Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2022
Review[Handgrip strength as a predictor of adverse health outcomes].
Muscle strength can be measured through different methods and handgrip strength is one of the most used techniques in epidemiological studies. Given its easy application, high reliability, and low cost, it is considered an important health biomarker. ⋯ There is a paucity of evidence in Chile about the association of handgrip strength with these health outcomes limiting its visibility and implementation in clinical settings. Therefore, this narrative review summarizes the scientific evidence about the association of grip strength with non-communicable chronic diseases and mortality in middle age and older adults.
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2022
Review[Benefits of green spaces and physical activity for the well-being and health of people].
Physical environment can influence well-being, quality of life and health and population health in several ways. Exposure to green spaces improves the physical and mental health of individuals. Chile has privileged conditions for outdoor activities that could benefit millions of people. However, a small percentage of the Chilean population is exposed to green spaces in the recommended amounts to promote health. ⋯ This review supports strategies for improving access to green spaces in urban areas coupled with physical activity promotion in these settings. Health and urban planning stakeholders should consider these aspects in future programs.
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Chronic stress has short and long-term consequences during child and adolescent development if the stress is not mediated by adult care-giving. ⋯ The main hypothesis emerged from our study is that adolescents seem to perceive a discrepancy in terms of a relatively high demand and lower monitoring from parents/guardians towards them. The differences between fathers and mothers in adolescent care and the different perceptions by gender of adolescents about parental caregiving, require a further analysis.
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2022
Case Reports[Bilateral pheochromocytoma associates with TMEM127 gene mutation. Report of one case].
Up to 40% of Pheochromocytoma/paraganglioma syndromes are associated with germline mutations. Therefore, they are considered familial and heritable. ⋯ She was subjected to a laparoscopic bilateral adrenal excision. After five years of follow up, no recurrence of the disease has been recorded.
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Revista médica de Chile · Aug 2022
[Suicidal behavior, psychoactive substances use and quality of life in chilean adolescents].
Suicidal behavior is a public health problem, and adolescents are one of the main risk groups. ⋯ Suicide ideation is associated with worse physical and psychological well-being. Suicide planning and suicide attempt is associated with a worse perception about the relation with parents or friends, social support, and school environment.