Lockdown during the COVID-19 pandemic imposed changes in children’s daily routine that could lead to behavior patterns. Using a survey targeted at children under 17 years of age, we described dietary (adherence Mediterranean diet, AMD) and sleeping habits (disorders initiating maintaining sleep) after implementation lockdown, examined probability inadequate frequency physical activity (PA) use TV electronic devices (TV-ED) before lockdown through generalized estimating equation models,...

Leptospirosis is a common zoonoses and major global public health threat. Most cases are mild, typically presenting as non-specific acute febrile illness. However, leptospirosis can have life-threatening manifestations, including pulmonary hemorrhage syndrome, kidney injury. In Colombia, notification lab-confirmation of suspected human mandatory. little known about the demographic clinical factors associated with severe leptospirosis, which could help to reduce complications mortality. Our...

Social support, particularly from family, is crucial for physical activity (PA) among youth. This study examined the association between father support and moderate-to-vigorous (MVPA) in Latina pre-teens explored moderating role of body mass index (BMI). Cross-sectional analysis. Baseline data a pilot randomized controlled trial San Diego County. Sixty pre-teen girls aged 8-11 years. Girls' MVPA was measured via accelerometry. An exploratory factor analysis created composite measure reported...

Abstract The aim of this study was to evaluate the utility nanoparticles polyalkylcyanoacrylate as a targeted delivery system for nifurtimox against Trypanosoma cruzi, responsible Chagas’ disease. Ethylcyanoacrylate were prepared by an emulsion polymerization process and formulations containing different concentrations nifurtimox, polyethylcyanoacrylates surfactants investigated analysed size drug content. obtained less than 200 nm in size, measured electron microscopy cytometry. peak...

Foodborne disease outbreaks are one of the main health problems all over world, which have an extensive impact on human health.[corrected] To analyze foodborne occurred in Chilean urban area from 2005 to 2010.We made a descriptive epidemiologic study. First, criteria were defined and classified according previous investigations, clinical environment samples, then. Variables space, time, place person also analyzed.Among 2,806 reported outbreaks, 2434 (86.7%) fulfilled inclusion criteria....

Experimental and in vitro studies have related glycemic variability (GV) with activation of oxidative stress, which could be involved the micro- macrovascular damage found diabetes mellitus acute complications such as hypoglycemia. Some GV indexes are currently integrated specialized Web sites for analysis assessment patients through telemedicine. We aimed to identify impact telemedicine on metabolic control prepubescent type 1 (T1DM).Eighty between 6 10 years old were eligible enrollment....

Quality of life elderly subjects living in basic social

Background: The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the largest integrated HIV care provider in United States (US), used Care Continuum to compare clinical within VA population with general US and identify areas for improvement. Methods: National data from VA's Clinical Case Registry were construct measures along diagnosed by June 2013 alive December 31, 2013. Comparisons made recent estimates same population. Additional comparisons performed demographic subgroups sex, race/ethnicity, age....

Chagas disease (CD) is a neglected parasitic zoonotic that affects over 6 million people worldwide. We conducted retrospective study to analyze the spatiotemporal trends and risk factors for hospitalization rates of CD with cardiac digestive diagnoses in Chile. used Mann-Kendall analysis temporal trends, Global Moran's Index, Local Indicators Spatial Association identify spatial autocorrelation, regression models determine associated in-hospital mortality surgical intervention. Between 2010...

There are several studies on the benefits of using TNFα antagonists in treatment psoriasis, but few addressing interaction these drugs with chronic infections. We report case a 52-year-old patient diagnosed psoriasis refractory to traditional systemic agents, who was treated biologic therapies. After one year Chagas Disease.

This report summarizes the outcomes of a meeting on cystic echinococcosis (CE) in animals and humans Chile held Santiago, Chile, between 21st 22nd January 2016. The participants included representatives Departamento de Zoonosis, Ministerio Salud (Zoonotic Diseases Department, Ministry Health), Secretarias Regionales del (Regional Department Health, Instituto Nacional Desarrollo Agropecuario (National Institute for Development Agriculture Livestock, INDAP), Pública Public ISP) Servicio...

As expert consensus has been arisen about universal antiparasitic treatment for all patients infected with Trypanosoma cruzi, most important drugs licensed Chagas disease are reviewed: nifurtimox and benznidazol, their mechanisms of action, doses, schedules, adverse effects contraindications. Two other used treatment, which a Chilean experience may be exhibited, allopurinol itraconazole. Indications in immunocompetent immunocompromised hosts detailed. This chapter refers besides to the...

Seroepidemiological evidence of human exposure to Anaplasma sp in Santiago, ChileObjectives and Methods: To find more Chile, we studied 108 contacts dogs with canine ehrlichiosis (CE) (risk group) 61 persons without tick or CE cases contact (control group).A survey including risk factors history diseases compatible ehrlichiosis/ anaplasmosis was applied the group.Serum IgG anti-Anaplasma antibodies were determined both groups.Results: A significant difference found prevalence group compared...

Salmonellosis outbreaks and the size role of Chilean StateDuring year 2011 two Salmonella infection captured media attention in Metropolitan Area (MA) Chile: one typhoid fever associated to serotype Typhi, other, gastroenteritis related Enteritidis, both with decreasing or stable rates previous years.The aim this work is analyze probable causes their reemergence.Methods: Several government websites were searched looking for epidemiological data.Results: Typhoid have declined current values 1...

Bites constitute a public health problem worldwide.To characterize epidemiologically bites by animals happened in the province of Los Andes (2005-2007).Descriptive, retrospective epidemiological study. Studied variables: Bitten person (BP), accident bite, biting animal and bite. It was not feasible to obtain more updated information law patient protection.2,360 BP were assisted emergency unit San Juan de Dios Hospital Rio Blanco clinic. An annual average rate 729 BP/100,000 inhabitants 1.99...

En el contexto demográfico actual de envejecimiento poblacional surge un nuevo rol: funcionario-cuidador. La persona que trabaja y, además, cuida a familiar con discapacidad, presenta problemas personales, laborales y menor compromiso su autocuidado. Entre las intervenciones eficaces se encuentra mejorar la percepción del apoyo social. Se programa interdisciplinario, iniciado en año 2009, trabajadores-cuidadores familiares. Su propósito es promover salud prevenir factores riesgo enfermedad...

Part II. Chagas disease in adults, infancy and adolescenceThe different stages of adults: acute, undetermined or latent chronic phases are described.This document contains guidelines for etiological diagnosis its treatment.In phase, as cardiac digestive system (esophagus colon) affected, symptoms signs, evolution the disease, laboratory analysis treatment described.The following topics congenital boarded: prevalence pregnant women, importance mother phase repercussions parasite transmission...

The natural existence of this vectorial zoonosis and the development since 1991 initiatives in American Region order to control Chagas Disease, did necessary prepare document update knowledge about disease exhibit guidelines for healthcare workers Chile, as is a public health problem that needs be attended an integral way.A definition its classification according international diseases (ICD 10) are presented.The general importance load concise briefly commented, while vector geographic...

Background: The presence of toxic metals in human populations is strongly associated with chronic diseases.

Prevalence of leptospirosis in