Myelomeningocele repair in Latin America: a systematic review.

Objective: Myelomeningocele (MMC) carries high morbidity and mortality. The Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) showed improved outcomes after prenatal compared to postnatal repair. However, it is unclear how the MOMS trial affected practice and outcomes in the Latin American region.

Green extraction of phenolic compounds from the by-product of purple araçá (Psidium myrtoides) with natural deep eutectic solvents assisted by ultrasound: Optimization, comparison, and bioactivity.

The recovery of bioactive compounds is a promising approach for obtaining rich extracts from fruit by-products. This study investigated the influence of Natural Deep Eutectic Solvents (NADES) and Ultrasound-Assisted Extraction (UAE) on the phenolic content, antioxidant capacity, and in vitro antidiabetic activity of Psidium myrtoides by-product. Among eight NADES evaluated based on choline chloride, NADES ChCl:Gly (1:2) was selected for its efficiency in extracting total phenolic compounds (TPC) with high antioxidant capacity.

Differences between Myeloschisis and Myelomeningocele in patients undergoing prenatal repair of Open Spina Bifida.

Introduction: Open spina bifida (OSB) manifests as myelomeningocele (MMC) or myeloschisis (MS). Both lesions theoretically leak cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) and produce different degrees of Chiari II malformation (CHMII). However, it is not entirely clear whether these forms of OSB have different clinical manifestations.

Green-based methods to obtain bioactive compounds from Loes. using polar solvent.

Many biological activities have been reported for the Ilex genus. However, few studies in the literature have reported on guayusa. To address this gap in our knowledge, chemical analysis of guayusa leaves was made.

Inverse Association between Omega-3 Index and Severity of COVID-19: A Case-Control Study.

Background: Omega-3 fatty acids enhance immune response and modulate inflammation. This study aimed to determine the relationship between omega-3 fatty acid status and the severity of SARS-CoV-2 infection. Methods: Using a case−control design, we compared hospitalized patients with severe SARS-CoV-2 infection (cases, n = 73) with a group of ambulatory patients with mild SARS-CoV-2 infection (controls, n = 71).

Omega-3 Index and Clinical Outcomes of Severe COVID-19: Preliminary Results of a Cross-Sectional Study.

The potentially detrimental effects of the worldwide deficiency of Omega-3 fatty acids on the COVID-19 pandemic have been underestimated. The Omega-3 Index (O3I), clinical variables, biometric indices, and nutritional information were directly determined for 74 patients with severe COVID-19 and 10 healthy quality-control subjects. The relationships between the OI3 and mechanical ventilation (MV) and death were analyzed.

Prenatal Repair of Spina Bifida: A 2-Center Experience with Open Intrauterine Neurosurgery in Chile.

Objective: To report the experience with prenatal repair of open spina bifida (OSB) from 2 centers in Chile.

Methods: Women with a second-trimester fetus with OSB were offered intrauterine neurosurgical repair following the protocol from the Management of Myelomeningocele Study (MOMS) trial. Pediatric follow-up with infants reaching 12 and 30 months of life was also reviewed.

Use of plastic wound retractor at hysterotomy site in prenatal repair of myelomeningocele: a new technique.

To describe the use of a self-retaining thermoplastic polyurethane wound retractor for the management of hysterotomy during prenatal repair of myelomeningocele. The preliminary experience with 16 consecutive cases of open surgery for prenatal repair of myelomeningocele using a new technique is presented. Under general anesthesia, the gravid uterus was partially exteriorized through a low transverse abdominal incision and a high 3-4-cm midline vertical mini-hysterotomy was performed.

Removal of organic matter and ammoniacal nitrogen from landfill leachate using the UV/HO photochemical process.

This study investigates the effects of pH, HO concentration and reaction time of the UV/HO photochemical process on the removal of organic matter and ammonia from biologically pre-treated landfill leachates in anaerobic stabilization ponds. The results show that the concentration of HO and the initial pH are significant factors, with no significant interaction between them. A pH of 3 is the optimum value for the UV/HO process for the removal of organic matter, resulting in 51.