Publications by authors named "J Albores Saavedra"

Using the Cascade of Care framework, we explored the demographic and clinical characteristics of students at six stages in an early psychosis detection program at a college counseling center, with a focus on the transition between stages with the highest disengagement. We detailed and compared the demographic and clinical characteristics of those who (1) completed the Prodromal Questionnaire-Brief (PQ-B, N = 1588); (2) met the PQ-B cutoff score (n = 486); (3) were referred for secondary phone screening (n = 404); (4) completed secondary phone screening (n = 198); (5) completed a Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) eligibility assessment (n = 51); and (6) were enrolled in CSC (n = 21). Education level and gender identity were associated with engagement at multiple stages of the early detection cascade.

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Oddsson, HR, Friðgeirsdóttir, KÝ, Hafliðadóttir, L, Einarsson, IÞ, Kristjánsdóttir, H, and Saavedra, JM. Differences in anthropometric parameters, physical fitness, and kicking speed in young football players according to performance level, playing position, and relative age effect: a population-based study. J Strength Cond Res XX(X): 000-000, 2024-The objectives of this study were to determine (a) the differences, both in male and female players, in anthropometric parameters, physical fitness, and kicking speed based on the players' level and position on the field; (b) whether there is a relative age effect based on the players' level, and (c) whether there is a relationship between the relative age effect and the anthropometric parameters, physical fitness, and kicking speed parameters.

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  • - This study explored how Florida's unique handling of the COVID-19 pandemic highlighted gaps in state-level pandemic preparedness and response (PPR) strategies, emphasizing the need for informed recommendations.
  • - Researchers conducted 25 semi-structured interviews with key stakeholders from government, academia, and the private sector to identify challenges faced during the pandemic and suggestions for improvement.
  • - Key findings included the necessity of a pandemic playbook to clarify agency roles, address jurisdictional conflicts, and improve public health messaging, while recognizing varying opinions on implementing restrictions to control disease spread.
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Unlabelled: Body proportions are the objective parameters of harmonious growth and reflect the interplay of genetic, environmental, metabolic, and hormonal actions. Mutations in the growth hormone receptor gene (GHR) result in severe growth failure. The study of individuals affected with these mutations can inform us about the role of growth peptides in harmonious, proportional growth.

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Our diets are the greatest determinant of health, and what we eat is sustained and shaped by the food we produce. Food systems have increased production to feed the growing world population, which has also led to a dietary transition, with increases in energy and protein intakes, and only modest improvements in micronutrient density. Thus, undernutrition has decreased globally, while non-communicable diseases are dramatically increasing.

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