Obstetric complications are more common in women with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) than in the general population.
To assess pregnancy outcomes in women with SLE from the RELESSER cohort after ...12 years of follow-up.
A multicentre retrospective observational study was conducted. In addition to data from the RELESSER register, data were collected on obstetric/gynaecological variables and treatments received. The number of term pregnancies was compared between women with pregnancies before and after the diagnosis of SLE. Further, clinical and laboratory characteristics were compared between women with pregnancies before and after the diagnosis, on the one hand, and with and without complications during pregnancy, on the other. Bivariate and multivariate analyses were carried out to identify factors potentially associated with complications during pregnancy.
A total of 809 women were included, with 1869 pregnancies, of which 1395 reached term. Women with pregnancies before the diagnosis of SLE had more pregnancies (2.37 vs 1.87) and a higher rate of term pregnancies (76.8% vs 69.8%, p < 0.001) compared to those with pregnancies after the diagnosis. Women with pregnancies before the diagnosis were diagnosed at an older age (43.4 vs 34.1 years) and had more comorbidities. No differences were observed between the groups with pregnancies before and after diagnosis in antibody profile, including anti-dsDNA, anti-Sm, anti-Ro, anti-La, lupus anticoagulant, anticardiolipin or anti-beta-2-glycoprotein. Overall, 114 out of the 809 women included in the study experienced complications during pregnancy, including miscarriage, preeclampsia/eclampsia, foetal death, and/or preterm birth. Women with complications had higher rates of antiphospholipid syndrome (40.5% vs 9.9%, p < 0.001) and higher rates of positivity for IgG anticardiolipin (33.9% vs 21.3%, p = 0.005), IgG anti-beta 2 glycoprotein (26.1% vs 14%, p = 0.007), and IgM anti-beta 2 glycoprotein (26.1% vs 16%, p = 0.032) antibodies, although no differences were found regarding lupus anticoagulant. Among the treatments received, only heparin was more commonly used by women with pregnancy complications. We did not find differences in corticosteroid or hydroxychloroquine use.
The likelihood of term pregnancy is higher before the diagnosis of SLE. In our cohort, positivity for anticardiolipin IgG and anti-beta-2- glycoprotein IgG/IgM, but not lupus anticoagulant, was associated with a higher risk of poorer pregnancy outcomes.
•Major CNS NP-SLE contributes to a 2-times higher mortality in SLE.•The individual major CNS NP-SLE manifestations contribute differently to survival in SLE.•CVD and organic brain syndrome are ...associated with the highest mortality rates.
To analyze the prevalence, incidence, survival and contribution on mortality of major central nervous system (CNS) involvement in systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).
Patients fulfilling the SLE 1997 ACR classification criteria from the multicentre, retrospective RELESSER-TRANS (Spanish Society of Rheumatology Lupus Register) were included. Prevalence, incidence and survival rates of major CNS neuropsychiatric (NP)-SLE as a group and the individual NP manifestations cerebrovascular disease (CVD), seizure, psychosis, organic brain syndrome and transverse myelitis were calculated. Furthermore, the contribution of these manifestations on mortality was analysed in Cox regression models adjusted for confounders.
A total of 3591 SLE patients were included. Of them, 412 (11.5%) developed a total of 522 major CNS NP-SLE manifestations. 61 patients (12%) with major CNS NP-SLE died. The annual mortality rate for patients with and without ever major CNS NP-SLE was 10.8% vs 3.8%, respectively. Individually, CVD (14%) and organic brain syndrome (15.5%) showed the highest mortality rates. The 10% mortality rate for patients with and without ever major CNS NP-SLE was reached after 12.3 vs 22.8 years, respectively. CVD (9.8 years) and organic brain syndrome (7.1 years) reached the 10% mortality rate earlier than other major CNS NP-SLE manifestations. Major CNS NP-SLE (HR 1.85, 1.29–2.67) and more specifically CVD (HR 2.17, 1.41–3.33) and organic brain syndrome (HR 2.11, 1.19–3.74) accounted as independent prognostic factors for poor survival.
