Hypertension Prevalence and Related Risk Factors Among Mexican American Adults Are Increasing: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 1999 to 2018.

BACKGROUND: Acculturation affects hypertension prevalence among Hispanic people, but there have been no recent analyses specifically focused on Mexican American (MA) people. We sought to determine age-adjusted hypertension prevalence, abdominal obesity, and acculturation trends among MA adults and non-Hispanic White adults. METHODS AND RESULTS: Data from the NHANES (National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey) were analyzed in 2-year increments to observe trends in hypertension and risk factors (age, sex, body mass index, smoking status, abdominal obesity, waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), education, and income). Acculturation was based on three commonly used measures. The sample included 30 920 adults. Age-adjusted hypertension prevalence is higher in MA adults (52.7%) than White adults (48.3%). Hypertension risk factors-age, obesity prevalence, WHtR, acculturation-all significantly increased among MA adults, while smoking declined. Higher acculturation scores increased hypertension likelihood (odds ratio [OR], 1.44 [95% CI, 0.91-1.97]) for MA adults compared with those with lower acculturation scores. White adults with elevated WHtR >0.5 had a 40% higher risk of hypertension than those with WHtR <0.5, but among MA adults, elevated WHtR did not increase risk for hypertension. There was a significant increase in hypertension prevalence among MA adults from 2003 to 2018 at an average biennial rate of 2.23%. There was no change in hypertension prevalence among White adults from 1999 to 2018. CONCLUSIONS: Over 20 years of NHANES, more highly acculturated MA adults were at greater risk for hypertension, despite declines in smoking and controlling for age, sex, obesity status, education, and income. Finding ways to promote more traditional lifestyle and eating habits for MA adults could be a beneficial approach to reducing hypertension risk factors in this population.

Impact of Bt corn expressing Bacillus thuringiensis Berliner insecticidal proteins on the growth and survival of Spodoptera frugiperda larvae in Colombia.

Bioassays were conducted under controlled conditions to determine the response of Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) larvae fed with corn materials expressing Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal endotoxins: (1) VT Double Pro® (VT2P) expressing Cry1A.105-Cry2Ab2 proteins and (2) VT Triple Pro® (VT3P) expressing Cry1A.105-Cry2Ab2-Cry3Bb1 proteins. The parameters assessed were: (i) mortality rate, and (ii) growth inhibition (GI) with respect to the control. To conduct this study, larvae were collected from commercial non-Bt corn fields, in four agricultural sub-regions in Colombia, between 2018 and 2020. Fifty-two populations were assessed from the field and neonate larvae from each of the populations were used for the bioassays. The study found that mortality rates in the regions for larvae fed with VT2P corn ranged from 95.1 to 100.0%, with a growth inhibition (%GI) higher than 76.0%. Similarly, mortality rate for larvae fed with VT3P corn were between 91.4 and 100.0%, with a %GI above 74.0%. The population collected in Agua Blanca (Espinal, Tolima; Colombia) in 2020, showed the lowest mortality rate of 53.2% and a %GI of 73.5%, with respect to the control. The population that exhibited the lowest %GI was collected in 2018 in Agua Blanca (Espinal, Tolima, Colombia) with a 30.2%, growth inhibition, with respect to the control. In recent years, the use of plant tissue to monitor susceptibility to fall armyworm has proven to be useful in the resistance management program for corn in Colombia determining that the FAW populations are still susceptible to Bt proteins contained in VT2P and VT3P.

Antibiotic resistance and consumption before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Valle del Cauca, Colombia.

Objective: To assess changes in antibiotic resistance of eight of the World Health Organization priority bug-drug combinations and consumption of six antibiotics (ceftriaxone, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam, meropenem, ciprofloxacin, vancomycin) before (March 2018 to July 2019) and during (March 2020 to July 2021) the COVID-19 pandemic in 31 hospitals in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Methods: This was a before/after study using routinely collected data. For antibiotic consumption, daily defined doses (DDD) per 100 bed-days were compared. Results: There were 23 405 priority bacterial isolates with data on antibiotic resistance. The total number of isolates increased from 9 774 to 13 631 in the periods before and during the pandemic, respectively. While resistance significantly decreased for four selected bug-drug combinations (Klebsiella pneumoniae, extended spectrum beta lactamase [ESBL]-producing, 32% to 24%; K. pneumoniae, carbapenem-resistant, 4% to 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant, 12% to 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, carbapenem-resistant, 23% to 9%), the level of resistance for Enterococcus faecium to vancomycin significantly increased (42% to 57%). There was no change in resistance for the remaining three combinations (Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant; Escherichia coli, ESBL-producing; E. coli, carbapenem-resistant). Consumption of all antibiotics increased. However, meropenem consumption decreased in intensive care unit settings (8.2 to 7.1 DDD per 100 bed-days). Conclusions: While the consumption of antibiotics increased, a decrease in antibiotic resistance of four bug-drug combinations was observed during the pandemic. This was possibly due to an increase in community-acquired infections. Increasing resistance of E. faecium to vancomycin must be monitored. The findings of this study are essential to inform stewardship programs in hospital settings of Colombia and similar contexts elsewhere.

