A5103090627- Thyroid Disorders and Treatments
- HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk
- Spaceflight effects on biology
- Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health
- Thyroid Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Vitamin D Research Studies
- Folate and B Vitamins Research
- Mindfulness and Compassion Interventions
- Public Health and Environmental Issues
- Aortic Thrombus and Embolism
- Cancer, Hypoxia, and Metabolism
- COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies
- Gastrointestinal disorders and treatments
- Infection Control and Ventilation
- Youth, Drugs, and Violence
- Vitamin C and Antioxidants Research
- Pancreatitis Pathology and Treatment
- Syphilis Diagnosis and Treatment
- Eating Disorders and Behaviors
- COVID-19 and healthcare impacts
- Mitochondrial Function and Pathology
- Sex work and related issues
- Sepsis Diagnosis and Treatment
University of Cauca
2014-2025
Fundación Progreso y Salud
2023
Alliance Bioversity International - CIAT
2014
Corporación de Lucha Contra el Sida
2014
WinnMed
2013
University of Arizona
2013
Centro Nacional de Microbiologia
1985
Vitamin B12 (B12) is necessary for the proper functioning of central and peripheral nervous systems. Although there no exact definition levels, a value 200 pg/mL compatible with deficiency, 200-299 considered borderline, 300 normal. In population studies, prevalence deficiency ranges between 2.9% 35%. Furthermore, many medications, such as metformin [for type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM)], can cause deficiency. The objectives this study were to determine status in southwestern Colombia (and...
Autoimmune thyroid disease refers to a spectrum of various diseases, with two extremes clinical presentation, hypo-thyroidism (Hashimoto's thyroiditis), and hyperthyroidism (Graves-Basedow disease). Both conditions are character-ized by presenting cellular humoral autoimmune reaction, an increase in the synthesis secretion an-tibodies directed towards antigens, together phenomenon thyrocyte necrosis apoptosis (in Hashimoto's thyroiditis) persistent thyrotropin-receptor...
La infección del tracto urinario (ITU) es una patología frecuente en la infancia y de las causas más comunes consulta el servicio urgencias pediátricas. Las manifestaciones clínicas pueden ser inespecíficas los lactantes niños pequeños; sin embargo, mayores sintomatología específica, con aparición fiebre, dolor flanco, puño percusión renal positiva signos irritación vesical como disuria, polaquiuria, tenesmo e incontinencia. El diagnóstico definitivo confirmatorio se realiza mediante cultivo...
Hispanics bear a disproportionate burden of diabetes in the United States, yet relations structural, socio-cultural and behavioral factors linked to are not fully understood across all their communities. The current study examines disparities associated with adult Mexican-descent (N = 648) participating population survey an underserved rural U.S.-Mexico border community. overall rate prevalence sample, based on self-report glucose testing, was 21%; much higher than rates reported for U.S....
HIV testing rates remain very low in Colombia, with only 20% of individuals at risk ever tested. In order to tackle this issue, the Corporacion de Lucha Contra el Sida (CLS) has implemented a multidisciplinary, provider-initiated, population-based testing/counselling strategy named BAFI. report, we describe experience CLS reaching populations from socioeconomic backgrounds 2008-2009. Two different approaches were used: one led by and local health care providers (BAFI-1) other community...
This study aimed to investigate the iodine status and its potential effects on thyroid function autoimmunity in Colombia.This was a cross-sectional study, population of urban rural areas, from four geographic regions Department Cauca, Colombia; participants were 412 healthy adults, third areas. The following variables evaluated: median urinary concentration (mUIC), serum thyrotropin (TSH), clinical ultrasonographic (US) goiter assessment, anti-thyroid peroxidase (anti-TPO),...
Population zinc and iron status appear to be associated with an increased risk of thyroid function abnormalities autoimmunity (AITD). In the present study, we aimed determine whether and/or levels (assessed by ferritin levels) were presence AITD alterations in function. A population-based case–control study (n = 1048) was conducted (cases: n 524; controls: 524). Participants measured for blood concentrations ferritin, TSH, FT4, FT3, autoantibodies. No significant differences found relation...
La historia del descubrimiento yodo y la importancia que ha tenido sobre salud sido apasionante. Desde las descripciones realizadas siglos atrás, en se consideraba al bocio como una consecuencia de ingesta agua, considerar su aparición desde perspectiva "supersticiosa", hasta establecer presencia era característica "adorno belleza" para quienes lo padecían, mucho escrito respecto a deficiencia exceso población. el momento Bernard Courtois descubre 1811, indicaciones utilidad algunas...
Background: The population prevalence of functional alterations and thyroid autoimmunity is high, numerous genetic environmental aspects have been described as triggering factors. Objectives: objective this study was to determine the in an urban Colombia. Materials methods: It a cross-sectional, population-based (n= 9,638) conducted on Popayán-Cauca-Colombia between February 5th, 2018, December 11th, 2021. variables evaluated were thyrotropin (TSH), free T4 (FT4), anti-thyroid antibodies...
The pineal gland has a hormonal and mystical component, described since time immemorial; its main secretion product with recognized health effects is melatonin, which involved in the light/dark phenomenon. Additionally, this been related to spiritual aspects divine connection; fact, for certain traditions, they define it as “Third Eye” establish link between “Body Mind”. This review describes most relevant of functioning (from point view) possible role from mystical-spiritual view.
Background: Religiosity and spirituality have been associated with different health outcomes. Objectives: Determine the associations between spirituality, religiosity Methods: Descriptive, population–based study, history, lifestyles spirituality/religiosity were evaluated. Results: 199 adults participated; The most common mental illnesses anxiety depression. 86.4% considered themselves spiritual 76.4% religious. There positive significant female sex self–perception of happiness. A lower...
Objetivo: Describir las consecuencias neurobiológicas en niños, niñas y adolescentes con antecedente de abuso sexual infantil (ASI). Metodología: Se realizó una revisión literatura entre los años 2015 al 2020 tres bases datos (Pubmed, Scopus, Scielo), utilizando palabras clave: infantil, neurobiología correspondientes inglés. recopiló información acerca tipos alteraciones (estructurales, funcionales, endocrinos, psicológicos, inmunológicos genéticos) ASI. excluyeron artículos cuyo título o...
Objetivo: determinar la relación entre sexualidad, consumo de alcohol, sustancias psicoactivas y embarazo no deseado en estudiantes universitarios Métodos: estudio descriptivo corte transversal con intención analítica. Se aplicó una encuesta sobre salud sexual reproductiva bienestar basada el cuestionario Reig-Ferrer. Las variables cualitativas se analizaron mediante frecuencias porcentajes las cuantitativas medidas tendencia central dispersión. calcularon razones prevalencia utilizando...