The presentation of major CNS NP-SLE during the disease course contributes to a higher mortality, which may differ depending on the individual NP manifestation. CVD and organic brain syndrome are associated with the highest mortality rates.
Polymorphisms of cytokine genes have been investigated as susceptibility markers of giant cell arteritis (GCA). Here, we have reviewed the evidence to date and especially addressed the functional ...consequences of
IL10
(
−592C/A
and
−1082A/G
) gene polymorphisms and their association with susceptibility to and disease phenotype in GCA. A total number of 71 patients with GCA and 124 age-matched controls were genotyped using allele-specific primers and restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis. As previous studies in GCA showed inconsistent results, a meta-analysis of the existing studies was also conducted by using both fixed and random-effects models. The levels of circulating IL10 and the production of IL10 by peripheral blood mononuclear cells after in vitro stimulation were studied by Cytometric Bead Array. Data showed no significant differences in genotype or allele frequency distribution between patients and controls. The clinical characteristics and prognosis of these patients were also unrelated to the presence of these polymorphisms. However, the meta-analysis found a significant association of
IL10 −592C/A
polymorphism with susceptibility to GCA (odds ratio 2.205 (95 % confidence interval 1.074–4.524);
p
= 0.031). In both patients and age-matched controls, no differences in circulating IL10 levels or IL10 production were observed depending on the genotypes of the IL10 gene. In conclusion, although our cohort results do not support the impact of IL10 variants in susceptibility or clinical phenotype of GCA patients, the meta-analysis revealed a significant association of
−592C/A
polymorphism with susceptibility to GCA. In this population, no functional association was found between IL10 gene variants and IL10 production.
The use of treatments that increase oestrogen levels has usually been deemed risky in lupus patients. Past studies about the utilisation of oral contraceptive drugs and hormone replacement therapy ...(HRT) have shown contradictory results. More recently, prospective studies about this issue suggest that either oral anticontraceptives or HRT can be used in patients with stable disease without special risk for increments in clinical activity. Neither has an association with the development of arterial or venous thrombosis been observed. However, in this respect, several methodological limitations preclude establishing definitive conclusions.
Regarding the use of assisted reproduction techniques in lupus patients, only retrospective data are available. Overall they indicate that the real risk of disease exacerbation is quite low, the flares being generally mild when these procedures are performed in patients with stable disease.
La utilización de tratamientos que aumenten los niveles estrogénicos ha sido considerada clásicamente de riesgo en pacientes lúpicos. Estudios relativamente antiguos sobre la utilización de anticonceptivos orales y de tratamiento hormonal sustitutivo han proporcionado resultados contradictorios o inconsistentes. Más recientemente, estudios prospectivos sobre esta problemática sugieren que tanto los anticonceptivos como el tratamiento hormonal sustitutivo pueden ser utilizados en pacientes con enfermedad estable sin riesgo de un aumento en la actividad clínica de ésta. Tampoco se ha observado una asociación al desarrollo de complicaciones tromboembólicas arteriales y/o venosas. Aunque, a este respecto, determinaciones y limitaciones metodológicas imposibilitan el establecer valoraciones definitivas sobre esta problemática.
Con respecto a la utilización de técnicas de fertilización asistida en pacientes lúpicas, todos los datos de que se disponen son de tipo retrospectivo. Globalmente considerados, estos estudios indican que el riesgo real de reagudización de la enfermedad es relativamente bajo y que, en general, no son agudizaciones graves, siempre y cuando estas técnicas se realicen en pacientes con enfermedad estable.
To investigate whether there is association between the rs20541 (R130Q) polymorphism in the IL-13 gene with disease susceptibility and clinical subsets in patients with elderly-associated ...inflammatory chronic diseases.
Seventy-eight patients with giant cell arteritis (GCA), 174 with polymyalgia rheumatica (PMR), 90 elderly-onset rheumatoid arthritis (EORA), and 465 healthy controls from the same geographic area were studied. The rs20541 (R130Q) polymorphism in the IL-13 gene was evaluated by PCR-RFLP. Circulating levels of IL-13 were measured by ELISA.