Antibiotic resistance and consumption before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Valle del Cauca, Colombia

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To assess changes in antibiotic resistance of eight of the World Health Organization priority bug-drug combinations and consumption of six antibiotics (ceftriaxone, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam, meropenem, ciprofloxacin, vancomycin) before (March 2018 to July 2019) and during (March 2020 to July 2021) the COVID-19 pandemic in 31 hospitals in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Methods. This was a before/after study using routinely collected data. For antibiotic consumption, daily defined doses (DDD) per 100 bed-days were compared. Results. There were 23 405 priority bacterial isolates with data on antibiotic resistance. The total number of isolates increased from 9 774 to 13 631 in the periods before and during the pandemic, respectively. While resistance significantly decreased for four selected bug-drug combinations (Klebsiella pneumoniae, extended spectrum beta lactamase [ESBL]-producing, 32% to 24%; K. pneumoniae, carbapenem-resistant, 4% to 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant, 12% to 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, carbapenem-resis- tant, 23% to 9%), the level of resistance for Enterococcus faecium to vancomycin significantly increased (42% to 57%). There was no change in resistance for the remaining three combinations (Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant; Escherichia coli, ESBL-producing; E. coli, carbapenem-resistant). Consumption of all anti- biotics increased. However, meropenem consumption decreased in intensive care unit settings (8.2 to 7.1 DDD per 100 bed-days). Conclusions. While the consumption of antibiotics increased, a decrease in antibiotic resistance of four bug-drug combinations was observed during the pandemic. This was possibly due to an increase in commu- nity-acquired infections. Increasing resistance of E. faecium to vancomycin must be monitored. The findings of this study are essential to inform stewardship programs in hospital settings of Colombia and similar contexts elsewhere.

[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Evaluar los cambios en la resistencia a los antibióticos de ocho de las combinaciones de fármacos y agentes patógenos incluidos en la lista prioritaria de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y el consumo de seis antibióticos (ceftriaxona, cefepima, piperacilina/tazobactam, meropenem, ciprofloxacina, vancomicina) antes de la pandemia de COVID-19 (de marzo del 2018 a julio del 2019) y durante la pandemia (de marzo del 2020 a julio del 2021) en 31 hospitales del Valle del Cauca (Colombia). Métodos. En este estudio se analiza el antes y el después empleando datos recopilados de forma rutinaria. Para el consumo de antibióticos, se compararon las dosis diarias definidas (DDD) por 100 días-cama. Resultados. Hubo 23 405 cepas bacterianas aisladas prioritarias con datos sobre la resistencia a los antibióti- cos. El número total de cepas aisladas aumentó de 9 774 antes de la pandemia a 13 631 durante la pandemia. Si bien la resistencia disminuyó significativamente en las cuatro combinaciones seleccionadas de agentes patógenos y fármacos (Klebsiella pneumoniae, productora de betalactamasa de espectro extendido [BLEE], de 32% a 24%; K. pneumoniae, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 4% a 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 12% a 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 23% a 9%), el nivel de resistencia de Enterococcus faecium a la vancomicina aumentó significativamente (de 42% a 57%). No hubo cambios en la resistencia en las tres combinaciones restantes (Staphylococcus aureus, resistente a la meticilina; Escherichia coli, productora de BLEE; E. coli, resistente a los carbapenémi- cos). El consumo de todos los antibióticos aumentó. Sin embargo, el consumo de meropenem disminuyó en los entornos de las unidades de cuidados intensivos (de 8,2 a 7,1 DDD por 100 días-cama). Conclusiones. Aunque el consumo de antibióticos aumentó, se observó una disminución en la resistencia a los antibióticos de cuatro combinaciones de agentes patógenos y medicamentos durante la pandemia, que posiblemente se debió a un aumento en las infecciones adquiridas en la comunidad. Es necesario vigilar el aumento de la resistencia de E. faecium a la vancomicina. Los resultados de este estudio son esenciales para que sirvan de orientación en los programas de optimización del uso de los antibióticos en los entornos hospitalarios de Colombia y en contextos similares en otros lugares.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Avaliar as mudanças na resistência a antibióticos em oito das combinações microrganismo/anti- microbiano prioritárias da Organização Mundial da Saúde e o consumo de seis antibióticos (ceftriaxona, cefepima, piperacilina/tazobactam, meropeném, ciprofloxacino, vancomicina) antes (março de 2018 a julho de 2019) e durante (março de 2020 a julho de 2021) a pandemia de COVID-19 em 31 hospitais em Valle del Cauca, Colômbia. Métodos. Este foi um estudo antes/depois utilizando dados coletados rotineiramente. Para avaliar o consumo de antibióticos, foram comparadas doses diárias definidas (DDD) por 100 leitos-dias. Resultados. Havia dados sobre resistência a antibióticos para 23.405 isolados bacterianos prioritários. O número total de isolados aumentou de 9.774 para 13.631 antes e durante a pandemia, respectivamente. Embora a resistência tenha diminuído significativamente para quatro das combinações microrganismo/antimi- crobiano selecionadas (Klebsiella pneumoniae, produtora de betalactamase de espectro estendido [ESBL], 32% a 24%; K. pneumoniae, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 4% a 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 12% a 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 23% a 9%), o nível de resistência de Enterococcus faecium a vancomicina aumentou significativamente (42% a 57%). Não houve mudança na resistência para as três combinações restantes (Staphylococcus aureus, resistente a meticilina; Escherichia coli, produtora de ESBL; E. coli, resistente a carbapenêmicos). O consumo de todos os antibióti- cos aumentou. Entretanto, o consumo de meropeném nas unidades de terapia intensiva diminuiu (de 8,2 para 7,1 DDD por 100 leitos-dias). Conclusões. Embora o consumo de antibióticos tenha aumentado, observou-se uma diminuição na resistên- cia a antibióticos de quatro combinações microrganismo/antimicrobiano durante a pandemia. Isso ocorreu possivelmente devido a um aumento nas infecções adquiridas na comunidade. O aumento da resistência de E. faecium à vancomicina deve ser monitorado. Os achados deste estudo são essenciais para guiar os pro- gramas de gerenciamento de antimicrobianos em ambientes hospitalares da Colômbia e em outros contextos similares.

