Gac Med Mex
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In December 2019, a new coronavirus emerged in Wuhan, China, which has become a global health problem. ⋯ Restrictive measures and social distancing, as well as promptness of their implementation, are necessary for achieving a decrease in COVID-19 infections and mortality.
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Breast cancer associated with pregnancy is defined as a malignant neoplasm of the breast that is diagnosed during pregnancy, breastfeeding or one year after delivery. ⋯ Breast cancer associated with pregnancy implies an oncological challenge and does not appear to be a risk factor for adverse perinatal outcomes.
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To determine the psychosocial and economic impact suffered by patients diagnosed with uveitis in Mexico. ⋯ This is the first national study to portray the condition of patients with uveitis and the shortcomings they go through, including the economic and biopsychosocial fields.
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The scarcity of person-centered applications aimed at developing awareness on the risk posed by the COVID-19 pandemic, stimulates the exploration and creation of preventive tools that are accessible to the population. ⋯ The predictive model with statistical support, based on 15 accessible questions, can become a structured prevention tool.
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Observational Study
Ethical dilemmas in the face of the possibility of suffering from Alzheimer's disease or other dementias. An exploratory study.
In Mexico, efforts have been made to increase understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD) and other dementias, as well as to improve the care of patients with these diseases and that of their caregivers. However, people's interest in making decisions and facing the ethical dilemmas regarding the possibility of living with mental diseases has not been investigated. ⋯ There is interest in advance decisions in the face of the possibility of suffering from dementia. To answer unanswered questions in this regard, it is important for research on the subject to continue, as well as to solve some ethical dilemmas and promote the use of advance directives.