Publications by authors named "D ROSSELLI"

Objective: With an increasing prevalence, Alzheimer's Disease (AD) is the most common cause of dementia. However, a percentage of potentially modifiable cases have been reported. This article describes the prevalence of four of these potentially modifiable risk factors: hearing loss, diabetes mellitus (DM), obesity, and hypertension.

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  • Sarcoidosis prevalence varies globally, and a study in Colombia aimed to estimate its prevalence using health service data collected from January 2018 to December 2022.
  • The research utilized a cross-sectional design and analyzed 6,828 consultation records from the Comprehensive System of Social Protection Information (SISPRO) focusing on relevant ICD-10 codes.
  • The findings revealed a sarcoidosis prevalence of 12.8 cases per 100,000 inhabitants, predominantly affecting women and peaking in the age group of 60-69 years, emphasizing the need for ongoing monitoring and improved treatment strategies.
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  • A study analyzed data from the Colombian Ministry of Health to identify fractures related to osteoporosis in individuals over 50 years old, revealing that forearm fractures are the most common, followed by thoracolumbar vertebrae and hip fractures.
  • The research focused on determining the frequency of bone fractures among adults aged 50 and older, both with and without osteoporosis, using the integrated SISPRO database from 2017 to 2021.
  • Key findings highlighted that approximately 303,037 adults were diagnosed with osteoporosis, with higher prevalence and fracture rates in women, especially for forearm fractures, while men commonly experienced hip and vertebral fractures.
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Objective: To determine the risk factors associated with therapeutic failure of vancomycin in hospitalized adult patients with methicillin-resistant (MRSA) infections.

Design: Case-control study.

Setting: Conducted in a high complexity hospital in Cali, Colombia.

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