Fuente científica: Wkly. epidemiol. rec

Fecha de actualización: 18 Febrero, 2022

Los servicios de información ante la pandemia por COVID-19
Information services facing the COVID-19 pandemic

Chávez-Martínez, Omar; Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Coordinación de Educación en Salud. División de Desarrollo del Proceso Educativo en Salud. Ciudad de México. MX, Ávila-Malpica, Rosa Isela; Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Hospital de Especialidades "Dr. Antonio Fraga Mouret". Centro de Documentación en Salud. Ciudad de México. MX, Leer más

Gómez-Rivera, Lissette; Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Escuela de Enfermería Siglo XXI. Centro de Documentación en Salud. Ciudad de México. MX, Franco-Rico, José Antonio; Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social. Hospital de Oncología. Centro de Documentación en Salud. Ciudad de México. MX

Fuente científica: Rev. Méd. Inst. Mex. Seguro Soc

Fecha de actualización: 17 Febrero, 2022

La pandemia por COVID-19 ocasionó diversas afectaciones en el mundo, entre ellas la saturación de información en los medios de comunicación tradicionales y en los de divulgación científica, debido a la producción acelerada de material informativo. En el Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social, el personal bibliotecario ha contribuido a la selección cuidadosa de documentos, ya que brinda servicios de información especializada al personal de salud para apoyarlo en actividades académicas, educativas, docentes y de investigación. En el contexto del distanciamiento fìsico, la necesidad de contar con información actualizada y veraz sobre el nuevo coronavirus se convirtió en una prioridad. En este sentido, el personal bibliotecario enfocó sus esfuerzos en llevar a cabo estrategias que permitieran brindar servicios de información especializada vía remota al reforzar los servicios de referencia, como la alerta bibliográfica y la Diseminación Selectiva de Información, a fin de hacer llegar a los usuarios, de forma oportuna, sencilla y ágil, información actualizada, confiable y de calidad sobre la COVID-19. Estos servicios han sido bien recibidos por los usuarios, pero aún es necesario sistematizar el otorgamiento de servicios de información para identificar cuáles documentos son de mayor interés y utilidad.

The COVID-19 pandemic caused various effects in the world, among them the saturation of information in the traditional media, as well as in those of scientific dissemination, due to the accelerated production of informative material. At the Mexican Institute for Social Security (Instituto Mexicano del Seguro Social), librarians have contributed to the careful selection of documents as they are in charge of providing specialized information services to health personnel in order to support them in academic, educational, teaching and research activities. In the context of physical distancing, the need for up-to-date and accurate information on the new coronavirus became a priority. In this sense, librarians have focused their efforts to carry out strategies that would allow to provide specialized information services remotely, reinforcing reference services such as bibliographic alert and Selective Information Dissemination, to reach users in a timely manner, simple and agile, updated, reliable and quality information on COVID-19. These services have been well received by users, but it is still necessary to systematize the provision of information services to identify which documents are of greatest interest and usefulness.

Palabras clave: Bibliotecas Médicas, Centros de Información, Coronavirus Infections, Infecciones por Coronavirus, Information Centers, Libraries, Medical, Pandemias, Pandemics, Servicios de Información

Telemonitoramento durante a pandemia da COVID-19 em pacientes com doença de Parkinson
Telemonitoring during the COVID-19 pandemic in Parkinson's disease patients

Oliveira, Dyenifer Fernandes de; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Furuta, Débora Toshimi; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Leer más

Oliveira, Keren Lettice de; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Moliterno, Alice Haniuda; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Souza, Mariana da Cruz; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Uliam, Nicoly Ribeiro; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Barbatto, Lúcia Martins; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Tacao, Guilherme Yassuyki; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR, Carvalho, Augusto Cesinando de; Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP). Presidente Prudente/SP. BR

