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The Antillean manatee (Trichechus manatus) and the Amazonian manatee (Trichechus inunguis) are distributed in rivers in the Caribbean and Amazonian region of Colombia respectively. For 30 years, genetic information has been obtained from these populations in order to inform conservation programs for these endangered species and decide on the location to release them back to the wild. However, in previous studies, samples from rivers in some areas of the country were not included, given the difficulties to access these regions due to either logistic or safety issues. In this study, we analyzed mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) control region (CR) sequences of from samples of T. manatus (n = 37) and T. inunguis (n = 4) (410 and 361 bp, respectively), obtained in new and previously unexplored rivers and bays in the country, including Santa Marta, Urabá Gulf, Ayapel Marsh (San Jorge River Basin), Meta River and Magdalena Medio and the low Magdalena River (Cesar Province and Canal del Dique) as well as additional samples from Puerto Nariño in the Colombian Amazon. Our results included the discovery of two newly described mtDNA CR haplotypes for T. manatus. In addition, we confirmed significant population differentiation at the mitochondrial level between the Magdalena and Sinú rivers and differentiation among areas of the same river, including the middle and low Magdalena River. This differentiation may be related to anthropic changes in the river since construction of the Canal del Dique in the XVI century. We also tested environmental DNA sampling and analyses techniques to evaluate its potential use for manatee detection and monitoring in bodies of water in Colombia, in order to evaluate new areas for future manatee conservation initiatives. We emphasize the need to continue using genetic information to provide evidence on the potential best locations to undertake animal release to prevent outbreeding depression.
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Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) has a high prevalence and risk of progression to cirrhosis and other complications in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM). Likewise, the presence of NAFLD implies a high risk of developing T2DM, determining a bidirectional relationship between them. The diabetology and hepatology societies, developed a joint initiative aiming to unify criteria, reviewing the definitions, diagnostic criteria, risk stratification, treatment, and follow-up of patients with NAFLD and T2DM. The key questions to be discussed were defined by a panel of specialists in diabetology and hepatology. The Delphi methodology was used to reach consensus on the respective recommendations. Based on the discussion generated among the experts, diagnostic and treatment algorithms were proposed, as well as an indication for referral and the role of the different specialists involved in the management of these patients. Strengthening multidisciplinary work with patients with NAFLD and T2DM will allow the early recognition of the disease, the prevention of the progression to cirrhosis, and reducing the associated complications.
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Humanos , Diabetes Mellitus Tipo 2/complicações , Hepatopatia Gordurosa não Alcoólica/complicações , Gastroenterologia , Chile/epidemiologiaRESUMO
Objetivo: esta investigación pretende determinar la frecuencia de conductas autolesivas en una muestra de estudiantes de un colegio de Manizales (Caldas, Colombia). En las últimas dos décadas las conductas autolesivas han aumentado significativamente en la población adolescente. Materiales y métodos: se empleó una muestra por conveniencia de 58 estudiantes (de una población de 538). Se cuantificaron variables demográficas, la frecuencia de conductas autolesivas, factores de riesgo, y se cuantificaron mediante escalas la satisfacción familiar, ansiedad y depresión y acoso escolar (bullying). Resultados: se encontró que una proporción de 22,4% presentaban conductas autolesivas (auto corte, auto golpearse, auto arañarse, intoxicación, arrancarse el cabello, auto quemarse), 10,3% consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, 36,4% consumo de bebidas alcohólicas, 50% probable ansiedad, 56,9% probable depresión. 66,95% de satisfacción familiar. Como factores asociados a autolesiones se encontraron ansiedad, depresión, orientación sexual, consumo de sustancias psicoactivas, bebidas alcohólicas e intento de suicidio en los últimos dos años. Conclusiones: la prevalencia de conductas autolesivas y los factores asociados a estas conductas en esta población es similar a lo reportado en el país y en el mundo, situación que llama la atención, más si se tiene en cuenta que es un importante predictor de suicidio; por tanto, es urgente que las autoridades competentes de la ciudad desarrollen e implementes intervenciones educativas dirigidas a reducir los factores de riesgo de CA, y así, contribuir a la disminución potencial de las tasas de suicidio en Manizales..(Au)
