Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Asthma as a Protective Factor Against Mortality in Mexican Population with COVID-19].
SARS-CoV-2 infection associated with the presence of comorbidities increased the risk of mortality. However, the role of asthma as a predictor of mortality and severity has not been defined. ⋯ The presence of asthma in patients with COVID-19 decreased the risk of mortality by 43%. The immunological context could explain the decreased risk of mortality in asthmatic patients infected with SARS-CoV-2.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Prevalence of frailty in the different regions of Chile: A cross-sectional analysis of the National Health Survey 2016-2017].
Frailty is an increasingly frequent geriatric syndrome in the population; however, its regional prevalence in Chile has not been quantified. ⋯ The prevalence off rail individuals was higher in the central zone of Chile, it increased as age increased, and it was higher in women with a lower educational level.
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Revista médica de Chile · Nov 2023
[Remote simulation with simulated patient: Initial clinical learning experience in medical students].
To contribute to the development of disciplinary and generic competencies of medical students at Universidad Austral de Chile. through the incorporation of student- centered educational didactics such as remote simulation with a simulated patient (SP). ⋯ It is essential to incorporate this type of educational experience into the medical curriculum, since it constitutes a valuable contribution to the development of competencies, through experiential learning, connecting the student with reality, with their emotions, knowledge, and abilities. This approach promotes empathy and communication skills, promoting reflection and self-criticism.
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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
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.