Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Alessandra M. Huaquia-Diaz, Tarick S. Chalan-Davila, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
Summary: A systematic review and meta-analysis was conducted to estimate the pooled prevalence of multimorbidity among adults in Latin America and the Caribbean. The study revealed a higher prevalence of multimorbidity in this region compared to previous reports, highlighting the need for further research and intervention.
Review
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Marlon Yovera-Aldana, Victor Velasquez-Rimachi, Andrely Huerta-Rosario, M. D. More-Yupanqui, Mariela Osores-Flores, Ricardo Espinoza, Fradis Gil-Olivares, Cesar Quispe-Nolazco, Flor Quea-Velez, Christian Moran-Marinos, Isabel Pinedo-Torres, Carlos Alva-Diaz, Kevin Pacheco-Barrios
Summary: The overall prevalence of diabetic peripheral neuropathy (DPN) in Latin America and the Caribbean is high with significant heterogeneity, influenced by factors such as diagnosis criteria, A1c levels, and sample size. Standardized and population-based studies are needed to better understand DPN in this region.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Juan R. Ulloque-Badaracco, Enrique A. Hernandez-Bustamante, Esteban A. Alarcon-Braga, Miguel Huayta-Cortez, Ximena L. Carballo-Tello, Rosa A. Seminario-Amez, Alejandra Rodriguez-Torres, Donovan Casas-Patino, Percy Herrera-Anazco, Vicente A. Benites-Zapata
Summary: The study synthesized evidence on the seroprevalence of human toxocariasis in Latin America and the Caribbean. The overall seroprevalence was found to be 31.0%, with ocular infection, asymptomatic infection, and dog ownership being the main characteristics observed in seropositive individuals. The seroprevalence was higher in households with dogs and lower in studies including only adults. These findings can inform epidemiological surveillance strategies for the prevention and early detection of toxocariasis.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Guilhermo Francklin de Souza Congio, Andre Bannink, Olga Lucia Mayorga Mogollon, Alexander Nikolov Hristov
Summary: Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) is a developing region known for its important role in global food security, producing 23% of global beef and 11% of milk. This study identified effective CH4 mitigation strategies in the region, such as grazing management, dietary modifications, and rumen manipulation, to reduce methane emissions while improving animal performance.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Review
Cell Biology
Fabiana Ribeiro, Ana C. Teixeira-Santos, Paulo Caramelli, Anja K. Leist
Summary: Studies have found that the prevalence of dementia may be higher in Latin America and the Caribbean compared to high-income countries. Women, individuals with lower education levels, and rural residents in the region seem to have a greater burden of dementia.
AGEING RESEARCH REVIEWS
(2022)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Diego Cagna-Castillo, A. Lucia Salcedo-Carrillo, Rodrigo M. Carrillo-Larco, Antonio Bernabe-Ortiz
Summary: This study identified reliable epidemiological evidence of stroke in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) and estimated the prevalence and incidence of stroke in that region. The results showed a high prevalence and incidence of stroke in LAC, with higher rates among males than females. This study highlights the importance of stroke in the LAC region and emphasizes the need for standardized methodologies.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2023)
Review
Respiratory System
Juan J. Olortegui-Rodriguez, David R. Soriano-Moreno, Alejandro Benites-Bullon, Pilar P. Pelayo-Luis, Jorge Huaringa-Marcelo
Summary: This study evaluated the prevalence and incidence of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) in Latin America and the Caribbean. The results showed that COPD is prevalent in this region, especially in men and in smokers and ex-smokers.
BMC PULMONARY MEDICINE
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sebastian Ivan Grondona, Maria Lourdes Lima, Hector Enrique Massone, Karina Silvia Beatriz Miglioranza
Summary: Agriculture in Latin America and the Caribbean is the biggest user of water and pesticides globally. A systematic review found that only six countries in the region have information on pesticides in groundwater. The study detected a total of 70 agrochemicals, with herbicides being the most commonly detected. Factors such as preferential flows, rainfall variations, and land use practices contribute to the presence of these contaminants in aquifers. The limited analytical capacity in the region calls for groundwater pesticide monitoring to reduce health risks to humans and ecosystems.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lori Post, Ramael O. Ohiomoba, Ashley Maras, Sean J. Watts, Charles B. Moss, Robert Leo Murphy, Michael G. Ison, Chad J. Achenbach, Danielle Resnick, Lauren Nadya Singh, Janine White, Azraa S. Chaudhury, Michael J. Boctor, Sarah B. Welch, James Francis Oehmke
Summary: The study aimed to provide additional surveillance metrics for tracking COVID-19 transmission more accurately in Latin America and the Caribbean. Results showed a reduction in speed, acceleration, and jerk in certain countries, but some still had high acceleration and jerk values, indicating potential concerns for the region.
