Publications by authors named "Maria P Rodriguez-Martinez"

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  • The COVID-19 pandemic continues to challenge healthcare systems with emerging waves, necessitating new preventive tools and therapies.
  • A novel immunoassay using Bio-Plex technology has been developed to simultaneously detect multiple IgG antibodies against different SARS-CoV-2 antigens, showcasing high sensitivity and specificity.
  • This multiplex immunoassay serves as a robust tool for monitoring humoral immunity and can aid in epidemiological surveillance, particularly in analyzing antibody responses among unvaccinated COVID-19 patients in Cadiz, Spain.
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The Active Healthy Kids Canada (AHKC) Report Card on Physical Activity for Children and Youth has been effective in powering the movement to get kids moving by influencing priorities, policies, and practice in Canada. The AHKC Report Card process was replicated in 14 additional countries from 5 continents using 9 common indicators (Overall Physical Activity, Organized Sport Participation, Active Play, Active Transportation, Sedentary Behavior, Family and Peers, School, Community and Built Environment, and Government Strategies and Investments), a harmonized process and a standardized grading framework. The 15 Report Cards were presented at the Global Summit on the Physical Activity of Children in Toronto on May 20, 2014.

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