Objective: this research aims to determine the frequency of self-injurious behaviors in a sample of students from a school in Manizales (Caldas, Colombia). In the last two decades, self-injurious behaviors have increased significantly in the adolescent population. Materials and methods: a convenience sample of 58 students (from a population of 538) was used. Demographic variables, the frequency of self-injurious behavior, risk factors were quantified, and family satisfaction, anxiety and depression, and bullying were quantified using scales. Results: it was found that a proportion of 22.4% had self-injurious behaviors (self-cutting, self-hitting, self-scratching, intoxication, hair pulling, self-burning), 10.3% consumption of psychoactive substances, 36.4% consumption of alcoholic beverages, 50% probable anxiety, 56.9% probable depression. 66.95 family satisfaction. As factors associated with self-harm, anxiety, depression, sexual orientation, consumption of psychoactive substances, alcoholic beverages and attempted suicide in the last two year were found. Conclusions: a frequency of self-harm was determined in this population, and associated factors similar to that found in other student populations nationally and internationally. It was determined that this phenomenon of global importance is also present, to a considerable extent, in young students from Manizales city (Colombia)..(Au)
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RESUMEN Introducción: La actual definición de osteoporosis es basada en la absorciometría de energía dual de Rx (DXA, por sus siglas en inglés), lo cual representa la principal técnica para la cuantificación de la densidad mineral ósea (DMO) y la evaluación del riesgo de fractura. El objetivo de este estudio fue determinar la DMO en columna lumbar y cuello femoral de adultos sanos desde el punto de vista metabólico óseo en una población de Bogotá-Colombia. Métodos: Se realizó un estudio observacional, analítico, de corte transversal, basado en un cuestionario aplicado a la población de estudio. Las medidas densitométricas fueron realizadas con un equipo compacto de alto rendimiento de la General Electric, modelo iDXA, por el mismo tecnólogo en los sitios esqueléticos de interés, columna lumbar L1, L2, L3, L4 y L1-4 en proyección anteroposterior y en cuello femoral. El cálculo del tamaño de muestra se realizó teniendo en cuenta la estratificación por sexo y 2 grupos de edad: 20 a 29 años y 30 a 39 años. Se encuestó a 805 individuos y 432 se realizaron la densitometría ósea. Resultados: Los valores encontrados en columna lumbar para cada uno de los grupos de nuestra población, fueron: 1,150 g/cm2 (DE: 0,11), 1,180 g/cm2 (DE: 0,10), para mujeres y hombres de 20 a 29 años, y 1,169 g/cm2 (DE: 0,10), 1,209 g/cm2 (DE: 0,10) para mujeres y hombres de 30 a 39 años, respectivamente. A nivel del cuello femoral, 0,991 g/cm2 (DE: 0,10), 1,119 g/cm2 (DE: 0,13), para mujeres y hombres de 20 a 29 años, y 0,970 g/cm2 (DE: 0,11), 1,079 g/cm2 (DE: 0,13) para mujeres y hombres de 30 a 39 años, respectivamente. Conclusión: Este estudio pudo demostrar el comportamiento de la DMO en nuestra población, la cual es inferior a la detectada en otras latitudes y a las utilizadas como valores de referencia en nuestros equipos. Adicionalmente, se determinó el valor máximo de masa ósea en cada una de las regiones de interés para los rangos de edad de la población de nuestro estudio.
ABSTRACT Introduction: The current definition of osteoporosis is based on the dual energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA), which represents the main technique for the quantification of bone mineral density (BMD) and the evaluation of fracture risk. The objective of this study was to determine the BMD in the lumbar spine and femoral neck of healthy adults from a bone metabolism point of view in a population of Bogotá-Colombia. Method: An observational, analytical, cross-sectional study was conducted based on a questionnaire completed by the study population. The densitometric measurements were carried out using a high-performance compact equipment of the General Electric, iDXA model, by the same technologist at the skeletal sites of interest, lumbar spine L1, L2, L3, L4 and L1-4 in anteroposterior projection, and in femoral neck. The sample size calculation was performed taking into account stratification by gender and 2 age groups: 20 to 29 years, and 30 to 39 years. A total of 805 individuals were surveyed, and 432 bone densitometries were performed. Results: The values found in the lumbar spine for each of the groups in our population were: 1.150 g/cm2 (SD: 0.11), 1.180 g/cm2 (SD: 0.10), for women and men aged 20 to 29 years, and 1.169 g/cm2 (SD: 0.10), 1.209 g/cm2 (SD: 0.10) for women and men aged 30 to 39, respectively. At the level of the femoral neck, 0.991 g/cm2 (SD: 0.10), 1.119 g/cm2 (SD: 0.13), for women and men aged 20 to 29 years, respectively, and 0.970 g/cm2 (SD: 0.11), 1.079 g/cm2 (SD: 0.13) for women and men aged 30 to 39, respectively. Conclusion: This study was able to demonstrate the behaviour of BMD in our population, which is lower than that detected in other latitudes and those used as reference values in our equipment. Additionally, the maximum bone mass value was determined in each of the locations of interest for the age ranges of the population in our study.
