Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2024
Practice Guideline[Consensus Recommendations for Lung Cancer Screening in Chile].
Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer death worldwide, also in Chile, where the main risk factor is smoking. Early detection using low-dose computed tomography has been shown to reduce mortality from this cause, but there are still no formal screening recommendations in Chile. ⋯ Experts expressed concerns about the feasibility and acceptability of implementing screening programs in the local context, noting possible barriers, such as lack of awareness and costs. Local evidence needs to be generated to address the regional particularities and ensure the feasibility and effectiveness of lung cancer screening programs in Chile.
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Revista médica de Chile · May 2024
Comparative Study[Characteristics of Hospitalized Adults with Severe Hyponatremia: A Comparison of Patients with Severe and Very Severe Hyponatremia in Terms of Etiology, Symptoms, Treatment Response, and Mortality].
Hyponatremia is the most common hydroelectrolyte disorder in hospitalized patients. It is unclear whether there are differences between severe hyponatremia (<125 mEq/L) and very severe hyponatremia (<115 mEq/L) in terms of etiology, response to therapy, and mortality. ⋯ Differences related to etiology, response to treatment, and mortality were observed between patients with severe and very severe hyponatremia. These findings may generate hypotheses for prospective studies of hyponatremia in hospitalized patients.