Publications by authors named "L Rosa Diaz-Martinez"
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- Biomedicine is moving towards decentralized data collection, which improves reproducibility and collaboration across labs.
- A study evaluated biocytometry, a method using engineered bioparticles, and found it effective for counting target cells at low concentrations, even with varying user expertise.
- The findings suggest that biocytometry is a practical option for immunophenotyping, allowing for sensitive and scalable analysis of rare cells in diverse samples without needing advanced training.
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- Preterm birth (PTB) is a major public health issue, especially in early pregnancy, and researchers are looking for new biomarkers to identify women at risk.
- Recent studies suggest that the complement pathway, particularly proteins like factor H, could play a role in the occurrence of spontaneous preterm birth (sPTB).
- A study involving 355 pregnant women found that lower levels of factor H in the blood during the first trimester were significantly associated with an increased risk of sPTB, highlighting its potential as an early biomarker, though further validation is needed.
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- This study compares two methods for drying endoscopes after disinfection: a standard drying method (SD) using an endoscope washer-disinfector (EWD) and a novel drying method (ND) using a special device with laminar and turbulent airflow.
- Results showed that the ND was more effective, with no residual water left in endoscope channels compared to 90% in the SD group, and significantly less bacterial contamination after 14 days.
- The ND also reduced drying time from over 16 minutes to under 6 minutes, highlighting its efficiency and potential as a better alternative for reprocessing flexible endoscopes.
: Preterm birth (PTB) remains a significant global health challenge. Previous attempts to predict preterm birth in the first trimester using cervical length have been contradictory. The cervical consistency index (CCI) was introduced to quantify early cervical changes and has shown promise across various clinical scenarios in the mid-trimester, though testing in the first trimester is lacking.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Ocular trauma is one of the most important causes of ocular morbidity and inadequate visual acuity in developed and developing countries. In some countries, eye trauma is the leading cause of monocular blindness. Studies conducted in developing countries like Colombia suggest that there is a lack of awareness of preventive measures.
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