Analysis of antiretroviral therapy interruption in people living with HIV during the 2010-2021 Period. / [Artículo traducido] Análisis de la interrupción de la terapia antirretroviral en personas que viven con VIH/sida durante el periodo 2010­2021.

OBJECTIVE: In the context of the advancement of antiretroviral therapy and, as the characteristics of people living with HIV progress toward an aging population, understanding the causes of treatment interruption becomes crucial. The aim of the study was to determine the change in reasons for antiretroviral treatment discontinuation for 12 years. Secondarily, compare annual antiretroviral regimen discontinuation rate and factors associated. METHODS: We conducted an analysis using data from people living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy and discontinued it for any reason. The study included people with HIV infection who visited an outpatient hospital pharmacy clinic from January 2010 to December 2021. Two periods were differentiated for the analysis: 2010-2015 and 2016-2021. The reasons for antiretroviral treatment discontinuation followed classification described by Swiss cohort. In the context of this study, it is pertinent to note that the term 'interruption' will be consistently used in this article to refer to the act of switching or stopping antiretroviral treatment. To examine factors associated with antiretroviral therapy discontinuation, we utilized Kaplan-Meier methods and Cox proportional models. RESULTS: We included 789 people living with HIV, predominantly male (81,5%). The main reason for discontinuation was clinical decision (50.2%) followed by adverse effects (37.9%). Focusing on clinical decision, we observed a trend change that went from antiretroviral treatment simplification regimen (56.1%) in the first part of the period analyzed to the therapeutic optimization (53.6%) in the second half. Furthermore, factors that were statistically significantly associated with antiretroviral treatment discontinuation were people with HIV ≥50 years (HR 1.60; 95%CI 1.25-2.04), post-discontinuation single-tablet regimen (HR 1.49; 95%CI 1.06-2.11) and antiretroviral drug classes. CONCLUSIONS: Over the 12 years there has been a change in the main cause of antiretroviral treatment discontinuation, currently therapeutic optimization being the main reason. Integrase inhibitors-based regimens and singletablet regimen strategies were less likely to be discontinued than others antiretroviral drug classes, allowing for better clinical management due to the efficacy profile, especially in people living with HIV ≥50 years with comorbidities.

Abortion by request in advanced maternal age: What changes in contraception? / Interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en edad materna avanzada: ¿qué cambia en la anticoncepción?

Overview and aim: Pregnancy at an advanced maternal age has become a reality. The acceptance rate of an unwanted pregnancy in this age group is lower, resulting in a higher proportion of pregnancy interruptions. This study aims to characterize abortion by request (AR) in advanced maternal age. Methods: Descriptive study of AR requested by women aged 40 years old or older, over a period of six years, in an Obstetrics service of a Portuguese tertiary hospital. Descriptive data analysis was performed using SPSS® version 26. Results: 194 women were included in the study (n=194), with a median age of 42 years, most of them Portuguese (94.3%) and with no history of performing AR (75.2%). The contraceptive methods used prior to AR were used oral contraception (47.0%) and barrier contraception (39.1%). Medical abortion was performed in the entire sample, with a success rate of 96.9%. After AR, intrauterine contraception (44.3%), oral contraception (22.7%) and the vaginal ring (7.2%) were the preferred contraceptive methods. Discussion/Conclusions: Changes in women's health and contraceptive needs motivate new approaches and contraceptive strategies. After AR, a significant percentage of woman chose long-term and non-user-dependent methods. Particularly in women aged 40 or over, these methods, in addition to their highly effective and safe contraceptive role, may bring additional non-contraceptive benefits, namely the therapeutic effect in abnormal uterine bleeding.(AU)

Introducción y objetivoEl embarazo a una edad materna avanzada se ha convertido en una realidad. La tasa de aceptación de un embarazo no deseado en esta edad es menor, lo que se traduce en una mayor proporción de interrupciones del embarazo. Este estudio tiene como objetivo caracterizar la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo (IVE) en edad materna avanzada.MétodosEstudio descriptivo de las IVE solicitadas por mujeres de 40 años o más, durante un período de 6 años, en un servicio de obstetricia de un hospital terciario portugués. El análisis descriptivo de los datos se realizó con SPSS® versión 26.ResultadosSe incluyeron en el estudio 194 mujeres (n=194), con una mediana de edad de 42 años, la mayoría portuguesas (94,3%) y sin antecedentes de realización de IVE (75,2%). Los métodos anticonceptivos utilizados antes de la IVE fueron la anticoncepción oral (47,0%) y la anticoncepción de barrera (39,1%). El aborto médico se realizó en toda la muestra, con una tasa de éxito del 96,9%. Después de la IVE, la anticoncepción intrauterina (44,3%), la anticoncepción oral (22,7%) y el anillo vaginal (7,2%) fueron los métodos anticonceptivos preferidos.Discusión/conclusionesLos cambios en la salud de las mujeres y las necesidades anticonceptivas motivan nuevos enfoques y estrategias anticonceptivas. Después de la IVE, un porcentaje significativo de mujeres eligió métodos a largo plazo y no dependientes de la usuaria. Particularmente en mujeres de 40 años o más, estos métodos, además de su función anticonceptiva altamente efectiva y segura, pueden traer beneficios adicionales no anticonceptivos, por ejemplo, el efecto terapéutico en el sangrado uterino anormal.(AU)

Analysis of antiretroviral therapy interruption in people living with HIV during the 2010-2021 period.

