Variables Associated With In-Hospital Lethality in COVID-19: A Prospective Cohort Study From Colombia.

Introduction: The emergence of COVID-19 represents the most significant health crisis in recent history. Incidence and mortality rates depend on several factors. Many studies have focused on investigating which characteristics could be strongly related to higher mortality and lethality.

Handgrip Evaluation Before and After Pulmonary Rehabilitation Therapy in Patients With Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD).

Introduction Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a systemic disease characterized by skeletal muscle dysfunction, leading to increased morbidity and mortality and deteriorating quality of life. Pulmonary rehabilitation therapy improves symptoms and long-term adherence. This study aimed to evaluate how COPD patients respond to pulmonary rehabilitation therapy and its correlation with handgrip strength measurements.

Adjuvant-Induced Autoimmune Syndrome: A Bibliometric Analysis.

The autoimmune/inflammatory syndrome induced by adjuvants (ASIA) encompasses various autoimmune conditions triggered by exposure to substances with adjuvant activity. Despite its potential relevance to public health, global scientific production on ASIA syndrome is significantly limited. This knowledge gap underscores the need for a comprehensive bibliometric assessment to understand global research in this field.

Factors associated with long COVID syndrome in a Colombian cohort.

Introduction: After acute phase of SARS-CoV-2 infection, some patients persist with clinical symptoms, a phenomenon known as Long COVID syndrome. It is necessary to understand the factors associated with the persistence of these symptoms to develop individualized preventive approaches and effectively address this challenge.

Objective: To determine the factors associated with the persistence of symptoms six months after COVID-19 infection.

General Hospitalization and Intensive Care Unit-Related Factors of COVID-19 Patients in Northeastern Colombia: Baseline Characteristics of a Cohort Study.

Objective This study aims to describe demographic and clinical characteristics and the factors associated with the risk of COVID-19 general hospitalization and intensive care unit (ICU) care of patients who consulted in a third-level hospital in Santander, Colombia. Methods We used baseline data from an ambidirectional cohort study. We included all patients with positive real-time polymerase chain reaction (PCR) tests for COVID-19 who came to the emergency room (ER) for respiratory symptoms related to COVID-19.

[Prevalence of dementia in the elderly in Latin America: A systematic review].

Background And Objective: Dementia is a growing public health problem. It involves the impairment of several cognitive functions, generating mental and physical disability, and therefore greater functional dependence. There is limited epidemiological information which reveals an approximate prevalence in older adults from Latin America.

Pulsed Radiofrequency Versus Continuous Radiofrequency for Facet Joint Low Back Pain: A Systematic Review.

Objective: To compare pulsed radiofrequency (PRF) treatment with continuous radiofrequency (CRF) to improve pain, functionality, and safety profile in patients with facet joint chronic low back pain.

Methods: A systematic, critical review of recent literature was conducted in accordance with Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses guidelines. PubMed, Embase, Cochrane, Clinical Trials, and LILACS databases were searched.

Patients' knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and health care experiences on the prevention, detection, management and control of hypertension in Colombia: a qualitative study.

Hypertension is a leading cause of premature death worldwide and the most important modifiable risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Effective screening programs, communication with patients, regular monitoring, and adherence to treatment are essential to successful management but may be challenging in health systems facing resource constraints. This qualitative study explored patients' knowledge, attitudes, behaviour and health care seeking experiences in relation to detection, treatment and control of hypertension in Colombia.

[Alcohol Abuse and Associated Factors in Student Children and Adolescents].

Introduction: Previous studies have confirmed high prevalence of alcohol abuse in adolescent students from Bucaramanga, Colombia. However, few studies on the associated factors have been carried out.

Objective: Assessment of prevalence of alcohol abuse and associated factors in student children and adolescents from Bucaramanga.

[Validity and Reliability of Two Silhouette Scales to Asses the Body Image in Adolescent Students].

Objective: To determine the validity and reliability of the 13-figure images scale (13-CS) and Standard Figural Stimuli (SFS) for the evaluation of body images in adolescent students from Bucaramanga.

Methods: A probabilistic sample with 189 students was evaluated with the two scales. Two weeks later, the valuation together with the size, weight, percentage of body fat, SCOFF questionnaire and Rosenberg self-esteem valuation was repeated.

[Prevalence of irritable bowel syndrome and associated factors according to the Rome III diagnostic criteria in a general population in Colombia].

Introduction: Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a functional gastrointestinal disorder with a clinical diagnosis. The prevalence of this disorder and associated factors are unknown among the Colombian population. Nowadays, diagnosis of IBS is made by applying the Rome III criteria, and other disorders should be excluded before establishing the diagnosis.

[Validation of two short versions of the Centre for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale in Colombian adolescents].

Objective: To establish the validity and reliability of a Brief and Ultra-short Center for Epidemiological Studies Depression (CES-D) Scale in adolescents.

Design: Validation study.

Setting: Secondary schools in Bucaramanga, Colombia.

[Prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and its comorbidity with Major Depressive Disorder in adolescent students].

Introduction: at least two-thirds of the adolescents with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder have another psychiatric disorder. The objective of this study was to estimate the prevalence of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder in adolescent students and its comorbidity.

Methods: 390 adolescents were performed a structured clinical interview, clinical version: Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Major Depressive Disorder modules.