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RESUMEN El mono aullador rojo colombiano (A. seniculus) y mono aullador de manto (A. palliata) son representantes del género Alouatta en Colombia y, según análisis de la Unión Internacional para la Conservación de la Naturaleza (UICN), sus poblaciones tienden a decrecer por múltiples factores. Esto sugiere la necesidad de orientar acciones para su conservación, para ello se requiere conocimiento de sus dinámicas reproductivas como la identificación y caracterización del ciclo estral. Se examinaron documentos bajo los criterios Alouatta seniculus, Alouatta paliatta, Alouatta, ciclo estral y reproducción en Scielo, Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley, Science Direct y SpringerLink. Se encontraron quince artículos, cuatro libros, cuatro tesis de maestría y una monografía; en estos estudios se abordaban aspectos sobre comportamientos sexuales, cambios en los genitales y medición de hormonas. Los estudios han establecido una duración promedio del ciclo para A. seniculus de 17 y de 29,5 ±1,5 días, lo que muestra un rango amplio en comparación con lo hallado para A. palliata, donde los estudios evidencian una duración de 16,3; 15,52 ±4,88 y 16,08 ±4,27 días. Se concluye que algunos aspectos comunes entre las especies son la estacionalidad de los nacimientos durante la época seca, la relevancia del rango social del macho en las solicitudes de cópula por parte de las hembras en estro y algunos comportamientos como el olfateo y el lamido de genitales durante la receptividad sexual. Asimismo, es necesario conducir estudios en las especies de Alouatta en Colombia que, además de abordar las dinámicas reproductivas, consideren la influencia de factores medioambientales y sociales sobre estas.

Abstract The Colombian red howler monkey (A. seniculus) and mantled howler monkey (A. palliata) are representatives of the genus Alouatta in Colombia and according to IUCN (for its name in Spanish) analysis their populations tend to decrease due to multiple factors. This suggests the need to guide actions for their conservation, which requires knowledge of their reproductive dynamics, such as the identification and characterization of the estrous cycle. Papers were examined under the criteria Alouatta seniculus, Alouatta paliatta, Alouatta, estrus cycle, and reproduction in Scielo, Google Scholar, PubMed, Web of Science, Wiley, Science Direct, and SpringerLink. 15 articles, 4 books, 4 master's theses and 1 monograph were found; these studies addressed aspects of sexual behaviors, changes in genitalia and hormone measurement. The studies have established an average cycle length for A. seniculus of 17 and 29.5 ±1.5 days, thus showing a wide range compared to what was found for A. palliata where the studies evidenced a cycle length of 16.3, 15.52 ±4.88 and 16.08 ±4.27 days. The conclusion is that some common aspects among the species are the seasonality of births during the dry season, the relevance of the male's social rank in copulation requests by females in estrus and some behaviors such as sniffing and genital licking during sexual receptivity. Likewise, it is necessary to conduct studies on Alouatta species in Colombia that not only address reproductive dynamics but also consider the influence of environmental and social factors on them.

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Chile does not have a national registry of immunohematologic test results; there are no data on the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies in this population. Therefore, foreign references are used for decision-making. In this study, a standard questionnaire was used in 74 laboratories of public and private establishments. The information from tests conducted in 2015 was requested: ABO and D typing, antibody detection, antibody identification, and erythrocyte phenotype. Prevalence for the ABO-D phenotypes were obtained at the country level (D+ [94.4%] and D- [5.5%]) and differ from those recorded in the white population (85% and 15%, respectively). Positive antibody detection results were found in 0.4 and 1.3 percent of blood donors and patients, respectively; the main specificities were anti-Lea, -E, and -D in donors and anti-D, -E, and -K in patients. Inconclusive results were observed in ABO-D typing and antibody identification in donors and patients; these samples were referred to immunohematology reference laboratories for resolution. From this study, it was possible to estimate the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies at the national level, and this step allows us to characterize Chile's population of blood donors and transfusion recipients and to compare the results and frequencies with other populations or countries.Chile does not have a national registry of immunohematologic test results; there are no data on the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies in this population. Therefore, foreign references are used for decision-making. In this study, a standard questionnaire was used in 74 laboratories of public and private establishments. The information from tests conducted in 2015 was requested: ABO and D typing, antibody detection, antibody identification, and erythrocyte phenotype. Prevalence for the ABO-D phenotypes were obtained at the country level (D+ [94.4%] and D­ [5.5%]) and differ from those recorded in the white population (85% and 15%, respectively). Positive antibody detection results were found in 0.4 and 1.3 percent of blood donors and patients, respectively; the main specificities were anti-Lea, -E, and -D in donors and anti-D, -E, and -K in patients. Inconclusive results were observed in ABO-D typing and antibody identification in donors and patients; these samples were referred to immunohematology reference laboratories for resolution. From this study, it was possible to estimate the prevalence of erythrocyte antigens and the frequency of antibodies at the national level, and this step allows us to characterize Chile's population of blood donors and transfusion recipients and to compare the results and frequencies with other populations or countries.