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Humanos , Adulto , Densidade Óssea , Colômbia , Densitometria , Coluna Vertebral , Pesos e Medidas , Estudos Transversais , Colo do FêmurRESUMO
Chile has become a popular destination for migrants from South America and the Caribbean (low- and middle-income countries migration). Close to 200.000 Haitian migrants have arrived in Chile. Infectious and non-infectious disease burden among the Haitian adult population living in Chile is unknown. This study aimed to acquire the basic health information (selected transmissible and non-transmissible conditions) of the Haitian adult population living in Chile. A cross-sectional survey was performed, inviting Haitian-born residents in Chile older than 18 years old. Common conditions and risk factors for disease were assessed, as well as selected transmissible conditions (HIV, HBV, and HCV). 498 participants (60.4% female) from 10 communities in two regions of Chile were surveyed. Most subjects had never smoked (91.5%), and 80% drank less than one alcohol unit per month. The mean BMI was 25.6, with 45% of participants having a normal BMI (20-25). Hypertension was present in 31.5% (33% in the 25-44 age group). Prevalence of HIV was 2.4% (95 CI 1.3-4.2%), hepatitis B (HBsAg positive) was 3.4% (95 CI 2.1-5.5%), and hepatitis C was 0% (95 CI 0.0-0.9%). Quality of life showed a significant prevalence of depression and anxiety markers, particularly in those arriving in Chile less than 1 year ago. Low prevalence of obesity, diabetes, smoking, and drinking and estimated cardiovascular risk were found. Nonetheless, hypertension at a younger age, disproportionately higher prevalence of HIV and HBV infection and frequent markers of anxiety and depression were also found. Public policies for detecting and treating hypertension, HIV, and HBV screening, offering HBV vaccination, and organizing mental health programs for Haitian immigrants, are urgently needed.
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Infecções por HIV/enzimologia , Hepatite B/epidemiologia , Hepatite C/epidemiologia , Infecções/epidemiologia , Adolescente , Adulto , Região do Caribe/epidemiologia , Chile/epidemiologia , Feminino , Carga Global da Doença , Infecções por HIV/genética , Infecções por HIV/virologia , Hepacivirus/patogenicidade , Hepatite B/virologia , Vírus da Hepatite B/patogenicidade , Hepatite C/virologia , Humanos , Infecções/virologia , Masculino , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Doenças não Transmissíveis/epidemiologia , Qualidade de Vida , Fatores de Risco , Adulto JovemRESUMO
BACKGROUND: Baveno VI and expanded Baveno VI criteria have been recommended to circumvent the need for endoscopy screening in patients with a very low probability of varices needing treatment (VNT). AIM: To validate these criteria in a Latin American population. METHODS: The ability of Baveno VI criteria (liver stiffness measurement (LSM) <20 kPa and platelet count >150 × 103/µL) and expanded Baveno VI criteria (LSM < 25kPa and platelet count >110 × 103/µL) to exclude the presence of VNT was tested in a prospectively recruited cohort of patients with Child-Pugh A liver cirrhosis and with no previous variceal haemorrhage who attended the liver clinics of three major hospitals in Chile. RESULTS: Three hundred patients were included. The median (IQR) age was 61 [18-86] years, median MELD was 8.0 (6-17), median LSM was 17.2 (10.2-77) kPa and median platelet count was 137 (23-464) × 103 /µL. The main aetiology was non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (67.3%). VNT were present in 18% of patients. The Baveno VI criteria had a sensitivity of 98.1% and a specificity of 38.2%, potentially sparing 31.3% of upper endoscopies with a very low risk of missing VNT (1.1%). The expanded Baveno VI criteria had a sensitivity of 90.7% and a specificity of 61%, potentially sparing 51.3% of upper endoscopies with a risk of missing VNT of 3.6%. Both criteria were independently associated with the absence of VNT. CONCLUSION: We validated the Baveno VI and expanded Baveno VI criteria in Chilean population, potentially sparing 31.3% and 51.3% of endoscopies, respectively, with a very low risk of missing VNT. Fondecyt 1191183.
