Resumen: Introducción: El cateterismo urinario es un procedimiento frecuente y en ocasiones es utilizado por fuera de las indicaciones aceptadas para el mismo. Esto aumenta el riesgo de complicaciones vinculadas a su uso, por lo que pueden ser prevenibles. El objetivo del estudio es conocer las características del uso de cateterismo urinario en pacientes ingresados en salas de cuidados moderados de un hospital universitario del tercer nivel de atención, determinar la frecuencia, duración e indicaciones más frecuentes, así como evaluar la presencia de complicaciones asociadas al mismo Metodología: Estudio de corte transversal, realizado en salas de cuidados moderados de un hospital terciario y universitario de Montevideo, Uruguay, el 21 de diciembre de 2022. Se incluyeron pacientes hospitalizados que presentaban o presentaron catéter vesical en la presente internación y se completó la recolección de variables mediante la revisión de la historia clínica. Resultados: De 155 pacientes ingresados en salas de cuidados moderados, a 26 (16,7%) les fue colocado un catéter urinario. La mediana de edad fue 61 años, 80% eran de sexo masculino. La mediana de internación fue de 22 días. En todos los pacientes se utilizó sonda vesical y el 54% fue colocado en el Departamento de Emergencia. En el 46% de los pacientes no se encontró indicación escrita de colocación en la historia clínica. En 50% de los casos no está especificado el motivo de indicación de sonda vesical, mientras que las indicaciones identificadas más frecuentes fueron el control de diuresis (27%) y la desobstrucción de vía urinaria baja (23%). La duración de cateterismo fue de una mediana de 13,5 días, mientras que el 27% de los pacientes la usaron más de 30 días. 35% de los pacientes presentaron complicaciones vinculadas a la sonda vesical, en su mayoría no infecciosas (27%) y 15% presentaron infección urinaria. Estos pacientes tuvieron una duración de cateterismo mayor a los que no presentaron complicaciones (23 vs 10 días, p=0,411). Conclusiones: El catéter vesical fue utilizado en un porcentaje no despreciable de pacientes ingresados en salas de cuidados moderados, de forma prolongada y frecuentemente sin indicación precisa, lo cual expone a un riesgo aumentado de complicaciones vinculadas.

Abstract: Introduction: Urinary catheterization is a frequent procedure and is sometimes used outside of its accepted indications. This increases the risk of complications related to its use, so they may be preventable. The objective of this study is to know the characteristics of the use of urinary catheterization in patients admitted to moderate care wards of a tertiary care university hospital, to determine the frequency, duration and most frequent indications, as well as to evaluate the presence of associated complications. Methodology: Cross-sectional study, carried out in moderate care wards of a tertiary care and university hospital in Montevideo, Uruguay, on December 21, 2022. Hospitalized patients who present or presented a bladder catheter during the present hospitalization were included, and the collection of variables was completed by reviewing the medical history. Results: Of 155 patients admitted to moderate care wards, 26 (16.7%) had a urinary catheter placed. The median age was 61 years, 80% were male. The median hospitalization was 22 days. In all patients a bladder catheter was used and 54% were placed in the Emergency Department. In 46% of the patients, no written indication for placement was found in the clinical history. In 50% of cases, the reason for indicating the bladder catheter is not specified, while the most frequent indications identified were diuresis control (27%) and lower urinary tract obstruction (23%). The duration of catheterization was a median of 13.5 days, while 27% of the patients used it for more than 30 days. 35% of the patients presented complications related to the bladder catheter, mostly non-infectious (27%) and 15% presented urinary tract infection. These patients had a longer duration of catheterization than those without complications (23 vs 10 days, p=0,411). Conclusions: The bladder catheter was used in a non-negligible percentage of patients admitted to moderate care wards, for a long time and often without a precise indication, which exposes them to an increased risk of related complications.

Resumo: Introdução: O cateterismo urinário é um procedimento frequente e às vezes é usado fora de suas indicações aceitas. Isso aumenta o risco de complicações relacionadas ao seu uso, portanto, podem ser evitáveis. O objetivo deste estudo é conhecer as características do uso do cateterismo urinário em pacientes internados em enfermarias de cuidados moderados de um hospital universitário terciário, determinar a frequência, duração e indicações mais frequentes, bem como avaliar a presença de complicações associadas ao mesmo. Metodologia: Estudo transversal, realizado em quartos de cuidados moderados de um hospital terciário e universitário em Montevidéu, Uruguai, em 21 de dezembro de 2022. Foram incluídos pacientes que apresentaram ou apresentaram sonda vesical durante a internação atual e a coleta de variáveis foi concluída .revisando o histórico médico. Resultados: Dos 155 pacientes admitidos em enfermarias de cuidados moderados, 26 (16,7%) tiveram um cateter urinário colocado. A idade média foi de 61 anos, 80% eram do sexo masculino. A mediana de internação foi de 22 dias. Em todos os doentes foi utilizada sonda vesical e 54% foram internados no Serviço de Urgência. Em 46% dos pacientes, nenhuma indicação escrita para colocação foi encontrada na história clínica. Em 50% dos casos não é especificado o motivo da indicação da sonda vesical, enquanto as indicações mais frequentes identificadas foram controle da diurese (27%) e desobstrução do trato urinário inferior (23%). A duração do cateterismo foi em média de 13,5 dias, enquanto 27% dos pacientes o utilizaram por mais de 30 dias. 35% dos pacientes apresentaram complicações relacionadas ao cateter vesical, em sua maioria não infecciosas (27%) e 15% apresentaram infecção urinária. Esses pacientes tiveram uma duração mais longa de cateterismo do que aqueles sem complicações (23 vs 10 dias, p=0,411). Conclusões: A sonda vesical foi utilizada em percentual não desprezível de pacientes internados em quartos de cuidados moderados, por tempo prolongado e muitas vezes sem indicação precisa, o que os expõe a um risco aumentado de complicações associadas.

