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Cáncer gástrico y grupos sanguíneos en el “Instituto de cáncer SOLCA – Cuenca”. 2019
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2020-08-07) Chauca Abad, Valeria Estefanía; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background The gastric cancer is a neoplastic disease causing uncontrolled and abnormal growth of the cells that are responsible for covering the inner surface of the stomach. In 2018, the International Agency for the Research of Cancer (IARC) showed that there are were 1.033.000 new cases of gastric cancer; in the same year, the World Health Organization revealed that the frequency of gastric cancer worldwide was 5,7%, representing the fifth cause of death from cancer (2,38). Objective: To establish the distribution of gastric cancer according to the blood groups of the patients treated in the Cancer Institute SOLCA during the period 2013-2018. Methodology: The research was a kind of descriptive in cross-section, with a universe conformed by patients who underwent stomach biopsy treated in the Cancer Institute SOLCA Cuenca in the period 2013-2018; the sampling will be obtained in those who underwent a stomach biopsy in the study period. The data was processed with computer tools such as SPSS Statistics 25, trial version, and EXCEL, analyzing the data obtained with descriptive statistics and association measures. Results: The frequency of gastric cancer in the six periods of the study was 14,2%, the male sex was 52,19%, showing with significance and association statistical; 97,92% corresponded to an age between 30 and 95 years, finding association and significance statistical in more than 50 years. The 78,5% of the patients came from the Health Zone Six. The blood group “O” obtained the highest frequency index in positives with 10,8%. The presence of gastric cancer is presented in the following order: "O", "A", "B Conclusions: The gastric cancer has a frequency of 14,2% in the study periods, predominating the blood groups O, the male sex and age group over 50 years. From the last two mentioned above, statistical significance and associations were obtained.
Conocimientos, actitudes y prácticas sobre métodos parasitológicos aplicados en el diagnóstico de enteroparásitos, de los profesionales que laboran en centros públicos y privados de la ciudad de Cuenca, 2021
(Univeridad de Cuenca, 2023-01-31) García Galán, Nelly Catalina; Guaricela Guzmán, Diego Israel; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: Objective: To identify the knowledge, attitudes and practices on parasitological methods applied in the diagnosis of enteroparasites, by professionals who work in public and private centers in the city of Cuenca. Methodology: The research was of a descriptive, quantitative, cross-sectional type in professionals who work in public and private centers that maintain an agreement with the Clinical Laboratory career, a survey valued by the Likert scale was applied, the results of which were tabulated with SPSS Statistics 25 and Excel, descriptive statistics were used through frequency, percentages, mean and standard deviation, exposing the results in tables and statistical graphs. Results: The knowledge of the professionals is maintained on the "very frequent" scale with a minimum percentage of 76.5%, the attitudes are "positive" being the highest 89.8%, unlike the practices that are maintained on the scale "poor" reaching 69.4% referring to the non-use of complementary techniques for parasitological diagnosis. Conclusions: The professionals present a good level of knowledge, positive attitudes, but a poor level of practice on parasitological techniques. It is necessary to carry out constant evaluations on the parasitological diagnosis.
Detección de helicobacter pylori en los comerciantes minoristas de la Asociación 9 de Enero, Cuenca 2018
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2019-11-11) Pesántez Lojano, Paola Alexandra; Salinas Cueva, Wendy Gissela; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND: For several decades there have been problems that cause the informalization of retailers traders, lack of education, opportunities and socioeconomic situation make them resort to informal trade, becoming a vulnerable group capable of contracting H. pylori. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To determine the presence of Helicobacter pylori in the retailers traders of the Association January 9, Cuenca 2018. METHODOLOGY: It is a cross-sectional, descriptive and observational investigation for the detection of Helicobacter pylori in the retailers traders of the Association January 9, whose universe is of 110 people, with which it was worked in its entirety. For the execution of the research we are directed towards this population, an informed consent was signed, in addition, the relevant information was obtained through a survey and then the biological samples were obtained. The detection of Helicobacter pylori was performed using the Elisa method in serum and faeces samples, tabulation and analysis of the data were made through the SPSS 22 statistics and the Microsoft Excel program. RESULTS: An incidence of 63,6% was obtained for H. pylori antigen in fecal matter and 68,2% in serum IgG antibodies, the female sex predominated with 60% (feces) and 61,3% (serum), the age between 34 to 51 years was mostly infected. The associated risk factors were type of housing and property, working hours, education, obtaining and meal schedule. CONCLUSIONS: The incidence of H. pylori found in traders is considered significant, taking into account the associated factors, which may predispose to stomach cancer.
