16 results on '"Bretón Lesmes, Irene"'
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2. Pilares para la excelencia en las unidades de nutrición. Regulación.
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Bretón Lesmes, Irene and Álvarez Hernández, Julia
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Nutritional assessment and treatment, necessary for the prevention and treatment of disease-related malnutrition, should be carried out by a multidisciplinary team where each member has well-defined skills and functions, and mechanisms are established to allow adequate coordination, both in the inpatient and outpatient settings. In Spain, the development and implementation of these teams or units dedicated to clinical nutrition has been very important: today they are present in most hospitals. This paper reviews the characteristics of clinical nutrition units, the functions of their team members, and the regulatory framework in our country. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2021
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3. Manejo nutricional en las enfermedades neurológicas crónicas.
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Bretón Lesmes, Irene, Burgos Peláez, Rosa, Cuerda, C., Camblor, M., Velasco, C., Higuera, I., and García-Peris, P.
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NEURODEGENERATION , *PATIENT nutrition , *CHRONIC diseases , *PREVENTION of malnutrition , *AMYOTROPHIC lateral sclerosis , *PARKINSON'S disease patients , *MULTIPLE sclerosis , *DEMENTIA , *PATIENTS , *NUTRITION - Abstract
Malnutrition is common in neurodegenerative disorders and is associated with a worse prognosis and an increased risk of complications. Factors leading to malnutrition in these patients are: diseased nutrient intake, due to anorexia, dysphagia and other factors, gastrointestinal symptoms, and energy expenditure alterations. Nutritional evaluation and monitoring is mandatory and should be part of regular clinical evaluation. It will help to identify those patients that need specialized nutritional support. In this paper, relevant aspects regarding nutritional evaluation and support in patients suffering from a neurodegenerative disorder are reviewed, including amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease and dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
4. Nutrición en cuidados paliativos: resumen de recomendaciones del Grupo de Trabajo de Ética de la SENPE.
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del Olmo García, María Dolores, Moreno Villares, José Manuel, Hernández, Julia Álvarez, López, Isabel Ferrero, Lesmes, Irene Bretón, Casas, Nuria Virgili, Enguídanos, Rosana Ashbaugh, Lozano Fuster, Francisca Margarita, Wanden-Berghe, Carmina, Irles Rocamora, Juan Antonio, Molina Soria, Juan Bautista, Montejo González, Juan Carlos, Blanco, Ana Cantón, Del Olmo García, M ª Dolores, Álvarez Hernández, Julia, Ferrero López, Isabel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, Virgili Casas, Nuria, Ashbaugh Enguídanos, Rosana, and Irles Rocamora, José A
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Introduction: Palliative care provides a holistic approach and care for patients with a terminal illness and their families. In palliative care physical complaints as well as emotional, social and spiritual aspects are considered. Nutritional care should be also considered within palliative support. For those working in the nutritional support field, to withhold or withdraw nutritional support may be an ethical dilemma in this scenario. The controversy starts when considering nutrition and hydration as basic care or a treatment. The goals of nutrition support in palliative care patients differ from common ones, aiming to improve quality of life, survival or both. The decision should be based on a consideration of prognosis (length of survival), quality of life, and risks-benefits ratio. Regarding oral nutrition (with or without oral supplements) the idea prevails of "comfort feeding", based on providing oral feeding till discomfort or avoidance develop. There is no evidence on the benefit of specific nutrients, despite the fact that omega-3 FAs may have some positive effects in patients with cancer. Regarding nutritional support (enteral or parenteral), no scientific evidence is present, so the decision needs to be agreed according to the desires and beliefs of the patient and their family, and based on a consensus with the interdisciplinary team on the aims of this support. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2022
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5. Soporte nutricional del paciente con ictus.
