Atencion primaria
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To evaluate the effectiveness of NT in reducing pain and minimising use of analgesics in patients. ⋯ Neural therapy can be effective in reducing pain, as well as the use of analgesics. Further clinical trials would be needed to confirm this assertion.
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To determine the frequency of pain as a reason to visit a Primary Care doctor and to investigate the influence of pain on sleep disturbances. ⋯ In our study, a high percentage of patients came to the primary health care centre for pain, mainly musculoskeletal. In men, there is a clear relationship between sleep disturbances, pain intensity and acute pain. Further research is needed to study this topic in depth, in order to alleviate pain and improve the sleep quality in our patients.
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Multicenter Study Comparative Study
[Cardiovascular risk in Spanish smokers compared to non-smokers: RETRATOS study].
To evaluate the level of cardiovascular risk in smokers seenin Primary Care clinics. ⋯ Smoking is related to a high risk of fatal cardiovascular disease. Active promotion in Primary Care clinics of measures aimed at reducing the prevalence of the smoking habit would lead to a lowering of cardiovascular morbidity and mortality.