Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2022
[Factors associated with inactivity during COVID-19 confinement among Latin American adults].
The confinement caused by the COVID-19 pandemic changed the lifestyles of the population affecting their levels of physical activity. ⋯ These findings provide a sociodemographic and lifestyle profile associated with physical inactivity during the period of confinement in Latin American adults. The results confirm the need to promote healthy lifestyles in the population during periods of confinement.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2022
[A search for secondary causes of osteoporosis or low mineral density in postmenopausal women].
A secondary cause can be found in up to one third of women with osteoporosis, potentially modifying their therapeutic approach. ⋯ A structured evaluation that includes medical history and standardized laboratory study in postmenopausal women with osteoporosis or low BMD, is a valuable tool to identify secondary causes of osteoporosis.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2022
[Analysis of the first 106 telemedicine consultations in a vascular surgery service].
Telemedicine became a relevant means to provide healthcare without face-to-face medical evaluation during the COVID-19 pandemic. ⋯ In the vast majority of consultations, it was possible to achieve a definitive diagnosis, prescribe a treatment and resolve the reason for consultation without the need for a face-to-face medical evaluation.
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People base their health decisions on the information they obtained from their environment, which includes health care providers, the media, and interpersonal networks. Learning about patterns of information acquisition allows the identification of people's preferred sources. ⋯ This survey about health information seeking is a valuable tool to learn about people's health information environments and how these contents can influence their practices.