Pediatric ocular rosacea, a misdiagnosed disease with high morbidity: Proposed diagnostic criteria

Ocular rosacea is an important and underdiagnosed chronic inflammatory disorder observed in children. A clinical spectrum ranging from chronic eyelid inflammation, recurrent ocular redness, photophobia and/or hordeola/chalazions and conjunctival/corneal phlyctenules evolving to neovascularization and scarring may occur. Visual impairment and consequent amblyopia are frequent and corneal perforation although rare is the most feared complication. Ocular manifestations usually precede cutaneous lesions. Although few cases of pediatric ocular rosacea (POR) have been reported in the literature, many cases must have been underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed. The delay in diagnosis is greater than one year in the large majority of cases and may lead to serious ocular sequelae. This review aims to highlight the clinical features of POR, its epidemiology, easy diagnosis and effective treatment. We also propose new diagnostic criteria, in which at least three of the five clinical criteria must be present: (1) Chronic or recurrent keratoconjunctivitis and/or red eye and/or photophobia; (2) Chronic or recurrent blepharitis and/or chalazia/ hordeola; (3) Eyelid telangiectasia documented by an ophthalmologist; (4) Primary periorificial dermatitis and/ or primary features of rosacea; and (5) Positive familial history of cutaneous and/or ocular rosacea.

Perfil de morbilidad visual y ocular en Bolivia 2010

Tesis (Maestría en Ciencias de la Visión).-- Universidad de La Salle. Maestría en Ciencias de la Visión, 2014

Refracción en lactantes de 6 a 12 meses usando la técnica no Ciclopéjica y ciclopléjica con tropicamida al 1%, y ciclopentolato al 1%, estudio realizado en Bogotá 2012-2014

Tesis (Maestria en Ciencias de la Visión).-- Universidad de La Salle. Maestria en Ciencias de la Visión, 2014

Ocular Risk Factors for Exudative AMD: A Novel Semiautomated Grading System

Purpose. To evaluate the contribution of the ocular risk factors in the conversion of the fellow eye of patients with unilateral exudative AMD, using a novel semiautomated grading system. Materials and Methods. Single-center, retrospective study including 89 consecutive patients with unilateral exudative AMD and ≥3 years of followup. Baseline color fundus photographs were graded using an innovative grading software, RetmarkerAMD (Critical Health SA). Results. The follow-up period was 60.9 ± 31.3 months. The occurrence of CNV was confirmed in 42 eyes (47.2%). The cumulative incidence of CNV was 23.6% at 2 years, 33.7% at 3 years, 39.3% at 5 years, and 47.2% at 10 years, with a mean annual incidence of 12.0% (95% CI = 0.088-0.162). The absolute number of drusen in the central 1000 and 3000  μ m (P < 0.05) and the absolute number of drusen ≥125 µm in the central 3000 and 6000 µm (P < 0.05) proved to be significant risk factors for CNV. Conclusion. The use of quantitative variables in the determination of the OR of developing CNV allowed the establishment of significant risk factors for neovascularization. The long follow-up period and the innovative methodology reinforce the value of our results. This trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00801541.

Tuberculose ocular

Relato de quatro casos de tuberculose ocular presumida, com comprometimento do segmento posterior em três destes casos. Nos dois primeiros casos, relata-se comprometimento do segmento anterior do olho e antecedente de tuberculose, em um caso sistêmica e no outro ocular. No terceiro caso, paciente apresenta lesão coriorretiniana no olho esquerdo. No quarto caso, descrita lesão serpiginosa-like. Os pacientes evoluíram favoravelmente com o tratamento específico. As lesões oculares da tuberculose são diversas e devemos continuar atentos a esta enfermidade.

