Gac Med Mex
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The relationship between 25-OH-vitamin D and the immune system in patients with chronic kidney disease is a subject of attention. ⋯ La deficiencia de vitamina D fue de 40 %. Los niveles de PCRus, INL e IPL fueron significativamente más altos ante deficiencia de vitamina D. Se encontró correlación inversa significativa entre vitamina D y PCRus, INL e IPL.
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Cancer patient satisfaction with the healthcare team is of great relevance for assessing the quality of the care provided by the health system. In Mexico, no valid and reliable tool is available to assess this construct. ⋯ FACIT-TS-PS was shown to be a valid and reliable instrument for use in clinical care and research in Mexican cancer patients. Its use is recommended in the evaluation of oncology multidisciplinary healthcare teams in Mexico.
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Child malnutrition in Mexico reaches a prevalence as high as 27.5 % in rural areas. ⋯ El g-SALC mostró resolución significativamente mayor de desnutrición aguda leve.
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This symposium describes the main characteristics of six Mexican scientific journals indexed in Journal Citation Reports: Archives of Medical Research, Revista de Investigación Clínica-Clinical and Translational Investigation, Gaceta Médica de México, Salud Pública de México, Cirugía y Cirujanos and Salud Mental. Particular emphasis is given to their historical and organizational aspects, as well as to their main achievements recognized by the national and international scientific community.
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The use of soap for skin cleansing is common among the population. However, it is possible that it causes damage to skin cells and disrupts the skin barrier. ⋯ Soaps marketed for skin cleansing can contain chemical ingredients that damage human keratinocytes and cause skin barrier subclinical irritation. Their use can worsen preexisting dermatoses, generate xerotic or irritant contact dermatitis, and cause atrophy and dermatoporosis.