Publications by authors named "M D Ayala"
Microbiology reference laboratories perform a crucial role within public health systems. This role was especially evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. In this Viewpoint, we emphasise the importance of microbiology reference laboratories and highlight the types of digital data and expertise they provide, which benefit national and international public health.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFObjective: To examine differences in parenting factors among caregivers with children with and without externalizing behavior problems (EBP) in a community homeless shelter sample versus a stable housing sample.
Method: Nine hundred and fourteen children (ages = 2.01-7.
Article Synopsis
- * Key predictors for subclinical atherosclerosis included male sex, diabetic nephropathy, high HbA1c levels, older age, long diabetes duration, and tobacco use.
- * The presence of subclinical atherosclerosis significantly increased the risk of major cardiovascular events and overall mortality, indicating a need for improved cardiovascular risk management in these patients.
What Can Interactive Visualization do for Participatory Budgeting in Chicago?
IEEE Trans Vis Comput Graph
September 2024
Participatory budgeting (PB) is a democratic approach to allocating municipal spending that has been adopted in many places in recent years, including in Chicago. Current PB voting resembles a ballot where residents are asked which municipal projects, such as school improvements and road repairs, to fund with a limited budget. In this work, we ask how interactive visualization can benefit PB by conducting a design probe-based interview study (N = 13) with policy workers and academics with expertise in PB, urban planning, and civic HCI.
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- - This study investigates the acute phase of Chagas disease in Colombia, focusing on cases from 2019 to fill a critical knowledge gap.
- - The research aims to improve understanding of the disease dynamics during this pivotal phase, especially in relation to oral transmission.
- - Findings will help enhance disease management strategies and public health responses to this neglected tropical disease in Colombia.