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INTRODUCTION: surgical site infections (SSI) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality and one of the most representative causes of nosocomial infections. The use of intrawound vancomycin in lumbar spine surgery is a potential prophylactic measure against SSI; however, evidence regarding its efficacy is contradictory. Our study was designed to research if intrawound vancomycin significantly prevents SSI in lumbar spine surgery. MATERIAL AND METHODS: this is a randomized, double-blinded, controlled clinical trial; 233 patients who underwent lumbar spine surgery, were randomly assigned to a group in which intrawound vancomycin was instilled in the incision before closure (109), or to a control group (114). The main outcome is the presence of SSI; we determined its prevalence and searched for difference between groups for association between SSI and independent variables. RESULTS: global SSI prevalence was 1.8%, in the experimental group was 0.9%, in the control group was 2.6%. There was no significant difference between these values, p = 0.622. The relative risk of SSI in the experimental group was 0.35 (95% CI 0.037-3.30), that of the control group was 2.87 (95% CI 0.30-27.16). The number needed to treat is 58.3. We did not find a significant association between the independent variables studied and the appearance of SSI. CONCLUSIONS: we did not find a significant difference in the prevalence of SSI between groups nor a significant association between SSI and independent variables.

INTRODUCCIÓN: las infecciones postoperatorias del sitio quirúrgico son una importante causa de morbimortalidad y una de las formas más comunes de infecciones nosocomiales. La aplicación de vancomicina al terminar una intervención de columna lumbar es una potencial práctica profiláctica de infecciones del sitio quirúrgico (ISQ). La evidencia que sostiene su uso es controversial. Nuestro estudio investiga si la aplicación de vancomicina disminuye en forma significativa la prevalencia de ISQ. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: ensayo clínico aleatorizado, controlado, cegado; 223 pacientes intervenidos de la columna lumbar fueron aleatoriamente asignados a un grupo experimental de 109 pacientes en quienes se colocó vancomicina y a un grupo control de 114 pacientes que no recibió vancomicina. El principal desenlace del estudio es la aparición de ISQ; se estudió la prevalencia de ISQ en ambos grupos y se buscó si existe diferencia significativa. Se analizó la existencia de factores predictores de ISQ. RESULTADOS: la prevalencia global de infección fue 1.8%; en el grupo experimenta 0.09% y en el grupo control 2.6%. No hubo diferencia significativa entre estas cifras, p = 0.622. El riesgo relativo de ISQ en el grupo experimental fue 0.35 (IC95% 0.037-3.30), el del grupo control fue 2.87 (IC95% 0.30-27.16). El número necesario para tratar es 58.3. No encontramos asociación significativa entre las variables independientes estudiadas y la aparición de ISQ. CONCLUSIONES: no encontramos evidencia suficiente de que la aplicación de vancomicina disminuya significativamente la prevalencia de ISQ ni asociación significativa de ISQ con las variables independientes estudiadas.

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Generating pairs of Raman beams for gravimetry with fiber phase modulators is quite convenient but generates additional frequencies that must be filtered. The frequency filtering could be achieved by using a long (dispersive) birefringent calcite crystal followed by a polarizer that blocks the transmission of certain laser frequencies, as has been shown before. Here, we present a method to tune such a filter to the desired frequency position. The correction signal for the feedback is obtained by comparing (subtracting) the transmission through the filter when sending light that has been phase modulated or not, taking advantage of the fiber modulator that is already installed in the system. The method allows for continuously alternating between using the modulator for monitoring the filter position and other uses, an important characteristic for the operation of a complete gravimetric sequence.

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Acute pancreatitis (AP) and recurrent acute pancreatitis (RAP) are conditions, whose incidence is apparently on the rise. Despite the ever-increasing evidence regarding the management of AP in children and adults, therapeutic actions that could potentially affect having a poor prognosis in those patients, especially in the pediatric population, continue to be carried out. Therefore, the Asociación Mexicana de Gastroenterología convened a group of 24 expert pediatric gastroenterologists from different institutions and areas of Mexico, as well as 2 pediatric nutritionists and 2 specialists in pediatric surgery, to discuss different aspects of the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of AP and RAP in the pediatric population. The aim of this document is to present the consensus results. Different AP topics were addressed by 6 working groups, each of which reviewed the information and formulated statements considered pertinent for each module, on themes involving recommendations and points of debate, concerning diagnostic or therapeutic approaches. All the statements were presented and discussed. They were then evaluated through a Delphi process, with electronic and anonymous voting, to determine the level of agreement on the statements. A total of 29 statements were formulated, all of which reached above 75% agreement in the first round of voting.

