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COVID-19: Factors associated with symptoms of anxiety and depression in the ICU

Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic led to a high prevalence of anxiety and depression among healthcare personnel. Objective: To assess the prevalence and independent risk factors associated with anxiety and depression symptoms among healthcare staff working in Intensive Care Units (ICUs) during the COVID-19 pandemic in Bucaramanga and its metropolitan area. Materials and Methods: This was an analytical cross-sectional study. Anxiety and depression were measured using the Hopkins Symptom Checklist-25 (HSCL-25). Bivariate and multivariate analyses were conducted using linear regressions to investigate associated factors. Results: A total of 288 people were included in the study. The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms was 8.34% (95% CI: 5.41-12.14%). In the bivariate analysis, six factors were associated with depression and anxiety symptoms; however, only three remained in the multivariate analysis: female sex (β=0.085, 95% CI: 0.019 - 0.151), experiencing COVID-19 symptoms in the past 14 days (β= 0.115, 95% CI: 0.024 - 0.205), and having worked in general ICUs and COVID-19 ICUs (β =0.009, 95% CI: 0.025 - 0.173). Discussion: The prevalence of anxiety and depression symptoms was considerably lower than reported in the scientific literature. Conclusions: In the studied population, although the prevalence of depression and anxiety symptoms was low, three independent factors were found to be statistically associated with the presence of these mental symptoms.

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Revista Cuidarte

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Acute fatigue in endurance athletes: The association between countermovement jump variables and creatine kinase response.

The purpose of this study was to determine the variables of acute neuromuscular fatigue (NMF) and its correlation with the serum concentration of creatine kinase (CK) pre-and post-training through performance analysis counter movement jump (CMJ). Methods: Eight male endurance performance athletes performed 3 trials CMJ in force platform before and after fatigue protocol high intensity intermittent running (PFAI) (fatiguing to the maximum possible rate of work for each repetition Protocol). A total of 8 variables were analyzed through CMJ and the biomarker CK before and after fatigue protocol. Results: No significant differences for the variables of mean force MF (P = 0,62. d = 0,03), time to peak force TTPF (P = 0,46. d = 0,43), jump height JH (P = 0,19. d = 0,65), flight time FT (P = 0,26. d = 0,58), relation flight time: contraction time FT: CT (P = 0,74. d = 0,59) and CK (P = 0,79. d = 0,31). Significant differences in variables of peak power (p = 0.008. d = 1,37) and contraction time (p = 0.01. d = 0,76) were found. Finally, Spearman’s correlation (Spearman’s Rho) for non-parametric tests was performed between peak power (PP) (p = 0.002) (r = 0.92) and contraction time (CT) (p = 0.001) (r = 0.97). Conclusions: There is a neuromuscular fatigue state in the acute phase determined of CMJ variables, independent of lineal relation CK production. Likewise, it is highlighted a major parameter the reduction of peak power and increment of contraction time in the neuromuscular performance.

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European Journal of Human Movement

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Social perceptions about credit and access to higher education in Colombia: A polyphonic approach

This article is the result of national research led by the Universidad Cooperativa de Colombia (2022), which explored the social impact of the ICETEX in the country. The results presented were obtained qualitatively, through the study of the conceptions and perceptions that different key actors - students, teachers, codebtors - had regarding their interaction with the entity and its financial support for access to higher education. In the analysis of the data, triangulated with the interviews and conducted workshops, two pre-established categories of analysis were considered: ICETEX as a credit entity and as a support to life projects. These, in addition, were complemented with two emerging categories: ICETEX as a support to families and as development of local/regional capacities. The main results indicate that the different participants have constructed antagonistic perceptions regarding the educational credit that this entity represents: on the one hand, under a positive and hopeful vision, the credit is seen as a facilitator of life projects, but, on the other hand, is conceived as part of an entity that, instead of helping, hinders and complicates access to higher education.

