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Los cambios ecológicos influyen fuertemente en los patrones de enfermedad. En la presente centuria, la inestabilidad climática y el calentamiento progresivo están desempeñando un papel creciente en la emergencia de nuevas enfermedades infecciosas, así como en la reaparición y redistribución de olvidadas infecciones. El objetivo del presente trabajo es analizar y contrastar la interrelación del clima, lluvias y temperatura, con las epidemias de dengue, arbovirosis que se ha convertido en un azote terrible en nuestro país. Metodología: Estudio descriptivo, observacional, done el número de casos de dengue durante los años 2012, 2013 y 2014, fueron contrarrestados con el promedio mensual de lluvia caída y la temperatura media mensual en el mismo periodo de tiempo. Tanto los datos de número de casos de dengue por mes, así como los datos promedios de lluvia y temperatura en cada mes se correlacionaron, estimándose la significancia estadística mediante el cálculo del coeficiente de correlación de Pearson. Resultados: Durante los 3 años del estudio, se constató un patrón característico de ocurrencia presentándose c el incremento de casos de dengue entre los meses de diciembre y mayo con un pico máximo entre febrero y abril. La media de lluvia caída predominó globalmente en el primer semestre de cada año, aunque presentó algunas diferencias anuales. El incremento del número de casos de dengue fue claramente influenciado por variaciones climáticas tanto de temperatura, con un incremento de los casos de dengue con temperaturas entre 20 y 25ºC y de lluvia caída. Al analizar en forma separada la influencia de ambas variables climáticas, pudo observarse que el principal factor que se correlacionó con los casos de dengue fue la magnitud de las precipitaciones (r de Pearson de 0.6214), y en menor grado la temperatura (r de Pearson 0,4082). Conclusión: Se observa una correlación de los casos de dengue en el Paraguay con variables climáticas, principalmente el ritmo de las precipitaciones, muestra el gran impacto del clima en la ocurrencia de epidemias de dengue.

Ecological changes strongly influence disease patterns. In this century, climatic instability and progressive warming are playing an increasing role in the emergence of new infectious diseases, as well as in the reappearance and redistribution of neglected infections. The objective was to analyze and contrast the interrelation of climate, rainfall and temperature, with dengue epidemics, an arbovirosis that has become a terrible scourge in our country. Methodology: Descriptive, observational study, where the number of dengue cases during the years 2012, 2013 and 2014, were counteracted with the monthly average rainfall and the average monthly temperature in the same period of time. Both the data on the number of dengue cases per month, as well as the average data on rainfall and temperature in each month were correlated, estimating the statistical significance by calculating the Pearson correlation coefficient. Results: During the 3 years of the study, a characteristic pattern of occurrence was found, presenting an increase in dengue cases between the months of December and May with a maximum peak between February and April. The mean rainfall predominated globally in the first semester of each year, although it presented some annual differences. The increase in the number of dengue cases was clearly influenced by climatic variations in both temperature, with an increase in dengue cases with temperatures between 20 and 25ºC and rain fall. When analyzing the influence of both climatic variables separately, it was possible to observe that the main factor that was correlated with dengue cases was the amount of rainfall (Pearson's r of 0.6214), and to a lesser extent temperature (Pearson's r of 0.6214). 0.4082). Conclusion: A correlation of dengue cases in Paraguay with climatic variables is observed, mainly the rate of rainfall, showing the great impact of climate on the occurrence of dengue epidemics.

