Revista médica de Chile
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Chile has implemented numerous successful food and nutrition initiatives since the early 20th century, aiming to address malnutrition in all its forms. ⋯ Using the NOURISHING framework, a comprehensive summary and description of nutrition and food public health policies implemented in Chile is described. An overview of the policy changes required according to the nutritional needs of the population and the nutritional transition in Chile is provided.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
[Rapid implementation of tele-dermatology during COVID-19 pandemic in an academic dermatology department].
The day after COVID-19 quarantine started, we initiated patient care through Tele-dermatology. ⋯ In this prospective study of Tele-dermatology lasting five weeks, a preliminary diagnosis could be made in approximately 95% of cases and in the first five weeks of implementation, a volume of consultations equivalent to 17% of those made in the pre-pandemic period was carried out. Therefore, Tele-dermatology can be implemented quickly and successfully in practices when healthcare access is limited.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
Case Reports[Treatment of Hodgkin disease relapse after allogeneic transplantation with nivolumab. Report of two cases].
Hodgkin's Lymphoma has a very good prognosis. In the unusually refractory patients allogeneic transplantation offers a chance of cure. ⋯ Relapse after allogeneic transplantation has an extremely poor prognosis. We report two patients with refractory Hodgkin's lymphoma who relapsed after an allogeneic transplant and who were successfully treated with Nivolumab.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
[Factors associated with depression in Chilean adults. Results of the 2016-2017 National Health Survey].
Depression is a highly prevalent disease in Chilean adults. ⋯ The factors associated with a higher probability of depression are diverse in nature. Among these being women, frailty, chronic pain, multimorbidity and high perception of stress are important factors.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
[Association between physical activity and income levels in chilean adults].
The Chilean population reports high levels of physical inactivity. The relationship between income level, physical activity (PA) and sedentary behaviors is not well known. ⋯ People in the lowest quintile for income spent more time in transport-related PA and less time sitting. However, physical inactivity prevalence during leisure and work time were higher in people with lower income.