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CIENCIAS SALUD [5 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2025-07-16
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Medical Staff
- Paramedical Staff
- Health Law
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- health professional
1, record 1, English, health%20professional
correct, noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- health care professional 2, record 1, English, health%20care%20professional
correct, noun
- health practitioner 3, record 1, English, health%20practitioner
correct, noun
- health care practitioner 2, record 1, English, health%20care%20practitioner
correct, noun
- medical professional 4, record 1, English, medical%20professional
correct, noun
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A professional in one of the health care fields. 5, record 1, English, - health%20professional
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
health professional; health care professional; health care practitioner: terms in use at the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR). 6, record 1, English, - health%20professional
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Personnel médical
- Personnel para-médical
- Droit de la santé
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- professionnel de la santé
1, record 1, French, professionnel%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- professionnelle de la santé 2, record 1, French, professionnelle%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- praticien de la santé 3, record 1, French, praticien%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun
- praticienne de la santé 4, record 1, French, praticienne%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
- professionnel des soins de santé 5, record 1, French, professionnel%20des%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
masculine noun
- professionnelle des soins de santé 6, record 1, French, professionnelle%20des%20soins%20de%20sant%C3%A9
feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
[...] par le passé, le financement des organisations du secteur de la santé passait directement par les praticiens de la santé; actuellement, il existe différents intermédiaires dans les relations entre les financiers du secteur de la santé et les dispensateurs de soins. 7, record 1, French, - professionnel%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
professionnel de la santé; professionnelle de la santé : termes en usage aux Instituts de recherche en santé du Canada (IRSC). 8, record 1, French, - professionnel%20de%20la%20sant%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Nombramiento de cargos (Generalidades)
- Personal médico
- Personal paramédico
- Derecho de salud
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- profesional de la salud
1, record 1, Spanish, profesional%20de%20la%20salud
correct, masculine and feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- profesional sanitario 2, record 1, Spanish, profesional%20sanitario
correct, masculine and feminine noun, Spain
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Los profesionales sanitarios desarrollan, entre otras, funciones en los ámbitos asistencial, investigador, docente, de gestión clínica, de prevención y de información y educación sanitarias. 2, record 1, Spanish, - profesional%20de%20la%20salud
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Para este trabajo sólo se ha incluido en los análisis a médicos y enfermeras entre los profesionales de la salud [...] 1, record 1, Spanish, - profesional%20de%20la%20salud
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Las profesiones sanitarias se estructuran en los siguientes grupos : a) De nivel Licenciado : las profesiones para cuyo ejercicio habilitan los títulos de Licenciado en Medicina, en Farmacia, en Odontología y en Veterinaria y los títulos oficiales de especialista en Ciencias de la Salud [...] b) De nivel Diplomado : las profesiones para cuyo ejercicio habilitan los títulos de Diplomado en Enfermería, en Fisioterapia, en Terapia Ocupacional, en Podología, en Óptica y Optometría, en Logopedia y en Nutrición Humana y Dietética [...] 2, record 1, Spanish, - profesional%20de%20la%20salud
Record 2 - internal organization data 2024-07-17
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Social Problems
- Hygiene and Health
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- health inequity
1, record 2, English, health%20inequity
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
The avoidable injustice observed in health, in access to health care or in the quality or outcomes of health care between different population subgroups. 1, record 2, English, - health%20inequity
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Health inequities result from socioeconomic, demographic or geographic factors. 1, record 2, English, - health%20inequity
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Problèmes sociaux
- Hygiène et santé
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- iniquité en santé
1, record 2, French, iniquit%C3%A9%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- iniquité en matière de santé 1, record 2, French, iniquit%C3%A9%20en%20mati%C3%A8re%20de%20sant%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Injustice évitable observée dans la santé, dans l'accès aux soins de santé ou dans la qualité ou les résultats de ces soins entre divers sous-groupes de population. 1, record 2, French, - iniquit%C3%A9%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Les iniquités en santé découlent de facteurs socioéconomiques, démographiques ou géographiques. 1, record 2, French, - iniquit%C3%A9%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Problemas sociales
- Higiene y Salud
Record 2, Main entry term, Spanish
- inequidad en materia de salud
1, record 2, Spanish, inequidad%20en%20materia%20de%20salud
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 2, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Para actuar con respecto a los determinantes sociales de la salud en la Región de las Américas sobre la base de la equidad, es necesario reconocer las causas complejas y a menudo duraderas de la mala salud y la inequidad en materia de salud mediante la investigación desde las ciencias sociales y la epidemiología. 1, record 2, Spanish, - inequidad%20en%20materia%20de%20salud