Detección de infección de vías urinarias mediante el examen elemental y microscópico de orina en los habitantes de Caguanapamba Tambo. Cañar, 2015
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2016-11-11) Jara Illescas, Edisson Santiago; Barba Hidalgo, Edison Javier; Cárdenas Carrera, Jenny Carola; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: urinary tract infection corresponds to the invasion of microorganisms to tissues that make the urinary tract, at any level, the symptoms depends on the site and location of the infection. Women because their urethra is shorter than men have a higher chance of getting a urinary tract infection (UTI). Objective: To identify urinary tract infection, by elemental and microscopic examination of urine, the inhabitants of the community Caguanapamba Cañar Tambo. Methodology: The study was descriptive cross section was obtained in the community of Caguanapamba belonging to El Tambo Canton, the universe was composed of 361 inhabitants of the community according to the document of territorial planning of the canton, the sample was represented by 186 people who signed the informed consent where the whole process to be followed in the investigation it was reported after a survey, compiled information which data related to the variables considered affiliation and applied study. The samples were recolected with quality and biosafety standards to ensure the results. Processing them Laboratory Diagnostic Center at the University of Cuenca. For the analysis of results the SPSS V22 and Microsoft Excel software was used for descriptive statistics were used charts and graphs. Results: Of the 186 people Caguanapamba community, who participated in this study, 14% had urinary tract infection, 84.6% of these are women, of which the age group with the highest percentage is 5 to 12 years 38.5%, 23.1% are over 65 years, 53.8 % said they had voluntarily withheld urine
Determinación de CK total, CK-MB y LDH en los deportistas de 14 a 18 años de la Federación Deportiva del Cañar. 2017
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2018-11-11) Alvarracin Lalvay, Miguel Ángel; Peñafiel Calle, Gabriela Alexandra; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: The study of Creatin Kinase (CK) and Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) in sports facilitates the collection of data about muscle status. In athletes, regardless of their physical activity, they may be subject to a set of programmed routines and this must be m to achieve the desired results. High percentages of these serum enzymes in apparently healthy individuals may be correlated with the level of physical exercise; if enzymes persist high while body be at rest, they may be a warning of the existence for some muscular disease. An increase of these enzymes contributes in sports medicine to quantify the effects of physical activity on the human body, favoring in the prevention and treatment of injuries that can trigger different diseases. General objective: To determine CK Total, CK-MB and LDH in athletes from 14 to 18 years belonging to the Sports Federation of Cañar. Methodology: The study was descriptive - transversal, the universe and sample was constituted by 180 athletes, who signed an informed consent or assent to preserve the information; the same that was tabulated with SPSS software version 22.0 in Spanish and analyzed according to the variables of, age, sex, type of sports discipline and hours of daily training. Results: The predominant gender is the masculine with 69.5% in relation to 30.5%, the athletes of 14 years with 38.9%. Se observó que los deportistas presentaron valores dentro de los de referencia en un 92,8% para CK Total, 95% CK-MB y 77% LDH.
