"Eficacia de los programas de tratamiento para ciberadicción en niños y adolescentes: revisión sistemática y meta-análisis "

"El objetivo de este estudio fue evaluar la eficacia de los programas de tratamiento para la ciberadicción en niños y adolescentes. Material y Métodos: Se realizó la búsqueda en cinco bases de datos. Se seleccionaron ensayos controlados aleatorizados (ECA) o estudios de cohorte que evaluaron la eficacia de programas de tratamiento para la ciberadicción en niños y adolescentes. El desenlace primario fue la disminución de las horas en uso del internet. Para el meta-análisis, se utilizó el modelo de efectos aleatorios con método de varianza inversa. Resultados: Se identificaron siete artículos que fueron incluidos en la revisión sistemática (3 Ensayos controlados aleatorizados y 4 cohortes retrospectivas), con un total de 2396 participantes. La edad media fue de 14 años (SD 1.96). La duración del tratamiento entre todos los estudios publicados varió entre 4 días hasta los 3 meses. Se encontró que los tratamientos para la ciberadicción reducen las horas de conexión a internet en 1.18 horas por semana, comparado con cualquier tratamiento de control (MD 1.18; 95%CI -2.1825 a -0.1754; p= 0.02). Conclusiones: Los tratamientos para la ciberadicción, independientemente del tipo de intervención reducen las horas de conexión a internet

Factores asociados a insomnio en profesionales de salud de un hospital público de Trujillo-Perú

Objective: To identify the factors associated with insomnia in health professionals of a public hospital in Trujillo, Peru. Materials and methods: The Athens Insomnia Scale (AIS) was administered to 220 health professionals. The chi-square test and Student's t-test were used. In addition, the multivariate analysis was performed to identify the variables associated with insomnia. Results: It was demonstrated that there is less risk of insomnia in professionals under 38 years of age (OR 0.77; 95 % CI 0.68 – 0.87; p < 0.05). There is more risk of insomnia in cases of work overload (OR 4; 95 % CI 1.22 – 9.73; p < 0.05),night shifts (OR 3.12; 95 % CI 1.01 – 9.73; p < 0.05), job tenure of more than 7 years in the hospital (OR 1.50; 95 % CI 1.22 – 1.85; p < 0.001) and low back pain (OR 11.28; 95 % CI 3.61 – 35.28; p < 0.05), the latter being the variable with the highest association value. Conclusions: Our study suggests that health professionals older than 38 years of age, with low back pain, under work overload, who work night shifts and with a job tenure of more than 7 years in the hospital are more at risk of suffering insomnia.Objetivo: Identificar los factores asociados a insomnio en profesionales de salud de un hospital público de Trujillo, Perú. Materiales y métodos: Se aplicó la Encuesta de Insomnio de Atenas (EIA) a 220 profesionales de la salud. Se emplearon las pruebas de la ji al cuadrado y t de Student. El análisis multivariado fue utilizado para dentificar las variables asociadas al insomnio. Resultados: Se demostró que existe menos riesgo de insomnio en profesionales menores de 38 años (OR 0,77; IC 95% 0,68-0,87; p < 0,05). Existe mayor riesgo de presentar insomnio cuando el profesional de salud tiene una sobrecarga horaria en el trabajo (OR 4; IC 95% 1,22-9,73; p < 0,05); si se trabaja en un turno nocturno (OR 3,12; IC 95% 1,01-9,73; p < 0,05); si el trabajador labora por más de siete años en la institución (OR 1,50; IC 95% 1,22-1,85; p < 0,001), y si el profesional de salud padece lumbalgia (OR 11,28; IC 95% 3,61-35,28; p < 0,05), esta última variable presenta el mayor valor de asociación. Conclusiones: Nuestro estudio sugiere que los profesionales de la salud mayores de 38 años, con lumbalgia, sobrecarga laboral, trabajo nocturno y que trabajan más de siete años en la institución tienen mayor riesgo de riesgo de sufrir insomnio

Association between the Use of Antibiotics and the Development of Acute Renal Injury in Patients Hospitalized for COVID-19 in a Hospital in the Peruvian Amazon

