Publications by authors named "L Gil-Flores"
Continuing education in hematology is a key for stimulating the development around the world and improving patient outcomes. However, access to training and education is not equally distributed worldwide, and disparities in hematology exist for under-represented groups such as trainees living in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). To identify and review the different educational and career development opportunities offered by hematology-focused international academic societies directed at healthcare professionals in this field.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFOverwhelming requirements, a high degree of work, and prolonged exposure to emotionally demanding circumstances in work and life settings can lead to burnout syndrome. The purpose of the study is to assess burnout syndrome and its associated factors among medical students during the COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional, prospective, descriptive study was conducted in a Mexican medical school during the last week of the spring semester of 2021 using the Maslach Burnout Inventory-Student Survey (MBI-SS) and an associated factors survey.
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- The study analyzed the number of hematopoietic stem cell transplants (HSCTs) performed in Mexico during 2019 and 2020, highlighting the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on transplant centers (TCs).
- Nearly 40% fewer HSCTs were conducted in 2020 (505) compared to 2019 (835), with many centers halting operations for an average of 9.9 months during the pandemic.
- As of 2021, transplant activity is on the rise, approaching pre-pandemic levels, though 9.1% of TCs remained closed, primarily those in the public health system.