RESUMEN Introducción: el lupus eritematoso sistémico (LES) se conoce como una enfermedad autoinmune multisistémica, cuya causa es desconocida, se caracteriza por la presencia de complejos inmunes y autoanticuerpos. En series internacionales se describe una presentación de procesos infecciosos en estos pacientes hasta en un 75 % de los casos, las infecciones ocurren tanto al inicio de la enfermedad como en etapas tardías, y son causa directa de muerte en 30 % a 60 % de los casos y motivo de hospitalización hasta de 30 %. Objetivos: determinar los procesos infecciosos más frecuentes en pacientes con lupus eritematoso sistémico internados en el Servicio de Clínica Médica del Hospital Nacional en el periodo 2022-2023. Metodología: diseño observacional, descriptivo de corte transversal de pacientes con diagnóstico de lupus eritematoso sistémico según criterios de European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)-2019 que se encuentran internados en el servicio de Clínica Médica del Hospital Nacional (Itaugua-Paraguay) en el periodo de 2022-2023. Resultados: la edad media de los pacientes fue de 34 años, con predominio del sexo femenino en el 88.18 %. Las infecciones del aparato respiratorio fue la más frecuentemente diagnosticada en 50 (45.45 %) pacientes, seguido por la infección de vías urinarias 47 (42.38 %) pacientes, el condicionante de riesgo predominante fue el uso de corticoides en un total 105 (96.40 %) pacientes, se estableció en un total de 97 (88.18 %) pacientes con antibioticoterapia, dentro del aspecto demográfico de la zona urbana 56 (50.90 %) pacientes y rural 54(49.1 %). Conclusión: la infección del aparato respiratorio fue la infección más frecuente, el condicionante de riesgo predominante es el uso de corticoides y recibieron antibioticoterapia la cual en monoterapia fue la más utilizada

ABSTRACT Introduction: systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is known as a multisystem autoimmune disease, whose cause is unknown, and is characterized by the presence of immune complexes and autoantibodies. In international series, presentation of infectious processes is described in these patients in up to 75 % of cases. Infections occur both at the beginning of the disease and in late stages, and are a direct cause of death in 30 % to 60 % of patients. Cases and reason for hospitalization up to 30 %. Objectives: determine the most frequent infectious processes in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus admitted to the Medical Clinic Service of the Hospital Nacional in the period 2022-2023. Methodology: observational, descriptive cross-sectional design of patients with a diagnosis of systemic lupus erythematosus according to criteria of European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR)-2019 who are admitted to the Medical Clinic service of the Hospital Nacional (Itauguá-Paraguay) in the period of 2022-2023. Results: the average age of the patients was 34 years, with a predominance of the female sex in 88.18 %. Respiratory system infections were the most frequently diagnosed in 50 (45.45 %) patients, followed by urinary tract infection in 47 (42.38 %) patients. The predominant risk factor was the use of corticosteroids in a total of 105 (96.40 %) patients, it was established in a total of 97 (88.18 %) patients with antibiotic therapy, within the demographic aspect of the urban area 56 (50.90 %) patients and rural 54 (49.1 %). Conclusion: respiratory tract infection was the most frequent infection, the predominant risk factor is the use of corticosteroids and they received antibiotic therapy, which in monotherapy was the most used.

Resumo Introdução: Os inibidores do co-transportador de sódio-glicose 2 (iSGLT2) são fármacos cada vez mais utilizados no tratamento da diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2) por apresentarem benefícios em doentes com comorbilidades como doença renal crónica e insuficiência cardíaca. Existe evidência que suporta a relação entre a terapêutica com iSGLT2 e o aumento do risco de infeções genitais. Em relação à sua associação com infeções do trato urinário (ITU) existem algumas incongruências na literatura. Objetivos: Avaliar se os utentes com DM2 medicados com iSGLT2 estão em risco aumentado de terem ITU e infeções genitais, numa amostra de doentes com DM2 seguidos numa Unidade de Saúde e Familiar (USF), em comparação com utentes sob terapêutica com outros grupos farmacológicos de antidiabéticos, que não os iSGLT2. Métodos: Estudo caso-controlo, com uma população com DM2 inscritos numa USF do Norte de Portugal. Foram comparados os registos, do ano de 2021, de ocorrência de cistite, pielonefrite/ pielite, balanite, prostatite, vaginite, candidíases e tricomoníase em utentes medicados com iSGLT2 com um grupo não medicado com estes fármacos (variável grupo: caso ou com iSGLT2 vs controlo ou sem iSGLT2). Foram efetuados modelos de regressão logística (simples e múltiplos) de forma a estudar a associação entre a terapêutica com iSGLT2 e as infeções mencionadas. Resultados: Amostra final: 953 utentes. Para a ocorrência de cistite, o grupo iSGLT2 mostrou-se protetor para este outcome, com um OR de 0,47 [0,24; 0,90]. Quando a variável grupo foi ajustada para os fatores de risco potencialmente confundidores perdeu a significância no modelo final 0,54 [0,27; 1,07]. Para o desenvolvimento de pielonefrite, balanite, vaginite e tricomoníase, a variável grupo não se mostrou significativamente associada. Conclusão: Este estudo parece favorecer a segurança a nível de infeções urinárias e genitais na utilização dos iSGLT2 que possam limitar a prescrição destes fármacos.

Abstract Introduction: Sodium-glucose co-transporter 2 inhibitor (iSGLT2) drugs are being increasingly used in type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), due to their benefit in chronic kidney disease and heart failure - frequent comorbidities in patients with DM2. Evidence has been found linking iSGLT2 usage to an increased risk of genital infections. Regarding iSGLT2’s association with urinary tract infections (UTI), the findings are inconsistent. Aim: Determine in a sample taken from a primary care center, to determine whether DM2 patients treated with iSGLT2 are at an increased risk of UTI and genital infections when compared to DM2 patients treated only with other antidiabetic drugs. Methods: A case-control study, of a population of DM2 patients from a primary care center in the north of Portugal. Records from the year 2021 of cystitis, pyelonephritis/pyelitis, balanitis, prostatitis, vaginitis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis, of iSGLT2 medicated DM2 patients were compared to those without this treatment (group variable: case with iSGLT2 vs control without iSGLT2). Logistic regression models were utilized to derive the association between iSGLT2 usage and previously mentioned infections. Results: Final sample: 953 patients. The group iSGLT2 was protective of the outcome cystitis, with an OR=0.47 [0.24; 0.90]. After adjusting for potential confounding factors this association was no longer significant - OR=0.54 [0.27; 1.07]. There was no significant association found between iSGLT2 usage and pyelonephritis/pyelitis, balanitis, prostatitis, vaginitis, candidiasis, and trichomoniasis. Conclusion: The present study seems to favor iSGLT2 safety regarding urinary and genital infections that may limit the prescription of these drugs.

