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e13563 Background: In Argentina, half of the media content reaches viewers through streaming platforms. This papers studies the frequency of smoking in fifty of the most watched programs on Netflix Argentina, and the average exposure to this habit in one hour of viewing. Methods: Between October 1, 2019, and January 10, 2020, we observed fifty of the most watched series on Netflix Argentina, set in the twentieth century or afterwards. The programs were grouped by Netflix Maturity Rating to analyze the frequency of smoking in shows available to different age groups. We established if smoking was present in the show and randomly selected one episode of each to time the amount of smoking. All times were standardized to 60 minutes to compare episodes of different duration. Results: Table shows the frequency of smoking in each of the Netflix Maturity Rating categories. The average exposure time to smoking is 2.5 minutes (r = 0-8 min) every 60 minutes. Conclusions: 1) Viewers are exposed to smoking in 64% of the most watched series on Netflix Argentina, for an equivalent of time to at least three tobacco advertisements per hour. 2) Smoking takes place in 50% to 73% of the series available to teenage viewers (rated 13+ or 16+). 3) Netflix has publicly committed to eradicate smoking from its series. We must ensure this commitment is fulfilled and extended to other streaming platforms and production companies. [Table: see text]

e18151Background: Empathy is defined as "The ability to understand another's experience, to communicate and confirm that understanding with the other person and to then act in a helpful manner" (Me...

e20122 Background: optimism in oncologists is essential but excess optimism leads us to deny reality. To study this phenomenon in scientific publications we searched for “Ipilimumab” in PubMed. Met...

e20636 Background: In the History of medicine, the most desired qualities in a doctor have changed over time. The objective of the following paper is to analyze which qualities do our patients (Pt) consider most important in their doctors. Methods: Between Oct 15th and Nov 15th, 2012, 1003 out of 3,795 Pt who were assisted at the IOHM were given the option to partake in an anonymous survey which evaluated the qualities they valued the most in their doctor, such as: knowledge, experience, honesty, sympathy, availability, humility, humanity or other. Each Pt was asked to pick the three they thought most important. Answers were gathered and analyzed according to frequency distribution. Results: A total of 845 out of 1003 (84%) Pt elected to participate. Population characteristics: Sex: fem: 332, male: 207, left blank (LB): 306. Mean age 58y (range 18 – 94). Married: 355, unmarried: 211, LB: 279. Children: Yes 460 No/LB: 385. Highest educational level achieved: primary studies:186, high school: 348, university: 216. LB: 98. Employed: 382, retired: 240, unemployed: 112, LB 111. The following results are expressed as a percentage of 845 Pt. The most valued qualities in a doctor were: knowledge (51%), honesty (44%), humanity (43%), availability (32%), experience (31%), humility (19%), sympathy (18%), others (3%). Although the most important quality was always knowledge, there was a marked difference between sexes: women valued humanity more than honesty (Chi square p=0.001) while men believed honesty (Chi square p=0.001) and experience (Chi square= 0.01) were more important than humanity. Conclusions: These results showed that there is no set of qualities that is valued above all others. Even though knowledge was always the most important, the value of the other six characteristics depends in great measure from the individual condition of the patients (such as sex, age and stage of the disease). However as the Pt usually do not have the skills to evaluate the Dr’s knowledge, honesty and humanity remains the most valued personal conditions.

e15508 Background: Borderline ovarian tumors, also called low-malignancy potential tumors, are infrequent tumors present predominantly in pre-menopause women. Their evolution after surgical treatment is generally very good. The main objective of this paper is to show the evolution of a group of borderline tumors treated at our institution. Methods: Between January 1, 2000 and January 1, 2010, 36 patients diagnosed with ovarian borderline tumors were examined by two independent pathologists, according to the guidelines established by the USA Association of Directors of Anatomic and Surgical Pathology. These patients were followed at IOHM and comprise this paper’s study group. Results: Population Characteristics: Mean Age: 41 years (Range: 20-85). Affected Ovary (Right: 17 pts; Left: 14 pts; Both: 5 pts). Pathology: Mucinous (17 pts), Serous (16 pts), Clear, Brenner and Endometroid Cells (1 pt each). Stages: IA (24 pts), IB (5 pts), IC (2pts), IIIA (4 pts), IIIC (1 pt). Five patients presented non-invasive peritoneal implants and three presented positive peritoneal liquid. All patients were surgically treated: 28 with total anexohisterectomy (TAH) and 8 with unilateral ooforectomy. No patient was given any chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment. Four patients did not attend follow-up consultations and were lost after 4, 6, 12 and 29 months with no evidence of disease (NED). Thirty-two patients were followed bi-annually during the first five years and annually thereafter. One patient became pregnant after the surgery. All patients are alive and NED with an average follow up of 50 months (range: 29-133). Conclusions: 1) Although half the cases in the study were under 35 years old, there were 12 tumors present in patients over 50 years of age and 1 borderline tumor present in an 85 year old patient. 2) Surgically treated ovarian borderline tumors have a high chance of being curable without the need of chemotherapy or radiotherapy. 3) Conservative surgery in young patients allows a conservation of fertility, provided they are subject to an adequate follow-up.