Publications by authors named "Maria Guadalupe Martinez-Salazar"
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- The COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted healthcare delivery for pregnant adolescents, affecting their maternal and neonatal outcomes due to challenges like isolation and restricted access to care.
- A study of 340 adolescent patients revealed that during the pandemic, cesarean delivery rates and cervicovaginitis caused by Ureaplasma spp. increased, while pre-pandemic patients exhibited higher rates of substance use and urinary tract infections.
- Overall, the findings indicate that healthcare system changes during the pandemic led to differing health outcomes, emphasizing the need for focused care for this vulnerable group during public health crises.
Gestational weight gain (GWG) constitutes an essential aspect of the gestational process. Due to factors such as pregestational body mass index (BMI), nutritional intake, level of physical activity, and psychological aspects, the recommended GWG may not be achieved, leading to adverse neonatal outcomes. Adolescents, due to their physiological and mental developmental stage, are at a higher risk of inappropriate GWG.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe isolation of DNA from placental tissue suspected of infection is an important tool for identifying microorganisms such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses associated with complications during and after pregnancy. While experts primarily process placental tissue, the preservation methods employed pose challenges to extracting complete DNA. Therefore, selecting the appropriate protocol is paramount to achieving greater efficiency in obtaining genetic material.
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