Publications by authors named "N Rodriguez Bailon"
Objective: We aim to assess the accuracy and effectiveness of the HemoCue 301, a point-of-care (POC) device for measuring hemoglobin levels, and detecting anemia among individuals living in Tumbes, a rural, underserved area in Northern Peru.
Methods: Baseline analysis of a clinical trial aimed at assessing the effect of multi-fortified bread (NCT05103709). Adult women with capillary blood HemoCue 301 readings below 12 g/dL were recruited in coastal city of Tumbes, Peru.
: Some sputum smear microscopy protocols recommend placing filter paper over sputum smears during staining for (TB) We found no published evidence assessing whether this is beneficial. We aimed to evaluate the effect of filter paper on sputum smear microscopy results. Sputum samples were collected from 30 patients with confirmed pulmonary TB and 4 healthy control participants.
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- This study investigated how reading augmented reality (AR) books affects salivary cortisol levels in hospitalized kids aged 7-11, comparing it to reading traditional children's books.
- The trial involved 29 children and found that while cortisol levels decreased after reading AR books, the reduction was not significantly greater than that seen after reading standard books. VAS scores for psychological stress increased after the AR intervention.
- Findings suggest the need for more research, as the initial results showed no advantage of AR books over standard ones in lowering cortisol levels, though there was a noted increase in psychological stress scores with AR.*
Context: Marine natural products are a rich source of potent, selective, and structurally novel compounds. Marine bacteria are considered the most promising source of biologically active compounds which can be applied to treat a wide range of diseases.
Objective: The current study was designed to establish the bases for a future marine exploration in the Ecuadorian coast based on the molecular identification of a marine bacterium and its potential use as an antibacterial or cytotoxic compounds source.
Background: Pesticides are of concern in Bolivia because of increasing use. Frequent intoxications have been demonstrated due to use of very toxic pesticides, insufficient control of distribution and sale and little knowledge among farmers of protective measures and hygienic procedures.
Method: Questionnaires were applied and blood tests taken from 81 volunteers from La Paz County, of whom 48 were pesticide exposed farmers and 33 non-exposed controls.