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Burgos Peláez, Rosa, Segurola Gurrutxaga, Hegoi, and Bretón Lesmes, Irene
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CEREBROVASCULAR disease patients , *HOSPITAL patients -- Nutrition , *STROKE patients , *NUTRITIONAL assessment , *NUTRITION disorders , *DEGLUTITION disorders , *HYPOGLYCEMIA , *ASPIRATION pneumonia , *MEDICAL care , *PREVENTION - Abstract
Stroke is a public health problem of the first order. In developed countries is one of the leading causes of death, along with cardiovascular disease and cancer. In addition, stroke is the leading cause of permanent disability in adulthood. Many of the patients who survive do so with significant sequelae that limit them in their activities of daily living. Most strokes (80-85%) are due to ischemia, while the rest are hemorrhagic. We have identified many modifiable risk factors, some with an important relationship with dietary factors or comorbidities in which the diet has a significant impact. The incidence of malnutrition in stroke patients is not well known, but most likely impacts on patient prognosis. Furthermore, the nutritional status of patients admitted for stroke often deteriorates during hospitalization. It is necessary to perform a nutritional assessment of the patient in the early hours of admission, to determine both the nutritional status and the presence of dysphagia. Dysphagia, through alteration of the safety and efficacy of swallowing, is a complication that has an implication for nutritional support, and must be treated to prevent aspiration pneumonia, which is the leading cause of mortality in the stroke patient Nutritional support should begin in the early hours. In patients with no or mild dysphagia that can be controlled by modifying the texture of the diet, they will start oral diet and oral nutritional supplementation will he used if the patient does not meet their nutritional requirements. There is no evidence to support the use of nutritional supplements routinely. Patients with severe dysphagia, or decreased level of consciousness will require enteral nutrition. Current evidence indicates that early nutrition should be initiated through a nasogastric tube, with any advantages of early feeding gastrostomy. Gastrostomy will he planned when the enteral nutrition support will be expected for long-term (4 weeks). Much evidence points to the importance of glycemic control during hospitalization for stroke. Hyperglycemia at diagnosis and during the first hours of admission impact on patient prognosis. The goal of glycemic control necessary to modify this bad prognosis without adding risk by iatrogenic hypoglycemia is still matter of debate. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2014
6. Manejo nutricional de la demencia avanzada: resumen de recomendaciones del Grupo de Trabajo de Ética de la SENPE.
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Cantón Blanco, Ana, Lozano Fuster, Francisca Margarita, del Olmo García, Mariya Dolores, Virgili Casas, Nuria, Wanden-Berghe, Carmina, Avilés, Victoria, Ashbaugh Enguídanos, Rosana, Ferrero López, Isabel, Molina Soria, Juan Bautista, Montejo González, Juan Carlos, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, Álvarez Hernández, Julia, Moreno Villares, José Manuel, Del Olmo García, M ª Dolores, Virgili Casas, María Nuria, Wanden-Berghe Lozano, Carmina, and Álvarez, Julia
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Introduction: This paper from the ethics Working Group presents a summary of the recommendations of the nutritional management of patients with advanced dementia. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]- Published
- 2019
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7. Manejo nutricional de la esclerosis lateral amiotrófica: resumen de recomendaciones.
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del Olmo García, M. Dolores, Casas, Nuria Virgili, Blanco, Ana Cantón, Lozano Fuster, Francisca Margarita, Wanden-Berghe, Carmina, Avilés, Victoria, Enguídanos, Rosana Ashbaugh, López, Isabel Ferrero, Molina Soria, Juan Bautista, Montejo González, Juan Carlos, Lesmes, Irene Bretón, Hernández, Julia Álvarez, Moreno Villares, José Manuel, Del Olmo García, M ª Dolores, Virgili Casas, Nuria, Cantón Blanco, Ana, Ashbaugh Enguídanos, Rosana, Ferrero López, Isabel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, and Álvarez Hernández, Julia
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AMYOTROPHIC lateral sclerosis treatment , *DIET therapy , *MEDICAL protocols , *NUTRITIONAL requirements - Published
- 2018
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8. Deficiencia clínica de vitamina A tras bypass gástrico. Descripción de un caso clínico y revisión de la literatura.
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Vales Montero, Marta, Chavarría Cano, Beatriz, Martínez Ginés, María Luisa, Díaz Otero, Fernando, Velázquez Pérez, José Miguel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, and Cuerda Compes, María Cristina
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La deficiencia de vitamina A es infrecuente en los países desarrollados. La cirugía bariátrica constituye un factor de riesgo de deficiencia de esta vitamina. Se han descrito varios casos en pacientes sometidos a técnicas con un importante componente malabsortivo, como la derivación biliopancreática. En este artículo se describe un caso de deficiencia clínica de vitamina A con manifestaciones oculares y cutáneas tras bypass gástrico y se revisan las publicaciones sobre este tema y las recomendaciones para la prevención de esta importante complicación. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2016
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9. Ingesta dietética de pacientes adultos con esofagitis eosinofílica que siguen una dieta de exclusión de seis grupos de alimentos.
