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CKD of unknown origin in Central America: The case for a mesoamerican nephropathy
(National Kidney Foundation, 2014-01-13)
An epidemic of chronic kidney disease of unknown origin has emerged in the last decade in Central America and has been named Mesoamerican nephropathy. This form of chronic kidney disease is present primarily in young male ...
Heat-Related Symptoms in Sugarcane Harvesters
(Wiley, 2015-02-26)
Background: Exposure to heat stress is a documented risk for Central American sugarcane harvesters. However, little is known about heat-related illness in this population. Methods: This study examined the frequency of ...