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Disabling injuries of the cervical spine in Argentine rugby over the last 20 years. (1/1356)
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the incidence and risk factors of disabling injuries to the cervical spine in rugby in Argentina. METHODS: A retrospective review of all cases reported to the Medical Committee of the Argentine Rugby Union (UAR) and Rugby Amistad Foundation was carried out including a follow up by phone. Cumulative binomial distribution, chi 2 test, Fisher test, and comparison of proportions were used to analyse relative incidence and risk of injury by position and by phase of play (Epi Info 6, Version 6.04a). RESULTS: Eighteen cases of disabling injury to the cervical spine were recorded from 1977 to 1997 (0.9 cases per year). The forwards (14 cases) were more prone to disabling injury of the cervical spine than the backs (four cases) (p = 0.03). Hookers (9/18) were at highest risk of injury (p < 0.01). The most frequent cervical injuries occurred at the 4th, 5th, and 6th vertebrae. Seventeen of the injuries occurred during match play. Set scrums were responsible for most of the injuries (11/18) but this was not statistically significant (p = 0.44). The mean age of the injured players was 22. Tetraplegia was initially found in all cases. Physical rehabilitation has been limited to the proximal muscles of the upper limbs, except for two cases of complete recovery. One death, on the seventh day after injury, was reported. CONCLUSIONS: The forwards suffered a higher number of injuries than the backs and this difference was statistically significant. The chance of injury for hookers was statistically higher than for the rest of the players and it was particularly linked to scrummaging. However, the number of injuries incurred in scrums was not statistically different from the number incurred in other phases of play. (+info)Use of base excision sequence scanning for detection of genetic variations in St. Louis encephalitis virus isolates. (2/1356)
Twenty-two isolates of St. Louis encephalitis (SLE) virus of various geographical origins (Brazil, Argentina, Panama, Texas, Missouri, Maryland, California, and Florida) were examined for genetic variation by the base excision sequence scanning (BESS T-scan) method. A fragment was amplified in the envelope gene with the forward primer labeled in the PCR. The BESS T-scan method determined different clusters according to the profiles generated for the isolates and successfully grouped the isolates according to their geographical origins. Two major clusters, the North American cluster (cluster A) and the South and Central American cluster (cluster B), were defined. Two subgroups, the Texas-California subgroup (subgroup A1) and the Missouri-Maryland-Florida subgroup (subgroup A2), were distinguished within group A. Similarly, group B strains were subclustered to a South American subgroup (subgroup B1) and a Central American subgroup (subgroup B2). These results were consistent with those obtained by DNA sequencing analysis. The ability of the BESS T-scan method to discriminate between strains that present with high degrees of nucleotide sequence similarity indicated that this method provides reliable results and multiple applications for other virus families. The method has proven to be suitable for phylogenetic comparison and molecular epidemiology studies and may be an alternative to DNA sequencing. (+info)Late diagnosis of retinoblastoma in a developing country. (3/1356)
OBJECTIVES: To assess the diagnostic process of retinoblastoma in a developing country. STUDY DESIGN: Prospective survey of 95 consecutive parents of patients with retinoblastoma. RESULTS: Fifty six parents consulted initially with a paediatrician. Their children tended to be younger, with a significantly higher frequency of advanced disease. Only half of the patients who consulted with a paediatrician were appropriately referred to an ophthalmologist; the paediatrician underestimated the complaints in the remainder. Children taken to an ophthalmologist were older and had less advanced disease. In about three quarters of these children, a diagnosis of retinoblastoma was suspected by the ophthalmologist on the first visit. Parents of patients with more advanced disease consulted significantly later. Poor parental education correlated significantly with late consultation. Lack of health insurance and living outside Buenos Aires City correlated significantly with an increased risk of extraocular disease. CONCLUSIONS: Paediatricians are the first health professional seen by most children with retinoblastoma. However, the diagnosis is not readily established. There is also a delay in consultation by parents, which is significantly longer in cases with advanced extraocular disease. Socioeconomic factors and access to health care might play a role in delayed diagnosis. (+info)Prevalence of antibody to human T cell lymphotropic virus types 1/2 among aboriginal groups inhabiting northern Argentina and the Amazon region of Peru. (4/1356)
