Publications by authors named "Sergio M Moreno"
Background And Aims: Acute respiratory failure (ARF) is the most frequent cause of cardiorespiratory arrest and subsequent death in children worldwide. There have been limited studies regarding ARF in high altitude settings. The aim of this study was to calculate mortality and describe associated factors for severity and mortality in children with ARF.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntroduction: During the COVID-19 pandemic, women disproportionately assume more unpaid activities, affecting their employment.
Objective: Describe the influence of COVID-19 on the employment of caregivers of children and adolescents from a gender perspective.
Methods: Cross-sectional study in three high-complexity hospitals in Bogotá, Colombia from April 2020 to June 2021.
Introduction: The COVID-19 pandemic triggered transformations in the population's lifestyles, including electronic nicotine delivery system (ENDS) consumption. The aim of the study was to determine associations between ENDS consumption habits and lifestyles among higher education students in Bogotá, Colombia.
Methods: This study employed a cross-sectional analytical design, based on a self-administered online survey, conducted in 2021, among students aged 18-59 years.
Article Synopsis
- Chronic urticaria (CU) is frequently managed with Omalizumab in cases where antihistamines are ineffective, but little research has focused on its use in Latin America, particularly in Colombia.
- A study was conducted with 123 patients in Colombia from 2014 to 2017, primarily consisting of women (73.1%) with an average age of 47.1 years, where most patients were diagnosed with chronic spontaneous urticaria.
- Emotional factors such as anxiety and stress were significant among patients, with 34.9% reporting anxiety symptoms and 34.1% experiencing exacerbations due to stress, highlighting the psychological aspect of CU management.