"Introduction: A significant antibiotic prescribing pattern associated with the COVID-19 pandemic has been described. Multiple protocols included empirical antimicrobials, leading to a substantial increase in antimicrobial consumption in medical care. A higher mortality rate is described among patients diagnosed with COVID-19 who received antibiotics. Objectives: To determine the association between the use of antibiotics and the development of acute renal injury in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 in patients treated at the Hospital II EsSalud de Ucayali, 2021. Methods: A cross-sectionalanalytical study was conducted, evaluating the medical records of patients admitted to the intensive care unit between July 2020 and July 2021. For the statistical analysis, measures of central tendency and dispersion, statistical hypothesis contrast tests were used in relation to acute kidney injury (AKI), antibiotic use and associated factors, derived from linear regression models. Results: The factors that were positively associated with the development of AKI were sepsis (aPR: 2.86; 95% CI: 1.26–6.43), shock (aPR:2.49; 95% CI: 1.28–4.86), mechanical ventilation (aPR:9.11; 95% CI: 1.23–67.57), and use of vancomycin (aPR: 3.15; 95% CI: 1.19–8.27). Conclusions: In the Peruvian Amazon, there is a high consumption and inadequate prescription of antibiotics. The drugs most commonly used for the treatment of COVID-19 were: aminoglycosides, vancomycin, ivermectin, azithromycin, tocilizumab, and corticosteroids. The development of AKI among hospitalized patients was found to be related to vancomycin administration. In addition, an association was found with the use of mechanical ventilation, a high body mass index, and the presence of complications such as sepsis or shock. Therefore, inappropriate antibiotic use for COVID-19 has been associated with multiple negative outcomes and consequences.

Recién nacido hijo de una madre con leptospirosis: reporte de caso

La leptospirosis humana es una enfermedad causada por bacterias del género Leptospira. Las leptospiras infectan al organismo a través de la piel y mucosas lesionadas. En el sitio de ingreso producen poca reacción inflamatoria local. Los síntomas clínicos varían desde un cuadro parecido a la gripe, hasta ictericia o incluso falla renal y hepática, y están asociados con altas tasas de mortalidad. Se sabe que hay una infección transplacentaria que puede provocar un aborto espontáneo, muerte fetal o leptospirosis congénita. El aborto espontáneo es más común si la infección ocurre en los primeros meses del embarazo. El objetivo de este reporte de caso es dar a conocer la presentación, manifestaciones y abordaje terapéutico en cuidados intensivos de un recién nacido con antecedente materno de leptospirosis en el primer trimestre de embarazo, así como la revisión de la literatura con estructura de búsqueda sistemática

Mapping Eastern (EEE) and Venezuelan Equine Encephalitides (VEE) among Equines Using Geographical Information Systems, Colombia, 2008–2019

": Introduction: Eastern equine encephalitis virus (EEEV) and Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV) viruses are zoonotic pathogens affecting humans, particularly equines. These neuroarboviruses compromise the central nervous system and can be fatal in different hosts. Both have significantly influenced Colombia; however, few studies analyse its behaviour, and none develop maps using geographic information systems to characterise it. Objective: To describe the temporalspatial distribution of those viruses in Colombia between 2008 and 2019. Methods: Retrospective cross-sectional descriptive study, based on weekly reports by municipalities of the ICA, of the surveillance of both arboviruses in equines, in Colombia, from 2008 to 2019. The data were converted into databases in Microsoft Access 365®, and multiple epidemiological maps were generated with the Kosmo RC1®3.0 software coupled to shape files of all municipalities in the country. Results: In the study period, 96 cases of EEE and 70 of VEE were reported, with 58% of EEE cases occurring in 2016 and 20% of EEV cases in 2013. The most affected municipalities for EEE corresponded to the department of Casanare: Yopal (20), Aguazul (16), and Tauramena (10). In total, 40 municipalities in the country reported ≥1 case of EEE. Conclusions: The maps allow a quick appreciation of groups of neighbouring municipalities in different departments (1◦ political division) and regions of the country affected by those viruses, which helps consider the expansion of the disease associated with mobility and transport of equines between other municipalities, also including international borders, such as is the case with Venezuela. In that country, especially for EEV, municipalities in the department of Cesar are bordering and at risk for that arboviral infection. there is a high risk of equine encephalitis outbreaks, especially for VEE. This poses a risk also, for municipalities in the department of Cesar, bordering with Venezuela.

