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BACKGROUND: Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most fatal cutaneous neoplasm. Its incidence is increasing progressively, which cannot be explained only by early diagnosis. Chilean population, due to the geography of the country, has a very varied solar exposure. AIM: To know the incidence of MM in a Chilean population, according to the level of sun exposure and to describe its clinical and histopathological characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two hundred seventy-four surgeries for malignant melanoma with histological confirmation, carried out between 2016 and 2018 in an oncological institute were included. RESULTS: The annualized incidence of MM was 13.83 cases per 100,000 people over 15 years of age in the 2016-2018 period. The geographical distribution of the incidence did not have a clear relationship with sun exposure. The most frequent locations of the primary lesions were trunk, head/neck and lower limb. Sixty-one per cent of cases were invasive MM; lesion thickness and presence of ulceration were associated with a higher risk of sentinel node involvement. CONCLUSIONS: No association between the level of sun exposure and the incidence of MM was observed in this study.

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BACKGROUND: Malignant melanoma (MM) is the most fatal cutaneous neoplasm. Its incidence is increasing progressively, which cannot be explained only by early diagnosis. Chilean population, due to the geography of the country, has a very varied solar exposure. AIM: To know the incidence of MM in a Chilean population, according to the level of sun exposure and to describe its clinical and histopathological characteristics. MATERIAL AND METHODS: Two hundred seventy-four surgeries for malignant melanoma with histological confirmation, carried out between 2016 and 2018 in an oncological institute were included. RESULTS: The annualized incidence of MM was 13.83 cases per 100,000 people over 15 years of age in the 2016-2018 period. The geographical distribution of the incidence did not have a clear relationship with sun exposure. The most frequent locations of the primary lesions were trunk, head/neck and lower limb. Sixty-one per cent of cases were invasive MM; lesion thickness and presence of ulceration were associated with a higher risk of sentinel node involvement. CONCLUSIONS: No association between the level of sun exposure and the incidence of MM was observed in this study.

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OBJECTIVE: The aim of the study was to explore the factors that could explain the differences in fatality rates among indigenous groups with COVID-19 diagnosis compared with the rest of the population in Mexico. STUDY DESIGN: We analyzed the public data of COVID-19 surveillance, of the Mexican Ministry of Health, to estimate COVID-19 fatality rates by ethnicity. METHODS: We explored associated factors using Cox proportional hazards models stratified by outpatient and hospital management at diagnosis; analysis was conducted in three scenarios: national level, states with 89% of the indigenous population, and South Pacific region. RESULTS: A total of 412,017 COVID-19 cases were included, with 1.1% of the indigenous population. The crude fatality rate per 1000 person-weeks was 64.8% higher among indigenous than among non-indigenous people (29.97 vs. 18.18, respectively), and it increased more than twice within outpatients (5.99 vs. 2.64, respectively). Cox analysis revealed that indigenous people who received outpatient management had higher fatality rate than non-indigenous outpatients, at the national level (hazard ratio [HR] = 1.63; 95% confidence interval [CI] = 1.34-1.98), within the subgroup of 13 states (HR = 1.66; 95% CI = 1.33-2.07), and in the South Pacific region (HR = 2.35; 95% CI = 1.49-3.69). Factors associated with higher fatality rates among non-indigenous and indigenous outpatients were age, sex, and comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: COVID-19 fatality is higher among indigenous populations, particularly within cases managed as outpatients.

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Parasitism caused by protozoa and helminths is a serious public health problem, affecting millions of individuals worldwide, especially in underdeveloped and developing countries. From this perspective, a parasitological survey was conducted in 37 cities in the interior of the state of São Paulo. This study focused mainly on old places such as schools and rural and urban health units in the interior of the State of São Paulo between 1957 and 1986. The objective of this study was to conduct a comprehensive survey on the data found to diagnose the occurrence of parasitic diseases in the city. Population at that time, according to their rural and urban origin, age and gender. Thus, the proposal is to make the generated data available to all interested parties in an organized and systematized manner and to discuss the reality faced by the population regarding the current public policies in Brazil relating the sanitary conditions with the occurrence of endoparasites. According to the survey conducted in the municipalities studied, 274,487 occurrences of individuals positive for endoparasites were obtained from 391,633 samples collected. The highest frequency was found in children aged 1 to 10 years with 146,090 cases, accounting for 37,302% of the infected population. The percentage of parasitized individuals decreases with increasing age.