INTRODUCTION: In the context of the advancement of antiretroviral therapy and as the characteristics of people living with HIV progress toward an ageing population, understanding the causes of treatment interruption becomes crucial. The aim of the study was to determine the change in reasons for antiretroviral treatment discontinuation for 12 years. Secondarily, compare annual antiretroviral regimen discontinuation rate and factors associated. METHODS: We conducted an analysis using data from people living with HIV who were receiving antiretroviral therapy and discontinued it for any reason. The study included people with HIV infection who visited an outpatient hospital pharmacy clinic from January 2010 to December 2021. Two periods were differentiated for the analysis: 2010-2015 and 2016-2021. The reasons for antiretroviral treatment discontinuation followed classification described by Swiss cohort. In the context of this study, it is pertinent to note that the term "discontinuation" is employed synonymously with "interruption". The term "discontinuation" will be consistently used in this article to refer to the act of switching or stopping antiretroviral treatment. To examine factors associated with antiretroviral therapy discontinuation, we utilised Kaplan-Meier methods and Cox proportional models. RESULTS: We included 789 people living with HIV, predominantly male (81.5%). The main reason for discontinuation was clinical decision (50.2%) followed by adverse effects (37.9%). Focusing on clinical decision, we observed a trend change that went from antiretroviral treatment simplification regimen (56.1%) in the first part of the period analysed to the therapeutic optimisation (53.6%) in the second half. Furthermore, factors that were statistically significantly associated with antiretroviral treatment discontinuation were people with HIV≥50 years (HR 1.60; 95%CI 1.25-2.04), post-discontinuation single-tablet regimen (HR 1.49; 95%CI 1.06-2.11) and antiretroviral drug classes. CONCLUSION: Over the 12 years, there has been a change in the main cause of antiretroviral treatment discontinuation, currently therapeutic optimisation being the main reason. Integrase inhibitors-based regimens and single-tablet regimen strategies were less likely to be discontinued than others antiretroviral drug classes, allowing for better clinical management due to the efficacy profile, especially in people living with HIV≥50 years with comorbidities.

Interrupción del embarazo en nefritis lúpica: un análisis bioético desde el método integral / Termination of pregnancy in lupus nephritis: A bioethical analysis with the integrative method

Antecedentes y objetivo: La interrupción del embarazo en pacientes con enfermedades reumatológicas es controvertida y pocas veces se realiza un análisis bioético. En este estudio analizamos el caso de una paciente embarazada con nefritis lúpica sin respuesta a tratamiento a quien se le planteó la interrupción del embarazo. Métodos: Se aplicó el modelo integral, incluyendo distintos sistemas normativos para el análisis del dilema. Resultados: Desde el utilitarismo es justificable la interrupción del embarazo, buscando el mayor beneficio para la mayoría de las partes. La deontología justifica tanto continuar como interrumpir el embarazo, centrando la importancia en la acción misma y en la autonomía. Para la ética de la virtud, la importancia de las decisiones recae en la persona que realiza la acción buscando el florecimiento: la interrupción del embarazo sería justificable. Discusión y conclusiones: La interrupción del embarazo sería una solución adecuada según el modelo integral. El análisis bioético de casos paradigmáticos es fundamental para asegurar el mejor actuar posible en casos similares en reumatología.(AU)

Background and objective: Termination of pregnancy in patients with rheumatic diseases is controversial and a bioethical analysis is rarely performed. In this study we analysed the case of a pregnant patient with lupus nephritis unresponsive to treatment, for whom termination of pregnancy is considered. Methods: The integrative model was applied combining different normative ethical theories. Results: From a utilitarian perspective, termination of pregnancy is justifiable, seeking the greatest benefit for the greatest number of stakeholders. Deontology justifies both terminating and continuing the pregnancy, focusing on the action itself and on autonomy. In virtue ethics the importance of decisions rests with the person who performs the action seeking flourishing; termination of pregnancy would be justifiable. Discussion and conclusions: Interruption of pregnancy is a justifiable solution following the integrative model. Bioethical analysis of paradigmatic cases is essential to ensure the best possible action and as a precedent for future similar situations in rheumatology.(AU)

Termination of pregnancy in lupus nephritis: A bioethical analysis with the integrative method.

BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Termination of pregnancy in patients with rheumatic diseases is controversial and a bioethical analysis is rarely performed. In this study we analysed the case of a pregnant patient with lupus nephritis unresponsive to treatment, for whom termination of pregnancy is considered. METHODS: The integrative model was applied combining different normative ethical theories. RESULTS: From a utilitarian perspective, termination of pregnancy is justifiable, seeking the greatest benefit for the greatest number of stakeholders. Deontology justifies both terminating and continuing the pregnancy, focusing on the action itself and on autonomy. In virtue ethics the importance of decisions rests with the person who performs the action seeking flourishing; termination of pregnancy would be justifiable. DISCUSSION AND CONCLUSIONS: Interruption of pregnancy is a justifiable solution following the integrative model. Bioethical analysis of paradigmatic cases is essential to ensure the best possible action and as a precedent for future similar situations in rheumatology.

Vulneración de Derechos Fundamentales por práctica de la interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en una comunidad autónoma distinta a la de residencia: comentario a la Sentencia 78/2023, de 3 de julio de 2023, del Tribunal Constitucional / [Violation of Fundamental Rights due to the practice of voluntary interruption of pregnancy in an autonomous community other than that of residence: comment on Sentence 78/2023, of July 3, 2023, of the Constitutional Court]

El presente trabajo estudia la Sentencia 78/2023, de 3 de julio de 2023, del Tribunal Constitucional, que analiza la práctica de interrupción voluntaria del embarazo en una comunidad autónoma distinta a la de residencia. La cuestión principal radica en apreciar una vulneración a la garantía de interrumpir voluntariamente el embarazo dentro de los supuestos legales, como parte del contenido constitucionalmente protegido del derecho fundamental a la integridad física y moral (art. 15 CE). (AU)

This paper studies Judgement 78/2023, of 3 July 2023, of the Constitutional Court, which analyzes the practice of voluntary termination of pregnancy in an autonomous community other than that of residence. The main question lies in assessing a violation of the guarantee of voluntary termination of pregnancy within the legal circumstances, as part of the constitutionally protected content of the fundamental right to physical and moral integrity (art. 15 CE). (AU)

Impacto psicológico inicial e incidencia de trastorno mental en torno a las interrupciones voluntarias del embarazo (IVE): un estudio piloto en población general / Initial psychological impact and incidence of mental disorders Around voluntary terminations of pregnancy (vtp): a pilot Study in the general population

