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Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Among College Students, Miguel A. Perez
Promoting Healthy Lifestyle Among College Students, Miguel A. Perez
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Mr. Editor The World Health Organization defines health as “a state of complete physical, mental, and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity”. This definition, first proposed in 1948, has evolved and currently includes more domains than those originally cited by the WHO. In fact, contemporary definitions of health focus on the person’s ability to deal with life’s demands through a balance between the absence of disease and impairment, and their ability to function in their social and physical environments. Regardless of the definition employed, human health does not exist in a vacuum, as it represents …
Additional Comments To The Article Written By Eymard Torres-Rodriguez Et Al: Reduction Of Cardiovascular Risk In Obese Patients Who Participated In A Lifestyle Medicine Program, John C. Longa López
Additional Comments To The Article Written By Eymard Torres-Rodriguez Et Al: Reduction Of Cardiovascular Risk In Obese Patients Who Participated In A Lifestyle Medicine Program, John C. Longa López
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Sr. Editor Las enfermedades crónicas han ocupado un lugar destacado en las estadísticas mundiales de morbimortalidad, dado el aumento de la esperanza de vida y el acceso a nuevas tecnologías terapéuticas y fármacos avanzados. Las enfermedades cardiometabólicas como la diabetes, la hipertensión arterial, la dislipidemia y la obesidad, entre otras, son claros ejemplos tanto del impacto como del advenimiento de nuevas oportunidades terapéuticas. En este estudio, se evaluó el efecto de un programa de estilo de vida sobre el riesgo cardiovascular de los pacientes incluidos.
About The Article: Intermittent Fasting Scheme And Reduction Of Anthropometric Measurements, Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Risk, Jamee Guerra Valencia, Geremi A. Gonzales Matta, Jenyfer M. Fuentes Mendoza, Cielo A. Estela Fernandez
About The Article: Intermittent Fasting Scheme And Reduction Of Anthropometric Measurements, Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Risk, Jamee Guerra Valencia, Geremi A. Gonzales Matta, Jenyfer M. Fuentes Mendoza, Cielo A. Estela Fernandez
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Dear Editor: We have read with great interest the article "Intermittent fasting scheme and reduction of anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk" published by Dr Javier Wong-Gonzáles et al, in number 1, volume 22 of your magazine; where the purpose of the research focuses on the assessment of the efficacy of intermittent fasting as a strategy for the modification of anthropometric parameters and cardiovascular risk variables; We would like to contribute the importance of defining the times of the day in which the periods of food intake and abstinence are framed during intermittent fasting, since the induced …
Peruvian Experience On The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnostic Flowchart, Eduardo F. Miranda Ulloa, Soledad E. Romero Ruiz, Maribel Acuña Barrios, Ronal Briceño Espinoza, George Obregon Boltan, Dilan V. Suárez Agüero
Peruvian Experience On The Human Immunodeficiency Virus Diagnostic Flowchart, Eduardo F. Miranda Ulloa, Soledad E. Romero Ruiz, Maribel Acuña Barrios, Ronal Briceño Espinoza, George Obregon Boltan, Dilan V. Suárez Agüero
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Mr Editor: The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) proposed as a goal that the countries reach 95-95-95 by the year 2030, in other words, that 95% of people living with HIV (PLH) are diagnosed and of these that 95% receive antiretroviral treatment (ART) and at least 95% have undetectable viral load or viral suppression.
Sindrome De Goldenhar Asociado Con Un Dermoide Epibulbar: Reporte De Caso, Diego J. Mamani Maquera, Adriana Palomino Bernal
Sindrome De Goldenhar Asociado Con Un Dermoide Epibulbar: Reporte De Caso, Diego J. Mamani Maquera, Adriana Palomino Bernal
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
We present the case of a 7-year-old male child with Goldenhar syndrome associated with an epibulbar choristoma. The patient presents a homogeneous tumor, rounded in shape, with well-defined borders, of a soft consistency, vascularized, approximately 9x10 mm, yellowish-white in color, adhered to the sclera and cornea, with hairy formations on its surface, located at the level of the sclerocorneal limbus of the temporal-lower quadrant of his right eye. The histopathology study showed the presence of hair follicles and sebaceous glands, immersed in a stroma of fibrous connective tissue with a superficial squamous-type lining, which defined the diagnosis of limbar epibulbar …
Proper Testing Strategies And Unambiguous Communication Is The Best Strategy To Protect Oil-Spill Affected Populations, Fanny L. Casado
Proper Testing Strategies And Unambiguous Communication Is The Best Strategy To Protect Oil-Spill Affected Populations, Fanny L. Casado
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Dear Editor, Regarding the unfortunate oil spill occurred last January 15th on our coast, I would like to call the attention of your readership towards the need to formulate a proactive Plan of Action to address Environmental Health concerns and use the best practices to communicate risks for people whose livelihoods are closely intertwined with the affected areas.
