Publications by authors named "G Lopes Rios"
Individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often exhibit limited food preferences and sensory sensitivity. Co-existing food allergies in this population can further limit their already restricted diets, increasing the risk of nutritional deficiencies. Two children with ASD and food allergies presented with non-specific symptoms and were found to have hypocalcaemia secondary to severe vitamin D deficiency.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBehçet's disease (BD) is a systemic vasculitis characterized by recurrent painful oral and genital ulcers, uveitis, and skin lesions. Pemphigus vulgaris (PV), on the other hand, is an autoimmune blistering disorder affecting the mucous membranes and skin, characterized by the presence of intraepidermal vesicles. Herein, we present a female in her 40s with a history of BD who presented to the emergency department with worsening oral and vaginal ulcers and extensive bullae of four months onset.
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- Cardiovascular disease is the top health risk in Chile and globally, but the national health survey misses some remote areas like the Juan Fernández Archipelago.
- The study aimed to analyze the population's health profile in the Juan Fernández Cardiovascular Health Program (CHP) over 15 years and compare the findings with national data.
- Results showed the archipelago had lower rates of hypertension, tobacco use, overweight, obesity, and myocardial infarction, suggesting a better cardiovascular health profile that could inform future public health initiatives.
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- Spinal Arteriovenous Metameric Syndrome is a rare genetic vascular disorder that affects multiple tissues in the spinal region and can lead to serious complications.
- A 20-year-old man experienced a sudden headache and temporary loss of consciousness, which was found to be linked to subarachnoid hemorrhage shown on imaging scans, with no cerebral abnormalities but significant spinal vascular issues identified.
- The case highlights the rare connection between spinal vascular malformations and intracranial bleeding, suggesting that the hemorrhage may have been caused by abnormal blood flow from the spinal veins into the brain.
The twin pandemics of COVID-19 and structural racism brought into focus health disparities and disproportionate impacts of disease on communities of color. Health equity has subsequently emerged as a priority. Recognizing that the future of health care will be informed by advanced information technologies including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and algorithmic applications, the authors argue that to advance towards states of improved health equity, health information professionals need to engage in and encourage the conduct of research at the intersections of health equity, health disparities, and computational biomedical knowledge (CBK) applications.
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