{"title":"State of neglect and stagnation in prison healthcare.","authors":"","doi":"10.18176/resp.00122","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18176/resp.00122","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"37-38"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426112/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654222","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Sofía Victoria Casado-Hoces, Delia González-Tejedor, Rebeca Martín-Velasco
{"title":"Dermatological lesions in diabetes.","authors":"Sofía Victoria Casado-Hoces, Delia González-Tejedor, Rebeca Martín-Velasco","doi":"10.18176/resp.00126","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00126","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>Diabetes is a chronic metabolic disease characterised by high glucose levels and altered carbohydrate and lipid metabolism, affecting an increasing number of people worldwide. Spain ranks fifth among European countries with the highest incidence of diabetes. Hyperglycaemia causes damage to numerous cell types, including keratinocytes and fibroblasts in the skin. Dermatological manifestations appear in more than 30% of cases of diabetes at the onset of the disease and in up to 100% during the course of the disease. This makes skin examination of patients particularly important, as early treatment of diabetes can slow the progression of the disease and improve its prognosis. In addition, some dermatological changes may alert us to suboptimal metabolic control of previously known diabetes. Some lesions are associated with insulin resistance, others are due to fungal or bacterial infections, there are also alterations due to diabetes itself or to chronic complications of diabetes; finally, there are lesions due to pharmacological treatment of the disease and to devices such as insulin infusion pumps and sensors for interstitial glucose measurement. Knowing and recognising dermatological changes is therefore essential in our daily work, because they guide us towards a better management of the disease and its causes.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"67-75"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426110/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654285","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Kristiana Giacomini, Carlos Eduardo de-Souza-Matos, Matheus Arengheri-Vicente, Lia Beatriz Henke-de-Azevedo, Leonardo Garcia-Velasquez, Lirane Elize Defante-Ferreto
{"title":"Prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection among prison officers in Paraná, Brazil: a longitudinal study.","authors":"Kristiana Giacomini, Carlos Eduardo de-Souza-Matos, Matheus Arengheri-Vicente, Lia Beatriz Henke-de-Azevedo, Leonardo Garcia-Velasquez, Lirane Elize Defante-Ferreto","doi":"10.18176/resp.00125","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00125","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To evaluate the baseline prevalence of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) and longitudinal changes in interferon-gamma release assay (IGRA) positivity among male and female prison officers in Paraná, Brazil.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>A longitudinal study was conducted with prison officers in direct contact with inmates. LTBI was diagnosed using the QuantiFERON-TB<sup>®</sup> Gold Plus (IGRA) test.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The proportion of IGRA-positive individuals decreased from 22.6% in 2022 to 5.7% in 2024. However, increases were observed in cigarette consumption, alcohol use, and daily consumption of medications.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The findings highlight the importance of periodic monitoring of latent tuberculosis infection and strengthening occupational health promotion strategies for prison officers.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"58-66"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426109/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654219","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Jane Ignácio Dos Reis-Marcelino, Vitor Rafael Gomes, Gabriel Alves-Goulart, Luciane Miranda-Guerra
{"title":"Invisibility of oral health in prisons: a scoping review of dental care.","authors":"Jane Ignácio Dos Reis-Marcelino, Vitor Rafael Gomes, Gabriel Alves-Goulart, Luciane Miranda-Guerra","doi":"10.18176/resp.00124","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00124","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>To map scientific production of dental care in prisons, identifying trends, gaps, and organizational aspects of access.</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>Scoping review in accordance with Johanna Briggs Institute (JBI) and PRISMA-ScR guidelines in MEDLINE, Web of Science (WoS), Latin American and Caribbean Health Sciences Literature (LILACS), and Embase. Primary studies in three languages were included, without time restrictions.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>From 28 studies (mostly from Brazil, France, and India), high rates of caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss prevail under a reactive emergency model.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>Prison care reflects structural inequities. Initiatives such as tele-dentistry and screening protocols are effective for improving a comprehensive approach. A transition toward a public health logic is necessary to guarantee the right to care within the prison system.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"47-57"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426111/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654280","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Efficacy of TENS combined with hygienic management using hypochlorous acid and sodium hypochlorite in the treatment of a sacral pressure ulcer: a case report.","authors":"Salvador Quintero-Del-Río, Eric Esteve-Hernández","doi":"10.18176/resp.00127","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00127","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"76-79"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426108/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654224","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Rebeca Llopis-Lambán, Raquel Sánchez-Recio, Marta Cerdan-Bernad