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Revista Pedagogia Universitaria y Didactica del Derecho

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Identification and production of novel potential pathogen-specific biomarkers for diagnosis of histoplasmosis

Immunological assays based on the detection of circulating fungal biomarkers are helpful in clinical practice for diagnosing invasive fungal infections. Some of these targeting antigenic components are common to several different fungi. Histoplasmosis is a mycosis caused by the dimorphic fungus Histoplasma capsulatum, which in recent years has gained significant relevance due to the increase in the population susceptible to developing severe clinical forms, including those living with HIV/AIDS. Immunological tests that detect cell wall polysaccharide antigens are among the most used laboratory techniques for diagnosing this mycosis. However, none have shown adequate performance, and cross-reactivity with other fungal pathogens may be observed. Considering that there is a real need to improve the sensitivity and specificity of current diagnostic methods, we explored a novel strategy for the identification of H. capsulatum-specific antigens (Hc_Ags) that could be detected in clinical samples during infection based on a computational analysis model that included the application of bioinformatics tools and the analysis of experimental data from transcriptomics and proteomics. The Hc_Ags identified were expressed and purified by eukaryotic and prokaryotic systems. First, the Hc_Ags were used in an in-house immunization model in mice (BALB/c) to obtain Hc_Ag-specific polyclonal antibodies (Hc_Ag_PAb). Then, the presence of these antigens in H. capsulatum-yeast culture extracts and the specificity of Hc_Ag_PAb against culture extracts of Candida albicans, Aspergillus fumigatus, Cryptococcus neoformans, Fusarium spp., and Paracoccidioides brasiliensis were confirmed. Finally, we demonstrated the immunoreactivity of these Hc_Ag-specific polyclonal antibodies with urine samples from patients previously diagnosed with histoplasmosis. IMPORTANCE Histoplasmosis is considered one of the most important mycoses due to the increasing number of individuals susceptible to develop severe clinical forms, particularly those with HIV/AIDS or receiving immunosuppressive biological therapies, the high mortality rates reported when antifungal treatment is not initiated in a timely manner, and the limitations of conventional diagnostic methods. In this context, there is a clear need to improve the capacity of diagnostic tools to specifically detect the fungal pathogen, regardless of the patient’s clinical condition or the presence of other co-infections. The proposed novel pathogen-specific biomarkers have the potential to be used in immunodiagnostic platforms and antifungal treatment monitoring in histoplasmosis. In addition, the bioinformatics strategy used in this study could be applied to identify potential diagnostic biomarkers in other models of fungal infection of public health importance.

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Microbiology Spectrum

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EFFECT OF LACTATION ON OOCYTE QUALITY AND IN VITRO EMBRYO PRODUCTION OF BOS INDICUS COWS

The objective of the current study was to evaluate the effect of lactation on oocyte quality and in vitro embryo production in Gyr (Bos indicus) cows. A total of 187 multiparous cows (92 lactating and 95 non-lactating) were subjected to a single session of follicular aspiration. Follicle puncture was per-formed on a random day of the estrous cycle, without prior application of hormonal drugs. The recovered oocytes were subjected to maturation, fertilisation, and in vitro culture. The results indicated that in lactating Gyr cows had the following values of studied variables: number of follicles visualised (22.1±11.38), number of recovered oocytes (17.4±10.21), number of grade III oocytes (7.0±5.86), rate of viable oocytes (72.1±13.11%), number of blastocysts D7 (2.5±2.26) and blastocyst rate (18.3±15.61%), in relation to non-lactating cows (27.7±11.53; 21.1±10.06; 9.8±6.08, 77.4±10.08%; 4.9±3.34; 30.2±15.41%, respectively). In conclusion, the lactation period in Gyr cows affects the performance of in vitro embryo production programmes.

