Splenomegaly is a common ultrasonographic finding in dogs with hemoparasitic diseases, particularly in those presenting systemic clinical signs. In this context, the objective of the present study was to determine the frequency of splenomegaly by abdominal ultrasound in dogs diagnosed with h...

Skin dryness and scaling in dogs are common dermatological alterations that may compromise skin integrity and coat quality. The aim of this study was to compare the effects of krill oil and salmon oil supplementation on the dermal condition of dogs treated at a veterinary ...

Cryptorchidism is a congenital abnormality of the male reproductive system characterized by the absence of one or both testicles in the scrotal sac. It has a genetic predisposition and the potential to cause complications such as testicular torsion, atrophy, infertility, or neoplasms. T...

The importance of regularly performing the California Mastitis Test (CMT) on herds is the help it provides in detecting the disease and providing a rapid response to follow appropriate therapy. The present study had a quantitative, non-experimental and observational design sampling, the ...

INTRODUCTION: Head gunshot wounds in children represent a catastrophe at the cerebral and functional levels. Several factors have been described as being associated with mortality and functional outcome following such injuries; these variables were the subject of study in this work. KEYWORDS...

Background: Severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) are one of the leading causes of morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population worldwide and are a frequent reason for admission to pediatric intensive care units (PICUs). Objective: To characterize the respiratory viruses isolated ...

This thesis develops an integrated visual identity system for the Graphic Design program at Universidad Católica Santiago de Guayaquil (UCSG), aiming to strengthen its academic and institutional positioning within both the university community and the professional design field. The project employ...

This project aims to design a commemorative collector’s book that compiles and represents the 60-year trajectory of the Faculty of Architecture and Design at the Catholic University of Santiago de Guayaquil. The proposal arises from the need to organize and preserve institutional memory...

This project proposes the design of identity murals and stained glass for the Ecomuseo Biblioteca of the FIDAL Foundation, located in the Historic Center of Quito, with the aim of strengthening its visual presence within the community. The research combines documentary, qualitative and&...

INTRODUCTION: Diet and nutritional status are key determinants of health in the university population, as they influence the prevention of non-communicable chronic diseases and quality of life. OBJECTIVE: To assess the nutritional status and dietary habits of students and administrative staff...

Introduction: Physical activity clearly influences the improvement of quality of life and the prevention of serious non-communicable comorbidities. Objective: To analyze the health habits, eating habits, and physical activity levels of the teaching and administrative staff working at the Faculty ...

People with type 2 diabetes should follow a treatment regimen of choice consisting of lifestyle changes; however, there is a lack of documentation regarding self-care practices and adherence to medical nutritional treatment. Therefore, the objective of this study is to evaluate dietary ...