Publications by authors named "M Lopez-Rodriguez"
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored societies' need for education and preparedness in addressing global environmental and health crises. Raising public awareness of the interdependence of human, animal, and environmental health is essential to engaging the public in environmental conservation and disease prevention. The One Health approach offers a holistic and multidisciplinary view for tackling challenges related to environmental and health issues by emphasizing the interplay of these three interconnected health dimensions.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFEffect of two teaching methods on nursing students' acquisition of patient-centered communication competence in older people care: a cluster randomized trial.
Front Public Health
January 2025
Introduction: Patient-centered communication is an essential skill in nursing, particularly in the care of older adult patients. However, generation Z nursing students, who primarily communicate through digital platforms, face unique challenges in adapting to traditional face-to-face communication with older adults. As a result, there is a need for teaching methods that align with this generation's learning style to enhance their communication skills.
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- Researchers studied the unique microbial communities in Antarctic sponges compared to those in tropical and temperate regions, focusing on how environmental factors shape these differences.
- The study identified specific microorganisms, like Nitrosomonas oligotropha and Polaribacter, that are unique to Antarctic sponges, suggesting they play vital roles as keystone species in these ecosystems.
- Findings highlight significant habitat-specific patterns in microbial diversity, underscoring the influence of Antarctica's harsh conditions and isolation on sponge microbiomes.
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- Aiming to standardize care for Rh-D negative pregnant women, a panel of 23 experts developed guidelines focused on prevention and management of Rh isoimmunization and related conditions to improve perinatal outcomes.* -
- Utilizing a modified Delphi method, the panel assessed 22 questions across eight key areas, including Rh-D testing, prenatal care, and treatment strategies for affected fetuses, reaching an 80% consensus on recommendations.* -
- Key recommendations include encouraging preconception consultations for Rh-D negative women, determining maternal Rh-D status during initial healthcare visits, and ascertaining the father's Rh-D status early in prenatal care.*