Publications by authors named "Merari Velazquez-Gachuz"
Article Synopsis
- Vaccines are crucial for protecting people from infectious diseases and are considered one of humanity's greatest discoveries.
- The Royal Philanthropic Vaccine Expedition, led by Doctor Francisco Javier de Balmis y Berenguer, plays a significant historical role in vaccine development.
- In Mexico, the National Vaccination Campaign against COVID-19 started at the Dr. Eduardo Liceaga General Hospital, highlighting the ongoing importance of vaccination efforts.
Introduction: Patients with respiratory diseases face adverse situations such as symptom management, general condition deterioration, and a hostile perception of the hospital environment, favoring the appearance of anxiety and depression.
Methods: A total of 317 patients hospitalized for a disease of pulmonary origin were analyzed and divided into the following subgroups: infectious, oncological, acute, and chronic diseases. Patients over 18 years of age with preserved cognitive capacity were included in the study.