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Havana Syndrome is used to describe the array of deficits seen in diplomats stationed in Cuba from August 2016 to September 2017.1 Patients from this cohort were clinically studied, investigating their symptoms, audition and vestibular deficits, and imaging abnormalities seen on MRI.1-3 The primary studies were retrospective, looking at how these symptoms could be classified or fit into diagnostic criteria. The cohort had many similarities: a sound at the onset of symptoms, a mix of neurologic and otologic symptoms, and persistent symptoms that lasted for months.1-3 Theories of the cause of Havana Syndrome have led to no conclusive answer. Potential viral etiologies, mass psychogenic illness, and head trauma were examined as causes.1-5 Diseases with established diagnostic criteria were used to compare the patients' symptoms to try to find a disease that fits Havana Syndrome.3 Recent information from the Office of the Director of National Intelligence suggested the most likely cause to be mass psychogenic illness. With the cause of Havana Syndrome still unknown, a review of reported cases and reports helps otolaryngologists understand Havana Syndrome so they diagnose it only when appropriate and do not miss other conditions that may present with similar symptoms and that might respond well to targeted treatment.

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BACKGROUND: The validity of the ULTT is unclear, due to heterogeneity of test procedures and variability in the definition of a positive test OBJECTIVE: To evaluate test procedures and positive diagnostic criteria for the upper limb tension test (ULTT) in diagnostic test accuracy studies. METHODS: A systematic review of diagnostic accuracy studies was performed. We conducted a search of the DiTA (Diagnostic Test Accuracy) database and selected primary studies evaluating the diagnostic accuracy of the ULTT. We assessed risk of bias, performed data extraction on study characteristics, test procedures, and positive diagnostic criteria, and performed a descriptive analysis. RESULTS: We included nine studies (681 participants), four diagnosing people with cervical radiculopathy (CR), four diagnosing people with carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS), and one included both CR and CTS. The risk of bias varied between 2 and 6 out of 6 positive items. Eight studies reported on the ULTT1 (median nerve). Overall, all studies clearly described their test procedures and positive diagnostic criteria although the order of movements and the diagnostic criteria between studies varied. We suggest a more standardised test procedure for the ULTT1 to consist of: 1) stabilising the shoulder in abduction, 2) extending the wrist/fingers, 3) supinating the forearm, 4) externally rotating the shoulder, 5) extending the elbow, and finally 6) performed structural differentiation by side bending (lateral flexion) of the neck. This proposed test procedure should reproduce the symptoms and enables the clinician to evaluate whether symptoms increase/decrease when stressing or relaxing the nerves. CONCLUSION: Based on our findings we proposed a more standardised test procedure for the ULTT1 with accompanying positive diagnostic criteria to facilitate homogeneity in future diagnostic accuracy studies of the ULTT.

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PURPOSE: The Curaçao criteria are well-established diagnostic criteria for hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT), but they lack details regarding a predictive presentation of epistaxis and telangiectasias. This study collects and compares data in HHT and population cohorts to inform the application of these criteria. METHODS: In-person interviews regarding epistaxis and targeted examination for telangiectases in a general population cohort (n = 204) and an HHT cohort (n = 432) were conducted. RESULTS: Frequency of epistaxis, rather than intensity or duration, was the best discriminator of HHT. A cutoff of ≥4 nosebleeds per year alone yielded a diagnostic sensitivity of 97%, and specificity of 84%. The mean number of telangiectases at the sites investigated was 0.4 in the general population cohort and 26.5 in the HHT cohort. The most distinctive sites for telangiectases in HHT were lips and palmar fingers, whereas telangiectases of the face and dorsum of the hand were comparable in both cohorts. CONCLUSION: We propose that the Curaçao criteria be modified to include the following cutoffs: (1) epistaxis frequency of ≥4 nosebleeds per year and (2) telangiectasia count of at least 2 in characteristic locations (palmar aspect of fingers, lips, and oral cavity), and that cutaneous telangiectases at other sites not be considered relevant for diagnostic purposes.

