Publications by authors named "S Talavera Villegas"
The COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented situation for families worldwide, with its potential impact on child development remaining uncertain, particularly within Latin American communities. This study aimed to analyze child development in children from Costa Rica and Mexico who grew up during COVID-19 pandemic. A cross-sectional study was conducted using a convenience sample of 183 children; a historical control group of Costa Rican children (n = 171) was also included.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFSmall bowel obstruction secondary to metastatic urothelial bladder cancer.
SAGE Open Med Case Rep
July 2023
Small bowel obstruction secondary to primary cancer, such as carcinoid and adenocarcinoma, is not unusual. Less frequently, hematological metastasis from breast, lung, and melanoma can occur. However, metastasis from urothelial bladder carcinoma is extremely rare.
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- The first 18 months of SARS-CoV-2 infections in Colombia were marked by three waves, with the Mu variant emerging and outperforming Alpha and Gamma during the third wave from March to August 2021.
- Using Bayesian phylodynamic inference and epidemiological modeling, the study revealed that Mu's success in Colombia stemmed from local transmission, genetic diversity, and its ability to evade immunity, even though it wasn't the most transmissible variant overall.
- The findings emphasize that both genetic and external factors affect variant competition outcomes, and while Mu thrived in Colombia, it struggled to spread internationally due to the earlier establishment of more immune-resistant variants like Delta in those regions.
Factors Associated With Hip Fracture Length of Stay Among Older Adults in a Community Hospital Setting.
J Am Acad Orthop Surg Glob Res Rev
May 2023
Introduction: Hip fractures in geriatric populations constitute a heavy burden on the healthcare system. The study goal was to identify patient, hospital, and surgical factors associated with hospital length of stay (LOS) for geriatric patients with hip fractures requiring surgical intervention in a community hospital setting.
Methods: This was a cross-sectional retrospective chart review of geriatric hip fractures that underwent surgical fixation at a community hospital between 2017 and 2019.
Background: Atopic dermatitis (AD) is ranked as the third most prevalent skin condition with a worldwide prevalence of 2.4%. Atopic dermatitis is a common form of eczema.
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