Publications by authors named "Karen P Ayala"
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- - The study analyzed 4.57 million visits related to dermatomycosis in Colombia over a decade, focusing on demographic data and visit frequency, intensity, and rates across different regions.
- - Key findings showed that adult females, particularly in urban areas, were most affected, with the Amazonas department reporting the highest visit rate, while Nariño had the most intense visit frequency per person.
- - The research highlights that dermatomycosis is a significant health issue in Colombia, often overlooked compared to chronic diseases, leading to high treatment costs and persistent health challenges in vulnerable regions.
Background: Video-capsule endoscopy (VCE) is an efficient tool that has proven to be highly useful in approaching several gastrointestinal diseases. VCE was implemented in Colombia in 2003, however current characterization of patients undergoing VCE in Colombia is limited, and mainly comes from two investigations conducted before the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic period.
Aim: To describe the characteristics of patients undergoing VCEs and establish the main indications, findings, technical limitations, and other outstanding features.
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- - Occupational hand and wrist injuries (OHWIs) represented 20.3% of 2,101 work-related accidents treated in a Colombian hospital, predominantly affecting men aged around 31, especially in the mining industry.
- - Most injuries involved the right upper extremity, with common types including contusions (42.1%) and lacerations (27.9%), primarily impacting the phalanges of the first finger.
- - The study highlights the need for targeted preventive measures for specific risk groups, particularly for male miners in Cundinamarca, who face longer rehabilitation and potential permanent limitations due to OHWIs.
Burns affect 11 million people worldwide annually. Electrical burns (EBs) are renowned for inflicting extensive harm and long-term consequences that can lead to severe illnesses and fatalities. People in both occupational and nonoccupational settings may be exposed to EBs, leading to functional or anatomical consequences.
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