body sizes. A child who is happy, active, and can accomplish normal childhood activities is not considered by mothers as overweight, regardless of the child's BMI.

Caracterización clínica y paraclínica de los pacientes con coronariografía normal del Hospital Universitario San Vicente de Paúl, 2000-2003

Objetivo: describir las características clínicas y paraclínicas de los pacientes con coronariografía normal o sin lesiones significativas. Diseño: descriptivo, retrospectivo.Metodología: se revisaron las historias clínicas y se registraron los hallazgos demográficos y clínicos, el perfil lipídico, el electrocardiograma, la ecocardiografía, la prueba de esfuerzo, la coronariografía y las complicaciones de esta última.Resultados: el 9.5 por ciento (167/1.752) de las coronariografías realizadas por sospecha de enfermedad coronaria fueron normales. El 60.5 por ciento ocurrieron en mujeres. El 50 por ciento de los hombres tuvo dolor precordial típico, en el 53.5 por ciento de las mujeres fue atípico. El 73 por ciento eran hipertensos y el 7.2 por ciento, hipotiroideos. Hubo angina inestable en 61.7 por ciento, infarto agudo de miocardio en 22.8 por ciento y probable síndrome X cardiovascular en 28.8 por ciento. El nivel de triglicéridos fue más bajo en los pacientes con infarto (p<0.001). La frecuencia de complicaciones fue 1.8 por ciento.Conclusiones: el 9.5 por ciento de las coronariografías realizadas en el HUSVP por sospecha de enfermedad coronaria son normales o sin lesiones significativas. La mayoría son en mujeres, amas de casa, mestizas, hipertensas, con dolor anginoso atípico que nunca han fumado, ni tienen antecedentes de enfermedad coronaria en sus familias.