A5101899611- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Public Health and Social Inequalities
- Aging, Health, and Disability
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Noise Effects and Management
- Pleural and Pulmonary Diseases
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Heavy metals in environment
- Conflict, Peace, and Violence in Colombia
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Respiratory viral infections research
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- Bacterial Infections and Vaccines
- Healthcare Systems and Reforms
- Global Health Care Issues
- Venezuelan Migration and Society
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Venomous Animal Envenomation and Studies
- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- Trace Elements in Health
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Accounting and Financial Management
Universidad de Los Andes
2022-2024
Instituto Nacional de Perinatología
1999-2023
University of California, San Francisco
2020-2021
Secretaría de Salud de Bogotá
2020
Universidad El Bosque
2020
Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá
2011-2016
University of Zulia
2013
Hospital Universitari de Girona Doctor Josep Trueta
2007-2010
University of Colorado Denver
1986
Low-level postnatal lead exposure is associated with poor intellectual development in children, although effects of prenatal are less well studied. We hypothesized that would have a more powerful and lasting impact on child than exposure.We used generalized linear mixed models random intercept slope to analyze the pattern effect cohort from pregnancy through 10 years age IQ 6 years. statistically evaluated dose-response nonlinearity.A 175 150 whom had complete data for all included...
We studied 314 otherwise healthy children younger than 18 years of age with epicutaneous testing, and found that 20% those tested had at least one positive test result. Neomycin, nickel, potassium dichromate were the most prevalent allergens detected in our study group. sensitization occurred less 5 for all but fragrance allergens. Aluminum chambers American Academy Dermatology Patch Test Kit to be safe use infants, children, adolescents.
Abstract Background Emerging data on the clinical presentation, diagnostics, and outcomes of patients with COVID-19 have largely been presented as case series. Few studies compared these features to other acute respiratory illnesses. Methods We examined all presenting an emergency department in San Francisco, California between February 3 March 31, 2020 illness who were tested for SARS-CoV-2. determined status by PCR metagenomic next generation sequencing (mNGS). demographics, comorbidities,...
We determined the secular trend in blood lead levels a cohort of 321 children born Mexico City between 1987 and 1992. Blood level was measured every 6 months during 10-year period. modeled effect yearly air concentration nested within calendar year which child born, family use lead-glazed pottery, socioeconomic status, age at time measurement, place residence, an indicator variable for subjects with complete or incomplete values. The mean Valley decreased from its highest 2.80 microg/m3 to...
Maternal immunization with tetanus, diphtheria, and acellular pertussis (Tdap) vaccine confers protection to young infants. We aimed describe trends in incidence associated mortality children aged <12 months before after introduction of maternal Tdap Bogotá, Colombia. Data on pertussis-related cases/deaths infants were collected from SIVIGILA for the period 2005–2016, compared pre-vaccine (2005–2012) post-maternal vaccination (2014–2016) periods three distinct age-strata; ≤6 weeks, 7–<28...
Plasmodium vivax, the most geographically distributed cause of malaria, accounts for more than 70% cases in Americas. In Colombia, P. vivax was responsible 67.3% last five years. Despite malaria impact worldwide, historically it has been neglected and considered to be a benign disease. decade medical literature reports have emerged countering this outlook. This study pretends describe clinical paraclinical profile severe hospitalized Tumaco, Cali, Buenaventura between 2009 2013, contribute...
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the well-being of millions people around globe. evidence shown that during pandemic, mental health population was affected, which means there is an extra demand to implement different actions mitigate and treat disorders result pandemic. According literature it expected prevalence disorders, such as anxiety depression increased by 25 per cent worldwide, Colombia not exception. However, clear on how much this increase might be. This study aims estimate for...
Colombia ha sido un país receptor de la migración venezolana originada por situación sociopolítica del vecino. Una las necesidades para dar respuesta a esta crisis es recolección datos que permitan visibilizar y monitorear condiciones salud población. A partir estudio cualitativo centrado en entrevistas observación etnográfica, el artículo se orienta caracterizar variadas dinámicas inclusión exclusión forman parte producción población migrante Cúcuta, territorio frontera colombo-venezolana....
Objetivo: Identificar demoras en la atención médica de personas que fallecieron o se recuperaron dengue grave cinco ciudades Colombia. Materiales y métodos. Estudio cualitativo sobre por (casos) (controles). Se entrevistó a los familiares analizaron sus itinerarios búsqueda salud. Los datos fueron analizados desde el modelo las "tres demoras", complementado con diagramas espacio-temporales entrevistas profesionales Resultados: A pesar desconocer signos síntomas, buscó rápidamente. Para...
In Colombia, pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) were implemented into the infant universal mass vaccination program in a stepwise manner; PCV-7 between 2009 and 2011 different geographic regions/cities, with nationwide introduction of 10-valent vaccine (PHiD-CV) 2012. We aimed to describe trends all-cause pneumonia mortality overall mortality, incidence otitis media (OM) Colombian children <2 y (y = years) age, before after PCV introduction. obtained data, nationally for five major...
BACKGROUND Sepsis progresses rapidly and is associated with considerable morbidity mortality. Bedside risk stratification scores can quickly identify patients at greatest of poor outcomes; however, there lack consensus on the best scale to use. OBJECTIVE To compare ability quick Sequential Organ Failure Assessment (qSOFA), National Early Warning System (NEWS2), Shock Index–which does not require mental status assessment–to predict outcomes among suspected sepsis during triage. DESIGN,...
Malaria worldwide annual reported cases range between 250 and 500 million nearly half a deaths are every year. Colombia has vast expanse of territory with environmental social conditions conducive to malaria transmission, which is the reason why it second place in Latin America for number malaria. This retrospective, paired, case–control study that compares patients severe without mention complication. Medical records confirmed diagnosis were reviewed. The objective this was identify factors...
Abstract The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the well-being of millions people around globe. During pandemic, mental health population was affected, which means that governments would need to implement different actions mitigate and treat disorders result pandemic. This study aims estimate prevalence anxiety depression for female male adolescents adults in Colombia before It also aimed potential increase each group as a 2020. We used Individual Registry Health Services Delivery data from 2015...
Introduction: Hearing disability is a condition that affects normal ear function, as much in adulthood the first years of life. According to 2005 Census, 6.3% Colombian population has some type disability, which 17.4% have hearing limitations, including those with devices. Elucidating conditions this and identifying factors related will permit management strategies from different sectors mitigate consequences associated limitation. Objective: To estimate self-perception Colombia determine...
Objetivo: Conocer la prevalencia de malaria y las características sociodemográficas población en el área urbana del municipio Tumaco – Nariño. Métodos: Estudio corte transversal descriptivo, San Andrés Tumaco-Nariño Colombia, entre 1 julio 30 septiembre 2019. Fueron incluidas 1.504 personas. Se realizaron pruebas gota gruesa (GG) diagnóstico rápido (PDR) para determinación un cuestionario que indagó por condiciones viviendas factores sociodemográficos relacionados con presentación malaria....
Background: Fine particulate matter (PM 2.5 ) exposure has been linked to anxiety and depression in adults; however, there is limited research the younger populations, which symptoms often first arise. Methods: We examined association between early-life PM of a cohort 8–11-year-olds Mexico City. Anxiety depressive were assessed using Spanish versions Revised Children’s Manifest Scale Depression Inventory. Daily was estimated satellite-based model averaged over several early recent windows....