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The interruption of rehabilitation activities caused by the COVID-19 lockdown has significant health negative consequences for the population with physical disabilities. Thus, measuring the range of motion (ROM) using remotely taken photographs, which are then sent to specialists for formal assessment, has been recommended. Currently, low-cost Kinect motion capture sensors with a natural user interface are the most feasible implementations for upper limb motion analysis. An active range of motion (AROM) measuring system based on a Kinect v2 sensor for upper limb motion analysis using Fugl-Meyer Assessment (FMA) scoring is described in this paper. Two test groups of children, each having eighteen participants, were analyzed in the experimental stage, where upper limbs' AROM and motor performance were assessed using FMA. Participants in the control group (mean age of 7.83 ± 2.54 years) had no cognitive impairment or upper limb musculoskeletal problems. The study test group comprised children aged 8.28 ± 2.32 years with spastic hemiparesis. A total of 30 samples of elbow flexion and 30 samples of shoulder abduction of both limbs for each participant were analyzed using the Kinect v2 sensor at 30 Hz. In both upper limbs, no significant differences (p < 0.05) in the measured angles and FMA assessments were observed between those obtained using the described Kinect v2-based system and those obtained directly using a universal goniometer. The measurement error achieved by the proposed system was less than ±1° compared to the specialist's measurements. According to the obtained results, the developed measuring system is a good alternative and an effective tool for FMA assessment of AROM and motor performance of upper limbs, while avoiding direct contact in both healthy children and children with spastic hemiparesis.

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Quantifying the quality of upper limb movements is fundamental to the therapeutic process of patients with cerebral palsy (CP). Several clinical methods are currently available to assess the upper limb range of motion (ROM) in children with CP. This paper focuses on identifying and describing available techniques for the quantitative assessment of the upper limb active range of motion (AROM) and kinematics in children with CP. Following the screening and exclusion of articles that did not meet the selection criteria, we analyzed 14 studies involving objective upper extremity assessments of the AROM and kinematics using optoelectronic devices, wearable sensors, and low-cost Kinect sensors in children with CP aged 4-18 years. An increase in the motor function of the upper extremity and an improvement in most of the daily tasks reviewed were reported. In the population of this study, the potential of wearable sensors and the Kinect sensor natural user interface as complementary devices for the quantitative evaluation of the upper extremity was evident. The Kinect sensor is a clinical assessment tool with a unique markerless motion capture system. Few authors had described the kinematic models and algorithms used to estimate their kinematic analysis in detail. However, the kinematic models in these studies varied from 4 to 10 segments. In addition, few authors had followed the joint assessment recommendations proposed by the International Society of Biomechanics (ISB). This review showed that three-dimensional analysis systems were used primarily for monitoring and evaluating spatiotemporal variables and kinematic parameters of upper limb movements. The results indicated that optoelectronic devices were the most commonly used systems. The joint assessment recommendations proposed by the ISB should be used because they are approved standards for human kinematic assessments. This review was registered in the PROSPERO database (CRD42021257211).

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We analyzed the neurological manifestations in Mexican patients hospitalized with pneumonia due to COVID-19 and investigated the association between demographic, clinical, and biochemical variables and outcomes, including death. A retrospective, analytical study was conducted using the electronic records of patients hospitalized between 1 April 2020 and 30 September 2020. Records of 1040 patients were analyzed: 31.25% died and 79.42% had neurological symptoms, including headache (80.62%), anosmia (32.20%), ageusia (31.96%), myopathy (28.08%), disorientation (14.89%), encephalopathy (12.22%), neuropathy (5.4%), stroke (1.3%), seizures (1.3%), cerebral hemorrhage (1.08%), encephalitis (0.84%), central venous thrombosis (0.36%), and subarachnoid hemorrhage (0.24%). Patients also had comorbidities, such as hypertension (42.30%), diabetes mellitus (38.74%), obesity (61.34%), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (3.17%), and asthma (2.01%). Factors associated with neurological symptoms were dyspnea, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, advanced respiratory support, prolonged hospitalization, and worsening fibrinogen levels. Factors associated with death were older age, advanced respiratory support, amine management, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, intensive care unit management, dyspnea, disorientation, encephalopathy, hypertension, neuropathy, diabetes, male sex, three or more neurological symptoms, and obesity grade 3. In this study we designed a profile to help predict patients at higher risk of developing neurological complications and death following COVID-19 infection.