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INTRODUCCIÓN: En las últimas décadas, se ha incrementado la prevalencia de infecciones por bacilos gramnegativos resistentes a carbapenémicos. OBJETIVO: Determinar los tipos y la frecuencia de las distintas carbapenemasas en aislados de Klebsiella spp. y Pseudomonas aeruginosa, en seis hospitales de alta complejidad de Bogotá-Colombia. MÉTODOS: Estudio observacional descriptivo en seis hospitales de la ciudad de Bogotá, en el período de enero de 2017 a agosto de 2018. Se realizaron RPC para genes de KPC, GES, VIM, NDM, IMP y OXA-48 en cepas de Klebsiella spp y P aeruginosa resistentes a carbapenémicos. RESULTADOS: 52 aislados de P aeruginosa amplificaron para una carbapenemasa, de los cuales 39 (75%) fueron positivos para KPC, 11 (21%) para VIM y 2 co-producciones de KPC y VIM. En cuanto a Klebsiella spp., 165 cepas amplificaron al menos para una carbapenemasa, 98% expresaron KPC y 4 aislados tuvieron co-producciones de metalo-beta-lactamasas y KPC. DISCUSIÓN: Este estudio aporta información valiosa, como el incremento de producción de KPC en P. aeruginosa y la co-producción de KPC y metalo-beta-lactamasas, locual tiene una implicancia tanto en la selección del tratamiento, las medidas de aislamiento de contacto y el pronóstico de los pacientes.

BACKGROUND: In the last decades, the prevalence of infections by carbapenem resistant gram-negative bacilli has been increased. OBJECTIVE: To determine types and frequency of the different carbapenemases in Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in six hospitals in Bogotá-Colombia. METHODS: Descriptive and observational study, in six hospitals in the city of Bogotá, in the period ftom January 2017 to August 2018. PCR were performed for KPC, GES, VIM, NDM, IMP and OXA-48 genes, in carbapenem resistant Klebsiella spp. and P aeruginosa. RESULTS: 52 P aeruginosa isolates amplified a carbapenemase gene, of which 39 (75%) were positive for KPC, 11 (21%) for VIM and two co-productions of KPC and VIM. Regarding Klebsiella spp. 165 strains amplified at least one carbapenemase gene, 98% expressed KPC and four isolates had co-productions of metallo-P-lactamases and KPC. DISCUSSION: This study provides valuable information, such as the increased production of KPC in P. aeruginosa información valiosa, como el incremento de producción de KPC en P. aeruginosa and the co-production of KPC plus metallobetalactamases, which has an implication both in treatment selection, isolation precautions and patient prognosisy.

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BACKGROUND: In the last decades, the prevalence of infections by carbapenem resistant gram-negative bacilli has been increased. OBJECTIVE: To determine types and frequency of the different carbapenemases in Klebsiella spp. and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, in six hospitals in Bogotá-Colombia. METHODS: Descriptive and observational study, in six hospitals in the city of Bogotá, in the period ftom January 2017 to August 2018. PCR were performed for KPC, GES, VIM, NDM, IMP and OXA-48 genes, in carbapenem resistant Klebsiella spp. and P aeruginosa. RESULTS: 52 P aeruginosa isolates amplified a carbapenemase gene, of which 39 (75%) were positive for KPC, 11 (21%) for VIM and two co-productions of KPC and VIM. Regarding Klebsiella spp. 165 strains amplified at least one carbapenemase gene, 98% expressed KPC and four isolates had co-productions of metallo-P-lactamases and KPC. DISCUSSION: This study provides valuable information, such as the increased production of KPC in P. aeruginosa información valiosa, como el incremento de producción de KPC en P. aeruginosa and the co-production of KPC plus metallobetalactamases, which has an implication both in treatment selection, isolation precautions and patient prognosisy.

