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Persistent human papillomavirus (HPV) infection with a high-risk oncogenic genotype is related to the development of cervical cancer. HPV genotype 16 (HPV 16) is by far the genotype most strongly associated with cervical cancer, but the viral variant and/or viral load of HPV 16 could specifically modulate this association. Our aim was to determine the association between the viral variant and viral load of HPV 16 and the presence of cervical high-grade lesions.

In order to reduce maternal and neonatal morbidity at the time of childbirth, international organisms such as the World Health Organization and the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence, recommend that more humane care must be provided for childbirth, respecting its physiology and promoting the empowerment of pregnant women.

Overweight and obesity in children and adolescents is a major concern in public health. Our objective is to study through a meta-analysis of primary studies, the impact of active video games on body mass index (BMI) in children and adolescents.

Pain is a common symptom in cancer patients, and its control and management are complex. Despite the high concomitant prevalence of psychotropic drugs in these individuals, the association between pain, inadequate pain control and psychotropic drug use is not well determined. This study aims to determine the prevalence of cancer pain, inadequate pain control and its association with psychotropic drug use.

The new nine-valent human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines includes the four HPV genotypes (6, 11, 16 and 18) targeted by the quadrivalent HPV vaccine, plus five additional oncogenic types (31, 33, 45, 52, and 58), and potentially increases the overall prevention of cervical cancer.

The term ‘bed blocking’ is used in a situation where “patients who no longer require acute care are occupying acute care beds while awaiting lower-level placement”. This term is related with delayed discharge and represent an inefficient use of acute hospital beds. Evidence about this topic describes characteristics associated with a higher likelihood of became a bed-blocking: older age, lack of functional ability, emergency case and hospital's weighting. Our aim is to determinate in our region, which characteristics may influence the problem and to quantify inadequate hospitalization's days.