Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2022
[Association between the diabetic foot amputation index and metabolic compensation in diabetes mellitus].
Diabetic foot amputation is a public health challenge due to the increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D). Although there are many health indicators aimed at the management and control of T2D and its complications, amputations persist. ⋯ The diabetic foot amputation index was associated with diabetic compensation and decompensation indicators.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2022
[Spatial distribution of Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato genotypes in the american continent].
Knowledge of the distribution cystic is required for its territorial control. ⋯ Spatial analysis allows defining the relationship of territories and cases with their own characteristics, which can help to plan control interventions.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2022
[Combining the national health survey with GES notifications to improve the depression prevalence estimation in Chile].
Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) is a public health problem of increasing severity in Chile. However, prevalence studies of MDD yield discordant results. Reconciling these discordances, at least in part, requires improving the estimate of MDD prevalence in Chile. ⋯ The MDD prevalence that results from combining ENS 2016/17 and GES data is greater than the prevalence reported by the ENS 2016/17 alone. This increase in cases allows policymakers to improve budgeting and implementation of public policies concerning the prevention and treatment of MDD.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2022
[Association of adolescent dating violence as victim or perpetrator with childhood maltreatment].
Childhood maltreatment extends beyond this stage of development, impacting adolescence and adulthood, and even adolescent dating violence. Adolescence is an essential transitional stage, so dating violence puts development at risk. In Chile, studies on adolescent dating violence are just emerging and still show a gap. ⋯ Our study supports the evidence on differentiated outcomes between adolescent dating victimization and perpetration. Moreover, it highlights the role of childhood sexual abuse as a predictor of both.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2022
[Quality of life of patients who underwent a bile duct reconstruction].
Bile duct reconstruction (BDR) secondary to bile duct injury during cholecystectomy (BDIC) is a complex surgery, and an important issue is the quality of life (QL) after the procedure. ⋯ In the present study no significant differences were found in QL between the patients with BDIC who underwent BDR and patients who underwent a cholecystectomy without complications.