Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Prevalence of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome in Chilean adults. A sub-study of the national health survey, 2016/17].
Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) affects approximately 10%-20% of adults and is associated with obesity, hypertension and metabolic syndrome. ⋯ The prevalence and risk factors associated to obstructive sleep apnea syndrome were high among these adults.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2020
[Epidemiological features of syphilis diagnosed at a clinic of sexually transmitted diseases].
Syphilis continues to be a common sexually transmitted disease. ⋯ A high incidence of syphilis was observed, especially in men of younger ages. The diagnosis is delayed, the treatment of sexual contacts and the use of condoms are uncommon. Although the treatment of pregnant women is appropriated, some perinatal complications are observed.