Determinación de glucosa en deportistas de 14–18 años de la Federación Deportiva del Cañar, 2017
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2018-11-11) Aguilar Baculima, Danny Patricio; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: One of the key physiological substrates for energy development in humans is glucose, fulfills strategic functions in the metabolism and neurologic development. For sport, glycogen stores help to the correct muscular contracture of the individual, high reserves levels are linked to the late onset of fatigue; carbohydrate intake before and during exercise keeps the liver and basal glycogen levels at an optimum level. General objective: Determine the glucose levels in athletes of 14-18 years of the Sports Federation of Cañar, 2017. Methodology: A descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out; the universe and sample were constituted by 180 athletes from the Cañar province. The data were obtained through a form, these were tabulated in the SPSS 15.0 program, regarding the variables of age, sex, sports discipline and daily training time. Fasting glucose was considered within the biochemical parameters, which was determined by colorimetric method based on electro chemiluminescence in the Hospital Vicente Corral Moscoso (H.V.C.M) laboratory. Results: 69.5% of the sample are male and 30.5% female, the predominant age is 14 years (38.9%); the discipline most practiced by athletes is boxing (27.2%) and the time preferred by most of them is 2 hours a day (57.2%), 96.1% of individuals presented normal glucose values (70 -110mg / dl), leaving 3.9% representing hypoglycemic values.
Enfermedades crónicas y su relación con los grupos sanguíneos ABO en pacientes atendidos en el Hospital José Carrasco Arteaga - IESS. Cuenca mayo 2019 – mayo 2020
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2022-07-06) Carrión Morocho, Xavier Esteban; Erazo Vélez, Pablo Esteban; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: Chronic diseases represent a serious health problem, of prolonged duration and slow progression. In America, in the Andean area, cardiovascular diseases figure 26.5%, cancer 17.1%, chronic respiratory diseases 5.4%, diabetes 5.1%, and others are located 17,1%. In Santiago de Chile in 2007 a study was conducted regarding ABO blood groups, groups blood B and AB are at risk for lung cancer, and group O for gastric and prostate cancer. Objective: To establish chronic diseases and their relationship with ABO blood groups in patients treated at the José Carrasco Arteaga-IESS Hospital, Cuenca, May 2019 – May 2020. Methodology: The present study has a descriptive cross-sectional and retrospective approach in patients with chronic diseases in the Oncology, Clinical, Surgery, Gynecology and Pediatrics areas at the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital in the period 2019 - 2020. The data will be processed in SPSS Statistics 25 and Excel, the information will be analyzed through percentages, frequencies, measures of central tendency, to establish association and statistical significance between the variables, the prevalence ratio and the P value will be used. Results: Of the 200 medical records of the patients treated at the IESS, 42.5% corresponded to patients diagnosed with chronic diseases. Among the most frequently found diseases, primary hypertension is in first place with a percentage of 20% and congenital heart disease with 12.9%, the two with greater frequency in male patients with blood type O, the presence of chronic diseases in female patients is 23.5%.
Enzimas ldh, ck total y ck mb en deportistas pertenecientes a la Federación Deportiva del Azuay, Cuenca. 2017
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2017-11-11) Ferrín Loor, Gabriel Eduardo; Aguilar Pardo, Jean Carlo; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND Lactate Dehydrogenase (LDH) and Creatine Kinase (CK) are enzymes that help to get important information about the muscle and they are actived in the cellular metabolism getting up their concentrations when there is some abnormality. OBJECTIVE Determine Lactate Dehydrogenase, Total CK and CK MB in athletes from 14 to 18 years of Federation Sporty of Azuay. METHODOLOGY The research was a transversal descriptive study, the universe was constituted for 1094 athletes from 14 to 18 years, sample was 220 athletes according to the formule. Athletes were aleatory selected using the databases of Federation Sporty of Azuay, then we got the signing of informed consent and they filled the form to obtain the necessary information to the research. Samples were processed in Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital’s laboratory and the results were used for the analysis of the research with SPSS v23 and Excel. RESULTS The prevalent age is 14 years with 32,7%. Masculine sex predominate with 64,1%. Most prevalent of hours of training is 2 hours with 70,5%. LDH has normal values in 94,5%, total CK in 95,0% and CK MB in 98,6% and the three enzymes are high in 5,5%. Soccer is the most practice sport in masculine sex with 10,0% and basketball in female sex with 7,7%.
