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Saavedra, Marlon P. ; Conn, Jan E. ; Alava, Freddy ; Carrasco-Escobar, Gabriel ; Prussing, Catharine ; Bickersmith, Sara A. ; Sangama, Jorge L. ; Fernandez-Minope, Carlos ; Guzman, Mitchel ; Tong, Carlos ; Valderrama, Carlos ; Vinetz, Joseph M. ; Gamboa, Dionicia ; Moreno, Marta | BMC | 2019-08-08T15:23:47ZBACKGROUND: Malaria remains an important public health problem in Peru where incidence has been increasing since 2011. Of over 55,000 cases reported in 2017, Plasmodium vivax was the predominant species (76%), with P. falciparum responsible for[...]texto impreso
Seyoum, Dinberu ; Yewhalaw, Delenasaw ; Duchateau, Luc ; Brandt, Patrick ; Rosas-Aguirre, Angel ; Speybroeck, Niko | BMC | 2019-01-25T15:18:36ZBACKGROUND: The global decline of malaria burden and goals for elimination has led to an increased interest in the fine-scale epidemiology of malaria. Micro-geographic heterogeneity of malaria infection could have implications for designing targ[...]texto impreso
Background: Most analyses of gaps in human resources for health (HRH) do not consider training and the transition of graduates into the labour market. This study aims to explore the labour market for Peru's recent medical, nursing, and midwifery[...]texto impreso
Seyoum, Dinberu ; Kifle, Yehenew-Getachew ; Rondeau, Virginie ; Yewhalaw, Delenasaw ; Duchateau, Luc ; Rosas-Aguirre, Angel ; Speybroeck, Niko | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:45:59ZBACKGROUND: The identification of epidemiological pattern of infection with Plasmodium falciparum and Plasmodium vivax in malaria-endemic area, where multiple episodes are common, is important for intervention programmes. METHODS: A longitudina[...]texto impreso
Lazo-Porras, Maria ; Bernabé-Ortiz, Antonio ; Sacksteder, Katherine A. ; Gilman, Robert H. ; Malaga, German ; Armstrong, David G. ; Miranda, J. Jaime | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:51:21ZBACKGROUND: Diabetic foot neuropathy (DFN) is one of the most important complications of diabetes mellitus; its early diagnosis and intervention can prevent foot ulcers and the need for amputation. Thermometry, measuring the temperature of the f[...]texto impreso
Shah, Lena ; Rojas, Marlene ; Mori, Oscar ; Zamudio, Carlos ; Kaufman, Jay S. ; Otero, Larissa ; Gotuzzo, Eduardo ; Seas, Carlos ; Brewer, Timothy F. | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:59:05ZBACKGROUND: We designed a pragmatic stepped-wedge cluster randomized controlled trial in order to evaluate provider-initiated evaluation of household contacts (HCs) of smear positive tuberculosis (TB) cases within a routine TB program in Lima, P[...]texto impreso
Moreno, Marta ; Saavedra, Marlon P. ; Bickersmith, Sara A. ; Lainhart, William ; Tong, Carlos ; Alava, Freddy ; Vinetz, Joseph M. ; Conn, Jan E. | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:53:06ZBACKGROUND: Malaria transmission in the peri-Iquitos region of Amazonian Peru has been designated as seasonal and hypo-endemic with recently described hyper-endemic hotspots. Despite relatively recent distribution of long-lasting insecticidal be[...]texto impreso
Escombe, A.R. ; Ticona, E. ; Chávez-Pérez, V. ; Espinoza, M. ; Moore, D.A.J. | BMC | 2019-12-06T21:02:55ZBackground: TB transmission in healthcare facilities is an important public health problem, especially in the often-overcrowded settings of HIV treatment scale-up. The problem is compounded by the emergence of drug resistant TB. Natural ventilat[...]texto impreso