Introducción/Antecedentes: Existe todavía una insuficiente evidencia científica sobre los efectos psicológicos/psicopatológicos y emocionales de las interrupciones voluntarias del embarazo (IVE), especialmente en nuestro entorno. Los estudios previos sobre el tema se caracterizan por 1) ofrecer resultados dispares, 2) estudiar depresión, ansiedad, trastorno por estrés postraumático y abuso de sustancias, pero al mismo tiempo 3) existen cuestiones metodológicas que limitan la generalización de los resultados. Objetivos: Describir una muestra de mujeres de población general que realizaron una IVE en un servicio público de Atención a la Sexual y Reproductiva (ASSIR) de Catalunya. Métodos: Estudio piloto de pacientes provenientes de población general y atendidas en nuestras consultas de Ginecología del Servicio de Atención a la Salud Sexual y Reproductiva (ASSIR) de Osona a Vic (Barcelona). Las pacientes fueron evaluadas siguiendo escalas estandarizadas, incluyendo la MINI (Mini Psychiatric Interview) y la Escala de Depresión de Hamilton. El seguimiento fue durante cuatro meses. Se realizó una estadística descriptiva. Resultados: Hasta 23 mujeres fueron incluidas en la muestra piloto. La edad media era joven (31.4 años). La mayoría (62.5%) estaban activas laboralmente y tenías estudios equivalentes al bachillerato o superiores (52.2%). El 26.1% habían tenido IVE previas. La IVE actual fue mayoritariamente farmacológica (73.9%). El principal motivo fue su voluntad (86.9%). Tres mujeres puntuaron más de 7 puntos en la Escala de Depresión de Hamilton. La entrevista diagnóstica MINI identificó diez mujeres con criterios para enfermedad mental en ese momento. De estas diez mujeres, seis no tenían antecedentes familiares ni personales de enfermedad mental, mientras que cuatro ya tenían antecedentes personales de alguna patología mental y ya habían consultado anteriormente en alguna ocasión al Servicio de Psiquiatría...(AU)

Introduction/Background: There is still insufficient scientific evidence on the psychological/psychopathological and emotional effects of voluntary terminations of pregnancy (V.T.P.), especially in our setting. Previous studies on the subject are characterized by 1) mixed results, 2) studying depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and substance abuse, but at the same time 3) there are methodological issues that limit the generalizability of the results. Objectives: To describe a sample of women from the general population who underwent an abortion in a public center of the Sexual and Reproductive Assistance Network (ASSIR) of Catalonia. Methodology: Pilot study of patients from the general population attended in our Sexual and Reproductive Health outpatient clinics at the ASSIR of Osona (Vic, Barcelona). Patients were assessed using standardized scales, including the MINI (Mini Psychiatric Interview) and the Hamilton Depression Scale. Follow-up was for four months. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results: Up to 23 women were included in the pilot sample. The average age was young (31.4 years). The majority (62.5%) were active in the labour market and had a high school education or higher (52.2%). 26.1% had had a previous VTP. The current abortion was mostly pharmacological (73.9%). The main reason was willingness (86.9%). Three women scored more than 7 points on the Hamilton Depression Scale. The MINI diagnostic interview identified ten women with criteria for mental illness at that time. Of these ten women, six had no family or personal history of mental illness, while four had a personal history of mental illness and had previously consulted the psychiatric service. After the abortion, during the following four months, only one patient consulted the psychology service and was subsequently discharged...(AU)

Proyecto sobre dispensación excepcional en el Principado de Asturias / Project on exceptional dispensation in the Principality of Asturias

La farmacia comunitaria (FC) se enfrenta a diario con situaciones que impiden la dispensación adecuada del medicamento, poniendo en riesgo la continuidad de los tratamientos por parte de los pacientes, lo cual se traduce en problemas relacionados con los medicamentos (PRM). A través de este estudio piloto realizado en el Principado de Asturias, se ha querido cuantificar el número de incidencias de este tipo relacionadas con aquellos aspectos de la prescripción que podrían ser fácilmente subsanadas por el farmacéutico comunitario a través de intervenciones sencillas en el momento de la dispensación. Se llevó a cabo un estudio en diez farmacias de esta comunidad autónoma en el horario de apertura habitual a lo largo de quince días laborables. La muestra incluyó un total de 32.331 envases dispensados. En él se registraron 406 incidencias susceptibles de dispensación excepcional. La tasa de incidencia total alcanza el 1,26 % de las dispensaciones, lo que extrapolando al total de dispensaciones realizadas en Asturias durante el mes de octubre de 2020 daría una cifra de 27.030 dispensaciones totales susceptibles de dispensación excepcional.La tasa de incidencia total fue inferior en la farmacia urbana (1,03 %) frente a la semiurbana y rural (1,37 % y 1,39 %). La mayor parte de los casos (59,4 %) afectó a pacientes con aportación individual a la Seguridad Social correspondiente al 10 % (TSI2) y la edad media del paciente fue de 60,8 años. En cuanto al nivel asistencial, el 79 % de los casos corresponde a recetas de atención primaria (AP). El tipo más habitual de incidencia es “potencial interrupción por prescripción no activa en el momento de la dispensación (superado el margen de 10 días)” con una tasa de incidencia del 0,61 % de las dispensaciones, lo que supondría un total de 13.181 prescripciones susceptibles de dispensación excepcional por este tipo de incidencia...(AU)

Conocimiento de los trabajadores de salud sobre la Ley de Interrupción Voluntaria del Embarazo / Knowledge of health workers about the Voluntary Termination of Pregnancy Law

In early 2021, the theoretical and legal framework for the termination of pregnancy was modified. From August 2021 until April 2022, a survey was conducted among 310 healthcare staff from the General Hospital for Acute Care Dr. Teodoro Álvarez (HGATA, for its acronym in Spanish) and the Health & Community Action Center No. 34 (CeSAC Nº 34, for its acronym in Spanish) to assess their knowledge of the subject and their ability to provide an adequate response to patients inquiring about the procedure. Out of the total number of people surveyed, 72.9% were women, the largest age group was 26-35 years old and the most mentioned occupation was "resident" (31.3%). According to their answers, the respondents were divided into two groups: those who were informed (8.7%, n = 27) and those who were uninformed (91.3%, n = 283). 100% of the informed group were able to provide patients with a correct response while only 82,7% of the uninformed group were able to do so. The majority of the respondents (85.5%) deemed it helpful to receive training and updates on voluntary termination of pregnancy in the near future. Most of the healthcare staff from the HGATA and from the CeSAC No. 34 are unaware of the theoretical-legal framework under which the interruption of pregnancy is regulated. The uninformed presented difficulties in providing an appropriate response. These results show the formative deficit that exists in relation to the theoretical-legal framework. This information could be useful for the identification of barriers and facilitators of access to an interruption