Os quadros de parasitismos causados por protozoários e helmintos constituem sérios problemas de saúde pública, por afetarem milhões de indivíduos em todo o mundo, sobretudo, nos países subdesenvolvidos e em desenvolvimento. Sob esta perspectiva foi realizado um levantamento parasitológico em 37 cidades do interior do Estado de São Paulo. Este estudo contemplou principalmente antigos locais como as escolas e unidades de saúde rurais e urbanas do interior do Estado de São Paulo entre os anos de 1957 e 1986. O objetivo deste trabalho foi realizar um levantamento abrangente nos dados encontrados para diagnosticar a ocorrência de parasitoses na população da época, segundo sua origem rural e urbana, a faixa etária e o gênero. Dessa forma, a proposta é tornar os dados gerados disponíveis a todos os interessados de forma organizada e sistematizada e discutir a realidade enfrentada pela população frente às políticas públicas vigentes no Brasil relacionando as condições sanitárias com a ocorrência de endoparasitoses. Segundo o levantamento realizado nos municípios estudados, obteve-se 274.487 ocorrências de indivíduos positivos para endoparasitas a partir de 391.633 amostras coletadas. A maior frequência foi encontrada em crianças de 1 a 10 anos com 146.090 casos, sendo estes responsáveis por 37.302% da população infectada. A porcentagem de indivíduos parasitados diminui de acordo com o aumento da idade.

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Resumen Introducción: Las enfermedades cardiovasculares se encuentran entre las primeras causas de muerte a nivel mundial y la evidencia científica sugiere que tienen un origen en edades tempranas, por lo que disminuir desde la adolescencia los riesgos que contribuyen a su aparición es indispensable. Objetivo: Determinar riesgo cardiovascular en la población adolescente de una institución educativa de Timbío, Cauca, 2015 - 2016. Metodología: Estudio cuantitativo, descriptivo, observacional y de corte transversal. Muestra: 100 estudiantes (47 mujeres, 53 hombres), de 10 a 19 años de edad. Se evaluaron variables sociodemográficas, antropométricas, fisiológicas, bioquímicas (glicemia), antecedentes personales, familiares, estilos de vida y uso de anticonceptivos orales. Resultados: Se encontró una mayor prevalencia de riesgo cardiovascular en el grupo etario adolescente (15-18 años) con 84.6%; el género femenino presentó más posibilidad de tener riesgo cardiovascular (OR: 2.8, IC 95% 1.17 - 6.87); el 7% afirmó consumir tabaco regularmente y el 12% son fumadores pasivos. Se obtuvo que el 26% ingiere bebidas alcohólicas, con una mayor prevalencia entre las edades de 15 a 18 años (OR: 19.4, IC 95% 2.45 - 48.11); en cuanto a la actividad física el 79% la practicaba de forma extracurricular. Presentar hábitos alimenticios no saludables genera mayor riesgo cardiovascular (OR: 5.57, IC 95% 1.95 - 15.90). El 67% (n= 67) tiene riesgo cardiovascular. Conclusiones: El género femenino, el grupo adolescente (15-18 años), el consumo de bebidas alcohólicas y hábitos alimenticios no saludables, se asocian con una mayor posibilidad de tener riesgo cardiovascular. Se encontró en un gran porcentaje de la población de estudio riesgo cardiovascular.