Abstract Objective: This study aimed to compare the effects of bladder diverticula smaller than 30 (SD) mm and larger than 30 mm (LD) on bladder functions and urodynamics. Materials and methods: Our retrospective analysis involved a cohort of 40 pediatric patients diagnosed with primary bladder diverticula. Results: The predicted mean bladder capacity (MBC) was 197.7 ± 95.8 mL, whereas the observed MBC was lower at an average of 170.1 ± 79.6 mL. This indicates that the observed MBC was 88.2 ± 12.9% of the predicted value (percentage). The mean diverticula diameter recorded was 33 ± 19.5 mm, and the diverticula to MBC ratio were calculated to be 0.25 ± 0.18. The distribution of urinary tract infections (UTIs) differed significantly between the groups (p < 0.001). Upper UT dilatation was significantly more common in the LD group (60%, n = 12) than in the SD group (15%, n = 3) (p = 0.003). The mean detrusor pressure (P[detrusor]) was significantly higher in the LD group (137.2 ± 24.1 cm H2O) than in the SD group (63.9 ± 5.8 cm H2O) (p = 0.001). In addition, the mean peak flow rate (Qmax) was significantly higher in the SD group (20.7 ± 7.9 mL/s) compared to the LD group (12.7 ± 3.8 mL/s) (p < 0.001). Conclusion: Bladder diverticula size is a significant factor in the clinical presentation and management of primary bladder diverticula in pediatric patients.

Resumen Objetivo: Este estudio tuvo como objetivo comparar los efectos de los divertículos vesicales menores 30 mm (SD), mayores 30 mm (LD) en las funciones y urodinámica de vejiga. Materiales y métodos: Nuestro análisis retrospectivo involucró una cohorte de 40 pacientes pediátricos diagnosticados con divertículos vesicales primarios. Resultados: Capacidad vesical media predicha (MBC) fue de 197.7 ± 95.8 mL, mientras que MBC observada fue menor con promedio de 170.1 ± 79.6 mL. Esto indica que MBC observada fue del 88.2 ± 12.9% del valor predicho (porcentaje). Diámetro medio de divertículos registrados fue de 33 ± 19.5 mm, y se calculó que relación entre los divertículos y la MBC era de 0.25 ± 0.18. Distribución de infecciones del tracto urinario (ITU) difirió significativamente entre grupos (p < 0.001). Dilatación del tracto urinario superior (UT) fue significativamente más común en grupo LD (60%, n = 12) que en grupo SD (15%, n = 3) (p = 0.003). Presión media del detrusor (P[detrusor]) fue significativamente mayor en grupo LD (137.2 ± 24.1 cm H2O) que en grupo SD (63.9 ± 5.8 cm H2O) (p = 0.001). Además, tasa de flujo máximo promedio (Qmax) fue significativamente mayor en grupo SD (20.7 ± 7.9 mL/seg) en comparación con grupo LD (12.7±3.8 mL/seg) (p < 0.001). Conclusiones: Tamaño de divertículos vesicales es factor significativo en presentación clínica, manejo de divertículos vesicales primarios en pacientes pediátricos.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: This study was designed to determine the effect of cranberry extract used in patients with single urinary tract infections. METHODS: Patients with simple-type urinary tract infections were divided into two groups. Treatment with fosfomycin or cranberry tablet was started. On days 1, 3, and 7 of the treatment, whether there was a decrease in the complaints was evaluated with a Likert-type scale. The recovery status of urinary tract infections and the well-being of patients were compared via antibiotic and cranberry groups. RESULTS: After the treatment, the leukocyte levels of the cranberry users were at the same level as those of the other group, and the rate of well-being and the portion of patients that reported to be “very well” on days 3 and 7 in the cranberry group was significantly higher compared with the fosfomycin group (p<0.05). CONCLUSION: Considering the results of this study, it was determined that the patient's complaints decreased from day 3 and their well-being increased with the use of cranberry only. Specifically, on day 7, the well-being of the cranberry group was higher than that of the fosfomycin group. For this reason, cranberry is a favorable alternative to antibiotics in uncomplicated and simple urinary tract infections.