JMIR PUBLIC HEALTH AND SURVEILLANCE
(2021)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Jesus K. Yamamoto-Furusho, Norma N. Parra-Holguin, Fabian Juliao-Banos, Fabian Puentes, Rocio Lopez, Francisco Bosques-Padilla, Esther A. Torres, Humberto Nieves-Jimenez, Guillermo R. Veitia-Velasquez, Maria L. Jara-Alba, Socrates Bautista, Felipe N. Pinol-Jimenez, Pablo Salgado-Rosado, Keyla C. Villa-Ovalles, Yudelka A. Abreu-Martinez, Zunilda Borges, Santiago Davila-Bedoya, Guillermo Otoya-Moreno, Beatriz Iade-Vergara
Summary: This study in Latin America and the Caribbean described the epidemiological and clinical characteristics of IBD in several countries, showing differences in CD and UC prevalence among countries, with patients from the Caribbean exhibiting unique clinical features.
Article
Energy & Fuels
Maria Florencia Zabaloy, Valentina Viego
Summary: This research examines the price elasticity of electricity demand for the residential sector in Latin American and Caribbean countries through a meta-analysis and meta-regression. The study finds that the short-term price elasticity ranges from -0.197 to -0.468, and the long-term price elasticity ranges from -0.252 to -0.331. The quality of econometric procedures significantly affects the results, and the long-term price elasticity appears to be lower compared to other regions.
Article
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Audry Chacin-Suarez, Sherry L. Grace, Claudia Anchique-Santos, Marta Supervia, Karam Turk-Adawi, Raquel R. Britto, Dawn C. Scantlebury, Felipe Araya-Ramirez, Graciela Gonzalez, Briseida Benaim, Rosalia Fernandez, Jacqueline Hol, Gerard Burdiat, Richard Salmon, Hermes Lomeli, Taslima Mamataz, Jose R. Medina-Inojosa, Francisco Lopez-Jimenez
Summary: In Latin America and the Caribbean, there is limited availability of cardiac rehabilitation programs in relation to the high need. The programs have a high dose but lack comprehensiveness, indicating a need for a more multidisciplinary approach.
AMERICAN HEART JOURNAL
(2021)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Daniells Erazo, Jaime Luna, Pierre-Marie Preux, Marco Tulio Medina, Julien Magne, Farid Boumediene, Philippe Couratier
Summary: Recent studies have shown a low occurrence of Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) in Latin America, with significant differences in ALS risk among ethnic populations. The meta-analysis of population-based data reveals varied ALS mortality rates in different countries, with higher rates observed in countries with a larger proportion of Caucasian populations and higher income levels. Further research is needed to explore the influence of ancestral origins and socioeconomic status on ALS risk.
AMYOTROPHIC LATERAL SCLEROSIS AND FRONTOTEMPORAL DEGENERATION
(2022)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Ariel Bardach, Tomas Alconada, Carolina Palermo, Carlos Rojas-Roque, Maria Macarena Sandoval, Jorge Gomez, Thatiana Pinto, Agustin Ciapponi
Summary: This article reviews the epidemiology and economic burden of gonorrhoea in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the significant impact of the disease in the region. The findings provide valuable information for public health and clinical decision making.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Development Studies
Ichiro Iwasaki
Summary: This study conducted a meta-analysis of the impact of financial development and liberalization on economic growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, finding that these factors may enhance economic growth in the region, but the choice of financial variables is crucial. The results also suggest that there is genuine empirical evidence in the existing literature supporting the growth-promoting effect of finance in the region.
Article
Oncology
Ariel Esteban Bardach, Andres Pichon-Riviere, Luz Gibbons, Juan Pedro Alonso, Sacha Alexis Virgilio, Maria Belizan, Mariana Comolli, Lucas Angel Gonzalez
Summary: A multifaceted workplace-based intervention in Argentina has been shown to be feasible and acceptable in increasing the uptake of colorectal cancer screening. During the intervention period, the participation rate for colorectal cancer screening was 16 times higher in the intervened population, particularly among women aged 50 to 59.
CANCER PREVENTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Natalia Espinola, Andres Pichon-Riviere, Agustin Casarini, Andrea Alcaraz, Ariel Bardach, Caitlin Williams, Federico Rodriguez Cairoli, Federico Augustovski, Alfredo Palacios
Summary: This study aims to estimate the time use and cost associated with informal care for various diseases in Latin American countries. The study estimated approximately 1,900 million hours of informal care annually and $4,300 million per year in average informal care time cost. The informal care time cost represents a significant burden and is often overlooked in healthcare evaluations.
