Revista clínica española
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Revista clínica española · Oct 2020
Epidemiology and clinical course of hepatitis A in Cantabria before and after the epidemic outbreak of June 2016.
Since June 2016, there have been outbreaks of hepatitis A in various European countries, mainly affecting men who have sex with men (MSM). The aim of this study was to assess their clinical and epidemiological impact in Cantabria, Spain. ⋯ Our results reaffirm the high clinical and epidemiological impact of the epidemic outbreak in Cantabria and emphasizes the need for optimising the current prevention measures against hepatitis A.
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Revista clínica española · Oct 2020
Adequacy and prognostic impact of treatment for severe exacerbation of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease.
To define the clinical characteristics of patients hospitalised in pneumology and internal medicine departments for chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) exacerbation, to assess the compliance with the recommendations of the clinical practice guidelines and to determine the impact on the patients' prognosis. ⋯ The clinical profile of the patients is currently similar to that previously reported, but their clinical progression was poorer. Overall compliance with the clinical guidelines for drug treatment was low, and only appropriate use of systemic steroids was associated with a reduction in early mortality and in medium-term readmissions.
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Revista clínica española · Oct 2020
Inpatient dermatology consultations in a tertiary care hospital in Spain: A retrospective study of 750 patients.
Medical consultations are a healthcare task that is generally undervalued and understudied. The main objective of this study was to describe and analyse the consultations requested of dermatology departments and the aspects that are involve in resolving the consultations. ⋯ Consultation activities have a significant impact on the management of hospitalised patients, resulting in improved quality of care and reduced healthcare costs. These activities are also of training value for resident physicians.