Abstract Objectives To compare the efficacy and safety of larotrectinib with those of infigratinib in adult glioma patients with tyrosine kinase alterations. Methods Patients received oral infigratinib 125 mg (IN cohort, n = 125) or oral larotrectinib (LB cohort, n = 105) until unacceptable toxicity or disease progression. Results Duration of treatment was longer in the LB cohort than in the IN cohort (8 [9.5-6.25] months vs. 5.5 [6-5.25] months, p < 0.0001). Patients with partial responses (p = 0.0424) and overall survival (p = 0.03) were higher in the IN cohort than those in the LB cohort. The number of patients with disease progression was higher in the LB cohort (p = 0.0015). All the patients reported diarrhea, fatigue, vomiting, constipation, and decreased appetite. Patients in the IN cohort reported hyperphosphatemia, hyperlipasemia, stomatitis, dry skin, alopecia, dyspepsia, onycholysis, palmar-plantar erythrodysesthesia, nail disorders, and dry eyes. Patients in the LB cohort reported upper respiratory tract infections, pyrexia, cough, anemia, bacterial/viral infections, conjunctivitis, urinary tract infections, headaches, ataxia, dizziness, and muscle tremors. A total of 30 (24 %) and 40 (38 %) patients from the IN and the LB cohorts died at the follow-up of 18 months (p = 0.03). Patients who received bevacizumab initial therapy had higher overall survival (p = 0.048). Conclusions Infigratinib has higher efficacy and overall survival than larotrectinib but has higher adverse effects in the management of both glioma and tyrosine kinase alterations after failure of initial therapies. Initial bevacizumab therapy is associated with a higher overall survival. 12 105 8 ( 9.56.25 95625 9.5 6.25 9 5 6 25 [9.5-6.25 vs 55 5. 65.25 6525 5.25 [6-5.25 0.0001. 00001 0.0001 . 0 0001 0.0001) 0.0424 00424 0424 0.03 003 03 0.0015. 00015 0.0015 0015 0.0015) diarrhea fatigue vomiting constipation appetite hyperphosphatemia hyperlipasemia stomatitis skin alopecia dyspepsia onycholysis palmarplantar palmar plantar erythrodysesthesia disorders eyes infections pyrexia cough anemia bacterialviral bacterial viral conjunctivitis headaches ataxia dizziness tremors 3 24 (2 % 4 38 (3 followup follow up 1 0.03. 0.048. 0048 0.048 048 0.048) therapies 10 56 9.56.2 9562 95 9. 625 6.2 2 [9.5-6.2 65 65.2 652 525 5.2 [6-5.2 0000 0.000 000 0.042 0042 042 0.0 00 0.001 001 004 0.04 04 9.56. 956 62 6. [9.5-6. 65. 52 [6-5. 0.00 0. 9.56 [9.5-6 [6-5 [9.5- [6- [9.5 [6 [9. [ [9

Schinus terebinthifolius Raddi (Anacardiaceae), commonly known as “pimenta rosa”, “aroeira da praia”, “aroeira”, “aroeirinha”, and “cabuí” is frequently used in traditional medicine to address various conditions, including skin wounds, ulcers, tumors, diarrhea, arthritis, as well as urinary and respiratory tract infections. This study aimed to develop and validate an analytical method using high-performance liquid chromatography with diode array detector (HPLC-DAD) for quantifying gallic acid (GA) in methanolic extracts of S. terebinthifolius leaves, branches, and fruits. The chromatographic separations utilized a reversed-phase Zorbax Eclipse XDB-C18 column with an isocratic elution mode of acetonitrile/methanol/water acidified with 0.2% formic acid. The flow rate was 0.8 mL min-1, and detection occurred at 254 nm. The developed HPLC-DAD method demonstrated selectivity, with a GA retention time of 5.263 min and absorption maxima at 220 and 271 nm. The method exhibited high linearity (coefficient of 0.9996), precision (relative standard deviation (RSD) values < 5%), and robustness. Accuracy ranged from 100.28 to 111.71%, with an average recovery of 105.41% and an average RSD of 3.46%. These validated results play a crucial role in assessing and standardizing raw materials containing S. terebinthifolius, emphasizing the reliability of the developed HPLC-DAD method for GA quantification in different plant parts. Anacardiaceae, Anacardiaceae , (Anacardiaceae) pimenta rosa, rosa rosa” aroeira praia, praia praia” aroeira, “aroeira” aroeirinha, aroeirinha “aroeirinha” cabuí “cabuí conditions wounds ulcers tumors diarrhea arthritis infections highperformance performance HPLCDAD HPLC DAD (HPLC-DAD (GA S leaves branches fruits reversedphase reversed phase XDBC18 XDBC XDB C18 C XDB-C1 acetonitrilemethanolwater acetonitrile methanol water 02 0 2 0.2 08 8 0. min1, min1 1, 1 min-1 25 nm selectivity 5263 5 263 5.26 22 27 coefficient 0.9996, 09996 0.9996 9996 0.9996) relative (RSD 5%, 5% 5%) robustness 10028 100 28 100.2 11171 111 71 111.71% 10541 105 41 105.41 346 3 46 3.46% parts (Anacardiaceae “aroeirinha XDBC1 C1 XDB-C min- 526 26 5.2 0999 0.999 999 1002 10 100. 1117 11 7 111.71 1054 4 105.4 34 3.46 52 5. 099 0.99 99 111.7 105. 3.4 09 0.9 9 111. 3.

ABSTRACT Endophthalmitis is a severe form of purulent inflammation caused by the infection of the intraocular tissues or fluids. This infection infrequently occurs through endogenous routes, which are often correlated with major risk factors. Escherichia coli, a gram-negative rod, can cause endophthalmitis through hematogenous spread. We here report a 59-year-old man who presented to our service with acute visual impairment in his left eye, preceded by floaters. He was taking sirolimus and azathioprine for a transplanted kidney, had undergone catheterization for bladder atresia, and had a history of recurrent E. coli urinary tract infections. On evaluation, the left eye exhibited visual acuity of hand motion, anterior chamber reaction (3+/4+), and intense vitritis (4+/4+) with white flake clusters, which prevented appropriate retinal evaluation. Pars plana vitrectomy was performed, and the culture yielded E. coli. The present case highlights the importance of identifying the signs and symptoms of infection early so that diagnosis and treatment of endophthalmitis can be promptly initiated. fluids routes factors gramnegative gram negative rod spread 59yearold yearold 59 year old floaters kidney atresia E infections evaluation motion 3+/4+, 34 3+/4+ , 3 4 (3+/4+) 4+/4+ 44 (4+/4+ clusters performed initiated 5 3+/4 (3+/4+ 4+/4 (4+/4 3+/ (3+/4 4+/ (4+/ 3+ (3+/ 4+ (4+ (3+ (4 (3 (

