Population structure of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in El Oro: A first insight into Ecuador-Peru tuberculosis transmission
CONCLUSIONS: These results may suggest that TB dynamics in this rural and semi-urban area would not be linked to highly transmitted strains like MTBC L2-Beijing from Peru, but related to TB relapse; although further studies with larger MTBC cultures collection from recent years are needed. Nevertheless, we recommend to reinforce TB surveillance programs in remote rural settings and border regions in Ecuador.PMID:38310744 | DOI:10.1016/j.jiph.2024.01.015 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - February 4, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Bernardo Castro-Rodriguez Kerly Le ón-Ordóñez Greta Franco-Sotomayor Jos é Manuel Benítez-Medina Natalia Jim énez-Pizarro Greta C árdenas-Franco Juan Carlos Granda Juan Luis Aguirre-Mart ínez Solon Alberto Orlando Javier Hermoso de Mendoza Miguel Source Type: research
Household Food Insecurity and Physical Activity Behavior in Ecuadorian Children and Adolescents: Findings from the ENSANUT-2018
CONCLUSION: HFI is a burden in Ecuadorian households, but is not associated with PA, SB nor anthropometric indicators in children aged 5 -17. However, a concerning prevalence of insufficient PA was reported, emphasizing the critical need for evidence-based interventions aimed at promoting PA and reducing SB.PMID:38305098 | DOI:10.1017/S1368980024000351 (Source: Public Health Nutrition)
Source: Public Health Nutrition - February 2, 2024 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rishika Chakraborty Rodrigo X Armijos M Margaret Weigel Source Type: research
Pollen and fungal spores in Ecuador's air, preliminary findings from the country's first aerobiology station
Quantifying the amount of pollen grains and fungal spores in the atmosphere has grown in popularity across the world. There is no information about aerobiology in Ecuador. The main goal is to measure the daily concentration of pollen grains and fungal spores in the air in Samborondon, Ecuador over the course of a semester. (Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology)
Source: Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology - February 1, 2024 Category: Allergy & Immunology Authors: Karla Robles-Velasco, Denisse Cevallos-Levicek, Andres Espinoza, Marco Faytong-Haro, Juan Calderon, Giuliana Davila, Oscar Calderon LLosa, German Ramon, Laura Barrionuevo, Ivan Tinoco, Mariana Tinoco, Victor Farinango Source Type: research
Increasing transmission of dengue virus across ecologically diverse regions of Ecuador and associated risk factors
PLoS Negl Trop Dis. 2024 Jan 31;18(1):e0011408. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0011408. eCollection 2024 Jan.ABSTRACTThe distribution and intensity of viral diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, including dengue, have rapidly increased over the last century. Here, we study dengue virus (DENV) transmission across the ecologically and demographically distinct regions or Ecuador. We analyzed province-level age-stratified dengue incidence data from 2000-2019 using catalytic models to estimate the force of infection of DENV over eight decades. We found that provinces established endemic DENV transmission at different tim...
Source: Rural Remote Health - January 31, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Leah C Katzelnick Emmanuelle Quentin Savannah Colston Thien-An Ha Paulina Andrade Joseph N S Eisenberg Patricio Ponce Josefina Coloma Varsovia Cevallos Source Type: research
Increasing transmission of dengue virus across ecologically diverse regions of Ecuador and associated risk factors
by Leah C. Katzelnick, Emmanuelle Quentin, Savannah Colston, Thien-An Ha, Paulina Andrade, Joseph N. S. Eisenberg, Patricio Ponce, Josefina Coloma, Varsovia Cevallos
The distribution and intensity of viral diseases transmitted byAedes aegypti mosquitoes, including dengue, have rapidly increased over the last century. Here, we study dengue virus (DENV) transmission across the ecologically and demographically distinct regions or Ecuador. We analyzed province-level age-stratified dengue incidence data from 2000 –2019 using catalytic models to estimate the force of infection of DENV over eight decades. We found that provinc...
