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The Revista De La Facultad De Medicina Humana In Scielo Citation Index Of Web Of Science, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas, Iván Hernández Patiño, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz, Lucy Correa-López
The Revista De La Facultad De Medicina Humana In Scielo Citation Index Of Web Of Science, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas, Iván Hernández Patiño, Consuelo Luna-Muñoz, Lucy Correa-López
Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana
oday we have the honor and joy of sharing with the scientific and university community that the "Revista de la Facultad de Medicina Humana" is part of the prestigious collection "Scielo Citation index" of Web of Science (WoS ). Scientific journals have become the first instrument and vehicle of scientific communication. Furthermore, periodic scientific publications are known and recognized by the scientific community based on their editorial quality, their degree of visibility and their levels of impact on scientific production, measured both by citations in other publications and by their presence in alternative metrics.
Achievements And An Outlook Of 2012-2021 Research: Instituto De Investigaciones En Ciencias Biomédicas Of Universidad Ricardo Palma, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas, Dante Quiñones Laveriano
Achievements And An Outlook Of 2012-2021 Research: Instituto De Investigaciones En Ciencias Biomédicas Of Universidad Ricardo Palma, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas, Dante Quiñones Laveriano
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Write about achievements and and outlook of research in the last ten years from the Instituto de Investigaciones en Ciencias Biomédicas (INICIB) of Universidad Ricardo Palma, it is relevant because research currently occupies a central place in universities, at least rethorically. We present an overview of the evolution of scientific publication, which constitute a real and objective indicator to visualize the trends and projections of research at the Faculty of Human Medicine and at Universidad Ricardo Palma. For this, we will take as reference the records of international bases of recognized prestige as SCOPUS and WEB OF SCIENCE.
Diabetes Treatment And Control Using Lifestyle Intervention In Outpatient Setting: Case Series And Update, Amin Amilcar Valencia Leal, Lujhon Guillermo Flórez Gutiérrez, Evy Nohemi Perez, Ana Vanessa Valencia Leal
Diabetes Treatment And Control Using Lifestyle Intervention In Outpatient Setting: Case Series And Update, Amin Amilcar Valencia Leal, Lujhon Guillermo Flórez Gutiérrez, Evy Nohemi Perez, Ana Vanessa Valencia Leal
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The prevalence of diabetes demands the identification of more efficient long-term methods to achieve good patient control. This paper reports the progress of 4 patients diagnosed with previously poorly controlled diabetes and prediabetes with comorbidities that were attended in an outpatient clinic, they received orientation regarding lifestyle change and were instructed to increase consumption of dietary fiber and physical activity. Body composition and biochemical markers were followed and changes were reported. In a 5 month period Patient 1 achieved criterion for controlled diabetes and was able to suspend oral hypoglycemic agents, reducing his body weight by 10%. Within a 8 …
Lifestyle Medicine Applied To Late Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus. Case Report, Edwin Castillo Velarde
Lifestyle Medicine Applied To Late Complications Of Diabetes Mellitus. Case Report, Edwin Castillo Velarde
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Diabetes mellitus is the main cause of progression of chronic kidney disease and dialysis. The therapeutic intervention considers an HbA1C level that avoids adverse effects associated with hypoglycemic therapy, as occurs in patients with chronic kidney disease, despite not reaching normoglycemia. The present case describes an intervention based on Lifestyle Medicine in a patient with diabetic nephropathy and chronic kidney disease, whose biomarkers showed improvement in kidney damage due to reduction of proteinuria or reduction of HbA1C, LDL and triglycerides in its metabolic control. The intervention with lifestyle medicine requires a multidisciplinary approach and the time of intervention does not …
Lifestyle Intervention For The Management Of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance And Overweight In A Male Patient. Case Report, Natalia Delorenzo Ch
