TIC en actividad física y parámetros cardiovasculares en mayores: una revisión

IntroductionAgeing is a period of physical and psychological changes. Inactivity is one of the biggest problems among the older adult population increasing the risk of sarcopenia and chronic diseases. Physical activity is an effective intervention to improve health outcomes. In recent years, there has been an increase in the use of technology, with health technology tools (ICT) appearing as an intervention to increase physical activity and improve associated health problems.ObjectiveIn this review, we evaluated the effectiveness of health technology to increase physical activity and to improve cardiovascular parameters in older adults.MethodologyStudies with a great variety of health technology tools to increase physical activity levels, and that evaluated the effect of that increase on cardiovascular parameters were included by searching the main databases.ResultsEleven studies reporting the use of a variety of ICT tools were included in this review. Despite these differences, the effectiveness of health technology tool interventions has been demonstrated in increasing physical activity and reducing cardiovascular parameters.DiscussionThe lack of adherence of older adults to health technology would be a disadvantage, but it has been shown that younger older adults are more familiar with health technology tools and the number using them is increasing.ConclusionHealth technology tools show effectiveness in increasing physical activity in older adults and improving cardiovascular parameters.     

Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation as a bridge to transplant in neonates with fatal pulmonary conditions: A review

Neonates with progressive respiratory failure should be referred early for subspecialty evaluation and lung transplantation consideration. ECMO should be considered for patients with severe cardiopulmonary dysfunction and a high likelihood of death while on maximal medical therapy, either in the setting of reversible medical conditions or while awaiting lung transplantation. While ECMO offers hope to neonates that experience clinical deterioration while awaiting transplant, the risks and benefits of this intervention should be considered on an individual basis. Owing to the small number of infant lung transplants performed yearly, large studies examining the outcomes of various bridging techniques in this age group do not exist. Multiple single-centre experiences of transplanted neonates have been described and currently serve as guidance for transplant teams. Future investigation of outcomes specific to neonatal transplant recipients bridged with advanced devices is needed.     

Association between C1236T Genetic Variant of ABCB1 Gene and Molecular Response to Imatinib in Indonesian Chronic Myeloid Patients

Objective: Imatinib is the first-line drug used for the treatment of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML) patients due to high molecular response and overall survival rate. However, some patients develop resistance to imatinib even after attaining a response. Mutation in ABCB1 efflux transporters is one of the known mechanisms of resistance to imatinib in chronic myeloid leukemia patients. This study was aimed to investigate the association of ABCB1 C1236T polymorphism in Indonesian chronic myeloid patients with molecular response to imatinib treatment. Methods: We analyzed 120 samples from chronic myeloid leukemia patients in the chronic phase, who had been on imatinib treatment for at least 12 months. We analyzed the C1236T variant of the ABCB1 gene using PCR, followed by direct sequencing, and associate them with the achievement of major molecular response (MMR). Results: The major molecular response was achieved in 28% of patients. The frequencies of the SNPs were CC (40%), CT (46%), and TT (14%). Our result showed that there was a lack of association between polymorphism of ABCB1 C1236T and imatinib response in Indonesian patients, with OR = 0.646 (95% CI: 0.283, 1.471; p>0.05). Conclusion: There was no association between ABCB1 C1236T variants with the major molecular response in Indonesian chronic myeloid leukemia patients receiving imatinib treatment.     

益气强心合并穴位艾灸治疗心力衰竭的临床观察

目的探讨益气强心合并穴位艾灸治疗心力衰竭的临床效果。方法选取2017年1月～2018年12月我院收治的心力衰竭患者60例,按照随机化原则分为观察组和对照组,每组30例。对照组给予常规西药治疗,观察组给予益气强心合并穴位艾灸治疗,比较两组患者心功能疗效、中医证候积分、左室射血分数(LVEF)和生活质量。结果观察组患者心功能疗效总有效率为93.33%(28/30),明显高于对照组的73.33%(22/30),差异有统计学意义(P0.05);观察组中医证候积分、LVEF、生活质量明显优于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论采用益气强心配合穴位艾灸治疗心力衰竭临床效果确切,可改善患者心功能,提高生活质量,减少住院次数,降低死亡率,值得在临床中推广应用。     

卿氏湿疹疱洗方2号治疗血虚风燥型手足慢性湿疹临床疗效观察

目的:探讨卿氏湿疹泡洗方2号对血虚风燥型手足慢性湿疹的效果。方法:选取我院2018年1月-2018年9月血虚风燥型手足慢性湿疹患者116例,根据治疗方案不同分为研究组(58例)和参照组(58例),参照组给予卤米松乳膏联合尿素乳膏,研究组给予卿氏湿疹疱洗方2号联合尿素乳膏,比较两组治疗效果、治疗前后湿疹面积及严重度指数(Eczema Area and Severity Index,EASI)、皮肤病生活质量指数(Dermatology life uality Index,DLQI)及不良反应。结果:研究组治疗总有效率为94.83%(55/58),高于参照组82.76%(48/58)(P<0.05);两组治疗后EASI、DLQI评分均低于治疗前,且研究组低于参照组(P<0.05);两组均未见严重不良反应。结论:卿氏湿疹泡洗方2号治疗血虚风燥型手足慢性湿疹患者疗效确切,可明显改善临床症状,缩小湿疹面积,提高患者生活质量,且不增加不良反应,安全性高,值得临床推广应用。     

Effects of Cassava Juice (Manihot esculenta Crantz) on Renal and Hepatic Function and Motor Impairments in Male Rats

Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a plant that contains neurotoxins such as linamarin and lotaustraline. Its long-term consumption is associated with neuronal damage and contributes to the development of motor impairment in humans and rats. We investigated the effects of the consumption of cassava juice on renal and hepatic function and motor impairments in male rats. The rats received the vehicle, non-toxic and toxic doses of cassava juice, or linamarin as a pharmacological control, over 35 consecutive days. The effects were evaluated in an open field test, rotarod, and swim test. The toxic cassava dose and linamarin resulted in motor impairments in the rotarod and swim test from day 7 of treatment. The toxic cassava dose and linamarin increased the parameters that indicate renal and hepatic damage, with the exception of total protein and albumin levels. Behavioral variables that show motor incoordination (i.e., latency to fall in the rotarod) were negatively correlated with biochemical parameters of renal and kidney damage, whereas spin behavior was positively correlated. Our data indicate that chronic oral consumption of cassava juice caused renal and hepatic damage that was correlated with motor coordination impairment in rats, similarly to their principal neurotoxic compound, linamarin.     

基于“317护”健教平台的慢性肝病患者健康教育效果评价

目的探讨"317护"健教平台在住院的慢性肝病患者健康教育应用中的临床效果。方法选择2018年1～6月我院170例15～65周岁的住院患者为研究对象,采用随机数字表法等分为观察组和对照组,对照组由责任护士进行常规面对面的健康教育指导,观察组采用"317护"微信平台开展健康教育,比较两组患者对入院须知、疾病知识、治疗方法、检查须知、药物知识、饮食指导、出院指导等知识的掌握程度,两组患者对所获健康知识方式的满意度。结果观察组患者对入院须知、疾病知识、药物知识、饮食指导等的知晓率达93.95%,知识掌握程度明显高于对照组的81.18%,差异有统计学意义(P0.05),观察组患者对健康教育的满意度高于对照组,差异有统计学意义(P0.05)。结论结合"317护"健教平台的管理模式,能提高患者对健康教育知识的知晓率,促进患者对疾病的自我管理,提高其对护理工作的满意度。