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Ther Adv Psychopharmacol ; 14: 20451253241243273, 2024.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38644940

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Background: The effectiveness of long-acting injectable (LAI) antipsychotics in preventing relapses of first-episode psychosis is currently debated. Objectives: The study aimed to investigate the number of psychiatric hospitalizations comparing the LAI cohort versus the oral cohort during different phases of the illness, pre-LAI treatment, during LAI treatment, and after LAI treatment. Design: A naturalistic study was conducted on two independent cohorts of early psychosis patients receiving treatment from a specific early intervention service. The first cohort comprised 228 patients who received LAIs, while the second cohort comprised 667 patients who had never received LAIs. Methods: This study was designed as a longitudinal observational study conducted within a naturalistic clinical setting in two cohorts of early psychosis patients. Repeated series ANCOVA (ANCOVA-r) was used to study the number of hospitalizations in the different study periods (T1 = from the date of the first psychiatric record to the beginning of the mirror period; T2 = the mirror period; T3 = from the LAI implementation to the LAI discontinuation; and T4 = from the LAI discontinuation to the end). In all cases, discontinuation of LAI involved the return to oral treatment. In all, 35 patients had not T4 as they were still on LAI treatment at the time of database closing (September 2020), and their data were not included in the analysis of the effect of the LAI discontinuation. Results: The patients in the LAI cohort were younger, more frequently males, presented more schizophrenia diagnoses, and had a higher number of hospitalizations (2.50 ± 2.61 versus 1.19 ± 1.69; p < 0.001) than the oral cohort. The number of hospitalizations at the end of the follow-up was higher in the LAI cohort [0.20 (standard deviation (SD)) = 0.79] versus 0.45 [SD = 0.45 (SD = 1.13); F(23.90), p < 0.001]. However, after the introduction of LAIs, the differences in hospitalization rates between the two cohorts became less pronounced. Once LAI treatment was ceased, the hospitalization rate increased again. Conclusion: In our study, early psychosis patients receiving LAIs experienced a greater decrease in hospitalizations after introducing the LAI treatment than those treated solely with oral medication. These findings support using LAIs as a viable strategy for preventing rehospitalization and improving the overall course of treatment for individuals with early psychosis.

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Heliyon ; 9(12): e22472, 2023 Dec.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38076145

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Purpose: the aim of this paper is to analyze the evolution of understanding of hybrid telework, especially after the boom experienced in the global pandemic of COVID-19, which has given rise to new ways of working. Design: /methodology/approach: in this study, bibliometrics and scientific mapping were used to analyze the conceptual structure of hybrid telework based on 104 documents extracted from the Web of Science (WoS) database. Thanks to the co-word analysis performed with SciMAT, the main themes were mapped, and the evolution, importance and relevance of terms related to hybrid telework were identified. Findings: the body of research literature about hybrid telework is underdeveloped even though it is the most valued option of telework, both by organizations and employees. There is a lack of published studies in the public sphere and in such relevant fields as occupational health. Practical implications: this study is the first bibliometric analysis conducted for hybrid telework and demonstrates how hybrid telework is key for organizations to manage the emerging challenges in this field: new preferences from employment candidates, occupational health, etc, and how important it is to have a proper management of hybrid telework in organizations. Originality/value: this study explores in detail the evolution of hybrid telework, an underexplored telework modality, given its growth as a mode of work as a consequence of the COVID-19 pandemic. It reveals critical points, dilemmas, paradoxes, and research gaps.

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Front Psychol ; 14: 1154578, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36910822

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[This corrects the article DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2022.1081595.].

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Front Psychol ; 14: 1140972, 2023.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36844358

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Introduction: The aim of this article is to understand the importance of internal audit departments todays-part of corporate governance and guardian of the organisation's culture and climate-, as well as the opportunities that new technologies offer to increase their effectiveness and efficiency. Methods: To this end, based on an exhaustive review of the literature, the concepts of internal audit and data analytics are related, and a framework is proposed for the implementation of a technology of these characteristics in an internal audit department. Results: The results of the research show that those companies that invest resources in readapting their processes to technological change are likely to obtain better results than those organisations that keep their management procedures obsolete. Discussion: Based on these results, it is concluded that there is a need to consider technological change in internal audit departments, specifically data analytics, to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of audit processes.

