[Prevalence of antibodies against Trypanosoma cruzi in blood bank donors from the IMSS General Hospital in Orizaba, Veracruz, Mexico].

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the effectiveness of nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for diagnosis of extrapulmonary tuberculosis (ETB), as well as the impact of PCR results on clinical management. MATERIALS AND METHODS:We conducted a study of nested PCR tests in 45 patients and a review of patient hospital files, calcul...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： García-Elorriaga G,Gracida-Osorno C,Carrillo-Montes G,González-Bonilla C

更新日期：2009-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the social construction of stigma and discrimination processes associated with HIV/AIDS and people living with HIV/AIDS (PLHA), based on the perceptions of health care providers in three states of the Mexican Republic. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Qualitative and quantitative description. Observation at n...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Infante C,Zarco A,Cuadra SM,Morrison K,Caballero M,Bronfman M,Magis C

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the most frequent alterations in rhythm and cardiac conduction in patients with type 2 diabetes without previous cardiopathy, and to establish the association of this disease with cardiovascular risk factors. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Subjects with type 2 diabetes, without cardiopathy antecedents wer...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Rodríguez-Morán M,Guerrero-Romero F

更新日期：1999-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the prevalence of serum iron and zinc deficiencies and low serum concentrations (LSC) of copper and magnesium in Mexican adults. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Blood samples from subjects (≥20 years, both genders) participating in the 2006 National Health and Nutrition Survey were used to measure the seru...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Mejía-Rodríguez F,Shamah-Levy T,Villalpando S,García-Guerra A,Méndez-Gómez Humarán I

更新日期：2013-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Comparison of routine hospital indicators (consults at the Emergency Room (ER) and hospital admissions) during the 2009 pandemic of the influenza AH1N1 virus at the national referral hospital for respiratory diseases in Mexico City. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The outbreak was from April to mid-May 2009 and two con...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Pérez-Padilla R,Fernández R,García-Sancho C,Franco-Marina F,Mondragón E,Volkow P,INER Working Group on Influenza.

更新日期：2011-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:This study aimed to search the literature for intervention programs in primary care with a multiprofes-sional character, specifically directed at the robust elderly, and with viable and cost-effective interventions. MATERIALS AND METHODS:The search strategies were applied in Cochrane, Lilacs, Pubmed, Scopus,...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Costa-de Lima K,Peixoto-Veras R,Pereira-Caldas C,Motta LB,Bonfada D,Marques-Dos Santos M,Bezerra-de Souza DL,Jerez-Roig J

更新日期：2015-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Over 85,000 hectares in the Mezquital Valley of central Mexico are irrigated with wastewater. The main crops are fodder and cereal crops. A two cross-sectional survey was carried out to test the impact of exposure to raw wastewater and from storage of that wastewater in reservoirs. The main outcomes were diarrhoeal di...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Cifuentes E,Blumenthal U,Ruiz-Palacios G,Bennett S,Quigley M,Peasey A,Romero-Alvarez H

更新日期：1993-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The profile of type-II non-insulin dependent diabetic patients is characterized by overweight; exogenous obesity originates from inadequate nourishment habits and, among other things, educational, cultural, and psychological conditions. With regard to metabolic deficiency control, the explanation is centered fundament...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Cabrera Pivaral CE,Novoa Menchaca A,Centeno López NM

更新日期：1991-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：Objective::To analyze trends in inequality in financial protection and healthcare in Mexico between 2000 and 2012, using simple and complex measures. Materials and methods::Analysis of national health surveys 2000, 2006 and 2012, generating estimates of absolute and relative gaps and the slope index of inequality usin...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Gutiérrez JP,García-Saisó S,Espinosa-de la Peña R,Balandrán DA

更新日期：2016-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To design an instrument for measuring beliefs about the social, psychological, and physiological consequences of women's climacteric stage. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The study included 340 women affiliated to Instituto de Seguridad y Servicios Sociales para los Trabajadores del Estado (Institute for Social Servic...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Chávez-Ayala R,Andrade-Palos P,Rivera-Rivera L

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To establish the blood lead concentration and associated risk factors in schoolchildren during 1998 and 2008. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A blood lead screening was conducted in schoolchildren of 6-12 years of age, enrolled in 17 elementary schools of the metropolitan area of Monterrey, México, during 1998 and 200...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Santos-Guzmán J,Madrigal-Ávila C,Hernández-Hernández JA,Mejía-Velázquez G,Eraña-Rojas IE,Elizondo-Montemayor L,Villela L

更新日期：2014-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breast cancer is a major public health problem in Latin America (LA) and the most common form of cancer among women. An important variability according to ethnicity/race with respect to incidence/mortality, clinical characteristics, and prognosis is observed throughout LA. In addition, women are more likely to develop...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Amadou A,Torres-Mejía G,Hainaut P,Romieu I

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To introduce the Hospital Standardized Mortality Ratio (HSMR) as an alternative to assess the quality of hospital care in Mexico. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Data-sets of public hospital discharges were used as source of information. The analyses were based in a logistic model to estimate the risk of hospital death...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Puentes-Rosas E,Rincón K,Garrido-Latorre F

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To assess the adequacy and variability of the diet served to Tarahumara children in indigenous boarding schools. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Records of food and drinks served for meals, weighed daily, were obtained from Monday through Friday for 10 consecutive weeks in two selected boarding schools. Nutrient intake...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Monárrez-Espino J,Béjar-Lío GI,Vázquez-Mendoza G

更新日期：2010-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To explore the role of obstetricians and gynaecologists in reproductive public health policies in Argentina. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Combination of quantitative methods (survey, n=467) and qualitative methods (semistructured interview, n=35; focus groups, n=6). RESULTS:The great majority of respondents believe...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Szulik D,Gogna M,Petracci M,Ramos S,Romero M