Abstract Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are among the leading causes of death worldwide and scientific evidence suggests that they have an origin at early ages, so that diminishing from adolescence the risks that contribute to its emergence is essential. Objective: To determine cardiovascular risk in the adolescent population of a high school of Timbío, Cauca, 2015 - 2016. Methodology: Quantitative, descriptive, observational and cross-sectional study. Sample: 100 students (47 women, 53 men), from 10 to 19 years old. Sociodemographic, anthropometric, physiological, biochemical variables (glycemia), personal history, family history, lifestyles and use of oral contraceptives were evaluated. Results: A higher prevalence of cardiovascular risk was found in the adolescent age group (15-18 years) with 84.6%; female gender was more likely to have cardiovascular risk (OR: 2.8, 95% CI 1.17 - 6.87); 7% said they use tobacco regularly and 12% are passive smokers. It was obtained that 26% ingested alcoholic beverages, with a higher prevalence between the ages of 15 to 18 years (OR: 19.4, 95% CI 2.45-48.11); In terms of physical activity, 79% practiced it extracurricularly. Presenting unhealthy eating habits generates greater cardiovascular risk (OR: 5.57, 95% CI 1.95 - 15.90). 67% (n = 67) have cardiovascular risk. Conclusions: The female gender, the adolescent group (15-18 years), drink alcoholic beverages and unhealthy eating habits, are associated with a greater possibility of having cardiovascular risk. It was found in a large percentage of the study population cardiovascular risk.

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El aceite esencial de eneldo tiene propiedades antimicrobianas y antifungicas, por lo que puede ser utilizado para evitar el deterioro de los alimentos. En esta investigación se evaluó la capacidad inhibitoria del aceite esencial de eneldo sobre Staphylococcus aureus, coliformes y hongos presentes en la carne de trucha (Oncorhynchus mykiss), utilizando 50 y 100 pL de aceite esencial. Se evaluaron diferentes condiciones de extracción del aceite esencial mediante el método de hidrodestilación y se logró un rendimiento máximo en base seca de 1,32% utilizando una relación 1:5 de agua y material vegetal durante 90 minutos. Al evaluar la capacidad antimicrobiana, el mayor efecto inhibitorio se obtuvo al aplicar 100 pL de aceite esencial de eneldo en cultivos de Staphylococcus aureus, coliformes fecales, coliformes totales y hongos, evidenciándose un mayor halo de inhibición para coliformes totales.

Dill essential oil has antimicrobial and antifungal properties; therefore it can be used in food to avoid deterioration. In this research, the inhibitory capacity of dill essential oil on Staphylococcus aureus, coliforms and fungi present in trout meat (Oncorhynchus mykiss) was evaluated by using 50 and 100 pL of essential oil. In addition, the different conditions of essential oil extraction were evaluated by the hydrodistillation method, yielding a maximum dry basis yield ofl.32%, using a water-plant ratio of 1:5, during 90 minutes. Antimicrobial capacity was evaluated obtaining greater inhibitory effect when applying 100 pL of dill essential oil in cultures of Staphylococcus aureus, fecal coliforms, total coliforms and fungi, evidencing a greater halo of inhibition for total coliforms.

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El Carcinoma Sebáceo (CS) es una neoplasia maligna, poco frecuente, formada por células que muestran una diferenciación hacia el epitelio sebáceo. Generalmente, se presenta en promedio a los 70 años de edad, es más frecuente en mujeres y principalmente en raza asiática. Presentamos el caso de una paciente de sexo femenino de 69 años, con antecedentes familiares de múltiples cánceres, cáncer de mama y la aparición de numerosos adenomas y carcinomas sebáceos, cuadro compatible con un Síndrome de Muir-Torre (SMT). El 75% de los CS se localizan en la región ocular y el 25% es de ubicación extra-ocular. El de ubicación ocular, se caracteriza por un comportamiento agresivo, con diseminación directa y alto potencial de metástasis regional y a distancia. Los tumores extraoculares generalmente son menos agresivos y se localizan principalmente en cabeza y cuello. La patogénesis es incierta, pero los procesos inflamatorios crónicos, la radiación ultravioleta y la radioterapia favorecerán su desarrollo. El CS es un tumor versátil, que se presenta con diferentes aspectos clínicos y distintos patrones histológicos de crecimiento, que retardan el diagnóstico definitivo. El CS es uno de los marcadores cutáneos diagnósticos del SMT, que es una enfermedad genética asociada a neoplasias viscerales. Por lo tanto, los pacientes con CS deben ser cuidadosamente valorados, realizándose una historia oncológica personal y familiar adecuada. El tratamiento de elección es la cirugía con márgenes amplios.