Antibiotic resistance and consumption before and during the COVID-19 pandemic in Valle del Cauca, Colombia / Resistencia antibiótica y consumo de antibióticos antes y durante la pandemia de COVID-19 en el Valle del Cauca, Colombia / Resistência a antibióticos e consumo de antibióticos antes e durante a pandemia de COVID-19 no Valle del Cauca, Colômbia

ABSTRACT Objective. To assess changes in antibiotic resistance of eight of the World Health Organization priority bug-drug combinations and consumption of six antibiotics (ceftriaxone, cefepime, piperacillin/tazobactam, meropenem, ciprofloxacin, vancomycin) before (March 2018 to July 2019) and during (March 2020 to July 2021) the COVID-19 pandemic in 31 hospitals in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Methods. This was a before/after study using routinely collected data. For antibiotic consumption, daily defined doses (DDD) per 100 bed-days were compared. Results. There were 23 405 priority bacterial isolates with data on antibiotic resistance. The total number of isolates increased from 9 774 to 13 631 in the periods before and during the pandemic, respectively. While resistance significantly decreased for four selected bug-drug combinations (Klebsiella pneumoniae, extended spectrum beta lactamase [ESBL]-producing, 32% to 24%; K. pneumoniae, carbapenem-resistant, 4% to 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, carbapenem-resistant, 12% to 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, carbapenem-resistant, 23% to 9%), the level of resistance for Enterococcus faecium to vancomycin significantly increased (42% to 57%). There was no change in resistance for the remaining three combinations (Staphylococcus aureus, methicillin-resistant; Escherichia coli, ESBL-producing; E. coli, carbapenem-resistant). Consumption of all antibiotics increased. However, meropenem consumption decreased in intensive care unit settings (8.2 to 7.1 DDD per 100 bed-days). Conclusions. While the consumption of antibiotics increased, a decrease in antibiotic resistance of four bug-drug combinations was observed during the pandemic. This was possibly due to an increase in community-acquired infections. Increasing resistance of E. faecium to vancomycin must be monitored. The findings of this study are essential to inform stewardship programs in hospital settings of Colombia and similar contexts elsewhere.

RESUMEN Objetivo. Evaluar los cambios en la resistencia a los antibióticos de ocho de las combinaciones de fármacos y agentes patógenos incluidos en la lista prioritaria de la Organización Mundial de la Salud y el consumo de seis antibióticos (ceftriaxona, cefepima, piperacilina/tazobactam, meropenem, ciprofloxacina, vancomicina) antes de la pandemia de COVID-19 (de marzo del 2018 a julio del 2019) y durante la pandemia (de marzo del 2020 a julio del 2021) en 31 hospitales del Valle del Cauca (Colombia). Métodos. En este estudio se analiza el antes y el después empleando datos recopilados de forma rutinaria. Para el consumo de antibióticos, se compararon las dosis diarias definidas (DDD) por 100 días-cama. Resultados. Hubo 23 405 cepas bacterianas aisladas prioritarias con datos sobre la resistencia a los antibióticos. El número total de cepas aisladas aumentó de 9 774 antes de la pandemia a 13 631 durante la pandemia. Si bien la resistencia disminuyó significativamente en las cuatro combinaciones seleccionadas de agentes patógenos y fármacos (Klebsiella pneumoniae, productora de betalactamasa de espectro extendido [BLEE], de 32% a 24%; K. pneumoniae, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 4% a 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 12% a 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, resistente a los carbapenémicos, de 23% a 9%), el nivel de resistencia de Enterococcus faecium a la vancomicina aumentó significativamente (de 42% a 57%). No hubo cambios en la resistencia en las tres combinaciones restantes (Staphylococcus aureus, resistente a la meticilina; Escherichia coli, productora de BLEE; E. coli, resistente a los carbapenémicos). El consumo de todos los antibióticos aumentó. Sin embargo, el consumo de meropenem disminuyó en los entornos de las unidades de cuidados intensivos (de 8,2 a 7,1 DDD por 100 días-cama). Conclusiones. Aunque el consumo de antibióticos aumentó, se observó una disminución en la resistencia a los antibióticos de cuatro combinaciones de agentes patógenos y medicamentos durante la pandemia, que posiblemente se debió a un aumento en las infecciones adquiridas en la comunidad. Es necesario vigilar el aumento de la resistencia de E. faecium a la vancomicina. Los resultados de este estudio son esenciales para que sirvan de orientación en los programas de optimización del uso de los antibióticos en los entornos hospitalarios de Colombia y en contextos similares en otros lugares.