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Bulgarian Journal of Veterinary Medicine

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Effect of Zr3Fe addition on hydrogen storage behaviour of Ti2CrV alloys

In this work, the hydrogen storage behavior of Ti2CrV + X wt.% Zr3Fe, where X = 2, 4, 6, 8 and 10 was investigated. The synthesis of all samples was carried out through arc-melting, followed by comprehensive characterization using X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, and energy-dispersive spectroscopy. The pure-Ti2CrV as-cast sample presented a single-phase microstructure. However, the addition of the Zr3Fe led to a remarkable transformation, resulting in the appearance of a Zr-rich secondary phase. It was found that the first hydrogenation is improved with the addition of at least 6 wt% of Zr3Fe, avoiding any preheating of the sample. These samples achieved their maximum capacity in approximately 10 min at room temperature. The maximum capacity recorded was 4.2 wt% H for the sample with X = 6 wt% Zr3Fe, while for X = 8 and 10 wt% Zr3Fe, the capacity recorded was 4.1 wt% and 4.0 wt%, respectively.

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Heliyon

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Prenatal exposition to haloperidol: A preclinical narrative review

Pre-existing maternal mental disorders may affect the early interactions between mother and baby, impacting the child\'s psychoemotional development. The typical antipsychotic haloperidol can be used during pregnancy, even with some restrictions. Its prescription is not limited to psychotic disorders, but also to other psychiatric conditions of high incidence and prevalence in the woman\'s fertile period. The present review focused on the preclinical available data regarding the biological and behavioral implications of embryonic exposure to haloperidol. The understanding of the effects of psychotropic drugs during neurodevelopment is important for its clinical aspect since there is limited evidence regarding the risks of antipsychotic drug treatment in pregnant women and their children. Moreover, a better comprehension of the mechanistic events that can be affected by antipsychotic treatment during the critical period of neurodevelopment may offer insights into the pathophysiology of neurodevelopmental disorders. The findings presented in this review converge to the existence of several risks associated with prenatal exposure to such medication and emphasize the need for further studies regarding its dimensions.

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Neuroscience and Biobehavioral Reviews

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Computational study of a microwave plasma reactor based on the TM 112 mode for diamond deposition

One of the main features of microwave plasma reactors is the electric field structure in the resonant cavity, which must be both intense and uniform in front of the substrate. For this reason, transverse magnetic modes are often used, especially axisymmetric modes because they produce an axisymmetric plasma. Microwave plasma reactors can be differentiated according to the chosen mode, because this has a direct influence on the diamond film growth process, among other features such as the coupling technique and the used quartz window. Another attractive characteristic of said reactors is obtaining large activation areas of the plasma. In this paper, we propose a microwave plasma reactor based on the TM 112 cylindrical mode, which is subject to a computational study. Unlike axisymmetric modes, which activate the plasma on the cavity axis, the TM 112 cylindrical mode presents two activation plasma areas. The reactor was designed following the methodology described by Silva et al., and using the Plasma, Radiofrequency (RF), and Heat transfer modules of the software COMSOL Multiphysics. The obtained results are presented in two stages. The first one is related to the initial electric field distribution of the TM 112 mode. Next, the generation of the hydrogen plasma was simulated from the interaction of H 2 gas with the TM 112 microwave field. The plasma activation process is described in detail from graphics of the time evolution of the electron density, hydrogen density, and their respective temperatures until a steady state is reached. Additionally, the influence of the pressure on the concentration and the temperature of both electrons and gas in a steady state is analyzed. The presented results can be useful for the design of plasma reactors for diamond deposition.

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Applied Physics A: Materials Science and Processing

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Familial chylomicronemia in a two-month-old infant

Introduction: familial chylomicronemia (FCM) is a genetic metabolic disorder, characterized by elevated lipid levels. Objective: we present a patient with FCM, without a family history of this condition. Clinical case: 2-months-old infant seen for diarrheal stools, but during blood sampling for laboratory studies, the serum was identified as milky in appearance. Lipid analysis showed extreme hypertriglyceridemia (>14,000 mg/dL). Genetic testing confirmed familial lipoprotein lipase deficiency, secondary to two heterozygous pathogenic variants (LPL (NM_000237.3): c.127dup; p. Leu43ProfsTer5 and LPL (NM_000237.3): c.1136del; p. Thr379IlefsTer14). The patient was managed with plasmapheresis and a special diet, obtaining a good therapeutic response. Conclusions: FCM is a rare condition that impairs the ability to metabolize triglycerides and can cause potentially life-threatening complications. Its early recognition and treatment is important to prevent complications.