The Sebaceous Carcinoma (SC) is an uncommon malignant tumor formed by cells that show differentiation toward sebaceous epithelium. It usually occurs in women of average at 70 years of age. We report a case of a 69 years old female with a family history of multiples cancer, breast cancer and the emergence of multiple sebaceous adenomas and carcinomas, features consistent with Syndrome Muir Torre (SMT). The 75% of the SC are located in the ocular region and the 25% rest presents extraocular location. The eye location is characterized by aggressive behavior, with direct extension and high potential for regional and distant metastases. Extraocular are generally less aggressive tumors and are located mainly in the head and neck. The pathogenesis is unclear, but chronic inflammatory processes, ultraviolet radiation and radiation will favor its development. The SC is a versatile tumor that presents with different clinical and histological different growth patterns, which retard the definitive diagnosis. SC is one of the cutaneous diagnostic markers of SMT, which is a genetic disease associated with visceral neoplasms. They are carefully assessed, performing a proper personal and family cancer history. The treatment of choice is the surgery with wide margins.

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Microclimatic conditions of tropical forest favour the high richness of bryophytes, which by being sensitive to environmental changes, are important indicators of habitat conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the richness and species composition of the bryophyte flora in fragments of terra firme forest on the great curve of the Xingu River, Pará state, Brazil. The collections were made in August and September 2012 in 14 fragments, in which were installed two plots per fragment, one at the edge and one inside, measuring 10 × 10 m each. The results showed 77 species in 45 genera and 18 families. Lejeunea setiloba Spruce and Marchesinia brachiata (Sw.) Schiffn. are new records for Pará state. The richness families in this study were the ones typically found in tropical forest surveys. A high richness of rare species in comparison to common ones, a pattern usually observed for plants in tropical forests was not reported in this study, probably due to historical fragmentation and disturbance in the area. The richness and species composition were determined mainly by the physiognomic characteristics of the studied forest fragments.

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Microclimatic conditions of tropical forest favour the high richness of bryophytes, which by being sensitive to environmental changes, are important indicators of habitat conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the richness and species composition of the bryophyte flora in fragments of terra firme forest on the great curve of the Xingu River, Pará state, Brazil. The collections were made in August and September 2012 in 14 fragments, in which were installed two plots per fragment, one at the edge and one inside, measuring 10 × 10 m each. The results showed 77 species in 45 genera and 18 families. Lejeunea setiloba Spruce and Marchesinia brachiata (Sw.) Schiffn. are new records for Pará state. The richness families in this study were the ones typically found in tropical forest surveys. A high richness of rare species in comparison to common ones, a pattern usually observed for plants in tropical forests was not reported in this study, probably due to historical fragmentation and disturbance in the area. The richness and species composition were determined mainly by the physiognomic characteristics of the studied forest fragments.

As condições microclimáticas das florestas tropicais favorecem elevada riqueza de briófitas, que por serem sensíveis às alterações ambientais, são importantes indicadoras das condições dos habitats. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a riqueza e a composição florística da brioflora de fragmentos florestais de terra firme na região da Volta Grande do Xingu, Pará, Brasil. As coletas foram realizadas em Agosto e Setembro de 2012, em 14 fragmentos e em cada um destes foram plotadas duas parcelas, uma na borda e outra no interior, medindo 10 × 10 m (cada). Foram registradas 77 espécies, distribuídas em 45 gêneros e 18 famílias. Lejeunea setiloba Spruce e Marchesinia brachiata (Sw.) Schiffn. são novos registros para o Pará. As famílias mais ricas neste estudo foram aquelas tipicamente encontradas em levantamentos em florestas tropicais. A elevada riqueza de espécies raras em comparação às comuns, padrão comumente reportado para plantas em florestas tropicais, não foi observada, provavelmente devido ao histórico de fragmentação e distúrbios na área de estudo. A riqueza e a composição de espécies foram determinadas principalmente pelas características fisionômicas dos fragmentos estudados.

