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Inflammation is a multistemic response to external or internal stimuli that lead to a biochemical response for repair. Chronic inflammation modifies the expression of proteins and DNA causing diseases such as cancer. PAMPs and DAMPs act as exogenous and endogenous signaling patterns in infection-related microenvironments. These signaling mechanisms are effectors of inflammation activation. This intracellular multiproteic complex has inflammation recognition patterns and promotes caspase-1 activation, which induce the activation of cytokines IL-1B and IL-18. The formation of NLRP3, ASC and procaspase-1 proteins is required for inflammation activation. In cancer, inflammations facilitate mood immunity by inducing oncogenic factors. This association has to do with the action of IL-1b. In squamous cell carcinoma the expression of components such as NLPR3, ASC, IL 1b and caspasa-1 is increased and marks a specific distribution in oropharynx tissue. The role of the NLRP3 protein has been the most studied as responsible for the process of oligomerization of inflammation, high levels of expression in epithelial tissue and in the development of oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma. It has also been associated with the activation of inflammation in the tumor tissue of squamous cell carcinoma of nasopharynx. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Introduction: The researchs that analyze the sensory profile in girls and boys with Autism Spectrum Disorder is Lower, the lack evidence, therefore professionals do not extend their intervention in this population. For that reason the researchers would identify the sensory profile in children with ASD between the ages of 3 and 12 years old. Methods and Materials: A cross sectional study conducted among 38 children diagnosed with ASD residing at the rehabilitation center in Barranquilla and Valledupar Colombia; to select a subgroup population a nonprobable sample is selected in order to facilitate the study. The short Sensory Profile II by Winnie Dinn was the instrument used during the evaluation process. Results: In this investigation, the majority of the population with ASD evaluated was of male gender. The population sample used for our investigation presented alterations in sensory modulation patterns evaluated. Conclusion: children with ASD have a variety of sensory alteration which require an understanding and intervention by the professionals and those in direct contact to this population. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The prevalence of this condition has been reported in foreign studies in around 10-70%, with only one national report focused in the institutionalized elderly. There are different diagnostic approaches to determine the presence of functional constipation, in our experience, we use the ROME IV diagnostic criteria, which requires the presence of two or more criteria for confirmation. Aim: To determine the prevalence and epidemiologic profile of healthy adults with constipation disorder. Materials and Method: Transversal cohort study between January-March 2018. Inclusion criteria are 18 years and above. We exclude patients with gastrointestinal medical or surgical comorbidities. Data are collected from a faceto- face survey based on the ROME IV criteria, considering demographic features. Descriptive statistics are used to analyze the results. Results: From a total of 1,500 questionnaire surveys, 1,223 are selected. Two or more criteria for functional constipation were present in 68.4%, with significant statistical differences in the female and elderly population. When analyzing each criterion separately, hard stools, straining and sensation of incomplete evacuation were the most common responses. In women, less frequency, hard stools and straining items showed significant statistical differences, whereas sensation of incomplete evacuation was the highlight in the elderly. Manual maneuvers to facilitate defecation was the less selected item. Conclusions: Functional constipation is a frequent condition seen in healthy adults. Older female population are particularly prone to it. Hard stools, straining, and incomplete evacuation sensation were the most common symptoms. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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Background: GIQLI of gastrointestinal quality of life is widely used by gastroenterologists and digestive surgeons. Its transcultural adaptation is needed for its local application. Aim: To carry out a transcultural adaptation of the neutral English version of GIQLI, carrying out translation, comparison of translations, reverse translation and pilot test. Results: The population partially understand the instrument, the confusing elements were modified creating a provisional version, and the provisory version was applied again in a pilot research, with satisfactory understanding. Conclusions: There is an adapted version of the GIQLI to be used in Chile, which can be subjected to validation processes in local population to be used in patients operated on in the gastrointestinal tract. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Asymptomatic colonic diverticular prevalence varies in the general population between 20 and 60% in international references, however, we couldn't find statistics about it in national reports. A method for detection of this nosological entity is the abdomen and pelvis computed tomography. Aim: Determine the prevalence of asymptomatic colonic diverticulosis in the general population as a find in abdomen and pelvis computed tomography (TCAP). Materials and Method: Cross-sectional study with descriptive statistics, selecting patients with no history of diverticulosis, who underwent TCAP in our Hospital. 