Publications by authors named "Monica Gasca"
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- Cervical cancer is preventable, but access to screening and prevention services is inequitable, especially in medically underserved areas (MUAs) of Texas, where rates are 55% higher than elsewhere in the US.
- In 2019, a comprehensive program was launched partnering with 13 clinics and mobile vans in these MUAs, focusing on community education, patient navigation, and training for local healthcare providers to enhance diagnostic and treatment capabilities.
- From 2019 to 2022, the initiative educated over 75,000 individuals, facilitated nearly 45,000 screenings, and significantly improved access to diagnostic procedures like colposcopy and LEEP, demonstrating effective cervical cancer prevention outreach in underserved populations.
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- A study aimed to evaluate the effects of a comprehensive cervical cancer prevention program on women with cervical dysplasia treated with LEEP, analyzing the duration between their colposcopy and treatment.
- The multicomponent intervention included outreach, patient navigation, and provider training, and it was assessed through a retrospective cohort study that reviewed medical records over multiple years.
- Results showed a significant increase in women receiving treatment within 90 days, rising from 76.2% at baseline to 92.9% by year 4, and the average wait time for treatment decreased from 62 days to 45 days.
Biodegradation of N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA) has been found through laboratory incubation in unsaturated and saturated soil samples under both aerobic and anaerobic conditions. However, direct field evidence of in situ biodegradation in groundwater is very limited. This research aimed to evaluate biodegradation of NDMA in a large-scale groundwater system receiving recycled water as incidental and active recharge.
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