Resumo: Introdução: A doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica é uma das principais causas de doença hepática. A citoqueratina 18 surge como um marcador não invasivo para avaliação de fibrose hepática. O objetivo do trabalho foi validar o uso da citoqueratina 18 no sangue periférico no diagnóstico e evolução de pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica. Metodologia: Para validar a citoqueratina 18 no diagnóstico, foi realizado um estudo caso-controle. O grupo caso foi composto por pacientes maiores de 18 anos, de ambos os sexos, com diagnóstico de doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica ligada à síndrome metabólica, recrutados entre 02/02/2019 a 02/02/2020. O grupo controle eram doadores de sangue. Eles foram comparados em 1 a 1 por idade e sexo. A citoqueratina 18 foi quantificada no sangue periférico de ambos os grupos. Para validar a citoqueratina 18 na evolução de pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica, foi realizado um estudo prospectivo e longitudinal. O grupo de pacientes recrutados foi acompanhado durante um ano sob tratamento padrão, ao final do qual a citoqueratina 18 foi quantificada no sangue periférico. As variáveis contínuas são expressas com média e desvio padrão. Foi analisado com teste t de Student, erro α < 5%. Resultados: Compõem o grupo caso 13 pacientes (12 mulheres), 53 ± 11 anos, com IMC 35,01 ± 8,9 kg/m2. O valor de citoqueratina 18 pré-tratamento foi de 1410 ± 120 UI e o valor pós-tratamento foi de 117 ± 56, p < 0,005. O grupo controle foi de 13 pessoas (12 mulheres), 43,4 ± 8,1 anos e IMC 28,10 ± 5,4 kg/m2 O valor da citoqueratina 18 foi de 193 ± 7,2 UI, p < 0,005 vs. grupo de casos pré-tratamento. Conclusões: A citoqueratina 18 é maior em pacientes com doença hepática gordurosa não alcoólica, sendo estatisticamente significativa, e diminui com o tratamento com significância estatística, podendo se tornar um marcador útil neste grupo de pacientes.

Abstract: Introduction: Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease is one of the main causes of liver disease. Cytokeratin 18 emerges as a non-invasive marker for the assessment of liver fibrosis. The objective of the work was to validate the use of cytokeratin 18 in peripheral blood in the diagnosis and evolution of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. Methodology: To validate cytokeratin 18 in the diagnosis, a case-control study was carried out. The case group was patients over 18 years of age, of both sexes, with a diagnosis of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease linked to metabolic syndrome, recruited between 2/2/2019 to 2/2/2020. The control group were blood donors. They were matched 1-1 for age and sex. Cytokeratin 18 was quantified in peripheral blood of both groups. To validate cytokeratin 18 in the evolution of patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, a prospective, longitudinal study was carried out. The group of patients recruited were followed for one year under standard treatment, at the end of which cytokeratin 18 was quantified in peripheral blood. Continuous variables are expressed with the mean and standard deviation. It was analyzed with Student's t test, α error < 5%. Results: 13 patients make up the case group (12 women), 53 ± 11 years old, with BMI 35.01 ± 8.9 kg/m2. The pre-treatment cytokeratin 18 value was 1410 ± 120 IU, and the post-treatment value was 117 ± 56, p < 0.005. The control group was 13 people (12 women), 43.4 ± 8.1 years and BMI 28.10 ± 5.4 kg/m2 The cytokeratin 18 value was 193 ± 7.2 IU, p < 0.005 vs. pretreatment case group. Conclusions: Cytokeratin 18 is higher in patients with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, being statistically significant, and decreases with treatment with statistical significance, and may become a useful marker in this group of patients.

Resumen: Introducción: La enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico es una de las principales causas de afección hepática. La citoqueratina 18 surge como marcador no invasivo para la valoración de fibrosis hepática. El objetivo del trabajo fue validar el uso de la citoqueratina 18 en sangre periférica en el diagnóstico y evolución de los pacientes con enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico. Metodología: Para validar la citoqueratina 18 en el diagnóstico se realizó un estudio de tipo caso-control. El grupo caso fueron los pacientes mayores de 18 años, de ambos sexos, con diagnóstico de enfermedad por hígado graso no alcohólico vinculado al síndrome metabólico, captados entre 2/2/2019 al 2/2/2020. El grupo control fueron personas donantes de sangre. Se parearon 1-1 por edad y sexo. Se cuantificó la citoqueratina 18 en sangre periférica de ambos grupos. Para validar la citoqueratina 18 en la evolución de los pacientes con enfermedad de hígado graso no alcohólico se realizó un trabajo prospectivo, longitudinal. El grupo de pacientes captados fueron seguidos durante un año bajo tratamiento estándar, finalizando el mismo se realizó la cuantificación de citoqueratina 18 en sangre periférica. Las variables continuas se expresan con la media y desvío estándar. Se analizó con test de t Student, error α < 5% Resultados: 13 pacientes integran el grupo caso (12 mujeres), de 53 ± 11 años, con IMC 35.01 ± 8.9 kg/m2. El valor de citoqueratina 18 pre-tratamiento fue de 1410 ± 120 UI, y el valor post-tratamiento fue de 117 ± 56, p < 0,005.El grupo control fueron 13 personas (12 mujeres), de 43,4 ± 8,1 años e IMC 28,10 ± 5,4 kg/m2 El valor de citoqueratina 18 fue de 193 ± 7.2 UI, p < 0.005 vs grupo caso pretratamiento. Conclusiones: La citoqueratina 18 es más elevada en los pacientes con enfermedad hígado graso no alcohólico, siendo estadísticamente significativa y disminuye con el tratamiento con significación estadística, pudiendo constituirse en un marcador útil en este grupo de pacientes.

