Presentamos un caso de silicosis en un paciente dedicado a la excavación de túneles durante más de 40 años. En las pruebas de función respiratoria se comprobó un patrón restrictivo con difusión moderadamente reducida. En […]
Introducción la disección espontánea de las arterias cervicales representa solo el 2% de todos los ictus, pero supone aproximadamente del 10 al 25% de los ictus en edad juvenil. La etiología de la misma supone […]
Objective Stroke is acknowledged as a devastating complication post coronary artery bypass grafting surgery (CABG), that may reduce the quality of life and increase mortality. The incidence of post-CABG stroke results in more hospital mortality, […]
Background Professionalism is a multidimensional and evolving structure with has socio-cultural information that affects patient satisfaction, and health care outcomes. An important part of nurses' professional behavior is formed during their student years and through […]
Background Snakebites are one of the most important health issues globally that cause morbidity, discomfort, and even death. This study aimed to evaluate the clinical features of snakebite in patients referred to Razi Hospital in […]
Objetivo determinar si el índice neutrófilo linfocito es un factor asociado a la mortalidad en los pacientes con trauma craneoencefálico grave; con la finalidad de establecer un marcador rápido de evolución desfavorable y desenlaces adversos […]
Introducción la obesidad es una enfermedad que se ha convertido en una preocupación importante de salud pública. El objetivo de esta investigación, fue analizar los cambios en la calidad de vida y en los parámetros […]
Objective Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common ICU-acquired infections. Preventing nasal canal colonization through an effective nasal cavity care, along with oral care seem to be an important issue. Methods This single-blind […]
Background Emotional intelligence means the «ability» of a person to express, recognize, and manage «emotions» in themselves and others. Self-confidence means seeing oneself as capable, competent, lovable, and unique. Emotional intelligence can be effective in […]