A higher frequency of the AA genotype 2.349 (0.994–5.554), as well as the allele A 1.589 (1.085–2.328 and the A carriers 1.656 (1.021–2.686) (P<.05) was observed in the GCA patients. No significant differences were observed in the PMR and EORA patients as compared with the healthy controls. Neither difference was observed among the different disease groups studied. In GCA patients, differences in the genotype were associated with a worse prognosis. In PMR patients, the AA genotype was associated with higher levels of serum IL-13 than the GA one. However, such an association was not detected for controls and the other disease groups.
GCA is more frequent in carriers of the rs20541 (R130Q) polymorphism in the IL-13 gene. The utility of this polymorphism to predict the GCA prognosis must be confirmed in studies with a higher number of patients.
Investigar si existe asociación del polimorfismo rs20541 (R130Q) del gen de la IL-13 con la susceptibilidad y la expresión clínica de pacientes con enfermedades inflamatorias crónicas asociadas al envejecimiento.
Se estudiaron 78 pacientes con arteritis de células gigantes (ACG), 174 con polimialgia reumática (PMR), 90 con artritis reumatoide de comienzo en el anciano (EORA), y 465 controles sanos de la misma zona geográfica. El polimorfismo rs20541 (R130Q) para IL-13 se evaluó mediante PCR-RFLP. Los niveles de IL-13 circulante se determinaron por ELISA.
En los pacientes con ACG se observó una mayor frecuencia del genotipo AA 2,349 (0,994-5,554), así como del alelo A 1,589 (1,085-2,328) y de portadores de dicho alelo 1,656 (1,021-2,686) (p<0,05). No encontramos diferencias significativas entre los pacientes con PMR y EORA respecto al grupo control. Cuando comparamos las diferentes patologías entre sí, tampoco encontramos diferencias significativas entre ellas. En los pacientes con ACG las diferencias en el genotipo se asociaron con el pronóstico de la enfermedad. En pacientes con PMR, el genotipo AA se asoció con niveles más elevados de IL-13 circulante comparado con el GA. Sin embargo, esta asociación no se apreció para los controles o las otras enfermedades.
La ACG es más frecuente en individuos portadores del polimorfismo rs20541 (R130Q) del gen de la IL13. La utilidad de este gen para predecir el pronóstico en ACG debe ser confirmada en estudios con mayor número de pacientes.
To find out actual statistics on breastfeeding in Spain, as well as sociocultural and perinatal factors that affect its initiation and maintenance.
Prospective, multicentre, longitudinal, nationwide ...study (XXX study). SITE: Primary care paediatricians' office.
Cohort of newborns born between April 2017 and March 2018 in Spain who were followed up to two years of age in 8 visits.
Rates of different types of breastfeeding were analysed at each visit and variables related to gestation, delivery, neonatal period, social, economic and biological variables were also analysed.
Initial sample of 1946 (50.1% male). 90.7% decided to initiate breastfeeding at birth. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was 66.4% at 15days and 35.2% at 6months. Any type of breastfeeding (total breastfeeding TBF) at 6months was 61.7%. Median survival from TBF was 6.0months (95%CI: 6.0-6.1). Variables related to EBF at 15days: previous children, mother's level of education, absence of illness during pregnancy, no separation of mother and child at birth, no dummy use, no nipple problems, and time of decision to breastfeed. Variables related to longer duration of TBF: relationship of parents older than 5years, no dummy use, co-sleeping at one month of life, deciding to breastfeed before pregnancy, receiving information on breastfeeding during pregnancy and using support from associations.
Early abandonment of breastfeeding is a major problem in Western societies. There are factors that can be worked on to improve outcomes.
Conocer estadísticas reales sobre lactancia materna en España, así como factores socioculturales y perinatales que afectan a su inicio y mantenimiento.
Estudio prospectivo, multicéntrico, ...longitudinal, de ámbito nacional (estudio LAyDI).
Consulta de pediatras de atención primaria.
Cohorte de recién nacidos entre abril de 2017 y marzo de 2018 en España que se siguieron hasta los dos años en ocho visitas.