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Carrascal Fabián, María Luisa, Iglesias Hernández, Natalia Covadonga, Issasa Rodríguez, Leire, Higuera-Pulgar, Isabel, Bretón-Lesmes, Irene, Carrascal-Fabián, Maria Luisa, García-Peris, Pilar, Prieto-García, Alicia, Menchén-Viso, Luis, Nogales-Rincón, Óscar, Covadonga Iglesias-Hernández, Natalia, and Isasa-Rodríguez, Leire
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Introducción: la esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo) es una enfermedad inmunoalérgica crónica emergente en adultos. Surge como respuesta disfuncional frente a los antígenos de los alimentos y se caracteriza por síntomas recurrentes de disfunción esofágica e inflamación. El tratamiento farmacológico y dietético se basa en su patogénesis y debe ser individualizado. Uno de los posibles abordajes dietéticos se basa en la eliminación empírica de alimentos que con mayor frecuencia causan EEo.Objetivo: evaluar la ingesta dietética de los pacientes con EEo que siguen la dieta de exclusión de los seis grupos de alimentos (DESGA) y conocer sus posibles carencias nutricionales.Métodos: estudio transversal descriptivo en un grupo de pacientes con EEo que inició tratamiento con DESGA durante el periodo de marzo de 2013 hasta marzo de 2015. Se evaluó la ingesta mediante registro de 72 horas. Se compararon los resultados con las referencias para población adulta sana española (23). Para el análisis estadístico se usaron los test de Mann-Whitney, Krhuskall-Wallis y Chi-cuadrado. Significación p < 0,05.Resultados: se incluyeron en el estudio 14 pacientes. En algunos de ellos, la ingesta dietética siguiendo DESGA fue deficitaria en energía, proteínas y fibra. Tampoco consiguieron cubrir las ingestas de micronutrientes de calcio, zinc, magnesio, ácido fólico, niacina y vitaminas B2 y D, teniendo en cuenta edad y sexo, el 60% de la muestra.Conclusiones: el abordaje terapéutico mediante DESGA, teniendo en cuenta las características de la dieta, debe acompañarse de una evaluación periódica del estado nutricional, que incluya micronutrientes y una pauta de suplementación específica. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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10. Implantación de un sistema de gestión de calidad en una unidad de nutrición según la norma UNE-EN-ISO 9001:2008.
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Velasco Gimeno, Cristina, Cuerda Compés, Cristina, Puerta, Alba Alonso, Frías Soriano, Laura, Camblor Álvarez, Miguel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, Plá Mestre, Rosa, Izquierdo Membrilla, Isabel, and García-Peris, Pilar
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Introduction: the implementation of quality management systems (QMS) in the health sector has made great progress in recent years, remains a key tool for the management and improvement of services provides to patients. Aim: to describe the process of implementing a quality management system (QMS) according to the standard ISO 9001:2008 in a Nutrition Unit. Methods: the implementation began in October 2012. Nutrition Unit was supported by Hospital Preventive Medicine and Quality Management Service (PMQM). Initially training sessions on QMS and ISO standards for staff were held. Quality Committee (QC) was established with representation of the medical and nursing staff. Every week, meeting took place among members of the QC and PMQM to define processes, procedures and quality indicators. We carry on a 2 months follow-up of these documents after their validation. Results: a total of 4 processes were identified and documented (Nutritional status assessment, Nutritional treatment, Monitoring of nutritional treatment and Planning and control of oral feeding) and 13 operating procedures in which all the activity of the Unit were described. The interactions among them were defined in the processes map. Each process has associated specific quality indicators for measuring the state of the QMS, and identifying opportunities for improvement. All the documents associated with requirements of ISO 9001:2008 were developed: quality policy, quality objectives, quality manual, documents and records control, internal audit, nonconformities and corrective and preventive actions. The unit was certified by AENOR in April 2013. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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11. Ingesta dietética y estado nutricional de pacientes oncológicos que inician tratamiento con inhibidores tirosina quinasa.
