November-December 2017, Vol 17, Issue 9

Table of Contents: November-December 2017, Vol 17, Issue 9

Editorial

Dra. Vivienne C. Bachelet, MSc
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7091
(16/11/2017)

Research

Health inequalities and the impact on the prevalence of cardiovascular risk factors and chronic complications in Argentina: a study on national risk factors surveys

Santiago Asteazaran, Juan Jose Gagliardino, Jorge Federico Elgart (Argentina)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(8):e7083
(27/11/2017)

Factors associated to inpatient mortality rates in type-2-diabetic patients: a cross-sectional analytical study in three Peruvian hospitals

No� Atamari-Anahui, Franklin W. Martinez-Ninanqui, Liz Paucar-Tito, Luz Morales-Concha, Alejandra Miranda-Chirau, Marco Antonio Gamarra-Contreras, Carlos Antonio Zea-Nu�ez, Christian R. Mejia (Peru)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7097
(5/12/2017)

Functional assessment as a predictor of cognitive impairment: a retrospective cohort study

Gustavo Alberto Sandival Ampuero, Fernando M. Runzer-Colmenares, Jos� F. Parodi (Per�)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7099
(12/12/2017)

Clinical review

Acute coronary disease, prognosis and prevalence of risk factors in young adults

Alvaro Gudi�o Gomezjurado, Bianca Pujol Freitas, Flavia Contreira Longatto, Juliana Negrisoli, Gustavo Aguiar Sousa (Brasil)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7088
(9/11/2017)

Fertility preservation in the oncology patient

Anibal Scarella Chamy, C�sar D�az-Garc�a, Sonia Herraiz, Jhenifer Kliemchen Rodrigues (International)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7090
(16/11/2017)

Short communication

Co-authorship and scientific collaboration networks in Medwave

Ibra�n Enrique Corrales-Reyes (Cuba)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):7103
(15/12/2017)

Essay

Do doctors have a moral duty to work in the public health sector? Ethical considerations regarding the social obligations of medicine

Bernardo Aguilera Dreyse, Gonzalo L�pez Gaete (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):7105
(22/12/2017)

Epistemonikos

Early versus late surgical correction in congenital diaphragmatic hernia

Alexandra Yunes, Mat�as Luco, Juan Carlos Pattillo (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic; 17(9):e7081
(15/11/2017)

Are vaginal estrogens effective for preventing urinary tract infection in postmenopausal women?

Juan Pablo Canales, Viviana Castro, Gabriel Rada (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7093
(21/11/2017)

Do cannabinoids constitute a therapeutic alternative for anorexia nervosa?

Tania Contreras, Gonzalo A Bravo-Soto, Gabriel Rada (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7096
(1/12/2017)

Is secukinumab effective for psoriatic arthritis with insufficient response to initial treatment?

Soledad Venegas-Iribarren, Romina Andino-Navarrete (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7101
(20/12/2017)

Are cannabinoids effective for HIV wasting syndrome?

Alejandra N��ez, Carolina N��ez, Oscar Corsi, Gabriel Rada (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7107
(22/12/2017)

Is pulsed ultrasound an alternative for osteoarthritis?

Joaqu�n Anan�as, Diego Ubilla, Sebasti�n Irarr�zaval, Luis Ortiz-Mu�oz (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7109
(26/12/2017)

Are systemic corticosteroids useful for the management of acute pharyngitis?

Gonzalo Alarc�n-Andrade, Gonzalo Bravo-Soto, Gabriel Rada (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7111
(26/12/2017)

Is flumazenil an alternative for the treatment of hepatic encephalopathy?

Diego Reyes, Francisco Barrera (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7113
(26/12/2017)

Is perioperative pregabalin effective for reducing postoperative pain in major surgery?

Jos� Canihuante, Ian Molina, Fernando Altermatt (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7115
(27/12/2017)

Is pre-exposure prophylaxis effective for preventing HIV infection in men who have sex with men?

Rub�n Allende, Mar�a Paz Acu�a (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7117
(27/12/2017)

Are cannabinoids effective for the management of chemotherapy induced nausea and vomiting?

Mariaignacia Morales, Oscar Corsi, Jos� Pe�a (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7119
(28/12/2017)

Is intravenous lidocaine effective for decreasing pain and speeding up recovery after surgery?

Mar�a Magdalena Gonz�lez, Fernando Altermatt (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7121
(29/12/2017)

Is wrist splint more effective than forearm band for lateral epicondylitis?

Arturo Meissner, Mar�a Ignacia Vives, Javier Rom�n (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7124
(28/12/2017)

Are cannabinoids an alternative for cachexia-anorexia syndrome in patients with advanced cancer?

Claudia Cabeza, Oscar Corsi, Pedro P�rez-Cruz (Chile)
Medwave 2017 Nov-Dic;17(9):e7130
(29/12/2017)

July 2022, Vol 22, Issue 6

Research papers

Association of biomarkers and severity of COVID-19: A crosssectional study

Systematization of initiatives in sexual and reproductive health about good practices criteria in response to the COVID-19 pandemic in primary health care in Chile

Clinical, psychological, social, and family characterization of suicidal behavior in Chilean adolescents: a multiple correspondence analysis