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J Endovasc Ther ; 30(6): 867-876, 2023 12.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35735201

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PURPOSE: The widespread adoption of endovascular aneurysm repair (EVAR) as preferred treatment modality for abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) has enlarged the number of patients needing open surgical conversion (OSC). The relationship between adherence to Instructions For Use (IFU) and EVAR long-term outcomes remains controversial. The aim of this study is to compare preoperative differences and postoperative outcomes between EVAR patients not adjusted to IFU and adjusted to IFU who underwent OSC. METHODS: This multicenter retrospective study reviewed 33 explanted EVARs between January 2003 and December 2019 at 14 Vascular Units. Patients were included if OSC occurred >30 days after implantation and excluded if explantation was performed to treat an endograft infection, aortic dissection, or traumatic transections. Variables analyzed included baseline characteristics, adherence to IFU, implant and explant procedural details, secondary reinterventions, and postoperative outcomes. RESULTS: Fifteen explanted patients (15/33, 45.5%) were identified not accomplished to IFU (out-IFU) at initial EVAR vs 18 explanted patients adjusted (in-IFU). During follow-up, a mean of 1.73±1.2 secondary reinterventions were performed, with more type I endoleaks treated in the subgroup out-IFU: 16.7% vs 6.3% in-IFU patients and more type III endoleaks (8.3% vs 0%). Patients out-IFU had shorter mean interval from implant to explant: 47.60±28.8 months vs 71.17±48. Type II endoleak was the most frequent indication for explantation. Low-flow endoleaks (types II, IV, V) account for 44% of indications for OSC in subgroup of patients in-IFU, compared with 13.3% in patients out-IFU and high-flow endoleaks (types I and III) were the main indication for patients out-IFU (33.3% vs 16.7% in-IFU). Total endograft explantation was performed in 57.5% of cases (19/33) and more suprarenal clamping was required in the subgroup out-IFU. Overall, 30-day mortality rate was 12.1% (4/33): 20% for patients out-IFU and 5.6% in-IFU. CONCLUSIONS: In our experience, type II endoleak is the most common indication for conversion and differences have been found between patients treated outside IFU with explantation taking place earlier during follow-up, mainly due to high-flow endoleaks and with higher mortality in comparison with patients adjusted to IFU. Ongoing research is required to delve into these differences.


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Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal , Implante de Prótese Vascular , Procedimentos Endovasculares , Humanos , Endoleak/etiologia , Endoleak/cirurgia , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/diagnóstico por imagem , Aneurisma da Aorta Abdominal/cirurgia , Implante de Prótese Vascular/efeitos adversos , Correção Endovascular de Aneurisma , Procedimentos Endovasculares/efeitos adversos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Resultado do Tratamento , Fatores de Risco
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Front Psychol ; 13: 1081595, 2022.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36533011

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The new paradigms that are emerging because of technological and social advances derived from the massive use of information and communication technologies (ICTs) are generating a transformative process that is modifying all economic sectors, and education is no exception. Higher Education Institutions (HEIs) are carrying out such transformation, reacting to the need of adaptation to this new reality, experiencing a complete cultural change that is challenging the attitudes, actions and values shared by the members and stakeholders of these organizations. In order to analyze the scientific literature about this topic, a bibliometric analysis has been carried out covering the period 1900-2021, considering a sample of 469 articles included in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The results show the multidisciplinary nature of the topic, including articles published in different areas, as well as its close link with aspects such as innovation, governance and agile methodologies. Finally, this study highlights the main lines of research that could attract more attention in the immediate future.

