Atencion primaria
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Comparative Study
[Follow-up and monitoring of hypertension. Is this performed the same in the autochthonous and immigrant populations?].
To evaluate the degree of control of blood pressure (BP) in the autochthonous and immigrant populations and to find the variables linked to good control. ⋯ The origin of the patient does not affect BP control.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
[Therapy compliance in cases of hyperlipaemia, as measured through electronic monitors. Is a reminder calendar to avoid forgetfulness effective?].
To analyse the efficacy of the intervention with a calendar reminder of the medication taking in the treatment of the hyperlipidemias. ⋯ The calendar reminder intervention is an efficacious way of improving the percentage of patients complying with lipaemia treatment.
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Randomized Controlled Trial
[Predictive value of ultra-sound densitometry as a method of selective screening for osteoporosis in primary care].
To determine the cut-off point of calcaneous quantitative ultrasound densitometry (QUS) as a selection method in primary care for referral of postmenopausal women for dual energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA). ⋯ Given its high NPV, QUS can be considered a useful device for screening before DXA. Its low PPV means it has to be combined with other complementary or substitutive selective screening methods, such as predictive rules, which should be evaluated in each specific use.