We carried out a seroepidemiologic survey to define the prevalence of human T cell lymphotropic virus types 1/2 (HTLV-1/2) infections among aboriginal populations from isolated regions of northern Argentina and the Amazon region of Peru. Antibodies against HTLV were measured with agglutination tests and confirmed with by an immunofluorescence assay (IFA) and Western blotting. Five (6.94%) of 72 samples from the Tobas Indians in Argentina were positive by the IFA; two samples were typed as HTLV-1 (2.78%), two as HTLV-2 (2.78%), and one (1.39%) could not be typed because it had similar antibody titers against both viruses. No positive samples were found among 84 Andinos Punenos and 47 Matacos Wichis Indians. Seroprevalences of 2.50% (1 of 40) and 1.43% (1 of 70) for HTLV-1 were observed among Wayku and San Francisco communities in the Amazon region of Peru, and seroprevalences of 4.54% (1 of 22) and 2.38% (1 of 42) for HTLV-2 were observed among Boca Colorada and Galilea communities. No serologic evidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection was found among the Indians tested. These results indicated the presence of HTLV-1 and HTLV-2 in the indigenous populations of Argentina and Peru. Moreover, the lack of HIV infection indicates that the virus has probably not yet been introduced into these populations. (+info)Amplification of a 500-base-pair fragment from cultured isolates of Mycobacterium bovis. (5/1356)
The presence of a 500-bp fragment which amplifies a region from the genome of Mycobacterium bovis (J. G. Rodriguez, G. A. Meija, P. Del Portillo, M. E. Patarroyo, and L. A. Murillo, Microbiology 141:2131-2138, 1995) was evaluated by carrying out PCR on 121 M. bovis isolates. The M. bovis strains, previously characterized by culture and biochemical tests, were isolated from cattle in different regions of Argentina, Mexico, and Colombia. Four additional strains isolated from sea lions that belong to the M. tuberculosis complex were also included in the study. All of the isolates tested were PCR positive, rendering the expected 500-bp band and giving a correlation of 100% with previous microbiological characterization. Southern blot analysis revealed a common band of 1, 800 bp and a polymorphic high-molecular-mass hybridization pattern. The results show that this assay may be useful for diagnosis and identification of M. bovis in cattle. (+info)Biochemical characteristics of a carbapenemase from an Acinetobacter baumannii isolate collected in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (6/1356)
Three carbapenem-resistant Acinetobacter baumannii isolates were collected at a hospital in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Isoelectric focusing revealed multiple beta-lactamases, with two of the isolates showing identical profiles. A pI 6.9 carbapenemase with a molecular weight of 30 kDa was purified from one of these two isolates. The enzyme was predominantly a penicillinase, with its highest Vmax for oxacillin but highest Vmax/Km for benzylpenicillin. First-generation cephalosporins and imipenem were weaker substrates than penicillins, and oxyimino-aminothiazolyl cephalosporins were essentially stable. Meropenem-hydrolysing activity was not detected, despite resistance. The carbapenemase was inhibited by clavulanic acid and tazobactam, but not by EDTA. These kinetics place the enzyme into functional group 2; as an oxacillinase it could be placed in sub-group 2d or, as a zinc-independent carbapenemase, in sub-group 2f. (+info)Clinical case definitions for Argentine hemorrhagic fever. (7/1356)