ABSTRACT Introduction: Considering the rising occurrence of posttranplant diabetes and the elevated cardiovascular burden among transplant recipients, the utilization of SGLT2 inhibitors (SGLT2i) in this group is appealing because of their cardiovascular and renoprotective benefits. Nevertheless, there is a scarcity of evidence for diabetic kidney transplant recipients (DKTRs) owing to concerns about potential renal graft damage and adverse effects. Methods: This retrospective study was devised to assess the effectiveness and safety of SGLT2i in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). The main focus was on evaluating their impact on parameters such as haemoglobin A1c levels, body mass index (BMI), lipid panel, haemoglobin levels, renal allograft function (estimated glomerular filtration rate) and urirnary protein-to-creatinine ratio. Results: A total of 75 renal transplant patients were included in this investigation. The study spanned a median observation period of 18 (2.0–71.0) months. Median estimated glomerular filtration rate at baseline was 61,9 (26–120) mL/min/1.73 m2 and remained stable throughout the follow-up. Median HbA1cdecreased from 7.5 to 7.0% (95% CI; p<0,002). A significant improvement in BMI (95% CI; p<0,001) and lipid panel (95% CI; p<0,05) were also observed. Median haemoglobin rate at baseline was 13,5g/dL and modestly improved at end of follow-up to 13,7g/dL (p=0,12). Regarding urinary protein:creatinine ratio, levels slightly but not significantly rose [+0.05 g/g (p=0,9)]. In a post-hoc subgroup analysis, the rate of urinary tract infections was low (10%). No other side effects were observed during the treatment course. Conclusions: This study demonstrates that the administration of SGLT2i is viable and well-tolerated, with no notable side effects observed in KTRs. However, the question of whether SGLT2i can effectively lower cardiovascular mortality and enhance allograft survival in these patients remains to be explored in subsequent studies. Introduction SGLT SGLTi i (SGLT2i benefits Nevertheless DKTRs (DKTRs Methods KTRs . (KTRs) Ac c BMI, , (BMI) proteintocreatinine protein creatinine ratio Results 7 investigation 1 2.0–71.0 20710 2 0 71 (2.0–71.0 months 619 61 9 61, 26–120 26120 26 120 (26–120 mLmin173 mLmin mL min 73 mL/min/1.7 m followup. followup follow up. up HbAcdecreased HbA cdecreased 5 7. 70 7.0 95% 95 (95 CI p<0,002. p0002 p p<0,002 002 p<0,002) p<0,001 p0001 001 p<0,05 p005 05 135gdL gdL 13 5g dL g 137gdL 7g p=0,12. p012 p=0,12 12 (p=0,12) proteincreatinine +0.05 005 [+0.0 gg p=0,9. p09 p=0,9 (p=0,9)] posthoc post hoc analysis 10%. 10 10% (10%) course Conclusions welltolerated, welltolerated well tolerated, tolerated well-tolerated However studies (KTRs (BMI 2.0–71. 2071 (2.0–71. 6 26–12 2612 (26–12 mLmin17 mL/min/1. (9 p000 p<0,00 00 p<0,0 p00 p01 p=0,1 (p=0,12 +0.0 [+0. p0 p=0, (p=0,9) (10% 2.0–71 207 (2.0–71 26–1 261 (26–1 mLmin1 mL/min/1 ( p<0, (p=0,1 +0. [+0 p=0 (p=0,9 (10 2.0–7 20 (2.0–7 26– (26– mL/min/ p<0 (p=0, +0 [+ p= (1 2.0– (2.0– (26 mL/min p< (p=0 + [ 2.0 (2.0 (2 (p= 2. (2. (p

RESUMO Introdução: Considerando o aumento da incidência de diabetes pós-transplante e o elevado impacto cardiovascular entre os receptores de transplantes, este facto faz com que o uso de inibidores de SGLT2 nesse grupo seja atrativo devido aos seus benefícios cardiovasculares e renoprotetores. No entanto, há escassez de evidência nos receptores de transplante renal com diabetes devido a preocupações com possíveis danos ao enxerto renal e efeitos adversos. Métodos: Este estudo retrospectivo foi elaborado para avaliar a eficácia e segurança dos inibidores de SGLT2 em receptores de transplante renal (KTRs). O foco principal foi avaliar o seu impacto em parâmetros como níveis de hemoglobina A1c, índice de massa corporal (IMC), perfil lipídico, níveis de hemoglobina, função do enxerto renal (taxa de filtração glomerular estimada) e relação proteína/creatinina urinária. Resultados: Um total de 75 pacientes receptores de transplante renal foram incluídos em nossa investigação. O estudo abrangeu um período de observação mediano de 18 (2,0–71,0) meses. A taxa média de filtração glomerular estimada no início foi de 61,9 (26–120) mL/min/1,73 m2 e permaneceu estável durante o acompanhamento. A mediana da HbA1c diminuiu de 7,5 para 7,0% (IC 95%; p<0,002). A melhora significativa no IMC (IC 95%; p<0,001) e no perfil lipídico (IC 95%; p<0,05) também foram observados. A taxa média de hemoglobina no início foi de 13,5g/dL e melhorou modestamente no final do acompanhamento para 13,7g/dL (p=0,12). Em relação à relação proteína/creatinina urinária, os níveis aumentaram ligeiramente, mas não significativamente [+0,05 g/g (p=0,9)]. Numa análise de subgrupo post-hoc, a taxa de infecções do trato urinário foi baixa (10%). Nenhum outro efeito colateral foi observado durante o curso do tratamento. Conclusões: Este estudo demonstra que a administração de inibidores de SGLT2 é viável e bem tolerada, sem efeitos colaterais notáveis em receptores de transplante renal. No entanto, a questão de saber se a inibição do SGLT2 pode efetivamente reduzir a mortalidade cardiovascular e melhorar a sobrevida do enxerto nesses pacientes permanece a ser explorada em estudos subsequentes. Introdução póstransplante pós transplantes SGLT renoprotetores entanto adversos Métodos KTRs. KTRs . (KTRs) A1c Ac c IMC, , (IMC) proteínacreatinina proteína creatinina urinária Resultados 7 investigação 1 2,0–71,0 20710 2 0 71 (2,0–71,0 meses 619 61 9 61, 26–120 26120 26 120 (26–120 mLmin173 mLmin mL min 73 mL/min/1,7 m HbAc HbA 5 7, 70 7,0 IC 95% 95 p<0,002. p0002 p p<0,002 002 p<0,002) p<0,001 p0001 001 p<0,05 p005 05 observados 135gdL gdL 13 5g dL g 137gdL 7g p=0,12. p012 p=0,12 12 (p=0,12) ligeiramente +0,05 005 [+0,0 gg p=0,9. p09 p=0,9 (p=0,9)] posthoc, posthoc post hoc, hoc post-hoc 10%. 10 10% (10%) tratamento Conclusões tolerada subsequentes (KTRs (IMC 2,0–71, 2071 (2,0–71, 6 26–12 2612 (26–12 mLmin17 mL/min/1, p000 p<0,00 00 p<0,0 p00 p01 p=0,1 (p=0,12 +0,0 [+0, p0 p=0, (p=0,9) (10% 2,0–71 207 (2,0–71 26–1 261 (26–1 mLmin1 mL/min/1 p<0, (p=0,1 +0, [+0 p=0 (p=0,9 (10 2,0–7 20 (2,0–7 26– (26– mL/min/ p<0 (p=0, +0 [+ p= (1 2,0– (2,0– (26 mL/min p< (p=0 + [ ( 2,0 (2,0 (2 (p= 2, (2, (p