Abstract Introduction: This study investigated variables associated with mortality in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs) diagnosed with post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease (PTLD) and a simultaneous Epstein-Barr virus (EBV) viremia. Methods: This was a retrospective cohort study enrolling KTRs diagnosed with PTLD between 2018 and 2020. Outcome: death within two years after diagnosis. Results: Among 1,625 KTRs who collected EBV viremia (by PCR, 2018–2020) for any reason, 238 (14.6%) had a positive viral load and 41 (17.2%) simultaneous PTLD. These 41 patients were 40.1 years old at diagnosis and 8.6 years after transplantation; 26.8% were induced with rATG and 92.7% were maintained on tacrolimus and azathioprine (TAC/AZA) as immunosuppressive regimen. Lymph nodes (75.6%) was the most common site of PTLD, followed by the gastrointestinal tract (48.8%), with 61.0% at Lugano stage IV and 80.5% monomorphic PTLD. The mean EBV viral load was 12,198 IU/mL. One- and two-year patient survival post-diagnosis was 60.4% and 46.8%, respectively. In the Cox regression analysis, age at PTLD diagnosis (HR for each year = 1.039; p < 0.001) and EBV viral load (HR for each log = 1.695; p = 0.026) were associated with risk of death. Conclusion: This study suggests that in patients predominantly on TAC/AZA, PTLD with simultaneous EBV positive viral load is a late event, and worse survival is associated with older age and EBV viral load at diagnosis. Introduction (KTRs posttransplant post (PTLD EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr (EBV Methods 201 2020 Outcome Results 1625 1 625 1,62 PCR 2018–2020 20182020 reason 23 14.6% 146 14 6 (14.6% 4 17.2% 172 17 2 (17.2% 401 40 40. 86 8 8. transplantation 268 26 26.8 927 92 7 92.7 TAC/AZA TACAZA TAC AZA (TAC/AZA regimen 75.6% 756 75 (75.6% 48.8%, 488 48.8% , 48 (48.8%) 610 61 0 61.0 805 80 5 80.5 12198 12 198 12,19 IUmL IU mL IU/mL One twoyear postdiagnosis 604 60 60.4 468 46 46.8% respectively analysis HR 1.039 1039 039 0.001 0001 001 1.695 1695 695 0.026 0026 026 Conclusion event 20 202 162 62 1,6 2018–202 2018202 14.6 (14.6 17.2 (17.2 26. 9 92. 75.6 (75.6 48.8 (48.8% 61. 80. 1219 19 12,1 60. 46.8 1.03 103 03 0.00 000 00 1.69 169 69 0.02 002 02 16 1, 2018–20 201820 14. (14. 17. (17. 75. (75. 48. (48.8 121 12, 46. 1.0 10 0.0 1.6 2018–2 20182 (14 (17 (75 (48. 1. 0. 2018– (1 (7 (48 ( (4

Resumo Introdução: Este estudo investigou variáveis associadas à mortalidade em receptores de transplante renal (RTR) diagnosticados com doença linfoproliferativa pós-transplante (PTLD, do inglês post-transplant lymphoproliferative disease) e viremia simultânea pelo vírus Epstein-Barr (EBV). Métodos: Estudo de coorte retrospectivo incluindo RTR diagnosticados com PTLD entre 2018 e 2020. Desfecho: óbito em até dois anos após diagnóstico. Resultados: Entre 1.625 RTR que realizaram coleta de viremia para EBV (por PCR, 2018–2020) por qualquer motivo, 238 (14,6%) apresentaram carga viral positiva e 41 (17,2%) PTLD simultânea. Esses 41 pacientes tinham em média 40,1 anos ao diagnóstico e 8,6 anos após o transplante; 26,8% foram induzidos com rATG e 92,7% foram mantidos com tacrolimus e azatioprina (TAC/AZA) como regime imunossupressor. Linfonodos (75,6%) foram o local mais comum de PTLD, seguidos pelo trato gastrointestinal (48,8%), com 61,0% no estágio IV de Lugano e 80,5% PTLD monomórfica. A carga viral média do EBV foi 12.198 UI/mL. A sobrevida dos pacientes em um e dois anos após o diagnóstico foi 60,4% e 46,8%, respectivamente. Na análise de regressão de Cox, a idade ao diagnóstico de PTLD (HR para cada ano = 1,039; p < 0,001) e a carga viral do EBV (HR para cada log = 1,695; p = 0,026) foram associadas ao risco de óbito. Conclusão: Este estudo sugere que, em pacientes predominantemente em uso de TAC/AZA, a PTLD com carga viral simultânea positiva para EBV é um evento tardio, e a pior sobrevida está associada à idade mais avançada e à carga viral de EBV no momento do diagnóstico. Introdução (RTR póstransplante pós (PTLD posttransplant post transplant disease EpsteinBarr Epstein Barr EBV. . (EBV) Métodos 201 2020 Desfecho Resultados 1625 1 625 1.62 PCR 2018–2020 20182020 motivo 23 14,6% 146 14 6 (14,6% 4 17,2% 172 17 2 (17,2% 401 40 40, 86 8 8, 268 26 26,8 927 92 7 92,7 TAC/AZA TACAZA TAC AZA (TAC/AZA imunossupressor 75,6% 756 75 (75,6% 48,8%, 488 48,8% , 48 (48,8%) 610 61 0 61,0 805 80 5 80,5 monomórfica 12198 12 198 12.19 UImL UI mL UI/mL 604 60 60,4 468 46 46,8% respectivamente Cox HR 1,039 1039 039 0,001 0001 001 1,695 1695 695 0,026 0026 026 Conclusão tardio (EBV 20 202 162 62 1.6 2018–202 2018202 14,6 (14,6 17,2 (17,2 26, 9 92, 75,6 (75,6 48,8 (48,8% 61, 80, 1219 19 12.1 60, 46,8 1,03 103 03 0,00 000 00 1,69 169 69 0,02 002 02 16 1. 2018–20 201820 14, (14, 17, (17, 75, (75, 48, (48,8 121 12. 46, 1,0 10 0,0 1,6 2018–2 20182 (14 (17 (75 (48, 1, 0, 2018– (1 (7 (48 ( (4

