Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
[Rapid implementation of tele-dermatology during COVID-19 pandemic in an academic dermatology department].
The day after COVID-19 quarantine started, we initiated patient care through Tele-dermatology. ⋯ In this prospective study of Tele-dermatology lasting five weeks, a preliminary diagnosis could be made in approximately 95% of cases and in the first five weeks of implementation, a volume of consultations equivalent to 17% of those made in the pre-pandemic period was carried out. Therefore, Tele-dermatology can be implemented quickly and successfully in practices when healthcare access is limited.
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Chile has implemented numerous successful food and nutrition initiatives since the early 20th century, aiming to address malnutrition in all its forms. ⋯ Using the NOURISHING framework, a comprehensive summary and description of nutrition and food public health policies implemented in Chile is described. An overview of the policy changes required according to the nutritional needs of the population and the nutritional transition in Chile is provided.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
Case Reports[Desensitization to pirfenidone. Report of one case].
We report a 68-year-old woman with a history of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, who had immediate skin reactions associated with the use of pirfenidone in two opportunities. In the evaluation by immunology, an allergy to pirfenidone was diagnosed. ⋯ The dose of the medication was increased progressively, previous premedication with cetirizine, ranitidine and montelukast. After this procedure the patient was able to tolerate the treatment with pirfenidone without cutaneous reactions.
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Revista médica de Chile · Oct 2021
[Factors associated with depression in Chilean adults. Results of the 2016-2017 National Health Survey].
Depression is a highly prevalent disease in Chilean adults. ⋯ The factors associated with a higher probability of depression are diverse in nature. Among these being women, frailty, chronic pain, multimorbidity and high perception of stress are important factors.