ABSTRACT Purpose: To conduct a systematic literature review with meta-analysis to identify whether antibiotic prophylaxis after removal of the indwelling urinary catheter reduces posterior infections. Methods: A systematic literature review was conducted in the databases PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Google Scholar, and Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature, using the keywords “antibiotics” AND “prostatectomy” AND “urinary catheter.” Results: Three articles were identified having the scope of our review, with 1,040 patients, which were subjected to our meta-analysis revealing a marginally significant decrease in the risk of urinary infection after indwelling urinary catheter removal (odds ratio–OR = 0.51; 95% confidence interval–95%CI 0.27–0.98; p = 0.04; I2 = 0%). No difference was found regarding the presence of bacteriuria (OR = 0.39; 95%CI 0.12–1.24; p = 0.11; I2 = 73%). Conclusions: In our meta-analysis, there was a significant decrease in urinary tract infection with antibiotic prophylaxis after indwelling urinary catheter removal following radical prostatectomy. Purpose metaanalysis meta analysis infections Methods PubMed Embase Cochrane Scholar Literature antibiotics “antibiotics prostatectomy “prostatectomy catheter. Results 1040 1 040 1,04 patients odds ratioOR ratio OR 0.51 051 0 51 95 interval95CI intervalCI interval CI 0.27–0.98 027098 27 98 0.04 004 04 I 0%. 0% . 0%) 0.39 039 39 95CI 0.12–1.24 012124 12 24 0.11 011 11 73%. 73 73% 73%) Conclusions metaanalysis, analysis, 104 1,0 0.5 05 5 9 0.27–0.9 02709 2 0.0 00 0.3 03 3 0.12–1.2 01212 0.1 01 7 10 1, 0. 0.27–0. 0270 0.12–1. 0121 0.27–0 027 0.12–1 012 0.27– 02 0.12– 0.27 0.12 0.2

ABSTRACT Lower urinary tract abnormalities are directly implicated in the etiology of renal dysfunction in 6 to 24% of dialytic patients. These patients require bladder capacity and compliance readjustment before being considered viable candidates for renal transplantation. Vesical augmentation surgeries often involve the use of intestinal segments. Although these procedures can effectively restore bladder capacity and compliance, they present various issues related to maintaining mucous absorption and secretion capacity. Acidosis, recurrent urinary tract infections, and stone formation are extremely common, leading to frequent hospitalizations and graft function loss. Urinary tissue is certainly ideal for these reconstructions; however, bladder augmentation using ureter and renal pelvis are feasible only in a minority of cases. Experimental studies have been conducted to establish the groundwork for vascularized bladder transplantation. Last year, for the first time, this procedure was performed on a brain-dead patient. During this intervention, cystectomy was performed with preservation the vascular pedicle, followed by organ reimplantation. The graft remained viable for a period of 12 hours post-transplant. However, this intervention utilized a robotic platform, making it less reproducible in a multi-organ procurement setting as well as for most transplant centers. Moreover, it is debatable whether the benefits of exclusive bladder transplantation outweigh the risks associated with immunosuppression. For patients needing renal transplantation and requiring lower urinary tract reconstruction, however, utilizing the donor’s bladder may offer an attractive alternative, avoiding the inherent complications of enterocystoplasty without increasing immunological risk. Combined kidney and bladder transplantation has the potential to emerge as the next frontier in abdominal organ transplants. 24 segments Acidosis infections common loss reconstructions however cases year time braindead brain dead patient pedicle reimplantation 1 posttransplant. posttransplant post transplant. post-transplant However platform multiorgan multi centers Moreover immunosuppression reconstruction donors donor s alternative risk transplants 2

RESUMO As alterações do trato urinário inferior estão diretamente implicadas na etiologia da disfunção renal em 6 a 24% dos pacientes em diálise. Esses pacientes necessitam readequação da capacidade e complacência vesical antes de serem considerados candidatos viáveis para o transplante renal. As cirurgias de ampliação vesical frequentemente envolvem a utilização de segmentos intestinais. Embora estes procedimentos possam reestabelecer de forma eficaz a capacidade e complacência vesical, apresentam diversos problemas relacionados à manutenção da capacidade de absorção e secreção de muco. Acidose, infecções urinárias de repetição e formação de cálculos são extremamente comuns levando a internações frequentes e perda de função do enxerto. O tecido urinário é certamente ideal para estas reconstruções, contudo, ampliações vesicais utilizando ureter e pelve renal são viáveis somente em uma minoria dos casos. Estudos experimentais têm sido conduzidos na busca de se estabelecer os fundamentos para um transplante vascularizado de bexiga. No ano passado, pela primeira vez, este procedimento foi realizado em um paciente em morte encefálica. Nessa intervenção, foi realizada a cistectomia, preservando-se o pedículo vascular, seguida pelo reimplante do órgão. Esse enxerto mostrou-se viável pelo período de 12 horas após o transplante. Entretanto, nesta intervenção, foi utilizada plataforma robótica tornando-o pouco reprodutível em um contexto de captação de múltiplos órgãos bem como para a maioria dos centros transplantadores. Além disso, é discutível se os benefícios do transplante vesical exclusivo compensam os riscos associados à imunossupressão. Para pacientes que precisam ser submetidos a transplante renal e requerem reconstrução do trato urinário inferior, entretanto, a utilização da bexiga do mesmo doador pode representar uma alternativa atraente, evitando as complicações inerentes às enterocistoplastias sem aumento do risco imunológico. O transplante combinado de rim e bexiga tem o potencial de se destacar como a próxima fronteira nos transplantes de órgãos abdominais. 24 diálise intestinais muco Acidose reconstruções contudo casos passado vez encefálica intervenção cistectomia preservandose preservando vascular órgão mostrouse mostrou 1 Entretanto tornandoo tornando transplantadores disso imunossupressão entretanto atraente imunológico abdominais 2

