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Background Chat Generative Pre-Trained Transformer 4 (ChatGPT-4) represents an advancing large language model (LLM) with potential applications in medical education and patient care. While Allergen …
To assess disparities in healthcare acceptability between transgender and cisgender adults in Ecuador by analyzing experiences of discrimination, exclusion, and violence. This retrospective study use…
Women are underrepresented globally in the field of data analytics, particularly in underdeveloped countries. We present a protocol to assess the impact of the New Dimensions program, a data analytic…
English language education is expanding across Latin America, yet Indigenous populations continue to face systemic barriers in accessing quality instruction. This perspective examines the structural,…
Background Depression significantly impacts health systems worldwide, particularly in Latin America, where cultural stigmatization and misconceptions about mental health deter individuals from seeki…
This pilot study seeks to answer the following question: How does the ongoing security crisis in Ecuador shape public support for democracy and approval of the incumbent government? Using a panel des…
This study examined the temporal evolution of happiness determinants in the Andean region using the dual-STATIS method, a multivariate technique that captures structural patterns over time. By analyz…
Abstracto Las parasitosis intestinales constituyen un problema de salud pública mundial que afecta tanto a humanos como a animales, especialmente en comunidades marginadas y desatendidas. Estas para…
Introduction The relationship between chronic urticaria (CU) and alexithymia, a cognitive-affective impairment characterized by difficulty in identifying and expressing emotions, is complex and unde…
Background The increasing use of artificial intelligence (AI) in healthcare, especially in delivering medical information, prompts concerns over the reliability and accuracy of AI-generated response…
Abstract: Cocoa farming in Ecuador faces significant challenges due to market volatility and climate-related risks, necessitating effective risk management strategies. This study investigates the int…
This study assessed the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its association with cardiovascular and endocrine diseases in a rural Ecuadorian parish population. Methods: This cross-sectional …
This observational survey protocol aims to investigate public opinion about security and democracy in Ecuador during the critical period in 2025 and 2026. This study will focus on university studen…
Background: Dental services are often overlooked within healthcare systems, despite their critical role in overall health. Socioeconomic barriers and disparities in insurance coverage frequently limi…
Background: Microsporidia, particularly E. bieneusi and E. intestinalis, are emerging opportunistic pathogens that pose significant health risks to immunocompromised individuals, especially people li…
Malnutrition is an escalating concern in low-and-middle-income countries (LMICs), including Ecuador, particularly within rural settings. To address this issue, food forests emerge as a promising inte…
Objective This study assesses the impact of the age at which individuals first begin working on the odds of developing mental health disorders among older adults in Ecuador. Methods Data from th…
Introduction: Chatbots are increasingly utilized in education, offering real-time, personalized communication. While research has explored technical aspects of chatbots, user experience remains under…
Background: This paper investigates the impact of Ecuador's Ley Orgánica de Educación Superior (LOES), enacted in 2010, which mandated comprehensive reforms in higher education. Objective: The object…
Starting in 2017, Ecuador gradually expanded its primary healthcare access program nationwide using mobile traveling healthcare teams through the Estrategia Médico del Barrio (EMB) [or Neighborhood D…
Women entrepreneurs in rural Ecuador face significant obstacles, including limited access to education, financial services, and business networks. Despite their vital role in the economy, gender ineq…
Background: ChatGPT was not intended for use in health care, but it has potential benefits that depend on end-user understanding and acceptability, which is where health care students become crucial…
Background Compared with conventional cigarettes, electronic cigarettes are less harmful in some studies. However, recent research may indicate the opposite. This study aimed to determine whether e-…
Angioedema manifests as self-limited, localized, and transient swellings of the skin or mucosal tissues due to a loss of vascular integrity. This allows fluid to move into tissues such as the face, l…
Over the COVID-19 pandemic, the impact of enduring mental health on healthcare workers has become increasingly evident. This review focuses on post-pandemic mental health challenges faced by healthca…
Background Patient-reported outcome measures (PROMs) are validated and standardized tools that complement physician evaluations and guide treatment decisions. They are crucial for monitoring atopic …
Abstract Pollen, particularly from the Ambrosia genus, plays a pivotal role in triggering allergic rhinoconjunctivitis symptoms. This review delves into the global background of Ambrosia, focusing …
Abstract Patient: Female, 35-year-old Final Diagnosis: Primary cutaneous histoplasmosis Symptoms: Nodule-like lesions Clinical Procedure: — Specialty: Infectious Diseases Objective: …
South Asian children are among the most severely malnourished worldwide. One prominent hypothesis is that open defecation in the local area exposes children to human fecal pathogens that can cause di…
Background Schizophrenia, a complex neuropsychiatric disorder, is believed to be influenced by various factors including environmental exposures. A potential environmental factor is the infection by…
Child labor has significant physical, psychological, and social consequences, which can persist into adulthood. This study investigates the association between the age at which an individual begins w…
Background Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a pandemic that has spread worldwide. Since its discovery, health measures have been put in place to help stop it from spreading. Proper education about …
Forty-two per cent of patients with chronic urticaria in our study had alexithymia. Female patients had approximately 48% higher odds of having alexithymia. Patients with uncontrolled urticaria had 5…
Limited literature explores the relationship between economic impacts and pet ownership. Do people have more pets as a result of economic crises? In the current study, we answer this question by look…
This commentary aims to highlight some of the major issues (with possible solutions) that the Latin American region is currently dealing with in managing post-COVID-19 pulmonary fibrosis. Overall, th…
Background The beliefs and attitudes of physicians toward depression may predict whether they are supportive or avoidant of patients diagnosed with this condition. Describing the attitudes toward de…
Background: The COVID-19 pandemic greatly impacted traditional health structures, posing new challenges in an unprecedented health crisis. Telemedicine services were implemented in countries with rob…
Objective This short communication investigates the usefulness of time-use measures to validate subjective health measures such as self-reported health (SRH). It does this by examining time-use patt…
Background A vast literature has demonstrated that several mother-related variables are positively associated with their daughters’ sexual and reproductive outcomes. One underexplored variable is se…
Background Malnutrition among children is one of the most pressing health concerns middle- and low-income countries face today, particularly those in Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia. Early-life ma…