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Técnicas de Imagem por Elasticidade , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas , Adolescente , Adulto , Idoso , Idoso de 80 Anos ou mais , Chile , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/diagnóstico , Varizes Esofágicas e Gástricas/etiologia , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/diagnóstico , Hemorragia Gastrointestinal/etiologia , Humanos , Cirrose Hepática/complicações , Pessoa de Meia-Idade , Adulto JovemRESUMO
Resumen La osteogénesis imperfecta es una rara anomalía genética que se carac teriza por una baja masa ósea y susceptibilidad aumentada a fracturas. La mayoría de los casos se asocian a variantes en los genes COL1A1 y COL1A2 que codifican para el colágeno tipo I. Se ha clasificado en cua tro tipos, siendo el tipo IV el menos frecuente. Se presenta un caso de osteogénesis imperfecta tipo IV en una niña de seis meses, quien tenía escleras azules y acortamiento bilateral del fémur y desviación en varo de la tibia. Las radiografías mostraron desproporción craneofacial y hue sos wormianos, fusión atlanto-odontoidea; luxación coxo-femoral bila teral congénita, acortamiento y desviación del fémur bilateral, fractura antigua en fémur derecho y osteopenia generalizada. Se realizó panel molecular que incluyó los genes ALPL, COL1A1, COL1A2 e IFITM5, mos trando en COL1A2 una transición en heterocigosis de guanina a adenina (c.2531G>A), cambio asociado con osteogénesis imperfecta. El objetivo de este reporte es brindar información sobre la presentación clínica, los métodos diagnósticos y las posibilidades terapéuticas de una rara enfer medad genética.
Abstract Osteogenesis imperfecta is a rare genetic anomaly characterized by low bone mass and increased susceptibility to fractures. The majority of cases are associated with variants in the COL1A1 and COL1A2 genes that code for type I collagen. It has been classified into four types, with type IV being the least frequent. We present a case of osteogenesis imperfecta type IV in a six-month-old girl, who had blue scleras and bilateral shortening of the femur and varus deviation of the tibia. X-rays showed craniofacial disproportion and wormian bones, atlanto-odontoid fusion; bilateral congenital bilateral coxo-femoral dislocation, shortening and deviation of the bilateral femur, old fracture in the right femur and generalized osteopenia. A molecular panel was carried out that included the ALPL, COL1A1, COL1A2 and IFITM5 genes, showing in COL1A2 a transition in guanine to adenine heterozygosis (c.2531G>A), a change associated with osteogenesis imperfecta. The objective of this report is to provide information on the clinical presentation, diagnostic methods and therapeutic possibilities of a rare genetic disease.
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Background: Cirrhotic patients have an increased surgical risk due to potential intra and postoperative complications. Aim: To describe the clinical characteristics and surgical complications of cirrhotic patients undergoing surgery in a Chilean university hospital. Patients and Methods: Review of medical records of 102 cirrhotic patients aged 60 ± 11 years (52% males) who underwent elective or urgency surgery at an university hospital between 2010 and 2016. General, pre-surgical, and post-surgical complications were recorded. Results: The main etiologies of cirrhosis were non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (31%), and alcoholic cirrhosis (28%). Child-Pugh scores were A, B and C in 50, 28 and 22% of cases respectively. Median MELD (Model for End-stage Liver Disease) score was 11 (interquartile range: 10-15). The surgical procedure was elective in 71% of cases, with predominance of abdominal surgery (86%). The American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) score was three or more in 52% of patients. The frequency of any adverse outcome was 62%. The frequency increased along with the severity of cirrhosis and when surgery was urgent. The most common complications were acute renal failure (24%), increased ascites (23%) and encephalopathy (22%). Admission to intensive care unit occurred on 26% of patients, with six hospital deaths. Conclusions: In these patients, surgical complications were common, although with low mortality.