Validation of the Post-Covid-19 Functional Status Scale into Mexican-Spanish.

Aim: To translate and validate the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale into Mexican-Spanish.

Materials And Methods: A cross-sectional study was performed for transcultural validation of the Post-COVID-19 Functional Status Scale in people over 18 years of age, using the international guidelines for validation published by Beaton and Guillemin. Diagnostic and clinimetric validity tests were applied to the scale.

Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of the Gait, Arms, Legs, Spine locomotor screening test for detecting musculoskeletal disorders in Mexican adults.

Aim: Developed in the United Kingdom, the Gait, Arms, Legs and Spine (GALS) sensitive screening test enables doctors to examine joints and positions at rest and during motion. Therefore, patients with an early diagnosis for musculoskeletal (MSK) disorders, can enjoy a better quality of life than those diagnosed at a later stage. The objective was to adapt and validate a Mexican-Spanish version of the GALS measurement instrument for MSK disorders in Mexican adults.

Underreporting trends of occupational illnesses in Mexico.

Objective: To report trends underreporting levels of occupational illnesses (OI) in Mexico from 2000 to 2015.

Methods: An ecological study was conducted. Data on OI was obtained from the Statistical Memories of the Mexican Institute of Social Security.

Hospitalization and mortality in Mexico due to breast cancer since its inclusion in the catastrophic expenditures scheme.

Objective: To compare trends in hospital discharges and mortality due to breast cancer (BC) in Mexico from 2004 to 2012 by insurance condition before and after incorporating BC comprehensive treatment into the System of Social Protection in Health (Sistema de Protrección Social en Salud, SPSS) in 2007.

Materials And Methods: Data on BC hospital discharges and mortality reported in women aged 25 years and over were obtained from the National Health Information System. Mortality rates were adjusted by age and state.

[Injuries in emergency rooms of urban areas in Mexico: prevalence and severity].

Objective: To identify frequency and severity of injuries by type of external cause in people attending emergency services for medical attention.

Material And Methods: Cross-sectional study held in the cities of Guadalajara, Colima and Mexico City, from September 2007 to February 2008. All people requiring emergency medical attention due to injuries were included.