RESUMO Objetivo. Avaliar as mudanças na resistência a antibióticos em oito das combinações microrganismo/antimicrobiano prioritárias da Organização Mundial da Saúde e o consumo de seis antibióticos (ceftriaxona, cefepima, piperacilina/tazobactam, meropeném, ciprofloxacino, vancomicina) antes (março de 2018 a julho de 2019) e durante (março de 2020 a julho de 2021) a pandemia de COVID-19 em 31 hospitais em Valle del Cauca, Colômbia. Métodos. Este foi um estudo antes/depois utilizando dados coletados rotineiramente. Para avaliar o consumo de antibióticos, foram comparadas doses diárias definidas (DDD) por 100 leitos-dias. Resultados. Havia dados sobre resistência a antibióticos para 23.405 isolados bacterianos prioritários. O número total de isolados aumentou de 9.774 para 13.631 antes e durante a pandemia, respectivamente. Embora a resistência tenha diminuído significativamente para quatro das combinações microrganismo/antimicrobiano selecionadas (Klebsiella pneumoniae, produtora de betalactamase de espectro estendido [ESBL], 32% a 24%; K. pneumoniae, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 4% a 2%; Pseudomonas aeruginosa, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 12% a 8%; Acinetobacter baumannii, resistente a carbapenêmicos, 23% a 9%), o nível de resistência de Enterococcus faecium a vancomicina aumentou significativamente (42% a 57%). Não houve mudança na resistência para as três combinações restantes (Staphylococcus aureus, resistente a meticilina; Escherichia coli, produtora de ESBL; E. coli, resistente a carbapenêmicos). O consumo de todos os antibióticos aumentou. Entretanto, o consumo de meropeném nas unidades de terapia intensiva diminuiu (de 8,2 para 7,1 DDD por 100 leitos-dias). Conclusões. Embora o consumo de antibióticos tenha aumentado, observou-se uma diminuição na resistência a antibióticos de quatro combinações microrganismo/antimicrobiano durante a pandemia. Isso ocorreu possivelmente devido a um aumento nas infecções adquiridas na comunidade. O aumento da resistência de E. faecium à vancomicina deve ser monitorado. Os achados deste estudo são essenciais para guiar os programas de gerenciamento de antimicrobianos em ambientes hospitalares da Colômbia e em outros contextos similares.

Reinfection by SARS CoV2 in Valle Del Cauca, Colombia: A Descriptive Retrospective Study.

Introduction: In coronavirus cases, reinfection has been associated with short-term immunity and genetic changes in viruses which allow them to escape from immune response, viral genotyping is required to make the precise diagnosis of reinfection, but the suspicion occurs in patients with more than 90 days between the tests and total improvement between them. We made a descriptive retrospective study with the cases of reinfection in Valle del Cauca, Colombia. Results: We found up to June 30, 3249 cases with suspected reinfection, 1.1% of all cases. During the first infection episode, 68% of the patients had symptoms, while at the moment of reinfection, the percentage was 73.4%. 55% of the analyzed cases had symptoms in both infection episodes, hospitalization of reinfection cases was 2% during the first episode and 2.2% in the second one. Conclusion: the reinfection percentage was low, as well as the hospitalization and ICU cases. These results allow to define that in terms of the provision of healthcare services, reinfection defined in this study, does not generate any differences in care required vs the first episode.

Crisis familiares: una oportunidad para transitar de la catástrofe y el caos, al despliegue de capacidades para el cambio / Family Crisis: An Opportunity to Transit from Catastrophe and Chaos into the Deployment of Skills for Change

Resumen El artículo presenta algunos hallazgos derivados de la investigación "Prácticas dialógicas y códigos sociolingüísticos en familias hacia la superación de situaciones de crisis", el cual consistió en comprender, en el diálogo con las familias, el significado que tuvo para su vida y sus relaciones familiares vivir y superar exitosamente situaciones de crisis. Esta investigación siguió una metodología cualitativa y un enfoque hermenéutico, que permitió, a través de entrevistas semiestructuradas a 30 familias urbanas y rurales, residentes en los municipios de Manizales, Neira y Risaralda, acercarse y comprender sus experiencias desde su propia perspectiva. Se concluye que las familias, por sus propios medios y capacidades, resuelven en la mayoría de los casos exitosamente crisis que ocurren en su trayectoria de vida, y que esto genera aprendizajes a nivel personal y familiar.

Abstract This article presents some findings derived from the research titled "Dialogical Practices and Sociolinguistic Codes in Families aimed at overcoming crises", which consisted of understanding, in dialogue with the families, the meaning it had for their lives and their family relations to live through and successfully overcome crises. It was guided by a qualitative methodology and a hermeneutic approach, which enabled, through interviews, to approach and understand such experiences from the perspective of the families themselves. It was evidenced that families solve successfully, in most cases, crises that occur in their life arch, and this by their own means and making use of their skills, which generates learning on the personal and family levels.

Safety and efficacy of bosutinib in fourth-line therapy of chronic myeloid leukemia patients.

Bosutinib is a second-generation tyrosine kinase inhibitor (2GTKI) approved at 400 mg once daily (QD) as first-line therapy in patients with chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients and at 500 mg QD in patients who are resistant to or intolerant of prior therapy. In clinical practice, bosutinib is often given to patients who have failed imatinib, nilotinib, and dasatinib (i.e., as fourth-line treatment), despite the limited data on its clinical benefit in this setting. We have retrospectively evaluated the results of bosutinib in a series of 62 CML patients who have failed to prior treatment with all three, imatinib, nilotinib, and dasatinib. Median time on TKI treatment before bosutinib start was 105 (9-163) months, and median duration on bosutinib was 9 months (1-30). Overall, probabilities to achieve complete cytogenetic response (CCyR) and major molecular response (MMR) were 25% and 24% respectively. After a median follow-up period of 14 months, the event-free survival and progression-free survival were 68 and 85%, respectively. Sixty-four percent of patients in CCyR at the time of bosutinib start were able to achieve MMR. In contrast, patients without CCyR, probabilities to obtain CCyR and MMR were 25% and 14%. Bosutinib was well tolerated in this heavily pretreated patients' cohort. Pleural effusions and diarrhea were the most frequent grade II-IV side effects, leading to treatment discontinuation in 16% of patients. Bosutinib is an effective treatment option for patients who have failed previous 2GTKIs due to intolerance. However, efficacy seems to be related to the molecular response that the patient achieved prior to bosutinib.