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Resumen: Introducción: la artroplastía total de rodilla es un procedimiento común en la cirugía ortopédica de tratamiento para gonartrosis grado IV. Este procedimiento disminuye el dolor y mejora la funcionalidad. Sin embargo, los resultados según el abordaje son distintos, no existe evidencia sobre qué abordaje quirúrgico sea claramente superior. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el tiempo y sangrado transquirúrgico, así como el dolor postquirúrgico del abordaje midvasto versus parapatelar medial en artroplastía total de rodilla primaria en gonartrosis grado IV. Material y métodos: se realizó estudio observacional, comparativo, retrospectivo del 01 de Junio de 2020 al 31 de Diciembre de 2020 incluyendo derechohabientes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, mayores de 18 años con diagnóstico de gonartrosis grado IV, programados para artroplastía total de rodilla primaria en ausencia de otra patología inflamatoria, osteotomías previas o coagulopatías. Resultados: noventa y nueve pacientes que fueron sometidos a abordaje midvasto (grupo M) y 100 pacientes a abordaje parapatelar medial (grupo T) con hemoglobina preoperatoria 14.7 g/l grupo M y 15.2 g/l grupo T, la reducción fue de 5.0 g/l grupo M y 4.6 g/l grupo T. Dolor en ambos grupos sin diferencia significativa; de 6.7 a 3.2 grupo M y de 6.7 a 3.1 grupo T. Tiempo quirúrgico mayor con el abordaje parapatelar medial (98.7 versus 89.2 minutos). Conclusiones: ambos abordajes representan excelente vía de acceso para realizar artroplastía total primaria de rodilla; sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias significativas en el volumen de sangrado ni en la reducción del dolor, el abordaje midvasto se asoció con menor tiempo quirúrgico y menor afectación de la flexión de la rodilla, por lo que se recomienda el abordaje midvasto en pacientes sometidos a artroplastía total de rodilla primaria.

Abstract: Introduction: total knee arthroplasty is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery for treating grade IV knee osteoarthritis. This procedure reduces pain and improves functionality. However, the results according to the approach are different, it is not clear which surgical approach is clearly superior. The objective of this study is to evaluate the time and post-surgical bleeding, as well as the postoperative pain of the midvasto versus medial parapatellar approach in primary total knee arthroplasty in grade IV gonarthrosis. Material and methods: an observational, comparative, retrospective study was carried out from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, including beneficiaries of the Mexican Social Security Institute over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of grade IV knee osteoarthritis scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty in the absence of other inflammatory pathology, previous osteotomies or coagulopathies. Results: of 99 patients who underwent the midvasto approach (group M) and 100 patients to the medial parapatellar approach (group T), there was preoperative hemoglobin 14.7 g/l group M and 15.2 g/l group T, reduction was 5.0 g/l group M and 4.6 g/l group T. Significant pain reduction in both groups without significant difference; from 6.7 to 3.2 group M and from 6.7 to 3.1 group T. The surgical time was significantly longer with the medial parapatellar approach (98.7 versus 89.2 minutes). Conclusions: both approaches represent an excellent access route to perform primary total knee arthroplasty; however, no significant differences were found in the volume of bleeding or in the reduction of pain, the midvaste approach was associated with shorter surgical time and less involvement of flexion of the knee. Therefore, the midvasto approach is recommended in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty.

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INTRODUCTION: Alzheimer disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia and is considered one of the main causes of disability and dependence affecting quality of life in elderly people and their families. Current pharmacological treatment includes acetylcholinesterase inhibitors (donepezil, galantamine, rivastigmine) and memantine; however, only one-third of patients respond to treatment. Genetic factors have been shown to play a role in this inter-individual variability in drug response. DEVELOPMENT: We review pharmacogenetic reports of AD-modifying drugs, the pharmacogenetic biomarkers included, and the phenotypes evaluated. We also discuss relevant methodological considerations for the design of pharmacogenetic studies into AD. A total of 33 pharmacogenetic reports were found; the majority of these focused on the variability in response to and metabolism of donepezil. Most of the patients included were from Caucasian populations, although some studies also include Korean, Indian, and Brazilian patients. CYP2D6 and APOE are the most frequently studied biomarkers. The associations proposed are controversial. CONCLUSIONS: Potential pharmacogenetic biomarkers for AD have been identified; however, it is still necessary to conduct further research into other populations and to identify new biomarkers. This information could assist in predicting patient response to these drugs and contribute to better treatment decision-making in a context as complex as ageing.

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Background: Few existing evidence-based parent interventions (EBPIs) for prevention and treatment of child and youth mental health disorders are implemented in low-middle-income countries. This study aimed to translate and confirm the factor structure of the Evidence-Based Practice Attitude Scale (EBPAS-15) survey in Brazilian Portuguese with the goal of examining providers' perspective about EBPIs. Methods: We translated and back translated the EBPAS-15 from English to Brazilian Portuguese. Participants were recruited via snowball sampling and data were collected using an online survey from July of 2018 through January of 2020. A confirmatory factor analysis was conducted to determine if the scale retained its original structure. Open-ended questions about providers' perspectives of their own clinical practice were coded using the Theoretical Domains Framework (TDF). Analyses included data from 362 clinicians (318 women, 41 men) from 20 of the 27 states of Brazil. Participants on average were 26.7 years old, held specialist degrees in the field of psychology, actively worked as therapists, and practiced in private clinics. Results: The translation of the EBPAS to Brazilian Portuguese retained the same four-factor structure as the English version except for dropping one item from the Divergence domain. When asked about the challenges in their practices, providers generally referred to parents as clients with little skills to discipline their children and lacking knowledge about child development. Discussion: The Brazilian version of the EBPAS-15 is promising, but future research should consider using quantitative data alongside qualitative information to better understand providers' attitudes about evidence-based interventions to inform implementation efforts. Trial registration: N/A.

