Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2021
[Experts' views on the communication of risks and benefits of mammography to detect breast cancer].
Breast cancer (BC) has a high mortality rate in developing countries due to a scarcity of early detection. Risk communication is critical to support women who face the decision to undertake BC screening. Thus, they can balance their perceived and real risk, and make informed choices. ⋯ These findings emphasize the need to include risk communication strategies in the patient-provider relationship and encourage and respect women's autonomy when facing the BC screening decision.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2021
[Paradoxical reactions associated with midazolam conscious sedation].
Benzodiazepines are used for perioperative conscious sedation. However, its use may be associated with paradoxical reactions. The known risk factors for these reactions are age, alcohol and drug abuse and psychiatric disorders. ⋯ The incidence of paradoxical reactions to midazolam was 8,3% and all were mild. Their risk factors are the use of psychoactive medications and the use of higher doses of midazolam.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2021
[Strategies to advance recovery (STAR) protocol implemented colorectal cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic].
SARS-CoV-2 hampered the resolution of multiple diseases, including cancer. ⋯ The STAR protocol reduces the length of hospital stay. In a pandemic context such as COVID-19 it becomes a useful resource and can be implemented in cancer patients, as herein reported.
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Revista médica de Chile · Feb 2021
[Calorie and macronutrient intake during the first six months after bariatric surgery].
Bariatric surgery (BS) is the most effective procedure in the management of obesity, achieving a significant decrease in energy intake. ⋯ Patients subjected to BS had a low calorie and macronutrient intake in the first six postoperative months. Their calorie intake is negatively associated with weight loss, mainly during the first postoperative month.