Universidad de La Sabana

Patterns of severe acute respiratory infections in children under five years old in Colombia: an ecological study

Abstract Background Acute Respiratory Infections (ARI) remains a significant burden on global health, particularly affecting children under five years old, primarily caused by viral pathogens, yet clinical data on viral etiology and outcomes in Latin America are scarce. This stud...

Use of Intravenous Anesthetic Combinations for Electroconvulsive Therapy Under General Anesthesia and Muscle Relaxation in Patients With Mental Illness

BACKGROUND: Modified electroconvulsive therapy (mECT) requires general anesthesia, and induction-agent selection influences seizure quality, hemodynamic stability, recovery, and adverse events. Evidence regarding induction-agent combinations remains fragmented. OBJECTIVE: To map...

Assessing Students’ Self-Perceived Eco-Social Competences in Higher Education: A Rubric-Based Approach to Sustainability and Global Competence

This study analyses changes in university students’ self-perceived eco-social competences through active methodologies linked to holistic sustainability and human rights. A multidimensional rubric based on the KNOW–CARE–DO model was applied to assess four eco-social competences:...

Evaluation of Two Methods for Decellularizing Human Amniotic Membranes for Use in Tissue Engineering

Background: The human amniotic membrane (hAM) is widely used in tissue engineering due to its low immunogenicity and extracellular matrix (ECM) rich in structural proteins; in this context, decellularization aims to remove cellular components while preserving tissue integrity, an...

Factors Associated with Adherence to Cardiac Rehabilitation: A Retrospective Cohort Study

Introduction: Cardiac rehabilitation (CR) is an evidence-based secondary prevention strategy that improves functional capacity, quality of life, and cardiovascular outcomes. However, adherence to CR programs remains suboptimal, limiting their effectiveness. Methods: A retrospecti...

Eleven questions on Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome management in the ICU

Hantavirus cardiopulmonary syndrome (HCPS) due to Andes virus (ANDV) is a fulminant yet potentially reversible cause of respiratory and circulatory failure requiring timely critical care. This article addresses eleven practical questions on ICU management, drawing on clinical exp...

Proximal femoral replacement for non-oncologic reconstruction: functional outcomes and survivorship in 30 patients

Background: Proximal femoral replacement (PFR) is a useful salvage option for reconstruction after massive proximal femoral bone loss. However, functional outcomes in non-oncologic cases remain underreported. The purpose of this study was to evaluate postoperative function, compl...

Artificial Intelligence for Diagnosis of Temporomandibular and Cranio-Cervico-Mandibular Musculoskeletal Disorders: A Systematic Review and Exploratory Diagnostic Test Accuracy Meta-Analysis

Objectives: To systematically evaluate the diagnostic accuracy, clinical applicability, and methodological maturity of artificial intelligence (AI)-based methods for temporomandibular disorders (TMD), temporomandibular joint (TMJ) abnormalities, and related cranio-cervico-mandibu...