Ébola, abordaje clínico integral / Ebola, comprehensive clinical approach

Resumen Introducción. El virus del Ébola, antes llamado fiebre hemorrágica del Ébola, es una enfermedad altamente contagiosa con mortalidad entre 50% y 90%, para la cual existen prometedoras opciones de tratamiento que se encuentran en fase de evaluación y uso compasional. Objetivos. Revisar la mejor evidencia médica publicada y analizar el comportamiento de las epidemias por virus del Ébola, sus manifestaciones clínicas, sus complicaciones, los elementos más significativos para su diagnóstico y las nuevas opciones terapéuticas disponibles, para así aprender y aplicar estas experiencias en nuevos brotes. Materiales y métodos. Se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en las bases de datos PubMed, ProQuest, Embase, Redalyc, Ovid, Medline, DynaMed y ClinicalKey durante el periodo 2009-2017 en el contexto internacional, regional y local. Resultados. La revisión sistemática de artículos aportó un total de 51 430 registros, de los cuales 772 eran elegibles; de estos, 722 no eran relevantes, por lo que quedaron incluidos 50. A punto de partida se pudieron precisar los aspectos objeto de esta revisión. Conclusión. La enfermedad causada por el virus del Ébola, a pesar de su alta mortalidad, puede ser prevenida, diagnosticada oportunamente y tratada con efectividad, lo cual permite evaluar su impacto epidemiológico en las áreas endémicas y a nivel mundial. Existe un potencial arsenal terapéutico en fase de experimentación con resultados prometedores.

Abstract Introduction: The Ebola virus, also known as Ebola hemorrhagic fever, is a highly contagious disease with mortality rates that range between 50% and 90%. There are promising treatment options that are currently under evaluation and compassionate use. Objectives: To review the best published medical material and analyze the behavior of Ebola virus outbreaks, clinical manifestations, complications, the most significant elements for diagnosis and new therapeutic options available, in order to learn and apply these experiences during new outbreaks. Materials and methods: A systematic search was carried out in the PubMed, ProQuest, Embase, Redalyc, Ovid, Medline, DynaMed and ClinicalKey databases during the 2009-2017 period in the international, regional and local context. Results: The systematic review yielded a total of 51 430 documents, of which 772 were eligible; of these, 722 were not relevant, and only 50 were included. Conclusion: Ebola virus disease, despite its high mortality, can be prevented, diagnosed promptly and treated effectively, which allows evaluating its epidemiological impact in endemic areas and worldwide. There are potential therapeutic tools under experimentation with promising results.

Diarrea crónica por Lamblia intestinalis en un adulto / (Chronic diarrhea by Lamblia intestinalis in an adult)

ResumenSe presenta un caso de inmunodeficiencia común variable en un paciente masculino, joven con larga historia (9 años) de procesos infecciosos gastrointestinales y respiratorios recurrentes; a pesar de los diferentes esquemas terapéuticos, con evidencia diagnóstica de niveles bajos de inmunoglobulinas de las clases IgG, IgM e IgA; se pretende comparar su evolución a partir de su historia clínica y los resultados de sus exámenes complementarios, con la bibliografía revisada. La inmunodeficiencia común variable explica un déficit primario de IgG (al menos 2 desviaciones estándar por debajo de los valores de referencia para su edad), al menos otra de las Ig (IgA o IgM) y una reducción o ausencia de producción de anticuerpos. Esta entidad se considera poco frecuente en términos de incidencia, aunque cursa muchas veces inadvertida por el predominio de sus efectos. Clínicamente, se manifiesta por la presencia de infecciones recurrentes con preponderancia de las respiratorias y gastrointestinales. Desde el punto de vista etiológico, su génesis es controversial, pero se describen niveles bajos de inmunoglobulinas y una reducción o ausencia de producción de anticuerpos.

AbstractWe present a variable common immunodeficiency case in a young male patient with a long history (9 years) of recurrent gastrointestinal and respiratory infectious processes, despite the different therapeutic schemes, with diagnostic evidence of low levels of IgG, IgM And IgA; aiming to make a comparison of its evolution in function of its clinical history and the results of its complementary examinations, with the bibliography reviewed. Variablecommon immunodeficiency explains a primary IgG deficit (at least 2 standard deviations below the reference values for his age) and at least one other Ig (IgA or IgM) and a reduction or absence of antibody production. This entity is considered infrequent in terms of incidence, although it is often inadvertent due to the predominance of its effects. Clinically it is manifested by the presence of recurrent infections with preponderance of the respiratory and gastrointestinal. From an aetiological point of view, its genesis is controversial, but low levels of immunoglobulins and a reduction or absence of antibody production are all described.

[GLUTAMINE AS AN AID IN THE RECOVERY OF MUSCLE STRENGTH: SYSTEMATIC REVIEW OF LITERATURE]. / GLUTAMINA COMO COADYUVANTE EN LA RECUPERACIÓN DE LA FUERZA MUSCULAR: REVISIÓN SISTEMÁTICA DE LA LITERATURA.

BACKGROUND: after a traumatic injury or post surgical orthopedic, the loss of skeletal muscle strength is common. In addition to strength training schemes and/or resistance to treatment, it has been proposed as an additional treatment, the use of some amino acids such as glutamine (Gln) in isolation or combination with other nutrients. However, the information on the effectiveness of oral Gln supplementation during exercise strength schemes and / or endurance in adults with strength deficit is inconsistent. OBJECTIVE: to evaluate the strength of the evidence at hand about the effect of oral supplementation on muscle strength Gln set to strength training schemes and / or resistance in adult muscle strength deficit. METHODS: a systematic search was conducted in different databases, in clinical trials reported from the year 1980-2014, both in English and Spanish, about oral Gln supplementation alone or in combination with other nutrients, with a control group, in adults with strength deficits under exercise schemes of strength and / or endurance, tracking under a year and muscle power as the primary outcome. RESULTS: of 661 articles, six relevant studies were identified. The study participants in Gln isolation evaluation did not suggest changes between the groups, only an improvement in the perception of muscle weakness. Studies evaluating Gln with other nutrients, have reported results in favor of it. No meta-analysis was possible. CONCLUSIONS: nowadays there are insufficient data on the effects related to the Gln on the deficit of muscular force during exercise schemes in adults. It is required more research in this topic to respond more accurately about this fact.