Escombe, A.R. ; Ticona, E. ; Chávez-Pérez, V. ; Espinoza, M. ; Moore, D.A.J. | BMC | 2019-07-04T17:00:16ZBackground: TB transmission in healthcare facilities is an important public health problem, especially in the often-overcrowded settings of HIV treatment scale-up. The problem is compounded by the emergence of drug resistant TB. Natural ventilat[...]texto impreso
Kephart, Josiah L. ; Fandiño-Del-Rio, Magdalena ; Koehler, Kirsten ; Bernabé-Ortiz, Antonio ; Miranda, J. Jaime ; Gilman, Robert H. ; Checkley, William | BMC | 2020-07-14T00:02:29ZBACKGROUND: Indoor air pollution is an important risk factor for health in low- and middle-income countries. METHODS: We measured indoor fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and carbon monoxide (CO) concentrations in 617 houses across four settings w[...]texto impreso
Torres-Sánchez, María ; Wilkinson, Mark ; Gower, David J. ; Creevey, Christopher J. ; San Mauro, Diego | BMC | 2020-07-27Background: Gene expression profiles can provide insights into the molecular machinery behind tissue functions and, in turn, can further our understanding of environmental responses, and developmental and evolutionary processes. During vertebrat[...]texto impreso
Abstract Background Voluntary Counseling and Testing (VCT) is an HIV prevention strategy that promotes the principles of confidentiality and informed consent. International research has highlighted VCT counselors’ isolation from service planning[...]texto impreso
Guillen, Miguel A. ; Mejia, Fernando A. ; Villena, Jaime ; Turin, Christie G. ; Carcamo, Cesar P. ; Ticse, Ray | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:52:18ZBACKGROUND: The highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has altered the course of HIV infection, transforming it from a fatal illness to a chronic condition, reducing morbidity and mortality. However, this therapy has led to an increased i[...]texto impreso
Ahijado Guzmán, Rubén ; Sánchez Arribas, Natalia ; Martínez Negro, María ; González Rubio, Guillermo ; Santiago-Varela, María ; Pardo, María ; Piñeiro, Antonio ; López-Montero, Iván ; Junquera González, Elena ; Guerrero Martínez, Andrés | BMC | 2020-03-11Efficient plasmonic photothermal therapies (PPTTs) using non-harmful pulse laser irradiation at the near-infrared (NIR) are a highly sought goal in nanomedicine. These therapies rely on the use of plasmonic nanostructures to kill cancer cells wh[...]texto impreso
Warren, Joshua L. ; Grandjean, Louis ; Moore, David A. J. ; Lithgow, Anna ; Coronel, Jorge ; Sheen, Patricia ; Zelner, Jonathan L. ; Andrews, Jason R. ; Cohen, Ted | BMC | 2018-11-30T17:17:14ZBACKGROUND: Congregate settings may serve as institutional amplifiers of tuberculosis (TB) and multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB). We analyze spatial, epidemiological, and pathogen genetic data prospectively collected from neighborhoods s[...]texto impreso
Merino, Veronika ; Westgard, Christopher M. ; Bayer, Angela M. ; García, Patricia J. | BMC | 2019-01-25T15:28:04ZBACKGROUND: The parasitic disease, cystic echinococcosis (CE), is prevalent in low-income, livestock-raising communities and 2000 new people will be diagnosed this year in South America alone. The disease usually passes from livestock to dogs to[...]texto impreso
Abstract Background New technologies facilitate the enhancement of a wide range of human dispositions, capacities, or abilities. While it is argued that we need to set limits to human enhancement, it is unclear where we should find resources to [...]texto impreso
