Cost of dengue in Colombia: A systematic review.

Background: Dengue is hyperendemic in Colombia. It imposes a substantial economic burden on patients, caregivers, society, and the national health system. We intend to identify and synthesize the evidence regarding the economic burden of dengue in Colombia.

Alpha-fetoprotein, glypican-3, and kininogen-1 as biomarkers for the diagnosis of hepatocellular carcinoma.

The hepatocarcinoma (HCC) is the most important liver tumor. It represents 90% of liver cancer cases. One of the main problems is the limited prompt cancer diagnosis and the advanced stages where the chances of treatment are limited.

Infectious disease outbreaks in the wake of natural flood disasters: global patterns and local implications.

Climate change is an urgent global health challenge, with floods becoming increasingly frequent and exacerbating the spread of infectious diseases. With its diverse climates and recurring natural disasters, Latin America is particularly susceptible to outbreaks following floods. These events disrupt ecosystems and create ideal conditions for the spread of waterborne and vector-borne pathogens.

Quantification of memory effects in topological two-band open quantum systems.

We incorporate non-Markovian profiles and Linear Response Theory to analyze memory effects in two-band topological quantum systems. Furthermore, we have applied a measure of non-Markovianity in terms of nonlinear optical spectroscopy. On the other hand, we resort to memory kernel, solve the integro-differential equation of the open two-band topological quantum system to describe the degrees of non-Markovianity, calculate response factors based on Linear Response Theory, and analyze non-Markovian dynamics by varying the parameters of the nonlinear spectroscopy environment of the respective open quantum system.

Determination of key resource variables for a model of technological capability management in the alternative electricity generation industry of Colombia and Mexico, through a decision tree.

The study focuses on identifying key variables to develop a model for managing technological capabilities in the alternative energy generation industry in Colombia and Mexico. The objective is to identify critical factors that influence strategic decisions in this sector. Researchers MsC Neider Duan Barbosa Castro, PhD PD Fabiola Sáenz Blanco, Dr.

Real-world data lipid profiles in one million colombian adults: The LiPAC million person study.

Background And Aims: Lipid profile results are of clinical interest for assessing the presence of dyslipidemia and the risk of cardiovascular disease. This study aimed to characterize lipid profile parameters in a large adult population from different regions of Colombia.

Methods: Cross-sectional study.

Two Case Reports of Zoledronic Acid-Induced Acute Anterior Uveitis.

Zoledronic acid, or zoledronate, is a nitrogen-containing bisphosphonate widely used to treat osteoporosis and metastatic bone disease. It inhibits osteoclast function by binding to hydroxyapatite, reducing bone resorption and increasing bone mineral density. Despite its proven efficacy in increasing bone mineral density and reducing the incidence of fractures, adverse effects have been documented, including ocular side effects such as acute anterior uveitis.

Exploring smartphone use and its applicability in academic training of medical students in Latin America: a multicenter cross-sectional study.

Background: Mobile phones are essential tools worldwide, including for the academic training of medical students. However, their role in Latin America (LATAM) remains underexplored. This study aimed to evaluate cell phone use and its applicability in the academic training of medical students in LATAM.

Enhanced interpretable thyroid disease diagnosis by leveraging synthetic oversampling and machine learning models.

Thyroid illness encompasses a range of disorders affecting the thyroid gland, leading to either hyperthyroidism or hypothyroidism, which can significantly impact metabolism and overall health. Hypothyroidism can cause a slowdown in bodily processes, leading to symptoms such as fatigue, weight gain, depression, and cold sensitivity. Hyperthyroidism can lead to increased metabolism, causing symptoms like rapid weight loss, anxiety, irritability, and heart palpitations.

Multicenter study on satisfaction, stress and working conditions in nursing in Latin American countries.

to assess the job satisfaction level, stressors and working conditions of nursing professionals in some Latin American countries during the COVID-19 pandemic. this is a cross-sectional study of nursing professionals working in hospital, primary care, educational, governmental, research, commercial and independent institutions. An online survey was carried out to assess satisfaction with the Font-Roja instrument, sociodemographic characteristics, stress factors and working conditions.

Youth Healthy Eating Index (YHEI) and Diet Adequacy in Relation to Country-Specific National Dietary Recommendations in Children and Adolescents in Five Mediterranean Countries from the DELICIOUS Project.

Background/objectives: The diet quality of younger individuals is decreasing globally, with alarming trends also in the Mediterranean region. The aim of this study was to assess diet quality and adequacy in relation to country-specific dietary recommendations for children and adolescents living in the Mediterranean area.

Methods: A cross-sectional survey was conducted of 2011 parents of the target population participating in the DELICIOUS EU-PRIMA project.

Prescription Patterns of Mycophenolate Mofetil in a Group of Patients from Colombia.

Background: Mycophenolate mofetil is used for the prevention of solid organ transplant rejection and for other indications, such as systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE).

Objective: To determine the prescription patterns of mycophenolate mofetil in a group of Colombian patients.

Methods: This was a cross-sectional study of patients receiving mycophenolate mofetil between 2021 and 2022.

Diagnostic Efficacy of Bone SPECT Techniques in Differentiating Unilateral and Bilateral Condylar Hyperplasia.

This analytical cross-sectional study evaluates diagnostic approaches for active condylar hyperplasia using bone SPECT techniques. : it was compared the effectiveness of relative activity assessments between condyles and quantitative analysis using the condyle/clivus ratio. : This study's findings reveal that the condyle/clivus ratio method significantly outperforms the relative uptake method, achieving a sensitivity of 90.

Smart E-Tongue Based on Polypyrrole Sensor Array as Tool for Rapid Analysis of Coffees from Different Varieties.

Due to the lucrative coffee market, this product is often subject to adulteration, as inferior or non-coffee materials or varieties are mixed in, negatively affecting its quality. Traditional sensory evaluations by expert tasters and chemical analysis methods, although effective, are time-consuming, costly, and require skilled personnel. The aim of this work was to evaluate the capacity of a smart electronic tongue (e-tongue) based on a polypyrrole sensor array as a tool for the rapid analysis of coffees elaborated from beans of different varieties.

Muscle strength as a marker of metabolic health in kidney transplant recipients: A cross-sectional study.

Background: Muscle strength is often used as an indirect indicator of metabolic health across different age groups in healthy individuals. However, in kidney transplant recipients, this measure may be less accurate due to metabolic changes induced by immunosuppressive medications.

Aim: To compare muscle strength between kidney transplant recipients with metabolic syndrome (MS) and those without this condition.

Citizen Science and Multimedia Didactic Resources: Knowledge of Mosquito-Borne Diseases in an Urban Area of Southwestern Colombia.

Citizen science resources have had great relevance in community educational intervention, fostering interest in ecological research projects. This study investigated the influence of the application of multimedia didactic resources focused on citizen science and analysis of sociodemographic variables to improve the levels of ecological knowledge about mosquito-borne diseases. For this, a probabilistic sample of 172 participants from an urban sector in southwestern Colombia was selected.

Atypical clinical debut associated with Jarisch Herxheimer reaction in an asplenic patient with leptospirosis: case report and review.

Background: Leptospirosis poses a diagnostic challenge owing to its wide array of symptoms, ranging from asymptomatic cases and febrile syndromes to severe disease with a high mortality rate. Risk factors are associated with exposure and the immune response, particularly in immunosuppressed patients.

Case Presentation: A clinical case involving a 49-year-old patient with a history of splenectomy and no immunization schedule.