13 research outputs found

    COVID-19, función suprarrenal y corticosteroides

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    La pandemia por SARS-nCoV-2 elevó muchos interrogantes sobre su efecto en múltiples sistemas. Los datos han sido tomados de infecciones previas por coronavirus, estudios epidemiológicos observacionales y explicaciones que demuestran plausibilidad biológica. El compromiso que produce el virus SARS-nCoV-2 no escapa al campo de la endocrinología y en este documento se consigna la relación que existe entre la función suprarrenal, su respuesta a los procesos infecciosos y el uso de corticosteroides en la COVID-19

    Tuberculosis y vitamina D: una relación intrigante

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    La tuberculosis permanece como la enfermedad infecciosa que más muertes ha causado a lo largo de la historia de la existencia humana, sin poderse aún lograr su control. En años recientes ha emergido un cúmulo importante de evidencia clínica acerca de la función de la vitamina D (calcitriol o 1,25 hidroxivitamina D) en un papel que va más allá de la homeostasis del calcio. Su papel en el sistema inmunológico es muy interesante vinculando su déficit como un factor de riesgo contribuyente y así mismo fisiopatológico en un gran número de enfermedades autoinmunes e infecciosas. Dentro de éstas se destaca la tuberculosis, enfermedad endémica en nuestro país y en la cual el déficit de dicho compuesto (vitamina D) crea un factor de riesgo para desarrollar esta enfermedad en su forma activa. Presentamos una revisión detallada de los estudios que explican el papel de la vitamina D en la susceptibilidad para el desarrollo de tuberculosis y los resultados de los estudios clínicos de suplencia de la misma publicados a la fecha

    Challenges in the diagnosis and management of acromegaly : a focus on comorbidities

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    Q2Q1Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, insidious disease resulting from the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and is associated with a range of comorbidities. The extent of associated complications and mortality risk is related to length of exposure to the excess GH and IGF-1, thus early diagnosis and treatment is imperative. Unfortunately, acromegaly is often diagnosed late, when patients already have a wide range of comorbidities. The presence of comorbid conditions contributes significantly to patient morbidity/mortality and impaired quality of life. Methods: We conducted a retrospective literature review for information relating to the diagnosis of acromegaly, and its associated comorbidities using PubMed. The main aim of this review is to highlight the issues of comorbidities in acromegaly, and to reinforce the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Findings and conclusions: Successful management of acromegaly goes beyond treating the disease itself, since many patients are diagnosed late in disease evolution, they present with a range of comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. It is important that patients are screened carefully at diagnosis (and thereafter), for common associated complications, and that biochemical control does not become the only treatment goal. Mortality and morbidities in acromegaly can be reduced successfully if patients are treated using a multimodal approach with comprehensive comorbidity management.https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8433-5435N/

    Curriculum for the administration of sedation outside the operating room in patients over 12 years of age

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    12 páginasObjetivo Identificar los conocimientos indispensables y las competencias necesarias en los profesionales proveedores para que administren sedación de manera segura y efectiva para el desarrollo de un curriculo para la administración de sedación fuera del quirófano en pacientes mayores de 12 años. Materiales y métodos La construcción del Currículo se basó en los lineamientos metodológicos de la Guía Práctica Clínica para la administración de sedación fuera del quirófano en pacientes mayores de 12 años (publicada en este número), en los resultados de la búsqueda sistemática de la literatura orientada por la pregunta PICO y en la formulación de recomendaciones según niveles de evidencia graduados bajo la metodología GRADE. Resultados Se desarrolló el Currículo con 10 recomendaciones de las competencias que debe tener el profesional que administra sedación a los pacientes mayores de 12 años para procedimientos diagnósticos o terapéuticos fuera del quirófano. Conclusiones El Currículo recoge la mejor evidencia disponible, con el propósito de determinar las competencias que debe desarrollar el profesional que administra sedación a los pacientes mayores de 12 años sometidos a procedimientos diagnósticos o terapéuticos fuera del quirófano, y así contribuir a mejorar la calidad, disminuir la variabilidad y la morbilidad de los pacientes que requieran sedación fuera del quirófano

    Challenges in the diagnosis and management of acromegaly: a focus on comorbidities

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    Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, insidious disease resulting from the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and is associated with a range of comorbidities. The extent of associated complications and mortality risk is related to length of exposure to the excess GH and IGF-1, thus early diagnosis and treatment is imperative. Unfortunately, acromegaly is often diagnosed late, when patients already have a wide range of comorbidities. The presence of comorbid conditions contributes significantly to patient morbidity/mortality and impaired quality of life. Methods: We conducted a retrospective literature review for information relating to the diagnosis of acromegaly, and its associated comorbidities using PubMed. The main aim of this review is to highlight the issues of comorbidities in acromegaly, and to reinforce the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Findings and conclusions: Successful management of acromegaly goes beyond treating the disease itself, since many patients are diagnosed late in disease evolution, they present with a range of comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. It is important that patients are screened carefully at diagnosis (and thereafter), for common associated complications, and that biochemical control does not become the only treatment goal. Mortality and morbidities in acromegaly can be reduced successfully if patients are treated using a multimodal approach with comprehensive comorbidity management. © 2016, The Author(s)

    Challenges in the diagnosis and management of acromegaly: a focus on comorbidities

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    Introduction: Acromegaly is a rare, insidious disease resulting from the overproduction of growth hormone (GH) and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), and is associated with a range of comorbidities. The extent of associated complications and mortality risk is related to length of exposure to the excess GH and IGF-1, thus early diagnosis and treatment is imperative. Unfortunately, acromegaly is often diagnosed late, when patients already have a wide range of comorbidities. The presence of comorbid conditions contributes significantly to patient morbidity/mortality and impaired quality of life. Methods: We conducted a retrospective literature review for information relating to the diagnosis of acromegaly, and its associated comorbidities using PubMed. The main aim of this review is to highlight the issues of comorbidities in acromegaly, and to reinforce the importance of early diagnosis and treatment. Findings and conclusions: Successful management of acromegaly goes beyond treating the disease itself, since many patients are diagnosed late in disease evolution, they present with a range of comorbid conditions, such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, hypertension, and sleep apnea. It is important that patients are screened carefully at diagnosis (and thereafter), for common associated complications, and that biochemical control does not become the only treatment goal. Mortality and morbidities in acromegaly can be reduced successfully if patients are treated using a multimodal approach with comprehensive comorbidity management. © 2016, The Author(s)

    Biodiversidad 2015. Estado y tendencias de la biodiversidad continental de Colombia

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    El propósito de este documento es fortalecer la capacidad de agentes públicos y privados para la aplicación de la PNGIBSE, que constituye en sí misma una apuesta de interfaz entre ciencia, política y sociedad en la perspectiva de construir sostenibilidad en el desarrollo. Además de ello, representa un insumo para el seguimiento a los compromisos del país frente a convenios e iniciativas internacionales (CDB, IPBES, OCDE), así como un mecanismo pedagógico para generar interés, conciencia y apropiación de las diferentes dimensiones de la biodiversidad del país.Bogotá, D. C., ColombiaInstituto de Investigación de Recursos Biológicos Alexander von Humboldtreporte.humboldt.org.coreporte.humboldt.org.co/biodiversidad/en
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