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Resumen Introducción: la miotomía endoscópica por vía oral (POEM) se diseñó inicialmente para el manejo de la acalasia, que es un trastorno crónico y progresivo de la motilidad esofágica con hipertensión del esfínter esofágico inferior (EEI), para la cual el manejo estándar, hasta ahora, ha sido la cirugía de Heller; sin embargo, esta nueva técnica ofrece resultados muy comparables y prometedores. Materiales y métodos: se realizó una revisión retrospectiva de las historias clínicas de los pacientes con acalasia operados por POEM en una institución de Colombia por un solo cirujano endoscopista. Resultados: se encontraron 4 pacientes con acalasia, todas con Eckardt ≥10 y presión EEI ≥30 mm Hg; el tiempo quirúrgico osciló entre 81-120 minutos; en el seguimiento, la reducción en la presión del EEI fue mayor al 50% prácticamente en todos los pacientes, encontrando valores cercanos a la normalidad y con resultados de Eckardt que demuestran éxito en la terapia POEM a los 2 meses de evaluación. Las complicaciones fueron resueltas en el intraoperatorio, con mortalidad de 0%. Conclusiones: El manejo de la acalasia mediante POEM ha demostrado ser una técnica eficaz y segura. Nuestros primeros hallazgos concuerdan con los resultados descritos en la literatura. Este es el primer paso para la implementación de este novedoso abordaje en el manejo de la acalasia en la población colombiana.

Abstract Introduction: Peroral endoscopic myotomies (POEMs) were initially designed to manage achalasia, a chronic and progressive esophageal motility disorder with lower esophageal sphincter hypertension (LES). Until recently, standard treatment had been Heller's surgery, but this new technique offers very promising pressure. Materials and methods: This is a retrospective review of the clinical histories of patients with achalasia who underwent POEM performed by one endoscopic surgeon at a Colombian institution. Results: Four patients with achalasia were found. All had Eckardt scores of ten or more and lower esophageal sphincter (LES) pressure of 30mm Hg or more. Surgical times ranged between 81 and 120 minutes. Follow-up examinations found that LES pressure had decreased by more than 50% in practically all patients. Eckardt scores were close to normal. This demonstrates success of POEM therapy after two months of evaluation. Complications were resolved intraoperatively without mortality. Conclusions: Management of achalasia by POEM has proven to be a safe and effective technique. Our first findings agree with the results described in the literature. This is the first step in the implementation of this novel approach for management of achalasia in our Colombian population.

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PURPOSE: Biliary atresia precedes liver cirrhosis and liver transplantation. Amniotic membrane (AM) promotes tissue regeneration, inhibits fibrosis, and reduces inflammation. Here, we test amniotic membrane potential as a therapeutic tool against cholestatic liver fibrosis. METHODS: Three groups of rats were used: sham surgery (SS), bile duct ligature (BDL), and bile duct ligature plus human amniotic membrane (BDL + AM). After surgery, animals were sacrificed at different weeks. Biochemical and histopathological analyses of liver tissue were performed. Collagen was expressed as a percentage of total liver tissue area. qPCR was performed to analyse gene expression levels of transforming growth factor-ß1 (Tgfb1) and apelin (Apln). Statistical analysis performed considered p < 0.05 was significant. RESULTS: Groups undergoing BDL developed cholestasis. Biochemical markers from BDL + AM group improved compared to BDL group. Ductular reaction, portal fibrosis, and bile plugs were markedly reduced in the BDL + AM group compared to BDL group. Collagen area in BDL + AM group was statistically decreased compared to BDL group. Finally, expression levels of both Apln and Tgfb1 mRNA were statistically downregulated in BDL + AM group versus BDL group. CONCLUSION: AM significantly reduces liver fibrosis in a surgical animal model of cholestasis. Our results suggest that AM may be useful as a therapeutic tool in liver cirrhosis.

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Travelling across several time zones requires a fast adjustment of the circadian system and the differential adjustment speeds of organs and systems results in what is commonly referred as jet lag. During this transitory state of circadian disruption, individuals feel discomfort, appetite loss, fatigue, disturbed sleep and deficient performance of multiple tasks. We have demonstrated that after a 6-h phase advance of the light-dark cycle (LD) scheduled food in phase with the new night onset can speed up re-entrainment. In this study, we explored the possible mechanisms underlying the fast re-entrainment due to the feeding schedule. We focused on first- and second-order structures that provide metabolic information to the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN). We compared (i) control rats without change in LD cycle; (ii) rats exposed to a 6-h phase advance of the LD cycle with food ad libitum; and (iii) rats exposed to the 6-h phase advance combined with food access in phase with the new night. We found an immediate synchronizing effect of food on stomach distention and on c-Fos expression in the nucleus of the solitary tract, arcuate nucleus of the hypothalamus, dorsomedial hypothalamic nucleus and paraventricular nucleus. These observations indicate that in a model of jet lag, scheduled feeding can favour an immediate shift in first- and second-order relays to the SCN and that by keeping feeding schedules coupled to the new night, a fast re-entrainment may be achieved by shifting peripheral and extra-SCN oscillations.