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Microclimatic conditions of tropical forest favour the high richness of bryophytes, which by being sensitive to environmental changes, are important indicators of habitat conditions. The aim of this study was to determine the richness and species composition of the bryophyte flora in fragments of terra firme forest on the great curve of the Xingu River, Pará state, Brazil. The collections were made in August and September 2012 in 14 fragments, in which were installed two plots per fragment, one at the edge and one inside, measuring 10 × 10 m each. The results showed 77 species in 45 genera and 18 families. Lejeunea setiloba Spruce and Marchesinia brachiata (Sw.) Schiffn. are new records for Pará state. The richness families in this study were the ones typically found in tropical forest surveys. A high richness of rare species in comparison to common ones, a pattern usually observed for plants in tropical forests was not reported in this study, probably due to historical fragmentation and disturbance in the area. The richness and species composition were determined mainly by the physiognomic characteristics of the studied forest fragments.(AU)

As condições microclimáticas das florestas tropicais favorecem elevada riqueza de briófitas, que por serem sensíveis às alterações ambientais, são importantes indicadoras das condições dos habitats. O objetivo deste trabalho foi determinar a riqueza e a composição florística da brioflora de fragmentos florestais de terra firme na região da Volta Grande do Xingu, Pará, Brasil. As coletas foram realizadas em Agosto e Setembro de 2012, em 14 fragmentos e em cada um destes foram plotadas duas parcelas, uma na borda e outra no interior, medindo 10 × 10 m (cada). Foram registradas 77 espécies, distribuídas em 45 gêneros e 18 famílias. Lejeunea setiloba Spruce e Marchesinia brachiata (Sw.) Schiffn. são novos registros para o Pará. As famílias mais ricas neste estudo foram aquelas tipicamente encontradas em levantamentos em florestas tropicais. A elevada riqueza de espécies raras em comparação às comuns, padrão comumente reportado para plantas em florestas tropicais, não foi observada, provavelmente devido ao histórico de fragmentação e distúrbios na área de estudo. A riqueza e a composição de espécies foram determinadas principalmente pelas características fisionômicas dos fragmentos estudados.(AU)

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Bioinspired design approaches seek to exploit nature in order to construct optimal solutions for engineering problems as uniform temperature control in multizone systems. The ideal free distribution (IFD) is a concept from behavioural ecology, which describes the arrangement of individuals in different habitats such that at equilibrium, all habitats are equally suitable. Here, we relax the IFD's main assumptions using the standing-crop idea to introduce dynamics into the supplies of each habitat. Then, we make an analogy with a multizone thermal system to propose a controller based on the replicator dynamics model, in order to obtain a maximum uniform temperature subject to constant power injection. Besides, we analytically show that the equilibrium point of the controlled system is asymptotically stable. Finally, some practical results obtained with a testbed and comparisons with the theoretical results are presented.

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Field experiments were conducted from 1989 to 1992 to determine the effects of Oebalus ornatus (Sailer) on Cica 8 rice, Oryza sativa L., yield and to study the population dynamics of the insect. The effect of O. ornatus was measured for seven population levels (0, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, and 24 sexed pairs per 20 panicles) at three stages of grain development (flowering, milk, and soft dough stage). Insect feeding during the flowering and milk stages of grain development caused more damage than feeding during the soft dough stage. The action threshold was calculated to be 14 O. ornatus adults per square meter for the flowering and milk stages and 67 for the soft dough stage of grain maturity. Population densities that would reduce rice yield in southwestern Colombia were not observed during the 3 yr of the study.

