Publications by authors named "F Mendez-Lopez"
Article Synopsis
- Post-coronavirus disease condition (PCC) continues to impact many people, but there's a lack of reliable diagnostic biomarkers to differentiate it from recovery after acute COVID-19.
- A study compared biomarkers between two groups: people with PCC and those who recovered from COVID-19 within three months, both consisting of 85 individuals.
- The results showed PCC individuals had significant changes in 49 out of 167 markers, and a specific panel of four biomarkers could distinguish PCC from recovery with over 88% accuracy.
Background: Digital interventions are expected to facilitate the treatment of patients suffering from Long COVID. This trial assesses the effectiveness of a multimodal rehabilitation program -comprising both online and synchronous components- in managing the characteristic symptoms of Long COVID and, consequently, in improving quality of life. It also aims to identify which changes in measured variables from baseline (T0) to post-intervention (T1) predict an improvement in quality of life.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: In primary health care, social prescribing is an important tool which is gaining popularity. It is being studied significantly, however there is not enough evidence about different related issues. The aim of this study is to analyse the differences by sex in the application of a social prescription protocol in Primary Care.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: Effective implementation of strategies to promote health and prevent noncommunicable illnesses requires a profound understanding of the interaction between the individual and society. This study brings to health research the consideration of psychosocial factors that influence the maintenance and change of health behaviors and conduct. From a primary care perspective, it is crucial to propose a biopsychosocial approach for the development of health promotion and self-care programs that embrace personal aptitudes as a relevant individual aspect.
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- The study analyzes the impact of COVID-19 restrictions on individuals with chronic diseases who did not contract the virus, focusing on comorbidities, mortality, medication use, and health resource utilization during different time frames.
- It involves a large sample of nearly 670,000 patients in Spain, evaluating data before and after strict lockdown measures to identify changes in chronic disease management, diagnoses, and healthcare access.
- Findings indicate a decline in new chronic condition diagnoses and medication use, with women exhibiting higher diagnosis rates but lower medication dispensation, highlighting potential underdiagnosis issues in this population.