A principios del año 2021 fue modificado el marco teórico-legal de la interrupción del embarazo. Entre los meses de agosto 2021 y abril 2022, realizamos una encuesta a 310 trabajadores del Hospital General de Agudos "Dr. Teodoro Álvarez" (HGATA) y del Centro de Salud y Acción Comunitaria Nº 34 (CeSAC Nº 34), con el objetivo de evaluar su conocimiento al respecto y su capacidad de brindar una respuesta acorde ante la demanda de dicha práctica. Del total de las personas encuestadas, el 72.9% fueron mujeres, el rango etario predominante fue el de 26-35 años y la ocupación mayoritariamente referida fue "residente" (31.3%). Entre los encuestados, definimos dos grupos: conocedores (8.7%, n = 27) y no conocedores (91.3%, n = 283). El 100% de los conocedores brindó una respuesta acorde, mientras que, con relación a los no conocedores, el 82.7% pudo hacerlo. La mayoría de los encuestados (85.5%) consideró útil recibir capacitación y actualización sobre esta temática en el futuro. Concluimos que la mayoría de los trabajadores del HGATA y del CeSAC Nº 34 desconocen el marco teórico-legal bajo el cual está reglamentada la interrupción del embarazo. Los no conocedores tuvieron dificultades para brindar una respuesta apropiada. Estos resultados muestran el déficit formativo que existe en relación con el marco teórico-legal de esta práctica. Esta información sería útil para la identificación de barreras y facilitadores de acceso a la interrupción del embarazo.

Alteraciones cardiacas y desaturación en pacientes con ventilación mecánica invasiva con sedación intravenosa continua vs interrupción diaria de sedación / Cardiac events and desaturation in patients under invasive mechanical ventilation with continuous intravenous sedation vs daily interruption of sedation / Desordens cardíacas e dessaturação em pacientes com ventilação mecânica invasiva com sedação intravenosa contínua vs interrupção diária da sedação

Resumen: Introducción: la sedación en pacientes críticos que requieren ventilación mecánica es un punto importante para brindarles seguridad y comodidad. En la actualidad el tratamiento del paciente crítico basado en la escala ABCDEF (A [assess]: valorar, prevenir y manejar el dolor. B [both]: protocolos de interrupción diaria de sedación y protocolo de respiración espontánea. C [choice]: elección de analgesia y sedación. D [delirium]: valorar, prevenir y manejar el delirio. E [early]: ejercicio y movilidad temprana. F [family]: inclusión y habilitación familiar) recomienda la interrupción diaria de la sedación y un protocolo diario de respiración espontánea, el cual ha demostrado mejoría en los resultados clínicos (días en ventilación mecánica, delirio). Éste contrasta con el manejo frecuente de sedación intravenosa continua, por lo que en este estudio se comparó la seguridad de estas dos formas de sedación (interrupción diaria versus intravenosa continua). Objetivo: comparar la incidencia de eventos cardiovasculares y desaturación entre un protocolo de interrupción diaria de sedación en pacientes con ventilación mecánica invasiva (VMI) contra sedación intravenosa continua en pacientes con ventilación mecánica invasiva. Material y métodos: tipo de estudio descriptivo comparativo, retrospectivo. Resultados: no se demostró una diferencia estadísticamente significativa en incidencia de eventos cardiacos y desaturación entre pacientes con sedación intravenosa continua y protocolo de interrupción diaria de sedación. Conclusión: la sedación intravenosa continua y el protocolo de interrupción diaria de sedación son igual de seguras en pacientes bajo VMI.

Abstract: Introduction: sedation in the critically patient requiring mechanical ventilation is an important intervention used to provide safety and comfort to the patient. Currently, the management of critically ill patients is based on the ABCDEF bundle (A [assess]: prevent and manage pain. B [both]: protocols for daily interruption of sedation and spontaneous breathing protocol. C [choice]: of analgesia and sedation. D [delirium]: assess, prevent and manage delirium. E [early]: exercise and early mobility. F [family]: inclusion and empowerment) which recommends daily interruption of sedation and a daily spontaneous breathing protocol, it has shown improvement in clinical outcomes (days on mechanical ventilation, delirium). This contrasts with the frequent management of continuous intravenous sedation. Therefore, in this study the safety of these two forms of sedation (daily interruption vs continuous intravenous) will be compared. Objective: to compare the incidence of cardiovascular events and desaturation between a protocol of daily interruption of sedation in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation versus continuous intravenous sedation in patients with invasive mechanical ventilation. Material and methods: retrospective comparative descriptive study. Results: there was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of cardiac events and desaturation between patients with continuous intravenous sedation and daily sedation interruption protocol. Conclusion: continuous intravenous sedation and daily interruption of sedation protocol are equally safe in critically ill patients.

Resumo: Introdução: a sedação em pacientes críticos que necessitam de ventilação mecânica é um ponto importante para proporcionar segurança e conforto ao paciente. Atualmente, o tratamento de pacientes críticos é baseado na escala ABCDEF (A [assess]: avaliar, prevenir e controlar a dor. B [both]: protocolos de interrupção diária da sedação e protocolo de respiração espontânea. C [choice]: escolha da analgesia e sedação. D [delirium]: avaliar, prevenir e controlar delirium. E [early]: exercício e mobilidade precoce. F [family]: inclusão e qualificação da família) recomenda interrupção diária da sedação e protocolo diário de respiração espontânea, que tem mostrado melhora nos desfechos clínicos (dias em ventilação mecânica, delirium). Isso contrasta com o manejo frequente da sedação intravenosa contínua. Portanto, neste estudo foi comparada a segurança dessas duas formas de sedação (interrupção diária vs intravenosa contínua). Objetivo: comparar a incidência de eventos cardiovasculares e dessaturação entre um protocolo diário de interrupção da sedação em pacientes com ventilação mecânica invasiva versus sedação intravenosa contínua em pacientes com ventilação mecânica invasiva. Material e métodos: tipo de estudo comparativo descritivo, retrospectivo. Resultados: não houve diferença estatisticamente significativa na incidência de eventos cardíacos e dessaturação entre pacientes com sedação intravenosa contínua e protocolo de interrupção diária da sedação. Conclusão: a sedação intravenosa contínua e o protocolo diário de interrupção da sedação são igualmente seguros em pacientes submetidos à ventilação mecânica invasiva.