de la Fuente Herreruela, Diego ; Monnappa, Ajay K. ; Muñoz Úbeda, Mónica ; Morallón Piña, Aarón ; Enciso Rodríguez, Eduardo ; Sánchez Martín, Luis ; Giusti, Fabrice ; Natale, Paolo ; López-Montero, Iván | BMC | 2019Background: The design of efcient drug delivery vectors requires versatile formulations able to simultaneously direct a multitude of molecular targets and to bypass the endosomal recycling pathway of cells. Liposomal-based vectors need the decor[...]texto impreso
Cobos Muñoz, Daniel ; Hansen, Kristian Schultz ; Terris-Prestholt, Fern ; Cianci, Fiona ; Perez-Lu, Jose Enrique ; Lama, Aldo ; García, Patricia J. | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:52:17ZBACKGROUND: Prepaid contributory systems are increasingly being recognized as key mechanisms in achieving universal health coverage in low and middle-income countries. Peru created the Seguro Integral de Salud (SIS) to increase health service us[...]texto impreso
Felisbino-Mendes, M.S. ; Matozinhos, F.P. ; Miranda, J.J. ; Villamor, E. ; Velasquez-Melendez, G. | BMC | 2020-06-10T18:11:31ZBackground: Obesity is highly related to negative reproductive health outcomes, but its relationship with spontaneous abortion and stillbirth remains to be understood, especially in transitioning economies. This study aimed to examine the relati[...]texto impreso
Rosas-Aguirre, Angel ; Guzmán-Guzmán, Mitchel ; Gamboa, Dionicia ; Chuquiyauri, Raúl ; Ramirez, Roberson ; Manrique, Paulo ; Carrasco-Escobar, Gabriel ; Puemape, Carmen ; Llanos-Cuentas, Alejandro ; Vinetz, Joseph M. | BMC | 2019-01-25T15:28:05ZBACKGROUND: Understanding the dynamics of malaria transmission in diverse endemic settings is key for designing and implementing locally adapted and sustainable control and elimination strategies. A parasitological and epidemiological survey was[...]texto impreso
Campos, Melina ; Conn, Jan E. ; Alonso, Diego Peres ; Vinetz, Joseph M. ; Emerson, Kevin J. ; Ribolla, Paulo Eduardo Martins | BMC | 2019-01-25T15:28:05ZBACKGROUND: In recent decades, throughout the Amazon Basin, landscape modification contributing to profound ecological change has proceeded at an unprecedented rate. Deforestation that accompanies human activities can significantly change aspect[...]texto impreso
Grajeda, Laura M. ; Ivanescu, Andrada ; Saito, Mayuko ; Crainiceanu, Ciprian ; Jaganath, Devan ; Gilman, Robert H. ; Crabtree, Jean E. ; Kelleher, Dermott ; Cabrera, Lilia ; Cama, Vitaliano ; Checkley, William | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:45:34ZBACKGROUND: Childhood growth is a cornerstone of pediatric research. Statistical models need to consider individual trajectories to adequately describe growth outcomes. Specifically, well-defined longitudinal models are essential to characteriz[...]texto impreso
Rosas-Aguirre, Angel ; Erhart, Annette ; Llanos-Cuentas, Alejandro ; Branch, Oralee ; Berkvens, Dirk ; Abatih, Emmanuel ; Lambert, Philippe ; Frasso, Gianluca ; Rodriguez, Hugo ; Gamboa, Dionicia ; Sihuincha, Moises ; Rosanas-Urgell, Anna ; D'Alessandro, Umberto ; Speybroeck, Niko | BMC | 2019-02-06T14:53:08ZBACKGROUND: Focal screening and treatment (FSAT) of malaria infections has recently been introduced in Peru to overcome the inherent limitations of passive case detection (PCD) and further decrease the malaria burden. Here, we used a relatively[...]texto impreso
Del Valle-Mendoza, Juana ; Rojas-Jaimes, Jesus ; Vásquez-Achaya, Fernando ; Aguilar-Luis, Miguel Angel ; Correa-Nuñez, Germán ; Silva-Caso, Wilmer ; Lescano, Andres G. ; Song, Xiuping ; Liu, Qiyong ; Li, Dongmei | BMC | 2018-12-03T17:02:46ZOBJECTIVE: To study the presence of Bartonella bacilliformis in ticks collected from two wild mammals in Madre de Dios, Peru. RESULTS: A total of 110 ticks were collected. Among the 43 Amblyomma spp. extracted from the 3 Tapirus terrestris only [...]