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Mediterranean and Traditional Japanese Diets for Cognitive Aging: A Systematic Review
Full text linkThis abstract presents a systematic review directly comparing the Mediterranean and traditional Japanese diets in relation to cognitive aging. Thirteen studies were analyzed, including randomized controlled trials, cohort studies, and meta-analyses, showing that both dietary patterns are associated with a reduced risk of dementia and cognitive decline. The findings highlight the potential for expanding brain-health dietary recommendations beyond the Mediterranean diet and call for head-to-head randomized trials
Más allá de la vejez: determinantes del deterioro cognitivo en la adultez media en Sabaneta, 2023
No full textObjetivo: Determinar la prevalencia del deterioro cognitivo y sus factores asociados en adultos de 45 a 65 años residentes en Sabaneta, Antioquia, en 2023
Métodos: Estudio observacional y transversal en 460 participantes seleccionados mediante muestreo por conglomerados, con representatividad urbana y rural. El deterioro cognitivo se evaluó con la prueba Montreal Cognitive Assessment (MoCA), utilizando puntos de corte ajustados por nivel educativo. Se aplicó una encuesta estructurada para recolectar variables sociodemográficas, clínicas, conductuales y nutricionales. Se calcularon razones de prevalencia (RP) crudas y ajustadas mediante modelos lineales generalizados con distribución Poisson y enlace logarítmico.
Resultados: La prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo leve fue 31,1% (IC95%: 27,0–35,4) y de demencia 2,8% (IC95%: 1,6–4,7). En el análisis ajustado, el riesgo de deterioro cognitivo aumentó con la edad (RPa=1,03; IC95%: 1,01–1,05), residir en zona rural (RPa=1,36; IC95%: 1,08–1,70), tener ≤12 años de escolaridad (RPa=1,30; IC95%: 1,00–1,17), haber sido víctima del conflicto armado (RPa=1,62; IC95%: 1,16–2,27) y presentar patrones dietarios inflamatorios (RPa=3,39; IC95%: 1,78–7,80).
Conclusión: La elevada prevalencia de deterioro cognitivo en la adultez media muestra que los procesos de vulnerabilidad cerebral comienzan antes de la vejez y están ligados a factores sociales, educativos y nutricionales. Estos hallazgos refuerzan la urgencia de estrategias de prevención temprana y políticas públicas intersectoriales que trasciendan lo local y respondan a un desafío creciente en América Latina y otros países de ingresos medios
Detección de personas con hipertensión arterial: un estudio en plaza pública. Villahermosa, Tabasco. México. Mayo-Junio. 2025
No full textEstudio sobre la importancia de la pesquisa activa para el control y seguimiento de la Hipertensión Arterial (HTA) como una de las enfermedades no transmisibles de mayor prevalencia en México y en Tabasco
Incidencia de neuropatía periférica en personas con prediabetes y diabetes mellitus tipo 2: estudio de cohorte longitudinal en Tumbes, Perú (2017-2023)
No full textEste estudio presenta los hallazgos de una cohorte longitudinal realizada en Tumbes, Perú, entre 2017 y 2023. El estudio evaluó la incidencia de neuropatía periférica (NP) en adultos con distintos estados glucémicos (euglucemia, prediabetes y diabetes mellitus tipo 2). Se analizaron los factores asociados al desarrollo de NP, incluyendo edad, sexo, hipertensión y tabaquismo, utilizando modelos estadísticos ajustados para determinar su efecto. Se encontró que la incidencia de NP fue baja y no se asoció con el estado glucémico. La edad avanzada se encontró como un factor de riesgo y el sexo femenino como un factor protector
A Cross-Sectional Study Investigating Socioeconomic COVID-19 Related Health Behaviors amongst Latino Immigrants
Full text linkThis cross-sectional study explored how socioeconomic factors influence Latino immigrants’ adherence to COVID-19 guidelines. Using data from a larger parent study, we assessed employment, income, education, health insurance, job security, and demographics. Results showed that job insecurity and having children were significantly associated with higher adherence to public health guidelines. Findings highlight the need for tailored preventative measures and stronger public health strategies to support vulnerable immigrant communities during pandemics
Social Risk and Needs Assessment in Miami-Dade County: Preliminary Findings from a Comprehensive Community Health Survey
Full text linkThis abstract characterizes social risk and social needs burden in a diverse Miami-Dade County community and evaluates a comprehensive community health screening assessment
Relationship Between Serum Vitamin D Levels and Rheumatoid Arthritis Severity in Low Socioeconomic Populations: A Retrospective Analysis from NHANES Database.
Full text linkWe tried to investigate if there was any relationship between vitamin D levels and increased progression of rheumatoid arthritis (as measured by CRP, a marker used to measure inflammation in RA and other chronic conditions) in a population sample that included low socioeconomic status subjects as determined by the poverty-to-income ratio (standard metric used to determine how close a subject is to living in the federal poverty line)
The Strategic Implication of Russian and Chinese Expansion in Central America
Full text linkRussia and China’s strategy seeks to expand its presence in Central America, a region traditionally aligned with the interests of the United States. To that end, subregional multilateral organizations such as PARLACEN, the Central American Integration System (SICA) and the Central American Bank for Economic Integration (BCIE) are the gateway for this strategy. Also, Russia and China are seeking to expand their security and military cooperation with the subregion, which may have strategic implications for the United States and its allies in Central America. This paper offers comprehensive background information and analysis on Russia and China’s expansionism in Central America and its subregional multilateral institutions while delving into the prospective security and military implications of such activities and how to effectively counter them.https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/jgi_research/1083/thumbnail.jp
Tech Leap or Tech Lag: Latin America\u27s Quest to Keep up with Emerging Technologies
Full text linkThis paper analyzes how Latin American and Caribbean (LAC) countries adopt or develop emerging technologies (ET) such as artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), quantum computing, 5G networks, and cybersecurity. The region depends on imported technology and lacks internal development, which limits its ability to innovate and compete globally, thus preventing it from fully capitalizing on ETs economic opportunities.
One of the key challenges identified is the significant disparity in ET investment compared to regions like North America, Europe, and Asia, where large-scale government and private sector initiatives drive technological innovation. Regional governments struggle to secure sufficient funding for research and development and lack clear regulatory frameworks that promote ET adoption and address ethical and security concerns.https://digitalcommons.fiu.edu/jgi_research/1071/thumbnail.jp