Health and economic impact associated with rheumatoid arthritis discharges: a cost analysis of a two-year cohort in Mexico.

Background: Rheumatoid arthritis is a highly prevalent disease. Patients undergo various medical and pharmacological treatments, which have an economic impact on hospitals. The aim of this study was to estimate the direct economic costs of Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) resources used to provide healthcare to adult patients with rheumatoid arthritis in 2016-2017.

Mobile Health Technology in the Primary Prevention of Type 2 Diabetes: a Systematic Review.

Purpose Of Review: The objective of this review was to summarize the current scientific evidence of mobile health technology in the primary prevention of type 2 diabetes in patients with prediabetes derived from randomized clinical trials.

Recent Findings: Few randomized clinical trials are available using mobile health technologies in the prevention of type 2 diabetes. There is heterogeneity in regard to the main study outcomes, duration of interventions, and study findings.

The Impact of a History of Pre-maturity on Viral Respiratory Infections in Children Under 2 Years of Age: A Propensity Score-Matching Analysis of in-hospital Complications and Mortality.

A history of pre-maturity may be a risk factor for complications in patients under 24 months of age hospitalized for viral respiratory infections (VRIs). To identify the impact of a history of pre-maturity on in-hospital complications and mortality in patients under 24 months of age who were hospitalized for VRIs over a period of 5 years. This was a propensity score-matched study.

Hospitalizations for viral respiratory infections in children under 2 years of age: epidemiology and in-hospital complications.

Background: Viral respiratory infections (VRIs) are a frequent cause of hospitalization in children under 24 months of age. A history of prematurity or heart disease may be a risk factor for complications in patients hospitalized for VRI. The objective was to describe epidemiological data for children hospitalized for IRV and aged 1 to 24 months and to identify risk factors for the presence of in-hospital complications and mortality over a period of 5 years.

Health and quality of life outcomes impairment of quality of life in type 2 diabetes mellitus: a cross-sectional study.

Background: Type 2 diabetes mellitus (DM2) is a chronic disease, and for treatment to succeed, it is necessary to harmonize the mental health of the patient with the environment, which impacts quality of life and adherence to medical regimens. The objetive of this study is describe the quality of life of patients with DM2 and the factors relates to its modification.

Methods: This investigation was a cross-sectional study.

Costos medicos directos en pacientes con enfermedad pulmonar obstructiva Crónica en Mexico.

Introduction: chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a progressive, incurable and potentially mortal. COPD generates a high burden of illness and decreased quality of life in patients. The aim of this study was to determine the direct medical cost of COPD and the primary variables associated.

HTA Implementation in Latin American Countries: Comparison of Current and Preferred Status.

Objectives: To provide an overview about the current status of health technology assessment (HTA) implementation in Latin American countries and to identify long-term objectives considering regional commonalities.

Methods: We conducted a survey among participants of the 5th Latin American Future Trends Conference in October 2015. Thirty-seven respondents from eight Latin American countries provided insights about the current and preferred future status of HTA implementation related to human capacity building, HTA financing, process and organizational structure for HTA, scope of mandatory HTA, decision criteria, standardization of HTA methodology, mandating the use of local data, and international collaboration in HTA.

Survival rates and worker compensation expenses in a national cohort of Mexican workers with permanent occupational disability caused by diabetes.

Background: Permanent occupational disability is one of the most severe consequences of diabetes that impedes the performance of usual working activities among economically active individuals. Survival rates and worker compensation expenses have not previously been examined among Mexican workers. We aimed to describe the worker compensation expenses derived from pension payments and also to examine the survival rates and characteristics associated with all-cause mortality, in a cohort of 34,014 Mexican workers with permanent occupational disability caused by diabetes during the years 2000-2013 at the Mexican Institute of Social Security.

[Lower extremity amputation rates in diabetic patients].

Background: The lower extremity amputations diminish the quality of life of patients with Diabetes Mellitus (DM). The aim of this study was to describe the lower extremity amputation rates in subjects with DM in the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS), comparing 2004 and 2013.

Methods: A comparative cross-sectional study was done.