BACKGROUND: Fosfomycin treatment of urinary tract infections is increasingly attractive due to escalating antibiotic resistance rates among urinary pathogens. Standard antibiotic susceptibility testing methods perform poorly for fosfomycin as there is poor correlation between susceptibility results and clinical outcomes in urinary pathogens other than Escherichia coli. OBJECTIVE: We evaluated the performance of fosfomycin susceptibility testing in E. coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae to determine whether fosfomycin susceptibility is associated with molecular resistance mechanisms. METHODS: Forty-six each of E. coli and K. pneumoniae clinical isolates were obtained from a tertiary hospital in South Africa, from 01 June 2017 to 31 January 2018. Agar dilution, disk diffusion, and gradient diffusion were performed and interpreted using the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute and European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing guidelines. Molecular resistance mechanisms were identified by whole genome sequence analysis. RESULTS: Disk diffusion and gradient diffusion were accurate alternatives for fosfomycin susceptibility testing in E. coli (98% categorical agreement), but not in K. pneumoniae (47% categorical agreement). All E. coli isolates contained at least one resistance mechanism, but only one isolate with a fosA gene was resistant. In K. pneumoniae, 63% (29/46) and 70% (32/46) of isolates were susceptible to fosfomycin, using Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute and European Committee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing breakpoints, respectively, despite all isolates containing a fosA gene and a uhpT mutation. CONCLUSION: A better understanding of fosfomycin susceptibility and improved antibiotic susceptibility testing tools could improve diagnostic capability and clinical guidelines for fosfomycin treatment of urinary tract infections. WHAT THIS STUDY ADDS: This study highlights the importance of adhering to interpretive guidelines when performing antimicrobial susceptibility testing and the need for simplified, accurate and standardised susceptibility testing methodology and interpretation for fosfomycin in Enterobacterales organisms.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The objective of this study was to assess the clinical and uterine cervix characteristics of patients displaying vaginal discharge with positive results for Mycoplasma sp. and/or Ureaplasma spp. METHODS: An analytical cross-sectional study involving women aged 18–45 years was conducted. Microbiological assessments included Ureaplasma and Mycoplasma cultures, as well as human papillomavirus hybrid capture using ecto and endocervix swabs. All tests were two-tailed, and significance was set at p<0.05. RESULTS: Among 324 women, Ureaplasma prevalence was 17.9%, and Mycoplasma prevalence was 3.1%. The Ureaplasma-positive group exhibited a higher frequency of urinary tract infections (39.1 vs. 19%, p=0.002) and human papillomavirus (39.7 vs. 12.8%, p≤0.001) compared with controls. The Mycoplasma-positive group showed a higher frequency of non-contraceptive use compared with controls (66.2 vs. 30.0%, p=0.036). Abnormal colposcopic findings were more prevalent in the Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma-positive group than in controls (positive: 65% vs. control: 35%, p=0.001). Pap smear findings did not differ between the groups. CONCLUSION: Ureaplasma spp. was associated with urinary tract infections and human papillomavirus, while the presence of Mycoplasma sp. was linked to reduced contraceptive use. When analyzing both pathogens together, a higher frequency of abnormal colposcopic findings was observed, with no difference in cytological findings in the positive group. OBJECTIVE sp andor or spp METHODS crosssectional cross sectional 1845 18 45 18–4 conducted cultures swabs twotailed, twotailed two tailed, tailed two-tailed p005 p 0 05 p<0.05 RESULTS 32 179 17 9 17.9% 31 3 1 3.1% Ureaplasmapositive 39.1 391 39 (39. vs 19 19% p=0.002 p0002 002 39.7 397 7 128 12 8 12.8% p≤0.001 p0001 001 Mycoplasmapositive noncontraceptive non 66.2 662 66 2 (66. 300 30 30.0% p=0.036. p0036 p=0.036 . 036 p=0.036) Mycoplasma/Ureaplasmapositive MycoplasmaUreaplasmapositive Mycoplasma/Ureaplasma (positive 65 control 35 35% p=0.001. p=0.001 p=0.001) groups CONCLUSION together observed 184 4 18– p00 p<0.0 17.9 3.1 39. (39 p=0.00 p000 00 12.8 p≤0.00 66. 6 (66 30.0 p003 p=0.03 03 MycoplasmaUreaplasma p0 p<0. 17. 3. (3 p=0.0 12. p≤0.0 (6 30. p<0 ( p=0. p≤0. p< p=0 p≤0 p= p≤

Resumen: La ciprofloxacina es un antibiótico de importancia crítica para la salud humana. El aumento de la resistencia de Escherichia coli a ciprofloxacina es un problema de salud pública global por su importancia en el tratamiento de infecciones urinarias complicadas y otras infecciones graves; sin embargo, su prescripción es alta en el caribe colombiano. El objetivo fue determinar la tendencia de resistencia de E. coli a ciprofloxacina en un hospital colombiano de alta complejidad. A partir de reportes de antibiogramas, los aislados fueron categorizados según los criterios del Instituto de Normas Clínicas y de Laboratorio de los Estados Unidos para cada año estudiado; se calcularon proporciones y se exploraron diferencias en la sensibilidad con pruebas χ2. Se utilizó la prueba de Cochran-Armitage para evaluar la tendencia de la resistencia. Valores de p ≤ 0,05 se consideraron significativos. Se analizaron 6.848 aislados, encontrándose una resistencia de 49,31%. Según el origen, la resistencia más alta fue en muestras comunitarias (51,96% - IC95%: 50,51; 53,41), y por tipo de muestra, en piel y tejidos (61,76% - IC95%: 56,96; 66,35) y orina (48,97% - IC95%: 47,71; 50,23). Se halló una tendencia al aumento en la resistencia por año (p < 0,0001), en muestras comunitarias (p = 0,0002) y en orina (p < 0,0001). La resistencia a ciprofloxacina es alta y tiende al aumento en comunidad y en orina, superando el límite establecido para su uso a nivel ambulatorio, lo que es preocupante por la alta prescripción de fluoroquinolonas en la localidad.