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Higuera-Pulgar, Isabel, Ribed, Almudena, Carrascal-Fabian, M. Luisa, Bretón-Lesmes, Irene, Romero-Jiménez, Rosa M., Cuerda-Compes, Cristina, Velasco-Gimeno, Cristina, Camblor-Álvarez, Miguel, and García-Peris, Pilar
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Background: in recent years, researching about new oral antineoplastics has progressed while its impact on dietary intake and nutritional status (NS) hasn't developed enough yet. Objectives: dietary intake and NS assessment in patients who start treatment with tyrosine kinase inhibitors (TKI) and evaluate its impact on them. Methods: an observational, prospective-six-months study, in which were included patients starting treatment with TKI. The intake was evaluated by a 24 h dietary record and a food frequency questionnaire. The NS was evaluated by anthropometric measurements and the patient-generated Global Subjective Assessment (PG-GSA); the results were compared with the Spanish references (SENC-semFYC, 2007 and O. Moreiras, 2013). Friedman test, 2, Wilcoxon, Kruskal-Wallis and Mann-Whitney were used in the statistical analysis. Significance p < 0.05. Results: 22 patients (54.5% male) were included. At baseline, NS was adequate in 73.9% of patients according PG-GSA. Weight loss was no significant, although a high percentage of the energy and protein requirements hadn´t been reached. The caloric intake was positively related with the number of meals. Dietary habits did not change during treatment. Conclusion: dietary intake did not reach nutritional requirements at baseline. The TKI don´t seem to affect the patient´s intake and nutritional status. The research about these parameters before starting treatment could prevent future complications and it would guide the dietary advice. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2015
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12. Documento de consenso sobre la prevención de la exposición al metilmercurio en España.
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González-Estecha, Montserrat, Bodas-Pinedo, Andrés, Guillén-Pérez, José Jesús, Rubio-Herrera, Miguel Ángel, Martínez-Álvarez, Jesús Román, Herráiz-Martínez, Miguel Ángel, Martell-Claros, Nieves, Ordóñez-Iriarte, José Ma, Sáinz-Martín, María, Farré-Rovira, Rosaura, Martínez-Astorquiza, Txantón, García-Donaire, José Antonio, Calvo-Manuel, Elpidio, Bretón-Lesmes, Irene, Prieto-Menchero, Santiago, Llorente-Ballesteros, María Teresa, Martínez-García, María José, Moreno-Rojas, Rafael, Salas-Salvadó, Jordi, and Bermejo-Barrera, Pilar
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METHYLMERCURY , *MERCURY content of fish , *SPANIARDS , *BIOMARKERS , *COST effectiveness , *HEALTH , *PHYSIOLOGY - Abstract
The beneficial effects of fish consumption in both children and adults are well known. However, the intake of methylmercury, mainly from contaminated fish and shellfish, can have adverse health effects. The study group on the prevention of exposure to methylmercury (GEPREM-Hg), made up of representatives from different Spanish scientific societies, has prepared a consensus document in a question and answer format, containing the group's main conclusions, recommendations and proposals. The objective of the document is to provide broader knowledge of factors associated with methylmercury exposure, its possible effects on health among the Spanish population, methods of analysis, interpretation of the results and economic costs, and to then set recommendations for fish and shellfish consumption. The group sees the merit of all initiatives aimed at reducing or prohibiting the use of mercury as well as the need to be aware of the results of contaminant analyses performed on fish and shellfish marketed in Spain. In addition, the group believes that biomonitoring systems should be set up in order to follow the evolution of methylmercury exposure in children and adults and perform studies designed to learn more about the possible health effects of concentrations found in the Spanish population, taking into account the lifestyle, eating patterns and the Mediterranean diet. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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13. Metilmercurio: Recomendaciones existentes; métodos de análisis e interpretación de resultados; evaluación económica.