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Revista Mexicana de Pediatria

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Colombian Cholesterol Roadmap. National roundtable on cholesterol in Colombia. Call to action

Atherosclerotic cardiovascular diseases (including myocardial infarction, stroke, and peripheral arterial disease) continue to be a leading cause of premature death, disability, and healthcare expenditures worldwide. Therefore, preventing the vascular accumulation of atherogenic cholesterol-containing lipoproteins is crucial in averting major cardiovascular events. The Colombian Cholesterol Roadmap update is the outcome of a meeting held during the 2023 National Cardiology Congress, with the support of the World Heart Federation and a panel of clinical and thematic experts, along with representatives from various institutions involved in the management of dyslipidaemias in Colombia. The present update of this Cholesterol Roadmap provides a conceptual framework to describe the findings and achievements derived from working groups focused on identi-fying barriers that hinder the appropriate treatment of hypercholesterolemia in Colombia. It also outlines proposed actions adjusted to the local context, aiming to develop national policies and approaches within our healthcare systems. Furthermore, it reaffirms the commitment to intersectoral collaboration to achieve the cardiovascular health goals set for the year 2030.

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Revista Colombiana de Cardiologia

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Global variation in diabetes diagnosis and prevalence based on fasting glucose and hemoglobin A1c

Fasting plasma glucose (FPG) and hemoglobin A1c (HbA1c) are both used to diagnose diabetes, but these measurements can identify different people as having diabetes. We used data from 117 population-based studies and quantified, in different world regions, the prevalence of diagnosed diabetes, and whether those who were previously undiagnosed and detected as having diabetes in survey screening, had elevated FPG, HbA1c or both. We developed prediction equations for estimating the probability that a person without previously diagnosed diabetes, and at a specific level of FPG, had elevated HbA1c, and vice versa. The age-standardized proportion of diabetes that was previously undiagnosed and detected in survey screening ranged from 30% in the high-income western region to 66% in south Asia. Among those with screen-detected diabetes with either test, the age-standardized proportion who had elevated levels of both FPG and HbA1c was 29–39% across regions; the remainder had discordant elevation of FPG or HbA1c. In most low- and middle-income regions, isolated elevated HbA1c was more common than isolated elevated FPG. In these regions, the use of FPG alone may delay diabetes diagnosis and underestimate diabetes prevalence. Our prediction equations help allocate finite resources for measuring HbA1c to reduce the global shortfall in diabetes diagnosis and surveillance.

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Nature Medicine

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Seroprevalence and coprological prevalence of liver fluke Fasciola hepatica in cattle and sheep from Santander department, Colombia

Fasciola hepatica is a parasite with a worldwide distribution that affects several mammals, including humans, and is considered a public health problem. Therefore, the aim of this study was to determine the prevalence of Fasciola hepatica in humans, cattle and sheep, as well as to evaluate factors associated with the prevalence. A total of 185 serum samples from sheep, 290 from cattle, and 114 from humans were collected and processed using an in-house developed ELISA to detect IgG antibodies against F. hepatica. Additionally, 185 stool samples from sheep and 290 from cattle were examined using a Dennis sedimentation technique. Risk factors were analyzed using epidemiological surveys. The overall seroprevalence was 46.5% (86/185) in sheep, 32.5% (94/289) in cattle, and no humans tested positive for the infection. The coprological prevalence was 47.7% (86/180) in sheep and 33.7% (98/290) in cattle. Female gender and cattle living with alternate grazing management showed 2.5 and 6.5 times higher probability of infection, respectively. Bovines coexisting with sheep exhibited a higher risk of infection (odds ratio [OR]=4.3) compared to those without sheep. We concluded that F. hepatica in cattle and sheep has an endemic behavior, and therefore represents a problem of public health for rural communities.

