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Human papillomavirus-associated oropharyngeal cancer: Prioritizing preventive policies in males
(Elsevier, 2017)
The incidence of oropharyngeal cancer (OPC) has increased inthe last two decades in spite of the global reduction in tobaccouse, the primary risk factor for this neoplasm. This fact has beenattributed to OPC’s association ...
Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Prevention Program for Depression in Female Adolescents
(2011)
This study assesses the impact of a preventive program of depression in female adolescents from first grade of secondary school. The program was implemented in two ways: 1) Indicated: Applied to patients with subthreshold ...
Evaluation of the Efficacy of a Prevention Program for Depression in Female Adolescents
(2011)
This study assesses the impact of a preventive program of depression in female adolescents from first grade of secondary school. The program was implemented in two ways: 1) Indicated: Applied to patients with subthreshold ...
Use of m-Health Technology for Preventive Interventions to Tackle Cardiometabolic Conditions and Other Non-Communicable Diseases in Latin America- Challenges and Opportunities
(Elsevier, 2016)
In Latin America, cardiovascular disease (CVD) mortality rates will increase by an estimated 145% from 1990 to 2020. Several challenges related to social strains, inadequate public health infrastructure, and underfinanced ...
Cognitive stimulation and occupational therapy for delirium prevention
(Associacao de Medicina Intensiva Brasileira - AMIB, 2017)
Delirium is a relevant condition in critically ill patients with long-term impacts on mortality, cognitive and functional status and quality of life. Despite the progress in its diagnosis, prevention and management during ...
The cost of illness attributable to diabetic foot and cost-effectiveness of secondary prevention in Peru
(BioMed Central, 2015)
BACKGROUND: Diabetes mellitus is a public health challenge worldwide, and roughly 25% of patients with diabetes in developing countries will develop at least one foot ulcer during their lifetime. The gravest outcome of an ...
How Peru introduced a plan for comprehensive HIV prevention and care for transwomen
(Wiley, 2016)
INTRODUCTION: As a group, transwomen in Peru have the highest prevalence of HIV (>20%) in the country, but they have little access to HIV prevention, testing and care services. Until recently, Peru's national HIV programme ...