Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2023
[Intralesional Injections of 5-Fluorouracil: innovative and effective treatment of Primary Pterygium].
To determine the effectiveness of intralesional 5-Fluorouracil (5-FU) in symptomatic relief, astigmatism, and desire for surgery in patients with primary pterygium. ⋯ The intralesional injection of 5-FU showed a significant improvement in symptomatic relief without associated complications, generating a therapeutic alternative in patients with primary pterygium without surgical indication.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2023
[Strategies on critical levels and nodes to improve self-management in people with cardiovascular risk factors in COVID-19 pandemic conditions].
Chile faced the Sars-Cov-2 pandemic, which coexisted with food-nutritional problems related to non-communicable diseases (NCDs). Due to this context, individuals with chronic conditions had less chance to receive medical attention due to the restructuring of the public health system. ⋯ It is necessary to re-evaluate primary care policies in light of these proposed strategies for sharing responsibility and empowering users about their abilities.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2023
[Intercultural Competences in Chilean Dental Education for Inclusive Healthcare].
Cultural diversity in Chile and inequities in access and quality of care require the development of cultural competencies in health professionals. Internationally, cultural competence has been integrated into the curricula of health professional programs; however, in Chile it is still in its early stages. ⋯ Including cultural competence in dental curricula is essential for more inclusive and culturally safe health care. Its longitudinal integration into various courses, employing effective teaching and assessment methodologies, is recommended. The results of this study provide a guide to identifying the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to train health professionals who ultimately deliver appropriate health care with cultural pertinence.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2023
[Advancing Space Medicine and Astronomy in Chile for Health on Earth].
The sky of Chile has the ideal conditions for astronomy worldwide, which has led to crucial scientific development for the country in this and other areas. In the coming years, several space missions will occur, the crew members' health being essential for their success. ⋯ It is essential to understand the pathology in the space environment to develop countermeasures to mitigate the different risks, one of the main ones being space radiation, among others. The development of this area of medicine will allow new advances in health on Earth.