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RESUMEN Introducción: está demostrada la asociación entre el estado nutricional- metabólico con los factores de riesgo cardiovascular y cáncer, sobre todo con el cáncer de mama cuya población tiene en su mayoría un síndrome metabólico asociado. La estratificación inicial es fundamental. Existen varias herramientas que permiten valorar el estado nutricional como la valoración global subjetiva. Objetivo: determinar la correlación de los factores de riesgo cardiovascular en pacientes con cáncer de mama valorados a través de la escala cardiológica denominada SCORE y la valoración nutricional con la escala de valoración global subjetiva en pacientes con cáncer de mama. Metodología: se realizó un estudio prospectivo, observacional, de pacientes con el diagnóstico de cáncer de mama anatomopatológico desde el año 2015 a 2018 en el Hospital Día Oncológico de la ciudad Encarnación, Paraguay. Se midieron las variables de factores de riesgo cardiovascular a través de la escala SCORE y la valoración nutricional a través de la valoración global subjetiva. Se respetaron las normas de la Bioética. Resultados: se incluyó una muestra de 138 mujeres, cuya edad media fue 54 ± 12 años. El IMC fue 28 kg/m2. Se halló obesidad/sobrepeso en 56,2%. El diámetro de cintura mayor fue de 88 cm. La dislipidemia se halló en 60%, hipertensión arterial en 78%, diabetes mellitus en 43%, hábito tabáquico en 2,7%. Según la escala cardiovascular de SCORE el 55% formaba parte del riesgo elevado. El diámetro cintura >88 cm se correlacionó significativamente con la valoración global subjetiva (r -0,22). No hubo correlación estadísticamente significativa entre la escala de SCORE y la escala nutricional de valoración global subjetiva. Conclusiones: la muestra estudiada tiene una alta frecuencia de factores de riesgo cardiovascular. La mitad tienen un riesgo alto de cardiotoxicidad según SCORE. Sin embargo, esto no se correlacionó con la valoración global subjetiva.

ABSTRACT Introduction: The association between the nutritional-metabolic state with cardiovascular risk factors and cancer has been demonstrated, especially with breast cancer patients, the majority of whom have an associated metabolic syndrome. Initial stratification is essential. There are several tools that allow assessing nutritional status such as the subjective global assessment. Objective: To determine the correlation of cardiovascular risk factors in patients with breast cancer assessed through the cardiological scale called SCORE and nutritional assessment with the subjective global assessment scale in patients with breast cancer. Methodology: A prospective, observational study of patients with the diagnosis of anatomopathological breast cancer was carried out from 2015 to 2018 at the Oncological Day Hospital of the city of Encarnación, Paraguay. The variables of cardiovascular risk factors were measured through the SCORE scale and the nutritional assessment through the subjective global assessment. The bioethical norms were respected. Results: A sample of 138 women was included, whose mean age was 54±12 years. The BMI was 28 kg / m2 and obesity/overweight was found in 56.2%. The largest waist diameter was 88 cm. Dyslipidemia was found in 60%, arterial hypertension in 78%, diabetes mellitus in 43%, and smoking in 2.7%. According to the SCORE cardiovascular scale, 55% of the patients were part of the high risk. Waist diameter >88 cm was significantly correlated with the subjective global assessment (r-0.22). There was no statistically significant correlation between the SCORE scale and the subjective global assessment nutritional scale. Conclusions: The studied sample has a high frequency of cardiovascular risk factors. Half have a high risk of cardiotoxicity according to SCORE. However, this did not correlate with the subjective global assessment.

