[Association between anemia and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease exacerbations in Cartagena Colombia: a prospective cohort study].

Background: The presence of anemia in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is not an infrequent event. Exacerbations of this disease have been associated with an increase in mortality in these patients. It is not clear if the presence of anemia is associated with the risk of exacerbations.

[Introduction of rapid syphilis and HIV testing in prenatal care in Colombia: qualitative analysis].

Objective: Interpret perceptions of Colombian health professionals concerning factors that obstruct and facilitate the introduction of rapid syphilis and HIV testing in prenatal care services.

Methods: A qualitative study based on semi-structured interviews was carried out. A convenience sample was selected with 37 participants, who included health professionals involved in prenatal care services, programs for pregnant women, clinical laboratories, and directors of health care units or centers, as well as representatives from regional departments and the Ministry of Health.

Comparative effectiveness of single and dual rapid diagnostic tests for syphilis and HIV in antenatal care services in Colombia.

Objective: To assess the effectiveness of a dual rapid test compared to a single rapid test for syphilis and HIV screening.

Methods: A cluster-randomized open-label clinical trial was performed in 12 public antenatal care (ANC) centers in the cities of Bogotá and Cali, Colombia. Pregnant women who were over 14 years of age at their first antenatal visit and who had not been previously tested for HIV and syphilis during the current pregnancy were included.