Gac Med Mex
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To determine trends of mortality from prostate cancer (PC) and years of potential life lost (YPLL) by federative entity and by socioeconomic region in the period 2000-2010. ⋯ Raw mortality rates per 100,000 inhabitants who died from PC increased from 7.8 to 9.8 between 2000-2010. The states and socioeconomic region with the higher mortality rates were Sinaloa, Sonora, Baja California Sur, Nayarit, Colima and regions 6 and 3. Mexico.
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Among the most prevalent psychiatric disorders, major depressive disorder is related with high incapacity levels, affecting also physical and mental health, and social, family, and work activities (burnout). ⋯ Exploratory research is needed to be performed among residents to detect depressive symptoms and burnout syndrome, to act in a timely manner and prevent the progression of these diseases.
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Editorial Historical Article
[Gaceta Médica de México at the 150 years of the National Academy of Medicine of Mexico].
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To present a monographic review of the damage control surgery. ⋯ For the trauma surgeon is important the knowledge about the concepts related to damage control surgery. This is applicable to multiple trauma patients, and disaster situations like terrorism acts and natural disasters.
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To describe the trends in burn-related mortality rates in Mexico from 1979-2009. ⋯ Mortality caused by burns in Mexico presents a descendent tendency in most of the states of the Country, with the exception of the northwest region, which may be related to the lack of specialized units in the treatment of burn distance between the population centers and the specialized attention units.