Effect of a preoperative single-dose steroid on pulmonary function and postoperative symptoms after modified radical mastectomy: results of a randomized clinical trial.

Background: Evidence suggests that a preoperative single-dose steroid improves lung function and decreases the incidence of postoperative symptoms; however, this has not been sufficiently proved in modified radical mastectomy for cancer. This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of preoperative single-dose steroid administration for postoperative lung function and postoperative symptoms in women undergoing modified radical mastectomy for breast cancer.

Methods: In this controlled clinical trial, conducted between June 2014 and October 2018, we examined 81 patients.

Associations between stressors and difficulty sleeping in critically ill patients admitted to the intensive care unit: a cohort study.

Background: Patients admitted to the intensive care unit (ICU) experience sleep disruption caused by a variety of conditions, such as staff activities, alarms on monitors, and overall noise. In this study, we explored the relationship between noise and other factors associated with poor sleep quality in patients.

Methods: This was a prospective cohort study.

Burnout syndrome prevalence during internship in public and private hospitals: a survey study in Mexico.

Burnout syndrome is a psychological condition that commonly affects health professionals, medical students, and others in professions with long shifts. It is defined by a high amount of emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and low personal job satisfaction. We aimed to determine the prevalence of burnout syndrome in medical interns and establish the relationships between this condition and the time and type of hospital at which students worked during their medical internship.

Quality of life among women treated for breast cancer: a survey of three procedures in Mexico.

Background: This study aimed to determine the quality of life among patients treated with one of three different types of surgery for breast cancer.

Methods: This cross-sectional study used a questionnaire survey completed by Mexican patients without active disease 1 year after breast cancer surgery.

Results: The 139 patients enrolled in the study included 44 (31.