Lifestyle Intervention For The Management Of Chronic Noncommunicable Diseases: Hypertension, Dyslipidemia, Insulin Resistance And Overweight In A Male Patient. Case Report, Natalia Delorenzo Ch
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Chronic noncommunicable diseases (NCDs) are defined as diseases of long duration, slow progression, that do not resolve spontaneously and that rarely achieve complete cure (1). Cardiovascular diseases (CVD), cancer, chronic respiratory diseases and diabetes stand out. NCDs cause 41 million deaths each year (71% of the world total). Cardiovascular disease accounts for the majority of these deaths (17.9 million per year) (2). In addition to causing premature deaths, these diseases lead to complications and disabilities, limit productivity, and drug treatments are expensive, so early detection and timely treatment should be a priority (2). Lifestyle medicine (MEV) has gained relevance in …
Diabetic Foot And Lifestyle: Case Report, Danitza Adriana Rojo García, Rubén López Flores, Fernando Carballo Ordoñez
Diabetic Foot And Lifestyle: Case Report, Danitza Adriana Rojo García, Rubén López Flores, Fernando Carballo Ordoñez
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Diabetes is still the leading cause of non-traumatic amputation in most Western countries, epidemiological reports indicate that more than a million amputations are performed in people with diabetes each year, this is equivalent to an amputation for diabetes somewhere in the world every 30 seconds, most of these amputations are preceded by ulcers. We present a case of a 39-year-old male patient suffering from diabetes mellitus and uncontrolled hypertension, with late complications, chronic kidney disease, anemia, retinopathy, and ischemic and neuropathic diabetic foot, with indication for amputation. Healthy lifestyles are used, controlling glycemia, hypertension, without requiring medication and reducing proteinuria. …
Lifestyle Medicine Intervention In Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Case Report., Jonathan Velásquez Toro
Lifestyle Medicine Intervention In Neurodevelopmental Disorders. Case Report., Jonathan Velásquez Toro
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Neurodevelopmental disorders are conditions generated by dysfunction or interruption of brain development during childhood. In this group, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and autism spectrum disorder stand out due to their prevalence and association between them. Studies suggest that these patients, due to their behavioral dysfunctions, develop unhealthy lifestyles, and that, in turn, these same habits could exacerbate these behaviors. We present a case of a 5 year old female with diagnoses of grade 1 autism spectrum disorder and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, under pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment without behavioral improvement. A lifestyle medicine approach was carried out with an emphasis …
Exercise As A Protagonist In Muscle Plasticity And In The Muscle As An Endocrine Organ: Implications In Chronic Diseases, Amelia Vargas-Pacheco, Lucy E. Correa-López
Exercise As A Protagonist In Muscle Plasticity And In The Muscle As An Endocrine Organ: Implications In Chronic Diseases, Amelia Vargas-Pacheco, Lucy E. Correa-López
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The active skeletal muscle and the maintenance of muscle mass are essential for good health, wellness and disease prevention and treatment. The muscle as an endocrine organ capable of synthesizing myokines, has been documented recently. These peptides are secreted as a response to muscular contractions induced by exercise, and can develop molecular communication with other tissues, improving cardiovascular, metabolic, and mental health. The endocrine function of a muscle continues to be in a constant investigation; however, knowledge up to date urge us to continue promoting physical activity. Additionally, the extended knowledge of myokins is useful to prescribe individualized physical exercise …
Impact Of Moderate Physical Exercise On Sleep Disorders In Patients With Fibromyalgia, Sylvia G. Alfaro-Castro
Impact Of Moderate Physical Exercise On Sleep Disorders In Patients With Fibromyalgia, Sylvia G. Alfaro-Castro
