Publications by authors named "R J Lucero"

The mosquito is a vector of dengue, Zika, and chikungunya. The mosquito's reliance on blood facilitates the transmission of these viral pathogens to humans. Digestion of blood proteins depends on the biphasic expression of serine proteases, with trypsin-like activity contributing to most of the activity in the midgut.

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Delirium is an acute decline or fluctuation in attention, awareness, or other cognitive function that can lead to serious adverse outcomes. Despite the severe outcomes, delirium is frequently unrecognized and uncoded in patients' electronic health records (EHRs) due to its transient and diverse nature. Natural language processing (NLP), a key technology that extracts medical concepts from clinical narratives, has shown great potential in studies of delirium outcomes and symptoms.

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Paracoccidioidomycosis is a severe systemic endemic mycosis caused by spp. which mainly affects individuals in Latin America. Progress in genomics has been slow, as evidenced by the incomplete reference databases available.

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  • The American Medical Informatics Association (AMIA) established a Task Force on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) to combat systemic racism and health disparities highlighted by events like police brutality and COVID-19's impact on Black communities.
  • The Task Force, with 20 core members and additional volunteers, developed a series of DEI recommendations over nine months, including creating a logic model and conducting a review of DEI initiatives from other organizations.
  • The Task Force's efforts aim to support marginalized groups, expand the research focus on equity issues, and position AMIA as a leader in DEI, emphasizing the need for continuous transformation within the field of informatics.*
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Papillary eccrine adenoma (PEA) is a rare benign eccrine gland neoplasm presenting as a solitary nodule, primarily in middle-aged African American females. Accurate histological diagnosis is crucial due to its potential to mimic adnexal carcinomas. Complete excision is recommended due to its risk of local aggression and recurrence.

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