Publications by authors named "Rosalina Diaz-Guerrero"
Background: Publishing negative seroprevalence studies not only helps to have more accurate seroprevalence estimates but also allows calculating the specificity of the diagnostic tests used. We performed a population-based Trypanosoma cruzi seroprevalence survey in a community in central Mexico.
Results: We surveyed 204 women and children and collected blood by finger prick.
Objective: To compare body temperature measurements using tympanic, skin and digital axillary thermometers.
Method: Hospitalized or outpatient children from the General Hospital Celaya, ISSSTE Hospital Clinic and General Hospital No. 4 IMSS, and the pediatric private service in Celaya, Guanajuato, from 1 day of life until 16 years old, were recruited over a one month period, after their parents signed the consent form.
Introduction: Obesity is a risk factor in chronic diseases, and its frequency among children in Mexico is increasing.
Objective: To determine the effect of lifestyle intervention as a treatment for obesity in school-age-children from Celaya, Mexico.
Methodology: For this experimental study, four schools were randomly selected.
Background: The success of the Supercourse showed that the effort was needed in Latin America. But would a Spanish language version be better for the region?
Methods: Google Analytics was used to determine website usage. A custom evaluation form was created to get user feedback on the usefulness of both the English language and Spanish language Supercouse lectures.