Implementing precision oncology in Latin America to improve patient outcomes: the status quo and a call to action for key stakeholders and decision-makers
Ecancermedicalscience. 2024 Jan 8;18:1653. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2024.1653. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The advent of precision oncology (PO) has revolutionised diagnostic and follow up strategies and improved clinical outcomes for cancer patients. However, socio-economic inequalities in the level of implementation of PO in different countries is a prevailing issue. To improve this situation, the Latin America Patients Academy has gathered the recommendations of healthcare professionals and social civil members experienced in cancer management from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia...
Source: Cancer Control - March 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Eva Maria Ruiz de Castilla Maurice Mayrides Hayd ée González Francisco Vidangossy Tatiana Corbeaux Nancy Ortiz Claudia Amaya Alexandra Nu ñez Diego Fernando Jimbo Jimbo Adela Ayensa Mayra Galindo Karla Ruiz Juan Manuel P érez Source Type: research
Implementing precision oncology in Latin America to improve patient outcomes: the status quo and a call to action for key stakeholders and decision-makers
Ecancermedicalscience. 2024 Jan 8;18:1653. doi: 10.3332/ecancer.2024.1653. eCollection 2024.ABSTRACTBACKGROUND: The advent of precision oncology (PO) has revolutionised diagnostic and follow up strategies and improved clinical outcomes for cancer patients. However, socio-economic inequalities in the level of implementation of PO in different countries is a prevailing issue. To improve this situation, the Latin America Patients Academy has gathered the recommendations of healthcare professionals and social civil members experienced in cancer management from Mexico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Panama, Colombia...
Source: Ecancermedicalscience - March 1, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Eva Maria Ruiz de Castilla Maurice Mayrides Hayd ée González Francisco Vidangossy Tatiana Corbeaux Nancy Ortiz Claudia Amaya Alexandra Nu ñez Diego Fernando Jimbo Jimbo Adela Ayensa Mayra Galindo Karla Ruiz Juan Manuel P érez Source Type: research
Exploring gender disparities in the disease and economic tobacco-attributable burden in Latin America
The objective of this study was to explore the differences in tobacco-attributable disease and economic burden between men and women in Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Mexico, and Peru.METHODS: We used a previously validated economic model to quantify the impact of tobacco-related illnesses, including morbidity, mortality, healthcare costs, productivity losses, informal care expenses, and DALYs, by gender and age. We utilized data from national surveys, records, studies, and expert opinions to populate the model.RESULTS: In 2020, there were 351,000 smoking-attributable deaths. Men accounted for 69%...
Source: Cancer Control - February 28, 2024 Category: Cancer & Oncology Authors: Andrea Alcaraz Elena Lazo Agust Ãn Casarini Federico Rodriguez-Cairoli Federico Augustovski Ariel Bardach Lucas Perelli Alfredo Palacios Andr és Pichon-Riviere Natalia Espinola Source Type: research
Digital health and the promise of equity in maternity care: A mixed methods multi-country assessment on the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare facilities in Latin America and the Caribbean
CONCLUSION: Digital health for maternity care provision relied on commonly available technology and did not necessitate highly sophisticated systems, making it a sustainable and replicable strategy. However, disparities in access to digital health remain and many facilities in rural and remote areas lacked connectivity. Use of ICTs in maternity care depended on countries' long-term commitments to achieving universal health and digital coverage.PMID:38412170 | PMC:PMC10898739 | DOI:10.1371/journal.pone.0298902 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 27, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Ariadna Capasso Mercedes Colomar Dora Ram Ãrez Suzanne Serruya Bremen de Mucio Source Type: research
Digital health and the promise of equity in maternity care: A mixed methods multi-country assessment on the use of information and communication technologies in healthcare facilities in Latin America and the Caribbean
ConclusionDigital health for maternity care provision relied on commonly available technology and did not necessitate highly sophisticated systems, making it a sustainable and replicable strategy. However, disparities in access to digital health remain and many facilities in rural and remote areas lacked connectivity. Use of ICTs in maternity care depended on countries ’ long-term commitments to achieving universal health and digital coverage. (Source: PLoS One)