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Introduction: Fibromyalgia (FM) or Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is currently defined as a chronic condition of unknown cause characterized by generalized pain, among other symptoms, in the absence of a specific organic disease. Sleep disorders are recognized as one of the main symptoms in fibromyalgia patients, and performing various types of physical activity in this group of patients could improve sleep quality and other sleep disorders. Objective: To determine if the performance of moderate physical exercise has a positive impact on sleep disorders in patients with fibromyalgia. Methods: A PubMed search was carried out, where 2616 articles were found in the …
Whole Food Plant Based Diet: Its Mechanisms For The Prevention And Treatment Of Obesity, Francisca Soto-Aguilar, Javier Webar, Ismael Palacios
Whole Food Plant Based Diet: Its Mechanisms For The Prevention And Treatment Of Obesity, Francisca Soto-Aguilar, Javier Webar, Ismael Palacios
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Obesity is a metabolic condition with a continuous increasing rate, being considered today a “pandemic”. Due to this and the vast number of diseases it is associated with, there is a need for a treatment of this condition that is both effective and healthy in a comprehensive way. In this context, the concepts of lifestyle medicine and plant-based diets have emerged in medicine and in scientific research, and the latter have demonstrated benefits in all these areas and are being part of several scientific association’s recommendations today. In this article, a plant-based diet is briefly defined, and the mechanisms by …
Lifestyle Situation And Noncommunicable Diseases Of Chilean Workers Treated At Mutual De Seguridad (Pilot Study), Romina Riquelme Cruz
Lifestyle Situation And Noncommunicable Diseases Of Chilean Workers Treated At Mutual De Seguridad (Pilot Study), Romina Riquelme Cruz
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Objective: To learn the lifestyle and NCDs of a group of workers who had occupational health evaluations performed in a branch of a mutuality: the Centro de Evaluación del Trabajo (CET), of Mutual de Seguridad. Methods: The sample included 30 workers who went in for occupational health evaluations. Blood tests and, vital signs were taken and finally, during the medical evaluation, they were given a survey. All data were collected and included in a database for analysis. Results: 93.3% of those enrolled were men; 66.6% were overweight or obese; 43.3% presented blood pressure in the high-normal range; 80% presented at …
Clinical Profile Of Patients Before And After A Diabetes Reversal Program In Ecuador, Marco Albuja Chaves, David Vera Alcívar
Clinical Profile Of Patients Before And After A Diabetes Reversal Program In Ecuador, Marco Albuja Chaves, David Vera Alcívar
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Introduction. Chronic non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are the main cause of death in Ecuador and the world, and within them diabetes mellitus is one of the fastest growing morbidity and mortality. Objective. To determine if there are differences between the clinical characteristics before and after a diabetes reversal program in Ecuador. Methods. Comparative study before and after in the same individual. Patients who voluntarily entered an outpatient clinical program based on Lifestyle Medicine were followed for 8 weeks, measures were taken at the beginning and at the end of this period, which included plant-based nutrition, physical exercise and psychological support. Results. …
Scheme Of Intermittent Fasting And Reduction Of Anthropometric Measures, Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Risk, Javier Wong–Gonzales, José A. Quispe-Palacios, José Ricardo Espinoza-Vargas
Scheme Of Intermittent Fasting And Reduction Of Anthropometric Measures, Lipid Profile, Blood Pressure And Cardiovascular Risk, Javier Wong–Gonzales, José A. Quispe-Palacios, José Ricardo Espinoza-Vargas
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Introduction: Lifestyle is a fundamental role in the risk of cardiovascular diseases and chronic diseases. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the 16/8 intermittent fasting scheme against anthropometric measurements, lipid profile values, blood pressure and cardiovascular risk. Method: Longitudinal analytical study with intervention. Fifteen patients treated in the nutrition area in a private center between January and October 2020 submitted to the 16/8 intermittent fasting scheme for four months, seeking to reduce anthropometric measurements, lipid profile, blood pressure and / or cardiovascular risk. Variables: body weight, body mass index (BMI), waist-hip index (WHI), abdominal circumference, lipid profile, cardiovascular risk according …