Record 3 - internal organization data 2012-07-06
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Biological Sciences
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- nanobiotechnology
1, record 3, English, nanobiotechnology
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- bionanotechnology 2, record 3, English, bionanotechnology
correct
- biologic nanotechnology 3, record 3, English, biologic%20nanotechnology
correct
- biological nanotechnology 4, record 3, English, biological%20nanotechnology
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
The branch of nanotechnology that deals with biological and biochemical applications or uses. Nanobiotechnology often studies existing elements of living organisms and nature to fabricate new nano-devices. Generally, nanobiotechnology refers to the use of nanotechnology to further the goals of biotechnology. 1, record 3, English, - nanobiotechnology
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Bionanotechnology is the intersection of biology and nanotechnology. Bionanotechnology is a broad and somewhat vague term ... which usually refers, more specifically, to the use of nanotechnological devices for applications in biotechnology. Bionanotechnology may also refer to the use of biomolecules for applications in nanotechnology. A major example of this is DNA [deoxyribonucleic acid] nanotechnology, which uses self-assembling nucleic acid structures to control matter at the nanoscale. 5, record 3, English, - nanobiotechnology
Record 3, Key term(s)
- bio-nanotechnology
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Sciences biologiques
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- nanobiotechnologie
1, record 3, French, nanobiotechnologie
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Domaine de la nanotechnologie intéressé par la mise au point de techniques dédiées à la manipulation et à l'étude des organismes vivants, ou dans lequel des organismes vivants ou la reproduction de leurs mécanismes de fonctionnement servent à la nanofabrication de matériaux ou de dispositifs aux propriétés novatrices. 2, record 3, French, - nanobiotechnologie
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Ciencias biológicas
Record 3, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanobiotecnología
1, record 3, Spanish, nanobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 3, Synonyms, Spanish
- nano-biotecnología 2, record 3, Spanish, nano%2Dbiotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- bionanotecnología 2, record 3, Spanish, bionanotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
- bio-nanotecnología 2, record 3, Spanish, bio%2Dnanotecnolog%C3%ADa
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Rama de la nanotecnología basada en el uso de estructuras biológicas tales como las proteínas ATP’s [adenin-tri-fosfatido], [ADN], etcétera, [para construir estructuras, materiales o instrumentos nanométricos]. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nanobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
El Instituto para la Nanobiotecnología de la Universidad Johns Hopkins menciona que ésta rama de las ciencias busca nuevas soluciones a los apremiantes problemas de salud y ambientales, mediante la combinación de las ciencias físicas e ingenierías en conjunción con las ciencias de la vida y la medicina. 3, record 3, Spanish, - nanobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Frecuentemente llamada tecnología húmeda-seca, donde el término "húmeda" pertenece a los componentes biológicos y la parte "seca" se corresponde a la ingeniería de nanopartículas inorgánicas. 2, record 3, Spanish, - nanobiotecnolog%C3%ADa
Record 4 - internal organization data 2011-12-21
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Atomic Physics
- Diagnostic Procedures (Medicine)
- Biochemistry
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- nanomedicine
1, record 4, English, nanomedicine
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Application of nanoscience and nanotechnologies techniques in the field of medicine. 2, record 4, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Nanomedicine is the application of nanotechnology (the engineering of tiny machines) to the prevention and treatment of disease in the human body. This evolving discipline has the potential to dramatically change medical science. Established and near-future nanomedicine applications include activity monitors, chemotherapy, pacemakers, biochips, OTC [over-the-counter] tests, insulin pumps, nebulizers, needleless injectors, hearing aids, medical flow sensors and blood pressure, glucose monitoring and drug delivery systems. 3, record 4, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The chapter on nanomedicine defines the field of nanomedicine and its objectives, keyed to the "biological existence proof" of the feasibility of nanotechnology. Several thought experiments are employed to help the reader develop an intuitive appreciation of time, space, and mechanics in the microworld, where nanorobots will be operating. The goals of biotechnology-based "molecular medicine" are carefully distinguished from the goals of nanomedicine. The evolution of the concept of nanomedicine and cell repair machines is described as the natural culmination of millennia of medical history. The limits of nanomedicine are presented, although by 20th century standards these limits appear, for the most part, quite tolerable and modest in scope. The applicability of the Hippocratic Oath in the nanomedical era is explored. 4, record 4, English, - nanomedicine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Nano is a prefix meaning one billionth (1/1,000,000,000). 5, record 4, English, - nanomedicine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nano-medicine
- nano medicine
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Physique atomique
- Méthodes diagnostiques (Médecine)
- Biochimie