Antecedentes: la pérdida de fuerza del músculo esquelético es frecuente tras una lesión traumática o en el postquirúrgico ortopédico. Además de los esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia para su tratamiento, ha sido propuesto como auxiliar el uso de algunos aminoácidos como la glutamina (Gln), de manera aislada o combinada con otros nutrimentos. Sin embargo, la información sobre la eficacia de la suplementación oral con Gln durante los esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia en adultos con déficit de fuerza es inconsistente. Objetivo: evaluar la solidez de la evidencia disponible del efecto de la suplementación oral con Gln sobre la fuerza muscular, junto con esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia en adultos con déficit de fuerza muscular. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en diferentes bases de datos, de ensayos clínicos reportados desde el año 1980 a 2014, en idioma inglés y español, sobre suplementación oral con Gln aislada o combinada con otros nutrimentos, con grupo control, en adultos con déficit de fuerza, bajo esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia, seguimiento menor a un año y fuerza muscular como desenlace primario. Resultados: de 661 artículos, se identificaron seis estudios relevantes. El estudio con más participantes que evaluó la Gln aislada no sugiere cambios entre los grupos, solo una mejoría en la percepción de la debilidad muscular. Los estudios que evaluaron la Gln con otros nutrimentos reportan resultados a favor de esta. No fue posible realizar un metanálisis. Conclusiones: actualmente no se dispone de suficientes datos de los efectos relacionados con la Gln sobre el déficit de fuerza muscular durante esquemas de ejercicio en adultos. Se requiere mayor investigación al respecto para responder con mayor solidez sobre este hecho.

Glutamina como coadyuvante en la recuperación de la fuerza muscular: revisión sistemática de la literatura / Glutamine as an aid in the recovery of muscle strength: systematic review of literature

Antecedentes: la pérdida de fuerza del músculo esquelético es frecuente tras una lesión traumática o en el postquirúrgico ortopédico. Además de los esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia para su tratamiento, ha sido propuesto como auxiliar el uso de algunos aminoácidos como la glutamina (Gln), de manera aislada o combinada con otros nutrimentos. Sin embargo, la información sobre la eficacia de la suplementación oral con Gln durante los esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia en adultos con déficit de fuerza es inconsistente. Objetivo: evaluar la solidez de la evidencia disponible del efecto de la suplementación oral con Gln sobre la fuerza muscular, junto con esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia en adultos con déficit de fuerza muscular. Métodos: se realizó una búsqueda sistemática en diferentes bases de datos, de ensayos clínicos reportados desde el año 1980 a 2014, en idioma inglés y español, sobre suplementación oral con Gln aislada o combinada con otros nutrimentos, con grupo control, en adultos con déficit de fuerza, bajo esquemas de ejercicio de fuerza y/o resistencia, seguimiento menor a un año y fuerza muscular como desenlace primario. Resultados: de 661 artículos, se identificaron seis estudios relevantes. El estudio con más participantes que evaluó la Gln aislada no sugiere cambios entre los grupos, solo una mejoría en la percepción de la debilidad muscular. Los estudios que evaluaron la Gln con otros nutrimentos reportan resultados a favor de esta. No fue posible realizar un metanálisis. Conclusiones: actualmente no se dispone de suficientes datos de los efectos relacionados con la Gln sobre el déficit de fuerza muscular durante esquemas de ejercicio en adultos. Se requiere mayor investigación al respecto para responder con mayor solidez sobre este hecho (AU)

Background: after a traumatic injury or post surgical orthopedic, the loss of skeletal muscle strength is common. In addition to strength training schemes and/or resistance to treatment, it has been proposed as an additional treatment, the use of some amino acids such as glutamine (Gln) in isolation or combination with other nutrients. However, the information on the effectiveness of oral Gln supplementation during exercise strength schemes and / or endurance in adults with strength deficit is inconsistent. Objective: to evaluate the strength of the evidence at hand about the effect of oral supplementation on muscle strength Gln set to strength training schemes and / or resistance in adult muscle strength deficit. Methods: a systematic search was conducted in different databases, in clinical trials reported from the year 1980-2014, both in English and Spanish, about oral Gln supplementation alone or in combination with other nutrients, with a control group, in adults with strength deficits under exercise schemes of strength and / or endurance, tracking under a year and muscle power as the primary outcome. Results: of 661 articles, six relevant studies were identified. The study participants in Gln isolation evaluation did not suggest changes between the groups, only an improvement in the perception of muscle weakness. Studies evaluating Gln with other nutrients, have reported results in favor of it. No meta-analysis was posible. Conclusions: nowadays there are insufficient data on the effects related to the Gln on the deficit of muscular force during exercise schemes in adults. It is required more research in this topic to respond more accurately about this fact (AU)

Bosutinib shows low cross intolerance, in chronic myeloid leukemia patients treated in fourth line. Results of the Spanish compassionate use program.

