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Impact of Hypothermic Stress During Special Operations Training of Chilean Military Forces
(OXFORD UNIV PRESS, 2018)
Introduction: The Chilean Army considers processes that can optimize physical capacities for responding to the impact of situations and given stressors. The study of the effect of hypothermia as a stressor agent (HSA) and ...
Risk of cognitive impairment among older people with diabetes or family history of the disease
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Although cardiovascular risk factors are associated with an impaired cognitive function, the impact of diabetes on cognitive function in Chilean adults is unknown. Aim: To investigate the association of diabetes ...
Levels of physical activity and excess body weight in university students
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: University students are considered a vulnerable group due to their adoption of unhealthy diets and lifestyles. Aim: To determine the main risk factors associated with low level of physical activity and excess ...
Emotional intelligence and psychological well-being in nursing professionals from southern Chile
(CENTRO PROVINCIAL INFORMACION CIENCIAS MEDICAS CINFUEGOS, 2018)
Foundation: Health professionals and specialy those related to caring, are under certain situations which produce professional stress that affect their psychological state. Objective: to identify the levels of emotional ...
Ideal Cardiovascular Health and Incident Cardiovascular Disease Among Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
(ELSEVIER SCIENCE INC, 2018)
Objective: To investigate the association between ideal cardiovascular health (CVH) metrics and incident cardiovascular disease (CVD) by conducting a systematic review and meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies. ...
Association of a healthy lifestyle index with cardiovascular risk factors in Chileans adults
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Healthy lifestyles are associated with a better metabolic- and cardiovascular health profile. Aim: To investigate the association between a lifestyle score and cardiovascular risk in Chilean adults. Material ...
Association of the FTO (rs9939609) genotype with energy intake
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Fat-mass-associated-gene (FTO) is associated with higher energy intake and specific food preferences. Aim: To investigate the association of the FTO genotype with energy intake, macronutrient and alcohol ...
Objective structured clinical evaluation to assess clinical skills of international medical graduates
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Our institution adopted the Objective Structured Clinical Evaluation (OSCE) format to assess clinical skills of International Medical Graduates (IMGs) aiming to practice in Chile. The OSCE has clear advantages ...
The joint effect of sitting time and obesity on the odds of developing type 2 diabetes
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Obesity and sedentary behavior are risk factors acting independently in the development of type 2 diabetes. Aim: To investigate whether the association between diabetes and obesity is modified by the levels of ...
Head and neck cancer: validation of the QLQ-H&N35 quality of life questionnaire
(SOC MEDICA SANTIAGO, 2018)
Background: Head and neck cancer affects esthetic and anatomical parameters, causing pain and functional impotence, affecting vital functions such as eating and breathing, hampering the quality of life of patients. ...