Revista médica de Chile
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2024
Observational Study[Association Between Balance Disorders, Fibromyalgia Severity, and Balance Confidence: An Observational Study on Fibromyalgia].
Fibromyalgia is a syndrome of widespread chronic pain, associated with fatigue, sleep disorders, and a wide range of additional symptoms, among which balance disorders are a common complaint. ⋯ A significant inverse correlation was found between balance disorders and the severity of fibromyalgia impact. Additionally, a moderate correlation was observed between balance confidence and Berg Balance Scale scores.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jul 2024
[Indexing to Body Surface Area Diminishes GFR Estimation and Increases Chronic Kidney Disease Staging in Overweight and Obese Population].
Glomerular filtration rate estimates are usually indexed to a standard body surface area (BSA) of 1.73 m2. This allows comparing values of individuals of different sizes but has the potential of affecting individuals with extremes BSA. ⋯ Indexing to standard BSA lowers GFR estimation in overweight and obese patients, leading to a higher prevalence of GFR < 60 mL/min and CKD diagnosis.
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Revista médica de Chile · Jun 2024
[Pancreatoduodenectomy in Octogenarian Patients and the Need for Standardized Evaluation].
Pancreatoduodenectomy represents the only curative alternative in patients with periampullary tumors, currently with acceptable morbidity and mortality rates. However, there is little evidence in octogenarian patients. ⋯ Pancreatoduodenectomy is an appropriate treatment alternative in patients over 80 years of age with tumors of the periampullary area, which can offer low morbidity and mortality rates if they are correctly selected in the context of a multidisciplinary preoperative evaluation in high-volume centers.