Publications by authors named "Luis Rodriguez-Guzman"
Gynecologic Imaging and Reporting Data System for classifying adnexal masses.
Minerva Obstet Gynecol
February 2023
Introduction: To perform a systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic performance of the so-called Gynecologic Imaging and Report Data System (GI-RADS) for classifying adnexal masses.
Evidence Acquisition: A search for studies reporting about the use of GI-RADS system for classifying adnexal masses from January 2009 to December 2021 was performed in Medline (Pubmed), Google Scholar, Scopus, Cochrane, and Web of Science databases. Pooled sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative likelihood ratios and diagnostic odd ratio (DOR) were calculated.
Article Synopsis
- A recent outbreak of the Madariaga virus (MADV) in Panama has raised concern, particularly following a fatal infection in June 2017, alongside the circulating Venezuelan equine encephalitis virus (VEEV).
- A study conducted in July 2017 uncovered low seroprevalences of MADV (1.6%) and VEEV (4.4%) but revealed higher IgG antibody levels, indicating prior exposure in the population.
- The investigation also suggested a historical endemic presence of alphaviruses in the region, with recent increases in human exposure to MADV and VEEV, although severe cases remain rare, highlighting a complex interaction between these viruses and their environmental transmission dynamics.