Health
Researcher confirms validity of U.S. anxiety test for Chilean adolescents in vulnerable situations
The research analyzed 297 students from public schools in Valdivia, between 13 and 17 years of age, to determine whether this instrument adequately measures psychological inflexibility, a key factor in the appearance of symptoms of anxiety, depression and emotional regulation problems.
"ConverCiencia": the New Videopodcast from the School of Communication and the Center for Biomedical Research and Innovation
The podcast includes interviews with several UANDES researchers.
Research Links Gum Health to Risk of Preterm Birth
The objective of the research was to evaluate the association between factors that promote blood vessel formation in the gingival crevicular fluid and the risk of spontaneous preterm birth, as well as to analyze its relationship with the severity of periodontal disease during early pregnancy.
Study Links Oral Health to Gestational Diabetes Risk During Pregnancy
The objective was to characterize extracellular vesicles in pregnant women with periodontitis and gestational diabetes, compared to healthy pregnant women, by identifying molecules of both human and bacterial origin.
Green Algae for Diabetes Control
Researchers from the School of Nutrition and Dietetics are developing a bioactive food ingredient to reduce the glycemic impact of food.
Fourth edition of the UANDES Community Health Journal
This volume brings together articles that address priority topics such as lung cancer screening, the oral microbiome in children with metabolic syndrome, osteoporosis in the context of population aging, and clinical cases that reinforce the importance of medical judgment in primary care.
UANDES researcher develops probiotic vegetable protein drink from Chilean grains
The prototype successfully combined a high protein content (higher than 2.5%), the presence of essential amino acids, good sensory acceptability, and probiotic characteristics.
Doctorate in Dental Sciences UANDES is accredited for 3 years in its first evaluation
The accreditation will also allow students in the program to apply for the ANID (National Agency for Research and Development) National Doctoral Scholarship.
Burnout in emergency physicians: a national study to address work overload in Chile
We aim to determine the percentage of emergency physicians who experience burnout and its various dimensions (emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, low personal fulfillment), stratified by type of medical center, age and sex.
Research seeks to prematurely predict fetal growth retardation
This innovation would offer greater precision than current techniques, enabling intensive surveillance and programmed delivery to prevent complications.