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Revista Brasileira de Parasitologia Veterinaria

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UNDERSTANDING STATISTICAL TABLES BY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL STUDENTS IN CHILE

The reading levels of statistical tables achieved by Chilean elementary school students are reported. A questionnaire with items of different levels of reading statistical tables was used to collect the data. The sample was non-probabilistic and consisted of 26 Chilean 8th grade students. A content analysis of the students\' responses was performed, observing that their best performance was in the questions that evaluated the level associated with literal reading of the information in the table. It was also observed that they have problems comparing data from the table or producing new information from it. Although the official curriculum establishes that 8th grade students should be able to interpret statistical tables, the results suggest that they master only its most basic aspects.

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Interciencia

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Cardiorrenal syndrome: What is its clinical significance?

Cardiorenal syndrome is a bidirectional pathophysiological alteration with renal or cardiac dysfunction. Its classification and diagnosis are determined by the primary organ and the chronicity of the disease. In the treatment it is important to determine the hemodynamic state and intravascular volume allowing to establish early measures. The objective of this paper is to perform a detailed description of cardiorrenal syndrome allowing understand the importance of timely diagnosis, management, prognosis and evolution. The importance of knowing this disease is the progressive increase in patients with decompensated heart failure who are admitted to the hospital network. A literature search was performed in the PubMed and Scielo databases for updated articles in English or Spanish registered in the last five years on cardiorenal syndrome, its status, diagnosis, therapies and surveillance. Five different types of cardiorenal syndrome have been described according to the organ initially affected and its evolution. In more than 50% of patients hospitalized for decompensated heart failure some degree of renal dysfunction is found. Cardiorenal syndrome is a multifactorial disease with renal, cardiac or bilateral involvement. Follow-up laboratory test (troponins, natriuretic peptides, creatinine) determine the prognosis of each patient.

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Medicina Interna de Mexico

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Enhancing Manganese Availability for Plants through Microbial Potential: A Sustainable Approach for Improving Soil Health and Food Security

Manganese (Mn) is essential for plant growth, as it serves as a cofactor for enzymes involved in photosynthesis, antioxidant synthesis, and defense against pathogens. It also plays a role in nutrient uptake, root growth, and soil microbial communities. However, the availability of Mn in the soil can be limited due to factors like soil pH, redox potential, organic matter content, and mineralogy. The excessive use of chemical fertilizers containing Mn can lead to negative consequences for soil and environmental health, such as soil and water pollution. Recent research highlights the significance of microbial interactions in enhancing Mn uptake in plants, offering a more environmentally friendly approach to address Mn deficiencies. Microbes employ various strategies, including pH reduction, organic acid production, and the promotion of root growth, to increase Mn bioavailability. They also produce siderophores, anti-pathogenic compounds, and form symbiotic relationships with plants, thereby facilitating Mn uptake, transport, and stimulating plant growth, while minimizing negative environmental impacts. This review explores the factors impacting the mobility of Mn in soil and plants, and highlights the problems caused by the scarcity of Mn in the soil and the use of chemical fertilizers, including the consequences. Furthermore, it investigates the potential of different soil microbes in addressing these challenges using environmentally friendly methods. This review suggests that microbial interactions could be a promising strategy for improving Mn uptake in plants, resulting in enhanced agricultural productivity and environmental sustainability. However, further research is needed to fully understand these interactions’ mechanisms and optimize their use in agricultural practices.

