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Frailty in elderly chronic obstructive pulmonary disease patients: a cross-sectional study. 老年慢性阻塞性肺疾病患者的衰弱：一项横断面研究

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.6595

Mustafa Ilteris Bardakci, Fatih Ozcelik, Mihriban Cakir, Gulhan Ayhan Albayrak

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"Love is the best medicine": reimagining pediatric hospitalization through child- and family-centered care. “爱是最好的药”：通过以儿童和家庭为中心的护理重新构想儿科住院治疗。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.6647

Juan Pablo Restrepo-Jiménez

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Fragile X primary ovarian insufficiency. 脆性X原发性卵巢功能不全。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.7436

Nada Boutrid, Hakim Rahmoune

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Fragile X primary ovarian insufficiency. 脆性X原发性卵巢功能不全。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.5943

Nada Boutrid, Hakim Rahmoune

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Cross-cultural adaptation and validation of scales and measurement instruments in the health sciences. 健康科学中量表和测量工具的跨文化适应和验证。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.7448

Andrés Fandiño-Losada

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Cancer incidence and mortality in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga, Colombia, 2013-2017. 2013-2017年哥伦比亚布卡拉曼加大都市区癌症发病率和死亡率

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.6979

Helio Caballero Rojas, Claudia Milena Hormiga, Claudia Janeth Uribe Pérez, Erika Eliana Meza

{"title":"Cancer incidence and mortality in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga, Colombia, 2013-2017.","authors":"Helio Caballero Rojas, Claudia Milena Hormiga, Claudia Janeth Uribe Pérez, Erika Eliana Meza","doi":"10.25100/cm.v57i1.6979","DOIUrl":"10.25100/cm.v57i1.6979","url":null,"abstract":"Introduction: Cancer is a global public health problem. Population-Based Cancer Registries (PBCRs) are essential tools for characterizing the epidemiology of the disease and evaluating the impact of public health interventions aimed at controlling it.Aim: To estimate cancer incidence and mortality in the Metropolitan Area of Bucaramanga (AMB) during 2013-2017.Methods: Descriptive retrospective population-based study of incidence and mortality. Invasive cancer cases were obtained from the Population-Based Cancer Registry of the AMB database, and population and mortality data from the National Administrative Department of Statistics (DANE). Crude and age-standardized incidence and mortality rates were calculated, both overall and sex-specific.Results: During the study period, 11,815 incident cancer cases were recorded, excluding non-melanoma skin cancer. Age-standardized incidence rates per 100,000 person-years were 173.6 in men and 179.6 in women. The leading sites were prostate, stomach, and colorectal in men, and breast, thyroid, and colorectal in women. The age-standardized mortality rates were 117.56 per 100,000 man-years and 89.91 per 100,000 woman-years.Conclusion: Incidence and mortality rates for most sites are higher than those observed in the previous five-year periods. PBCRs are the main cancer surveillance tool and are essential for formulating and evaluating public cancer-control policies.","PeriodicalId":50667,"journal":{"name":"Colombia Medica","volume":"57 1","pages":"e2026979"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13645346/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149139117","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the pediatric population: a panel study based on a Colombian national registry. 慢性肾脏疾病在儿科人群中的患病率：一项基于哥伦比亚国家登记的小组研究。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2026-03-30 eCollection Date: 2026-01-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v57i1.7097

Isabel Duque-Schweizer, Julian Sarmiento-Sánchez, Angelica Serna-Campuzano, Richard Baquero-Rodríguez, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita

{"title":"Prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the pediatric population: a panel study based on a Colombian national registry.","authors":"Isabel Duque-Schweizer, Julian Sarmiento-Sánchez, Angelica Serna-Campuzano, Richard Baquero-Rodríguez, Lina Maria Serna-Higuita","doi":"10.25100/cm.v57i1.7097","DOIUrl":"10.25100/cm.v57i1.7097","url":null,"abstract":"Objective: To characterize the epidemiological profile of chronic kidney disease among the pediatric population in Colombia.Methods: An observational study using panel data from the \"Cuenta de Alto Costo\" registry was conducted. Patients under 18 years of age with a diagnosis of chronic kidney disease reported between July 2019 and June 2020 were included. Prevalence was calculated and stratified by age, sex, and region. Etiologies were also described.Results: The prevalence of chronic kidney disease among patients under 18 years was 153.1 cases per million population (pmp), with an upward trend from 2019 to 2023, increasing from 100 to 367.1 pmp. The most frequent etiology was unknown (75.8%), followed by congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract (10.7%) and glomerulonephritis (5.3%).Conclusion: In Colombia, the prevalence of chronic kidney disease in the pediatric population is higher than that reported globally. However, the high proportion of cases with unknown etiology is notable; among identified etiologies, congenital anomalies of the kidney and urinary tract and glomerulopathies were the most frequent. These findings highlight the need to improve epidemiological records and establish diagnostic guidelines to determine the etiology of chronic kidney disease.","PeriodicalId":50667,"journal":{"name":"Colombia Medica","volume":"57 1","pages":"e2017097"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2026-03-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13645345/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"149139141","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Intracranial hypertension due to Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis during the postpartum period. 产后因eb病毒脑炎所致颅内高压。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2025-12-30 eCollection Date: 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v56i4.7067

María Fernanda García, Luis Fuenmayor González, Nelson Remache, Jorge Jimenez, Daniel Peñaherrera