Frecuencia de anemia ferropénica en niños de 0 a 5 años que acuden al Hospital “José Carrasco Arteaga”. Periodo 2016 - 2018
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2020-06) Carchi Andrade, Monserrath Estefanía; Tigre Marín, Bhetsy Andreina; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND: Iron deficiency anemia is considered the greatest public health problem worldwide, mainly in children under 5 years of age. According to definitions of deficiency anemia: iron deficiency anemia consists of alterations in hemoglobin synthesis in addition to the lack or deficiency of nutritional elements such as iron which is a component of hemoglobin and myoglobin. The decrease in iron concentration is the most common nutritional deficiency; iron is really important at a nutritional level, about 30% of the population has suffered from this deficiency and 50% of cases have suffered from iron deficiency anemia. Here, the iron deficiency anemia is very noticeable and frequent in the first years of life, it is related to diet. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To determine the frequency of iron deficiency anemia in children from 0 to 5 years old who come to the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital. METHODOLOGY: The present investigation was retrospective, descriptive and transversal. The analysis was carried out based on the data collected from the medical records which are registered in the AS400 database of children under 5 years of age who were attended in the areas of neonatology, pediatrics and outpatient consultation, through statistical programs such as Microsoft Excel, and SPSS Statistics version 23.0. The sample size was purposeful. Applying descriptive statistics for frequency and percentage. RESULTS: The frequency of iron deficiency anemia was 1.2% in children who attended the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital. The male sex presented 62.5% of cases with a diagnosis of iron deficiency anemia. Regarding the hospital area of greatest assistance it was an outpatient clinic with 77.1%. Children in the 0-23 month age group (infants) were the most affected with 65.3%. CONCLUSIONS: Iron deficiency anemia presented low in children under 5 years of age who attended the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital during the years 2016 to 2018, predominant in infants.
Frecuencia de enfermedades crónicas y su asociación al grupo ABO, en pacientes del Instituto del Cáncer SOLCA - Cuenca. Periodo mayo 2019 – mayo 2020
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2022-11-11) Cajamarca Barros, Paola Janneth; Calle Vélez, Jessenia Estefanía; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: the ABO system was discovered by the Austrian Scientist Landsteiner in the year 1900, at that time it was considered that all individuals had the same blood type, causing difficulties in blood transfusions in incompatible individuals, this could even cause the death of the recipient. Some ABO phenotypes have also been associated with a higher risk of contracting certain diseases, for example: blood group O has been associated with gastric ulcer; On the other hand, blood group A is associated with gastric cancer. Objectives: to determine the frequency of chronic diseases and their association with ABO group, in patients at the INSTITUTO DEL CÁNCER SOLCA - CUENCA. Period May 2019 - May 2020. Methodology: a cross sectional observational descriptive study was carried out. The data was collected in a single determined time, in order to determine the chronic diseases and their association with the ABO group, in patients of the INSTITUTO DEL CÁNCER SOLCA - CUENCA. Period May 2019 - May 2020. The data from the patient’s medical history and the data obtained from the health home were collected, and for the analysis an Excel database and the SPSS Statistic 25 program were used, the results obtained were presented in tables and graphs expressing simple variables by means of frequency and percentage: and the dichotomous variables the prevalence ratio and Chi square. Results: Through this study it was determined that a total of 513 cases of patients studied suffer from some chronic disease being more common in older adult women belonging to the mestizo race. A total of 75.3% have blood group "O" being the most predominant.
