abstract：:Candida is the fourth most common cause of nosocomial bloodstream infections (BSI), being Candida albicans the most common species. This study evaluated the distribution of Candida spp isolates at a tertiary care medical center. The associated factors and outcome of patients with candidemia at the Puerto Rico Medical ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Conde-Rosa A,Amador R,Pérez-Torres D,Colón E,Sánchez-Rivera C,Nieves-Plaza M,González-Ramos M,Bertrán-Pasarell J

更新日期：2010-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Published studies regarding the incidence of central nervous system (CNS) tumors in Puerto Rico (PR) are exceedingly rare. The general understanding is that the incidence of these tumors in Puerto Rico is similar to the one found in the United States of America (USA). The objective of this study is to desc...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Murray G,Jiménez L,Báez F,Colón-Castillo LE,Brau RH

更新日期：2009-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The development of new drugs for the pharmacological treatment of diseases is a costly and time-consuming process. The pharmaceutical industry has traditionally played the main role in the discovery, development, manufacturing and marketing of new drugs. However, in recent years, the role of academia in the process of...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Vlaar CP,Hernández L

更新日期：2009-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:DNA microarray is a technology that simultaneously evaluates quantitative measurements for the expression of thousands of genes. DNA microarrays have been used to assess gene expression between groups of cells of different organs or different populations. In order to understand the role and function of the genes, one ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Suárez E,Burguete A,Mclachlan GJ

更新日期：2009-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Low back pain is one of the most frequent work related injuries in all occupations. Back school programs are therapeutic interventions directed towards treatment, prevention and rehabilitation of backaches. The purpose of this study was to (1) evaluate the test-retest reliability of the modified version of t...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Berríos-López Y,Cádiz-Blackman J,Vélez-Hernández Y,Venegas HL,Ortiz A

更新日期：2009-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：INTRODUCTION:Neoplasms of the heart are extremely rare and difficult to diagnose. In this study, we intend to describe the experience at the Cardiovascular Center of Puerto Rico and the Caribbean (CCPRC) dealing with benign cardiac neoplasms. METHODS:A retrospective review of the archival material at our institution w...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Figueroa-Torres Y,Martínez-Ojeda JA,Franqui-Rivera H,Martínez-Toro J

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Suicidal behavior among adolescents is not a well-explored public health problem. Health policy decision-making on suicidal behavior needs reliable information on the prevalence of suicidal ideation (SI) and its associated risk factors to produce health promotion and prevention programs. METHODS:The Global ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Granero R,Poni E,Poni C

更新日期：2008-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atherosclerosis is the most frequent cause of ischemic heart disease and cerebrovascular disorders. The condition is the leading cause of death in Western societies. At the core of this condition is the atherosclerotic plaque. It is within the structure of this lesion that multiple biochemical and cellular processes i...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Mundo-Sagardía JA,Figueroa Y,Altieri PI,Banchs HL,Escobales N,Crespo MJ

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Most studies about abuse, mistreatment and neglect of the aged have relied upon definitions provided by professionals and not the aged themselves whereas studies point out that definitions given by the aged do not correspond with those of professionals. Limited attention has been given to this topic in Puert...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Irizarry-Irizarry A

更新日期：2008-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Small island exigencies and a legacy of colonial jurisprudence set the stage for this three-year study in 2001-2003 of abortion practice on several islands of the northeast Caribbean: St. Martin, St. Maarten, Anguilla, Antigua and St Kitts. Based on in-depth interviews with 26 physicians, 16 of whom were performing ab...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Pheterson G,Azize Y

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Pre- and postoperative evaluation of the pediatric patient with a cerebrovascular malformation can be cumbersome. This may be due to several factors, including age and ability to verbalize. Functional evaluation scales have been devised, yet application to a retrospective study, where information can be limi...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Feliciano CE,Rodríguez-Mercado R

更新日期：2008-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is a case report of a patient who developed a nodule in one foot, which upon biopsy, was diagnosed as tungiasis, a cutaneous infestation caused by a human flea. The natural life cycle, clinical and pathological expressions are discussed. ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Valentín SM,Sánchez JL,Hillyer GV,Velez R

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The AIDS pandemic had a significant impact in Puerto Rico, especially among the heterosexual populations, in particular women. Women are one of the fastest growing risk groups with HIV/AIDS in the USA and constitute about half of the AIDS cases in the world. During the past 10 years Puerto Rico has ranked among the to...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Zorrilla CD,Tamayo Agrait V,Febo I,Santiago LE,Díaz C,Salabarría I,Pérez E,Hillyer GV

更新日期：2007-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The recent FDA approval of non-prescription sales of Plan B, an emergency contraceptive method to those 18 years old and over, gives a prominent role to pharmacists in providing timely access to emergency contraception (EC). While this decision affects Puerto Rico, no studies on non-prescription EC in Puerto...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Fuentes EC,Azize-Vargas Y