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J Neurosurg Case Lessons ; 4(6)2022 Aug 08.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-36088566

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BACKGROUND: Tentorial dural arteriovenous fistulas (DAVFs) with perimedullary venous drainage causing cervical myelopathy are very uncommon conditions with an extremely aggressive behavior. When the characteristic radiological clues are missing, the unspecific clinical picture may cause delay and make the diagnosis challenging. OBSERVATIONS: Here the authors report a case of a 58-year-old man who developed progressive spastic tetraparesis and dyspnea with an extensive mild enhancing cervical cord lesion initially oriented as a neurosyphilis-associated transverse myelitis. Acute worsening after steroid administration redirected the diagnosis, and a tentorial Cognard type V DAVF was elicited. The microsurgical disconnection process is described, and previously documented cases in the literature are reviewed. LESSONS: If a DAVF is highly suspected, it is important to consider the possibility of its intracranial origin, and spinal as well as cerebral arteriography must be performed.

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Psychol Med ; 52(4): 770-779, 2022 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32686636

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BACKGROUND: A large body of research states that cognitive impairment in schizophrenia is static. Nevertheless, most previous studies lack a control group or have small study samples or short follow-up periods. METHOD: We aimed to address these limitations by studying a large epidemiological cohort of patients with first-episode schizophrenia spectrum disorders and a comparable control sample for a 10-year period. RESULTS: Our results support the generalized stability of cognitive functions in schizophrenia spectrum disorders considering the entire group. However, the existence of a subgroup of patients characterized by deteriorating cognition and worse long-term clinical outcomes must be noted. Nevertheless, it was not possible to identify concomitant factors or predictors of deterioration (all Ps > 0.05). CONCLUSIONS: Cognitive functions in schizophrenia spectrum disorder are stable; however, a subgroup of subjects that deteriorate can be characterized.


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Transtornos Cognitivos , Transtornos Psicóticos , Esquizofrenia , Cognição , Transtornos Cognitivos/psicologia , Estudos de Coortes , Humanos , Transtornos Psicóticos/psicologia
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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34065338

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The COVID-19 pandemic has had an unprecedented impact on the labor market. The psychological pressure and uncertainty caused by the current changing workplace environment have led to negative consequences for workers. Considering the predictive relationship between employee engagement and wellbeing and in light of this unprecedented situation that affects workers of all the industries worldwide, this study aims to identify the key main drivers of employee engagement that can lead to employee wellbeing in the current context. Through a literature review, a theoretical model to strengthen engagement in times of COVID-19 is proposed. The main factors are conciliation, cultivation, confidence, compensation, and communication. Whereas prior to the pandemic, firms had already understood the need to achieve this, it is now considered a vital tool for staff health and wellbeing. This article makes two main contributions. First, it provides a model for boosting employee engagement, and therefore, wellbeing. Second, managerial suggestions are made to apply the theoretical model.


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COVID-19 , Engajamento no Trabalho , Humanos , Pandemias , SARS-CoV-2 , Local de Trabalho
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Eur J Hosp Pharm ; 28(4): 212-216, 2021 07.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-34162672

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OBJECTIVE: To perform a cost-effectiveness and budget impact analysis from the perspective of the Spanish public healthcare system (SHS) to compare the number of overnight hospital stays avoided under a community and a hospital pharmacy model due to the administration of intravenous anti-infective therapy (IVAT) at a nursing home with 145 beds. METHODS: Analytical, observational, retrospective cohort study of a nursing home in Galicia (north-west Spain) that switched from a community to a hospital pharmaceutical management model. We compared the number of IVAT administrations, the number of hospital transfers and stays avoided, and mean annual costs avoided by the SHS before and after the switch. Costs were calculated using official SHS rates. RESULTS: The switch from the community to the hospital pharmacy model resulted in 2.8 more IVAT administrations (95% CI, 2.71 to 2.88) and 20.79 fewer overnight hospital stays (95% CI, 20.07 to 21.51) per 100 nursing home beds a month (p<0.001). The net monthly avoided cost for the SHS was 9971.52 €2019. The budget impact analysis showed that implementation of this model throughout Galicia and Spain would respectively avoid costs of 13.78 and 221.21 million €2019 a year. CONCLUSIONS: Hospital pharmacy models can contribute to a better optimisation of public healthcare resources and help improve the sustainability of the SHS.


