This research focuses on the analysis of prescription cascades in pharmacological treatments in adults over 65 years of age in the city of Machala, Ecuador. This phenomenon refers to the unnecessary use of medicines resulting ...
Celi Cárdenas, Milena Del Rosario; Fajardo Murillo, María Belén(2024)
Chia oil is distinguished by its high content of essential fatty acids and the presence of antioxidant compounds, such as tocopherols and polyphenols. Phytocosmetics emerge as an attractive alternative, incorporating ...
In recent years, the accumulation of agro-industrial waste has generated concern due to its environmental impact and the lack of adequate strategies for its use. In Ecuador, a country with high agricultural production, ...
Ordóñez Vargas, Abraham Bernabeth; García Garcés, Daniela Yamilette(2024)
Intestinal parasitoses represent a significant public health problem, particularly in regions with tropical climates and inadequate sanitation. In Ecuador, these infections affect up to 80% of the rural population and 40% ...
Velepucha Gualan, Adriana Jenniffer; Moran Espinoza, Jessenia Elizabeth(Velepucha Gualan A. J.; Moran Espinoza J. E. (2024) Impacto de intoxicaciones alimentarias en pacientes pediátricos en el Hospital General de Machala IESS, del cantón Machala, Ecuador. [Trabajo de titulación, Universidad Técnica de Machala]. Repositorio Institucional-Universidad Técnica de Machala., 2024)
Food poisoning is a worldwide public health problem. Illnesses are caused by contaminants including bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins and chemicals. These diseases can cause from gastrointestinal symptoms to chronic ...
López Aponte, Exar Steven; Gonzáles Luna, Carlos Fabricio(2024)
Intestinal parasitic diseases are caused by protozoa and helminths, affecting the digestive system. Transmission occurs through contact with contaminated soils or through the consumption of spoiled food and water, with ...
Mining activity has been considered one of the main sources of heavy metal contamination in bodies of water, with direct repercussions on the surrounding ecosystems and communities. In Ecuador, the increase in mining ...
Cuenca Ajila, Anthony Paul; Llivigañay Villao, Mayra Alexandra(2024)
Introduction: Urinary tract infections (UTI), in diabetic patients can cause serious complications such as bacteremia. The main associated risk factors are: polyuria, cystitis, dysuria and pyelonephritis, conditions that ...
Romero Quevedo, Yulexy Del Cisne; Romero Veliz, Jennifer Vannesa(2024)
Escherichia coli is closely related to the transmission of infectious diseases and is an indicator of recent fecal contamination. Its presence highlights the need to implement additional measures to identify and mitigate ...
This experimental study aims to analyze the prescription patterns and factors associated with the inappropriate use of proton pump inhibitors (PPIs) in hospitalized patients at the General Hospital of Machala during the ...
Introduction. Hypercholesterolemia is a condition in which blood cholesterol levels are elevated. The main risk factors associated with this silent condition are unhealthy lifestyles, physical inactivity, prevalent diseases, ...
Wound management has been a constant challenge in medicine, with traditional treatments influencing the development of pharmaceutical forms with diverse presentations that aid in the acceleration of wound healing. However, ...
Yaguachi Sarango, María Ivonne; Toledo Huiracocha, Allyson Shanaya(2024)
The implementation of the unit dose system in hospitals is a practice that is being standardized, which shows significant results in terms of cost reduction and improved patient safety. The pharmacoeconomic analysis allows ...
Vera Mena, Madelayne Elizabeth; González Guerrero, Wilmer Smith(2024)
The coffee agroindustry in Ecuador generates a considerable volume of waste, which is generally discarded without prior treatment, representing an environmental challenge and an opportunity for the valorisation of these ...
Carrión Ríos, Brenda Isabel; Orellana Berrezueta, Victoria Noely(2024)
Propolis is a bee product composed of wax and vegetable exudates, mostly produced by bee species such as Apis Mellifera. According to the literature, it presents a remarkable chemical variability due to its botanical origin, ...
Introduction: Therapeutic adherence to treatment is fundamental in the management of rheumatoid arthritis (RA), as non-compliance can exacerbate symptoms and affect patients' quality of life. This chronic disease requires ...
Cuenca Jumbo, Carlos Michael; Pardo Castillo, Bryan Vicente(2024)
To address antibacterial resistance, the synthesis of chitosan biofilms modified with copper nanoparticles (Cu NPs) was proposed, taking advantage of the antimicrobial properties of these materials. In the first stage, 2 ...
Neira Miranda, Jose Luis; Villacis Cuenca, Sharon Aime(Machala : Universidad Técnica de Machala, 2023)
Parenteral and enteral nutrition are two different ways of providing nutrients to patients who cannot receive the necessary nutritional requirements through oral intake. In the Intensive Care Unit of a Hospital, it is ...