1,449 cases are reviewed and 1,177 are included. Results: The general prevalence of colonic diverticula was 28.3%. Their presence increases with age, being close to 60% in > 80 years. Almost 90% are located in the left colon, being more frequent the right side diverticulosis in population under 60 years. Conclusions: The prevalence colonic diverticulosis, a finding in TCAP, corresponds to about one third of patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Report the case of a patient with a history of multiple surgeries due to peritonitis and open abdomen, with intraoperative finding of mesenetrioc heterotopic ossification. Clinical case: A 59-year-old male patient with a history of complicated appendectomy 12 months ago, which requires the management of an open abdomen, right colectomy and terminal ileostomy. One year after appendectomy, is readmitted for transit reconstitution. Intraoperative finding were calcified mass in mesentery, of 15 x 10 x 6 cm, whose histological study reports mesenteric heterotopic ossification. This entity has low frequency, and is associated with a history of trauma and abdominal surgery, is described as a cause of morbidity and mortality. Resective surgical management is feasible for experienced teams. Conclusion: A case with antecedent of open abdomen is described, with later finding of mesenteric heterotopic ossification. This clinical case is representative for its classic risk factors and management used for its resolution. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: Surgical techniques for complex perianal fistula have high recurrence and fecal incontinence rates. The technique of LIFT (ligation of the intersphincteric fistula tract) has achieved lower rates of recurrence with almost no risk of incontinence according to international reports. However, it is not yet consolidated as a standard technique for this pathology. Objective: To present the results (clinical success and incontinence according to the Wexner scale) of our patients with complex perianal fistula operated with the LIFT technique. Materials and Method: Descriptive study of a non-randomized prospective cohort, with patients operated for complex perianal fistula at the Hospital del Salvador, between 2015 and 2017. Results: 22 operated patients are included. In 77%, therapeutic success is obtained in the first surgery and up to 90% with a second surgery. None of this patients modified their preoperative Wexner. Conclusions: In patients with complex perianal fistula, the LIFT technique is an alternative that offers high cure rates with low risk of fecal incontinence. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Introduction: The abdominoperineal resection (APR) was the standard treatment of middle-low rectal cancer, in the last 20 years the development of sparing techniques with sphincter preservation with adequate surgical and oncological results has allowed to offer the patient the sphincter apparatus preservation, avoiding the definitive colostomy, however, these techniques may present secondary incontinence to the loss of the rectum. Both surgical options can affect the quality of life of the patient and this element should be considered. Objective: To compare the change in quality of life of patients undergoing APR vs sphincter preserving techniques in patients operated for rectal cancer. Materials and Method: Cross-sectional cohort study with medium-low rectal cancer patients, operated in our hospital from 2009 to 2015. The instrument EuroQuol-5D2, validated in chilean spanish is used. Results: 39 patients were included (11 definitive colostomy and 28 sphincter preservation). In the analysis by domains, significant differences were observed favor to definitive colostomy in the Item of "Habitual Activities" and favor to sphincter preservation in the Item "Sexuality". Conclusions: In patients with middle-low rectal cancer, the choice of surgical technique have a measurable impact on the patient's quality of life. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective. This article criticizes the dominant economic analysis as it ignores the production and work done within households and its importance for the functioning of societies. Methodology. The National Survey on the Use of Time (2012-2013) and the theoretical categories of feminist economics were used as input. Results and conclusion. Among the most important findings, it is highlighted that women are the main providers of welfare in the presence of the unequal distribution of unpaid work in households and the deficient provision of goods and care services by the State and the private sector. At the same time, the intersectional approach revealed that lower income and low educational level adult females assume the greatest burden. The results show the gender and social division of domestic work and unpaid care in households in Bogota. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The main cytoskeletal proteins, such as vimentin, actin and tubulin have rearrangements during insulin-stimulated that induces the plasma membrane distribution and rearrangements after adipose tissue growth. Recently has been described in several mammalian tissues, the septins such as a new component of the cytoskeleton. The aim of this study was characterize the expression and regulation of septin 11 (SEPT11) in human adipose tissue in an obesity and insulin resistance state. Paired samples from 64 patients were used obtained the omental and subcutaneous adipose from these samples. Adipocytes contributed to overall expression of Septin11 in adipose tissue and this protein show a caveolar distribution in fat cells. A direct relationship of SEPT11 with caveolin-1 in fat cells. During adipogénesis change the SEPT11 distribution from filaments to rings. SEPT11 was regulated by lipolytic (isoproterenol), proinflammatory (TNF-α and lipopolysaccharide) and lipogenic (insulin) stimuli in human adipocytes. Accordingly, SEPT11 was associated to the obesity and adipocyte size in visceral fat and to insulin resistance biomarkers in subcutaneous adipose tissue. All of this suggest that, SEPT11 constitutes a novel cytoskeletal protein in human adipocytes strongly influenced by obesity. These results show a new understanding of the cytoskeleton remodeling during the obesity and insulin resistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

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