Immersion Program In Lifestyle Medicine And Its Effects On Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Abigail Ballone
Immersion Program In Lifestyle Medicine And Its Effects On Cardiovascular Risk Factors, Abigail Ballone
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Introduction: Cardiovascular diseases are the leading cause of death worldwide and are associated with increased morbidity and mortality by COVID-19. Lifestyle Medicine immersion programs consist of a residential internship that performs a multidisciplinary professional follow-up. Objective: To evaluate the effect of the residential lifestyle medicine program on risk factors for cardiovascular disease: weight, blood pressure and glycemia. Methods: Longitudinal, comparative study, with intervention of a Lifestyle Medicine Program. Retrospective data from 2019-2021 of patients who had completed the intervention for 14 days were used. This consisted of a comprehensive follow-up: medical, nutritional, psychological, physical and spiritual of the patients. Results: …
Exploration Of The Relationship Of Sleep Quality In Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy, Villahermosa Tabasco., Tirsa A. Espinoza-Anguiano, Gj Avilés-Rodriguez, José Ricardo Espinoza-Vargas
Exploration Of The Relationship Of Sleep Quality In Patients With Diabetic Retinopathy, Villahermosa Tabasco., Tirsa A. Espinoza-Anguiano, Gj Avilés-Rodriguez, José Ricardo Espinoza-Vargas
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Introduction: In recent decades, there has been growing evidence suggesting that too little or too much sleep is associated with adverse health outcomes, including type 2 diabetes. There is a close association between diabetes and diabetic retinopathy (DR), so it is reasonable to assume that sleep may also have associations with DR. Objective: To explore the relationship between the perception of sleep quality and the degree of diabetic retinopathy in patients with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus treated at a 3rd level dophthalmological care service. Results: Significant correlations were found in: diastolic and systolic blood pressure (0.429), triglycerides and total cholesterol …
Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Circumference And Its Association With Arterial Hypertension In A Sample Of Peruvian Adult Population, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Leyla Rodas Alvarado, Jenny R. Torres-Malca, Fernanda Huaccha Chávez, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya
Hypertriglyceridemic Waist Circumference And Its Association With Arterial Hypertension In A Sample Of Peruvian Adult Population, Víctor J. Vera-Ponce, Leyla Rodas Alvarado, Jenny R. Torres-Malca, Fernanda Huaccha Chávez, Fiorella E. Zuzunaga-Montoya
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Objective: To evaluate the prevalence of hypertriglyceridemic waist (HTGW) and its association with arterial hypertension (AHT) in Peruvian adults. Methodology: Cross-sectional analytical study of the secondary database from the "National Survey of Nutritional, Biochemical, Socioeconomic and Cultural Indicators related to Chronic-Degenerative Diseases". HTGW was measured according to the presence of hypertriglyceridemia (≥ 150 mg/dl) and increased abdominal waist, according to JIS (men ≥ 94 cm and women ≥ 80 cm) and ATPIII (men ≥ 102 cm and women ≥ 88 cm) criteria. Results: the prevalence of AHT was 12.48%, HTGW -JIS was 21.49%, and HTGW-ATPII was 13.96%. In multiple regression, …
Decrease Of Cardiovascular Risk In Obese Patients Who Participated In A Lifestyle Medicine Program, Eymard Torres-Rodriguez, Lucy Perla Gulliana Cedillo Ramírez
Decrease Of Cardiovascular Risk In Obese Patients Who Participated In A Lifestyle Medicine Program, Eymard Torres-Rodriguez, Lucy Perla Gulliana Cedillo Ramírez
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Lifestyle Medicine in the management of chronic diseases such as obesity is essential to reduce cardiovascular risk and to reverse the disease process (1). Objective: To determine if a Lifestyle Medicine program can reduce cardiovascular risk in obese adults in Colombia. Material and methods: Descriptive observational study cases series type followed for 6 months in a Lifestyle Medicine Clinic. 9 patients were included taking into account 2 measures of cardiovascular risk as a parameter to complete the program. The following measurements were taken: cardiovascular risk using the Pan American Health Organization (PAHO) calculator, Body Mass Index (BMI), lipid profile, history …
