Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102344
M. Cruz-Piqueras , J. Hortal-Carmona
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Pub Date : 2025-01-01DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102337
F.J. Alonso Moreno , J. Espinosa García , F. López Simarro , L. Aliaga Gutiérrez , C. Montero Peña , A. Manzano Vilches , M. Ricote Belinchón , P. Panero Hidalgo , C. Escobar Cervantes
Objective
Provide consensus recommendations for the optimal management of fixed-dose combination therapies (FCT) in patients with cardiovascular risk factors (CVRF) in primary care (PC).
Material and methods
A modified Delphi technique was used. A scientific committee wrote 80 statements addressing controversial issues regarding adherence and the use of FCT in patients with CVRF. A panel of 52 PC specialists, experts in CVRF management and adherence evaluated the questionnaire in two rounds. The work was promoted by the Network of Experts in Adherence in Primary Care (REAAP).
Results
Agreement was reached on 66 of the 80 issues (82.5%). The panellists considered that the adherence of patients with CVRF treated in PC was inadequate, which could have clinical implications. The use of FCT might increase adherence compared to separate treatments. FCT usage promotion in PC was considered necessary, especially in polymedicated patients. Measures such as establishing specific protocols or improving the training of professionals in the FTC use are necessary. The FTC use was recommended as a reduction in long-term cardiovascular events in hypertension was observed, together with changes of the concept of high-intensity statins to high-intensity lipid-lowering therapy in dyslipidemia, or considering the use of FCT if the option was available in type 2 diabetes mellitus.
Conclusions
The expert consensus recommendations from this work may facilitate the use of FCT in patients with CVRF in PC.
摘要为基层医疗机构(PC)对具有心血管风险因素(CVRF)的患者进行固定剂量联合疗法(FCT)的最佳管理提供共识建议:材料与方法:采用改良德尔菲技术。一个科学委员会针对心血管风险因素患者在坚持治疗和使用 FCT 方面的争议问题撰写了 80 份声明。由 52 名 PC 专家、CVRF 管理专家和依从性专家组成的小组对问卷进行了两轮评估。这项工作由初级保健依从性专家网络(REAAP)推动:结果:在 80 个问题中,有 66 个(82.5%)达成了一致意见。小组成员认为,在 PC 中接受治疗的 CVRF 患者的依从性不足,这可能会对临床产生影响。与单独治疗相比,使用 FCT 可提高依从性。他们认为有必要在 PC 中推广 FCT 的使用,尤其是在使用多种药物的患者中。有必要采取措施,如制定具体方案或加强对专业人员使用 FTC 的培训。由于观察到高血压患者的长期心血管事件有所减少,因此建议使用 FTC,同时改变高强度他汀类药物的概念,对血脂异常患者进行高强度降脂治疗,或考虑在 2 型糖尿病患者可以选择的情况下使用 FCT:本研究提出的专家共识建议有助于在 PC 中的 CVRF 患者中使用 FCT。
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Orphan diseases (OD) are rare but collectively common, presenting challenges such as late diagnoses, disease progression, and limited therapeutic options. Recently, artificial intelligence (AI) has gained interest in the research of these diseases.
Objective
To synthesize the available evidence on the use of AI in the comprehensive approach to orphan diseases.
Methods
An exploratory systematic review of the Scoping Review type was conducted in PubMed, Bireme, and Scopus from 2019 to 2024.
Results
fifty-six articles were identified, with 21.4% being experimental studies; 28 documents did not specify an OD, 8 documents focused primarily on genetic diseases; 53.57% focused on diagnosis, and 36 different algorithms were identified.
Conclusions
The information found shows the development of AI algorithms in different clinical settings, confirming the potential benefits in diagnosis times, therapeutic options, and greater awareness among health professionals.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-27DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102414
L. Fernández Segura
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This study aimed to develop a mobile application (App) to be used by primary care teams in the active search for functional impairment, long-term symptoms, and disabilities in individuals who have recovered from COVID-19, contributing to early treatment and referrals for multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation. This experimental study used the minimum viable product (MVP) methodology to develop an App named ReabilitaCOVID.
Methods
This methodology involves ideation, content creation, prototype creation, usability tests, and adjustments based on feedback. The study was conducted in Brazil, and the population of the study included community health workers, who were the App's target users, and individuals from the community who had previously had COVID-19 and were at risk of developing PCS.
Results
The App included a sociodemographic questionnaire, a clinical questionnaire, the post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale (PCFS), the Modified Medical Research Council (MRC) Dyspnea Scale, and a flowchart. Usability tests were conducted, with feedback collected and adjustments made for improvements. Barriers to community health workers’ use of the application were identified.
Conclusion
A tailored app was developed for primary care teams to use in the active search for PCS. Functional and usability tests were performed in simulated and real environments. The App has the potential to facilitate referrals for multidisciplinary care and rehabilitation efficiently, and it will be available freely to public health care services. MVP is a suitable approach for developing a tailored App for healthcare teams.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-27DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102412
L. Fernández Segura
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Pub Date : 2024-12-27DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102447
A. Alcántara Montero
Despite being referenced in the literature for over a decade, the term “mixed pain” has hardly been formally defined. The strict binary classification of pain as purely neuropathic or nociceptive left a good proportion of patients unclassified; even the introduction of the term “nociplastic pain” in the International Association for the Study of Pain terminology leaves out patients who clinically present with a substantial overlap of nociceptive, neuropathic, and nociplastic symptoms. For these patients the term “mixed pain” is becoming increasingly recognized and accepted by the scientific community. This narrative review summarizes the highlights of mixed pain and emphasizes the importance of recognizing this type of pain in clinical practice.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-24DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102436
I. Martín de la Sierra-Ruiz de Pascual , M. Sánchez-García , A.M. Gómez-Martín , M. Paños-Martínez , M.M. Alcázar-Martínez
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Pub Date : 2024-12-20DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102441
J.M. Fernández-García , O. García-Vallejo , A.M. López-Sobaler , C. Martín-Salinas , M. González-Gross , R. Urrialde
The aim of this review is to highlight the properties of water and the need for adequate hydration for the proper functioning of the body. Spanish and European legislation on natural mineral waters has been reviewed, as well as the consensus documents of national and international congresses on hydration. In addition, relevant articles and, in particular, reviews on hydration and health, as well as other adapted terms of interest for each of the sections of this manuscript have been included. The total daily adequate amount of water recommended by EFSA for adults is between 2.0-2.5 liters, depending on gender and it should be adapted to each person's physiological situation and individual state of health. Water is an essential nutrient that helps maintaining normal physical and cognitive functions of the body. The mineralogical composition of natural mineral waters is important and can have health benefits depending on the needs of each individual.
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Pub Date : 2024-12-20DOI: 10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102429
P. García-Regueras, R. Aispuru-Lanche
{"title":"Head and neck cancer: An opportunity to review primary preventive care","authors":"P. García-Regueras, R. Aispuru-Lanche","doi":"10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102429","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.semerg.2024.102429","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":53212,"journal":{"name":"Medicina de Familia-SEMERGEN","volume":"51 6","pages":"Article 102429"},"PeriodicalIF":0.9,"publicationDate":"2024-12-20","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"142873397","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}