Argentine hemorrhagic fever (AHF) is a potentially lethal infection in Argentina. The case-fatality ratio is >15%, but treatment reduces the mortality rate to <1%. Diagnosis is based on clinical and laboratory criteria, but no case definition has been validated. A chart review was conducted for patients hospitalized with suspected AHF. Individuals with a fourfold rise in antibody titer were classified as cases. The combination of a platelet count of <100,000/mm3 and a white blood cell (WBC) count of <2,500/mm3 had a sensitivity and specificity of 87% and 88%, respectively, thus suggesting that the use of these criteria in a case definition would be helpful for epidemiological studies of AHF. The combination of a platelet count of <100,000/mm3 and a WBC count of <4,000/mm3 had a sensitivity of 100% and a specificity of 71%; the use of these criteria in a case definition should be helpful for screening patients for therapy with immune plasma in the region where AHF is endemic. (+info)Dengue reemergence in Argentina. (8/1356)
Aedes aegypti, eradicated from Argentina in 1963, has now reinfested the country as far south as Buenos Aires. In 1997, four persons with travel histories to Brazil, Ecuador, or Venezuela had confirmed dengue, and surveillance for indigenous transmission allowed the detection of 19 dengue cases in Salta Province. These cases of dengue are the first in Argentina since 1916 and represent a new southern extension of dengue virus. (+info)The symptoms of Chagas disease can vary depending on the severity of the infection and the location of the parasites in the body. In the acute phase, which typically lasts for weeks to months after infection, symptoms may include fever, fatigue, headache, joint pain, and swelling of the eyelids and neck. In some cases, the infection can spread to the heart and digestive system, leading to life-threatening complications such as heart failure, arrhythmias, and intestinal obstruction.
If left untreated, Chagas disease can enter a chronic phase, which can last for years or even decades. During this phase, symptoms may be less severe but can still include fatigue, joint pain, and cardiac problems. In some cases, the infection can reactivate during pregnancy or after exposure to stress, leading to relapses of acute symptoms.
Chagas disease is diagnosed through a combination of physical examination, medical history, and laboratory tests such as blood tests and imaging studies. Treatment typically involves antiparasitic drugs, which can be effective in reducing the severity of symptoms and preventing complications. However, the disease can be difficult to diagnose and treat, particularly in remote areas where medical resources are limited.
Prevention is an important aspect of managing Chagas disease. This includes controlling the population of triatomine bugs through measures such as insecticide spraying and sealing homes, as well as educating people about the risks of the disease and how to avoid infection. In addition, blood banks in areas where Chagas disease is common screen donated blood for the parasite to prevent transmission through blood transfusions.
Overall, Chagas disease is a significant public health problem in Latin America and can have severe consequences if left untreated. Early diagnosis and treatment are important to prevent complications and improve outcomes for those infected with this disease.
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- Argentina's opposition Together for Change (Juntos por el Cambio - JxC) coalition would beat the ruling Everbody's Front (Frente de Todos - FdT) alliance at the Simultaneous, Open and Mandatory Primary (PASO) elections in August by between 10 to 12 percentage points, according to a poll by Opina Argentina published Tuesday in Buenos Aires. (mercopress.com)
- Fedora Ambassadors Day Argentina 2010]] = Fedora Ambassador Day Argentina 2010 = == Purpose == * Gather in one place all the highest contributors from Argentina * Give lectures to Argentinian students about how to join and help the Fedora Project * Organice the new structure in the Fedora Argentina Community == Plan == # '''Location: Buenos Aires''' # '''Date: November. (fedoraproject.org)
- BUENOS AIRES, Argentina - Spanish officials warned Argentina on Friday that the country risks becoming "an international pariah" if it follows through on its threats to wrest control of Spanish-owned energy company Repsol's majority stake in its South American YPF unit. (foxnews.com)
- Argentina followed suit and ordered the expulsion of Ecuador's ambassador in Buenos Aires, Xavier Monge. (ap.org)
- Associated Press writer Daniel Politi in Buenos Aires, Argentina, contributed to this report. (ap.org)
