Publications by authors named "Melva Guadalupe Herrera-Godina"

Background: Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is the virus that causes coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is estimated that more than half of new infections are transmitted by asymptomatic people; therefore, the isolation of symptomatic people is not enough to control the spread of the disease.

Methods: A total of 171 unvaccinated young adults (18-35 years) from Sonora, Mexico, who underwent a structured survey to identify prior COVID-19 infections, were included in this study.

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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune inflammatory joint disease with complex pathogenesis associated with cytokine dysregulation. Macrophage migration inhibitory factor (MIF) plays a role in systemic inflammation and joint destruction in RA and could be associated with the secretion of other immune-modulatory cytokines such as IL-25, IL-31, and IL-33. For the above, our main aim was to evaluate the IL-25, IL-31, and IL-33 secretion from recombinant human MIF (rhMIF)-stimulated peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMC) of RA patients.

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Objectives: The principal aim of this study was to identify whether the Newcastle Satisfaction with Nursing Scales (NSNS) could be used on cancer patients.

Methods: This was a descriptive, cross-sectional study carried out on cancer patients (n = 298).

Results: We found that a majority of cancer patients were around 50 years old (hospitalized patients [HP]: 49.

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One of the micronutrients that has attracted the most attention in relation to COVID-19 is vitamin D. Although several factors affect its sufficiency; it has been argued that an optimal diet can ensure the intake of micronutrients with effects on immune response. Therefore, in this work we aimed to evaluate the food intake quality of SARS-CoV-2 positive Mexican patients and some of the common factors related to vitamin D deficiency.

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  • Traffic events are a major cause of death in Mexico, with pedestrians being the most affected, prompting a study to analyze how road system organization contributes to pedestrian mortality in Guadalajara.
  • The study compared sites of pedestrian fatalities with similar, nearby locations to identify environmental factors influencing deaths, using data from death certificates and logistic regression analysis for assessment.
  • Findings indicated that factors such as bus stops at intersections and specific road features like traffic islands and vehicle flow significantly affected pedestrian mortality, highlighting the need for improved urban planning to enhance safety.
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