Burnout in Rheumatologists in Latin America.

Background: Rheumatology is considered a low-risk specialty, but studies have shown a prevalence of burnout between 42% and 51%.

Objectives: The aim was to determine the prevalence of burnout in rheumatologists in Latin America and the factors associated with it.

Methods: Cross-sectional study based on a survey completed through Google Forms platform that was sent by the national rheumatology associations of Latin America.

Autoinflammatory/Autoimmunity Syndrome Induced By Adjuvants (ASIA) Due to Silicone Incompatibility Syndrome.

The adjuvant-induced autoimmune syndrome (ASIA) is associated with a dysregulation of the innate and adaptive immune system after exposure to chemical compounds, including liquid paraffin, silicone gel, acrylamides, and hyaluronic acid. Due the increase of the use of these compounds in cosmetic procedures, the prevalence of this syndrome is increasing. We present the first report in Ecuador associated to ASIA after an elective silicone breast prosthesis procedure, manifested as polyarthralgia, positive antinuclear antibody, anticentromere antibody, and a moderate positive Sclero-70.

Rheumatologists in Ecuador: Results of a Survey.

Introduction: Currently, there are no records of the current status of rheumatologists in Ecuador.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to get to know the current status of rheumatologists in Ecuador, focusing on education, working conditions, productivity, distribution of time between work activities, and job satisfaction.

Materials And Methods: A digital survey was created using the Google Forms platform.

Functional Disability and Its Determinants in Ecuadorian Patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis.

Introduction: Disability in RA is associated with loss of workdays, greater use of health resources and a higher prevalence of depression. The purpose of this study was to determine the prevalence of functional disability and the factors associated with it.

Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out during January-June 2019 at a rheumatology clinic in the city of Guayaquil.

LARS study: Latin American rheumatologist survey.

Background/objective: Latin America has scarce information related to rheumatologist's education, working conditions, productivity, and job satisfaction. The purpose of this survey was to describe the training and clinical practice characteristics of the rheumatology community in Latin America.

Methods: This is a cross-sectional study.

Leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin regulates expression of genes related to early wound healing in human gingival fibroblasts.

Background: Leucocyte- and platelet-rich fibrin (L-PRF) is a blood-derived biomaterial rich in leucocytes and platelets embedded in a high-density fibrin network that can be compressed into a membrane and used in surgical applications to stimulate tissue regeneration and wound healing, especially in oral cavity. This study aimed to determine the combined effects of the growth factors and cells present in L-PRF on fibroblasts that directly face the L-PRF membranes placed during surgical procedures.

Methods: The effect of L-PRF from six donors on the expression of 84 key wound healing genes in normal human gingival fibroblasts was tested by RT-qPCR.

Celiac Disease and Risk of Atrial Fibrillation: A Meta-analysis and Systematic Review.

Introduction Several studies have found celiac disease may be associated with a variety of cardiac manifestations. Atrial fibrillation (AF) is one of the most common arrhythmias that can cause significant morbidity. However, the risk of atrial fibrillation in patients with celiac disease according to epidemiological studies remains unclear.

Common errors in dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry scans in imaging centers in Ecuador.

Unlabelled: Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry is recognized for measuring bone mineral density. The lack of knowledge can lead to errors both in the acquisition of information and in its analysis and subsequent interpretation. The main errors in Ecuadorian Centers were positioning of the patient to the equipment and incorrect analyzed area.

Quality of life in Ecuadorian patients with established rheumatoid arthritis.

Purpose: To evaluate quality of life in patients with established rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and identify the factors that negatively affect it.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study with patients with established RA from a rheumatology center in Ecuador. The RA Quality of Life (RAQoL) questionnaire was used to assess QoL and the Health Assessment Questionnaire - disability index (HAQ-DI) questionnaire for functional capacity.