Incidental Ectopic Pancreas In Gallbladder: A Case Report, Pedro L. Zamora Gonzales, Carmen E. Yagui Uku, José Somocurcio Peralta, Ronald A. Goicochea
Incidental Ectopic Pancreas In Gallbladder: A Case Report, Pedro L. Zamora Gonzales, Carmen E. Yagui Uku, José Somocurcio Peralta, Ronald A. Goicochea
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Ectopic pancreas is an unusual finding, with an incidence below 0.5% of all reports worldwide. We report a 26 years old woman who went to emergency room with abdominal pain and underwent laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The pathology report described pancreatic ectopic tissue in the wall of the gallbladder. This finding must be thoroughly evaluated because this tissue can suffer diseases like pancreatitis, cystic tumours and malign degeneration, and should be considerated in the context of gallbladder polips with digestive sintomatology.
Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma: Case Report, Carolina F. Paz Soldán Mesta, José L. Apaza León, Mariela Tello Pezo, Roxana M. Lipa Chancolla
Congenital Mesoblastic Nephroma: Case Report, Carolina F. Paz Soldán Mesta, José L. Apaza León, Mariela Tello Pezo, Roxana M. Lipa Chancolla
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Congenital mesoblastic nephroma (CMN) is the most frequent renal tumor in newborns and infants. under 3 months. The clinical case of a patient younger than 3 months, with prenatal diagnosis, referred in a timely manner for evaluation and management by the Institution is presented. CMN is a low incidence tumor. Early diagnosis as well as complete excision of the tumor are predictors of good prognosis, as in the case of our patient.
Pregnancy In Times Of Pandemic: A Look At Mental Health Before And During The Pandemic, César B. Cisneros Hilario, María P. Bedoya Castillo, Betsy A. Lázaro Huamán, Katia E. Mendoza Chávez, Evelin J. Cisneros Hilario
Pregnancy In Times Of Pandemic: A Look At Mental Health Before And During The Pandemic, César B. Cisneros Hilario, María P. Bedoya Castillo, Betsy A. Lázaro Huamán, Katia E. Mendoza Chávez, Evelin J. Cisneros Hilario
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Pregnancy is a time of physiological, psychological, personal and social changes for women. The role of the emotional and psychological aspect encompasses the entire period because as fetal development advances, the mother-baby relationship strengthens, making the mother vulnerable. Objectives: To collect, describe and analyze relevant information on mental health in pregnant women, both at different stages of gestation and before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: A literature search was conducted through PubMed, Google Scholar and Scielo using terminology compiled from MeSH and DeCs. Results: Pregnancy due to hormonal changes causes the presence of anxiety and depression that worsen …
Tuberculoso Orchiepididymitus In Insulinodependent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Case Report, Gonzalo Carrillo-Sanabria, Brayan Dávila-Aranda, Rodolfo Cairo-Huaringa, Richard Maita-Hinostroza, Jorge Chumbes-Pérez
Tuberculoso Orchiepididymitus In Insulinodependent Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Case Report, Gonzalo Carrillo-Sanabria, Brayan Dávila-Aranda, Rodolfo Cairo-Huaringa, Richard Maita-Hinostroza, Jorge Chumbes-Pérez
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: There is little information in Peru on the association of tuberculous orchiepididymitis in relation to immunosuppressed patients, being an endemic country of tuberculosis and there is an increase in the prevalence of chronic noncommunicable diseases such as diabetes, producing wrong diagnoses. Clinical Case: We present the case of a 70-year-old man with a history of type 2 diabetes mellitus who was admitted to the outpatient clinic due to dysuria and frequency. On physical examination, a hard, non-painful right testicle, the ultrasound showed signs of epididymal abscess in the scrotal wall of the Right testicle, which is why an infected …
Intelligence In Health: A Critical Analysis Strategy For Decision-Making In The Health Area, Augusto F. Figueroa Uribe, Julia Hernández Ramírez, Jorge O. Flores Del Razo
Intelligence In Health: A Critical Analysis Strategy For Decision-Making In The Health Area, Augusto F. Figueroa Uribe, Julia Hernández Ramírez, Jorge O. Flores Del Razo
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