Frecuencia de leucemia mieloide crónica en pacientes atendidos en el Instituto de Cáncer SOLCA de la ciudad de Cuenca durante el periodo 2012 – 2017. Cuenca 2019
(2019-11-12) Cepeda Cabrera, Pamela Ivonne; Cruz Yumbo, Carla Cristina; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Chronic myeloid leukemia is a malignant hematologic malignancy that arises from the reciprocal translocation between chromosomes 9 and 22. It represents between 15 to 20% of all leukemias in adults and less than 5% in children and adolescents. Before the year 2000 the survival of chronic myeloid leukemia was less than 65%. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To investigate the epidemiological characteristics of Chronic Myeloid Leukemia in patients treated at the Cancer Institute "SOLCA" of the city of Cuenca. METHODOLOGY: Design applied to all patients diagnosed with Chronic Myeloid Leukemia treated at the SOLCA Cancer Institute of Cuenca. The tabulation and analysis of the information was performed using the SPSS V23 test software and Microsoft EXCEL. Descriptive and quantitative statistics were used, which were represented by graphs and tables. RESULTS: Chronic myeloid leukemia between 2012 and 2017 was 12.7%, with a predominance of men (61.0%). The average age was 47.9 years, the mode 44 years, the minimum age 2 years and the maximum age 90 years. The origin with the highest number of cases corresponded to the province of Azuay with 61.0%, the most frequent occupation was household chores with 17.1%. And finally an 80.5% presence of the BCR / ABL fusion gene was established. CONCLUSIONS: CML is a disorder of chronic evolution that increases with age and its causative agent in 80.5% of cases is the BCR / ABL oncogene.
Identificación de agentes bacterianos y susceptibilidad a antimicrobianos en urocultivos de personas con infección del tracto urinario de las comunidades Caguanapamba y Coyoctor del Cantón el Tambo-Cañar, 2015
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2016-11-11) Armijos Orellana, Elisa Estéfani; Lazo Dután, Darwin Mauricio; Cárdenas Carrera, Jenny Carola; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND.- Among the most important infections in humans; the urinary tract infection (UTI) are the second most common cause of infection overtaken by respiratory tract infections; thus constituting a major cause of morbidity in the adult and often affecting women (1) (2) .The research was conducted in the communities of Canton Caguanapamba and Coyoctor-Cañar El Tambo. OBJECTIVE GENERAL. - Was based on the identification of bacterial agents and antimicrobial susceptibility in urine culture of people with urinary infection of Caguanapamba and Coyoctor communities in the canton El Tambo, 2015. METHODOLOGY AND TÉCNICA. - A study descriptive cross-sectional was conducted; the universe was represented by individuals in which the elementary and microscopic examination of urine (EMO) was positive for urinary tract infection, in the communities of Caguanapamba and Coyoctor. People willing to participate in the study signed an informed consent, accepting their participation. The data analysis was performed in Microsoft Excel 2010 and SPSS v22 program; it is expressed in tables with frequencies and percentages. RESULTS. - The 59.26% were positive by urine culture; 81.25% are female, with 50% aged 19-45 years 5 to 12 and 50%. Escherichia coli prevailed with 56.25%, followed by Staphylococcus epidermidis with 12.50% and 6.25% for Staphylococcus saprophyticus, Proteous mirabilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae. The predominant germ showed resistance to erythromycin with 50% and amoxicillin/clavulanate ac, cephalothin and nitrofurantoin with 27.28%. Staphylococcus epidermidis was resistant to erythromycin with 75%; Staphylococcus saprophyticus, with 100% for ceftriaxone and Proteous mirabilis and Klebsiella pneumoniae with 100% resistance to nitrofurantoin. CONCLUSION. - Important epidemiological data was obtained for communities regarding ITU
Incidencia de parasitosis en los comerciantes de la Asociación 9 de Enero, Cuenca 2018
(2019-09-16) Alvarado León, Miriam Elizabeth; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: According to the who parasitosis is an important problem of public health, parasites are lodged especially in the digestive system producing disorders in the body, and among the factors are the consumption of food, polluted water and poor hygiene standards of each individual. General Objective: Determine the incidence of parasitosis in the merchants of the Association 9 de January Cuenca, 2018. Methodology: Descriptive cross-sectional, quantitative and observational study, conducted in 110 merchants of the Association January 9 of the city of Cuenca, the study was socialized to all merchants, the people selected to participate in the investigation signed the informed consent, they were informed I apply a survey. Then the appropriate containers for the collection of the sample were delivered, previously under biosafety standards, finally a coproparasitic and concentrated stool examination was performed, the results obtained were tabulated in the (trial version) SPSS V 21 and expressed in frequencies and percentages. Results: The most frequent findings were the cysts of Entamoeba histolytica (40.1%), Endolimax nana (21.59) and Entamoeba coli (20.45). Most have potable water (54.5%), toilet and sewage system (47.3%). Work for up to 8 hours (37.2%). They refer to wash their hands (49.1%) before eating food using soap and water with 40% mainly. Retail traders who work in fixed positions had a higher risk of suffering from parasitic infection, the same happened with those who consume only homemade food. Conclusions: The presence of parasites had an incidence of 55.5%. Retail traders have a high percentage of parasites, according to the associated factors. The main pathogenic parasite was Entamoeba histolytica.