Anemia en puérperas andinas peruanas según el tipo de parto: estudio comparativo / Anemia in Peruvian Andean puerperal women according to type of delivery: a comparative study

Resumen OBJETIVO: Describir y comparar las características obstétricas de pacientes puérperas, con anemia, con finalización del embarazo por parto o cesárea. MATERIALES Y METODOS: Estudio retrospectivo, observacional, descriptivo y comparativo de pacientes con anemia en el puerperio de parto y de cesárea atendidas en el Hospital de Lircay de Huancavelica en el año 2020. Se aplicó la técnica del análisis documental y el instrumento fue una ficha de recolección de datos. RESULTADOS: Se analizaron 162 partos y 46 cesáreas. En las características patológicas se encontró una diferencia significativa: anemia en el embarazo (112 de 162; 69.1% posparto y 23 de 46 [50% de poscesárea]), trastornos hipertensivos (4 de 162; 2.5% postparto y 8 de 46 [7.4% de poscesárea]), hemorragias de la segunda mitad del embarazo (2 de 162 [1.2% de postparto] y 4 de 46 [8.7% poscesárea]). En cuanto al grado de anemia se encontró diferencia significativa en ambos grupos en relación con el grado moderado (89 de 162 [54.9%] postparto y 33 de 46 [71.7%] en poscesárea). CONCLUSIONES: En la frecuencia de anemia puerperal se encontró una diferencia conforme al tipo de finalización del embarazo. La edad, grado de escolaridad, anemia gestacional, trastorno hipertensivo, hemorragia de la segunda mitad de embarazo y la placenta previa se identificaron como factores con diferencias significativas en la anemia, según el tipo de finalización del embarazo.

Abstract OBJECTIVE: To describe and compare the obstetric characteristics of postpartum patients with anemia, with termination of pregnancy by delivery or cesarean section. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective, observational, descriptive and comparative study of patients with anemia in the postpartum period after childbirth and cesarean section attended at the Lircay Hospital in Huancavelica in 2020. The documentary analysis technique was applied and the instrument was a data collection form. RESULTS: A total of 162 deliveries and 46 cesarean sections were analyzed. In the pathological characteristics a significant difference was found: anemia in pregnancy (112 of 162; 69.1% postpartum and 23 of 46 [50% post cesarean]), hypertensive disorders (4 of 162; 2.5% postpartum and 8 of 46 [7.4% post cesarean]), hemorrhages in the second half of pregnancy (2 of 162 [1.2% postpartum] and 4 of 46 [8.7% post cesarean]). Regarding the degree of anemia, a significant difference was found in both groups in relation to moderate degree (89 of 162 [54.9%] postpartum and 33 of 46 [71.7%] postcesarean section). CONCLUSIONS: In the frequency of puerperal anemia, a difference was found according to the type of termination of pregnancy. Age, level of education, gestational anemia, hypertensive disorder, hemorrhage in the second half of pregnancy and placenta previa were identified as factors with significant differences in anemia, according to the type of termination of pregnancy.

Treatment-refractory heart failure as a manifestation of aortic arch atresia.

BACKGROUND: Distal segment atresia (isthmus) is an extremely rare anatomical variant of obstructive aortic arch anomalies. CASE REPORT: We present the case of a newborn who, at 48 hours of life, presented a clinical picture of heart failure. The initial echocardiogram showed a congenital interrupted aortic arch type A, patent ductus arteriosus, and ventricular septal defect. Prostaglandins were initially indicated. Subsequently, a second echocardiogram showed the absence of ductus arteriosus; the CT angiography study confirmed this finding and revealed blood flow to the descending aorta through small intercostal blood vessels. The possibility of atresia of the distal segment (isthmus) of the aortic arch was considered and confirmed at the time of surgery. CONCLUSIONS: Aortic atresia should be considered a diagnostic possibility in the presence of type A interrupted aortic arch since the hemodynamic behavior between them is similar. Surgical medical treatment should be individualized since this condition is frequently an emergency in the neonatal period. However, this is not always the case, as other cases have been reported in schoolchildren and adults.

INTRODUCCIÓN: La atresia de segmento distal (istmo) de arco aórtico es una variante anatómica extremadamente rara de las anomalías obstructivas del arco aórtico. CASO CLÍNICO: Se presenta el caso de un recién nacido que a las 48 horas de vida presentó un cuadro clínico de insuficiencia cardiaca. El estudio de ecocardiograma inicial mostró una anomalía congénita de interrupción de arco aórtico tipo A, conducto arterioso y comunicación interventricular. De inicio se indicaron prostaglandinas. Posteriormente, el segundo ecocardiograma mostró la ausencia del conducto arterioso; el estudio de angiotomografía confirmó este hallazgo y también reveló flujo sanguíneo hacia aorta descendente a través de pequeños vasos sanguíneos intercostales. Se consideró la posibilidad de atresia del segmento distal (istmo) de arco aórtico y se confirmó al momento del acto quirúrgico. CONCLUSIONES: La atresia aórtica debe ser considerada como posibilidad diagnóstica en presencia de interrupción de arco aórtico tipo A, ya que el comportamiento hemodinámico entre ellos es similar. El tratamiento médico quirúrgico debe individualizarse, ya que es frecuente que sea una urgencia en el periodo neonatal. Sin embargo, no sucede así siempre, ya que se han reportado casos en escolares y adultos.

Treatment-refractory heart failure as a manifestation of aortic arch atresia / Falla cardiaca refractaria a tratamiento como manifestación de atresia de arco aórtico

Abstract Background: Distal segment atresia (isthmus) is an extremely rare anatomical variant of obstructive aortic arch anomalies. Case report: We present the case of a newborn who, at 48 hours of life, presented a clinical picture of heart failure. The initial echocardiogram showed a congenital interrupted aortic arch type A, patent ductus arteriosus, and ventricular septal defect. Prostaglandins were initially indicated. Subsequently, a second echocardiogram showed the absence of ductus arteriosus; the CT angiography study confirmed this finding and revealed blood flow to the descending aorta through small intercostal blood vessels. The possibility of atresia of the distal segment (isthmus) of the aortic arch was considered and confirmed at the time of surgery. Conclusions: Aortic atresia should be considered a diagnostic possibility in the presence of type A interrupted aortic arch since the hemodynamic behavior between them is similar. Surgical medical treatment should be individualized since this condition is frequently an emergency in the neonatal period. However, this is not always the case, as other cases have been reported in schoolchildren and adults.