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Objetivos- Determinar algunos efectos característicos agudos y crónicos en la salud de los agentes de tránsito, ubicados en la zona de influencia de la secretaría de tránsito y transporte de Santafé de Bogotá, expuestos a la contaminación ambiental; correlacionarlos con las mediciones ambientales de los siguientes contaminantes: Plomo (pb), Oxidos de nitrógeno (NO), Oxidos de azufre (SO), Ozono (O3), Monóxido de carbono (CO), Hidrocarburos (Hc), Partículas y Ruido; y comparar los hallazgos en la salud con un grupo no expuesto. Métodos- Se realizaron dos tipos de estudio, uno descriptivo de Prevalencía con el fin de determinar los efectos crónicos en la salud de los agentes de tránsito de Santafé de Bogotá (n=288) asociados a contaminación ambiental comparado con un grupo de personas no expuestas y otro de seguimiento prospectivo anidado en el de Prevalencía donde participaron 207 agentes, con el fín de evaluar efectos agudos y establecer una asociación con los niveles ambientales de los contaminantes evaluados durante el mes de octubre de 1993. Para el análisis estadístico se utilizaron pruebas de Prevalencía y análisis de regresión logística multivariado. Resultados- En el estudio de Prevalencía se hallaron diferencias significativas entre las prevalencias de los expuestos y no expuestos en el caso de alteraciones del sistema nervioso central siendo de 0.718 y 0.456 respectivamente y una relación positiva con el tiempo de servicio, con un RR de 1.098 = 0.042. Enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva crónica, EPOC, Asma, y alteraciones del Sistema Nervioso priférico se presentaron solo en los expuestos. El síndrome de estrés y reacción presenta una relación inversa con la edad. En el análisis multivariado se evidenció asociación con la edad en la Hipoacusia neurosensorial grado III y en los trastornos de equilibrio. De otro modo en la Hipoacusia grado II sin antecedentes ototóxicos se observó asociación con el tiempo de servicio. En el estudio de seguimiento prospectivo se hallo un incremento en las proporciones de Prevalencía entre la primera y la segunda evaluación en faringitis irritativa. Las pruebas biológicas se encontraron dentro de los limites normales. Con relación a los niveles contaminantes del estudio se encontraron superando la normal el (CO) en la estación de san Juan de Dios, NO2 en la avenida caracas con calle 53 y SO2 y partículas en la del Tunal

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Afferents of the frog semicircular canal (SCC) respond to acetylcholine (ACh) application (0.3-1.0 mM) with a facilitation of their activity while frog saccular afferents respond with suppression (Guth et al., 1994). All recordings are of resting (i.e., non-stimulated) multiunit activity as previously reported (Guth et al., 1994). Substitution of 80% of external chloride (Cl-) by large, poorly permeant anions of different structures (isethionate, methanesulfonate, methylsulfate, and gluconate) reduced the suppressive effect of ACh in the frog saccular afferents. This substitution did not affect the facilitatory response of SCC afferents to ACh. Chloride channel blockers were also used to test further whether Cl- is involved in the ACh suppressive effect. These included: niflumic and flufenamic acids, picrotoxin, 5-nitro-2-(-3-phenylpropylamino)benzoic acid (NPPB), and 4,4'-dinitrostilbene-2,2'-disulfonic acid (DNDS). As with the Cl- substitutions, all of these agents reduced the suppressive response to ACh in the saccule, but not the facilitatory response seen in the SCC. The suppressive effect of ACh on saccular afferents is considered to be due to activation of a nicotinic-like receptor (Guth et al., 1994; Guth and Norris, 1996). Taking into account the effects of both Cl- substitutions and Cl- channel blockers, we conclude that changes in Cl- availability influence the suppressive effect of ACh and that therefore Cl- may be involved in this effect.

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Comparamos en un estudio randomizado la efectividad en el tratamiento de enfermedades cutáneas superficiales con mupirocine tópico y cloxacilina oral. Los resultados demostraron un a mejor respuesta con mupirocine, con 85,7 por ciento de eliminación bacteriana a la semana post-tratamiento versus un 54,5 por ciento con cloxacilina. No se reportaron efectos sistémicos colaterales con mupirocine excepto prurito y sensación de ardor

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To determine whether the neuroprotective properties of phenobarbital would alter the incidence and severity of intracranial hemorrhage in premature infants, we randomly assigned 110 women at less than 31 weeks of gestation to receive 10 mg/kg phenobarbital or placebo in a blinded fashion before delivery. Infants were examined postnatally with real-time ultrasonography for evidence of intracranial hemorrhage. Maternal demographics, pregnancy complications, antenatal management, and route of delivery did not differ between the phenobarbital group (n = 50) and the placebo group (n = 60). The total incidence of periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage did not differ between the phenobarbital-treated (n = 54) and the placebo-treated (n = 67) infants. However, the frequency of grade 3 and grade 4 hemorrhages was 15% (10 infants) in the placebo group and 3.7% (2 infants) in the phenobarbital group (p less than 0.05). There were no differences in the severity of associated conditions in the babies to explain the difference in the incidence of severe hemorrhage between the study groups. We conclude that antenatal administration of phenobarbital appears to be effective in decreasing the severity of periventricular-intraventricular hemorrhage in infants delivered at less than 31 weeks of gestation.

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