Resumo: Objetivo: determinar habilidades e conhecimentos sobre as tecnologias da informação e comunicação (TIC) dos calouros no curso de bacharelado em enfermagem em uma instituição pública de ensino superior na cidade de Bahía Blanca, província de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Metodologia: estudo observacional, descritivo, transversal e quantitativo. Foi utilizado um instrumento composto por 59 perguntas com opções de resposta fechada para avaliar as competências digitais dos calouros do curso. Resultados: Participaram 386 estudantes, em sua maioria do gênero feminino (85,49 %), do primeiro ciclo estudantil (74,35 %) e com idade igual ou inferior a 20 anos (47,15 %). 98,19 % tinham acesso à internet, 79,27 % tinham computador e mais de 80 % usavam amplamente as redes sociais (WhatsApp, Instagram) e o e-mail. Os calouros se auto-avaliaram competentes no programa MS Word, enquanto no MS Excel se declararam menos competentes. Há desconhecimento e baixo desenvolvimento de habilidades para gerar conteúdo e uma ampla demonstração de habilidades para pesquisar e baixar informações da web. A idade, o gênero, o tempo diário de uso da Internet e o ciclo de ingresso estudantil mostraram relação com o domínio das ferramentas digitais aplicadas à educação. Conclusões: Foi identificado um desenvolvimento intermediário de competências digitais aplicadas à educação, o que poderia demandar a concepção de programas que nivelem essas competências durante o processo de admissão ou durante a formação.

Abstract: Objective: To determine the skills and knowledge about information and communication technologies (ICT) of entrants to the Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing at a public higher institution in Bahía Blanca, Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, transversal and quantitative study. An instrument was implemented consisting of 59 questions with closed response options aimed at assessing digital competencies in those entering the career. Results: 386 entrants participated, mostly female (85.49 %), from the first cycle (74.35 %) and 20 years old or younger (47.15%). 98.19 % had access to the internet, 79.27 % have a computer and more than 80 % have extensive use of social networks (WhatsApp, Instagram) and email. The entrants evaluated themselves as competent in the MS Word program, while in MS Excel they declared themselves less competent. There is a lack of knowledge and low development of skills to generate content and a wide range of skills to search and download information from the web. Age, gender, daily time of Internet use and entry cycle showed a relationship with the mastery of digital tools applied to education. Conclusions: An intermediate development of digital competencies applied to education was identified, and a high one for the use of social networks. The variables age, gender, daily time of Internet use and entry cycle were related to the knowledge and skills for using ICT applied to education.

Resumen: Objetivo: Determinar las habilidades y conocimientos sobre las tecnologías de la información y la comunicación (TIC) de los ingresantes a la carrera de Licenciatura en Enfermería de una institución superior pública de Bahía Blanca, Provincia de Buenos Aires, Argentina. Metodología: Estudio observacional, descriptivo, transversal y cuantitativo. Se implementó un instrumento conformado por 59 preguntas con opciones de respuesta cerrada orientado a valorar las competencias digitales en los ingresantes a la carrera. Resultados: Participaron 386 ingresantes, mayormente de género femenino (85.49 %), del primer ciclo (74.35 %) y con 20 años o menos de edad (47.15 %). El 98.19 % tenía acceso a internet, el 79.27 % tiene computadora y más del 80 % tiene un amplio uso de redes sociales (WhatsApp, Instagram) y correo electrónico. Los ingresantes se autoevaluaron competentes en el programa MS Word, mientras que en MS Excel se declararon menos competentes. Hay desconocimiento y bajo desarrollo de habilidades para generar contenido, y un amplio despliegue de habilidades para buscar y descargar información de la web. La edad, el género, el tiempo diario de uso de internet y el ciclo de ingreso mostraron relación con el dominio de las herramientas digitales aplicadas a la educación. Conclusiones: Se identificó un desarrollo intermedio de competencias digitales aplicadas a la educación, lo que podría ameritar el diseño de programas que nivelen estas habilidades durante el proceso de ingreso o durante la formación.

Abstract Introduction: Melina (Gmelina arborea) is a tree species of great interest for its wood and medicinal properties. In Costa Rica, there are genetically superior clones that are propagated without knowledge of the ontogenic and physiological age of the materials. Objective: To evaluate how age influences the content of phenols and lignins in leaves, petioles, stems, and roots of melina plants. Methods: The total phenolic and lignins contents were determined using Folin-Ciocalteu colorimetric method and alkaline extraction method, respectively. Plants of five different ages were chosen for the investigation (in vitro plants “year 0” and trees of a year and a half, four, seven and 20 years). Sampling was done in March and April 2021. Results: All parts of the plant analyzed contain phenolic compounds and lignins, regardless of their age. There was no positive correlation between age and phenol and lignin content for any development condition, since the highest values were not obtained in the oldest trees. Leaf extracts from in vitro plants and seven-year-old trees showed, respectively, the highest phenol and lignin contents for all conditions (P < 0.05). The lowest average values of phenolic compounds for all conditions were obtained in four-year-old trees. Regarding lignins, the lowest content occurred in the oldest roots, although the trend was not maintained for the rest of the plant parts. Conclusions: This study provides the first results of the content of phenolic compounds and lignins present in different tissues of a forest species of different ages. Therefore, they are the first reference values about the biochemical commitment for phenolic synthesis according to the age and the specific developmental stage of a woody plant.

Resumen Introducción: La melina (Gmelina arborea), es una especie de gran interés por su madera y propiedades medicinales. En Costa Rica, existen clones genéticamente superiores que se propagan sin el conocimiento de la edad ontogénica y fisiológica de los materiales. Objetivo: Evaluar la relación del contenido de fenoles y ligninas en hojas, peciolos, tallos y raíces de plantas con diferentes edades. Métodos: Los contenidos de fenoles y ligninas totales se determinaron mediante el método colorimétrico de Folin-Ciocalteu y el método de extracción alcalina, respectivamente. Para la investigación se eligieron plantas in vitro “año cero” y árboles de año y medio, cuatro, siete y 20 años. El muestreo se realizó en marzo y abril del 2021. Resultados: Se demostró que todas las partes de la planta analizadas contienen compuestos fenólicos y ligninas, independientemente de su edad. No hubo una correlación positiva entre la edad con el contenido de fenoles y ligninas para ninguna condición de desarrollo, pues los valores más altos no se obtuvieron en los árboles más longevos. Los extractos de hojas de las plantas in vitro y los árboles de siete años mostraron, respectivamente, los contenidos más altos de fenoles y ligninas para todas las condiciones (P < 0.05). Los valores promedio más bajos de compuestos fenólicos para todas las condiciones se obtuvieron en los árboles de cuatro años. Respecto a las ligninas, el contenido más bajo se presentó en las raíces más longevas, aunque la tendencia no se mantuvo para el resto de las partes de la planta. Conclusiones: La investigación muestra los primeros resultados del contenido de compuestos fenólicos y ligninas presentes en diferentes tejidos de una especie forestal de edades diferentes. Por lo tanto, son los primeros valores de referencia acerca del compromiso bioquímico para la síntesis fenólica según la edad y el estado de desarrollo específico de una planta leñosa.

