A5072240476- COVID-19 and Mental Health
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Health disparities and outcomes
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Chronic Disease Management Strategies
- Nutrition and Health in Aging
- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- Diabetes Management and Education
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Growth Hormone and Insulin-like Growth Factors
- Dialysis and Renal Disease Management
- Food Security and Health in Diverse Populations
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Reproductive System and Pregnancy
- Cannabis and Cannabinoid Research
- Family Caregiving in Mental Illness
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Long-Term Effects of COVID-19
- Health Literacy and Information Accessibility
- Digital Mental Health Interventions
- COVID-19 epidemiological studies
- Vaccine Coverage and Hesitancy
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Traditional and Medicinal Uses of Annonaceae
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
Florida International University
2019-2025
Bethesda Hospital East
2022
COVID-19 vaccines primarily prevent severe illnesses or hospitalization, but there is limited data on their impact during hospitalization for seriously ill patients. In a Mexican cohort with high mortality, study assessed vaccination's effects. From 2021 to 2022, 462 patients 4455 hospital days were analyzed. The generalized multivariate linear mixed model (GENLINMIXED) binary logistic regression link, survival analysis and ROC curves used identify risk factors death. results showed that the...
Traditional and complementary medicine (T&CM) plays a significant role in healthcare practices among professionals oncology patients Mexico, reflecting its cultural importance. This study aimed to analyze the prevalence, frequency, factors associated with T&CM use these two groups, highlighting differences perceptions. A total of 382 individuals participated, including 152 230 patients. The findings revealed that while was similarly prevalent (85.7%) (90.8%), frequent (≥2 times per...
Background and Objectives: Arteriovenous fistulas (AVFs) are the preferred vascular access for hemodialysis due to their impact on patient outcomes, including survival, infection rates, overall quality of life. Despite strong recommendations favoring AVF, gaps in AVF utilization remain, influenced by clinical, demographic, systemic factors. This study is first analyze survival outcomes associated with different dialysis types, adjusting key demographic variables, other comorbidities over...
Cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the leading cause of mortality worldwide, with growing concerns about impact omega-6 polyunsaturated fatty acids (n-6 PUFAs) on cardiovascular health. This study aims to evaluate relationship between serum linoleic acid (LA) levels and waist-to-height ratio (WHtR), a recognized risk marker, in children. The research was conducted two parts. First, global analysis publicly available data (2019–2021) explored association nutritional factors CVD prevalence...
Socioeconomic disadvantages and potential immunocompromise raise particular concerns for people living with HIV (PLWH) other marginalized communities during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this study, we explored testing impact of pandemic among participants from Miami Adult Studies on cohort, predominantly composed low-income minorities without HIV.Between July August 2020, a telephone survey was administered to 299 assess testing, prevention behaviors, psychosocial stressors. Health care...
Ensuring equitable chronic kidney disease (CKD) education for Latine patients with low health literacy and English proficiency stands as a critical challenge, the “Caridad Awareness Education” (CARE) initiative represents our ongoing effort to address this imperative issue. In collaboration twenty-three living CKD, diabetes and/or hypertension twelve trained Community Health Workers (CHWs) from diverse subgroups, we conducted research funded by National Kidney Foundation. Our primary...
The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has disproportionately impacted people who use drugs (PWUD). This study explored relationships between drug use, COVID-19 testing, vaccination, and infection. cross-sectional was conducted in Miami, Florida March 2021 October 2022 as part of the National Institutes Health (NIH) Rapid Acceleration Diagnostics-Underserved Populations (RADx-UP) initiative Miami Adult Studies on HIV (MASH) cohort. Users cannabis, cocaine/crack, heroin/fentanyl,...
Vitamin D3 or calcitriol (VitD3) has been shown to have anticancer and anti-inflammatory activity in vitro models clinical studies. However, its effect on HPV-16-related cancer sparsely explored. In this study, we aimed determine whether monotherapy combination therapy with cisplatin (CP) reduces tumor growth affects survival systemic inflammation. Treatments were administered C57BL/6 mice tumors (TC-1 cells) as follows: (1) placebo (100 µL vehicle, olive oil, orally daily); (2) VitD3 (3.75...
In the ongoing fight against Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19), researchers are exploring potential treatments to improve outcomes, especially in severe cases. This includes investigating repurposing of existing medications, such as furosemide, which is widely available. study aimed evaluate impact furosemide on mortality rates among COVID-19 patients with or critical illness. We assessed a cohort 515 hospitalized adults who experienced high rate 43.9%. Using multivariate analysis adjusted...
