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What is the profile of the Chilean population compared to other countries of the world?
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Association between sleep duration and cognitive impairment in older people
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: Sleep duration may be a risk factor for cognitive impairment. Aim: To investigate the association between sleep duration and cognitive function in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We analyzed information ...
Exercise and physical activity in adults who underwent bariatric surgery. Consensus document
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Physical exercise is useful in people who underwent bariatric surgery. However, the right dosage is still a topic for discussion. The aim of this article is to consolidate the prescription criteria for physical activity ...
The interaction of our genes with the obesogenic environment
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Is neck circumference an appropriate tool to predict cardiovascular risk in clinical practice? A cross-sectional study in Chilean population
(BMJ PUBLISHING GROUP, 2019)
Objectives Neck circumference has emerged as a predictor of obesity and metabolic syndrome, but its clinical usefulness for different groups of population is not clearly defined. The aim is to evaluate the predictive ...
Physical activity and sedentary behaviours are associated with cognitive impairment in Chilean older adults
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: Lifestyle factors could promote healthy ageing. Aim: To investigate the association between physical activity (PA), sedentary behavior and cognitive impairment in Chilean older adults. Material and Methods: We ...
A new piece in the genetic puzzle of obesity
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Scientific physicians in crisis? In Memoriam Dr. Jorge Mardones Restat
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
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Factors associated with cognitive impairment in older adults in Chile
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: The risk factors for the development of cognitive impairment are not well known. Aim: To identify socio-demographic, lifestyle and health-related factors associated with cognitive impairment in older Chilean ...
Association of the TCF7L2 (RS7903146) genotype with adiposity and metabolic markers in the Chilean adult population
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2019)
Background: Type 2 diabetes etiology has a strong genetic component. More than 20 genetic variants have been associated with diabetes and other metabolic markers. However, the polymorphism rs7903146 of the TCF7L2 gene has ...