Publications by authors named "A Quintero Villareal"
A 7-year-old boy presented with unilateral pigmentary retinopathy in the right eye. Best-corrected visual acuity was 20/200, and a relative afferent pupillary defect was noted. Fundus examination revealed sectoral retinal pigment epithelial changes involving the peripapillary, macular, and inferior peripheral retina.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- Commensal anaerobic bacteria can have similar levels to harmful pathogens in chronic respiratory infections, influencing how pathogens behave by competing for resources and producing toxic byproducts.
- The study highlights how short chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like propionate and butyrate disrupt important fatty acid metabolism, leading to reduced bacterial growth and higher sensitivity to antibiotics.
- These metabolic changes suggest that the composition of the airway microbiome, along with the metabolites they generate, can directly affect which pathogens thrive, indicating that combining SCFAs with traditional antibiotics could enhance treatment effectiveness.
RF coil that minimizes electronic components while enhancing performance for rodent MRI at 7 Tesla.
Biomed Phys Eng Express
September 2024
This study introduces a novel volume coil design that features two slotted end-plates connected by six rungs, resembling the traditional birdcage coil. The end rings are equipped with six evenly distributed circular slots, inspired by Mansfield's cavity resonator theory, which suggests that circular slots can generate a baseline resonant frequency. One notable advantage of this proposed coil design is its reduced reliance on electronic components compared to other volume coils, making it more efficient.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The review focuses on toxoplasmosis rates in Panama and Colombia, analyzing data on seroprevalence and risk factors.
- Studies showed seroprevalence in Ciudad de Panamá ranged from 22% to 44%, with higher rates linked to poverty and closeness to water.
- Heat maps and mathematical models were created to pinpoint areas that need targeted healthcare campaigns for congenital toxoplasmosis and infections.
Article Synopsis
- The purpose of the review was to develop and assess educational materials aimed at reducing disease burdens from infections in Panama, Colombia, and the USA.
- Recent findings indicate that educational programs in these countries have not yet been evaluated for their effectiveness, despite being implemented for various demographics like high school students and pregnant women.
- The summary highlights that these educational materials have shown short-term benefits in disseminating information, with future goals focusing on conducting long-term studies, updating materials based on new research, and increasing access to these resources for broader public health impact.