- Ritacco V , Reniero A , Ambroggi M , Barrera LB , López B , Di Lonardo M , Inter-hospital spread of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in Buenos Aires, Argentina. (cdc.gov)
- Palmero D , Ritacco V , Ambroggi M , Marcela N , Barrera L , Capone L , Multidrug-resistant tuberculosis in HIV-negative patients, Buenos Aires, Argentina. (cdc.gov)
Skip1
- We have always planned to compete in Rally Argentina and although part of the team, including the car, is already on site, it was necessary to skip this event. (wrc.com)
Programa Nacional4
- Guía de establecimientos asistenciales de la República Argentina 1995 / Ministerio de Salud y Acción Social, Programa Nacional de Estadísticas de Salud. (who.int)
- by Programa Nacional de Estadísticas de Salud (Argentina). (who.int)
- La Subcomisión de Calidad y Seguridad del Paciente de la Sociedad Argentina de Pediatría y Programa Nacional de Actualización Pediátrica elaboraron una encuesta sobre seguridad del paciente y prevención de errores (datos poblacionales, 9 dimensiones para internación, 5 para atención ambulatoria ). (bvsalud.org)
- El instrumento fue enviado a los alumnos de Programa Nacional de Actualización Pediátrica 2013, distribuidos en todo el país. (bvsalud.org)
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- Argentina was established in 1997. (alltech.com)
Argentina's1
- IAEA Deputy Director General Juan Carlos Lentijo (left) and Nestor Alejandro Masriera, President of the Board of Directors of Argentina's Nuclear Regulatory Authority (right) at a meeting reviewing the interim results of the IAEA's support to work done in Argentina to bolster the country's nuclear regulatory framework in two areas. (iaea.org)
Tuberculosis1
- Aita J , Barrera L , Reniero A , López B , Biglione J , Weisburd G , Hospital transmission of multidrug-resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis in Rosario, Argentina. (cdc.gov)
Argentine3
- Argentine artists led by Leon Gieco and Red Solidaria organized a festival of solidarity which they called 'Argentina embraces Chile' seeking to both generate an emotional rapprochement with the Chilean people and to collect food and equipment needed for the earthquake victims. (newint.org)
- A new report by the Argentine Social Debt Observatory of the Pontifical Catholic University of Argentina that confirms that 6 out of 10 children and adolescents in the country are poor with an increasing dependency on soup kitchens to eat and a rise in child labor amid soaring inflation. (yahoo.com)
- People born abroad and living in Argentina for a certain time can acquire the Argentine citizenship if they satisfy certain conditions. (bpb.de)
Cordoba1
- This information on internet performance in Alta Gracia, Cordoba, Argentina is updated regularly based on Speedtest ® data from millions of consumer-initiated tests taken every day. (speedtest.net)
Latin American1
- Today, it is especially people from neighboring Latin American countries who immigrate to Argentina. (bpb.de)
Chile1
- Estructura y comportamiento del sector salud en la Argentina, Chile y el Uruguay : estudios de casos y modelo hist'orico-evolutivo de organizaci'on y comportamiento sectorial. (who.int)
Amid1
- Shares of Repsol YPF SA closed down 2.7 percent to €17.47 ($22.97) in Madrid amid the escalating dispute and a widespread sell-off for Spain's benchmark Ibex index - even though Repsol told Spanish security regulators that Argentina had yet to provide any official word of its plans for YPF. (foxnews.com)
Adults2
- The vaccine scheduler table summarizes the current vaccination schedule for young children, adolescents, and adults in Argentina. (who.int)
- Hepatitis C is the leading cause of chronic hepatitis , cirrhosis , and liver cancer in Argentina , where from 1.5% to 2.5% of adults are infected. (bvsalud.org)
Centers1
- To evaluate the effectiveness of blood pressure (BP) self - monitoring and peer mentoring to improve the control of hypertension in clinical practice in primary care centers (PCCs) located in low- resource settings in Argentina . (bvsalud.org)
Country2
- Speaker: Marcos Christensen, Country Manager Argentina, Comscore Inc. (comscore.com)
- Argentina is the second country in the WHO Region of the Americas to be certified in 45 years, after Paraguay in June 2018. (who.int)
History2
Data2
- To ascertain trends in tobacco use among youths in Argentina, the Argentina Ministry of Health and CDC analyzed data from the Global Youth Tobacco Survey (GYTS) for 2007 and 2012 (the next year that it was administered in Argentina). (cdc.gov)