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Orçamentos , Casas de Saúde , Administração Intravenosa , Humanos , Preparações Farmacêuticas , Estudos Retrospectivos
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Neurocirugía (Soc. Luso-Esp. Neurocir.) ; 32(2): 89-93, mar.- apr. 2021. ilus
Artigo em Espanhol | IBECS | ID: ibc-222447

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Los ganglioglioma son tumores bien diferenciados, de crecimiento lento, compuestos por una mezcla de células ganglionares maduras y gliales. La mayoría son de grado I de la OMS. Aparecen predominantemente en niños y adultos jóvenes. La mayoría se localizan a nivel del lóbulo temporal, y la sintomatología más frecuente son las crisis epilépticas de difícil control farmacológico. En general tienen buen pronóstico tras la resección quirúrgica. La variante anaplásica, considerada grado III de la OMS, presenta mayor agresividad clínica y radiológica. La diseminación leptomeníngea es excepcional en estos tipos de tumores, pero cuando es diagnosticada presenta un curso rápidamente progresivo y fatal para el paciente (AU)


Gangliogliomas are well-differentiated, slow-growing tumors. The majority are grade I of WHO. It appears predominantly in children and young adults. Most are located at the temporal lobe, and as symptomatology more frequent epileptic seizures of difficult pharmacological control. In general, they have a good prognosis after surgical resection. The anaplasic variant, considered to be grade III of the WHO, presents greater clinical and radiological aggressiveness. Leptomeningeal dissemination is exceptional in these types of tumors, but when diagnosed it presents a rapidly progressive and fatal course for the patient (AU)


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Humanos , Feminino , Adulto , Neoplasias Encefálicas/diagnóstico por imagem , Neoplasias Encefálicas/cirurgia , Ganglioglioma/diagnóstico por imagem , Ganglioglioma/cirurgia , Epilepsia/etiologia , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética
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Surg Endosc ; 35(6): 2531-2536, 2021 06.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32458285

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INTRODUCTION: Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) biliary drainage is considered the reference standard in patients with biliary obstruction, but it is not free of complications. EUS-guided biliary drainage (EUS-BD) is considered an alternative in patients with failed ERCP; however, data are scarce as to whether EUS-BD could be considered a first option. OBJECTIVE: The aim of our study was to compare the need for reintervention and cost between ERCP biliary drainage vs. EUS-BD. MATERIAL AND METHODS: We conducted a retrospective and comparative study of patients with distal malignant biliary obstruction with biliary drainage with ERCP + plastic stent (ERCP-PS) vs. ERCP + metal stent (ERCP-MS) vs. EUS-BD. RESULTS: 124 patients were included, divided into three groups: ERCP-PS, 60 (48.3%) patients; ERCP-MS, 40 (32.2%) patients; and EUS-BD, 24 (19.3%) patients. The need for reinterventions (67 vs. 37 vs. 4%, respectively), the number of procedures [3 (1-10) vs. 2 (1-7) vs. 1 (1-2)], and the costs (4550 ± 3130 vs. 5555 ± 3210 vs. 2375 ± 1020 USD) were lower in the EUS-BD group. No differences in terms of complications were detected. CONCLUSION: EUS-BD requires fewer reinterventions and has a lower cost compared to drainage by ERCP with metal or plastic stents.


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Colangiopancreatografia Retrógrada Endoscópica , Colestase , Colestase/etiologia , Colestase/cirurgia , Drenagem , Endossonografia , Humanos , Estudos Retrospectivos , Stents , Ultrassonografia de Intervenção
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Neurocirugia (Astur : Engl Ed) ; 32(2): 89-93, 2021.
Artigo em Inglês, Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32265155

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Gangliogliomas are well-differentiated, slow-growing tumors. The majority are gradeI of WHO. It appears predominantly in children and young adults. Most are located at the temporal lobe, and as symptomatology more frequent epileptic seizures of difficult pharmacological control. In general, they have a good prognosis after surgical resection. The anaplasic variant, considered to be gradeIII of the WHO, presents greater clinical and radiological aggressiveness. Leptomeningeal dissemination is exceptional in these types of tumors, but when diagnosed it presents a rapidly progressive and fatal course for the patient.


