Short-medium term complications of bariatric surgery: a pilot study.

Background: Bariatric surgery (BS) stands as a highly effective intervention for severe obesity; however, limited understanding exists regarding its short to medium-term complications. This study aimed to analyze short-medium term complications in patients undergoing BS in an Ecuadorian hospital.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study included 1132 patients who underwent BS between October 2021 and April 2022, specifically evaluating those with complications needing hospital readmission.

CURB-65 as a predictor of 30-day mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ecuador: COVID-EC study.

Objective: This article aims to assess the utility of CURB-65 in predicting 30-day mortality in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Methods: This work is a cohort study conducted between March 1 and April 30, 2020 in Ecuador.

Results: A total of 247 patients were included (mean age 60 ± 14 years, 70% men, overall mortality 41.

[CURB-65 as a predictor of 30-day mortality in patients hospitalized with COVID-19 in Ecuador: COVID-EC study].

Objective: This article aims to assess the utility of CURB-65 in predicting 30-day mortality in adult patients hospitalized with COVID-19.

Methods: This work is a cohort study conducted between March 1 and April 30, 2020 in Ecuador.

Results: A total of 247 patients were included (mean age 60 ± 14 years, 70% men, overall mortality 41.