Publications by authors named "Laura Santiago"
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- Neonatal abstinence syndrome (NAS) is a condition affecting newborns who experience drug withdrawal symptoms after being exposed to drugs in the womb, with this study focusing on its incidence in Puerto Rico.
- From 2018 to 2020, a review of medical records revealed 12 cases of NAS, equating to an incidence of 2 cases per 1000 admitted newborns, with most having polydrug exposure.
- The study found variations in the timing of NAS symptom onset and treatment dosing practices, highlighting the need for more comprehensive research to improve NAS treatment protocols in Puerto Rico.
Background: Sickle cell disease (SCD) is the most common inherited blood disorder, affecting primarily Black and Hispanic individuals. In 2016, 30-day readmissions incurred 95,445 extra days of hospitalization, $152 million in total hospitalization costs, and $609 million in total hospitalization charges.
Objectives: 1) To estimate hospital readmissions within 30 days among patients with SCD in the State of California.
Background/aim: Hydration and hydroxyurea (HU) can modify sickle cell disease (SCD) severity. Optimal nutrition and L-glutamine (Gln) may provide further amelioration.
Patients And Methods: Reviews of medical records and nutrition surveys were used to investigate severity of pediatric patients with SCD in relation to nutrition, growth, hematologic parameters, and diseasemodifying agents.
Background: The literature is filled with conflicting findings regarding diagnostic accuracy and protocols for imaging suspected lower extremity stress fractures. The absence of systematic reviews on this topic has limited the development of evidence-based recommendations for appropriate imaging protocols in cases of suspected lower extremity stress fractures.
Purpose: To determine the diagnostic accuracy statistics of imaging modalities used to diagnose lower extremity stress fractures and to synthesize evidence-based recommendations for clinical practice.
The arils of Bixa orellana L. seeds contain carotenoid storage cells (CSCs). The main compounds in these cells include bixin and norbixin, which are important pigments in the food and pharmaceutical industries.
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