Publications by authors named "J Antonio Ibarra"
Objective: Previously the epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York, the Bronx has one of the highest prevalence rates of pediatric asthma in the United States. Pandemic mitigation efforts altered asthma management practices in at-home and clinical settings. We were interested in identifying family caregiver-reported barriers to asthma management during the COVID-19 pandemic to optimize care for Bronx children with asthma.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe toxigenic strains secrete tilymicin and tilivalline enterotoxins, which cause antibiotic-associated hemorrhagic colitis. Both enterotoxins are non-ribosomal peptides synthesized by enzymes encoded in two divergent operons clustered in a pathogenicity island. The transcriptional regulator Lrp (eucine-responsive egulatory rotein) controls the expression of several bacterial genes involved in virulence.
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- - Rickettsia spp. are harmful bacteria that pose risks to public health and livestock production, leading to losses in meat and dairy quality, making their prevention and early treatment crucial.
- - The study involved collecting hard ticks from Bos indicus cattle in Mexico, identifying them through morphological methods and genetic sequencing.
- - Results showed the presence of Rickettsia amblyommatis in Amblyomma mixtum and Rhipicephalus microplus ticks, indicating the pathogen circulates in local livestock and calling for further research.
Determinants for the humanitarian workforce in migrant health at the US-Mexico border: optimizing learning from health professionals in Matamoros and Reynosa, Mexico.
Front Public Health
October 2024
Article Synopsis
- Shortages of healthcare professionals in humanitarian settings, especially at the US-Mexico border, necessitate understanding how to enhance their involvement.
- A study involved interviews with 27 health professionals to explore their motivations, barriers, and recommendations for improving participation in migrant healthcare.
- Findings revealed that while many professionals had strong internal motivations to help vulnerable populations, they faced significant sacrifices such as career and family commitments, along with barriers like limited education and volunteer opportunities.
Context: There is uncertainty whether acetaminophen and ibuprofen are similar in their effects and safety when used as single or dual (alternating or combined) therapies.
Objective: To assess the comparative efficacy of acetaminophen, ibuprofen alone, alternating, or combined through a systematic review and network meta-analysis.
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