Long-term Effects of Plant Stanols on the Lipid Profile of Patients With Hypercholesterolemia. A Randomized Clinical Trial.

Introduction And Objectives: Plant stanol consumption may improve long-term cholesterol control. The aim of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of 2g/day of plant stanols in reducing low-density lipoprotein cholesterol levels in patients with hypercholesterolemia.

Methods: This randomized, double-blind, and placebo-controlled study included 182 adults diagnosed with hypercholesterolemia.

[Design and validation of a questionnaire for the detection of major depression in elderly patients].

Background And Objective: The aim of this study was to design and validate a scale to detect major depressive disorders in elderly individuals in primary care (Detection of Depression in the Elderly Scale [DDES]).

Methods: We performed an observational and cross-sectional study for the validation of a scale, administered by means of a personal interview, in 259 patients aged 65 years old or older. Available instruments were reviewed and the questions were designed.

[Detection of bulimia nervosa in primary health care consultations].

Introduction: To estimate the prevalence of bulimia nervosa and bulimic behavior in women who come to Primary Health Care consultations, using the DSM-IV criteria.

Design: Descriptive, observational study Setting. Primary Health Care.