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General aspects of rehabilitation in Guillain-Barre syndrome: A literature review
Introduction Guillain-Barré syndrome is the most common cause of acquired flaccid paralysis worldwide. Although care traditionally focuses on overcoming the acute phase, many patients continue to experience residual symptoms such as weakness, neuropathic pain, autonomic dysfunction, and fatigue…
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Toward an embodied pedagogy of care in specialist training in Chile: radical care and humanization in public health
The training of health specialists is a strategic component for the operational, human, and territorial sustainability of the public health system. However, Chilean university training models—primarily oriented toward technical efficiency—have tended to marginalize the relational and ethical…
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Global non-alcoholic fatty liver disease: analysis of the Global Burden of Disease Study (1990 to 2021)
Recent meta-analyses highlight the rising global incidence of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, now the fastest-growing cause of liver-related mortality and a leading driver of end-stage liver disease. Previous estimates needed updated assessments of its epidemiological burden. Using Global Burden…
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Telehealth cochlear implant programming in Chile yields outcomes comparable to in-person clinical care
Introduction Remote programming can improve access and help overcome barriers related to distance, cost, and travel in the follow-up care of cochlear implant users. This study evaluates the ease of use, effectiveness, and acceptability of the remote programming system for cochlear implant users…
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Contextual factors and use of heuristics in the care of critically ill patients by intensivists during the COVID-19 pandemic: a quasi-experimental vignette study in Chile
Background Clinical decision-making in intensive care units during the COVID-19 pandemic has been poorly studied. The aims of this study are to assess the variability of intensivists' decision-making in Chile, analyze the association between clinical decision-making and certain contextual factors…
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Frequency of mesenteric panniculitis in an oncologic population: A multicenter comparative study with a control group
Introduction Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare benign entity that affects the mesentery, often detected incidentally in an imaging examination. Its association with cancer is a controversial topic. The objective of the study was to determine the frequency of this condition in a known oncological…
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Neurofibromatosis Type 1 in Ecuador: genotype-phenotype correlations from a case series
Introduction Neurofibromatosis type 1 (NF1) is a multisystemic genetic disorder caused by pathogenic variants in the gene, characterized by variable clinical manifestations such as pigmentary abnormalities, neurofibromas, skeletal dysplasia, and tumor predisposition. However, genotype–phenotype…
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Identification and susceptibility profile of microorganisms isolated directly from urine in a cross-sectional study using matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight and Phoenix M50
Introduction This study evaluates the efficacy of matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization–time of flight technology and the Phoenix™ M50 system for bacterial identification and antimicrobial susceptibility testing from bacterial concentrate obtained from urine samples, reducing diagnostic time…
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Validation of the cultural adaptation of the "Long Coronavirus Disease (COVID) Symptom and Impact Tools" for the Chilean population
Introduction The Long Coronavirus Disease (COVID) Symptom and Impact Tools (ST and IT) are self-administered instruments designed to monitor symptoms and the impact of long COVID. We translated and culturally adapted these tools for use in Chile. This study evaluated internal consistency and…
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Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy in Chile: Analysis of epidemiological change and a microbiological hypothesis
Intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy is a gestational pathology with an unusual epidemiological and pathophysiological behavior that remains partially unexplained. Its current global incidence ranges from 0.1% to 2%. However, in Chile, the incidence reached up to 15% in the 1970s, with a marked…
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Stigma and discrimination toward people living with HIV among healthcare workers in a public hospital in Mexico: A cross-sectional study
Introducción En el contexto global del VIH, el entorno biopsicosocial de las poblaciones clave sigue marcado por una cultura que promueve el estigma y la discriminación. Estas actitudes, basadas en concepciones erróneas sobre lo que implica vivir con VIH, trascienden el ámbito sanitario y afectan…
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Why is it essential to teach clinical interviewing in psychiatric training? Proposal for a course implemented at the Universidad de Valparaíso
Diagnosis in psychiatry relies primarily on the clinical interview, but instruction in interview techniques is often relegated to the informal curriculum and acquired incidentally. This article presents a structured curriculum model for training adult psychiatry residents in psychiatric…
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Effects of manual therapy on pain and function in patients with plantar fasciitis: A systematic review of the literature
Objective Plantar fasciitis is common and impairs people’s ability to move. Manual therapy is frequently used to treat plantar fasciitis. However, its effects are inconclusive. For this reason, the purpose of this systematic review is to determine the effect of manual therapy on plantar fasciitis…
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Quality of reporting of systematic reviews with meta-analysis of diagnostic test accuracy of rapid antigen tests for SARS-CoV-2 according to PRISMA-DTA: A meta-epidemiological survey
Introduction Systematic reviews are crucial for informing health decisions and supporting evidence-based policymaking. Reporting guidelines aim to reduce ambiguity and confusion while promoting clarity, completeness, and transparency in reporting. Our study aimed to assess the completeness of…
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Cultural adaptation to Shawi and psychometric analysis of the Patient Health Questionnaire (PHQ-9) in adults from the Alto Amazonas, Peru
Introduction Depression is currently one of the most impactful mental health conditions worldwide, with more than 280 million reported cases. However, there is a critical lack of data on Indigenous populations due to language barriers and the absence of culturally adapted assessment tools, limiting…
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Temporal trends in cancer incidence in a Peruvian population of the Social Health Insurance between 2000 and 2020
Introduction Cancer is one of the leading causes of disease burden in Peru, with significant regional disparities in incidence and mortality. The Moquegua region has experienced a sustained increase in risk factors and cancer burden without systematic studies to characterize its epidemiological…
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Effectiveness and safety of acetazolamide plus loop diuretics in acute congestive heart failure: A living systematic review - Version 2026 1.0
Objective This living systematic review Version 1.0 aims to provide a timely, rigorous and continuously updated summary of the evidence on the use of acetazolamide plus loop diuretics in acute congestive heart failure compared to loop diuretics. Methods We conducted a comprehensive search in…
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Clinical and epidemiological characteristics of intensive care unit-acquired weakness in Latin America: A scoping review protocol
Introduction Intensive care unit-acquired weakness is a condition with a substantial impact on morbidity, mortality, and long-term quality of life. Consolidated evidence on this condition in Latin America remains limited. This gap may be influenced by regional differences in healthcare systems…
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Depression stigma in Chile: A qualitative study of beliefs, emotions, and behaviors toward people with depression
Introduction Depression is one of the leading causes of disability in Chile and significantly affects adults’ well-being and social participation. Despite its high prevalence, depression stigma has been scarcely studied in the country. Because its manifestations vary across sociocultural contexts…