Microorganismos causantes de infección de vías urinarias recurrentes y sus complicaciones en pacientes mujeres que acudieron al Hospital Homero Castanier Crespo, período 2018 – 2019
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2022-09-23) Crespo Sánchez, Matías Josué; García Nieves, Andrea Isaura; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) occur very frequently throughout the life of the human being and are one of the main causes of medical consultation by female patients. UTIs have been constantly studied; however, few data are available on recurrent infections, causal and predisposing agents, as well as the most frequent complications. Objective: To identify the microorganisms that cause recurrent urinary tract infection and its complications in female patients who attended the Homero Castanier Crespo hospital. Methodology: A retrospective investigation was carried out, 706 patients with a report of UTI were selected and 63 of them presented episodes of recurrence. Only those patients with a positive urine culture were taken into account to obtain more precise data. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the information; qualitative and quantitative variables were proposed and to relate these variables, the prevalence ratio was considered with the 95% confidence intervals and the p value. Results: After the development of the investigation, the main microorganisms that cause recurrent urinary tract infections were identified as E. coli in 90.5% of the cases, followed by Enterobacter spp and Klebsiella spp; likewise, the most common complications were identified as cistitis in the 25% of the cases and pyelonephritis in 17.6%. However, the majority of patients did not report to suffer from any complication. Conclusions: Recurrent urinary tract infections are infrequent in patients at the Homero Castanier Crespo hospital in the city of Azogues, Ecuador. Mainly reinfections were reported. Most of the patients belonged to the adult population and this is associated with reproductive age. The most frequent complication was identified as cystitis.
Parámetros hematológicos a través del hemograma en deportistas de la Federación Deportiva del Cañar, 2017
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2018-11-11) Andrade Berrezueta, Ligia Vanessa; Gómez Romero, Eliana Michelle; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Anemia is classified as a public health problem, where the content of hemoglobin in the blood is below the reference values. This value is modified with age, sex, pregnancy, and geographic location. Athletes are prone to suffer a decrease in iron in their body, due to loss or inadequate intake of this mineral that compromise their physical performance and resistance, which is why they can develop a secondary anemia, by hemolysis and oxidative stress that originates when carrying out high resistance exercises, which lead to frequent digestive hemorrhages due to the decrease of iron (1) (2). OBJECTIVE: To determine the hematological parameters in the athletes of the Sports Federation of Cañar 2017. METHODOLOGY: The study was observational and descriptive. The universe consisted of 180 athletes; the sample was worked with the 180 participants by request of the Sports Federation of Cañar. The research project was socialized, giving the respective consents, informed assent and the application of a form. The samples were processed in the Clinical Laboratory of the Vicente Corral Moscoso Hospital fulfilling all the biosafety and quality management standards, the data were tabulated in the SPSS V 15.0 of free configuration in spanish and Excel program. RESULTS: The most predominant age was 14 years with 38.9%, the male with 26.7%, and 55.6% come from the coast, the hours of training that predominates is two hours with 57.2%. The results, in the white series shows leukocytosis of 5.6% and leukopenia of 2.8%, in the red series, 8.9% (Sierra) and 11.1% (Costa), had high values of red blood cells, in the hematocrit the 7.8% of high values correspond to the coast. The erythrocyte indexes with high values of 0.6% were in the VCM and CHCM.