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Bacteria

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Knowledge, beliefs, practices and socioeconomic conditions in patients with TB in the municipality of Pereira (Colombia), 2021

Introduction: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease, which in order to understand it from a social context, it is necessary to recognize the realities built by the community in front of it, integrating its knowledge, beliefs and practices with the sociodemographic and economic conditions to understand its appearance and development. Objective: Understand the knowledge, beliefs, practices, socioeconomic conditions and educational aspects of TB patients in the municipality of Pereira (Colombia), 2021, in order to re-educate them about their care. Methodology: Qualitative, descriptive study in users who attend the Tuberculosis Control Program; of which 14 patients who meet the inclusion criteria are selected. A semi-structured interview is carried out with all the participants until information saturation is obtained, through five categories: knowledge, beliefs, practices, socioeconomic conditions and educational aspects related to Tuberculosis, to understand it from the social construction expressed by patients and generate a holistic approach that allows them to re-educate them in their care. Results: 57.1 % are female, average age: 38 years, of mixed ethnicity; 50 % live in free union; 71.4 % live with the family; 28.6 % have primary and secondary education; 71.4 % work; 100 % live in an urban area. The qualitative results yield five categories: knowledge, beliefs, practices, socioeconomic conditions, and educational aspects of TB. Conclusion: There is limiting knowledge regarding the origin and transmission of the disease with beliefs associated with poverty and stigmatization that negatively affects the economic and emotional condition of patients and their support network in the care of the disease.

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Salud Uninorte

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Aesthetic and functional satisfaction after closed reduction of nasal fractures: implementation of the NOSE scale

Background and objective. Nasal fracture is the most common facial injury, accounting for more than 50% of all facial fractures in adults. Because it is often not diagnosed and treated promptly, it can generate different degrees of functional limitation and undesirable aesthetic results. Few studies evaluate the satisfaction of patients treated with the closed nasal fracture reduction technique. Our objective is to evaluate functional and aesthetic satisfaction after closed reduction of a nasal bone fracture in a hospital in Colombia, using the nasal obstruction symptom evaluation (NOSE) and subjective aesthetic scales. Methods. Prospective analytical observational study of patients with nasal fractures undergoing closed reduction at the University Hospital of Santander, Colombia. The scores of the NOSE scales and subjective aesthetics were recorded, before and 2 months after surgery. Results. We evaluated 55 patients, 90.9% men. Median age 31 years (IQR 24-48). The main injury context was physical violence (40%), followed by traffic accident (32.7%). After the procedure, the patients presented improvement in nasal obstruction measured with the NOSE scale (p<0.001); before surgery, 89% had moderate-severe nasal obstruction, later it decreased to 14.5%. The NOSE scale showed reliability due to internal consistency with Cronbach\'s alpha of 0.8317. After surgery, there was an increase in satisfaction regarding the nasal appearance (p<0.001). Conclusions. The NOSE questionnaire allows us to quantify the improvement of nasal obstruction symptoms in patients with closed reduction due to nasal bone fracture. Improvement of nasal obstructive symptoms and increased aesthetic satisfaction was observed.

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Cirugia Plastica Ibero-Latinoamericana

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Protocol for the telerehabilitation of the lower limb amputee patient using mobile technologies

Objective: To design a protocol for telerehabilitation of the lower limb amputee patient using mobile technologies. Methods: Quantitative descriptive study. For the design of the protocol, a literature search in indexed databases and validation of the content by experts in the field were carried out. Thirteen experts in the field of rehabilitation were convened to evaluate the content of the protocols in terms of adequacy, pertinence and relevance. Subsequently, a consensus was reached to define the protocols used in the software. A Likert-type scale with a score from 1 to 5 was used, where 1 refers to the lowest rating and 5 corresponds to the highest, scores that were then translated into three categories where 1 and 2 became \"Not important\", 3 and 4 were classified as \"Useful, not essential\", and 5 was classified as \"Essential\", for the calculation of the content validity index. The Fleiss Kappa coefficient was estimated for each criterion, where the scale established by Landis and Koch, which qualitatively expresses the strength of agreement between the evaluators, was taken into account for the interpretation. Results: The protocol has acceptable properties to be used as an intervention tool for lower limb amputee patients, it was provided in a software for cell phones called Apptivate, which was designed through an interprofessional work and contains the number of repetitions and series to be performed for each exercise, with animations, text and descriptive audio.

