- Endodontics and Root Canal Treatments
- Dental Radiography and Imaging
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Health Systems, Economic Evaluations, Quality of Life
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Stress and Burnout Research
- Health and Lifestyle Studies
- Health and Medical Education
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Patient Satisfaction in Healthcare
- Cervical Cancer and HPV Research
- Pharmaceutical Economics and Policy
- Parasitic Infections and Diagnostics
- Injury Epidemiology and Prevention
- Dental Anxiety and Anesthesia Techniques
- Restraint-Related Deaths
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Dental materials and restorations
- Occupational Health and Safety Research
- Dental Trauma and Treatments
- Occupational Health and Safety in Workplaces
- Social impacts of COVID-19
- Cholangiocarcinoma and Gallbladder Cancer Studies
- Sex and Gender in Healthcare
- Violence, Education, and Gender Studies
Universidad de La Frontera
2011-2024
Central University of Ecuador
2023
Public Health Department
2010-2021
Instituto de Salud Pública de Chile
2021
Gastroenterology Medical Center and Hospital
2021
Research Center for Integrated Disaster Risk Management
2019
Departamento de Salud
2016
Abstract – A cross‐sectional study was carried out in children and adolescents of both sexes, aged 1–15 years that sought dental emergency attention to the Regional Hospital between 2004 2007 Temuco, Chile. The purpose this identify aetiology, types traumatic injuries primary permanent dentitions, sex age distributions, accident location; time elapsed before treatment adolescents. sample consisted 359 patients with 145 teeth 525 affected by trauma. results showed a 2:1 male:female ratio...
Abstract – Aim : The objective of this study was to investigate the level knowledge and attitudes regarding first aid for dental trauma in children (TDI) by non‐dental professionals paramedical technicians hospital emergency rooms South Araucanía Health Service, Chile, which attained through application a survey. Materials methods Samples were collected from people with occupations respective rooms. participants 82 that interviewed using questionnaire management trauma. Paramedic...
The aim of this study was to assess the morphology mesial root canal system maxillary molars and frequency MB2 canals using cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT).A total 1374 teeth, first (1MS, n= 802) second (2SM, 572) 508 Chilean patients between 8 77 years were evaluated through CBCT.The mesiobuccal in all three thirds.Root classified according Vertucci's method.Data analyzed by Pearson's Chi-square Cuzick trend tests.MB2 1MS 73.44% 2MS 42.48%.The most frequent Vertucci type II I,...
b , XiMena ossa 2,c Inequality in the prevalence of intestinal parasitic infections among schoolchildren from urban and rural schoolsBackground: Parasitic children reflect social inequalities throughout world, especially territories.Aim: To assess by protozoa helminths associated factors different geographical areas commune Puerto Montt.Material Methods: Cross-sectional study carried out 103 students one two schools Montt.A socio-demographic survey was applied presence evaluated serial stool...
South Chile is an endemic zoonosis area of hydatid disease, where prevalence rates can be 30 to 40/100 000 habitants. Not only surgery performed on a great number liver and lung cysts every year, but also upon found in uncommon abdominal locations such as spleen, peritoneum kidney. Information this subject scarce. We reviewed PubMed index from 1975 2001 five related articles, reporting more than cases.
en sí mismos, forman un grupo de problemas clínicos que comprometen la musculatura masticatoria, las articulaciones temporomandibulares (ATMs), y estructuras asociadas,
Introducción: El inicio precoz de actividad sexual puede favorecer el desarrollo alteraciones cervicales y infecciones transmisión sexual, en especial del virus papiloma humano (VPH) muy frecuente adolescentes jóvenes.
To determine the concordance between clinical diagnosis of women with abnormal vaginal discharge (AVD) and laboratory results using molecular detection observation microbiota. Cross-sectional study conducted in 2018 Temuco, Chile. A total 25 midwives from 12 health centers participated. 125 > 18 years old, volunteers, were recruited. The sample posterior fornix was obtained by speculoscopy. Characteristics external internal genitalia observed. Gram staining used to observe microbiota,...
The main methodological aspects in Health Technology AssessmentThis article reviews the most relevant involved Assessment (HTA).Firstly, it addresses process of defining research problem (or scoping).Then explains some specific systematic evidence, as well indirect and mixed comparisons effectiveness interventions.It covers also methods for economic evaluation healthcare budget impact analysis interventions.Finally, paper provides an empirical insight on emphasis used by HTA agencies around...
Descripción de la satisfacción usuaria pacientes que reciben atención
El presente artículo busca examinar al proceso penal desde el estudio de la acción pública, cual, constituye una parte imprescindible en del Derecho Procesal Penal. Se revisan, entonces, las diferentes opiniones dogmáticas para clarificar importancia y trascendencia este sistema legal ecuatoriano. analiza, además, relación concepto con los delitos flagrantes participación Fiscal un enfoque COIP (Código Orgánico Integral Penal) sobre base Constitución República, así como derechos inherentes...
Dental caries corresponds to an ecological and non-contagious, dynamic chronic disease of multifactorial origin; currently there is evidence how genetic factors could be included as predisposing agents suffer it, however this diverse incipient. a cross-sectional study was p erformed investigate the possible associations DSPP (rs36094464), RUNX2 (rs566712) KLK4 (rs198968) polymorphisms in early childhood caries. Saliva samples children (2-11years old) were collected genotyped for...
Introducción: 25% de personas con hiperinsulinismo desarrolla diabetes 3-5 años luego del primer diagnóstico y 70% lo hará en el resto la vida. Intervenir los niveles glicemia desde que se detecta hiperinsulinemia evita progresión a restaura metabolismo glicémico.
The aim of this ex vivo study was to compare the ability apical sealing bioceramic cements BioRoot⢠RCS (Septodont) and MTA-Fillapex (Angelus). One hundred eighty-four vestibular canals were selected from ninety-two recently extracted maxillary molars. Canals instrumented with mechanized system ProTaper Next obturated using single cone technique. sample randomly divided into two groups (92): Group 1 BioRoot ⢠RCS, 2 MTA-Fillapex. Samples processed for leakage test by dye penetration...
Introducción: Chlamydia trachomatis es reconocida como el agente causal de una las infecciones transmisión sexual (ITS) más común y curable. En mujeres, puede ser gatillante enfermedad inflamatoria pélvica, un factor riesgo para infertilidad o adquisición otras ITS.