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BACKGROUND: Temporomandibular disorders (TMD) are common, can be both painful and non-painful, and encompass various conditions affecting the temporomandibular joint, the masticatory muscles or both TMD. Therefore, the purpose of this bibliometric analysis was to synthetically analyze citation performance in TMD, to address a more innovative method including details of article title, author keyword, KeyWords Plus, and abstracts. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Data used in this study were retrieved from the Clarivate Analytics Web of Science Core Collection, the online version of the Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED) between 1992 and 2021. The distribution of key words in the article title and author­selected keywords were used to evaluate research trends. RESULTS: Of the 7,228 documents in SCI-EXPANDED, 6,138 documents met all inclusion criteria and were included in the final analysis, of which 4,945 were articles. The present bibliometric analysis of the articles published in the research filed of TMD revealed that orofacial pain, bruxism, chronic pain, and myofascial pain are the most commonly used keywords by the authors. Further, over the last 30 years 4,945 articles are published in the field of TMD, and the far most frequently cited study was published 8 years ago and handles the diagnostic criteria of TMD. The USA and Brazil were top two ranking productive countries of publication on TMD. The most productive journal was Journal of Oral Rehabilitation, followed by Cranio-The Journal of Craniomandibular & Sleep Practice and Journal of Oral & Facial Pain and Headache. The most productive authors were P. Svensson, R. Ohrbach, and F. Lobbezooas. The most productive institutes were Sao Paulo University (Brazil), Malmo University (Sweden), and Washington university (USA) CONCLUSION: Based on the outcome of this bibliometric study, the authors hope that both clinicians and researchers will have information to shape their future research focus, finding prominent institutions in their nearby area, or even to be stimulated to initiate new international or even multinational collaborations.

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Antecedentes: Las Guías Tokio 2018 son un conjunto de directrices médicas actualizadas y reconocidas que ofrecen recomendaciones detalladas para el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la colangitis aguda, una inflamación aguda de los conductos biliares que puede ser potencialmente grave. Objetivo: Examinar la utilidad de la aplicación de las Guías Tokio 2018 para el diagnóstico y tratamiento en pacientes con Colangitis Aguda ingresados al Hospital Escuela durante 2018-2019. Métodos: Estudio descriptivo transversal, se revisaron 54 expedientes clínicos que registraron datos sociodemográficos, antecedentes personales y patológicos, laboratoriales e imagenológicas. Los resultados se presentaron como frecuencias, porcentajes, promedios y rangos. Resultados: Las Guías de Tokio 2018 (TG18) fueron implementadas en un 94%. La colangitis aguda leve fue más frecuente en 48.1%. La concordancia en la estatificación de los casos según TG18 erró con mayor proporción en las colangitis grado 2 (15% No, 7% Si); la lesión renal siendo la falla orgánica más frecuente 25.9% (14). El manejo antibiótico concordó en el 70.0%. El drenaje biliar se realizó de forma oportuna en 14.0%. La causa más frecuente de colangitis fue la litiasis en un 48.2%. El promedio de hospitalización fue de 5-9 días en 31.5%. El 63.0% (34) de los pacientes egresó mejorado y el 24.0% (13) fallecieron. Conclusión: La utilización de lasTG18 por parte del Hospital Escuela demostró un enfoque en mejorar la precisión del diagnóstico y optimizar la administración de antibióticos. Sin embargo, su eficacia parece comparativamente disminuida cuando se aplica al aspecto fundamental del drenaje de los conductos biliares.