Resumen. La mojarra (Eucinostomus currani) es un recurso importante de subsistencia en mercados locales de Ecuador. Sin embargo, poco es sabido sobre la historia de vida temprana y la biología reproductiva de esta especie. En 2016 y 2017, se recolectaron larvas de E. currani en 3 playas arenosas en el Golfo de Guayaquil, Ecuador, y se identificaron usando códigos de barras de ADN. La longitud estándar de las larvas osciló entre 4.00 y 15.78 mm. También recolectamos otolitos para comprender mejor la historia de vida temprana de E. currani. Los otolitos se usaron para estimar la edad, la tasa de crecimiento de la población (±EE), las fechas de eclosión y la época reproductiva. En promedio, la edad de los peces fue de 16.5 ± 4.5 días, mientras que la tasa de crecimiento promedio fue de 0.70 ± 0.05 y 0.22 ± 0.16 mm por día en marzo y mayo, respectivamente. En el Golfo de Guayaquil, la mayoría de las fechas de eclosión y la actividad reproductiva presunta de E. currani ocurrió durante la época húmeda (diciembre-abril) cuando aguas más calidas prevalecieron. Hasta donde tenemos conocimiento, este es el primer estudio que estima las fechas de eclosión y la tasa de crecimiento larval para una especie de la familia Gerreidae en el Océano Pacífico.

Abstract. The flagfin mojarra (Eucinostomus currani) is an important subsistence fishery resource in local Ecuadorian markets; however, very little is known about the early life history and reproductive biology of this species. In 2016 and 2017, E. currani larvae were collected at 3 sandy beaches in the Gulf of Guayaquil, Ecuador, and identified using DNA barcoding. Standard lengths ranged from 4.00-15.78 mm. We also collected otoliths to better understand the early life history of E. currani. Otoliths were used to estimate the age, population growth rate (±SE), hatch dates, and reproductive period. On average, the fish were 16.5 ± 4.5 days old, while the average growth rate was 0.70 ± 0.05 and 0.22 ± 0.16 mm per day in March and May, respectively. In the Gulf of Guayaquil, most hatch dates and the presumed reproductive activity of E. currani occurred during the wet season (December-April) when warmer water prevailed. To our knowledge, this is the first study to estimate the hatch dates and larval growth rate for a species of the family Gerreidae in the Pacific Ocean.

Abstract Introduction: The nursing process is the method that allows us to administer care to people with chronic diseases through the disease stages, that is, assessment, diagnostic reasoning, nursing care plan and evaluation. Objective: Evaluate a nursing care plan for an older adult with type 2 diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis with a focus on therapeutic health education. Methodology: Observational, descriptive, and longitudinal clinical case study of a 63-year-old patient with diabetes mellitus and osteoporosis; the Marjory Gordon instrument was used for assessment, and standardized language was used for diagnostic reasoning, planning, execution and evaluation. Under bioethical principles, this is a minimal risk research, and the privacy and data of the elderly are protected. Results: Alteration was found in the pattern of perception/maintenance of health, nutritional/metabolic, exercise activity and coping with stress; with the establishment of activities to control glucose, priority was given to prescribed diet, exercise, adherence to treatment and coping with stress. Acceptance of the disease, learning to take capillary glucose and glycemic control was achieved, as well as adherence to the prescribed diet and exercise. Conclusions: Therapeutic health education achieved adherence to pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment, as well as the acceptance of the health status, which allows acquiring self-control of the disease. Continuous and long-term follow-up is important due to the pathological progress, age and general deterioration of the patient.

Abstrato Introdução. O processo de enfermagem é o método que nos permite administrar a assistência a pessoas com doenças crônicas por meio dos estágios da doença, ou seja, avaliação, raciocínio diagnóstico, plano de assistência de enfermagem e avaliação. Objetivo: Avaliar um plano de cuidados de enfermagem para um adulto mais velho com diabetes mellitus tipo 2 e osteoporose com foco na educação terapêutica em saúde. Metodologia: Estudo de caso clínico observacional, descritivo e longitudinal de uma paciente de 63 anos com diabetes mellitus e osteoporose; para a avaliação foi utilizado o instrumento Marjory Gordon para raciocínio diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, para raciocínio diagnóstico, planejamento, execução e avaliação, foi utilizada a linguagem padronizada. De acordo com os princípios bioéticos, essa é uma pesquisa de risco mínimo, e a privacidade e os dados dos idosos são protegidos. Resultados: Foi encontrada alteração no padrão de percepção/manutenção da saúde, nutricional/metabólico, atividade física e enfrentamento do estresse; com o estabelecimento de atividades para controlar a glicose, a prioridade foi dada à dieta prescrita, aos exercícios, à adesão ao tratamento e ao enfrentamento do estresse. Houve aceitação da doença, aprendizado da medição da glicose capilar e controle glicêmico, além de adesão à dieta e aos exercícios prescritos. Conclusões: A educação terapêutica em saúde conseguiu a adesão ao tratamento farmacológico e não farmacológico, bem como a aceitação do estado de saúde, que permite adquirir o autocontrolo da doença, sendo importante a monitorização contínua e a longo prazo da evolução patológica, da idade e da deterioração geral do paciente.