Se analizaron las tasas de los diferentes tipos de lactancia en cada visita y también se analizaron variables relacionadas con la gestación, el parto, el período neonatal, sociales, económicas y biológicas.
Muestra inicial de 1.946 (50,1% varones). El 90,7% decidieron iniciar lactancia materna al nacimiento. La cifra de lactancia materna exclusiva (LME) fue del 66,4% a los 15días y del 35,2% a los 6meses. Cualquier tipo de lactancia materna (lactancia materna total LMT) a los 6meses fue del 61,7%. La supervivencia de LMT presentó una mediana de 6,0meses (IC95%: 6,0-6,1). Variables relacionadas con LME a los 15días: hijos previos, nivel de educación de madre, ausencia de enfermedad durante el embarazo, no separación madre e hijo al nacer, no utilización de chupete, no existencia de problemas en pezones, y momento de decisión tipo lactancia. Variables relacionadas con mayor duración LMT son: la relación mayor de 5años de los padres, no usar de chupete, colecho al mes de vida, decidir lactancia materna antes del embarazo, recibir información sobre lactancia durante el embarazo y utilizar apoyo de asociaciones.
El abandono temprano de la lactancia materna es un problema importante en las sociedades occidentales. Existen factores sobre los que se puede actuar para mejorar resultados.
To find out actual statistics on breastfeeding in Spain, as well as sociocultural and perinatal factors that affect its initiation and maintenance.
Prospective, multicentre, longitudinal, nationwide study (XXX study).
Primary care paediatricians’ office.
Cohort of newborns born between April 2017 and March 2018 in Spain who were followed up to two years of age in 8 visits.
Rates of different types of breastfeeding were analysed at each visit and variables related to gestation, delivery, neonatal period, social, economic and biological variables were also analysed.
Initial sample of 1946 (50.1% male). 90.7% decided to initiate breastfeeding at birth. Exclusive breastfeeding (EBF) was 66.4% at 15days and 35.2% at 6months. Any type of breastfeeding (total breastfeeding TBF) at 6months was 61.7%. Median survival from TBF was 6.0months (95%CI: 6.0-6.1). Variables related to EBF at 15days: previous children, mother's level of education, absence of illness during pregnancy, no separation of mother and child at birth, no dummy use, no nipple problems, and time of decision to breastfeed. Variables related to longer duration of TBF: relationship of parents older than 5years, no dummy use, co-sleeping at one month of life, deciding to breastfeed before pregnancy, receiving information on breastfeeding during pregnancy and using support from associations.
Early abandonment of breastfeeding is a major problem in Western societies. There are factors that can be worked on to improve outcomes.
The emergence of electronic prescribing devices with clinical decision support systems (CDSS) is able to significantly improve management pharmacological treatments. We developed a web application ...available on smartphones in order to help clinicians monitor prescription and further propose CDSS.
A web application (www.MEmind.net) was developed to assess patients and collect data regarding gender, age, diagnosis and treatment. We analyzed antipsychotic prescriptions in 4345 patients attended in five Psychiatric Community Mental Health Centers from June 2014 to October 2014. The web-application reported average daily dose prescribed for antipsychotics, prescribed daily dose (PDD), and the PDD to defined daily dose (DDD) ratio.
The MEmind web-application reported that antipsychotics were used in 1116 patients out of the total sample, mostly in 486 (44%) patients with schizophrenia related disorders but also in other diagnoses. Second generation antipsychotics (quetiapine, aripiprazole and long-acting paliperidone) were preferably employed. Low doses were more frequently used than high doses. Long acting paliperidone and ziprasidone however, were the only two antipsychotics used at excessive dosing. Antipsychotic polypharmacy was used in 287 (26%) patients with classic depot drugs, clotiapine, amisulpride and clozapine.
In this study we describe the first step of the development of a web application that is able to make polypharmacy, high dose usage and off label usage of antipsychotics visible to clinicians. Current development of the MEmind web application may help to improve prescription security via momentary feedback of prescription and clinical decision support system.
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