The last year and a half, it was shown that the lack of use of data and information of origin in the health sector, produced one of the greatest catastrophes that humanity has experienced in the last 100 years. The aforementioned, due to a failure of vision, which unfortunately is seen as a problem not only of national security, but also of human security. Intelligence is the discipline that carries out the planning, collection, analysis and generation of products for the decision-making of the leaders of a country, sector, organization or society. This can be used very well in the …
Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Locoregional Breast Cancer, Franklin Aldecoa Bedoya, Maritza Placencia Medina
Preoperative Magnetic Resonance Imaging In Locoregional Breast Cancer, Franklin Aldecoa Bedoya, Maritza Placencia Medina
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction. The use of preoperative magnetic resonance imaging (PMR) in patients with breast cancer is debatable, with little agreement on its usefulness above routine scans. The goal of this study was to assess comparative studies of individuals with non-advanced breast cancer who were treated with or without PMR. Methods. A search was conducted in MEDLINE/PUBMED, LILACS, and SCIELO for medical literature published between January 1, 2000 and March 31, 2021, and publications that satisfied the inclusion criteria were included. Results. There were 3,828 publications, 53 of which matched the inclusion requirements; the papers were examined, and the findings were summarized …
Factors Associated With Anxiety In Medical Interns At A Private University In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Efrain A. Cehua Alvarez, Joseph Alburqueque Melgarejo, Horus M. Viru Flores, Juan C. Roque-Quezada, Catherine A. Suárez Egoávil, Israrel A. Guerra
Factors Associated With Anxiety In Medical Interns At A Private University In The Context Of The Covid-19 Pandemic, Efrain A. Cehua Alvarez, Joseph Alburqueque Melgarejo, Horus M. Viru Flores, Juan C. Roque-Quezada, Catherine A. Suárez Egoávil, Israrel A. Guerra
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
OBJECTIVE: To determine the factors associated with anxiety in medical interns at a private university in the context of the covid-19 pandemic. METHODS: The study design is quantitative, observational, analytical, retrospective, cross-sectional. The sample was comprised of 343 human medicine interns, who were selected by a non-probabilistic snowball type sampling. The Coronavirus Anxiety Scale instrument was used for the diagnosis of anxiety. A Poisson regression model with robust bivariate and multiple variances was used to calculate the prevalence ratio and their respective 95% confidence intervals. RESULTS: The prevalence of anxiety and severe depressive symptoms of 22.74% and 6.71% respectively was …
Body Mass Index In Medicine Students: Relationship With Stress, Eating Habits And Physical Activity, Claudia Aguilar-Ydiáquez, Leily Campos-Flores, Juan J. Huamán-Saavedra
Body Mass Index In Medicine Students: Relationship With Stress, Eating Habits And Physical Activity, Claudia Aguilar-Ydiáquez, Leily Campos-Flores, Juan J. Huamán-Saavedra
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Changes in lifestyles predispose university students to face constant stressful situations and to modify their eating habits and physical activity, with possible alterations in the body mass index. Objective: To evaluate the relationship between body mass index and stress, physical activity and eating habits in medical students. Methods: Cross-sectional descriptive observational study. 306 medical students participated from first to sixth year: 153 with normal weight, 121 with overweight and 32 with obesity, average age 21,95 years. The body mass index was considered and the questionnaires were applied: Global Perception of Stress Scale for University Students (Adapted in Peruvian university …
Clinical-Epidemiological Profile Of Patients With Covid-19 Treated At A Peruvian Jungle Hospital 2020, Geyner Y. Becerra Uriarte, Hector E. Pardo Lizana, Enrique G. Llontop Ynga, Elmer Lopez-Lopez
Clinical-Epidemiological Profile Of Patients With Covid-19 Treated At A Peruvian Jungle Hospital 2020, Geyner Y. Becerra Uriarte, Hector E. Pardo Lizana, Enrique G. Llontop Ynga, Elmer Lopez-Lopez
