Publications by authors named "P Varela"
Introduction The literature highlights the crucial role of midwives in assessing and managing perinatal mental health and in providing information to women about related issues. However, research also indicates significant gaps in midwives' knowledge and skills needed to fulfill this role. Data suggest that while midwives are interested in providing mental health support, they lack the confidence, knowledge, and training to do so effectively.
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- Child malnutrition is a significant issue in Sub-Saharan Africa, stemming from the low nutritional quality of locally available complementary foods.
- The study aimed to create nutritious, affordable canned porridges using African indigenous crops and ingredients, ensuring they meet dietary requirements for vitamins and energy.
- The resulting porridge, made with orange fleshed sweet potato and leguminous/cereal flours, provided essential nutrients and tasted better than traditional options, all while being cost-effective.
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- Ustekinumab is approved for treating ulcerative colitis (UC), and this study evaluated its long-term effectiveness and tolerability in real clinical settings.
- In a multicenter analysis of 620 UC patients, 25% discontinued treatment, with baseline anemia, steroid use, and severe disease linked to higher discontinuation rates.
- At 16 weeks, 40% of patients were in steroid-free remission, and treatment was generally safe with no adverse effects on other conditions, indicating good long-term durability for difficult-to-treat cases.
Background: Telemonitoring for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) has not consistently demonstrated superiority over standard care; however, noninferiority may be an acceptable outcome if remote care proves to be more efficient.
Objective: This study aims to compare the remission time and quality of life of patients with active IBD managed through standard care versus the TECCU (Telemonitoring of Crohn Disease and Ulcerative Colitis) app.
Methods: A 2-arm, randomized, multicenter trial with a noninferiority design was conducted across 24 hospitals in Spain.