Deletion Syndrome 22q11.2: A Systematic Review

DiGeorge syndrome; Congenital anomalies; Velocardiofacial syndromeSíndrome de DiGeorge; Anomalías congénitas; Síndrome velocardiofacialSíndrome de DiGeorge; Anomalies congènites; Síndrome velocardiofacial22q11.2 deletion syndrome (DS 22q11.2) is a rare disease of genetic origin, caused by the loss of the q11.2 region of chromosome 22. It affects one in 4000 live newborns, and among the clinical manifestations that can occur in this syndrome are abnormalities in the parathyroid glands (producing calcium deficits), the palate, the heart and the thymus. It is also known as DiGeorge syndrome or velocardiofacial syndrome, among other names, depending on the clinical presentation of each individual. The main objective of the review was to update information on DS 22q11.2 from publications in the scientific literature. The daily activities of these patients are seriously impaired, due to the impact of the clinical manifestations. Interventions can be performed to improve their social, cognitive and emotional skills, thus increasing their ability to perform different daily activities

Evolution of the weight gain in women pregnant that made exercise

Introduction. Throughout the years, it has been recommended that pregnant women reduce their level of physical activity due to possible negative effects, but thanks to research, new recommendations have emerged where they advise practicing physical activity for the benefits that They are as much for the mother as for the baby. Among them, weight gain is one of the factors benefited by physical activity, being lower at the end of the gestational period. Objective. To study the influence that the realization of physical activity can produce in the evolution of weight gain during the gestational period of the woman. Methodology. A systematic bibliographic review of the Randomized Clinical Trials published in the last five years (2013-2018) has been carried out in the databases MEDLINE, PubMed, SciELO, Scopus and CINAHL, in Spanish, English and French. Conclusions. The results may seem contradictory, there are authors who affirm that physical activity has positive effects on weight gain, and other authors affirm that there is no significant difference in weight gain between pregnant women who perform physical activity and those who do not. . It is also observed that there is no difference between women with higher or lower BMI with respect to the effect of physical activity on weight gain

An examination of the fear of COVID-19 and professional quality of life among nurses: A multicultural study

Aim To determine the factors that influence nurses' fear of COVID-19 and professional quality of life as well as their attitudes towards COVID-19 in four different countries. Background The emergence of COVID-19 has affected the psychological and professional quality of life of the frontline health care workers, especially nurses. Design An online cross-sectional multicultural study. Methods A total of 1071 nurses from Turkey, Brazil, Spain and Italy were selected by convenience sampling. All participants were invited to complete the Fear of COVID-19 Scale and Professional Quality of Life Scale through online form from October 2020 to January 2021. Results It has been seen that nurses' fear of COVID-19 has been above the average and their professional quality of life has been affected negatively during the pandemic. Almost one out of three nurses (28.6%) thought of quitting their job during the pandemic. The majority of nurses (91.0%) thought their professional quality of life changed during the pandemic. The mean score of the Fear of COVID-19 Scale is higher in nurses who are working in Brazil, are female, have a chronic illness and are working in an outpatient clinic. Professional quality of life is even lower in nurses who are younger than 40, have a professional experience of less than 15 years, are working in Brazil and have concerns about themselves and their relatives because of COVID-19. Conclusions It was determined that there was a relationship between fear of COVID-19 and professional quality of life subscales of nurses. Implications for Nursing Management Nurse leaders have an important role in supporting nurses actively during and after the COVID-19 pandemic and providing them with good working conditions, sufficient resources and rewards. In order for nurses to be able to cope with the challenges brought about by the pandemic, particularly the fear of COVID-19, and to avoid thoughts of quitting the profession, it would be beneficial to take certain administrative measures on institutional and territorial basis. It is recommended that employees with a chronic disease work in low-risk clinics, the number of nurses be increased in busier clinics, working hours be reduced and nurses be provided with psychosocial support by experts to cope with stress. On the other hand, effective infection control, personal protective measures and implementing institutional policies and protocols can help to reduce the fear of COVID-19 and increase their professional quality of life

Eating disorders during pregnancy

A systematic review (SR) was carried out whose main objective was to identify the prevalence of eating disorders during pregnancy. A systematic review of Cohort Studies was carried out, fulfilling the criteria of the review protocol Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic reviews and Meta-Analyzes (PRISMA). In the searches, the electronic databases were used, applying the inclusion criteria, Web of Science, Scopus and MEDLINE. We identified 72 articles that met the inclusion criteria. After a series of screenings, which are described below, 9 studies were included in the SR. Once the articles were analyzed, it is observed, as a result of them, that there is a higher prevalence of pregnant women who present eating disorders. This may be due to the greater accessibility to assisted reproduction techniques currently available, where women with previous disorders have access to these techniques. No studies have been found that properly guide health professionals in the prevention, early detection and treatment of eating disorders in pregnancy and puerperium

Quality of Life in the Postpartum Recovery of Women Who Practice Hypopressive Exercise: Randomized Clinical Trial.

Background: Practicing physical exercise is a way of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and it has been demonstrated to provide benefits and improve quality of life after labour. Aim: The objective of this study is to determine if performing a moderate hypopressive exercise program after childbirth improves the HRQoL of women. Materials and Methods: A 12-week randomized clinical trial was carried out. The women in the exercise group followed a training program based on the hypopressive method, which comprises postural and respiratory exercises of moderate intensity. We used the SF-36v2 questionnaire to assess the Health-Related Quality of Life in women. Results: We found statistically significant differences (

Weight gain in women who practice moderate physical activity during pregnancy and its influence on the total duration of labor: a randomized clinical trial

Introduction: At present, OMS establishes that sedentarism and poor eating habits are two major problems of industrialized society, which cause high rates of overweight and obesity in the population. This fact also extends to women of reproductive age, which causes an excessive gain of weight during pregnancy, which can be a risk for the baby and for the mother. Objective: To know the benefits of moderate aquatic physical activity and its influence on the total duration of labor, according to the body mass index (BMI) of pregnant women. Material and methods: Randomized clinical trial of 140 healthy pregnant women, ages between 21 and 43 years. A simple random sampling was used, the sample being conformed into two groups; Intervention (IG; n = 70) and Control (CG; n = 70). Each group was categorized according to the BMI, according to the OMS international classification. The recruitment was at 12 weeks of gestation in the ultrasound control of the first trimester, in the different obstetrical services of Granada. The program began at week 20 of gestation and ended at week 37. The perinatal results were obtained from the Labor Diagram of each woman, recorded in the Labor Ward Services of the University Hospital Complex of Granada. Results: The mean weight gain during pregnancy in the CG was 2.89 kg more compared to the IG. Significant differences were obtained in the total time of labor in the categories of BMI, Normopesus and Overweight. The Obesity variable shows that the results were not positive enough to reveal a statistical significance, although a difference of 531.89 min was recorded in the CG versus 374.14 min for the IG. This represents a difference of 2.63 hours on average, data that is clinically significant. Conclusion: Non-obese pregnant women, who have followed the SWEP method, present a statistically significant decrease in total delivery times between groups. However, in obese women there is a decrease in the total time of delivery, but this difference is not statistically significant. Although this reduction in labor time has clinical relevance