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: The epidemic that had its beginning in the city of Wuhan in December 2019, has become a public health problem that is advancing at dizzying steps. Objective: To determine the clinical and epidemiological profile in Covid-19 patients attended at the Hospital Apoyo I Santiago Apóstol - Utcubamba, 2020. Method: The type of research was observational, descriptive and retrospective cross-sectional. The population consisted of 312 patients from which a sample of 173 patients was extracted that met the conditions of being representative and adequate. All data processing and statistical calculations were performed using Microsoft Excel 2019 software. Results: Regarding the …
Factors Associated With The Lack Of Use Of Contraceptive Methods In Female Adolescent In Peru Endes 2018-2020, Yolanda B. Dulanto-Ramos, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz, Luis Roldan-Arbieto
Factors Associated With The Lack Of Use Of Contraceptive Methods In Female Adolescent In Peru Endes 2018-2020, Yolanda B. Dulanto-Ramos, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz, Luis Roldan-Arbieto
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: In Peru, adolescents tend to use contraceptive methods (CM) less frequently, constituting a subgroup at risk of unwanted pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. Methods: Quantitative, observational, analytical-cross-sectional study corresponding to a secondary analysis of data from women aged 15 to 19 from the ENDES 2018-2020. To quantify the association, Poisson regression was used for robust variances, calculating the Prevalence Ratio (PR) in its crude (PRc) and adjusted (PRa) forms, with a 95% con��dence interval. Results: 28.4% did not use MC, there was a signi��cant association for the variables without a partner (Rpa: 2.49 CI: 1.99-3.11) and zero children (Rpa: …
Microbiological Profile Of Isolated Microorganisms From Patients In Intensive Care Units Of A Hospital In Lambayeque, Peru, 2019-2020, Marco A. Chilon-Chavez, Jery G. Muñoz-Inga, Heber Silva-Díaz
Microbiological Profile Of Isolated Microorganisms From Patients In Intensive Care Units Of A Hospital In Lambayeque, Peru, 2019-2020, Marco A. Chilon-Chavez, Jery G. Muñoz-Inga, Heber Silva-Díaz
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objective: To describe the microbiological profile of microorganisms isolated from patients in critical care units of a hospital in the Lambayeque region in 2019-2020. Materials and methods: Descriptive, retrospective, cross-sectional study with a quantitative approach. A census study was carried out on 332 patients from critical care units with a positive microbiological culture registered in the file of the microbiology laboratory of the Lambayeque Regional Hospital in 2019-2020. The statistical software Info stat v8 was used for statistical analysis. Results: The median age was 50 years, predominantly male (55.1%). The most frequent culture sample was bronchial secretion (35.8%). The most …
Eating Habits And Lifestyles Of Medical Students At The Beginning Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Eating, Geraldine A. Espinoza-Gutierrez, Gabriela Yance-Cacñahuaray, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares
Eating Habits And Lifestyles Of Medical Students At The Beginning Of The Covid-19 Pandemic Eating, Geraldine A. Espinoza-Gutierrez, Gabriela Yance-Cacñahuaray, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
The mortality rate from COVID-19 in Peru continues to increase, considered by January 24, 2022, as the third country with the most cases and deaths in all of South America. Connement favors an extremely sedentary lifestyle, physical inactivity, and poor eating practices causing serious health risks. Objectives: Describe the eating habits and lifestyles of medical students during the CoVID-19 quarantine. Materials and Methods: Multicenter Descriptive Cross-sectional Study. Results: A total of 886 medical students participated. The female gender prevailed with 81.49% (n = 722) compared to the male gender with 18.51% (n = 164). Regarding the perception of health, only …
Predisposing Factors Associated With Chronic Subdural Hematoma In Adults And Elderly Adults Served In The Neuro Surgery And Geriatrics Service At The María Auxiliadora Hospital In 2016-2020, Marjhory J. Martinez Palomino, Marco A. Melgarejo Mostajo, Willer Chanduví Puicon, Rocío Guillen Ponce
Predisposing Factors Associated With Chronic Subdural Hematoma In Adults And Elderly Adults Served In The Neuro Surgery And Geriatrics Service At The María Auxiliadora Hospital In 2016-2020, Marjhory J. Martinez Palomino, Marco A. Melgarejo Mostajo, Willer Chanduví Puicon, Rocío Guillen Ponce
