Atencion primaria
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To determine the annual incidence of tuberculosis (TB) in the health region of Lleida (RS) through the reported cases, and/or dispensing of the treatment drugs, as well as the level of compliance, based on the prescription drugs dispensed. ⋯ The incidence of TB in our health region has declined between 2007 and 2009, with the highest incidence among the immigrant population. There is a high amount of non-notified cases of tuberculosis. The Spanish-born population has a greater adherence to treatment. There is a lot of work to be done on disease notification, particularly among primary care doctors, as well as information on treatment adherence for the immigrant population. It would be interesting to study the socioeconomic factors that could determine the incidence and the poor adherence to treatment by immigrant populations.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Multicenter Study
[Comparison between aquatic-biodanza and stretching for improving quality of life and pain in patients with fibromyalgia].
To determine the level of improvement, as regards pain, impact on fibromyalgia and depression, achieved by patients with fibromyalgia by comparing aquatic biodanza and stretching exercises. ⋯ The biodanza aquatic exercises improve pain and quality of life in fibromyalgia patients.
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To present the strategies used by the tobacco industry to meet government regulatory measures of its products. To demonstrate the relationship between tobacco industry and the hospitality sector. Note that the arguments and strategies used routinely by the hospitality industry have been previously provided by the tobacco industry. ⋯ It highlights the strategies carried out by the tobacco industry, including strategic hoarding of information, public relations, lobbying, consultation program, smoker defence groups, building partnerships, intimidation and patronage. The arguments and strategies used by the hospitality industry to match point by point that used by the tobacco industry. These arguments are refutable from the point of view of public health as it is scientifically proven that totally smoke-free environments are the only way to protect non-smokers from tobacco smoke exposure and its harmful effects on health.
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To evaluate the compliance, persistence and costs of the treatment of major depressive disorder (MDD) in the setting of Primary Care, placing emphasis on the different aspects of those patients with an initial suboptimal response to antidepressant treatment. ⋯ The patients with an initial suboptimal response to antidepressant treatment had a higher comorbidity, lower therapeutic compliance, and incurred higher total costs, particularly in losses in work productivity.