Delta de hemoglobina materna entre el primer y tercer trimestre como factor de riesgo para bajo peso al nacer: Un estudio de cohorte

Objetive: The present study focused on determining if the hemoglobin difference of the third and first trimester of gestation greater than - 1 (decreased hemoglobin delta) is a risk factor for low birth weight in term newborns at Hospital Belen from Trujillo. Material and Methods: We performed a retrospective cohort study in which 218 newborns were included according to the selection criteria. The patients were divided into two group of patients with decreased and non-decreased maternal hemoglobin delta: applying the relative risk and the statistical chi test-square. Results: The frequency of low birth weight in pregnant women with decreased hemoglobin delta was 32/109 = 29%; the frequency of low birth weight in pregnant women with undiminished delta hemoglobin was 18/109 = 17%. Declined maternal hemoglobin delta is a risk factor for low birth weight with a relative risk of 1.78 [CI: 95% (1.45 - 3.56) p <0.05]. Conclusions: The decreased maternal hemoglobin delta is a risk factor for low birth weight in newborns at Hospital Belen de Trujillo.Objetivo: El presente estudio se centró en determinar si la diferencia de hemoglobina del tercer y el primer trimestre de gestación mayor de – 1 (Delta de hemoglobina disminuido) es un factor de riesgo para el bajo peso al nacer en recién nacidos a término en el Hospital Belén de Trujillo. Material y métodos: Estudio de cohorte histórica. Se realizó un estudio de cohorte retrospectiva donde se incluyeron 218 neonatos, de acuerdo con los criterios de selección, los cuales fueron divididos en dos grupos: pacientes con delta de hemoglobina materna disminuida y no disminuida: aplicando el riesgo relativo y el test estadístico de chi-cuadrado. Resultados: La frecuencia de neonatos con bajo peso al nacer en mujeres embarazadas con delta de hemoglobina disminuida fue de 32/109 = 29 %; la frecuencia de bajo peso al nacer en las mujeres embarazadas con delta de hemoglobina no disminuida fue de 18/109 = 17 %. La delta de hemoglobina materna disminuida es un factor de riesgo para el bajo peso al nacer con un riesgo relativo de 1.78 [IC: 95 % (1.45 – 3.56) p < 0.05]. Conclusiones: La delta de hemoglobina materna disminuida es un factor de riesgo para el bajo peso al nacer en recién nacidos a término en el Hospital Belén de Trujillo

Lectura crítica de evidencia médica en el contexto de COVID-19: ¿Cómo leer estudios observacionales?

Objetive. The critical reading of scientific articles allows the medical community, above all, to improve the context of decision making. The great amount of scientific production worldwide makes use of observational studies, however, a significant proportion is not useful for decision making, not because of its methodological limitations but because of errors in its application. Many studies published in relation to coronavirus 2019 disease have limitations and require statistical, epidemiological and clinical tools to be able to assess them and incorporate them into the practice of evidence-based medicine. In this review, we analyze the different observational research designs and with the help of examples we will see the different steps in the research process.Objetivo. La lectura crítica de artículos científicos, permite a la comunidad médica, sobre todo, a mejorar el contexto de la toma de decisiones. La gran cantidad de producción científica mundial hace uso de los estudios observacionales, sin embargo, una proporción significativa no sirve para la toma de decisiones, no por sus limitaciones metodológicas sino por los errores en su aplicación. Muchos estudios publicados en relación a la enfermedad por coronavirus 2019 tienen limitaciones y requieren herramientas estadísticas, epidemiológicas y clínicas para poder valorarlas e incorporarlas en la práctica de la medicina basada en evidencias. En esta revisión, analizamos los diferentes diseños de investigación observacionales y con la ayuda de ejemplos veremos los diferentes pasos en el proceso de investigación

Mean Platelet Volume in Neonatal Sepsis: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies