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted mental health and substance use patterns, particularly among young adults. Objective: This study aimed to assess changes in anxiety, depression, self-esteem, university students Mexico before, during, after the pandemic. Methods: Using a repeated cross-sectional design, this was conducted with across three periods: pre-pandemic (2017 2019); during (2021); post-pandemic (2023). A total of 2167 were interviewed one periods. Standardized...
This study explored barriers, motivators, and trusted sources of information regarding COVID-19 vaccination among Hispanic/Latine individuals. is a broad social construct that encompasses people from heterogeneous countries cultures. In the U.S., foreign-born Hispanics/Latines tend to have better health outcomes than U.S.-born Thus, examined whether nativity significant factor in vaccine hesitancy. Binary logistic regression linear analyses were employed revealed that, regardless nativity,...
In the United States, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) affects approximately 1 in 7 adults. Despite its significant impact, CKD awareness, education, and screening are often lacking among underserved Latine populations, leading to poorer health outcomes higher mortality rates. Various studies highlight crucial role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) improving within minority communities both domestically globally. However, there remains a gap research on acceptance effectiveness CHW-led...
Background: Annona muricata L. (guanabana) leaves are rich in bioactive compounds with potential antioxidant properties. In the state of Colima, both ethanolic extracts and infusions traditionally used folk medicine to address various ailments. This study aimed evaluate compare phytochemical composition activities A. from three geographic regions Mexico, a focus on how origin affects their Methods: Ethanolic were prepared analyzed using screening; DPPH, total capacity (TAC), phenolic content...
Background/Objectives: Averrhoa carambola, or star fruit, is a shrub known for its medicinal properties, especially due to bioactive metabolites identified in roots and fruit with anti-cancer activity. However, the biological effects of leaves remain unexplored. This study aimed assess ethanolic extract from A. carambola on triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), an aggressive subtype lacking specific therapy. Methods: Phytochemical analysis HPLC profile additional cell line evaluation...
There are contradictory results regarding changes in estimated glomerular filtration rate (eGFR) coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) survivors. An analysis of eGFR and clinical characteristics associated with those was conducted among COVID-19 values were compared at different time points (before 4-, 8- 12-months after infection). A multivariate generalized linear mixed model (GENLINMIXED procedure) a binary logistic regression link used to determine factors reduction ≥10 ml/min/1.73 m2....
Thyroid hormone abnormalities are among the most common endocrine disorders comorbidly suffered alongside metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM), within euthyroid range they may also impact other outcomes, such as mood disorders. This study aimed to observationally examine relationship between TSH social determinants of health clinical measures in a Hispanic/Latinx patient sample with diagnosis anxiety and/or depression from community clinic. A needs assessment was completed...
Background: Smoking has been associated with mental disorders (MD). People who smoke are at a higher risk of contracting COVID-19 and experiencing more severe symptoms the illness. This study aimed to investigate relationship between cigarette smoking MD before during pandemic whether it was influenced by COVID-19-related stress in MASH cohort. Methods: An ambispective design used data collected (July/August 2020) COVID-19-Related Worry Scale, parameter for stress, participants’ last cohort...
To compare the value of Subjective Global Assessment (SGA) and Malnutrition-Inflammation Score (MIS) for prediction mortality examine their relationship with other nutritional parameters. Nutrition status was assessed at baseline by SGA MIS; albumin, protein catabolic rate (nPCR) were obtained from chart; 24-hr dietary recalls used to estimate daily intake (DPI) energy (DEI). Deaths recorded 12 months Seventy-seven participants receiving HD included, a mean age 63.2 ± 14.2 years; 71.2% male,...
Introduction: No single nutrition parameter can accurately assess nutritional status, to predict outcomes and drive the priorities for care in patients undergoing hemodialysis (HD). Objectives: The aim of this study was status HD using two validated assessment tools; "7-point subjective global assessment" (SGA) "malnutrition inflammation score" (MIS); determine participants’ daily energy intakes (DEI) protein (DPI); also examine relationship these parameters with hospitalization mortality....
Multi-morbidity greatly increases the complexity of managing disease, particularly among underserved populations who also suffer from mental health disorders. is more likely to worsen outcomes and reduce positive behavioral changes due coexisting depression or anxiety, complicating global/individual care needs. The objective this study was determine prevalence having three chronic conditions in Latinx patients receiving medical at Caridad Center anxiety. A needs assessment conducted on...
Abstract Objectives Evaluate the association between hemodialysis (HD) patient's diet components and all-cause mortality in a 12-month prospective analysis. Methods The of 77 HD participants were examined using 24-hr recalls administered on dialysis non-dialysis days, participant's demographics obtained from chart was registered for 12 months. Results mean age ± SD 63.2 15.7 years; 28.8% female, 58.4% patients had DM 13% died cardiovascular disease. When comparing dietary energy intake (DEI)...