Publications by authors named "Mildred Rojas"

Background: Almost 30% of Chilean women report cigarette smoking with important repercussions on their health.

Objective: Design and test a mobile phone intervention for smoking cessation in young women.

Study Design: A mobile application (app) was created using the best available evidence and consumer input.

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  • - Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is the most common neurodevelopmental disorder seen in pediatric healthcare, leading to increased awareness and earlier diagnoses.
  • - Timely and effective treatment relies on individualized assessments using neuropsychological studies and understanding the neuroanatomical and neurobiochemical aspects of ADHD.
  • - The best treatment strategy combines both medication and cognitive behavioral therapies, highlighting a multimodal approach for optimal results.
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  • The study focuses on the Theta-Beta (T/B) ratio in the EEG of children with ADHD, finding that this ratio can accurately identify the disorder with 89% accuracy.
  • Researchers analyzed 85 children (mostly male) with ADHD to measure the effects of psychostimulant and non-psychostimulant treatments on the T/B ratio over six months.
  • Results indicated that 86% of participants had elevated T/B ratios, and while psychostimulant treatment significantly reduced this ratio, non-psychostimulant treatment did not show a significant effect.
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  • The establishment of normal sleep patterns plays a crucial role in the development of the central nervous system, starting from the fetal stage and evolving with maturation.
  • There is a complex, not fully understood relationship between childhood sleep disturbances and neurodevelopmental disorders like ADHD and ASD, with ongoing research aiming to uncover these connections.
  • Gaining insights into the genetic factors related to sleep-wake cycle disorders may lead to new diagnostic and therapeutic approaches, ultimately enhancing the quality of life for patients and their families.
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The subject of disabilities that include cognition and adaptability will never cease to be interesting and relevant. The genetic etiology has more weight every day. The relationship with other neurodevelopmental disorders such as autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is of clinical, diagnostic and therapeutic importance.

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