{"title":"Intracranial hypertension due to Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis during the postpartum period.","authors":"María Fernanda García, Luis Fuenmayor González, Nelson Remache, Jorge Jimenez, Daniel Peñaherrera","doi":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.7067","DOIUrl":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.7067","url":null,"abstract":"Case description: A 28-year-old postpartum woman presented with severe headache, fever, and decreased level of consciousness. Cerebrospinal fluid PCR detected 185,000 copies of Epstein-Barr virus DNA.Clinical findings: Neuroimaging revealed diffuse cerebral edema consistent with intracranial hypertension in the absence of hemorrhagic lesions, confirming Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis complicated by objectively documented elevated intracranial pressure.Treatment and outcomes: The patient received intravenous acyclovir, phenytoin, and hypertonic saline, achieving complete neurological recovery after 21 days of therapy.Clinical relevance: To our knowledge, this is the first documented case of non-hemorrhagic Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis with objectively confirmed intracranial hypertension in the postpartum period. The most plausible mechanism is inflammation-induced diffuse cerebral edema leading to impaired cerebrovascular autoregulation and subsequent intracranial pressure elevation. Clinicians should include Epstein-Barr virus infection in the differential diagnosis of postpartum patients presenting with encephalitis and signs of increased intracranial pressure, even when neuroimaging does not reveal hemorrhagic findings.","PeriodicalId":50667,"journal":{"name":"Colombia Medica","volume":"56 4","pages":"e5007067"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193726/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148018635","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination acceptance when knowing potential side effects: a study in Colombia. 在了解潜在副作用时影响COVID-19疫苗接受度的因素：哥伦比亚的一项研究。

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2025-12-30 eCollection Date: 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v56i4.6609

Juan Pablo Álvarez-Najar, Isabel Iguacel, Begoña Martínez-Jarreta, Sergio Couto-Alfonso, Ignacio De Blas

{"title":"Factors influencing COVID-19 vaccination acceptance when knowing potential side effects: a study in Colombia.","authors":"Juan Pablo Álvarez-Najar, Isabel Iguacel, Begoña Martínez-Jarreta, Sergio Couto-Alfonso, Ignacio De Blas","doi":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.6609","DOIUrl":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.6609","url":null,"abstract":"Aim: To examine the determinants of COVID-19 vaccine acceptance in Colombia, with particular emphasis on individuals' responses to possible side effects.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using an anonymous online questionnaire in Colombia between January and March 2023. The ad hoc survey collected sociodemographic data, COVID-19 history, vaccination status, and adverse effects. Descriptive analyses, chi-square tests, and multinomial logistic regression (aOR, 95% CI) were performed (p <0.05).Results: The 40.2% of respondents expressed doubts or would have rejected vaccination had they known about possible side effects beforehand. Women were more likely to hold doubts or reject the vaccine after experiencing adverse effects. Participants who experienced side effects were more likely to question their decision to vaccinate. Younger individuals were less likely than older adults to develop negative attitudes after experiencing side effects. Those who had received only one dose were more likely to doubt or reject further vaccination, whereas individuals with multiple doses were less likely to do so. Participants with asymptomatic COVID-19 were less likely to refuse vaccination after learning about potential side effects, possibly because they trusted their immune system more or had a stronger desire to protect others.Conclusions: Vaccination hesitancy was associated with female sex, prior adverse effects, and fewer doses, whereas younger age was associated with greater acceptance. These findings highlight the need for targeted risk communication to address safety concerns and strengthen vaccine confidence.","PeriodicalId":50667,"journal":{"name":"Colombia Medica","volume":"56 4","pages":"e2016609"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193724/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148018650","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Reference values for sit-to-stand tests in Colombian adults: a multicenter cross-sectional study. 哥伦比亚成人坐立试验的参考值：一项多中心横断面研究

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Colombia Medica Pub Date : 2025-12-30 eCollection Date: 2025-10-01 DOI: 10.25100/cm.v56i4.6874

Jenifer Rodríguez-Castro, Vicente Benavides-Cordoba, Rodrigo Torres-Castro, Matías Otto-Yáñez, Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Juan Carlos Ávila-Valencia

{"title":"Reference values for sit-to-stand tests in Colombian adults: a multicenter cross-sectional study.","authors":"Jenifer Rodríguez-Castro, Vicente Benavides-Cordoba, Rodrigo Torres-Castro, Matías Otto-Yáñez, Jhonatan Betancourt-Peña, Juan Carlos Ávila-Valencia","doi":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.6874","DOIUrl":"10.25100/cm.v56i4.6874","url":null,"abstract":"Background: Submaximal tests such as the Sit-to-Stand Test (STS) in its three modalities are used to evaluate strength and aerobic capacity in people with respiratory, cardiovascular, and metabolic diseases. However, international reference values do not account for the genetic and environmental particularities of the Colombian population, underscoring the need to establish local references.Aim: To establish sex and age specific reference values for the 5-repetition, 30-second, and 1-minute sit-to-stand tests in community-dwelling Colombian adults.Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted between 2023 and 2024 in Colombia, with the participation of healthy adults aged 18 to 80 years. Anthropometric characteristics and physical activity were assessed using the IPAQ questionnaire and the Sit-to-Stand Test (STS) at 1 minute, 30 seconds, and 5 repetitions. Normative percentiles were calculated by sex and age with a sample of 393 people.Results: The study included 393 participants (208 women and 185 men), with an average age of 44 years and a BMI of 25.9 ± 4.1. Age was negatively correlated with repetitions (R= 0.493; 60 sec and R= -0.497; 30 sec), height showed a positive correlation (R= 0.262; 60 sec). High BMI was associated with worse performance (R= -0.119; 60 sec, R= -0.153; 30 sec).Conclusions: This study establishes reference values for STS testing in healthy adults in Colombia, accounting for age, sex, BMI, and physical activity.","PeriodicalId":50667,"journal":{"name":"Colombia Medica","volume":"56 4","pages":"e2006874"},"PeriodicalIF":1.4,"publicationDate":"2025-12-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC13193711/pdf/","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"148018592","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"医学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"OA","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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