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: A common pathology in the Neurosurgery Service is chronic subdural hematoma (CSDH), affecting elderly male patients. It is an accumulation of blood that is located in the subdural space that can occur spontaneously or be the result of a head injury or other pathologies such as high blood pressure (HBP), type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2), alcoholism, or external factors such as head trauma (CT) and consumption of platelet antiaggregants. Objective: To determine how predisposing factors are associated with CSDH in adults and older adults treated at the Neurosurgery and Geriatrics Service at the María Auxiliadora Hospital (HMA) in 2016-2020. …
Factors Associated With Inadequate Hospitalizations Of Older Adults In The Emergency Department Of The Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins 2017, Lulio E. Capcha Serna, Sara C. Zamora-Chavez, Rolando Vasquez-Alva
Factors Associated With Inadequate Hospitalizations Of Older Adults In The Emergency Department Of The Hospital Edgardo Rebagliati Martins 2017, Lulio E. Capcha Serna, Sara C. Zamora-Chavez, Rolando Vasquez-Alva
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction:Inadequate hospitalizations (IH) alter hospital management and much more when they are carried out in the elderly population; therefore, identifying the factors is relevant at the national and local levels. Objective: To determine the factors associated with IH in older adults in the Emergency Service (ES) of the Edgardo Rebagliati Martins National Hospital (HNERM) during 2017. Methods: Observational, analytical, cross-sectional study. A sample of 414 patients randomly selected from 18 250 patients admitted during the study period was selected. Collection forms were used, and medical records were reviewed. With the help of the SPSS 25 program, the Chi-square test was …
Couple Relationship Quality Scale In The Covid-19 Context, Gissel Arteta-Sandoval, Denis F. Cunza-Aranzábal, Jazmin Madrid-Valdiviezo, July V. Huamán-Pérez
Couple Relationship Quality Scale In The Covid-19 Context, Gissel Arteta-Sandoval, Denis F. Cunza-Aranzábal, Jazmin Madrid-Valdiviezo, July V. Huamán-Pérez
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: The pandemic caused by COVID-19 has affected people's way of life, and particularly, couple relationships. The main of this study was to evaluate the psychometric properties of the Couple Relationship Quality Scale (CRP-ASO) within the context of the lockdown due to COVID-19, in Peru. Methods: The CRP-ASO scale was applied to 499 adults (60 % women; Mage = 41.54 years, Sage = 13.48). The internal structure of the instrument was evaluated using exploratory factor analysis (EFA) and confirmatory factor analysis (CFA). Reliability was also estimated by calculating Cronbach's alpha (α) and McDonald's omega (ꞷ). Results: The results indicated a …
Factors Associated With The Non-Compliance Of The Child Vaccination Of Diphtheria, Pertussis And Tetanus In Peru, Year 2019, Bryan A. Aquino-Sosa, Lucy Correa-Lopez, Maria Loo-Valverde, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce
Factors Associated With The Non-Compliance Of The Child Vaccination Of Diphtheria, Pertussis And Tetanus In Peru, Year 2019, Bryan A. Aquino-Sosa, Lucy Correa-Lopez, Maria Loo-Valverde, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction:Pertussis tetanus and diphtheria, (DPT) are highly contagious diseases in children; worldwide vaccination schemes have been established for the prevention of these pathologies. However, different factors can lead to non-compliance with them. Objective: To determine the factors associated with non-compliance with the vaccination schedule against diphtheria,pertussis and tetanus(DPT) in Peru in2019. Methods:Analytical, retrospective study of secondary source based on data from 7 187 mothers between 15 and 49 years old regarding the vaccination schedule of their children older than six months of age obtained in the Demographic and Family Health Survey (ENDES) Peru 2019.The vaccination schedule of children over six …
