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Obtención automática de palabras clave en textos clínicos: una aplicación de procesamiento del lenguaje natural a datos masivos de sospecha diagnóstica en Chile

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (10), 2019
Background: Free-text imposes a challenge in health data analysis since the lack of structure makes the extraction and integration of information difficult, particularly in the case of massive data. An appropriate machine-interpretation of electronic health records in Chile can unleash knowledge containe...

Biopsia percutánea core con aguja gruesa guiada por tomografía computada en lesiones retroperitoneales: Experiencia de 10 años

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (10), 2019
Background: CT-guided core biopsy is a widely used diagnostic technique for retroperitoneal lesions. Aim: To evaluate the diagnostic yield and safety of this procedure. Material and Methods: Review of medical records of 136 patients aged 57 ± 16 years (55% males) subjected to core biopsies performed b...

Estudio comparativo de equipos INR capilar "point of care" versus INR venoso, en pacientes en tratamiento con antagonistas de vitamina K

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (10), 2019
Background: INR is used to monitor the treatment with vitamin K antagonists. A strategy to reduce waiting times for sampling is to measure INR in a capillary sample using a portable point of care (POC) type coagulometer. Aim: To evaluate the correlation of CoaguChek Pro II™, Xprecia™ and mic...

Propiedades psicométricas de la escala APGAR-familiar en personas mayores residentes en zonas rurales multiétnicas chilenas

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (10), 2019
Background: The APGAR-family scale is used for the assessment of family functioning in primary health care. Aim: To examine the psychometric properties of the family functioning scale APGAR-family, in a multi-ethnic sample of older Chilean adults. Material and Methods: The scale was applied to 800 part...

Reparación de válvula mitral y cierre de comunicación interauricular, asistida por robot: experiencia inicial

Rev. méd. Chile; 147 (10), 2019
Background Robot-assisted minimally invasive heart surgery is an effective alternative when compared with classical approaches. It has a low mortality and postoperative complications and its long-term durability is comparable with conventional techniques. Aim: To report short- and long-term results with...

Development and validation of an instrument to assess the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection and solar radiation

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (5), 2019
Abstract Background The knowledge of general practitioners about photoprotection is unknown. Objectives To develop and validate an instrument to evaluate the knowledge of general practitioners and pediatricians about photoprotection, gauging the knowledge of these professionals. Methods The study foll...

Improving skin picking diagnosis among Brazilians: validation of the Skin Picking Impact Scale and development of a photographic instrument

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (5), 2019
Abstract Background Skin picking disorder is a prevalent disorder frequently comorbid with depression and anxiety, which is underdiagnosed mainly by dermatologists. Assessment of skin picking disorder is based on instruments influenced by the awareness about skin picking disorder and comorbid symptoms. ...

Serum procalcitonin and C-reactive protein in the evaluation of bacterial infection in generalized pustular psoriasis

An. bras. dermatol; 94 (5), 2019
Abstract Background There is an obvious need for more prompt and specific biomarkers of bacterial infections in generalized pustular psoriasis patients. Objective The aim of this study was to evaluate the diagnostic properties and define appropriate cut-off values of procalcitonin and C-reactive protei...

Construct validation: coping with HIV/AIDS in Primary Health Care

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: To validate the construct and measure the trustworthiness of a questionnaire aimed at assessing HIV/AIDS coping actions developed by health professionals in Primary Health Care. Method: A methodological study carried out with 397 primary health care professionals in two municipali...

Validation of educational booklet: an educational technology in dengue prevention

Rev. bras. enferm; 72 (5), 2019
ABSTRACT Objective: to validate a booklet on dengue prevention in order to make it an educational technology to be used with the population. Method: methodological study, carried out with two groups of judges specialized in health and other areas. For data analysis, the calculation of Content Validity ...