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Revista de salud publica (Bogota, Colombia)

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Level of physical activity after implementation of a physical exercise program in schoolchildren

Objective: To relate anthropometric measures and the level of physical activity pre and post implementation of a physical exercise program aimed at school children between 11 and 14 years of age in a public educational institution. Methods: Experimental study, the sample was made up of 282 school children, (211) intervention group and (71) control group. The PAQ-A (Physical Activity Questionnaire for Adolescents) was applied and anthropometric measurements were taken (weight, height, abdominal perimeter, body mass index). The researchers designed and implemented a physical exercise program during physical education classes. Results: At the initial assessment, 28% of the students in the intervention group were classified as active, a proportion that was maintained for the final assessment without significant changes (27.5%); 28.1% of the control group was active at the initial assessment, a proportion that rose to 31.2%, also without significant changes (p>0.05). Regarding the BMI/age indicator, the proportion of students with overweight or obesity decreased from 40.3% in the pre-intervention to 37.6% in the post-intervention. Conclusions: The level of active physical activity predominated in the male gender, without significant differences; likewise, it can be stated that it decreases with age. The physical exercise program did not have significant effects on anthropometric measures of the population under study, and indirectly it was possible to raise awareness among the different actors about the importance of regular practice of physical activity as a protective factor of health.

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Revista de salud publica (Bogota, Colombia)

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Body composition, physical fitness and physical training in schoolchildren from a public school

Objective: To describe the body composition, physical fitness and biochemical risk markers before and after implementation of a physical exercise program in adolescents aged 10 to 17 years of a public school. Methodology: Study with an experimental approach, the sample consisted of 276 schoolchildren, (141) intervention group and (135) control group. Informed consent and assent were completed, anthropometric measurements were taken, the Fitnessgram battery tests were carried out, and a physical exercise program was implemented. Results: Post implementation of the physical exercise program, weight gain and waist circumference were reported in girls. Schoolchildren from 10 to 13 showed a decrease in cholesterol and triglycerides. Men performed better in the Fitnessgram battery, aerobic capacity and strength tests. In the Trunk Lift, and Sit and Reach tests, women exhibited greater flexibility. Conclusions: It is important to evaluate the physical condition of schoolchildren, as a strategy for the prevention of chronic non-communicable diseases. In turn, it is recommended that the regular practice of physical activity be promoted in the school and home environment, as a protective factor of health.

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Revista de salud publica (Bogota, Colombia)

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Impact of Educational Interventions to Foster Health in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Systematic Review

Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases represent the leading cause of death worldwide, and education interventions are an effective measure to control modifiable risk factors in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation; therefore, studying this phenomenon allows expanding the tools to face this situation. Objective: To determine the impact of educational interventions to foster health in patients undergoing cardiac rehabilitation. Materials and methods: A scientific literature review was conducted in the PubMed, SciELO, LILACS, EBSCO, MEDES, CUIDEN, Dialnet, ScienceDirect and CUIDATGE databases, based on the PRISMA statement proposal for systematic reviews, registered in the Prospero database (CRD42023398444). The Jadad scale was used for the methodological assessment, according to the peer approach. Results: The initial search yielded 14,849 publications, with 10 of them meeting the inclusion criteria. The mean age of the sample population was 63 years old, male gender. Telemedicine and education software design were resources to implement the interventions, finding a reduction in hospitalizations for cardiac reasons. Regarding mental health, long-term reductions in anxiety and depression were found. Conclusions: The time until the first cardiovascular hospitalization was 502 (469-535) days in the Intervention Group, against 445 (400-491) days in the Control Group. When evaluating medication adherence, it was evidenced that 94 % of the participants had improvements. Regarding cardiovascular risk stratification, both the intervention (26 %) and the control (6 %) groups shifted to the lower-risk class.

