Fundación Santa Fe de Bogotá

The HEADSpAcE Data Center: An international data and biospecimen resource for head and neck cancer translational research

Head and neck cancer (HNC) comprises a heterogeneous group of malignancies with substantial variation in incidence, risk factors, and outcomes across populations. Existing studies are often limited by regional scope or lack integration of epidemiological, clinical, and molecular...

What predicts liver transplant success? A systematic review of variables and postoperative outcomes

Liver transplantation is a life-saving treatment for end-stage liver disease. However, the shortage of organs and complexity of donor-recipient matching remain major challenges. Accurate pre-transplant assessment of matching variables is crucial to improve allocation and enhance...

Intraoperative Hypotension During Endovascular Therapy for Acute Ischemic Stroke and Functional Outcomes: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis

BACKGROUND: Optimal blood pressure management during endovascular therapy (EVT) for acute ischemic stroke remains uncertain. Intraprocedural hypotension may compromise cerebral perfusion and worsen neurological outcomes, yet existing evidence is inconsistent, and no prior meta-an...

Perceptions of government and health-sector corruption and inappropriate professional conduct during the COVID-19 pandemic among workers in 13 Latin American countries: a multicountry cross-sectional study

ABSTRACT Objectives To describe agreement with statements concerning perceived corruption in government and the health sector and perceived inappropriate acts by physicians and other health professionals during the COVID-19 pandemic, and to examine whether these perceptions diffe...

Perceived academic disruption in the event of a future pandemic among Latin American university students: a multicountry cross-sectional study

Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic substantially disrupted higher education by limiting in-person training and accelerating the transition to virtual learning. During the 2022 mpox outbreak, concerns emerged about the possibility of renewed academic disruption among univ...

The Diencephalon/Falx Ratio: A Novel Mid‐Sagittal Marker for First‐Trimester Neurosonography

ABSTRACT Objectives To establish normative reference ranges for diencephalon diameter, falx cerebri length, and the diencephalon/falx (D/F) ratio between 11 + 6 and 13 + 6 weeks of gestation and to evaluate their relationship with crown–rump length (CRL). Methods This prospective...

Sociodemographic factors associated with anticipatory perceived labor vulnerability related to the Russia–Ukraine war among workers in Latin America

Abstract Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic disrupted labor markets in Latin America, a region characterized by high informality, socioeconomic inequality, and uneven social protection. Shortly afterward, the Russia–Ukraine war generated global uncertainty regarding inflation, co...