Background: Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is a type of nosocomial pneumonia that occurs in patients receiving mechanical ventilation (MV). According to the International Nosocomial Infection Control Consortium ...

Background: Type 2 Diabetes is a public health problem, it is among the first 10 causes of death worldwide, second cause of death in Mexico, it is a frequent cause of disability in the young and economically active population. ...

Sepsis and type 2 diabetes mellitus are major causes of morbidity and mortality globally, diabetic patients represent the largest population experiencing more severe infections due to dysregulated immune pathways commonly ...

Introduction: The prevalence of gestational diabetes worldwide has been estimated at 7%; In Mexico, depending on the test, the diagnostic criteria used and the population studied, it has been reported between 3% and 19.6%. ...

Introduction: COVID-19 caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus; it has been shown that the existence of comorbidities associated with the infection increases the risk of mortality. The probability of becoming infected and dying ...

INTRODUCTION: Chronic Kidney Disease as a consequence of chronic diseases, which lead to a terminal state, requiring renal replacement treatment, affecting the emotional area, generating overload for the caregiver. OBJECTIVE: ...

Introduction: Pancreatitis is an inflammation of the pancreatic and peripancreatic tissue that affects distant organs and systems. Etiologically multifactorial, biliary and alcoholic causes are more common. To diagnose it, ...

Introduction: Work stress leads to the development of mental disorders that affect the worker and his social circle. The COVID-19 pandemic, led to an increase in work stress in the health personnel due to the excessive ...

Objective: To describe the statistics of peritoneal dialysis catheter dysfunction placed with the open technique and the epidemiological profile of patients who present this complication. Material and methods: 367 records ...

Introduction: A student who lacks knowledge about contraceptive methods influences getting a sexually transmitted infection or suffering from unplanned pregnancies, which can condition school performance in poor final ...