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La diabetes insípida es el resultado de una secreción o acción reducidas de la hormona vasopresina, expresada clínicamente por un cuadro de poliuria-polidipsia. Los arbovirus pueden tener afinidad por el sistema nervioso y se ha demostrado que el Zika desencadena un trastorno autoinmune que ataca a las células nerviosas, lo que puede traer como consecuencia una diabetes insípida central. En la literatura médica nacional e internacional revisada no se reportan casos anteriores donde se vincule la diabetes insípida con el virus del Zika. Se presenta un caso a propósito de esta asociación: paciente femenina de 53 años, diagnosticada con infección por el virus del Zika dos semanas antes de comenzar con los síntomas sugestivos de diabetes insípida. El potencial neurotrópico del virus, así como los resultados en la resonancia magnética nuclear y la determinación de marcadores de autoinmunidad anti-ADNdc positivos, son elementos que apoyan la hipótesis de que la paciente presentó una posible hipofisitis autoinmune, como respuesta inflamatoria post-infección, desarrollando diabetes insípida central transitoria(AU)

Diabetes insipidus is the result of reduced secretion or action of the vasopressin hormone, which is clinically expressed by a polyuria-polydipsia picture. Arboviruses can have a nervous system affinity and Zika has been shown to trigger an autoimmune disorder that attacks nerve cells, which can result in central diabetes insipidus. The reviewed national and international medical literatures does not report previous cases linking diabetes insipidus with Zika virus. It is presented a case about this association: 53-year-old female patient diagnosed with Zika virus infection two weeks before starting symptoms suggestive of diabetes insipidus. The neurotropic potential of the virus, as well as the results in nuclear MRI and the determination of positive anti-ADNdc autoimmunity markers are elements that support the hypothesis that the patient had a possible autoimmune hypophysis, as a post-infection inflammatory response, developing transient central diabetes insipidus(AU)

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[RESUMEN]. Objetivo. Describir las características sociodemográficas y clínico-epidemiológicas y determinar los factores asociados a la mortalidad de personas con diagnóstico de tuberculosis en Paraguay. Métodos. Investigación operativa con un diseño de cohortes retrospectivo de los casos diagnosticados con TB en Paraguay entre 2015-2016. Se utilizó la base datos del Programa Nacional de Control de Tuberculosis. Para determinar los factores asociados con mortalidad se utilizaron pruebas chi cuadrado y riesgo relativo (RR) con un intervalo de confianza de 95% (IC95%); además, se ajustó un modelo de regresión múltiple de Poisson robusto. Se utilizó un nivel de significación de 5%. Resultados. Se estudiaron 5 141 casos de TB, de los cuales 11,5% fallecieron, los factores que aumentan el riesgo de muerte fueron: sexo masculino (RR: 1,26 IC; 95%: 1,1-1,50), infección con virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana (VIH) (RR: 4,78; IC 95%: 4,04-5,65) y enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica (RR: 1,70; IC 95%: 1,19-2,42). Como factor protector se identificó ser persona privada de la libertad (RR: 0,37 IC 95%: 0,24-0,61). Conclusiones. El mayor riesgo de muerte lo presentan los hombres y las personas con coinfección TB/VIH y el menor riesgo, las personas privadas de la libertad. Es necesario mejorar el diagnóstico y seguimiento a los casos de TB, con la efectiva implementación del tratamiento directamente observado (TDO) así como el manejo oportuno de enfermedades asociadas como VIH y enfermedad pulmonar obstructica crónica (EPOC).

[ABSTRACT]. Objective. To describe the socio-demographic and clinical-epidemiological characteristics and to determine the factors associated with the mortality of people diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Paraguay. Methods. Operational research with a retrospective cohort design of cases diagnosed with TB in Paraguay between 2015-2016. The database of the National Tuberculosis Control Program was used. Chi-square and relative risk (RR) tests with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were used to determine the factors associated with mortality; in addition, a robust Poisson multiple regression model was adjusted. A significance level of 5% was used. Results. Five hundred and forty-one cases of TB were studied, of which 11.5% died. The factors increasing the risk of death were male sex (RR 1.26; 95% CI 1.1-1.50), infection with human immunodeficiency virus (RR 4.78; 95% CI 4.04-5.65) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (RR 1.70; 95% CI 1.19-2.42). Being deprived of one’s liberty was a protective factor (RR 0.37; 95% CI 0.24-0.61). Conclusions. The highest risk of death is presented by men and people with TB/HIV coinfection and the lowest risk is presented by people deprived of liberty. There is a need to improve diagnosis and follow-up of TB cases, with effective implementation of directly observed treatment (DOTS) and timely management of associated diseases such as HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