Perfil lipídico en deportistas de 14 – 18 años de la Federación Deportiva del Cañar, 2017
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2018-11-11) Inga Remache, Diego Fernando; Aucancela Chitacapa, Santiago David; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND: Alterations in lipid profile are present in the population in general, including in teenagers, these plasmatic values result from complex metabolic processes that are under the control of influences or genetic and environmental factors. OBJECTIVE: To determine the parameters of lipid profile in athletes from 14 to 18 years of the Sports Federation of Cañar 2017. METHODOLOGY: A cross-sectional descriptive study was carried out on all athletes from 14 to 18 years of the Cañar Sports Federation, the universe was 180 athletes, it wasn´t necessary to calculate the sample, because the Sports Federation of Cañar suggested that it be carried out in its entirety, the research project was presented who participated freely and voluntarily signing the respective assent and informed consent. The sample was taken in venous blood taken in fasting from 8 to 12 hours. For the analysis of the results, SPSS software version 15 of free configuration in Spanish and Microsoft Excel 2013 was used, presented in tables and graphs with their respective analyzes. RESULTS: 69.4% of the athletes are men, the majority are 14 years old (38.9%). 92.2% have total cholesterol in ideal values, 88.3% of HDL within normal values, LDL with 90.6% have normal reference values and triglycerides with 96.1% with optimal values. 57.2% of athletes train two hours a day, followed by one hour with 38.3%. CONCLUSIONS: The values of total cholesterol were determined in great majority with more than 92% in ideal, while HDL Cholesterol has a normal risk of 59% and lower 29%; LDL Cholesterol is normal in most athletes
Perfil renal en deportistas de la Federación Deportiva del Cañar
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2018-11-11) Ávila Sucuzhagñay, Sonia Andrea; Latacela Lligui, Tannya Fabiola; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
BACKGROUND: The physical exercise of loading and continuous training to maintain a good state of health. The metabolites urea, creatinine and uric acid are of vital importance since together with other biochemical tests they help to know the state of health, especially the care of the kidney. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: To determine the renal profile in athletes from 14 to 18 years of age who attend the Sports Federation of Cañar. METHODOLOGY: Descriptive-transversal study in sportsmen of 14-18 years of the Cañar Sports Federation from a universe of 180; sample has the same value as the Federation requested that everything be done. The methodology included signature of consent and consent, application of a survey, taking and processing of samples for the quantification of urea, creatinine and uric acid and tabulation of data in SPSS v23. RESULTS: According to the data obtained, the level of urea in athletes is normal (91.1%), creatinine (92.2%) and uric acid (88.9%). Male athletes predominated (69.4%), the age of highest prevalence was 14 years (38.9%), the disciplines of highest percentage were boxing (27,2%) and olympic wrestling (25,0%), the hours of greatest training were those of two hours a day (57.2%).
Presencia de parásitos en frutas expendidas en el mercado Feria Libre. Cuenca 2023
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2023-09-07) Sangurima Pintado, Karina Virginia; Sarmiento Rodríguez, Evelyn Sofía; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Background: Human consumption of fruits has been crucial for development and nutrition. Due to constant migration and demographic growth, the transmission of pathogenic agents causing infectious diseases, such as parasites, has spread, and these parasites have been found present in fruits such as strawberries, grapes, and blackberries. Objective: To analyze the presence of parasites in fruits sold at the Feria Libre market. Cuenca, February-June 2023. Methodology: A total of 87 fruit vendors at the Feria Libre market were included in the study, and 261 samples were collected, comprising 87 samples of strawberries, 87 samples of grapes, and 87 samples of blackberries. Identification techniques used included the fresh method, concentration method, and modified Ziehl Neelsen-Kinyoun staining. Data collection was conducted through a survey, and the results were recorded in a digital database. The tabulation and analysis were performed using IBM SPSS Statistics 25 trial version, Microsoft Excel 2016, and Microsoft Word 2016. Results: Out of the 261 samples, 40.59% tested positive for the presence of parasites. Pathogenic parasites predominated, accounting for 60%, with Entamoeba histolytica/dispar being the most frequent. Concerning the sociodemographic data of the vendors, 74.7% were female. In terms of age, 55.2% were adults between 36 and 64 years old, 57.5% resided in urban areas, 58.6% had access to sanitation facilities, and 68.8% obtained drinking water from a public network. Conclusion: A significant frequency of parasites was found in fruits, with blackberries being the most affected. Protozoa were the most prevalent, especially in women aged 36 to 64 years. The presence of parasites is associated with factors such as access to sanitation facilities and the use of bottled water.