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Neoplasias Encefálicas , Epilepsia , Ganglioglioma , Criança , Ganglioglioma/cirurgia , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética , Convulsões , Lobo Temporal , Adulto Jovem
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Int J Hosp Manag ; 92: 102733, 2021 Jan.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-33106721

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The rapid spatial diffusion of the COVID-19 epidemic outbreak has resulted in the total economic disruption of the Tourism Supply Chain (TSC) causing a significant reduction in revenue and creating liquidity issues for all operators. Firms in TSC are linked to each other in complex patterns, leading one risk to another. The purpose of this article is to understand the role of relationship management between hotel chains and their key TSC agents in order to overcome economic disruptions caused by epidemic outbreaks. Among the main contributions of this article are the identification of governments, tour operators, and competitors as the key relationships to be managed by hospitality firms. In addition, key areas for coordination with these actors are explored. Finally, the objectives of relationship management according to the partner are also addressed.

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Front Psychol ; 11: 1754, 2020.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32793074

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In the current digital era, the borders amongst firms are getting blurred when it comes to value creation. Therefore, the traditional configuration of the value chain is frequently replaced by other ones which include the collaborative participation of different agents. Within this context, global value chains, where the value activities are located in different countries, and industrial clusters, which combine competition and cooperation, are attracting a growing attention of both business leaders and scholars in the recent years. Through a bibliometric analysis, this paper disentangles the intellectual and conceptual structure of the research topic of industrial clusters and global value chains. Results show the multidisciplinary character of the topic, including papers published in different areas, such as business, regional studies and world development, as well as its close link with aspects like innovation, regional development, governance or organization. Finally, this study remarks the research lines that could attract more attention in the immediate future.

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Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-32187973

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The study of work-life balance has undergone significant development in recent years as a result of changes in society and the growing importance of human resources (HR) for companies. Taking into account that human capital represents a critical success factor for businesses, the current context requires the development and implementation of HR management strategies aimed at attracting and retaining the most talented workers in order to obtain the expected results. The objective of this paper is to present an integrated model of work-life balance strategies, including the impacts of the different policies and practices on the retention of talented HR, which can be a basis for further academic developments on this subject, as well as a roadmap for managers. Hence, we will analyze a case study carried out in a multinational company-a leader in the technology and tourism sectors, and importantly dependent on valuable human capital, for which the HR strategy aims to improve the performance of the firm in the medium and long term through analysis, planning, and flexibility.


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Gestão de Recursos Humanos , Reorganização de Recursos Humanos , Equilíbrio Trabalho-Vida , Recursos em Saúde , Humanos , Recursos Humanos
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Rev Med Inst Mex Seguro Soc ; 57(2): 74-81, 2019 Jul 31.
Artigo em Espanhol | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-31618561

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Background: Esophageal candidiasis (EC) is the most common cause of infectious esophagitis. So far, its main risk factor has been HIV infection; in recent years, EC has been favoured by the increasing of diabetes mellitus, wide-spread use of acid-lowering agents, broad-spectrum antibiotics, and inhaled steroids. In Mexico EC has been poorly studied. Objectives: To determine the clinical and epidemiological characteristics of EC, and to identify its etiological agents as well as its antifungal susceptibility. Methods: Patients who revealed the presence of scattered white spots through an upper gastrointestinal system endoscopy, in a period of one year, in a tertiary care hospital, were included. Samples from patches were collected for microscopic examination, culture, and susceptibility tests. Results: Out of 1763 patients studied, 23 had scattered white spots, and most of them presented Kodsi grade I; 13 were men; half of the patients were between the ages 20 to 40; main comorbidity was liver cirrhosis; use of omeprazole was significant. 22 isolates were obtained from 17 patients. The most frequent species were C. albicans (14) and C. parapsilosis (3). In five cases we found a two-species association v. g. Candida famata with Trichosporon mucoides. Half of the isolates showed resistance to one or several antifungal drugs. Conclusions: EC frequency in this study was similar to other studies' results. Obtained isolates showed high resistance to azolic compounds and to caspofungin, which is relevant information to take a therapeutic decision.