[RESUMO]. Objetivo. Descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínico-epidemiológicas e determinar os fatores associados à mortalidade de pessoas diagnosticadas com tuberculose (TB) no Paraguai. Métodos. Pesquisa operacional com desenho de coorte retrospectivo de casos diagnosticados com TB no Paraguai entre 2015-2016. Foi utilizada a base de dados do Programa Nacional de Controle da Tuberculose. Testes de qui-quadrado e risco relativo (RR) com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) foram utilizados para determinar os fatores associados à mortalidade; além disso, um robusto modelo de regressão múltipla de Poisson foi ajustado. Foi utilizado nível de significância de 5%. Resultados. Foram estudados quinhentos e quarenta e um casos de TB, dos quais 11,5% morreram. Os fatores que aumentaram o risco de morte foram sexo masculino (RR 1,26; IC95% 1,1-1,50), infecção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana (RR 4,78; IC95% 4,04-5,65) e doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (RR 1,70; 95 % CI 1,19-2,42). Ser privado de liberdade foi um fator protetor (RR 0,37; IC 95% 0,24-0,61). Conclusões O maior risco de morte é apresentado por homens e pessoas com co-infecção TB / HIV e o menor risco é apresentado por pessoas privadas de liberdade. É necessário melhorar o diagnóstico e o acompanhamento dos casos de TB, com a implementação efetiva do tratamento diretamente observado (DOTS) e o gerenciamento oportuno de doenças associadas, como o HIV e a doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica.

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OBJECTIVE: To describe the socio-demographic and clinical-epidemiological characteristics and to determine the factors associated with the mortality of people diagnosed with tuberculosis (TB) in Paraguay. METHODS: Operational research with a retrospective cohort design of cases diagnosed with TB in Paraguay between 2015-2016. The database of the National Tuberculosis Control Program was used. Chi-square and relative risk (RR) tests with a 95% confidence interval (95% CI) were used to determine the factors associated with mortality; in addition, a robust Poisson multiple regression model was adjusted. A significance level of 5% was used. RESULTS: Five hundred and forty-one cases of TB were studied, of which 11.5% died. The factors increasing the risk of death were male sex (RR 1.26; 95% CI 1.1-1.50), infection with human immunodeficiency virus (RR 4.78; 95% CI 4.04-5.65) and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (RR 1.70; 95% CI 1.19-2.42). Being deprived of one's liberty was a protective factor (RR 0.37; 95% CI 0.24-0.61). CONCLUSIONS: The highest risk of death is presented by men and people with TB/HIV coinfection and the lowest risk is presented by people deprived of liberty. There is a need to improve diagnosis and follow-up of TB cases, with effective implementation of directly observed treatment (DOTS) and timely management of associated diseases such as HIV and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.