Resumen Introducción: La atresia de segmento distal (istmo) de arco aórtico es una variante anatómica extremadamente rara de las anomalías obstructivas del arco aórtico. Caso clínico: Se presenta el caso de un recién nacido que a las 48 horas de vida presentó un cuadro clínico de insuficiencia cardiaca. El estudio de ecocardiograma inicial mostró una anomalía congénita de interrupción de arco aórtico tipo A, conducto arterioso y comunicación interventricular. De inicio se indicaron prostaglandinas. Posteriormente, el segundo ecocardiograma mostró la ausencia del conducto arterioso; el estudio de angiotomografía confirmó este hallazgo y también reveló flujo sanguíneo hacia aorta descendente a través de pequeños vasos sanguíneos intercostales. Se consideró la posibilidad de atresia del segmento distal (istmo) de arco aórtico y se confirmó al momento del acto quirúrgico. Conclusiones: La atresia aórtica debe ser considerada como posibilidad diagnóstica en presencia de interrupción de arco aórtico tipo A, ya que el comportamiento hemodinámico entre ellos es similar. El tratamiento médico quirúrgico debe individualizarse, ya que es frecuente que sea una urgencia en el periodo neonatal. Sin embargo, no sucede así siempre, ya que se han reportado casos en escolares y adultos.

Interrupción, intermitencia y recorte de la asistencia en la escuela secundaria / Interruption, intermittence and reduction of attendance of classes in secondary school / Interrupção, intermitente e corte de frequência às aulas no ensino médio

Resumen (analítico) El propósito de este artículo es describir los procesos discontinuos que atraviesan las experiencias escolares de los/as jóvenes en relación con la asistencia escolar en una escuela secundaria técnica de la ciudad de Rosario (Argentina). Problemática que ha cobrado un renovado interés público y académico a partir de la sanción de la obligatoriedad de la educación secundaria. El estudio fue realizado desde un enfoque socioantropológico que recupera la tradición etnográfica de la antropología desde una perspectiva crítica. Se advierte que los procesos discontinuos identificados pueden favorecer la interrupción de la escolarización, es decir, el alejamiento de la escuela durante un período más o menos prolongado de tiempo. Pero, aunque no es total, esa lógica de discontinuidad también atraviesa las experiencias de quienes continúan cursando.

Abstract (analytical) The purpose of this article is to describe the discontinuous processes that affect the school experiences of young people in relation to their attendance at a technical secondary school in the city of Rosario (Argentina). This problem has gained renewed public and academic interest due to the obligation of compulsory secondary education. The study was carried out using a socio-anthropological approach, drawing on the ethnographic tradition of Anthropology based on a critical perspective. The discontinuous educational processes that were identified can contribute to the interruption of schooling, specifically when students do not attend school for a prolonged period of time. This logic of discontinuity also crosses the experiences of those who continue with their studies.

Resumo (analítico) O objetivo deste artigo é descrever os processos descontínuos que atravessam as experiências escolares dos jovens em relação à frequência escolar em uma escola técnica secundária na cidade de Rosario (Argentina). Problema que assume um renovado interesse público e académico com a sanção da obrigatoriedade do ensino secundário. O estudo foi realizado a partir de uma abordagem socioantropológica que recupera a tradição etnográfica da antropologia de uma perspectiva crítica. Notase que os processos descontínuos identificados podem acabar favorecendo a interrupção da escolaridade, ou seja, a retirada da escola por um período mais ou menos prolongado. Mas, embora não seja total, notamos que essa lógica da des-continuidade também atravessa as experiências daqueles que continuam estudando.

Clinical management and discontinuation of treatment in patients with recent onset rheumatoid arthritis in a rheumatology consultation.

INTRODUCTION: The treatment of Rheumatoid Arthritis (RA) has changed dramatically in recent years, especially with the use of disease modifying drugs (DMARDs). Data on the management of this disease in clinical trials are abundant, but not so in real life. The aim of our study is to describe the management of an early RA cohort in daily clinical practice, especially DMARD discontinuations and reasons. METHODS: A retrospective observational study of patients with RA diagnosed between 01/07 and 12/14 followed up to 01/17, using >1 DMARD ≥ 3 months. VARIABLES: sociodemographic, clinical, treatment, DMARD discontinuation and reason. Descriptive analysis of sociodemographic, clinical and treatment characteristics. Discontinuation incidence rate (DIR) due to survival techniques, expressed in 100 patients*year with 95% confidence interval. RESULTS: 814 patients were included with 2388 courses of treatment, 77% women, mean age 57.5 years. First course: monotherapy (92.75%), especially Methotrexate (56.06%). In later courses there was increased combined therapy and use of biologicals (mainly Etanercept). There were 1094 discontinuations (29.5 [27.8-31.3]). The DIR was higher for adverse events (15.9 [14.7-17.3]), biologicals (49.6 [43.1-57.2]) and combined therapy. The DMAR with the lowest DIR was MTX (25.8 [23.8-28.1]). CONCLUSION: Methotrexate was the most used drug, biologicals increased throughout the follow-up, the most frequent being Etanercept. The DMARD DIR was 29*100 patients per year, mainly due to adverse events. It seems to be higher in the therapies that include biologicals and combined therapies. MTX is the drug with the lowest DIR.