Background: The Tokyo 2018 Guidelines are a set of recognized and up-to-date medical guidelines that provide detailed recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of acute cholangitis, an acute inflammation of the bile ducts that can be potentially serious. Objective: To examine the usefulness of the application of the Tokyo 2018 Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of patients with Acute Cholangitis admitted to the Hospital Escuela during 2018-2019. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive study, reviewing 54 clinical records that recorded sociodemographic data, personal and pathological, laboratory and imaging history. Results were presented as frequencies, percentages, means, and ranges. Results: The Tokyo 2018 Guidelines (TG18) were implemented by 94%. Mild acute cholangitis was more frequent in 48.1%. The concordance in the staging of the cases according to TG18 erred with a greater proportion in grade 2 cholangitis (15% No, 7% Yes); kidney injury being the most frequent organic failure 25.9% (14). The antibiotic management agreed in 70.0%. Biliary drainage was performed in a timely manner in 14.0%. The most frequent cause of cholangitis was lithiasis in 48.2%. The average hospitalization was 5-9 days in 31.5%. 63.0% (34) of the patients discharged improved and 24.0% (13) died. Conclusion: The use of TG18 by the Hospital Escuela demonstrated a focus on improving diagnostic accuracy and optimizing the administration of antibiotics. However, its efficacy appears comparatively diminished when applied to the fundamental aspect of bile duct drainage.

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ABSTRACT Introduction: In clinical practice, submerged roots are found with high frequency, and their presence can change the planning of dental movements and implant placement. Objectives: To provide explanations of possible developments in the area involved, according to the evolutionary stage of the process, at the time of diagnosis. Discussion: After atrophy of the periodontal ligament and epithelial remnants of Malassez, ankylosis of the bone with the submerged root occurs, and initiates a process of replacement resorption. Until this process reaches the most advanced stage, this area represents an increased "bone" density, and if some care is not taken, this can generate resorption problems in the tooth to be moved. Whereas implants can be placed, despite the presence of the submerged root, irrespective of the stage of evolution. Conclusion: It is natural for the onset of alveolodental ankylosis and tooth replacement resorption to occur in submerged roots, and its stage of evolution will be decisive in the approach to be adopted in clinical planning.

RESUMO Introdução: A frequência, na prática clínica, das raízes submersas é elevada, e sua presença pode modificar o planejamento de movimentações osteodentárias e da instalação de implantes. Objetivo: Apresentar as explicações das possíveis evoluções na área envolvida, de acordo com o estágio evolutivo do processo, no momento do diagnóstico. Discussão: Depois da atrofia do ligamento periodontal e dos restos epiteliais de Malassez, o osso anquilosa-se com a raiz submersa, e se inicia a reabsorção por substituição. Até se chegar ao estágio mais avançado, essa área representa uma densidade "óssea" aumentada, o que pode gerar problemas reabsortivos no dente a ser movimentado, caso alguns cuidados não sejam tomados. Por outro lado, os implantes podem ser aplicados, apesar da presença da raiz submersa, independentemente da fase evolutiva. Conclusão: É natural que, em raízes submersas, se instale a anquilose alveolodentária e a reabsorção dentária por substituição, e o seu estágio evolutivo será determinante na conduta a ser adotada no planejamento clínico.

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Introducción: en la provincia de La Pampa no hay registro del número de pacientes con diabetes gestacional (DG) que vuelve a control metabólico posparto, cuando se conoce el riesgo que evolucione a diabetes mellitus tipo 2 (DM2). Objetivos: analizar en el Hospital Público Interzonal (Dr. Lucio Molas) el porcentaje de mujeres con DG que volvió a control metabólico posparto y desarrolló DM2 durante seis años de seguimiento. Materiales y métodos: estudio descriptivo ambispectivo en 44 pacientes con DG diagnosticada en 2013 con seguimiento hasta el 31/12/2019. Se analizaron antecedentes previos de DG y familiares de diabetes (AFD), edad, semana de gestación del diagnóstico con glucemia/prueba de tolerancia oral a la glucosa (PTOG), índice de masa corporal (IMC), presión arterial, vía del parto, peso del recién nacido, HbA1c. Resultados: en 2013 se efectuaron 1.238 partos, 44 pacientes (3,7%) tenían DG diagnosticada, 68% mediante PTOG. Presentaban 43% AFD, 38,6% sobrepeso, 20,45% obesidad, 68,2% cesáreas y 11,4% recién nacidos con alto peso. En seis años de seguimiento, 54,5% de estas pacientes realizó control metabólico; este grupo, a diferencia del grupo sin control, presentó mayor IMC al inicio del embarazo (t:2,103; p<0,02), glucemia basal (t:10,59; p<0,001), presión arterial sistólica (t:2,629; p<0,01), diastólica (t:1,965; p<0,05) y macrosomía fetal (4 vs 1). El 33,3 % manifestó DM2 predominantemente a partir de tres años del posparto. Conclusiones: el 54,5% de las pacientes con DG concurrió a control metabólico posparto tardíamente, y el 33,3% evolucionó a DM2; incluso estas pacientes presentaron mayor número de factores de riesgo obstétricos y cardiometabólicos que el grupo sin control al inicio del embarazo.