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González-Estecha, Montserrat, Bodas-Pinedo, Andrés, Martínez-García, María José, Trasobares-Iglesias, Elena M., Bermejo-Barrera, Pilar, Ordóñez-Iriarte, José María, Llorente-Ballesteros, María Teresa, Prieto-Menchero, Santiago, Guillén-Pérez, José Jesús, Martell-Claros, Nieves, Cuadrado-Cenzual, María Ángeles, Rubio-Herrera, Miguel Ángel, Martínez-Álvarez, Jesús Román, Calvo-Manuel, Elpidio, Farré-Rovira, Rosaura, Herráiz-Martínez, Miguel Ángel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, García-Donaire, José Antonio, Sáinz-Martín, María, and Martínez-Astorquiza, Txantón
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METHYLMERCURY , *ECONOMICS , *MERCURY content of fish , *BIOMARKERS , *COST effectiveness , *CHELATION therapy - Abstract
The beneficial effects of fish consumption are well-known. Nevertheless, there is worldwide concern regard methylmercury concentrations in fish, which is why many countries such as the United States, Australia, New Zealand, Canada and numerous European countries have made fish consumption recommendations for their populations, particularly vulnerable groups, in order to México methylmercury intake. Blood and hair are the best biological samples for measuring methylmercury. The most widely-used method to analyse methylmercury is cold vapor atomic absorption spectrometry, although there are also direct methods based on the thermal decomposition of the sample. In recent years, the number of laboratories that measure mercury by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry has increased. In addition, the different kinds of mercury can be distinguished by coupling chromatography methods of separation. Laboratories that analyse mercury in biological samples need to participate in external quality control programmes. Even if mercury emissions are reduced, mercury may remain in the environment for many years, so dietary recommendations are fundamental in order to reduce exposure. It is necessary to propose public health measures aimed at decreasing mercury exposure and to evaluate the benefits of such measures from the economic and social standpoints. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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14. Efectos sobre la salud del metilmercurio en niños y adultos; estudios nacionales e internacionales.
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González-Estecha, Montserrat, Bodas-Pinedo, Andrés, Rubio-Herrera, Miguel Ángel, Martell-Claros, Nieves, Trasobares-Iglesias, Elena M., Ordóñez-Iriarte, José Ma, Guillen-Pérez, José Jesús, Herráiz-Martínez, Miguel Ángel, García-Donaire, José Antonio, Farré-Rovira, Rosaura, Calvo-Manuel, Elpidio, Martínez-Álvarez, Jesús Román, Llorente-Ballesteros, Ma Teresa, Sáinz-Martín, María, Martínez-Astorquiza, Txantón, Martínez-García, Ma José, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, Cuadrado-Cenzual, Ma Ángeles, Prieto-Menchero, Santiago, and Gallardo-Pino, Carmen
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PHYSIOLOGICAL effects of methylmercury compounds , *METHYLMERCURY , *CHILDREN'S health , *CARDIOVASCULAR diseases , *PRENATAL exposure delayed effects , *FISH research - Abstract
The benefit of fish consumption in children and adults is well-known. However, it has been pointed out that excessive methylmercury intake due to consumption of contaminated fish leads to neurological toxicity in children, affecting cognitive function, memory, visual-motor function and language. After the intoxications in Minamata and Iraq, wide-ranging epidemiological studies were carried out in New Zealand, the Faroe Islands and the Seychelles and international recommendations were established for fish consumption in pregnant women and small children. In Spain, the Childhood and Environmental project (INMA, its Spanish acronym) has studied the effects of diet and the environment on fetal and childhood development in different geographic areas of Spain. National and international sudies have demonstrated that mercury concentrations are mainly dependent on fish consumption, although there are variations among countries which can be explained not only by the levels of fish consumption, but also by the type or species of fish that is consumed, as well as other factors. Although the best documented adverse effects of methylmercury are the effects on nervous sytem development in fetuses and newborns, an increasing number of studies indicate that cognitive function, reproduction and, especially, cardiovascular risk in the adult population can also be affected. However, more studies are necessary in order to confirm this and establish the existance of a causal relationship. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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15. Exposición al metilmercurio en la población general; toxicocinética; diferencias según el sexo, factores nutricionales y genéticos.
