About the Journal

Revista Gregoriana de Ciencias de la Salud (e-ISSN: 3028-8940) from San Gregorio de Portoviejo University (Ecuador) is committed to being a means of scientific communication of excellence focused on Health Sciences. It seeks to contribute to advancing and disseminating knowledge in this field, promoting research and academic discussion. It is aimed at professionals and students in  ​​Health Sciences, striving to be a valuable resource for their educational and scientific development.

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Vol. 3 No. 1 (2026): January - June
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1
Published: 2026-01-31

Editorials

Case studies

  • Vulvar demodicosis: a case report

    Sirced Salazar, Verny D. Cedeño, Ritha V. Bravo, Elizabeth Carballosa, Gustavo J. Palma, Evelyn E. Loor
    5-12
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3205

Original articles

  • Risk of developing type 2 diabetes mellitus among cleaning staff in a Bolivian university

    Pamela I. Noriega, Carlos D. Llanos, Mabella Campos, Sergio G. Roca
    93-102
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3220

  • Level of knowledge about dyslipidemia screening in clinical laboratories in Portoviejo, Ecuador

    Aron R. Zamora, Katiuska K. Chávez, Danny X. Narváez, Ivón Howland
    103-123
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3221

  • Electrospinning encapsulation of a majagua flower (Talipariti elatum Sw.) extract in zein for sustained release of bioactive compounds

    Dairon Iglesias, José A. Arencibia, Alicia Casariego, Joe Doyharzabal
    124-135
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3222

  • Lifestyle habits and nutritional status of a group of medical students in a student residence

    Daliannis Rodríguez, Mei K. Wu, Jorge A. Fernández
    136-146
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3223

  • Glycated hemoglobin correlates with inflammatory markers of cardiovascular risk in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Pablo Aguirre-Villegas, Adriana Pedreáñez
    13-29
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3197

  • Functional outcomes of postoperative patients with Schatzker tibial plateau fractures V and VI

    Paola Santos, Luis E. Gutiérrez, Verónica G. Carrera, Mónica A. Martínez, Jorge E. Flores, Carlos E. Castro
    30-39
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3202

  • Functional outcomes in patients with metacarpal, proximal, and middle phalangeal fractures treated with osteosynthesis

    Mónica A. Martínez, Héctor I. Palomino, Verónica G. Carrera, Paola Santos
    40-48
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3204

  • Human brucellosis from consumption of unpasteurized milk in a rural area of Manabí

    Andrea N. Mero, Sanddy L. Mieles; Nicole A. Lagos
    49-58
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3217

  • Impact of high blood pressure on renal function in patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus

    Jorge E. Arteaga, Jessenia M. Pincay, Yory E. Moreira, Delia G. Bravo
    59-69
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3212

  • Levels of anxiety in university students during examination periods

    Estefani A. Calvo, Claudia A. Rosso
    70-78
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3218

  • Epidemiological characteristics of hospital-acquired pneumonia in pediatric patients at an Ecuadorian general hospital (2018–2022)

    Jhoan F. España, Katerine Guzmán, Nancy Toledo
    79-92
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3219

Review articles

  • Comparison between carbetocin and oxytocin in the prevention of postpartum hemorrhage in cesarean sections: a systematic review

    Erick S. Rojas, Carla S. Defaz, Karla A. Mayorga, Rodrigo D. Jiménez, Luis A. Guano
    147-170
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3198

  • Waste management gaps between urban and rural communities: a narrative review

    Yaniset Rodríguez, Josselyn J. Iriarte, Ariana Álvarez
    171-185
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3208

  • Efficacy of hypertonic saline versus mannitol in adult patients with severe head trauma: systematic review

    Alexander Expósito, Amelie N. Silva, Nicolle M. Capelo, Carlos F. Zamora, Doris G. Cuji
    186-202
    DOI: https://doi.org/10.36097/rgcs.v3i1.3213
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