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Aquichan

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Idiopathic intracranial hypertension associated with COVID infection 19

The case of a young adult patient is presented with a history of polycystic ovary and recent infection by COVID 19 that starts with asthenopia and blurred vision along with headache, fundus examination with bilateral papilledema was performed, laboratory and neuroimaging studies without positive findings, also lumbar puncture with elevated opening pressure so idiopathic intracranial hypertension was diagnosed with subsequent post puncture improvement.

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Gaceta Medica Boliviana

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Rock Phosphate Solubilizing Potential of Soil Microorganisms: Advances in Sustainable Crop Production

Phosphorus (P) is one of the most important elements required for crop production. The ideal soil pH for its absorption by plants is about 6.5, but in alkaline and acidic soils, most of the consumed P forms an insoluble complex with calcium, iron, and aluminum elements and its availability for absorption by the plant decreases. The supply of P needed by plants is mainly achieved through chemical fertilizers; however, in addition to the high price of these fertilizers, in the long run, their destructive effects will affect the soil and the environment. The use of cheap and abundant resources such as rock phosphate (RP) can be an alternative strategy for P chemical fertilizers, but the solubilization of P of this source has been a challenge for agricultural researchers. For this, physical and chemical treatments have been used, but the solution that has recently attracted the attention of the researchers is to use the potential of rhizobacteria to solubilize RP and supply P to plants by this method. These microorganisms, via. mechanisms such as proton secretion, organic and mineral acid production, siderophore production, etc., lead to the solubilization of RP, and by releasing its P, they improve the quantitative and qualitative performance of agricultural products. In this review, addressing the potential of rhizosphere microbes (with a focus on rhizobacteria) as an eco-friendly strategy for RP solubilization, along with physical and chemical solutions, has been attempted.

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Bacteria

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Meningeal cryptococcosis in an immunocompetent patient.

BACKGROUND: Cryptococcosis is the most common cause of fungal meningitis worldwide and has a mortality of about 181,000 cases annually. It affects mainly HIV-positive patients or people with some cellular immune-response compromise. Even though it is an uncommon disease in immunocompetent subjects it may occur in apparently healthy hosts, in whom it must be recognized because the subacute presentation and the late diagnosis can increase morbidity and mortality on this group. CLINICAL CASE: A 67-year-old male patient, apparently immunocompetent, who consulted referring headache, fever and mental status altered. He was diagnosed with meningeal cryptococcosis by microbiological analyses and serum antigens, treated with fluconazole and liposomal amphotericin B and he had an adequate clinical response with no further complications (after finished the treatment) or neurological sequels. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical suspicion of this entity is very important because multiples causes of immunosuppression result in a major predisposition to the disease.

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Medicina Interna de Mexico

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Application of a spatial risk model of the crystalline spider mite (Oligonychus sp) to avocado crop damage using remote sensing

The avocado is one of the most consumed foods in the world and it is affected by the mite Oligonychus sp., which affects the generation of chlorophyll by the plant, resulting in a decrease in productivity. Given the economic importance of the avocado, a spatial statistical methodology was used to analyze the risk of a pest in its crops. A total of 202 observations of a 1.1 ha avocado farm were used to measure the number of mites per leaf in the area of Barranca, Perú. Predictive geostatistical methods and indicators were applied. A Spherical semivariogram was adjusted to estimate a Univariate Ordinary Kriging, covariates such as vegetation indicators and geomorphometric variables were used to improve the spatial resolution of the covariates and geostatistical simulation was used and linear co-regionalization models were adjusted with which pest predictions were made with co-Kriging. Finally, the predictions were transformed into a risk model using Kriging Indicator. The results obtained show that the mite presents a stationary process in second order with spatial dependence of less than 10 m, in which univariante Ordinary Kriging was the most efficient. Despite the results, the linear co-regionalization models are consistent, but the geostatistical simulation was not enough to improve the predictions. Covariate data should be incorporated at a higher level of detail and small-scale variations should be analyzed. It is suggested to incorporate covariate data with a higher level of detail and analyze small-scale variations.

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Revista Facultad Nacional de Agronomia Medellin