The Mediterranean diet and micronutrient levels in depressive patients.

Introduction: An inverse association between depression and some serum micronutrient levels (selenium, zinc, iron, magnesium, vitamin B and folic acid) has been reported. In addition, other studies reported that this micronutrient supplementation may improve depressed mood. The Mediterranean diet contains a sufficient amount of the micronutrients mentioned, although no study has reported an association between diet prescription and increased levels of them in depressive patients.

Genetic diversity of clinical Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates in a public hospital in Spain.

Background: Pseudomonas aeruginosa is an important nosocomial pathogen that exhibits multiple resistances to antibiotics with increasing frequency, making patient treatment more difficult. The aim of the study is to ascertain the population structure of this clinical pathogen in the Hospital Son Llàtzer, Spain.

Results: A significant set (56) of randomly selected clinical P.

Cost analysis of HIV treatment and drug-related adverse events when fixed-dose combinations of antiretrovirals (FDCs) were stopped, versus continuation with FDCs.

Background: The lower sales price of generic lamivudine has caused healthcare administrators to consider abolishing fixed-dose antiretroviral combinations (FDCs) that contain lamivudine and emtricitabine. The alternative is to administer the individual components of the FDCs separately, thus incorporating the new generic lamivudine medication.

Methods: The Balearic Islands Health Service ordered the discontinuation of the treatment with FDCs in July 2010, but FDCs were reintroduced in August 2010.

[Nosocomial spread of linezolid-resistant Staphylococcus hominis in two hospitals in Majorca].

Objective: Since March 2008, several linezolid and teicoplanin-resistant Staphylococcus hominis (S. hominis) isolates have been recovered from patients admitted to the two major hospitals on the island of Majorca, Spain. For this reason, a study was conducted to determine the molecular epidemiology of these isolates and the mechanism of linezolid resistance.

[Pneumococcal pneumonia in the era of heptavalent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine].

Introduction: To describe clinical features, complications, serotypes and antibiotic resistance in pneumococcal pneumonia in our environment after the generalization of the heptavalent conjugate vaccine (PCV-7) in paediatrics.

Material And Methods: Prospective study of episodes of pneumococcal pneumonia, with positive cultures in patients treated in the emergency department from January 2006 to February 2010.

Results: We studied 346 episodes in 320 patients, 335 belonged to 309 adult patients, 221 (71.

[Anaerobic bloodstream infections: study of 68 episodes].

Introduction: There is some controversy regarding the current rates of anaerobic bacteremia. Some authors have described an increasing incidence in recent years, whereas others report declining rates. There is even debate over whether to routinely perform anaerobic blood cultures.

Low-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with fibromyalgia and major depression.

Objective: To study the efficacy of low-frequency transcranial magnetic stimulation in patients with fibromyalgia and major depression.

Design: Twenty-eight patients were randomly assigned to receive 20 sessions of real or sham transcranial magnetic stimulation of the right dorsolateral prefrontal cortex. The main stimulation parameters were 15 trains at 110% of the motor threshold for 60 seconds at a frequency of 1 Hz.

[Bacteremia in very elderly patients: risk factors, clinical characteristics and mortality].

Introduction: There is little information on bacteremia in very elderly patients. This study describes the characteristics of bacteremia in this population.

Methods: This is a prospective study investigating bacteremia episodes in patients over 80 years old in comparison with episodes in patients aged 18-64 and 65-79 years.

[Adherence to antiretroviral therapy measured by pill count and drug serum concentrations. Variables associated with a bad adherence].

Background: We aimed at measuring the adherence to HAART by means of pill count and drug plasma levels. In addition, we aimed at determining variables associated with suboptimal adherence.

Patients And Method: Prospective observational study of 202 consecutive patients with HIV infection who were receiving antiretroviral treatment, followed up during 9 months.