Fuente científica: Fisioter. Bras

Fecha de actualización: 17 Febrero, 2022

A Doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva frequente, caracterizada como grupo de risco mediante a pandemia do novo coronavirus (COVID-19). Por isso, o telemonitoramento surge como uma boa alternativa terapêutica para continuidade dos serviços de fisioterapia. Objetivo: Avaliar a frequência de atividade física, adesão e satisfação dos pacientes com DP frente ao telemonitoramento. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo clínico longitudinal. Foram enviados, via aplicativo de mensagens, três vídeos em 9 semanas de telemonitoramento. Foram avaliadas a frequência e adesão aos exercícios e, por fim, a satisfação ao telemonitoramento. Resultados: Foram monitorados 21 pacientes. A frequência e adesão aos exercícios decresceram, apresentando melhores índices entre os homens. O nível de adesão foi maior entre aqueles que utilizaram o aplicativo de parentes próximos. Os pacientes relataram satisfação ao telemonitoramento. Conclusão: Os níveis adesão e as frequência dos exercícios foram melhores no gênero masculino e entre aqueles que fizeram uso de aplicativos de parentes próximos. O telemonitoramento é uma terapêutica alternativa. (AU)

A Doença de Parkinson (DP) é uma doença neurodegenerativa progressiva frequente, caracterizada como grupo de risco mediante a pandemia do novo coronavirus (COVID-19). Por isso, o telemonitoramento surge como uma boa alternativa terapêutica para continuidade dos serviços de fisioterapia. Objetivo: Avaliar a frequência de atividade física, adesão e satisfação dos pacientes com DP frente ao telemonitoramento. Métodos: Trata-se de um estudo clínico longitudinal. Foram enviados, via aplicativo de mensagens, três vídeos em 9 semanas de telemonitoramento. Foram avaliadas a frequência e adesão aos exercícios e, por fim, a satisfação ao telemonitoramento. Resultados: Foram monitorados 21 pacientes. A frequência e adesão aos exercícios decresceram, apresentando melhores índices entre os homens. O nível de adesão foi maior entre aqueles que utilizaram o aplicativo de parentes próximos. Os pacientes relataram satisfação ao telemonitoramento. Conclusão: Os níveis adesão e as frequência dos exercícios foram melhores no gênero masculino e entre aqueles que fizeram uso de aplicativos de parentes próximos. O telemonitoramento é uma terapêutica alternativa. (AU)

Palabras clave: Doença de Parkinson, cooperação e adesão ao tratamento, infecções por coronavirus, satisfação do paciente, telemonitoramento

Covid-19: Vacina boa é a aplicada de forma adequada
Covid-19: Vacina boa é a aplicada de forma adequada

Hott, Márden Cardoso Miranda; Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais. Belo Horizonte. BR


Fuente científica: J. Health Biol. Sci. (Online)

Fecha de actualización: 16 Febrero, 2022

Na atualidade, fotografar ou gravar o instante da imunização contra a Covid-19 se tornou rotina compartilhada nas redes sociais. Essa exposição instigou a observação de uma questão relevante: a técnica de aplicação está correta? Com a veiculação de imagens, é possível visualizar as vacinas sendo administradas em diferentes áreas do músculo deltoide, o que pode acarretar efeitos adversos. A otimização da qualificação técnica e pedagógica dos profissionais que elaboram e ministram as capacitações, bem como o envolvimento efetivo dos vacinadores nos treinamentos para injeção intramuscular é uma necessidade constante para evitar mais danos à saúde da população

Currently, photographing or recording the instant of immunization against Covid-19 has become a shared routine on social networks. This exposition prompted the observation of a relevant question: is the application technique correct? With the transmission of images, it is possible to visualize the vaccines being administered in different areas of the deltoid muscle, which can cause adverse effects. The optimization of the technical and pedagogical qualification of the professionals who design and deliver the training, as well as the effective involvement of vaccinators in training for intramuscular injection, is a constant need to avoid further damage to the health of the population

