Is the present cut-point to define type 2 diabetes appropriate in Latin-Americans?

The diagnosis of diabetes mellitus type 2 (DM2) is based either on increased plasma glucose or Glycated hemoglobin levels. Since these measures are the only means for diagnosis of DM2, they must be well adapted to each population according to their metabolic characteristics, given that these may vary in each population. The World Health Organization (WHO) determined the cut-points of plasma glucose levels for the diagnosis of DM2 by associating hyperglycemia with the risk of a specific microvascular complication-retinopathy. Cardiovascular diseases are however the principal causes of mortality in patients with DM2 and we reported that in the Colombo-Ecuadorian population impaired fasting glucose and impaired glucose tolerance are both risk markers for myocardial infarction. We propose that the current cut-points accepted by the WHO need to be revaluated in populations such as Latin America and that there should be lower cut points for glycaemia in this population, to reduce the prevalence of cardiovascular complications associated with DM2.     

美国妇产科医师学会“妊娠期恶心呕吐指南2015版”要点解读

正妊娠期恶心、呕吐是一种影响孕妇及其胎儿健康的常见疾病。早孕期轻度的恶心、呕吐是一种生理性反应;中度(和)或重度或病情迁延(和)或加重的妊娠期恶心、呕吐,会严重影响孕妇的生活质量,乃至危及母胎生命安全,需及时诊治。美国妇产科医师学会(ACOG)近年来针对妊娠期呕吐,颁布了一系列指南,并提出一些与妊娠期恶心、呕吐诊治有关的新观念及循证医学证据。本文对2015年颁布的第153号《妊娠期恶心     

An Evaluation of the Nutrition Services for the Elderly

No abstract available for this article.     

Recognition of the critically ill patient and escalation of therapy

Critical illness often involves multiple organ failures and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality. In the vast majority of patients, there is a recognizable period of physiological deterioration which heralds the development of organ failure and critical illness. Despite efforts to improve the detection and management of critical illness, signs of deterioration are often missed and decisions to move patients to critical care units are delayed. Standardized approaches which implement an effective ‘chain of response’ are now utilized worldwide. They focus on attempting to reduce the incidence of serious adverse events (SAEs) such as in-hospital cardiac arrest and unplanned intensive care unit (ICU) admission using preventative measures. These systems should include: accurate recording and documentation of vital signs, recognition and interpretation of abnormal values, rapid bedside patient assessment by trained teams and appropriate interventions. Early warning systems (EWS) are an important part of this and can help identify patients at risk of deterioration and SAEs. Assessment of the critically ill patient should be undertaken by an appropriately trained clinician and follow a structured ABCDE (airway, breathing, circulation, disability and exposure) format. This facilitates correction of life-threatening problems by priority and provides a standardized communication framework between professionals. Lastly, timely support and input from members of the critical care team are vital to ensure optimal outcomes for critically ill patients.     

医院制剂复方甘草口服溶液质量回顾分析

目的 对医院制剂复方甘草口服溶液进行质量回顾分析,及时发现并纠正生产过程的不良趋势,保证制剂质量.方法 采用单值-移动极差控制图法和风险级别判断矩阵对中国人民解放军联勤保障部队第九〇〇医院近五年生产的复方甘草口服溶液质量进行分析.结果 2014年6月至2019年6月,该院生产的30批次复方甘草口服溶液质量符合法定标准,控制图显示该品种生产工艺较稳定,针对复方甘草口服溶液中愈创木酚甘油醚含量波动较大的问题进行风险分析并采取了有效措施控制风险.结论 控制图分析结合风险管理,更有利于我院持续、稳定地生产出质量优异的复方甘草口服溶液.     

针刺肾俞五十七穴配合闪罐法治疗肝郁脾虚型肥胖并发高脂血症104例

目的 :探讨针刺肾俞穴配合闪罐法治疗肝郁脾虚型肥胖并发高脂血症的临床疗效。方法 :208例患者随机分为治疗组与对照组,每组104例,治疗组给予针刺肾俞穴配合闪罐法,对照组给予普通针刺治疗。观察两组患者治疗前后各项肥胖指标、血脂指标的变化,并统计临床疗效。结果:两组临床疗效总有效率分别为92.31%、74.04%,差异有统计学意义(P<0.05);治疗后治疗组与对照组在肥胖指标、血脂指标方面比较差异有统计学意义(P<0.05)。结论:针刺肾俞穴配合闪罐法治疗肥胖并发高脂血症具有减肥降脂双重作用,针刺肾俞穴配合闪罐法治疗肥胖并发高脂血症疗效优于普通针刺组。     

A critical overview of the current myofascial pain literature – January 2018

The majority of papers included in the quarterly review discuss various aspects of dry needling (DN), which continues to be of interest to researchers and clinicians. A study by Liu et al. is the first paper to examine the effects of DN of acetylcholine, esterase and receptors. The study provides support for the integrated trigger point hypothesis and for DN. A paper by Hightower and colleagues found an intriguing link between low magnesium levels in the drink water supply, vitamin D, and myofascial pain, cancer, tendon ruptures, and colon polyps. Contributions originated in the Brazil, China, Germany, Iran, India, Poland, South Korea, Spain, Taiwan, Turkey, and the US.