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Maximum inspiratory pressure (MIP) has been used as an indicator of inspiratory muscle strength. Nevertheless their values show a high variability (~20%). The aim of this study was to determine the MIP, according to three protocols in young subjects. An observational cross-sectional study was carried out on a convenience sample of 60 students, 30 men (19.2 ± 0.81 years-old) and 30 women (19.17 ± 0.91 years-old). MIP was evaluated according to the protocol defined for each group of 20 participants of both genders: Group 1: American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS); Group 2: Learning; Group 3: Warming. For the analysis we used descriptive and inferential statistics, a p value < 0.05 was considered significant. No differences in MIP were found for the three best averages between groups (p = 0.078). When comparing the total performance of MIP replicates G3 was higher than G1 and G2 (p <0.0001). The coefficient of variation was higher in G2. It is concluded that the warming protocol (G3) could mitigate the effect of learning.

La presión inspiratoria máxima (PIM) ha sido utilizada como indicador de fuerza de la musculatura inspiratoria. No obstante sus valores presentan gran variabilidad (~20%). El objetivo del estudio fue determinar la PIM, según tres protocolos en sujetos jóvenes. Se realizó un estudio observacional de corte transversal en una muestra por conveniencia de 60 estudiantes, 30 hombres (19,2 ± 0,81 años) y 30 mujeres (19,17 ± 0,91 años). Se evaluó la PIM según el protocolo definido para cada grupo compuesto por 20 participantes de ambos géneros: Grupo 1: American Thoracic Society/European Respiratory Society (ATS/ERS); Grupo 2: Aprendizaje; Grupo 3: Calentamiento. Para el análisis se utilizó estadística descriptiva, e inferencial considerándose significativo un valor de p < 0,05. No se encontraron diferencias de PIM de los tres mejores promedios entre grupos (p = 0,078). Al comparar el desempeño total de las repeticiones de PIMG3 fue más alto que G1 y G2 (p < 0,0001). El coeficiente de variación fue más alto en G2. Se concluye que el protocolo calentamiento (G3) podría atenuar el efecto de aprendizaje.

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Background: Uterine arteriovenous malformation is a rare disorder that can cause sudden life-threatening vaginal bleeding. Objetive: To present the clinical features in addition to the use of office gynecologic ultrasound and other imaging techniques in the diagnosis and minimally-invasive treatment of a patient with sudden vaginal bleeding resulting from a uterine arteriovenous malformation. Case report: A 31 year old woman presented sudden onset vaginal bleeding requiring the transfusion of 3 units of red blood cells. An initial diagnosis of uterine arteriovenous malformation was made using an office gynecological ultrasound and Color Doppler sonography. The patient was referred to interventional radiology for confirmation of the diagnosis and patient care. The diagnosis and localization of the uterine arteriovenous malformation was confirmed using magnetic resonance imaging. Therapeutic management proceeded with superselective angiography and embolization of the supplying arteries resulting in immediate symptomatic resolution. Conclusion: The use of office gynecologic ultrasound in combination with other imaging techniques is an important tool in the diagnosis and localization of uterine arteriovenous malformation. Embolization of supplying arteries is considered a safe and effective therapeutic option due to advances in radiologic intervention techniques. Advantages of this procedure include a minimally-invasive technique, low morbidity and preservation of uterine function.

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BACKGROUND: The Preventive Health Examination of older people in Chile incorporates the timed up and go (TUG) and right and left unipodal stance test (RUPS and LUPS) as functional assessment methods. AIM: To assess if TUG and LUPS discriminate older people with different degrees of disability. MATERIAL AND METHODS: TUG, RUPS and LUPS were assessed in 860 participants aged 71.3 ± 6.9 years (591 females) attending a primary health care clinic. The results of the three tests were expressed in seconds. Participants were classified as non-disabled without any risk, non-disabled with risk and in risk of dependence, using the Functional Assessment of Older People of EFAM (the Spanish acronym), previously validated for Chilean older people. RESULTS: In all participants TUG, LUPS and RUPS values were 8.9 ± 3.6, 10 ± 10.6 and 9.7 ± 10.3 seconds (sec) respectively. Among non-disabled participants without risk, the values for TUG, RUPS and LUPS were: 7.9 ± 2.3, 12.7 ± 11.1 and 12.2 ± 10.9 sec respectively. The figures for non-disabled participants with risk were 8.4 ± 2.6, 8.8 ± 9.8 and 8.9 ± 9.8 sec respectively. The figures for participants in risk of dependence were 11.7 ± 5.3, 5.1 ± 7.8 and 4.5 ± 7.1 sec, respectively. CONCLUSIONS: In this group of older participants there is an association between the degree of disability and the results of TUG, RUPS and LUPS.