Palabras clave: Capacitação, Covid-19, Efeitos adversos, Imunização, Técnica vacinal

Retos y Visiones para las Enfermedades Infecciosas en Colombia durante la Transición Peripandémica de la COVID-19 2021-2023
Challenges and Visions for Infectious Diseases in Colombia during the COVID-19 Peripandemic Transition 2021-2023

Rodriguez-Morales, Alfonso J.; Fundación Uni versitaria Autónoma de las Américas. Faculty of Medicine. Grupo de Investigación Biomedicina. Pereira. CO, Camacho-Moreno, German; Universidad Nacional de Colombia. Deparment of Pediatrics. Bogotá. CO, Leer más

Mendoza-Ramírez, Henry; Hemera Unidad de Infectología IPS SAS. Bogota. CO, Rodríguez-Sabogal, Iván Arturo; Hospital San Vicente Fundación. Medellin. CO, Millán Oñate, José; Clinica Imbanaco. Cali. CO

Fuente científica: Infectio 
Fecha de actualización: 4 Febrero, 2022

Palabras clave: Colombia., Colombia, Coronavirus, Coronavirus, Enfermedades infecciosas, Epidemias, Epidemics, Infectious diseases, Pandemia, Pandemic

Fuente científica: Wkly. epidemiol. rec

Fecha de actualización: 4 Febrero, 2022

Retrospective analysis on efficacy of convalescent plasma in acute respiratory distress syndrome due to COVID-19

Eren, Esma; University of Health Sciences. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Ulu-Kılıç, Ayşegül; Erciyes Üniversitesi. Tıp Fakültesi. Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri. TR, Leer más

Korkmaz, Serdal; University of Health Sciences. Department of Hematology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Yıldız, Merve; University of Health Sciences. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Yüksel, Recep Civan; University of Health Sciences. Intensive Care Unit. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Kılınç-Toker, Ayşin; University of Health Sciences. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Arman-Fırat, Emine; University of Health Sciences. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR, Bestepe-Dursun, Zehra; Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Department of Infectious Disease and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri. TR, Çelik, Ilhami; University of Health Sciences. Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology. Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital. Kayseri. TR

Fuente científica: Säo Paulo med. j

Fecha de actualización: 4 Febrero, 2022

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an ongoing global health threat. However, currently, no standard therapy has been approved for the disease. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the clinical effectiveness of convalescent plasma (CP) in patients with acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) due to COVID-19. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective study conducted at Kayseri City Education and Research Hospital, Kayseri, Turkey. METHODS: The case group consisted of adult patients (> 18 years) with ARDS due to COVID-19 who received CP in combination with antiviral and supportive treatment. These patients were compared with others who only received antiviral and supportive treatment. RESULTS: During the study period, a total of 30 patients with ARDS due to COVID-19 were included. Eleven patients (36%) received CP in combination with antiviral and supportive treatment, whereas nineteen patients (64%) in the control group only received antiviral and supportive treatment. On admission, the median age, demographic and clinical data and initial laboratory test results were similar between the groups (P > 0.05). On the 14th day of treatment, the laboratory values remained similar between the groups (P > 0.05). The mortality rates were not significantly different between the groups. CONCLUSION: CP treatment did not affect mortality or lead to clinical improvement for COVID-19 patients with ARDS.

Palabras clave: Acute respiratory distress syndrome., COVID-19 serotherapy [supplementary concept], COVID-19, Convalescent plasma, Coronavirus disease 2019, Respiratory distress syndrome

Usefulness of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio in predicting the severity of COVID-19 patients: a retrospective cohort study

Yılmaz, Erdal; Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Şehir Hastanesi. Department of Emergency Medicine. Istanbul. TR, Ak, Rohat; Kartal Dr. Lütfi Kırdar Şehir Hastanesi. Department of Emergency Medicine. Istanbul. TR, Leer más

Doğanay, Fatih; Edremit Devlet Hastanesi. Department of Emergency Medicine. Balıkesir. TR