OBJETIVO: Descrever as características sociodemográficas e clínico-epidemiológicas e determinar os fatores associados à mortalidade de pessoas diagnosticadas com tuberculose (TB) no Paraguai. MÉTODOS: Pesquisa operacional com desenho de coorte retrospectivo de casos diagnosticados com TB no Paraguai entre 2015-2016. Foi utilizada a base de dados do Programa Nacional de Controle da Tuberculose. Testes de qui-quadrado e risco relativo (RR) com intervalo de confiança de 95% (IC95%) foram utilizados para determinar os fatores associados à mortalidade; além disso, um robusto modelo de regressão múltipla de Poisson foi ajustado. Foi utilizado nível de significância de 5%. RESULTADOS: Foram estudados quinhentos e quarenta e um casos de TB, dos quais 11,5% morreram. Os fatores que aumentaram o risco de morte foram sexo masculino (RR 1,26; IC95% 1,1-1,50), infecção por vírus da imunodeficiência humana (RR 4,78; IC95% 4,04-5,65) e doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica (RR 1,70; 95 % CI 1,19-2,42). Ser privado de liberdade foi um fator protetor (RR 0,37; IC 95% 0,24-0,61). CONCLUSÕES: O maior risco de morte é apresentado por homens e pessoas com co-infecção TB / HIV e o menor risco é apresentado por pessoas privadas de liberdade. É necessário melhorar o diagnóstico e o acompanhamento dos casos de TB, com a implementação efetiva do tratamento diretamente observado (DOTS) e o gerenciamento oportuno de doenças associadas, como o HIV e a doença pulmonar obstrutiva crônica.

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Ante la aparición de Escherichia coli con New Delhi metalobetalactamasa en un hospital de alta complejidad en Paraguay, se resalta la importancia de vigilar y detectar mecanismos de resistencias así como establecer oportunamente medidas de prevención y control de la infección por microorganismos multirresistentes causantes de brotes y relacionados con un incremento en la morbilidad y mortalidad asociada a los cuidados de salud.

With the emergence of Escherichia coli with New Delhi metallobetalactamase in a hospital of high complexity in Paraguay, the importance of monitoring and detecting resistance mechanisms is highlighted and is consider timely to establish measures for prevention and control of multiresistent microorganisms that causes an outbreak of infections They are related with an increased of morbidity and mortality associated with health care.

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El tratamiento con regeneraci¢n ¢sea guiada es considerada actualmente una terapia predecible para promover la regeneraci¢n de hueso en los maxilares con la finalidad de crear un lecho para el posicionamiento de los implantes. El plan de tratamiento comprendi¢ la exodoncia del resto radicular y la conservaci¢n de reborde ¢seo mediante la regeneraci¢n ¢sea guiada (ROG) con membrana reabsorbible de col geno y fosfato tric lcico á como material de injerto para la pieza 2.1. A los 4 meses se realiz¢ una segunda cirug¡a para la pieza 1.2 con el mismo diagn¢stico y plan de tratamiento, luego, una tercera cirug¡a a los 12 meses con la inserci¢n de dos implantes dentales y la regeneraci¢n ¢sea guiada con membrana reabsorbible de col geno bovino y hueso org nico de bovino liofilizado como material de injerto en el d‚ficit ¢seo. Despu‚s de 15 meses, se realiz¢ la carga funcional de los implantes unitarios, sin complicaciones hasta la actualidad. En el presente art¡culo se expone un caso cl¡nico que describe el tratamiento de regeneraci¢n ¢sea guiada para la conservaci¢n de reborde y colocaci¢n de los implantes dentales y su respectiva rehabilitaci¢n con coronas.

The treatment with guided bone regeneration nowadays is considered to be a predictable therapy to promote the regeneration of bone in the maxillary with the purpose of creating a bed for the positioning of the implants. The treatment plan involved the extraction of residual root and preservation of bony ridge through guided bone regeneration (GBR) with absorbable collagen membrane and á tricalcium phosphate as a graft material for piece 2.1, at 04 months a second surgery was made to piece 1.2 with the same diagnosis and treatment plan, then a third surgery at 12 months with the inclusion of 2 dental implants and guided bone regeneration with resorbable collagen membrane and organic bovine bone as lyophilized bovine graft material in the bone deficit. After 15 months, the functional loading of single implants was performed, no having complications to date. In the present article a clinical case is exposed describing the treatment of guided bony regeneration for the conservation of curbing and placement of the dental implants and its respective rehabilitation with crowns.

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