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Background: The six minute walk test (6MWT) is an important physical performance measure used in older people. Aim: To assess the total distance walked and the physiological cost of the 6MWT in non-disabled older people. Material and Methods: Fifty six females aged 69 ± 5 years with a body mass index (BMI) of 31 ± 4 kg/m² and sixteen males aged 70 ± 7 years with a BIM of 29 ± 4 kg/m² underwent a 6MWT. The total distance walked was registered and the physiological cost (PC) of the test was calculated as the ratio between the difference of heart rate at work and at rest and the walking speed. The socioeconomic status (SES) of participants was determined using a questionnaire designed in Chile. Results: Among participants of middle-lower and middle-upper SES, the PC was 0.43 ± 0.1 and 0.44 ± 0.09 beats/min, respectively, p = NS. Males of middle-upper SES had a significantly higher PC than their middle-lower SES counterparts. The total distance walked was 493 ± 58 and 501 ± 63 m among participants of upper and lower SES. The plateau in reserve heart rate appeared earlier among participants of upper SES of both genders. Conclusions: Older participants of middle-upper SES had a higher physiological efficiency during the execution of the 6MWT.

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Background: The Preventive Health Examination of older people in Chile incorporates the timed up and go (TUG) and right and left unipodal stance test (RUPS and LUPS) as functional assessment methods. Aim: To assess if TUG and LUPS discriminate older people with different degrees of disability. Material and Methods: TUG, RUPS and LUPS were assessed in 860 participants aged 71.3 ± 6.9 years (591 females) attending a primary health care clinic. The results of the three tests were expressed in seconds. Participants were classified as non-disabled without any risk, non-disabled with risk and in risk of dependence, using the Functional Assessment of Older People of EFAM (the Spanish acronym), previously validated for Chilean older people. Results: In all participants TUG, LUPS and RUPS values were 8.9 ± 3.6, 10 ± 10.6 and 9.7 ± 10.3 seconds (sec) respectively. Among non-disabled participants without risk, the values for TUG, RUPS and LUPS were: 7.9 ± 2.3, 12.7 ± 11.1 and 12.2 ± 10.9 sec respectively. The figures for non-disabled participants with risk were 8.4 ± 2.6, 8.8 ± 9.8 and 8.9 ± 9.8 sec respectively. The figures for participants in risk of dependence were 11.7 ± 5.3, 5.1 ± 7.8 and 4.5 ± 7.1 sec, respectively. Conclusions: In this group of older participants there is an association between the degree of disability and the results of TUG, RUPS and LUPS.

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Scheduled and restricted access to a palatable snack, i.e. chocolate, elicits a brief and strong anticipatory activation and entrains brain areas related with reward and motivation. This behavioral and neuronal activation persists for more than 7days when this protocol is interrupted, suggesting the participation of a time-keeping system. The process that initiates this anticipation may provide a further understanding of the time-keeping system underlying palatable food entrainment. The aim of this study was to analyze how this entraining protocol starts and to dissect neuronal structures that initiate a chocolate-entrained activation. We assessed the development of anticipation of 5g of chocolate during the first 8days of the entrainment protocol. General activity of control and chocolate-entrained rats was continuously monitored with movement sensors. Moreover, motivation to obtain the chocolate was assessed by measuring approaches and interaction responses toward a wire-mesh box containing chocolate. Neuronal activation was determined with c-Fos in reward-related brain areas. We report a progressive increase in the interaction with a box to obtain chocolate parallel to a progressive neuronal activation. A significant anticipatory activation was observed in the prefrontal cortex on day 3 of entrainment and in the nucleus accumbens on day 5, while the arcuate nucleus and pyriform cortex reached significant activation on day 8. The gradual response observed with this protocol indicates that anticipation of a rewarding food requires repetitive and predictable experiences in order to acquire a temporal estimation. We also confirm that anticipation of palatable food involves diverse brain regions.

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The ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction is a group of disorders caused by the inactivity of the diaphragm muscle during controlled mechanical ventilation. From a structural point of view, the diaphragm subjected to mechanical ventilation undergoes an atrophy process, in which decreased synthesis and increased muscle protein degradation are observed. Recent research has identified different molecular signaling pathways that link both processes in the diaphragm, describing compelling evidence that shows that oxidative stress contributes to this phenomenon. Also, functional changes characterized by a reduction in stress and fatigue resistance, associated with an increase in the maximum shortening velocity are observed. The purpose of the present review is to analyze the impact of mechanical ventilation on the structure and function of the diaphragm muscle. Clinical implications and potential preventive steps are discussed. Since the duration of mechanical ventilation is the primary responsible for the absence of mechanical stimulation on the diaphragm, the use of ventilatory strategies for successful early weaning and early use of partial modalities should be the main pillars in the prevention of this condition.