The role of bosutinib as rescue treatment of Philadelphia chromosome-positive chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients after failing three previous tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKIs) is currently unknown. We report here the largest series (to our knowledge) of patients treated with bosutinib in fourth-line, after retrospectively reviewing 30 patients in chronic phase, and pretreated with imatinib, nilotinib, and dasatinib. With a median follow up of 11.1 months, the probability to either maintain or improve their CCyR response was 56.6% (17/30) and 11 patients (36.7%) achieved or maintained their baseline MMR. In patients not having baseline CCyR, the probabilities of obtaining CCyR, MMR, and MR4.5 were 13, 11, and 14%, respectively. The probabilities of obtaining MMR and deep molecular response MR4.5 in patients with baseline CCyR were 40.0% (6/15) and 20.0% (3/15). At 20 months, progression-free survival was 73%. Grade 3-4 hematological toxicities were more frequent in resistant than intolerant patients (45.4 vs. 0.0%). Nonhematological toxicities were also more frequent in resistant patients, being diarrhea the most conspicuous one. Bosutinib seems to be an appropriate treatment option for patients resistant or intolerant to three prior TKI's.

Niveles de citoquinas en suero de adictosa heroína bajo consumo activo o en terapia de mantenimiento con metadona y controles sanos en Pereira (Colombia) / Cytokine levels in serum of heroin addicts under active consumption or methadone maintenance therapy and healthy control in Pereira (Colombia)

Introducción: el tratamiento con metadona constituye el estándar de manejo de adictos a heroína. Durante la rehabilitación los pacientes mejoran su estado de salud y parecen volverse inmunocompetentes; hecho atribuido al abandono de prácticas de riesgo, mejor nutrición y suspensión de la heroína, cuyo efecto inmunodepresor es conocido. Pero como la metadona es también antagonista del glutamato, podría teneractividad inmunoestimulante adicional.Objetivo: comparar niveles séricos de las citoquinas FNT-α, IFN-γ e IL-10, entre adictos a heroína en consumo activo (CA=32), adictos tratados con metadona (Met=20) y controles sanos sin historia de adicción (Cont=20).Materiales y métodos: participaron 72 individuos de ambos sexos, mayores de edad, con pruebas serológicas para VIH/SIDA, hepatitis B y C negativas, que no utilizaran fármacos con efectos sobre el sistema inmune. Resultados: no hubo diferencias entre los grupos respecto a género (91,7% hombres), edad (25,2 ± 8 años) y tiempo de abuso de heroína (5,3 ± 2,9 años). Todos los adictosreportaron consumo de otras drogas ilícitas: 96% marihuana, 79 por ciento cocaína/basuco y 52 por ciento otros psicoactivos. Ningún individuo del grupo Met seguía consumiendo cocaína/basuco, pero la mayoría continuaba el consumo de marihuana. Se encontrarondiferencias significativas en los niveles de FNT-α (p=0,0004), IFN-γ (p=0,014) e IL- 10 (p=0,0001) entre los tres grupos estudiados; esta diferencia se conserva para las tres citoquinas cuando se comparan adictos con no adictos.Conclusión: se encontró un patrón de producción de citoquinas séricas diferencial entre adictos y no adictos, pero no fue posible determinar un patrón de respuesta inmune inducido por metadona.

Pruebas de paternidad mediante ADN / DNA paternity test

La investigación científica de la paternidad biológica es un caso especial de la determinación de la relación genética entre dos o más individuos, con base en los principios de la herencia mendeliana simple de los marcadores genéticos, en los que se establecen que los alelos se segregan en la meiosis de forma independiente y discreta. En la evaluación de las relaciones biológicas forenses la prueba de paternidad es el análisis más común, en el cual los perfiles genéticos de dos individuos (o tres si la madre está disponible) son utilizados para comparar la probabilidad relativa de que uno de ellos sea el padre contra la probabilidad de no estar relacionado con la ascendencia del otro individuo analizado. En este caso las repeticiones cortas en tándem (STR) son los marcadores genéticos no ligados más utilizados para la evaluación del parentesco debido a su alto polimorfismo, y a que los resultados obtenidos, usualmente con la aplicación de estadísticas robustas, favorecen la determinación de la relación. Las repeticiones cortas en tándem son típicamente examinadas por la técnica de reacción en cadena de la polimerasa (PCR) mediante plataformas comerciales de múltiples loci de repeticiones cortas en tándem, eficientes y con gran poder de discriminación. Esta revisión describe el estado actual de las pruebas de paternidad mediante ADN, la metodología, el informe de los resultados y su interpretación, para facilitar su comprensión a los profesionales relacionados de una o de otra manera con estos análisis.

Scientific study of biological paternity is a special case of genetic relationship determinationbetween individuals, based on simple mendelian inheritance principles of genetic markers, which establish that the alleles are segregate independently and discreetly during meiosis. The most common analysis of forensic biological relationships evaluation is the paternity test, which the genetic profiles of two individuals (or three if the mother is available) are uses to compare the relative probability of that one of them being the father against the probability of not is ancestrally related to the other analyzed individual. The short tandem repeats (STR) are the commonly used unlinked genetic markers for relationship evaluation due to their high polymorphism. Besides, the results usually favor the determinationof the relationship when a robust statistical analysis is applied. The short tandem repeats analysis is typically by the polymerase chain reaction (PCR), using multiple short tandem repeats loci on commercial platforms, which are efficient and with high discriminating power. This review describes the current state of DNA paternity test, the methodology, the results report, and the interpretation, to facilitate their understanding to related professionals with these types of analysis.