{"title":"Prevalence of mental disorders amongst inmates receiving psychopharmacological treatment at Zuera prison.","authors":"Rebeca Llopis-Lambán, Raquel Sánchez-Recio, Marta Cerdan-Bernad","doi":"10.18176/resp.00123","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00123","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>Mental illness is a very common issue in the prison population. This study set out to analyse the prevalence of mental disorders among inmates at Zuera Prison (Zaragoza).</p><p><strong>Material and method: </strong>A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted in September 2023, including inmates undergoing active treatment with psychotropic drugs. The sample included 598 prisoners (560 men and 38 women), with a mean age of 39.3 years for men and 41.3 years for women.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results showed that neurotic disorders were the most prevalent in both sexes (47% men, 55.30% women), followed by disorders due to psychoactive substance use (35.40% men, 23.70% women) and, in third place, personality disorders. Significant differences were observed in the distribution of diagnoses according to gender, nationality and recidivism: repeat offenders had a higher prevalence of drug-related disorders, while first-time offenders had more neurotic disorders. The foreign population showed a lower association with drug-related pathologies than the Spanish population.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The high prevalence of mental health disorders observed, and the differences found according to sociodemographic and prison-related characteristics, highlight the need to strengthen strategies for early detection, prevention and comprehensive mental health care within the prison system, particularly for individuals with a history of reoffending and substance-use disorders.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 2","pages":"39-46"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-07-21","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13426113/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148654299","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Innovations in the diagnosis of tuberculosis infection in prisons.","authors":"Joan A Caylà","doi":"10.18176/resp.00117","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00117","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 1","pages":"6-8"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13037285/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147595390","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Andrés Marco, Indiana Jesús Abdo, Neus Solé, Enrique Gil-Tubella, Isabel Barnés, Elisabet Turu
{"title":"Recent advances in the diagnosis and management of tuberculosis infection and its application in prison inmates.","authors":"Andrés Marco, Indiana Jesús Abdo, Neus Solé, Enrique Gil-Tubella, Isabel Barnés, Elisabet Turu","doi":"10.18176/resp.00120","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00120","url":null,"abstract":"<p><p>This review examines the current evidence on screening recommendations for <i>M. tuberculosis</i> infection (MTB), contemporary diagnostic approaches, and the indications and components of treatment-namely, who should be treated, when treatment is warranted, and which pharmacotherapeutic options are appropriate. To this end, World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations have been compiled, analyzing the changes introduced in recent years, particularly those following the development and implementation of a new class of MTB antigen-based skin tests. In the therapeutic domain, the classical long-course isoniazid regimen (6-9 months) is subjected to a critical comparative appraisal against shorter rifamycin-based regimens. For this purpose, documents issued by the WHO and by major national and international guidelines and consensus statements have been reviewed. The review focuses particularly on screening, diagnosis, and treatment in the incarcerated population.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 1","pages":"26-34"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13037289/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147594597","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Mental Illness and Serious Crime: Analysis of the Judicial Response and the Limitations of the Spanish Penitentiary System.","authors":"Ruth Salmón-Maroto","doi":"10.18176/resp.00119","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00119","url":null,"abstract":"<p><strong>Objectives: </strong>This article aims to analyse the judicial and penitentiary response to serious crimes committed by individuals with mental disorders, with particular attention to the type of sentence imposed and the indication of psychiatric treatment during its execution.</p><p><strong>Material and methods: </strong>A descriptive study was carried out, combining a literature review with the analysis of 38 judicial rulings issued in Spain. The study examines the recognition of mental pathology, the corresponding degree of criminal responsibility, and the measures applied. The selected sentences relate to crimes of homicide, murder, and sexual assault, all of which explicitly mention a relevant clinical diagnosis.</p><p><strong>Results: </strong>The results reveal a clear tendency towards the imposition of ordinary prison sentences, even in cases of diminished criminal responsibility. Only two cases, classified as criminally non-responsible, led to the application of a security measure involving psychiatric institutionalisation. In over half of the remaining rulings, the need for psychiatric treatment was noted, although without specifying how its effective implementation would be ensured. This vagueness, combined with the lack of specialised resources in the prison setting, significantly limits the possibility of appropriate clinical intervention.</p><p><strong>Discussion: </strong>The study highlights the structural shortcomings of the Spanish penal and penitentiary system in addressing mental health needs, as well as the insufficient coordination between the justice system and the healthcare network. It calls for a more individualised approach that integrates clinical, criminological, and social factors of the offender, and that prioritises rehabilitation over purely punitive logic.</p>","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 1","pages":"19-25"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13063730/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147677167","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Pedro A Martínez-Carpio, Montse Álvarez, Nuria Lleopart-Rodríguez, Ángel Bedoya Del Campillo
{"title":"Necrotizing fasciitis after intravenous injection of a gabapentin capsule as a drug of abuse.","authors":"Pedro A Martínez-Carpio, Montse Álvarez, Nuria Lleopart-Rodríguez, Ángel Bedoya Del Campillo","doi":"10.18176/resp.00121","DOIUrl":"10.18176/resp.00121","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":30044,"journal":{"name":"Revista Espanola de Sanidad Penitenciaria","volume":"28 1","pages":"35-36"},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2026-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13037286/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"147593906","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}