Characteristics Related To Lifestyle In Elderly Patients In A Health Center Of The Andes In Peru, José M. Vela-Ruiz, Katherine Medina-Rojas, Andrea Machón-Cosme, Delcy Turpo, Luis A. Saenz-Vasquez, Dante M. Quiñones-Laveriano
Characteristics Related To Lifestyle In Elderly Patients In A Health Center Of The Andes In Peru, José M. Vela-Ruiz, Katherine Medina-Rojas, Andrea Machón-Cosme, Delcy Turpo, Luis A. Saenz-Vasquez, Dante M. Quiñones-Laveriano
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Introduction: A correct lifestyle is vital in older adults to reduce their risk of diseases and loss of functionality. Objective: To determine the lifestyles of elderly patients in a Health Center in the Peruvian Andes. Method: Observational, descriptive study with elderly patients from a health center. We worked with a previously collected database. Descriptive statistics were used. The study was approved by the institutional ethics committee. Results: Of the 74 patients evaluated, the mean age was 75.4 years and 52% were females. The mean BMI was 24.8 kg / m2 and that of the abdominal circumference was 86.8 cm. 32.7% …
Quality Of Life Of Students In Health Sciences From A Private University In Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Francys Marie Medina-Toro, Jose Leonardo Jimenez-Ortiz, Jason Aragón-Castillo, Daniela Guadalupe Frutos-Najera, Manuel Muñoz-Palomeque
Quality Of Life Of Students In Health Sciences From A Private University In Nuevo Leon, Mexico, Francys Marie Medina-Toro, Jose Leonardo Jimenez-Ortiz, Jason Aragón-Castillo, Daniela Guadalupe Frutos-Najera, Manuel Muñoz-Palomeque
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Introduction: Knowing the quality of life allows taking action for its improvement. Objective: To describe the quality of life in students in the Health Sciences area of a private university in Nuevo León. Methods: Quantitative, observational, descriptive, cross-sectional study. Population: health sciences students from a private university in Nuevo León, Mexico, during August-December 2018. Construct used: quality of life, was measured using the World Health Organization Quality of Life short version. Statistical analysis: IBM SPSS, performing student's t-test and one-way ANOVA. Results: Sample of 611 students, with age m = 20.53 years, SD ± 2.92 years, gender: 58.6% female (n …
The Lifestyle Associated With The Control Of Arterial Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus In A Care Center In Lima, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mariana Callapiña-De Paz, Yoshie Z. Cisneros-Núñez, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
The Lifestyle Associated With The Control Of Arterial Hypertension And Diabetes Mellitus In A Care Center In Lima, During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Mariana Callapiña-De Paz, Yoshie Z. Cisneros-Núñez, Norka R. Guillén-Ponce, Jhony A. De La Cruz-Vargas
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Introduction: Hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 are prevalent diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed lifestyle and disease control, potentially triggering serious complications. Objectives: To determine the association between lifestyle and the control of chronic non-communicable diseases: arterial hypertension and diabetes mellitus 2 during the COVID-19 pandemic in patients of an Urgent Care Center. Materials and methods: Observational, cross-sectional, and analytical study. A sample of 158 patients, between 30 and 79 years old, was included. Control files and medical records were analyzed, anthropometric values were measured, and lifestyle was evaluated through surveys. Results: 51.3% were male, an average of 61 years, …
Intervention Program: Integral Diet And Physical Exercise In The Reduction Of Anthropometric Parameters In Salvador De Bahia-Brasil, Gloria Cari Huanca
Intervention Program: Integral Diet And Physical Exercise In The Reduction Of Anthropometric Parameters In Salvador De Bahia-Brasil, Gloria Cari Huanca
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Introduction: High rates in anthropometric parameters such as excess weight, body fat, visceral fat, hypertension generate serious problems that affect the health of the general population. Objective: To identify the effects produced by the intervention program "integral diet and physical exercise" on anthropometric parameters and blood pressure in a community in Salvador de Bahia. Methodology: Experimental intervention study lasting 40 days in which 31 adults participated, carried out in a neighborhood of the municipality of Salvador (Bahia), Brazil. The study consisted of administering a comprehensive diet based on whole grains, oilseeds, legumes, fruits, vegetables and total abstinence from foods of …
