Gac Med Mex
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One of the population groups at higher risk of suicide is that of people who attend mental health institutions. ⋯ The findings highlight the importance of early identification of risk factors that may contribute to an increase in suicidal behaviors.
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Observational Study
Factors associated with dermatoporosis in a sample of geriatric patients in Mexico.
Dermatoporosis is a chronic cutaneous fragility syndrome, characterized by skin atrophy, purpura and pseudo-cicatrices. ⋯ The risk factors associated with dermatoporosis were similar to those previously reported.
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Stereotactic body radiation therapy (SBRT) is a modality that delivers high doses of radiation to a well-defined tumor target in a single or a few fractions and with high precision, which significantly reduces the dose received by surrounding normal tissues. SBRT is indicated for inoperable, early stage (T1 and T2) primary non-small cell lung cancer, lung metastases with a controlled primary tumor, prostate tumors and oligometastatic disease. Despite the lack of long-term or phase III studies, efficacy results in local control are higher than 90%, with similar toxicity to that reported with conventional fractionated radiotherapy. This article describes SBRT technology and technique, along with clinical applications, indications and limitations of this therapeutic modality.
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Home confinement policies during the COVID-19 pandemic limited sun exposure and may have influenced on vitamin D levels. ⋯ The restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic led to a higher frequency of hypovitaminosis D and lower frequency of optimal values.
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Anti-Ro52/TRIM21 antibodies are markers for several systemic autoimmune rheumatic diseases (SARD). ⋯ Anti-Ro52/TRIM21 antibodies are associated with aberrant cytokine circuits and elevated levels of angiogenic molecules and neutrophil and monocyte chemoattractants, which suggests an active role for these antibodies in SARD.