As we do every year, we have compiled in an open-access publication the scientific publications, research projects, and main initiatives that the IECS carried out during the previous year to contribute to improving global health. The IECS is a leading research institution in Latin America that has been working for over 20 years.
In the economic evaluation of new health technologies, such as drugs or procedures, it is very important to consider the impact on the quantity and quality of years of life gained by an intervention. However, to calculate this, it is necessary to use instruments that allow for the reliable measurement of "health-related quality of life."
What do STD agencies need to generate evidence on health-related quality of life? See more "
To analyze the factors that lead women from vulnerable populations in southern Mexico and Central America to decide to give birth at home or in hospitals or clinics, data from household surveys of women aged 15 to 49 who had children in the last five years were analyzed.
After decades of dramatic increases in the late 20th century, the rise in obesity has slowed or stabilized (plateaued) in most high-income nations, while, conversely, in most low- and middle-income countries (especially in Africa, Asia, Latin America and the islands) it has continued to rise.
A comprehensive analysis of the evidence available worldwide, since the mid-20th century, on the safety and effectiveness of first-, second-, and third-generation mpox vaccines administered during pregnancy showed no increased risk of serious obstetric events, such as miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature delivery.
Safety of mpox vaccines in pregnancy and in children See more "
A multi-component tele-education intervention significantly increased knowledge related to Chagas cardiomyopathy among primary care physicians in the province of San Juan, which could improve early identification, risk stratification and appropriate follow-up of this common complication of Chagas disease in an endemic community.
A critical challenge in maternal and perinatal health is how to improve labor monitoring in resource-limited settings, with the aim of reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and promoting a positive birth experience. To this end, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the WHO Guidelines for Labor and Delivery Care. With the objective of increasing
A critical challenge in maternal and perinatal health is how to improve labor monitoring in resource-limited settings, with the aim of reducing maternal and perinatal mortality and promoting a positive birth experience. To this end, the World Health Organization (WHO) developed the WHO Guidelines for Labor and Delivery Care. With the objective of increasing
How do people who perceive poor mental health experience and navigate healthcare systems globally? Data from 32,419 adults in Argentina and 17 other high-, middle-, and low-income countries (in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia), collected between 2022 and 2023 through the global survey
Experiences in caring for patients with mental health problems See more "
The Institute for Clinical and Health Effectiveness (IECS) has begun operations in its building at Lavalleja 856 (Autonomous City of Buenos Aires). This step consolidates more than two decades of experience dedicated to research, training, and strengthening health systems. In July of this year, the Institute
The IECS moves to its first own headquarters and begins a new stage See more "
