Publications by authors named "D A Palma"
Background: In May 2022, after the suspension of the mobility restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first outbreak of MPOX virus, transmitted from human to human, was detected outside of Africa, affecting mostly sexually active men who have sex with men. Our aim is to report the first outbreak of MPOX in Barcelona city in the period from 5/2022 to 5/2023 and the subsequent surge of cases in 8/2023.
Methods: We performed a descriptive study of all notified cases in city residents, obtained through epidemiological surveys.
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- The extreme and remote high-latitude regions of Antarctica, particularly near the South Pole, have shown the presence of microbial life, with limited knowledge about their genetic traits and capabilities.
- Research focused on soils from Union Glacier revealed a less diverse bacterial community compared to other regions, with predominant phyla being Actinomycetota and Pseudomonadota, and identified over 80 species-level genomes, including a novel ammonia-oxidizing archaeon.
- The study discovered multiple antibiotic-resistant bacteria with potential pathogenic qualities, which produced various virulence factors, highlighting concerns about microbial resistance emerging from these isolated environments.
Purpose: Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning present an opportunity to enhance clinical decision-making in radiation oncology. This study aims to evaluate the competency of ChatGPT, an AI language model, in interpreting clinical scenarios and assessing its oncology knowledge.
Methods And Materials: A series of clinical cases were designed covering 12 disease sites.
Antiretroviral therapy treatment adherence support by medical case managers is an evidence-based practice, but effectiveness may be constrained by limited understanding of antiretroviral therapy's benefits among people with HIV. We used mixed methods to evaluate the pre-implementation context of the B-OK Bottles ("B-OK") - a visual aid designed to correct HIV mental models - as an implementation strategy for treatment adherence support by medical case managers in Philadelphia. We assessed outcomes of acceptability, feasibility, and appropriateness among medical case managers and people with HIV.
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