Reliability and agreement testing of a new automated measurement method to determine facial vitiligo extent using standardized ultraviolet images and a dedicated algorithm.

Background: Facial repigmentation is the primary outcome measure for most vitiligo trials. The Facial Vitiligo Area Scoring Index (F-VASI) score is often chosen as the primary outcome measure to assess the efficacy of treatments for facial vitiligo. Although useful, this scoring system remains subjective and has several limitations.

Impact of health-related quality of life on pediatric patients who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation in a Colombian institution.

Introduction: Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation is the curative option for some diseases and is increasing patient survival. The health-related quality of life in these patients is not systematically evaluated. Objectives: The present study sought to describe the health-related quality of life and complications in children who underwent hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

[Depressive Symptoms and Psychosocial Risk Factors in High Complexity Obstetric Patients Admitted to a Critical Care Obstetric Unit in Cali, Colombia].

Depression is the main cause of years lossed due to disability in the world, and it affects 50% more women 50% than men. Perinatal depression has been linked with more anxiety, a chronic course, and disability than depression in other life stages. In spite of its high prevalence and serious health effects on both mother and foetus, it is frequently under-diagnosed.

[Validation of the Spanish version of the Primary Care Assessment Survey questionnaire].

Objective: Adapt the Primary Care Assessment Survey (PCAS) questionnaire to the Spanish language and determine its validity and reliability in identifying strengths and weaknesses in primary health care (PHC).

Methods: Study of the adaptation and validation of a questionnaire-survey. The suitable sample selected was 244 users of PHC services.