Resumo: A ciprofloxacina é um antibiótico extremamente importante para a saúde humana. O aumento da resistência da Escherichia coli à ciprofloxacina é um problema de saúde pública global devido à sua importância no tratamento de infecções complicadas do trato urinário e outras infecções graves; no entanto, sua prescrição é alta no caribe colombiano. O objetivo foi determinar a tendência de resistência da E. coli à ciprofloxacina em um hospital colombiano de alta complexidade. A partir de relatórios de antibiogramas, os isolados foram categorizados de acordo com os critérios do Instituto de Padrões Clínicos e Laboratoriais dos Estados Unidos para cada ano estudado; as proporções foram calculadas e as diferenças de sensibilidade foram exploradas com os testes χ2. O teste de Cochran-Armitage foi usado para avaliar a tendência de resistência. Os valores de p ≤ 0,05 foram considerados significativos. Um total de 6.848 isolados foi testado e foi encontrada uma taxa de resistência de 49,31%. Por origem, a resistência foi mais alta em amostras comunitárias (51,96% - IC95%: 50,51; 53,41) e, por tipo de amostra, em pele e tecidos (61,76% - IC95%: 56,96; 66,35) e urina (48,97% - IC95%: 47,71; 50,23). Foi encontrada uma tendência de aumento na resistência por ano (p < 0,0001), em amostras da comunidade (p = 0,0002) e na urina (p < 0,0001). A resistência à ciprofloxacina é alta e tende a aumentar na comunidade e na urina, excedendo o limite estabelecido para uso ambulatorial, o que é preocupante, dada a alta prescrição de fluoroquinolonas na localidade.

Abstract: Ciprofloxacin is a critically important antibiotic for human health. The increase of Escherichia coli resistance to ciprofloxacin is a global public health problem due to its importance in the treatment of complicated urinary tract infections and other serious infections; however, its prescription is high in the Colombian Caribbean. The objective was to determine the resistance trend of E. coli to ciprofloxacin in a Colombian hospital of high complexity. From antibiogram reports, isolates were categorized according to Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute criteria for each year studied; proportions were calculated and differences in sensitivity were explored using the χ2 test. The Cochran-Armitage test was used to evaluate the resistance trend. Significance was considered when p-value ≤ 0.05. In total, 6,848 isolates were analyzed, and 49.31% resistance was found. According to origin, the highest resistance was in community samples (51.96% - 95%CI: 50.51; 53.41), and by type of sample, in skin and tissues (61.76% - 95%CI: 56.96; 66.35) and urine (48.97% - 95%CI: 47.71; 50.23). Increasing trends were observed for resistance per year (p < 0.0001), community samples (p = 0.0002) and urine (p < 0.0001). Resistance to ciprofloxacin is high and tends to increase in the community and in urine, exceeding the limit established for its use at the ambulatory level, which is of concern due to the high prescription of fluoroquinolones in the locality.

Abstract Renal abscesses are a rare complication of urinary tract infections and may be associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Most cases occur in patients with predisposing factors such as immunosuppression. Diagnosis requires high clinical suspicion and its treat ment consists in the use of parenteral antibiotics and antifungals associated or not with surgical interventions such as nephrostomy and nephrectomy. Few cases have been published in the medical literature of multifocal bilateral renal abscesses and even fewer due to Candida albicans. We present the case of a 20-year-old woman with type 1 diabetes mellitus, diagnosed at age 8, multiple hospitalizations for diabetic ketoacidosis, and recent hospitalization for candidemia (Candida albicans) treated with fluconazole for 23 days. Eighteen days after her discharge, she consulted for dull flank pain and gen eral symptoms. Contrast enhanced abdominal tomography showed bilateral multifocal abscesses and Candida albicans was isolated in one of the samples obtained from lesions. She received fluconazole 400 mg, 6 weeks i.v. and 2 weeks via enteral route, evolving favorably with clinical and imag ing improvement, continuing outpatient clinical monitoring. This report highlights the importance of diagnosis and treatment of this rare complication in complex diseases such as diabetes mellitus.

Resumen Los abscesos renales son una complicación poco frecuente de las infecciones del tracto urinario y suelen asociarse con un aumento de la morbi-mortalidad. La mayoría de los casos ocurre en pacientes con factores predisponentes como la inmunosupresión. El diagnóstico requiere de una elevada sospecha clínica y el trata miento consiste en el uso de antibióticos y antifúngicos parenterales asociados o no a intervenciones quirúrgicas como nefrostomía y nefrectomía. Son pocos los casos publicados en la literatura médi ca de abscesos renales bilaterales multifocales y menos aún por Candida albicans. Se presenta el caso de una mujer de 20 años de edad con diabetes mellitus tipo 1 diagnosticada a los 8 años, múltiples internaciones por cetoacidosis diabética y reciente internación por can didemia (Candida albicans) completando tratamiento con fluconazol por 23 días. A los 18 días de su externación, consulta por dolor en flancos de tipo sordo y síntomas ge nerales; se realizó tomografía de abdomen con contraste que mostró abscesos multifocales bilaterales. Aislándose Candida albicans en una de las muestras obtenidas de las lesiones; recibió tratamiento con fluconazol 400 mg por 6 semanas endovenoso y 2 semanas vía enteral, evolu cionando favorablemente con mejoría clínica e image nológica continuando seguimiento clínico ambulatorio. Este reporte resalta la importancia del diagnóstico y tratamiento de esta complicación infrecuente en enfer medades complejas como la diabetes.