更新日期：2007-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Present evidence-based recommendations on the use of biochemical markers of bone turnover in the management of osteoporosis. METHODS:The English literature from 1999 to 2005 was reviewed by using data sources from MEDLINE. RESULTS:Measurement of biochemical markers of bone turnover helps us identify a high ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Allende-Vigo MZ

更新日期：2007-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To compare the variations in central corneal thickness and intraocular pressure measurements according to race, gender, and age. METHODS:A non-concurrent prospective study of 372 (744 eyes) glaucoma patients was conducted. Central corneal thickness was measured with ultrasound pachymeter and intraocular pres...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Villegas VM,Díaz L,Emanuelli A,Izquierdo NJ,Townsend W

更新日期：2007-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Insulin-dependent diabetes mellitus (IDDM) is a chronic health condition that affects 18 of every 100,000 Puerto Rican youth. Few research studies have been performed on the problems that youth with diabetes encounter and how they are related to adherence to treatment and adequate metabolic control. Adequate metabolic...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Rosselló J,Maysonet Guzmán M

更新日期：2006-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A young male adult with significant aortic coarctation was initially referred to our clinics due to uncontrolled blood pressures. On evaluation the diagnosis of aortic coarctation was evident and confirmed with Magnetic Resonance Angiography (MRA). After discussing treatment options with the patient and his parents th...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Salgado V,Martinez-Toro J,Rodriguez E

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:to estimate the prevalence of pit and fissure sealants on first permanent molars in twelve year olds living in Puerto Rico and to further evaluate dental sealant prevalence by (1) urban/rural and public/private school status as well as (2) gender; DESIGN:population-based, cross-sectional study. SETTING:publ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Elías-Boneta AR,Herrero RH,Psoter K,Toro Vizcarrondo CE,Psoter WJ

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Post-mortem medical examiner samples may be useful for sentinel surveillance of disorders usually detected by antibody determinations on specimens from ill patients or from surveys. We found anti-dengue IgM positivity in 3% (23/780) and anti-dengue IgG positivity in 77% (597/777) of sera obtained at the Puerto Rico me...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Rigau-Pérez JG,Torres JV,Mosely Hayes J,Vorndam V,Clark GG

更新日期：2006-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Patients hospitalized with unstable angina (UA) or with a non-ST segment elevation myocardial infarct (NSTEMI) are at increased risk of suffering refractory angina, recurrent myocardial infarct (MI), and death. These patients need to be evaluated more aggressively. According to the last published guidelines (2002) of ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Escabí-Mendoza J,Rosales-Alvarez C

更新日期：2005-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To describe the respiratory pathogens found in the bronchoalveolar lavage of a Puerto Rican population infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). BACKGROUND:Empirical treatment is an accepted strategy for management of HIV-related pneumonia, but it is usually recommended for countries that have kn...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： De Jesús-Berríos Y,González S,Santé M

更新日期：2005-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Osteoporosis in men was not recognized as a major health problem until recently, and increased research in this area resulted in the approval of alendronate for the treatment of osteoporosis in men at the beginning of this decade. Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been demonstrated to be a strong predictor of fractur...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Martinó A,Rosa J,Guzmán J,Ramírez M

更新日期：2005-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common sustained arrhythmia in adults. It is a significant public health problem in the United States where it affects 2.2 million Americans and almost 10% of the population older than 80 years. It should be emphasized that the prevalence of AF increases with advancing age and with...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Gutiérrez A,López JE

更新日期：2004-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We present the case of a 9 year old girl with history of progressive pneumatoceles and infection since she was 3 years old. A chest computerized tomography revealed a cystic lung mass. The patient was taken to surgery and a left lower lobe lobectomy was performed. The pathologic diagnosis was that of a congenital cyst...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Correa-Rivas MS,Martínez-Reyes S,Ferrá-Ochoa S,Ortíz-Justiniano V

更新日期：2004-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The recent boom in patient education on chronic hepatitis C has resulted in a worldwide increase in the diagnosis of this condition. Available treatment is expensive and associated with significant side effects; therefore, many patients seek for alternative medicine. Silybum marianum is a natural herb known ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Torres M,Rodríguez-Serrano F,Rosario DJ,Rodríguez-Perez F,Toro DH

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:We tested a dietary supplement formulated with a synergistic combination of vitamins, minerals, herbals in a group of 15 patients with uncontrolled diabetes type II. The supplement was given for 30 days. Fasting blood glucose was measured prior to the supplementation and at the end of the 30 days treatment period. Blo...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： González MJ,Ricart CM,Miranda-Massari J

