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Prevalence, awareness, treatment and control of diabetes in Guatemala: a nationally representative survey among reproductive-age women [PDF]
BMJ Public HealthIntroduction There has been no nationally representative diabetes survey in Guatemala. The objectives of this study are (1) To provide national estimates for the prevalence of diabetes among women of reproductive age in Guatemala and (2) To assess ...
David Flood +7 more
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International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2022 Purpose: In surgical patients, 2% to 5% contract surgical site infections resulting in use of broad spectrum antibiotics. In order to prevent emergence of serious infections as a result of surgery, antimicrobial stewardship teams implement antibiotic ...
E. Hernandez +6 more
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Prevalence of kidney disease of unknown etiology in agricultural workers, Guatemala
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2023 Objectives. To determine the prevalence of kidney disease of unknown etiology in banana, melon, and tomato workers in north-eastern Guatemala, and to evaluate the usefulness of a cystatin C blood test for early detection of renal disease. Methods.
Gerardo Arroyo +8 more
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Early impact of COVID-19 vaccination on older populations in four countries of the Americas, 2021
Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2023 Objective. To estimate the early impact of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination on cases in older populations in four countries (Chile, Colombia, Guatemala, and the United States of America), and on deaths in Chile and Guatemala. Methods. Data
Claudia Jarquin +4 more
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Revista Panamericana de Salud Pública, 2023 Objectives. To measure protocol adherence and antigen-based detection tests (AgDT) negative predictive value after 3 months of massive use as a diagnostic tool for COVID-19 in Guatemala. Methods.
Lorena Gobern +5 more
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COVID, 2023 Public market workers may be disproportionally exposed to SARS-CoV-2 due to interactions with shoppers. We aimed to estimate the seroprevalence of SARS-CoV-2 and determine whether occupation or adherence to preventive practices were associated with ...
Laura M. Grajeda +7 more
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Revista de Nutrición Clínica y Metabolismo, 2021 El nutritionDay es un estudio multicéntrico, internacional transversal de un día. Una auditoría del proceso de cuidado nutricional de cada institución, que nos da la oportunidad de compararnos de una manera anónima con otras instituciones del mundo y sin costo alguno.
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Journal of Infection in Developing Countries, 2021 Introduction: Annual seasonal influenza vaccination in healthcare workers prevents nosocomial transmission to patients, coworkers, and visitors, and reduces absenteeism.
Zachary Madewell +6 more
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Revista Mexicana de Oftalmología, 2021 Objetivo: Evaluar la seguridad y la eficacia de la cirugía combinada (cirugía manual de incisión pequeña [mSICS] y ciclodiálisis) en ojos con catarata y glaucoma avanzado o hipertensión ocular no controlada.
Mario R. Papa-Vettorazzi +3 more
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Coronavirus Disease 2019 in Patients With End-Stage Kidney Disease on Hemodialysis in Guatemala
Kidney International Reports, 2021 Introduction: Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is public health concern across the world. Data on the epidemiology among patients on hemodialysis in Latin America and low- and middle-income countries are limited.
Regina Sosa +14 more
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