Publications by authors named "L H Sordia-Hernandez"

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  • The study reviewed the health impacts of third- and fourth-generation combined oral contraceptives on premenopausal women, analyzing both randomized controlled trials and observational studies.
  • Findings showed that fourth-generation contraceptives led to lower LDL cholesterol levels and reduced risk of arterial thrombosis compared to third-generation options, although changes in total cholesterol varied by type.
  • Overall, while there were benefits in lipid profiles and thrombosis risk with the newer generation pills, the evidence for other health outcomes remained unclear.
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Objectives: To demonstrate that the application of an enhanced recovery after surgery (ERAS) protocol in elective cesarean sections is associated with reduced hospital stay without increasing maternal complications.

Material And Methods: This retrospective, comparative study included patients who underwent an elective cesarean section. The patients were divided into groups: group 1, women who received elements of standardized care according to ERAS guidelines, and group 2, women who did not receive this care.

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Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common neurodegenerative dementia. It manifests as early-onset or late-onset AD. Early-onset AD represents about 5.

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  • - The study aimed to assess how preimplantation genetic testing for aneuploidy (PGT-A) affects reproductive outcomes after in vitro fertilization (IVF).
  • - Ten studies involving 2630 embryo transfers were analyzed, showing no significant overall improvement in live birth or miscarriage rates with PGT-A, but a potential benefit for older women.
  • - The authors recommend caution in promoting PGT-A for all couples since the benefits may not outweigh the costs for everyone, particularly those not of advanced maternal age.
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