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Análisis comparativo de métodos de medición de la composición corporal: revisión narrativa

Med. U.P.B; 43 (2), 2024
La obesidad es una afección crónica y no transmisible relacionada con enfermedades cardiovasculares, diabetes, hipertensión arterial, cáncer, entre otras, por lo que es un grave problema de salud pública y una de las mayores epidemias del siglo XXI. Esta revisión narrativa tiene como objetivo prese...

Mucormicosis: un dulce enemigo, serie de casos

Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (2), 2024
La mucormicosis es una infección fúngica poco frecuente causada por hongos del orden Mucorales, la cual se presenta en individuos inmunocomprometidos o con pérdida de la integridad de la barrera de piel o mucosas. Se reportan cuatro casos de mucormicosis rinocerebral atendidos en un hospital de tercer...

Clinical outcomes in patients with diabetes and stress hyperglycemia that developed SARS-CoV-2 infection

Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (supl.1), 2024
Introduction. Diabetes and stress hyperglycemia have been related with poorer clinical outcomes in patients infected by SARS-CoV-2 and at risk for severe disease. Objective. To evaluate clinical outcomes in three groups of patients (with diabetes, without diabetes and with stress hyperglycemia) with SARS...

Combined hyperglycemic crises in adult patients already exist in Latin America

Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (supl.1), 2024
Introduction. Diabetes mellitus is one of the most common diseases worldwide, with a high morbidity and mortality rate. Its prevalence has been increasing, as well as its acute complications, such as hyperglycemic crises. Hyperglycemic crises can present with combined features of diabetic ketoacidosis an...

Diabetes mellitus in patients with heart failure and effect modification of risk factors for short-term mortality: An observational study from the Registro Colombiano de Falla Cardíaca (RECOLFACA)

Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (supl.1), 2024
Introduction. Heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus are critical public health issues. Objective. To characterize the risk factors for mortality in patients with heart failure and type 2 diabetes mellitus from a large registry in Colombia and to evaluate the potential effect modifications by type 2 ...

The effect of Orem self-care model on the improvement of symptoms and quality of life in patients with diabetes: A scoping review

Invest. educ. enferm; 42 (1), 2024
Objective: to evaluate the association of Orem self-care model improvement of symptoms and quality of life in patients with diabetes. Methods. A scoping review was carried on bibliographic databases: PubMed-Medline, Scopus, SID and Magiran. The inclusion criteria encompass...

Mucormicosis oral asociada a COVID-19 y diabetes mellitus: descripción de un caso

Biomédica (Bogotá); 44 (1), 2024
La mucormicosis es una infección fúngica oportunista e invasiva, con una elevada tasa de mortalidad. Se ha detectado principalmente en pacientes con COVID-19, especialmente en personas con enfermedades concomitantes como la diabetes mellitus. La prevalencia de las mucormicosis es de 0,005 a 1,7 casos p...

Fragilidade em pessoas idosas com Diabetes Mellitus e fatores associados: estudo longitudinal

Introdução: O Diabetes Mellitus ocasiona a diminuição das reservas e capacidades funcionais. Sua associação com a síndrome da fragilidade acarreta declínio gradativo no sistema biológico, causando prejuízos globais à saúde da população idosa e, portanto, comprometendo sua qualidade de vida....

Main Self-Care Deficits Found in Elderly People with Diabetic Foot Ulcer: An Integrative Review

Aquichan; 23 (3), 2023
Introduction: The increase in the incidence of diabetes mellitus has led to public health consequences. Several individuals with diabetes lose sensitivity and may present foot deformities, resulting in diabetic foot. Knowing about self-care deficits can allow for planning healthcare in the management of ...

Carga económica de la degeneración macular neovascular y el edema macular diabético en Colombia

Antecedentes: La pérdida de visión tiene consecuencias tanto en la salud como en la estabilidad económica, ya que promueve retrasos en el desarrollo emocional, social, además de reducciones en la productividad laboral. Objetivo: Estimar la carga económica de la degeneración macular asociada a la e...