Resumen Introducción: El proceso de enfermería es el método que nos permite administrar los cuidados a personas con enfermedades crónicas a través de sus etapas: valoración, razonamiento diagnóstico, plan de cuidados de enfermería y evaluación. Objetivo: Evaluar un plan de cuidados de enfermería a una adulta mayor con diabetes mellitus tipo 2 y osteoporosis con enfoque a la educación para la salud terapéutica. Metodología: Estudio de caso clínico, observacional, descriptivo y longitudinal, a paciente de 63 años con diabetes mellitus y osteoporosis; para la valoración se empleó el instrumento de Marjory Gordon, para el razonamiento diagnóstico, planeación, ejecución y evaluación se utilizó el lenguaje estandarizado de enfermería. Bajo los principios bioéticos es una investigación de riesgo mínimo, se protege la privacidad y datos del adulto mayor. Resultados: Se encontró alteración en el patrón percepción / mantenimiento de la salud, nutricional / metabólico, actividad ejercicio y afrontamiento del estrés; estableciendo actividades para el control de su glucosa, se priorizó en dieta prescrita, ejercicio, adherencia al tratamiento y afrontamiento al estrés. Se logró aceptación de la enfermedad, aprendizaje de toma de glucosa capilar y control glucémico, además del apego a dieta y ejercicio prescrito. Conclusiones: La educación para la salud terapéutica logró el apego al tratamiento farmacológico y no farmacológico, así como la aceptación del estado de salud le permite adquirir el autocontrol de su enfermedad, es importante el seguimiento continuo y a largo plazo por el avance patológico, edad y deterioro general de la paciente.

Abstract Introduction Functional endoscopic sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery are frequently performed surgeries today. Nasal septal deviation is a common finding and can affect the surgical area. Therefore, it is important to examine the effect of this deviation on other anatomical structures. Objectıve The aim of the present study was to determine whether there is a relationship between the degree of nasal septal deviation and anterior skull base structures using computed tomography (CT). Methods A total of 312 patients (aged 18 to 65 years old) whose paranasal sinus CT images were available were included in the study. Measurements were obtained on images retrieved from Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) and Horos image archive systems in the bone window in the coronal and axial plane. Results The mean age of 312 patients was 33.00 years old (standard deviation [SD] 11.22 years). The presence of septal deviation was not associated with changes in olfactory fossa (OF) depths, Keros degrees, and the angle between the lateral lamella and the cribriform lamella. However, OF depths and Keros degrees on the deviated side of the septum were found to change at a significant level (p < 0.05). No significant association was observed between the degree of septal deviation and cribriform lamella-lateral lamella angle. Conclusion The study showed significantly increased OF depth and Keros degree on the deviated side of the nasal septum. Performing CT scans before endoscopic sinus surgery and endoscopic skull base surgery is important to increase the chances of a successful surgical outcome and to reduce complications. today area Therefore CT. . (CT) 31 aged 1 6 PACS (PACS plane 3300 33 00 33.0 standard SD [SD 1122 11 22 11.2 years. years) (OF However p 0.05. 005 0.05 0 05 0.05) lamellalateral complications (CT 3 330 33. 112 2 11. 0.0 0.

Abstract: With the neoliberal reform of the Chilean pension system in 1981, Latin America inaugurated a transformation of its pension funds. These economic changes have also generated a political rationality that sees old age as a social burden, assimilating the elderly to other subordinate identities. This article explores the contradiction between the economic failure of these reforms and their current political legitimacy as a model of governance of pension systems, a model that understands demographic ageing as a cause of the fiscal deficit of states.

Resumen: Con la reforma neoliberal del sistema previsional chileno en 1981, América Latina inauguró un proceso de transformación de los fondos de pensiones. Estos cambios económicos han generado una racionalidad política que ve a la vejez como carga social y conceptualiza a las personas mayores de forma similar a grupos de población con identidades subordinadas. Este artículo explora la contradicción entre el fracaso económico de estas reformas y su actual legitimidad política como modelo de gobernanza de los sistemas de pensiones, con el consecuente impacto en la comprensión del envejecimiento demográfico como causa del déficit fiscal de los Estados.

ABSTRACT Introduction Vesicovaginal fistula (VVF) is the most common urogenital fistula due to iatrogenic cause, primarily associated with gynecologic surgery (1). Although both conservative and surgical management may be considered, the optimal treatment is still uncertain and several studies were published using different techniques (open, laparoscopic or robotic) and approaches (extravesical, transvesical or transvaginal) (2–5). In this context, we aim to report our initial experience repairing VVF with Single-Port (SP) Transvesical (TV) access. Materials and Methods Four patients with a diagnosis of VVF underwent SP-TV VVF repair between May 2022 and December 2023. Diagnosis was confirmed by cystoscopy, cystogram and in two cases by CT Urogram. Under general anesthesia, before robotic time, patients were placed in lithotomy position and a preliminary cystoscopy was performed. Fistula was noted and a 5fr stent was placed through the fistulous tract. Two ureteral stents were placed. Then, with patient supine, a transverse suprapubic 3cm incision and 2cm cystotomy were made for SP access. First step was to mark and remove fistula tract to the vagina. The edges of the vagina and bladder were dissected in order to have a closure free of tension and to create three different layers to close: vagina, muscularis layer of the bladder and mucosal layer of the bladder. A bladder catheter was placed, and the two ureteral stents were removed at the end of procedure. Results Mean age was 53 years old and three out of 4 patients developed VVF after gynecologic surgery. Two patients underwent VVF repair 6 and 8 months after total hysterectomy. One patient developed VVF after total hysterectomy and oophorectomy followed by radiation therapy. Last patient developed VVF after previous urological procedure. Fistula diameter was between 11 and 15mm. Operative time was 211 min, including preliminary cystoscopy, stents placement and SP-access. All patients were discharged on the same day with a bladder catheter, successfully removed between post-operative day 14-18 after negative cystogram. Only in one case a ureteral stent was left because the fistula was closed to the ureteral orifice and we reported one case of UTI twelve days after surgery, treated with outpatient antibiotics. Mean follow-up was 8 months, patients were scheduled for regular follow-up visits and no recurrence was reported. All patients have at least 3 months of post-operative follow-up. Conclusions Our experience suggests that SP Transvesical VVF repair may be considered as a safe and feasible minimally invasive treatment for small/medium fistulae (10-15mm). (VVF cause 1. 1 . (1) open, open (open extravesical, extravesical (extravesical transvaginal 2–5. 25 2–5 2 5 (2–5) context SinglePort Single Port (SP TV (TV access SPTV 202 2023 Urogram anesthesia performed fr Then supine cm close procedure therapy 15mm mm 21 min SPaccess. SPaccess SP-access postoperative post operative 1418 14 18 14-1 antibiotics followup follow up followup. up. smallmedium small medium 1015mm. 1015mm 10 (10-15mm) (1 2– (2–5 20 141 14- (10-15mm ( (2– (2