Content Validity By Expert Judgment Of An Instrument To Measure Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices About Salt Consumption In The Peruvian Population, Jenny R. Torres-Malca, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Jesús E. Talavera, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Content Validity By Expert Judgment Of An Instrument To Measure Knowledge, Attitudes And Practices About Salt Consumption In The Peruvian Population, Jenny R. Torres-Malca, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya, Jesús E. Talavera, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Given the high consumption of salt in the population, the need arises to have a validated tool that measures the knowledge, attitudes and practices of salt consumption (CAP-salt). Objective: To validate the questionnaire on CAP-salt. Methods: Psychometric study of content validity through expert judgment. A total of 5 physicians from different specialties were counted. To calculate the degree of agreement between the expert judges, Aiken's V was used. As a decision criterion to keep an item, a value ≥ 0.7 was considered. Results: In relation to clarity, V values greater than 0.80 were presented, in addition to a variation …
Hospital Management Of A Public-Private Partnership Model And A Traditional Model In Two Hospitals In Callao, Humberto D. Zanelli Reyes
Hospital Management Of A Public-Private Partnership Model And A Traditional Model In Two Hospitals In Callao, Humberto D. Zanelli Reyes
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: The Peruvian health system usually has deciencies, This is how, since 2008, we have worked on the model of Public-Private Partnerships in Health (PPP), which seeks the best performance of the health system before being applied in the rest of similar hospital centers of the Peruvian health system. Objective: To compare the hospital management of a PPP model and a traditional model in two Essalud level II-2 hospitals. Methods: Mixed, non-experimental, and cross-sectional research carried out in two establishments, Hospital Alberto Barton Thompson (HABT) as PPP model and Hospital Luis Negreiros Vega (HLNV) as the traditional model, during the …
Prevalence Of Sarcopenia In Older Adults In Two Retirement Homes In Pereira, Colombia, María M. Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Ivan D. Lozada Martinez, Natalia Moreno López, Diego A. Vargas Arboleda, Carlos E. Nieto García, Yelson A. Picón Jaimes, Amileth Suarez Causado
Prevalence Of Sarcopenia In Older Adults In Two Retirement Homes In Pereira, Colombia, María M. Rodríguez Gutiérrez, Ivan D. Lozada Martinez, Natalia Moreno López, Diego A. Vargas Arboleda, Carlos E. Nieto García, Yelson A. Picón Jaimes, Amileth Suarez Causado
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: Is a risk factor for morbidity, mortality and disability in older adults, so its management is a priority in geriatrics. The aim of this article is to characterize a population of older adults from two geriatric homes and to establish the prevalence of sarcopenia and the degree of dependence. Methods: Cross-sectional study developed in the city of Pereira-Colombia. A population of 72 adults from 65 to 98 years of age was included, using probability sampling. Sarcopenia was determined by means of the Criteria of the European Consensus on Definition and Diagnosis of Sarcopenia, evaluating grip strength, skeletal muscle mass …
Response To Temozolomide In Patients With Metastatic Melanoma In A Third Level Medical Facility, Selene Mejía-Cabrera, Gerardo Marín-Márquez, Fernando Silva-Bravo, Álvaro J. Montiel- Jarquín, Sandra Maldonado-Castañeda, Arturo García-Galicia
Response To Temozolomide In Patients With Metastatic Melanoma In A Third Level Medical Facility, Selene Mejía-Cabrera, Gerardo Marín-Márquez, Fernando Silva-Bravo, Álvaro J. Montiel- Jarquín, Sandra Maldonado-Castañeda, Arturo García-Galicia
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Introduction.Melanoma is a public health problem; it represents 4% of malignant skin tumors and is responsible for 80% of deaths from this type of neoplasm. Objective: Show the response to Temozolomide in patients with metastatic melanoma. Methods: Descriptive, cross-sectional study. The clinical response of patients with metastatic melanoma, managed with Temozolomide 200 mg/m2 once a day was analyzed for 5 days every 28 days. The risk factors analyzed were: histological variety, topographic region of the primary lesion, metastasis, ulceration, and Breslow. Descriptive statistics were used for normality Kolmogorov-Smirnoff, Student's t-test, and binary logistic regression. Results: There were 51 les, 47 …