La disfunción diafragmática inducida por ventilación mecánica consiste en un conjunto de alteraciones producidas por la inactividad del músculo diafragma durante la ventilación mecánica controlada. A nivel estructural, el diafragma sometido a ventilación mecánica experimenta un proceso de atrofia por desuso, en el que se observa una disminución de la síntesis y aumento en la degradación de proteínas musculares. Recientemente se han identificado diferentes rutas de señalización molecular que vinculan ambos procesos en el diafragma, existiendo evidencia fehaciente que el estrés oxidativo contribuye a este fenómeno. Concomitantemente, se han observado cambios funcionales caracterizados por una reducción de la fuerza y resistencia a la fatiga, asociado a un incremento en la velocidad máxima de acortamiento. El objetivo principal de esta revisión es analizar el impacto de la ventilación mecánica sobre la estructura y función del músculo diafragma. Además se discuten implicancias clínicas y potenciales intervenciones preventivas para esta emergente entidad. Dado que el tiempo de permanencia en ventilación mecánica controlada es el principal factor responsable de la ausencia de estímulo mecánico sobre el diafragma, el empleo de estrategias de destete ventilatorio precoz y el uso temprano de modalidades parciales, debieran constituir los pilares de su prevención.

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Individual differences in cognitive performance are partly dependent, on genetic polymporhisms. One of the single-nucleotide polymorphisms (SNP) of the CNR1 gene, which codes for cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1R), is the rs2180619, located in a regulatory region of this gene (6q14-q15). The alleles of the rs2180619 are A > G; the G allele has been associated with addiction and high levels of anxiety (when the G allele interacts with the SS genotype of the 5-HTTLPR gene). However, GG genotype is observed also in healthy subjects. Considering G allele as risk for 'psychopathological conditions', it is possible that GG healthy subjects do not be addicted or anxious, but would have reduced performance, compared to AA subjects, in attentional control and working memory processing. One hundred and sixty-four healthy young Mexican-Mestizo subjects (100 women and 64, men; mean age: 22.86 years, SD=2.72) participated in this study, solving a task where attentional control and working memory were required. GG subjects, compared to AA subjects showed: (1) a general lower performance in the task (P = 0.02); (2) lower performance only when a high load of information was held in working memory (P = 0.02); and (3) a higher vulnerability to distractors (P = 0.03). Our results suggest that, although the performance of GG subjects was at normal levels, a lower efficiency of the endocannabinoid system, probably due to a lowered expression of CB1R, produced a reduction in the performance of these subjects when attentional control and working memory processing is challenged.

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The ventilator-induced diaphragmatic dysfunction is a group of disorders caused by the inactivity of the diaphragm muscle during controlled mechanical ventilation. From a structural point of view, the diaphragm subjected to mechanical ventilation undergoes an atrophy process, in which decreased synthesis and increased muscle protein degradation are observed. Recent research has identified different molecular signaling pathways that link both processes in the diaphragm, describing compelling evidence that shows that oxidative stress contributes to this phenomenon. Also, functional changes characterized by a reduction in stress and fatigue resistance, associated with an increase in the maximum shortening velocity are observed. The purpose of the present review is to analyze the impact of mechanical ventilation on the structure and function of the diaphragm muscle. Clinical implications and potential preventive steps are discussed. Since the duration of mechanical ventilation is the primary responsible for the absence of mechanical stimulation on the diaphragm, the use of ventilatory strategies for successful early weaning and early use of partial modalities should be the main pillars in the prevention of this condition.