Prevalence of biomicroscopic findings in the anterior segment and ocular adnexa among schoolchildren in Natal/Brazil

Objective: To determine the prevalence of ocular findings of the external structures and anterior segment of the eye, detected by biomicroscopic examination in schoolchildren in Natal (RN) - Brazil. Methods: After previous random selection, 1,024 pupils from elementary and secondary public and private schools in the city of Natal were evaluated from March to June 2001. All were submitted to preestablished standard research norms, consisting of identification, demographic information, ophthalmologic biomicroscopic examination, with slit lamp, performed by ophthalmologists from the “Onofre Lopes” University Hospital. Results: Alterations of the conjunctival and palpebral conditions were the most prevalent (10.4% and 6.2% respectively). Follicles (4.2%) and papillae (3.0%) were the frequent conjunctival lesions, while blepharitis (3.5%) and meibomitis (1.1%) were the most detected abnormalities in the eyelids. Upon examining the cornea, iris, lens and anterior vitreous, the most encountered findings were nubecula (0.5%), papillary membrane reliquiae (0.5%), posterior capsula opacity (0.8%) and hyaloid arteria reliquiae (2.0%). Conclusion: The most prevalent findings affecting the external structures of the eye such as eyelids and conjunctiva, consisted of blepharitis followed by follicular reaction of the conjunctiva. The most prevalent abnormalities in the cornea, iris, lens and anterior vitreous were nubecula, papillary membrane reliquiae, posterior capsular opacity and hyaloid arteria reliquiae, in that order

Factores de riesgo y cambios organizacionales, un estado del arte sobre investigaciones realizadas en cinco universidades de Bogotá

Bogotá (Colombia): Universidad de La Salle. Facultad de Ciencias Administrativas y Contables. Programa de Administración de Empresas

Programa Opinión Universitaria (9 mayo 2016) : Investigaciones realizadas por el Centro de Investigaciones y Desarrollo en Salud, CENSALUD.

El investigador y director de CENSALUD Saúl Díaz, las investigadoras Amy Morán y Karla Castillo hablan de las investigaciones realizadas por el Centro de Investigaciones y Desarrollo en Salud, CENSALUD, sobre la enfermedad del Chagas y la inocuidad en los alimentos.

Empleo de las TIC como herramienta divulgativa de la metodología experimental inherente a investigaciones de interés social

Diseño, elaboración y procesado de vídeos en los que se incluye la metodología empleada en una investigación avanzada.

The role of dinucleoside polyphosphates on the ocular surface and other eye structures

Dinucleoside polyphosphates comprises a group of dinucleotides formed by two nucleosides linked by a variable number of phosphates, abbreviated NpnN (where n represents the number of phosphates). These compounds are naturally occurring substances present in tears, aqueous humour and in the retina. As the consequence of their presence, these dinucleotides contribute to many ocular physiological processes. On the ocular surface, dinucleoside polyphosphates can stimulate tear secretion, mucin release from goblet cells and they help epithelial wound healing by accelerating cell migration rate. These dinucleotides can also stimulate the presence of proteins known to protect the ocular surface against microorganisms, such as lysozyme and lactoferrin. One of the latest discoveries is the ability of some dinucleotides to facilitate the paracellular way on the cornea, therefore allowing the delivery of compounds, such as antiglaucomatous ones, more easily within the eye. The compound Ap4A has been described being abnormally elevated in patient's tears suffering of dry eye, Sjogren syndrome, congenital aniridia, or after refractive surgery, suggesting this molecule as biomarker for dry eye condition. At the intraocular level, some diadenosine polyphosphates are abnormally elevated in glaucoma patients, and this can be related to the stimulation of a P2Y2 receptor that increases the chloride efflux and water movement in the ciliary epithelium. In the retina, the dinucleotide dCp4U, has been proven to be useful to help in the recovery of retinal detachments. Altogether, dinucleoside polyphosphates are a group of compounds which present relevant physiological actions but which also can perform promising therapeutic benefits.

Ocular injuries and eye care seeking patterns following injuries among cocoa farmers in Ghana.