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The feasibility of the use of WHO impregnated paper and biochemical assays to determine lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC99) and insecticide metabolic enzyme levels of Triatoma dimidiata. MATERIALS AND METHODS:LC50 and LC99 were calculated with WHO papers impregnated at different concentrations of malathion...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Acero-Sandoval A,Penilla-Navarro RP,López-Ordóñez T,Rodríguez MH,Ordóñez-González JG,Solís-Santoyo F,Rodríguez AD

更新日期：2020-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Detection of high-risk human papillomavirus types (HPV) infection is an important tool in the screening of cervical cancer and triage of cytological abnormalities. The different techniques for detection of this cancer need to be contrasted and validated for use in population screening. MATERIAL AND METHODS:C...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Cañadas MP,Lloveras B,Lorincz A,Ejarque M,Font R,Bosch FX,de Sanjosé S

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the association of total globalization and its different dimensions with overweight and obesity in 10 Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries between 1995 and 2013. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A sample of 848 405 women aged 20-49 was analyzed. Multiple logistic regression models were used, adjustin...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Martín García C

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the trend in prostate cancer survival, incidence and mortality rates in Cali, Colombia from 1962 to 2011. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Based on the Cancer Registry of Cali, Colombia and the mortality registry of the City's Public Health Secretary, incidence, mortality age-standardized rates and relative ...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Restrepo JA,Bravo LE,García-Perdomo HA,García LS,Collazos P,Carbonell J

更新日期：2014-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To evaluate the access to health services and the process of care provided to children under five years old who died from acute diarrhea (AD). MATERIAL AND METHODS:In four states of Mexico, a cross-sectional study was carried out. Deaths from AD that occurred in the lapse of one year were included. Informati...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Reyes H,Tomé P,Gutiérrez G,Rodríguez L,Orozco M,Guiscafré H

更新日期：1998-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the mortality risk of fine (PM2.5) and coarse (PM2.5-10) particles in the Metropolitan Area of Mon-terrey (MAM). MATERIALS AND METHODS:A retrospective ecological time-series analysis (2000-2014) was conducted using total and specific causes of mortality, and daily mean PM2.5 and PM2.5-10. General...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Martínez-Muñoz A,Hurtado-Díaz M,Cruz JC,Riojas-Rodríguez H

更新日期：2020-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Epidemiological studies have shown the association between atmospheric pollutants and increase in mortality due to cardiovascular causes, especially in patients with previous cardio-respiratory diseases. However, the pathophysiological mechanisms by which these events take place have not been elucidated. One of the pr...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Riojas-Rodríguez H,Holguin F,González-Hermosillo A,Romieu I

更新日期：2006-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Today, the pharmaceutical industry is experiencing a profound transition. Globalization and technological advancement represent the principal pressures for change in the market, where it is increasingly more difficult for this type of industry to efficiently recoup the growing cost of innovation. Mexico needs to analy...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： González Pier E

更新日期：2008-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:American trypanosomiasis (Chagas' disease) is becoming a relatively common condition in North America. Diagnosis at the chronic stage depends on demonstration of specific antibodies in body fluids, since parasitologic or pathologic diagnosis is uncertain at this stage. Therefore, standardization of immunodiagnostic te...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Monteón VM,Guzmán-Bracho C,Floriani-Verdugo J,Ramos-Echevarría A,Velasco-Castrejón O,Reyes PA

更新日期：1995-05-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To construct and validate a scale to assess violence by the male partner against women. An index of severity of the emotional and physical damage was also designed to assess the intensity of the violent actions against women. MATERIAL AND METHODS:The sample consisted of a total of 26 042 women who participat...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Valdez-Santiago R,Híjar-Medina MC,Salgado de Snyder VN,Rivera-Rivera L,Avila-Burgos L,Rojas R

更新日期：2006-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To estimate the seroprevalence of brucellosis in agricultural workers. MATERIAL AND METHODS:This cross-sectional study was conducted between 1996 and 1997 at Unidad de Salud Laboral del Centro de Salud Pública (CSP) in Castellón, España (Public Health Center Occupational Health Unit), among 482 subjects appl...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Villamarín-Vázquez JL,Chiva-Nebot F,Arnedo-Pena A

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:AIDS and human rights are closely related issues. This paper describes the relationship between AIDS and human rights, the impact and consequences of discrimination and the importance of the defense of human rights as a cornerstone strategy in AIDS prevention. Some general ethical aspects are addressed and two dilemma...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Rico B,Uribe-Zúñiga P,Panebianco-Labbé S,del Río-Chiriboga C

更新日期：1995-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:The present study aims to describe the prevalence, distribution and trends of hypertension (HT) in Mexican adults ≥20 years, and to describe the prevalence of early diagnosis and treatment of HT. MATERIALS AND METHODS:A total of 10 898 adults were considered. The measurement of blood pressure was performed f...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Campos-Nonato I,Hernández-Barrera L,Rojas-Martínez R,Pedroza A,Medina-García C,Barquera-Cervera S

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：UNLABELLED:OBJECTIVO: To identify tobacco industry's strategies aimed at containing the full adoption of public health policies established by the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control. DISCUSSION:Tobacco industry interference in the design, adoption and implementation of tobacco control policies has intensified sin...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Madrazo-Lajous A,Guerrero-Alcántara A

更新日期：2012-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To analyze the characteristics of problems in the health system that present barriers to maternal care, according to their representation and rating by officials in different positions and social contexts. MATERIAL AND METHODS:Workshops were held with state health system officials from Mexican states with hi...

journal_title：Salud publica de Mexico

authors： Rouvier M,González-Block MA,Becerril-Montekio V,Sesia P,Duarte MB,Flores-Collins E

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00