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The intergeniculate leaflet (IGL) is classically known as the area of the Thalamic Lateral Geniculate Complex providing the suprachiasmatic nucleus (SCN) non-photic information. In the present study we investigated whether this information might be related to the metabolic state of the animal. The following groups of male Wistar rats were used for analysis of neuropeptide Y (NPY) and c-Fos in the IGL and SCN. (1) Fed ad libitum. (2) Fasted for 48 h. (3) Fasted for 48 h followed by refeeding for 3 h. (4) Monosodium glutamate-lesioned and 48 h fasted. (5) Electrolytic lesion in the IGL and 48 h fasted. The results were quantified by optical densitometry. Neuronal tracers were injected in two brain areas that receive metabolic information from the periphery, the arcuate nucleus (ARC) and Nucleus of the Tractus Solitarius to investigate whether there is an anatomical relationship with the IGL. Lesion studies showed the IGL, and not the ARC, as origin of most NPY projections to the SCN. Fasting induced important changes in the NPY expression in the IGL, coinciding with similar changes of NPY/glutamate decarboxylase projections of the IGL to the SCN. These changes revealed that the IGL is involved in the transmission of metabolic information to the SCN. In fasted animals IGL lesion resulted in a significant increase of c-Fos in the SCN as compared to intact fasted animals demonstrating the inhibitory influence of the IGL to the SCN in fasting conditions. When the animal after fasting was refed, an increase of c-Fos in the SCN indicated a removal of this inhibitory input. Together these observations show that in addition to increased inhibitory IGL input during fasting, the negative metabolic condition also results in increased excitatory input to the SCN via other pathways. Consequently the present observations show that at least part of the non-photic input to the SCN, arising from the IGL contains information about metabolic conditions.

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Rats under a restricted feeding schedule develop food anticipatory activity 2-3h prior food access, characterized by increased arousal, foraging and exploratory behavior. This anticipatory behavior is not observed when rodents are allowed ad libitum food access and reappears for several cycles when food-entrained animals are fasted. Previously we reported that food entrainment also produces increased expression of c-Fos protein in the dorsomedial nucleus (DMH), in the perifornical area (PeF) and in the lateral hypothalamic area (LH) anticipating food intake. These hypothalamic structures contain abundant orexin (ORX) producing neurons and promote arousal, reward and metabolic balance, thus we explored the participation of the orexinergic system in food-entrainment by evaluating in food entrained rats (RF) the expression of c-Fos in ORX cells in anticipation, during and after food access, and in rats exhibiting persistent activation in fasting after interruption of the food-entrainment protocol (RF-Fast). Data were compared with ad libitum controls and with a 22-h fasted group. RF rats exhibited a food-entrained rhythm of c-Fos in ORX cells in the DMH, LH and PeF with highest levels at the time of meal delivery and after food ingestion. In RF-Fast rats the food-entrained pattern of ORX cells persisted in the PeF and LH and partially in the DMH, which in addition exhibited an earlier activation. We conclude that ORX cells in PeF and LH exhibit self sustained oscillations driven by food-entrainment, whereas the DMH may mediate arousal mechanisms that elicit anticipatory activity.

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Introduction: several questionnaires of asthma control exist for children, but few of them have been validated in Spanish being applicable to our country. Patients and Methods: we compared the asthma control questionnaire in children (CAN) in two versions in Spanish with the control questionnaire recommended by GINA. The study was carried out at Roberto del Río Children's Hospital, Santiago de Chile. We measured concordance and diagnostic tests. The sample size was calculated considering a power of 80 percent and a p value < 0,05. Results: we enrolled to 214 asthmatic children from 5 to 14 years-old. Male gender 60.3 percent. Mean of age was 8.3 years. Controlled asthma in children 5 to 8 years-old was 12.1 percent for GINA and 35.6 percent for CAN guardian version. CAN guardian achieved 76.5 percent to agree in uncontrolled asthma (Kappa 0.39). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive and negative predictive values for children from 5 to 8 years-old were 100 percent, 73 percent, 34 percent and 100 percent respectively. Controlled asthma in children from 9 to 14 years-old reached 23.2 percent with GINA and 43.9 percent with CAN. The 79.2 percent of the controlled asthmatic by GINA were correctly diagnosed by CAN (Kappa 0.55). Sensitivity, specificity, positive predictive and negative predictive values in 9 to 14 years-old children were 100 percent, 73 percent, 53 percent and 100 percent respectively. Conclusion: CAN is an instrument of easy implementation in our practice that achieves acceptable agreement with GINA recommendations, whose main utility is in identifying the patients with uncontrolled asthma.