Desarrollo de la enseñanza de la homeopatía en Santafé de Bogotá en el siglo XIX / Development of the teaching of homeopathy in Santafé de Bogotá in the XIX century

Con este trabajo se busca realizar una aproximación histórica sobre las condiciones vigentes durante la llegada de La Homeopatía a Santafé de Bogotá durante el siglo XIX: Conocer la situación social y política de la población neogradina y los procesos de enseñanza médica a los cuales no fue ajeno el Nuevo Arte. Se hace un recorrido investigativo, haciendo énfasis en los periodos que marcaron de una u otra forma su afianzamiento entre los médicos de ésta época, recalcando especialmente la fundación y desarrollo del Instituto Homeopático de Los Estados Unidos de Colombia, el cual guió por muchos años las sendas de enseñanza y propagación de La Homeopatía. Al final se concluye, que fue y sigue siendo un proceso difícil, marcado siempre por el rechazo de los médicos tradicionales "alópatas", que de una u otra forma han buscado menguar su credibilidad ante la población en general; sin embargo, han existido grandes personajes, que no han flaqueado en la lucha por posicionar la Homeopatía en un lugar digno en El Arte de Curar.

Asumir un compromiso de liderazgo para el cambio: desafío de una nueva odontología / Assuming a leadership commitment for change: challenges for a new dentistry

Este artículo es una mirada personal que, a partir de reconocer la complejidad del mundo y su dinámica, así como sus grandes dificultades y brechas, pretende ser optimista y creer que es posible volver a responsabilizarnos de las circunstancias y volver a ser mejores profesionales, personas y ciudadanos. Múltiples teorías buscan explicar las relaciones y comportamientos del hombre dentro de la sociedad y cómo los determinantes afectan la salud de las personas. La salud bucal debe interpretarse como parte del derecho a la salud y debe aportar al bienestar integral de las personas, no sólo atender las afecciones o enfermedades. Por ello no es suficiente contar con políticas públicas, sino que es esencial un talento humano con formación más completa y sólida, que le permita comprender la realidad de la que hace parte y adquirir habilidades para analizar, transformar, racionalizar y, sobre todo, aplicar su conocimiento en el mejoramiento de su sociedad.

This manuscript presents a personal viewpoint that starts by recognizing the world’s complexity and its dynamics as well as its great challenges and gaps. It intends to be optimistic and believe that it is possible to be aware of our responsibility of the issues and become better professionals, human beings, and citizens. Many theories attempt to explain the relationships and behaviors of humans and society, and how determinants affect people’s health. Oral health must be seen as a component of the right to health care and must contribute to the wellbeing of people, not just to focus of curing disease. Therefore, it is not enough to have public policies. It is essential to develop the human talent with a comprehensive and solid education that will allow health professionals understand the reality of which they are part and develop the skills to analyze, transform, and mainly apply knowledge for the betterment of social reality.

Grandparent-grandchild relationships from the children’s perspective: shared activities and socialization styles

The objective of this study is to describe the relationships between grandchildren and their favourite grandparents, by studying the socialization styles used by latter and the shared activities undertaken. The participants were 360 children between 10 and 12 years old, who completed the grandparent-grandchild relationship questionnaire of Rico, Serra and Viguer (2001) and the socialization questionnaire of Rey and Ruiz (1990). The results demonstrate the importance of gender and family line in the selection of the favourite grandparent, differences being shown in the types of shared activities and in socialization styles. It is concluded that in the majority of cases the profile of the favourite grandparent is the maternal grandmother, retired or a house wife, aged between 60-70, who lives in the same city as his/her grandchild, and who has contact with them several times a week. Furthermore, favourite grandparents get more involved with granddaughters than with grandsons, both in support and care activities and in cultural-recreational activities, and they primarily employ a democratic style. However, there are differences depending on the gender of the grandchild, with democratic principles being used more with girls and authoritarian ones with boys (AU)

Este trabajo tiene como objetivo describir las relaciones entre los nietos y sus abuelos favoritos, a través del estudio de los estilos de socialización utilizados por los abuelos y de las actividades compartidas por ambos. Los participantes, 360 niños/as de 10-12 años, cumplimentaron el cuestionario sobre relaciones abuelos-nietos de Rico, Serra y Viguer (2001) y el cuestionario de estilos de socialización de Rey y Ruiz (1990). Los resultados mostraron la importancia del género y la línea familiar en la selección del abuelo favorito, observándose diferencias en los tipos de actividad compartida y en los estilos de socialización. Se concluyó que el perfil del abuelo/a favorito es mayoritariamente el de abuela materna, jubilada o ama de casa, de entre 60-70 años, que vive en la misma ciudad que su nieto/a, y mantiene contacto con él/ella varias veces a la semana. Además, los abuelos/as favoritos se implican más con las nietas que con los nietos tanto en actividades de ayuda y cuidado como en las lúdico-culturales y utilizan básicamente el estilo democrático. No obstante, se obtienen diferencias según el género del nieto, empleando en mayor medida principios democráticos con las niñas y autoritarios con los niños (AU)

Grandparent-grandchild relationships from the children's perspective: shared activities and socialization styles.

The objective of this study is to describe the relationships between grandchildren and their favourite grandparents, by studying the socialization styles used by latter and the shared activities undertaken. The participants were 360 children between 10 and 12 years old, who completed the grandparent-grandchild relationship questionnaire of Rico, Serra and Viguer (2001) and the socialization questionnaire of Rey and Ruiz (1990). The results demonstrate the importance of gender and family line in the selection of the favourite grandparent, differences being shown in the types of shared activities and in socialization styles. It is concluded that in the majority of cases the profile of the favourite grandparent is the maternal grandmother, retired or a house wife, aged between 60-70, who lives in the same city as his/her grandchild, and who has contact with them several times a week. Furthermore, favourite grandparents get more involved with granddaughters than with grandsons, both in support and care activities and in cultural-recreational activities, and they primarily employ a democratic style. However, there are differences depending on the gender of the grandchild, with democratic principles being used more with girls and authoritarian ones with boys.