Fuente científica: Säo Paulo med. j

Fecha de actualización: 4 Febrero, 2022

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: Quick and accurate identification of critically ill patients ensures appropriate and correct use of medical resources. In situations that threaten public health, like pandemics, rapid and effective methods are needed for early disease detection among critically ill patients. OBJECTIVE: To determine the relationship between the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) of coronavirus disease-19 (COVID-19) patients upon admission to the emergency department (ED) and these patients' prognosis. DESIGN AND SETTING: Retrospective cohort study among COVID-19 patients in the ED of a tertiary-level hospital. METHODS: Data on patients' age, gender, vital signs, chronic diseases, laboratory tests and clinical outcomes were collected from electronic medical records. Receiver operating characteristic (ROC) curve analysis was performed. The area under the curve (AUC) was used to assess the accuracy of NLR for predicting in-hospital mortality risk and intensive care unit (ICU) requirement. The Youden J index (YJI) was used to determine optimal threshold values. RESULTS: 1,175 patients were included. Their median age was 63 years (IQR, 48-75). With an NLR cutoff value of 5.14, the sensitivity, specificity, PPV, AUC and YJI for ICU requirement were calculated as 77.87%, 74.08%, 92.4%, 0.811 and 0.5194, respectively. With the same cutoff value, the sensitivity, specificity, AUC and YJI for in-hospital mortality were 77.27%, 75.82%, 0.815 and 0.5309, respectively. In addition, advanced age, leukocytosis, anemia and lymphopenia were found to be associated with poor prognosis. CONCLUSION: The NLR, which is a widely available simple parameter, can provide rapid insights regarding early recognition of critical illness and prognosis among COVID-19 patients.

Palabras clave: COVID-19, Emergency, Intensive care units, Lymphocytes, Mortality, NLR, Neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio, Neutrophils, SARS-CoV-2, Survival

Smartphone-Based Screening for Cardiovascular Diseases: A Trend?

Mazzu-Nascimento, Thiago; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Evangelista, Danilo Nogueira; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Leer más

Abubakar, Obeedu; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Roscani, Meliza Goi; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Aguilar, Rodrigo Santos; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Chachá, Silvana Gama Florêncio; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR, Rosa, Priscila Raupp da; Universidade Nove de Julho. São Paulo. BR, Silva, Diego Furtado; Universidade Federal de São Carlos. São Paulo. BR

Fuente científica: Int. j. cardiovasc. sci. (Impr.)

Fecha de actualización: 4 Febrero, 2022

Abstract Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death in the world. People living in vulnerable and poor places such as slums, rural areas and remote locations have difficulty in accessing medical care and diagnostic tests. In addition, given the COVID-19 pandemic, we are witnessing an increase in the use of telemedicine and non-invasive tools for monitoring vital signs. These questions motivate us to write this point of view and to describe some of the main innovations used for non-invasive screening of heart diseases. Smartphones are widely used by the population and are perfect tools for screening cardiovascular diseases. They are equipped with camera, flashlight, microphone, processor, and internet connection, which allow optical, electrical, and acoustic analysis of cardiovascular phenomena. Thus, when using signal processing and artificial intelligence approaches, smartphones may have predictive power for cardiovascular diseases. Here we present different smartphone approaches to analyze signals obtained from various methods including photoplethysmography, phonocardiograph, and electrocardiography to estimate heart rate, blood pressure, oxygen saturation (SpO2), heart murmurs and electrical conduction. Our objective is to present innovations in non-invasive diagnostics using the smartphone and to reflect on these trending approaches. These could help to improve health access and the screening of cardiovascular diseases for millions of people, particularly those living in needy areas.

Palabras clave: Artificial Intelligence/trends, Computers System/trends, COVID-19/diagnóstico, Cardiovascular Diseases/diagnóstico, Diagnostic, Imaging/methods, Smartphone/trends, Telemedicine