Abstract Objective: Signs and symptoms of osteomyelitis or septic arthritis in neonates and infants are often nonspecific and early-stage bone infections in infants may often go unnoticed. The objective of this study was to analyze the clinical characteristics of newborns and infants with osteomyelitis and septic arthritis to improve understanding of the disorder and to assist clinicians with diagnosis. Methods: A retrospective multicenter study was conducted on neonates (0-28 days old, n = 94) and infants (1–12 months old, n = 415) with osteoarticular infections. Data consisting of clinical characteristics, complications, laboratory outcomes, and the pathogenic microorganisms causing osteomyelitis were tabulated. The statistics were further broken down into two regions and the significant differences between neonates and infants were evaluated and compared to the literature. Results: Compared to infants, neonates had significantly lower incidences of fever (p < 0.0001), higher incidences of localized swelling (p = 0.0021), higher rate of infection at the humerus (p = 0.0016), higher percentage of Escherichia coli (p < 0.0001) and Klebsiella pneumoniae (p = 0.0039) infections, lower percentage of Staphylococcus aureus infections (p < 0.0001) and were more likely to develop septic arthritis (p < 0.0001). Conclusion: Distinct differences were found between neonatal and infants with osteoarticular infections. Future studies should focus on improving diagnosis and subsequent treatment regimens for younger age groups. Objective earlystage early stage unnoticed Methods 028 0 28 (0-2 old 94 1–12 112 1 12 (1–1 415 complications outcomes tabulated literature Results p 0.0001, 00001 0.0001 , 0001 0.0021, 00021 0.0021 0021 0.0021) 0.0016, 00016 0.0016 0016 0.0016) 0.0039 00039 0039 0.0001. . Conclusion groups 02 2 (0- 9 1–1 11 (1– 41 0000 0.000 000 0002 0.002 002 0.001 001 0.003 0003 003 (0 1– (1 4 0.00 00 ( 0.0 0.

Este texto tiene por objetivo construir un perfil de crímenes, de víctimas y perpetradores de homicidios contra personas LGBTI+ por medio del análisis de 33 documentos judiciales públicos entre los años 2000 y 2020; utilizando las categorías: a) crímenes: año de judicialización, clasificación penal, geografía, local de ocurrencia, uso de alcohol/drogas, causa de muerte y motivo atribuido; b) víctimas: sexo, edad, identidad sexual o de género y ocupación; c) victimarios: edad, sexo, ocupación, estado civil, residencia y organizaciones delincuenciales. El perfil obtenido muestra que las víctimas tenían 32 años en promedio, fueron identificadas como “hombres” y tanto identidades transfemeninas como homosexuales fueron los principales objetivos. En cuanto a los mayores locales de ocurrencia destacan las vías públicas de zonas urbanas. Además, se observa que existió mayoritariamente una participación colectiva, utilizando armas blancas y de fuego como método de asesinato. Y, respecto al motivo atribuido a los crímenes, predomina la homofobia en las Maras, teniendo 22 años en promedio los perpetradores, solteros, quienes se dedicaban, principalmente, al área de mecánica automotriz. crímenes LGBTI 3 200 2020 categorías judicialización penal geografía alcoholdrogas alcohol drogas alcohol/drogas b sexo edad ocupación c victimarios civil delincuenciales hombres “hombres objetivos urbanas Además colectiva asesinato Y Maras 2 solteros dedicaban principalmente automotriz 20 202

Este texto visa traçar um perfil dos crimes, vítimas e autores de homicídios contra pessoas LGBTI+, por meio da análise de 33 processos judiciais públicos entre os anos de 2000 e 2020; utilizando as categorias de a) crimes: ano do processo, classificação criminal, geografia, local de ocorrência, uso de álcool/drogas, causa da morte e motivo atribuído; b) vítimas: sexo, idade, identidade sexual ou de gênero e ocupação; c) agressores: idade, sexo, ocupação, estado civil, residência e organização criminosa. O perfil obtido mostra que as vítimas tinham em média 32 anos, foram identificadas como “homens” e tanto identidades transfemininas quanto homossexuais foram os principais objetivos. As vias públicas em áreas urbanas foram os locais de maiores ocorrência. Houve participação coletiva, usando armas brancas e de fogo como método de assassinato. O motivo atribuído aos crimes foi a homofobia nas Maras, sendo os autores do crime com idade de 22 anos em média, solteiros e dedicados à área de mecânica automotiva. LGBTI LGBTI+ 3 200 2020 processo criminal geografia ocorrência álcooldrogas álcool drogas álcool/drogas b sexo ocupação c agressores civil criminosa homens “homens objetivos coletiva assassinato Maras 2 automotiva 20 202

This text aims to build a profile of crimes, victims and perpetrators of homicides against LGBTI+ people, through the analysis of 33 public judicial documents between the years 2000 and 2020; using the categories of a) crimes: year of prosecution, criminal classification, geography, place of occurrence, use of alcohol/drugs, cause of death and attributed motive; b) victims: sex, age, sexual or gender identity and occupation; c) victimizers: age, sex, occupation, marital status, residence and criminal organizations. The profile obtained shows that the victims were 32 years old on average, they were men, both transfeminine and homosexual identities were the main albos. Public roads in urban areas were the main places of occurrence. There was mostly collective participation, using bladed and firearms as a method of murder. The main reason attributed was the homophobic of the Maras, the perpetrators being 22 years old, single and dedicated to the area of automotive mechanics. crimes LGBTI people 3 200 2020 prosecution classification geography occurrence alcoholdrugs alcohol drugs alcohol/drugs motive b sex age occupation c victimizers status organizations average men albos participation murder Maras 2 mechanics 20 202