Introducción: la candidiasis esofágica (CE) es la causa más común de esofagitis infecciosa. Su principal factor de riesgo ha sido la infección por VIH. En México ha sido poco estudiada. Objetivos: determinar las características clínico-epidemiológicas de la CE e identificar sus agentes etiológicos y su sensibilidad a antifúngicos. Métodos: se incluyeron pacientes a quienes se les detectaron placas blanquecinas durante una endoscopía esofágica, en un periodo de un año, en un hospital de tercer nivel de atención. Se tomó muestra de las placas para examen microscópico, cultivo, y estudios de sensibilidad. Resultados: de 1763 pacientes estudiados, 23 presentaron placas blanquecinas; 13 fueron hombres; la mitad tenía de 20 a 40 años de edad; la principal comorbilidad fue cirrosis hepática; el uso de omeprazol fue significativo. Se obtuvieron 22 aislados de 17 pacientes; predominaron Candida albicans (14) y Candida parapsilosis (3). En cinco casos se encontró asociación de dos especies v. g. Candida famata con Trichosporon mucoides. La mitad de los aislados mostró resistencia a antimicóticos. Conclusiones: la frecuencia de CE fue similar a la de otras casuísticas. Los aislados obtenidos mostraron resistencia elevada a compuestos azólicos y a caspofungina, información relevante para tomar una decisión terapéutica.


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Candidíase/microbiologia , Esofagite/microbiologia , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Candida/classificação , Candida/isolamento & purificação , Candidíase/induzido quimicamente , Estudos Transversais , Esofagite/induzido quimicamente , Esofagoscopia , Feminino , Humanos , Masculino , México , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Estudos Prospectivos , Fatores de Risco , Centros de Atenção Terciária , Adulto Jovem
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J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus ; 56(2): 101-106, 2019 Mar 19.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30889264

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PURPOSE: To review and analyze the surgical outcomes of bilateral medial rectus recession with adjustable suture in acute concomitant esotropia of adulthood (ACEA). METHODS: The charts of all adults diagnosed as having ACEA between 2004 and 2017 were reviewed. Best corrected visual acuity, refractive error, ocular alignment measured in prism diopters (PD), and stereopsis were examined at presentation, 1 day postoperatively, and final follow-up visit (median: 10 months; range: 4 to 144 months). All patients underwent bilateral medial rectus recession using adjustable suture surgery and topical anesthesia. Statistical analysis was used to calculate surgical dose-responses and to study possible correlations with clinical parameters. RESULTS: Fifteen patients diagnosed as having ACEA were included. The mean age was 39.2 ± 10.7 years, and the mean refractive errors in the right and left eyes were -3.97 ± 2.87 and -3.60 ± 2.74 diopters (D), respectively. Average esotropia deviations at near and distance were 22.7 ± 7.2 and 23.0 ± 7.5 PD. All patients improved with medial rectus recession (mean: 12.0 ± 2.2 mm) with a final mean deviation of 0.7 ± 1.8 PD. The mean dose-responses at 1 day postoperatively and final visit were 1.86 ± 0.58 and 1.83 ± 0.43 PD/mm, respectively. There was a significant positive correlation between surgical dose-responses at 1 day postoperatively and final visit and preoperative deviation (R2 = 0.55; P < .001; R2 = 0.66; P < .001), whereas there were no significant correlations with age, sex, refractive error, BCVA, or stereopsis (all P > .05). CONCLUSIONS: Good postoperative and final outcomes are achieved with large medial rectus recessions in ACEA. A larger dose-response can be expected in large preoperative deviations, independent of other clinical and ocular parameters. [J Pediatr Ophthalmol Strabismus. 2019;56(2):101-106.].


