Publications by authors named "D S Penaranda"
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- Rodents are crucial to the ecosystem but also carry diseases that can harm humans, which is particularly concerning for environmental consultants (ECs) in Chile who often work closely with them.
- A study involving a 32-item questionnaire highlighted that while ECs knew about the hantavirus, there were significant gaps in their understanding of other rodent-borne diseases and the specific rodent species that carry them.
- Many ECs reported using live traps and directly handling rodents, leading to injuries; although they frequently used personal protective equipment, they often lacked adequate respiratory protection and disposable suits.
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- The study focuses on the role of specific immunoglobulin E (sIgE) in chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS), proposing that it could serve as a better biomarker for type-2 inflammation compared to total IgE.
- Researchers measured both serum (SsIgE) and nasosinusal (NsIgE) sIgE levels against various allergens in 174 CRS patients, finding a significant correlation between sIgE presence and clinical features like nasal polyps and asthma.
- Results indicated that SsIgE had a higher diagnostic accuracy (79.4%) for predicting outcomes of nasal challenge tests compared to total IgE, suggesting a need for further research into treatments like allerg
Advancing neonatal hearing screening in Latin America: Insights from pediatric otolaryngologists.
Int J Pediatr Otorhinolaryngol
November 2024
Article Synopsis
- * Out of 89 respondents from 20 countries, a significant majority acknowledged the existence of neonatal hearing laws, but over half reported that these laws are often not followed in practice, with some countries not screening newborns within the first month.
- * Conclusions highlight the need for better enforcement of these laws, more funding, improved healthcare infrastructure, professional training, and public awareness to ensure newborn hearing screenings are effectively conducted across the region.
Article Synopsis
- Head and neck cancer represents 2.8% of all cancers, often at an advanced stage where chemotherapy and radiation can be curative, but comes with side effects like dysphagia that can seriously impact health.
- Studies indicate that intensity-modulated radiotherapy (IMRT) yields better swallowing outcomes compared to three-dimensional conformal radiotherapy (3DCT).
- The review discusses healthcare access challenges in low- to middle-income countries, focusing on a clinical practice example from Colombia, highlighting barriers that may increase treatment-related complications.