Abstract Objectives: Age at menarche (MA) is a proxy for biological maturation and a parameter of socioeconomic changes. Worldwide, anticipation of menarche is associated with nutritional transition and excess weight. The objective of this study was to evaluate the MA in Amazonian students and its association with nutritional status, ethnicity, and socioeconomic level. Methods: Cross-sectional study with 1,017 students aged 6 to 17 living in the city of Manaus, Brazil. MA was analyzed by status quo and recall; its association with body mass index (BMI), race, socioeconomic status, and adult height was examined. Results: 559 (51.9%) participants had already experienced menarche. In 91.7%, menarche occurred between 10 and 14 years of age; the mean age at the onset of menarche was 11.9 years. Overweight (11.6 years) and obese (11.4 years) participants reached menarche earlier than those with normal weight (12 years) and lean (12.7 years) participants. The associations between MA and nutritional status showed that overweight and obesity are risk factors for the early occurrence of menarche. MA was not associated with socioeconomic status/parental education or race. However, excess weight was associated with earlier MA in all races and social classes. The adult height was slightly lower in girls with menarche before 12 years old (157.9 vs 159.4 cm). Conclusion: Regardless of socioeconomic level or ethnicity, excess weight was associated with earlier menarche in Amazonian students. Objectives (MA changes Worldwide ethnicity Methods Crosssectional Cross sectional 1017 1 017 1,01 Manaus Brazil recall BMI, BMI , (BMI) race examined Results 55 51.9% 519 51 9 (51.9% 917 91 7 91.7% 119 11 11. 11.6 116 (11. 11.4 114 4 (1 12.7 127 (12. statusparental parental However classes 157.9 1579 157 (157. 1594 159 159. cm. cm . cm) Conclusion 101 01 1,0 (BMI 5 51.9 (51.9 91.7 (11 ( 12. 157. 15 (157 0 1, 51. (51. 91. (15 (51 (5

Abstract This study aims to indicate the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) in epidemiological reports of decayed, missed and restored teeth. As a proof of concept our study model used panoramic x-ray images and an AI algorithm for tooth numbering, detection of the caries and restorations with accuracy over 80% for such diagnostic tasks. The output came as the number of decayed, missed and restored teeth according to patient's age and the DMFT index (number of decayed, missing, and filled teeth) which varied from 3.6 (up to 20 years old) to 20.4 (+60 years old). Thus, it is suggested that AI is a promising method to automate health data collection through the analysis of x-rays.

Resumen Este estudio tiene como objetivo indicar el potencial de la inteligencia artificial (IA) en los informes epidemiológicos de dientes cariados, perdidos y restaurados. Como prueba de concepto, nuestro modelo de estudio utilizó imágenes panorámicas de rayos X y un algoritmo de inteligencia artificial para la numeración de dientes, la detección de caries y las restauraciones con una precisión superior al 80 % para dichas tareas de diagnóstico. El resultado fue el número de dientes cariados, perdidos y restaurados según la edad del paciente y el índice CPOD (número de dientes cariados, perdidos y obturados) que varió de 3,6 (hasta 20 años) a 20,4 (+60 años). Por tanto, se sugiere que la IA es un método prometedor para automatizar la recopilación de datos de salud mediante el análisis de rayos X.

RESUMEN Introducción. Las imágenes de densidad electrónica (DE) podrían detectar diferencias miocárdicas tisulares no distinguibles mediante la tomografía computarizada (TC) convencional sin contraste. Objetivos. Evaluar si existen diferencias de DE miocárdica asociadas al sexo, y de estar presentes, su relación con factores de riesgo cardiovascular o calcificación coronaria. Material y métodos. Los pacientes pertenecían a un estudio prospectivo observacional de centro único que incluyó sujetos asintomáticos entre 50 y 75 años, derivados para realizar una TC de tórax de baja dosis. Todas las imágenes se obtuvieron mediante un equipo de TC espectral dual, y fueron evaluadas utilizando imágenes de TC convencional (120 kVp) y de DE. Resultados. Se incluyó un total de 171 pacientes. La atenuación miocárdica no estuvo relacionada con el sexo o factores de riesgo coronarios (todos con p >0,05), mientras que el porcentaje de densidad electrónica respecto del agua (%EDW, por su sigla en inglés) fue significativamente mayor en la población masculina (p<0,0001), y en los pacientes con diabetes (p=0,007), hipertensión (p=0,004) y obesidad (p=0,004). La extensión de la calcificación coronaria no estuvo relacionada ni con la ate nuación ni con la DE miocárdicas. En el análisis univariado, el sexo masculino fue la única variable asociada a un %EDW elevado (p=0,011), mientras que la edad, la diabetes, la obesidad, el tabaquismo, la hipertensión y el score CACSIS (score de calcificación de las arterias coronarias), no. Un modelo de regresión logística que incluyó sexo, obesidad, diabetes e hipertensión, identificó al sexo masculino como el único predictor independiente de %EDW elevado (OR 2,51, IC 95% 1,23-5,34, p=0,016). Conclusiones. En este estudio, las imágenes de DE identificaron diferencias en el tejido miocárdico que la TC convencional fue incapaz de discriminar, con un mayor %EDW en hombres y en pacientes con factores de riesgo cardiovascular. El sexo masculino fue el único predictor independiente de %EDW elevado.