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Dario Javier Balan, Ariel Bardach, Carolina Palermo, Tomas Alconada, Macarena Sandoval, Javier Nieto Guevara, Jorge Gomez, Agustin Ciapponi
Summary: This systematic review examines the economic burden of herpes zoster (HZ) in terms of healthcare resource use and cost outcomes in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region. The study finds that the economic burden of HZ and its complications is high in the LAC region, particularly among high-risk populations and older age groups. Preventative strategies such as vaccination could help reduce this burden.
HUMAN VACCINES & IMMUNOTHERAPEUTICS
(2022)
Review
Obstetrics & Gynecology
D. Glujovsky, K. Lattes, M. Miguens, R. Pesce, A. Ciapponi
Summary: The use of personalized embryo transfer (pET) guided by tests for endometrial receptivity (TER) is not supported by current evidence in women without repeated implantation failure (RIF), while more research is needed to assess its potential benefit in women with RIF.
HUMAN REPRODUCTION
(2023)
Review
Infectious Diseases
Maria Macarena Sandoval, Ariel Bardach, Carlos Rojas-Roque, Tomas Alconada, Jorge A. Gomez, Thatiana Pinto, Carolina Palermo, Agustin Ciapponi
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review on the dynamic pattern of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) in Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). The findings showed high resistance to certain antibiotics in some Latin American countries, particularly to azithromycin. Therefore, improved surveillance of gonococcal AMR in LAC is indicated.
JOURNAL OF ANTIMICROBIAL CHEMOTHERAPY
(2023)
Review
Medicine, General & Internal
Agustin Ciapponi, Mabel Berrueta, Jamile Ballivian, Ariel Bardach, Agustina Mazzoni, Steven Anderson, Fernando J. Argento, Karin Bok, Daniel Comande, Erin Goucher, Beate Kampmann, Edward P. K. Parker, Federico Rodriguez-Cairoli, Victoria Santa Maria, Andy Stergachis, Gerald Voss, Xu Xiong, Sabra Zaraa, Flor M. Munoz, Ruth A. Karron, Sami L. Gottlieb, Pierre M. Buekens
Summary: Data on the safety, reactogenicity, immunogenicity, and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant persons and neonates are becoming increasingly available. A living systematic review and meta-analysis is proposed to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines for pregnant persons and newborns, aiming to provide guidance for vaccine policy decisions.
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Ariel Esteban Bardach, Natalia Espinola, Federico Rodriguez Cairoli, Lucas Perelli, Dario S. Balan, Alfredo S. Palacios, Federico S. Augustovski, Andres S. Pichon-Riviere, Andrea Olga S. Alcaraz
Summary: Two-thirds of Argentine adults are overweight or obese, and 11% have diabetes. The consumption of ultra-processed foods and sugar-sweetened beverages has increased in the past two decades. It is estimated that the burden of diseases caused by SSB consumption in Argentina is significant, leading to a large number of deaths and healthcare costs.
Article
Substance Abuse
Andres Pichon-Riviere, Ariel Bardach, Federico Rodriguez Cairoli, Agustin Casarini, Natalia Espinola, Lucas Perelli, Luz Myriam Reynales-Shigematsu, Blanca Llorente, Marcia Pinto, Belen Saenz De Miera Juarez, Tatiana Villacres, Esperanza Pena Torres, Nydia Amador, Cesar Loza, Marianela Castillo-Riquelme, Javier Roberti, Federico Augustovski, Andrea Alcaraz, Alfredo Palacios
Summary: This study investigates the tobacco-attributable burden on disease, medical costs, productivity losses, and informal caregiving in eight Latin American countries. It estimates the potential health and economic gains that can be achieved by fully implementing tobacco control measures. The results show that implementing these measures could avert a significant number of deaths and bring economic benefits.
Review
Immunology
Agustin Ciapponi, Mabel Berrueta, Edward P. K. Parker, Ariel Bardach, Agustina Mazzoni, Steven A. Anderson, Fernando J. Argento, Jamile Ballivian, Karin Bok, Daniel Comande, Erin Goucher, Beate Kampmann, Flor M. Munoz, Federico Rodriguez Cairoli, Victoria Santa Maria, Andy S. Stergachis, Gerald Voss, Xu Xiong, Natalia Zamora, Sabra Zaraa, Pierre Buekens
Summary: This study conducted a systematic review and meta-analysis to evaluate the safety of COVID-19 vaccines during pregnancy. The results showed no safety concerns for currently administered COVID-19 vaccines, but more data is needed for non-mRNA-based vaccines.