Background: The work environment of cocoa farmers exposes them to several ocular hazards that predispose them to eye diseases and injuries. However, the extent of ocular injuries and health seeking patterns following these injuries are unknown among cocoa farmers in Ghana. Objectives: To determine the prevalence of ocular injuries and health seeking behaviour following injury among cocoa farmers in Ghana. Methods: Five hundred and fifty six participants were recruited through simple random sampling using a multistage approach from four cocoa growing districts in Ghana. A structured questionnaire was used to collect relevant information such as demography, ocular hazards and injuries experienced. An ocular examination was also conducted to assess the eye health of the participants. Descriptive and regression statistics were used to analyze the data. The rate of ocular injuries was calculated by using the number of injuries reported that resulted in lost work time/days divided by the number of worker years at risk of injury (sum of years worked in cocoa farms for all the participants). Results: The rate of ocular injuries was 11.3/1000 worker years (95% CI: 9.4 - 31) which led to lost work time of 37.3/1000 worker years (95% CI: 34.1 - 40.8). The major causes of ocular injury were plants/branches (n=73, 51.1%), chemicals (n=27, 18.9%), cocoa pod/husk (n=14, 9.8%) and occurred mostly during weeding, harvesting and chemical spraying. Few (n=34, 6.1%) participants reported the use of ocular protection. Fifty-five (38.5%) participants visited the local chemical shops, while 37 (25.9%) visited hospitals/clinics for ocular treatment of their injuries. Conclusion: There is a high rate of ocular injuries among cocoa farmers who make insufficient use of appropriate eye care services. There is the need for eye health education among cocoa farmers in Ghana. Keywords:

Juventud, investigación y saberes. Estado del arte de las investigaciones sobre la realidad juvenil en Medellín 2004 – 2006

Conocer las investigaciones sobre realidad juvenil en Medellín se constituye en un insumo fundamental para la actualización de políticas públicas, el reconocimiento de escenarios novedosos de desarrollo juvenil y la identificación de acciones estratégicas que llenen los vacíos que afectan la calidad de vida de la población juvenil de Medellín y de otros lugares del mundo; por ello, la presente investigación considera la política pública de juventud con sus criterios estratégicos de actuación, que se convierten en los ejes temáticos del presente libro, ellos son: juventud y acción cuerpo y salud juveniles inserción socio-laboral y productividad juvenil juventud, convivencia y conflicto participación social y organización juvenil culturas juveniles comunicaciones juveniles juventud y desarrollo deportivo y lúdico: el tiempo libre juvenil juventudes de corregimientos y juventudes indígenas y afrocolombianas familia y juventud mujer y juventud.

Recopilación de investigaciones que se han desarrollado en la Universidad de El Salvador de productos alimenticios para consumo humano elaborados con base en Amaranthus spp (Amaranto) y sus mezclas

Se han recopilado todos los trabajos de graduación desarrollados durante el periodo de 1990 al 2010 de los que se han elaborado un resumen del contenido más importante de cada uno de ellos. Se investigó la monografía de la planta de amaranto, donde se destacan sus aspectos agronómicos, requerimientos ambientales, la tasa de siembra y los fertilizantes utilizados; se hace referencia de la importancia del amaranto para la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional de El Salvador. Se consultó en todas las bibliotecas de la Universidad de El Salvador las investigaciones realizadas con respecto al amaranto, se recopilaron y se siguió un formato con lossiguientes apartados: Titulo, Resumen, Introducción, Materiales y Métodos, Resultados y Discusión, Conclusiones, Recomendaciones y Bibliografía, con esto se pretendió que las personas interesadas reduzcan los tiempos de búsqueda de estas investigaciones. Se realizaron cuadros donde se enumeran las investigaciones ordenadas cronológicamente y por Facultad y se enlistaron los productos de mayor aceptación elaborados con amaranto y sus mezclas, cabe destacar que los alimentos preferidos son los que se elaboraron con mezclas de amaranto y otros cereales. Con esta recopilación se pretende dar a conocer las investigaciones que en la Universidad de El Salvador se han realizado en relación con el amaranto y que la Comisión de Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional de la Universidad de El Salvador (COSAN-UES) difunda la recopilación para favorecer la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricional (SAN) de la Comunidad Universitaria.

Estudio documental : conceptos de nuevas tipologías de familia publicados en investigaciones durante los años 2000 al 2010

Tesis (Trabajador(a) Social).-- Universidad de La Salle. Facultad de Ciencias Económicas y sociales. Programa de Trabajo Social, 2014