A5066393549- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Parasites and Host Interactions
- Parasitic infections in humans and animals
- Educational Innovations and Technology
- Anesthesia and Pain Management
- Helminth infection and control
- Congenital Anomalies and Fetal Surgery
- Communication and COVID-19 Impact
- COVID-19 Impact on Reproduction
- Maternal and fetal healthcare
- Coronary Artery Anomalies
- LGBTQ Health, Identity, and Policy
- Biomedical Ethics and Regulation
- Breastfeeding Practices and Influences
- Iron Metabolism and Disorders
- Pregnancy and preeclampsia studies
- Global Health and Surgery
- Cardiac, Anesthesia and Surgical Outcomes
- Polyomavirus and related diseases
- Nonmelanoma Skin Cancer Studies
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Mechanical Circulatory Support Devices
- Maternal and Perinatal Health Interventions
- Cancer and Skin Lesions
Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
2020-2022
Instituto de Medicina Tropical
2022
The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston
2016-2021
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
2018-2020
University of Pittsburgh
2018-2020
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
2020
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2020
Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
2020
Shadyside Hospital
2018
University of Wisconsin–Whitewater
2018
There are few cases of pregnant women with novel corona virus 2019 (COVID-19) in the literature, most them a mild illness course. is limited evidence about utero infection and early positive neonatal testing. A 41-year-old G3P2 history previous cesarean deliveries diabetes mellitus presented 4-day malaise, low-grade fever, progressive shortness breath. nasopharyngeal swab was for COVID-19, COVID-19 serology negative. The patient developed respiratory failure requiring mechanical ventilation...
Introduction: Significant gaps remain in the training of health professionals regarding care individuals who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT).Although curricula have been developed at undergraduate medical education level, few materials address graduate trainees.The purpose this curriculum was to develop case-based modules targeting internal medicine residents LGBT primary care.Methods: We designed implemented a four-module, case-based, interactive one university's...
Fasciola hepatica is the most widely distributed trematode-affecting humans. The Andes Mountains are highly endemic for fascioliasis. We report results of a cross-sectional study evaluating epidemiology among children in 26 agricultural communities Cusco region Peru. Children 3 to 16 years old were enrolled preschools and schools. Blood from participants was tested complete blood counts, transaminases, antibodies. Stool samples other parasites. A total 2,515 included analysis mean age 9.6...
The normal physiologic changes during pregnancy contribute to nutritional, metabolic, and immunologic adjustments, which can have an impact on the presentation of several diseases. New onset seizures postpartum be attributed etiologies. Patient demographic data as well personal social histories are key in determining etiology new seizures. Neurocysticercosis (NCC), a commonly overlooked etiology, must included differential diagnosis patients with coming from NCC endemic areas. is based...
Fascioliasis is a zoonotic trematode infection that endemic in the highlands of Peru. Chronic fascioliasis can be asymptomatic and remain undiagnosed for years. malnutrition children, as manifested by stunting, leads to delayed cognitive development lost productivity. We hypothesized among factors associated with stunting children from areas. conducted cross-sectional study attending pre-school school 26 communities Anta province Cusco region interviews collect information on demographic,...
Se realizó un estudio transversal en estudiantes de Medicina una universidad privada Lima. El objetivo fue describir el nivel conocimientos y las actitudes sobre la COVID-19, además su percepción rol los medios comunicación redes sociales. 32% no sabía que primeros cinco días enfermedad, pruebas serológicas son preferibles para diagnosticar comparadas con moleculares; 73% reportó estar dispuesto a trabajar como voluntario durante pandemia 94% recibió información falsa COVID-19 Este demuestra...
<h3>Background and Objective:</h3> To determine whether family medicine program directors (PDs) experienced moral distress due to obstacles Hepatitis C virus (HCV) treatment, explore they found those be unethical. <h3>Design:</h3> An omnibus survey by the Council of Academic Family Medicine9s Educational Research Alliance was administered 452 completed 273 US-based PDs. The gauged attitudes opinions regarding ethical dilemmas in patient access HCV treatment. <h3>Results:</h3> Most...
INTRODUCTION: Abroad medical volunteer work by United States citizens accounts for over one billion dollars in unpaid labor annually. The effectiveness of volunteerism developing countries has been questioned. Changing the paradigm from assistance to capacity building might have a bigger and more permanent impact. aim our study is evaluate training intervention performed with Peruvian Ministry Health personnel determine its immediate METHODS: This 2 day hands-on workshop was given MFM...
Our objective was to evaluate the impact of a quality improvement (QI) initiative on regional anesthesia placement-to-infant delivery time during cesarean (CD).We performed trial. Before June 18, 2018, preoperative protocol as follows: anesthesiologist administered in operating room then nurse placed Foley's catheter, clipped pubic hair, precleaned abdomen, and abdominal preparation. On changed all preparation (Foley's clip preclean) were prior arrival room. The records patients who...
Abstract Background Murine typhus is an arthropod borne disease of worldwide distribution with recent reemergence in the United States America. There limited data about presentation, treatment and outcomes pregnant population. We report two cases murine pregnancy, as well a case series based literature published between 1990 2019. Methods A comprehensive search Pubmed database using words typhus, R. typhi endemic was done. Exclusion criteria were asymptomatic pregnancy undiagnosed febrile...