Review
Infectious Diseases
Ariel Bardach, Tomas Alconada, Carolina Palermo, Carlos Rojas-Roque, Maria Macarena Sandoval, Jorge Gomez, Thatiana Pinto, Agustin Ciapponi
Summary: This article reviews the epidemiology and economic burden of gonorrhoea in Latin America and the Caribbean, highlighting the significant impact of the disease in the region. The findings provide valuable information for public health and clinical decision making.
INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND THERAPY
(2023)
Article
Health Policy & Services
Augustovski Federico, Bardach Ariel, Santoro Adrian, Rodriguez-Cairoli Federico, Lopez-Osornio Alejandro, Argento Fernando, Havela Maissa, Blumenfeld Alejandro, Ballivian Jamile, Solioz German, Capula Analia, Lopez Analia, Cejas Cintia, Savedoff William, Palacios Alfredo, Rubinstein Adolfo, Pichon-Riviere Andres
Summary: This study analyzes the cost-effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccination campaigns in seven Latin American and Caribbean countries. The findings indicate that vaccination is beneficial for population health and cost-saving or highly cost-effective in almost all scenarios. Despite the incremental costs, vaccination campaigns saved a significant amount of money for the healthcare system.
COST EFFECTIVENESS AND RESOURCE ALLOCATION
(2023)
Article
Substance Abuse
Andrea Alcaraz, Adeniran Adedeji, Andres Pichon-Riviere, Mma Amara Ekeruche, Agustin Casarini, Federico Rodriguez Cairoli, Natalia Espinola, Javier Roberti, Alfredo Palacios, Ariel Bardach
Summary: This study evaluated the health and economic implications of cigarette labeling policies in Nigeria. The results show that implementing new policies and plain packaging can significantly reduce deaths and disease rates, as well as save a substantial amount of healthcare costs.
NICOTINE & TOBACCO RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Adrian Williamson, Erica H. Mcardle, Hussein Jaffal
Summary: This study aims to describe the findings on drug-induced sleep endoscopy (DISE) in infants with laryngomalacia (LM). The results showed that DISE can identify obstruction at the level of the tongue base and complement the assessment of LM severity.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Tanya Chen, Melissa Lee, Evelyn Constantin, Joshua Gurberg, Lily HP. Nguyen
Summary: In the last two decades, there has been a high prevalence of funding and potential conflicts of interest in HSAT publications. Higher quality studies have increased in the last five years, but there still exists a lack of disclosure regarding funding or COI. There is a positive correlation between level of evidence and industry funding.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Stephen I. Pelton, Saskia Hullegie, Amanda J. Leach, Paola Marchisio, Tal Marom, Vishakha Sabharwal, Nader Shaikh, Paula A. Tahtinen, Roderick P. Venekamp
Summary: This study aims to identify and synthesize key research advances in the preventative measures and medical and surgical treatment of uncomplicated otitis media (OM), as well as the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on OM management. The study found that there have been important advances in OM management in recent years, such as the effectiveness of video discharge instructions in reducing symptoms for parents of children with acute otitis media (AOM) and the efficacy of levofloxacin solution for treating chronic suppurative otitis media.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Thomas L. Haupt, Earl H. Harley
Summary: This study analyzed head and neck injuries caused by BB guns among children under 18 treated in US emergency departments between 1993 and 2019. It found that younger children are at increased risk of hospital admission, and injuries to the eye and neck are strong predictors of hospitalization.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Guy Faibish, Daniel Kaplan, Ariela Knaanie, Sabri Elsaeid, Oren Ziv
Summary: This study compared postoperative complication rates in pediatric cochlear implant candidates with and without otitis media with effusion (OME), and found that ventilation tube insertion for OME increased the rates of acute mastoiditis and chronic suppurative otitis media without cholesteatoma (CSOMWC).
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Andrew T. Gabrielson, Julie Wei
Summary: A survey conducted among members of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology (ASPO) found that pediatric otolaryngologists commonly experience work-related musculoskeletal pain and lack knowledge about surgical ergonomics.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Review
Otorhinolaryngology
Alisha R. Pershad, Emily C. Knox, Rahul K. Shah, Habib G. Zalzal
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Keerthana Rajanbabu, Sakthilakshmi Gunasekaran, Heramba Ganapathy Selvarajan
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)
Article
Otorhinolaryngology
Austin D. Schafer, Megan Mcnutt, Amy Fulmer, Tran Bourgeois, Charles A. Elmaraghy
Summary: This study compared the risk of recurrent epistaxis in children treated with silver nitrate or electrocautery. The findings showed that patients treated with silver nitrate had significantly higher risk of recurrence compared to those treated with electrocautery.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF PEDIATRIC OTORHINOLARYNGOLOGY
(2024)