Prevalence Of Xenopsylla Cheopis In Rattus Rattus In The Salas District, Lambayeque, Jarling F. Ortiz-Cusma, Kattya M. Martínez-Bravo, Sebastian Iglesias-Osores
Prevalence Of Xenopsylla Cheopis In Rattus Rattus In The Salas District, Lambayeque, Jarling F. Ortiz-Cusma, Kattya M. Martínez-Bravo, Sebastian Iglesias-Osores
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objective: The study of the prevalence of Xenopsylla cheopis in rodents of the Rattus rattus species.The objective of the present investigation is to establish the prevalence of Xenopsylla cheopis in rodents of the Rattus rattus species. Methods: To obtain the sample, Tomahawk and Sherman traps were used that contained baits previously prepared with oatmeal and vanilla, the traps were placed in three areas: intra-home area, peridomyciliary area and in the open area. Ectoparasites were obtained using the fine comb technique. With an entomological clamp, fleas were collected in a 2ml vial, containing 70% alcohol. Results: Its prevalence in Rattus rattus …
Current Status Of General Resources And Operation Of Pediatric Emergency Departments Of Latin American Public Hospitals (Study Rfsepla), Liliana Cáceres, Anabella Boto, Sandra Cagnasia, Laura Galvis, Pedro Rino, Adriana Yock-Corrales, Carlos Luaces
Current Status Of General Resources And Operation Of Pediatric Emergency Departments Of Latin American Public Hospitals (Study Rfsepla), Liliana Cáceres, Anabella Boto, Sandra Cagnasia, Laura Galvis, Pedro Rino, Adriana Yock-Corrales, Carlos Luaces
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Introduction: To improve the quality of care in Pediatric Emergency Services (SEP) it is essential to carry out measurements and surveys. Purpose: Describe the resources and operation of the SEPs of public hospitals in Latin America. Methods: Descriptive, quantitative and retrospective study. Survey conducted in SEP of Latin American hospitals with public funding and with PICU (2019). Data processed by REDcap and InfoStat programs. Continuous variables are presented as medians and ranges; categorical variables as percentages; productivity / resource ratios as a ratio. Univariate analysis was performed. Results: Of 371 services in 17 countries, 107 (28.8%) answered the survey; 102 …
Knowledge And Attitudes Towards The Covid-19 Vaccine, Pablo V. Aguilar Chávez, Anita E. Becerra Julca, Maria E. Valverde Rondo, Gladis D. Jesús Ramírez, Maria I. Ñique Miranda
Knowledge And Attitudes Towards The Covid-19 Vaccine, Pablo V. Aguilar Chávez, Anita E. Becerra Julca, Maria E. Valverde Rondo, Gladis D. Jesús Ramírez, Maria I. Ñique Miranda
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Objective:The objective of this research was to determine the relationship between the level of knowledge and attitudes towards the COVID-19 vaccine in the inhabitants of the province of Trujillo in the year 2021. Materials and methods:The type of study was applied, non experimental desing, with a quantitative approach, cross-sectional, and correlational level; a questionnaire for knowledge and attitudes was administered to a total of 500 adults in the province of Trujillo. Results: The results show that 88% of the population has a good level of knowledge about the vaccine, and 91% of them have an adequate attitude to be vaccinated. …
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant In Peru: Experience And Challenges Of The Largest Transplant Center In Perú, Lourdes Aranda-Gomero, Rafael Pichardo-Rodriguez, Iván Fernandez-Vertíz, Alfredo Wong-Chang
Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant In Peru: Experience And Challenges Of The Largest Transplant Center In Perú, Lourdes Aranda-Gomero, Rafael Pichardo-Rodriguez, Iván Fernandez-Vertíz, Alfredo Wong-Chang
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
Bone marrow transplantation, currently known as hematopoietic stem cell transplant (HSCT), involves the infusion of stem cells healthy hematopoietic cells to patients with dysfunctional bone marrow, diminished or compromised by hematological neoplasms. Since its rst exploration in humans in the 1950s based on the results obtained in animal models, more than one million procedures have now been performed in Europe and collaborating countries. Early detection of complications and histocompatibility typing (HLA) with which potential donors can be better-selected thanks to an international donor registry network of bone marrow and the advancement of technology in terms of support treatment.