Source: PLoS One - February 27, 2024 Category: Biomedical Science Authors: Ariadna Capasso Source Type: research
Experiences of pregnant Venezuelan migrants/refugees in Brazil, Ecuador and Peru: a qualitative analysis
It is estimated that since 2014, approximately 7.3 million Venezuelan migrants/refugees have left the country. Although both male and female migrants/refugees are vulnerable, female migrants/refugees are more ... (Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth)
Source: BMC Pregnancy and Childbirth - February 23, 2024 Category: OBGYN Authors: Michele Zaman, Victoria McCann, Sofia Friesen, Monica Noriega, Maria Marisol, Susan A. Bartels and Eva Purkey Tags: Research Source Type: research
Seroprevalence of trypanosomosis and associated risk factors in cattle from coast and amazonian provinces of Ecuador
AbstractTrypanosomosis is a tropical disease caused by various protozoan haemoparasites, which affects wild and domestic animals, the latter ones related to worldwide livestock production systems. Species such asTrypanosoma vivax andTrypanosoma evansi have been described using serological and molecular tools in several countries from South and Central America. However, Ecuador presents a relevant knowledge gap in the associated general epidemiology and risk factors of the disease. Therefore, the objective of this study was to determine the seroprevalence of trypanosomosis in cattle from different regions of Ecuador. 745 se...
Source: Veterinary Research Communications - February 19, 2024 Category: Veterinary Research Source Type: research
Routine Outcome Monitoring from Psychotherapists ’ Perspectives: A Framework Analysis Study of Expected Benefits and Difficulties
We present recommendations that can support and optimize the current local implementation efforts of routine outcome monitoring, both within this service and in other settings. These recommendations consider ways to meet positive expectations and address or mitigate negative ones. (Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research)
Source: Administration and Policy in Mental Health and Mental Health Services Research - February 14, 2024 Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research
Geographical and temporal distribution of multidrug-resistant Salmonella Infantis in Europe and the Americas
Recently emerged S. Infantis strains carrying resistance to several commonly used antimicrobials have been reported from different parts of the globe, causing human cases of salmonellosis and with occurrence reported predominantly in broiler chickens. Here, we performed phylogenetic and genetic clustering analyses to describe the population structure of 417 S. Infantis originating from multiple European countries and the Americas collected between 1985 and 2019. Of these, 171 were collected from 56 distinct premises located in England and Wales (E/W) between 2009 and 2019, including isolates linked to incursions of multidr...
Source: Frontiers in Microbiology - February 13, 2024 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research
Physical Activity Policies at National and Subnational Levels: A Study in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that collecting national and subnational PA policy data across countries with the active collaboration of the GoPA! network was feasible. We also successfully identified governmental interactions throughout the PA policy process, suggesting suboptimal engagement between national and subnational levels.PMID:38340713 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0342 (Source: Health Physics)
Source: Health Physics - February 10, 2024 Category: Physics Authors: Juliana Mej Ãa Grueso Michael Pratt Eugen Resendiz Deborah Salvo Gloria Isabel Ni ño Cruz Nubia Yaneth Ruiz G ómez Rafael Alexander Leandro G ómez In és Revuelta Sánchez Gerardo Alonso Araya Vargas Ang élica MarÃa Ochoa Avilés Ra úl Francisco Pà Source Type: research
Physical Activity Policies at National and Subnational Levels: A Study in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, and Mexico
CONCLUSIONS: This study demonstrated that collecting national and subnational PA policy data across countries with the active collaboration of the GoPA! network was feasible. We also successfully identified governmental interactions throughout the PA policy process, suggesting suboptimal engagement between national and subnational levels.PMID:38340713 | DOI:10.1123/jpah.2023-0342 (Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health)
Source: Journal of Physical Activity and Health - February 10, 2024 Category: Sports Medicine Authors: Juliana Mej Ãa Grueso Michael Pratt Eugen Resendiz Deborah Salvo Gloria Isabel Ni ño Cruz Nubia Yaneth Ruiz G ómez Rafael Alexander Leandro G ómez In és Revuelta Sánchez Gerardo Alonso Araya Vargas Ang élica MarÃa Ochoa Avilés Ra úl Francisco Pà Source Type: research
