Revista médica de Chile
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Neuroendocrine Tumors (NETs) encompass a wide variety of tumors arising from neuroendocrine cells, which produce bioactive substances. The incidence of NETs increased significantly lately, becoming one of the most common tumors of the digestive tract. ⋯ New research brought multiple changes in the classification of these neoplasms and a new understanding about their diagnosis and treatment, promoting a multidisciplinary approach. Somatostatin analogues, radiation, biological, and cytotoxic drugs have improved the prognosis of these patients, which entails a great challenge for healthcare providers.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
Reduced burnout and higher mindfulness in medical students after a self-care program during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Medical students experience high levels of psychological stress during clinical training. However, most medical curricula do not teach self-care skills. The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted medical education causing increased distress among students. ⋯ A formal educational intervention, teaching self-awareness and self-regulation skills can help reduce medical students' distress and promote their well-being even amidst a pandemic.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
[Performance of the MEDUC-PG14 instrument to evaluate teaching performance in medical residency programs].
There are few instruments to evaluate teachers' performance during medical residency in Spanish. ⋯ The MEDUC-PG14 is an instrument with valid and highly reliable results. It is useful and easy to apply to evaluate teaching performance in postgraduate studies. Its use is recommended in residency programs of Spanish-speaking countries. However, the inclusion of an item referring to the professional competence of the teacher is suggested.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
Case Reports[Sudden cardiac death during exercise due to Brugada syndrome. Report of one case].
We report a 20-year-old male athlete who while running, presented a sudden death due to ventricular fibrillation. He was successfully rescued by cardiopulmonary resuscitation maneuvers and an automatic external defibrillator. Without evidence of structural heart disease, Brugada syndrome was diagnosed as the cause, after which a subcutaneous implantable cardioverter defibrillator was indicated. We discuss the subject of sudden cardiac death in athletes and its unusual relationship with exercise in this channelopathy.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2021
[Risk factors associated with a lower upper limb functionality among university students].
Upper limb (UL) function is compromised in university students due to prolonged academic activities and excessive use of electronic devices. However, it is unknown whether this relationship was affected by the COVID-19 pandemic situation. ⋯ The identification of these modifiable risk factors can help to implement preventive or rehabilitative actions at home or universities.