"first_pagesettingsOrder Article Reprints Open AccessSystematic Review Mean Platelet Volume in Neonatal Sepsis: Meta-Analysis of Observational Studies by Carlos J. Toro-Huamanchumo 1ORCID,Cielo Cabanillas-Ramirez 2,3ORCID,Carlos Quispe-Vicuña 3,4ORCID,Jose A. Caballero-Alvarado 5ORCID,Darwin A. León-Figueroa 3,6ORCID,Nicolás Cruces-Tirado 7 andJoshuan J. Barboza 3,8,*ORCID 1 Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Cesar Vallejo, Trujillo 13007, Peru 2 Escuela de Medicina, Universidad Peruana de Ciencias Aplicadas, Lima 15023, Peru 3 Unidad de Revisiones Sistemáticas y Meta-Análisis, Tau-Relaped Group, Trujillo 13007, Peru 4 Sociedad Científica San Fernando, Universidad Nacional Mayor de San Marcos, Lima 15081, Peru 5 Facultad de Medicina, Universidad Privada Antenor Orrego, Trujillo 13007, Peru 6 Facultad de Medicina Humana, Universidad de San Martín de Porres, Chiclayo 14000, Peru 7 Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud, Universidad Señor de Sipán, Chiclayo 14006, Peru 8 Vicerrectorado de Investigación, Universidad Norbert Wiener, Lima 15046, Peru * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed. Children 2022, 9(12), 1821; https://doi.org/10.3390/children9121821 Received: 5 October 2022 / Revised: 21 November 2022 / Accepted: 22 November 2022 / Published: 25 November 2022 (This article belongs to the Section Pediatric Infectious Diseases) Download Browse Figures Review Reports Versions Notes Abstract Introduction: Early onset neonatal sepsis (EONS), particularly in preterm sepsis, is a potentially fatal issue. Evaluation of mean platelet volume (MPV) as an EONS predictor was the goal. Methods: Four databases were used to conduct a systematic evaluation of cohort and case–control studies. Up till the end of October 2022, 137 articles were found utilizing the search method. Following the review, 12 studies were included. Leukocytes, MPV, platelets, gender, birth weight, gestational age, mortality, and C-reactive protein (CRP) were all taken into account while analyzing the prediction of EONS. Inverse-variance methodology and the random-effects model were used. Using GRADE, the evidence’s quality was evaluated. Results: Neonatal patients with sepsis had significantly higher MPV levels than do neonates without sepsis (MD 1.26; 95% CI 0.89–1.63; p < 0.001). An increased MPV during the first 24 h postpartum was associated with high CRP values and high risk of neonatal mortality. In the investigations, the MPV cutoff for sepsis patients was 9.95 (SD 0.843). Overall certainty of the evidence was very low. Conclusions: The increased MPV during the first 24 h postpartum may be predictive of EONS and mortality. Future studies are warranted.

Ranibizumab for the treatment of retinopathy of prematurity: systematic review and meta-analysis

Anti-VEGF drugs like ranibizumab can be used to treat retinopathy of prematurity (ROP) by halting the formation of abnormal blood vessels, or lasers can be used to burn the edges of the retina where these vessels are present. The objective is to compare the efficacy for ROP between ranibizumab and laser therapy. Material and methods: Electronic searches will be carried out in medical databases with key words and controlled vocabulary terms. Randomized controlled trials (RCT) will be assessed. The primary outcome will be the full ROP regression. Two reviewers will extract the data using predefined forms and, to assess the quality of the study, we will use RoB 2.0, the tool for randomized controlled trials developed by the Cochrane Collaboration. We used a combination of the inverse-variance approach and random-effects models for the meta-analysis. Results: The eyes of 182 preterm infants who had ranibizumab treatment were assessed in a total of 364 eyes, and 135 infants received laser therapy. The follow-up period was between 6 and 24 months. Ranibizumab was not associated with greater regression of ROP compared to laser therapy in preterm infants (RR: 1.09, CI 95%: 0.95–1.24; p: 0.22). Also, ranibizumab was not associated with recurrence of ROP compared to laser therapy in preterm infants (RR: 3.77, CI 95%: 0.55–25.81; p: 0.22). Conclusions: The efficacy of ranibizumab compared to laser is very uncertain in terms of ROP regression and decreased ROP recurrence in preterm infants. Systematic Review Registration: identifier PROSPERO (CRD42022324150)Revisión por pare