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INTRODUCTION: total knee arthroplasty is a common procedure in orthopedic surgery for treating grade IV knee osteoarthritis. This procedure reduces pain and improves functionality. However, the results according to the approach are different, it is not clear which surgical approach is clearly superior. The objective of this study is to evaluate the time and post-surgical bleeding, as well as the postoperative pain of the midvasto versus medial parapatellar approach in primary total knee arthroplasty in grade IV gonarthrosis. MATERIAL AND METHODS: an observational, comparative, retrospective study was carried out from June 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020, including beneficiaries of the Mexican Social Security Institute over 18 years of age with a diagnosis of grade IV knee osteoarthritis scheduled for primary total knee arthroplasty in the absence of other inflammatory pathology, previous osteotomies or coagulopathies. RESULTS: of 99 patients who underwent the midvasto approach (group M) and 100 patients to the medial parapatellar approach (group T), there was preoperative hemoglobin 14.7 g/l group M and 15.2 g/l group T, reduction was 5.0 g/l group M and 4.6 g/l group T. Significant pain reduction in both groups without significant difference; from 6.7 to 3.2 group M and from 6.7 to 3.1 group T. The surgical time was significantly longer with the medial parapatellar approach (98.7 versus 89.2 minutes). CONCLUSIONS: both approaches represent an excellent access route to perform primary total knee arthroplasty; however, no significant differences were found in the volume of bleeding or in the reduction of pain, the midvaste approach was associated with shorter surgical time and less involvement of flexion of the knee. Therefore, the midvasto approach is recommended in patients undergoing primary total knee arthroplasty.

INTRODUCCIÓN: la artroplastía total de rodilla es un procedimiento común en la cirugía ortopédica de tratamiento para gonartrosis grado IV. Este procedimiento disminuye el dolor y mejora la funcionalidad. Sin embargo, los resultados según el abordaje son distintos, no existe evidencia sobre qué abordaje quirúrgico sea claramente superior. El objetivo de este estudio es evaluar el tiempo y sangrado transquirúrgico, así como el dolor postquirúrgico del abordaje midvasto versus parapatelar medial en artroplastía total de rodilla primaria en gonartrosis grado IV. MATERIAL Y MÉTODOS: se realizó estudio observacional, comparativo, retrospectivo del 01 de Junio de 2020 al 31 de Diciembre de 2020 incluyendo derechohabientes del Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, mayores de 18 años con diagnóstico de gonartrosis grado IV, programados para artroplastía total de rodilla primaria en ausencia de otra patología inflamatoria, osteotomías previas o coagulopatías. RESULTADOS: noventa y nueve pacientes que fueron sometidos a abordaje midvasto (grupo M) y 100 pacientes a abordaje parapatelar medial (grupo T) con hemoglobina preoperatoria 14.7 g/l grupo M y 15.2 g/l grupo T, la reducción fue de 5.0 g/l grupo M y 4.6 g/l grupo T. Dolor en ambos grupos sin diferencia significativa; de 6.7 a 3.2 grupo M y de 6.7 a 3.1 grupo T. Tiempo quirúrgico mayor con el abordaje parapatelar medial (98.7 versus 89.2 minutos). CONCLUSIONES: ambos abordajes representan excelente vía de acceso para realizar artroplastía total primaria de rodilla; sin embargo, no se encontraron diferencias significativas en el volumen de sangrado ni en la reducción del dolor, el abordaje midvasto se asoció con menor tiempo quirúrgico y menor afectación de la flexión de la rodilla, por lo que se recomienda el abordaje midvasto en pacientes sometidos a artroplastía total de rodilla primaria.

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Heat stress compromises turkey's productivity and increase mortality mainly in the final stages of growth. This study evaluated the effect of perches and its interaction with outdoor access on turkey performance in high environment temperature humidity index (THI). Turkeys were reared in 1.75 × 5 m indoor floor pens and were fed with a standard commercial diet, offered ad libitum according to the productive phase. All poults were housed indoors until 62 d of age. A free-range area for a replicate of 8.75 m2, with natural shadow, was available from 07:00 to 19:00 h. Final density was 10.33 ± 0.22 kg/m2. The treatments were a combination of a factorial arrangement (2 × 2) with or without perches and, with or without access to the outdoors. From 10:00 and 19:00 THI was above critical level of comfort (heat stress). In indoors turkeys, feed intake (FI) decreased, and water intake increased, panting was observed, and had a significantly lower final body weight (BW) and FI than turkeys allowed outdoors (p<0.05). Perch availability decreased final BW and FI (p<0.05). Differences in weight of breast meat, wings, or thighs between treatments were negligible. In conclusion turkeys with outdoor access from 62 d of age had better performance.(AU)

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