Introduction: there is no register of the number of women with gestational diabetes (GD) that have undergone metabolic post-partum control in the province of La Pampa, even though it is well-known the increased associated risk of becoming a diabetes type 2 patient (T2DM). Objectives: to analyze at the Interzonal Public Hospital (Dr. Lucio Molas) the percentage of women with GD who returned to postpartum metabolic control and developed T2DM during six years of follow-up. Materials and methods: descriptive ambispective study in 44 patients with GD diagnosed in 2013 with follow-up until 31 December 2019. Different characteristics were analyzed in all participants: previous history of GD and family members of diabetes (FHD), age, gestational week of the diagnosis with fasting glucose or oral glucose tolerance test (OGTT), body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, delivery route, newborn weight, glycated hemoglobin (HbA1C). Results: a number of 1,238 of deliveries were performed in 2013, 44 women (3.7%) developed GD diagnosed by OGTT (68%), 43% presented FHD, 38.6% overweight, 20.45% obesity. Among the totality of deliveries 68.2% were by caesarea and 11.4% high birth weight newborns. In six years of follow-up, 54.5% of these patients underwent metabolic control, presenting this group, unlike the group without control, higher BMI at the beginning of pregnancy (t:2.103; p<0.02), fasting blood glucose (t:10 .59; p<0.001), systolic blood pressure (t:2.629; p<0.01), diastolic blood pressure (t; 1.965; p<0.05) and fetal macrosomia (4 vs 1). 33.3% developed T2DM predominantly from at three years postpartum. Conclusions: the present study reported that 54.5% of women with GD performed a late metabolic postpartum control evolving 33.3% developed T2DM presenting higher obstetric and cardiometabolic risk factors than the group without control at the beginning of pregnancy.

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BACKGROUND: Synovial fluid alpha-defensin (AD) may improve diagnostic accuracy of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total knee (TKA) and hip (THA) arthroplasty but is only available as send-out test. This study evaluated laboratory result accuracy between send-out test vs hospital labs and if AD made a difference in treatment plan. METHODS: A retrospective review was performed of 152 consecutive patients with a TKA or THA joint aspiration for painful or clinically concerning joint. Synovial fluid was sent to our institution (hospital-based labs, HBL) and send-out immunoassay laboratory (Synovasure). Patients were scored with specific criteria from validated scoring system for PJI using HBL and Synovasure results. The score with and without AD test was compared to determine if AD impacted patient management. RESULTS: Overall, there was strong agreement between institutions for PJI diagnosis (Cohen's kappa score 0.96). Twenty-nine patients had PJI diagnosis (score ≥6), of which 28 (97%) had positive AD with 1 false-negative result. Sixty-three patients had inconclusive score (between 2 and 5) and 60 patients had negative PJI diagnosis (score ≤1). Of these patients, 5 underwent surgery for infection. Two patients had surgery for positive AD, 2 for positive culture, and 1 because of elevated HBL results. The AD test changed the PJI diagnosis and influenced decision for surgery in only 1.3% (2/152) of patients. CONCLUSION: Minimal differences were found in laboratory values between institutions. The addition of AD may be useful in cases of equivocal laboratory results but does not appear to be necessary for routine diagnosis of PJI after TKA/THA. LEVEL EVIDENCE: Level III.

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