Manejo clínico y discontinuación de tratamiento en pacientes con artritis reumatoide de inicio en una consulta de Reumatología / Clinical Management and Discontinuation of Treatment in Patients with Recent Onset Rheumatoid Arthritis in a Rheumatology Consultation

Introducción: El tratamiento de la artritis reumatoide ha cambiado drásticamente en los últimos años, sobre todo con el uso de los fármacos modificadores de la enfermedad (FAME). Los datos sobre el manejo de esta enfermedad en ensayo clínico son abundantes, pero no en la vida real. El objetivo de nuestro estudio es describir el manejo de una cohorte de artritis reumatoide de inicio en práctica clínica diaria, especialmente las suspensiones de los FAME y sus causas. Métodos: Estudio observacional retrospectivo de pacientes con artritis reumatoide diagnosticados entre 01/07 y 12/14 seguidos hasta 01/17, que usaron>1 FAME≥3 meses. Variables: sociodemográficas, clínicas, tratamiento, suspensión del FAME y causa. Análisis descriptivo de las características sociodemográficas, clínicas y de tratamiento. Incidencia de suspensión (IS) por técnicas de supervivencia, expresándose en 100 pacientes/año con intervalo de confianza del 95%. Resultados: Se incluyen 814 pacientes con 2.388 cursos de tratamiento, el 77% mujeres, edad media 57,5 años. Primer curso: monoterapia (92,75%), especialmente metotrexate (56,06%). En posteriores cursos aumentan terapia combinada y uso de biológico (principalmente etanercept). Se registraron 1.094 suspensiones (29,5 [27,8-31,3]). La IS fue mayor para evento adverso (15,9 [14,7-17,3]), biológicos (49,6 [43,1-57,2]) y terapia combinada. El FAME con menor IS fue metotrexate (25,8 [23,8-28,1]). Conclusión: El metotrexate fue el fármaco más utilizado, el biológico aumentó a lo largo del seguimiento, siendo el más frecuente etanercept. La IS de los FAME fue 29/100 pacientes año, principalmente por evento adverso. Parece mayor en las terapias que incluyen biológicos y en las combinadas. El metotrexate es el fármaco con menor IS.(AU)

Introduction: The treatment of rheumatoid arthritis has changed dramatically in recent years, especially with the use of disease modifying drugs (DMARDs). Data on the management of this disease in clinical trials are abundant, but not so in real life. The aim of our study is to describe the management of an early rheumatoid arthritis cohort in daily clinical practice, especially DMARD discontinuations and reasons. Methods: A retrospective observational study of patients with rheumatoid arthritis diagnosed between 01/07 and 12/14 followed up to 01/17, using>1 DMARD≥3 months. Variables: sociodemographic, clinical, treatment, DMARD discontinuation and reason. Descriptive analysis of sociodemographic, clinical and treatment characteristics. Discontinuation incidence rate (DIR) due to survival techniques, expressed in 100 patients/year with 95% confidence interval. Results: 814 patients were included with 2,388 courses of treatment, 77% women, mean age 57.5 years. First course: monotherapy (92.75%), especially methotrexate (56.06%). In later courses there was increased combined therapy and use of biologicals (mainly etanercept). There were 1,094 discontinuations (29.5 [27.8-31.3]). The DIR was higher for adverse events (15.9 [14.7-17.3]), biologicals (49.6 [43.1-57.2]) and combined therapy. The DMAR with the lowest DIR was methotrexate (25.8 [23.8-28.1]). Conclusion: Methotrexate was the most used drug, biologicals increased throughout the follow-up, the most frequent being Etanercept. The DMARD DIR was 29/100 patients per year, mainly due to adverse events. It seems to be higher in the therapies that include biologicals and combined therapies. Methotrexate is the drug with the lowest DIR.(AU)

Interrupción terapéutica del embarazo en casos de fetos anencefálicos y la objeción de conciencia: comparación entre bioética y jurisprudencia / Therapeutic Termination of Pregnancy in Cases of Anencephalic Fetuses and Conscientious Objection: Comparison Between Bioethics and Jurisprudence / Interrupção terapêutica da gravidez em fetos anencéfalos e objeção de consciência: comparação entre bioética e jurisprudência

Resumen: Si bien la interrupción terapéutica del embarazo en los casos de fetos anencefálicos ha sido ampliamente discutida, y se han llegado a conclusiones éticas que la justifican (si no existe contraindicación médica y se obtiene el consentimiento informado de la mujer), es importante reevaluar el tema. Por ello, se deben contrastar los principios bioéticos con sentencias judiciales de fenómenos jurídicos que están surgiendo en el mundo, y que pueden provocar cambios en los derechos sexuales y reproductivos. No obstante, esto no debe implicar un cambio en los argumentos bioéticos. Asimismo, debido al resurgimiento a nivel global de un conservadurismo moral, que propone un planteamiento en torno a la objeción de conciencia, se torna imperativo analizar desde la perspectiva bioética si la misma puede ser invocada en casos de interrupción terapéutica del embarazo. Para ello, se deberían ponderar los principios bioéticos y utilizar una bioética laica, pluralista y basada en ética de mínimos, la cual busque la dignidad de las personas que enfrentan una gestación de fetos anencefálicos. En ese sentido, la objeción de conciencia no debería utilizarse como instrumento para negar la atención a estas personas.

Abstract: Although the therapeutic interruption of pregnancy in cases of anencephalic fetuses has been widely discussed, and ethical conclusions have been reached that justify it (if there is no medical contraindication and the informed consent of the woman is obtained), it is important to reassess the issue. Hence, bioethical principles must be contrasted with judicial rulings on legal phenomena that are emerging in the world, and that can cause changes in sexual and reproductive rights. However, this should not imply a change in the bioethical arguments. Likewise, due to the global resurgence of moral conservatism, which proposes an approach regarding conscientious objection, it becomes imperative to analyze, from a bioethical perspective, if it can be invoked in cases of therapeutic interruption of pregnancy. To do this, bioethical principles should be weighed and a secular, pluralistic bioethics based on minimum ethics should be used, which seeks the dignity of persons facing an anencephalic fetus gestation. In this sense, conscientious objection should not be used as an instrument to deny care to these individuals.

Resumo: Embora a interrupção terapêutica da gravidez nos casos de fetos anencéfalos tenha sido amplamente discutida e tenham chegado a conclusões éticas que a justifiquem (se não houver contraindicação médica e for obtido o consentimento informado da mulher), é importante reavaliar a questão . Por isso, os princípios bioéticos devem ser contrastados com as decisões judiciais sobre fenômenos jurídicos que estão surgindo no mundo e que podem causar mudanças nos direitos sexuais e reprodutivos. No entanto, isso não deve implicar uma mudança nos argumentos bioéticos. Da mesma forma, devido ao ressurgimento global do conservadorismo moral, que propõe uma abordagem em torno da objeção de consciência, torna-se imperativo analisar na perspectiva bioética se ela pode ser invocada nos casos de interrupção terapêutica da gravidez. Para tanto, deve-se pesar os princípios bioéticos e utilizar uma bioética laica, pluralista, pautada na ética mínima, que busque a dignidade das pessoas diante da gestação de feto anencéfalo. Nesse sentido, a objeção de consciência não deve ser utilizada como instrumento para negar atenção a essas pessoas.

