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

  • 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

  • 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

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