ABSTRACT Background. Electron density (ED) imaging might be able to detect myocardial tissue differences indistinguishable for con ventional non-contrast computed tomography (CT). Objectives. To evaluate whether there are differences in myocardial ED associated with sex, and if present, their relationship with cardiovascular risk factors or coronary calcification. Methods. Patients were participants of a prospective single center observational study comprising asymptomatic subjects between 50 and 75 years old, referred for a low-dose chest CT. All images were obtained using a dual-layer detector spectral CT, and evaluated using conventional CT (120 kVp) and ED images. Results. A total of 171 patients were included. Myocardial attenuation was not related to sex or coronary risk factors (all p >0.05), whereas the percent electron density relative to water (%EDW) was significantly higher among males (p <0.0001), and patients with diabetes (p = 0.007), hypertension (p = 0.004), and obesity (p = 0.004). The extent of coronary artery calcification was unrelated to neither the myocardial attenuation, nor the myocardial ED. At univariate analysis, male sex was the only variable associated with a high %EDW (p = 0.011), whereas age, diabetes, obesity, smoking, hypertension, and CACSIS (coronary artery calcification segment involvement score), were not. Logistic regression analysis including sex, obesity, diabetes, and hypertension in the model, identified male sex as the only independent predictor of a high %EDW (OR 2.51, 95%CI 1.23-5.34, p=0.016). Conclusions. In this study, ED imaging identified myocardial tissue differences that conventional CT was unable to discriminate, with a higher %EDW in men and in patients with cardiovascular risk factors. Male sex was the only independent predictor of a high %EDW

ABSTRACT Introduction: Diabetes mellitus is a public health issue affecting an increasing number of workers, representing a disease exacerbated by work with a high social, economic, and personal cost. The nature of the work performed, coupled with occupational risks in a hospital setting, significantly contribute to the disease's progression. This study aims to address the impact of this disease on work and the role of Occupational Health in the prevention of exposure to occupational risk factors in the hospital environment, which can contribute to the metabolic imbalance of type I diabetes mellitus. Methodology: The methodology included search in PubMed, Science Direct, and Google Scholar databases, using keywords such as "diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors and occupational health”. Filters were applied, considering publications from 2010 to 2024, totaling 463 works. Exclusion criteria focused on non-diabetes-related diseases, exclusive focus on Type II, and non-occupational approaches. Articles on diabetes and occupational health and safety published in Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional were also considered, in a total of five studies. Sources also included Direção Geral de Saúde Clinical Guidance, a national epidemiological study, and a technical manual on workplace diabetes, totaling 30 references in the discussion. Results: The authors report two cases of healthcare professionals from a hospital unit, both diagnosed with Type I Diabetes at the age of five. Case 1: A 35-year-old healthcare assistant with a history of depressive syndrome and recent diabetic retinopathy diagnosis. Case 2: A 57-year-old nurse with diabetic retinopathy, nephropathy, neuropathy, undergoing treatment for osteomyelitis of the right big toe, without cardiovascular changes. In both they work or have worked in shifts, including night shifts, engaging in physically demanding tasks. Discussion/Conclusion: Diabetes is a chronic disease requiring continuous medical care and patient education, alongside support in preventing acute complications and reducing the risk of chronic complications. The incidence of new Type I Dm cases is higher between 12-14 years. During the transition to adulthood and entry into the job market, patients face disease stigma, treatment management challenges, and psychosocial workplace-related issues. Implementing preventive measures and monitoring these workers should help reduce work absenteeism, productivity loss, and income loss for the worker.

RESUMO Introdução: A Diabetes mellitus é um problema de Saúde Pública que afeta um número crescente de trabalhadores. Pode ser considerada uma doença agravada pelo trabalho com um elevado custo social, económico e pessoal. O tipo de trabalho realizado e as exposições a riscos laborais em contexto hospitalar, podem contribuir para a sua progressão, segundo alguns autores. Este trabalho pretende abordar o impacto desta patologia no trabalho e o papel da Saúde Ocupacional na evicção da exposição a fatores de risco laborais, em ambiente hospitalar, que contribuem para o descontrolo metabólico da Diabetes Melitus tipo I. Pretende-se identificar as exposições laborais que podem constituir fatores de risco modificáveis, interferem com a aptidão para o trabalho, podem aumentar a frequência de acidentes laborais e acelerar a progressão crónica da doença. Metodologia: Na metodologia de pesquisa e seleção de estudos utilizou as bases de dados PubMed, Science Direct e Google Scholar, com as palavras-chave “diabetes mellitus, occupational medicine, risk factors, occupational health”. Aplicaram-se filtros de revisão e revisão sistemática, considerando publicações de 2010 a 2024, totalizando 463 trabalhos. Critérios de exclusão incidiram em doenças não relacionadas à diabetes, exclusividade na tipo II e abordagens não ocupacionais. Foram ainda considerados os artigos sobre diabetes e saúde e segurança no trabalho publicados na Revista Portuguesa de Saúde Ocupacional, num total de cinco estudos. Incluíram-se a Norma de Orientação Clínica da DGS, um estudo epidemiológico nacional e um caderno técnico sobre diabetes no local de trabalho, totalizando 30 fontes na discussão. Descrição dos casos: Os autores reportam dois casos de profissionais de saúde de uma unidade hospitalar, ambos com diagnóstico de Diabetes tipo I aos cinco anos de idade. Caso 1: Uma auxiliar de ação médica de 35 anos, com antecedentes pessoais de síndrome depressivo e diagnóstico recente de retinopatia diabética. Caso 2: Uma enfermeira de 57 anos com retinopatia e nefropatia diabética, neuropatia, em tratamento para uma osteomielite do 1º dedo do pé direito, sem alterações cardiovasculares. Ambas trabalham ou trabalharam por turnos, com trabalho noturno e com tarefas fisicamente exigentes. Discussão/Conclusão: A diabetes é uma doença crónica que requer cuidados médicos contínuos e educação do doente, juntamente com apoio na prevenção de complicações agudas e redução do risco de complicações crónicas. A incidência de novos casos de Dm tipo I é maior entre os 12-14 anos. Na transição para a idade adulta e entrada no mercado laboral, os doentes podem ser sujeitos ao estigma da doença, ter dificuldade na gestão do tratamento e/ou desafios psicossociais relacionados com o trabalho. A instituição de medidas preventivas e monitorização destes trabalhadores deverá ajudar a reduzir o absentismo laboral, a perda de produtividade e a perda de rendimento para o trabalhador.