Os desafios bioéticos da interrupção voluntária de hidratação e nutrição em fim de vida no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro / The Bioethical Challenges of the End-of-Life Voluntary Interruption of Hydration and Nutrition in the Brazilian Legal Syste / Los retos bioéticos de la interrupción voluntaria de hidratación y nutrición en el final de vida en el ordenamiento jurídico brasileño

Resumo: O presente artigo, por meio de pesquisa teórica de natureza exploratória, aborda como o direito de morrer é tratado no ordenamento jurídico brasileiro; assim, destaca suas principais nomenclaturas, a saber: distanásia, ortotanásia, cuidados paliativos, diretivas antecipadas de vontade e morte medicamente assistida. Destarte, o objetivo principal é tratar da interrupção voluntária de comer e beber, como possibilidade de antecipar a morte e, por conseguinte, discutir se é um meio viável ou não para se alcançar uma morte digna. Ressalta-se que o procedimento não está previsto de forma explícita nas normas brasileiras e inexistem pesquisas sobre a sua legitimidade no ordenamento pátrio como meio de se alcançar a morte digna, razão pela qual o presente artigo se justifica.

Abstract: Through theoretical research of an exploratory nature, this article addresses how the right to die is treated in the Brazilian legal system; thus, it highlights its main nomenclatures: dysthanasia, orthothanasia, palliative care, advance directives of will, and medically assisted death. The primary purpose is to deal with the voluntary interruption of eating and drinking as a possibility to hasten death and, therefore, discuss whether it is a viable means to have a dignified death. We emphasize that the procedure is not explicitly provided for in the Brazilian regulations and that there are no studies into its legitimacy as a means to achieve a dignified death in the national system, which justifies this article.

Resumen: El presente artículo, mediante investigación teórica de naturaleza exploratoria, aborda cómo el derecho de morir es tratado en el ordenamiento jurídico brasileño; así, destaca sus principales nomenclaturas: distanasia, ortotanasia, cuidados paliativos, directivas anticipadas de voluntad y muerte médicamente asistida. De este modo, el propósito principal es ocuparse de la interrupción voluntaria de comer y beber, como posibilidad de adelantar la muerte y, por ende, discutir si es un medio viable o no para lograr una muerte digna. Se resalta que el procedimiento no está previsto de forma explícita en las normas brasileñas y no existen investigaciones sobre su legitimidad en el ordenamiento patrio como medio de alcanzar la muerte digna, por lo cual el artículo se justifica.

Filtro de vena cava inferior, resultados a mediano y largo plazo / Inferior vena cava filter medium to long-term results

Resumen Introducción: El tromboembolismo pulmonar sin tratamiento, presenta un riesgo de recurrencia del 20%, con una mortalidad del 18% al 26%, en pacientes con embolia pulmonar donde esta contraindica o fracasa la anticoagulación, es necesario interrumpir parcialmente la vena cava inferior, siendo los filtros de vena cava la alternativa más utilizada. Objetivo: Analizar las variables epidemiológicas involucradas en la enfermedad tromboembólica y los resultados de la inserción del filtro de vena cava inferior. Materiales y Método: Estudio retrospectivo, observacional y descriptivo, donde se analiza la inserción sucesiva de 82 filtros de vena cava inferior, en un período de 10 años (2009 al 2019), en el Hospital Dr. Eduardo Pereira de Valparaíso, Chile. Resultados: Sexo femenino 53,6%, edad promedio 60,4 años (rango 19-86), la principal causa para desarrollar enfermedad tromboembólica fueron las enfermedades oncológicas (56,09%), la principal vía de acceso fue la vena femoral común (69,51%), localización del filtro suprarrenal (4,87%), se obtuvo un seguimiento actualizado en el 89,02%, la supervivencia a 5 años fue de 73,17% y a 10 años de 57,32%, morbilidad en relación al procedimiento (9,75%), éxito del procedimiento (97,5%), no hubo mortalidad relacionada. Discusión: Los grandes ensayos, demuestran el beneficio de la interrupción de la vena cava inferior mediante filtros, especialmente en pacientes oncológicos, con elevado riesgo de embolia pulmonar. Conclusión: La inserción de un filtro de vena cava inferior, adecuadamente indicado, es un procedimiento mínimamente invasivo, de bajo riesgo y con excelentes resultados en la profilaxis de la embolia pulmonar.

Introduction: Pulmonary thromboembolism without treatment presents a risk of recurrence of 20%, with a mortality of 18% to 26%. In patients with pulmonary embolism, when anticoagulation therapy is contraindicated or failed, it is necessary to intervene partially the inferior vena cava on which cava vein filters are the main used alternative. Aim: Analyze the epidemiological variables involved on thromboembolic disease, and the outcomes of the inferior vena cava filter insertions. Materials and Method: Retrospective, observational and descriptive study, which analyzes the successive insertion of 82 inferior vena cava filters, over a period of 10 years (2009 to 2019), in the Dr. Eduardo Pereira Hospital, Valparaíso, Chile. Results: Female sex 53.6%, average age 60.4 years (range 19-86), the main cause to develop thromboembolic disease were oncological diseases (56.09%); the main access path was the common femoral vein (69.51%); in a 4.87% the location of the filter was suprarenal. Complete follow-up was obtained in 89.02% of the cases, 5-year survival with 73.17% ratio and 10-years survival of 57.32%, morbidity in relation to the procedure was 9.75%; success of the procedure 97.5%; there was no mortality related. Discussion: Large studies demonstrate the benefits of interruption on the inferior vena cava through filters, especially in cancer patients with high risk of pulmonary embolism. Conclusion: The insertion of an inferior vena cava filter when indication is adequate, is a minimally invasive procedure with low risk and excellent results in the prophylaxis of pulmonary embolism.