Laughter: Demographic Levels And Factors, In The Context Of Covid-19, Salomón Vásquez Villanueva, Salomón A. Vásquez-Campos, Luis E. Barba Briceño, Carlos A. Vásquez-Villanueva, Lizardo Vásquez-Villanueva
Laughter: Demographic Levels And Factors, In The Context Of Covid-19, Salomón Vásquez Villanueva, Salomón A. Vásquez-Campos, Luis E. Barba Briceño, Carlos A. Vásquez-Villanueva, Lizardo Vásquez-Villanueva
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Introduction: The pandemic does not stop, neither does the studies on it; This pandemic produces pain, sadness, despair and deaths, the numbers of which are incalculable. Faced with this difficult and painful situation, laughter raises its flag of hope. Objective: The study aims to describe the levels and demographic factors of laughter, in the context of COVID-19. Methods: The study corresponds to a quantitative, descriptive, cross-sectional approach. The data were obtained through a virtual survey, whose participants were 101, from the three regions. Results: Of the 101 participants, 87 (between 20 and 60 years old) are located in the high …
Lifestyle Of Chilean Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ana Belén Cáceres Codoceo, Ismael Morales Ojeda
Lifestyle Of Chilean Medical Students During The Covid-19 Pandemic, Ana Belén Cáceres Codoceo, Ismael Morales Ojeda
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Objective: To analyze the relationship of lifestyle and habits associated with health care and religiosity in Chilean Adventist medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods: Analytical and cross-sectional, census, non-experimental design. The population consisted of 72 Adventist medical students who attended or are in any year of the career in 2020 and 2021. The FANTASTIC instrument was applied, in its validated version, and an evaluation of habits associated with health care and religiosity. The work was approved by an ethics committee. Results: 55.6% are female. The mean age is 22.64. 43.1% of the students have some type of diet associated …
Effects Of Two Resistance Exercise Programs On The Health-Related Fitness Of Obese Women With Pain Symptoms In The Knees, Ayanne Rodrigues Cambiriba, Isabella Caroline Santos, Déborah C. De Souza Marques, Fabiano Mendes De Oliveira, Sonia M. Marques Gomes Bertolini, Cynthia G. Alves Araújo, Vania Assaly, Braulio Magnani Branco
Effects Of Two Resistance Exercise Programs On The Health-Related Fitness Of Obese Women With Pain Symptoms In The Knees, Ayanne Rodrigues Cambiriba, Isabella Caroline Santos, Déborah C. De Souza Marques, Fabiano Mendes De Oliveira, Sonia M. Marques Gomes Bertolini, Cynthia G. Alves Araújo, Vania Assaly, Braulio Magnani Branco
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Introduction: Overweight negatively impacts the cardiovascular system and osteomyoarticular, promoting pain in the joints of the lower limbs. Therefore, strategies have been applied to reduce overweight through lifestyle changes. Objective: to investigate the effects of two multidisciplinary intervention programs on the health-related physical fitness of obese women with pain symptoms in the knees. Methods: Women between 40 and 59 years of age with obesity (n=59) were evaluated in the pre- and post-intervention time regarding anthropometry, body composition, physical fitness, level of disability in the knee and hip, and health-related quality of life. A randomized clinical trial of parallel groups was …
Diagnostic Performance Of Lipid Accumulation Indices And Triglyceride And Glucose Index For Metabolic Syndrome In A Sample Of Peruvian Adult Population, Jesús Enrique Talavera, Leyla Rodas Alvarado, Jenny R. Torres-Malca
Diagnostic Performance Of Lipid Accumulation Indices And Triglyceride And Glucose Index For Metabolic Syndrome In A Sample Of Peruvian Adult Population, Jesús Enrique Talavera, Leyla Rodas Alvarado, Jenny R. Torres-Malca
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Objectives: To determine the diagnostic performance of the lipid accumulation product (LAP), visceral adiposity index (VAI), triglyceride and glucose index (TyG) and body mass index (BMI) for metabolic syndrome (MetS) in a sample of Peruvian adults. Methodology: Study of diagnostic tests of the “National Survey on Nutritional, Biochemical, Socioeconomic, and Cultural Indicators related with Chronic Degenerative Diseases”. An analysis of ROC curves (Receptor Operation) was made, and their respective area under the curve (AUC) obtaining the different parameters such as sensitivity (Sens) and specificity (Spe). It was stratified according to sex and according to age. To choose the cut-off point, …
