María C. Santos Ortiz

@mariasantosort

MS3 @uccaribe (LCME Accredited) 🇵🇷 | Aspiring Pediatrician 👩🏼‍⚕️(she/her)

Joined January 2017

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María C. Santos Ortiz @mariasantosort

over 2 years ago

Hey #MedX! I'm Maria, a rising MS4 from Puerto Rico attending @uccaribe (LCME Accredited). As a first-gen aspiring pediatrician, I'm dedicated to ensuring well-being of our youngest patients. Thrilled to connect with fellow colleagues and mentors!#Match2025 #PedsMatch2025

mariasantosort's tweet photo. Hey #MedX! I'm Maria, a rising MS4 from Puerto Rico attending @uccaribe (LCME Accredited). As a first-gen aspiring pediatrician, I'm dedicated to ensuring well-being of our youngest patients. Thrilled to connect with fellow colleagues and mentors!#Match2025 #PedsMatch2025 https://t.co/mjdXMnS96n

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Medical Academy of Pediatrics & Special Needs

@MedMAPS

over 2 years ago

Deficiency in Common Trace Mineral Linked with Increased Risk of Autism Study: The Causal Association Between Iron Status and the Risk of Autism: A Mendelian Randomization Study DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.957600 Published: 3/11/2022 Summary: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is as a neuro-developmental condition which can display as difficulties in communication, social interaction, speech, and repetitive behaviors. Approximately one in 44 children in the United States are affected by autism, with signs often showing as early as 24 months of age. While the exact cause of autism remains largely elusive, it is theorized that a combination of genetic predisposition, and environmental factors significantly contribute to its development. Research has also shown that imbalances in trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc, selenium, nickel, manganese, and aluminum, are closely linked to the risk of autism. Iron in particular has been the most researched, however the precise mechanism or relationship remains unclear. To investigate this further, this study looked at serum iron, ferritin, transferrin levels, and transferrin saturation in autistic children. The results showed there was a significant correlation between serum transferrin level and increased autism risk, however not for serum iron, ferritin, or transferrin saturation and autism. The authors concluded that increased serum transferrin levels may be linked to a higher risk of autism, implicating a potential role of iron deficiency in autism development. Further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, which may promise new avenues for autism prevention and treatment. ➡️Read Research Paper Here: https://t.co/JJEJrQjURT #autism #irondeficiancy #minerals #neurodevelopmental #specialneeds #pediatrics #maps #medical #treatment

MedMAPS's tweet photo. Deficiency in Common Trace Mineral Linked with Increased Risk of Autism
Study: The Causal Association Between Iron Status and the Risk of Autism: A Mendelian Randomization Study
DOI: 10.3389/fnut.2022.957600
Published: 3/11/2022

Summary: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is as a neuro-developmental condition which can display as difficulties in communication, social interaction, speech, and repetitive behaviors. Approximately one in 44 children in the United States are affected by autism, with signs often showing as early as 24 months of age. While the exact cause of autism remains largely elusive, it is theorized that a combination of genetic predisposition, and environmental factors significantly contribute to its development. Research has also shown that imbalances in trace elements such as iron, copper, zinc, selenium, nickel, manganese, and aluminum, are closely linked to the risk of autism. Iron in particular has been the most researched, however the precise mechanism or relationship remains unclear. To investigate this further, this study looked at serum iron, ferritin, transferrin levels, and transferrin saturation in autistic children. The results showed there was a significant correlation between serum transferrin level and increased autism risk, however not for serum iron, ferritin, or transferrin saturation and autism. The authors concluded that increased serum transferrin levels may be linked to a higher risk of autism, implicating a potential role of iron deficiency in autism development. Further research is necessary to elucidate the underlying mechanisms, which may promise new avenues for autism prevention and treatment.

➡️Read Research Paper Here:

https://t.co/JJEJrQjURT

#autism #irondeficiancy #minerals #neurodevelopmental #specialneeds #pediatrics #maps #medical #treatment

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Kirsten Hawkins (she/her) @kbhawkins1

over 2 years ago

Applications open for our URIM scholarship program ! @FuturePedsRes @NextGenPeds https://t.co/d6h6KI5EOr

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FuturePedsRes @FuturePedsRes

over 2 years ago

🚨Calling all medical students and residents🚨 Applications are now open for the #PedsMatch2025 @FuturePedsRes team!✨ https://t.co/6nNuu4WaiR 🗓️ The deadline to apply is April 21st at 11:59PM EST.