Introducción: existen varios cuestionarios de control de asma para niños, pero hay pocas versiones validadas en español aplicables a nuestro medio. Pacientes y Métodos: se comparó un cuestionario de control de asma para niños (CAN) en sus dos versiones en español con el cuestionario de control recomendado por GINA. El estudio fue realizado en el Hospital de niños Roberto del Río. Se midió concordancia y pruebas diagnósticas. Se calculó el tamaño muestral considerando un poder de 80 por ciento y valor de p < 0,05. Resultados: se enrolaron al estudio 214 niños asmáticos de 5 a 14 años de edad. 60,3 por ciento de género masculino. Promedio de edad 8,3 años. El asma controlada en niños de 5 a 8 años se encontró en 12,1 por ciento con GINA y 35,6 por ciento con CAN tutor. CAN tutor logró 76,5 por ciento de acuerdo en asma no controlada (Kappa 0,39). La sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo y negativo para niños de 5 a 8 años fue de 100 por ciento, 73,3 por ciento, 34 por ciento y 100 por ciento respectivamente. Asma controlada en niños de 9 a 14 años alcanzó a 23,2 por ciento con GINA y a 43,9 por ciento con CAN niño/adolescente. El 79,2 por ciento de los asmáticos controlados por GINA fueron correctamente diagnosticados por CAN niño/adolescente (Kappa 0,55). La sensibilidad, especificidad, valor predictivo positivo y negativo en niños de 9 a 14 años fue de 100 por ciento, 73 por ciento, 53 por ciento y 100 por ciento respectivamente. Conclusión: CAN es un instrumento de fácil implementación en nuestro medio que logra concordancia aceptable con GINA, cuya mayor utilidad está en identificar a los pacientes con asma no controlada.

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Introduction: Evidence suggests that overweight and obesity alter the control and lung function in asthmatic children. Aim: Measure the impact of overweight and obesity in the control and lung function of a population of persistent asthma in children. Material and Method: Nutritional evaluation, asthma control and spirometry were performed in patients with persistent asthma, 5 to 15 years of age controlled in a pediatric respiratory unit. We determined the presence of asthma symptoms, specific parameters for the management and predisposing factors according to the nutritional status. Differences between groups were evaluated using chisquare Mantel-Haenszel and trend; a p < 0.05 was considered significant. Results: 219 patientes were studied, males 60.3 percent, average age of8.5 years-old. The frequency of overweight and obesity reached 63.5 percent. Normal weight 36.5 percent, overweight 30.6 percent and obese 32.9 percent. Uncontrolled asthma (normal weight 37.5 percent, with overweight and obese 65.5 percent, p = 0.0001), abnormal spirometry (normal weight 27.5 percent, with overweight and obese 45.3 percent, p = 0.01). Uncontrolled asthma linear trend (normal weight 37.5 percent, overweight 67.2 percent, obese 63.9 percent, p = 0.0008). Abnormal spirometry linear trend (27.5 percent, 46.3 percent, 44.4 percent, p = 0.03). Conclusions: The asthmatics with overweight and obesity have a bigger proportion of uncontrolled asthma and abnormal spirometry than the asthmatics with normal weight. It exists a trend of uncontrolled asthma and abnormal spirometry when passing from one category to another of the nutritional classification.

Introducción: La evidencia sugiere que el sobrepeso y la obesidad alterarían el control y la función pulmonar de los niños asmáticos. Objetivo: Medir el impacto del sobrepeso y obesidad en el control y función pulmonar de una población de niños asmáticos persistentes. Material y Método: Se realizó evaluación nutricional, medición de control de asma y espirometría a niños asmáticos persistentes entre 5 y 15 años, controlados en una Unidad de Enfermedades Respiratorias. Se determinó la presencia de síntomas de asma, los parámetros que permiten precisar su adecuado manejo y algunos factores predisponentes según estado nutricional. Las diferencias entre grupos se evaluaron a través del chi cuadrado de Mantel-Haenszel y el de tendencia, considerándose significativos valores de p < 0,05. Resultados: Se estudiaron a 219 niños, sexo masculino 60,3 por ciento, promedio de edad de 8,5 años. La frecuencia de sobrepeso y obesidad alcanzó el 63,5 por ciento. Asmáticos eutróficos 36,5 por ciento, con sobrepeso 30,6 por ciento y obesos 32,9 por ciento. Asma no controlada (eutróficos 37,5 por ciento, con sobrepeso y obesidad 65,5 por ciento, p = 0,0001), espirometría alterada (eutróficos 27,5 por ciento, sobrepeso y obesidad 45,3 por ciento, p = 0,01). Tendencia lineal en asma no controlada (eutróficos 37,5 por ciento, sobrepeso 67,2 por ciento, obesos 63,9 por ciento p = 0.0008). Tendencia lineal en espirometría alterada (27,5 por ciento, 46,3 por ciento, 44,4 por ciento, p = 0,03), Conclusiones: Los asmáticos con sobrepeso y obesidad tienen una proporción significativamente mayor de asma no controlada y de espirometría alterada, que los asmáticos con estado nutricional normal. Existe una tendencia al aumento en las proporciones de asma no controlada y espirometría alterada al pasar de una categoría a otra de la clasificación nutricional.

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