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- nanomédecine
1, record 4, French, nanom%C3%A9decine
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Branche de la médecine concernée par l'application de la nanotechnologie dans la prévention et le traitement des maladies. 2, record 4, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanotechnologie, inspirée de la biologie mais rendue possible par le concours de la physique, de la chimie et de l'électronique, s'oriente actuellement dans trois directions principales : (1) la nanomécanique visant la réalisation de «moteurs» au niveau moléculaire, (2) la nanoélectronique visant la réalisation d'ordinateurs moléculaires ou quantiques, (3) la nanomédecine visant la réalisation d'ensembles moléculaires artificiels pouvant exercer une action sur le corps humain dans des buts thérapeutiques, éventuellement de manière nanoélectronique, et des effets (nano)mécaniques ou chimiques. 3, record 4, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 OBS
[La nanomédecine] inclut la surveillance, la réparation, la construction et le contrôle des systèmes biologiques humains au niveau moléculaire, utilisant les nanodispositifs et les nanostructures. 2, record 4, French, - nanom%C3%A9decine
Record 4, Key term(s)
- nano-médecine
- nano médecine
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Física atómica
- Procedimientos diagnósticos (Medicina)
- Bioquímica
Record 4, Main entry term, Spanish
- nanomedicina
1, record 4, Spanish, nanomedicina
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 4, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
[Rama de la medicina que] mediante el desarrollo y la aplicación de la nanotecnología, [pretende] mejorar el diagnóstico, tratamiento y prevención de enfermedades y lesiones traumáticas, así como preservar y mejorar la salud y calidad de vida del paciente. 2, record 4, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La nanomedicina, aplicación de la nanotecnología en las ciencias de la salud, es la rama de la nanotecnología que se perfila como la de mayor proyección en un futuro próximo debido a sus importantes aplicaciones, especialmente diagnósticas y terapéuticas. La detección temprana de enfermedades, su tratamiento precoz personalizado y un preciso seguimiento posterior de su evolución serán posibles en los próximos años gracias a la aplicación de las herramientas nanotecnológicas que se están desarrollando actualmente. Los importantes avances en este campo podrían dar lugar a sistemas de diagnosis y tratamientos terapéuticos de mayor eficacia que los existentes, lo que redundaría en una mayor calidad de vida para el hombre. 3, record 4, Spanish, - nanomedicina
Record 5 - internal organization data 2010-11-29
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- International Bodies and Committees
- Health Institutions
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Quebec WHO Collaborating Center on the Development of Healthy Cities and Towns
1, record 5, English, Quebec%20WHO%20Collaborating%20Center%20on%20the%20Development%20of%20Healthy%20Cities%20and%20Towns
correct, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Quebec World Health Organization (WHO) Collaborating Center on the Development of Healthy Cities and Towns is a joint venture between the Groupe de recherche d'intervention en promotion de la santé de l'Université Laval (GRIPSUL) (The research and intervention group in health promotion at Laval University) a multifaculty group attached to the Faculty of Nursing at Laval University in Quebec City, Canada, and the Réseau québécois des villes et villages en santé (RQVVS) (The Quebec Network of Healthy Cities and Villages), located in the same city. 1, record 5, English, - Quebec%20WHO%20Collaborating%20Center%20on%20the%20Development%20of%20Healthy%20Cities%20and%20Towns
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Organismes et comités internationaux
- Établissements de santé
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- Centre québécois collaborateur de l'OMS pour le développement de villes et villages en santé
1, record 5, French, Centre%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20collaborateur%20de%20l%27OMS%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20villes%20et%20villages%20en%20sant%C3%A9
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le Centre québécois collaborateur de l'OMS (Organisation mondiale de la santé) pour le développement de villes et villages en santé est un projet conjoint du Groupe de recherche et d'intervention en promotion de la santé de l'Université Laval (GRIPSUL) un groupe multifacultaire rattaché à la Faculté des Sciences infirmières de l'Université Laval à Québec, Canada, et du Réseau québécois des villes et villages en santé (RQVVS), localisé dans la même ville. 1, record 5, French, - Centre%20qu%C3%A9b%C3%A9cois%20collaborateur%20de%20l%27OMS%20pour%20le%20d%C3%A9veloppement%20de%20villes%20et%20villages%20en%20sant%C3%A9
Record 5, Key term(s)
- Centre de collaboration OMS en développement de villes et villages en santé
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Organismos y comités internacionales
- Establecimientos de salud
Record 5, Main entry term, Spanish
- Centro Colaborador Quebequense de la OMS para el Desarrollo de Municipios Saludables
1, record 5, Spanish, Centro%20Colaborador%20Quebequense%20de%20la%20OMS%20para%20el%20Desarrollo%20de%20Municipios%20Saludables
correct, masculine noun, international
Record 5, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 5, Synonyms, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
El Centro Colaborador Quebequense de la Organización Mundial de la Salud(OMS) para el Desarrollo de Municipios Saludables es un proyecto llevado adelante por el Grupo de Investigación e Intervención en Promoción de la Salud de la Universidad Laval(GRIPSUL), Facultad de Ciencias de Enfermería de la Universidad Laval en Quebec, Canadá, y la Red Quebequense de Municipios Saludables(RQMS), localizado en la misma ciudad. 1, record 5, Spanish, - Centro%20Colaborador%20Quebequense%20de%20la%20OMS%20para%20el%20Desarrollo%20de%20Municipios%20Saludables
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