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion And Its Effect On General Practitioners At National Oncology Institute March – April 2021, Irma A. Hernández Núñez, Amin A. Valencia Leal
Healthy Lifestyle Promotion And Its Effect On General Practitioners At National Oncology Institute March – April 2021, Irma A. Hernández Núñez, Amin A. Valencia Leal
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Introduction: The medical population is considered a representation of integral health. Its work characteristics predispose each member to be complicit in an unconscious practice and promotion of an unhealthy lifestyle. The aim of this work was to describe the effects on lifestyle of an educational intervention in general practitioners in an active work environment. Methods: This study included 18 general practitioners working at the “Instituto Oncológico Nacional de Panamá”. It consisted of 10 virtual educational sessions delivered by trained professionals for 2 months. Results: Positive changes and improvement in all measured variables were reported, including increased frequency of exercise sessions, …
The Future Of The (European) Lifestyle Medicine Education, Ioan Hanes
The Future Of The (European) Lifestyle Medicine Education, Ioan Hanes
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Since 2019 the European Lifestyle Medicine Organization (ELMO), in cooperation with the Belgian Lifestyle Medicine Organization, has offered an online English eight-week course, which issues a European Lifestyle Medicine Certificate (Certificate), after the participant passes a final exam. Almost 200 health professionals and others participated in this interactive European program, which offers a theoretical and especially practical skills to realistically implement lifestyle medicine principles.
Wellness Application, Effects, And Evaluation From The Cardiofood Lifestyle Program: A Latin American Experience, Yael Alejandra Hasbani, Gabriel H. Lapman, Jonathan Eliel Hasbani
Wellness Application, Effects, And Evaluation From The Cardiofood Lifestyle Program: A Latin American Experience, Yael Alejandra Hasbani, Gabriel H. Lapman, Jonathan Eliel Hasbani
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Introduction: The changes in daily routines as a result of the mitigating measures implemented in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic represent a challenge for the Latin American population to preserve their general well-being. Objective: To evaluate the wellness assessment from the lifestyle medicine program Cardiofood Lifestyle in virtual modality in Latin American participants during the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Methods: Analytical, retrospective and descriptive study, with a quantitative approach; developed in virtual mode between May and December 2020. The population sample was 51 participants. A subjective assessment questionnaire and a self-authorship wellness score were applied and validated by a …
Lifestyle Medicine: A Field Of Medicine With Deep Roots And Great Potential For The Future, Ioannis Arkadianos
Lifestyle Medicine: A Field Of Medicine With Deep Roots And Great Potential For The Future, Ioannis Arkadianos
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Lifestyle Medicine - even though the term only recently started being broadly used – has its roots in ancient Greece, thousands of years ago. Hippocrates (460 – 370 B.C.) was the first one to use the term of Lifestyle Medicine, suggesting that in order for someone to have a good health, they should just “avoid eating excessive amounts of food and try to exercise even a bit”. So, he set the ground for what we call today, Lifestyle Medicine.
Lifestyle Medicine: The Time Is Now, Elizabet Frates, David Katz
Lifestyle Medicine: The Time Is Now, Elizabet Frates, David Katz
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The time for lifestyle medicine is now. We need lifestyle medicine to help manage the ongoing outbreaks of lifestyle related chronic conditions like diabetes, obesity, dementia, and heart disease that continue to plague our world today, and we need lifestyle medicine to help handle the worldwide pandemic created by COVID-19. Mozafarrian and colleagues noted that among the 900,000 coronavirus disease hospitalizations in 2019 through November 18, 2020, 63.5% of them were estimated to be attributed to four cardiometabolic conditions: obesity, hypertension, diabetes, and heart failure.