- For this report, statistical software was used to analyze weighted 2007 and 2012 Argentina GYTS data for the following categories: current cigarette smoker, frequent cigarette smoker, current smoker of other tobacco, ever smoked a cigarette, current smokeless tobacco user, current tobacco user, and exposure to SHS. (cdc.gov)
Year1
- Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Argentina. (cdc.gov)
Internet1
- For additional up-to-date information about internet speeds in Argentina as a whole, visit the Speedtest Global Index ™ or read our recent Market Reports for provider information . (speedtest.net)
Respect2
- Olivier Bailly, a spokesman for the EU's executive, told reporters the commission hopes Argentina shows respect for "international engagements on the treatment and the protection of international investments on its territory. (foxnews.com)
- Argentina "didn't respect due process in Ecuador," while Ecuador's Foreign Affairs Ministry "didn't react on time through regular channels," she said. (ap.org)
Patients1
- Improvements in cancer treatment in general and in radiotherapy in particular have increased the life expectancy of many cancer patients in Argentina. (iaea.org)
Current2
- Be aware of current health issues in Argentina. (cdc.gov)
- The current status of patient safety in Argentina: Cross sectional study]. (bvsalud.org)
Cost1
- Breaking the rules comes with a cost, and Argentina could turn itself into an international pariah," said Inigo Mendez de Vigo, Spain's Secretary of State for European Affairs, in an interview aired on the Onda Cero radio network. (foxnews.com)
Longer1
- Argentina told Ecuador on Monday that Duarte was no longer in the Quito residence, saying she had left of her own accord. (ap.org)
Countries3
- While addressing the needs of Argentina, once finalized, the benchmarks established can also be used by regulators in other countries. (iaea.org)
- We stand side-by-side with Spain in this situation," he said, adding that the two countries must forge a solution that does not "damage the working environment and economic relations between the European Union and Argentina. (foxnews.com)
- Algeria and Argentina have eliminated malaria thanks to the unwavering commitment and perseverance of the people and leaders of both countries," said Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General. (who.int)
Work3
- The Hollywood Reporter first reported that Alonso's exit was tied to her work on "Argentina, 1985. (bing.com)
- Disney has settled with producer Victoria Alonso, who claimed she was fired after "refusing" to make a ... following her work on Amazon's Oscar-nominated film Argentina, 1985, as the reason. (bing.com)
- work on Amazon's Oscar-nominated film Argentina, 1985, as the reason. (bing.com)
Study1
- In the framework of the historical study about the different articulations of psychology with health sciences, the first links of psychology with dental discipline in Argentina, specifically with child dentistry, are investigated. (bvsalud.org)
Family1
- The research focuses on the beginnings of family therapy in Argentina, as from its formation and expansion within the "psy" sciences (psychiatry, psychoanalysis and psychology). (bvsalud.org)
Region1
- The head of Red Solidaria Argentina, Manuel Lozano, is currently in Chile's capital Santiago and will travel to the earthquake-damaged Maule region with a first load of donations. (newint.org)
Details1
- Details for: Revista Argentina del Torax. (who.int)
Treatment1
- Hepatitis C in Argentina: epidemiology and treatment. (bvsalud.org)
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Social1
- President Alberto Fernández of Argentina announced in a video message on his social media that he will not seek re-election in the upcoming presidential elections. (mercopress.com)
Spanish1
- Spanish Vice President Soraya Saenz de Santamaria said Friday that Spain will respond forcefully if Argentina follows through with the nationalization. (foxnews.com)
Percent2
- In the Italian general elections for the Chamber of Deputies in 2008, holders of Italian passports with residency in Argentina participated strongly (56,9 percent) and arguably had a significant influence in the outcome of the election. (bpb.de)
- How Argentina may try to displace Repsol, which owns 57 percent of YPF, has been the subject of wide speculation since the government's pressure campaign began in February. (foxnews.com)