Gac Med Mex
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The fear of COVID-19 scale (FCV-19S) is used to screen for symptoms of anxiety and depression related to COVID-19 in the general population; it consists of seven questions with Likert-type answers (1-5). Our objective was to validate FCV-19S Spanish version in the Mexican general population. ⋯ According to our findings, the scale shows adequate psychometric properties: reliability, internal consistency, correlation with subsequent measurements and convergence validity, for initial screening of the Mexican general population.
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Observational Study
Characteristics and mortality of Mexican patients with COVID-19 and mechanical ventilation.
COVID-19-associated mortality in patients who require mechanical ventilation is unknown in the Mexican population. ⋯ This study adds information on the presentation and results of SARS-CoV-2-infected patients who require mechanical ventilation.
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Patients with diabetes experience difficulties to maintain glycemic control during the confinement due to the COVID-19 pandemic, with the risk of developing diabetes chronic complications and severe COVID-19. ⋯ Multicomponent diabetes care was successfully transformed from a face-to-face care modality to a telemedicine service. Many primary care patients may be candidates for telemedicine. A redesign of the care model that incorporates telemedicine should be considered to mitigate chronic diseases burden of morbidity and mortality imposed by COVID-19 pandemic, but also for the post-COVID-19 era.
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Vitamin K antagonists (VKA) are a therapeutic alternative in patients with venous thromboembolic disease; however, numerous factors affect their pharmacology. ⋯ VKAs are widely used, but it is difficult for therapeutic goals to be achieved, especially in non-specialized clinical services. Creation of anticoagulation clinics is an urgent need for the Mexican health system.
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The COVID-19 pandemic has also affected mental health. ⋯ Symptoms' intensity was lower than expected in comparison with that recorded in other populations, probably due to the high levels of resilience of the Mexican population.