Source: PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases - January 31, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Leah C. Katzelnick Source Type: research
74. Positive Youth Development Program Among Indigenous Youth in Guangaje Ecuador
Positive Youth Development (PYD) is a framework that focuses on strengthening youths ’ assets through education and collaborative activities. The goal of this research study is to adapt the Wyman Teen Outreach Program, an evidenced-based PYD curriculum, for Quichua indigenous youth of the Guangaje Central school system in Guangaje, Cotopaxi, Ecuador. The challenges facing the yout h in Guangaje include severe, multi-generational poverty and a long history of systemic racism resulting in extremely high rates of school dropout, early sexual debut, and teen pregnancy. (Source: Journal of Adolescent Health)
Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 30, 2024 Category: Child Development Authors: David L. Wood, Marisol Bahamonde, Isabel Espinosa, Sara Myers Tags: Research Poster Presentation I: Global Adolescent Health Equity Source Type: research
Sensors, Vol. 24, Pages 831: Classification of the Pathological Range of Motion in Low Back Pain Using Wearable Sensors and Machine Learning
This article aims to improve the applicability of inertial MoCap in healthcare by making use of precise spatiotemporal measurements with a data-driven treatment approach to improve the quality of life of people with chronic LBP. (Source: Sensors)
Source: Sensors - January 27, 2024 Category: Biotechnology Authors: Fernando Villalba-Meneses Cesar Guevara Alejandro B. Lojan Mario G. Gualsaqui Isaac Arias-Serrano Paolo A. Vel ásquez-López Diego Almeida-Gal árraga Andr és Tirado-Espín Javier Mar ín Jos é J. Marín Tags: Article Source Type: research
Continuing Professional Development at Two Rural Hospitals in Ecuador
CONCLUSION: E-learning CPD is an important and emerging element for CPD and may provide opportunities for healthcare service quality improvement as part of broader pedagogical modalities, such as conferences and directed readings, in rural and remote areas of LMICs. These pilot programs could provide important information to develop Spanish-language e-learning CPD programs across a broader region, promote collaboration with regional professional societies, and possibly contribute to the establishment of national health program CPD standards.PMID:38273869 | PMC:PMC10809859 | DOI:10.5334/aogh.4175 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - January 26, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: David Gaus James Conway Diego Herrera Source Type: research
Geographic Distribution of Human Infections with Zoonotic Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Anthropophilic Hookworms in Ecuador: A Retrospective Analysis of Archived Stool Samples
In conclusion, human infections with A. ceylanicum, A. duodenale, and N. americanus were detected in different geoclimatic regions of Ecuador. Additional studies are required to further define the epidemiology of human A. ceylanicum infections, but the potentially widespread presence of this helminth in human populations in Ecuador has implications for hookworm control strategies.PMID:38266286 | DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0469 (Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg)
Source: Am J Trop Med Hyg - January 24, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Dayana Aguilar-Rodr íguez Victor Seco-Hidalgo Andrea Lopez Natalia Romero-Sandoval Manuel Calvopi ña Angel Guevara Lucy Balde ón Alejandro Rodr íguez Rojelio Mejia Thomas B Nutman William J Sears Philip J Cooper Source Type: research
The Impact of Biological and Social Factors on Mortality in Older Adults Living in Rural Communities
CONCLUSIONS: Several factors contributed to mortality risk in the study population, the most significant being biological factors which are highly influenced by social factors. High social risk interact with biological variables and play an important role in mortality risk.PMID:38263729 | PMC:PMC10807323 | DOI:10.1177/21501319241228123 (Source: Rural Remote Health)
Source: Rural Remote Health - January 24, 2024 Category: Rural Health Authors: Oscar H Del Brutto Robertino M Mera Denisse A Rumbea Mark J Sedler Source Type: research
Geographic Distribution of Human Infections with Zoonotic Ancylostoma ceylanicum and Anthropophilic Hookworms in Ecuador: A Retrospective Analysis of Archived Stool Samples
In conclusion, human infections with A. ceylanicum, A. duodenale, and N. americanus were detected in different geoclimatic regions of Ecuador. Additional studies are required to further define the epidemiology of human A. ceylanicum infections, but the potentially widespread presence of this helminth in human populations in Ecuador has implications for hookworm control strategies.PMID:38266286 | DOI:10.4269/ajtmh.23-0469 (Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene)
Source: The American Journal of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene - January 24, 2024 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Dayana Aguilar-Rodr íguez Victor Seco-Hidalgo Andrea Lopez Natalia Romero-Sandoval Manuel Calvopi ña Angel Guevara Lucy Balde ón Alejandro Rodr íguez Rojelio Mejia Thomas B Nutman William J Sears Philip J Cooper Source Type: research
Indicators sand flies and environment associated to spatial landscaping change in Choco Biosphere Reserve UNESCO
CONCLUSION: The results indicated that Th. reburra is a sandfly restricted to the Andean Forest and is a bioindicator of the high environmental health quality of the forest, while Ny. trapidoi and Pa. aclydifera are bioindicators of environmental disturbances in the forest. Additionally, Ps. panamensis, Lu. hartmanni and Ny. trapidoi are bioindicators of human impact and the risk of leishmaniasis.PMID:38238795 | DOI:10.4103/0972-9062.393980 (Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases)
Source: Journal of Vector Borne Diseases - January 18, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sandra Enr íquez Jazzm ín Arrivillaga-Henríquez Paul Duque Vanessa Herrera Franklin Vaca Marco S ánchez Mateo Rold án Lenin Ron-Garrido C Alfonso Molina Source Type: research