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González-Estecha, Montserrat, Bodas-Pinedo, Andrés, Guillén-Pérez, José Jesús, Rubio-Herrera, Miguel Ángel, Ordóñez-Iriarte, José Ma, Trasobares-Iglesias, Elena M., Martell-Claros, Nieves, Martínez-Álvarez, Jesús Román, Farré-Rovira, Rosaura, Herráiz-Martínez, Miguel Angel, Martínez-Astorquiza, Txantón, Calvo-Manuel, Elpidio, Sáinz-Martín, María, Bretón-Lesmes, Irene, Prieto-Menchero, Santiago, Llorente-Ballesteros, Ma Teresa, Martínez-García, Ma José, Salas-Salvadó, Jordi, Bermejo-Barrera, Pilar, and García-Donaire, José Antonio
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METHYLMERCURY , *TOXINS , *GENDER studies , *NUTRITION , *GENETICS , *MERCURY in the body , *UNSATURATED fatty acids - Abstract
Mercury is an environmental toxicant that causes numerous adverse effects on human health and natural ecosystems. The factors that determine the existance of adverse effects, as well as their severity are, among others: the chemical form of mercury (elemental, inorganic, organic), dosis, age, period of exposure, pathways of exposure and environmental, nutritional and genetic factors. In the aquatic cycle of mercury, once it has been deposited, it is transformed into methylmercury due to the action of certain sulphate-reducing bacteria, which bioaccumulates in the aquatic organisms and moves into the food chain. The methylmercury content of large, long-lived fish such as swordfish, shark, tuna or marlin, is higher. Methylmercury binds to protein in fish and is therefore not eliminated by cleaning or cooking the fish. Fetuses and small children are more vulnerable to the neurotoxic effects of methylmercury from the consumption of contaminated fish. Methylmercury is absorbed in the gastrointestinal tract and crosses the blood-brain barrier and the placenta. The intake of certain dietary components such as polyunsaturated fatty acids, selenium, fiber, thiol compounds, certain phytochemicals and other nutrients can modify methylmercury bioaccesibility and its toxicity. Apart from environmental factors, genetic factors can influence mercury toxicity and explain part of the individual vulnerability. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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16. Nutrición Parenteral Domiciliaria; satisfacción de los pacientes y sus cuidadores con la Unidad de Nutrición Clínica y el Servicio de Farmacia.
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Arrabal Durán, Paula, Romero Jiménez, Rosa María, Cuerda Compes, Cristina, Camblor Álvarez, Miguel, Bretón Lesmes, Irene, de Lorenzo Pinto, Ana, Buendía Bravo, Silvia, Frías Soriano, Laura, García Peris, Pilar, and Sanjurjo Sáez, María
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PARENTERAL feeding , *HOME care services , *PATIENT satisfaction , *PATIENT nutrition , *CAREGIVERS - Abstract
Introduction: Home Parenteral Nutrition (HPN) is a practice in continually growing by the significant advantages involved for the patient and the healthcare system. Today, in the investigation of health outcomes is essential to assess the patient s opinion. Among the measures focused on patients with HPN, several studies about quality of life have been done, but the degree of satisfaction with this treatment modality has not been evaluated. Objective: To evaluate the degree of satisfacion of patients and their caregivers receiving HPN with doctors, pharmacists and nurses in a hospital. Material and methods: An anonymous survey was distributed, which consisted of 48 closed questions to patients and their caregivers receiving HPN who voluntarily answered. With survey responses a database in SPSS with the following variables was created: personal, sociocultural, clinical and related to HPN data and valoration of health personnel involved (nutrition area of the Pharmacy Service and Nursing and Medical Nutrition Units) and hospital facilities related to HPN. Also a section of open response suggestions was included. Results: 24 surveys were distributed, 12 to patients and 12 to caregivers. Response rate was 91.7% in the case of patients and 58.3% in the caregivers. 63.6% of patients and 42.9% of caregivers were women. Mean age was, respectively, 46.1 years (SD: 13.7) and 47.0 years (SD: 3.6). Most of patients (55.6%) and caregivers (60.0%) had secondary studies and were pensoniers (72.7% and 71.4%, respectively). Underlying diseases of patients were: radiation enteritis (27.3%), intestinal obstruction (18.2%), intestinal carcinomatosis (45.5%) and Chron s disease (9.1%). With respect to items assessing satisfaction with physicians, nurses and pharmacists, in general both patients and caregivers were satisfied. Suggestions made were: greater amplitude of delivery schedule of HPN and inclusion of audiovisual information. Conclusions: The degree of satisfaction of patients receiving HPN and their caregivers with the care given by doctors, pharmacists and nurses is appropriate, but it s possible to make improvements to optimize the quality of the whole process. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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