Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Associations Between Muscle Mass Levels and Functional Aspects in Non-Institutionalized Older Adults from Santiago, Chile].
To determine the relationship between the apendicular skeletal muscle mass and functional levels in non-institutionalized older adults in Santiago de Chile. ⋯ In the present sample, there was no significant direct linear correlation between the amount of MMAE and Functionality.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
Observational Study[Characterization of patients with Philadelphia negative myeloproliferative neoplasms and concomitant monoclonal gammopathies: Just coincidence?].
Philadelphia negative myeloproliferative neoplasms [MPN Ph (-)] and monoclonal gammopathies (MG) stem from different hematopoietic progenitor lines. The association between both has a frequency between 3 to 14%, and it has been associated with a higher risk of thrombosis. This study aimed to describe the clinical characteristics of patients with both entities at our center. ⋯ The observed MG frequency of 4% was similar to what was expected for the age of the patients. Although it is noteworthy that 2 had thrombotic events, further studies are needed to evaluate this association.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Epidemiology and Mortality in Hip Fractures: Impact of Surgical Latency in a Cohort from a Public Hospital in Chile].
Describe the epidemiology and mortality in hip fractures and their relationship with surgical latency. ⋯ Most of the hip fractures were extracapsular, in elderly and female patients. Surgical latency exhibited a significant and directly proportional relationship with mortality. Furthermore, male gender and older age at the time of fracture were factors associated with increased long-term mortality.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[High Frequency of Mesenteric Panniculitis in Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma and Prostate Cancer: Study in 1,500 Oncologic Patients Undergoing Staging].
Mesenteric panniculitis (MP) is an uncommon, benign, condition that involves the mesenteric root. It may be idiopathic, or be associated with an inflammatory or malignant neoplasm. ⋯ MP is more frequently associated with some malignant neoplasms, such as non-Hodgkin lymphoma and prostate cancer, and rare in others. This must be considered when studying patients with MP detected incidentally.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Risk Factors for Cognitive Decline Among Elderly Chilean Adults: Insights from a National Study].
With a growing elderly population in Chile, the prevalence of neurocognitive disorders has increased, including dementia and its precursor, mild cognitive impairment. Identifying risk factors associated with cognitive impairment is critical in prevention. ⋯ Age, depression, visual impairment, and low activity are risk factors for cognitive impairment. Early identification of these conditions will allow the prevention of cognitive impairment.