Prevalencia de hipotiroidismo en mujeres de 40–60 años de edad que acuden al Hospital José Carrasco Arteaga – IESS, durante el año 2018
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2019-11-20) Garcés Chiriboga, Katherine Gabriela; Ortiz Álvarez, Melissa Thalía; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
Hypothyroidism is characterized by an increase in the production of Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone (TSH) and thyroid hormone levels (T3 and T4) normal or diminished, depending on the type of hypothyroidism present, either clinical or subclinical, respectively. Several risk factors that are involved in the development of this thyroid hypofunction are very common in the population. GENERAL OBJECTIVE: Determine the prevalence of hypothyroidism in female patients between the ages of 40-60 years old who attended the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital during 2018. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive retrospective study was carried out on 278 women between the ages of 40 and 60 years old who had a thyroid exam at the José Carrasco Arteaga Hospital, “IESS”, attaching a confidentiality agreement that ensured that the data obtained from the medical records were managed with ethics and professionalism. RESULTS: 278 patients were analyzed, determining that the prevalence of hypothyroidism in the population studied were 16.2%, being more frequent in women of the age group of 55 to 60 years old with 34.54%, residence in the urban sector was greater with a 64.44%, being also frequent in overweight women with 53.33% and with least representation, pregnant women with 2.30% CONCLUSIONS: The most frequent age group was 55 to 60 years old, remaining mostly to the urban sector. Hypothyroidism is present in a greater proportion in overweight women, of the total of women who present hypothyroidism, a minimum percentage were in women during pregnancy
Prevalencia de infección de vías urinarias, mediante el examen elemental y microscópico de orina y factores de riesgo asociados, en los habitantes de Coyoctor, de octubre 2015 a abril 2016, Tambo – Cañar
(Universidad de Cuenca, 2016-11-11) Pacheco Iñiguez, Valeria Carolina; Ramón Mora, María Fernanda; Macero Méndez, Reina María; Baculima Tenesaca, José Mauricio
ANTECEDENTS: To determine the prevalence of a disease allows a description and identification of its frequency. In Tambo canton, data provided by the health center, 2008 demonstrate that Via Urinary Infection occupied sixth place of frequency. Meanwhile the World Organization of health, 2012 determined that it is the fourth cause of death in Ecuador (1, 2). OBJECTIVE: To determine the prevalence of urinary tract infections through urine microscope elemental testing and risk factors associated to the population of Coyoctor from October 2015 to April 2016, Tambo-Cañar. METHODOLOGY: The research was descriptive, cross-section, carried out in Coyoctor community to a population of 264 habitants, from which, after applying the formula, 157 samples were received. The participants signed a consent and assent form. They filled out a survey with affiliation data and information aimed for the case study. Elemental and microscopic urine exams were performed that provide pivotal information and the prevalence of via urinary infection in the population studied was determined. RESULTS: 13.4% of Coyoctor habitants presented urinary infections, with 19% in almost all groups of ages, except 30-39 year olds with 9.5% and older than 60 with 14.3%. The feminine gender predominated wth 85.7%. Bad hygiene habits represented 33.3% and unadecuate cleaning after defecation and 28.6% deficient intimate hygiene