Publications by authors named "F T Guerrero"
Advancing the Teaching of Equilibrium Potential: Five Small Yet Transformative Additions.
Adv Physiol Educ
December 2024
The equilibrium potential of an ion species is a crucial concept for medical students, as it is a prerequisite to fully understanding the pathophysiology of K imbalances (hyperkalemia and hypokalemia) in clinical practice. However, it remains a challenging concept because current medical physiology textbooks are too simplistic and overlook several essential points. In this article, we present a total of five small but impactful additions to advance the introduction of the equilibrium potential that will eliminate confusion and facilitate mastery-level comprehension.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDecompression sickness can occur in divers even when recommended decompression procedures are followed. Furthermore, the physiological state of individuals can significantly affect bubbling variability. These informations highlight the need for personalized input to improve decompression in SCUBA diving.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe cattle tick, Rhipicephalus microplus, causes significant economic losses to the cattle industry. Tick control is predominately achieved via pesticide applications. However, alternative control methods such as vaccines are needed due to the tick's capacity to quickly develop pesticide resistance and to combat tick-borne diseases.
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- Researchers studied why some individuals are more prone to decompression sickness (DCS) than others by breeding rats with much higher resistance to DCS than the average rat.
- They analyzed the genetic expression differences between these resistant rats and a standard rat strain using advanced techniques to uncover important genes and their functions.
- The study found that pathways related to inflammation and other biological processes play significant roles in how DCS develops.
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- The increase in global wildfires, driven by climate change and land use changes, reached a critical peak in February 2024, when a devastating wildfire affected central Chile, particularly the Valparaíso region, resulting in massive destruction and loss of life.
- An air quality monitoring campaign on the campus of Federico Santa María Technical University collected unprecedented data during the wildfires, showing extremely high concentrations of black carbon (BC) and particulate matter (PM), significantly exceeding both Chilean and World Health Organization air quality standards.
- The study highlights the rapid decline in air quality during wildfire events, with pollution levels remaining elevated for days afterward, emphasizing the severe consequences of climate change on public health and the environment.