Development of a list of minimum procedures for certifying competence in gastrointestinal endoscopy by the Delphi method.

Background: within the frame of reference of any medical specialty, having a consensus list of the type and number of practices characterizing its professional work is key. Thus, the goal of this study was to define a list of minimum procedures to ensure competence in gastrointestinal endoscopy based on a structured consensus process, and to explore the views of leading experts in gastrointestinal endoscopy regarding endoscopist training in Argentina and the need for competence certification.

Materials And Methods: this research entailed a mixed-methods prospective study including using the Delphi method as focus group qualitative research technique, followed by a structured survey.

Distribution and prognostic value of high-sensitive troponin T measurement in patients with type 2 diabetes without cardiovascular disease.

Aim: The objective of this work was to define a value for the 99th percentile of high-sensitive troponin T and to evaluate the prognostic value of this biomarker in a population of patients with type 2 diabetes without a history of cardiovascular disease.

Methods: In this prospective, observational and analytic study, 482 patients with type 2 diabetes were enrolled. The patients were asymptomatic, with no history of cardiovascular events, renal insufficiency, or inflammatory or systemic disease.

Distribution and prognostic value of high-sensitive troponin T measurement in patients with type 2 diabetes without cardiovascular disease.

Aim: The objective of this work was to define a value for the 99th percentile of high-sensitive troponin T and to evaluate the prognostic value of this biomarker in a population of patients with type 2 diabetes without a history of cardiovascular disease.

Methods: In this prospective, observational and analytic study, 482 patients with type 2 diabetes were enrolled. The patients were asymptomatic, with no history of cardiovascular events, renal insufficiency, or inflammatory or systemic disease.

Challenges faced by chief residents: difficulties and achievements of this role in a community teaching hospital.

Introduction: The chief resident plays a strategic role in terms of leadership and cohesion among residents.

Objective: To characterize the activities developed by chief residents and identify their achievements and difficulties.

Methods: A survey about demographic outcome measures, activities performed, most and least gratifying situations, and training needs was completed.