更新日期：2004-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Since the year 2000, extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) support for cardiac failure has been employed in the post operative care of children at the Centro Cardiovascular de Puerto Rico y el Caribe. Our experience with the application of ECMO had been limited to circulatory support after repair of congenital ca...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Santiago A,Ramos I,Quintana C

更新日期：2004-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:To determine the IgE reactivity against recombinant protein Blo t 1 from the dust mite Blomia tropicalis (Bt) using serum from patients with positive skin test to this mite and to investigate the cross-reactivity between Bt and Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus. BACKGROUND:Dust mites have an important role as i...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Fonseca Fonseca L,Díaz AM

更新日期：2003-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This is the case of an 11-year-old girl who presented with a right adnexal mass and vague abdominal symptoms since seven months prior to her hospital admission for surgery. CT-scan and sonographic images were those of a benign lesion, probably ovarian torsion or infarction. Serum tumoral markers were normal. A right s...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Correa-Rivas MS,Colón-González G,Lugo-Vicente H

更新日期：2003-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Exposure to lead in children living on a former landfill in Vega Baja-Puerto Rico, a United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA) designated Superfund Site, is a major health concern. Direct contact with lead-contaminated soil is considered a major exposure source. However, there is a lack of information rega...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Sánchez-Nazario EE,Mansilla-Rivera I,Derieux-Cortés JC,Pérez CM,Rodríguez-Sierra CJ

更新日期：2003-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Plant materials represent promising sources of anti-cancer agents. We developed and tested a novel extract from the ubiquitous plant Convolvulus arvensis. MATERIALS AND METHODS:Convolvulus arvensis components were extracted in boiling water, and small molecules were removed by high-pressure filtration. The ...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Meng XL,Riordan NH,Casciari JJ,Zhu Y,Zhong J,González MJ,Miranda-Massari JR,Riordan HD

更新日期：2002-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The therapy of chronic myeloid leukemia (CML), characterized by the presence of the Philadelphia chromosome in the clonal hematopoietic stem cells, has changed dramatically in the last year with the development of a specific inhibitor of the BCR-ABL tyrosine kinase. This medication, STI571 or imatinib, was recently ap...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Corujo Y,Cáceres W

更新日期：2002-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Prenatal sonographic evaluation is of utmost importance in the detection of congenital anomalies. At the Ultrasound Section of our Radiology service, we incidentally detected fetal intracranial neoplasms in two different patients using non-invasive imaging. Our presumptive diagnosis in both cases was a teratoma, the m...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Rodriguez-Mojica W,Goñi M,Correa MS,Colón LE,Volnikh V

更新日期：2002-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Breastfeeding mothers need orientation and help in order to succeed with breastfeeding. Lack of support from health professionals and societal barriers result in a median duration of breastfeeding in Puerto Rico of only 3 weeks. A telephone warm line at our breastfeeding clinic tries to provide some much-needed suppor...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Parrilla-Rodríguez AM,Dávila Torres R,Gorrín-Peralta JJ

更新日期：2001-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to identify the knowledge about sexuality (including STD/HIV/AIDS), the sexual practices more frequents and sexuality education sources in a group of students with visual impairments. A self administered questionnaire was utilized in 50 students with visual impairment. Descriptive stati...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： López Jaime P,Santos Ortíz MC,Dávila Torres RR,Torres L,Díaz L

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:The etiology of Inflammatory Bowel Diseases, Crohn's disease (CD) and ulcerative colitis (UC), is unknown. These diseases have a higher incidence in industrialized countries and their pathogenesis involves an over-reaction of the immune system. A genetic factor is believed to predispose to the development of...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Torres EA,Acosta H,Cruz M,Weinstock J,Hillyer GV

更新日期：2001-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a chronic disorder of metabolism, which is commonly found in the Puerto Rican population. In this article the current concepts in diagnosis, classification and correct coding of DM are discussed. Since the cutoff point for diagnosing DM was lowered to 126 mg/dl in a fasting plasma glucose lev...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Allende-Vigo M

更新日期：2001-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The main professional organizations of obstetrical and pediatric care providers in the United States and Puerto Rico have issued official position papers in favor of breastfeeding. Routine labor and delivery practices, however, constitute frequent barriers for the initiation, type and duration of breastfeeding. Many o...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Gorrín-Peralta JJ,Parrilla-Rodríguez AM

更新日期：2000-12-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Although regeneration in the peripheral nervous system (PNS) after injury is robust, regeneration in the central nervous system (CNS) is abortive. The results from differences in the balance of regeneration inhibiting and promoting factors, which in the CNS is skewed toward inhibition while in the PNS it is skewed tow...

journal_title：Puerto Rico health sciences journal

authors： Kuffler D

更新日期：2000-09-01 00:00:00