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Esotropia/cirurgia , Movimentos Oculares/fisiologia , Músculos Oculomotores/cirurgia , Procedimentos Cirúrgicos Oftalmológicos/métodos , Técnicas de Sutura/instrumentação , Suturas , Visão Binocular/fisiologia , Doença Aguda , Adulto , Esotropia/fisiopatologia , Feminino , Seguimentos , Humanos , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Músculos Oculomotores/fisiopatologia , Período Pós-Operatório , Estudos Retrospectivos , Fatores de Tempo , Resultado do Tratamento , Adulto Jovem
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Neuropsychology ; 33(4): 568-580, 2019 May.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30907608

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OBJECTIVE: The present study aimed to comprehensively study the specific neurocognitive constructs underlying verbal memory deficits and their neuroanatomical correlates in first episode psychosis (FEP) patients. METHOD: A total of 218 FEP patients and 145 healthy participants were examined with the Rey Auditory Verbal Learning Test (a widely used verbal memory measure that provides a range of performance indexes to evaluate memory) and voxel-based morphometry (a neuroimaging analysis technique that allows investigation of focal differences in brain anatomy). RESULTS: The analyses showed that the FEP group presented significantly lower scores on acquisition/learning, F(1, 566) = 40.7; p < .001, and delayed recall, F(1, 570) = 74.12; p < .001, as well as higher rates of forgetting, F(1, 566) = 20.03; p < .001. They also exhibited a significant sensitivity to retroactive, F(1, 554) = 8.74; p = .003, but not to proactive interference. Neuroimaging analyses found significant interactions between bilateral frontal lobe morphometry and proactive interference (ρFWE = 0.023). Rate of forgetting also significantly interacted with right occipital cortex morphometry (ρFWE = 0.033). Patients with higher rates of forgetting, proactive and retroactive interference demonstrated further gray matter reductions in frontal and occipital cortical areas. CONCLUSIONS: These findings emphasize the anterior orbitofrontal cortex as the brain region that contributes to verbal memory deficits in FEP patients, and suggest specific relationships between different neuroanatomical structures and discrete verbal memory processes. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2019 APA, all rights reserved).


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Encéfalo/diagnóstico por imagem , Memória/fisiologia , Transtornos Psicóticos/psicologia , Adulto , Feminino , Humanos , Imageamento por Ressonância Magnética/métodos , Masculino , Rememoração Mental/fisiologia , Testes Neuropsicológicos , Transtornos Psicóticos/diagnóstico por imagem , Adulto Jovem
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J Cardiovasc Electrophysiol ; 30(3): 448-456, 2019 03.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30556327

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BACKGROUND: Radiofrequency ablation (RF) of ventricular tachycardia (VT) due to intramural foci has a high recurrence rate. Several techniques, such as bipolar ablation, irrigated needle ablation catheter, and retrograde coronary venous ethanol ablation have been suggested. Transarterial coronary ethanol ablation (TCEA) can also be effective. We present a case series of TCEA guided with preprocedural imaging to correlated coronary arteries and the intramural substrate. METHODS AND RESULTS: We present three consecutive patients with previous RF of septal VT (100% male; age, 72.6 ± 11.01 years; two patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, one with mechanical aortic valve prosthesis) that underwent TCEA. Cardiac magnetic resonance was performed in two patients and cardiac CT in all patients. Correlation of septal arteries with intramural substrate was analyzed before the procedure so TCEA was attempted according to this analysis. After last TCEA (6.3 ± 2.08 months) the VT burden was reduced in all patients (sum of all implantable cardioverter-defibrillator therapies [antitachycardia pacing and shock] before and after TCEA, 15.8 ± 3.73 vs 0.97 ± 0.63 therapies/month; P = 0.02). No complications occurred during TCEA. CONCLUSIONS: TCEA completely guided with previous magnetic resonance imaging and computed tomography scan to select the coronary artery in relation to the substrate seems to be feasible as an alternative strategy in cases of intramural VT refractory to RF ablation.


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Técnicas de Ablação , Angiografia por Tomografia Computadorizada , Angiografia Coronária/métodos , Vasos Coronários/diagnóstico por imagem , Etanol/administração & dosagem , Imagem Cinética por Ressonância Magnética , Tomografia Computadorizada Multidetectores , Taquicardia Ventricular/cirurgia , Septo Interventricular/cirurgia , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Humanos , Injeções Intra-Arteriais , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Valor Preditivo dos Testes , Taquicardia Ventricular/diagnóstico por imagem , Taquicardia Ventricular/fisiopatologia , Resultado do Tratamento , Septo Interventricular/diagnóstico por imagem , Septo Interventricular/fisiopatologia
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